Author's Note: *blows dust* I have not forgotten about this fic! I left this chapter half way done for a month since my priorities was shifted quite a bit lately in updating. This one is quite short, but I will make it up with the next chapters when I can get my focus back since I've been working on Dragon's Heaven. I will try to get other two fics updated next month, hopefully!
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"I swear to heavens that every reincarnations of your Lotus princess will be the death of us for being ridiculously reckless. It has been only a month since he got here and already trying to get himself killed four times!" as Wisely plopped himself down on one of the cozy chairs while sighing in relaxation. "Can we just finish this now? It's tiring."
Tyki fell back on another cozy chair across from Wisely sitting and sighed while rubbing his temples. "I wish we can, but it is Neah's and Mana's order. We need to know how and why before we can completely stop this cycle."
Wisely rubbed both side of his forehead with his thumb while his eyes were closed. "Ugh. Stupid creatures. We have to do the clean up for their shitty mess."
"How is our Lotus princess?" as Tyki closed his eyes to relax.
Wisely laughed out loud which made Tyki raised his brow while his eyes are still closed. "He left a cursing, pissed off Allen hanging upside on a tree while Lavi got stuck in a puddle of mud, just below Allen. All for teasing your Lotus princess."
"Charming isn't he? I'll wait out a bit longer before properly meeting him." Tyki chuckled.
Wisely tilted his head sideways and nodded every few seconds while blinking and silently mouthing his responses. Tyki cracked open one of his eyes as he watched his nephew communicating telepathically. It has to be either Mana or Neah talking with him based on his serious and yet, confused expressions.
His nephew face palm himself while shaking his head which means it's not them, it was Shounen. Only him that can make Wisely act like that and usually, it's not a good thing. A really not good thing.
"What did Shounen said?"
"Idiots are making their move impatiently." another nod. "It seems you will have to make your appearance much sooner, my dear uncle."
"How soon?" as Tyki leaned forward with his elbows on his knees, fingers interlocked with his chin resting on top.
"Tomorrow night." with a frown face. "Near a lake..." along with a sigh.
"They're on to us with those stupid black birds."
Wisely nodded and his ears perked. "Neah said you should know what to do tomorrow night."
Tyki smiled widely behind his hand. "Tell Neah that I will without a fail."
"You better. You have your alone time with Lotus."
"And you, Wisely?"
He smiled. "I have to play "crack the mind" on those poor spying souls when I have to pick up the Earl, Uncle Sheril, Road and the Jasdavi twins tomorrow night."
Tyki chuckled. "The wheel has finally turn."
"I don't like the missions tomorrow night. It reeks suspicious." as Lenalee looked up at the ceiling.
"I don't either, but the order was absolute." with Lavi sighing.
"It seems they're getting impatient. Komui did tell us where to meet up when we're done." as Allen sighed.
They were sitting back-to-back in a triangle on the floor of Allen's room while discussing their individual missions. It has been only a month, but they have been working to death dealing with creatures known as Akumas. At first glance, it seems to be work of that ancient clan, but as Allen would put it, someone has been playing God on humans beyond the use of their souls.
"Lenalee, how's Yuu?" as Lavi side glance on his right.
"Big brother is checking up with him right now. What happened on that night, Lavi? He seems preoccupied with his mind lately."
Lavi shrugged. "That night was a haze. We both lost conscience after defeating that rotten creature." as he shifted his glance on his left. "You know anything, Allen?"
Allen shook his head as he was playing with Timcanpy's cheeks. "I don't, but I've let them know. You know, my other family."
Both Lenalee and Lavi nodded.
"So don't worry about tomorrow. He'll watch Kanda for us." as Allen looked up at the ceiling. "We just have to play our parts until we find the answer."
"This is one cruel cycle you know. You think Yuu will hate us for keeping a secret?" Lavi asked as he leaned his head back on Lenalee's and Allen's back of their heads.
"It's better if he tells Kanda than us since he was the one who watched and waited for him all these years." as Lenalee leaned back also and smiled weakly. "I'm quite jealous of Kanda because of it."
Lavi chuckled. "I know how he feels about waiting too." as he carefully placed his fingers onto Lenalee's hand.
Allen sighed and leaned back. "Hey, don't leave me out of this too, you know!"
A moment of silence then a huge burst of laughter filled up the room. Timcanpy just flapped his wings and flying around in circles as if he was confused by the trio, but decided to land in Allen's awaiting hands.
"This won't take long per usual, Kanda. Just a short, deep sleep and you'll be fine!"
"Che. Whatever, Komui." as Kanda laid still on the table on his back, looking up at the bright white ceiling.
Komui let out a soft, gentle smile while holding a syringe and carefully pricking the tip of the needle into Kanda's forearm. Kanda didn't flinch one bit from the prick, but his eyes were beginning to droop until they were closed and his breathing are in a slow, steady pace. Komui placed his hand over the teen's forehead and brushing his bangs aside as he watched his serene sleeping face. He sighed as he removed his hand, quickly turning his back on the sleeping teen, and side glaring at the masked person standing further away from him.
"No need for the glare, Supervisor Komui. We're only checking on his condition." said the masked man, dressed in beige white robe with his head hidden underneath the hood, as he motioned the others to inspect on the Japanese teen.
"Why Kanda?" as Komui sternly asked while keeping his anger void from detection.
"You don't need to know." as he walked up close to Komui's side with his hand reaching up to his shoulder. "If you want them to stay unharmed, then you will listen and not question anymore."
Komui clicked his tongue as he swatted the unwanted touch while both of his hands clenching hard. The petite masked man walked towards the sleeping teen as one of his men whispered the report in his ear. His gloved hand motioned the men to leave as he turned his head in a side glanced at Komui's back.
"We will find the mole." as he left the room silently.
The moment they left, Komui's shoulder dropped, biting his lips hard and increasing his tight grip on his ball-up hands as he felt somewhat hopeless and powerless. His emotions swelled up with both frustration and determination to end this all, for the sake of others. For Kanda.
"I like to see them try finding me." as the person chuckled softly.
Komui's body relaxed from the sound of the person's voice and the presence standing behind his back. He slightly chuckled. "Not sure if they're referring you exactly, but they will have their hands full finding out."
"It's enjoyable to watch them doubt their own men. But-" as his golden eyes glistened behind his thick, round glasses. "we just need them to tell us willingly of their hidden intentions."
"Kind of hard when they're so tight-lipped." as Komui shrugged.
"I can loosen them up." with his mischievous smile as he walked over to the sleeping teen with his finger swirling around the teen's silken hair.
"And how would you accomplish that?" as Komui turned around with his arms crossed on his chest.
His smile became wide, showing his pearl teeth, as he cocked his head with back of his fingers caressing on the Japanese teen's cheek. "Betrayal."
Komui's eyes widen along with his now open mouth. "You can't be serious. That one almost-"
"It was the most effective out of the rest." as he interrupted him while standing up and faced Komui with his golden eyes full with determination and hint of sadness. "It's going to end with this generation."
Komui sighed, but looked up at him as he found his resolve as he adjusted his glasses, eyes hidden behind the glare. "You're determination is a lot scarier than your other half."
His eyes were blinked fast as he felt the petite man suddenly standing in front of him and chuckled with his finger placed on Komui's lips as he looked up. "Someone has to play the part. He's too soft, just like his son."
(Somewhere in the building and in England, both the Earl and Allen sneezed simultaneously.)
He swatted the finger away. "Try not to get yourself killed, Neah. I don't need them to come after my head."
Neah snickered and pointed behind him. "I would worry about our sleeping princess there. He'll maim us all once this is over."
Komui's face paled immediately which made Neah laughed as he combed his messy, curly brown hair back and adjusting his thick framed glasses and his headphones around his neck. Komui just watched as Neah transformed back into his well-made disguise and coughed a bit.
"You can take him back to his room, 'Johnny'."
'Johnny' saluted and hopped happily towards sleeping Kanda while Komui watched and shook his head. As much he wanted to avoid causing more pain to Kanda, it became inevitable as he watched the Japanese teen being carried away like a princess; though it was kind of weird watching 'Johnny's' small form carrying him. With another sigh, Komui retreated back to his messy office and probably should get another cup of coffee to calm his mind.
Kanda used the sleeve of his coat to wipe off the blood on his face when he finished the last rotten creature. He hated their smell and was even worst when they are dead. He clicked his tongue in irritation and walked near the bank of the lake where he took off his jacket and placed nearby him as he placed Mugen on top. He unbutton the cuffs from his shirt and rolled up his sleeves as he washed the blood off of his face and hands.
His face scowled the moment he saw a reflection in the lake as he immediately reached for Mugen and unsheathing it quick as he stood up fast and turned towards the intruder who only smiled at him.
"It's you."
He smiled brightly and bowed at Kanda. "It's me. Lovely to see you again, my Lotus. You have grown up so beautifully."
"What do you want, you stalker?" as he pointed Mugen's tip at Tyki's nose.
"I want you." as he snapped his finger.
A soft sound of metal clanking on the small rocks as Tyki gave a sly grin as he watched Kanda dropped his sword and being encased in a dark, black ball. He could hear his muffled shouts and poundings from the outside as he walked up to the black ball with his hand touching it.
"I've waited a century for you." as his hand gave a slow wiping motion. "As much I would love to take my time, I am going to skip the courting and straight to business."
His hand stopped moving and now sinking in the ball. "But let's enjoy our precious time together piecing your past lives."
So we can figure out what they want from you, love. As he walked into the ball and the moment his last foot stepped in, they vanished completely.
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