"Speaking"

'Thoughts'

Flashbacks and dreams

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Chapter 4

The Reunion

Melody let go of the tea cup in her hands and it crashed on the floor as she spoke. "Al-" She took a few steps toward the boy in a dazed manor. "-len...?"

The others stared at the shocked girl, bewildered at her strange behavior. Their eyes couldn't move from the scene unfolding before them. They gasped in surprise when Melody suddenly hugged Allen.

There was silence. A long strong silent tension floated in the air around them.

"Allen? That is you right?" Melody grabbed hold of his clothes refusing to let go.

Allen looked down at the girl who clung to his clothing, slightly confused. "I'm sorry but I think you got the wrong guy. I don't know you."

A sad expression found its way onto Melody's face as her arms limply fell to her side. 'Is this boy not Allen? His hair is a different color but then again if I remember correctly... At that time…! If that is the case then it has to be!'

Lavi watched his friend and pale girl as this whole thing went haywire. He looked at the two of them for a while when he finally understood. The red head glanced at Lenalee who nodded at him whispering in his ear the very conclusion that he came up with.

"The picture... It's the same…"

She hid her face behind her bangs before speaking up again. "You don't..." She paused for a moment to calm herself down. "…remember me?"

"No. Sorry." Allen took a bite from his apple thinking.

"I know you're him! You are the Allen Walker I know! Don't you remember?" Melody placed her hands on her chest indicating the charm around her neck "You gave me this charm and we used to play together, with Mana too! It's me Melody Snow-no-Melody Walker!"

Silence rolled over as Allen froze. The teenage boy dropped his apple and it hit the floor with a thump. In a fast swift movement Allen pulled Melody into his arms and held her tight. "I thought I lost you!"

Everyone was speechless while the two hugged, shocked and confused. Not one word left their mouth as they watched.

Komui, surprisingly, managed to calm himself down first. He cleared his throat with a cough interrupting the warm scene in front of them. "Melody-chan, Allen-kun. If you guys don't mind..."

The two blushed a little as they broke apart. Allen bent over picking up the apple on the ground with a small smile on his face meanwhile Melody fiddled with the necklace around her neck.

"So does someone mind explaining what's going on here?" Kanda asked joining the group. He glanced at the two blushing Exorcists waiting for them to speak.

Lavi raised his hand. "Let me guess first." He moved over to Melody and whispered something in her ear.

The girl took out the photo that caused Melody's and the Exorcists' first meeting and handed it to Lavi. The energetic red head showed everyone the photo with a beaming look on his face.

"What is your point here, Lavi?" Krory leaned over to get a closer look at the picture.

"You know, it kind of looks like a mini-Melody and a mini-Allen if you ask me." Komui mused drinking his coffee from his favorite coffee cup.

"Bingo! That is exactly it! If I am right this is back when Melody and Allen stayed with each other and I'm guessing that this is Mana though you can't see his face." Lavi stated and Lenalee nodded on agreement.

Allen snatched the picture from Lavi. "I remember this, though it is kind of vague." Sadness reflected in his eyes at the memory.

"I think it was during that one time during the spring, right?" Melody asked glancing over to her reunited 'brother.'

Allen looked thoughtful for a minute before nodding in agreement. "I do believe you are right. It was so much fun then…"

"So are you guys related?" Miranda questioned.

Then for some reason Allen and Melody burst into laughter.

"No, we aren't..." Allen corrected holding back the laughter that threatened to come out.

"Father and Allen-oniichan took care me after they found me laying in the snow one day. I can't tell you guys anymore then that for now. I will tell Komui when I want to speak of this again since it is kinda of a tough subject." She glanced at Allen who sighed. "However, if I do end up telling you guys, Allen-oniichan will not be involved! Got it?"

Allen placed a hand on Melody's shoulder with a sympathetic look in his eye. "It's alright Melody. If it bothers you, you don't have to tell them."

Melody shook her head and smiled.

"Hey Melody, you never told us your last name did you?" Lenalee put in thinking back when they first met as stood next to her brother.

"You're right. I didn't. If I did I would have said Melody Snow which is the last name villagers gave me since I was always seen playing in the snow before those two changed it to Walker." Melody waved her hand dismissing the topic as though she was bored. "I think I'm going to go to sleep now. Oyasumi!" She walked off heading toward her room.

Once Melody was gone all heads turned to Allen. The boy sweat dropped under their strong stares. He stepped back wishing he could avoid all the questions and comments he knew were coming.

"Why didn't you tell us about your little sister?" Lavi practically demanded as he placed a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"I told you we aren't really related and besides, I forgot about her since it was so long ago. If I can guess correctly she is 14 and still hasn't found her brother." Allen pondered as he tossed the apple in the nearest trash can.

"Brother?" Krory asked.

Komui seemed deeply interested now. "What do you know about this brother of hers, Allen-kun?"

"She told me about her brother earlier today. It is pretty depressing." Lenalee interrupted.

The white haired Exorcist nodded in agreement but expressed a surprised look on his face. "Yes it is. Moreover, I'm actually shocked she told you about her brother. She was always so quiet when came to that topic. If Melody already told you that much, she might even tell you the whole story. If I remember correctly, I believe his name was… Jack?"

"You think so?"

"Understandable."

"Jack, huh?"

"Well, now since that's all and done with, I'm going to get some food. Want to come, Lavi?" Allen dismissed himself as he walked away.

"Wait for me!" Lavi quickly caught up to him and they started a conversation.

"I'm off to bed." Lenalee yawned when she spoke then left.

Miranda and Krory left as well. Komui started to leave when Bookman stopped him.

"What do you need, Bookman?" The Chief Supervisor asked turning to the older man.

"I would like to talk to you about the girl."

Komui moved to set his coffee down and spoke in a serious tone. "Are you thinking that she might be involved in something? Or might have some connection to defeating the Earl?"

"Yes. That is a high possibility. I propose you speak with Hevlaska about this."

"That might be a good idea." Komui agreed.

"I spoke with her about her Innocence and she seemed to be hiding something yet at the same time this something didn't seem that important. However, I have the feeling that she has more secrets then we may think."

"Interesting."

"After she asked us what we thought she put a finger over her lips, made a shushing noise and whispered: 'That's only part of it.' then she left and Kanda followed after her." Bookman explained.

"Wait, who was with you?"

"Kanda."

"Kanda-kun? Interesting."

"Yes. It seemed he was there for the same reason."

"What did she ask?" Komui asked moving on.

"Our thoughts on the robot incident."

Komui looked depressed as he continued. "What did you say?"

"To put it simply, I said that it seemed as though she had a lot more power then she was letting on."

"And did Kanda-kun come up with the same conclusion?"

"Yes."

"Was there anything else?"

"There is actually. When we asked whether she is to be treated as a friend or foe, she hesitated before claiming that she can trusted as a friend."

"I see." Komui sipped some coffee, deep in thought.

"What should we do?"

"For now let's treat her as a friend." Komui suggested.

Bookman glanced at the Supervisor. "Should we tell the others?"

Komui shook his head. "Not now. If it comes down to it we can but I think we are safe."

"You don't think that there is any possibilities that she might betray us? I do have my doubts. That girl is definitely suspicious."

"It is to early to say for sure so let's not jump to any conclusions. "

"Okay. That is all I have to say."

"Great! Now time to get some sleep!" The dark haired man marched out of room acting as though nothing has happened.

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Melody leaned against the window as she looked outside at the sparkling night sky. She wore a long white nightgown that reached just above her bare feet. The teenager's long lose hair dangled down her back and over her shoulder as it shined it the bright moonlight.

"Things just had to get more complicated didn't it? I didn't expect Allen-oniichan to be here at all."

She sighed as she moved over to the bed. "I wonder..." The girl laid herself in soft warm bed before finishing her sentence. "…what is going to happen now?

short chappie i kno but the next part is The First Mission (part 1) and i think u will enjoy it and yes melody was kinda pathetic in the beginning but hey it comes as a shock for her! so with this how much of melody have u figured out? smart ppl like u noticed by now that i mostly focus on a chara's description more than the surroundings. Sorry for the lack of action!