Hey everybody! So I am very excited to see you all reviewing my lovely little story!
Here's the moment you've all been waiting for! Iris and Kanda meet after 8 years! And its a...interesting reunion.
ON WITH THE STORY!
I do not own D-Gray Man. I do own my ocs
"There you are Tim!" Allen said in relief at the sight of the golden golem. It was early morning, the dew still fresh on the green grass and the Exorcists were tired and cranky. Especially Kanda... but then again he's always cranky.
Timcanpy fluttered its wings before landing Allen's gloved hands. The three Exorcists were standing patiently outside the next town to see if Iris passed through. Lenalee peered over Allen's shoulder to say,
"Where have you been Timcanpy?"
The unique looking golem opened its mouth, revealing sharp little teeth. A video feed suddenly started to play before the three. Kanda leaned forward with curiosity in his eyes as the feed flickered black before clearing. A large black and white horse was trotting into the same town Allen and the others stood in front of, carrying a black-cloaked rider. They stopped in front of an inn, the rider dismounting and giving the horse to a stable hand. The rider entered the inn and the feed blurred before showing the rider in a room. The moment the door closed, the rider pulled off their hood. A pretty young woman with hair the color of snow and eyes of sapphires became the main focus of the feed.
"Iris..." Kanda murmured.
The supposedly dead Exorcist pulled a pair of silver and blue chopsticks out of her hair, letting the long locks falling around her.
"We found her!" Lenalee exclaimed happily, clapping her hands together with glee.
Allen place Timcanpy onto his shoulder after its mouth closed. "Then lets go get her."
Allen grabbed his suitcase, leading the three into the town, looking around for the inn their objective was staying at. Lenalee was ready to ask for directions for the nearest inn when Allen let a gasp. Kanda and Lenalee turned to look at him in surprise. Allen's cursed eye began to burn in warning.
"Akuma!" he choked.
"Where beansprout?" Kanda demanded.
Allen ignored the insult and pointed outside the town. "Over there!" He shouted, taking off.
Kanda and Lenalee raced after him, avoiding townsfolk as best they could. They reached the end of the town and Allen twisted his head around, his eye scanning rapidly.
"This way." he ordered, turning towards a grove of trees.
Kanda ran ahead, his grip tightening on Mugen as he ran towards the six Akuma. One of their howling shrieks alerted him from the left, making him twist around to slice the Akuma in half.
"INNOCENCE, ACTIVATE!" Allen howled, his Anti-Akuma glowing green and evolving into its cannon mode.
"INNOCENCE, ACTIVATE!" Lenalee cried. "DARK BOOTS!" Her boots smashed hard onto an Akuma that was sneaking up on Allen. Using the carcass as leverage, Lenalee sprang into the air and twirled gracefully as she brought one of the boots to deflect an oncoming bullet.
Allen twisted and aimed for two Akuma at started to head towards the town.
"Don't let them near the town!" Allen shouted as the spears struck down every Akuma.
"Well no duh, Short stack." Kanda said sarcastically, slicing an Akuma down.
Lenalee summersaulted off the side when an Akuma attempted to corner her against a tree. "Guys, this is NOT the time to arguing."
Kanda rolled his eyes before turning around, only to bashed back forty feet and into a tree. Allen and Lenalee whipped around to his direction, spotting his form lying against a broken tree trunk.
"Kanda!" Lenalee cried in horror.
Kanda opened his eyes, gritting his teeth in rage. "Damn it." he snarled, spitting a glob of blood out.
Insane cackling drew the Exorcists' attention, making them up to see a new Akuma hovering over their heads. A massive hawk like Akuma did a loop in the air before flying lower, the light.
"Its a level 2!" Allen whispered, his face pale as he remembered his first encounter with a level 2.
"Well what do we have here?" the level 2 purred. "Three puny Exorcists. Do you really think you can defeat me?"
Allen swallowed and lifted the cannon. "We are Exorcists, it is our duty to destroy Akuma and to save the souls of those trapped within."
The Akuma landed on the ground, its wings outspread to keep its balance. "Aw how poetic, but the sad thing about you Exorcists-"
A streak of light and Akuma froze, its red eyes wide in shock. Those haunting eyes turned to look behind it to see a pair of gleaming sapphires.
"The thing about us Exorcists," Iris said, a smirk on her lips. "Its that we take advantage of our enemies while they prattle on when they could be killing."
The Akuma let out choked sound before dark blood exploded out from its wound. Its top half slowly slid to ground and hit the dark earth with thud. The lower half stood on its own for a few brief seconds before hitting the ground next to its top.
Allen and Lenalee stared in awe at the newcomer as she lazily flicked the massive scythe with her wrist, sending the murky blood flying.
"Are you...Exorcist Iris Chase?" Allen asked.
When those eyes fell upon him, Allen felt a sudden shiver go down his spine.
"Iris?" Lenalee called out, her voice hopeful.
The former Excorist turned her head curiously, her eyes scanning Lenalee with a frown on her face.
Lenalee took a step forward. "Do you remember me? I'm Lenalee Lee."
Iris' frown grew deeper. "Lenalee?"
The younger girl nodding eagerly. "Its me! You taught me how to braid my hair as kids."
Allen watched Iris as she shouldered the mammoth scythe, the light of the moon glinting off the sharp edge. The moon even seemed to make her white hair glow in the night. It gave Allen the shivers again at the sight.
But the shiver vanished when he had flung his sword up to block the scythe that was close to cutting off his head.
"Iris! What are you doing?" Lenalee shrieked as the said Exorcist slashed Allen again.
"Sorry Lenalee, but I'm not going back without a fight." Iris called out, bringing her foot up to hit Allen under the chin before taking a swipe at his unprotected legs. Allen jumped back and intercepted Iris' scythe with his own sword. Green electricity crackled loudly in air as the two Innocence clashed again.
Lenalee charged forward with her Dark Boots and shouted, "MYSTIC WINDS!"
Iris glanced up and jumped back, away from deadly twisters and brought her scythe up. "Sorry about this Lee!" She shouted, flinging her scythe towards Lenalee.
Lenalee did a backflip, dodging the sideways spinning scythe. She turned to smirk at Iris only to see the said Excorist missing.
"Boo." a soft voice whispered her ear.
Whipping around, Lenalee saw a sudden flash of white and a pain blossomed from her neck. Letting out a soft moan, she couldn't stop the darkness that formed in her vision and fell to the ground with a thump.
She did not get up.
"LENALEE!" Allen's cry echoed in the small grove.
Iris' eyes widened slightly before narrowing at the sight of Allen's eye, noting the pentacle over the glowing eye. She caught her Innocence in her hand and watched him silently.
"You'll pay!" Allen snarled, his expression furious.
Iris shifted her weight and beckoned him. "Come on then."
Allen charged with a battle roar as Iris crouched. She was ready to lunge forward when she saw a streak of blue, a sharp pain in the back of her neck and then darkness.
Iris' eyelashes fluttered softly open, flinching at the bright light and letting out a soft moan as she woke up with a dull pain in her neck. She slowly glanced around, noting the moving scenery and debated that she was on a train.
"Oh you're awake!"
Blue eyes met the smiling white haired Exorcist that sat in the seat across from hers. Iris quirked an eyebrow as she straightened up, cracking her neck and smirked lightly at his wince.
"You're very cheerful." she remarked. "Back at the grove you looked ready to chop off my head."
The boy sweat dropped embarrassedly. "I'm sorry about that. Heat of the moment."
Iris shrugged lightly. "Eh. Not a problem. Now, I have some questions and I would like them answered if possible."
"Of course."
"Great. Who are you?"
The boy chuckled. "I'm Allen. Allen Walker."
"Alrightly then, Allen Walker. Did you guys pick up Obelisk?"
"You mean the horse? Oh yes. He's is in the livestock compartment of the train."
"Great. How long have I been unconscious?"
"About two days. We were starting to get worried."
"Two-!Damn. Alright, here's another. What's with the bondage?"
Iris was tied up tightly with rope binding her wrists along with her ankles, leaving a few inches of rope for her to walk. A iron band was wrapped tightly under her bust and Iris had a pretty good idea of what it was for.
Allen had blushed slightly at the word 'bondage' and explained, "Kanda insisted on having you tied up. But I have no idea what the band is for. " He confessed.
"To keep her from flying." a voice grunted.
Iris looked at the door and she gaped in surprise before snapping her mouth shut.
He was taller; standing at least head taller than her. All baby fat was gone, leaving behind a lean man. Iris was sure there were muscles hidden underneath the Exorcist coat he wore. His hair had grown longer, reaching the small of his back and was tied back with a white band. Two long pieces of the said hair fell in front of his ears, swaying lightly as he moved. The only thing that didn't change were his eyes. Firm, intense, and determined gray eyes.
"Kanda? Is that you?" Iris whispered, her eyes wide with shock. "...Dude! You look like a girl!"
A tic mark popped out of his forehead. "SHUT UP!" He yelled, shooting out with lightening fast reflexes, he hit her over the head with his fist.
"Ow!" Iris yelped. She glared at him, and angry pout on her face. "Damn it Yu, that hurt!"
He suddenly went quiet and stared at her, his eyes traveling over her face. "Look different." He finally grumbled.
Iris stopped glaring and replaced it with an irritated stare. "That's what happens when you hit puberty, Yu." she said dryly.
Kanda scowled while Allen turned pink, stammering at Iris' frankness.
Iris gave Kanda a suspicious look. "You were the one that knocked me out didn't you?"
He snorted. "Yeah, I did. So what?"
"Come a little closer Yu Boo and you'll find out." Iris threatened, smirking when he twitched at the childhood nickname.
"Don't call me that!" he snarled at Iris.
"Yu Boo?" Allen murmured thoughtfully, his head tilted like a puppy's.
Kanda glared at Allen before giving Iris a warning look and then left the compartment.
The compartment was silent when Iris let out a chuckle, making Allen looked at her curiously. "He hasn't changed at all." she smiled softly.
Allen smiled weakly at her. "I guess so. But why do you tease him?"
Iris shrugged. "Cause he looks adorable when he's mad. He reminds me of a little angry kitten. You know, the tiny kitten that acts all mean and scary but has that aura of utter adorableness that everyone can't resist going 'dawwwwww'."
A angry sound came from outside the compartment, making Allen glance at the door nervously while Iris smirked.
'Almost. But not enough.'
Iris returned her attention to Allen. "So how's Lenalee?"
"She's resting but she'll be fine. That was rather mean of you. Attacking her and knocking her out." He informed her, his tone sounding stern.
The older Exorcist quirked an eyebrow at him. "You three were assigned to bring me back." she reminded him. "I didn't exactly plan on going back without a fight."
"Still..."
Iris shrugged the best she could in her bonds. "What's done is done. Now, I take it that Kanda has my scythe."
Allen nodded. "Yes. He was really determined to keep it with him."
Iris snorted, giving Allen a smirk. "Yu wants it as payback after all these years. I use to give him wedgies with it when he annoyed me."
There was a sudden crack, making Iris and Allen look at the door in surprise.
"What was that?" Allen exclaimed, standing up from his seat.
Iris tilted her head. "Either Yu's patience or his temper. They sound so much alike I'm never quite sure. If it was both then it's a new record."
The door slammed open revealing an infuriated Kanda. Iris let out a smug smile at the sight of that little familiar pulsating vein in his forehead as he glared down at her. He moved and Iris' vision went black again as pain bloomed from her neck.
'Ah its good to tick Yu off again.' she thought happily as she drifted off to la-la land.
Iris groaned unhappily as she woke up again, her vision fuzzy. 'Awwgad, headache!' Blinking a few times, Iris let out a squeal of surprise at her current position.
Face, meet Kanda's rear. Have you met?
While Allen and Lenalee were walking behind them with Obelisk, Kanda was carrying her over his shoulder, his one arm wrapped around the back of her knees.
The Angel Exorcist let out an exasperated sigh. "Yu. I am glad that you are embracing your inner caveman, but your pointy shoulder is jabbing my stomach and if you do not put me down, I will barf."
He grumbled before quickly dropping her onto the hard ground. "Fine. Walk."
Iris glared up at him before lurching forward to push herself up. Allen stopped to offer his assistance, pulling her up until she could stand. Iris glanced down at her tied ankles, noting the few inches of rope that let her move.
Kanda stopped and turned, making Allen, Lenalee, and Obelisk pause. "Hurry up!"
The other three turned to see Iris a good few feet behind them, shuffling.
"I'm shuffling as fast as I can! Sheesh!" Iris snapped.
Kanda let out a frustrated growl and stalked towards her.
Iris froze and watched him suspiciously. "What are you doing? Kanda, no! Ack! NO! Bad Yu Boo! BAD! Put me down!" She squealed as his powerful hands had reached out and slung her over his shoulder, wrapping an arm around her hips tightly.
"Annnnd back to Caveman mode." Iris drawled, scowling at the view she had of his behind. "All you need now is an animal print loin cloth and giant club. Personally I think you'd look great in tiger stripes."
"Shut up." Kanda muttered. His tone was harsh, but his hand gripping her waist was gentle.
Iris raised her head and twisted it so she could see where she was. A massive black tower hovered high over the trees that surrounded it. What looked like thousands of bats that were really golems, hovered around the tower. She bit her lip and became tense as the group got closer. When they were just a feet away for the doors, she spoke.
"Yu." Her voice was soft. "You can put me down."
He paused at how quiet her voice was. He remember that voice all to well. She was scared. Kanda's hand unknowingly squeezed her hip at her request before carefully easing her down onto her own feet. Iris stood before the Black Order with a serious gaze on the ominous tower.
"You can take off the bonds, Yu." she informed quietly, raising her arms to the elbow and holding out her wrists. "I won't run. I promise."
Allen and Lenalee glanced at each other and then at Kanda, watching his face closely. The said sword-wielding Exorcist stared at Iris silently before raising Mugen and bringing it down on Iris' bonds, cutting them neatly. The ropes fell to the ground as Iris rubbed her wrists and then reached out her hand to Kanda expectantly. Reaching behind him, Kanda pulled out her mini sized scythe and deposited it in her hand. Iris rubbed the handle for a moment before slipping it into a small slot on her belt. She turned so her back faced Kanda, letting him unclasp the iron band under her bust. The harsh clang almost made her flinch as it joined the ropes on the ground.
Iris turned her head and gave him a nod before turning to stare at the tower.
"Well...let's get this over with." Iris grumbled and headed towards the Gatekeeper with Kanda, Allen, Lenalee and Obelisk following behind.
DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
What shall Iris face when she confronts the shadows of her past?!
Will she continue to give Kanda wedgies with her scythe?!
Will my cats Sebastian and Grell ever stop trying to eat my goldfish Stanley as I type this?! (Not likely.)
Then scroll down! Cause this is not the end of the chapter!
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Bassy! Grell! Get your heads out of the fishbowl and leave Stanley alone!
"YOU!"
"ME!" Iris cheered happily.
The Gatekeeper glared down his long nose at the Exorcists. "So you came back huh? There goes all the peace and quiet."
Iris grinned up at the Gatekeeper. "Aw, admit it. You missed me."
"Hardly." The Gatekeeper sniffed.
"Gatekeeper." Kanda growled, glancing up at the giant face.
The face flinched violently under the glare the Exorcist was giving him. "Uh, yes?"
"Do your job and scan her already!"
"R-Right!"
Iris snickered at the stammer in the Gatekeeper's voice. "Still a scaredy cat, hm Gatekeeper?"
"Shut it you old brat." The Gatekeeper grumbled as he leaned down quickly, making Allen and Iris jumped slightly and activated the scanners. "Scanning."
Iris squinted under the bright lights. "So why I am being scanned even though we know I'm not an Akuma?" She called out irritably.
"Sorry Iris." Lenalee apologized. "Its protocol."
Gatekeeper frowned slightly, the vision of the returning Exorcist blurring for a quick second before clearing.
"You're clean." he said.
"Great." Kanda snapped. "Now open the doors."
"Fine. OPEN!" The face bellowed. With eerie groans the gates opened, allowing the Exorcists and horse through.
Iris grinned over her shoulder. "Thanks Ares!" she called out sweetly.
"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"
Allen frowned while Lenalee giggled and Kanda smirked faintly. "Who's Ares?"
Iris turned to look at him, her grin still present. "You don't know? The Gatekeeper's full name is Ares Teena Gynosan P. Ruporson Gear Amadeus the 5th."
Allen gaped. "Seriously?"
Iris nodded. "Not a lot of people know that's his name. Excellent blackmail material in my opinion."
Sending Obelisk off to the stables with a Finder, Iris took a step forward into the Black Order. Staring up the large columns that lined the hall, Iris worried her lower lip while searching for figures hiding in the shadows.
"Iris?"
Allen's concerned voice made her blink out of her stupor. "Hm? Yes Allen?"
The concern his grey eyes made the tension in her lowered slightly. "Are you okay?"
She nodded. "Yeah. Just...thinking that it looks...brighter." Iris finally declared, studying the main hallway. "A lot cheerier. Back then it was always gloomy."
Lenalee smiled at Iris who was busy inspecting her surroundings. As children, they met briefly and knew each other well enough. However Lenalee didn't hear of Iris' disappearance until almost week after she vanished.
"Its a lot different from way back then Iris." Lenalee explained. "My brother is in charge here and he makes sure its as welcoming as possible to newcomers."
Blue eyes turned upon her, startled. "You mean-?"
"LENALEE!"
The longhaired Exorcist immediately sidestepped as a large blur launched itself at her, hitting the floor with a screech of pain.
Iris stared with wide eyes while the rest of the gang sighed, exasperated.
A tall beret wearing man in a lab coat and glasses sat up, rubbing his sore and bleeding nose. He whined unhappily at the annoyed looking Lenalee.
"Lenalee how could you? Your dearest older brother just wanted to welcome you back from a long and dangerous trip! And you so rudely avoided my hug?! How could you my dear sweet Lenalee?!" the man sobbed, latching onto Lenalee.
Lenalee sighed and shoved the man away gently. "Stop that Brother!" she scolded. "We returned with Iris!"
The man blinked and turned to see Iris staring at him with a weird look.
"Uh...hi?" Iris said slowly, giving him a little wave.
The man suddenly bounced up and shook Iris hand rapidly with a smile.
"Nice to meet you Exorcist Chase! I'm Komui Lee, Chief of Science Division!"
"It's nice to meet you?" Iris said slowly. "and we've met before."
He blinked and then smiled. "No, I don't think so!"
Iris sweatdropped at the man. 'Guess he forgot.'
Komui turned and began to walk away, the others following him. "Now I'm sure that you're tired so why don't we show you to your room and we'll-"
"No."
Everyone stopped and stared at Iris, who was giving Koumi a firm look.
"I want to see Hevlaska. She is still in the same place?" she demanded.
Komui gave her a surprised look before putting on his serious face. "Yes. But-"
Iris turned and left, her skirt swishing ominously behind her.
The Chief took a step to go after her but Kanda's voice stopped him.
"Leave her. She has some business to take care of before you can annoy the hell outta her."
Lenalee gave him a surprised look. "What do you mean? Business?"
Kanda gave her a stare before turning and leaving them in the hallway, heading towards to his room. Entering his quarters, Kanda locked the door, not wanting to be disturbed.
Placing Mugen next to his bed, Kanda stripped off his coat and hung it up before collapsing on his bed. However soft tinks of metal hitting the floor caught his attention as the two necklaces fell from his coat pocket. Sitting up he spotted the jewelry gleaming on the floor. Getting up, Kanda scooped them up in his hand and studied them.
His charms remained shiny and free of any dents or scrapes while Iris' charms were dull, covered in little scratches and minor scrapes.
Frankly, Kanda wouldn't be caught dead wearing any type of jewelry but the necklace was special. To him and to her.
He sighed before glancing off to his right. It sat there in the hourglass, happily mocking him from its spot. Kanda stood and approached the lotus flower, staring at its soft petals before putting the necklaces before it. He couldn't stay here, not when he knew she needed him. Grabbing his coat, Kanda slipped it on as he left, locking the door.
On the small table, the lotus flower glimmered from the light that entered the room. And beneath the lotus sat the necklaces, the wings and swords gleaming as they criss crossed each other.
The game was set, and it was time for the pieces to make their journey across the board. The greatest power waited at the end, expecting one of the pieces to reach it first and win the game.
Okay, now it's the end of the chapter.
Soooooo...Yu Boo and Iris finally meet after 6 years...hm. If I could I would put in a better fight scene...but I'm terrible at fight scenes so you'll kinda have to be patient with me.
Next chapter, Iris confronts Hevlaska about someone from her past while trying to repair a friendship that hangs by a thread!
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