Lece: Thanks for the reviews.
Children of Innocence
CHAPTER FOUR
'They don't seem to be dangerous.' Thomas thought. "Sure you share my cabin. Please come in."
"Thanks I'm sure we'll have a great time." The girl said as they stepped inside closing the door behind them.
"Where are you going?" Thomas asked as he sat across from the brother and sister.
"Italy actually. We're going home to see some of our family." The girl answered.
"Family huh? Must be nice." Thomas said as sadness filled his eyes.
"Boy, what's wrong?" the brother asked his glasses shining. "Why are you on this train?"
"My parents had a fight so I'm running away." Thomas answered crossing his arms. "My sisters know how to find me so I'm going to a family friend till my parents work this out."
"I bet your parents are worried sick about you." The brother said as he pulled out a cigarette.
"I doubt that, they're probably still fighting." Thomas said as he looked out the window.
"So where is this family friend?" the girl asked tilting her head to the side.
"Japan." Thomas replied. "I know he's there so that's where I'm going to go."
"If you're going to go to Japan you need to get off at the next station." The brother said as he took a long drag from his cigarette. "There you can take at boat to Germany. There they have a train that goes through Russia to the coast of China."
"Really? Then I should be getting ready to depart." Thomas said as he looked out the window. "We're nearing the next station now."
"You should head up to the food car so you can grab some food before you hit the boat." The girl said. "That's what we plan to do."
"Thank-you so much for the information. I'm sorry that I must leave you as soon as I met you." Thomas said as he got his bag and went to the door.
"It's alright, hope everything goes well for you." The brother said with a smile.
"Thank-you and please be careful on your journey." Thomas said as he bowed before he left the room.
The brother took off his glasses and ran a hand through his hair. Black crosses appeared on his forehead so did the girl's.
"Well that went well." The girl said as both their eyes were gold. "At least we know where he plans to go."
"I'm taking he's going to see that man." The brother said as he stood. "Now we have to take care of his parents."
Allen hurried. Only one cabin left to check before the food car. He felt the train slowing down as it neared the station. He stood before the cabin and knocked. The door opened and he was pulled in.
"Hello boy." Said a voice very familiar to Allen.
"Tyki Mikk!" Allen said as he was pinned to the wall.
"I'm here too Allen-kun." Said Rhode as she closed the door. "We just saw your baby boy. My if he isn't a combination of the two of you."
"YOU BETTER NOT HAVE HARMED HIM!" Allen yelled as the train's brakes could be heard.
"We wouldn't dream of it." Tyki replied as his eyes glowed. "We sent him in the right direction to his destination."
"Now we have to deal with you and your lover." Rhode said as she grinned. "Your children have to wait."
Allen's face paled and his eyes widened. "You promised not to harm them!"
"We know that, but orders are orders boy." Tyki said as he smirked. "We have been order to get rid of you."
Kanda walked towards the front of the cabin. Allen had not returned so he was rechecking the rooms Allen was supposed to have checked. All the cabins said a man of Allen's description had been in there. Kanda became worried and happy at the same time. Allen might have found Thomas. He approached the last cabin. The door opened and he saw a girl step out. He called to her. She turned and grinned at him.
"May I help you?" the girl asked as Kanda walked up to her.
"Yes I'm looking for someone." Kanda replied. "White hair, silver eyes and a scar on the left side of his face."
"You mean him?" the girl asked as she pointed into the cabin.
Kanda looked to see Allen on the floor not moving. He ran into the cabin and knelt beside Allen. The girl just grinned more.
"ALLEN!" Kanda yelled as he shook his lover.
"That won't work. He's been drugged so he won't wake up for a long time." The girl said as she reentered the cabin shutting the door.
"You did this!?" Kanda said as he turned to the girl.
"We did this yes." The girl answered as her face changed.
"We?" Kanda said.
He felt his neck being grabbed and he was pinned to the wall. He stared into gold eyes.
"Noah…" Kanda hissed.
"Don't worry this will all be over soon." Tyki said as he pulled out a needle. "We'll make sure Thomas get's to where he's going safely."
"Thomas!" Kanda said as the needle was inserted into his shoulder. "Stay away from him…"
Kanda slumped in Tyki's grasp. Tyki let him fall onto the seat. Rhode poked him and nodded.
"He's out." Rhode said as her door appeared. "Now what shall we do?"
"Take them to the hiding place." Tyki said with a sigh. "This isn't going to be good."
"We should send a letter to the Order so the girls will go searching for their brother."
"Good idea…it's going to be a long day."
"IT'S BEEN THREE DAYS UNCLE LAVI PLEASE!" Ayame said as she had a hold to his leg as he walked. "LET US GO SEARCH FOR THEM!"
"I SAID NO!" Lavi said as he glared down at the teenager. "You're an adult now so let go of my leg."
"That use to work." Ayame mumbled as she stood. "Why can't we go?"
"Because there could be Noah." Lavi stated. "Last time they tried to kidnap you."
"But we haven't heard anything from Father and Papa since we told them what train Thomas was on!" Ayame protested. "Let us go!"
"I said no and I mean no." Lavi said as he stared straight into Ayame's eyes. "It's too dangerous."
"What if Komui okayed it?" Ayame said. "Then would you let us go?"
"I doubt he would okay that." Lavi said as he turned and started to walk away. "Your parents will call so quit worrying."
Ayame growled in annoyment as she walked the way to her and Hikari's room.
"Komui they haven't called in three days." Lavi said as he and Lenalee stood before Komui's desk. "The girl's are starting to get worried."
"We've lost track of Tim and Kanda's golems' signals." Komui said as he looked at his map. "I have no clue where they are right now."
"Great." Lavi said as he sighed and crossed his arms.
"What shall we do then Nii-san?" Lenalee asked as her brother stood.
"If they haven't called within the next three days…we'll send out a search party." Komui said as he pointed to a spot on the map. "Here is where the last signals were sent from. That'll be our starting point."
"That was the second stop on the train." Lavi said as he walked over to the map.
"Maybe Thomas got off and made a run for it." Lenalee said. "He must be so upset."
"Allen and Kanda need to be more careful when they have a fight." Lavi stated as he frowned. "All three kids have sensitive hearts like Allen so they hurt easily."
"My only hope is that the Earl doesn't find Thomas first." Komui said as they three plotted out a search area.
"Alright, I called the docks at each of the four stops." Hikari said as she unrolled a map. "The dock at the train's second stop confirmed that a boat left that day."
"Heading to Germany." Ayame said as she drew a line with a pencil. "There's a train in Germany that goes straight to China."
"I talked to the Captain of the ship that sailed to Germany." Hikari said as Ayame mapped out the train's path. "A boy of Thomas' description was on that trip."
"So as of right now he should be in Germany." Ayame said as they looked at the map. "He might be on that train right now."
"From there it should take him at least a week and a half…two at the most to reach China." Hikari stated looking everything over. "We have to find a route of interception."
"We need to talk to Baku." Ayame said looking at a list of names. "He's the head of the Asian Branch."
"To see if he can keep an eye on the train's stops in China?" Hikari said.
"Right. It might be a stretch but I think we could pull it off." Ayame said as she ran a hand through her hair.
"That train, doesn't it have to be careful going through Russia?" Hikari said as Ayame looked at her confused. "The tracks can freeze."
"That's right they can." Ayame said as she snapped her fingers. "As long as we don't travel through Russia we can beat him."
"I'll call all the stations to find out the different routes." Hikari said as she stood.
"If we track down Thomas first, then we can find Father and Papa." Ayame said as she leaned back against her headboard. "Now we have to find a way to sneak out of the Order without getting noticed."
"That'll be easy." Hikari said grinning. "We've done it before."
"Point." Ayame said with a grin. "Gotta be careful of the Finders."
"I'll scout us a boat." Hikari said as she went to the door. "Might want to talk to Jerry about making us some emergency rations."
"Tell him that we're going to scout an area to see if any akuma are around?"
"That little lie should work."
"Alright we have a plan let's hope it works."
Hikari returned to the room pale. Ayame ran to her sister. She saw a letter in her hand. Hikari gave it to her and Ayame read it. Her face turned read and she crumbled the letter up.
"Jerry gave the food." Ayame said as she pulled out two back packs. "We're leaving tonight."
"I can't believe it." Hikari said as she started to cry. "How could something like this happen?"
"Don't worry about it." Ayame said as she put her hands on Hikari's shoulders. "We'll find them."
She pulled Hikari into a hug. Tears burned at her eyes.
"We have to be strong." Ayame said in her ear.
"I'm the older twin and yet here you are comforting me." Hikari said as she looked at Ayame.
"It's alright." Ayame said as she sat down. "All of us have a breaking point."
"Let's finishing packing." Hikari said as she pulled out some supplies. "We have to move to catch the midnight train."
"So the boat's hidden at the lower entrance." Ayame whispered.
"It was the only docking station not in use for the next few days." Hikari whispered back.
They snuck to the area and quietly walked down the steps. Hikari looked around. She nodded and Ayame followed her to the boat.
"Alright." Ayame said as they sat the stuff in the boat. "Coast is clear."
"My my…what could two fine ladies like you be doing at this hour?" asked a voice.
The girls jumped and froze.
"We're going on our scouting mission." Ayame said with a smile as they turned to face the person.
Both paled at the sight of the person.
To be continued…
Lece: Who could it be? NEXT TIME! Love you guys! Please review!