Disclaimer: …I do not own DGM – DGM is rightfully owned to Hishino Katsura. I only own this fanfiction and my OC.
A/N: Not much to say this time. *cries* I don't want to go back to school. Does someone want to put me into retirement and give me a pension? XD wishful thinking…wishful thinking…
With no further hesitation the Akuma proceeded to fire at the guests. Leaping forward with great agility, the exorcists defended the people as best as they could. Those closest to the Akuma were the first to fall; having already been showered with bullets they disintegrated almost instantly.
In an attempt to stop the demons' gunfire, Kanda unleashed a wave of illusion beasts from the blade of his sword. The Akuma ceased fire and quickly avoided the attack – separating in three directions. The boar moved around the right side of the room while the platinum Akuma jumped over the exorcists and the other moved around to the left.
Lenalee sprung up from the ground, swinging her legs up above her to strike the airborne demon. Swiftly dodging the Chinese girl's kick, the Akuma took a hold of her leg, swinging her around before tossing her towards the bright chandelier.
"Ha, you'll have to do better than that, girlie! After all I am a level three!" The demon teased and charged head on towards her.
"Big hammer, little hammer…" Lavi began as his weapon spun through his fingers. "Grow, grow, grow!"
Lenalee watched as the Akuma outstretched its arm, and the huge, apocalyptic eye spread out across its palm.
"Die exorcist."
Lavi swung his hammer high over his head and then brought it around in a swift curve. The level three's armour cracked from the impact as he was sent flying into a pillar.
"No need to thank me Lenalee!" The red-head jeered as he returned his attention to the level twos on the ground. The Chinese exorcist gave a somewhat sour look towards her comrade. The kinky remark from the ferry-trip still lingered in her mind.
"If this is how you like to play, that's fine by me!" The level three spat as it emerged from the rubble of the side pillar. Raising its hand above of its head; the Akuma made a signal as if to beckon something. The sound of shattering glass filled the grand hall as several level one demons appeared.
"Ah, what a nuisance," Krory muttered to himself as he jumped up towards one of the balloon like monsters. Without hesitation the Romanian exorcist sunk his fangs into the Akuma's solid flesh, sucking up every last drop of its blood. Once it had been destroyed Krory moved onwards to the other Akuma – driven by the Innocence's desire to taste their blood.
As the battle dragged on, the exorcists came to realise that the guests had seemingly vanished. The fact that there were no remains of the people made it all the more confusing. They all knew very well that once hit, the Akuma blood virus destroyed the body and left only ashes, but it didn't disintegrate clothing. Whatever was going on, it wasn't normal.
Standing back to back with his fellow comrade, Allen exchanged a brief glance with the Chinese girl.
"The people have all gone!" The white-haired boy shouted over the roar of gunfire.
"I've noticed that too Allen! Something weird is going on here and whatever it is, I don't like it one bit!" Lenalee responded. Their conversation came to an abrupt end as a volley of bullets separated them.
Continuously batting away at the level one Akuma, Lavi was unable to detect the demon charging at him from behind. The sound of constant explosions drowned out the thundering steps of the mechanical boar as it sped across the hall; Kanda and Allen narrowly avoiding the attack. Taking notice of the Akuma's intended target, Allen made an attempt to warn his comrade.
"Lavi watch out!"
His warning came too late as the huge curled tusks of the level two made impact with the red-head's back, thrusting him forward into the wall. The Akuma circled around as it targeted the exorcists nearby, leaving Lavi to the lower ranked demons that began to surround him.
Before the balloon like machines could shoot a bullet, Allen sliced his long black claws through the thick flesh of the demons. Landing by the junior Bookman's side, the white-haired teen helped his comrade off the ground.
"Thanks bud, I owe you one," The red-head grinned. Without another word the younger boy dashed off – targeting the level two that had began to charge once more. No sooner had he left, Lavi's attention was drawn back to Fidelia at the height of the stairs. She had been forgotten about amidst all the chaos and only now did he see that she was in danger.
The brunette was at her knees, hands clasping her face tightly; eyes shut tightly as explosions filled the castle. She was completely oblivious to the fact that the level three Akuma hovered in front of her.
Slamming the heavier end of his weapon into the ground, Lavi clasped the handle of his hammer tightly; pointing it in the direction of the staircase. "Big hammer, small hammer…" Lavi began. "Extend!"
"Well, well, well. I thought we might have been able to find you here," The level three growled as he approached the kneeling brunette. Opening her eyes, the girl stared back at the platinum armoured monster trying hard not to show the slightest hint of fear.
"What a pity. It's a shame we couldn't keep a pretty little pet like you!" The Akuma laughed as he outstretched his arm towards the brunette in attempt to seize her throat.
"Bugger off!" Lavi shouted as he smacked the weight of his hammer against the demon; knocking him away from the staircase. Looking down towards the familiar girl, Lavi gave a small smile before offering a hand to her. "It's not safe up here, Fidelia. You're an easy target for these Akuma."
The brunette flinched as she hesitated to take his hand.
"How many times do I have to tell you, Juan? Stop calling me Fidelia," She responded in frustration.
Juan.
It had been years since he had heard that name. As she took Lavi's offered hand he pulled her up by his side. "My name is Kiyre now," The brunette said in a calmer tone. The red-head flashed a grin towards his child-hood friend.
"Well, maybe I should have you know, I don't go by the name 'Juan' anymore," Lavi smirked. His bright emerald eye met with her blue ones as he proceeded to carry her from the staircase. "It's Lavi now."
The number of Akuma had greatly decreased – now only a handful of level ones remained along with the pair of level twos. However the level three was nowhere to be seen – whether it had decided to flee the battle or was destroyed by Lavi's hammer strike, no one knew for sure.
Backing up against one another, the level two Akuma exchanged nervous glances as Kanda, Allen and Krory surrounded them. In an instant the long armed Akuma jumped up onto the boar's back; a devilish grin marking both of their horrible faces. Puzzled by the demons' actions, the exorcists failed to see the oncoming attack. The top Akuma began to shriek causing everyone in the hall to freeze; grasping their ears tightly as the sound pierced the air.
With its partner still screaming on its back, the boar demon began to charge towards the paralysed humans. Unable to snap out of their paralysis, Kanda, Allen and Krory were all thrown to the side by the battering force of the level two Akuma. The boar began to slow down - its partner leapt from its back and took to the air, bouncing somewhat gracefully on top of its lower level comrades.
"How do you like that, exorcists?" It chuckled, placing its long arms across its chest.
"Che… I've heard donkeys sing better than that," Kanda muttered under his breath.
"Your tiny human brains can't handle the sound wave intensity. It jams all messages your brain tries to send to your body! You're powerless against it!" The boar Akuma explained; red eyes gleaming with bloodlust.
"Prepare to die!"
Rising to his feet, Allen launched himself forward; the dark claws of his left hand curled and ready to shred the demons to pieces. The boar began to charge towards the white-haired exorcist, not daring to back down from the challenge. Metres away from impact the other level two struck with another wave of its ear-shattering singing.
Just like the level two had explained, Allen involuntarily ceased his attack and became a sitting target for the Akuma. Ramming its enormous body into its smaller opponent, the mechanical hog threw the white-haired exorcist off his feet. Sliding across the once neatly polished floors, Allen came to a stop at Lavi's and Kiyre's feet.
"Damn it…" Allen cursed as he sat up. The vocal Akuma was prancing around above the hall swinging its arms about as if it were a little girl. An ugly little girl that couldn't sing to be more precise.
Lenalee took charge and targeted the Akuma high above; the air whistling as she soared up to the same height as her foe. The frolicking demon spun around in a ballet like motion and stopped to face the pretty Chinese girl.
"Care to join me?" Its smile turning vicious as it made no warning to attack. The Akuma's arms lurched out, trying to grab the young girl, but failing. The Chinese exorcist was far too speedy for the likes of the level two.
As Lenalee began her rapid descent towards the demon, it opened its mouth and let out another horrendous screech. She and her comrades instinctively covered their ears wanting to block out the noise. This ability worked in the Akuma's favour; the female exorcist simply flew past her target causing no damage at all. The demon laughed as did its partner on the floor of the hall.
Lavi found himself on the ground like his friends nearby. His hands covered his ears while his head pounded with a painful migraine that lasted as long as the Akuma sang. He and Kiyre were out of sight for the larger boar Akuma which seemed more focused on Allen and the others. The white-haired exorcist had moved forward once again to try and combat the demons, but was always stopped by the sound of off-key singing.
He would've gone to help out his comrades, but it also meant leaving Kiyre behind unguarded, an easy target for the small number of level ones above. The red-head was currently shielded her and himself from the shower of Akuma bullets using his hammer. Even if Bookmen weren't allowed to have true friendships or bonds, he wasn't going to leave her for dead. His childish mistake seven years ago had unintentionally led to this and now he had to make up for it.
Another piercing scream echoed across the hall, freezing the exorcists where they stood allowing the boar demon to line itself up for an attack. It was becoming repetitious and seemingly more frustrating. Lavi tugged at his red hair – the screeching irritating him to the point he thought he was going to explode.
The ground suddenly groaned and gave out a shudder, stopping the Akuma's attacks. Each demon looked around nervously as the castle began to creak and quake.
"Quiet!" Kiyre's voice boomed across the hall. In the blink of an eye the level one Akuma were destroyed – an invisible force moving through the air of the castle hall. The singing Akuma had no longer a place to stand and quickly reached out for the chandelier. Now dangling from the light, the Akuma was now the easiest target; despite its capability to still sing.
"Heehee, wasn't that frightening?" It chuckled. Just as sudden as the level ones had been destroyed, the dangling Akuma was now looking into the face of its own demise. Glowing in a bright green was a horned-serpentine head that burst from the floor of the castle. Extending rippling neck upwards the bright, almost liquid, creature opened its jaws, swallowing the Akuma and the chandelier whole.
Having just witnessed its fellow partner being eaten, the boar Akuma began to quiver in fear. Turning to flee, the mechanical hog's efforts were in vain. The shining serpent dove down, quickly catching the demon in its jaws. The emerald glow faded and the serpent vanished.
Completely caught off guard as to what had happened the exorcists simply stared in awe at one another. After a few moments of complete silence, Allen turned his head towards Kiyre who stood beside Lavi. Allen seemed to understand the situation and what had just happened, as did the others. Although several things didn't add up – the white-haired boy was sure of it now. The Akuma had to have been destroyed by Innocence, Innocence that had reacted to the only living survivor of the masquerade ball.
Kiyre, Mistress of the Western Germanic Mountains was an accommodator.
A disciple of God.
Author's Note: Or is she... *cough*
Sorry for the late update. I had major writer's block and couldn't think. School started and I already hate it; hence why I ask for a pension! I'll try to write when I can but with school now on updates will slow down a lot T_T.
Many thanks to Wolfpup026 for the ongoing support. Many thanks for Hibernating Bear for proof reading, and of course Jemgi for helping me start chapters and fix plot holes.
I am starting to get nervous about the upcoming chapters; as there are many disappointments and strange things that lay ahead. I don't want to submit stuff that everyone will hate:O but I hope that won't be the case; and if so I can always change it.
Thanks for the support everyone and please review.
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This is now the longest running Fanfiction I've ever written.
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Kaytlyn Hue*~