The Fourteenth's Awakening

So far: Tyki and Road have made a game out of unleashing Allen's power and trying to hurt his friends. Kanda and Johnny are overwhelmed, Johnny is injured, and Allen doesn't know what to do.

Wild: *munching on a chocolate bar* Hi everybody *munch chomp* It's me again *munch munch chew*

Earl: *stares at the chocolate* Any white chocolate? Fudge?

Wild: *keeps eating* None of it will be yours, Earl. *munch munch*

Earl: *glares ominously* Give – Me- the – CHOCOLATE.

Wild: Nope! *kicks him away* Please enjoy the chapter like I'm enjoying my chocolate!

Bold italics = talking to the Fourteenth

Italics = thoughts

Underlined italics = Akuma talking

VII

Allen's eyelids fluttered open, and he instantly noticed the throbbing pain in his chest. His eyes widened as he gasped, trying to get his breathing right. What had happened? The last thing he remembered was falling asleep on the bed because he was so bored to do anything else.

He looked around and was astonished to find the floors had cracked and bent up in multiple places.

"What the-!" he said, sitting up as far as he could before he was jerked back down onto the bed by something holding his hands. He looked horridly at the tight, constricting ropes that held his wrists to the bedposts. He tugged at them angrily. "What the hell! Kanda!"

Instantly, a hand was covering his mouth, cutting off all sound. Kanda hovered over him with bulging red eyes and a finger to his mouth. He quickly jabbed his finger at a sleeping Johnny, who Allen had to strain to see. Allen slowly nodded and Kanda removed his hand.

"Why the hell am I tied up, idiot samurai?" Allen bit out, eyes narrowed in fury.

Kanda's eyes narrowed and he said, "You saying you don't remember what happened?"

"Don't remember what? Getting tied to a bed for no apparent reason? Yes, I don't remember!" Allen snapped and was instantly silenced by Kanda's hard glare. He shrunk back ever so slightly against the bed.

"Your powers decided to go ballistic on us and destroyed the floors, freaked the hell out of Johnny, demolished and cleared out all of the trees in a small proximity of the cabin, gave me a hell of a f*ucking back scar and slammed me into the wall! You did a hell of a lot!" Kanda roared, rising taller and taller over Allen with bulging dark angry eyes that should have killed and put Allen on his deathbed.

It was only then that Kanda's words sunk in. he had done all that stuff? But how had that even possible? He had never had a problem with his powers being unleashed when he slept.

"I did all that?" he whispered, looking at Kanda helplessly. The man nodded and went over to a small fireplace and stirred something that smelled heavenly then went to kneel down to change a wet towel on Johnny's face. Allen's eyes widened. "When did Johnny lose his glasses?"

"When the trees fell. Seems that his head took a pretty hard hit and knocked his out. They were broken and I stepped on them," Kanda said, dabbing the scientist's brow carefully then walking back to Allen. "Now, it's my choice if you can get up or not. So, humor me. Why should I let you go after what just happened, moyashi?"

Allen went deep into his mind, drawing all he knew and let it all out.

"Kanda, one, I don't even remotely remember these things. I wasn't awake. Second, you know I would never intentionally do such a thing. I've had such a good strong hold on the Fourteenth's power. And third…you're my friend, Kanda. You know me."

"How do I know it's you? We've barely ever been around each other long enough," Kanda countered. "All we've ever done is fight and collide when we're around each other. Heck, I even stabbed you. You still call me your friend?"

Allen smiled sadly and said, "Course you are…now let me up, you damn idiot. I'm getting rope burns and cramps."

Kanda sighed and muttered incomprehendable words as he hesitantly untied Allen, letting the wobbly, dazed boy up to stand. Allen stumbled to the window and slid aside the curtains. His eyes widened in fear at the scene in front of him. Trees strewed all over the ground, limbs broken and torn into half. He stumbled backwards, unable to stand still and gazing at the horrid picture.

I…did all of this? He thought in panicked astonishment. He stumbled backwards and ended up falling on Johnny's body, landing on the floor. He lifted his head and pushed off the floor, flinging himself towards the door. I can't take this! I can't keep doing this!

Yes you can, Allen, his uncle's voice purred in Allen's mind. Allen growled and grabbed at his head, clutching it. He sat on his knees, rocking back and forth, his body trembling like a leaf's.

No! No! I keep hurting everyone around me! No matter what I do! Whether it is the Akuma or I, somebody always, always ends up hurt because of me! Allen burst out on the Fourteenth, petrified and sounding lost.

The Fourteenth gazed at his nephew and realized just how fragile the boy was. He had a pure heart and never deserved any of this. Allen Walker had just wanted to live peacefully, like a normal little boy with Mana. And the Earl had taken that all away from him. Curse you, Millennium Earl, Allen and Neah both thought.

"Kanda," Allen said, standing up very slowly. The samurai flinched and grunted. "I want you to let me out of here. I can't afford to be the one to hurt anyone else…no one else will get hurt because of my being here."

Kanda eyes narrowed before he said, "I can't do that, Beansprout. Johnny moved heaven and earth to get to you. And I said I was going to help him. So it is here that you'll stay for now. Now sit on your butt so I can get the food finished. And while you're at it, very gently wake up Johnny."

Allen glared at the blue haired man but walked over and shook Johnny very softly.

"Johnny. Wakey wakey. Johnny."

"Hn…five more minutes…" he said, rolling over onto his side. His eyes instantly snapped open and he cringed, curling into himself. He held his side gingerly and Allen noticed the bandages. His eyes became hooded but he still put up a smile.

"Johnny, hey there. Take it easy, okay buddy? It's time to eat and wake up," Allen said, heaving himself to an upright position, trying to keep a straight face against the slight pain that flowed through his side. His bit his lip slightly to keep it back.

"Allen…you're back!" Johnny said, smiling brightly. His hand reached up to push up his glasses until he realized they were absent. He looked all around his frantically until his eyes landed on Kanda and Allen. "Uh, where are my glasses?"

Kanda lifted them up by a finger, and Johnny's jaw dropped. The lenses were cracked and broken; the frames bent every which way possible. They were completely ruined! Johnny's face hit the floor as his mind began searching for some other plan.

"I can go to an eye specialist, get my new glasses, and," he began muttering to himself when Kanda resented food in front of him. Johnny was on it in a second, gobbling down every bit he could discover in his bowl. Allen smiled and nodded when he was presented with his food, and ate slowly, savoring his food. Kanda sat close in his chair and calmly ate his food, but he looked deep in thought.

VII

Road giggled at Tyki.

"Failed attempt, Tyki," she said, chomping on some bubblegum. He stared at the cabin and the area around it. He had been surprised at the massive amount of raw power this Tease had unleashed within the boy.

"Now it's your turn, my dear. Have your fun," Tyki said, turning on the scene and walking away, waving and with his hand casually in his pocket.

Road smirked deviously and grabbed a squirming Lero and leapt into the air, flying away to start her own little move to the game. Granted, Tyki had moved pretty far ahead on the game board, but Road was going to play her own cards. She giggled at all the fun she had in mind. She decided that she liked this game that Tyki had proposed. It seemed like a fun idea, and it gave her a good reason to put Allen-kun into a fight.

My turn, she thought and evaporated into the air to conjure her army. And I intend to bring Allen-kun to his knees.

VII

Allen took his first step outside the cabin with Johnny and Kanda right on his heels. It had taken plenty of convincing to let him outside. It took at least three hours of their day listening to Allen swoop from dropping subtle hints to begging.

And here he was, taking his first step outside. Once again, he was hit by the shockwave of what his powers had done. Limbs and trees adorned the ground to where Allen couldn't believe it.

I did all of this, he thought when he saw a golden glint in the sky.

"Timcanpy!" he cheered gleefully. The round golden golem landed happily on his head. "Hey, you've grown! I've missed you, Timcanpy!"

"It wouldn't go very far after we brought you here. It stuck to your side like glue," Kanda said, sounding bored as he sat beneath a tall tree. "It flew off right after we put you to bed inside. I guess he decided to come back after all."

Allen didn't listen to Kanda, too happy to see his friend. The golem flew happily in excited circles around Allen's head then opened its jaws wide, images beginning to replay. Allen watched quietly, seeing Johnny and Kanda constantly tending to Allen, bathing his face, changing his bandages, forcing him to eat even as he slept. He smiled, but it soon turned to a frown when he saw Akuma hovering nearby the cabin, eyeing it with envy and want.

Why are they not attacking? He thought, eyebrows furrowing when they slunk back into the forest. More importantly, how did my eye not awaken? He quickly activated his cursed eye and looked around, searching the forest for any sign of Akuma. What did it all mean? Was his cursed eye losing its power? He went still, remembering what Lavi had once said to him. All Exorcists had to see every human as an Akuma until they were sure they were human.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Kanda…I want you and Johnny to get away from here."

"What? Why?" Johnny asked, instantly jumping to the defensive. "Allen, you are in no state to be going anywhere by yourself! You had hard enough problems getting up, and your powers are out of control."

"That's why, Johnny. My powers are indeed out of control, and that will draw more Akuma to me," he said, and he turned to look at them both. "Akuma will be flocking here in only a matter of time. If that shockwave of power I sent out was truly that powerful, all Akuma would have sensed it. I don't want either of you to get hurt."

"Idiot! We can handle ourselves! We are not that weak! We-!" Kanda began snapping furiously until something slashed him from behind, cutting deep into his skin. His eyes widened and his mouth opened in a silent scream. Blood gushed from his wound, streaming down his back in waves.

"Kanda!" Johnny and Allen yelled. They both rushed forward but were thrown back when a burst on bullets were fired at their feet, coming dangerously close to hitting them. "Gah!" Johnny yelled and dove into the cover of the cabin.

Hello, Fourteenth, the Akuma purred, their eyes wide and their grins huge. They looked possessed and driven crazy. Allen grit his teeth and summoned his Exorcist Sword from his left arm, going into the position to launch an attack to save Kanda when bullets were fired upon him once again.

Shit, he thought, having to block all the bullets and heal himself when shot. He tried ducking into the trees, hiding amongst the leaves to get close but it seemed these Akuma were smart. They hacked away at the trees, cutting them down wildly. Allen hissed and leapt into the air, slashing them out of the air with rapid speed. The Akuma roared while the souls sang with happiness at being released of their chains. But Allen had no time to listen. Kanda was crawling helplessly on the ground, trying to get to the cabin, which was stuck smack dab in the middle of the fight.

Allen's cursed eyes crackled and turned a blood red with anger. It leapt to Level 3 and his eyes widened. He saw them clearly. These weren't just easy level 2 Akuma. There were Level 4 Akuma, and their souls were monstrous and horrendous. He crouched over, holding his mouth, his body shaking with how disgusting it looked.

"What's wrong, Exorcist? Or should I be saying, Fourteenth? The Level 4s' echoed, smiling evilly at him, showing razor sharp teeth. Allen hissed and rose to his feet, standing on the defensive. He would protect his friends this time. He wasn't going to run.

Innocence Activate, he thought and his Innocence reacted, becoming the white fluffy cloak and mask had become known as Crown Clown. He breathed inwards, moving his mask just enough to show his eyes. Time to take care of this. I won't run.

He moved his sword and launched himself into the air, using everything around him to his advantage. The last remaining trees became his stepping stones, giving him extra pushes to attack. He gritted his teeth and his eyes widened. He landed on the ground and said, "Death Orbs!"

He watched as a series of explosions began echoing around him, debris flying everywhere. He took advantage, rushing forward, cutting through the debris to strike the Akuma when they were blind, matching them strength for strength and strike for strike. He felt bullets pierce his skin and he retreated quickly, crouching down on one knee. His sword glowed and green power floated from his sword and into his body, healing him when the Akuma's black stars began spotting his skin.

He smirked at the Akuma and rose to his feet, something dark inside him awakening. His eyes lifted to the Akuma, and watched them back away. He stared at them, eyes narrowing in both confusion and fury. He began walking towards them, spinning his sword then grasping it firmly in his hand.

"You want a fight? Alright then…let's go!" he roared and charged forward into the swarm of Akuma. He didn't even notice the ashen colored girl smiling up in the air, flying on a chatty, annoying pumpkin umbrella.

VII

Wild: Well kids, there is another chapter with some action building up. I so do hope that this was to your liking.

Jasdero: *holds up a gun* If they don't, you die.

Wild: *shrinks down and looks at the reader pleading* Please review and tell us what you think of how things are going. I can't tell if things are being rushed or not, so I look forward to criticism, compliments, or bashes to my ego.

Jasdero: *knocks of Wild* Review or we will murder her *begins dragging her away*

Road: Bye bye!