Another update is here. It is nice to update fast so I could make a new one. and speaking of update, I haven't updated my other fan fiction. Well, sorry about that. I'm still thinking of a better way to start the next chapter since the first one is crappy I will edit it.
Enjoy!
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Night Seven
The day went by with nothing eventful occurred aside from Allen who was so into his rehabilitation, he was determined to get his ugly arm into use and never stopped unless was called for meal or something. Baba did nothing peculiar too besides gardening and doing the house chores. Mother on the other hand enjoyed her simple life as she watched them whilst sipping her tea and read newspapers while Cross was having booze in his room accompanied by Timcanpy. There were constant bickering between mother and Cross sometimes, discussing some trivial things like Cross' debts getting larger and larger in amount and his plan of having his apprentice pay it. Well, bed time came as nothing out of ordinary happened.
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Perched on the night stand was Timcanpy observing his Master sat on a comfy chair across him as he inhaled on his cigar. Cross puffed smoke and tilted his head to the side to look through the window. He looked up and noted that it was quite a peaceful night when the night sky was clear of clouds and you can see the stars above so clearly.
It is too quiet and peaceful tonight for a world which is full of chaos.
"Well, let's just savour this tranquillity while it last. Who knows until when will it be like this." stretching his stiff joints, Cross stood and walked up to his bed to sleep. He sat on it, lay down, and was about to close his eyes when a light knock on his door echoed. He pushed himself up, propped his elbow to support his weight, and asked, "Who's there?"
"Uhmm... It's me." he heard the muffled reply.
Cross sighed. He remembered that he never left Allen's side until he was asleep. He might have a nightmare this time so he let the boy in.
"Sorry to disturb you Master. Are you sleeping?" poking his head, Allen asked.
"I was about to close eyes when you knock."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come here. Uhmmm... Good night Master, I'm going back to my room." Allen bowed his head, face flushed red from embarrassment. He turned his back to Cross to head back to his room, but before he could close the door behind him, someone grabbed the opposite knob and yanked it open. Allen looked over his shoulder and saw Cross looking down at him with that eye of defiant.
"Can't sleep or nightmare?" he asked.
"... Can't sleep..."
"Will you be fine if I'm with you until you fall asleep?"
"Yes, Master. If...if it's okay with you, but if you find it bothersome it's alright."
"Right. It truly is bothersome to have a brat who couldn't sleep alone, so let's make a deal." he paused as he observed the boy's expression. Well, Allen looked at him with blank eyes waiting for what kind of deal will Cross say. "I will allow you to sleep with me, but in your room because mine reeks of alcohol and cigarette. But, only this time and no next time. Okay?" at this, Allen beamed. He can now finally sleep without worrying of the nightmares that kept him awake.
"Yes." Allen said with a smile and the two went to his room and slept.
An hour passed when mother woke up and decided to check on Allen when she saw the boy sleeping soundly with his Master. She smiled at what she saw; Allen nuzzled closer to his Master while Cross embraced him protectively.
"They look like father and son." she said and went back to her room.
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The next day, Allen woke up anew. He groggily sat up, rubbed the sleep away, and looked around. It was quite the sunny outside and you could hear the chirping sounds of birds flying here and there and the shouting of one of the occupants of the house that early morning, yet little Allen seemed like he wasn't registering anything as he was still half asleep.
"HEY!" Cross shouted as he kicked the door to Allen's room open. "Get your ass up and fix yourself! We're leaving!"
"…" Allen blinked once, twice, still not registering anything.
"Are you retarded, idiot!? Come 'ere!" Cross yelled once again as he yanked the boy by his collar out of his bed.
"Uwaah!" Allen jolted as he felt himself yanked. Not long after, he found himself sitting on the chair in dining room and a plate for breakfast and a glass of water placed in front of him.
"Eat."
And I guess that was the keyword to wake Allen since his eyes appeared to spark. "Ah." Was all what he had said. He blushed out of embarrassment when he finally took notice of his surroundings. "T-thank you…" he mumbled and started eating.
Mother nodded and left the boy alone. Just then, Baba came in with Timcanpy wrapped by his arms.
"Allen~ eat a lot okay? You have to eat more so you will grow tall and strong!" hovering over the white haired lad, Baba flashed a smile showing his row of white teeth.
"Ye-yes. Thank you, Baba." He replied with a smile.
Baba sat across the lad and watched him eat his breakfast. He couldn't help himself but fawned over the cute boy that was in front of him and Allen felt a little awkward, still not use to Baba's way of showing affection.
Allen finished his meal quick and made his way to his room followed by Baba to help him pack up his things. Allen doesn't have so many things with him so it was easy to pack all of his belongings. While preparing for their departure, he couldn't help but think of the things that might happen when he start to travel with his Master. Cross had told him that he is an exorcist working to destroy those things called akuma and that he himself is also an exorcist because of his left arm which is made of anti- akuma weapon, but in order to become one, he has to undergo some training. And speaking of training, what kind of training will Cross give him? He didn't know why but he felt his adrenaline rushed just by thinking about it. Once his so- called training is over, he can finally destroy the akumas and free their souls. He was happy that in this way, he could help people, be it human or demon.
"Is everything ready?"
Allen and Baba heard Cross' voice and looked up to see him poking his head inside.
"Yes, Master. Everything's ready." Said Allen.
"Everything's ready, father~"
"Tsk. I told you to stop calling me that." Ruffling his hair, Cross replied irritated. "Anyway, let's go." He turned his back to the two and went to the living room. Allen hurriedly grabbed his things and followed Cross outside with Baba behind him.
"Yes." Allen said as he made his way out. Baba, who followed him, closed the door from behind.
Cross stopped by the door, turned around, and gave Allen Timcanpy for him to carry. Allen didn't know how to since Tim refused to fly and perched on his head instead making him fall down. "Tim…" his voice quivered. "Y-you're…hea…vy."
Baba saw this and laughed. "Here, Allen let me help you." he took Tim out of Allen head and latched the blanket that was on the couch to make it a sling so Timcanpy can ride on it. He then gave it to Allen.
"Thank you, Baba."
"No problem~!" Baba crouched; he put his both hands on Allen's shoulders and looked at him in the eyes. "Take care, Allen! You'll become a splendid exorcist just like father! I'm rooting for ya!" he said with a smile plastered on his face. Then mother came.
"Well, then, Allen Walker…" she said. She was about to add something when she noticed that look on Allen's face. His brows furrowed, he flushed red and was taken aback at what mother had said. "What's the meaning of that look there?" she deadpanned.
"Ahh…no…well…it's not that…uhmmm…Walker is Mana's name…I-I'm…I'm not even a family member…it would be so presumptuous for someone like me to…so…"
"Walker." Cross interrupted. He looked at Allen for a moment before he walked out with his trunk latched on his back and said, "That's fine, ain't it? 'Walker'… it's perfect for you…"
It was rare for Cross to say something like that, so mother, Baba, and Allen looked at him with surprise, the Allen blushed not because he was embarrass or something like that, but because he was moved, he was touched at what his Master had said.
"Yeah… that's right! It fits you!" Baba exclaimed.
Mother said nothing, instead she watched the back of Cross as he walked away under the shadow of the trees and the warm sun rays that made it through the leaves. It was spring and it looks so amazing to watch Cross walking so calmly.
"Wal…ker…"
She heard Allen said as if practicing the foreign yet familiar name.
"Allen… Walker…" the white haired lad said once again, this time, with his first name which Mana gave him also.
"Hey! Allen! If you don't hurry up we won't catch the train!" Cross yelled from afar.
"Y-Yes! I'm coming!" he yelled back and faced Baba and mother. He bowed politely and said. "Thank you for taking care of me mother, Baba. I'm going."
Mother nodded and Baba hugged him once before letting him go and run to catch up to Cross who was waiting for him.
And the two ventured in for another possibility.
And starting from that point on, we'll be able to witness how Allen cultivated Dark Allen. LOL.
Thank for reading, please review.
By the way, I'm looking for anime that will entertain me for a while. I'm picky when it comes to choosing one to watch. Can you suggest any wonderful, amazing, and sparkling anime to watch? I already watch DGM of course, Code Geass, Code Breaker, Blue Exorcist, Pandora Hearts, Rental Magica, Tales of the Abyss, Nurarihyon no Mago, MAR, Eyeshield 21, Kiba, Soul Eater, Naruto, One Piece, SAO, Kyo Kara Mao!, and many more. Haha. I'm looking for some action, comedy, demons, adventure. Something excitable and laughable. I hope you give some exciting anime to watch. Thanks!
See you!
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