Kanda Yu
Sunlight filtered through the flimsy flaps of our tent, and I was reluctant to open my eyes. After all, our mission here was done (eliminate as much AKUMA as we can); I'm pretty sure they'll allow me to sleep a little longer. Unfortunately, a light sleeper like me always wakes up early, thanks to the sun.
I rolled to a side without any sunshine, but the rabbit came hopping about and started to pry my eyelids open. Now you know why I HATE him so much in the morning.
Today's breakfast was sunny-side-up eggs and toast. It seemed like Shirou made breakfast, as he was lecturing to a hungry Sprout about the protein and nutrients in the breakfast they were eating today … but little did Shirou know, the amount of amino acids in soba were higher then the amount in bread …
Oh well. It wasn't like I could do anything.
Lavi
Yoru-chan was talking to Komui via golem-ed phone. Where they found the phone, you never know. She extracted a notepad from her waistcoat pocket, grabbed a pen from her brother's and began jotting down things at an amazing speed.
I munched on the toast, sort of hoping there'd be cream cheese instead of butter; I always preferred the lighter choice. After I finished the toast and was stabbing the egg with my fork, Yoru turned around abruptly and began to speak about the phone call: "Okay, people. Komui says that we are splitting into smaller groups to complete other missions." I gave a groan, as the Igetsu siblings were really fun to have around. Besides, Yoru made an excellent sample for my historic recording. Yoru gave me a brief smile and continued with addressing Komui's orders: "Allen, you are to go to Paris to investigate a certain candy shop. There have been reports about unusually high AKUMA density in the area. Onii-chan, you and Lenalee are to go to China to retrieve a new Innocence. Senpai, you and I are going to Germany to confirm the existence of Innocence. The Bookmen may follow whoever they wish."
I was rather disappointed that this time I was not given a mission "as an exorcist", but was supposed to tag around as a "Bookman". However, it wasn't my choice to make, and I still had a lot of recording homework to do. I would probably finish some of it on the train; no worries, everything I saw yesterday was fresh in my mind … like it was just a few minutes ago.
Panda Gramps decided to go with Allen, Saeko stuck with Lenalee and Shirou, and so I decided to go with Yu-chan and Yoru-chan; after all, Yu-chan is fun! But I have to make sure he's sleeping more heavily than usual – last time I tried to braid his hair did not come out well.
I guess Germany it is.
Allen Walker
My stomach rumbled hungrily again. Bookman seemed rather annoyed. It wasn't my fault; Shirou only gave me ten slices of toast. Only ten. I turned with obvious desperation to Bookman: "Do you have anything to eat, Bookman?" The old man seemed too annoyed to ignore my question and pulled a small sack out of his coat pocket: "Here's some pudding cubes … you can eat them for now, but just remember to buy me some more next time."
I cupped the sack in my hand, and gingerly brought a cube to my lips. I reluctantly popped it in my mouth, and the custardy, yet caramel-like taste exploded in my mouth. I chewed it slowly, enjoying the perfect texture and trying to make it last longer.
When we got to Paris, I already finished the small sack. It now lay in my pocket, deflated. I went with Bookman to an inn, and checked in. After we placed our luggage in it, Bookman turned towards me and spoke his plan: "I'll protect the people if any AKUMA appear in the city; your job is to find the candy shop and try to stop the flow of AKUMA, got it?" I nodded, and Bookman leapt out the window. After locking the door of our room and doing a 360, I jumped out, and ran in the direction of the candy store.
After some time, I stopped in front of a small, cozy little place. The building had a dark color scheme, and through the glass display windows I could see a large variety of desserts and candy; also a strangely familiar silhouette. The sign on the door presented a strange name for the shop: "Devilishly Sweet Confections".
I looked around me. No AKUMA burst forward to attack me. I pushed open the door and went in, the jingling of a black iron bell announced my arrival.
"Welcome, Allen dear." A sweet, childish, and very, very familiar voice greeted me. I turned my gaze towards the counter, and saw Road Kamelot, a short-haired girl from the family of Noah; therefore also in league with the Earl of Millennium. Apart from that, she was also the girl who stole my first kiss.
I instinctively reached for my left arm, ready to activate it anytime. Road shook her head and said: "Today's not a day to fight, Allen; let's talk instead." I turned my head towards Timcanpy, wondering if my golem was catching everything. Then I turned back towards Road, who was lifting herself down the counter, reaching into the glass cake shelf: "In fact, I'll treat you to ice cream and jelly beans, my dear."
I sat down grudgingly at a table; after all, I couldn't say no to ice cream and jelly beans.
I spooned some of Road's homemade ice cream into my mouth; and I could say that it was the best I have had. The blend of creamy sweet vanilla, tangy mango, bittersweet chocolate, and classy coffee had a beautiful taste; and despite the coldness of the ice cream, I felt myself warming towards Road, for some reason.
Road and I began chatting like old friends in no time … even though I knew we were old enemies. We had lots in common – we both loved tricking Tyki, candy; we both held our family and friends the most important, and we also loved making new friends, though Road was still trying to get the hang of it. I sort of ended up thinking that maybe Road wasn't so bad after all.
Our conversation ended at 8 o'clock in the evening; it left me with a feeling I never had before; it filled my heart, warming it, and I felt as if I would burst with it. Road's smile seemed to fill me with sweetness much like the taste of the jelly beans we'd eaten earlier. Somehow, it also seemed like it quickened my heartbeat a little when I looked at Road.
I picked up a bag of pudding cubes on the glass cake shelf and took it to the counter; as Road weighed it for me, I asked her the million-euro-question: "Why did you place so many AKUMA here, Road?" She turned towards him, a naughty smile on her face: "For the better to meet you with, Allen; I figured that I would find you wherever the AKUMA were." I smiled back at her and requested: "Well, could you remove the AKUMA from the city now, since you have already seen me?" Road answered lightly: "Anything for you, Allen."
I smiled and paid for the pudding cubes. "Well, see you later then, Road." My voice was somewhat tinted with regret, I was surprised to find. Road ran over and threw her arms around my neck; she whispered softly: "I'll miss you." My heart was filled with sadness, though I smiled gently and replied: "Don't worry; we'll see each other someday, again. Just try not to kill me like the day we first met." Road smiled at the memory.
"Well, goodbye, then." I bid farewell; Road smiled and waved as I exited the small shop.
When I returned to the inn, I handed Bookman his new bag of pudding cubes, and he inquired me about the day: "How was it?" I answered tiredly as I climbed into my bed: "Fine. I managed to get the AKUMA to leave Paris."
I tried to sleep, but all I could think of was Road.
To be continued
Author's notes:
I did warn you guys of AllenRoad ... I'm quite a fan of it. Pudding cubes ... I haven't really eaten it in real life, as I sort of made it up, ahahahah ... though I'm pretty sure they'll have a dessert like this in the near future ... the Japanese are always looking for innovative ideas in confections. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me! Please rate and review! Thank you for all of your support! I will continue to work hard on writing the series! Thank you!
