It feels like it's been FOREVER since I updated this story. D: What is wrong with me? I hope you guys like it! :3
The surroundings were spinning and every step that Allen took felt like near a thousand pounds was dropped onto his shoulders. The green hues of the forest were starting to make his eye go haywire. Lavi took one look at him before wrapping an arm around his back. They were just outside of the cabin… they had to move quickly. If they could just get out of this part of the forest and back to the school, they would complete this mission.
"You overworked yourself, Allen." Lavi stated, rubbing his back. "Don't over exert yourself just for me again, okay? Or, this will keep happening and you'll lose your equilibrium."
"Shut up, you stupid red rabbit; I wanted to save you." Allen grumbled, scrunching his nose, wanting to express that he didn't need to be treated like a child.
Lavi smiled softly before kneeling down on the ground. "Get on my back, then. There is no way you can run as light headed as you are. Besides, I know this forest like the back of my hand."
Allen shook his head in protest. The white haired male slowly ventured into the brush of the forest, having to catch himself on a tree several times with his left arm. Lavi took a moment to study the red hue and a curiosity settled in the bottom of his stomach. It could wait though. With a sigh, the older male walked up to Allen and grabbed him.
"Then you leave me no choice," He mumbled, hoisting the near paper thin male over his shoulder. Allen squirmed and tried to argue, but Lavi paid no heed. He dipped deeper into the forest and stationed himself behind a rather large maple tree. The red head readjusted Allen and let him wrap his legs around his waist and his arms around his neck. Allen settled his head into the crook of Lavi's neck, finally succumbing to the feeling of Lavi holding him so close and the fact that he couldn't tell up from down anymore.
The fifteen year Old's right hand throbbed and he whimpered softly when Lavi would tousle him a little too much. The elder male tightened his hold on his roommate and breathed apologies to the male. "We're almost free, little one. I promise. We just have to make it back to the auditorium, and they will treat your hand… It looks like you fractured it or something."
Allen groaned, trying to show the other male that he had comprehended him. Colors were swimming behind those pearl eyes and all he wanted to do was sleep. The adrenaline was leaving his body in such rapid rates that Lavi was starting to worry for the younger male just slightly. The rabbit swore then, as he broke through the forest's tree barriers, that he wouldn't let Allen do this to himself anymore. The petite boy wouldn't be able to handle incredibly intense physical situations without getting really sick, it seemed.
Lavi slowed to a steady walk and held Allen close. He could see the auditorium maybe 200 or so yards from them. Allen nuzzled his nose into Lavi's collar bone, starting to feel a little better now that he was off his feet.
"Stop! Get them!" A woman's voice clawed at the inside of Lavi's ears. He immediately started to book it down the sidewalk.
The fire haired male looked back, noticing that it was Lenalee and Kanda. Kanda was charging straight for them. He was still on the school's track team, and the state's title holder for fastest mile run. Lavi did everything he could to keep a grip on the fair skinned male in his arms as he fled towards the auditorium.
So close! Lavi was panting, making every possible zig and zag he could to buy him time so that he could reach the safe house before the other two. He wanted Allen to be his official blood brother. The white haired male made small whimpers as he felt every throb of pain crashing on his hand. Stupid trees being so hard, stupid Lavi getting caught and having to rescue him…
The red rabbit could feel the presence of Kanda getting closer and he couldn't stand it. This short distance was going to be the death of him. Oh sweet salvation, the door to the auditorium was only a few feet away… Lavi took advantage of his long legs and hopped two or three of the stairs at a time, making a mad dash to the stage in the center of the dark room.
A candle lit at the center and Cross stepped forward. "So Allen actually made it," A smug but oddly warm smile graced his face.
"Y-yes sir," Lavi was still panting, his body feeling tight with the lack of oxygen. "He got me out of the cabin and tried to make it back here, but he was stumbling and very dehydrated it seems." The rabbit brushed his fingers over Allen's forehead, noticing he was sound asleep.
"Good, good. It seems that he has injured his hand." Cross's voice was light, seemingly uncaring but observant.
"Yes, it was hurt before he rescued me," Lavi's voice leveled and he let Allen rest in a chair beside of the stage.
"His left arm, you saw it, yes?"
Lavi nodded again, "Yes sir. I did, briefly. He seems to have very low self-esteem when it comes to that."
Cross nodded and walked off of the stage and over to the sleeping boy. Allen had the face of an angel when he was unconscious. The emerald eyed boy watched the elder order member with caution. He had no idea what the older male was going to do. The older red head dipped down and brushed the hair from Allen's face.
"He is really talented with make-up, you know." Cross looked back at Lavi.
"How… he doesn't wear cosmetics, sir." Lavi arched an eyebrow at such a strange statement.
"He doesn't?" Cross's voice boomed in a chuckle and took his sleeve, swiping it across Allen's left cheek. The young boy was still sweaty from the endeavor and it was no surprise that whatever was on his face would be easily removed with a cloth. What Lavi saw made his stomach drop. A long, red cross-like shape framed Allen's face down to the end of the hollow of his cheek. It had been two weeks since he had started living with the younger boy and Lavi had never even noticed!
"What… what is that?"
"That is the mark of royalty within our society. Allen will be a legend one day." Cross smirked and looked Lavi dead in the eyes as Allen stirred slightly before falling right back asleep.
Whaaaaat? What have I done now? xD I've twisted and turned this story so many times. I love you guys for sticking with it.
