I really meant to update sooner. But Thursday morning I was lazy. That afternoon I was cleaning and that evening my friend Red was hanging out here. Later my mom was freaking out because my room was so messy. Friday I was picking it up all day to her standards to avoid a two week grounding from the computer. And Saturday I had a quiz meet. This morning I was watching anime and this afternoon was spent at the mall shopping. Sorry about the delay. Here is the next chapter. And Midnight Chime, you'll have to fight both Lameran and me for Kanda!!

Chapter 10

"What do you mean he's after you? If that's the case we need to get you to safety." Komoi motioned for her to sit down.

"I think the Earl is interested in my powers and wants to use me against you. His servant was actually the woman in black armor from the mission a little while ago. She told me this. 'I serve the Millennium Earl. He's interested in you. He has told me to make you this offer. Join him. If you don't join willingly he'll take you by force and make you forget everything except him.' He's serious about this."

The castle shook violently. "Exorcists, move out. Don't let a single Akuma or Noah into the castle. Lameran, you shouldn't fight. If he's really after you, he'll be trying to draw you out. Also, your innocence isn't an offensive type. You can be very easily killed." Komui had pulled her aside as the other exorcists left. Where's Tyki? He shouldn't be left alone. I'll be his escort." Komui nodded. Tyki stepped through the door. She left the room, dragging Tyki along with her by the arm. "You're also a potential target here. You also can be of no use in this situation. We're going with the Finders, is that understood?" He stopped his stuttering and nodded.

'Even though I no longer have powers, I'll still protect her with my life.' Tyki was gravely silent as they joined a group of finders. He silently swore to protect her no matter what. "This way. As you'll find out the castle is full of secret passages. Some of them lead outside."

They had only traveled a short distance when some Akuma slipped in despite the Exorcists efforts. This had the effect of separating Lameran and Tyki from the finders. "We don't know the secret passages around here. Our best bet is to hide." Lameran nodded and saw a room not readily seen. In there. It'll protect us for a little while. We'll run again if we have to." They ran inside and blockaded the door.

However the blockade didn't last long. Pretty soon a level two got past it and went in for the attack. It was aimed straight for her heart. "No!!" Tyki pushed her out of the way. The attack hit him instead. The Akuma was now gone, probably searching for a more interesting target. Tyki hit the ground. She ran over to him.

"What were you thinking? We need to treat this wound." She searched for something she could use for bandages.

"No need. This wound is too severe. I can't be saved." Using the last of his strength he touched her face with both hands. As they stared into each other's eyes, he pulled her down and kissed her. He died a few seconds later, his blood staining her uniform heavily. His body turned to dust.

"Tyki, forgive me. I could never return your love." She said a quick silent pray for Tyki, asking God to accept him into Heaven. Then she left, only to feel herself be teleported away by someone will evil intentions.

She materialized in what used to be the training yard. It was demolished now. Heavy black chains bound her to a stone bench. They were around both her wrists and her neck. Kanda and Allen stood squaring off with the Earl, who held a nasty looking sword in his hands. "Our guest has arrived. Now we can begin." Kanda and Allen looked over and saw Lameran chained to the bench.

"Don't think about trying to free her. If you fight me I won't make them tighten. She'll be safe over there. When you two are dead, she'll become my servant." Lameran tried to force off the chains with her telekineses. It had the opposite effect. They glowed cherry red and tightened, burning her hands and throat.

"You said you wouldn't tighten them. You lied." Anger filled Allen's voice. Lameran cried out in pain.

"I didn't lie. She's bringing this upon herself. If she tries to use her powers with them on, they will tighten on their own." Kanda rushed in when he was distracted. The Earl blocked it effortlessly. The battle went on with the Earl plainly still in control. While he was still unwounded and refreshed, Kanda and Allen had multiple small wounds with more being added. They were also tired from defeating so many Akuma.

Lameran watched in horror, knowing only one thing to do. With her telekineses, she stopped the Earl's movements. As the chains tightened and her world turned black, she spoke. "Now, while I can still hold him in one spot." Kanda and Allen moved in for the kill. In a matter of seconds the Earl was dead.

The chains also vanished. But it seemed too late. She collapsed and hit the ground, her face ghostly white.

Author Note

Well, what do you all think? This is not the end. There should be a couple more chapters. I think this is such an awesome cliff hanger though. I'll update again when I can. In the meantime I think some reviews would be nice. Don't you?