Allen POV
Allen: 16 (Believed to be 15 by the Order)
I wake up to the wailing of an alarm with a start. I jump out of my bed and rush to put on my boots, not bothering with changing my attire. I try not to trip over Link's slowing rising body.
"Walker, what the hell is going on?" he demands, then noted the alarm and quickly follows my lead.
"Akuma and Noah presence in the Canteen. All present Exorcists are to report to the Canteen immediately. I repeat Akuma and Noah…" a voice sounds from a near by golem that appeared after I open the door.
"Shit! I didn't think they would make a move this early. How am I going to face them?" I think to myself while gritting my teeth.
The Noah are never one to stay still. You should know that. You can do it. You are Allen Lark Millennium. Son of Adam Millennium and Clara Blanc. Both who loved you dearly. You are Allen Lark Millennium, the 14th Noah, the Noah of Destruction Neah repeats over and over.
I brush passed bodies that are rushing the opposite way of the Canteen. Finders and Scientist scramble out of the way. I noted Kanda and Lavi joining me minutes later with their weapons at their sides. Lenalee and Miranda join us as we reach our destination.
We push the door open and my eyes widen, but not in horror like the others, but with surprise. All of the awakened Noah were there. The Earl, Road, Tyki (who thankfully recovered), Sheryl, Jasdevi, Wisely, and Lulubell. They had many Level 2 and 3 Akuma with them.
"It's nice to see you again, Exorcists. Ah, Generals, nice of you to join us as well," The Earl, no, Papa coos at us. I felt a teardrop fall down my face, and Lavi and Kanda, the two closest to me look at me worriedly.
I feel myself take a step forward, and another, and another. I was blissfully unaware of the gazes now directed at me. I could hear my comrades gasping and yelling at me to come back. Road, Tyki, and Lero had wide grins on their face, like they knew what was going to happen.
"When I was a boy, I had a favorite story," I began to sing, making everyone stop his or her movements, quieting everyone down. Papa's eyes widen at my song. Cross narrows his eye at me.
"Of the meadowlark,
Who lived where the rivers wind.
Her voice could match the angels in its glory,
But she was blind,
The lark was blind."
I could see Papa crying silently as he shed his outer-shell. This brought everyone in to a confused state.
"An old king came and took her to his palace,
Where the walls were burnished bronze and golden braid.
And he fed her fruits and nuts from an ivory challace,
And he prayed," I continued as Papa joined me for the chorus,
"Sing for me!
My meadowlark.
Sing for me,
On the silver morning,
Set me free,
My meadowlark,
And I'll buy you a priceless jewel,
And a cloth of brocade and crewel.
And I'll love you for life,
If you just sing for me."
At the end of the chorus he is fully out of that shell, and the Noahs are all in tears. Papa and I stare at each other for what seemed like years until Cross came up behind me and pushed me forward. I stumble a little and glance back at him.
"Go on, brat. I know it's been a while since you last saw him on good terms. I'll take on the questions for you," Cross offers with a small smile on his face.
I hug the man and give him a grateful smile. "Thank you, Uncle Cross."
"Brat."
I turn back toward my family, and start running. Papa opens his arms for me to run in to. "Papa!"
"What the hell?!" shouts Kanda with disbelief.
I crash in to the man who was my father. "Papa! Oh Papa! I'm so sorry!" I sob out, clinging to him tight.
"No, my son. It's I who should be sorry. I've put you through so much pain. I should have tried looking for you harder. I looked right at you the day your Uncle Mana died, but I was living in disbelief. I thought you had died. I'm so sorry, my little Lark. I'm so sorry…" he trails off, no longer able to control his sobs.
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Third Person POV shift
"What the hell?!" Kanda shout in disbelief, gazing at the scene in confusion.
"What's going on?" demanded Komui, just arriving at the scene with Reever in tow. They heard the lack of fighting and were concerned for everyone.
"Komui, Allen is over with the Earl and calling him "Papa". I believe Cross can explain what is going on fully?" suggested General Tideoll.
Cross sighs as he pulls out a cigarette from his pack. He lights it and explains, "Eleven years ago, Allen Lark Millennium was kidnapped from an outing with his father, Adam Millennium. The man who kidnapped Allen was named Ryan. My guess is he sealed Allen's memories away and I know for sure he forced himself and others on to Allen, and he escaped two weeks after his capture.
"He lived on the streets for two years before joining a circus where he found his foster father, Mana Walker, also known as Mana D. Campbell. He was unstable after his brother's death and the kidnapping of Allen Millenium, and also lived in disbelief. Thus, the name Allen Walker was brought forth. The two of them traveled for three years before Mana Walker passed in a tragic carriage accident. His grief called upon the Earl, who unfortunately did not recognize his own son due to the physical state of the boy and his own mental state."
"Are you serious?! Allen can't be the son of that demon! He's too nice, kind, and caring to be related to the Earl!" Lenalee yelled with confusion lacing her voice.
"Well, you should believe Cross. He was there when Allen was brought back to our house after he was born and he helped search for him when he was taken," stated Road matter-of-factly, floating over on Lero.
"So, General Cross, you knew this whole time who Allen Walker really was, and you did not bother to tell us because?" interrogated Malcom C. Leverrier, stepping out of the shadows.
Cross scoffs and turns to face the devil- I mean Head Inspector. "Of course not, idiot. If I did, I would have removed the spell on him and taken him back to his family. Where he rightly belongs. My Idiot Apprentice snuck in to my room a week ago and told me about how he regained his memories and how he was worried about his family rejecting him because of all he has done against them."
At that moment Allen hesitantly walks over to the group that still crowded the doorway with puffy eyes and tear streaked face.
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Allen POV shift
"I-I'm sorry for not telling any of you earlier… I just didn't know how you all would react and I was afraid to loose some of the best friends I've ever had. I was wary of this information when my memories came back to me. I knew they were true though because of the music that I always carry with me. I hope we can all stay friends.
"The Noah aren't bad people… They are just doing their job, just like we are. Long ago Papa got in to a contract between God and his family. That's where the Ark came from. God told Papa if he were to save two of each animal he would grant our family eternal life, for a price. Many years later the world has become close to over population and God enacted the part of the contact that we did not fully know about: we had to create Akuma.
"Even further down the line, the Innocence cube was made. Papa talked to God that day and found out everything there is to know about it. Papa asked why and God said, "Well, to put a little show on, of course. It gets boring up here sometimes." My Papa was appalled by this blatant misuse of power, and took it upon himself to see that all Innocence is destroyed so that it could not hurt his family." I pause after my long-winded explanation to gaze at the people that stood before me. Some looked enraged, confused, disgusted, and others had calculating expressions. Lenalee looked like she was on the verge of tears with her jaw clenched so tight that you could see the strain it was putting on her. Lavi and Bookman both had the same blank expression on their faces. Most of the science division and finders had disgusted looks on their faces. Kanda looked like he couldn't care less. Miranda looked confused and unsure.
"Why should we believe a word out of your damn mouth, you Noah scum?! You are filth. Lowly beings who turn to killing when things don't go your way, and you play with peoples lives as if they were just dolls!" Chaoji screamed at me, making me flinch and take a step back.
"I-" I start but Lenalee cuts me off.
"Chaoji's right. You've lied to us and betrayed our trust by keeping this a secret from us. Why should we believe you? You probably don't even care about us." Lenalee turns and walks away with her brother trying to comfort her.
"Lenalee, wait! That's not it at all!" The Science division and the finders exit out of the Canteen to return to their rooms or the science department. "Wait, you guys! Please don't leave. I do care about you!" I start to sob once more as the people I used to call friends turn their back to me.
All who were left from the Black Order were Lavi, Bookman, Kanda, General Tiedoll, General Nine, Jerry, Link, and Leverrier.
"Allen Walker, or should I say Allen Millennium? You are here by labeled a traitor of the Church and you will be labeled as a Kill On Sight. You as well, Cross, for cooperating with the Noah family. I'll be kind to you both just this once and let you go running back to your little "family". The rest of you, out of the Canteen and go to your rooms. There is nothing else here for you," commands Leverrier. With shock evident on his face, he demands, "What are you all standing here for? I gave you an Order! Get back to your rooms this instant!"
"No can do, Leverrier. I may be a Bookman, but I am also Allen's friend. I would never abandon him," commented Lavi, stepping up beside me. He slung his arm around my shoulder and pulled me to his side. I looked up at him in confusion, but he just winked back, at least I think he did.
"This is an interesting turn of evens, so I will once again be recording from the Noah side of the war," states Bookman, walking over to his apprentice.
"Of course I'll go with this cutie~! Someone's gotta cook all his food!" Jerry announced, joining the slow growing side of the room the Noah occupied.
"Froi and I have been thinking about leaving the Order for a while now, so now's the perfect time to do so. Ready?" General Nine asks her partner. They hold hands as they cross the floor.
"You guys already know that I hate you, so I have no problem leaving. I've been on the Earl's side the whole time. The only reason I joined was the free booze and to find Allen," Cross lulls, a small smile pulling at his lips as he ruffles my hair.
"What of you Yu Kanda? What do you choose?" Leverrier hisses at the teen Exorcist.
"Not to be anywhere near your fucking egotistical, arrogant self," Kanda bluntly states.
"Fine! You all are traitors! Good riddance! We don't need you. We can take care of our selves without your help. Link let's go." But Link didn't follow after the Head Inspector. "Inspector Howard Link, I gave you an order. Let's move out."
Link hesitates, then breaths, "No."
"NO?! Did I hear you right?" Link flinches under the ferocity of the man's words.
"Yes, you did hear me right. I no longer support the Order and it's ways. With all of the human experiments going on, and that have gone on in the past, I refuse to acknowledge that the Order is as pure as it claims. I've seen horrible things, I've DONE horrible things. Now I just want a somewhat normal life, where I'm not bossed around and told to betray people that I care about. Can you give that to me, Allen?" Link pleads with tears falling down his face and his hand outstretched.
My tears fall harder, and with a soft hiccup and a soft smile on my face, I grab his hand with mine. "Yes, yes I can, Link."
"Children, let's go. We've overstayed our visit. Allen, we can recover the Ark when we get back home," Papa relays, waiting for me to come to his side. I rush forward with Link still in my grip; I take my Papa's left hand in mine, and Road joins us by hanging from my neck. I blush at the affection.
"You'll all regret this!"
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Well, anyone going to kill me? It's not over, unless you want it to be. If anyone has an idea for any Omakes, I am taking suggestions! Thank you all who have read this far; I really appreciate you.
What did you think of this chapter? Like it? Hate it? Suggestions? Constructive criticism?
Obviously some evil Order, nice Noah won. I hope you all are ok with that. Have a good night!