"Jessie" Silver eyes turned towards the voice and the young man raised his head to the person addressing him," You've worked really hard today why don't you come inside it looks like its gonna rain soon" asked a young woman she was about his age and skinny with long flowing brown hair held back in a single red ribbon, "I thought it might snow but I just need to fill the horses water trough and then I'm done "He said, "I'll come in as soon as I am done I promise Teresa" he said and she smiled fondly, "Alright I'll tell my mother to grab some extras for you." she said turned to run inside of all the stable hands she liked Jessie the most he was so gentle and always smiling but he looked lonely and she was sure he missed his family that's why. "Hmm" She wondered if Jessie had been married or if he had a family before but they were about the same age so she wasn't sure. The boy addressed as Jessie made his way into the stabled and smiled to the black horse, "Hey Kanda." he said petting the creatures muzzle with his gloved hand,"...how you feeling today." he said kneeling down to Check the horses leg, "better?" he flexed it lightly before standing up and grabbing a brush to lightly brush out it beautiful mane, "I brought you some extra alp alpha." he smiled. as the horse whinnied at him," he sat up on the pen gate, "I wonder if Yuu's doing okay,...it's been about half a year." he said it truthfully had. He'd left half a year ago when he sensed the Akuma coming and he'd been living in a peaceful village in Germany up until now. He hadn't even or thought about the Order in that time nor had he seen a single Akuma.
"his right over there man don't let him go "Screamed the exorcist. Kanda had never seen more lambs for the slaughter Kanda smirked has he smeared the blood off his blade and cheek. "it doesn't matter imp not going back there, alive at least". Over the past six months Kanda has been hunted, hunted by the order and with not much like luck on either side. taking care of the finders was easier but the problem was the lotus was still growing and with how much he had to heal himself as of late he figured it wouldn't be much time now till it was truly over. One after another Kanda was sure that they numbers must of grown, he was sure that the only reason they wanted him back was just for more experiments but he wasn't going to do that not if he could. He was just passing through the borders of Germany; word was that Akuma didn't like that area for a reason.
"You can have tomorrow off Jessie you've worked really hard the last few days and it should be real nice tomorrow after rain so you can go into town if you like." said Teresa's father and He pleased,"..a...h um okay." he said, "He can accompany me papa I need to go into town anyways to get some goods." she smiled and he nodded, "Please do Jess" "Yes sir I'll take good care of your daughter" Teresea smiled and gave a gentle giggle. That night Jessie or Allen as we like to call him laid peacefully in his bed even as the rain stormed outside. He heard his bedroom door click open and opened his eyes rubbing the sleep from them, "who...who's there?" he asked and saw someone with long hair coming in for a second he thought it was his samurai but was soon shocked to see it was Teresa dressed in her white nightgown walking towards his bed, "Jessie I can't sleep..can..can I stay in here tonight." "Ah...b..but Teresa this...this is inappropriate" he said as she began to peel back the covers on the bed, "It's okay I won't say anything if you won't Jessie just for tonight." she said and he couldn't say no to her pleading gaze as he moved over and let her get in the bed with him he sighed lightly turning his back to the girl even as she snuggled closer to him for warmth,"...thank-you." he heard her whisper and he closed his eyes, "you're welcome."
That night was the same as the others cold and broken hiding under a stone bridge to keep warm. "goodnight my moyashi" Kanda played with the necklace gave to him on his birthday before all of this shit happened "sleep well and be safe" Kanda closed his eyes as the fire roar came to an end, and Kanda prayed that that soon would be himself as well for he was tired too tired.
The warm morning found Allen escorting Teresa through the Market the girl had decided to detour to shops and such before returning to her original goal but he had a sinking feeling that the girl had wanted this to be a date as she kept holding his arm and pulling him into shops to ask his opinion on a dress and hates and all others things he wasn't acquainted with even treating him to lunch.
Kanda moaned has he tried to warm himself up in the cafe that he came by slipping into the corner. He had cut his hair a while ago it just barely hovered below his shoulders "and what can I do for you sir?"asked the waitress "green tea" was all he said looking out the window. This village seemed peaceful but kanda knew that just like all the rest it would last for long.
"Jessie in here this place has amazing dishes." called a young woman as she entered the cafe, "Coming Teresa" came the voice...that long lost voice, "just let me put these down." he placed the items in a corner out of the way before the girl latched onto his arm, "Table for two?" "yes" "Right this way" Allen was lead begrudgingly towards a window seat table and sat down after he had helped seat the young lady, "What would you like to drink?" "Come pineapple juice please" "and your sir....sir...SIR!" Allen pulled his eyes away from the table with a shake of his head, "oh..uh..earl gray.." he said and the waitress nodded his sensed had been assaulted by the scent of lotus flowers.
Kanda was watching the crowds outside 'these people they don't know anything about the real world are the pain that follows' Kanda looked down as the green tea was placed before him "will that be everything "kanda didn't even look up this time "for now he said in a low voice almost ice cold, going back to watch the people. "hey Jenny check out that cutie of a Asian that merle gets to wait on" one of the waitress stated returning to the bar. "I know and his black navy hair looks so touchable".
"Jessie y'know I was thinking since were almost always together and such maybe y'know we cou-" "Tersea" she froze and silence fell over the two, "Listen your a beautiful sweet kind and polite girl..but I'm..I'm not interested in you in THAT way." he said, "I don't want you to think I'm leading you on or anything but I got hurt once before and I'm not looking for any relationships." he explained.
"You beautiful and kind and any man to have you would be absolutely lucky but I'm not that person..you'd just be unhappy with me." he said and she seemed to be taking this very well,"...don't you mean you'd be unhappy with me?" she asked and he gazed at her, "no..no! I think I'd be bloody lucky but Teresa I'm not that person you're looking for." he said, "please understand." the sound of a chair being pushed out and someone walking was heard before, "what are you-" Allen was silenced as he was kissed by Teresa what was it with him and being kissed by women. She pulled back after a couple minutes, "you won't even change your mind now..." she asked her voice soft,"...I'm...sorry Teresa...I can't." She sighed and sat down, "well I understand I was just hoping maybe one day." she said with a forlorn smile.
Kanda saw a young couple kissing in the cafe 'lucky "he thought has he stood up too leave leaving money on the table it was about time he was on his way he can't stay in one place for too long or he would start thinking about him.
"Jessie can...I know your real name at least" he'd said his name was Jessie he wouldn't use his real name for the fact of their safety and they'd accepted it and he sighed, "Allen..." he said softly, "Allen walker".
She smiled leaning forward her hands folded under her chin, "Allen Walker...that's a nice name" she smiled.
Kanda turned around hearing that name 'it couldn't be'
"Are you hungry you could probably order the whole menu huh? go ahead I saved up a lot of money for this so go ahead." she smiled and he blushed, "I'll just have a sandwich I don't think you could afford my appetite." he smiled softly earning a giggle.
"che no one could afford your appetite not at meals and not in bed" Kanda said in a low voice as he passed by their table not stopping to see if they heard or not cause he knew that if he did stop then he would fall, fall in love again ,and once again fail to protect his lover.
Allen heard it though from years of training to hear even the slightest sound...to protect against Akuma and his eyes widened and before he realized it his legs were moving and he was walking quickly quicker and quicker until he grabbed the owner of the voice,"...K...K...anda" he breathed the resolve he'd held bursting inside.
Kanda turned around grey eyes meeting his, and it happened he fell he fell just looking at him hit him hard. "Che moyashi"
He looked up at him, "Its Allen...Bakanda" he murmured and then closed his eyes as he heard the gentle clicking behind him and the feel of cold metal pressed to the back of his head,"...Teresa" he murmured with sadness.
A/N: I think I'm adding far too much angst but i figured a small change of pace I want to get Kanda and Allen back on track here cause they've been real OOC which kind of seriously sucks but I liked this chapter because though I know I could probably make it so there are more in between stories I really don't want to deviate from the original plot. Again seriously what is it with Allen and getting molested by non-human things? He's just so huggable. Anyways read and review my loyal subjects! .:: dodges tomato::. Hah missed me! .:: gets hit with cabbage::. ....yea just...review.