And we've hit double figures in the chapter count!
So welcome to chapter ten!

First off, I want to apologize to all those who I told that this chapter would have been up yesterday. Some stuff happened and I wasn't able to get to the computer because of it. So, it isn't due to me being lazy that this chapter is later than I initially said, but either way, I'm sorry.

Next, I want to thank all of you lovely people who have followed this story, favourited it and even reviewed it. It's because of you this reached chapter ten and that it's not still on chapter three or something.

Geeze. That sounded kind of sappy, didn't it? Bugger... *Hides in corner.*

So, with that said, off you go and read!
Hope you enjoy this chapter!

4th August, 18:13

All eyes watched as the new exorcist stood in the centre of the science department of the Black Order and was measured for her uniform. Lenalee Lee had managed to stand still long enough to be measured. She didn't know whether she was more excited or scared about the situation that she had been dropped in. Since being told about the Akuma, the Millennium Earl and the clan of Noah by Komui and her visit to Hevlaska, who to say the least had terrified her at first, her mind had been racing. An exorcist, she had always thought, was an occupation only used in the distant past when people had no other logical explanation of where a misfortune stemmed from, however after being kitted out with her innocence by the name of the Dark Boots, she was beginning to believe it, especially since all the people in this organisation supported the view.

However, Lenalee was still uneasy. Komui had looked...somewhat upset when she had been confirmed to be an accomodator for the innocence. As he had spoken about her new duty in the Holy War that was quickly falling upon them, and about the dangers of the job with a face full of fear, whether it be for her safety or her mind, and a nervous attitude had settled in her heart. Yet after being told of those who she would come to call comrades, the finders, the scientists and the other exorcists, Lenalee had slowly felt her fear wear away, being slowly replaced with the excitement that she now possessed. Not only would she be fighting for the sake of the world, but she would be alongside people who could be respected for doing the same.

So upon meeting back up with Allen, whom she assumed was an exorcist due to being dressed differently to the finders who were garbed in brown when she had seen him at the field earlier that day (although she was yet to see his anti-akuma weapon. Was he a parasitic or an equipment type accomodator?), she had dragged him through to the fabled Johnny Gill of the Science Department to be measured for her uniform, ready to be fitted out and fulfill her new found calling. Allen had left shortly after they had arrived to change into his new uniform that Johnny had made him, seeing as he had been using a coat that was pretty ragged, Lenalee had noticed. It wasn't long before he returned, dressed a black coat, similar to his last but yet slightly different. One change was the silver cross on the back, the colour of which matched Allen's eyes...wait, why was Lenalee noticing that as a comparison.

Allen approached Johnny, who was scribbling down a design for Lenalee's uniform, and Lenalee, who was watching Johnny from over his shoulder. Somehow hearing Allen approaching, the scientist looked up.
"Ah! Allen! I forgot your gloves! Here." Johnny said, handing over a pair of crisp, whit gloves.
"Thank you Johnny, sorry for the trouble." Allen apologized, removing the glove from his right hand and switching it out, pocketing his old one. He studied the glove on his left hand as if it was something new to him. Lenalee notice and tilted her head to one side at the other teens action.
"Aren't you going to change that one Allen?" she asked in curiosity. Allen snapped from his daze.
"Er...well...I don't..." Allen began. Lenalee frowned. Was his left hand the reason he always wore gloves and long sleeved shirts?
"Allen doesn't like people seeing that hand." Johnny inputted quietly.
"Why don't you, Allen?" Lenalee asked, glancing between Johnny and Allen.

Then, Allen sighed and he pulled off his left glove, revealing his reddened hand imbued with a shining, green cross of innocence central to the back of it.
"I'm of the parasitic type, so the innocence has taken over my arm. I cover it up for...personal reasons." Allen said as he revealed the mechanical arm to his surprised friend, before slipping on his new glove and stashing away the other one. Allen was shocked to see that Lenalee was in fact smiling at him, a reaction his exposed arm had never gotten him once before. Confused, he was about to ask why she was smiling, when she chirped...
"So, you are an exorcist! That makes us comrades!" Lenalee grinned. At first, Allen had no idea what to say. He merely looked at Johnny, who returned the stare, before both of them burst out laughing.
"What's the joke? I don't get it!" Lenalee frowned.
"You're just so animated about this, aren't you?" Allen laughed. "Come on, I'll show you around the order." Lenalee merely nodded and followed Allen, absentmindedly wondering when she could go on a mission, hopefully with him.

4th August, 21:01

Lavi was bored. He had been trying to reach Allen and Lenalee all afternoon, but he hadn't been able to. Just what the hell were they doing? he wondered. Were they together or-
Lavi's phone suddenly buzzed in his hand. He lifted the device to his eye and checked his messages. One from Allen. Finally, it took him long enough to answer.

Received: Hey Lavi, sorry about the late reply. I was busy.

Sent: It's okay, Al, what you been doing?

Received: I had work to do.

Sent: What work? Are you with Lenalee?

Received: Something for Master. And no. Why?

Sent: Cards again? And haven't been able to contact her either.

Received: Maybe try again? She might be free now?

Sent: Yeah, maybe. So, you want to meet up tomorrow?

Received: Sorry Lavi, I can't. I'm going to France for Cross and won't be back until after the 7th.

Sent: Seriously!? Like alone? Well, I hope you have fun! I'll ask Lena instead.

Received: Yeah, okay. I need an early night. I'm leaving early tomorrow.

Sent: Alright Al. Keep in touch with me while your there, okay? I've not been to France before. G'night!

Received: Night Lavi. Sorry again.

5th August, 05:17

Lenalee bolted up in bed as a knock at the door rang through the house. Quickly, she checked the clock. Nearly twenty past five. She'd overslept! Disregarding the fact she was still in her night clothes, she ran to the door, knowing that Komui wouldn't have heard it. Unlocking the door, she was met by a tired looking Allen with a clothing bag in his hands.
"Morning Lenalee. Picked this up for you. You only just woke up?" Allen asked, as he scanned Lenalee's attire, a rouge forming on both of their cheeks. Allen held out the outfit, which Lenalee took before pulling Allen inside and closing the door.
"Go wait in the front room, I won't be long." Lenalee smiled with a yawn before running back upstairs to dress.

And I'm done with this chapter!
I'm quite proud that I wrote this chapter after my piano lesson, because usually I can't concentrate afterwards to save my life.

By the way...Who's watching the new 24? Anyone?

Anyway, people please work your magic and review and stuff. Don't if it's a hassle but it'd be awesome if you did.
Chapter eleven will be up real soon. Hopefully.

So, until next time...
Chickaboo3000 out!