0600 Hours, Noah's Training Hall
A crashing sound echoed through the empty hall. To say that General Tyki was furious was an understatement. He had heard about yesterday's events, and he wasn't in a good mood. Punch after punch Tyki threw at the immobile dummies, releasing his frustrations on them. Allen's despised face showed up in his mind like a turning movie on forward mode. With a cry of anger, he beat all the training dummies to a pulp. He still wanted Allen back, no matter how much that General hated him. He wanted to old weak Allen back; to be able to manipulate him like before, to twist his words and watch Allen crumble and fall into his open arms. He was perfectly happy with the way it was, but then that stupid Private turned Captain just have to stuck his nose into other people's business. The next thing he knew, Allen broke free of his embrace and went after the newbie, leaving poor old Tyki behind and confused. Screw that Captain and his ways! Tyki wanted that Allen back, no, he needed him back.
"Take pity on the dummies, Tyki. They haven't done anything,"
The enraged Tyki turned to see his cousin Neah walking towards him. Ignoring the nobleman, he reigned in his rage and collected his messy thoughts before they go anymore haywire.
"What do you want, Neah?" Tyki asked with dripping venom. It's not that he didn't like the comforting presence of his 'fabulous' cousin, but he was still in a dark mood and didn't like to be disturbed during his tantrum-release.
"The question you should be asking is: What do you want?"
"Stop talking in riddles and answer the goddamn question. I'm in no mood for games, Neah,"
Neah smiled darkly, as he knew what was troubling the General,"Do you want Allen back?"
That attracted Tyki's attention. Hell yes, he wanted Allen back! He'd give anything to get Allen back into his clutches! On the other hand, Tyki knew his cousin and his ways of manipulation. Trading his surprised face with a more neutral one, he responded emotionlessly,
"I repeat: What do you want?"
"Auu, you hurt me so, my dear cousin! Is it a crime to care for your cousin's wants and needs? Especially if it came to a certain white-headed General?"
"In your case, it is a crime…" Tyki thought meaningfully for a few moments as he repeated Neah's cryptic words inside his mind and finally came into a conclusion, "You already have a plan to get Allen back, don't you?"
There's that smile again. That evil demonic smile that sent even General Tyki chills. His cousin didn't become a nobleman by just sitting about and drinking tea all day. Because behind that graceful royal mask lay a deeper and darker version of the Noah General. When Tyki said his assumption out loud, he knew he had struck a core.
"Why, Tyki, it seems as if you can read my mind," purred Neah innocently. They sat down as Neah brought Tyki up to date with his ongoing plan.
"You see, Tyki, my plan's simple. By using Road's powers and mine, we concocted a strong love potion just for your dearest Allen. By consuming that said love potion, Allen would fall into your arms again and you wouldn't have to worry about that Black Order Captain again!"
Tyki couldn't help but face-palmed himself… "What in the world does your mind do all day?! Do you think Allen's THAT stupid? What are we suppose to do; go up to him and say, "Hey Allen, drink this potion and fall in love with me!"
Neah turned a deaf ear from his cousin's hysterics, "I've already put the plan into motion, so you don't need to worry about simple minor details," pulling Tyki close, he whispered into his ear ominously, "All you need to do is this…."
0800 Hours, Allen's Bedroom
It was a great day at the Black Order. General Cross had given the entire day off for the soldiers to recuperate, and the said soldiers would take this advantage to the very end. Some were already on the way to the nearby streets for entertainment whilst some were spending their time relaxing in the comforts of the Black Order territory. Some, like Allen and Lavi, decided to sleep in and enjoy the rest of the unfussy day together with their welcoming bed.
Allen could think of nowhere else that he wanted to be then to be in the comforting arms of his lover, Captain Lavi. Yesterday was a dream, a wish came true, and Allen couldn't thank Lavi enough for what he did. Turning to the side, Allen relish on Lavi's slumbering form. Without his usual bandana holding up his fringe, the wild red hair fell to the sides. Allen chuckled as he saw Lavi's face; even when he's asleep, he still had a small frown on as if thinking of a new strategy. Lavi's muscular arms were around Allen, and Lavi could feel the slight tension coming from them. Chucking in the small ray of sunlight emitting from Allen's window, Lavi looked amazing. Yes, Allen could think of nowhere else he would rather be…
A knock on the door was heard and Allen slowly sat up, covering Lavi's body with his blanket. He didn't want anyone else to see this handsome form; it was for his eyes only. Permission to enter was ordered and Captain Lenalee strutted in with a tray of food and drinks on her hands and a happy smile on her face, as usual.
"Good morning, Allen! I brought you breakfast," She set the tray down on the bedside and stood aside as Allen brought the tray closer to him.
"Thank you, Lenalee. You didn't have to trouble yourself," Pouted Allen. He really didn't like breakfast in bed. He was still a soldier, and he wanted to be treated as one. Not like a nobleman. Lenalee only waved his concern away.
"That's alright. It was my pleasure anyways. Well, I can hear my brother calling me. Bye, Allen!"
With a wave, Lenalee went off. Allen smiled at Lenalee's morning gesture and went ahead to wake the drowsing Captain up. After 10 minutes of heaving and shrugging, the reluctant Lavi sat up and rubbed the sleepiness off his eyes. Allen was already tucking into his breakfast when Lavi came out of the bathroom, feeling refreshed. Lavi shook his head, laughing to himself as he saw his lover devouring his breakfast on bed like there was a famine going about.
"Slow down, Allen. Anymore faster, you'll chock yourself," Joked Lavi with a towel around his neck.
True to his word, Allen started chocking, his face turning green. Lavi quickly pat his back, telling Allen to cough it out. Allen coughed and panted as he felt his conscious slip by him for a nanosecond. For a slight moment, Lavi could swear that he saw a glimpse of darkness in Allen's eyes. As fast as it appeared, the shadow dissipated, leaving a slightly panting Allen in his arms. Pushing that thought behind, Lavi comforted Allen as much as he could, unaware of the dark presence taking root in his lover's body.
1500 Hours, Main Hall
Throughout the day, Allen had been acting strangely. After parting ways in the morning, Lavi went about his way into the Black Order's library to read up his history. General Klaud was a mean-bitch when it came to history exams, and only an idiot would think he could pass her tests without studying the night before. While studying, he saw Allen staggering inside. He was about to help when a private came to assist the dizzy General. Lavi was shocked when he saw Allen pushing the private away harder than necessary, causing the unsuspecting private to fall. Then out of nowhere, Allen quickly pulled the private up to his feet, apologizing and then leaving the library straightaway.
That was only one of the many weird incidents that had occurred. Even the Generals looked confused at their loving Commander's distracted behavior. Lavi was growing anxious of his beloved's behavior. He sounded his opinion to visit the Head Nurse to Allen, but had only given a shake of the head in reply.
"Why not, Allen? Are you sure you're feeling well?"
"I am feeling just fine, Lavi. I just need a rest, that's all,"
Lavi still persisted, his worry increased as Allen never defied his suggestions before, especially when it came to his health, "On the way back, at least let Colonel Komui check up on you. Just a short check, I promise it'll be over as-"
"I'M FINE, LAVI! I'm ordering you to LEAVE ME ALONE!" Shouted Allen, with a red face of anger. Lavi stepped back at his commander's outburst. Allen had never shouted at him before, lest raised his voice. It only proves that Allen was not feeling himself and hesitated to force Allen into visiting the infirmary. The fact remains that he was dealing with a fuming General of the Army, and he as a Captain, had no such rights to order or force his higher commander. Hurt and frustrated, he followed his General's orders and went away.
2200 Hours, Black Order's corridors
Still fuming with confusion and bottled-up frustrations, Lavi crossed the hallways with a dark aura around him. Something was wrong with Allen, but he couldn't put his finger as to what had caused this sudden explosion to happen. Slowly, he tried putting pieces of puzzles and clues together to get a bigger clearer picture like General Froi had taught him, but it was of no use. No matter which angle he looked at, there was no hole, no gaps, and no solutions to his problem. Shuffling his hair furiously, Lavi grumbled out as he passed by Allen's bedroom.
Knocking on the door and asking for permission to enter, he had received none. Slowly, he entered the bedroom, praying that Allen would not be angry of Lavi disobeying his order. But he hadn't said he couldn't enter his room though, thought Lavi. Looking around, there was the tray of breakfast Lenalee had given but Allen was nowhere to be found. Sounds of feet could be heard from outside and Lavi didn't have time to think as the door opened.
"I have those reports you need to- Oh, Lavi, what are you doing here?" Asked Lenalee, holding pieces of filed reports on her hands. Lavi squinted as the lights from the hallways came through.
"I'm looking for Allen, you've seen him?" Enquired Lavi. Lenalee shook her pretty head, denying Lavi the answer he wanted to hear.
"I'm looking for Allen too. He's been avoiding me for some reason all day, and I thought he would be in his room by now,"
Lavi placed his hands in his pocket, frustrated all the while He began to grumble out loud, "Gah! Allen, why do you have to cause so much of trouble? Ever since you brought the breakfast in for him, everything went wild!"
Lenalee's eyes grew as wide as saucers and her blood shivered. Lavi gave her the confused look as Lenalee's head bowed down. Her voice shivering,
"L-Lavi, I wasn't the one who sent Allen breakfast today. I never brought Allen breakfast. Never,"
Then it was Lavi's turn to shiver with fear. His mind came tumbling with new thoughts as he began to immediately assimilate this new information. If Lenalee wasn't the one who brought the breakfast, who did?
2230 Hours, Outskirts of Black Order Academy
Allen was running. He didn't know why he had to come here, but his body was screaming at him the whole day to come here. He tried to control his body, but every time that he did, something inside of him took over and made him do terrible things to his Black Order comrades. He didn't know what was happening to him. Confused and feeling light-headed, he ran till he reached a corner. Where General Tyki was waiting for him.
"Hullo, Allen," Tyki came towards him with a vicious smile. Allen tried to get away, but again his body betrayed him and stepped forward. When they were face-to-face, Allen let out a growl to warn Tyki to back off, but Tyki wasn't having any of that. He came with a plan, and he will see through it till the end. Grabbing Allen's shoulders, he kissed Allen on the lips before Allen could comprehend what was happening. He felt something inside him burst, and he fell into darkness.
Tyki pulled back slightly to see Allen's eyes turned dark and heavy. Allen's voice came out weak and helpless, as like before to Tyki's satisfaction, "Tyki, take me home, please,"
What can Tyki do but comply with his lover's wishes? Pulling him close for warmth, Tyki lead Allen back to Noah Academy with an amused smile on his face as Neah's words kept ringing in his head.
"All you have to do, Tyki, is to seal the love potion with a kiss. And Allen will be all yours to keep,"
0000 Hours, Black Order Main Office
General Cross slammed his mighty fist on the table, shocking everyone that was inside it. Lavi and Lenalee had conducted search parties for the missing General of the Army, but came up naught. Further investigation lead by Colonel Komui concluded that Allen had been drugged, being the reason that Allen was acting hay wired today. When Lavi had announced that Allen would have gone to the Noah's Academy, the Generals' mood turned from heaven-happy to downright Hell-angry. To think the cowards of the Noahs would stoop down as low as this…
General Cross, who was second-in-command in cases that Allen cannot be present, glared at everyone present in the office. His idiot apprentice had gone and got kidnapped, and he was happy to leave it that way to make the apprentice suffer. But if the Noahs thought touching his kid comes without a price, then they will be paid dearly for that stupid assumption. His first command and order of business sent chills and made blood curl with excitement and restlessness.
"Black Order, we're going to war,"
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