Chapter 10

`Allen

I arrived from my mission and came to the hidden floor to visit my friend and little Miki.

It turns out little Miki is already asleep while her mother looked serious and in pain.

"What's wrong, Lavi? What happened?"

"Nothing much, Allen. It's just that... Miki, she asked again about the world outside these walls. I don't know anymore what to do. She tries to be cheerful but I know she wishes to step outside."

Lavi is right. It is a problem. We can't just bring her outside and let others know about her. What should I do?

"I'll ask Komui. We might be able to do something."

"Thanks, Allen," she said while trying to smile but I know she knows that there is little chance in that.

I left the floor and walked towards my room.

My steps stopped then went to a different direction, I walked towards the supervisor's room.

Standing outside the door, I was dumbfounded as to what I am supposed to say when I come in. I know that asking would be pointless but...

I said I'll try.

And I will. I'll never know unless I try if in case he changes his mind or thought of a way.

I may have hesitated at first but became decided when I thought of little Miki, our goddaughter, so sweet and kind.

My hand knocked on the door then turned the knob. My feet led me inside and I was seated upon arriving.

"It is late, Allen. What brings you here?"

He is surprisingly awake an d was doing work.

"It's about Miki. Can't she go out even just once?"

"You know that if they see her. They would know."

"She'll only rot in here if she stays here her whole life."

"And the moment she steps out. She won't let it just be once in her life. She would want to roam free."

"We'll watch over her. We'll talk with her. Please."

"Fine. You're not the only one who came to love that child."

"Thanks."

"You'll have to leave at the time where only a few people are there. The ones going are you, her father and Lenalee. She also kept asking me to let them out to go shopping."

"It's easy to go out unnoticed but how about coming back?"

"There is a way. Don't tell Lavi yet. I know he won't like it. Just tell him when you return."

"What way?"

"I just recently found out that she might be a possible accomodator."

"Miki? An accomodator?"

That is not good. She's still a little girl and the order doesn't reconsider. They don't care no matter what age you are.

"Yes. Just tell Lavi that I'll make a distraction to let you back in."

"We can't do that. She's still a child."

"There is no other way to give her freedom."

"But-"

"Can you think of a better idea?"

"Can't they just leave and never come back?"

"You know they can't. They would be a target of the Noah once sighted and there would be no one to protect them."

I hate this method. I would be lying to my friend but he is right. This is the best solution thought of. I can't think of anything better. I'm sorry, Lavi but he is right.

"Fine. I'll do as you say."

`Lavi

I woke up in the middle of the night due to the knocking on the door. It was Lenalee and Allen.

"Why so early?"

"Get ready Lavi. Komui will let Miki go out just this once."

"Are you for real?" I couldn't believe what they were saying. What did they do?

"It's true, Lavi. Get her things ready. We only have a week."

"Okay."

I guess I'll ask later. We are in a hurry.

"Thank you so much."

We had everything prepared then headed out. I carried sleeping little Miki in my arms as we walked and boarded the train.

Her sleepy eyes fluttered as it slowly opened.

"Mama, where are we?"

"We're inside a train."

"A train?"

"Yeah, a train. Look outside. The sun will be shining soon and you'll see, see what you've been longing to see."

Her eyes opened wide and looked through the window. It took a few minutes before the sun started shining but her eyes were already bright with joy.

"It's so pretty, Mama. The skies are bluer. The grass is greener than in the book."

"Yeah, it is."

`Miki

It's nice being here outside. Everything is so pretty, much prettier than the pictures. I looked around and stared out the window for hours. Our journey still isn't over though. We changed trains and Mama said there are still a few more hours before we reach our destination.

They were all tired and fell asleep. I did too but woke up after awhile shortly. I can't seem to sleep and explored the train. Other people were sleeping too. They might be tired as well.

I kept on walking until I reached the far end. There was a door. I wonder where it goes. I opened it and felt the air rushing pass through. It was so strong and the train is so fast. It happened too quickly and all I saw was black.

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11/26/2011