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The exorcists made no haste in dragging them back home.

The next few days were dedicated on treating the exorcists, Allen was fine though in a deep sleep. Ashlynn was in a deep coma. They all had their fair share of injuries, every few hours the head nurse would come and check up on them.

''How is she?'' Lavi asked, his leg broken ''i've told you, she's very stable for now. It's a wonder how she's alive'' the nurse said ''what do you mean?'' he asked.

She sighed ''it was clear that she shouldn't be alive, we were surprised when you came back with her still breathing...and the fact that she's still not dead yet'' the nurse said ''must be really interesting'' he snapped as she looked at him ''i'm only answering what you've asked'' she said standing up and went to go treat Lenalee and her dislocated shoulder.

He sighed looking over at Allen who had yet to wake up while Ashlynn was in a separate room. One of the nurses came in.

''The girl...Ashlynn'' she panted ''what's happening?'' Lavi asked ''her innocence keeps activating when ever we get near her. We cant give her the proper treatment'' she cried as the nurse shot up and ran after her, the three exorcists looked at each other then back at Allen before running out of the room.

By the time they ran into Ashlynn's room a nurse flew into the wall beside them before looking at Ashlynn.

She was on the bed strapped down by leather belts, her entire body twitching every few seconds ''what's happening to her?'' Lenalee cried.

''Her body is reacting to her innocence'' Kumoi said coming up behind them.

''What does that mean?'' Lavi asked flinching as her body twitched again.

''Her innocence is protecting her at all costs, it's reacting blindly to the people around her'' Kumoi said running in ''what do we do?'' Kanda asked ''we cant force her down. Her innocence will activate'' one of the nurses said obviously panicking.

''Her innocence rate is off the charts, Hevlaska has been feeling pain since they got home'' he said ''her synchronization rate is over 90% if she doesn't wake up and control her innocence, her innocence will take over her body'' he said his frown turned into a twisted look as Ashlynn's arm turned into her innocence...but it looked different, her usual sword was now thinner, longer and it's design was so much more complex than her usual innocence look, she was now arching her back ''what's happening?'' Kanda asked alarmed as Kumoi came over and unstrapped the belts.

''What are you doing?!'' the nurses cried as something seemed to push her up into a sitting position, her eyes were still closed as her hair was nearly covering her face.

Her arm then pushed out, piercing Kumoi chest with her new sword.

Everyone was silent as they watched Ashlynn's new formed innocence with horror, the sword looked different, still keeping it's dark red and black color, but it was thinner and near the blade it had three ''teeth'' that was showing through Kumoi. It was so quiet for a moment, as if everyone was stuck in time.

''BROTHER!'' Lenalee's cracked scream jolted through them like a strike of lightening, they barely had time to think before Lenalee ran forward pulling Kumoi back and slapped Ashlynn, Kanda pulled up Kumoi as Lenalee stood there.

''I hate you, I hate you Ashlynn!'' she screamed as Ashlynn lifted her arm and Lenalee closed her eyes as Ashlynn brought down the sword before it stopped right before it made any contact.

''Le...Lena...Lee'' they all looked up, Lenalee's eyes were wide as Ashlynn's was shaking.

''Akatsubaki...s-stop..t-that's Lenalee v-voice'' she croaked out.

''Ashlynn?'' Lenalee whispered ''A-Akatsubaki...stop'' she whispered as the sword trembled ''just do it'' Ashlynn mumbled as it transformed back into her arm, and her legs gave out.

Lavi reached out and pulled her to his chest ''Kumoi!'' Kanda said urgently ''i'm fine'' Kumoi said surprised. The doors behind them opened.

''Where's my cute little apprentice?'' Cross asked as Drusilla rushed to Lavi ''how did she calm Akatsubaki down?'' Drusilla asked ''it was like she was talking to it'' he said ''but she was completely unconscious'' Kanda mumbled.

Lenalee was crying to her brother ''she's got more control over it than I thought'' Cross said ''that was control?'' Lavi snapped ''it should have been so much worse, she should've killed someone'' Cross simply muttered ''she almost did'' Kanda said.

''Don't you know a thing child? The sword is just for exorcising akuma. It couldn't hurt a human'' Drusilla snapped ''what do we do now?'' Kanda asked.

''Let her sleep. She'll wake up by tonight, she'll go to your room'' Drusilla said looking at Lavi ''how do know that?'' he asked, Drusilla stood up and looked at Cross ''I know the brat well'' she said walking off as Cross fallowed ''she has seemed to calm down. We have help her now. You all can rest'' the Head Nurse smiled.

''How do you feel Kumoi?'' she asked ''perfectly fine'' he said ''come on'' Kanda said helping Lenalee get up.

''I'll stay'' Lavi said ''you will rest with everyone else. She'll be fine now Lavi'' he unwillingly nodded and left.

It's dark.

It was like I was plunged into a black abyss.

Where exactly...was I?

I got up, feeling wobbly in the legs, I took a cautious step, underneath me the ground rippled like water whenever I took a step.

Allen, Lavi? Where was everyone?

There was suddenly a small white dot in the far distance.

''light?''

I walked over, having the dot grow until I passed through it.

The light was bright, nearly blinding.

''You're here!'' a familiar voice echoed through out the white.

Unlike the black abyss this place was now merely a white abyss.

I turned to the person who spoke and nearly jumped out of my skin.

She was average height, with dark skin, and long dark maroon hair. Her eyes were a bright yellowish ember color and she wore a soft smile.

''Who are you?''

''Don't you know?'' she asked, her voice soft and girly.

I shook my head as she looked disappointed.

She wore a white dress made of silk, with a heart shaped neck line, held up with two thin straps. It ended at her knees and it moved with every movement she took.

I didn't realize I was staring at her before she giggled.

''Ashlynn, are you sure you don't know me?''

I shook my head

''Come with me''

She took my hand into hers and turned me around to see a large mirror with a red frame that had an complex and almost floral design.

''Look''

I looked straight to see myself then to the alien girl next to me.

My breath hitched in my throat.

We were the exact same height,

Wearing the exact same clothes,

With the exact hair style...

We were completely identical

only her skin was dark while mine was pale,

my hair black, her's a red color, my eyes were blue while her's was yellow.

I turned to her with wide eyes

''Akatsubaki'' I whispered as she smiled and nodded.

what the hell was happening?

She took another step ''you don't have to be afraid of me, i'm your innocence'' she said.

''I don't remember anyone saying innocence had a form''

She merely giggled.

''everyone's innocence has a form, yours just happens to be humanoid'' Akatsubaki said shrugging

''Though, your special. Your innocence can switch from a weapon form to a humanoid form'' she said.

''interesting'' I mumbled, I wonder if Drusilla knows about this.

''It's my job as your innocence to protect you from threats like them''

''who?''

''Those Black Order people'' she said in distaste.

''They're good though! Allen, Lavi and Lenalee...Miranda and Krory and Kumoi. Everyone at the Black Order is good''

why would the Black Order do anything bad?

''that's what you think, but their sending us to our deaths in ten days''

''I volunteered, and besides. you're going to be someone else's innocence'' I snapped back at her.

''I refuse to be anyone else's innocence except for yours'' Akatsubaki crossed her arms.

''i've never been this strong, and I like it here...I like you as my host''

Her eyes flamed with anger, I almost trembled at the terrifying aura she let out.

''And I will never let anyone harm you''

An overwhelming wave of emotion past through us.

''please tell me that wasn't you'' I said blankly

''Yes it was, in fact...your emotions are what make the innocence react'' Akatsubaki said.

''React...so-''

''-so, as of right now your body is physically reacting to me. And you're hurting everyone'' Akatsubaki said.

My eyes widened and my hands were shaking ''how...how dare you! How do I stop!''

I cried as another wave of emotion passed through us, making me knock off my feet.

''BROTHER!''

''Lenalee?'' Ashlynn looked around seeing her, Akatsubaki and the mirror.

''What have I done?'' I whispered holding my face within my hands.

''calm down'' the innocence stated bending over and gave me a soft pat as if I were a puppy.

''I hate you, I hate you Ashlynn!'' Lenalee screamed at me.

I fell back into the darkness I looked up and saw nothing.

''This is why I should never trust people...to care for them because all they do is hurt me back''

N-no...

I cant think like that anymore.

I looked up to see Akatsubaki ''I hate it when you cry'' she said.

''Le...Lena...Lee'' I whispered, standing up.

Akatsubaki looked at me ''stop it'' I pleaded.

''They'll just hurt you again'' she said as I shook my head

"Akatsubaki...stop...that's Lenalee's voice'' I managed to say as Akatsubaki looked at me as if I just kicked a puppy.

I put my hands on her shoulder ''Akatsubaki stop'' I demanded as she shook her head.

''I cant...they'll hurt you again'' she said.

''Just trust me..."

She looked scared.

I shivered, it was looking through a mirror. I grabbed her again and shook her.

"Just do it!''

Ashlynn's eyes shot open as she sat up groaning in pain.

She looked around, she was in the hospital room again. Ashlynn looked around sensing no one she got up and stretched ignoring the pain and looked at her plain white dress, it had no sleeves and a high collar, most likely Lenalee's.

The thought of her name made her flinch, she momentarily forgot, the Chinese girl hated her for hurting her brother.

I deserve it, she thought putting walking out of the room and made her way back to Allen's room, she walked in, preparing to shut her eyes, expecting Cross and Drusilla to be on the bed making love.

Instead they weren't there.

Where could they have gone? Especially at this hour.

She took off the dress and stared at her naked bodice in the mirror, there was stitching across her chest and some on her forehead, besides the purple-black bruises she was all around okay.

She changed into a large black sweater and shorts, she slipped on a pair of gray socks and put her hair up and walked back out the door. She looked around, it was midnight and no one was up. Ashlynn looked around and walked to Kumoi's office knocking on the door.

"Come in" she walked in.

"Ashlynn? You're supposed to be in bed!" Kumoi shot up and winced.

"I'm fine..." the girl said walking up to him.

"Why'd you come by so late Ashlynn?" he asked softly as if he wasn't mad that she stabbed him in the chest.

She bit her lip and dropped to the floor.

"I'm so, so sorry Kumoi" Ashlynn cried her eyes shut as she bowed.

"I understand if you hate me too I'm just so sorry" she said as Kumoi was shocked "I'm not mad, confused yes that you stabbed me in the chest but never mad" he said taking her hand and brought her up.

"You're not mad...you should be" she said "but I'm not. I want to know what happened, you shouldn't even be standing" he said as they sat in his couch "I'll make you some coffee" he said walking off.

'Don't tell him I'm here' she heard a voice inside her head that made her jump.

'Akatsubaki?' she thought.

'tell him everything except about me' she said as Kumoi came back.

"Your cup...it broke" he frowned handing her a cup "it's alright" she said "and the coffee isn't as good as Lenalee's so bare with it'' he said.

She nodded and stared into the cup ''so what did you want to talk about?'' he asked.

''Nothing... I just wanted to apologize'' she whispered ''well, you should sleep. Tomorrow Hevlaska needs to see you about your innocence'' he said getting up ''thank you Kumoi'' she said drinking the coffee, and stood up ''i'll see you tomorrow'' she whispered walking out the door.

''Lenalee doesn't hate you'' he said after her, she paused but didn't turn around for a bit. She set the coffee on the floor and ran. She ran into the cafeteria and sat down and crying silently.

What was happening? Why did she suddenly feel so emotional? She wiped her tears and stopped crying.

'I'm sorry Ashlynn, it's because you're aware of me and now i'm sharing your body as your innocence' she heard Akatsubaki in her head once more.

''it's not your fault'' she said 'but now every emotion I feel you feel too' Akatsubaki said ''its fine alright?'' Ashlynn snapped.

After she didn't hear anything she stood up ''Ash?'' she heard someone ask.

She turned to see a tired redhead ''Lavi'' she whispered, his eye widened as he walked over and hugged her ''Ashlynn...you're awake'' he said happily ''obviously'' she said ''should you be up? Shouldn't you been in bed'' he asked ''i'm fine...are you?'' she asked ''i'm great'' he said ''I was just gonna go to your room'' she mumbled ''I know...your master told me'' he smirked as she flushed ''Drusilla?'' she whispered and sighed ''she knows me too well'' she mumbled and the two looked at each other before he cracked a smile.

''I'm gonna go get-''

She turned only to be pulled back by the arm and met with Lavi's lips, her eyes widened for a bit before she got on her tiptoes and kissed him back just as fiercely, he pulled her waist in closer as she entangled her fingers within his hair. They broke apart and Lavi grinned ''not gonna lie, you scared me a lot back there'' he said.

''Awh, was my poor baby crying?'' she teased ''as if'' he smirked.

It was silent for a bit ''is Lenalee...still awake?'' she asked as Lavi looked down at her frowning ''I know I did some pretty fucked up stuff back there'' she said ''what happened?'' he asked.

She paused ''according to Kumoi, my innocence thought I was going to die. So it reacted with my body and did whatever it could to protect me'' she mumbled.

''Even if it meant hurting people?'' he asked as she flinched 'sorry...' Akatsubaki said sourly.

Ashlynn nodded ''your innocence looked different though'' he said as the two sat down.

'It's my third form'

''it's my innocence's third form'' Ashlynn whispered with shocked eyes ''this is the first time i've made any progress with getting another form'' she said putting out her hand ''activate'' she whispered as it changed.

''Damn'' she whispered looking at it and twisted her arm ''so it's like Allen's sword of exorcism...like the Earl's'' she whispered ''looked kinda fragile though'' Lavi commented, because of it's floral-laced design ''it's a lot tougher than it looks, and i'm positive that there's more to this than just a pretty sword'' she said.

'Got that right, just wait'

''besides, I can still change my forms'' Ashlynn smirked ''what should we do now?'' Lavi asked ''we cant fool around since Bookman's in your room'' she smirked ''your room?'' she scoffed ''I was joking'' she smiled ''i'm pretty beat'' she yawned ''your room's empty, Drusilla and Cross left'' Lavi said.

''Why? Don't tell me they're leaving again'' Ashlynn gasped ''no, the Great Generals sent them on a mission'' Lavi said furrowing his eyes ''what, you're joking...it must be pretty serious if both are going'' Ashlynn said ''let's get you to bed'' Lavi said taking her hand in his.

She smiled and followed him silently through the halls until she got to Allen's room.

They walked into the pungent smell of wine and smoke, they opened up the window and fell on the bed ''you're staying with me right?'' Ashlynn asked as Lavi nodded laying down with her, his arm held her close as she laid on his chest breathing in deeply ''night Lavi'' she said softy ''night babe'' he smirked as she turned pink ''idiot'' she grumbled.

Lavi ran a few fingers through her hair until she slept silently, her fingers clutching his green shirt.

Lavi sighed and closed his eye, it was strange...for Bookman to allow him to have a bond, with a girl anything else. Maybe it was because she was going to die...maybe he just pitied him. Either way Lavi was glad he did, he'd finally get to be in a bond with someone else.

He hugged her tighter to his body and breathed her in, she smelled like camellia flowers and rain. It was a strange but perfect combination for the girl he was slowly growing to love.

Allen opened his gun metal colored eyes and looked around.

''Allen!''

''Lenalee?'' Allen whispered turning to see the navy haired girl smile beautifully at him.

''You're finally awake'' he turned to see Ashlynn and Lavi wrapped around each other, his arm around her shoulders while her's around his waist looking tired, tired but happy.

Behind the couple was Miranda and Krory who had recently come back from their mission. Kumoi was besides Marie and Kanda who had his arm crossed ''glad to see you're awake Allen'' Miranda smiled sweetly as Krory nodded ''Ashlynn...you were awake before me?'' Allen groaned ''like always'' she teased ''we'll leave you two alone'' Lavi snickered as Ashlynn nudged him ''don't be a pervert'' she said ''oh right, only with you'' he said as she stomped on his foot ''i've got an immature brat as a boyfriend'' she sighed in defeat ''come on, i'm hungry'' she mumbled ''che, damn moyashi'' Kanda growled leaving as Marie fallowed ''Lavi's right though, we should leave them alone'' Krory said as Miranda dragged Kumoi out of the room.

''I'm so glad you're awake'' Lenalee said ''when did Ash wake up?'' Allen asked ''last night...'' Lenalee whispered ''what's wrong?'' Allen asked grabbing her hand, her lower lip quivered ''i'm such a horrible friend'' she whimpered as Allen sat up alarmed.

''I said such horrible stuff to Ashlynn yesterday'' Lenalee wailed into his chest as Allen soothingly hugged her ''what happened Lenalee, this doesn't sound like you'' the white haired boy said gently ''I s-said I hated her'' Lenalee said crying softly ''why?'' Allen asked.

Lenalee rubbed her eyes and told him.

Everyone gathered around the table eating when Lenalee pushed Allen in who was in a wheelchair.

''Pathetic'' Ashlynn smiled sweetly at Allen who glared at her ''how come you healed so quickly?'' Allen asked ''because i'm not a reckless dumb ass'' Ashlynn smiled cheekily biting into her cinnamon roll ''what was that?'' Allen frowned ''just go get your food'' she rolling her blue eyes as Allen pouted but Lenalee rolled him away.

Miranda giggled as she bit into the pear ''what are we doing today?'' Krory asked.

''I think Allen was gonna go take Lenalee on a date'' Ashlynn said ''do you have something in mind?'' Miranda asked ''after my training session with Kanda I can make us some food and we have a picnic?'' Ashlynn asked ''that sounds wonderful'' Krory said ''I don't think the head nurse will let us outside though'' Miranda said ''true...we can have it indoors'' Lavi said ''an indoor picnic? That sounds pathetic'' Kanda said.

''Ashlynn let's go'' Kanda said standing up ''alright, think of something and meet us in the dojo'' Ashlynn waved at everyone before catching up and Kanda as Ashlynn talked and Kanda listened.

''I've never seen Kanda so...normal'' Krory said looking at the two.

''Ashlynn made him open up'' Lenalee smiled as Lavi looked at them scowling very slightly.

Allen smirked, "you're right, BaKanda's actually human around her. Maybe he likes her" he said casually.

''I'm gonna watch them practice'' Lavi said quickly ''you didn't finish eating yet'' Krory stated.

''Not hungry'' he said throwing the food away and ran after the two. The four back at the table looked at each other and giggled.

When Lavi got to the dojo they were all ready in their martial arts uniform and stretching ''hey babe, what are you doing here?'' Ashlynn asked ''just wanted to see how you two work out'' Lavi lied easily ''just sit in the corner and shut up'' Kanda said as Lavi took off his shoes and sat down looking mildly interested as they continued.

They leaned down as Kanda looked over and sighed.

''You're supposed to go lower'' Kanda said getting up and kneeled down behind Ashlynn and pressed against her back.

Lavi frowned at the physical contact, but they were just stretching right? Lavi sighed as Kanda's hands placed themselves on her waist ''stop that tickles'' Ashlynn said giggling lightly ''stop squirming you little monkey'' he growled holding her in place.

''Don't call me a monkey BaKanda'' she snapped as he sighed letting her go, they got up as Kanda threw her a sword ''do you need to use my bandana?'' Lavi smiled as she shook her head ''it's fine, Kanda got me one'' she said showing him a blue blindfold.

''Oh'' Lavi sighed and sat back down ''ready?'' Kanda asked as she smirked ''ready when you are'' she said. Kanda blindfolded himself and drew his Mugen, Ashlynn drew her sword, the two sparred for an hour.

Lavi looked in awe at their spar, it was like a dance they practiced. Both were graceful and precise with their movements, Kanda moved his sword downwards as Ashlynn elegantly blocked with a slide of her sword and when they got into hand to hand combat Kanda's hits were a little harder, more upfront while Ashlynn focused on blocking and used it against the opponent.

Lavi zoned out, not noticing when they were done ''Lavi?'' Ashlynn waved a hand in his face ''w-what?'' he jumped and blinked a green eye ''we're done...if you're hungry I can make you something to eat'' she said ''that's great'' he nodded.

''Kanda do you want to come? I make some kick ass soba noodles'' she said ''does he have too?'' Lavi whined ''Lavi, you are my boyfriend and Kanda is one of my best friends here. I want you two to get along'' she said grabbing Lavi's hand ''we'll meet you in the cafeteria Kanda'' she called out as he grunted and took off the shirt of the uniform.

Ashlynn paused a bit to stare at his tone and chiseled chest. No matter how feminine she thought he looked, his body was the exact opposite of what she expected, the tattoo on his chest gave him a bad boy feel that seemed to work with the long haired man ''you like what you see?'' Kanda asked smirking as Lavi frowned.

''C'mon Ash'' Lavi pulled her along as she eyed Kanda's back and flushed. Lavi was angry as he yanked her towards, she winced lowly as he stopped ''i'm sorry'' he said ''i'll wait out here so you can change'' he muttered. She paused and led him into her and Allen's room, she set him on the bed.

''You're so cute when you're jealous'' she murmured with a small smirk as he turned pink ''i'm not jealous'' he said, sneering at the word.

''Yes you are, of Kanda?'' she asked looking through her clothes and looked at him over her shoulder ''i'm not jealous of that idiot'' Lavi insisted ''i'm gonna change okay?'' she asked, hearing no answer she took her hair down and undid the belt.

''Lavi?'' she wondered as she put on her jean shorts and looked at him his gaze was focused on the ground. She sighed letting herself stand in her ripped shorts and dark red bra. She looked over.

''Answer me when i'm talking to you, you idiot!'' she snapped kicking him so he slipped off the bed ''what the hell was that for?'' he shouted sitting back up and turned to glare at her, when he froze, she sighed ''che'' a habit she had picked up from Kanda.

''Qhat is it?'' she asked sighing.

''You look so hot right now'' Lavi said gulping as she put her hands on her hips ''I told you I was changing'' she muttered rolling her blue eyes and put on a teal flowing sleeveless shirt.

"Keep the shirt off, I like it that way" Lavi came up to her and sneaked in a playful kiss along her jawline.

She looked in the bathroom mirror as she tousled her hair until it was messy and and most on one side of her head ''effortless beauty'' he muttered in her neck and wrapped his arms around her stomach, slowly slipping his hand to touch her lower stomach. She smiled and pushed his hand away ''you're gonna hit my stitches'' pecking him on the temple before looking back in the mirror, they looked...happy.

As if they were no such thing as akuma, innocence, or being an exorcist.

There was no Bookman, no secret names, nothing. Just two nameless people looking happy.

'But it's only a reflection' they jumped when Allen opened the door.

''There you are!'' Allen said ''idiot, you ruined the moment'' Ashlynn sighed then looked up.

''You're supposed to be in a wheelchair so I could push you down a flight of stairs'' she said as he took a wobbly step ''I was tired, and Lenalee isn't around'' he said as Ashlynn put his arm around her shoulders and took him to the bed ''there, do you need anything?'' Lavi asked tucking the sheets around Allen ''Kumoi needs you two'' he said quickly falling asleep.

''I wonder what for'' Lavi said as Ashlynn closed the door ''but we were gonna have fun today'' Ashlynn sighed as they quickly went to his office.

She looked to her right to see Kanda, Marie and an old man.

''Lavi...hold on'' Ashlynn said as they stopped walking and ran over ''Marie!'' Ashlynn called ''Ashlynn?'' Kanda looked over ''who is this lovely young lady?'' the man said ''Tiedoll this is Shiori-'' Ashlynn punched Kanda in the shoulder before looking at Tiedoll.

''My name is Ashlynn Fontaine'' she said putting out her hand, Tiedoll smiled fondly at her ''you're Drusilla's apprentice aren't you?'' he asked as she nodded ''I am Froi Tiedoll'' he said. She looked at him ''you're Tiedoll?'' she raised an eyebrow ''master, you know her?'' Marie asked.

''Of course, she's the devil's spawn'' Tiedoll said, they looked looked up with wide eyes. Ashlynn nearly busted a blood vessel as she launched herself at Tiedoll, Kanda quickly reached out and held her tightly, grunting as she tried to claw at the laughing man.

''Just because Cross called me that once, one time and you think you can call me that for the rest of my life?'' she growled.

''Okay, okay'' Tiedoll put his hands up in defeat ''you're like a little Drusilla'' he said almost shuddering ''don't compare me to the likes of master'' she mumbled and turned to Marie and Kanda ''where are you guys off too?'' Lavi wondered ''Iceland, there's been a sign of akuma attacks'' Marie said ''be careful okay?'' Ashlynn asked, Marie smiled and nodded as Kanda didn't say anything ''okay Kanda?'' she asked a little louder. He grunted lowly.

''Kanda!''

''okay, okay fine. Calm down'' Kanda said as she smiled sweetly ''we gotta go to Kumoi's be safe'' Lavi waved as they separated and the two looked at each other ''race you to Kumoi's?'' Ashlynn smirked ''you're on'' he said as she smiled sweetly before shoving him and raced ahead ''cheat!'' Lavi cried as he ran after her. Ashlynn rushed into Kumoi's office and nearly slammed into said man.

''H-hey Kumoi'' she said ''good, you two are here!'' he waved as Lavi dragged himself through the door ''what's up?'' Lavi sighed ''it's time for you two to go on a mission together!'' he said running through piles of paper.

''Krory and Miranda are coming as well, they're packing as we speak'' Kumoi said ''i'm sending you four to Japan, in a small unnamed village there seems to be many killings here cause by an unknown source'' Kumoi muttered ''you think it's akuma?'' Lavi asked ''it might be, either that or a piece of innocence gone crazy'' he said.

''The town is very small, the population has gone down since a fire burnt the entire village years ago. There's said to be very few survivors'' Kumoi muttered ''and you need all four of us?'' Ashlynn asked ''think of it as moral support'' Kumoi smiled softly, a strange look in his eyes ''is something wrong?'' Ashlynn asked ''no, of course not'' Kumoi smiled ''well off you two go! Come back safe'' Kumoi pushed them out of his office before they could say another word.

He sighed and looked at his flip board ''are you sure she can do this Drusilla?'' he asked as the woman nodded, sitting in the other room listening to everything ''if she cant then she's no fit to do the Fourth Exorcist Experiments'' she said crossing her arms and legs ''there must be a part of you that doesn't like this'' Kumoi said leaning against the desk .

''Of course...she's like my own kin'' Drusilla huffed ''so why let her do this?'' he asked ''the Asian Branch needed to know if she could handle emotional distress'' Drusilla said in a snappy tone. Kumoi flinched ''you're hoping she'll fail this mission'' he said as she looked and glared at Kumoi ''that's why you wanted Lavi, Miranda and Krory to go with her. Incase she fails and her emotions take over.

They'll be there to stop her...you want her to fail, so she wont have to die in the experiments'' Kumoi said as Drusilla stood up.

For once she was wearing the general uniform, similar to Klaud Nine's; she was wearing the General's uniform jacket, it had a flared collar, no sleeves and it had gold trim like all the other Generals. She had the jacket zipped up part way, exposing cleavage and the fishnet shirt she wore underneath. She wore a pair of tight leather pants, and gold heels with matching anklets. Her hair was down, and curled to a neat perfection, she looked over at Kumoi with sharp green eyes, deciding to snap back or not. Instead she stood up adjusting the gold bracelets on her hands and frowned looking at Kumoi intently before walking off sighing.

''I need a drink'' she muttered and pushed the hair from her face showing a long scar from her temple going down her face until it disappeared into her shirt, she let the blonde hair fall back and covered the scar before walking into Allen's room for a glass of wine

Awwwwwwwwhhhz the AshlynnXLavi fluff and feels. I would imagine a jealous Lavi to be a smokin' hot Lavi.

So there's another chapter down.

Another will be up by tonight I promise. (:

I can't believe there are still people reading this. People who favorited/followed inspired me to do another chapter.

thanks guys.

Until next time,

Adieu,

Curiex.S