A month later…
Lavi walked out of the infirmary finally healed. He felt a lot better now that he was up and moving around. But at the same time he didn't. He was still feeling awful for lying to Kanda and for running from him, but Lavi knew he did what he had too. Lavi turned the corner and started to walk down the hall that led to Komui's office.
"Lavi, are you alright?" Lenalee asked as she came up next to him. Lavi looked at her and tried to smile.
"Not really. I still feel bad about Kanda. I really did love him." Lenalee patted his back as they stopped in front of her brother's office.
"I know you did Lavi. I'm sure things will work out between the two of you one day," she said sweetly. Lavi gave her a small smile before walking into Komui's office and shutting the door. Komui looked up when Lavi entered. He watched as Lavi walked over and sat on the couch in front of him. He could tell Lavi wasn't happy even though he was trying not to show it.
"It's good to finally see you out of the infirmary," Komui said.
"Yeah…"
"I know that you liked living it that area, but you can't anymore." Lavi let a sad expression come over his face at hearing those words.
"I know. Because Kanda will find me and arrest me."
"Yes. I have found you another place to live. I think you might like it." Lavi looked at him curious.
"It's a huge flat in New York. You won't have to do anymore assignments."
"I'd like that. But If I'm not doing any more missions for you, how will I pay for the flat?" Lavi asked.
"You won't have to worry about that. I will be paying for the flat," Komui answered. Lavi couldn't help the small smile that crept onto his face and Komui smiled in return. It made him happy to see Lavi happy. He considered him like family too. Just like Lenalee did. Lavi's smiled disappeared quickly as he remembered something.
"Lenalee told me that Daisaya died when I escaped the hospital. When is his funeral?" Komui crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.
"It's tomorrow at noon. Lenalee is going. I don't think you should go Lavi." Lavi stood and grinned like always.
"I'll leave tomorrow for the flat. But I want to say goodbye to Kanda," Lavi said. Komui shook his head at Lavi. He knew no matter what he said, Lavi wouldn't listen to him.
"Just be safe," Komui said. Lavi nodded and left the office. Lavi skipped all the way to his room and started packing what few things he did have at headquarters. It took him a few hours to pack since he kept reminiscing about different things. He looked up when the door opened and Lenalee stepped in.
"Hey. Brother told me that you're going to leave tomorrow."
"Yup! I'll be living in a flat in New York," Lavi said grinning.
"He also told me that you are going to show up to the funeral tomorrow," she said frowning at him. Lavi chuckled nervously at her and shrank back some when she glared at him.
"Lavi it's too dangerous for you to do that!" she said crossly.
"I know Lena-lady. But I have too," He said getting up and stretching. His back popping with the action. He felt better now that he wasn't bent over.
"You don't have to love bunny," she said softly. Lavi stepped over a few boxes and stopped in front of her. He placed both hands on her shoulders and looked her in the eyes. His one green eye sparkled sadly.
"I have to. I need to say good bye," he said in almost a whisper. She gave a small frown, but she understood.
"Fine. But I'm not helping you if you get arrested tomorrow." Lavi smiled and gave her a quick hug.
"Thanks. I won't get arrested." She smiled and took hold of his hand.
"Good. Now come on. I've got a surprise for you," she said as she pulled him from the room. Lavi laughed as he allowed himself to be pulled in the direction that Lenalee wanted. She pulled him into the cafeteria and the lights came on. Everyone cheered for Lavi and he couldn't help but smile. He looked at Lenalee and hugged her.
"You threw me a good bye party?"
"We all did," Lenalee answered and Lavi smiled more.
"Thanks." He turned to everyone and threw his arms up as he walked in more.
"Let's get this party started," he said happily as everyone laughed. He wanted to make the most out of his last day there with everyone he had learned to consider his family. He was just disappointed that the old panda wasn't there. He hadn't seen him since Paris, France. He pushed the thought away and allowed himself to have fun. Knowing he wasn't going to get much sleep tonight.
Kanda sat in his apartment staring at the picture frames on the wall above the television. All of them were of him and Daisaya. And few with Marie. It had been a month now since Daisaya had been killed and he still couldn't believe it. Or rather, he didn't want too. He went to work everyday and would stop at Daisaya's desk.
He could still picture the idiot asleep at his desk when he would come in. And the satisfaction that he would get when he kicked the chair out from underneath him. Now he couldn't do that anymore. Kanda knew that he would never hear that all too familiar laugh again. Or watch him pull pranks on the precinct on April Fools anymore. Kanda sighed and leaned as far back as he could on his couch and closed his eyes.
The funeral was tomorrow. Kanda felt exhausted from helping Tiedoll plan everything for the funeral. He was just glad that Lenalee and Allen would be coming too. Kanda was also exhausted from trying to find where Lavi had disappeared too. He checked Lavi's studio apartment and saw that all his stuff was gone. He couldn't figure out how he could have done that. Especially with how badly hurt he was. Kanda guess that Lavi had left town now.
He knew that if he wanted to go after him, he would have to quit his job. Tiedoll wasn't to happy when Kanda had talked with him about that. Tiedoll suggested that he switch to being a detective so he could go after Lavi. Kanda had agreed to that. He agreed that he would do that after the funeral. Kanda opened his eyes when his phone went off.
"Hello?" he answered.
"Are you okay Yuu-kun?" Kanda quietly sighed when he heard Tiedoll's voice.
"I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I know Daisaya would want me to still be the pain in the ass that he calls me," Kanda said smiling slightly.
"Alright. I just wanted to check on you before tomorrow," Tiedoll said. "I worry for you"
"I know. I'll be fine. I'll see you tomorrow," Kanda said hanging up. He put an arm over his eyes and sighed. He just wanted tomorrow to be over with and it wasn't even here yet. He wanted today over with more than anything. He let out one more sigh before getting up and going to his room to sleep.