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Lunny: YAY! LAVI-KUN! *smacks Lavi with paper fan*
Lavi: OW! What was that for?
Lunny: Just because…Disclaimer please!
Lavi: Meanie…Lulu-chan doesn't own anything but the plot and the infernal cat! Enjoy reading! And the only reason she's coming so fast with Chapters is cause she's about to put out an Author's Note for the middle of the story...that and she's going to plead with you guys...*gets smacked again* _
Chapter 9
Shadows Stir…trouble brews
December 15- Tuesday
The Ark
The Earl smiled and hummed as he placed figurines down onto a map. Lero stood on the other side of the map, eyes flickering over the outspread.
The map showed where all the ruling families were housed. The Bookman's were in the core of 'Forest of The Heart', The Kanda's were housed in 'Premonition Castle', The Karma's were in the 'Togaochi Mountain Range' and The Walkers were in 'Finders Mansion'. The demons had not been taken over as some had become refugees to other races, while most became Akuma.
Neah stood, leaning against a pillar staring at 'Finders Mansion'. Tyki leaned on the other side, slightly fearing the stillness that was Lero. Road approached the pumpkin haired male and threw her arms around his waist, giggling. Neah's attention was diverted to Lero as the male made no move to pry her off. The Earl spoke.
"Cyril, you are to get the younglings ready for school. I'm sending them to The Black Order…"
Cyril stepped from the shadows, the other members of the Clan now visible. He raised an elegant eyebrow.
"Why send them to the school?"
"We're retrieving the Walker Halfling."
Cyril bowed, then beckoned to Road, Wisely and the twins. The five of them left, The Earl turned to Tyki.
"Tyki, my boy, go show those Kanda's a thing or two about being in-humane."
Tyki smirked, bowed and then left. The Earl nodded to Lulu, she waited with concealed eagerness.
"Lulu, teach those Bookman's a thing or twoabout a true shifter."
She bounced as she bowed and left. The Earl looked to Neah, the Noah not even looking up, as he was focused on Lero.
"Neah, my miracle worker, do go and get those pesky Karma's out of our hair."
Neah inclined his head, pushed off the pillar and left. The Noah hid behind the door that he knew Lero would use. He risked watching as The Earl turned to Lero, his smile looking dark and twisted.
"Go prepare the 'Guest Room' for the little one, Lero."
Without a word Lero bowed and walked away, red eyes vacant and dazed. When the doors closed, Neah grabbed him. Lero's eyes sprang to life as he felt the wall on his back. Neah had dragged the assassin away from The Earl's 'playroom' and against the nearest wall.
"Neah-" Lero was cut off by the sharp look in the younger's eyes*. Neah was searching for something, that Lero was scared for him to learn. Neah let go, confused and slightly hurt that Lero looked so…lost.
"Lero, I care for you greatly. Don't get hurt for his sake, it would pain me." He confessed. Lero was stunned, but graced the taller Clansmen with a smile.
"Neah, if I ever got hurt it'd be for this Clan I love so much…" Lero told him, leaning up to place a chaste kiss on Neah's lips. The taller Noah gave an irritated growl and pressed into Lero, deepening the kiss to an almost bruising degree. Lero softly moaned, praying that this moment would last forever. Tongues danced for control which Neah won, Lero was all too happy to let him. After a few minutes and air was needed the two parted. Lero blinked and then nuzzled Neah's neck. **
"We both have things to do…go, complete your task and I'll go complete mine." Lero muttered, causing small shivers as his breath tickled Neah's neck.
"Then…Lero…we'll finish where that kiss left off." Neah promised, a now blushing Lero as he walked away, smug. When Neah was out of sight, Lero slumped against the wall.
"I'm sorry…Neah…"
Lero pushed off the wall and turned to the jet black wicked doors that appeared. Opening one he took and deep breath then walked through what seemed to be black liquid into the unknown.
The Clan didn't see Lero again until Christmas.
*-With Lulu-*
The were's never saw her coming. As soon as she hit, 15 were dead. After she left within the 2 hour timeframe they fought her, another 15 had been killed.
*-With Tyki-*
Fighting a bunch of vampires wielding sharp-pointy objects was only the goal of a insane person. Fortunately, Tyki was such a person. When he arrived he killed 14, 16 more were killed by the time he left.
*-With Neah-*
Fight devils was fun. Fighting pissed off devils…even better. Neah took out 10 as the prelude to the 20 he took out when he left.
*-With Cyril-*
Sheryll Kamelot and his wife, Tricia stepped out of the car. Wrapping an arm around the delicate woman, he looked to their "children". Their eldest son, Wyatt (Wisely) grinned, platinum blonde hair and honey brown eyes shimmering. Their twins, David (Devit) and James (Jesdero), were almost carbon copies of their parents; David with his father's dark hair and honey eyes, James with his mother's light hair and honey eyes. Then there was their youngest and only daughter; Remora (Road), a smaller version of her father with the same honey eyes as her elder brothers.
Tricia was slender, the same light hair as Wyatt and James, her eyes were light pale blue, all her children took after their father in eye color. Remora bounced up next to her parents.
"Mama! Papa! Is this where we'll be going to school from now on?" she asked, hugging her mother's waist, a small baby bump evident.
Tricia laughed, a gentle wispy bell-like sound, patted her darling daughter and looked up as Cloud Nine approached.
"Welcome, to The Black Order Boarding School. I am Cloud Nine, the Acrobatics Teacher." She introduced herself.
"Where is the vice-Headmaster…or the Headmaster himself?" Sheryll inquired.
"Sadly, The Vice-Headmaster Orion Karma is visiting his family at the moment. The Headmaster is tending to students." Cloud explained.
"I heard about what happened to the Walker's…tragic." Sheryll said, eyes faking sadness.
"Yes. We have they're Halfling family member in attendance." Cloud stated, looking the four children over. Lau stayed on his mother's shoulder, not liking the glint in the girl's eyes when her mother wasn't looking.
"Oh, boys be sure that if you meet him, be nice." Tricia said, looking to all boys. They all nodded to their mother. Satisfied she turned back to Cloud, Sheryll chuckling at his sons, the twins threw him a mock glare.
Cloud walked them in and Rascal landed lightly on his feet, focusing on Tricia solely. Lau leaped onto the, now slightly larger, cat's back. A long black tail wrapped itself around the youngling. Remora felt a slight chill, and shifted closer to her mother. Cloud inclined her head as they passed.
"I'll leave Lau to you Rascal."
-My pleasure, Cloud-tabby, Lau-kitten will be safe with me.-
Rascal watched as the children and their father gave a small jump. Cat eyes narrowed in suspicion, already knowing that Tricia was human despite the aura manipulation and scent cover that had been done.
-Well, well, Lau-Kitten, we have either intruders or Noah. Either way, I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to stop anything from happening. Sometimes, I hate being a cat.-
Sheryll and Tricia were happy that their children would be safe and learn like they should. They said their farewells, Rascal watching from a nearby ledge Lau cradled by his tail.
"David, watch out for your brother James, all right?"
"Yes Mama."
"Remora, don't cause any drama or grief for your brothers to clear up now, understand?"
"I won't Mama!"
"Wyatt, watch out for your siblings and make sure you tell me all about your time here."
"Of course, Mama."
The children hugged their Mother, James sharing a giggle with her as he gently patted her tummy where the next member of their family was growing. Rascal purred, making Lau fall deeper into a deep sleep.
-So, those kittens are expecting another to the litter…interesting Mama.-
As the parents left, Wyatt let his hand fall to his side.
"Tricia doesn't deserve to be used by The Earl like she is…she's our Mother…"he thought sharing a sad glance with David.
On the way back to their home, Cyril held Tricia's left hand. His thumb rolled over her white-gold wedding band and sapphire engagement ring to match. He married her two years after meeting her in Neah's hospital. To be honest the four children met her before he did.
*-Flashback-*
Neah told him that Wisely and Road had been visiting his latest patient, a 6 month old baby girl and her 17 year old mother. Cyril followed the twins who heard someone singing. He stopped seeing Road clinging to Wisely, silent tears running down her face. He walked closer to hear a baby's pained cry, her mother's shaky voice soothing her.
"Come stop your crying It will be all right
Just take my hand Hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here Don't you cry
For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
I will be here don't you cry
Cuz you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always"
He watched as the four walked in, looking through the window he saw a petite 17 year old angel rocking a now still bundle. The baby had quieted, but Cyril knew that quietness meant death not sleep. She was silently crying, Wisely wrapped his arms around her from behind, the twins took either side and Road laid her head on the young mother's knees. Neah, who had been leaning against the opposite wall pushed off and muttered.
"The infant, Miracle, was poisoned. Unfortunately, it caused the baby girl to become sick…even if we got the poison out there was barely any hope…her mother's been with her since she was entered here 5 months ago. You do the math, Cyril. Tricia could of never harmed that child, but-" Neah trailed off as a business man walked forward, ignoring the two males there he glanced in, smirked and walked away.
Neah looked to Cyril, the two sharing a heated glance and then nodded to Lulu. She smirked and followed the man outside; needless to say he turned up missing the next day. Cyril watched as the young woman placed the infant's body in the nearby baby bed. When she sat back down, Road crawled into her lap. The 4 year old girl hugged her; Tricia held her right back, silently sobbing. Neah walked in.
"I see what happened." He said, gently stroking the infants head.
"A-A-At least, she h-heard my voice…" Tricia said, consoling herself. Neah nodded and looked to the four.
"Tricia, I'd like you to met the father of these wonderful children that have comforted you all this time. Sheryll, my younger brother."
Cyril walked in and gave the young woman a warm understanding smile.
"Sheryll Kamelot, it's a pleasure. Though I'd rather have met under different terms."
*-End Flashback-*
From there she agreed to babysit the children, after 9 months of that. Cyril found that he had fallen for the human, he asked her out and 3 months later he married her. Tricia had no idea that she married a demon or that her adopted children as well as her in-laws were demons…her four children called her 'Mama' and about 5 months ago they found she was with child. Tricia's family disowned her when they found out that they're daughter had fallen for a man who's children she babysat. She didn't care, saying that her family was always with her. Every year on Miracle's birthday, they all would visit the infant's grave.
Sheryll continued driving, smiling to his wife as she hummed a lullaby to their growing child.
*-With Allen-*
The hybrid looked around; he had walked past the portrait of the Founders. He felt an unsettling wind and turned again. Kanda was ahead of him.
"Hurry up, Moyashi! Your getting slower!" The vampire called over his shoulder.
"It's Allen, BaKanda! Get it right next time!" Allen snapped back, running up next to the elder.
"I'll get it right when you beat me 15 times in a row during training!" Kanda retorted. Rascal cut in before Allen could respond, Lau still sleeping on his back.
-Yuu-kitten, the day that happens is the day we all know that there's an imposter posing as Allen-kitten. In other words: That an't gunna happen!-
Allen groaned in frustration, Kanda smirked. Then both teens saw Lau.
"Rascal…" Allen started, raising an eyebrow.
"When did you start a babysitting service?" Kanda asked, earning a sweatdrop from the cat.
End
Lunny: DONE! Now review and make this writer feel like going through the mental ordeal was worth it all…a few notes:
*Yes, Neah is younger than Lero…it should have been obvious as Rascal knew Lero and Rascal said he disappeared with Adam the family leader…1,000 yrs ago
**Who saw this kiss coming? I wonder what you guys think of this pair. At least they suit the fic…let me know in your reviews please!
And yes the names will only be used in this chapter…I think if you see the human names I gave them appear anywhere else it'll be in dialogue only.
Lavi: LULU-CHAN YOU FOCUSED ON THE BADDIES MORE THAN ALLY-CHAN OR YUU-CHAN! *goes on a rant*
Lunny: *holds up paper fan*
Lavi: *shuts-up*
Lunny: Special Shout-out to Bluu Inkblot for being my 50th reviewer! Another special shout-out to Jade36963 for being the 30th person to favorite this story and the last special shout-out to Oero13 for being the 30th person to Alert my baby! Thanks guy! Review please!