Okay I'm sorry I haven't updated soon. I have been working on my Valentine's oneshot and I had been grounded -_-' But I'm back now and since it's my b-day today you guys get a gift! You get to read this brand new chapter! (applause) Okie dokie here's chapter 12!

Chapter 12: A Sleeping Flower

Lavi stood there frozen, his eyes wide. What...did he just say? He looked around at the scientists and branch directors, they all were in shock at what Rouvelier said. He saw Jack sitting in his seat wide eyed and not moving. Jack's not taking this well. Hell, I wouldn't blame him. Lavi thought.

"It's a lie..."

Everyone looked around for the source of the speaker and all eyes landed on Jack. "It has to be a lie...," Jack said slowly.

"Jack, I know this is hard for you," Komui said. "But it's what Hevlaska said."

"And what if Hevlaska's wrong!" Jack shouted slamming a fist on the table. "This can not be happening to Lily! It just can't!"

Everyone was silent until Reever spoke up, "And that's why we will protect her no matter what." Reever put a hand on Jack's shoulder, "We are not going to let her die, Jack."

Jack was silent for a minute then he said, "Alright, but what are we going to do? How are we supposed to tell her that if it happens again she could die?"

"We don't tell her," Rouvelier spoke out.

What? That's not fair, she should know. Lavi thought.

"What do you mean we don't tell her?" Bak said. "She has the right to know."

"Yes she does," Rouvelier said. "But do you think it would be a good idea to tell her? If we told her that she could die, she could choose to stop fighting, thinking it might prevent her from singing the songs."

"But if she knows what to expect, she might be able to fight it," Bak argued.

"And if she's not able to fight it, what then?" Rouvelier said. "I have made my decision, we will not tell her, understood?"

Everyone said there agreements knowing well that once Rouvelier has made up his mind, there's no way of changing it.

Komui spoke out, "And what if she finds out?"

"Then she knows and we will try to find a way to prevent it either way," Rouvelier stated.

"Fine, but if my sister dies without even getting a chance to fight it, you'll be to blame," Jack said seriously.

Did he really just say that to Rouvelier? Lavi thought amazed.

"And I will take the full blame, Jack," Rouvelier said calmly. "Now is there any more questions?"

Everyone looked around, but no one said anything. "Okay then this meeting is dismissed," Rouvelier said getting up from his seat. Everyone followed his lead and began filing out of the room. Lavi watched Jack as he left, noting his expression of worry and fear. After they all left, Lavi left the room and met up with Bookman to report what he had witnessed.

"Hey Panda," Lavi said walking up to Bookman.

"How did it go Lavi? What did you learn?" Bookman asked.

"It turns out there was this girl called the Singing Maiden, who had the ability to control and create akuma through song. And now Lily is the Singing Maiden, that's why she sang that song," Lavi explained.

"Hmm...most interesting," Bookman said. "Anything else?"

"Yeah, when she sang the song, her innocence reacted strangely and took a toll on her, that's why she coughed up blood and fainted," Lavi said. "And if she sings it again there's a possibility that she could die."

"And are they going to tell her this and try to prevent this?"

"No, Rouvelier decided not to tell her, but he is planning on looking into a way to stop it."

"Hmm, alright good job Lavi," Bookman said. "I need you now to go record the meeting."

"Alright Panda," Lavi said walking off.

ooOOoo

Later that day when Lavi was done recording the information from the meeting, he went down to the cafeteria with Allen and Lenalee for dinner. After that he headed up to his room and while on his way he ran into Jack.

"Hey Jack," Lavi said.

"Huh? Oh hey there Lavi," Jack said. "Lavi do you think you can do me a favor?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"Lily usually comes to see me before she heads off to bed and it's getting late," Jack said. "I'm busy right now, do you think you could find ehr and bring her to her room?"

"Uh...yeah, sure Jack. No problem," Lavi said.

"Thanks Lavi. I'll see you later, I gotta get going," Jack said running off.

Lavi watched as the scientist ran off towards the elevator then realized, "Wait, I don't even know where Lily is."

So for the next half hour Lavi searched for Lily in every possible place she could be, except the girls' bathes. He was about to give up until he saw Johnny and Tapp.

"Johnny, Tapp," Lavi said running over to them.

"Oh hey, Lavi. What's up?" Johnny said.

"Have you guys seen Lily? Jack wanted me to bring her to her room," Lavi said.

"Lily? Hmm...," Tapp said. "Oh yeah! Last I saw her she was heading to the library."

"The library? Thanks," Lavi said hurrying towards the librar.

ooOOoo

When Lavi got to the library he looked around, but didn't see Lily. So he started walking down each row of shelves. There was no sign of the female exorcist anywhere, until he got to the last row in the way back. And there sitting in a chair in a corner, was Lily, curled up and asleep with a notebook in her lap.

I should've known she'd be in the library writing a song, Lavi thought laughing.

He then took the notebook out of her lap and picked Lily up bridal-style. He carried her out of the library and up to her room. While walking through the halls Lavi felt Lily move closer to him in her sleep. He smiled, She's so cute when she sleeps. She's like a little kid.

When he got to her room he layed her down in her bed. He placed her notebook on her nightstand and pulled the covers over her. Lavi looked at the sleeping girl and leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. A smile formed on her face making Lavi smile as well. When Lavi got to the door he looked back at her and before he walked out her said,

"I think I love you Lily."

AAAAWWW! Now how many of you were waiting for Lavi to say that? :D Come on lets see a show of hands! Jk anyways I had been dying to write a cute scene with Lavi and Lily and here it is! I love it! I hope you did too! Please R and R! =^.^=