Disclaimer: I do not own -man, just the OC
When Tyki, Road and Matt crossed through the ark gate they found themselves in another large city.
"What's going on here" Matt asked as he looked around.
"It looks like we have another mission, otherwise the gate would have taken us back to the ark" said Tyki.
"That's exactly right" said a voice coming from an alleyway. The three Noah looked over to see an akuma approach them.
"I take it you were sent by the Earl" asked Tyki.
"Yes I was" said the akuma. "The Earl wants you three to intercept a group of exorcists that will be passing through the area. They are escorting several new accommodators back to their headquarters, and the Earl wants to restrict the number of accommodators that the Black Order has."
"When will they be passing through" asked Tyki.
"They should be coming through the city sometime this afternoon."
"Very well, go and follow the exorcists, let us know if anything happens."
"Yes my lord" said the akuma before leaving. Matt watched the akuma leave when he heard Road speak.
"Hey Matt, I just noticed but is your arm alright?" Matt looked at his left arm. It was still partially deformed from his fight. There were still parts of his arm still looking like a sword, while the rest showed his regular arm.
"Yeah, I should be fine" Matt said, trying to downplay how strange it looked.
"Here" said Tyki and he handed Matt several bandages, "wrap up your arm, there's no need to attract any attention while we wait."
"Fine" said Matt and he wrapped his entire arm in bandages with the help of Tyki.
"Hey can we find a place to sleep, I'm exhausted and there's still a long time before day breaks" Road complained.
"Sure, luckily for us the gate left us right in front of a hotel" said Tyki as he pointed to the building across the street. The three of them entered the hotel and approached the front desk where a middle aged man sat behind the desk.
"Why hello there, how can I help you this night" asked the man.
"Yes we need a few rooms, do you have any" asked Tyki.
"As a matter of I do, I have a 3 room suite that is available."
"That will do" said Tyki and pulled out a roll of money and placed it on the desk. "Will this be enough?" The man counted the money then nodded and handed them a key.
"The room in on the top floor, across from the stairs."
"Thank you very much" said Tyki and the three left the lobby and headed for the room.
Once inside their room everyone began to settle down for the night. Tyki took one of the bedrooms while Road took the other. Matt looked through a large collection of books in the room, picked one and sat down on the couch and began to read.
It was nearly dawn when Matt closed the book and placed it on the table in front of the couch. Matt then closed his eyes to meditate. Road was the first to leave her room, she noticed a pile of books on the table, she then looked at Matt who she mistook for being asleep. Road then walked up to the couch and sat down, picking up one of the books.
"What are you doing Road" asked Matt, his eyes still closed. Road jumped, a little startled.
"Matt, you're awake" Road said in surprise.
"I always am" Matt said keeping his eyes close, "you should know that."
"I know, I just forgot" said Road.
"It feels like we just recently had this conversation Road, how could you have forgotten already?"
"I don't know. Hey, how's your arm doing" asked Road, trying to hide the fact that Matt was right.
"I have movement in my hand now, it's somewhat difficult to move but I do believe I can fight with it" said Matt, his eyes now open, looking at his arm and clenching his fist.
"That's impressive that your arm is able to move already and it's only been 2 days. Tyki said that it would be a few days before you could even move it."
"Tyki gave his opinion but it's not like he's a doctor or anything."
"True, so what do you want to do today?"
"I'm going to stay here and meditate. Majnun said he would teach me more about my ultimate form."
"Oh, I see" Road said with a disappointed look.
"That doesn't mean you can't do something with Tyki" Matt said trying to reassure her, "Who knows, he might even buy you some candy."
"Don't tease me Matt" Road said 'playfully' punching Matt in the shoulder. Matt winced a little and rubbed his shoulder. It was at this moment that Tyki entered the room.
"Good morning Matt. Good morning Road. How long have you been awake" said Tyki. Matt nodded at Tyki acknowledging him.
"I've been up for a few minutes" replied Road, and then she stood up and walked up to Tyki. "Hey Tyki, do you think you could go out with me and buy me some candy?"
"Sure thing Road, we'll go out when the shops open" Tyki said with a smile. Road jumped for joy.
"Told you he would Road" Matt said with a smile.
"So this was you're doing" Tyki said looking at Matt.
"I may have mentioned something on those lines" Matt said with a grin.
"I thought so. So I take it that you'll be staying here?"
"Yes. I have no need to go out right now."
The sun finally rose and Tyki and Road left to go shopping. Matt had just sat down to meditate when there was a knock at the door. Matt opened the door and there stood a man who looked homeless.
"Can I help you" Matt asked, though he really didn't care.
"I have word about the exorcists" the man said.
"I'm listening" said Matt.
"May I come in?"
"No you may not akuma. Say what needs to be said then leave
Matt said in a cold voice.
"Of course, the group you wanted me to follow has just passed through the city; they appear to be heading out to a certain point."
"And why is that?"
"From what we know it looks like the exorcists will be meeting up with another group who is coming from another mission."
"How many exorcists are meeting up with them?"
"At least 3."
"And when will they meet up?"
"I'm not sure my lord."
"Very well, thank you for the information. Can you relay this to Tyki and Road? They are in the city shopping. Tell them everything you told me, and tell them that I have already departed to intercept the exorcists."
"It will be done my lord" said the akuma and he left. Matt walked back into the room, grabbed his cloak and left.
Once outside the city, Matt quickly discovered the group of exorcists camped out near a crossroads. Matt looked down at his left hand and tightly clenched his fist. He then looked up and began to walk up to the exorcists in his white form. The exorcists were talking when one of them noticed Matt approaching them.
"Hey look" said one of the exorcists gesturing at Matt. The other 2 exorcists looked at Matt as well as the accommodators.
"Doesn't look like an ordinary traveller does it" said another.
"No, it doesn't" agreed the other. The three stood up and approached Matt who stopped walking.
"What is your business here akuma? You are far outnumbered to take us on."
Matt gave them a death glare. "Do not call me an akuma foolish exorcist. I am on a completely different level" Matt said as he reverted to his Noah form. The exorcists took a step back which made Matt grin. "A word of advice to you, come at me with all your might. Otherwise, you won't stand a chance" said Matt and the ground began to shake.
There we go chapter 25, I hope you enjoyed reading it. As always please review. Chapter 26 coming soon!
As I am now 25 chapters into my story I have to ask, has the pacing of the story been too fast? Is it to slow? Sometimes it is hard to tell because I'm writing whatever idea I have in my head at the time (except 1 which I am saving for a special occasion XD). The feedback I have received in my previous questions have been incredibly helpful and I just wanted to know if the story is progressing at a good pace. As mentioned I am now 25 chapters into my story and I must thank everyone for continuing to read my story. I will continue to write this story until I run out of ideas, and then it will be time for the sequel (which I still can't figure a name out for and haven't started writing.) Anyways that's it for today, until next time!