So, this chapter will have some interaction with Tyki, Pierrot, and Neah. There is a bit of warning. There is more suggestiveness than usual in this chapter, but I don't think it's rated M (blame the change in my writing story).

Chapter 36

The Earl's Residence

Lavi and Kanda were sitting outside of the vacation home of the last place they had to check. They had collapsed outside the gate after having checking every residence without any luck. This was the last place, and frankly they were discourage and could not quite force themselves up. Not without a short break.

"This reminds me of the first time I had to look for that damn brat," Kanda muttered. Lavi looked at him with a hint of amusement in his expression.

"What a wonderful memory to suddenly be reminded of," he replied. His face fell. "Still, we managed to find everyone except for Tyki Mikk. Literally! We met his brother, his niece, his nephew, and we even met his distant cousins the cat lady, the twins, and that huge man who looked like he wanted to beat you up."

Kanda frowned at the memory, not wanting to mention how familiar each of those people looked. The only ones who hadn't looked familiar was the Prime Minister's wife and their adopted son, Wisely. He almost wanted to say that they resembled the Noah, but he did not want to think that such monsters could attain a high status in government and politics.

"This is the last place, Lavi. If we don't find him here, then we have to return to the Order," Kanda growled. The red head looked over his shoulder thoughtfully at the vacation home. It seemed unusually large and quiet, almost as if it was uninhabited.

"This really would be the perfect place to recover and get away from the war," he murmured. When he saw Kanda's dark gaze fall on him he rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. "Uh, yeah, let's just get this over with, okay?"

They stood up slowly and made their way through the beautifully overgrown garden. Even Kanda would find it easy to admit that the atmosphere was pleasant, like finding a pleasant Eden away from the harsh realities of the world. Even the hard raps of his bare knuckles against the door, though nothing too loud, seemed to disrupt such a peaceful atmosphere. It took a while for someone to open the door. Kanda blinked, surprised to see a nobleman answer the door. He was even more unnerved by the obvious disrepair the man was in; he sported a good amount of stubble on his face, his eyes sported dark circles, and his skin looked unnaturally pale.

"Yes, how may I help you?" the nobleman asked with a tired smile. His eyes seemed guarded, and flickered down to the uniforms hidden beneath their coats. Just like the other members of the Camelot family had done. Kanda had decided it was expected, as the people all had knowledge of the Order. Especially the Prime Minister's immediate family. The General frowned. Tyki Mikk had definitely been there at the Order when Allen disappeared. Had they really allowed a Noah to waltz right in?

"Forgive us for intruding, but we are looking for a friend of ours," Lavi began when he saw that Kanda had been too busy thinking to reply. The nobleman nodded, standing to the side in order to allow them inside.

"Of course. I knew that you would come here eventually, but I needed to make sure that you came here for Allen Walker and not some other task for the Order."

Lavi bounded in excitedly, Kanda following slowly.

"So Allen is here?!"

"Yes, he has been here for a few weeks now."

Kanda narrowed his eyes distrustfully. "How did you know we were coming?"

The nobleman chuckled.

"It's quite simple. I am the Millenium Earl and every time you visited one of the Prime Minister's residences, one of my family members alerted me." He saw their faces and smirked. "Besides, Pierrot sensed you coming long before."

Lavi and Kanda shared a look. The General was telling Lavi not to do anything rash; for now the Earl was not threatening them in any way. For now they would tread cautiously, but follow him anyways.

"So this is your form?" Lavi asked as he looked away. He began taking in his surroundings. To his knowledge, there wasn't a soul around. Perhaps there were a few servants working in the kitchens or working upstairs, but he couldn't sense anyone around.

"Indeed. I have three forms. The one you always see me, that clown suit. I have a Noah form, and I have this human form," he explained. "I am surprised that you did not ask about Pierrot."

"I don't think it really matters," Kanda muttered with a scowl. The Earl stopped outside of a room with double doors. He smirked at them with his hands on the handles of the doors.

"You may change your mind about that," he warned them before pushing open the doors. The two Exorcists followed him inside. They pulled short when they found Allen sitting at a table with Tyki Mikk. Both were eating breakfast (as usual, Allen had the most food at the table). There were even places set up for the Earl, Lavi, and Kanda. The Millenium Earl gestured towards the places set out for them.

"Please take a seat. We have a lot to discuss right now, and the story is very complicated."

Tyki snorted. "I would say that is an understatement."

Allen remained quiet, ignoring their presence completely. In fact, he looked mildly annoyed. Kanda and Lavi obeyed and took the seats. The First Apostle took a seat next to Allen.

"Allen, are you okay?" Lavi asked. "You aren't acting…normal."

The young man wiped his mouth, looking up towards Lavi and Kanda with a strange expression they had never seen on his face before. His eyes were cold and calculating. He regarded them carefully. Then he tilted his head to the side, allowing them to see his other form. His skin became grey, his eyes turned yellow, his hair began to curl, and a stigmata formed across his forehead. Both Lavi and Kanda recoiled.

"The hell?!"

"Moyashi—"

They both stared at him, not sure if what they were seeing was real or an illusion. Finally the white haired young man spoke.

"Forgive me, but I thought it would be easier to show you rather than try to persuade you to believe the fact that I am not Allen Walker," the stranger said. He didn't look too apologetic. "I would really prefer it if Allen was the one to explain this to you, but thanks to Pierrot, I am the one who controls this body at the time, and the task falls to me."

The one in Allen's body sat back in his chair.

"Listen carefully, because I will only explain this once…"

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"Do you understand?" Neah demanded, his eyebrow twitching impatiently. He was looking at the clock in the room. He felt like he had just wasted his precious time controlling the body. Damn Pierrot.

"I think so," Lavi replied. Kanda looked unimpressed.

"Tch."

Neah rolled his eyes at them and returned to his meal. He still couldn't believe how much his nephew could eat.

"But why haven't you let Allen out since establishing this so called 'schedule'?" Lavi asked. Tyki nodded in agreement.

"Yes, please explain," he replied sarcastically. "I enjoy your presence as much as I do Pierrot's, but I would love to see my lover again."

Neah looked mildly disgusted as he shifted uncomfortably in the chair.

"Damn Allen's body for responding to you," he said darkly. Tyki merely grinned at him.

"This wouldn't be a problem if you two let him out," he replied. Neah opened his mouth to retort when the clock chimed noon. Suddenly his Noah appearance fell away. His eyes were a lot darker than Allen's silver, so Lavi and Kanda guessed that this was Pierrot now.

"Sorry for the interruption," he apologized with a mischievous smile and an eyebrow cocked. "I suppose that you want me to explain that matter about Allen to you?"

Pierrot sighed, affecting a sad face.

"Very well. To tell you the truth, Neah and I have been stuck in his head for so long while he was in control. We simply wanted bask in this feeling having a body again after soooo long," he replied. He noticed Tyki scowl and winked at him. "We'll give him back to you soon, don't worry, lover."

The Noh of Pleasure looked mildly offended and disturbed about being called that by Pierrot. Adam butted in then.

"This was the last day," he promised everyone, giving his son a stern look. "Pierrot, please do not flirt with Tyki-pon."

The Heart gave a careless shrug. "As you say, father."

Pierrot became serious and focused his attention on the Exorcists.

"So what do you think?" he asked. "Will you join us, and spread the word?"

"Uh…" Lavi said unintelligibly. He slid a glance at Kanda. "It isn't really my choice."

"Tch. This war has always been pointless in my eyes," Kanda replied curtly. "I would do anything to end it. And since I owe the Baka Moyashi for…helping me resolve my past, I will help you."

Pierrot gave him the warmest smile they had ever seen. It was brilliant, full of hope and gratitude.

"Thank you," he said softly. "Really, I can't tell you how grateful I am."

"We don't need your gratitude," Kanda said gruffly with a faint blush. He couldn't believe he had seen such a gentle side of the General—of Pierrot. He would never be able to look at Allen the same now.

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Allen opened his eyes, in control of his body for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. He looked down at his arms, at his hands with a growing smile. It felt wonderful. He could see everything that was going on, and he knew that Kanda and Lavi were staying only four rooms down from his own. He really wanted to talk to them. The young General paused, turning around as a memory hit him. Pierrot had brought someone back to their room. A dear, dear person he loved more than anything.

"Tyki," he murmured. His lover had been looking out the window while waiting for the 'surprise' Pierrot wanted to show him. His eyes widened as his head swiveled around to stare at Allen. He was utterly speechless as he rose from the chair. Both Allen's body and Tyki' body drew close together, their eyes met and searched, their hearts connecting at once. The Noah of Pleasure found his hands on Allen's waist, migrating up to the slender neck and back down in an exploration that had not been felt in a long time. Allen was in a similar state, his hands cupping Tyki's face and caressing the smooth cheeks with both Innocence and human flesh. They had almost forgotten what it felt like to simply touch the warm flesh of the one you love.

They moved as one, well practiced despite the time spent apart. Allen's arms snaked around Tyki's neck as the man dipped his head down. Their lips met, and it was like electricity sparked between them. Allen could only focus on the softness of his lover's mouth, on his warm breath fanning on his face. It was familiar, comfortable. His fingers wound into the man's soft locks of hair and he drowned in the sensations as they simply kissed.

Tyki was amazed at the waves washing over him. He felt as if he was pulled into Allen's very soul, and they weren't doing anything other than pressing their mouths together. He could feel Allen's smaller body pressed against his, feel the powerful heart beating against his own. He had missed this so much.

They pulled apart, their breath lost from the simple kiss and the excitement of being reunited. They once again stared at each other, saying a thousand a words with one heated look. Allen's silver orbs lit up with fire and he dragged Tyki back down for another kiss. This time he nipped at his mouth and let out a small moan when the reaction was returned. He felt Tyki slid into his mouth, caressing and loving him with powerful, yet gentle motions. Tyki's wandering hands moved past Allen's waist to rest against his thighs before hoisting him up in a smooth motion. Allen wrapped his legs around Tyki's hips and allowed the man to carry him to the bed without breaking the kiss. He pulled away for a moment when Tyki sat on the soft mattress. Allen smiled down at the man as he pushed him into a reclining position, pressing soft kisses onto his mouth, his cheek, his ear, his neck. He shivered as Tyki's hands slipped under his shirt to rest against the warm skin of his sides. Allen returned the kisses to Tyki's mouth and massaged their lips together, taking control as he deepened the kiss this time. Briefly he wondered if one could get drunk from the taste of someone or from sharing their breath; if he could, then he would love to do it every day. Consequences be damned. Tyki moaned this time, his thumbs pressing against Allen's hipbones. The young man pulled away then. He looked down at his lover with silver eyes and spoke for the first time since calling Tyki's name.

"I suppose we had this coming," he whispered in amusement. "It's been too long since we've had time to ourselves."

Allen rested his forehead against Tyki's, noses touching. The Noah of Pleasure stared into quicksilver eyes with agreement. He tilted his jaw up so that their lips meant in a chaste kiss. He was mildly surprised to see a faint blush growing on Allen's face. This was new. It had been awhile since he had seen Allen blush. He smirked as he realized it was because this was their first time kissing with their eyes open, after having made love that is. Tyki pulled away, content with just laying together. The warmth from Allen's body felt nice, and he basked in the sensation of simply holding one another.

"I'm surprised you didn't want to do anything frisky," Allen murmured in amusement, the flush gone. The Noah of Pleasure rolled his eyes.

"When have I ever asked you for that?" he retorted. "If you recall, you are the one who made the first move that night."

Allen scowled, not wanting to admit that Tyki was right.

"Shut up," he growled, elbowing his lover in the ribs. Tyki winced, though he was still smiling. After a moment he huffed. "Tyki?"

"Yes?"

"Let's make out," Allen told him bluntly, and quite seriously. Tyki recognized the look in his eye and sweat dropped.

"Do you have to say it like that?" he asked. "If you want to kiss, say so, if you want to—"

"Make love to me," Allen replied in the exact same tone of voice. His eyes sparkled with laughter, and suddenly Tyki could see a slight resemblance to Pierrot's personality. Either way, he couldn't win against Allen. Tyki sighed.

"Who am I to deny you?" he murmured, cupping the pale cheek. Briefly wondered if Allen was—dare he say it— addicted to him. It was entirely possible, for Tyki was almost definitely addicted Allen.

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Neah stirred the next morning. The bed was pleasantly soft, his body felt wonderfully like jello, and the body he held and was holding him was warm. He pressed closer against it, startling awake when the body sighed. Neah sat up immediately, utterly confused as to what was going on. He let out a shout of alarm as he saw a sleeping, naked, Tyki Mikk next to him in the bed. He was even more horrified to realize that he was also without any clothes. Neah swore loudly, soundly, as he leapt out of the bed and struggled to find clothes.

"Damn you Allen," he growled. "Damn you!"

Tyki heard the noise and opened bleary eyes. He was shocked to see the young man hopping into a pair of pants, the realized with growing horror what had happened.

"N-Neah?!"

Neah whirled around, glaring at Tyki. "Shut up!"

Tyki averted his gaze and instead fished his own clothes from the floor and dressed much quicker and with more grace than Neah. He really didn't know what to say or do in this situation. It was awkward, but he really felt bad for doing this to Neah.

"I am so sorry," Tyki apologized as soon as he was dressed. He turned around to see Neah buttoning up his shirt. And refusing to face him. "Are—uhm, are you okay?"

"I just woke up next a naked man, the man who my friend, nephew, whatever is dating, how do you think I feel?" Neah demanded. Tyki scratched the back of his head and cleared his throat.

"We didn't do it on purpose," he said in a low voice. Neah took in several deep breaths before facing Tyki. It was very hard to look each other in the face now.

"I know, and I'm sorry for reacting that badly," Neah replied, reining in his temper. He had sworn to change into a better person and not let his emotions rule over him ever again. "It was simply a shock to wake up to…that. I know what you and Allen do, and everything. I'm okay with that. Just be a little more mindful of us, and put some clothes on."

Tyki promised to do that next time. Neah gave him one last look before walking out of the room. He strode down the hall to where the Exorcists' rooms were and hid in one of them (Kanda's because he had left to train earlier in the morning). His face was ablaze and he wondered how Allen could not be embarrassed about such a thing when his body and mental age were so much younger than him.

And I am finished for the night! I know, that was kind of random and I feel a little bad for Neah, but I figured it was something that needed to be addressed because hey, they have to share a body. I wonder why I made Neah so shy? It is kind of the reason why he is so cold and standoffish to people. Except for Allen. And he will try to be nicer in the future. Not sure how that will work out.