DGM

Bad Boy Allen

Chapter 37

Teams Assembled And Sad Good Byes

Allen was still in Larae's room comforting her and it's been two days. Tobin had been getting them food and Derick took care of the dishes when he came to check on them. Every so often others would check on them, but Allen made them leave. He had two reasons. One, he didn't like anyone seeing him like this and two, he hated it when people saw Larae like this. She was still crying. Mourning over her lost loved ones. Over her home. Allen hadn't shed one tear yet, but he sure looked like he was going to any minunte if Larae kept crying.

Larae held Allen closer. Allen felt strange in the position, but let her hug him. He wiped away her final tears as she calmed down. Her breathing was a little uneven, but she stopped crying. That was the good part. Allen rubbed her back then made her look at him. "Larae, I have to tell you somethng." Allen said.

"What's that Allen?" Larae asked, voice hoarse.

"I'll be leaving tomorrow. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone, but it'll be awhile. All the generals are leaving. The Noahs are planning something and the crazed mad man said they were most likely targeting us. They don't want to take any risks and I have to say I agree with them. No matter how much I hate the idea." Allen told her in his kind voice.

"Allen, I don't want you leave right now. You've only been here for a few months and. . and. . I'm worried about you." Larae said.

"I'm an exorcist. I came back and I'll have to take the duties. I just want to get this war over as fast as possible. I don't want to leave yet either." Allen said in return.

"What time are you leaving?" Larae asked.

"I don't know." Allen answered.

"If you're leaving tomorrow then you should go get ready. Go eat and get some rest." Larae said.

"You sure. As long as I'm being kind I want to be with you until you feel better." Allen said.

Larae stood up. "Positive."

Allen stood up and went to the door. "Larae, don't follow me. I know you. This is like a mission, but this is different. If the Noahs come they might hurt you or worse. I don't need to lose you. Especially if it's my fault. I'm saying this as Allen. Not a general. Not an exorcist or a member of the Black Order. As a friend. I need your word." Allen told her in an Allen unlike manner.

Larae stared at him with a frown upon beautiful face. "Don't die then. I don't need to go through that for a third time." Larae told him.

Allen looked into her sky blue eyes. "You know I can't guarantee that, but I'll try my best." Allen said then left.

Larae stood in her room alone in the dark with only a flickering candle. Allen walked down the hollow halls with his ever lasting scowl. It was almost midnight and he was hungry and tired, but still had to talk to Komui about who's going with him. He already has an idea, but he had to make sure the other generals didn't already decide on any of them. So he hurried along and walked. He looked at the doors and eventurally came across a sign on a door that said 'Komui's Office'.

Allen walked in and Leverrier and Komui looked at him. Allen looked at the room. It was messy again. He had been getting lazy or maybe alot of work has been coming in lately. Komui readjusted his glasses making a glint. "How's Larae?" Komui questioned.

"Fine." Allen said as he closed the door.

Allen walked forward and sat in the chair he sat in the other day. "May we halp you General?" Leverrier asked.

Allen looked at him, but then a Komui. "Who's already been picked?" Allen queried.

"What do you mean?" Komui responded.

"You know what I mean?" Allen replied.

Komui pulled out a folder. "No one has chosen yet. We decided to have a meeting with everyone tomorrow and pick there." Link told him before Komui could.

"You know you're gonna need a few at the Black Order just in case, right?"Allen asked.

"Yes, that is another priority, but we'll have to wait for tomorrow." Komui informed.

"Where's the meeting?" Allen questioned.

"The cafeteria." Leverrier stated.

Allen stood up and walked to the door. "The situation is worse than you're letting on. Isn't it Supervisor?" Allen asked formally.

"I'm afraid so." Komui answered truthfully.

Komui gave a small sad smile. "It seems like the Earl is ready to begin the war. He has enough akumas and he somehow made Skin Bolic be reborn already." Komui said terribly upset.

Allen left without another sound. He strolled through the halls and walked around for two hours until he found his room. He might've been there sooner, but he had alot on his mind. He opened his bedroom door and made his way to the window. He stared at the new moon. "Still as captivating as before." he uttered.

He closed his eyes. He had been really serious and glum since two days ago. He knew something was wrong. He could tell by the aura Komui had been giving off for the last week. He already gots his team picked out. He's ready to go, but he has to wait a little longer. He opened his eyes. It seems his questions will be answered sooner than thought.

With that last thought he got in bed and fell fast asleep since he had been deprived of sleep for two days. As the night went by and the hours followed everyone in the Order awoke and got ready for the important meeting Komui has called for. Almost all of the exorcists were there and a lot of scientists were there as well. Some finders had come, but not many. Most of them were out at the moment. Slowly everyone piled in and sat or stood and waited.

There was a small stage with a podium placed in there where the generals sat and Komui and a few others sat too. By now they were missing only one person. Allen Walker. When the doors opened and a calm yet serious looking Allen Walker came in with his hands in his exorcist uniform pockets. He walked through the crowd and made his way over to the other generals, but got stuck in the middle of Cross and Zokolo.

"You're late." Cross stated.

"Last time I checked I wasn't given a time to be here. Just be glad I came early old man." Allen muttered.

Komui walked up to the podium. He waited for everyone to look at him. "As I told the generals yesterday, we have reports of the sightings of the Noahs. They have been causing chaos for us and the world around us. They have killed many finders and new recruits. As well as supporters. They almost killed one of our newest Head Supervisors, Singe Minkle." Komui took a deep breath as he looked at Lenalee.

"He is in the hospital right now. We can't completely figure out what their plan is, but we have found patterns in their targets. They are slowly heading towards this island. They're searching every town possible for any branches of the Black Order, but killing more people for akumas and important people as they go along. They have even destroyed a few towns." Komui stopped to look at Tobin, Derick, Larae, and Allen.

"One town that had been destroyed, I was planning on letting four of our members here in this room with us go. So they could see their friends and family before something big happened, but before I could the town was attacked and everyone was killed. The town was called Bracney in Britain. If I would of sent them when planned we would've most likely lost them all." Komui continued to look at Allen who was showing mix emotions.

He even stopped to check if he was okay, but he couldn't just ask the question and Allen wasn't looking at him. Allen saw his worried looks and turned his head. "Will you just get on with the stupid meeting?" Allen said rudely

Komui looked back at the crowd, but they all looked at Allen and his so called siblings. Lenalee had her hand over her mouth. She couldn't stand the thought of losing any of them and she couldn't even come close to how they all felt. Even Allen had to feel terrible. "Please look at me. This is very serious." Komui said.

Everyone looked back at the concerned and serious Komui Lee. "We believe they're after the generals and the Head Suvervisors. As well as vital people to the Order. That's why we're sending the generals to the safest known place we can think of. Each in a different spot. Each general will have a team and golems with them. They have agreed to conditions. One of which they are all forbidden to use their innocence unless they have no choice."

"They will not be making too much contact with anyone unless it's with the Black Order and supporters. Only those trusted will be given important information on their location and much more. They will choose which exorcists will come with them. They must have at least two or three. Those chosen will protect them with all cost. We are no longer taking any risks for we all fear the Millenium Earl is beginning the war. We have to be prepared for the worst and hope for luck. Many may die in the process. So I'm giving any of those who wish to quit now, leave. I understand you all have families and want to see them, but at this moment we can't let any of you." Komui told them.

He waited to see if anyone was going to leave and no one did. "What about the Supervisors? Will they be protected?" A finder questioned.

Komui looked at them. "The exorcists come first. They must live. They are our saviors for this war and no matter how much we don't want them to fight and sacrifice their lives, they must. Us Supervisors can be replaced where as Innocence and Exorcists can't. And with how many we have left, we can't." Komui said.

All of the exorcists looked at him. Lenalee felt her heart break in two with those words. She can't lose her brother. Not yet. Allen looked at Komui with his lower jaw hung down. Then a thought came to mind. He looked at Leverrier. Leverrier looked back and for the first time, Allen saw guilt and sorrow in his eyes. He wasn't as cold hearted as he made everyone think. "Why not take the Head Supervisors with us?" Allen suggested.

Komui and the others looked at Allen. "We already came to that solution, but we can't. We have to keep track of the deaths, the workers, and the exorcists." Komui put down.

"You mean to tell me you have absolutely no one to protect any of you?" Allen asked.

Komui nodded. "You are so stupid! You may be replaceable, but it takes a long time to find another person to fit the job. Plus, most of your exorcists cares about them and you have the most. If one dies, how focus do you think they'll all be in battle?" Allen said.

Komui was taken aback by his comment. "We won't be completely unprotected. Now, all of you stop worrying. We'll be fine. We just need to get the generals to a safer place as soon as possible." Komui informed.

Allen sat back in his chair and folded his arms. A scowl evident. Lenalee looked at him and smiled. She mouthed a thank you to him and he looked away. They sat through another hour of the speech, but it was all important information to every individual. "The generals may pick their team now." Komui said finshing his speech.

"Yuu Kanda." Allen immediately blurted out.

Everyone stared at him, gawking at his outburst. Allen just looked at Kanda who stared back. Kanda didn't glare or anything. He was curious. That was for sure. Kanda got up on stage and walked in front of him. Allen looked up at the samurai. He put his hand on Mugen. Allen just continued to stare. The two enemies looked at each other, but it wasn't like usual. It was different. Like a silent understandment and agreement. "Aunna Ashita and Melvisk Gounna. That's my decision and I refuse to have anyone else. If I can't have them then I will go without protection." Allen said stubbornly.

"Allen, that's not a good team. There's no way that'll work out." Bak told him.

Allen just disregarded the statement. Kanda continued to stare down at him. "Where we heading?" Kanda suddenly asked.

Everyone then stared at him. There is no freaking way those two are agreeing to be on the same team with an argument or a fight or something! "Very well. Team Walker has been assembled." Komui said aloud.

"Marie, Choaji, and Miranda for me." Tiedll said joyfully.

"Timothy, Lavi, and Mulan." Cloud stated.

"I'll take Mei Ling and Lenalee." Cross said.

"Oh great." the two said instantly.

"That leaves me with the twins and vampire boy." Zokolo said, not really caring.

"That still leaves Bookman." Yuza informed.

Komui looked at Bookman. "Is there anyone in particular you wish to be with?" Komui questioned.

Bookman looked at every general. He could see all the teams do fine on their own. Although, Marian Cross with just girls. No way. "I'll go with Cross' team to be on the safe side." Bookman stated curtly.

"Everyone may leave. All exorcists get ready to leave as soon as possible. Thanks for your time." Komui said then left.

Everyone else scrambled out and the Exorcists all packed what they needed, but many went to say their good byes. All except Allen. A couple of hours passed and all exorcists ate, showered, and packed. They all then went to the dockings where they were told to go. Allen was the first one there. He leaned against the wall and accidently fell asleep. Some time passed and everyone came. Including the people that wanted to say their good byes.

"How could he sleep?" Nick or was it Tod that asked. Well one of them did.

"Allen is Allen. He does what he wants, when he wants." Lenalee stated.

Neah and Mana poked him, but he was rudely woken up by Mulan, Jean, Leo, Timothy, and even Mei Ling when they all jump on him. Allen was so shocked he fell in the sea off the dock. When he came up above the surface he spit out water and glared at the kids. They all laughed nervously. "Sorry." they apologized, but everyone laughed.

"Is it too late to switch teams?" Kanda asked.

"Yes." Komui told them.

Allen climbed back on the dock and took off his uniform. He was soaking wet. "Yeah, these uniforms are so water proof." he stated.

"We'll work on that when you get back." Jerry and Johnny echoed.

Allen twisted his uniform then his shirt. He took his shoes of to dump the water out. Lenalee and Lavi then hugged him. "I'm gonna miss you shortstack." Lavi told him.

Allen pushed him off. "Me too." Lenalee said as she released him.

Then Mana and Neah hugged him. "You all do know I hate hugs, right?" Allen said angrily.

Everyone else shrugged and hugged him anyways. "You're family. We all hug." Tapp said.

Allen's frown deepened, but he still looked around for Larae. She wasn't here and he hasn't seen her since last night. Lenalee looked at her brother. He had a bright smile and his arms open wide. Lenalee smiled back and hugged him. The hug continued for minutes. "Be safe." he whispered in her ear.

"Always." she replied.

Lavi hugged Bookman from behind. "I'll miss you too ya Old Panda." Lavi said which earned him a whack. The hugging had to be contagious because everyone began hugging. Granted a certain bunch, but Allen's team, Mei Ling, Mulan, and Timothy had a group hug. Tiedoll forced Kanda, Chaoji, and Marie to all hug. Miranda and Krowley hugged. "Group hug!" Tiedoll tried to hug the other four generals, but they all held their innocecne at him. "Or not."

Aunna, Melvisk, and the twins talked and hugged as well. "You should all go now." Bak told them.

They all nodded and the teams got in their boats. Allen stared at the crowd a little longer, but turned around. Then he was tackled by Tobin and Derick. "Hey, you can't forget us little bro." they said in unison.

Allen tried to get them off him, but it was like they were glued to him. Then they began crying. He looked disgusted as he watched them blow on his uniform. He hit them on the head. "You morons! I'm already soaked and you have to go and cry on my uniform and wipe your snot on me. Do you have any clue how gross that is?" Allen shouted.

They looked at him like little kids. His eyebrow twitched. He took his uniform off and threw it on the boat. He would have have to clean it in the water on the way to land. He was about to get on his boat too, but was once again stopped. Larae hugged him from behind as she cried in his back. He turned his head to look at her. "Please don't do anything irrational and be safe." she pleaded.

Allen turned around as she released him. Everyone looked at him. He looked very kind and had empathy in his eyes. This moment reminded him of when she left him alone at the orphanage. Only this time he was leaving. He put away his tough guy mask and acted just like he did when he was younger and when he confessed his feelings to Lenalee. He hugged her and she was stunned.

He pressed his body against hers and held her close and had his head in her neck. "Don't worry. I will come back this time. I should be worried about you. Not the other way around. You have a habit of doing things irrational when something happens. And Larae, I will find out which Noah killed your parents and Deontae. I swear I'll avenge them." Allen whispered to her and only a few with very distinctive hearing could hear him, but since everyone was so quiet they heard bits and pieces.

She wrapped her arms around him. "I'll miss you so much." Allen told her.

"Same here." She replied.

Allen closed his eyes and one sad tear ran down his pale face. He released her and hopped on the boat. He gave her one last glance and gave her one of his true smiles. One that he couldn't fake. And this one, she hadn't seen this smile since they were kids. "Bye Girlie." He said then pulled off.

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