Chapter 7 - Connection
In the previous chapter, Jerry was reunited again with the former head of the French Order, Corinne D Artagnan. She decided to become an ordinary exorcist, to fight alongside with the others. Later, Chief Komui was surprised to see her, due to they worked together in the Order State 2 years ago. He asked her who will assist her in touring around the headquarters and she picked Allen Walker to toured her, much to other male members including Lavi, ended up being rejected. As he toured Corinne around in every corner of the headquarters, she asked him about his past and he tells everything to her. They are reached to the library section but unbeknownst to them that Jerry along with his teammates even Krory and Lavi, followed them in a secret. When Allen had get already a book from the top of the book shelf, he lose his balance and Corinne catched him, much to Jerry's and the others surprise and that's the moment when he started to fall at first sight. On the other hand, Hera sensed that Allen was fall in love to someone and the first rose petal was fell off, due to that Horpus was no longer loved her. Then, she wanted to eliminate Corinne, her new love rival for his love and affections and she was on the way to destroyed her.
What will be the ultimate role of Corinne in the life of the protagonist Allen Walker? Will Jerry and the other exorcists were able to stopped the evil goddess from coming at the Black Order headquarters again?
Find Out
Note: Just like the other previous chapters, there will be no character's POV (Point of View)
As Allen was held on the arms of Corinne, his heart was started to beating so faster than ever and he blushed deep in red for the very first time in his life.
" Can you put me down right now? "
" Oh... okay. "
She placed him down. Jerry and the others were still hiding at the wall shelves of the library.
" Hey, Jerry. I think your master was very quite so conscious when Corinne catch him. " Kirei said to him, whispered to him in a low tone voice
" Yeah, after all... he was started to fall for her, despite she was the former head of the French Order and now.. working as exorcists. " Jerry said
" You say so, but I was so very envious to Allen. He was the lucky guy whom she picked with. I'm turning rejected down. " Lavi said with a sigh
Krory tapped his hand on his shoulder, said, in a cheering way " Don't worry, Lavi. Just I told you from before that there are lot of pretty girls that you wanted with. After all, just give Allen a chance of himself to fall in love to a brave lady just like her. "
" Thanks, Krory... for cheering me up... " Lavi said, in an uttered way
" Your master was so very lucky, pal. " Baldo said to Jerry
" Hold on... I guess I almost forgot something! " Jerry said in surprise
" forgot something? What do you mean, Jerry? " Mata asked
" Master General Cross along with the other generals will came here along with the Central Headquarters staffs by tomorrow morning. " Jerry said
" Oh, yeah... just like I heard from the chief that they will arrived here tomorrow when we before reached to our new headquarters. " Siren said, in a realize way
" Did your master knows about this? " Baldo asked
" No, not yet. I will gonna tell him at the room later at night. " Jerry said
" Oh, I understand. " Baldo said
Back when, Corinne looked at the window, saw the full moon on the skies and she turned to Allen, said in a rush " I think we should go back. "
" Huh? What do you mean? " Allen asked, in curiosity
" It was already nighttime. I guessed you should sleep early. I guessed we have lot of works to accomplish with tomorrow. " Corinne said in response
" Oh, yeah. Well then, I will explain this story to you tomorrow. Will be it was okay for you? " Allen asked
" Of course not, I loved to listen and to heared everything from you, Mr Walker. " Corinne said with a smiling expression
The two are looked at each other, in a romantic way.
" Those two are quite perfect couple. " Krory said
" You said it, after all, my master was the luckiest person in the whole world. " Jerry said
After they are looked at each other, Allen said to her, with a happy expression " I guess you called me by my first name if you prefer. I guess it was you are been so too polite when you addressed me by my last name. "
" It was okay for me to addressed you and besides that we are working as exorcists. " Corinne said
" Shall we get going back then? " Allen asked
" Of course " Corinne said in response
And they both went out of the library room, leaving Jerry and the others behind.
" What do you think, Jerry? Are you really sure that you will accepted her as your master... love interest? " Kirei asked him
" I'm in 95 percent sure that she will the right girl for him. " Jerry said
" So... what you will gonna do next? " Lavi asked
Later at the room in which he stays (the rooms of both him and Jerry were at the second floor), he lied down on the bed, with Timcanpy went to his hand and he recalled about what happened when Corinne catched him. After that, he was started to act in a romantic way.
" She was the right one that I been looking for. After all, she was strong, brave, lovable, kind, and well treated to anyone just like me. I never thought that fate brought me to crossed paths together, as exorcists. " he thought, tapped his hand on his chest and his heart beat so faster than ever and he thought again " Is this is really love that I felt? My heart goes faster than ever when I was around with her. I think that I already... fall in love to her... at first sight.. "
His thinking moment was interrupted when Jerry went in to his room and he was surprised.
" Oh, it was just you, Jerry. Aren't you supposed to go to sleep in your room? "
" I'm not still tired. My teammates were already sleeped first. So, I decided to came in your room to check on you, master. "
" You don't have to check on me, Jerry. I'll be fine, okay? Just go back to your room and went to sleep. " and he looks at the window, watching at the stars at the skies
" Let me guess, master. You really like Corinne so much, don't you? "
And Allen reacted, making his face turned full red, asked " How did you know? Hold on... Are you been watching on us a while ago? "
" Yep, of course. After all, I saw that she saves you when you about to fall down from the ladder at the library room. You are feel nervous when you looked at her. "
" I'm not nervous, Jerry. "
" Yes, you are, master. This is the first time that I saw that you been carried in a woman's arms. That's was so romantic! just like in some romance movies. "
" Will you stop it, Jerry? You make me embarrassing. "
" After all, she was the lucky lady protector for you, master. Since that she had rescued you from Hera a while ago. "
" Yeah but still... I was still very afraid of her. "
" Why not? "
He nodded his head, said in a low tone voice manner " I saw her real face. "
" You see her real face?! But how? "
" I tried to used my Innocence to injured her however when after I hit her, her face was looked like a dead flesh in blackish, similar way of Road did. I was so very frightened when she looks at me back then. I don't why. "
Jerry went to his shoulder, said to him " No matter how much you feared at that evil goddess, I will make sure that she will never ever get near to you. I swear. "
" Are you really sure about that, Jerry? "
" Of course, you are my only trusted master and no one can able to touched you, not even a single finger. "
He tapped his hand on Jerry's head, said " You are so very confident, Jerry. After all, you are the only pet that I have with. After all of our trials and missions that we faced with, I still can't lose you or any of our allies and I should continue to believe in you... and to everyone... always... until the end. "
" Thanks, Master Allen. " he said with a smiling expression
" Come, you should go to sleep in your room. "
" Oh and by the way, Master General Cross along with the other generals will arrived here tomorrow morning. "
" He will arrived here tomorrow?! "
" Yes, along with the staffs from the Central Headquarters. "
" For what for? "
" for a surprise visit, you know that. "
" I see "
" Well, I have to go back in my room. "
" Okay, good night, Jerry. "
" good night too, Master Allen. "
And Jerry left the room. After Jerry leaves, he went back to bed, to take a rest but when he fall asleep, his mind flashed that Horpus saw Morion was killed by Hera and the castle was collapsed down into pieces. He woke up after he saw the illusion from the past.
" What is that?... an illusion from the past... but why? Is it was really real or it was just a fantasy? "
And he turned around, looked at the picture frame of between him and Jerry, then he thought " I will keep moving forward and keep on fighting... and I will never lose anyone on those who are around me... including Jerry, my only pet and ally. "
After that, he went back to sleep.
The next morning, Allen along with Jerry and Timcanpy were walked on the way to the chief's office.
" I'm hope that General Cross will be surprised when he sees us. "
" Yeah, after all, he was quite nuisance ever. "
Lavi along with Krory, Miranda and Chaozil arrived in, approached to them.
" Hey, guys! How was the morning? " Lavi asked
" Yep, after all, we are fully prepared to see General Cross and the others. " Jerry said in response
" Wow! You two are quite great. " Lavi said, in amazement
" It was just nothing, Lavi. It was the rule of an exorcist to be well prepared for an upcoming occasion or activity missions. " Jerry stated
" Oh, I see about that. " Lavi said
" Hold on... where is Corinne? " Allen asked, turned his head, turned around
" So... are you really hanged up on that lady, don't you? " Lavi asked, in embarrassment
" No, I'm not. I was going to tell her about the story in the book that I get from the library yesterday. She said that she will came early. " Allen said, in an anxious way
" Don't worry, she will be arrived soon. I'm so sure of it. " Krory told him
" I guess you are started to feel so very worried about her, Allen. " Chaozil said
" Just relaxed, Allen. I'm sure that she will arrived soon. We have to wait for the guests to arrived. The chief said that they are rode in a large ship. " Miranda stated
" Where are your teammates, mouse boy? They didn't want to come? " Lavi asked
" They will passed later. They are still busily in helping Mr Russell at the canteen in early in the morning. " Jerry stated
" Oh, I see. They are very quite helpful after all. " Lavi said
A moment of seconds, Lenalee along with Kanda and Noise Marie arrived in.
" Oh! I never thought that you guys came so early. " Lenalee said to Jerry
" Not at all and besides I'm so excited to see Master General Cross and the others. " Jerry said in excitement
" Or you been so nervous, mouse brat? " Kanda asked
" No, I'm not! " Jerry said, with a mean expression on his face and he thought " He was quite so meanie... "
" By the way, why Corinne didn't come with you guys? " Allen asked in curiosity again
" What? Are you really hanged up on her, don't you? " Kanda asked, with a little impatient expression on his face
" I'm just worried about her, Kanda. I wanted to tell her something today. " Allen protested
" Really? Nice try, short stack. " Kanda said
" Hey! Don't called me by that stupid nickname! " Allen said in anger
" Okay, just calmed down, master, okay? And besides that he nicknamed me " mouse brat " Jerry told him
" What is a mouse brat means? " Krory asked, whispered to Lavi
" It means moron mouse. " Lavi answered
" You two are quite so funny. " Miranda said, with a giggle expression on her face
" Uggh... not even you, Miranda. You make me embarrassed. " Jerry protested
" Well you see, Corinne had went out in early in the morning. " Lenalee said in response
" Why not? " Jerry asked in curiosity
" She will gonna fetched up the guests at the outside of port including the staffs from Central Headquarters. " Noise Marie stated
" Oh, I see. " Allen said, in an upset expression
" Well, I guess we should go now. They were arrived here in a few minutes. " Lenalee said in a rush
" What are we waiting for? Let's go! " Jerry said, in excitement
Jerry and the other exorcists went to the dining recreation room in which it was the place to held the surprise visit of the generals and the staffs from the Central Headquarters.
Reever who had fixed some boxes, turned to Jerry, shouted " Hey, Jerry!! "
" Oh, Captain Reever. What are you doing? Why you carry these things? " Jerry asked
" Fixing up every old equipments so that we will transfer to the other room at the top floor so that they will be no messing around. " Reever said
" Maybe me and Master Allen will be assist you in carrying these. " Jerry said, insisted
" Ah, it was okay, the other Black Order members will handled this. So, you guys will enjoyed yourselves then. " Reever said
" Okay! " Jerry said
And he left away along with the other Black Order members. That moment, Chief Komui approached to them, asked " So.. I guess you are all been excited for the surprise visit today? "
" Just a little bit nervous, Chief. " Allen said
" What? It was because that General Cross will came here to see you, don't you? " Chief Komui asked in embarrassment
" No, I'm not. I'm just worrying about Corinne. I already told her that she will met up with me today to tell her something. " Allen said
" Oh, I see about that. I guess you are feel nervous, don't you, Allen? " Chief Komui asked
" No, I'm not, Chief. " Allen answered
" Well, anyway, you guys should wait for them to arrived. I should get back to the other side. " Chief Komui said and he left away
Lavi, turned to Allen, asked " Wow! I think you are really hanged up with the former head, don't you? "
" No, it isn't! I'm just getting worried about her. " Allen said, in a upset expression
"Just take a easy, okay? They will be arrived soon. " Lavi told him
That moment of a sudden, General Cross had finally arrived along with the other generals (Klaud Nine and Froi Tiedoll) along with Bak Chan, the head leader of the Asian Headquarters and Timothy Hearst (Klaud Nine's apprentice). They were surprised of what they saw.
" Quite amazing... they are prepared a surprise little party in here? " Tiedoll said, amazed
" My! My! I never seen this from before and besides this is their new Black Order Headquarters. " Klaud Nine said
" Wow! So very cool and nice headquarters! " Timothy said, amazed by the view
General Cross turned back to Jerry and Allen, with a little mean grin on his face.
" Umm... Good to meet you again, Master Cross. " Jerry greeted, with a little nervous
" Well, I guess you have been grown up a lot since Allen adopted you when you were a little mice. " General Cross said
" Thanks, Master Cross. " Jerry said
" But... you have to be more careful, Jerryson, sometimes you are been so such a sluggish from the previous battle fights. I don't like that action of yours. You make Allen put in some dangerous situations. " General Cross told him
" I promise. I won't do anything sluggish, I swear. " Jerry said
" So.. what did you came here anyway, Master Cross? " Allen asked
" to have a private meeting with the Central Headquarters. " General Cross said in response
Allen was silent in mood. General Cross stared at him, with a mean glare on his face.
" What is the matter, stupid apprentice? " he asked
" Is Corinne was there with you? She doesn't show up yet. " Allen asked him in curiosity
" Oh, you mean the former head leader of the French Headquarters? She was still waiting outside to fetched up the staffs from the Central Headquarters. " General Cross stated
" I see " Allen said, with an upset expression
" What? Are you feeling so very worried, don't you? " General Cross asked
" No, I'm not, Master. " Allen said
" Heh? A former head leader who was hanged up with my stupid apprentice of mine. You are quite so very exotic. " General Cross said in embarrassment, with a burst of laughter
" Master! You make me embarrassing! " Allen protested
" Nice try, Master Allen. " Jerry said in embarrassment, with a giggled expression
" What did you just say, Jerry? " Allen asked, with a mean glare on his face
" Nothing, Master. " Jerry responded, with a slight giggled on his face
His teammates arrived in
" What is going on in here? " Baldo asked
Jerry turned to them, said " Oh, you guys. Are you already done finished helping at the canteen? "
" It was all done, pal. " Kirei said
And he went on saying " Guys, I would like to meet Master General Cross Marian, the one who encouraged Master Allen to trained to become an exorcist a long time ago and he was the one who had accepted me to take me as my master's pet. "
" Hi! " the four said together
" It was a pleasure to meet you. " General Cross said
" Master Cross, those are my teammates who had helped me to recovered my Innocence weapon in France. This is Baldo: the bulldog, Kirei: the tiger, Siren: the flying grasshopper and lastly Mata: the kitten. " Jerry said, introduced his teammates to him
" I never thought that you have your own team animal group, I see. You are quite so dependable in choosing your own team member. " General Cross stated
" Thanks, Master Cross. " Jerry said, with a smile
That when, Chief Komui went back, approached to them, said in surprised " Oh, it was you, guys. I never realized that you had came here on time. "
" It was a pleasure to invite us in the new headquarters, Chief Komui. " Klaud Nine said
" Nothing at all. " Chief Komui said
That moment, Corinne had finally arrived along with Malcolm Rouvelier, the head of the Central Headquarters along with Inspector Howard Link, his assistant in charge.
" Sorry for the delay, guys. The ship that they are riding was taking so long due to upcoming bad weather in the next two days. " Corinne apologize
" It was okay, Miss Artagnan, it was a grateful that you had assisted them in their riskful journey. " Chief Komui said
" After all, Corinne D Artagnan was the most responsible head leader of the entire European Order and she was the most toughest staff member in the entire French Order. " Rouvelier stated
" Yeah, and also, she was very popular and some of the mens are trying to fawn over her and asking her to come on a date. " Bak Chan said
" Did you say... popular?! " Jerry asked in surprise
" What it does mean by that? " Kirei wondered
" So... I guess you planned this surprise visit party, don't you, Chief? " Rouvelier asked
" Yep and after all, all the exorcists were helping out in prepared this little celebration for your arrival. " Chief Komui said
" You haven't changed your old attitude since I met you a year ago. " Rouvelier said
" Not at all, Mr Rouvelier. It was a grateful honor since after the level four Akuma attacked the old headquarters. " Chief Komui said
" Speaking of which, are you really sure that we having a private meeting today? " General Tiedoll asked
" Of course, to discussed about the new evil force that it was finally showed up a day ago. " Rouvelier said in response
" Do you mean the Deity Realm, right? " Corinne asked
" Of course, we have to planned this earlier so that there will be no more damages and casualties in around the world including the entire Europe. " Rouvelier said
" Oh, I see. But before that, you should eat for a moment so that you will don't have to get hungry later. " Chief Komui said to them, insisted
And the generals along with Rouvelier went along with Chief Komui, leaving Bak, Corinne and Inspector Link, who was standing beside her.
" I think it was serious conversation between on those in the higher position. " Baldo said
" Yeah... " Siren uttered
" Hold on... why you didn't come with them to eat? " Jerry asked Bak
" I will passed later. I'm not getting so hungry. " Bak Chan responded
" Oh, I see. " Jerry said and that when he noticed that Inspector Link was holding Corinne's hand, tightly and that when he was shocked in surprised, thought " No way!... this isn't so good... why the inspector holding her hand? "
But Corinne interrupted his thinking moment, asked " Uh, is there is something bother in your mind, Jerry? "
" Oh, it was nothing. I was surprised when Inspector Link holding your hand. " Jerry asked in response
" It was quite curious, isn't it, Mr Mouse? Actually, me and Corinne were together since we are attending in the Exorcist Training Academy five years ago. " Inspector Link said in response
His teammates including Lavi and the others were shocked in surprised of what he said and they are froze in statue.
" What? Is there is something wrong? " Inspector Link asked in curiosity
That moment, Allen's facial expression was turned into madly in jealous rage for the very first time.
" No way! You two are in a relationship? " Lavi asked in surprise
" Hold on... how old are you two anyway? I never thought that you are still teenagers. " Krory asked in curiosity
" Do you ever forgot, guys? Corinne was at the age of 20 while Inspector Link was at the age of 24, got that? " Jerry told them
" Wow! I guess you are quite a bit older than her. " Mata said
" So... are you guys really mature adults? " Chaozil asked
" Of course. After all these years that we didn't see each other due to some missions works. Corinne and I were shared the same goal: to helped others on those who are in need. " Inspector Link stated
" Oh, I see. I never realized that you two quite know each other. " Kirei said
" I had already told you that a year ago, guys. " Corinne said to the four
" Sorry about that, I guess we are almost forgot of what you said. " Baldo said
" You two are quite so perfect for each other despite that you two are in the higher positions. " Bak Chan said to her
" Thanks, Head Leader Bak Chan. " Corinne said and she turned to Inspector Link, asked " Are you getting hungry? "
" A little bit, Corinne. " Inspector Link said in response
" Well, I think we should eat together over there. Is it was okay for you? " Corinne asked
" Of course, come on, let's go. Mr Rouvelier was already eating. He will get mad if I was taking so long to talk with the others. " Inspector Link said
" Okay then, let's go. " Corinne said
And the two left, holding their hands with each other, went to the other side , making the other exorcists were wondered in curious about their relationship.
Lavi whispered to Jerry, in a low tone voice " Umm... I was wondering... are you really sure that those two are in relationship for real? "
" Of course, Corinne tell me about that a year ago while she was still working as the head leader of the French Order. After all, they are both placed in the highest positions. " Jerry said in response
" Inspector Link was so very generous guy after all. " Chaozil said
" Miss Corinne was quite so very fonding of him even though she was popular with mens. " Miranda stated
" Since they are adults, those two will get married in the future. " Siren said in a romantic way
Bak, turned around, noticed Allen's facial expression, was still mad in jealous rage.
" Uh... Mr Walker. Are you alright? Are you not feeling so well? " he asked in curiosity
Jerry, saw his master's facial reaction, and thought on his mind " Oh no... my master was started to jealous when he saw Corinne and Inspector Link are together... this is not so good... this is will be a love triangle fight! "
" Allen! Are you alright? Is there is something wrong? " Lavi asked, trying to snapped him out
" This is unacceptable... " Allen said, in anger
" What did you just say, Allen? " Lavi asked in curiosity
Jerry, was started to speechless, thought of his master's reaction for the very first time.
Later, when everyone were eating except for Chief Komui, the generals along with Mr Rouvelier are already finished eating and they are proceed to the room, for the private meeting. A minute later, Bak went after next went in to the meeting room.
Both Corinne and Inspector Link were finished eating too.
" So.. shall we get going then? " Inspector Link asked
" But... I'm not the head leader of the French Order anymore. I think I will should come along with Jerry and the others. " Corinne said
" Even though that you are the former head leader of the French Order, you should joined along with the other head members from across the world. I couldn't do this without you. " Inspector Link said
And she nodded her head, said in a gentle way " You say so, I'll still continued to come with you at all times. "
" That's good to hear that. " Inspector Link said
The two stand up and they went along together to the meeting room. But unbeknownst to them that Allen had watching them from the other side of the table, was growing mad in jealousy than ever. Lavi and the others were still wondering of his strange reaction.
" I don't understand, mouse boy. I guess Allen was started to hated towards to the Inspector. " Lavi said, in a whispered manner
" I haven't seen him just like that from before. " Miranda said
" Actually... he was jealous to them. " Jerry said in response
" He's jealous to them?! But why? " Chaozil asked in curiosity
" Because due to that he had also in love to her for the very first time in his life however when he had heard that those two are in relationship, his reaction was growing rageous than ever for the very first time. " Baldo stated
" Did Corinne recognize his expression? " Kanda asked to Jerry
" No, I think she had already forgotten in her mind all about my master, due to that she and Inspector Link are really in a relationship. " Jerry responded
" Poor guy... " Kirei said, in a saddened manner
" Will you guys be quiet?! " Allen told them, in anger
And they went silent in faces.
But Lavi turned to him, said to him " Oh, come on, Allen. We never thought that you will gonna feel something that you didn't do... the feeling of jealousy and rageness for the very first time. You realize that Miss Artagnan had already forgotten all about you and she was hanged up with someone else, a well gentle and well kinded man just like Inspector Link. Those two are in the highest positions in the entire European Order and you are just only an ordinary exorcist. You are too young to be in love to an adult lady just like her. "
" Even though she was older than me, I was still in love to her so much but I started to feel that the stupid Inspector of the Central Headquarters had stole her everything from me. " Allen said
" Master Allen, you had already know his attitude since he met you at the old headquarters a year ago since the level four Akuma invasion. Don't you think that you will hold a grudge against him since you had already know him better? " Jerry asked
" I don't asked an opinion from you, Jerry. " Allen said, in a mad manner
" Master! Are you out of your mind? " Jerry asked, in an impatient expression
" Just mind your business! It was your fault that you have put me in the difficult but a secret romance situation. " Allen said
And Jerry stand up from the chair, shouted in anger, slammed his hand on the table, loudly" My fault?! I do everything for you in order to find happiness, that's all and besides I didn't make a single mistake because I already known Corinne a lot since she had rescued me and now it was her turn to rescued you. Don't hold a grudge on the person that you already know with. "
" my happiness? Don't you think I'm happy because I saw those two are in relationship? No, I'm not! I'm getting mad, Jerry! " Allen said, in anger
" Look, I know how you feel for her. If Master Cross finds out that you been act so harshly, he will get angry at you... for sure. " Jerry said
" I don't asked an opinion from you!! " Allen shouted in anger
But Lavi intervene them, told them " Alright, you two! There is no time for arguing with each other. You have to calmed yourselves first and besides that we got some important visitors today. This is gonna be caused disrespectful action. "
The two paused for a moment in silence. After a moment of seconds, Jerry said in apologize manner " Sorry, Master. Forgive of what I said back there. I was trying to advise you everything because I don't want to put yourself in difficult situation. I pushed you too hard, I'm so very sorry. "
" It was okay, Jerry. You don't have to apologize to me. " Allen said
" You think so? Are you not really mad at me? " Jerry asked
" I will never mad at you anymore because you are my only pet that I have. I don't want to get you to be hurt so badly. " Allen said
The two shared a hug, while Lavi and the others were touched of what they saw.
" Those two are really close partners. " Miranda said
" It was thanks to me that I stopped them from arguing with each other. " Lavi said
" Nice try back there, Lavi. " Chaozil said
" It was just nothing. Besides, we are all exorcists, to helped each of us. " Lavi stated
After they shared a hug, Jerry asked " So... what's now, Master? "
" But still... I was so feel jealous to him. I couldn't take it anymore. " Allen said in response
" Remember, don't hold a grudge against him, okay? You must talk to Corinne in a private manner. " Jerry told him
" I will " Allen said with a smile
That when, Reever and Johnny approached to them.
" Hold on... is there is something happened with you two? " Reever asked them
" Yeah, we had heard that you two are having a heated argument with each other. " Johnny said
" It was just a personal argument between me and Jerry. So there is nothing to be worried about it. " Allen said to them
" Are you really sure? " Reever asked in curiosity
" Of course not, Jerry was my only pet and ally that I have with. " Allen said
" Oh, I see about that. " Reever said
" By the way, guys! Have you watched the old cartoon series Tom and Jerry? " Johnny asked, showed the DVD tape to them
" What is Tom and Jerry cartoon is all about? " Lavi asked
Baldo, was watching the videos of Tom and Jerry (the videos he watched that is from Gene Deitch and Chuck Jones versions), said to them " It was one of the famous old fictional cartoon series. It was started in year 1940's. It was the story of their rivalry between a house cat and a rodent mouse. "
" You really like that cartoon series, don't you? " Mata asked
" It was the most favorite cartoon in the entire world. It was quite very funny and it has very simple story. " Baldo said
" I still remember when I named him from the story book that I read when I was young. It was quite super classic. After all, Jerry was based from the same name of the mouse character that you said with. " Allen stated
" I guess you are quite fond of reading comedy books, Allen. You are a genius. " Lavi said
" It was nothing. After all, it was still my favorite story that I ever read with. " Allen said with a smiling expression
" I guess you are been so childish to read those stuffs. " Reever said in embarrassment
" I'm not a little child, you know that! " Allen protested
" I'm just kidding, Allen. " Reever said
" I think we should watched it! I can't wait to see it! " Johnny said in excitement, still holding the DVD tape on his hand
" Maybe you guys must watched that at the recreation room upstairs. " Reever told them
" Come, let's go upstairs! " Kirei said in a rush, runs quickly
" Hey! Wait for me! " Siren said, run after him
" Are you gonna watch with them? " Krory asked Lavi
" Well, it was fine with me. It was just an old funny cartoon show. " Lavi said, with a sigh
" How about you two? " Miranda asked to Jerry and Allen
" Maybe I should come with you guys. How about you, Master? " Jerry asked
" I must wait for Corinne at outside. You guys go ahead. " Allen told him
" Okay, suit yourself. " Jerry said
Then, Jerry along with his teammates including Lavi, Kanda, Miranda, Krory and Chaozil came along with Reever and Johnny, went upstairs to watched the old cartoon series at the recreation room, while Allen came out by himself from the dining room, to waited for Corinne.
On the other hand, the private meeting of between the Central Headquarters along with the head leaders from across the world was finished. In their meeting discussion, they discussed about the war between good and evil deities and also the upcoming attack plan against them.
All together they went out of the meeting room. Inspector Link and Corinne walked together, on the way back to chief's office.
" Umm... Inspector Link, I need to say to you for something. "
" Yes, what is it, Corinne? "
" In during the meeting, Mr Rouvelier had mentioned that Allen Walker was the primary target of the Deity Realm. "
" And... why you had said that? Are you related to him, aren't you? "
That moment, Corinne was started to upset on her face, making the Inspector wondered in curiosity.
" Is there is something wrong? "
She turned to him, said to him " You know what, Inspector Link. It was hard to explain to you about the real reason why I came here in the Black Order headquarters, not only to become an exorcist. "
" Why do you mean? What is your real reason why you had came here from the first place? "
" The real reason is that I don't want to let Allen put in this dangerous situation and I came here to protect him from those evil deities including their Supreme Ruler, who believes that he was looks like the first exorcist of the entire history. I can't explain to you further that much but it was really true after all.
Inspector Link nodded his head, in an upset expression " So... that's it? Are you really not lying to me? "
" I'm not lying to you, I swear. "
" If you say so, then you don't really like me, aren't you? "
" Of course not, I'm liking on you for the very first time since we get along together at the Exorcist Training Academy 5 years ago. I don't want to get lied on you because you are the first man I ever met with. "
" But then... why are you so very related to Mr Allen Walker? Are you two having a secret connection with each other? "
" That's why I told you, I came here to protect him, that's was my duty as as an exorcist and a former head leader as well. "
Then, Inspector Link walked away from her. But she stopped him.
" Wait! "
He turned to her, said " If you like him so much, then I will accepted that way. "
" But... "
" I know the possibility that Mr Allen Walker was fall in love to you, Corinne. "
She was shocked in surprised then she asked " Hold on... how did you know that Allen was fall for me? Who told you that? "
" Chief Komui told me that in during the dining conversation a while ago. He knows that Allen was really hanged up with you at first sight. I had understand of the reason why you came here in the Black Order. "
" But... "
" Just listen to me, Corinne. If you really wanted to protect him, then proved that you loved him so much despite he was a strong exorcist. From now on, we still be close friends, okay? "
" Inspector Link... "
" I must go now. Mr Rouvelier was waiting for me at the outside of the dock. "
" But wait! "
He turned to her " What is it? "
" I will promise that I will protect Allen from now on just like the same way as I protect you from the past. It will never changed that way. "
Inspector Link smiled at her and then he walks away, said " Good luck, Corinne. Do your best. "
After Inspector Link leaves away, that moment, Allen arrived in, showed up behind her back.
She nodded her head, in silent mood and said in a low tone manner " Umm... Allen Walker. "
" Yes, what is it, Corinne? Is there is something happened to you? Did you and Inspector Link having an argument? "
She paused for a moment, still nodded her head.
" Uh... Are you really okay? "
" Shall we speak in the room for a private conversation... just the two of us? "
And Allen was curious of her reaction.
" Oh, okay... but why? "
(Later at the room)
" Why we are doing here, Corinne? "
" I would say something to you. "
" say something? of what? "
" You know what, Inspector Link told me that you are in love to me, aren't you? "
" Hold on... how he knows about that? "
" The chief tells to him in during the dining conversation a while ago. So, he finally understand of the reason why I came here in the Black Order. "
" But... I don't really understand... "
" Are you really in love to me, Allen? "
He nodded his head, in silent manner and after a second, he responded to her in an admitted way " Yes, Corinne. I had truly fall in love to you from the very start since you had saved me from the evil goddess yesterday. I didn't expect that I have feelings for you. My mind was so very confused when I saw you when you held me in your arms. "
Then, she tapped her both hands on his shoulder, said to him, in an apologize manner " please forgive me, Allen. "
" forgive me? for what? "
" I'm so very sorry that I was totally forget you in my mind at the whole time since I brought Inspector Link all along. I didn't notice that you were there, waiting for long, just to wait for me. please... forgive me.. "
" You don't have to apologize to me, Corinne and the... I'm so very sorry... "
" Huh? But why? "
" I'm so very sorry too that I was jealous to him from the very start. I finally understand of what you had feel for me. "
" You don't have to be jealous to Inspector Link. And besides, he and I will continued to work as close friends. From that moment that I saw you in my own eyes, I didn't realize that I will fall for you too so that why I wanted to become an ordinary exorcist in order not to helped others but also to protect you as well even the cost of my own life that I will take away, just in order to avoid you from risk. "
" Are you really serious about of what you had said? "
" Yes, I'm serious of what I said to you and... it will never changed that way... from the moment I saw you for the very first time in my own eyes. Before I met you, Jerry told me everything all about you and I realized that you have the same goal as mine: to protect and help one another. "
" Yeah, even though he was very embarrassing when it comes to love matters and despite that I told him that I'm not ready in a love relationship. But still... he had trusted me a lot because he was my pet and ally as well. I won't let anyone to lose any of my friends who are supporting at all times even in during some battle fights against the Earl and the Noah Clan. "
Corinne smiled, said " You are so very different from every guys I met from before. You are very confident, brave, well skilled and being a compassionate person to others who are in need. "
" Thanks, Corinne. But... I need to say to you something. "
" Yes, what is it? "
He turned back around, taking off his vest coat, making her wondered in curiosity.
" Umm... what do think are you doing? "
After that, he turned back to her and that moment, he hold her hand, tightly, getting near to her, entwining each other. He looked at her, making her wondered in curiosity.
" Uh... what is the meaning of this? "
" I love you more than everything... with all my heart. Just stay by my side forever... at all times. "
That very moment, he kissed her on the lips and that was their first love kiss. After he kissed her, her face turned blushing in full red.
" It wasn't very obvious, isn't it? " he said, with a smiling expression
But suddenly a loud alarm was heard.
" What is the alarm sound is all about? " he wondered
" Let's find out! "
Both are went out of the room. The alarm was reached the entire headquarters. Jerry and the other exorcists, heard the alarm sound, went out of their respective rooms and they went out together. Even Inspector Link heard it too, thought that Corinne was in trouble.
" Where are you going? " Rouvelier asked
" I need to go back. I have to check on her. " Inspector Link said in a rush
" That's was not necessary! We have no time for this. " Rouvelier protested
" I have to do this! You go ahead first heading back to the headquarters. " Inspector Link said
" But... " Rouvelier uttered
" I'll be back later for a moment. " Inspector Link told him, runned away quickly
" Inspector Link! " Rouvelier yelled, trying to stopped him
Back when, Allen and Corinne met up again with Jerry and the others at the outside of the headquarters along with General Cross.
" Master Allen! " Jerry shouted, approached to the two
" Jerry, you guys. " Allen said
" What was that alarm sound that we heard? Is it was an emergency? " Lavi asked Lenalee
" I don't know. I think we have to check out of what is really happened. " Lenalee said
Then suddenly, Jerry saw some cat creatures that he was very familiar, from the farther distance, running in panicked.
" Wait... is that... " Jerry uttered
" What is it, pal? " Baldo asked
The cat creatures revealed to be the former sidekicks of Jerry: Thomas along with Topsy, Meathead and Butch. They approached to Jerry and the others. Jerry was so very surprised to see them.
" Thomas! I'm so glad to see you guys again. " Jerry said
" So as we, Jerry. We have never seen each other for a year. " Thomas said
" What are you four came here anyway? " Jerry asked
" bigger trouble, Jerry. " Butch said in response
" bigger trouble? What do you mean? " Jerry asked in curiosity
" An unknown enemy had attacked on the eastern coastal island, farther from the Black Order headquarters. She wrecked up everything, destroyed the entire place. " Meathead stated
" What enemy did you referring to? " Lenalee asked them
" I think that enemy has superpower I think. " Thomas said
And Jerry was shocked of what he said and thought " Don't he said that the evil goddess Hera was the one who attacked the island? She was there already? But why? "
" Are you referring to the Deity Realm, the new evil force? " Corinne asked them
" Wait.. who are you? " Thomas asked in curiosity
" I'm Corinne D Artagnan, Jerry's closest ally. " Corinne said
" Oh, I see about that. " Thomas said, with an amusing expression
" What are we waiting for? Let's crossed to the coastal island to find out. " Jerry said in a rush
And so, Jerry along with his master, the other exorcists, Thomas and the alley cats rode off, using a motor speed boat, going to the eastern coastal island. As they arrived on the island, they were shocked of what they saw. All the entire houses of every people were burned down, not leave a single thing on it and also, the whole trees were burned up too.
" Oh my goodness... " Kirei said, in a frightened manner
" Who did such a thing just like this? " Baldo wondered
As they continued walking around the place, then suddenly the evil laughter of Hera was heard around the entire place, everyone were surprised, except for Allen, was scared in fear when he heard her voice.
" What's the matter, Allen? " Corinne asked
" It's her again... she was here... " Allen said in terrify
" Don't you think the Supreme Ruler was here?! " Kanda asked in surprise
That when, Hera appears before them, in a black swirling mists, along with her fellow titan beasts.
" Hera... " Jerry uttered
" So that was their ruler? " Thomas asked Lavi
" Exactly, it was her, the Supreme Ruler of the evil deities, Hera. " Lavi said in response
" No way! " Topsy said in surprise
" So... what do you really want anyway? Why are you destroyed the entire coastal island?! " Lenalee asked inin anger
" Well... I didn't expect that all of you will came here to stopped me. quite pathetic, you exorcists. " Hera said, in evil amusing manner
Then, she turned to Allen, with evil expression, making him terrify. Jerry, rushed to his defense.
" I wont let you get near to my master, you evil goddess! " Jerry shouted
" Jerry... " Allen uttered, in a worried expression
That moment, both Hera and Jerry looked at each other, face to face, while Allen and the others were watched them, in silence.
Now that Hera was showed up again, making an another threat, in order for her to eliminate the exorcists and to captured Allen as well. The two are facing each other for the very first time, as former enemies from the past life, as the protector and the destroyer.
The terror battle of darkness continues.
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Chapter 8 - First Abduction
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