(A/N): Omg it's been really long since I've last updated! I'm truly sorry for not doing so sooner. School and my personal life have really occupied my time as of lately. To make it up to you guys I wrote this chapter super long compared to my others. Enjoy ^^
Chapter 7: Welcome to the Family
Allen POV
I raced across the streets with Road and Wisely following close behind me. Tykii and Lulubell stayed behind to prepare for our newly awaken family member. My nerves were all over the place, I don't remember how long it's been since I've been on edge. Nevertheless, I concentrated on the task at hand. Luckily, any Noah is able to locate any other Noah even if they are in the first stage of awakening. But that's where our luck, unfortunately, runs out, it so happens that Shinwoo is quite far from where my gate first opens. I really need to add more gates around here so that this problem doesn't resurface. No use crying over spilled milk I guess.
"Hey Wisely did you see Shinwoo's current circumstance," I asked in an anxious tone. When we first arrived through my ark I immediately notice that Shinwoo's location was very far from his home or Rai's in that matter. Concerned with this I asked Wisely to use his sight to hopefully get a glimpse of Shinwoo's whereabouts.
"It appears that Shinwoo has been abducted along with what looks likes his friends. He appears to be the most injured compared to the others," Wisely responded not hiding the fact that his voice was laced with malice. I can even feel Road behind me giving off an equally spine chilling murderous vibe. Not that I blamed them since I too was not too happy with hearing Shinwoo, our soon to be new family member, condition.
While imaging all the agony that I'll soon be giving those bastards who dare hurt my family, I notice a familiar blonde headed individual in the far distance. If he's here then Rai must not be far off. Looks like they came to the party just before we did, I laughed as I noticed Frankenstein fighting against what looks like to be the group that kidnapped Shinwoo and his friends. Taking a closer look I noticed that the individual that Frankenstein was up against was the same guy from a couple days ago. My blood boiled at my ignorance, he was the same guy on the roof all those days ago. If I only I knew what his group was doing here I would have personally disposed of those trash for even stepping foot in this city. Those bastard are going to pay for messing with my family, I make sure that they see what hell on earth really looks like.
Frankenstein was the first to notice our presence when we got close. Not that we even bothered to mask it. Those bastard are going to see a clear view of what the Noah's are capable of when you piss us off.
"Earl?!" Frankenstein called out in confusion as if to ask why we were here
"Huh," The Kanda look-alike said looking at our direction with the same amount of confusion as Frankenstein only for a different reason
"Well Frankenstein it looks like you're having trouble catching up to this individuals speed," I chuckled
"Why are you here? And who are they," he asked not bothering to respond back to my insult. How boring.
"Oh, how rude of me," I said in a mocking tone while also bowing, "These two are my family members. Go and introduce yourself."
"Wisely," he said in a monotone voice
"Hello! My name is Road and I do hope that you'll be my playmate in the future" Road expressed in her usual childlike demeanor.
"Now as for why we are here," I said moving on from introductions, "We've come to pick up our latest family member"
I grinned excitedly at the thought welcoming him soon which just a quick turned into a frown as I looked over to where he's at and sensing a group individuals around him and what it feels like some regular humans. His friends maybe?
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Frankenstein POV
My eyes widen in shock of what Earl had announced. A new family member? My mind raced at the knowledge of another Noah being born close by. Who could it be? How did they know of their location? How are they born? Does master know of this?
My mind was snapped back into reality with what Earl said next.
"Well I must be going," He announced while bidding us farewell before turning toward the direction where Master had gone. Does that mean perhaps someone over there is becoming a new Noah?!
Before I was able to one more question the man I was fighting against aimed his gun at them and fired. Before I had enough time to react the only female in Earl's group, I believed she introduced herself as Road, deflected the bullet. The man gasped in shocked at the sight of a mere child being quick enough to deflect the bullet let alone notice it. Road looked at the man with the same piercing golden eyes as Earl, I couldn't make out her facial expression because of the mask she was wearing. That was until she started giggling before bursting into a fit of hysterical laughter.
"You're very interesting," she expressed in a sing-song tone, "Are you going to be my new playmate?"
I don't know why but hearing her say playmate send shivers all throughout my spine. She's dangerous just like Earl, I just don't know how dangerous. Her eyes clearly express a dangerous type of insanity. Not like the Earl who can easily keep his at bay and just as easily unleash it. No, her insanity was chaotic, easily disruptive. Wild.
"Now, now Road we mustn't keep our new family member waiting," stated Earl while clapping his hands making sure he had her attention. I sighed in relief with the potential conflict now gone thanks to Earl.
"Go on ahead," I advised with my utmost respect, hoping not to offend them, "My master trusted me with this man. You said that you have a new family member, right? I can handle him while you guys catch up with my master. I assume that you are aware of more enemies where Master is headed, no need to idly spending time here."
I could feel Earl's eyes examine me before giving off a satisfied hum and turning to leave along with the other two Noah's. Once they were gone I turned toward the long hair male.
"Now where were we?" I taunted
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3rd POV
"SHINWOO! SHINWOO!" cried Yuna and Ik-Han as they notice Shinwoo condition slowly becoming worse. Shinwoo had fallen unconscious due to the amount of agony he was in while holding his head tightly saying how much he feels like his head was splitting in two. His skin had even become an ash-like color causing his friends to look on in horror.
Meanwhile, M-21 stood between the group of teens and their opponents. M-21 didn't know what to think of the situation at the moment. His resolve finally came to shield the children from his foe without simply sitting around being beaten thinking that it would protect them. He looked over his shoulder seeing how the children worriedly hovered over Shinwoo unconscious body all while his temple continued to bleed and skin turning gray.
"M-21, are you trying to protect them by getting in my way?" snarled Shark before slapping him across the face, "I wouldn't have to kill you if you weren't so bold in the first place"
"You are ridiculous for blaming someone else for the damage you guys caused," claimed M-21 wiping the blood in his face away
"Quiet!" barked Shark, "Die, M-21"
Shark proceeded to thrust his dagger deeply into M-21 chest, piercing his heart in the process. Shark. Pushing him off the dagger M-21 fell down to the cold hard concrete. Seeing this awful sight the children screamed out in horror while M-21's body remained motionless beside them.
With his consciousness slowly leaving him all he could think of was M-24 and the rest of his dead family members smiling down on him. From the corner of his mind, he could still hear the children yelling at him to wake up and open his eyes. 'Why are they screaming? Is it….. Because of me? Someone is crying? Crying….. Because of me?' He gave one last smile to the children before losing consciousness.
Regis not far from the group was also fighting a losing battle. Krantz, the leader of the group, was only wounded slightly compared to Regis. Still the fact the Regis manages to scratched him with his previous attack annoyed him a great deal. Krantz punched Regis across the room causing the force to create a large crater behind Regis.
"I wasn't going to kill you, but I just changed my mind," Krantz said, "The organization wanted to use you as an experiment, but I can no longer keep you alive. The body of a noblesse would be worth it though."
Before finishing Regis off, Tao who was behind Krantz stopped him momentarily the sound of his equipment going off.
"What's that" asked Krantz
"The sensor I installed is detecting a signal…"
"Takio and Hammer?"
"Nope, the alarm wouldn't go off because we are already recognized in the sensor."
"Then, it must be an intruder. Who would break into this empty laboratory?"
"Well, the sensor is installed in the hallway, between the lab and the first floor. We'll soon find out who it is in around 15 to 20 minutes." answered Tao without looking up and making eye contact with the leader, "Go on and greet the intruder if you are curious."
Meanwhile, Shark who was also listening in to the conversation added, "Maybe it's the other noblesse that was with this kid," while proceeded to grind his shoe against Regis' head.
M-21 who only regain consciousness for a short while began to laugh softly. Shark quickly turned his head toward M-21 direction and yelled at what was so funny. M-21 apologized in a mocking manner before expressing how glad he was.
"You are too late." hinted M-21
"What the hell are you talking about?!" barked Shark
The whole room became eerily quiet as Rai calmly walked in. Shark and Krantz looked over at the newcomer not bothering to hide their irritation/hesitation.
"Who's that? Hey, Tao," stated Shark, "You said it'll take around 15 to 20 minutes. What happened."
"Y-yeah but you know how long it takes from the entrance to here."
"There's no way he could've gotten here so quickly. Maybe the sensor is broken," Shark suggested
Tao was looking over at Rai with a calculated gaze. 'There's nothing wrong with the sensor. Are you saying the sensor started working after he got here? Impossible.'
The children who were spectating from the sidelines looked on in confusion asking why he was there and how he got here. Rai only look over at them not bothering to answer their questions. Regis who was badly injured as also asking himself why he was there.
"Huh, You know him? What do you know he's wearing the same uniform as the brats," noted Shark
"Shark, you didn't bring their belongings here, did you?" asked Krantz
"No, I got rid of all the phones," Shark swore, "They can't even send out signals from here."
Shark then turned his attention back to Rai, "How did you find this place? You wouldn't have come here alone, where are the others? You better answer quick."
"Asshole. Why are you bullying a kid who hasn't done anything wrong?" Regis intervene. Struggling to balance himself Regis slowly limped in between Rai and Shark while holding his side painfully. "You have nothing better to do than to harass a native human?"
Irritated with Regis attitude with him he punched Regis and then threw him across the room. Regis sliced across the children unconscious. Suyi quickly went over to Regis side calling out his name and to wake up. Yuna was right beside M-21 putting pressure to his wound hoping to stop the bleeding but no avail. Ik-Han was also trying to help by using Yuna's napkin to wipe off the blood from Shinwoo's forehead. Regis looked to the whole situation in slight irritation.
"Hey, why won't you answer me?" growled Shark bringing Rai's attention back to him, "What's up with everyone here? Why are you all being so cocky? Don't you know what it means to be killed? You aren't taking this situation serious enough. I will….huh?"
Shark, Tao, and Krantz look at Rai in shocked. They couldn't move their bodies. As their whole body was stunned they suddenly felt a strong energy come from Rai. Even the Regis and the children could feel Rai's presence only it wasn't directed toward them. Regis looked on in shock as he slowly recognized this familiar feeling. 'The energy I feel from him…. This feeling might be….'
"I did not give you guys permission to move," stressed Rai
It was at this moment that Tao, Shark, and Krantz mind were thinking the exact same thing. 'This is….. Mind Control!' Even Regis was initially shocked at the intensity of Rai's mind control. Meanwhile M-21 in a pool of his own blood smile slightly and laughed ever so slightly. Rai proceed to make eye contact at Shark making all the veins in his body to surface as he fell to his knees all while gasping for air.
"I never allowed you to breathe either," continued Rai as he proceeded to watch Shark slowly suffocate to death
"Wow, I haven't seen you this angry since that fateful day, Raizel," Interrupted Allen slightly amused at Rai's angry facial expression which just as quickly turned to confusion.
Tao looked on in horror seeing how Allen came out of nowhere. Not even his sensor pick up on him, to make matters worse he wasn't alone either. 'Three. Three more intruders manage to remain undetected from my sensor?!'
"Earl," said Rai as in to ask why here was here all of a sudden
"Oh, that reminds me I believe you haven't met these two, have you? These lovely two are my family members, introduce yourself will you guys," said Allen
"Hi, Road here," expressed Road gleefully
"Wisely," he said in his usual monotone voice
"Normally I would love to hang around and continued to catch up with you Raizel, however, I happen to be on a personal mission today," Explained Allen. Glancing over to where the children were sitting. Upon laying his eyes at Shinwoo and seeing his condition Allen's usual sly smile was quickly drop into more of an enraged face. Not that anyone could tell since he was wearing a mask and all. Oh, how tempted he was to let Neah loose and wreak havoc at these pathetic scum who dare hurt his new family member. Maybe he might pull out his innocence and see if Crown Clown worked against modified humans, he may be a little curious about how they differ from the experiments that the Order created. Such as Kanda, but then again he was created to hold an innocence and proceed with fighting against Akuma, these guys were not. Would they still be considered humans in the innocence 'eyes' or would the slighted cut from Crown Clown make them kneel in pain? Oh, the possibilities are endless. Almost enough to bring a smile to his face again, a sadistic one that is.
Meanwhile, Krantz who was struggling against Rai's mind control over manage to move his arm ever so slightly. Trying with all his might to the point that his veins were popping out he managed to reach inside his pocket and pull out a pill. Not willing to waste any more time in risk of alarming Rai and Allen of his movements he quickly bit the pill he had. His body expanded 2 times more compared to his original form. Even his skin color changed from a nice tan to a more dark grey with a slight bluish tint to it.
"You are pretty good, noblesse." Sighed Krantz as Rai's mind control that restricted his body was no more, "You are clearly that kid over there. This is my third time taking D during this fight."
Allen, Road, and Wisely look over to Krantz with a bore expression. How conceited they all thought. Just because Krantz managed to escape from Rai's mind control he thinks he could overcome Rai. Rai was clearly going easy on him. Not even Rai was bothering to turn around and face Krantz.
"You're ignoring me just because that stupid skill worked for a second? How arrogant."
Feeling mocked by Rai, Shark went for the offensive and struck Rai. The whole room was filled with debris that flew across the room from the impacted. When the dust somewhat was lifted all that anyone could see was a crater where Rai once stood. Shark began to cough as Rai's mind control was lifted and Tao thought to himself if Krantz managed to finish Rai seeing how Rai's mind control didn't affect them anymore. Everyone looked at the crater only to see Rai was not only alive but just as easily able to blocked Krantz punch. Not wasting time Rai in cold rage commanded Krantz to get lost causing Krantz body to forcibly shoot pass everyone in a blur. Coughing up blood Krantz tried to stand up, all the while his legs felt like they would give in any second. Wanting to quickly kill Rai who he thought was the most dangerous person currently in the room he commanded Shark to ingest the D pill as well.
Complying to the Krantz command Shark did as he was told. Just as he did so he was suddenly attacked by Krantz. However, just before Krantz was able to get his hand on Shark, Road pushed him out of the way with the help of her candles. Everyone was shocked by her actions with the exceptions of Allen and Wisely. Even Rai glanced over toward her with a slightly raised eyebrow. As if to ask why she did what she did.
"Good job, Road" complimented Allen by giving her a pat on her head, "I promise to give you some sweets when we go back."
"Why….." Tao was about to ask before he was soon cut off by Allen
"That's a nasty effect those pills have, Krantz," mocked Allen, "Being able to consume your teammate's powers when they also ingest a pill in order to enhance your own."
Tao and Shark eyes widen at what Allen had just stated. Krantz only response was to click his tongue in annoyance. Tao spoke up in confusion asking Krantz to explain himself. Seeing how Krantz wasn't speaking up Wisely with the permission of Allen began his explanation.
"Everyone on Krantz team was intended to be swallowed by him whenever they encounter a strong enemy. It was a standard protocol for him to follow seeing how he's powerless to defeat Rai himself. To put it simply that D pill was created solely for him while you guys were just expendable pawns,"
"What," said Tao, in his tone of disbelief
"How did you know of that. That knowledge was strictly limited to only me and the higher-ups in the organization," snarled Krantz in frustration at the leak of classified information
Wisely only snickered at Krantz stupidity, "Nothing is off limits to me. After all, nothing can hide from my sight"
Allen's eyes widen in disbelief at Wisely next move but before he was able to put a stop to his next action, Wisely removed his mask. 'Great, just great. The one thing keeping our real identity a secret and Wisely just had to up and take it off.' While Allen's attention was entirely on Wisely and his rash behavior Road grinned and soon followed Wisely footsteps. Allen smacked both of them on their head all while Road simply crackled and Wisely smirked.
'So this is what a Noah appearance is' thought to Regis thought to himself in wonder. Every race usually has a unique feature that somewhat distributes them from other races. With their ash like skin and golden eyes that seem to stand very much out, the Noah's appearance was unique, to say the least. But one last thing seems to catch Regis observation, star shape marking that seems to dance across their brow. Then suddenly it all clicked in his head. His attention then shifted to Shinwoo and he recognized the exact same aspect on him. Could it be? 'Earl mentions that he was here on a personal note. Then does that mean Shinwoo is a…'
But before Regis could further verify his suspicion he heard a piercing shriek. Shifting his attention to the source his eyes widen at the sight. There stood Allen in front of Shark with a large sword embedded deep within Shark's chest. Shark attempted to thoughtlessly remove the sword but his touch seems to burn with each attempt. 'What type of weapon is that?!' Regis thought to himself.
"Looks like Crown Clown does work on the likes of you," hummed Allen clearly satisfied with the discovery
'Crown Clown? Is that the name of his weapon?'
Tightening his grip of the weapon, Allen motion Crown Clown upward slicing Shark in two. Expecting to see the now dead body thunk to the floor and blood splatter, but to Regis surprise there was none. Instead, he along with everyone else in the room witness Shark's body simply disintegrate into particles and disappear in the air. There was an eerie silence that seems to hover over everyone all while Allen simply tapped his Crown Clown against his shoulder and shaped it into his arm.
"You bastard," yelled Krantz as he lunged toward Allen
Krantz didn't even manage to come near Allen before he was stopped midway by both Road and Wisely. He growled at the two to move out of his way, even going as far in calling Road 'little girly' and Wisely 'third eye freak.' Naturally, they both took offense to the name they were oh so rudely called. Wisely was the first to respond much to Road's dismay in wanting a 'new toy." Using his mind manipulation Krantz drop to his knees in agony. His head felt like his scalp was about to implode with the amount of pressure it was in. It had gone to the point that Krantz's eyes began to bleed causing him to cry more loudly all while pleading for the pain to stop. Regis, Tao, and the children looked on in horror at the sight of the slow death Wisely was inflicting. Wisely simply grinned sadistically at his work while Road not far off pouted childishly at her chance being taken away from her. Few more seconds passed before Krantz dropped dead in front everyone, blood was leaking from his eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. Unlike Allen's kill, Wisley's remain.
"Hey, Al-Earl can I have that one since Wisley took the other from me," Pouted Road while pointing at the direction of Tao
Tao's eyes widen in fear of him being the next victim. He knew he had absolutely no hope in even putting up a decent fight against them. Tao cracked a half smile, 'this is the fate of a modified human like me, huh.' Closing his eye he accepted his inevitable death, he only hoped that it wouldn't be too painful.
"No, please don't kill big bro," begged Ik-Han while standing between him and Road, "Unlike the other guys he tried to help us. So, please don't harm him.'
The rest of the children voiced their agreement with Ik-Han in earnest.
"Why are they begging. Ik-han, Yuna, and Sui. You don't need to beg," voiced Rai softly
"That's right," nodded Allen, "If you guys say that he's innocent. Then, by all means, I'll take your word for it."
The children sighed in relief along with Tao seeing how his life has now been spared. Rai looked down at Krantz body and felt a distaste in his mouth. 'The children shouldn't see any more of this,' he thought to himself. Lifting his palm he called upon his powers to create a blood wall to rid of the body. Regis looked at Rai in shock, so many questions have appeared today. 'I can't believe I just witnessed the real blood field. How could I have missed such strong energy from him? Could he be… the real Noblesse Lord,' reasoned Regis in astonishment, 'If he is who I think he is, then what is his connection with these Noah. I've never been aware of their existence in my entire life. Where could they have been hiding this entire time?'
Frankenstein walked in along with Seira following closely behind him. Regis looked over to Seira and telepathically asked her if she as well felt the strong presence of Rai and the newcomers to make sure he wasn't delusional, she nodded. They're going to need to report this to everyone back at home without delay.
Rai walked over to M-21 injured body and managed to wake him up with a few words, to which M-21 surprisingly followed. Opening his eyes in shocked M-21 tried to sit up carefully with the help of some of the children. They cried about how he was feeling and how they thought he was truly dead for a second. Meanwhile, M-21 stared over at Rai, his mind still somewhat hazy, and thought to himself how he was even alive due to his wound be extreme enough to kill him. And yet when he heard Rai call out to him he just woke up.
"Is everyone alright," Frankenstein finally called out, side glancing toward Allen, Road, and Wisely
"Thankfully, most of them are not critically injured," said Allen, "However, I suggest you take a look at your friend over there," pointing over at M-21 direction
The children went on and said how M-21 saved them from the bad guys in the beginning. While M-21 simply stated that he simply did what he had to do. Frankenstein smiled softly seeing how M-21 said that with nothing but pure genuine in his voice. He also notices how M-21's body got an upgrade thanks to Rai and that was how he probably survived his injury. Nevertheless he along with Regis, and Takeo, who he spared, needed medical attention. Not the mention Shinwoo who was still unconscious.
"Seira, please help M-21," said Frankenstein, "Regis can you move?"
"Sure no problem."
"That's good. The three of you, please help carry Shinwoo," Frankenstein motion at the children
"That won't be necessary," interrupted Allen, "We will be taking Shinwoo with us"
Frankenstein tried to intervene in seeing how Shinwoo was in bad condition but also because he probably wouldn't get another chance to examine the body of a Noah. Rai, however, stopped Frankenstein and asked why Allen was taking Shinwoo instead of letting him get medical attention here.
"It's simple really," explained Allen, "As you can tell Shinwoo is in the process of becoming a Noah. We need to take him home to make sure the process runs smoothly, after all, no one understands the conditions of becoming a Noah better than another Noah. Also. I don't really trust Frankenstein much."
Frankenstein was obviously offended at Allen's blunt remark. Sure he did have a hidden agenda but that doesn't overlook how much of an amazing scientist/doctor he is. Before he could suggest on how Allen should reconsider and let him at least tend to his wounds Shinwoo began to stir. Opening his eyes Shinwoo gaze toward everyone in the room with a hazy expression before finally landing at Allen, Road, and Wisely.
"What took you guys so long," Shinwoo laughed softly at Allen, "It feels like I'm in a neverending nightmare here. The pain is no joke either."
"Hello, Shinwoo," greeted Road cheerfully, "It's nice to welcome another family member. We're going to have so much fun."
"Heh, I felt like I've known you forever ago. Like a very distant dream."
"That's the Noah's memory still jumbled in your head," said Allen, "Be prepared because that's only the first wave. The worst has yet to come. But enough of that, let's go back home."
Frankenstein watched on clearly intrigued how much Shinwoo's appearance change. He already noted the ash like skin color and black stars across Shinwoo's forehead. Even Shinwoo eyes turned a golden color in such a short amount of time. Unfortunately, Frankenstein was unable to indulge in his desire to examine a Noah thanks to Rai forbidding him to. Adding to the fact that Allen made it very clear that he would not be able to get close to his family members. Everyone in the room watched on as Wisely, Road and Allen prepared to leave with Shinwoo. Not before Allen said some parting words before finally disappearing in a flash of light.
"Until we meet again Raizel."
(A/N): The votes for what type of Noah Shinwoo will be officially closed. I will evaluate the top 2 most voted and will personally review them and decided which will best fit Shinwoo overall. Thank you all for your time in reading this chapter. Remember to leave a review and let me know what you think and how I can further improve my writing skills.
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