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Chapter 3: A story of Noahs and Exorcists

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"Dear Niece. Time to wake up. Open those pretty eyes." Neah said.

Allen groaned and opened her eyes. It was too early to wake up in the young girl's opinion. Allen sat up. Didn't she have something to be getting dressed for? Allen forgot what it was and rubbed the sleep from her eyes.

"Allen, you have to get dressed. That girl will be coming to get you for breakfast." Crown Clown reminded Allen.

Allen hopped down from the bed and walked to the wardrobe. The small girl stood on her tip-toes, grabbed the knob and turned it. The door swung open, greeting Allen with a line of dresses and drawers. Allen looked through the dresses before looking at the contents of the drawers. The top drawer was filled with shirts and gloves. She grabbed a simple white shirt and a pair of gloves before closing the drawer and opening the next. Pants. Just what Allen was hoping for. A simple outfit, not a dress. She didn't mind one last night because she had met the family. She walked into the bathroom and fought with the night gown for a solid ten minutes before getting it off and replacing it with the shirt and pants. She slipped the small white gloves on her hands and sighed. Content with her choice she sat in a chair and waited for Road.

"Neah?" Allen called mentally.

"Yes, Dear Niece?"

"How come you're my uncle. I don't remember... Mana mentioning anything like that." Allen flinched at the name of her deceased foster father.

"That is a story for later. How about after lunch or dinner?" Neah asked.

"Really? After dinner?"

"Neah said after lunch or dinner." Crown Clown corrected.

"Oh. Okay. That's fine, then." Allen agreed.

The door to Allen's room opened and Road stepped in.

"Ready to go, Allen~?" Road asked sweetly.

"Uh-huh." Allen nodded, her stomach giving a loud grumble in agreement.

Road barely kept herself from falling over laughing. Allen pouted, crossing her arms. Road grabbed Allen's hand. Allen pouted the whole way to the dinning room. Allen noticed only Tyki, Jasdevi, Lulu Bell and the Millennium Earl were sitting at the table.

"Where is everyone Road?" Allen asked.

"They're out doing missions." Road replied.

Allen was a bit confused. "Missions?"

"Allen-pon~! Good morning you cute girl~!" The Earl spoke before Road could.

"Daddy!" Allen waved and ran to the Earl. "Can I sit with you today?"

"How could I say no to that face~?" The Earl lifted Allen onto his lap.

"What's for breakfast?" Allen asked happily.

"Wait and see, little Allen-pon~."

"What's Pon mean anyways?"

"It means pet." Tyki said. "You really lighten this place up."

"Make it a bit more cheerful." Road added.

Allen tilted her head but quickly shoved the thought from her head as platters of food were placed in front of everyone again.

"Ice cream!" Allen cheered.

"Now, now Allen-pon~. Eat your breakfast first~." The Earl said.

Allen nodded and looked to the food in front of her. Allen began to scarf the food down, starting with the bacon. Allen savored the meal. The Earl chuckled at the small girl. Allen looked up at the Earl, swallowing the food in her mouth.

"Now you can have the ice cream, Allen-pon~." The Earl said.

Allen grabbed the treat and ate it slowly, not wanting a brain freeze and to savor the flavor.

"Now. About Allen-pon's left arm." The Earl said, as if picking up from another conversation.

"What about it?" Tyki asked, looking a bit interested.

"It has Innocence Tyki." Road said.

Allen looked up at the Earl who placed a hand on her head.

"That's right. Little Allen-pon's left arm is Innocence." The Earl confirmed.

Allen looked back at the frosty treat and ate another spoonful. The Earl petted Allen's white hair. Memories filled the small girl's head. Allen could feel tears sting her eyes. The girl quickly wiped her eyes. The room was silent beside Allen's quiet sobs. The Earl turned the girl to face him and wiped her tears.

"I'm sorry, Allen-pon." The Earl apologized.

Allen buried her face in the Earl's coat as he hugged her, attempting to comfort the girl. The memories were still to fresh to Allen. No one could bring themselves to break the silence that settled over the room. Allen calmed down after a bit, wiping her eyes. The Earl stroked Allen's hair in a soothing motion.

"I-i'm okay... I think..." Allen sniffed.

"That's good, Allen-pon. No one likes to see family sad." The Earl said.

Allen turned back to the table to eat more of the ice cream. Allen tuned out the remainder of the conversation. She was clinking her spoon against the glass bowl.

"Hehe! It's music!" Allen thought excitedly and continued the hit the glass with the spoon, enjoying the rhythmic sound.

She smiled and bobbed her head side to side, closing her eyes. The occupants of the room stared at Allen in wonder. All thinking the same thing. Allen opened her eyes and noticed everyone was staring at her so she stopped hitting the bowl and put the spoon down. Allen looked down at her hands, expecting to be scolded. Allen fidgeted with her gloves. The Earl hugged Allen again. The little girls eyes went wide.

"Eh?! Aren't you going to scold for hitting the bowl?" Allen asked.

"Never~. You're too adorable~." The Earl replied.

Allen blinked. The Earl stood up, still holding Allen.

"I'm not in trouble then?" The white-haired girl asked.

"Not at all. I have a story for you, Allen-pon~."

"Really? Cool!" Allen said excitedly.

The Earl went straight to Allen's room.

"I wonder what kind of story daddy's gonna tell."

"Hope it's not a boring one. He has a knack for telling some pretty boring stories." Neah joked.

Allen inwardly scowled at Neah, earning a laugh. The Earl set Allen on his lap again. The small girl watched him intently. The Earl began his story after a moment of silence. Allen listened and interrupted a few times to ask questions.

"Then The Exorcists... want to... hurt you... and Road... and me?" Allen asked.

"Yes, Little Allen-pon. But they won't come within a foot of you without feeling our family's wrath~." The Earl said.

"They won't even be able to lay a hand on you." Road said.

Allen jumped at Road's sudden appearance. Road smiled at Allen softly.

"it's nice to have a family that cares." Allen thought.

Road stood up suddenly.

"Everyone's back! Now you can meet the whole family!"

"T-there's more...?" Allen stuttered.

"Of course there's more silly!" Road answered.

Allen looked up at Road. Road twirled Lero around.

"Lero, give Little Allen-pon a ride~." The earl ordered.

The pink umbrella managed to get out of Road's grip and floated to the Earl. The large man set Allen on the Umbrella and patted her head.

"Wow! This is so cool!" Allen said, looking around. "I feel so tall!"

Road pouted at not being able to play with Lero. Allen giggled in joy.

"Now~. Let's get going~. It's almost time for dinner~." The Earl walked out of the room.

Allen, sitting on Lero, and Road followed quickly after.

This is making me soooo happy!

Guest: I know! Allen is so much fun to write right now!

Nightmon: I can't imagine Allen any less cute? What ten-year-old isn't cute?

Next chapter will be up real soon.