{It's really slowed down. But i'm still proud of the positive reinforcement it's gotten thus far. Anyways. You might find more PokerPair hints in this chapter too. On to the Chapter!}

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Chapter 8: A list of targets and a little issue

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The Earl passed cards to Tyki, Skinn and Jasdevi. They each picked up the cards.

"I need you three to take out the Exorcists on each of your lists~."

Skinn ate a piece of candy, Tyki and Jasdevi nodded. Allen swirled the ice cream in front of her.

"Little Allen-pon will go with Tyki-pon~."

Allen looked up, remembering to keep a poker face on. Both nodded, knowing better then to complain.

"That's all~. Oh, and Tyki-pon." The Earl said

"Yes, Earl?" Tyki looked at the Earl.

"You'd better protect Little Allen-pon~." The Earl gave the portuguese a threatening look.

Tyki swallowed hard and nodded quickly. The Earl stood up.

"You can all go to your separate missions now~." The Earl said before leaving.

Allen stood up and went to her room. She plopped down on her bed. After a few minutes of relaxing, Allen stood back up to take a shower and get changed into more reasonable cloths. As in, a white, long-sleeved shirt with a red ribbon around her neck, a gray vest and black pants. She pulled on a pair of long boots as soon as she sat down. There was a light knock at the door. The white-haired girl hurried to open it. on the other side was a smaller, pale blue-haired, pail girl with red eyes and a maid suit. Allen let the girl in. After a quick hello, Mimi spoke.

"Madam Lulu Bell said you asked for me. What would you like?"

"Would you do something with my hair Mimi?" Allen asked.

"Of course!" Mimi exclaimed.

"Thank you."

"It's my pleasure!" Mimi said happily.

Allen smiled. Mimi was the one Akuma that the white haired girl enjoyed being around, even with her stupid, cursed eye. Allen sat down in the only chair while Mimi started on her hair.

"Is something bothering you, Allen?" Mimi asked suddenly. "You usually ask for me when you need to talk."

Allen smiled slightly.

"Yeah. You know, you always cheer me up."

"So you keep making excuses to talk to me?"

Allen just nodded.

"So far, you're the only Akuma that I like around here. The most important thing is that you enjoy doing things for others."

Mimi smiled proudly and nodded.

"What kind of style do you want? Elegant or comfortable?" Mimi asked.

"Comfortable please."

"Got it!" Mimi said and got to work on Allen's hair again.

Allen was more relaxed then she had been the last few days. There was another knock.

"Come in!" Allen called.

"Are you ready yet, Shoujo?" Tyki asked.

Allen's eyes widened.

"I will be in a bit when Mimi finishes my hair. Wait outside." Allen said, hoping Tyki didn't notice the slight blush on her face.

Tyki thankfully didn't notice and closed the door. Allen let out a sigh.

"Are you and Tyki fighting?" Mimi asked.

"No. Nothing like that."

"You have a crush! I keep telling you that!" Neah said.

"I doubt that's actually-"

"You're blushing."

Allen's breath hitched. The white-haired girl groaned.

"I know... I'm just glad Tyki didn't see it."

Mimi smiled slyly.

"You like him, don't you?" Mimi asked.

"N-no." Allen said quickly.

"You just keep telling yourself that, Dear Niece."

"shush up Neah!"

"Never, Dear Niece."

Allen scowled at her Uncle even though he couldn't actually see it.

"Your hair is done." Mimi smooths out the simple ponytail with a red ribbon holding it.

"Thanks again Mimi." Allen looked back and smiled.

"Your welcome as always. Your hair is really soft and i couldn't help myself but to pet it. How do you keep your hair so soft?" Mimi scratched the back of her head.

"A certain type of shampoo and conditioner. And I got out of the shower recently."

"Oh. Well that explains alot."

Allen nodded and Mimi left after a bit of talking. Allen stood up and cleared her mind and walked out to meet Tyki. The portuguese smoothed his dark hair back and put on his top hat.

"That look suits you, Tyki." Allen said.

"Let's go and get this show started, Shoujo." Tyki said.

"Who's first?" Allen pointed at Cell Roron.

"See for yourself, Shoujo." Tyki said.

The portuguese handed Allen The card that was Cell Roron's prison. Allen looked at it in amazement. The card had a three denominational cell in it. The walls of the cell was covered with names and in it was a little humanoid creature.

"Suman Dark, Daisya Barry, Gwen Flail, Tina Spark, Chaker Rabon... Wow. Long list. I can't even say them all."

"I know. I did't expect the Earl to give us that many targets. There's even a couple of Generals."

"No way! Does daddy have that much confidence in us?" Allen asked.

"No. Just you, Shoujo."

"Why just me?"

Tyki shrugs.

"Really, Tyki?" Allen said with a knowing look.

Tyki sweat dropped and gave a almost sheepish smile. Allen smacked the back of Tyki's head.

"What the hell was that for Shoujo?"

"You know what's it for, Tyki." Allen said, smirking. "On a serious note, Who's the first target?"

"That's a good question. I guess it'll be whoever we run into first."

Allen looked over at Tyki. The white-haired girl gave a tiny smile.

"Maybe you were right, Uncle Neah."

"I kept telling you. Maybe one day it'll be more then a crush."

"So you think."

"Now focus on your mission, Dear Niece."

Allen looked back at the card before tucking it into a pocket.

This might be the last chapter until Monday. But i will always look forward to those amazing reviews i'm getting, as my birthday is Sunday.

Nightmon: Yup. I thought i'd work on Tyki and Allen's relationship a bit. And I love how cute Allen keeps turning out to be.

ShadowsBloodPain: Thankyouthankyouthankyou! I've put so much time and thought into this and i'm glad you think that.

ScytheMeisterA: I'm having so much fun with both. Even i find myself laughing while writing Neah's lines.

I hope for even more lovely, encouraging reviews from amazing people like these three. thank you all!