A/n I decided on a different approach for chapter 3. I actually really didn't like the previous one and probably rushed through it because this part it supposed to be a prologue. Welp there's going to be a few more chapters before the Noah awakens. Hope you enjoy this :)
Weeks passed and everything went back to normal. Word had it that Cross was called to Central; of course the rumors didn't say if he went willingly or not. Missions had resumed after Hevlaska had accounted for all the Innocence in the Order's possession. Link still followed Allen around who wasn't permitted to leave his sight.
The CROW wasn't oblivious to Walker's midnight adventures. He'd trailed after him one time after drifting awake. Immediately he was suspicious seeing the boy sneak out repeatedly. And when he saw where he was going that feeling only grew. Level 0; a secret floor underground the Order storing a sleeping Noah. He didn't think Walker knew about this-bearing the information of the matter could make his situation worse, and everything concerning the Noah was supposed to be top secret. It was possible General Cross told him before he was called to Central. But what would he have to gain?
"Link?" Allen asked.
He blinked back to the present. He'd been so lost in his thoughts he'd forgotten about his surroundings. "Right." Link said looking around the busy street before moving his eyes back to the boy. "Have you sensed anything?"
Allen shook his head. "Nope. My eye hasn't activated once since we got here." 'Here', was Rome, Italy. After receiving a rather disturbing call from Finders as they defended against Akumas in their last moments; Komui sent the pair here to eradicate any more of them that might be in the area.
"Are you sure that call was authentic? Isn't it true Akumas try and lure Exorcists out by imitating SOS calls?" Link inquired.
Something dark flashed across Allen's face but his expression soon relaxed back into his normal look. "Yes, but I've asked around. Citizens saw people resembling Finders walking through town just a few days ago."
"Then they must be dead." He put bluntly. "If that call was real then they stood no chance."
"Shut up!" Allen hissed with clear anger. "They could've survived we don't know yet!" Link watched as the boy stormed off.
He knows the truth he just won't accept it...
The day ended and the more people they spoke to the easier it was to confirm. Around the time that call had been made the Finder Unit had been in this city. Some reported them acting strange, nervous. They might've knew they were being followed by Akuma.
They'd rented a room for the night. At Allen's suggestion they were to stay in Rome for a few more days to thoroughly check for survivors. Link was in the chair while Allen in the bed. The CROW would admit it wasn't the most comfortable thing he slept on...but it'd do. When he was sure he heard the quiet snoring of the boy he allowed himself to close his eyes. Finally falling asleep.
A cat peered in through the window watching the two figures through wide, inhuman eyes. When she was satisfied she nimbly jumped to the earth. But before her paws could touch the surface, a blackness appeared, swallowing her up then disappearing within the blink of an eye.
"The boy's here. He brought his CROW friend."
"I get to see Allen again!~"
"No! Stay away from that boy! He's bad! Bad! Too bad for my-"
"Can you shut up? You're giving me a headache."
"We all need to be quiet."
"Hm? Yeah hush hush…"
"No noise!"
"Yeah too much! It's too much!"
"You two were just making a ruckus a minute ago!"
"Thank you all...I surmise we have all been sensing it. A new member of our family is awakening. She is struggling although. Those damned Exorcists have her in their possession and are preventing her from coming back to us-" A deep breath. "That's why, we shall attack the Order.
And get back our dear family."
