Title: Four Years Back
Author: ShadowTrooper1414/FireFox9995
Rating: T
Pairings: None as of yet, though may get hints of Laven later
Summary: It was supposed to be a normal day at the Black Order. Unfortunately, Komui had other plans. What happens when our main four protagonists are hit by one of Komui's strange components?
Warnings: Mild cussing
Disclaimer: I don't own D. Gray-Man or any of its characters.
Allen stiffened at the blonde inspector towering over him. Link was ten times more intimidating than he had been when Allen was normal. The thought of feigning ignorance crossed Allen's mind, but he quickly cast it away, knowing Link would see right through it. Instead, he straightened and looked up at Link, making eye contact, but not seeming overly confidant.
"Yes, Link?" he asked, keeping his voice from shaking.
"I have orders to take you to Director Leverrier." Link said, quick and to the point as usual.
Allen felt a feeling of dread creep into his mind, but nodded anyway, knowing that if he blatantly refused, he would become more suspicious.
The walk to Leverrier's office was stiff and awkward, similar to how it was when Link first showed up. Suddenly, Allen wasn't so sure about anything anymore.
'Well, at least I didn't turn into Red.' he mused absently.
A few firm knocks broke Allen from his thoughts and he looked up from the floor. Link stood at the door, back straight, expression unreadable. After a few seconds, there was a 'come in.' Link opened the door and walked into the room, Allen following right after. Link closed the door once the white haired boy walked in.
Allen spared the inspector a side-glace, but then walked to the center of the room, eyes on Leverrier. There was silence for several moments. Then,
"I understand that, due to one of Komui's experiments, you and your friends, Lavi, Yuu Kanda, and Lenalee Lee, have been aged backwards by four years." Leverrier said.
"Yes, sir. That's correct." Allen responded, staying firm with a slightly defiant glare.
"That's... unfortunate. I'll make sure this doesn't happen again." Leverrier said. "Do you remember everything from past your body's age?"
Allen thought for a moment before answering, "Most stuff, yeah."
"And what can you do with that body? Are you as powerful? What about the Fourteenth?" Leverrier asked.
"I'm not sure what I can do yet, nor do I know if I'm as powerful as before." Allen paused for a second, thinking, carefully choosing his words. "As far as I know, the Fourteenth hasn't made any appearances. My mind feels... less crowded than before, like it was before the Fourteenth was discovered."
"Hmm... Thank you for this information, Allen Walker." Leverrier said. "I presume that Komui is working on a cure?"
"Lenalee, Lavi, Kanda, and I told him to, but you never know." Allen replied.
"Thank you for your time. You may go now." the Director told Allen. The boy nodded, bowed half-way, before abruptly turning and leaving the room. Once out, door closed, he let out a relieved breath, glad he was out of trouble, for now. He then set off to find one of the others.
"And... there!" Komui exclaimed.
It had been a day and a half since the kids had demanded an antidote. Komui was very worried he wouldn't be able to get it, but he was able to perfectly replicate the elixir that turned the four exorcists into kids.
Once that was done, he used trial and error to figure out what he needed to undo the affects. He used a plant nearby, applying a small amount of the liquid, then adding stuff to a slightly larger portion, then testing it. It had led far into the night and early morning, but the loss of sleep had made it worth it.
'Hey, I didn't make it within two hours, but I was able to make it within two days.' Komui thought, trying to look at the bright side. He was lucky Allen seemed to have forgotten his threat, instead being wrapped up in what his current body could or couldn't do. Komui admired his work before calling the four exorcists to his office.
It took fifteen minutes for all of them to get there, due to Allen getting lost and Kanda being on the other side of the building. They walked into the office, hair dis-shelved, in sleep clothes, and extremely tired. Well, Lavi was pretty hyper, but the rest were pretty tired. Once there, things were said.
"Do you have it ready?" From Allen.
"Finally. Took almost two days." Kanda.
"I can't wait to be taller than the old panda again!" Lavi.
"Nii-san did something for once." Obviously, Lenalee.
Komui chuckled at the comments. "Are you ready?" A collection of nods. "Alright. I'm going to pour it on you. Take a bath or shower after. You should be normal by morning." Another set of nods. Komui then poured the teal-colored liquid on the four exorcists.
Allen suppressed a shudder at the weird feeling, Kanda stood stoic, Lenalee almost grinned, and Lavi jumped in excitement. The four then left to bathe or shower, then went to back to bed.
In the morning, Allen realized he was back to normal. He breathed a sigh of relief at being his normal size again. He then scrambled out of bed, changed into his uniform, then hurried to the cafeteria, making a mental note to thank Komui later.
Lenalee awoke the next morning, the first thing she noticed being the anklets instead of boots. She let a small grin cross her face before getting out of bed and putting on her uniform. She looked in the mirror for a few seconds before leaving to go to the cafeteria. She'd thank Komui when she took him his coffee later this morning.
Lavi laughed with glee as soon as he got out of bed. The panda had apparently returned during the night, never knowing of the event that occurred. The redhead planned to keep it that way. With slight relief and a whole lotta joy, Lavi put on his uniform, strapping Iron Hammer to his thigh. A smile was set on his face as the Bookman Apprentice made his way to the cafeteria.
Kanda opened his eyes to his meditation room for the third morning in a row. He knew this probably wasn't healthy, but meditating helped him when he was nervous or worried. Not that he was either of those, or at least, he wouldn't admit it aloud. He stood, heaving a sigh. Knowing the other three would be on their ways to the cafeteria, that where he headed after leaving the room.
And from that day on, life in the Black Order went back to normal. Well, as normal as you could get with Komulins being made once a week, the constant fights between Kanda and Allen, Kanda trying to 'kill' Lavi, and Allen being suspected of being a Noah.
Er... It was as normal as it could be until Komui made an experiment that turned every exorcist into the other gender. But that's a different story.
And that's the end of this story. I am writing another one, a DGM/OHSHC crossover called Crystals Have to Learn to Shine, which updates every Thursday I have something written. I am going to be starting one called One More Chance Never Hurt, though I'll probably post it Tuesday, which will be it's update day.
Anywho, thank you for reading and sticking to this chapter. For those you liked it, tell me. For those who thought it was okay, that's fine. For those who hated it, keep your opinion to yourself. Have a very nice day!
