2. Innocence and Exorcists
"I will attempt to explain this as best as I can, so bear with me if I leave something out," Tiedoll began. I sat up straighter, listening with rapt attention.
"Nearly a century ago a cube was found. It contained a prophecy on an ancient civilization's 'End of the world'. It also was host to instructions on how to use an material called 'the Crystal of God,' which possesses powers known as Innocence."
"So I have this Innocence, right?" I interrupted. Tiedoll nodded.
"I believe so. Your Innocence was looking for you. It led me to you, so that you may become an exorcist."
"What's an exorcist?"
"Those chosen by God. They alone can wield the power of the Innocence to its full capacity. We take the Innocence and process it to form an anti-akuma weapon. The job of an exorcist is to rid the world of akuma."
"So you want me to be a demon killer?" I asked with skepticism. I was only a little girl. How could I possibly kill a demon?
"Yes. God has chosen you. According to the prophecy the Millennium Earl will once again bring about the destruction of the world. That is why we exorcists exist, to prevent the 'Three Days of Darkness' from coming once more," he concluded.
I looked at my hands, folded in my lap. Were they capable of killing? Could I endure that? Questions spiraled in my mind. I wasn't sure what to do. Nothing was sure anymore.
"Do I have to become an exorcist?" I asked. "If the Innocence chose me, is it already decided?"
Tiedoll's eyebrows knit together as he thought how to best answer my question. "I can not force you to become and exorcist," he said finally.
"I need to think," I said. Tiedoll stood up.
"That's fine. We'll head down to the hotel restaurant to eat. You can join us when you are ready. Come Mari," he said, motioning for him to follow. They left the room.
I wasn't sure what to do. I didn't know if I wanted to live a life of killing. True, I would be killing for the sake of the human race, but wasn't it still killing? Or was I just looking at this situation the wrong way? I sat on the bed and thought about my predicament.
Finally I knew what to do. I walked out of the room and down to the restaurant. I could see Tiedoll and Mari talking over their food. I stepped up to the table.
"I know what I want to do," I began. "I will be an exorcist."
Tiedoll's smile probably could have killed me. It was so bright and happy looking. I smiled sheepishly back at him. Mari was smiling too. I sat down in the booth.
"Excellent!" Tiedoll was saying. "We will have to go to headquarters as soon as possible!"
"Headquarters?"
"Ah! I forgot! Headquarters is the Black Order. It is where we exorcists go to get missions. Most exorcists live in headquarters, so you should meet plenty of people!"
"When do I get my Innocence?" I asked. Tiedoll and Mari laughed.
"Soon. We need to make a weapon for you first. That will be taken care of once we arrive at headquarters."
"What are your Innocence's?"
"Mine is Noel Organon," Noise said. He held up his hands and I saw that he was wearing a silver band on each of his fingers. "My strings come from these rings when I invoke my Innocence. Also my headphones are made with Innocence, so I am able to hear pretty much anything. I can hear akuma gatherings, people crying, and tons of other stuff."
"Wow."
"Mine is Maker of Heaven. I can...um... control, in a sense, nature. I can also create giant beings to fight the akuma."
"So everyone's Innocence is different?"
"Yes. Well now that we've made up our mind, we should go to your home and get your things, no?" Tiedoll said.
"I- I don't, um," I stuttered. "I don't have a home." Looks of shock crossed their faces.
"What? Where are you living? Where's your family?"
"I don't have a family. They died in an accident three years ago."
"And no one's taken you in?"
"I run away," I admitted, ashamed. "I've been living in an alley on the edge of town. I have a few things I'd like to get though."
"Okay. Lead the way."
It was much warmer outside in my coat. I was able to walk without hugging my arms to my chest. The change was welcome. It was in good spirits that I led the two exorcists to my little home.
We turned into the alley. I pointed at a cardboard box with some ratty curtains occupying the space.
"That is where I sleep most nights," I stated. I stepped behind the box and pulled up a crate that was protecting my few belongings. I picked up the picture and passed it to Tiedoll.
"That is my mother and father," I said pointing to a beautiful woman and handsome male. I had my fathers curly dirty-blonde hair, and my mothers gray eyes.
"They look nice," Tiedoll said with a smile. I nodded my head up and down.
"They were." I grabbed my baby blanket and stuffed bear. Then I stood up.
"That's it," I said. Tiedoll nodded.
"Mari, could you please put these things in the suitcase," he said, passing my things to him. "Are you ready?" he asked me.
"Yes. I'm ready to be an exorcist."
Sorry it took so long to post. I've been busy, even though I shouldn't be, since its break, but what can I do.
I hope you liked this chapter. It is kind of short, but I think it was pretty good. I'm hoping to introduce Kanda within the next two chapters so bear with me.
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