Author's Note:

Me: Damnit, my eyes are falling right now, =_= and darn, I think the limitation of a story is only 18 chapters. Ugh, if your still interested, I'll be posting part two, and maybe to a little editing to the title =.= for now, hope you enjoy this really long chapter, well maybe, sorta, argh! Just go and read, I'm a bit cranky at the moment -_-

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Chapter 17: Reasons

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'Everything is done for a reason, and a duty is formed through that reason'

The melody of the glass music box started to die out, leaving in its trail an echo of the last stanza. The piano and trumpet halting as its lid began sliding back in place. You bowed politely to what seems to be a pigment of your imagination, an invisible prince, dancing as the music went by.

After which, you suddenly notice a familiar exorcist sitting beside your door's frame. Almost fast asleep, leaning against the cold door's oak. A mixture of emotions sliding in as you stared into his sleep-induced face. A quick poke was your immediate action, in an attempt to wake the snow white haired exorcist. He whispered something slightly, but dozed off once more. After the failed attempt, you result to other actions, and one finally woke him up. A little peek on the cheek was all you needed to immediately wake him flushed.

Allen quickly took notice of his position by your door, the blush heating more and more. His immediate reaction was to innocently apologize for his little carelessness. You quickly accept his immediate apology, his formality was quite stunning actually. But, you drifted back to the matter at hand. You quickly skipped the giggling and small talks to ask about his sudden appearance. You knew something was up, Allen wouldn't be able to sneak into your room without a certain case.

As he realizes your question, he immediately grabbed you by the wrist, pulling you with him as he ran through the corridors. Your legs ran as they can muster, trying to keep up with Allen's fast pace. The head chief's office suddenly being apparent up ahead, it seems your duty as an exorcist has finally cooped up with you once more.

After a few huffs and puffs, you entered the cramped up office of your chief. A disappointing smug crawling up on Kumoi's face as you entered his quarters. Allen once again apologizing for his careless acts. He quickly dismissed the thought and focused on the topic.

"Its good to see you Miss Ella, it seems our calculations might have been a bit off. The innocence is now very evident, we need you to immediately head for the in a small town in Germany. I'm terribly sorry for the sudden mission, but we must retrieve the innocence before any other Noah or Akuma will"

You could only stare after the statement. Wide eyed and confused. The innocence should have never appeared yet, no it shouldn't, it was supposed to be hiding for a few more days. But, if it suddenly showed itself, then that must mean something has happened to its wielder.

You were not a finder, no, but your innocence had the power to sense an innocence within the given area. That is, unless your crystal marks appear.

"Miss Ella? Is everything alright?"

Your daze finally faltered. You concentrated on Allen's worried face. You only smiled then quickly returned to Kumoi's orders.

"I apologize Miss Ella we too did not-"

You quickly cut him off.

"No, its fine, it is my duty after all, and I'm sure, that there is a sudden reason to its appearance. I'll try the best I can to obtain it as much as possible"

He only nodded in agreement, and letting his gaze drift to the other exorcist inside the room. Allen's eyes glistening with anticipation to his words, a tiny glint of hope evident in his face as he stared back leaning against the large doors.. Kumoi only sighed, he knew what the boy wanted, and he wouldn't want any of his exorcist's sulking around.

No, he won't allow it.

"Oh, please Miss Ella, if its ok with you, I want Allen to come with you. The boy needs a little more experience, especially after his last mission [1]"

Then, he leaned and whispered.

"Also, I do not want any exorcists sulking around, he might miss you, he has grown attached to you more than any other exorcist. I suggest you approve it"

A thought passed through as his sudden words tingled in your ears. He might be right, after all, Allen was a very skilled fighter, even if it is his 2nd mission. But, the part of his sentence about Allen growing attached and the feeling of being missed instantly made your cheeks turn a bright pink.

You nod, accepting his little suggestion. He smiles, or rather grins at you as you continue your way through the door. Allen immediately escorting you through it.

The perky head chief leaned back against his chair as the two left his office, a contented smirk plastered on his face.

"I should send those two more often, I'm sure they will get along very well. Especially when you include that particular reason"

Reasons, reasons, reasons, they will never fail will they?

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Me: =_= Long, long really long chapter filled with ups and downs you might not get.

Here's some explanation lemons for your D. Gray Man lemonade if you didn't get the whole chapter.

[1] Yes, it confusing, but in truth, you met Allen after his last mission with Lenalee. I made it that way too avoid writing about you going on a mission with them =.= do not like I tell you. I do not like writing the whole episode again. Especially I want that only Allen and you to be on a mission alone because I'm planning a bit more =_= pezas?

Anyway, I have finally made myself stay up at 3 in the morning writing this chapter damn.

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