I don't own dgm…or death note.
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Everyday, Lavi would get up, shower, get dressed, and go on missions. If there was no mission, he would read in the library. His friends noticed distinct changes in him, he didn't smile as much, and he was less talkative, less sociable. Though these were very small, they became concerned. When asked what was wrong, he would answer "I hate my job", and then insist everything was fine, that he was just having a bad day…but if that was true, he would have a bad day for the next four years, when Allen was in Komui's office to talk to him.
'Um, Komui, I need to talk to you…?'
Komui smiled and nodded. Allen had grown tall in the last few years. He was now 19, though he hadn't changed a bit.
'It's about Lavi….He seems kinda depressed, and I was thinking it was maybe cos he misses Keichi? It broke his heart when she was taken…S-so maybe you could…get her back?'
Komui sighed sadly and shook his head.
'I'm sorry, Allen, I have no authority over that matter.'
'Ok, thanks anyway…'
Allen walked to the door. He put his hand on the door knob but before he opened it, he stopped and turned.
'Uh, there's something else I wanna ask.'
'OK, what is it?'
Allen took a deep breath, like he was preparing to jump into hell, and bowed his head.
'I'D LIKE YOUR PERMISSION TO ASK LENALEE TO MARRY ME!!'
He looked up to see Komui's reaction. The science head stared calmly, creeping Allen out. Then, he jumped onto the desk holding a giant missile launcher, which was making a loading sound. Allen screamed and tried to pull the door open but found it mysteriously locked. Forgetting he could just use his claw, he ducked and covered his head.
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KABLAMMO!
A giant explosion shook the entire order. In the cafeteria, twenty-one year old Lavi looked up from his cereal, mainly due to the fact it was splashed all over his face. He sighed and mopped it up with a tea-towel. One table away, Kanda silently smirked.
A minute passed, and Allen wandered in, smoking and clothes torn. The ends of his hair were singed. He weakly collapsed into the seat across from Lavi.
'What happened to you?' Lavi asked.
'I told Komui I wanted to marry Lenalee.'
'And?'
'And he said I could ask her.'
'Then why'd he blow you up?'
'Cos he wanted to vent.'
'Ah…Well, congratulations'.
Allen blinked.
'She hasn't said yes yet!'
Lavi shrugged. Meanwhile, Kanda stood up and walked across the room. A moment later, Lenalee walked up to them.
'Allen?'
Allen looked up in surprise.
'Lenalee! Uh, don't worry about the exploded appearance thing…'
'Ok….um, Kanda just told me you wanted to ask me something…?'
Allen froze, and looked at Kanda. He stood by the door, smirking evilly. Then he disappeared. Allen made a mental death note, sighed, stood up and led Lenalee out the other door to talk in quiet. Lavi smiled and went back to the remainder of his cereal. Though word hadn't gotten out yet, Bookman had retired today. That made him the new Bookman. Once, the thought had made him happy, to one day become bookman senior, but now he it felt like a bitter hollowness in his mind. Allen was probably getting married. He was happy for his best friend, but he felt jealous also. Allen didn't have to give up his name or his entire being, he would be allowed to marry, love his wife, have kids, and be happy…..
Suddenly, Allen and Lenalee burst through the doors.
' HEY EVERYONE!' Allen called joyfully 'WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!'
Lavi stood up cheering and clapping, along with everyone else.
Be grateful for what you have, Allen…
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Keichi leant back against the wall, staring out at the water. She was almost twenty, but still missed headquarters. She knew it was silly, but she felt she was still in love with Lavi, though he probably lost his feelings for her ages ago.
'Keichi? You got a letter.'
Keichi looked up to see a handsome blonde man in a tuxedo smiling and holding out a pink envelope. She took it.
'Thanks, Bak-san. You going on a date with Fou tonight?'
Bak blushed, nodded and walked away. Keichi opened the letter, thinking it was from her family, like her father or brothers, but instead, she was surprised to see it was a wedding invitation from Lenalee and Allen. She froze, wondering if she should go, as Lavi would probably be there, but then again…Lavi would probably be there…
She pocketed the paper and went to catch Bak to see if she could get a few days in France.
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Lavi hasn't seen his love for 4 years. How will he react upon seeing her at Allen and Lenalee's wedding? And what does Bookman's retirement really mean? All these questions answered in the next installment. heh, i managed to fit in some BAKXFOU...