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Explanations
"Hmm, Holy Gems, huh? That was fast thinking," Lenalee thought out loud, pulling the vampire in front of one of the many doors that took space in the corridor.
"Actually, the cards were already called that even before I came to know about Exorcists," Miyagumi corrected.
"What do you mean?"
"Holy Gems is what I call my vampire ability," she explained further. "Sometimes we give names to our abilities so that we don't have to delve into detail. Think of it as a shortcut. But sometimes we just do it because it's fun."
"I see," the Exorcist bobbed her head in understanding. She still wasn't used to the fact that vampires weren't all that blood-thirsty or they didn't seem to be hurting when they came across a religious item. "Well, here we are. This is your new home, new room." She added, giving the door a slight push and switching the lights on.
"Even vampires like cheery colors," Miyagumi muttered, thinking of her brightly-lit and cozy room.
I'll leave you here to rest. Come to the Dining Hall whenever you're ready," Lenalee said, ignoring the complaint. "I still wasn't able to explain everything, so just look for me there and I'll tell you the rest." She waved good bye before stepping out of the room and closing the door gently.
"The tiles remind me of a chess board," Warlock suddenly commented. Miyagumi put down the book on top of her bed and he went around the room, like checking the comfortability of the room.
"Nah, more like diners," Miyagumi replied. She walked over to the bed and sat on it, fluffing the pillow. "At least this bed is comfy."
"I don't like this room one bit... though there's this nice painting." Warlock flew over to the painting of a masked jester juggling three balls as he balanced on top of a bigger ball.
Miyagumi shuddered. Something about the jester's smile made her uncomfortable. "I prefer the painting of my family," she said honestly.
"Which is in Japan. And your clothes are still in the hotel suite," Warlock pointed out.
"Arg!" Miyagumi groaned. "But Komui doesn't even want me out of this place!"
"Sneak out?"
The Japanese thought about it for second before shaking her head no. "Let's just see what I can do to make this room officially ours," Miyagumi announced, plastering a fake smile.
They went about the room to clean up the place and arrange objects as they pleased. Miyagumi kept blabbering about where this and that should stand whereas Warlock only worked in silence. He was thinking how this was unlike Miyagumi. She hardly played by other's rules, especially if they were from strangers. And sneaking out of a guarded place to retrieve clothing was just icing on cake for her.
So why was Miyagumi being obedient today? She didn't even question Lenalee when she told her that the Order would be her permanent home now. Was something on her mind? Sayoko's death perhaps.
"Miyagumi…" Warlock started. The said girl was now snuggling under her beige blankets, her eyes closed.
"Yes?"
"I'm surprised that you didn't fight back when Lenalee said this is your new home."
Slowly, her eyes opened. A mixture of sadness and anger welled in them. "I want answers," Miyagumi simply said.
"Huh?"
"I want answers about this place and revenge."
"Revenge…?"
Mere sat up and glared at the book. "They killed Sayo, you idiot! Didn't nut job Komui say that the Order's purpose was to defeat the Earl and his akumas? What if they send me on a mission of some sort and I happen to encounter those nasty akumas again, or better yet, the Earl? I'll kick their sorry butts, there's revenge."
"But didn't revenge happen already?" Warlock pointed out. "You defeated the akumas that killed Sayoko."
"I just—" Miyagumi's voice faltered and she shrugged, changing the subject. "I'm hungry. We should go to the Dinner Hall now. I'll talk to Lenalee about how this Exorcist thing works."
Warlock sighed. There was no use arguing with her. He'd just make sure to have Miyagumi answer his questions later. "Miyagumi, wait up!"
oo00oo
Explosions of noise greeted Miyagumi and Warlock as they entered the Dinner Hall. Trailing behind a Line of people, she looked around the hall and spotted Lenalee. The Chinese was eating with the usual people, and seemed to have no problem at all using a table that looked like it was taped together. She glanced up and saw Miyagumi staring at her. She waved and Miyagumi waved back, smiling.
"Hellooo! May I take your order? I'll cook anything!"
Miyagumi whirled around and practically sweat dropped at the sight of the flamboyant chef grinning at her expectantly. She nervously took a step back and was about to run away when Warlock hissed, "What are you doing?"
"I change my mind. I'm not hungry. That guy's creepy... Is he gay?"
"So you don't want to eat anymore because you're creeped out?"
"Well, yeah. Look at the way he's—"
Jeryy cleared his throat. "Um, why are you talking to a flying book, Miss?"
"Nothing..." Miyagumi hesitantly chased her words with a smile, her fangs poking out slightly.
Jeryy nodded his head, not surprised. "Are you still hungry, vampire-san? You can order anything you want."
Miyagumi put a hand over her stomach, pouting. "In that case... I'll just get some salad and a half-glass of water," she finally decided. Food wins over fears, after all.
"Coming right up!"
Minutes later, Miyagumi was balancing a tray with one hand as she assessed the Dinner Hall. She was going to sit with Lenalee, of course, but she sensed that someone was thinking of doing the same thing. And that woman was Miranda Lotto.
Miranda, ignorant of the extra sharp glares that Miyagumi was aiming at her, walked to the repaired table in her signature manner—innocently, swiftly yet clumsily. Knowing that Miranda would reach Lenalee before she did if she didn't move her legs, took a deep breath and walked faster. She was not about to sit beside someone she hadn't fully met yet. They reached the table at the same time, but Miyagumi slammed down her tray on the table as she slid into the bench,
"Oh, hello. I didn't notice you were there," she lied.
Miranda stared at the girl for a moment, asking herself whether or not the girl was lying. Dismissing the thought with a shake of her head, she took the space beside Allen and smiled at Miyagumi. "Hi, I'm Miranda Lotto!"
"I'm Mochizuki Miyagumi,"
"Your last name sounds Japanese. Are you from Japan? Because Kanda-kun is Japanese too," Miranda offered.
"Miranda?"
"Yes?"
"Please shut up." Kanda grumbled coldly.
"Okay," Miranda's smile wavered, but didn't completely disappeared. She was used to Kanda's coldness. Somehow.
"Looks like you finally arrived," Lenalee teased. "For a minute, we thought you wouldn't show up."
"Food keeps me alive,"
"I thought you drink blood?" Lavi said.
He grabbed Allen's neck and pretended to suck blood without warning. "Lavi, cut it out!" Allen mumbled to the laughing Lavi.
"It's against Ancient Laws," Miyagumi replied. "But there are some vampires who have the guts to break those laws." She added with a shrug. She placed Warlock beside her and pulled out a packet of blood-red pills from her pocket. Everyone from the table watched curiously as she ripped open the packet and took out a pill before placing it back in her pocket. With a flourish, she dropped the pill in her glass of water. The pill then dissolved into a pinkish red substance before mixing with the water.
"What is that?" Allen asked.
"It's a substitute for blood," Miyagumi made a move to sip her drink before pointing the glass in Allen's direction. The liquid in it swished around teasingly. "Do you want to try?" Her lips curved into a devilish grin.
Allen made a face. "I'd rather not,"
Miranda giggled, covering her mouth with a gloved hand.
"By the way," Miyagumi turned to Lenalee, "my things are still in the hotel, and Komui told me I can't go out."
"Komui found someone to fetch you things. George, I think,"
"Did... Did he get Sayoko things too?"
Silence.
"Who's Sayo?" Miranda asked a heartbeat later.
Ignoring her, Lenalee replied. "I'm really not sure, Mochizuki-san. Would you want me to call George and tell him to get her stuff too?"
"Maybe later..."
After a while, the chatters resumed and Miyagumi took the opportunity to talk to Lenalee.
"Look, do you think you can give to me the necessary information? I still have... stuff to do after this," Miyagumi blurted.
Lenalee closed her eyes and nodded, thinking the shortest way possible to explain to the new host about everything. "Alright," she finally replied. "Now listen, because this is a lot to take in." She launched into a detailed speech on how the Innocence came to be, the Black Order, the Millennium Earl, the Noahs, and akumas; the missions and even about the Finders. "Do you understand?"
Miyagumi nodded her head and chewed her food thoughtfully. Swallowing the last piece of lettuce she mumbled out, "I'm going to my room. Good night."
oo00oo
The first thing that Miyagumi saw when entered her room was Sayoko's things piled in a corner. She smiled sadly, remembering the old days.
"Are you sure you really want to stay?"
"Yes," Miyagumi sighed irritably. "I told you, I want revenge. And besides, it looks like being an Exorcist of this Order is... interesting?"
"You think?"
"Maybe,"
"But... But what about Rima and the others at Japan?" Warlock asked again.
"We'll contact them tomorrow. Right now, I just want to sleep."
Miyagumi opened the door to her bathroom and stared at the mirror, arranging her bangs. On the outside it looked everything was still the same, but starting tomorrow, everything would change.
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Edited: 4/08/2013
