Chapter Four; YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW

3 months have passed since that day…

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3 grueling months passed since Krucia last talked to Allen, and the boy couldn't take anymore of her blank looks whenever he trained her, or her unusual quietness, even around Soul… And that was Soul, her alter male version who acted like they were twins or something. Hell, Allen even noticed Kanda seemed to be more neutral towards her suddenly. Although he did hear them arguing intensively from time to time. Ever since that day she yelled at him, it's like her hate towards everything just seemed to increase tenfold…..

And he was scared-for her…. No one seemed to remember the case of Suman Dark- the Exorcist who begged a Noah for mercy...

It was another usual day at the Order- Lavi's life being threatened by Mugen, the Krucia and Soul duo hurting Lavi's ego, and Lenalee being stuck as a Peacemaker between them… Like right now….

Krucia growled as she shot Lavi a heated death glare. "Urgh- idiot!"

The green haired exorcist watched idly from the corner, ignoring Lavi's pleas for help. "… Lavi- I won't stress how much you always seem to have a knack for calling trouble to yourself." Lenalee said as she stood against the wall.

Lavi moaned in pain, holding his knee where Krucia and Soul had unceremoniously kicked him. "So not true Lena-chan! Hey, by the way Krucia, don't you have to train with Allen right now?"

Krucia looked away in annoyance, leaning on Soul's shoulder lazily. "Urgh, so annoying." She commented, catching Soul's attention.

"What's with'cha? Ya hate the Moyashi or something?"

"He's annoying." She said with a frown.

Lavi raised a brow. "Is training not going good or something?"

"It's not the training; it's the person I have a problem with."

"You don't like Allen-kun?" Lenalee asked in surprise. "I'm pretty sure I already established that Lenalee." Krucia replied, deadpanned. "But Allen-kun is such a good person!"

"… well you've been fooled. See ya later Soul-baka."

Soul stuck up his middle finger, rolling his eyes at her retreating back. "Bye bitch." The trio watched her round the corner and Lenalee looked at the two with concern.

"I'm worried." Was all Lenalee said.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to her' bout it." Soul said giving her an assuring smile.

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Somewhere in the Order, Komui looked up from his work on an experiment, and his small coal eyes widened in surprise at the sudden shadows that loomed over him. He let a gasp. His beady coal eyes reflected off the silhouettes of two young boys, both clad in Exorcist uniforms.

"I didn't know you all would be coming back today!" A young tenor voice laughed heartily at Komui.

"Well, we wanted it to be a surprise!" A high alto male voice said. "The mission turned out to be more than we expected but it's not our problem anymore!" Komui blinked, fixing his glasses as he stood up straight.

"Did you retrieve the innocence?"

"Yes, Komui-san. Not only did we retrieve an innocence, but three. It turns out the location of the flying castle in the sky was correlated to other strange occurrences happening in the city." The other one, a deep baritone male voice said.

"What Daze said. It was kind of weird- Russia's not the same since I last saw it! I almost didn't recognize the place. Luckily though I still remember most of my Russian, so we didn't have that much problem with communication. The people were extremely nice to us considering there bloody past with the Black Order…"

"That's right; I almost forgot you were transferred to us from Russia. Did you get to see Chief Vlad? Was his niece Mimi still there? I heard she was traveling around the Philippines."

Hyde nodded vigorously. "Yeah, and she sent you her regards by the way."

"That's great! You two did amazing! I'm glad I chose you two for the job- because you two performed it beyond 100%. Where are Miranda and Krory though?"

Two boys detached themselves from the sets of shadows in front of the supervisor, revealing a tall silver haired boy with a strange marking on his forehead, and the other with short, spiky purple hair and a lot of piercings, two on his left ear, one his brow, and on his lip. His sharp neon acid green eyes twinkled with a malicious aura as he spoke to Komui. "They had to stay back with Klaud. Another mission for the two, she informed us to tell you. Klaud sent us back to tell you the Earl is planning something big, and to have any exorcists being sent out to be cautious and hostile to any. The Noah's are around. "

Komui's face grimed. "Thank you for the important message, Daze-san. Hyde-kun?"

The tall boy turned to look at him, his long silver hair swaying past his face as his purple Amethyst eyes peered at him curiously. "Yeah, what's up?" Daze sweat dropped.

Komui suddenly beamed a bright smile at the two, clasping his hands in front of him. "Brace yourselves- we have a new member!"

Daze let out an annoyed sigh, frowning as he turned from them. "Great… Another dead weight to carry around. He won't last long."

"Aw, he can't be that bad, Daze! Who knows, maybe he's as strong as Kanda!" Hyde joked, but his comrade didn't seem to find it amusing at all. "Or maybe, he's even a workaholic like Allen! Or… Our strong emotional pillar Lenalee!"

"The 'He' you're referring to is actually a girl. Her name is Krucia Solis. Also, she defeated Kanda several times- I think she can hold her own. But that isn't all…"

Both of their eyes widened as huge as dinner plates. "Whoa, it's a chick?"

"Komui-san, no offense to your sister, but I don't believe we need another woman as an exorcist. Lenalee is strong in her own sense- she can account for two exorcists already…." Daze said with a sneer.

"Krucia-san isn't your normal recruit, Daze-san." Komui shot back calmly, grabbing his bunny cup and taking a sip of the lukewarm coffee. "It was found that her innocence is a new form of parasitic type… We believe that it may even be her actual soul. Now how can the Order ignore such shocking details? Not only is she now considered the Order's most important asset, but she may be the possible candidate for 'the heart', given her innocence's strange conditions. Which reminds me- you two remember the previous assignment given to you?"

"…." They were quiet. Hyde shifted uncomfortably in his spot.

"Yes." Daze said.

"… How could I not forget? It's- it's just wrong!"

"It was that if it ever came to the discovery of the apostle who carries the Heart-" Daze started off.

Realization suddenly hit Hyde. "Understood. So you want us to actually go through it? Even given the circumstances…"

Daze picked his head up; his companion's words obviously got his interest. 'So the plan is finally in motion…' A small sneer made its way onto his pale lips. "Komui-san." The supervisor looked up, all traces of his previous humor gone. "That's right. Your individual missions start as of right now. You two aren't allowed to inform the possible heart apostle. Go by your assignments without alerting the other Apostles." Komui said grimly.

Hyde let out a sympathetic whistle. "I kind of feel bad for her…"

"Wrong. Try again."

"…" Two figures moved animatedly across the arena, clashing as sand was strewn up whenever they moved. It was hot, the atmosphere felt like a suffocating blanket over Krucia's lungs as she struggled to breathe. The boy across from her seemed to not even break a sweat- of course when he had been able to block her every attack with such pristine calmness that it almost seemed as if he were mocking her…. And that got on her nerves.

Lately Allen has been harsher in her training. Yet every time she brought it up to Komui, all he would say that it was for 'the best of interest…' Well for the best of 'interest' Krucia would be dancing on all of their graves… "You're not concentrating." Allen's voice brought Krucia out of her thoughts. She screamed when a red arm suddenly smacked her across her chest. It was even worse than that time he almost broke her neck- this time there was an immense suffocating feeling erupt around her chest cavity afterwards.

"S-SHIIIT!"

"Why are you slacking off more than usual! GET UP! YOU WON'T HAVE BREAKS IN THE BATTLE FIELD, SOLIS-SAN! THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE TO BE CONCENTRATING ON NOT YOUR LIFE, BUT THE INNOCENT PEOPLE CAUGHT IN BETWEEN- I SAID GET UP!"

'Why is he like this?' "…" From the corner of her eye she saw Soul and Lavi enter the arena. Filled with anger, Krucia strode his way. She was about to punch him when out of a sudden her head started hurting. She didn't scream, but she fell down to her knees, staring past the confused white haired boy as she heard Soul' distorted voice yell out. 'I don't…. Feel right.'

00000000v000000000 Allen's p.o.v

I watched as Krucia fell out of nowhere, not sure what just happened. Was something wrong with her? I was about to grasp her shoulder when I felt a hard tug on my collar haul me up and push me away. Bewildered, I looked back, only to meet a tanned fist to my cheek. The blow was overbearing, causing me to stumble back a few steps.

"S- Soul?" Briefly I saw a flash of red, and realized Lavi was crouching down next to Krucia with an arm over her, staring at Soul with a look of shock.

"Uhm, spirit-chan…?"

…. When Soul doesn't even acknowledge that nickname with a retort….

"Allen what the fuck do you think you're doing! So this is how you've been training her!" Soul barked with venom. "What the fuck's wrong with you Walker- this isn't you!"

He's right…. I don't even remember feeling angry… One moment I was trying to help her then the next- it was like I was feeling someone else's anger…. What is wrong with me? "I-I- I didn't mean to-!" Soul looked down at him.

"Didn't what? Didn't mean to act just like you're Master?"

Somewhere in my heart, my soul writhed. The unexplained anger I had felt earlier came rushing back and I felt as if I wasn't in my body. "DON'T YOU COMPARE ME TO THAT BASTARD!" Soul looked taken aback for a second, but his mouth curled to a snarl.

"LOOK HERE BUDDY, I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE THE FLIPPIN DESTROYER OF TIME SHIT OR THE GENTLEMAN OF THE BLACK ORDER- BUT YOU DON'T FUCKING TREAT A GIRL LIKE THAT."

"WELL EXCUSE ME. I'LL GIVE YOU A CALL IF I EVER NEED GIRL ADVICE FROM YOU…" A familiar voice sneered- wait a minute. Is that MY voice?

"Don't you ever even look at her the wrong way next time, or I'll fucking kill you!"

"Soul, relax! I'm sure Allen didn't mean it right?" Lavi looked at me for confirmation, but was taken aback when he was met with a blatant glare.

"Why are your panties in a notch, Soul? Could it be that you're secretly in love with her?"

Soul shook his head, although I didn't overlook the small stare he gave Krucia….. "You don't get it, do you…."

I raised a brow in bemusement. "Get what? Is it that I hit the nail?"

"….."

"So that's it, then! You're smitten! The almighty "Reaper' is head over heels for some girl he barely knows! How pathetic!"

''No! That isn't what I want to say- none of it is at all!'

"That's so funny it's sad!"

"I'm not in love with her!"

I felt my mouth form a smile even though I mentally willed my body not to. "Denial just makes it worse, Naev."

"Don't fuckin' call me-"

"Whoa what is this, a masculinity showdown? And jeez, the atmosphere in here is so tense I bet you can cut a hole in it with Zuzeika!"

Everyone looked back to see two boys approach them. Lavi's eyes widened, and I suddenly felt as if I had control of myself again. "Please don't tell me it was at it again..." Hyde looked at me apologetically, rubbing the back of his head.

"Sorry Allen, I couldn't stop him! He's such a deviant, huh! Zuzeika- Come out from wherever you are and apologize to Allen!" Hyde yelled sternly, glaring around the arena. Daze hung back a bit, but you could tell he found the situation amusing. Daze stared at me.

"He seems to like messing with your thoughts." Daze said quietly. I only shook my head. Sure, the last time Zuzeika messed with me, I was able to clear things with Lenalee- but this is NOT her! This is Krucia, Miss Ice princess! I let out a heavy sigh, looking back towards said girl. Soul and Lavi hovered around her, carefully helping her up to stand as she muttered apologies to the two.

… I want to apologize- honestly I just want to know what in the world happened back there with both of us, but the silent death glares Soul keeps sending my way stop me from even opening my mouth to apologize from afar…. He's that intimidating.. Not to mention his innocence gives me the creeps.

"A-ha! There you are you little rascal- oh no, you're not slipping by me this time- SEAl OF OROBOROS!" bright flash of blue light suddenly enveloped the tall boy, cracking alive as if it were filled with electricity, hissing at anyone who dared get in their way. A strange light flashed by his eyes.

Allen watched as a small boy appeared in the middle of the arena, his outlines fuzzy and mist like. He smiled, but there was something off about it. In the place of eyes- there was what seemed like endless pits of black, as if the child was missing his eyes. His teeth were dark yellow and rotten, glistening with green puss.

Allen almost didn't feel him wince under the boy's stare. "Uhm, Hyde..." I saw Krucia peer over at me, and I instantly felt bad. I doubt she was even aware she was looking at me, but her face held pain in it. Her cheeks were flustered pink, and her usually perfectly kept bun was loose, and large strand of her hair hung over her shoulders. I was surprised; I didn't expect to see that Krucia's hair was actually long. Cascades of Raven fell past her hips, and I couldn't help but want to run my hand through- I Blushed, slapping my hand over my mouth in realization. What was that?

Lavi approached me, and I realized with certain dread that he was holding up Krucia. I Stepped back. "Lavi, what are You-" Said redhead smiled at me. "Krucia… She wanted me to bring her to you. Is that okay?" I gawked at him- mostly her.

"What?"

"C- Can we talk..?" Krucia's voice caught me by surprise. I nodded nimbly, silently trying to call back the retreating Lavi to say me from whatever hell she was about to unleash- "- Just wanted to say that."

"Huh?" She wobbled, and I caught her before she fell. Krucia looked up, and muttered a thank you, clutching my dress shirt. I blushed. 'Too close-too close! "Say what?"

She took a deep breath, and looked up at me. "I pissed you of, and honestly I deserved that. Sorry…. Sorry for acting like such a bitch to you, it's just that- you're too nice!" I raised a brow as she continued. "… all my life I was treated like dirt because I was an 'intocable…' an untouchable- it's the name given to unwanted children with no family. So it's kinda hard to react to nice people and stuff- I always think they're pitying me, and I fucking hate that."

"I'm sorry…"

"You shouldn't apologize for it- I always thought you were faking your kindness- but…." She was interrupted as Zuzeika suddenly latched onto her, peering up with his creepy eyes. They no longer seemed empty- instead his eyes were in place and they shined a bright orange sherbet. "You're pretty."

Krucia's eyes widened like dinner plates, and an attractive blush settled on her cheeks. "E- Eh?"

The little boy grinned, hugging her closer. "You're pretty. Pretty!" He repeated, making her blush even more.

In the background, Hyde sniggered, seemingly forgetting to punish the boy. I shifted uncomfortably, Krucia likewise. "Um, who's kid is this?"

"Oh damn, you actually think he's a kid?" Hyde boasted, walking up to us. He flashed a grin. "My name's Tony Hyde, but I prefer being called Hyde… Or master… " I flashed him a look. "That 'kid' is actually my innocence. And he's not a kid- he's actually a five-thousand year old ghost who was stuck in the body of a previously dead twerp, that's all!..."

"…. Right and I'm Edgar Allan Poe…" Krucia said blatantly. Inwardly, I sighed. Whatever it was that caused her to be unusually nice earlier had weared off, and now she's back to her usual rude self. "Seriously though, is he yours?"

"I just told you, he's my innocence! Actually, he's more than that- wait you suggested that I have a kid! Rude!... Well, Zuzeika is actually me; we share a piece of soul- or more like I'm his reincarnation. His soul just couldn't pass on because he was missing part of it, so I guess he was in purgatory- well, if it exists? Then I was compatible with his missing [piece and voila! We were synched!"

"….. You're lying…."

I shook my head. "Actually, Hyde-san is saying the truth."

"…!" She pointed at Daze who up until now, he was uninterested. "What about YOU- any weird shit you have to exploit to me too?" Daze looked at her weirdly before smirking.

"I'm a pedophile." Everyone gawked at him. Krucia took a few steps back a terrorized look on her face as she hid behind an annoyed Soul.

"Oh MY FUCKNG GOSH- AND YOU DON'T EVEN LOOK A DAY OVER 15! OLD MEN THESE DAYS TRYING TO FOOL YOU INTO ELOPING WITH THEM…" She muttered darkly under her breath with a funny look on her face.

"I'm 19…" Daze answered with a sweat drop. "And I was not serious about that comment, Solis-san."

"Okay…" I rolled my eyes, knowing by her look that she obviously didn't believe him. We may not be friends, but that doesn't mean I don't know how she acts. "So who are you two- plus the weird kid hugging me right now."

Previously feeling ignored, Zuzeika beamed brightly at her mention of him and cuddled her. "Pretty Lady!"

"Lavi get him off me…"

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Hyde and Daze both bowed apologetically on behalf of Hyde's innocence. "Sorry' bout that Krucia-chan! Hehe!" Hyde said, grinning wolfishly. "Don't blame Allen for the way he treated you earlier- that was all Zuzeika's doing. He can influence other's minds and actions by latching on their souls. He likes to mess with Allen's mind the most, so be careful."

"So basically this kid's like a Leech that feeds on other people's souls?"

"I guess?" Hyde laughed heartily. "So now that you've met Daze and I, time for us to take you to Boss Komui."

Allen and Lavi looked at each other with raised brows. "Hold on a sec!" Soul butted in. "What for? She isn't supposed to be assigned on any mission's cuz she's still undergoing Allen's training."

"This is an order from the higher ups." Hyde answered calmly. "Since we're both Exorcists and Crow member's, it's our prority to tend to whatever the higher ups wish."

Soul scoffed, rolling his eyes. "More like you're their bitches….. Well whatever. Moyashi." Allen stood up straight at Soul's glare, and smiled nervously.

"Um, yes?"

"Since the Baka Boss made you her guardian, most likely you'll have to supervise her during the mission. Make sure she doesn't Get killed, got it?"

"Yeah…" Tony and Hyde looked at each other with amusement.

"Alright kiddo's- follow big brother!" Hyde squealed, skipping down the arena and opening the doors with flowers hovering around him. Daze shook his head, doing a face palm, along with Allen and a seriously creeped out Krucia. "You would be a horrible excuse of an older brother…."

Hyde pouted. "Aww, don't be mean, Daze-chan! It hurst my heart every time you're mean to me."

"I hope it hurts so much that you'll have a stroke and leave your sorry excuse of a life."

They were just outside of Komui's office when Hyde pretended he just got pierced in the heart with an arrow, and started to writhe around on the floor. He was pretty good at faking it to- even going as far as to turn purple before busting out into a screeching bawl. "Meanie! Is that any way to treat your lover?"

Daze looked more than horrified. He pushed the boy off him. "Stop saying strange things like that! Che- idot!"

"Oh my gosh, are you going through your Kanda phase too?" Hyde howled.

Krucia watched the two go at it as she inwardly sighed. 'Just my friggin' MORE idiots. Jeez Master, now I realize why you're so weird- this place is a den for weirdo's…'

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Chapter 4 peoples! Hyde and Daze- info;

Tony Hyde and Daze. Much isn't known about these two individuals besides being Exorcists and Crow members. They aren't seen much around HQ, but they know everything about the current apostles. It appears that they are involved in a secret mission having to do with newest Apostle Krucia Solis- suspected of being the possible 'Heart' of innocence… Daze's innocence isn't revealed yet, but Tony's innocence is a five-thousand year old soul that during his death, obtained innocence and latched a part of his soul onto an unknowing pregnant woman who carried a compatible fetus with innocence. Without this happening, it's suspected that Tony would've never been born. Also, the rest of Zuzeika's soul (Tony's innocence). He's a patristic Soul type like Krucia and Soul. As for Daze, he isn't reclusive but doesn't like to deal with intelligently inferior people (Everyone at the order) yet ironically he and Hyde are seen often together. He is shrouded in mystery and seems to want to keep it that way.

Many months have passed since Krucia joined the Order and she's going to go on her first mission! Remember that this story is sligty AAU, so there will be differences in the plot to the original.

On the next chapter of TIP;

Just her luck, Krucia's stranded near a desolated area in ***** (place of mission will be revealed in chapter)! Cold, out of food, and nowhere near civilization, how will they survive? Not to mention that damn Noah kidnapped Timcannpy and Tinker….. Please review! ;D