God, I'm so sorry for not updating in a long time. I had to have surgery on my muse, because it was dying on me, and I haven't been able to write anything at all.
Anyway, for all those who want to know, he is going to make his appearance in this chapter (officially). For those who don't know, I suggest you read the chapter all the way. xD But enough talk; Onward with the story! And I do apologize that this chapter isn't going to be as long as the others. I'm bloody exhausted as I type this. The only reason I put this chapter out was 'cause I felt bad, not updating in so long. (And my muse is still recovering from its surgery xD)
~Legend~
"Normal talking"
'Thoughts'
"Flashbacks"
Talk between Allen and his Noah (whose name will be revealed soon)
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The whole room was quiet, and expressions of shock came from both sides. They all just stared at the Noah and their white-haired exorcist. Until Tyki went flying across the room, of course.
"What do you think you're doing?" Allen asked, the tone of his voice sending shivers down the spines of some. No one noticed it, but Allen's eyes went from their usual gray to silver.
"What do you mean?" Tyki asked, getting up from the hole in the wall that he had made when he was punched. "I thought you always liked my kisses?"
Allen looked at Tyki straight in the eyes, and Tyki tensed when he saw them. Those weren't Allen's eyes; no, they were his.
Meanwhile, Link was just staring at the interaction of the Noah and Allen walker. Unlike the others in the room, Link noticed the coloring of Allen's eyes, causing his own to widen. 'Could it be…?' But Allen hadn't shown any signs of becoming the fourteenth. Unless…Link observed Allen more closely, now noticing the changes of the Destroyer of Time. For one, his hair was longer, going down most of his back. The boy's voice had matured as well, going deeper, along with being taller than he was the last time he saw Allen. 'But that was only three days ago…' Link thought. Being sent off on a mission three days ago, he had just recently returned, around the time of the piano playing.
Link's eyes narrowed; this was not their Allen. This was someone completely different. In a way, the man was Allen Walker, though he seemed a more mature, grown-up version of the boy. Dawning came upon the inspector as he pieced the puzzle together. The Inspector rubbed his temples. By God, this was complicated; and now he had to find a way to confront the exorcist, which was even worse. After all, how exactly do you confront an exorcist-turning-Noah who most likely came from the future? Sighing in resignation, Link focused his attention on the enigma that was Allen Walker and couldn't help but wonder what side said exorcist was on.
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Allen was tired; he was tired of keeping up the façade of the cheerful, optimistic fifteen- sixteen, actually, if he remembered correctly- year-old; he was tired of hiding who he truly was, and who he was hiding inside of himself. And most of all, he was tired of hiding the fact that he and Tyki were lovers, and that he had to hide it because there was a war going on- and it just so happened that the two were important to their own sides. So, when he decided to come out, Allen did nothing to stop him- he'd be able to go to sleep and get some rest.
However, he found that he couldn't go to sleep; with all that was going on outside his own little world, he'd have to stay awake to make sure that, when he came out again, he'd be able to slip into his façade again with ease. Allen sighed; he hoped that whatever happened outside wouldn't get him into a big amount of trouble.
On the outside, though, he was having fun. Teasing (more like torturing) Tyki like this had always been one of his past times; though with the Earl watching him now, and Howard Link watching his every move- he believed that Link had caught onto the fact that Allen had made contact with 'the monster', as those who didn't understand called him. He decided that he would take over his Host's body for a reason; he knew that his Host was already emotionally exhausted from what he had experienced in the past- it was thanks to himself and Tyki that his poor Host hadn't either collapsed or committed suicide from the pain- and being sent back to only a handful of months before the 'event' took place had to be killing his Host.
Deciding that he was done fore the night, he was going to make the Earl and his brothers and sisters leave- so that his Host would actually be able to get some sleep.
"Was there any other reason for your visit, Earl?" He asked. "After all," a smug smirk appeared on 'Allen's' face. "You are in enemy territory right now." And just like that, as if it was some hidden cue, the (remaining) exorcists had their Innocence turned on, as if this had been planned.
The Earl frowned, knowing this fact. "Yes, I do realize that, Allen Walker," The Earl replied. "But you still haven't answered my question."
"What question?" The Noah asked, acting-very convincingly- innocent.
"Why are you in Tyki's room?" The Earl asked, referring to Road's dollhouse where Allen was playing the piano in Tyki's room.
Allen leaned over to Road, who had been by his side the entire time, and whispered to her, a gloved hand covering his mouth. "Hmm…Is he alright? Last time I checked, he wasn't this blunt." 'Allen looked up to take a quick look at the Earl. "He isn't taking any 'pills' is he?" He asked this with a straight face, though there was hidden amusement in his silver eyes.
Road burst out laughing, knowing who was in control right now. The Earl just stared at her, along with most of the room except those who were in hearing distance. Tyki, who had been one of the few who had heard 'Allen's' question, snorted amusedly before walking to 'Allen' and giving him a quick peck on the cheek, narrowly dodging the punch that 'Allen' had sent his way. Laughing again, Tyki walked towards the Earl, his hands in his pocket, book open again.
Road, on the other hand, turned towards Allen with an amused, yet content look on her face. In a voice that only she and Allen could hear, she whispered, "It was great to see you again, even if you are inhabiting Allen-kun's body." Road flashed him a sad smile, not wanting to leave her cousin so soon. "Matane, Neah." Road said, before walking back to the rest of the Noah Clan.
With that, the Noah Clan and the Earl left, leaving a somewhat bewildered group of Black Order members. That is, everyone else was confused, save for Neah and Allen, who was watching everything from inside Neah's head.
Knowing that he would be questioned, Neah silently made his way towards their room. He knew he was being watched, and he knew who was watching him. Although that person didn't make any movement of following them, which Neah was grateful for, he knew that Link had found out about him and his Host, and would most likely tell Rouvlier. He sighed; his plan for tomorrow was very simple: stay in their room all day. That was the farthest as he had planned it, and as far as he was concerned, it was the best plan.
Though it is a bad plan, Allen told Neah through their internal link. I can't help but agree with it. It's a good thing that I packed that refrigerator full then; it looks like we'll be in there for a while.
Neah chuckled silently as he opened the door to their room before replying to his Host. Of course; you would rather worry about food rather than worrying about what the others will be asking you when you run out of food in that refrigerator of yours. Neah smirked as he heard his Host harrumph before locking the door securely and using his powers to make sure that it wouldn't be knocked down. Again.
I can worry about that later, Allen mumbled, yawns starting to overpower him. When I said I packed that refrigerator, I meant it. It's not as small as it *yawn* seems.
Raising an eyebrow at what his Host said, Neah made his way towards the refrigerator, immediately noticing that, in the form of the Black Order sign, was the expansion seal* his Host had created. Eyes wide, Neah opened the fridge to see that all the food was categorized by what they were, their color, and name (i.e. the fruits and vegetable section would have red as the first color, 'Cherry' would be first, then 'Strawberry' and so forth).
By God, Neah said, looking over the fridge again. OCD much? He asked, and only heard a laugh in response.
I happen to like everything organized unlike you, thank you very much. Allen replied, though his voice held a hint of amusement.
Sighing, Neah closed the door to the fridge and walked out of the mini kitchen. Looking around, Neah wondered if he should keep the fire on tonight.
Please do, Allen decided for him. It's rather cold outside tonight. Allen sneezed, much to Neah's amusement, seeing as though Allen was inside his mind, rather than outside. I bloody hate England; its way too cold for me.
Than why did you live in England before we came back here? Neah asked, already knowing the answer.
I would've stayed in New Zealand, but I couldn't, thanks to that stupid serial killer. Allen fumed, remembering how he tortured the man before slowly killing him. Unfortunately, there wasn't really any place that I could travel to without being recognized by one of the Order Members. The best place was England, since they wouldn't consider me living so close to their Head Quarters.
I suppose you're right…Neah mused, already changed into pajama bottoms he was going to sleep in. He preferred sleeping bare-chested at night, so he wouldn't become overly warm. The Noah felt his Host nod in agreement before said person settled down.
Neah smiled to himself; his Host was finally getting to sleep. Hopefully, he would stay asleep for a while; his Host really needed it. He walked towards the window in their room, and Neah noticed it was a full moon with no stars in the sky. Though he didn't want it to happen, he knew that, this time around, the events that followed were to be more trying.
Snapping the locks on the window shut, he looked back up at the moon shining palely in the ever-consuming black night, his silver eyes sharp and shining eerily.
"The fabrics of Time have begun to unravel themselves," Neah said softly to himself. "And the world as we know it shall follow."
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*What I mean is that, Allen and Neah have been around a long time, and in their boredom, they've created some interesting things. (Such as the 'trick' to where they can fill a certain container or space with an extremely large quantity, so long as they have the seal on it.
There you have it. Again, I'm sorry that this wasn't longer. I would've included the conversations of the other Order Members, but I'm too wiped out. Please don't kill me. But if you do, please leave a review first.