A Battle of Loyalty

Chapter 2

Too Close for Comfort

The next morning Kayo woke up very early. The moon still hung in the sky. She stayed in bed staring at the ceiling thinking about her day yesterday. "What did Hevlaska mean by I was too close for comfort? It sounded like she was warning Komui about me or something." She got out of bed and went to the window. The sun was just rising. Kayo always loved sun rises. They reminded her of her parents, but that was all history. She got dressed in her usual jeans and t-shirt then walked out of her room closing the door behind her. "Might as well explore this place." She thought out loud.

Every hallway looked the same. Just room after room, she was definitely lost now .Then she heard a noise. Kayo followed it until it lead her to a large room. Just before she was about to walk in Kayo noticed a man. He seemed to be training. Kayo quickly hid behind a wall, peeking every few seconds. "He sure is strong for someone that old." She thought. Kayo stepped closer trying to get a better look then, crash! She tripped over her own feet and landed right on her face. The man looked back startled and rushed to help her up.

"Are you okay?'" He asked concerned. He had his hand out to help to help her up, but Kayo had gotten up by herself ignoring it.

"Yeah. I'm fine." She said dusting off her clothes. As soon as she looked at him the blood left her face. He wasn't old at all! In fact he looked about her age! But what was up with his hair? Kayo immediately bowed."I'm so sorry I didn't mean to spy! I mean you were right there and I didn't want to interrupt! You looked so busy so I just stayed. I guess I shouldn't have. God I'm, an idiot. Sorry!"

"Don't worry about it." He chuckled. "My name is Allen walker, nice to meet you." He said with his hand out. Kayo looked up and stared at his hand for a long time before she responded.

"I'm Kayo Kimura. Nice to meet you too." This time she took his hand and shook it. She let go almost immediately, and started to stare at the floor. She didn't even notice his shirt was off until now. Then he grabbed his shirt and started putting it on.

"So are you the new girl?' He asked fixing the last button on his shirt.

"Yeah." Her eyes were still on the ground. Then Lenali walked in the room carrying a tray of coffee, it was obviously for his brother because there was that screwed up bunny mug on it.

"Oh there you are Kayo." Lenali was in a rush. "Allen I have a lot to do so could you maybe give Kayo a tour of the order?"

"Sure. Of course. "

"Great, okay." She looked at Kayo's nervous face. "Don't worry,' she said with a reassuring voice. " Allen's great! Gotta go!" Just like that Kayo was alone again with a boy. All her life Kayo tried to avoid moments like this. Too late.

"Come on." He said gesturing her out of the training room. Kayo nodded her head and they were off. They passed by the dining hall, the science division, and Komui's forbidden laboratories. While they were walking Kayo bumped into a tall man with dark long hair and sharp eyes. "Sorry," she said quickly.

"Watch it newbie." He said coldly. Then he walked away giving Allen a nasty look. Kayo felt as though she had been hit in the face with a brick.

"Was it something I did?" asked Kayo. Allen gave her a warm smile.
"No. That's Kanda. Word of advice, stay away from him." He said. Kayo knew he hated Kanda. Mostly because Allen had his fist held tight to his side.

"Why?"

"Because he's a jerk. Uh, let's keep going." Allen was obviously trying to change the subject. Despite his warning Kayo was curious about Kanda. Though she was the shyest person ever, she was still curious.

After the tour Kayo and Allen went to eat breakfast. For the first time in what seemed like years Kayo found herself smiling. Lenali was right, Allen was great. Kayo was already attached to him, and the order. While they were talking, a man a little taller than Allen with red hair and an eye patch sat next to Kayo and put his arm around her. Kayo was so shocked she dropped her fork.

"Hey Allen!"

"Lavi!"

"Come on Allen, that's not really nice, keeping the new girl all to yourself." Lavi chuckled winking at Allen. Then he looked at Kayo. "My name is Lavi. Nice to meet you. Welcome to the Black Order!" Kayo pulled lavi's arm off and smiled.

"Nice to meet you too." Kayo, of course, around so many guys started to blush for no apparent reason. Then Lavi laughed.

"That's cute." Lavi's comment made Kayo's face glow even more.

"Lavi, would you quit it?" asked Allen as he gave him a stern look. Lavi was definitely getting the wrong idea.

"I get it. I'll leave you two alone." Then he walked away grinning. Allen was almost as red as Kayo. Almost, but not quiet. Allen and Kayo continued their conversation about Allen's crazy appetite , but they were interrupted by Reever. He was tall man with dark bags under his eyes. The sleeves of his lab coat were up to his elbows, and he wore bracelets on each arm.

"Kayo, hi I'm Reever Wenham, I wanted to tell you that chief wants to speak to you." Kayo suddenly began to shake. All the comfort that she was feeling faded away in one blow.

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