Chapter 4: Reunion
A/N Hi this is my first fanfic so please review. Constructive criticism is appreciated even if it is flames. I would like to know other people's opinions on how I did at writing this. (Look at my profile to know why.)
This begins 3 years after Allen left the order. Oh haven't read those parts yet. SPOILER ALERT! sLATE! OH WELL!
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ANYWAYS! ONTO THE STORY!
Lenalee sat among the ruins of some building with a black moon hanging overhead. Lenalee saw some sort of lump on the ground, got up and started walking over to it. 'No I don't want to see this again Stop walking!' Lenalee thought but to no avail. She looked down suddenly there was blood on the ground. What Lenalee saw next was even more horrifying than the other times she'd had this nightmare. Sometimes she would see Brother lying there, sometimes Lavi, or even the rest of the order. But this time she saw Allen lying there, his hair stained red with blood. She fell to her knees sobbing. "ALLEN!"
"ALLEN!" Lenalee screamed jolted awake from the nightmare. Tears started streaming down her face. Life without Allen would destroy a huge part her world. Allen rushed over to the bed Lenalee was resting on. "Lenalee it's ok, I'm here. What's wrong?" He said gently, and sat down on the edge of the bed. "Don't sit up yet, your wounds haven't healed yet." Lenalee had bandages over her chest where a shard of glass had pierced through her skin. There were also bandages all over her left leg concealing the horrific burn marks that were there. "I- It was that dream..." Lenalee whispered and winced in pain as she sat up anyways. "Oh... who was in it this time? I- If you want to talk about it of course" he said, although the answer was obvious. Lenalee pulled Allen into her embrace, her head leaned on his shoulder. Allen, unaware to Lenalee began blushing furiously then wrapped his arms around her to comfort her. "You," was all she managed to say before she started crying again. 'Look at me' Lenalee thought, 'I was supposed to be the strong one when I found Allen so that I could help him' 'Yet here I am breaking down while he gives me support.' "Pathetic" she whispered. "Excuse me?" Allen said. "I'm pathetic, I'm supposed to be giving you my support when instead I'm the one breaking down and needing help." "Your not pathetic, in fact your far from it you defeated a level four akuma Lenalee." Allen said. "Thank you" she gasped in between her sobs her tears starting to dry up. "Why did you help me?" She asked after she'd stopped crying then realized she was still hugging Allen and pulled away blushing. To her it felt so right in his arms that she didn't notice. "Why wouldn't I? I did promise that I would always remain an exorcist," he explained. "T-thank you," she said. "Well changing the subject I guess you'll have to fight me once you've recovered. As long as the fourteenth isn't in control I won't ever fight back." Smack! the sound resonated throughout the room. "Ow what was that for Lenalee," Allen complained rubbing his cheek. "Idiot... the order called off the search 5 months after you left. I quit and have been looking for you ever since." Lenalee said. "Looking... for me?" Allen asked weakly. "Yes," Lenalee told him. "You said the order was your family, so why did you leave just to look for me?" Allen asked. "Because... because..." "Because what Lenalee?" Allen said, fearing the answer for he'd have no choice but to return the feelings which would mean putting the one he loved in even more danger when he turned into the 14th. "I'll just show you," she said and pulled Allen closer. It seemed like an eternity before their lips met, the soft smooth skin of hers and the rough slightly parched lips of his. Lenalee pulled away. "I love you Allen," she said then waited for a response. "Lenalee, Allen said returning the kiss. This lasted for a few seconds but it seemed like hours to them. Allen then spoke the words that would only mean more sorrow when he had to leave. "I love you as well," Allen said, finishing his sentence. "And that's why I had to leave." She pushed him away anger rising. "Explain. Now." she demanded. "When Master talked to me when I was still a prisoner, he told me... that I would kill the person I loved when I became the fourteenth." Allen explained. "I don't care, your still Allen." Lenalee said. "Not for much longer," Allen sighed. "I should leave soon." I'll return you to the order then. They need exorcists they can't execute you." At this statement tears started welling up in her eyes threatening to spill over at any moment. "W- Why?" Lenalee gasped. Allen wiped away a stray tear on her face. "Please don't cry Lenalee, I can't stand it when you do. Especially if it's caused by me," Allen said. "At least stay here with me tonight ok?" Lenalee asked. Allen glanced at the clock 10:48 PM it read. Wow was it that late? He'd been so worried about Lenalee he forgot all about the time. "O-Ok" Allen stuttered. "Thank you" Lenalee said head sinking back into the pillow. Allen dug out several blankets from the closet nearby, and pulled a chair over to the bed. He sat down and covered himself with the blankets. Lenalee reached out and took his hand in hers and settled back down. "I love you Allen" she mumbled. "I love you too Lenalee" Allen replied. They both then drifted off to sleep.
Lenalee awoke the next morning and noticed something immediately that was different. First of all, she was in an entirely different room than the one she fell asleep in, second Allen was gone. The thought threatened to bring tears to her eyes, but she was done crying, she knew Allen wouldn't want her to. Just then, a familiar figure walked into the room. The head nurse. 'Oh, so I'm back at the order' Lenalee thought. "Good, your awake" the nurse said. "How–?" Lenalee began but was interrupted. As if sensing what she was going to ask the head nurse replied: "I don't know. All I remember is your brother making a racket at 6:30 in the morning and saying you were back. You should ask him." "Thank you I will," Lenalee said, "Could I speak with him?" Lenalee asked. "Sure" the head nurse sighed. "But if he bothers any of my other patients he's leaving" She warned. The head nurse left and a few minutes later Lenalee heard a voice echoing getting closer. "LENALEEEEEEEEEE!" Then the door slammed open. After they'd cleared over that she was fine and all that, Lenalee asked her brother how she got there. "Well I was asleep in my office and then a gate appeared and Allen walked out and woke me, gave me a letter, and then went back through to get you." Komui explained. "What did it say?" Lenalee asked. "Well, here" Komui said handing it over.
Dear Komui,
I want you to know that I found Lenalee in a town fighting akuma which is why she is injured, please make sure she recieves medical treatment. I did what I could but, you know, on the run can't really waste time or energy carrying around lots of things. Please make sure she doesn't get punished for leaving. Especially not by Leverrier. Please make sure she gets the other letter addressed to her.
"He also left you a letter, here" Komui spoke as Lenalee passed the letter back without a word. Lenalee opened it and began to read.
Dear Lenalee,
I hope your not too mad at me for leaving. I didn't want to risk it any longer. I do love you and I promise that when the fourteenth is gone that I'll come back for you. Please stop looking for me because I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I hurt you. So please stay at the order and remain an exorcist.
Love,
Allen Walker
She finished reading with a smile on her face. 'Wow brother wouldn't have even told me if he'd read that part at the end.' Lenalee thought. "What's that smile for?" Komui asked. "Oh it's nothing." Lenalee said quickly still grinning. "Lenalee give me the letter." Komui demanded. "What why? It's addressed to me?" Lenalee asked. "Give me the letter." "Fine" Lenalee said letting out an exasperated sigh. "WHAT! THAT DAMN OCTUPUS!" Komui began ranting before the door slammed open again and another angry voice was added to the fray. "SUPERVISOR QUIT BOTHERING MY PATIENTS!"
Chapter 4 End
I just wanted to end it off at a funny note. So please leave a review or favorite it. I may decide to write a sequel but I don't know.