As she took out everything from her domplet onto the bed. It was just a big piece of cloth wrapping some of her stuff. There were the bag of 50£,extra wires,the piece of metal she uses to smoothen the edges of her blades,a few jewels she got from her client when she killed the merchant and a pendant. The pendant was the only thing that gave her a clue of who she was. When she woke up,she didn't remember a single thing. Only her name,her clan's infiltration with the Bookmen and age. When she opened the pendant,two tiny photos were on both sides of the pendant. Her with a man with a top hat and a lazy smile,yet happy at the same time; and her again with a little girl and a man, maybe 18 or 19,carrying her by the shoulder. She was maybe 5 or 6 by the looks of it. She looked so innocent... Suddenly,a memory on the train struck her. The guy with the thick rimmed glasses. He looked vaguely familiar with the man in the black and white photo. Impossible. She thought as she slapped her cheeks lightly with both her hands. She must be too tired. Then her stomach growled. Tired and hungry. She went to the bathroom and took the first warm and clean bath she ever had. In the past she just went to any river in the forest and soak in there for less than twenty seconds. When she changed into her uniform and looked at herself at the mirror,she couldn't recognize the person in front of her. Under the layer of dust,dirt and whatever there was,her porcelain skin was flawless. She touched her right forehead,where her desk hair hid the scar she never knew where was it from,was seemingly invisible against the pale skin. Her hair and eyes stood strikingly against them. Her hair was fresher as the oil that caked it was washed away,her hair flowing lightly and shining with life. She'd stated at the reflection and knitted her eyebrows. She didn't believe that it was her. But it was. She found out that even if Johnny didn't measure her,her uniform was a perfect fit. Her stomach called for her and she opened the door. What she didn't expect was a finger tapping on it.
" Ow! " she said and use her fingers to massage it.
" Sorry! " it was Lenalee.
" Lenalee-san? " Elvira said and looked at her. She was staring at her,her mouth pouting. " Erm... is everything alright? "
" Oh! I just can't recognize you! You look very pretty! " she smiled.
" Even I can't recognize myself. Never thought dust and oil could hide this much. " she said and adjusted the now flat,ribbon-like wires into a pattern(note:you can say its like. morgiana's from magi). Her belts tested on the belt holsters on the either side of her belt. Surprisingly,they also fit properly.
" You wanna eat? We could go to te canteen together! "
" Famished. Ok. Erm... do I have to bring any money? "
" Money? Oh no. " she laughed,"our food here's free. "
"Free? " she said and locked her door,slipping the key into her pocket as they made their way to the canteen.
" Yeah! You'll love the things our cook,Jeryy,makes. "
" I'm already loving it as long as he could cook. " she said,making Lenalee laugh.
" So how do you think of the Order? You liking it here? "
" Pretty much. Especially Hevlaska-san. "
" You're not afraid of her? "
" Why would I? She's not mean or cruel or anything. She's kind of... shy and gentle in a way. "
" She is but she would feel lonely if it wasn't for nii-san(note:it means big brother). "
" I won't mind visiting her. Actually, I wonder if I could help with the science division. I think their work's never done because of the mess there. "
" You want to help? That'll be great but how would you help the science division?"
" I'm not only strong. " Elvira winked. Lenalee made her feel more comfortable," I used to help a scientist. So I might be able to help. "
" Really? That's great! You can help with me! "
" Sure. "
" Oh! We're here! " she said happily as she led Elvira through the canteen. On the counter was a dark-skinned man,Elvira wasn't really sure,wearing sunglasses and had two braids on his pink hair.
" Ah,Lenalee-chan~! Who's the new girl~? " he asked with a girlish tone.
" This is Elvira. Elvira,this is our head chef,Jeryy. "
" Nice to meet you. " Elvira said and bowed slightly.
" Oh,how polite! Tell me what you want,Elvira-chan,and I'll have it up in a minute~ " he said,waving his spatula.
" Erm... I'm not really sure... I've never actually eat anything other than stale bread and water... " she said and got a very shocked Jeryy,his hand on his O-shaped mouth.
" Oh my! Don't worry,sweetheart, I'll give you my best! " He said before running into the kitchen.
" Were you serious with the bread and water diet?" Lenalee said,shock also plastered on her face.
" Yeah. Life wasn't easy. I had to starve for three dates straight without food until I have another victim... "
" Victim? " Lenalee asked and Jeryy came running back again. He gave Lenalee a plate of fried black chinese noodles and tea. Then his sunglasses shone at Elvira,making her had her shoulders straight in surprise.
" Here you go! Fried rice with eggs,shredded onions,spinach and prawns with special free tea and dessert,a serving of my special caramelized dango! "
" Gee thanks but I don't think I can eat- " she said until Jeryy waved a finger in front of her face.
" You are too skinny,young lady! Now go and eat to your hearts content! Shoo! " he said and pushed Lenalee and her away.
" You're lucky. Not everyone gets to eat Jeryy's caramelized dango. "
" I don't even know what he said. What's spinach and prawns and dangos? "
"Ufu. I'll explain on the way to the table. " Lenalee said and pointed to the green vegetables and seafood,then explaining what was a dango.
" Oh... Jeryy must be very god at cooking then. "
" Of course! His food never taste bad! " she said and sat on a table,Elvira sitting across of her.
Lenalee laughed when she saw Elvira's eyes shone in surprise when she had her first bite on the rice. She ate her noodles and watched as a blush of enjoyment spread on Elvira's cheeks when she savory every bite of the rice. She looked like a child enjoying cotton candy.
" You never really tasted good food have you? " she asked worriedly. Any person in this world should deserve more than stale bread and water.
" Nope. " she said and handed one of the two dangos to Lenalee,the other in her mouth.
" No thanks. Jeryy gave it to you. "
" Eat it. It's sweet and chewy. " she said as she chewed one of the dangos,her eye glistening blue with demand. Lenalee couldn't help but sigh and took the dango.
" So what's with the 'victim' thing? "
" ... " Elvira stayed silent before speaking again," You promise not to tell anyone? "
" Sure. "
Elvira swallowed down the last dango," I was an assassin... "
" A... Assassin? "
" I don't kill innocent people! " she waved her hands, " I only kill people who are greedy and cruel like landlords who overtax their people,prostitudes,and merchant who blackmail people for their own gain. "
" Have you ever thought of their families? "
" Their... " Elvira stared silently at her empty plate.
" They have families. And if they die,they might fall into despair and be tricked by the Millennium Earl. "
" I know that... that's why I didn't want anyone to know... I'm sorry..." she muttered,tears threatening to flow out of her eyes. She heard a heavy sigh.
" It's alright. You know your mistake and that's what matters. " she looked up and saw a sadly smiling Lenalee.
She wiped her tears off," Yeah. "
" I have to go now. Enjoy you tea. " she said and started to leave before turning back towards Elvira. " Oh and Elvira-chan. I heard you can kick. We should train someday. " she smiled before running towards the exit. Elvira quietly sipped her tea,which was in fact quite delicious despite the slight bitterness,until she heard a shout.
" WHAT?! I dare you to say that again! " It was a Finder. He was shouting at a familiar ponytailed man. Kanda.
" C'mon,Bozu. Take it easy. " another Finder said,putting a hand on his shoulder.
"You people are such annoyance." Kanda said, "I'm minding my own buisness attempting to enjoy a nice meal before I leave on my next assignment and all I hear behind me is whinning."
"You bastard! You like disrespecting men who have fallen in the line of duty?" Bozu asked him furiously.
"We risk our life for your kind everyday and yet, you have the nerve to sit there, and judge me for simply honoring a great finder. You smug little, son of a bitch!" Bozu said and one of my eyebrows rose as he swung his fist towards Kanda.
That was a cheap shot,considering Kanda was sitting and his back was facing the guy. But somehow he got his hand on his throat,a sneer on his mouth. To think he was as strong as to lift a guy twice his size off his feet,even with one hand on his throat.
Elvira whistled silently and she kept watching as he began to speak about how finders are only able to assist us and how they failed to become exorcists. He shouldn't have been so rude towards them.
"If you're afraid of dying, then I suggest you leave. Got it?" Kanda shouted and with that all the surrounding Finders ran at him, ready to beat him to a pulp,which she highly doubt. Suddenly, a snow-white haired kid with the weirdest hand and face scar in the world appeared,his blood crimson hand gripping of Kanda's wrist tightly.
"Stop it now. I don't mean to get involved, but I'm not going to stand by and let this happen. We're all on the same side." He said. The kid must be suicidal or amazingly idiotic.
"Why don't you just walk away, short stack." Kanda told him.
"Short stack? The name's Allen." Allen told him. So he was the so called 'Destroyer of Time'.
"Heh, sorry, but you're going to have too survive at least a month before I make note of your name. The turn over rate is high, especially with these guys. Sadly they drop like flies." Kanda told him.
I noticed Kanda had let Bozu go. Allen must had tighten his grip or something.
"You really need to learn to watch your mouth." Allen told him.
"And you need to keep that cursed hand off of me." Kanda told him and Allen let go.
"You'll be dead with in a year. Trust me, you're weak." Kanda told him. I stood up. I was tired of all this drama. That was when Reever and Lenalee came.
" Oi! Allen! Kanda! Komui has a mission for the both of you! "Reever chose the ultimately wrong time to say the news that these two are having a mission TOGETHER.
" Elvira-chan! Lets train later! " Lenalee smiled,clearly not noticing the aura of the two as they walked from the cafeteria to Komui's office.
" Sure. " Elvira said as she walked with Lenalee and Reever behind the two 'demons'.
" You wanna fight in training gear or our uniform? I could get Johnny to see out a training uniform but it might take some time. "
" Nah. But if Johnny could,I wouldn't mind. "
" You have any other clothes other than your uniform?"
" No... why? " I saw Lenalee shake her head. What's with her?
" I'll have to get Johnny sew you a training gear and a dress when you go out without missions. "
" Anything but a dress. I'd rather wear a simple tunic and pants than a dress. And I think Johnny has other things to do right? "
Reever finally spoke," don't worry. That guy loves sewing more than anything. He'll be more than happy to see more clothes for you. " he smirked.
" Really? The. I wouldn't mind more clothes in my closet. "
When we arrived at Komui's office,he was asleep in his table,his hand on his bunny mug. I facepalmed and sighed.
When Reever went to him and whispered that Lenalee was going to get married,he woke up instantly and hugged Lenalee,crying of why he did it without telling him. I winced as Lenalee hit him with he clipboard.
"So we are running low on time, so as soon as you two are brief you must leave ASAP." Komui told Kanda and Allen.
The two did not like hearing that they were going to be doing a mission together. Good timing,Komui. I thought.
"My dicision still stands." Komui said as he pulled a map down and began to tell Allen and Kanda about a fragment of innoncence being discovered in Southen Italy. However we had gotten word that a Akuma was wanting it.
"Good luck to you." Komui told Kanda and Allen.
I walked out of the room with Lenalee after Komui gave me a long lecture on how I shouldn't harm his dear sister or I'd be dead if it happens.
Lenalee told me that Johnny had long made her a training gear,saying that it was in her room together with hers. So Elvira went to Lenalee's room and changed. Lenalee's room was slightly more different than hers. The table had a tea set on it and the curtains were in a different color,yellow strings tying them back. Her bed had a panda and a doll of Komui on it. When Elvira pointed it out Lenalee said that her brother wanted her to think of him everyday.
" Sister complex... " she mumbled.
" Hmm? Did you say something?"
" Nothing. " she immediately answered.
When they arrived at the training room,Elvira was thankful for her training uniform. They were a tight sleeveless shirt,covering the half of her neck. A white sash was tied at her hip and she wore short tights that ended just above her thighs. She tied her hair back and beckoned Lenalee to make the first move. As she jumped and kicked down,Elvira sidestepped
and swung her leg. Lenalee managed to jump and back flipped a few times,her fingers lightly touching the floor as she got up. Elvira ran,jump and kicked to the side. Lenalee ducked and grabbed Elvira's sash,pulling her to the other side. But her hold was weak. Elvira just stepped on the floor and pounced at her,her leg high above her head,Lenalee stepped to the left and Elvira did her trick. She quickly folded her leg and shot out her other leg. Lenalee used her arms to defend against the attack but yelp as she skidded the wooden floor. Elvira immediately stopped and ran to Lenalee.
" Are you alright? I'm so sorry! " she apologized and Lenalee laughed as she got up.
" That's quite a fight. You're quiet strong,Elvira-chan. I guessed I have to train more. I can't keep relying in my Dark Boots. If the Akuma were to destroy it,I'd be dead in an instance. "
" Eh? Lenalee-san's an exorcist? " Elvira said on thought she was just Komui's personal assistant.
" Of course! My innocent is an equipment-type just like yours and many others here. Remember Allen? "
" The white-haired one?"
" Yea. His left hand is a parasite type. It's rare to have them here and due to taking energy from the host much more than equipment type,they have the biggest appetite. " she said.
" No wonder I saw him taking a tray of food... " Elvira sweat dropped," Should we go help the science division? "
" You go on ahead. My door's unlocked so you can get your uniform. I wanna start training for a while. "
" OK thx. "
" No problem" Lenalee said before getting a few dummies.
And so Elvira headed towards her room,eager to what the science division are researching.
*For those who r confused,Elvira has a double personality.
PS: I might go for a Lavi/OC pairing~ In future chapters