Your eyes searched the darkness, your heart a steam hammer in your chest.
Who could it be!? I can't die here! I should be safe! Maybe this is a dream…
The soft touch of a hand on your face assured you that this situation is far from a dream. You open your mouth to scream only to have it covered with another hand and your breathing became erratic as panic welled in your throat.
"Hey, hey! Shhh, it's just me, Lavi. I came to check up on our newest member." Lavi's hand moved from your mouth and you took in a deep breath. Sighing, Lavi placed a hand on his hip and scratched his head. "I guess I scared you, huh? Sorry about that. I just didn't want to wake you, you looked so cute and peaceful." He laughed, much to your irritation at being frightened like that.
Lavi sat next to you on the bed and placed a hand on your arm.
"I really am sorry for scaring you like that, _. It wasn't my intention, believe me. I just wanted to know if you were okay, that's all. I guess you're a light sleeper, huh?"
"A little, I guess. I felt someone in the room and because it was dark I panicked as I couldn't see who it was, but I'm glad it was you Lavi." You smiled reassuringly at him, who returned a soft smile to you. Lavi moved near your face, and immediately your body erupted in flames as you felt him drawing nearer. Placing his lips softly on your cheek, he kissed you and lifted himself from the bed, holding your hand.
"You'll fit right in here, _. Welcome to the Black Order. Goodnight." And with that, he left the room, closing the door behind him. As you watched him go, you couldn't help but smile as your body was still trying desperately to control its temperature. Allowing yourself to slump back into the bed's embrace, surrounded by the warmth of what happened not five minutes ago. You smiled again, falling into another slumber.
You cracked open an eye as the sun disturbed your dream and groaned.
I don't want to wake up, damnit.
Burying yourself in the duvet you tried to block out the rays of light when a loud slamming from outside your room scared you out of the warm welcome of the bed.
What the hell was that?
Deciding there was no point in going back into the bed, you pressed onwards out of your room only to be greeted by a monstrosity of metal and lights, with a very frantic Komui laughing on the head of this metallic beast.
What. The. Hell. Is. THAT?!
Moving forward towards the edge of the balcony, you see Lenalee trying to fend off against the machine, and Lavi hitting the legs with a ridiculously large hammer. Suddenly, the machine turned its head and stared at you, Komui still laughing manically.
This is a normal day here?
You felt a cold metallic claw grab you and you let out a high pitched scream, loud enough to shatter glass.
"_!" You heard Lavi scream as he was suddenly by your side. He latched onto the claw and tried to pry you from the clutches of this infernal contraption, but to no avail, the grip was a vice.
"Big hammer, little hammer, Grow! Grow! GROW!" Lavi slammed the hammer into the arm of the machine, falling to the ground you let out another blood curdling scream. You thought you were going to die, what the hell is going on? Suddenly, Lavi's strong arm wrapped around you as you were brought to safety in his strong arms.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!" Komui screamed, tears streaming down his face as he fussed over what appeared to be his own invention. With a sudden swift movement, Lenalee kicked Komui, knocking him off the contraption.
"Hey, _, are you okay?" Lavi asked, obviously concerned. He brushed away a tear from your cheek and smiled. "You're okay now."
When did I start crying?
Your entire body shook in Lavi's arms as he tried to help you stand. Forcing your legs to obey, you stood close to Lavi, still leaning on him for support.
"I-I think I'm okay now… Thank you..." Lavi let you stand on your own and smiled at you confidently.
"Don't worry about those things, those are stupid inventions from our ever so dumb chief, Komui. The first time Allen arrived here it tried to turn him into a woman!" One of the scientists said, laughing at the memory, everyone else began to join in and you stiffed a small smile, then everything went black.
You awaken to the sounds of chattering, which pierced your head until you were certain it was going to bleed any second.
"Hey, sh! She's waking up! Be quiet Komui, just for a damn minute already!" You heard Lavi's voice command over everyone else, and the room fell silent. Fluttering your eyelids, your hazy vision latched onto the vibrant red that was Lavi's hair.
"Hey, you okay?" Lavi's voice was soft and sweet. You raised your arm to your face and touched the back of your head, wincing in pain. Groaning, you tried to sit up in the bed you'd been placed in.
What is this place, a hospital?
"You passed out soon after the incident with one of Komui's stupid robots," Lavi scowled at Komui, who then shrank backwards, awkwardly smiling. "So we brought you here, to the infirmary where the nurses kept an eye on you."
"H-how long was I out for?" You moaned, still in pain.
"About 2 and a half hours, but you'll be okay. The medical team here are the best in the country." Lenalee assured, smiling. You groaned once more and covered your eyes with your hand.
"I think we should leave her to rest for now, guys," Lenalee gestured "I'll deal with you later, Komui." Her eyes darted to her brother, who was now hiding under a duvet on a vacant bed near your own. Everyone moved from your bed, all except for Lavi who was still holding onto one of your hands, obviously worried for you.
"I'll come back later, okay? You'll be good as new by then, won't you?" Lavi smiled, yet still worried.
"Don't worry about it, I'll be fine, it's not like I was hurt, after all you saved me before that thing tried anything." You laughed, however Lavi just smiled, a little saddened.
"Hey, Lavi?"
"Hm?" looking up at you, his green eyes met your own.
"Thank you, for saving me." Lavi smiled at you and raised himself out of the seat. He bent towards you and kissed you on the forehead.
"Don't mention it, cutie." He winked at you, making you blush. He left the room, swaggering off into the distance. Letting your body relax, you suddenly remembered the other Exorcist Lenalee mentioned, Allen Walker. You felt your body drift into a slumber yet again.
Allen Walker. I wonder what type of person he is…