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Chapter 15
Kanda looked down at Allen's lifeless body and cursed. He had vowed to not let another comrade die, and he had failed. He had promised to himself that he would eliminate the enemy, and he had failed. Tyki had long since left, leaving Kanda with Allen's body.
Kanda, with his mask ever present, picked up Allen from the ground and propped himself up against the tree, making him look like he was in a peaceful slumber. It was a wonder how Allen could look so peaceful even after death. Kanda spared him one last look and turned his back on him, thinking that Komui would be upset over Allen's death. So would Lenalee, Lavi and others. The boy had managed to win the hearts of the people in the Order with his always present smile and polite demeanor in such a short time.
Da-thump. Kanda went completely rigid and he turned his head sharply to stare at Allen. Da-thump. Kanda's eyes widened and he ran towards Allen, landing on his knees in front of him. Da-thump. A hand was lifted to rest on Allen's chest to feel his heartbeat, to know if what he was hearing was correct. Da-thump. Allen's heartbeat was still there, but it was growing fainter by the minute. Kanda retracted his hand and he lowered his head, covering his face with a hand.
The cries of the cicadas pierced the silence of the forest and Kanda still remained in the same position, a wicked smirk partially hidden by his hair.
"Hahaha! Hahahaha! Ah, hahahaha!" A chilling laugh echoed throughout the forest and the fluttering of wings as the birds dispersed was heard. Kanda looked up at the sky, a crazed look in his eyes. He wheezed once and a shaky breath left his mouth.
"To think that I was so panicked until I didn't hear his heartbeat. Marvellous! Perfectly marvellous!" Kanda said sarcastically, a short laugh escaping his mouth. His eyes travelled to the boy before him and heard a barely audible heartbeat. The boy would be dying soon. Kanda knew that he could save the boy, but should he? With another exorcist, it would definitely be a help to the fight against the Millennium Earl. Kanda clicked his tongue disdainfully as he resigned himself to his fate.
"Damn war…" Kanda muttered and bent forward, a hand resting on Allen's right cheek. Completely closing the distance between them, Kanda captured Allen's lips in his.
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