Chapter 2 – Good Morning

Hey everybody! I'm so sorry but I'm a slow updater. ^_^' Thank you for all your lovely reviews and I know you just can't wait for some Noah Allen Awesomeness but patience is a virtue! I just thought I'd say if you haven't already guessed this is set around the bit in the manga where they find out Allen could be a Noah, I'm not going to be specific but I know its after the edo Japan arc and the Timothy bit but I'm not adding him into this. And there are also spoilers for the anime in this chapter! Thanks that all I needed to say!

Enjoy the chapter!

"Moyashi" = Crowned Clown.

"Moyashi" = Neah.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own D Gray Man

Allen opened his eyes groggily, and yawned. He seemed to be lying on a bed. Then the fleeting memories of yesterday came back to him and he smiled slightly, before a sharp jolt of pain ran through his skull. He brought his hand up suddenly, startling awake Road, who must have been sleeping next to him without him noticing. "Allen-Kun?" She questioned as she rubbed at her tired eyes. Allen tried to forget about the pain in his head, with all his strength he mustered a small smile. It wasn't enough it seemed, He should have learnt by now it wasn't easy to fool a Noah. She jumped up quickly. "Its the transformation." So she knew. He flinched as his forehead throbbed nastily. He was then pulled into Roads embrace. She stroked his hair absent mindedly, trying to soothe his pain. "Don't fight it Allen. Otherwise it will hurt even more." This didn't make Allen feel any better. His vision was starting to blur, he clenched his eyes shut tight.

A knock sounded from the hallway, it seemed to echo around the spacious room. Then the grinning face of the Earl appeared from behind the door. "Millenie!" Greeted Road, she would have glomped him if Allen had not been on her lap. "How is dear Allen this morning?" Said the Earl with a hint of sympathy. "Not looking too good. But I'm prepared to stay here and look after him." Said Road with determination. "You had better rest today, and tomorrow... maybe a week." Said the Earl to Allen. He nodded silently in thanks and drifted off into an uneasy sleep. Road stared down at his sleeping form, her expression seemed lost with worry. "I shall make sure no one intrudes." Said the Earl with determination, and bid Road farewell. The young Noah laid her head back on the cushioned headboard and inhaled softly. Then she cast another glance at Allen. She wished for the transformation to be over. "Please Hurry, Allen-kun."

"Where am I?"

Allen whipped his head around frantically, trying to decide what to do.

He was in the middle of a grass filled meadow, that was dappled in sunlight and seemed to sparkle before his very eyes. The breeze that ruffled his hair was soothing and the occasional clouds that drifted silently by made Allen stop for a moment. This truly was a peaceful place. He closed his eyes and let the fragrance of the wild flowers overtake him. The tranquillity of the meadow was overwhelming. He could almost see within his mind, the green trees with branches that twisted and swayed. The trickle of a nearby stream, its crystal waters shimmering under the sun. The sounds of birds whistling a tune caught in his ears, he almost felt like going sleep in this beautiful place. Then the thought struck him.

Was he dead?

He snapped his eyes open. He couldn't possibly be dead, could he? He shook his head at the ridiculous thought. He was being truly stupid. He had endured much worst pain, like the time in china when Tyki amputated his arm. He stopped his thinking as a shadow darted between the trees.

"Who's there?!" He shouted, suddenly alarmed.

Then he saw it again, running. Running away from him. Moving so quick Allen found it hard to follow with his eyes. He took off towards the forest in pursuit of the strange silhouette. For some reason the forest seemed gloomier and more eerie than it had before. He almost tripped over a tree root in the sudden darkness.

"Allen?"

That voice, the voice so familiar Allen froze in shock. His hands trembled as he stared blankly ahead of him. Maybe he was hearing things. He trudged quietly over the thick roots of the trees.

"Allen-kun?"

Nope, That was defiantly Lenalee. Inching his head around slowly he turned towards a small clearing. His eyes widened in astonishment. There she was, standing beside the trunk of a thick oak. His breath seemed to catch in his throat. "Why, Allen?" Asked Lenalee as she stepped closer, Allen maintained his distance. "What do you want from me?" He Questioned shakily. Lenalee just stared at him through unfaltering violet eyes. "Why did you not accept your punishment. Being a Noah is a crime." Her stern gaze never left his. "You have to die Allen." She said impatiently as Allen shook his head in disbelief. "It's the only way, then we at the order can be happy." Allen felt tears well in his eyes, this wasn't how it was supposed to be.

"We were better without you. Maybe you should just stay missing, it might do everyone a favour." Lenalee's words were sharp, each insult was a puncture in his will and his soul. Something about Lenalee saying it made it seem so real. Allen continued to shake his head. Too shocked and upset to get even one reasonable answer in. His knuckles whitened and clenched under his cuffed sleeves. He longed to break something, someone. To brandish his claws and finish with a single strike. He wanted to see Lenalee's porcelain face smash like a China doll. It was a strange feeling, but one Allen could get used to. His silver eyes turned cold. Before he was even sure of what he was doing, she was broken. Laying on the cold floor, twisted in ways that were not humanly possible. Allen's eyes widened. Who had done it? He caught sight of his clawed hand, stained with the red hue of blood and he knew. He had lost himself for a moment, but seeing her like this made him feel better.

He turned and walked slowly away from the mangled limbs that made up Lenalee. He wasn't sure how long he was walking for. It could have been hours. But when he reached the dark lake all other thoughts vanished from his mind. The lake itself did not fit in with its surroundings at all. It was a like a sheet of shadowed glass that stretched across to the bank. Not a single ripple dented its surface. Allen found himself looking into the lake. There was his reflection, same as always.

Then It winked.

Allen snapped up and away from the water, Had it been a trick of the light? Once again he peered into the seemingly bottomless lake. He reached out a hesitant hand, as did his reflection.

And before Allen knew what was happening he had been dragged under the surface.

Allen struggled for breath as he was pulled under the murky water. He couldn't breathe, he couldn't see. Then everything went black for him.

When Allen awoke he felt himself lying on a cold marble floor. He didn't seem to be in the lake anymore, which was reassuring. He got up slowly. Joints aching, bones creaking. Slightly cautious as to what fate what befall him now.

That's when he saw the piano.

It was magnificent and white, standing there tall with a faint glimmer on its colourless surface. He longed to play it, to feel the ivory keys beneath his fingers. As he stood admiring it, his hands ghosted over the surface.

"You must play."

Allen whipped around. There, in a full length pristine mirror stood the 14th.

It was exactly like the time Allen had controlled the ark. And only one song sprung to mind, he could picture the notes in his head. The symbols him and Mana had created together, Mana… He positioned his hands over the keys-

"Are you sure about this?"

Allen turned once again at the sound of the melodic voice. It belonged to a pure white individual. A silver clown sat In the glow, obscuring their face.

"Crowned Clown." Muttered Allen as he stood hesitantly, his fingers millimetres away from the piano keys.

"Are you really sure Allen?"

Allen nodded sadly. "I'm sure Crowned Clown. Mana wanted me to keep walking forward."

"I don't want you to get hurt."

Allen blinked back sudden tears, he needed to get over this crying problem.

"Do not worry, Crowned Clown." Said the fourteenth from the mirror, Allen jumped slightly, he had forgotten Neah was still there.

"I hope you are right."

Crowned Clown seemed to be shrinking and darkening. Allen watched with horrified fascination as his innocence converted into dark matter right in front of him. He wiped his eyes on his sleeve and once more turned back to the piano. This time nothing stopped him as he started to play the tune.

The room got brighter and brighter, Allen could feel his forehead start to twinge, then burn. He didn't need to reach up to know that cross insignias had risen from his skull. Allen watched as the skin on his hands turned a murky grey. He exhaled slowly, there was no going back now.

"Keep Walking, Allen."

Mana's laughing face flashed before his eyes.

Allen snapped his eyes open suddenly and the grinning face of the millennium earl came swimming into view above him.

"Good morning, Allen Walker."

Allen: Whew, That was a troublesome chapter.

Kanda: Urusai, Moyashi.

Allen: Oh Bakanda, I forgot you are yet to make an appearance.

Lavi: Anyway. *Sweat drop* Time for some feedback to your reviews!

Allen: Ok, here's the first one. *Opens envelope* Its from Mercenary Crime.

Are there going to be any pairings?

Kanda: Who has time for pairings?

Lavi: Now Yu… There may be some RoadxAllenness, but if you have any other suggestions for pairings please review!

Allen: *blush*

Lavi: Yuu, read the next one.

Kanda: tch, fine. This is from Khaalida.

Yes YES! Dark Allen is here baby! Give the order hell!

Allen: Are Dark Allen fics really that popular?

Lavi: Yes.

Allen: I like this review! The author says she also agrees!

Kanda: Here's another.

*He hands the envelope to Lavi*

Lavi: Thanks Yuu!

Kanda: *Glare*

Lavi: This One is from officialskinnyjeanz

PLEASE POST MORE! And hurry and check out my story, I dedicated it to you. :3

Allen: *Sweat drop* The author say she will definitely check out your story! Anyone else who is interested in Vampire Knight fanfics should read hers. Its called "To love is to kill."

Kanda: Hn.

Lavi: I guess that was Yu's form of agreement.

Kanda: Baka Usagi!