Nero: Yeah, new chapter for you!! Um, I am, as usual, swamped with other matters, but I love you guys too much to stop!! So enjoy!! Please review after reading!!
It had been three days since Gabriel wound up here, where ever here was. As expected by Komui, Gabriel was an accomadator, but not for any of the Innocence the Order had in their possession. So until her Innocence was found, Gabriel was put on dish duty. It was hard with a capital 'h'. So many people ate so much food, not to mention the black abyss called Allen Walker and since Jerry had to have every single dish in their culturally accurate bowls, their were a billion different dishes to wash. From soba boxes to pizza pans, it was a pain within a pain.
"Jerry, is it really necessary to have all these different foods in as of these complicated dishes."
"Hon, have you ever heard of the saying, you're only as good as what you were?"
"No, but with all due respect, that is the number one dumbest saying in the history of bad advice."
"What!? As a woman I'd expect you to have an appreciation for the art of elegant presentation!!"
"Nope, if it tastes good, I'll eat it. Well Jerry, I'm all done, so I'm outta here!!"
Gabriel left the kitchen and headed for the Ark, a place that she found very calming and pleasant. She had spent much of her free time there and had memorized various doors to various places. Only common knowledge for Allen and her self, she could just think about a place she'd like to be and she'd be there. More or less. She couldn't make doors, but her instincts usually led her to where she wanted to go, except for the piano room. No matter how hard she tried, she never could locate that darned room.
In an office like room of the Ark, Gabriel sat alone with her sketch pad. Her fingers were dirty, but she didn't mind. She drew things she missed back home. Her family. Friends. Even school. As memories of home plagued he mind, Gabriel's vision blurred and her throat tightened.
'I wonder...how everyone is doing... Oh, suck it up!!'
Gabriel scolded her stupidity. Like some cheesy chick flick, a handkerchief was waved in her face.
"You shouldn't cry," Allen said. "It'll give you wrinkles."
"Hmph, well you shouldn't stalk people. You'll look like a creeper."
Gabriel took the hanky anyways and wiped her eyes.
"Thanks," she mumbled.
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At the Marian household, grief had consumed the entire family. Gabriel had been missing for three days and the police had no leads what so ever. She had simply disappeared. Downstairs, the children comforted their mother while their father had retreated to his study.
Cross was pacing in his study. The gate had been used and if Gabriel was the one who used it, that's a stupid question, of course it was her. Anyways, it would be another four days till he could confirm his theory. He just hoped that if his daughter really did pass through the gate, that she ended up safe out of the Black Order's filthy hands. If they learned what she was, it would be bad news for the whole of mankind.
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Allen had proceeded to take Gabriel back to the Order. It was too dangerous for her to be at the Ark by herself. He was curious as to why she always came here, but was polite and kept his curiosity tucked.
"So, what do you want for dinner?" he asked.
"I'm not very hungry, Allen. Thanks for asking, though."
"Mm. So. You're an accomadator. I can't say that I'm glad, but I can truthfully say you're very brave to want to follow Master Cross."
"Thank you."
They snuck out of the Ark quietly. Luckily for them there was no one there. For the moment.
"Hey there, Gabbie-chan!! Moyashi-chan!!" Lavi glomped them.
"Don't call me that!!" they said in unison.
"Aw, does Allen have a-."
"Say another word and I'll chop you up and throw your bloody chunks into the river," Allen threatened.
"Geez, so defensive. Anyways, I actually was looking for you guys because Komui needs you," Lavi points at Gabriel, "and you." He then pointed to Allen.
"What's it for?" Gabriel asked.
Lavi just shrugged and led them to Komui's office. In said office was Lenalee, Miranda Lotto, Kanda Yuu and Count Arystar Krory along with a few new faces. A guy with two very noticable dots on his forehead and another older looking man with a face caterpillar(moustache).
"Ah, Allen. Gabriel. Just the people I needed to see." Komui smiled, though obviously it was forced, as he gestured to the two new faces. "Allen, you remember Inspector Malcom Rouvelier and Howard Link. Gabriel, these men are from higher up in the order. They had come here to meet you as a matter of fact."
Gabriel could feel Allen stiffen up. She was nervous of them, as were the rest of their comrades.
"Its a pleasure to meet you, Miss," Roulevier said.
He stepped closer to her and offered a hand to her. She took it and shook it firmly, as if to silently say that she was not impressed.
"The pleasure is mine, Inspector. If I may ask, what is it that you need from a humble dish washer suck as myself?"
"Hm, you have such an icy tone for such a charming looking girl."
"You know, as the saying goes: Never judge a book by its cover."
Rouvelier and Gabriel sized each other up, neither giving ground to the other. They had finally been forced to end their little contest when Link 'ahemmed', breaking their concentration.
"Ah, of course. Down to business. It seems Howard and I have stumbled upon an interesting bit of information," Rouvelier rubbed his chin as he said this. "The fact of the matter remains, is it true. I'm sure you know what I am saying, Miss Gabriel."
Gabriel looked around the room for support. Everyone looked at her questioningly, having no background knowledge of the young lady they couldn't say much in her defense.
"I don't know what you're accusing me of, but I assure you, Inspector, that I am not," Gabriel emphasized the word, "guilty."
"Ah, I am not accusing you of a crime, but of lying to your superiors. Tell us, is it not true that you are in fact the daughter of Cross Marian?"
Nero: Yeah, this one took a while because its like a major turning point. I know its crap, but cut me some slack. The next chapter will be way more exciting. Oh, and there will be more character interaction with Gabriel and the other characters!!