Chapter 4: Back Again
The next two weeks passed by with various missions for Beatrix. She was usually with Krory and Lavi, and she got to know them both better. Lavi was around her age, so she felt comfortable talking to him about whatever was on her mind. They were almost always laughing, and Beatrix enjoyed it.
Then, Lavi and Beatrix were called one day to Komui's office immediately. They walked into his office, and listened to what he had to tell them.
Komui pushed his glasses up. " There has ben word that a large amount of Akuma are headed to attack several branches of the Black Order. One included in the list is the German branch. I want to send you two for now, specifically fo two reasons. Firstly, Lavi, you are indeed going to be the future Bookman, so this may be a major historical event you may need to record and you are quite strong. Secondly, Beatrix knows the terrain and such, and she as well is strong, probably the strongest girl we have at this branch."
Beatrix nodded. "Understood. When are we suppose to leave?"
He sighed. "Tomorrow morning, if all goes well. You two get to know each other well, because this mission can last a week to who knows how long. Pack your bags tonight."
Lavi nodded. "Got it. Will we have a Finder with us?"
He shook his head. "I'm sorry. We're running all of our Finders as is, and I thought you two would be alright without one. The general promised me that there would be someone to meet you two at a certain point after you get into Germany."
He nodded. "Got it. Well, I'm going to go. Come on, Beatrix."
She said a quick goodbye to Komui and walked after Lavi. He scratched his head and gave her a smile. "Go and get some sleep. You'll need it, Trixi."
She laughed. "So now I'm Trixi?
He nodded. "Yep. I think it fits you better than Beatrix. It's too formal, if you don't mind me saying."
"Nah, whatever you want to call me is fine. I think Lavi fits you, so don't expect any nicknames."
He laughed and patted her on the head. "You're so funny, Trixi. See ya tomorrow then, right?"
She nodded. "See you tomorrow."
It was a tiresome two day journey to Germany. Beatrix slept through most of the trip, but she had warned Lavi the morning they left. While she slept, he slept also or found something to entertain himself.
Once in Germany, they sat outside and looked around. The air was cold and the night sky frighteningly black.
"Do you think this is because of the Akuma? Don't tell me that they already attacked!" Lavi murmured to Beatrix.
She laughed. "Don't worry, Lavi. It's probably just a storm passing through. We should get going before it starts raining."
He shrugged and pulled out his hammer. Beatrix summoned her broom and a pointed hat. She put the hat on, only to get a look from Lavi. "What? Never seen a witch before?" She teased, jumping onto her broom.
He laughed. "Not personally, Trixi. Anyways, we should get going."
With that, they flew off into the night sky. Komui had told them that someone would meet up with them at or around the edge of the Black Forest, where the German Branch was located. Remembering where headquarters was, Beatrix lead the way. It was hard to see, so she was frequently scanning the area. The forest was luckily only a short fly away, from Beatrix's memories, but that was when the tables turned on them.
The droplets of rain fell lightly at first onto Beatrix's hat, so she kept flying. All of a sudden, the rain fell at a faster, stronger pace.
"Lavi! We have to go down!" Beatrix yelled through the heavy downpour, trying to balance her broom.
"Okay! I'll follow you!" He yelled back.
She flew her broom down at a carefully slow pace, making sure she wouldn't fall off and that Lavi was still behind her. She got close to the ground, and a sudden gust of wind came her way, knocking her off her broom. She was hurtled to the muddy ground.
"Beatrix!" Lavi called, rushing over to her.
He helped her off and scanned the area. Soon, he saw a shack not far off from where they were. "Come on, Trixi. I see an empty shack. Let's stay there until the rain stops."
She nodded and they made their difficult journey to the shack
AN: Thanks for all of you who are reading! Please R&R to tell me what you think! (On a side note, does anyone know about Lavi's past or where I could find out? That would help a bunch! .)