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Out With a Bang!

It was New Year's Eve and all of the members of the Black Order were preparing for a celebration of epic proportions. Miraculously all of the Exorcists were home from their missions, with Allen and Lavi having just returned that very morning, and the support members of the staff were preparing a party to celebrate not only the coming new year but also their safe return.

Of course the members of the Science Division were planning a show to end the festivities. Or at least that's what most of them were doing, save for two exceptions. Chief Komui had been banned from helping with the fireworks and Reever was following along to make absolutely certain that the celebration wasn't ruined by another Sir Komlin or something along those lines.

"But Section Leader Reever!" Komui whined as the two men made their way down the corridor that led away from the Science Division. "I want to help!"

"Sorry Chief…"

"But… but… but…"

"Hey Chief," Reever said, knowing that there was only one way to keep his superior from whining incessantly.

It was time for a diversionary tactic.

"Chief," Reever said, feeling slightly guilty over what he was about to do. But it was necessary and he was hopeful that his innocent victim would forgive him for this. "I think I heard someone talking about Allen and Lenalee planning to take a romantic walk together."

"WHAT?!"

All thoughts of helping out with the fireworks preparations was forgotten and a strange glint appeared in Komui's eyes. "I'll kill him!"

Leverrier was walking down a corridor in the Black Order, muttering complaints to himself. He didn't see the need in this stupid celebration and was irritated that the scientists were wasting time on such foolishness.

"I have half a mind to cancel the whole damn thing," the angry man grumbled to himself.

It was at this point that he heard a howl of pure rage echo through the corridor. And then, mere seconds later, Komui came running down the hall. There was an evil glint in the man's eyes and he was muttering incoherent threats under his breath.

And, following along behind him, was a very distressed looking Reever. He hadn't intended for the chief to get so worked up and was beginning to become slightly concerned for Allen's safety.

"Watch where you're going!" Leverrier snapped as he narrowly missed being trampled by Komui.

Leverrier continued to mutter complaints to himself as he continued to make his way down the corridor. He was irritated over the fact that Komui could have caused him to fall and break his neck.

The day progressed uneventfully, except for the fact that Allen was being forced to run for his life from Komui, and when the sun began to set the members of the Science Division moved all of the fireworks out to an isolated part of the grounds.

"Guys," Allen gasped out as he ran up to Johnny and a couple of the other scientists. The white haired youth fought to catch his breath. "I need… somewhere… to hide."

"Well you should probably stay away from this location," Johnny warned. "We don't want anyone to accidentally set off the fireworks."

Allen opened his mouth to say something but didn't get the chance. Hearing the sounds of screaming coming from behind him the boy turned and watched an irate Komui running toward him.

"I swear I wasn't going to do anything with Lenalee!" Allen screamed as he once again resumed his running.

Shaking their heads the members of the Science Division turned to make their way back to HQ. They had the fireworkds placed, now all they had to do was wait for midnight.

By the time that midnight was approaching a very exhausted Allen had found a place to hide and was hoping that Komui wouldn't find him. Because the man had resorted to a robot which spat fire from it's mouth and the boy had no desire to visit the infirmary. He had been there enough times in the course of his job as an Exorcist but it seemed unfair to spend New Year's Eve there because of something that he hadn't even done.

"Where are you Allen?" Komui called out as he rode past the boy's hiding place on his robot. "You can come out… I just want to talk."

"Yea right," Allen muttered to himself.

Having came across the destruction caused by Komui's robot Inspector Leverrier was on his way to have a word with the man. He was NOT happy about the situation and the scowl on his face was proof of that.

Following the trail of destruction he made his way outside, walking quickly and searching for any signs of the Chief of the Science Division.

Due to the fact that Komui had paused his robot in order to scan the terrain for Allen, Leverrier managed to catch up. But, just as he opened his mouth to scream at the man, the robot began to move.

And, unbeknownst to anyone, the friction from it's movements caused a hidden fuse to light.

Growling low in his throat Leverrier pursued Komui, his hands clenched into fists as he planned out all of the ways that he was going to punish this nuisance of a man. However no one had warned Leverrier against going near the fireworks and the Inspector reached them at the same time that the fuse reached it's end. A tremendous bang actually caused the ground to shake and Leverrier didn't even know what hit him.

The members of the Black Order were just beginning to emerge for the show when the sky was suddenly illuminated by many bright colors.

"Right on time," Lavi said as he gazed up at the show.

"This is so pretty," Lenalee said. "I wish that Brother and Allen were here to see it."

"I just hope that Allen is still alive," Lavi said, recalling the scene that he had witnessed earlier in the day.

The next day all was forgiven between Komui and Allen, all animosity forgotten as the members of the Order celebrated the new year.

And the mysterious disappearance of Leverrier.

A/N - Hope that this year brings you all much joy!