DGM

More Than This

Chapter 4

Stirring Trouble

Kumari yawned as she walked into the cafeteria. She's been here for weeks and nobody has said a word to her or even noticed her. She didn't even have one mission while the other exorcists were sent all over the place. She had to destroy several of Komui's stupid robots and she is still waiting for them to repair her worn down gloves or her innocence to give an exact definition. She sat down and chewed on her food slowly and wearily. It was early in the morning and no one was awake except a few. Jerry welcomed her graciously, but it still didn't feel like it used to. It felt dark and sad. So she was mopey. She wasn't sure how long had passed, but people started surrounding her and she found herself staring at a white haired boy with a large amount of food.

Kumari dropped her spoon and pushed her food forward. "I've lost my apetitie." Kumari mumbled.

"Sorry, I have that affect on people." Allen said.

Kumari rubbed Chester's belly and then leaned on the table. "Are you okay?" Lenalee asked, sitting beside her.

"Tired and bored out of my mind. Other than that I'm swell." Kumari said snidely.

"Whoa, cocky are we?" Lavi teased.

Kumari looked around and sighed. She got up and started heading out, but bumped into someone. She looked up and gave a meek smile. "I'm sorry Rever." Kumari apologized.

"No problem Kumari. IN fact I was looking for you. Komui told me to give you these." Rever handed her the gloves.

Kumari looked at the fingerless and shiney black gloves. She put one on and smiled. It felt more comfortable to wear them now. "Thanks Rever."

"You brat!"

"Kiss my ass you stupid samurai!"

"Get back here!"

"Never! What do you think I am? Dumb like you?"

Kumari leaned to the side to see Kanda chasing a kid with Mugen. She narrowed her eyes and walked towards the running imbeciles. She hit Kanda on thew head and took Mugen from him. He glared angrily and she looked at the kid. "What's your name?"

"Timothy."

"What did you do Timothy?" Kumari asked.

"Nothing."

"Lying brat." Kanda muttered.

"Shut up Yuu. Whatever it is, apologize." Kumari ordered.

Timothy looked at her and was about to say something, but all she did was smile and gave him some kind of good encouragement. Normally he would be scolded or yelled at by someone. Specifically Amelia. Whatevewr this girl did, he got a little crush because of it. He blushed. "Sorry Kanda." Timothy said.

"Now Yuu, apologize." Kumari said.

"Tch."

"Yuu."

"Go to hell."

"Yuu!"

"Stop calling me that!"

Kumari twitched and threw Mugen and it got stuck in the ceiling. Kumari started to stomp out of the room, but Kanda grabbed her arm. "Let me go." Kumari told him.

Kanda didn't move even a milimeter. He just tightened his grip. "What's your problem? Are you deaf or dense? I said let me go!" Kumari said, kicking him.

Kanda grabbed her foot. "Komui wants you." Kanda told her and walked off.

Kumari sighed and followed him. She didn't know why she got so mad, but Kanda got under her skin when he touched her. It just bothered her. Ever since last time when he kidnapped her she felt insecure, but it was something else. Maybe she just felt violated when touched, but Lavi and other boys had touched her. It was just Kanda. "Hello Kanda! Kumari!" Komui greeted.

Kumari leaned back and her head almost touched the floor as she bent when Komui got closer and stared at her. "You're freaking me out. Can ou scoot back a bit?" Kumari asked nicely.

Kumari found herself fiddling in a dressing room with some tight clothing. How she got talked into this mission was beyond her, but she was glad Lenalee came. Other than that she got stuck with Lavi and Kanda. Then Allen would be around sometime. He just had to stop somewhere. Why there were so many exorcists was unknown, but it probably had to do with all of the Noah attacks. "Are you done yet? What's taking you so long? We have to get this mission started!" Lavi whined.

"I'm not coming out in this. . . this. . .this!" Kumari protested.

Lenalee came in the dressing room and dragged her out. Kumari felt embarassed as the boys stared her down. 'When did Allen get here?' Kumari wondered. They all stared at her and Lavi whislted. Kanda turned his head and Allen's usual pale face reddened until he was beet red. "You look fine." Lenalee said, looking her over.

Kumari had make up on her face, her nails polished, and ear rings. She did not like the fact that Lenalee and a few scientists had to pierce her ears. It didn't help that they were big loops either. Then she had a white shirt that was tighter than a corset. There were enough buttons and there were no sleeves. The frill didn't even reach her belly button. Plus, she thought it was see through and she prayed not. Then she had on a really short skirt. If she were to bend over people would see her butt. Then her legs were pushed together and it made it hard to walk. And she had high heels on and she never wore them before! Her hair was pulled back tight in a ponytail and her bangs hung down, curled. Lenalee also picked at her eyebrows and waxed her arms and legs. Kumari wasn't sure if she was going to torture or just kill Komui. "Fine? Fine! Look at those curves. Since when had she had them. Her skin is flawless and her ass. . . don't get me started. She is not fine. She's hot!" Lavi said, voice getting husky.

Kumari tried to glare, but could. She looked at the scientists and all of the other boys and her face went red. They were all staring. Mouths were agaped, some drooled, others had a nosebleed. Most were blushing and looked lovedrunk or high. This was bad because they were all older than her. "Why couldn't someone else do this? Like Lenalee. She's prettier than me." Kumari asked, hiding her face.

"I won't let such vile men lay a finger on my precious Lenalee. I'd just end up killing them." Komui said.

"Miranda is too shy and clumsy. And men target innocent little girls like you. Most of the time they go after dumb and naive ones, but you're not dumb or na9ive. You're smart, gorgeous, and-"

"I look like a slut or a whore!" Kumari shouted, interrupting Rever.

Cross ogled her and smirked. "Stop giving me your lecherous stares! I'm no sex object Cross!" Kumari shouted, hiding behind Lenalee.

"You are the only girl that can do this Kumari. You just have to go into town with Lavi, Lenalee, and Kanda. Allen might go, but I don't think he can be around you right now." Johnny told her and pointed at Allen who was about to faint.

"Allen!" Kumari pouted.

"I'm sorry Kumari. I just. . . you look as beautiful as Anita. That's all." Allen said, getting redder.

"Who's Anita?" Kumari asked.

"A beautiful, beautiful Chinese supporter. Now go!" Komui ordered.

"Aren't you sending to many exorcists for this?" Lenalee asked.

"That's right. Lenalee and I will stay. You and Kanda are good enough for a mission alone. He's strong and you're smart. He's scary and you're mmmh good." Lavi said, acting foolish.

"Stop looking at me like that!" Kumari said, running into the dressing room.

Kumari walked into a crowded building filled with men, alcohol, and people making out. Why was she here? All Komui told her was to look for something out of the ordinary. Yeah, she saw a lot of things out of the ordinary here. A whole lot. She turned her head and looked at Kanda. SHe gulped as she walked around in the secluded place. She sat down and figeting because she thought she saw men looking at her. They were such pigs. Why can't they just be like Kanda and look away? It would be impossible for that. Well, Allen is a gentlmen and not a pig. He just had the boy's mind that made him look at women. Plus, he is just hitting puberty or hasn't and is about to. SO she couldn't really blame him, but Lavi? That was inexcusable! "Hey there."

Kumari looked at a man and blushed. 'He's cute. What am I thinking?' Kumari thought. "Hello." Kumari responded.

"Are you old enough to be in here?" he asked.

"Who are you to be asking me of my age? We just met. If I wasn't old enough I wouldn't be here jackass." Kumari replied rudely.

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry. When I'm around alcohol I get rather mean." Kumari apologize.

"No problem. I'm Will. Who're you?" Will asked.

Who're? He needs to go to school or something. "Don't tell him your real name." Lavi said through the earpiece.

"Ruby." Kumari said.

"I understand why you're parents gave you that name. You look just like a jewel. If not that, more ravishing." Will said.

Kumari smiled as she blushed. "Thanks Will. YOu're not so bad yourself. I can honestly say I've never met someone as comely and handsome as you. I rarely say this, but I have to say you're sexy." Kumari almost choked onj her words.

She can't believe she said sexy. That was not her at all. Handsome, comely, cute, even hot would suit her, but sexy? Nu-huh. "But I was taught handsome is as handsome does." Kumari told him.

"So you're hard to get? Well, I've got all the time in the world to talk to you. I can show you just how nice of a guy I really am." Will said, leaning on the counter. "I do have to agree with you though. Charater and bahavior is more important than appearance."

"Do you know how many men in the world know what that phrase means?" Kumari asked.

He shrugged. "Not many. In fact, no boy I met knew what it meant." Kunmari admired.

"Well Ruby, I'm no boy. I was grown by a strong father and a taught how to please and compliment a lady. Give her all she wants. My mother was strict and I have to thank her for all she's done. Otherwise I wouldn't be hitting it off with a lovely woman like you." Will told her.

Kumari's toungue touched the roof of her mouth and grazed the inside of her mouth as she pondered. Was this a trick? Was it a regular flirt move or was he serioius? "No one calls me a woman. I'm always a lady or a girl. Most of the time it's child. Only because I'm younger than them and I hate it. There's only a few that has ever called me a woman, but lady isn't that bad. It's good. I just-"

"My mother told me that's the best way to respect a woman. She told me how she felt when people called her girl or child once she hit sixteen. Pardon my interruption. I was trying to-"

"It's no problem Will." Kumari said, looking at the floor.

"You're not used to this. Are you?" Will asked.

"Used to what?" Kumari asked.

"Being complimented and understanded. Treat0ed your age and like the woman you are. All that stuff. I can tell by you're are you wearing that skirt if it's othering you?" Will asked, noticing her fingers messing with it.

"It's made of tulle. It's hard to find and it's comfortable. It just likes to go up and it's the only thing I had. Why? Do I look like I'm trying to be a slut or something?" Kumari responded.

"No. You just look marvelous. You also look uncomfortable in that clothing." Will said.

"Okay, I'm not going to strip if that's what you're thinking." Kumari told him.

"No, no, no, no. I'm not like that. I'm not like any of these guys here. I just work here for money and every once in awhile a nice relaxing time." Will said defensively.

"So you never tried to get lai-"

"No! Ahem, sorry. Can I buy you a drink?" Will asked.

Kumari looked at him with a smile and nodded. She was just glad this wouldn't be her first time drinking so she wo n't get drunk so fast. Or at all. She swallowed the liquid and it gave her throat a weird sensation. When she put the glass down the lipstick stained the glass. Will smiled as he drank some of his. "Will, can I ask you why you approached me?" Kumari asked curiously.

"You looked lonely and were looking around in distain. Now, you haven't wound up here by mistake, but why are you here?" Will replied.

"I'm looking for something." Kumari told him.

He looked at the floor with a weird smile. She could see his tongue touch a few teeth and part of the roof. "You're dating someone aren't you?" he asked.

"No." Kumari told him.

"Married?"

"No."

"Engaged?"

No Will. I'm as free as air." Kumari said, giggling.

"Then what are you looking for?" Will inquired.

"I honestly don't know." Kumari replied.

Will turned his head as some guy came by with a grop of men behind him. The place got quiet and stared. They cleared the middle of the room and gathered by the walls. The big bulky guy came and grabbed Kumari's chin He looked at her and moved her head around. "What a beautiful girl you are. So why you with William? Haven't you heard he's gay?" he asked.

"I'm not gay Shayma." Will said.

Kumari fe;t a hand going up her shirt and flinched at the coldness. She threw the wine in his face. "How vulgar." she stated.

Shayma wiped his face off and laughed. "Fiesty and shy. That's quite an odd combination youy have." Shayma told her.

"Keep your hands off of her Shayma." Will said, kinda sighing.

"Kumari was suddenly puished off her chair and she struggled to stand. She fell and couldn't get back up as fast as one guy shoved her into another guy and Kumari went from guy to guy until they stopped. When they stopped they started touching her and she did nothing. "Please. . .stop. Get your hands. . stop." Kumari said, uncomfortable and shy.

Will tried to get to her, but was thrown back. Kumari watched as he started fighting Shayma and was afraid she was going to be raped if she didn't do something. Some guy beside her went flying into the wall and Kumari was pulled back. She had her eyes closed and her head in the man's chest. She could feel one arm around her waist and he was pulling her closer. Then she heard a sword unsheathe. "Y. . . Yuu?" Kumari asked, looking up.

Will started attacking the guys that were touching Kumari and this he was going full force. Kumari gripped Kanda's wristas she watched Will fight. It was just normal fighting. Street fighting and it had some style, but it seemed like there was something else to it. For some reason innocence popped into her mind. Will landed beside Kanda and Kumari. Kanda got in front of them and glared. "You touch her again and I'll cut off your head." Kanda treathened.

"How about we handle this like men? We'll play a game. The winner takes the girl." Shayma suggested.

Will glared as he wiped blood from his mouth and stood up. "Deal."

"Che, whatever." Kanda said, putting Mugen away.

"Hey! I ain't no prize! I'm a human being! And a woman like at that." Kumari shouted, hands on her hips.

"Shut up slut." a man said.

"What did you call me?" Kumari said angrily.

The aura around her got dark and Will got nervous, but stayed right beside. Kumari walked towards the guy and punched him in the face. He fixed his jaw and smirked. "That's one wicked hook you got there, but it's not enough to put me down." he said.

"Oh, then maybe this'll bring you to your knees." Kumari said, flirtty.

Kumari smiled and pressed her body against his tightly. He smirked even more and she started to kiss him, but out of nowhere. she kneed him in the groin. He looked at her weirdly then fell to his knee. Kumari looked at Will and Kanda who were staring. "What? I'm a big girl." Kumari said, but suddenly her arms were tied behind her back.

"Now she's our captive. It's either the game or we'll kill her." Shayma told them.

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