DGM

More Than This

Chapter 10

Ace, The Ace Annoyance.

The group moved boxes all over the place and explored the new headquarters. "I think we're going to like it here." Komui said gleefully.

"Me too." Lenalee agreed.

"I don't know. It looks weird." Will said.

"We'll be fine Willy. No worries. This place is huge. Allen is the only one that needs to worry. About getting lost." Lavi teased.

"Shut up!" Allen shouted.

Kumari looked around the huge building, admiring it's vastness. It was amazing and ancient. The artcitecture was extraordinary. It had plenty of rooms and one of them was a ballroom. Another was a room specifically for training warriors and they even had a dungeon. It would most likely be fixed into a science lab or something like that. The sight was just spectacular. She was going to love her new home. There was just something that bothered her though. She felt someone watching her, lurking in the shadows. It might've been her imgination, but. . . . . .

Kumari smiled as she decorated the halls with the paintings and such. She just hoped she wouldn't get lost. This huge castle like palace was humongous. She turned and came to a dead end. She could've sworn that there wasn't a wall there a minute ago, but then how did it get there? She shook her head and finished setting up a podium and a vase. She backed up and stood proudly. When she felt fully satisfied she started down the hall and back to the lobby/ longue. She sat on the couch and sighed. "Everyone is sleeping already? Well, it has been a tiring day." Will said, sitting beside her, drinking coffee.

"It's way past midnight. We should be sleeping." Kumari told him, picking up a book.

"Then I better hit the hay. We still have a lot of work to do tomorrow. Good night. Sleep tight and don't-"

"Let the bed bugs bite. That's old." Kumari told him.

"But it's true. Bed bugs are real. I have been biten by them. It's unpleasant. You should see the marks they leave behind." Will replied.

"I know they're real Will." Kumari called after him.

He waved and left the large room, leaving her alone. Kumari smiled and continued to read her book. She moved around a lot and ended up laying on the couch with the book in front of her eyes. When she finished it she closed it and put the hard cover on her stomach. It was nice to have pure silence for once, but somethng was itching at her. It deeply disturbed her. A bust fell on the floor and startled her. She glanced around the room and stared at the scene. Why did it fall? She shrugged and cleaned it up. She threw the shattered glass in the garbage then walked around the ailes of books. The room was so huge that it became the longue, the library, the lobby, and a place for some scientists to work.

It was nice and the room looked beautiful. She stretched and yawned as she sat down with a new book. She began reading the book, but she felt irritated and annoyed. Someone was watching her. It was getting under her skin. Putting the book down, she stood and searched the room. Picking up a lantern and walking around, mostly in the dark places. She kept a close eye out for anything out of the ordinary. She ended up at dead ends everytime. Rubbing her head and sighing she spoke to herself. "I need some sleep. My imgination is getting to me."

She turned around then a shadow appeared. She jumped back and her back hit the wall. The lantern fell and rolled towards the person's feet. Oil streaking after it. She stared at the guy. Then a girl appeared. MOre people appeared until there was at least seven. She had a feeling there as more though. What caught her attention, though, was the fact they were all the same age, they had shiney green emeral eyes that were brighter than Lavi's one eye, and they either had orange- red or dirty blonde with a tint of black and silver hair. It was weird. Her eyes fell onto a book in the boy's hand. He gave her the book and she looked at it as she caught the flying book. "Seldom Shadow Warriors."

Seldom? It was spelled wrong. Kumari looked up but they were all gone and the light disappeared. She walked back to the couch and laid down. Kumari opened her eyes and sat up real fast. When had she fallen asleep? Was that all a dream? She felt something in her hand and looked at it. The book. A ray of sunshine came through a nearby window and she runned her temples. "Coffee?" Lenalee asked.

"Oh, thanks." Kumari responded, surprised.

Kumari sipped the coffee and sat criss cross on the couch. "Brother said not to worry about unpacking. What's left is up to him and the other scientists." Lenalee told her, sitting down.

"Uh, okay."

Lenalee peaked over her shoulder and looked at the book. The title gave her a weird feeling. "Where'd you get that book?" Lavi asked.

Kumari almost jumped out of her skin. "Don't do that!"

"Gee, sorry." Lavi replied.

"What's with the book? We tried to take it out of your hand, but you wouldn't let go." Krowley asked.

'I think I remember falling asleep. Wait, where's the book I started reading? It's not on the table. So I fell asleep with it. Then why do I have this? How did I get it? Were they. . . . no. It had to be a dream. She just randomly picked her book. It was nothing more than a dream.' Kumari thought. "Hello? Anyone home?" Daisyia queried, waving his hand in front of her face.

"The library. I think." Kumari answered.

"That wasn't in the library before the big move. I read all of the books. So unless someone bought it then it's not the library's." Lavi told her.

Kumari felt someone touch her from behind. She didn't move because she barely felt it. "Read it."

"I'm going to my room. See you later." Kumari said.

"That was weird. I think she didn't get enough sleep again." Lenalee muttered.

"Uh- huh." they all agreed.

Kumari lit a candle and began reading the book. She was so intent that she hadn't noticed that she came to the last page.. It was weird. She remembered everything and flipped through the pages again. Reading it for a second time. She found several pictures of people and they were similiar to the people in her dream. Or was it a dream? They also had something in common with the Noahs. What though? She decided to read it again then again. By then end of the day she read it so many times she had it completely memerized by heart and soul. Still, she felt clueless. It was like she didn't know what the book said and couldn't think about it. Then it hit her. Another clan. They were here, but were they friend or foe?

She heard clapping and turned around. "You figured it out. Hooray. You are very intelligent. I didn't think you would figure it out so fast."

"Who are you?" Kumari asked, reaching for a sai.

"Ace Vandaro. That used to be my old name until I became a Hentaru clan member though. That was a very, very long time ago though. I still go by Ace." Ace said.

He was looking her over and licked his lips. "Nice to meet you Kumari Janco."

"How do you know my name?" Kumari queried.

"I've been watching you of course. You did move into my home." Ace answered.

"But you haven't done anything? Are you an enemy?" Kumari questioned.

"Who knows? We could be and we could not be. It depends." Ace spoke with ease and seemed laid back.

"Depends?"

"On how you guys complete the tests exorcist." Ace said, walking towards her.

He was getting close, but a little too close. She didn't tell him to back off or push him. She stood there, staring. Then everything went black and she heard her sai drop. "Sleep well." Ace muttered.

Lenalee looked around the building, but found nothing. She had been looking for Kumari for hours, but could not find her. She checked her room and apparently, she was going to have to again. So she walked, sorta rushed and worried, to her room. She knocked. No response. She knocked again. No response. She tried one more time and this time she opened the door. Boxes were scattered all over and clothes were all around. Her bed was messy and not made. Her desk had a book, paper, pens, and so much more. Lenalee picked up the book and realized it was the same one as earlier. She read the writing on the papers, but couldn't understand it. The words were all weird and not readable. That, or it wasn't in english. She could only read chinese and english. That was it. She could speak a few languages, but she couldn't read them. Strange.

She gathered the paper and then started walking out, but heard a small cling. Looking down, she found Kumari's sai. Curiously, she picked it up and stared at it. She would of had it with her no matter what. If it dropped she would've heard. Lenalee's chestswelled with worry and she left. Lenalee showed the papers to everyone, but they couldn't understand. Not even Bookman could figure it out. "And she just disappeared? Maybe the building is bigger than we thought?" Reever suggested.

"This is Kumari. I know she has been acting weird, but she wouldn't just wander off by herself. Plus, she would've found her way back." Lavi responded.

"She had been watching her back." Allen stated.

"She said she felt like someone was watching her. She sensed something. So did I." Bookman said aloud.

"Oh, really? It's been awhile. I really need to learn how to mask myself more." Ace said.

They all turned to look at him. More people appeared and the aura changed. Something wasn't right. Something was out of place. "Who are you?" Bookman queried.

"Is that the only question you folks know?" a girl asked.

"WHere is she?" Kanda demanded.

"Ooooh, lover boy? You need a hair cut. You look like a girl." another boy told him.

"Knock it off Jasper. I'll give ya a little hint." Ace said, pointing down.

They were all puzzled at first, but their perplexed faces faded. Soon they were all running downstairs into the dungeon. Duh! When they got down there everyone looked around and not only found Kumari, but thirteen of those people. Just like the NOah Clan. "Who the hell are you?" Kanda shouted.

"We're all members of the Hentaru Clan. I'm Ace. That's Jasper, Leon, Destae, Markie, Chip, Willa, Dolly, Soul, Star, Apoctica, Tica for short, Doul, and Katie. Nice to meet you all."Ace said, pointing to everyone.

"Another clan?" Lavi muttered.

"Yes, but whether we are your friend or your enemy depends. All I can tell you is that we hate the Noahs." Ace told them.

"Give Kumari back!" Lenalee shouted.

Destae rolled her eyes and sat on a chair. Kumari lifted her head and blinked She looked around, confused. She became dizzy when she was forced to stand up and she found herself looking up at Ace. Her back was towards her friends. Ace smiled and looked into her eyes. Kumari felt a fuzzy feeling and she became really calm and soothed. A warm hand touched her arm and rubbed her, making it's way to her head. He ent down and his eyes glowed. Her eyes soon glowed and a misty cloud or some kind of smoke came out of her mouth. Their lips locked and KUmari just stood there.

Lavi's, Allen's, and a few other's jaws dropped to the floor. They turned to look at Kanda who was unusually calm and silent. Anger was evident though. You could see it in his eyes. Kumari felt something swell, overwhelm her and it felt good. She moaned and fingered his hair, kissing him back. Ace stared at Kanda and you could tell he was smirking. Fire appeared all around Kanda and his anger flared. Kumari hadn't even noticed him. That did not bother him. Ace kissing her did. She moaning repeatedly did. Kumari kissing back (!) pissed him off. He sotrmed up to them and pulled Kumari back. KUmari kept looking at Ace with a wanting and with lust. Kanda got in her face and she shook her head. "Y. .Yuu?"

"You're mine and only mine." Kanda said.

"Huh? Yuu?"

Kumari seemed happy about Kanda saying that, but she was extremely confused. Her memory was foggy and she couldn't remember what she had done during the day. She tried to piece things together, but it was hard. She remembered the book, writing things down, Ace, and. . .shit. She kissed Ace! Her eyes went wide as she glanced at Ace. How did he make her kiss back? Hell. how did he even kiss her? She is the type to be true to her man. He seduced her! "You bastard!" Kumari shouted.

"Hmmm?"

"Don't hmmm me! Don't act innocent! What the hell do you think you're doing? Why did you kiss me you freak?" Kumari asked, furious.

"I kissed you. You kissed me back. You enjoyed it. And that's the best kiss you'll ever have or had. Now General Cloud and Lenalee are beautiful ladies, but I'm only attracted to your kind of type. That's why I gave you the book. You're also smarter than them." Ace said, sitting down.

"My type? What kind of type would that be?" Kumari asked, pissed.

"You're kind, smart, independant, but yet, dependant. That's not what gets me though." Ace said, smiling.

"Just answer!"

"I'm only interested in virgins." Ace told her.

"What?" Kumari mumbled.

"There's only four virgins here in this building. Timothy, Lavi, Kanda, and you. You're the only girl. I'm sorry, but I'm totally straight." Ace informed.

All eyes went on Lenalee and Allen. "You. . you two. . . had. . . " Komui stuttered.

So he did know. Well, he approved of Allen at least. Well, he did. The two were beet, beet red. Lavi and Kumari also had small blushes. "How the hell would you know that? No one knows if I did have 'it'. I've been gone for years." Kumari said, aggravated.

"So you did-"

"No Yuu." Kumari interrupted.

"I can smell it. You four smell like virgins, but of course the kid is a virgin. Kanda has an obvious reason. The player doesn't and neither do you." Ace told her, appearing behind her.

She shivered as he touched her and smelled her hair. "But I can smell more than that. Let's just say it's part of my ability Kumari Tanya Janco." Ace whispered.

"How do you-"

"You seem to of told your lover everything but something about your parents and your grandparents. You haven't told him about that rainy night either." Ace whispered.

Her eyes widened and she was shocked. How was he able to. . . . he knew? How? "This was fun. Supervisor, you might want to call a meeting. I need to talk to you all. Oh, we're friends. And welcome to our home. We like what you've done to the place too." Ace said casually.

The End. Please review. Thanks! Yan Luna4373