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It's another chapter...if you didn't notice. I don't own D. Gray Man but I do own Ashlynn & Drusilla :D
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Allen yawned sitting up ''oh...how...did I get on the floor?'' he muttered through barely open eyes.
Timcanpy hovered around his head ''Tim...what are you doing? Where's Ashlynn?'' he asked scratching his head and looked to his right and saw his bed, Allen crawled up and saw Ashlynn in the middle of the bed, the blanket wrapped around her ''man...she has to wake up...this is gonna take forever'' Allen mumbled climbing back on the bed.
''Ashlynn...Ashlynn wake up'' Allen groaned ''five more hours...'' she whispered turning over.
''fine, i'll give you 15 minutes'' Allen said walking to the bathroom for a quick shower ''Allen? Allen!'' there was a knock on the door.
Ashlynn growled turning over ''Allen, it's an emergency!'' she heard them shout. Ashlynn growled nearly crawling to the door ''what...do you want...'' she hissed cracking open the door, there stood Lenalee, Lavi and Kanda.
''You're not up yet?'' Lavi deadpanned as she frowned and shut the door ''damn bitches'' she mumbled as the door swung open again causing the sleepy girl to fall flat on her face. Lenalee and Kanda took one look at each other ''Lavi did it'' Kanda said as Lenalee looked away ''w-what hey!'' Lavi shouted as Ashlynn stood up, took Lavi by his scarf and with one swift movement, threw him out of the room and onto the opposite wall.
She sighed ''what's your emergency?'' Ashlynn asked rubbing her eyes.
''Kumoi wanted you to come to his office immediately'' Kanda said ''I heard you're on your first mission'' Lenalee smiled ''alright...i'm going to go get changed'' she said as the two nodded ''Ashlynn, tonight...spar with me'' Kanda said ''sure...how do you want to fight?'' she asked crossing her arms ''what do you specialize in?'' he asked ''no innocence, just traditional chinese and japanese swords'' she said ''perfect'' he smirked back.
''Yu against Ash? I gotta see this'' Lavi grinned, a large bruise on his head ''don't call me that usagi'' he growled as Lenalee giggled.
''Here, Johnny made this for you, it's a newer and it should be more comfortable to fight in'' she said handing Ashlynn a bag.
''Thanks...remind me to thank "Johnny" later'' she said smiling gently ''guys, let's leave so she can change!'' Lenalee said pulling Lavi and Kanda out, Ashlynn looked at Lavi who gave her a crooked grin.
Ashlynn smiled gently before closing the door. Curiously she peeped at her new uniform and smiled ''it looks wonderful'' she whispered taking everything out and laid it out on the bed.
It was everything that she used to wear with some minor tweaks: her strapless mini dress was now a dark red, at her heart shaped dress neck with lined with black lace over all it was similar and it hugged her waist and hips rather than flaring out, her flared exorcist jacket was now black with red trim with a high collar and no hood. She had black stockings and thigh-high black heeled boots with a red zipper, black fingerless gloves, two white belts and an extra two silver buttons.
Ashlynn threw the button and caught it, she turned it around and smiled when she saw her name etched into the silver.
She slipped on the dress and moved around a bit, thought it was short and it looked tight it was actually really comfortable and easily movable. She slipped on the jacket decided not to button it up, she threw on the stockings and zipped on the boots. The heels were maybe two or three inches yet she felt like she could run miles, she left the belts out of her new outfit and slipped on her fingerless gloves and twirled around feeling great.
Allen walked out wearing his uniform and smiled at Ashlynn who ran her fingers through her hair ''Allen, do you have scissors? My hair's kinda annoying'' she said.
''Don't cut your hair'' Allen said running through his closet and walked over ushering Ashlynn to sit down.
He sat on the bed with a brush and brushed her long lower-back black hair, she looked at him from the mirror and watched as he pulled her hair up and tied it with a red ribbon ''I like your hair long, it never used to be this long before...what made you grow it out?'' he asked.
Ashlynn smiled ''the last time we saw each other, you said that the next time we saw each other we would have both grown up, General Cross and Drusilla thought that my hair looked better long so I grew it out'' she said standing up she turned to Allen.
''Kumoi wants to see me, so I should go'' she said waving and walked out of the room. She ran past the cafeteria and down a few levels before spotting someone she knew ''Miranda!'' Ashlynn shouted running towards her ''don't hurt me!'' she squealed as Ashlynn stopped ''don't be silly, I just...got...lost going to Kumoi's office'' she chuckled a bit ''o-oh of course, i'll show you!'' she said walking off Ashlynn fallowed ''how are you?'' Ashlynn asked as Miranda jumped.
''i'm fine, how are you?''
''i'm...alright I g-'' ''-i'm sorry that was such a vague description and oh no I interrupted you!'' Miranda cried Ashlynn chuckled at her antics ''don't worry Miranda, i'll see you in a bit. Thank you'' Ashlynn said quietly and walked into the Science Division.
''Ashlynn Fontaine?'' a short man with tuffs of brown hair and wide glasses looked up at her ''yes?'' ''my name is Johnny Gill, I made your uniform'' he said lightly ''oh, thank you so much I love it. It's great'' Ashlynn said shaking his hand ''I hope you enjoy your time here at the Black Order, if you need anything feel free to tell us'' Johnny said lightly ''thank you'' she said ''can you show me where Kumoi-'' ''-Ashlynn! Over here~'' she turned to see Kumoi in all his glory.
''Good morning'' she said as he took her to a separate room ''what is this?'' she asked as the two went on a platform ''I want you to meet someone'' Kumoi said ''after this I want to take you and check your innocence and upgrade your weapon'' he said ''alright'' Ashlynn mumbled as the platform moved down, it was dark and cold.
''Meet Hevlaska, Hevlaska this is Ashlynn Fontaine'' Kumoi said. Then a woman appeared, translucent and wispy.
Her hair was covering everything except her nose, lips and chin. Ashlynn's eyes were wide as she took in the height, Hevlaska was huge like...50 feet tall ''hello child'' her voice echoed throughout the walls ''hi'' Ashlynn said as Hevlaska's hair split into little hands and reached down to Ashlynn picking her up.
''What are you doing?!'' Ashlynn shouted struggling against Hevlaska's grasp ''calm down. She's only giving you a physical exam'' Kumoi said as Ashlynn frowned but strained not to struggle.
''13%...20%...40%...54%...70%...82%...'' Hevlaska stated before she stopped.
''Child, your innocence rate, please don't strain it. Going past 100% will mean that you've passed your critical point. Form then, your innocence may over power you and take control of your body. There's a chance that you could die if you push your innocence too far'' she said slowly as Ashlynn nodded ''I know'' she said simply.
''Your innocence is a unique one...what do you call it?''
''Akatsubaki'' she said simply.
''What does it mean?'' Hevlaska asked.
''red camellia''
''tell me about your weapon''
''it's a...parasitic type weapon, with four different stages''
''go on'' she blinked one feeling faint.
''the first stage...is the default stage, which is a sword like the japanese katana. The second stage is cannon like gun. It shoots dark red innocence, the trigger is inside the gun so like the first stage it transforms my entire arm...like Allen Walker's'' Ashlynn muttered as Hevlaska nodded ''the third and forth stage, I don't know...my innocence hasn't gotten anymore stages for the past two years'' she said as Hevlaska put her down.
Ashlynn tumbled a bit the moment she hit the ground. Kumoi caught her before she could fall ''i'm sorry...i'm not feeling good'' she said ''you must be tired, you can go back to your room if you want. The check up can wait'' Kumoi said as she nodded ''thanks...nice meeting you Hevlaska'' she said before the platform flew up and Ashlynn walked out of the room.
The platform came back down as Hevlaska looked at Kumoi ''why did that take so long?'' Kumoi asked.
''I think it's her innocence, Akatsubaki... it seems like it doesn't want me poking around in it's host it tried to build a wall between me and itself. So I believe it took longer and made her feel fatigue and it should make her sore and if anything tired'' Hevlaska mumbled.
''I see...how interesting'' Kumoi said.
Kumoi looked at her ''you didn't tell her, her prophecy...what is it?'' he asked.
Ashlynn yawned looking around ''shit...where's my room'' she looked around, people walked past her, sometimes giving her a wave. She looked around ''crap crap crap'' she mumbled looking around. She opened the large double doors ''please be the cafeteria'' she whispered as it opened. She sighed ''damn, it's just the dojo'' she mumbled but walked inside. It was quiet and serene, she walked inside not caring anymore.
She sat near the corner of the room and sat down crossing her legs. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, soon everything was at peace within her. She wasn't a exorcist, she wasn't at the Black Order, there were no akuma, it was just her...sitting underneath a large tree, it was dark and the sky was dotted with diamond like stars.
The field around her was full of purple and white flowers. Although the wind brushed against her it was as warm as autumn sun.
Ashlynn felt slight movement within the air and opened her eyes ''Kanda'' she said a bit surprise.
''Where have you been? The damn kid's have been looking for you'' he said ''what time is it?'' Ashlynn asked ''it's four thirty'' he said ''whoa, i've been meditating for a good...four hours'' she said ''are you going to tell them?'' Kanda asked as Ashlynn shrugged patting the ground ''they'll live. Kanda, do you wanna train?'' she asked standing up ''alright, what do you want to do?'' he asked as she eyed the pile of katana ''those'' she said picking one up ''no innocence?'' he asked as she shook her head ''how about I teach you how to do something'' he said.
Ashlynn raised a delicate eyebrow ''what is it?'' she asked ''what do you do when your opponent blinds you in the middle of a duel?'' he asked ''are you teaching me how to fight without my sight?'' she asked smirking ''are you up to it?'' he asked ''sure, sounds like fun'' she said as they shook off their jackets.
''Okay, how do we do this?'' she asked ''you close your eyes and spar with me'' he said as she nodded shutting her eyes and swung her katana, swiping through air 'shit' she opened her eyes to see him to the left ''Ashlynn, the point in this is so you can fight with your eyes closed'' he barked as she bit her lip and closed her eyes once more ''go'' he commanded as she turned to her left and swung, hitting nothing once more ''again!'' he shouted as she tried her eyes but to no avail her eyes would open.
''I'm sorry'' she muttered as he sighed taking the ribbon keeping up his hair and put it over her eyes a tied it ''again'' he said as she nodded walking forward and swinging the katana once more before swinging again.
''Focus, forget about every other distracting thought and feeling and focus on the sound that your opponent makes while moving. Slow it down with your mind'' he instructing taking slow steps as Ashlynn swung towards his voice ''visualize the dojo and rather than listening to my voice, listen for the movements. Every move makes noise no matter how small you must listen'' Kanda instructed.
''I'm trying'' she cried.
''Trying isn't good enough, you must do it'' he spat back at her.
She growled rotating her heel and slashed down, the moment she noticed she hit something she tore off his ribbon and realized that small tendrils of Kanda's hair fell to the floor. She looked up at him and smiled as he nodded they gave each other a polite bow ''thank you Kanda, i'd like to train again when you're available'' she said ''after you eat, meet me back here and we meditate for an hour before resuming training'' he said ''do you want anything to eat?'' she asked handing him the ribbon ''I already ate'' he said as she nodded and ran off.
He sighed putting his hair back up and sat down beginning to meditate.
Ashlynn ate pasta quietly ''Ash!'' she heard her name being called.
She looked over from her drink and almost laughed ''Lavi?'' she asked, he looked utterly scared and jumpy ''usagi...'' she mumbled as he breathed in ''where were you?!" he shouted ''training with Kanda, you?'' she asked ''looking for you. Allen's been going crazy'' he said ''sorry, where is he?'' she asked standing up ''running all over the Order'' Lavi said chuckling ''he'll come back eventually'' she said sitting back down and smiled ''wanna sit?'' she asked as he nodded.
''So what are you training with Yuu about?'' he asked ''just...things'' she said as he sat down curiously ''wanna play a game?'' he grinned ''sure, what is it?'' ''20 questions'' she nodded ''okay me first: do you like Allen?'' Lavi asked.
Ashlynn broke out laughing, holding her stomach ''n-no'' she giggled.
Lavi sighed her laugh echoed like bells to him ''my turn...do you like Lenalee?'' she asked ''nope, I mean she's cute but not my type'' he said smirking ''since you came to the Order do you find anyone you like?'' he asked.
''I found my share of cute guys...if Lenalee isn't your type who is?'' she asked.
''Someone whose independent and knows how to take care of herself. Long hair, pale, big eyes...'' Lavi said trailing off looking at Ashlynn who looked away.
''are you sure you don't like Lenalee?''
''positive'' he said as she smirked.
She looked over and sighed ''ASHLYNN!'' Allen screamed running over ''hey Allen'' she sighed ''where have you been!'' he cried ''training with Kanda'' she said ''of all the people you're with, you're with Kanda and Lavi!?'' he cried ''oh shit, i'm late'' she sighed looking around and snatching Lavi's headband.
''Hey!" the boy shouted as she ruffled his hair ''thanks Lavi! I'll talk to you later Allen'' she said kicking him across the room before running off. Allen ran off to her as Lavi fallowed. Allen ran past Lenalee who looked at Lavi curiously ''Allen's chasing down Ash'' he said as she nodded and ran with him, Allen then crashed into Miranda and Krory who fell in a pile on the floor ''i'm sorry!'' Allen shouted as he spotted Ashlynn who took a turn and vanished ''damn it!'' he growled stopping and turned around to help Miranda and Krory.
Ashlynn walked into the dojo and sighed ''good you're here'' Kanda said standing up.
Beside him was a tall dark skinned man with milky eyes and headphones ''hello Ashlynn, my name is Noise Marie'' he said putting out his hand as she shook it ''Noise...are you by any chance related to Echo and Tune?'' she curiously asked. Noise looked down at her shocked ''they're my younger siblings, how do you know them?'' as Ashlynn smiled ''I befriended them when me and General Drusilla lived in Australia for a few months'' she said ''how are they?'' he asked ''they're good, they're tall'' she said as he gave her a warm smile
''Not to cut things short but Marie is going to teach you how to focus on sight and how to distinguish what to focus on'' Kanda said.
''Alright'' Noise said sitting down as Kanda fallowed ''do you have a blindfold" Noise asked as Ashlynn smirked holding up Lavi's headband as she sat down and pulled the headband over her closed eyes ''is that the idiot usagi's?'' Kanda asked on her right.
''Yup'' she said beginning to meditate ''Ashlynn, i'm going to burn some incense and you focus on that. Your inner voice should over power your outer voice so all your other senses should heighten because you're not relying on your sight for movement'' Noise said.
Ashlynn nodded breathing in with her nose and out of her mouth 'Lavi's headband smells...nice...is this what he smells like? Good God' she thought lightly.
''Ashlynn what ever you're thinking about please stop'' Marie mumbled ''how'd you know?'' Ashlynn asked ''I can hear everything that makes a move for miles'' he said ''including your heartbeat and how you just moved her thumb'' he said as Ashlynn whistled slightly ''shut up you two'' Kanda said.
Ashlynn straightened her back and breathed in, the scent of cinnamon in the air.
After an hour Noise stood up as Ashlynn stood up as well ''i'm glad you're catching onto other people's movements'' Marie said as Kanda stood up still blindfolded and walked over to the wall and sat back down and continued meditating.
''Now you know the basic stances in martial arts right?''
''yes''
''good, now I need you to do those swiftly, silently and still blindfolded'' Marie said as Ashlynn nodded and moved into a stance, her legs flowed effortlessly across the bamboo floor, the door slid open at her chin jut to the door ''good, you're reacting quicker to sound, think in your mind what you hear and can pick out'' Marie said.
Ashlynn nodded narrowing her closed eyes behind Lavi's headband ''I hear feet...two...no...three pairs. They sat down...to the right'' she said turning her body to face Lavi, Lenalee and Allen who jumped ''that's my headband'' Lavi complained ''idiot...then Allen must be here too'' she said take a few steps closer to them ''and...Lenalee, I can smell your perfume'' Ashlynn smirked as said girl blushed.
''Ashlynn focus'' Kanda said from his corner as Ashlynn straightened up and nodded ''the rest of you be quiet'' Marie said to the other exorcists ''what are you doing here anyway?'' Kanda hissed standing up.
''she stole my band''
''I was following Ash''
''I followed Allen''
''I didn't steal it, I said I was borrowing it''
Ashlynn mumbled as Kanda walked over to the katana swords and threw one at Ashlynn who clumsily caught it ''you heard the wind being made when Kanda threw the sword at you'' Noise said as Ashlynn nodded ''you learn fast'' he said as Kanda pulled out the sword, Ashlynn did the same and threw the case of her left ''ouch! Damn it Ash'' ''Lavi shut up'' Allen whispered as Ashlynn and Kanda bowed before taking their stance ''wait, you two are fighting blindfolded with swords?'' Lenalee whispered ''yes'' Ashlynn said concentrating. Kanda moved to the left as Ashlynn's senses perked.
As Kanda's sword swung down on her she moved out of the way and swung her sword clashing it with another. She turned and swung again clashing with metal ''Ashlynn!'' the doors slammed open and Ashlynn completely lost her train of thought and she felt the sword cut her arm.
She cried in surprise and pulled down the headband and dropped the katana holding her bleeding arm, she glared at the person at the door "Johnny?'' Ashlynn snapped ''what is it?'' Kanda asked seemingly not caring that he nearly cut Ashlynn's arm off.
''Kumoi needs Ashlynn, Marie and you Kanda'' he said.
''Why?'' Marie asked standing up.
''I don't know, but he says you're to come now'' Johnny said running off.
Hopefully you've enjoyed that and I have a wittle favor to ask~
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Curiex-S.