Yes, hello hello I've been a little MIA.
To be honest I'm kinda losing hope on this story, I'm not sure if anyone likes this and it's kinda making me feel a bit lazy.
Well, I hope everyone is doin' swell!
Enjoy le chapter~
Tyki paused from the woman he was speaking too ''excuse me'' he said walking off and looked up to see Road, she was dressed in a frilly pink dress eating candy.
''They're here'' two brothers walked up to Tyki.
''Did you see them?'' Tyki asked.
"Devit saw them, yes he did!'' the boy with blond hair said giggling.
''That's good, make sure you treat them well''
''Trust me, we're fine'' Devit said, wearing a black tank top dress pants and his hooded jacket, Jasdero the same thing as Devit, save the hooded jacket ''unless that son of a bitch vampire is here. Then things will get interesting'' Devit smirked as Jasdero giggled.
They both put on almost matching masks, both were two designs, Devit's left side was checkered black and white while the right side was simply black, Jasdero's was the same just the checkered side was on the right and the black was on the left. They slipped away from Tyki and disappeared into the crowd.
The exorcists stood a bit awkwardly.
''Do you want to dance Lenalee?'' Allen asked as Lenalee blushed and the two went into the crowd.
''Che, while those two dance the night away. I'm going to be looking for signs of the Noah'' Kanda said leaving.
''Five mile radius, remember'' she reminded him as he nodded ''this is some party'' Lavi said holding up a wine glass with a fruity drink.
''What should we do?'' she asked.
''Dance with me?'' Lavi bowed as she smirked and took it.
They joined the dance floor of masked strangers and dance ''do you see Tyki?'' Lavi asked as he spun Ashlynn.
''No, but...up there on the balcony...someone's watching us'' she whispered as they twirled gracefully around so Lavi looked at them.
''It's Road...Lulubell...the Earl and the stupid umbrella'' Lavi mumbled spinning once more, Ashlynn stared at Road.
''I know her'' she whispered ''what?'' Lavi asked.
''I met her at the train station on my first mission few weeks ago'' she whispered:
(Flashback)
She looked around curiously before something dropped by her feet.
She looked down and saw a large pink and purple lollipop ''sorry that's mine'' a soft voice said as she picked it up and looked at the girl.
She was in her early teens, pale with short and spiky dark purple hair with dark eyes. She wore a punk-goth outfit and a small secretive smile.
''sorry'' Ashlynn said handing her the lollipop.
''Thank you'' she giggled reaching for the lollipop but took her hand
she looked at Ashlynn before kissing her hand and snatched the lollipop before skipping off
'how strange...'
''She came up to you in her human form'' Lavi murmured.
''I guess so...'' she said as the music stopped.
''We should go around and-''
''-excuse me'' a smooth velvety voice interrupted them.
They turned ''you look beautiful'' Tyki bowed to Ashlynn.
''You clean up well Mr. Eye-Patch'' Tyki smiled politely at Lavi ''what do you want?'' he asked.
''for a dance, with the lovely girl'' he said.
''Sure'' Ashlynn said taking his shoulder ''i'll see you later'' Ashlynn said to Lavi a bit distracted ''sure'' he nodded.
Tyki was wearing a mask that covered the left side of his face, it was black with a frown and sad looking eyes ''how did you know it was me?'' Ashlynn asked.
''Your beauty radiates'' Tyki said as she snorted ''don't make me laugh'' she whispered.
The crowd of people vanished from the center and Tyki took Ashlynn to the center.
Soft piano music filled the hall, the two danced gracefully in the wide circle as everyone watched the two.
Tyki spun her around and for the slightest second she caught eyes with Allen and Lenalee, when Tyki dipped her she caught the sight of Lavi walking up the stairs towards the balcony where she saw the Earl, shrouded in darkness while Road giggled waving at her.
She was brought up ''you're a fabulous dancer'' Tyki said ''you're not so bad yourself'' she said gently, her hair waving with every step she took, the tail on her dress flowed gracefully.
''Lavi?'' Lenalee whispered, she let go to Allen for a moment before taking a step in the redhead's direction.
The music then stopped ''big hammer, little hammer: innocence level 2 release!'' she heard Lavi ''idiot!'' Tyki gapped as a flame the shape of a face hit the small balcony, hitting all the Noah, the snake then flew towards the large chandelier above the dancing couple and heated up the diamonds, the metal holding the chandelier melted as it crashed on top of Tyki and Ashlynn.
''Ash!'' Allen screamed, pushing through the screaming crowd while gripping Lenalee's hand ''Ashlynn! Ashlynn!'' Lenalee screamed, her voice hoarse as the people tried to leave the Mona Lisa Hall.
When it was near empty Allen and Lenalee came up to the broken chandelier seeing bits of blue fabric they began heaving shards of diamond, metal and glass searching for the girl ''LAVI!'' Allen screamed.
Tyki then slowly grew from the floor, holding a shocked Ashlynn, her dress in near tatters, cuts on her face ''what a horrible boyfriend, nearly killing the poor girl'' Tyki said as Ashlynn blinked looking up ''what happened?'' she whispered, she should have been crushed but instead, she felt a pulling sensation and she was fine.
''If I hadn't been holding dear Ashlynn then she would've died. Good thing I thought of something quick'' Tyki whispered.
As much as Allen hated the Noah, he was glad Tyki had used his powers to get Ashlynn safe ''Allen!'' Lenalee cried as her innocence activated, she pulled Allen out of the way ''Clown Crown!'' Allen shouted, the Clown Crown's mask replaced his own as he landed on the wall blinking the bust of his eyes.
''Let's play Bookman!'' they heard Road manically scream as she was gliding through the air on Lero, her hair was singed black and her skin turned into a dark shade her eyes turned into ember.
''Allen move!'' Lenalee cried as she flew forward, kicking the white haired boy from a whip like hand.
They looked up to see Madame Lulubell in her Noah form as well ''go, i've got this'' Lenalee said flying towards Lulubell, her dark boots could be seen from underneath her dress.
Tyki turned to Ashlynn ''what do you say?'' he asked as she pushed him off of her ''why don't we have one last dance?'' he smirked ''Dança da Morte'' he said tossing her a thin sword then holding his up. Lavi looked down at Ashlynn to see her glare at him.
''You're a fucking idiot, i'll kill you'' Ashlynn said ''sorry babe'' he grinned.
Tyki lunged forward ''it takes two for this dance'' he said as she moved out of the way, barely getting her cheek sliced.
Ashlynn ducked and went forward. She swung her sword only to have it blocked by Tyki's sword, she smirked ''innocence activate'' she whispered her right arm glowed and she turned her arm into it's second stage and shot the gun straight at Tyki, firing bullets into his suit. He flew back hitting the wall ''you managed to put a scratch on me'' he said the playful look in his eye suddenly began psychotic and frightening.
''Let's finish our dance of death'' he whispered going towards here as Ashlynn held the sword and had her innocence activated and stood her ground ''bring it'' she smirked.
Allen jumped on the walls avoiding three battles at once to charge toward the Millennium Earl who smirked, who had transformed into his usual form Allen was so afraid of ''I don't think so!'' a voice rang near Allen as a streak of blond pushed him back.
''Blue bomb!'' Devit pointed his gun at Allen and smirked to Jasdero ''nice kick'' Devit complimented as the other boy giggled. Allen gasped jumping from the large ball of ice and had it hit parts of Lavi's hammer instead ''damn it Allen watch where you're going'' Lavi shouted swinging his hammer free of ice then slammed it down on Road and slammed against the ground before laughing.
''Think that's gonna stop me?'' Road asked her skirt was black at the edges giving the room a smokey taste in the air and making eyes blurry.
Lavi was in flying in the air with Road, candles and fire flying everywhere, Allen and the Noah twins were on the balcony, Devit and Jasdero aimed their guns ''Red Bomb: Burning Red Planet!'' the twins shouted shooting a large ball of fire ''Allen watch it!'' Ashlynn shouted beads of sweat ran down her face, she dodged yet another attack from Tyki, metal clashed on metal, he swiped again this time the sharp metal came in contact with her left eye before making a long cut across her forehead.
Yelping in pain Ashlynn jumped a few steps back ripping her mask off and holding her eye whimpering in pain ''Ashlynn!'' Lenalee's voice screamed as she looked at the other exorcist ''you should keep your eyes on me'' Lulubell snarled hitting Lenalee in the chest with her long arms, Lenalee flew back into the wall coughing up blood.
Both Lenalee and Lulubell were heavily marred with cuts and blood, Lulubell's hair was down and tangled in a messy fashion.
Road and Lavi were still at it, both breathing heavily. Lavi's suit was nearly ruined with holes and burn marks on it. Road was burnt so badly that it reminded Allen when she was burnt in the Rewinding Town, Lavi could barely get to Ashlynn when he was tackled by Road who was growling like a wild animal. Lero with the Earl who was enjoying the scene in front of him ''Earl!'' Allen roared once again going to hit the man when the twin Noah got in the way ''Green Bomb!'' they said panting.
Jasdero and Devit were tired and cut, Allen who was on the verge of losing his footing and was using Clown Crown's belt to hold him up. The twins smirked ''Green Bomb!'' they shouted once more as Allen looked up up and shut his eyes waiting for the ball to hit him.
A flash of silver blinded him as Allen fell to the floor ''Kanda!'' Ashlynn shouted holding her eye.
The Japanese man held his sword as he charged at Jasdero ''no!'' Devit shouted as Devit pushed Jasdero aside and felt Kanda's sword hit his shoulder and slide down to his chest.
''Devit!'' his brother screamed as Kanda smirked kicking him into the balcony where he didn't move. Kanda looked at Allen ''moyashi, don't tell me that you're about to die already'' he said as Allen glared.
''it's Allen'' he said simply struggling to get back up. Kanda glanced at Lenalee who smiled at him getting out of the cater she was shoved into. Lulubell glared at the girl ''you little pest'' she hissed.
Kanda jumped down to Ashlynn who grabbed Lavi's headband on the way down ''hey that's mine!'' Lavi said jumping down leaving Road to watch from the balcony with heated eyes. Ashlynn looked at Kanda.
''I cant see'' she whispered her voice trembling ''shh'' Lavi whispered running his rough hands through her hair ''do it'' Kanda said as Ashlynn gave him a look letting her innocence deactivate.
''Come on girl, I don't have all day'' Tyki said lighting a cigarette ''bitch'' she spat as Kanda put a hand on her shoulder ''calm down'' he said as she nodded and took Lavi's headband and put it around her head ''go, the twin is getting upset'' they looked at Jasdero who was trying to wake Devit up ''and the Earl'' they peered at the man holding Lero.
Ashlynn gripped the headband ''okay, i'll take Tyki, Lenalee has the other Noah, Lavi take the girl, Kanda take the twins and Allen will take the Earl'' Ashlynn said as they nodded ''good luck'' Lavi said grinning.
He wrapped his arms around Ashlynn who felt him trembling, he was scared.
He kissed her softly ''be careful, you too Yuu'' he said as Kanda glared but nodded.
Lavi took his hammer and made it extend ''see you in hell Kanda'' Ashlynn smiled knowing her grave fate, there was no way everyone would come out alive. Now that Ashlynn had her vision partially gone she was as good as dead ''likewise Ashlynn'' he said and they parted their separate ways.
Ashlynn looked at Tyki ''ready?'' he smirked flicking the cigarette butt to the ground 'as ready as i'll ever be' she looked at everyone and smiled ''yeah'' she said the headband around her neck shifted as she moved her innocence activating her innocence.
''Morsmorde Tyki'' she whispered and placing the headband to cover her eyes. Her innocence tingled through her arm.
'Akatsubaki...the red camellias that can come back from anything'
the noise around her ceased until she only heard Tyki, from his breathing to his heartbeat.
He moved swinging the sword, she dodged automatically reaching to find his shoulder, sliding down until she hit his hand and held it so tightly he couldn't move away in time for her innocence to take a swing at him.
He moved away in time, kicking her backward and into a pile of granite ''Ash!'' Allen shouted gritting his teeth as his battle with the Earl was painful ''she wont answer. She's focusing at Tyki and nothing else'' Kanda said as Jasdero repeatedly snarled and shot him with the gun repeatedly growing madder by the second.
Lenalee kicked another water like thread coming from Lulubell's changed form ''be careful'' she whispered to no one in particular. Ashlynn got up just in time to dodge the hand that was aimed at her heart.
Kumoi and Johnny were cleaning out the office ''Kumoi!'' the german woman ran in nearly tripping in the process.
''Good evening Miranda, how are you?'' Kumoi asked ''a-are the other's back yet?'' she asked fiddling with her fingers.
''No i'm afraid not. Did you need anything?'' he asked ''Ashlynn left her mug in the dojo again'' Miranda giggled as he sighed.
''She has the habit for doing that...thank you Miranda. I'll give it to her first thing when she comes back'' Kumoi smiled as she handed him the cup and waved ''thank you supervisor'' she said and left, running into a chair.
Kumoi smiled ''I wonder what my little Lenalee is doing?'' he pondered as he set the cup down and continued to clean up his desk.
''KUMOI!'' he jumped and turned to see Johnny panting ''what is it?'' Kumoi asked a bit annoyed.
''Hevlaska...she's in pain!'' he shouted as Kumoi's eyes widened and he turned around and ran out of the room.
Ashlynn's cup quivered before falling onto the floor and shattered.
''A-Ashlynn?'' Lenalee whispered her eyes wide as time seemed to stop.
Tyki was holding Ashlynn by the waist dipping her a bit as if they were dancing.
Ashlynn's arms lay limp at her sides her head back so far the headband fell off showing her wide eyes, the left eye bloody and a lighter shade than her right eye.
She could barely lift her head as she coughed out blood, speckles of the crimson liquid dotted Tyki's face, her eyes trailed down to see Tyki's hand through her chest.
She looked up at him as he dug deeper as she spasmed in pain. Tears mixed with blood as her mouth twisted, letting out a curdling scream, her eyes wide as she stared at the ceiling.
''Ashlynn!'' Allen screamed, mangled when the Earl knocked him into the ground, creating a large crater.
''kill the girl and let's go'' Road said looking at Lavi whose eyes were wide, he looked like he wanted to scream, Lenalee blinked tears down her dirty cheeks. Everyone stopped fighting and turned to Tyki and Ashlynn.
Tyki grinned ''red is such a beautiful color on you my darling'' he said almost soothingly. Tyki slowly pulled his hand out, covered in blood he dropped her. Her body flopped limply on the ground, she was shaking, hacked in pained sobs.
''Let's go home'' the Earl said tiredly ''you bastard'' Lavi growled as he felt a hand on his shoulder he turned gritting his teeth to see Kanda.
''Don't, we need to get Allen and Ashlynn back before they die'' he said as Lenalee was struggling to stand she looked at them fear in her eyes.
They watched as Road's door appeared before them and they all took turns walking in ''good night exorcists'' the Earl said tipping his hat and swung Lero in his hand. Road giggled ''now you'll give me a big bag of candy right?'' she skipped through the heart shaped door. Lulubell walked through, disappearing in the outer worldly haze. Tyki looked back and smirked before stepping through the door.
They watched as the doors closed and locked, the door itself began to sink into the floor before disappearing underneath broken glass.
Well there ya go, I'll try to update more often now!
Adieu,
Curiex.S