Lunny: Holy crap…OMG. I'm about to fall over…seriously I hope your guys are happy!

Cold: We're back!

Solarius: Kill anyone while we were gone?

Lunny: Where the—nevermind…I'll find out some way…

Cold: Disclaimer is the same…she only owns the plot and the OC's that appear.

Solarius: Read on and please leave a review later.

Chapter 11

Shifting Shadows

December 19- Saturday
4pm- The Black Order Boarding School: Outskirts

Wisely sighed as he watched Road pace, the twins sat up in the tree above him. The four of them were waiting on the outskirts of the school grounds. They were on edge since the major bloodlines head families took up residence in the school.

"That infernal cat keeps a watch on us inside the school." Devit said, Wisely wasn't going to look up in case he saw something that would mental scar him. Road glanced up, Wisely gleaned some insight and was relieved that Jesdero was only cuddling with his beloved elder twin. Road gritted her teeth at the thought of Rascal.

"At least I gathered what his routes were…do you realize how powerful that cat is? I mean I was sure he knew what I was doing…" Wisely said, remembering all the times that Rascal's head snapped in his general direction, but never directly at him. It unnerved the mind reader to no end. They had found that Rascal didn't tread in this area because of the swap area, apparently the cat hated mud on his paws.

"Where the hell are they?" Road hissed. The four waited a few more minutes and then Neah and Tyki came into view.

The two were human looking now. Tyki's hair was now black and hung in front of his face, large glasses blocked the view of his dark honey brown eyes, baggy clothes hung off his thin frame and a deck of cards was being shuffled back and forth between his hands. Neah had one sterling-gray eye and one bright honey eye, long dark brown hair hung straight to his shoulders framing his face perfectly. Neah walked with an unnatural grace like a predator, while Tyki walked with a slight sway.

Road smirked at the two 5th years.

"We're here…" Tyki said a smirk to rival the Earl's on his face.

"Sorry we're late." Neah said with a polite smile.

*-With Allen-*

Allen decided a bored Kanda was a bad thing.

For one, Kanda and his elder brother: Takeshi had been sword fighting for the past 3 hours.

Another thing was that Kanda kept throwing heated intense looks Allen's way that made the poor hybrid squirm. Allen was grateful that Alma and his siblings were there or else he thought Kanda would have fed off him by now… Allen wasn't going to finish where that trail of thoughts were leading him, that just wouldn't do anyone any good.

Lastly, it seemed that all Kanda's of the head family could telapthicly control their weapons as Allen saw whenever a sword was knocked out of a hand…the fighter had to worry about two opponents until the sword found its way back to its owner. Allen gulped as Takeshi got in a good hit, Kanda was on his back, Mugen impaled in the ground one of Takeshi's hands on its hilt, the other hand held his sword to Kanda's throat. Takeshi smiled and chuckled deeply.

"You've gotten better Oto-kun*."

"Arigato, Nii-san.*"

Takeshi held out a hand to help the younger up. Kanda was fast as he swiped Mugen from the ground stole his brother's sword and had both swords crossed at his brother's neck. Takeshi blinked, stunned then he held up his hands.

"I take that back…you've improved greatly, Oto-kun. Think you could beat, Tou-san***?"

"Not likely, Nii-san."

The two smirked at one another; Allen wondered vaguely what it would be like to have a sibling. Takeshi looked to Allen causing the younger to jump.

"Over here, Walker-kun. I wanna see how well you wield that scythe of yours."

Allen got up and exchanged a quick glance with Kanda. Takeshi chuckled.

"I assure you Walker-chibi; I won't do anything that would warrant Oto-kun's blade at my jugular."

Allen bristled at 'chibi', and so the two trained. Allen saw the difference between the brothers. Takeshi would take time to teach Allen footwork and how he could use the different forms, Kanda would make him learn on the fly and not even give him advice!

Allen liked Kanda's training better because well…he just liked Kanda.

"I'm starting to sound like a girl…"he thought as Takeshi ended their session saying that Allen had good control. Kanda walked over to Allen, dark eyes slightly glowing with an unfamiliar emotion. He walked up next to the smaller and smirked.

"Rascal's Garden?"

Allen nodded, eager to just relax.

The two walked to the garden Rascal showed them. It had become a hide-away for them to just relax and enjoy each other's company. Allen found that they argued less in the garden than anywhere else.

They walked in to see Rascal laying on the edge of the tree-fountain… sleeping. Allen giggled and walked to where a small hill was. The smaller teen laid down, the lower half of his body exposed to the sun while the top half was resting in the shade.

Half of Kanda wanted to kiss Allen while the other half wanted to—well; we're not going down that road of no return(…not yet at least). Kanda settled for just watching his Moyashi rest. Allen opened one eye and looked at the object of his private thoughts.

Allen wanted to be more than a great meal for the elder vampire. He found himself wishing for his bloods to act up a little bit more lately. Stretching he failed to see Kanda slightly blush and look elsewhere. He fell back to his original resting spot with a contented sigh, Kanda watched him intensely.

Rascal opened one eye. Seeing the tension between the two, mainly on Kanda's part was downright entertaining.

-When did you kittens get here? - he asked with a yawn.

Allen smiled as he sat up; Kanda smirked as the cat trotted over and onto his shoulders. Allen tilted his head.

"Rascal, how come you always go to Kanda?" he asked, noticing that the cat always went to the elder.

-Because he's more regal than you or Lavi-puppy. - the cat said washing behind one of his ears.

"What type of reasoning is that?"****

Allen's jaw dropped, Kanda's smirk grew victorious and he sat next to the younger. Lying back, Rascal scampered to one side as Allen flopped back.

They spent the rest of the day until early evening watching the sky turn. Rascal left them at some point to check on the others.

*-With The Noah-*

The two '5th years' walked down the halls of the school they never went to. Nathan (Neah) stopped at the portrait of The Founders, his younger twin Tyler (Tyki) standing next to him.

"Time changes all…doesn't it Tyler?" Nathan said, staring at who The Earl used to be.

"Sure does, Nathan." Tyler replied, shuffling his favorite card deck.

The two shared a knowing chuckle. Lavi, Lenalee and Alma walked by catching the attention of the elders. The devil growling.

"Stupid Yuu…he wants Allen all to himself!" the devil grumbled.

"Can you blame him, Alma?" Lenalee asked, with a dreamy look.

"No, he's in love. What more could I ask for?" Alma said, crossing his arms behind his head.

Lavi caught an intoxicating scent and looked to its owner. Tyler blinked owlishly behind his glasses at the green eye that focused on him. Smirking to himself he knew that he caught the attention of Lavation Bookman Jr. or Lavi, for short.

"Greetings, underclassmen." Nathan said his polite smiled plastered on his face. Lenalee smiled back, genuine and bright.

"Senpai's!" the fairy said, bowing slightly. Nathan's smile faltered then warmed to an almost fatherly degree at the gentle fairy. Lavi stared at Tyler, almost hypnotized. Tyler chuckled and Lavi jumped, looking down to avoid embarrassment the red head noticed that the cards he was shuffling had butterflies decorating the backs.

"Hey, you guys ready for the School Ball?" Alma asked, clearly not fazed by the two. He knows some 5th years are barely noticeable and seem to surface around the winter season.

"When is it this year?" Nathan asked, acting the part of an inquiring student.

"They're having it on the 21st, after that I think a lot of the kids are going home for the holidays. School resume's usually about two weeks after that though." Alma said, striking a thoughtful pose. Lavi chuckled; Tyler stopped shuffling and watched the teen.

"This Christmas outta be really interesting…I mean all of the four bloodlines women and children are here." Lavi said, thoughts trailing back to the younger members of his pack.

"What the hell is The Earl thinking…that little fact complicates things greatly…"Neah thought, anger rising. Tyki placed a hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Should be, we'll see you kohai's at the Ball then…Ja!" Tyler said, leading his brother away. The two walked until they knew they were out of earshot.

(A/N: What they say will be normal and what they mean will be bold.)

"Tyler…grandfather seriously needs to get checked for a mental disorder." Nathan said, with a hiss.
"Tyki, The Earl is officially on my Insane List…right next to the twins."

"Understood, brother…but at least this year is going to be entertaining…" Tyler said to his elder 'twin'.
"Right, we both know Cyril would never let harm come to a child…and your Akuma follow whatever you say not The Earl…"

"You're right, Tyler…we'll thoroughly enjoy this year." Nathan said, a sadistic smirk appearing on his face.
"Point taken, Tyki…and this year come with a momentous present for us…"

The two walked on, heedless to the black cat that opened its bright blue eyes after they had passed.

-Newcomers…they seem to be everywhere…No wonder the school hides the puppies and kittens that can't fight…but, still that smile…-Rascal walked the opposite way of the two, slipping into a hidden hall and trotting briskly to the unused portions of the school. He had a few something's to check on.

*-With Allen and Kanda-*

The rivals/friends/enemies were watching as the stars started to appear. Allen smiled as he saw Orion his favorite constellation. Kanda smirked at the childish glee that seeped from the younger. The vampire closed his eyes and lightly dozed, Allen who looked over thought he was asleep fully. Watching the soft ethereal light from the water play across Kanda's face, Allen smiled gently to himself. A sudden thought that entered into his mind made him shiver.

"What if I kissed him? Would he refuse? Well, duh he'd refuse I mean the only reason he acts the way he does is cause I'm the only known Halfling born to date! I think our families are feuding…he seems the type to like to piss off his Elder…that's probably the other reason why he hangs out with and treats me like he does. OH DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!"Allen thought throwing caution to the wind.

He decided that it was now or never. Leaning over the elder Allen pressed soft lips onto Kanda's own.

He didn't expect Kanda to react.

Kanda didn't expect Allen to be this forward.

As it was Allen's first kiss and he was still only 15, Kanda decided a bit of teasing was in order. He moved his arms from behind his head to wrap one around the smaller teen's waist and the other hand tangled into snowy white locks. He pulled Allen to him and delighted in the little surprised gasp that he got when he pulled back to gather his breath. Allen blinked and before he could say anything Kanda kissed him again. The next kiss was rough, and Allen had a small sense of danger creep into the back of his mind.

Allen decided that the sense could rot in hell.

Kanda knew that one was certain: He could take this as far as he wanted.

The question was: How far did he want to take it?

His answer: He could wait…right now kissing Allen senseless sounded fun.

Kanda smirked into the kiss; he knew that he had Allen under his control.

"This is going to be fun…"he thought, pulling away from his rough, but still basic, kiss.

Allen was slightly dazed and followed Kanda's silent directions as the elder guided him to lie on the grass. Kanda hovered over him, gently tracing Allen's cheek with the back of his hand. Allen smiled and nuzzled the hand earning a satisfied smirk from Kanda. The vampire leaned down and kissed the Halfling again, this time adding a little more fuel to the fire as he nibbled on Allen's bottom lip. Allen felt the nibble and gasped as Kanda grinded into his hips. Clutching onto Kanda's shoulders, causing a dominate glint to appear in the elder's eyes. Allen vaguely felt that sense of danger as Kanda deepened the kiss.

Again Allen told said sense to rot in hell.

Hindsight Allen should have known that the 'sense' was his bloods acting up. When Kanda's tongue had invaded and explored the warm cavern that was Allen. Allen himself felt pain spike through his left arm, the vampire growled broke the kiss and clamped down onto Allen's right shoulder. Allen panted heavily as he felt…oh god…he felt Kanda's arousal against his hip. Kanda grinded into a now fully aroused Allen. The two finding pleasure from their clothed erections rubbing against one another. Speeding up the pace of his grinding Kanda finished feeding off of a now dazed and lightheaded Allen. Kanda didn't feel like taking Allen while they were in a fucking garden…let alone it being Rascal's Garden…

They would never live it down if the damned cat found out.

After a few more minutes of heavy grinding and a few rough kisses that allowed the two to explore the other's mouth, Kanda felt Allen reach completion. With a low rumbling growl the vampire followed. The two lay panting there until Kanda looked up. The vampire locked eyes with a highly amused Rascal, one unseen eyebrow quirked up.

"Well, fuck…" Kanda muttered. Allen blinked and looked to Rascal the smaller teen grimaced.

-Wasn't that about to happen in my garden, Yuu-Kitten?-Rascal said with a chuckle.

He had been there since Kanda starting feeding. To himself, he tallied that he now had 6 while the ancestors still had zip. The two teens stiffly got up, Kanda lending his shoulder for Allen to support himself. Rascal looked from the grass where they were back to the teens.

-I am never laying there or between you two ever again…-the cat said, tail twitching back and forth.

"Jump off a cliff you damn cat…and you're never bringing this up ever again. You understand me?" Kanda said, not realizing that Allen now thought that what just happened was nothing more than Kanda tricking him into getting his bloods worked up just for a meal. Rascal sighed and trotted away.

-Yes, yes Yuu-kitten…and I do hope that you kittens stay close…- Rascal said, confusing Kanda as he walked away.

By the time he got back to their room, Allen was lightly dozing.

"Shower, Moyashi…and then bed."

Allen nodded and languidly took his shower, got dressed and went to bed. All the while being watched over by Kanda (minus when he was in the shower). When his Moyashi had lain down and was fully asleep, Kanda took his own shower. Thinking about what to do now, Allen's bloods seemed to have reacted when Allen's aroused.

"Looks like I'll have to bite the source…so far, I've only drained the human blood. Wait-a-minute…what the hell type of human was his father…certainly no human I've ever drank from ever tasted like that! I'm sure Rascal can find out…I'll ask the cat later."

He got out and dressed, walking into the kitchen to turn off everything for the night Kanda looked to the calendar and saw that the School's Christmas Ball was on the 21st.

"Prefect." He muttered, already forming a plan Rascal would be proud of in his head.

He was going to get his Moyashi.

End

Lunny: I love this ending…and before you guys ask…NO LEMON IN THE NEXT CHAPTER! Sorry, I mean….depends on reviews…I MIGHT change my mind…Side notes:

*Oto-kun: Younger/little brother (shortened version I think)

** "Arigato, Nii-san.": Thank you, Big Brother.

*** Tou-san: shorten version of Otou-san- Father.

****Anyone remember who said this first?

Also, Sepcial Shout-Out to vampire-charmer-101 for being my 75th reviewer...HOLY SHIT ON A STICK 75!

Cold: It's called 'suck-up'…

Solarius: Big time…I got a challenge to the readers, why do you think Allen is important to the Noah's after reading this chapter and based on past events? Whoever guesses is the closes gets a prize to be announced later.

Rascal: I'm stealing the spotlight for a bit...For those of you reading...Recently, Luuny put out a Ramble where a few of you asked her questions: She squee'd and promptly wrote down answers...that shows how much she loves you guys...she actually WROTE down the answers instead of typing them!

Well, first set of questions comes from :

1. Since Tricia's a human, won't that put her baby in danger from the Earl?

Two words: HELL YES! But, Cyril being the protective father he is hasn't told Adam about the baby. =D

2. Is/Are the Yullen baby/ies going to be a boy, a girl, or twins? Vampire, shinigami or mixed?

That is an absolute secret...you'll find out when Lunny types that part out...

3. How DO shinigamis -ahem-er... reproduce?

Oliver has yet to give her a clear answer...if someone else asks then I'm tying his immortal ass to a chair and getting him to talk!

4. In what other ways are the Noahs and the Walkers connected? What kind of thing did the Noahs steal from Cross?

...You'll find out soon enough.

5. Can we see flashbacks of the fight between the 5 siblings and the Noahs? (By the way, how did Maria hit the Earl? Cue another mental image of her hitting him where it hurt, perhaps to the point of near castration XD)

Ooooo...Lunny! Bouns Chapter Idea!

6. Why do swords need blessing? (Oh yeah... i guess that meant Kanda sort of met Allen when he was a kid...)

It's really a balance thing. Shinigami's can't die unless they're cut by a Death Sycthe, so if one gets out line and goes crazy...another Sycthe is needed to kill that Shinigami. The Walker's bless the Kanda swords because Ryuusei slayed a Shinigami that went rouge using a broadsword blessed by Lucas...a so the tradition was formed!

7. What do the shinigamis do?

You'll just have to see one fight.

8. Are all the races immortal?

Werewolves and other shifters of the like are not immortal...half of their DNA is mutated human so...longer lifespan really. Unless, a shifter (ex: Werewolf *Lavi*) becomes bonded/married/mated to an enchanted (ex: some type of magic user) or an immortal (ex: Demon *Tyki*), then they age to a point and die...in other words, the only way for Lavi to gain immortality is if Tyki marries him.

Another set of questions are from momo-chan:

Question one: How special are the shinigami? Abilities?

Already asked, but I'll answer all the same: Wait, till a shinigami fights...then you'll see.

Question two: What does shinigami blessing the sword do to the sword itself and why it is necessary for the vampires to hold a blessed sword?

...ok, *tail points to #6 of Kuro's answers* Not going to repeat myself for that...sorry, Kitten.

Question three: The confusing thing about producing heirs in the Walker family. So, only female Walkers can pass down the Walker blood and male Walkers cannot? So how does the founder Lucas pass down the Walker blood? (I am aware this question was raised in chapter 2, but it doesn't hurt to raise it again)

All right that's it! *runs off...15 minutes later comes back* I tied the moron down and here's what I got: Lucas is a 1st Generation Shinigami...a.k.a One Powerful Mother Fucker! (OPMF)...producing heir is easy for him...as more generations are born, male fertility goes down. That's the whole ordeal!

Question four: The twins thing. Maria and Anita are twins? Females are death angel, males are shinigami. But in chapter 7, it was said that Anita are both and hence a death angel? Or did I misunderstand?

No, kitten you didn't misunderstand, Lunny just has trouble typing things out sometimes. Your answer: Mana and Maria are twins, thus making Maria (the younger twin) the only female shinigami in the Walker Family. Walker Females are unquie in the fact that instead of being born as a Shinigami they are born as the equally powerful and just as feared Death Angel. Also, FYI Kittens...Cross and Victorio are twin brothers...Anita was born directly between two sets of twins. Poor little tabby...In a later Chapter you kittens will learn just how special Allen-kitten really is!

One big awesome mayhem-tastic question from The Puppeteer Master is this:

Where did you get the idea for this story?

Oh, dear Puppet-kitten...I love you for asking...to answer Lunny read a fic called: "Demonic Love Hours" by miha-miha-miharu...overall basic idea was take the DGM Characters and put them as mythical races...then put them in a Boarding School. The idea became a Dust Bunny and turned into a Plot Bunny someway or another. And BOOM...she was daydreaming and the plot bunny escaped from Hatchet, her plot-bunny-eating dragon...or Haa-chan for short. So, she started typing out this baby!

Oh, someone asked what 'Eki' was...Luuny was trying to look up the opposite to Chibi and found that Eki meant large...so, Oliver is called "Larger Bean Sprout", while Allen is called "Smaller Bean Sprout"...Eki-Moyashi and Chibi-Moyashi! Review and whatever questions you kittens have I will answer!