Lunny: Ok, this chapter is one that everyone has been waiting for. Before anyone rejoices I actually have Chapters planned out, I kept you all in suspense and I'm not saying anything yet but…
Morte: She doesn't own DGM only this plot which has been very well received and the OC's that may appear…also very well received.
Lunny: Thanks Morte…Have fun reading everybody!
Chapter 13
Traitors and Shocking News
Wednesday- December 23
Black Order Academy: 9: 30pm
They lost Allen.
Aetas cursed himself for not seeing the events leading up to that revelation sooner. Things were hidden, but if he would have remembered hints he saw that they were there! The panther looked around at Allen's little gaggle of friends.
Lavi had covered his mouth from when Tyki had stolen his first kiss. Lenalee was holding back sobs, clutching her injured left arm. Alma held a knocked out Timothy praying that the child was really all right, tears streaming down the otherwise cheerful devil's face. Arystar watched Kanda; the elder vampire nursing a sluggishly bleeding side. Kanda stood watching the horizon where the Noah's teleported with an out cold Allen, the vampire was vaguely aware of the burning pain in his right leg where a flesh eating butterfly had eaten most of his shin, his right shoulder wasn't better off as a spike had impaled him to remove him from Allen's side.
Morte in a huge albino panther form sat next to his younger brother.
[I should have been here earlier.]
-Brother, they were prepared. Even if we could have intervened they still would have found a way to get Allen. This way we at least know the faces we're up against.-
[Yes…we do.]
Lavi looked to the twins.
"Someone want to tell us how the hell is Neah Noah Allen's Father?"
The large cats exchanged a look.
*-5 hours earlier-*
The Ark: 4:30pm
The Earl giggled as he overlooked Lero. The once dual haired male was now a creature of lore. Hovering above a 7ft pool, which was encircled by large jewels that magnified the magic pouring into it, he was a sight to behold. His hair looked as if it was bleeding black, endless pools of red were dull and lifeless, his body was bony and pale almost transparent in some areas (if he stood he'd be at least 10ft tall), large 13 ft wings extended on either side while the tips of his elongated bony claws (all ten) touched the surface of the water.
"Good boy, Lero. Serve your beloved Earl and prepare the Ritual for Allen."
"Yes…Sir."
Lero knew that he was dying.
Black Order Academy: 5pm
Neah looked at his family.
Tyki was fantasying about Lavi, the red haired were had been the focus of his thoughts since their first meeting. Road was plucking petals from a daisy, while Wisely tried to block the twins' thoughts from his mind with busying himself by drinking tea. The twins were busy fooling around…with each other. The eldest Noah received a mental signal from The Earl to act. They had to get Allen now!
"Something wrong?" Tyler asked, distracting himself from daydreaming when he saw the torn expression on Neah's face.
"The Earl wishes to awaken Allen's demon blood." Neah said, pain draining to be replaced by cold indifference. Tyki paled and shivered at the expression.
"What?" Wisely exclaimed, the twins and Road startled into attention.
"It seems that when Maria conceived Allen; while we were still together, his demon blood reminaed in its human state. When I left and embraced my inner demon, his demon blood was never touched…the shinigami in him blocked it. He's nearing the Noah Age of Maturity; his shinigami blood started attacking the demon in an effort to protect what Allen had grown into. The Earl found a Ritual to awaken the demon…" Neah murmured, uncaring about their current surroundings. Road threw the flower steam at him.
"Neah! Hush! The school hears all the goes on in its walls you idiot!" She hissed, not noticing the dangerous glint in Neah's eyes.
"Road, dear…kindly shut the fuck up and back down." Neah said flatly. Road sensed danger and seemed to melt into the corner.
"Doubtless, those twin vermin know of what we're about to do. Wisely…open the portals we placed around here…would you?" Tyki said, eyes starting to glow.
The Noah's moved out, each searching for Allen.
*-With the Founders-*
Morte dashed into the room to find Lucas leaning on the window sill, Yvonne reclining on the couch, Ryuusei watching Lucas discreetly and Hex was carving something out of obsidian.
[We have an issue.]
The four stopped their activities and looked to the cat.
"Yes?" Lucas asked.
[One, there are Noah in the school and Two, they're after Allen!]
Hex sprang up, "Come guys, let's get them!"
"Hold one Hexi, if we fight…Adam will see it as an outright Declaration of War! Those Noah's aren't to be taken lightly! I mean we all suffered at their hand before and who knows how many are hiding in the shadows." Yvonne argued.
"Where are they Morte?" Lucas focused solely on Morte, eyes becoming seas of inky blackness. Morte mentally smirked.
[There's a set of twins heading down the 6th fork in the South Halls hopelessly lost, the only female is in the 5th West Hall heading towards the Nurse, the mind reader male is in the 8th East Hall heading toward the training grounds, there's a lone male prowling the 11th North Hall heading towards the cafeteria…the last one is the eldest and holds a connection to Allen-]
"His Father, I know." Lucas interjected; shocking the others. He held up a hand to let Morte continue.
[Yes, the school heard him admit it earlier…he's outside near the Main Gate. Allen and the others are there as well…or at least they're heading in that direction.]
"Then we let events play out…if they get Allen; Adam will be caught as well." Lucas said slowly, the others grew expressions of mute horror and shock.
"Lucas, you're playing a dangerous game here." Ryuusei said a slight growl beneath his tone.
"Oh no, Ryuu…we are not playing at all. It's time for the children to overtake us…I know they can handle this…and something tells me that the school is more than willing to help. If it gets too tough for them we'll step in, after all what kind of Grandparents will we be if we didn't' let them rescue a friend with their own power?" Lucas said, turning his back to the others. Ryuusei took notice that the shinigami had shifted to his true form.
A black Medieval Jesters Cowl covered his once dull red hair, pure white bangs brushed his bottom jaw framing his face, a silver mask with thin black line patterns covered his face, a black and silver Jesters Tunic with long tattered sleeves descended past his fingertips, black tights wrapped around his legs while silver slightly puffy shorts clad his thighs and hips, and to complete the outfit were dual colored Jester Leather Boots that reached his mid-calf.*
"Morte, go and be quick." Ryuusei said, averting his gaze when inky black eyes turned with a grinning mask towards him. Lucas was really creepy in that form.
Hex gulped and glanced at a retreating Morte, wishing he could go with him, but Lucas had frozen all Founders in the room with his mere aura.
Morte reached the Main Gate by the time everything went down.
6:30pm- By the Main Gate
Allen knew something was horrible wrong when he saw Neah appeared suddenly in front of him and his friends. His worry only increased when Kanda hissed with one hell of a growl…
"Noah."
Allen gulped and glanced to Timothy who Alma had gently pushed behind him. Arystar had stepped so that Alma was shielded somewhat by his own body. Kanda stepped in front of Allen; eyes starting to glow. Neah smirked as the friends all kept near the Half-Breed.
"So, protective. How refreshing and oh so heartwarming. Now Allen, come over here please." Neah said, holding out a polite hand out to his side.
"Hell no! Why would you think that I would go near you?" Allen exclaimed, hand clutching Kanda's sleeve. The vampire's eyes got dangerous and protective.
"I'm sure a Christmas gift was your mother's silver locket in the shape of the family chest. Am I right?" Neah said, trying not to look Kanda in the eye for that would ruin everything they worked for. One look and that vampire could enslave him for a few minutes; enough time for those damned cats to get Allen into Aetas' garden then they'd never be able to get him.
"My Aunt gave me that…when Kanda and I turned in for the night. No one was around." Allen said, face paling. Kanda's hand rested on Allen's right hip the vampire drew the shinigami Halfling further behind himself.
"Didn't you know that one of the Noah's abilities is to remain undetectable unless one of those damned cats are around?" Neah asked part of him delighting in the panic that some of Allen's friends were showing it died at seeing Allen's own terror.
"No." Allen's voice was soft, and it reminded Neah of Allen's mother.
"Then let's say a little birdie told me." Neah said gently, almost fatherly. Allen mentally shook himself at the mere thought, but his blood told his mind otherwise. Pulling out the locket he looked up to see a forlorn lost glaze over those dull empty yellow eyes. He looked back down and opened it; he caught the small folded piece of paper that fell out of it.
*-Flashback-*
Anita pulled Allen aside. Kanda hovered in the background able to hear, but politely far enough that he wasn't imposing on a possible family moment.
"Allen, Your mother left me a letter before your birth. I read it two weeks later. It said that around your 16th birthday she wanted you to have her locket. I've kept it with me; she sealed it so that only you would be able to open it. Here…" She handed Allen a silver locket on a strong silver chain. The Walker Crest was of two masks a full face mask that looked like it was the sun overlapped by a half mask that looked like it was the moon, Allen ran his finger tips over it and realized that both masks had a sword running through them both.
"Kanda…" Allen whispered. He smiled and turned to the elder vampire, never flinching when he looked directly into Kanda's eyes. Anita blinked with a slight jump, she looked back and forth. Chalking it up to him hearing his name and responding she walked away.
"Look, if you feel it there's a sword…" Allen said, taking Kanda's hand and placing it on the crest. The vampire gently traced it and smirked.
"Just shows that our families should have been connected…I'm glad once we feel we're ready…" Kanda said, smiling when Allen spoke up.
"We'll be that bridge." The white haired youth said, joy making his eyes sparkle.
"You know it, Moyashi." Kanda said, with a half smirk.
They walked to back to their room, where most of the night Allen and Kanda talked about each other. Neither knowing that Rascal was watching from a hidden ledge above them.
-Heh, the cat so wins…- He mentally mused to himself, Morte caught it and chuckled as he prowled the grounds.
*-End Flashback-*
Allen looked at the picture in the locket. On one side was engraved: Allen, Meet Your Father, on the other was a picture of his mother with her long dark wavy hair and dark gray eyes beside her with his hand on her shoulder was a tall male with dark brown hair and warm bright honey eyes. Allen unfolded the paper to find it was another picture, at the sight of the male next to his mother all color drained from him. Kanda turned sharply and looked; the others found they couldn't move for some strange reason.
The very Noah that stood in front of them, currently humming for some reason, was standing next to Maria Walker, same expression as Allen's Father in the locket along with the same outfit. Neah had walked up unnoticed and saw both pictures.
"Oh, so the camera could do that." He said, Allen gasped and Kanda drew him back as the vampire made to jump back, but found he couldn't move. Neah didn't break his little melody as he chuckled and twirled his fingers as if playing a stringed instrument. Kanda growled.
"Release us." The vampires tone was deadly.
"Make me." Neah childishly replied.
Allen looked to the two pictures, then back up at Neah.
"Dad?"
The humming stopped as if Neah choked; he stopped twirling his fingers allowing everyone to move away. Allen stayed put, Kanda at his side. Neah's eyes took on a warm gleam as he heard that word.
"That's what these pictures mean…you're my Father. Aren't you?" Allen, taking a hesitate step forward. Neah stepped back looking for all the world terrified of his own son.
"Y-Yes, I never thought I would hear that…I'm sorry Allen…I-I can't be your father. I never acted like one to you…I can't act like one now…I hope you can forgive your wretched father." Neah said, silent black tears running out of the corners of his eyes. Before Allen could reach out he sprang back and onto a nearby rock formation. Tears staining his shirt and skin he raised his left hand to signal to the others. Soon he was surrounded by the other Noah's; Tyki was on his right, Wisely was a little lower down on his left, Road was just above the twins, who both were crouching down guns on display in insane glee. Allen knew then what Neah meant; Neah Noah could never act like a Father while The Earl lived.
"Who moves first?" Devit asked, eyeing Arystar with a challenging look. Neah composed himself before he spoke, Wisely stepped up and sat down on the elder's left side, placing a hidden hand into Neah's own. Neah squeezed it before letting go to wipe some tears away. Tyki placed a hand on his shoulder.
"The child is not to be harmed, as a matter of fact…" he flexed his fingers and played an invisible keyboard. Timothy's eyes went blank and he fell unconscious, Alma clutched the child to him. Dread seeping into his core as he realized that should the fight start he wouldn't be able to join due to Timothy still being there. Alma figured that if he ran one would pursue…he was officially stuck between a rock and a hard place. Arystar glanced down and bit his bottom lip.
"Alma, should they start a fight…I'll protect both of you with every fiber of my being. I know this isn't the place, but…." Arystar started to say.
"Love you too, Ari." Alma beat him to the confession a smirk tugging at his lips. Arystar smiled warmly eyes focused on Alma and Timothy. Road made a gagging motion.
"Ick, a love confession…" she whined, the twins chuckled lightly. Neah sighed, while Tyki leered at Lavi. Wisely cringed and took a deep breath.
"Ok, Tyki! No bad images please! Kanda…I don't think you can do that with a sword…but, I'm sure you'll be able to work something out. Road…Allen belongs to Kanda stop with that line of thought right now. Twins…SHUT UP! Lavi, yes Tyki is well built in all areas. Lenalee, uh….please don't do that…I personally like my eardrums and I wanna have kids when all this drama is over. Arystar and Alma, you guys look like a perfect little family over there…I hope that this fight doesn't go horrible wrong. Finally, Allen…Neah is your Father…and when we all get back to The Earl; you'll know more about the other half of your family."
[Afraid not, kitten!]
Alma beamed, "Morte! Where's Rascal?"
[Aetas is indisposed at the moment, it seems we have an infestation problem. Tell me little Noah, did that Angel put up the fight you were expecting?]
Road paled and stuck her tongue out. Morte clicked his fangs as he chuckled darkly.
[I expected as much from another of the Guardians of the School. Now then you little Noah-kittens run along and leave Allen alone.]
"Can't he's turning 16 soon, We're taking him." Tyki said, placing a foot forward. Morte turned bright orange eyes to Allen, the Halfling held up the two pictures weakly.
[I see…so you know he's your Father.]
"How?" Allen asked, genuinely confused.
[It'll all be explained later…they're attacking now!]
Morte sprang back as a spike imbedded itself where he once stood. Hissing the small house cat shifted into a larger panther form, leathery wings extended to their full glory.
The fight started quickly.
Tyki and Lavi exchanged blows, both hesitating when skin touched.
Road took on Lenalee, there's a cat fight.**
The twins both attacked Arystar, Morte joining in to let Alma tend to Timothy.
Wisely kept back keeping an eye on Allen and watching to make their escape should the scales tip against them.
Neah took on Kanda; Allen couldn't bring out his scythe knowing that he'd be raising it against his own Father. Kanda made sure to go easy on the elder. Neah was impressed that the vampire was still strong but not overdoing it. Neah smirked, spun and caught the vamp off guard. Kanda fell; Allen was by his side.
"Kanda!" Allen helped his vampire back to his feet. Road snarled and tossed a well aimed spike in Allen's direction. Kanda pushed Allen and took it to his right shoulder. Allen's cry alerted all. Neah's cold eyes snapped to Road; she flinched and grazed Lenalee's arm causing the fairy to squeak and land.
Road joined Wisely. The twins were next after shooting Arystar's side. Tyki was the next to last after pinning an unaware Lavi and stealing a precious kiss. Neah was the last to join as he grabbed Allen, knocked him out and dashed to the others. Kanda made to give chase, but Tyki sent a butterfly at the vampire. Kanda hissed in pain as the insect started eating his right shin.
The Noah's vanished.
Rascal came too late.
The panther quickly removed the flesh eater and accepted the blow to the head that Kanda gave him.
(and insert the start of the chapter here)
Rascal swallowed and Morte thought.
-The first thing to explain Kittens is the Noah demon blood.-
[It's unique.]
-Highly…The Noah's descend from an ancient demon that was rumored to be born from humans.-
[This demon was also rumored to be the strongest demon, because demons as bad luck would have it are creatures of limit.]
-They seem as if they have unlimited power, but that is not truth.-
[Humans are creatures that change and adapt to their situations. Demons are born with limitations, they may break them, but that is only decided by the forerunners of their clan.]
-In other words, if you were to be born anything not human…don't pick demon.-
[They are generally speaking the weakest of the non-human races.]
-Pick something with human blood or a hint of it…those races tend to thrive as they adapt.-
[Anyways, Noah's have the entirely terrifying ability to take a completely human form…As in, no demon aura…no demon traits…no demon anything.]
-If you've seen it at least 3 to 5 times, you'll know what to look for in order to spot a Noah in human form.-
[One, they're eyes will always be either a bright or dull honey color. Two, they'll always have at least three family members with them. Three, they'll always have dark hair and Four, they'll sometimes have glowing eyes in the dark.]
Lavi held up a hand, "I think I get it. When Neah met up with Maria she had no idea what he was. They hook up and he leaves before she finds out that Allen was on the way. Once she does find out she most likely tried to find him and found out he was a Noah!"
"Anita said that they went after the Earl. Think they went after him for Neah?" Alma wondered.
"I think they did, but what did they take from Cross?" Lavi asked, the others nodding in agreement.
"Half of his mask." A small voice said from the air.
They all looked to the small male that hopped forward. At least it looked male…they couldn't tell. Its skin was soft peach, small gold wings graced its back, large black eyes and puffy long gold hair ended in a tuff of white.
-Timcampy where the seven hells have you been?-
"Hiding! Did you know that those wacky Founders sent me into the Earl's hideout?"
[Find anything out?]
"Yeah, Lero's dying and the Earl an't doing jack shit to save him!"
"-[What?]-"
"Wow, uh…The Earl has Lero warming up some Soul Ritual for Allen! It's starting to kill him!"
-Cripes.-
[Things just keep getting better don't they?]
"To explain the whole mask thing….Walker shinigami each have a special mask…Neah Noah took Cross' years ago. It's all pride really. Now explain the Noah blood!" Tim said waving a hand to the cats.
-To put it simply…Neah was human when Allen was conceived…Allen's demon blood never awoke. Noah's mature on their 16th birthday.-
"Moyashi turns 16 on Christmas. We have two days to get him the hell out of there." Kanda said, eyes focused on the cats. Rascal shook his head.
-Adam would expect you all early. Besides, you all need to rest and prepare yourselves. Killing will be required, and I don't think any of you are really ready to take a life.-
"So, what we wait till last minute!" Kanda exclaimed.
[Exactly, hear me out Kanda-kitten. You're missing most of your right leg…and I have no doubt that those spikes were poisoned. All of you need to see Helvaska. Then we'll talk about attack plans. Deal?]
The others nodded reluctantly. Kanda hated it all, but somewhere knew that Neah would protect his son.
Or Kanda would personally kick his sorry ass.
End
Lunny: DONE!
Morte: That took you what…a week?
Lunny: Shut up! I wanted to get everything right…if anyone's confused ask and I'll try to clarify! Side note:
*I actually drew Lucas in his shinigami form! Now, all I have to do is find a scanner…dang.
**KICK HER ASS LENALEE!
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