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Chapter 3: Submission

Allen stood shocked as he stood before the now up Earl. He did not know what to do. What to say. Not even what to think. Everything he had prepared for mentally had just shattered in a matter of seconds. Allen fell into the dip abyss of despair once more. Yes he wanted to do this mission. He truly from the heart wanted to be part of the Noah as an "official" as he called them. But even now, he could still not be honored enough to call himself an "official" Noah. He was just a foolish child who just had the CAPABILITY to be a Noah but he was NOT yet a Noah. Not physically, since he was still human. Not mentally, since he had yet to accept even a mere Akuma's existence, no nothing.

He had been foolish underestimating the Earl's plans. This was INDEED the Millennium Earl. The one and only. The true definition of evil to the world. He might even be the devil incarnated as we speak. But even then he was FAMILY. A brother and a friend. A devil and an enemy. Allen shacked and shacked but he did not fall to the ground. He knew not how he had not yet broken into tears and shouted. He knew not how he had just merely stood there paralyzed, with no movements or words to offer. Not even screams or shouts to give out.

But of all of this what most made him suffer was the foolish feeling of longing he had for the red haired man. Now that he finally knew his name Cross Marian, why oh why did he have this feelings for the Cross guy? The Earl was a father figure to him and even though he had indeed been cruel to Allen and done so many bad things to him Allen could do nothing but forgive him. Even if the Earl had killed his precious Mana, even though the Earl just loved him for the simple fact that he was a Noah, the Earl that had fooled him into joining the villains side, by just false kindness, he could still just not come to hate him.

Because the Earl...just as the Earl had made him suffer he had equally helped him, he had held Allen's hands just as he was about to give up on life, just as the last hope and glittering spark of life left Allen's very soul, the Earl held his hands and carried him towards his new life on the Ark. The Earl had loved him and welcomed him into his family- even tough he wielded this horrible innocent hands, even tough the Earl knew the hate and fear the boy held towards him and all the Noah's during all this years the Earl just simply didn't cared. To him he was still Allen Walker and nothing would ever change that. So Allen could not help but feel guilty at this tearful feeling of faintly loving, caring and longing he could not help but feel for the Cross guy. Cross had not ever done anything for him. He had never helped him or consoled him or hold him tight as he shed his tears. Heck they had only met once for mere brief seconds. He had done absolutely nothing, nothing but one lone thing. One little and tiny thing Allen automatically noticed as soon as he first laid eyes on him. A very tiny but blood freezing fact that had made Allen doubt his very existence since that very day.

The Earl gallantly rubbed his black tall hat. Dust puffed into the thin light smeared in darkness. The Earl viciously smirked, a dry crispy grin. He knew not if his plans would go as he figured. He knew not what in damns name ran through the dumb boys mind. But even so he could not help but be anxious. Oh so excited. Little Allen Walker~ How sweet and PLEASURABLE it was to just stare at this young boy's suffering. To witness as this innocent boy broke apart and fell to his knees in nothing but pure emptiness and sadness. To witness as this boy oh so very quickly lost his morals one by one. He was no far from shaming God's will himself. From being an embarrassment to the innocence name. Earl cared not how his face looked now or what slipped from his mouth. He laughed and laughed, louder by the second, but even so, not sufficient to reach the boy who on his knees was sucked into his little own inner world.

The boy who carried the name Allen Walker finally started to tremble. He finally felt as his legs slowly slipped down bringing the boy down to his knees. What Allen had questioned during all this year was, was - why just WHY did Cross did his best to take him away from the Earls arms. Why did he shouted not to listen to the Earl when the Earl kindly offered him a new promising life on an unknown place called the Ark. Why had this man fought to the death for him, Allen Walker, some cursed boy and tried to reach out his arms toward the him who slowly fainted on the earls arm entering some type of other worldly portal. Why was this man bleeding so profoundly and done his best to prevent things as they were now. Why had this man shed a tear and punched the ground just as the boy had fainted. And more importantly of all why had this man known his name? When Cross had shouted at Allen to not listen to the Earl he clearly heard slip from Cross's mouth the words Allen Walker.

It was all so confusing and mind blowing...

" Allen?, " He heard the squeaky voice of the fat man who clicked his fingers.

" Wo-hoo~ you there Allen? "

Allen blinked a bit. " Eh?, " He looked at all directions of the room. He saw the rocking chair, the table with a sewed blanket with pumpkin designs, and the dark blood thirsting room that just shouted horror. The Earl just stood there in front of him.

Allen raised his head a bit. There the Earl raised his hand forward, gesturing the boy to get up and kindly smiled the million dollar worth smile that always pulled Allen from his deep abyss of despair and brought him back onto his own two feet. Allen stood confused for a bit. He just spaciously stared at the Earl. He looked up at the Earls face, down to the Earls arms and back to the room repeatedly.

" Haaaa, " Allen hold grip of the Earls hands and normally stood up. He did not return the Earls smile back but instead breathed tight and let out another huge sigh once again.

" Everything alright lad? "

Allen just stared at him with tired fuzzy eyes.

" Yeah - was kinda surprised is all. "

" I expected as much. " The Earl raised both of his arms. " My oh my just what I am I supposed to do with you Allen. "

Allen stared curiously at the Earl.

" Its almost like - almost like..." The Earl battled to find words.

"Like what Earl? "

" Like you always get lost wherever you go. "

PLANK! A huge heavy rock hit Allen's head. Who was he the lost and found now?

Allen didn't bother say anything out of it as he quickly noticed the Earl turning back to his rocking chair.

" Haaaa. That's nice. " He sat on his chair.

" Well then Allen~po back to business~ " The Earl cheerfully sang.

Allen reacted at this words and shifted his gaze quickly towards the Earl.

The Earl stared quite astonished.

" So, is the mission too much for you or can you handle? "

Allen closed his eyes for a moment. For a moment there the Earl almost jumped out of his seat. It almost seemed as the boy would disappear into his inner thoughts once again. But was quickly proved wrong as he saw sparkling shy eyes that slipped from Allen's eyes.

" I - I'm not sure Earl... "

" And why is that Allen? " The Earl asked concerned.

Allen startled quickly looked at the ground. " I don't know "

" Is it perhaps too hard on you? "

Allen nodded trying to hide from the Earls presence. " Yeah but I do want to go "

The Earl smiled quite disappointed.

" I can always accompany you along with the rest of the Noah. " He joked.

Allen quickly realized what great of a disadvantage that would be for him.

" N-no Earl! It's ok with Road and Tyki alone! " Allen knew that no matter what he did Road and Tyki would always support him PLUS they were strong . Meaning that when he got his butt kicked they would save him luckily.

The Earl raised an eyebrow. " Hmmmm~ So first you say the mission is to hard but then you deny any backup? " He clearly raised his voice a bit suspicious.

" Wouldn't the logical thing to do is all of us Noah's go? You know to help you out on this hard mission. " The Earl seemed to put pressure on the room as it was getting hard to breath on Allen. " Why would you possibly not want others to go too ? "

Allen could feel his blood freeze.

" I, uhhh... " Allen looked to all parts of the room except the Earls eyes as he tried to find a reasonable explanation that was not related with him longing for Cross.

" WELL? " He calmly yet demanding asked Allen.

" I...I..." Suddenly a bright idea struck Allen. " I know this may sound stupid, but I already told you. I want to be a real part of the Noah. I want to prove the innocence that I can do better than it. "

" By proving your strength? "

Allen nodded. The Earl seemed lost in his thoughts for a moment. " Allen are you stupid? This is not a game, your going against a F***** general. It's extremely easy for you to die in a situation such as this. I'm afraid even Tyki, you and Road might not be enough for this mission. "

" And who was the one to assign us on this mission to start with? And we'll manage Earl, no worries. " Allen shouted.

"O~hooo!' The Earl mocked " Normally I wouldn't possibly expose my family to dangers.

"" Yeah right. " Allen thought to himself.

"But this time it's different Allen. " The Earl gave out one of his trademarks smile while hiding his face in between his hands. " You have intrigued me Allen. "

Allen was quite paralyzed where he was. The Earl was extremely scary as soon as he showed his true nature. Especially his laugh.

" Very well then Allen. " He smirked. " I'll accept your offer. " Allen could not help but smile slightly.

" Now get the hell out and eat your precious dinner before you faint of hunger! " Earl shooed Allen away from the room.

* growl * " Ahhh! Food! With all this I almost forgot! " Allen ran toward the door. " Earl I'm sorry but my stomach comes first! " Allen shut the door tight closed.

The Earl continued his horrific laughter as another teen surfaced from a corner of the room's shadow. The teen wore a bandanna. He had a huge black eye on his forehead. His hair was spiky and short and his skin gray as that of a Noah's.

" Was that really alright Earl? You might regret this. "

" hahaha, Maybe Demon Eye Wisely. "

" On those conditions the chances are high for betrayal Earl~ You are such a moron! "

The Earl hit Wisely on the head. " I know that. "

" But you want to test the kids loyalty before anything! Awww how sweet!" Wisely finished the Earls sentence.

" Allen's been bothered all this years due to Cross. " The Earl picked the blanket and continued sewing. "If meeting him is what makes him happy then I'll approve of it. And if Cross dies all the better for me."

" He'll betray you Earl. It's not impossible. "

The Earl turned his head toward Wisely. He stared at him with passionate comprehensive eyes. A face that didn't suit him well taking in account the man who had just been laughing like a maniac right now was none other than him. " I trust him. "

" Huh? "

" His my brother, my son, so I trust him. I BELIEVE in him. " The Earl continued sewing.

" Strong words coming from a guy who had just been cherishing the kid's suffering. "

" That's jut my nature. "

" Oh! " The Earl suddenly remembered " How did you hide your presence from Allen, Wisely? His ears are almost inescapable! "

Wisely smiled softly and raised his index finger. " Easy Earl, his ears might be otherworldly but at his current level not even Allen can sense my presence. "

" So he is still a weakling. Oh dear just how will he survive? "

Wisely sighed. " Stupid Earl! Wait till you hear all that went trough his mind just now and then tell me if you still trust him. "

" Oh yes tell me. "

Allen had already left the Earls room and could not help but stare at the corridor spaciously and kinda doubtful. " haaaa, " Allen continued walking. " I know I said I could handle but still... "

Allen opened the door to the dinning room. There the Noah's were food fighting, the usual. Allen almost laughed as he saw Jasdero and David throw a turkey at Tyki's face.

" Oi-oi-oi, " Tyki cleaned his face from a tissue. " Just who do you think I am! " He jumped to the other side of the table grappling the twins feet. The twins shoot gravy at Tyki's face. Irritated Tyki picked both of the twins and threw them at a wall. They fought on a ball of smoke. A sweat drop fell Allen's head.

" Oh my nude boy! How did it go! " A girl suddenly ran towards him hugging him.

" NUDE BOY? " The boy turned red.

The twins and Tyki suddenly stopped fighting and looked toward Allen and Road.

" Nude boy? " The twins shouted.

" Ahem, " Tyki cleaned up his clothes trying to regain his gentleman look again. But his face kinda red. " So you and Allen were like that, huh? "

Lulu Bell who had been lost in her book coughed a bit. " Oh my. "

" As long as you don't shout much. " Skin grumbled as he devoured a plate of candies.

" Ahhh! No! No! No! It's not like that! Road shut up! " He pushed Road away from the hug.

"Oh~ and then he tells her to shut up~ " David whispered to Jasdero but purposely loud so the whole room could hear.

" He does he does! " Jasdero whispered to David equally as loud as he had done.

Both of the twins giggled.

" Tell us Allen did Road finally captured your heart? " The twins repeated in unison.

" ENOUGH! " Road shouted extremely furious and red. Allen was relived to see the girl would finally explain the misunderstanding.

"Allen and me love each other and there is no way in the world any teasing will change that! " She hugged Allen on the neck almost not letting him breath. She kissed him numerous times on his cheek, which made Allen want to die of embarrassment.

" WHA? " Allen was more red than anybody could imagine. " No Road that was not it! "

After things calmed down Allen sat on the table far from Road. Road blew a kiss to him from the other side. Allen on the other hand turned his face the other way.

Soon the maids entered and brought new bash of foods. He quickly started devouring his food as he could not resist his hunger any longer. He roamed his eyes across the table and noticed Tyki who picked a bell and rang it capturing everybody's attention.

" Family meeting! " He shouted.

" What? Without the Earl? " Lulu Bell asked.

" Calm down. Were just going to ask the boy some questions. "

" Heh? " Allen was quite shocked.

" What is it Tyki? I've already had enough with the Earl, really. "

Skin got up from his table. " And in blasts name are you going? " Tyki asked him pretty annoyed.

" I don't care bout this. I'm going to my room. " Skin shut the door tight.

Tyki joined his two arms together ignoring Skin's remark. " How did it go? "

" More or less. He said I would have to kill General Cross Marian on a ship or something, " Allen said casually.

PROCESSING - Road and Tyki remained wide mouthed.

" As your first mission boy?" Allen nodded.

"When?"

"After dinner."

" Today! "

" Yep. "

" Ehhh the Earl is crazy! Allen there is no way you can kill a General and less right now! " Road almost jumped on top of the table interrupting whatever Tyki was about to say.

Tyki looked at the clock in his arm. " Dinner is over in 10 minutes! Boy there is no way you would win that fight! The Earl's surely punishing you right now! "

" No, it's not like that cause Road and Tyki are coming along too, " Allen smiled innocently. " The Earl said so himself. "

Road and Tyki remained quiet again and looked at each other.

" Tyki did the Earl told you anything? "

" Nope. "

" Me neither... "

Tyki broke his glass making his arm bleed a bit. " Damn that Earl always doing as he pleases! " Tyki's eyes burned. The twins looked at his arms in fear.

" But never the less such a hard mission as your first should keep me entertained a little, " Tyki recovered his cool grinning and passing one of his hands through his hair.

MEANWHILE IN CHINA

A yellow glowing ball flashed trough a vast city full of markets and dark alleyways. A fat cat ran just behind it. Its sharp teeth glowing as saliva dripped from the cat's mouth. The yellow flashing light suddenly stopped on a dead end trees trunk and looking back almost as hope had ended pointed it's tail forward while trembling in fear. The cat was about to eat the yellow thing until suddenly-

" Timcampy I don't have time for this! " A deep male voice shouted in anger along with a bang scaring the cat away. He stared at the golem from under the tree. His right eye was hidden underneath a white opera mask. His red long hair and his small beard almost camouflaged itself as the wind flipped it through the vast autumn scenery. He wore a dark coat which held small pieces of yellow on some of its parts and held his hat tight with his left arm as it almost blew itself away. With his right arm he pointed a gun directly at the yellow thing.

Quickly he could feel the strange sensation of a tiny ball hitting his shoulder. He lowered his gun and stored the gun underneath his jacket's pocket, where his chest was.

" Let's get going. " He declared coldly at the now visible yellow figure. It was a tiny ball with a tail with a huge scary mouth with pointy teeth. It snuggled in between his clothes.

The man stood in front of a giant royal looking building. On the front there was a woman with huge muscles, bald and that looked like a man almost.

Leaving out a grunt she opened the door wide open not even caring to look at the man. The man quietly entered.

He sat on a soft red couch where an elegant woman with a kimono was sat on the floor. Her red kimono reached the floor along with her long black shining hair.

She could not help but smile a sweet sorrowful smile at the man. " The ships ready. " She looked down a bit with a faint almost invincible blush.

The man smiled at her back flirtatiously instead and poured some wine on a small glass. " Thanks for all your hard work Anita. "

" It was nothing really, Cross. " She picked the glass of red wine and sipped it a bit. " It's my duty as a supporter of the Black Order. "

Cross didn't say anything as he was gurgling down his wine. " Ba! " He set it down with his face kinda red.

The woman worriedly put her glass of wine down. " Just be careful, ok? " She sweetly but kinda forcibly told him, almost like an order.

Cross chuckled. " Oh don't worry bout me I'll be fine. "

" You sure do have a lot of confidence now don't you? " She muttered quite loudly.

Cross stared at her seriously. " Don't follow me Anita. " He got a bit closer to her and kissed her on her lips making her blush and quickly stood up.

" Ah! Were are you going! " Anita asked like if she would never see him again.

" To pack my stuff " The red haired man said indifferently and then quickly left the room.

O_O This chapter was composed mostly of conversations, it barely let me fit in any descriptions. Please review and comment.

Once again I don't feel like this chapter was good enough, tips if possible, thx.