Chapter 7: In the memories

As the warm wind blew, He hummed a small tune as He hung the white sheets to dry out in the sun. It was a warm sunny day with peace and tranquility. As the last sheets of laundry was put up, He wiped his forehead and looked up at his effort,

"Phew, finally done."

A sudden gust of wind blew, blowing the sheets forward in to his face.

"Whoa-"

Pushing the sheets down, He laughed to himself. But He stopped hearing the wood creaking from behind. He turned back to the small girl, dressed in a plain white dress. She stared at him with her expressionless purple eyes as her long locks of raven black hair flew back, danced and twirled in the wind. Fully turning His body to her, He gave her a warm smile,

"You're finally awake," He walked over to her, "How do you feel?" The girl showed no expression, but appeared to be disappointed. "Hm?" He waited another moment, "You can't talk?"

The girl nodded,

"I see… do you have a name?"

The girl shook her head.

"Oh," He scratched the back of his head, a bit troubled by the situation. He let out a sigh, then smiled, "Okay then…, are you hungry?" The girl looked up at him and nodded, "Then let's have lunch."

Opening my eyes to the crack of sunlight, I slowly sat up from the warm bed. Looking at my hands, I blinked a few times. The shaking and pain has stopped.

Oh, hello. I'm Sharon S. Schatten. I am a necromancer…

Anyway… I am right staying at the Black Organization of Exorcist. After that incident with Eliza, Hal B. Diederich and Camilla C. Frauke had explained everything that was needed to be and left me in the care of the Black Order and now they have set out on their own paths and are back on their journeys. Two of them are both very important people to me… but they will be in danger if they are with me… I can't let that happen…

*~* Flash back Day after Hospital Incident

"You can leave Eliza with us," Hal told me, "We'll have watched carefully."

[That will be good,]

Hal turned to Allen, "Allen Walker,"

"Yes?"

"Please take care of Sharon,"

"Yes,"

Camilla looked up at me, "Do you really have to go?" Camilla asked. "You could come with us, Sharon."

I shook my head,

[I have my responsibilities, as so do you,]

She frowned. I took her hand and smiled lightly whispering to them.

"_," Camilla and Hal's eyes widen. Suddenly, Camilla pulled me to her and cried,

"You idiot," She cried, "Don't scare me like that," I hugged her back and patted her back, "When this ends, we'll be back together," I nodded.

Hal looked down and cleared his throat,

"Time to go, Cami,"

"Fine," She stood up and wiped her tears, "Take good care for her, Midget!"

"I'm not a midget, I'm All-"

"Yeah, Yeah."

"Take care, Sharon,"

I nodded.

I waved and watched them board the train. As the train left the station, I put my hand down and looked up at the sky. For this was only the beginning of a great catastrophe.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, I stared at my shaking arm. Letting out a deep sigh, I put my hand over my stomach where it once held a deep wound. Not even a scar was left now… Slowly getting up, I walked to the door as my black evening gown turned in to my usual uniform. Before I reached the door, a knock came from the other side,

"Sharon?" I heard Allen call, "Are you up?" Taking the door knob, I opened the door and looked up at the white hair boy. "Good Morning, Sharon." He greeted warmly.

[Good Morning, Allen.]

"Did you sleep well?"

I nodded in response.

"Okay, then let's go eat," He suggested, "After that, I'll give you a tour around here." I nodded again.

As we walked down the hall, I walked behind him with a short distance between us. Staring at his back, my eyes slightly softened.

"Okay, here's the diner!" I looked around the large room filled with many people in white coats happily eating their food. Allen and I stood in line. "The cook here is really good. Is there something you want to eat?"

[Not really.]

"R-really…" Allen scratched the back of his head.

"Allen-kun!" A very flamboyant man greeted him, "What would you like to eat?" he asked.

"Hm… curry, meat pasta, meat bun, omelet-" A very large list came out from his mouth. I'm guessing that thing called "Innocence" really consumes much of his energy.

"Okay, what about you, sweetie?" The man asked. I looked up at man and wrote my order down.

[Toast, eggs, fruit salad with milk please]

The man stared at me, "Allen-kun, she's adorable!" He suddenly squealed, "What's your name?"

[Sharon, Sharon S. Schatten]

"What a lovely name, welcome to the Order!" Then the man ran off.

Once our food was served, we sat down at open seats. I put my hands together and prayed before eating. Allen was already scarfing down plates of curry and rice.

"Hey, Allen!" Lavi called out, "oh, hey, Sharon!"

I looked back at him.

[Hello, Lavi]

"Hello, Allen-kun," A girl with twin tails greeted with a smile. She turned to me, "Hello." I nodded my head slightly as a greeting to her, "I met you before but never introduced myself, I'm Lenalee Li, Sharon-chan. It's a pleasure to meet you." I nodded again.

[Pleasure to me you as well.]

After my breakfast, I was given a tour around the order.

"And this is the library," Allen told me showing me the large shelves full of books. "If you get lost ask anyone here for help. Everyone is very kind here." He spoke, "Minus one." I stared at him slightly confused. "Just beware of Kanada, he's a Oni-"

"Is there something you need to say, Bean-sprout?"

"It's Allen, Bakanda!"

"Shut up, you're annoying." The man called Kanda spatted towards Allen, before walked away. Waiting a few minutes for Kanda to go away, Allen turned to me.

"Be careful, okay?"

I gave a quick nod.

"Allen, Supervisor is calling you, you have a mission!" A man called out.

"Ah, wait a minute. I'll be there right away." He turned to me, "Sorry, I have to go. I'll finish the tour when I get back. Or do you want Lenalee or Lavi to give you a tour." I shook my head.

[I can wait till you come back.]

"Okay… can you get back to your room on your own?"

[Don't worry, I know the way back.]

"Okay, I'll be going."

[Be careful.]

Allen smiled, "Yeah." My eyes slightly widened at the familiar smile like He used to give to me. Watching his back as he left the room, I waved at him slowly. Putting my arm down, my eyes looked down to the floor.

I have to protect him… no matter what, I have to. Turning on my heel, I started heading back to my room.

"Ah, Sharon, there you are!" I looked back to Lenalee, "Can you help me for a bit?" She asked. I turned and nodded.

We headed to the kitchen getting trays of black liquid in mugs.

"We're going to deliver these to everyone in the science department." She explained. I nodded to state I understood. Lenalee smiled, "Thanks."

We walked down to the lower floors as we carried the trays. We walked in to a large study, with many men in white coats resting their heads on the long table scattered with many papers and books.

"We brought you coffee!" Lenalee announced.

"Yes!"

"Thank you, Lenalee and…" All eyes turned to me.

"Oh, she's Sharon. Allen-kun's friend."

"Oh, she was the one here before. Nice to meet you, I'm Reever." I bowed my head lightly, so I wouldn't spill the liquid.

"She's a cute one."

"Is she an exorcist?"

"No, Hebraska said she's not one."

"Really, well, nice to have you on board, Sharon." Reever told me.

"Yeah, I hope we get along!" A man with large round lenses on spoke with energy.

I nodded and handed everyone out their drinks. After that was down, I headed back to the library. Walking down the aisles of books, I stopped and looked at a familiar looking spine of a book.

The Knight of Lights Realm

Many nostalgic memories flooded immediately. All the memories before that night, all the light that vanished… it all came back by that one title.

Taking the book out of its place, I flipped through the pages. He read this to me a long time ago…

The story of the young knight traveling, through scorching deserts as she climbing to the high peaks of mountains and crossing the endless forests. And after her long journey, she finally reaches the holy land where light use to once shine over the people was stolen. In that land, she was given her task to save the people of the land.

Her name was Sharon, she held courage, strength and wisdom. Her charisma and pride brought back hope to the people.

I wished to be like her once long ago…

~*~ Change of POV

Sharon sat in the library all day reading the same book over and over to herself. She never left and sat on the floor reading. Her green irises raced through each page and she flipped through each page quickly.

"Sharon? Do you like that name?"

There was a faint laugh.

"Okay, starting from today, you're Sharon."

Closing the book, Sharon closed her eyes.

"Sharon!" He walked around his backyard, calling for the small girl, "Where are you?" he called out.

Walking to his garden, he stopped and his eyes widened by surprise. The flowers and plants that never fully grew were in full bloom and bared fruit. Lush green grass blew in the wind bringing the sweet smell along. In the middle of the garden, a girl in a white summer dress sat staring at the white flower.

"Those are orchids, they're they symbol of mature charm," He told her crouching next to her, "White orchids mean innocence and sweetness." He smiled at her, "It fits you perfectly." The girl turned to him and pointed at herself. He laughed and nodded, "yeah." He patted her head and got up looking around the garden in awe. "This is amazing," He walked around and turned to her, "Did you do all of this?" She hesitated for a few seconds before nodding to him, "Then let's have some tea then." He told her with a smile.

Opening her eyes, she looked down to the cover of the book and saw drops of water sitting on the title. Her eyes slightly widened.

"Sharon?" She looked up to Allen. His eyes widened, "What happened?" Sharon shrugged.

[I don't know…]

Allen got down to her and wiped her tears, "There, all better." He looked up to her and smiled, "Right, Sharon?"

"Right, Sharon?"

A soft resemblance came in to her mind and she nodded. Allen got up and put his hand out. Sharon took his head and got up.

"Ah! Let's go eat! I'm hungry!" Allen said holding his stomach.

Sharon nodded and walked along Allen, leaving the book behind.