"Allen~!" Road's annoying familiar voice rang out from behind the door seconds before it flung open. Timcanpy jerked up into the air and flew around once on alert, then shot down towards Allen's hair and began eating it.
"Tim knock it off!" Allen cried out as he took ahold of his golem. The boy sat up his hair now a mess and stared in disapproval at Tim who merely gave him a toothy grin. His silver eyes flickered over to Road who was examining her cuticles while leaning against the door frame.
"Road. And how may I help you?"
The girl stopped almost immediately her eyes brightening. "Glad you asked!" Road then rushed over and jumped onto his bed landing right beside him. She reached behind her and pulled out a thick stack of papers. "Since you have nothing better to do could you help me with my homework? I asked Tyki but he's being mean and said no."
Allen sweatdropped as he observed the many on top he could spot complex math problems that he'd probably wrack his brain trying to solve. "Uh...can't Sheril help you? I'm kind of busy…"
Road narrowed her eyes clearly seeing through his lie. "Sure you're busy. You wouldn't mind coming for a walk with me?"
"Where to?" He asked. He'd been sitting in this room since yesterday. Being honest he was anxious to get out even if it was just for a walk.
Road shrugged and grabbed his hand dragging him to his feet. "Anywhere." She shot him a playful look over her shoulder and said, "You do know you can leave this room? The door's not locked or anything."
Allen blinked. The door wasn't locked? That means he could just try and find the piano room again, which meant he could escape. But considering what happened last time the door might be harder to find.
"But I'll be watching you if you do decide to leave." Road began nonchalantly. "If you cause any trouble you'll get punished again~" Allen shivered at the thought of it.
As they walked Allen's eyes were drawn to the tower in the distance where he could only assume where the Noah's were. The black town where his room is located was a long walking distance from it, or it seemed.
Road was skipping as she walked. His steps were slower, although he was somewhat thrilled to be out of that room and to learn he could leave whenever, he was still upset about the incident with Nea.
As Allen had requested Nea had remained silent ever since he had told him to. At times he thought he went too hard on the guy, but then he reminded himself that Nea had deserved it for not taking the chance and escaping.
"Alriiight!" Road suddenly said as she spun on her heel turning to face him. Allen came to an abrupt stop not wanting to run into her. "Let's head back,"
"So soon?" He asked.
"Got bored." She put simply.
"You said I can leave my room anytime I want right?" Road nodded as she twisted a newly unwrapped lollipop in her mouth. "Well, I'd like to take a walk on my own. If that's alright."
Road stopped walking and eyed him. "Go ahead. But like I said no trouble~" She lightly tapped his nose before walking around him and towards the tower. "See ya Allen~!"
Allen's cheeks had tinted pink upon the sudden touch but he quickly regained his composure. Tim watched from Allen's head as Road walked away, the golem let out a growl. Allen chuckled and brought up a hand to pat Tim's head. "What's wrong Tim?" When he didn't get an answer-as expected-he continued, "Let's look around. Where to first…"
There wasn't much to see. He found there was a series of main pathways spread throughout the Ark that led up to the tower; just like the White Ark. After an hour or so a yawn escaped his lips. Allen glanced around, just now realizing he'd strayed pretty far from his room.
"Hey Tim, you remember the way back right?" He let out a sigh of relief when he heard Tim give a chittering sound of confirmation. "Great, lead the way." With a flick of his tail Tim took off and started flying ahead of him.
As he began walking he felt like he was being watched. He wouldn't stop in case there was actually someone there. Then the person might disappear or worse attack. For all he knew no one was there and he was just being paranoid.
Allen kept his pace steady. In his mind he thought,
Tim hurry it up.
And almost as if Tim heard him; Tim gritted his large teeth and gave a burst a speed that was so fast he had to run to catch up.
By the time they'd reached his room Allen was out of breath. He placed his hands on his knees and took a moment. "Tim...You didn't have to go that fast!"
Tim merely gave him a laughing chitter in reply.
Allen sighed and stood up. They were outside his room right now, the door being around the corner. He started to head towards his door when Tim went crazy. The golem flew up and off of Allen's shoulder and bit his ear firmly promptly beginning to fly backwards.
His eyes widened in pain and he shouted, "OW! TIM WHAT THE HELL?! LET GO!" As he struggled against Tim a head popped out from behind the corner. The person observed the sight with slight shock, only to roll his eyes and walk out revealing himself.
Tim suddenly released Allen's ear and flew up to his white-hair nestling himself in it. "Thank you." Allen breathed out. He looked up and took a step back. "Tyki. What are you doing here?"
Tyki grinned. He removed his cigarette and let it drop to the ground smushing it beneath his foot. "Hey Shounen, I hear you can't use your Innocence right now."
Allen narrowed his eyes. He didn't like where this conversation was going. "Whoever told you that?"
The Noah chuckled. "I have my sources and they're reliables ones." Tyki held up his palm and a purple light began to emit from it. Seeing the dark butterfly that grew made Allen sick, if Tyki was looking for a fight he'd have no choice but to run. "You know, it's not just me who thinks you being here is a bad idea."
"What are you saying? If you're going to kill me the Earl won't like that."
Tyki tsked and clenched his fist, as he did the Tease disappeared. "I know. The Earl Millennium...has a strange connection to the 14th. He might be able to forgive him for what he did but I can't. The 14th killed almost all of the Noah Clan back then, I won't let it happen again." Allen listened without saying a word. It was unlike Tyki to open up like this, especially to him of all people.
"So…" Allen said slowly. "What are you going to do to me? I take it you're not going to kill me?"
"It was an option but no," Tyki's golden eyes met his. "I'm going to help you escape."