"A group of odd looking people you ask?" The innkeeper brought a hand to her chin as she thought. "I seem to recall some Exorcists staying the night a few days ago, is that them?"

"Yes, did you hear where they were going?" He questioned in a forcefully "polite" tone. Could this woman be any slower?

"They mentioned England before they left. I think that's where..."

Without waiting to hear her last few words he abruptly turned around and briskly walked towards the door. Why was that BakaUsagi going to England? He scoffed, he'd find out when he got there.

"Alleeeen~!" Road's distant voice caused him to wince. Earlier that day Road had dragged him off to participate in a game of hide and seek with her. She was currently 'it'. He was hiding crouched in an alley hiding between two trash cans. The trash cans were a bit strange, Allen hadn't noticed any other objects in the streets, maybe Road had brought them for the game.

"Where are you...in here~?" Road peered in the alley he was hiding in. As she searched the shadows he held his breath not wanting to be discovered. A look of disappointment came across the Noah's face and she shrugged moving on. He exhaled, only to stiffen when two shadows landed in front of him.

"Whew that was close!"

"Hehe didn't get caught!"

Allen pressed himself against the wall in surprise upon the two Noah's sudden appearance. Jasdero and Devit were kneeled down in front of him their eyes glued to the alley's opening ahead. Their guns as usual were out and pointing at each other.

"What are you guys doing here?" He asked suspiciously.

Jasdero snapped his head in his direction. The blonde drawled out, "Here? Hide and seek hehe!"

A grin grew on Devit's face and they shared a sly look. Moments after simultaneously the pair moved their guns so they were directed at Allen. His grey eyes widened as he focused in the two things that could potentially blow his face off with the right shot. "Hide and seek's getting boring. How about some old fashion-"

"Found you!~" A voice sang out.

In that split second confusion was thrown over the three. For Allen; the boy felt someone wrap their arms around his neck and a very familiar choke-hug-thing was given. Out of the twins; Devit was just cut off for starters, and while the newcomer had latched onto Allen she'd knocked over Jasdero.

"Road!" Devit suddenly exclaimed after gathering his bearings. "Why'd you interrupt?!"

Road gave a playful smirk and raised a brow, "What kind of 'old fashioned game' were you about to do?"

"Nothing! Hee!" Jasdero offered in their defense, which if possible made them look guiltier and confirmed Road's suspicions. They were trying to kill Allen.

"Come on Allen, looks like our game has some unwanted players." Road said as she lead the boy towards the street. Allen let her lead him along, he felt it was better if he didn't stay there. Just as they reached the end of the buildings Road released his hand and gave him a smile. "Go on ahead."

He narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything. The smile he was being given seemed too innocent. With a sigh he turned around, beginning to head up the black street.

Road moved her gaze to the twins who were still standing in the same place. Jasdero had begun to look unnerved while Devit didn't seemed bothered although he knew he was going to get talked to. She was reallyyy annoyed now. First Tyki-he wasn't being all too stealthy-then the Exorcists now these two. The Earl Millenni gave Allen to her to watch over so why can't they, back off?

"Boys," Road started no hint of her previous playful demeanor. "I have a suggestion."

"Yes?" Devit asked after a long period of time. Apparently the tension was getting to him too.

She smiled humorlessly, "If you're going to kill someone, do it when no one's watching." A whimper escaped Jasdero's throat and he hid behind his brother. Devit grimaced, he tsked trying to cover up that he'd become alarmed by Road's behavior. Road chuckled offering a wave before taking her leave.

"Now...where are you Allen?"

Link watched silently as his superior conversed with another Inspector. They talked about simple matters; the weather, Akuma, Allen Walker. The white-haired boy had become the main topic to chatter about ever since they heard of his 'betrayal'. Of course this had to happened when he was away. In the months he spent observing the boy he came to think of him as a friend-although he'd never say it outloud. Walker was a sloppy eater, if he didn't wake him he'd sleep past noon; these little irks made Link come to think he was just another boy with an unfortunate fate. He was worried that his personal feelings would get in the way once he began his mission. But at least he wasn't ordered to kill, yet.

He might be partially to blame for this situation. He'd felt hints of bloodlust. First at the mission when they stopped the 'Phantom Thief G'-the boy Timothy Hearst was actually behind it. And secondly when Walker had woken up from his injuries after. The woman Lenalee had fallen asleep on his bed so he had to wait outside, but he definitely felt the 14th's presence for a second. He was an idiot for not reporting it since Walker seemed normal.

"Shall we get going?" Lvellie asked breaking Link's train of thoughts. The CROW blinked blankly before nodding. The man Lvellie had just been talking to waved goodbye and continued walking the opposite way. "So, did you hear what we were speaking about?"

Link shook his head no. His eyes were cast down staring at the floor as he walked. Should he have been paying attention?...

"No matter. I think it's time you began your mission."

"Yes. I'll head out right away." His mission had shocked him when he first heard it. It came straight from Lvellie's mouth yet he wondered if his superior was some sort of imposter. The man whom had been against the 14th, seemingly hell-bent on destroying him, had ordered him to rescue and protect him from the Vatican.

"Good. This may be the last time we meet. Notify me once you meet up with Walker."

Link nodded curtly. The sooner he left the better.

(A/n So you guys probably know who shows up in the first part-hehe we'll see more of him soon. And for Allen's part Road gets mad!

I thought about having the Inspector Lvellie was talking to be Apocryphos but decided against it for a few reasons. The main problems in here are the Noah so just imagine Apocryphos is non-existent ^~^.

Thanks for the reviews! Until next time!)