Snow began to descend onto the quiet town of England. It was quite a peculiar sight for the colder months were a long way off. When the icy flakes melted on Nea's cheeks he turned his head towards the sky marveling at the strange weather phenomenon. He would've liked to have enjoyed it more, but the persistent swordsman didn't allow it.

The cold blade pressed against Nea's throat shifted closer and the bearer of it let loose a low growl. "I'll say this again, explain. What the hell is deal with the Earl? And everything else for that matter?" Kanda's sharp voice cut through the tense atmosphere.

Nea knew this guy wasn't a real threat, if he was going to hurt him he would've already done it. Therefore he could take as long as he'd like to answer and include as much snarkiness in his words as he preferred. He puffed out his cheeks, slowly releasing the air. With each second that ticked by Kanda grew from annoyed to fuming, quickly going to infuriated where the man then proceeded to sheathe Mugen and grip Nea by the collar drawing him in close.

"I don't know what game you're playing at 14th but it's not funny. I came out here to drag Moyashi's ass back to the Order not yours. So either you give us answers, or you give us the person who can." Kanda let go of the 14th causing him to stumble back. With a sigh he brushed off his-or Allen's-shirt. His eyes flickered over the other Exorcists before meeting Kanda's cold gaze.

A shrug began him off as he spoke, "I'm afraid I can't give you many answers, and neither Allen at the moment."

Lenalee whom had been keeping quiet this whole time stepped forward enraged and shouted, "And why not?!"

Nea huffed. Exorcists were always hard to deal with, always needing a detailed explanation. "You see...the Earl is someone precious to Allen-no let me rephrase that-The human form of the Earl is someone whom Allen has thought to be dead all these years. I assume some of you have heard of Mana Walker?" He noticed some of them nod hesitantly. "It's hard to explain but somehow comprehend in your mind that Mana Walker is the Earl." Nea assumed a grim expression as he spoke. "If I gave Allen back control after him seeing that all of a sudden...it wouldn't be pretty."

"What do you mean?" Krory questioned in pure confusion. He didn't really know who this Mana Walker was, he'd heard it mentioned by Allen once or twice but that was about it. Regarding that the vampiric Exorcist wasn't very hostile towards the 14th, he wanted to learn more.

"Mentally Allen's unstable." Nea was about to say more when Lenalee took over the conversation.

In a sure voice she said, "But we can help Allen! We're his friends! If you let us talk to him we could-"

It was his turn to cut someone off. Nea's steely eyes met with the girl's and he spoke in a loud voice so he was sure to be heard, "Have you ever turned your father into an Akuma and thought he was dead after you killed him with your out of control Innocence only to have him appear as your worst enemy years later before your eyes just after escaping from-" He stopped himself to take in a deep breath. Allen's feelings were mixing in with his own...Right now half of the group was giving him strange looks (Kanda, Link) while the other (Lenalee, Krory) stared at him sympathetically. Nea rolled his eyes continuing in a much calmer tone, "As you can see, Allen is in no shape to take over. I'll try to talk with him and have him face reality, but until then you're stuck with me."

Kanda once again 'ched'. "Why are you even helping Moyashi? Shouldn't you be against him going back in control?"

Nea's eyes flickered over to the one whom spoken. He merely shook his head disagreeing. "I admit I was using Allen for my own gain, I had wanted to kill the Earl so badly I'd become blinded and didn't realize I would be rushing into a battle I wouldn't be able to win."

Kanda raised a brow, 'rushing into a battle I wouldn't be able to win?' Wasn't this the guy who defeated almost all of the last incarnations of the Noahs singlehandedly? "But now…?" Kanda asked even more skeptic.

A smile graced Nea's face as he answered. "My goal is still the same. But instead of working separately with Allen I'll work together with him to defeat the Earl."

Link pursed his lips. From the way this was going they'd be taking the 14th back to the Order. Lvellie didn't seem to want that when he was debriefing him...but if the man's goal is to use the 14th as a weapon in the future war shouldn't bringing him closer to him help him with that? Or is Lvellie too afraid the people at Central will use the 14th for other purposes?...The Inspector shook his head. Whatever the reasons he can't appear too suspicious right now, he would face the consequences that come out of this once they go back to the Order. "14th," Link called out. He met eyes with the golden eyed entity that'd taken over Walker's body. "So, I take it you have Walker's best interests in mind?" Seeing the 14th nod he continued. "Will you come to the Order? Right now Allen Walker is viewed as a traitor due to him being kidnapped by the Noahs while being a host to you. If this mess doesn't get fixed soon who knows what could happen to Walker when we return."

A smirk grew on Nea's face. "You care for Allen?" Link's face twitched at the words but he kept silent. Everyone else held their breaths for this is what they'd been waiting for. Would the 14th coming willingly with them or would they have to drag him back? Nea sighed exasperatedly rubbing the nape of his neck. "Sure, why not?" In it's own way relief was shown on each member's faces. "Shall we get going then?"

Now that he was speaking in a calmer voice Lenalee almost called him 'Allen', she had to refrain herself from doing so by biting her tongue. "14th, this may sound rude but is there any way you can change your eyes? When we arrive at the Order...people may be hostile towards you and I'd like to avoid any fights from breaking out."

Nea laid a gentle hand on his cheekbone, pulling down the skin to show more of his orbs. "I could, but I won't. Exorcists may look at these eyes and see the owner of them as an enemy, but is that what I am to you?" An uncomfortable silence was produced from his words. On their side being honest they weren't too sure where the 14th stood, all they knew is that he was with Allen.

"Whatever," Kanda grumbled. "Enemy or not you said you'll come to the Order so let's go we're wasting time." They began to make their way out of the alley. Lenalee left first; the girl cast a glance over her shoulder before slowly turning her back and walking towards the main street. Next was Krory, like the female Exorcist he was reluctant to turn around with the 14th behind him despite his earliers words about coming to the Order. Nea started to follow the two when Kanda snapped his head in his direction. "Try any funny business and I'll have two-spots put a Binding Spell on you."

Nea raised a brow, "That's sounds interesting. I didn't know you'd be the first to suggest that kind of thing."

Kanda's hand immediately went for Mugen once he got what he was implying. "Why you little-"

"Guessing you'll catch up?" He eyed Link. The Inspector clearly was hanging behind for some reason.

Link nodded. "Kanda, watch over the 14th and everyone else. I'll meet you at the train station." Kanda took his hand off of Mugen and diverted his eyes over to two-spots. He glared suspiciously at the man, it was nothing new. Ever since the guy showed up he'd always been on edge around him.

"Let's go." Kanda said gruffly taking ahold of the 14th's collar and dragging him along.

Link watched as the pair grew smaller their forms becoming mere silhouettes in the distance. Now that he was alone he could contact Lvellie. He'd figured if he called his superior beforehand and informed him of what was happening things might go smoother for him and as well for Walker. One hand pulled out a slip of paper he'd been given to while the other pulled out a golem. The golem was custom made, along with other things it'd been granted to him by Lvellie. He'd been told it could make calls and communicate to others not relating to the Order. It still had the many uses like recording, but the most notable attribute was that it was untraceable. He began the call hurriedly so that he wouldn't miss the train.

He waited as the golem 'rang'-it was more of a humming sound. Finally a click sounded and a voice spoke, "Inspector Link, perfect timing. I assume by this call you've located the 14th?"

Link's mouth drifted open and he hesitated to answer. Mentally he slapped himself for doing that and quickly replied, "Yes Sir...the 14th is currently with Exorcists Kanda Yuu, Arystar Krory III, and Lenalee Lee. I'll be joining up with them after this call and escorting the 14th back to the Order."

Lvellie hummed in clear displeasure. "You're with Exorcists? How did that happen?"

And so he began his report. "I was just arriving in England when I witnessed Bookman Jr's Innocence in action. I went to the scene of it only to find Kanda Yuu leaving carrying the unconscious Exorcist Miranda Lotto. I followed them back to a hospital where the other members in their group soon arrived. I approached Kanda Yuu after he'd concluded his call with Chief Komui. We spoke, I didn't reveal the truth behind my coming, I'd been hoping to work with them in finding the 14th then hopefully leave with him."

"And we see how that turned out...No matter. Once you arrive back at the Order stick to the 14th and if anyone tries anything report back to me. Good work in finding him although. Be wary of those Exorcists, they may try something." Link gave a curt nod even though he was speaking via golem. "That'll be all. I'll see you when you return."

"Goodbye sir." Once again the golem was inactive, he grabbed it as the beat of it's wings slowed and stuffed it in an inside pocket. With that taken care of he began the walk to the train station. His features scrunched up as a thought came to mind. "They better not have left without me…" He wouldn't put it past them after all.

Link had arrived on time and bought himself a ticket. The train arrived minutes later and the group boarded with no problems. It was quiet, the uncomfortable kind. Lenalee was staring at her palms, she thought a conversation should be going on but with the 14th present...would he even join in? She felt extremely conflicted. She was angry for starters; the 14th technically had no right to go and just take over Allen's body but once he gave his explanation she could see it was with good reason. Lenalee snuck a glance at the 14th. He had his head propped up with his arm and stared boredly out the window. Tim whom she hadn't noticed until now was nestled on his head looking quite comfortable. It was hard seeing him like that, it was Allen but not. She pursed his lips and turned her gaze back to her hands.

She could tell Kanda was enjoying this quiet ride. The man had his eyes closed and looked to be meditating. Krory was fidgeting with his uniform, he seemed to be having a hard time keeping still no less quiet. And Link was incidentally mirroring the 14th by looking out the window with his head propped up just the same. She shook her head in amusement.

The minutes they spent on the train dragged on until they arrived at the coast. It wasn't that far for they were already fairly close. Now they just had to take a boat to the island which held the new HQ.

"Are you guys coming or what?" Kanda's agitated voice called out from where he already stood on the Order's ship that'd take them to the island [1] . Beside her the 14th blinked, his mind had been elsewhere. Wordlessly he boarded, she soon joined him.

The ride was refreshing, or to her at least. Lenalee had noticed the 14th was becoming more serious the closer they drew to the Order. Her brows furrowed and she turned her gaze back to the ocean. A light fog had crept over the water's surface and was steadily thinning as dawn approached. Already the signs of the sun were visible; wisps of red and orange decorated the horizon and turned the clouds a lovely pink. The ship suddenly broke through a heavy cloud of fog that'd settled in front of them and her eyes widened as their destination was revealed.

The 14th moved to stand at the railing his lips curling into a deep frown. "So we're here, the Black Order."

(A/n

[1] An 'Order's ship' is just a boat that works for the Order and would take Exorcists and the like to the HQ. I'm not sure if they actually have them, I just think they wouldn't have civilians transporting them to their HQ.

Hey guys! I think I said I would have one more chapter after this but I think this is a good place to end it for the break! Part 2 will be up after I work on some other of my fanfics and will still be on here so no need to go looking for another fanfic. Thanks for all the support given, I'll see you guys at Part 2!