The Healer
O.o.o.O
Teresa stared awkwardly at the mystery girl sitting next to her in the private jet. It seemed quite odd, how the last few days went, with finding out that Akuma and Dolls aren't the only things to fear, and that she should learn to cook midwestern foods. Honestly, she would rather cook then fight in this stupid war, but then she wouldn't be able to help her friends.
Maybe she just needs some time away from everyone again. After the whole turning into a kitty cat, she avoided everyone for an entire week, while still making it to school and her side job. But, that week is for another day.
Getting back on topic, Teresa still wonders how somethimg as simple as trying to find some unknown creature, possibly an akuma, could lead her and her friends to finding out a secret that should've stayed a secret.
It all began one morning three days ago...
O.o.o.O
It was the middle of the day on a lazy Sunday when four people were called down to the office of the Black Order. Two white haired teens, a grumpy samurai wannabe, and a strangely tattooed guy were waiting in a room. The room had papers scattered all around, and a man slept on the desk of the room, not caring that the Exorcists and Innocence Accommodator were waiting for another mission.
Kanda and Teresa were quite annoyed, as Saturdays and Sundays were their favorite time to spar. The two grew quite close, making many of the townspeople to either think that the two were in love or were best friends. Honestly, the two felt that their relationship was more of a sibling thing. Over the last few years, the two were nearly evenly matched on fighting skills. The only difference being that one of them could handle themselves in fights, and the other can handle their anger levels.
Daisya Barry, a newer Exorcist, was adopted by Tiedoll, and came to understand his 'big brother' Kanda. To him, Kanda was just someone to tease and hangout with, even though the latter would try cutting him or Lavi with Mugen. Sometimes, he would stop by the areas Kanda and Teresa fought, often cheering for the girl to win. She would often make Daisya fight her and Kanda. Until now, the young man always thought of the two as a tiger and dragon, for various reasons.
Allen, on the other hand, was living by himself. Jake was going to see some of his old friends back in some town, and Cross left with a note telling him to retrieve Tim. When he finally got all three golems, the black and grey one sped off to Aussie, Ben went to the uncatified Teresa, and Tim stayed with Allen. Teresa hasn't even talked to the boy about...seeing her naked...and he felt like a big idiot for embarrasing her. Although, he managed to look away at the time, as he knows the girl's temper is the opposite from her relaxed mode.
Thus, the four wait for the scientist to wake up. Kanda growled as he tried to push the man off of his chair, failing miserably. Next, Barry tried placing a stack of papers on the poor man. That only ended with the papers all fallimg off. Allen tried using Tim to wake up the scientist, only to have the golem bite his owner instead. Tim flew over to Teresa, who simply sighed as she walked over to the scientist.
"Komui, your sister and my brother are getting married tomorrow."
"No!! My Lenalee! I am going to kill that octopus! Why did y-" Komui was stopped as he saw the katana pointed at his neck.
"You called us about a mission?" Kanda growled out, leaving Komui to slowly think up his answer.
"Also, those two aren't getting married. I recieve messages from Aussie, and he is down in South America with Noise and Lavi," Teresa said.
"Aw, I forgot. Well. Forget about what happened just now, and I will tell you four the case. Apparently, a strange creature said to resemble a dragon has been sighted in southern US and northern Mexico. I want you all to go straight away. Teresa, the Noah told me to tell you to make sure you have someone with you in case...something happens, so I am sending two finders with you. They are al-"
"OUCH! Ye blody fishy lady!" Dylon shouted at the angered blue haired lady.
Slap.
Dylon was on the ground in front of the two white haired teens. The three stare awkwardly at each other, before Komui begun to speak.
"I am sending Mr. Long and Ms. Ranae along, as they both have experience in language and geography. Both also know quite a bit about ancient legends, so they will help you four as much as possible when you are in Mexico. Good luck!" Komui said.
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The group was in the airplane, going over the sightings. Terry had her own cabin towards the front of the fairly large private plane, and she only allowed Ranae to stay with her. When the group finished reading everything, they sent Allen and Dylon to talk to the two about the mission. As the plane was at a stable altitude, the two were able to make it to the back. Dylon and Allen gave a friendly smile towards the two, the forming recieving a pillow to the face.
"Ouch! Why can't my problematic brother be here instead??" Dylon yelled out.
"Just give us the general idea of what's going on," Ranae says, her mathematical mind leaning towards fighting than learning.
Munch, munch. Nom, nom. Teresa was eating as the two boys stood at the door of her private cabin. She points nonchalantly at the loveseat on the other side of the spacious room. Dylon plopoed down, causing Ranae to throw anither pillow at him. Allen was about to sit down, until he noticed the plane had some turbulence. With a shout, he falls forward, almost landing on Teresa. Terry jumps out if the way, as he lands on Ranae instead.
The blue haired lady glared at the boy as he apologized multiple time for landing on her. Terry continued eating popcorn, as the two boys begin explaining the mission.
"Apparently, the dragon attacks anywhere that had near dead or sick people. Akuma have been found following the creature," Dylon begun. "The Akuma have killed many people near the area, and seems to be after the creature."
"The only odd part is the fact that the hospitals' patients are cured of many ailments. We are going to a smaller town located near the border, a place in Texas called Jayville. There are people in a hospital out there that have many groups of people either affected by Akuma or have been in wars," Allen said.
"So, we just have to find this creature and find out if its an akuma or something else?"
"Exactly."
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As the airplane touches down, Allen and Terry begin talking about the souls of Akuma and Dolls.
"Dolls are chained a bit to dolls and mannequin, whereas Akuma are called from the dead from the Duke," Teresa tells Allen.
Dylon and Ranae left to check with the other Exorcists, allowing Allen to chat with Teresa. Allen, being the gentleman, sat next to the shy girl, who just wanted to read a book. He wanted to know a bit about Akuma and Dolls.
"The Earl wants people in morning to feel better about the people they have lost. The Duke, however, wants destruction and chaos. Or, at least that's what Rhode says."
"Do you think this creature, if it isn't an Akuma, will cure our cursed eyes?" Allen asked the girl.
"Honestly, I kinda hope so..."
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As the group made it off of the plane, Allen's stomach began growling. He blushed brightly as the non Exorcists and Exorcists either grumbled at him or laughed. It ended as soon as another growling was heard. Teresa was quite hungry, as her Innocence was like a burning furnace, always needing nutrients. Dylon was the one to speak up:
"Maybe we should bring these two to a nice cafe or somethin'. That way, we can learn a bit about the town."
"The slightly taller one needs anything with sugar and vegetable oil in it, if I'm not mistaken," Ranae spoke up.
"No, you're not. I do need to eat certain things to keep my Innocence intact," Teresa said.
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The group made it to a cafe, one that Teresa always looked for. The Gray Cafe was located in many parts of the US, even though it was more of an England born cafe. The inside of this cafe had more of an old west vibe to it, as many horse hooves and saddles lined the walls. There were many glass bottles of different liquors, causing Allen to feel nauseous.
A short lady wearing a green and purple striped polo and blue jeans walked up to them. Dylon raised an eyebrow at Teresa as she showed the woman a card.
"Right this way!"
The group sit at a large table, with enough room for seven or eight people. Teresa takes the end of the table, with Kanda sitting on one side and Allen on the other. Ranae and Dylon sat next to Allen, while Daisya complained about how he had to sit with a grouchy Kanda.
"You do know that there's two extra spots, Dai," Terry quietly said.
"Are you ready to order?" The lady asked.
"I would like one hundred pancakes, forty sausages, fifty slices of bacon and ham each, twenty hamburgers and ten apple pies please!" Allen said, his stomach growled again.
"You sure you can eat all of that?"
"Positive!"
"Ok..." the lady said, writing it all down.
"I would like one hundred slices of bacon, forty servings of eggs, fifty slices of toast, twenty french toast and ten rasberry pies, please..." Teresa whispers, causing Daisya to repeat the following meal back to the lady, who had a look of surprise on her face
"It's a condition they have," Kanda growled out. He then ordered a piece of pumpkin pie, feeling a tad bit annoyed the establishment didn't have any variants of Asia food, or that Teresa couldn't cook him soba on missions.
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As the group ate, a mysterious person came up to them. The person was cloaked in a pitch black overcoat, and a hoodie covered the person's head. The figure walked over to the group, causing an annoyed Kanda to raise his sheathed sword. The figure cocked it's head towards him, and dropped a letter on the table, and immediately left.
The Exorcists, Innocence Accommodator, and two teachers watched the person leave. Terry continued to eat, ignoring the looks of confusion. Kanda was the first to speak up.
"Who the fuck was that?"
"An anonymous person who told us about the creature," Teresa whispered, which caused Ranae to repeat what the girl stated.
"Finders are very few and far between, so the Earl uses his resources to let us know what's going on. Either this was a Doll or an old friend," Dylon said, knowing some of this information ahead of time.
"We should open the letter, right?" Allen asked.
Daisya snatched up the letter, and tore it open. Looking over the contents, he felt quite annoyed.
"To those seeking the truth,
These are words to heed,
Beware the things that go bump in the night,
For any shade will create darkness in the light,
For, to understand the truth, you must always believe," the senior student repeats the content to the group.
"What the bloody hell does that mean??" Teresa asked, letting her British accent out. She often let her British roots show when she became angry.
"There is also a picture of something, a blurry object, I guess," Daisya said, trying to figure the object out.
O.o.o.O
"Maybe we should split up," Ranae said, while the group walked around the town.
It was about an hour since leaving the cafe, and the group decided to check out the town. Ranae explained to them earlier that she was the one who noticed the areas the dragon often went. Afterall, she knows geography and shapes quite well.
"Ch, I will go with Daisya and Dylon. You go with the Moyashi and Moma," Kanda growled out, as he grabbed the arms of the two that he stated.
"Be careful, and make sure to bring your phone, Kanda," Terry said.
"Remember, soba and tempura."
"Should I ask?" Allen whispered to Ranae.
"Someday, you'll find out," she whispered back.
O.o.o.O
Teresa was quite a bit quicker then the other two, as she walked towards another house. The trio decided that knocking at each door and asking if anyone saw a mysterious creature. Most answers were about if the trio were from Area 51. Ranae stayed quiet on the matter, while Terry chatted happily about the possibilities of Aliens. Then, she went back to her quiet self.
The next house they tried revealed very interesting details. The family in the house had a son who had cancer. He was at a hospital down south, when a blue lizard like creature with wings swooped over the hospital. The strange part was the fact that strange metalic balls were chasing after it. As the trio walked off, they began talking a few blocks later.
"What if it's someone like us?" Teresa said.
"But, wouldn't your eye act up?" Allen asked. "We've only ran into three Akuma, and you haven't told us about seeing any green lights."
Allen learned from Kanda during the days waiting at Mater that Teresa could see Innocence with her right eye. He tried asking her on multiple occassions about how she gained the curse. All that happened was Tyki or Link coming up to him to tell him to be quiet about the matter. From that point on, he tried his best to find out the truth.