Allen POV
Age: 16, believed to be 15
Everything has gone to shit. When we got halfway to Edo we were attacked by a swarm of Akuma. I followed my team members by activating my innocence. There had to be a hundred Akuma of different levels. They were causing trouble for us. Miranda met up with us at the boat before departure and she is helping keep the ship afloat and the fallen crew members… alive. Poor miss Anita has died. The fight has been ruthless. Neah has been giving me small tips every now and then. He is making sure I keep listening to my surroundings.
I heard a gasp and a scream. "ALLEN! Behind you!" the voice cried. I twist my body mid air just before being hit dead on in the stomach. The impact sent me flying in to the forest, making me almost loose consciousness.
Giggling started to form around me. I saw the notes of the pitches. Neah was trying to break the surface because the giggles did not sound friendly. I saw two figures out of the corner of my eye. One of the figures had a lanky, monkey-like posture, with long hair. The other figure held himself tall, as if to be considered superior. The person had short, messy hair. They came out of the shadows, saw that I was close to falling unconscious, and smirked.
"He he! Looks like the little boy can't handle a punch to the gut! He~!" The blond sung. The notes from him looked childishly drawn.
"Shut up, you idiot," demands the more… stable one. "Oi. Idiot, are you alive still?"
I try and sit up, while gasping out, "Wh-who are you-are you guys?"
"Why, I'm Devit-," started the short haired thing.
"And I'm Jasdero! He~."
Together they finished, "Together we make Jasdevi!" They did a pose where they were back-to-back and they had guns in their possession. Their skin gray with the seven crosses, marking them as Noah.
"Now, kid. What's you're name," Devit demanded of me. He took the barrel of the gun and tilted my head up to meet his eyes.
"Allen Walker," I growled out.
"Looks like you made the cut, kid. You're on the list."
"On the list! On the list!" cried Jasdero, jumping around.
"What to do, what to do," mumbled Devit. "Short and simple? Long and difficult?"
"Short! I don't want to wait along any longer!" shouted Jasdero, jumping in place.
"Fine, fine. We'll spare you one thing, Exorcist Allen Walker. We will spare your innocence. But, we'll carve in to that pretty skin of yours and puncture your heart." With that phrase passing his lips, I felt a knife slice in to my arm. I bit my lip to not give them the satisfaction of them hurting me.
"No cries? He he~! More Devi!" Jasdero crowed. He received a hit to the head. "Sorry."
I felt another cut to my cheek, then one to my right leg, then several more to my arm. I was loosing a lot of blood from the depth of the cuts.
"Oh, one last thing," Devit said. Immediately after, I felt the knife plunge in to my heart.
I gasp and groan. I was choking on my own blood that started to bubble up in to my throat. I tried spitting it out, but couldn't move.
"Come on Dero. We have places to be." With that the two left and I was slowly fading away.
The whole time Neah was telling me to fight back. He tried taking over a couple of times, but I wouldn't let him. After giving up trying to take over he played some lullabies to help with the pain.
When the two finally parted from us Neah quickly helped to heal me, starting with the heart. After healing it we heard rustling from the forest and I could no longer stay awake. A blurred purple and green apparition appeared before me before making a split second decision to take me to safety. Then everything went black.
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Many hours later in the Asian Branch!
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The first thing I can recognize was the sound of a heart monitor. The familiar beeping noise brings me back down to earth after being with Neah for a while. I groan as I try opening my eyes but immediately shut them as the blinding white light shines upon me.
"Is he awake?" a muffled voice sounded from across the room.
"Yes, it seems so. Allen, can you hear me?" questioned the blond in a lab coat.
"Y-yes," my hoarse throat sounded. "Where-where am I?"
"Thank goodness. You're at the Asian Branch of the Black Order currently. You have sustained horrific wounds to most of your body. INCLUDING being stabbed in the heart. How you made the recovery is beyond my understanding.
"In other news, you just need one more blood transfusion and you should be feeling better. How are your limbs doing? They suffered a lot. We had to stitch many places. So you may be slightly… sore," reported the energetic, blond man.
I try and move my arms and legs but I could not. "I-I can't move my arms… or my legs. What's going to happen to me?" I quivered.
"Hm. Interesting. It looks like we will need to start physical therapy to get your body moving again. Fo will help you with that."
"Who's Fo? And who are you?"
"Well that's a nice question for the person who RESCUED you from the forest!" called a girl? She looked human, but did not at the same time. She swung hard at the scientist; him earning a hard hit on the head. "BAKA BAK! When do I start helping the brat?"
"OUCH! Fo! For the last time: stop hitting me! Next thing, after he gets this last blood transfusion he should be good to go. DON'T OVER WORK HIM OR IT WILL GET WORSE!"
"Geeze, you don't have to shout."
"My name is Bak Chan. I am the director of the Asian Branch. It's nice to meet you, Walker."
"Nice to meet you both as well. Does Komui know that I am here?" I question, trying to sit up one more time, but failing.
"Yes, he has been informed of your condition. He is very thankful that you are safe," responded Bak.
"Thank you for doing all of this for me. I really appreciate it. I'd shake your hand, but I can't really do that right now," I chuckle.
"It's all right. I'll just put it on your tab." He laughs slightly at his own joke as I remember all the tabs I had to pay off.
I swear, one day Cross is going to experience my wrath. I jump a little at Neah's words, not expecting him to comment on Cross. I should have known other wise.
"Are you ok, Allen? Any sever pain? Would you like some medication?" asked a doctor that was in the room.
"No, no. It was just a chill. I'm fine. I promise. Well, beside not being able to move my arms and legs," I comment, trying not to upset anyone.
I had a blood transfusion and I felt somewhat better.
I'm starting to heal you slowly so they won't notice right away. Just be careful for at least an hour while I help you.
"Thanks Neah, I appreciate it," I think to my confidant.
"Ok, Allen! Are you ready to start?" questioned Fo, with a determined glint in her eye.
"Oh dear…" I brooded.
-/-/-/-/-/ After physical therapy -/-/-/-/
"That wasn't too bad. I can actually move your limbs pretty well. Do you want to try by yourself?" suggested Fo, motioning to my legs. "Just move your knees to your chest, then back down. And repeat."
"O-ok," I reply. I start trying to move my legs and they slowly move at my command.
"Good! Good, now try and cross your arms over your chest and then bring them to your side." I continue with the exercises until it becomes too much. "You did great today, Walker. In a couple hours, before dinner, I'll come back and we'll do it again.
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I dodge a kick aimed toward my head and I continue listening and searching for other attacks. A swift kick to the shins had me doing a back spring. I brought forth my defensive by running, jumping, and aiming a kick for her head. She dodged it easily and aimed for my chest.
"That was a good spar," Fo commented, taking in some deep breaths.
"Thank you, Fo. I had fun!"
All of a sudden Fo stopped in her tracks and she whispered, "Bak… Bak… BAK! Hide Walker!"
I back up from her with a panicked look on my face. I activate my innocence, and get in a ready position. Bak comes out and grabs my human arm and he drug me from the scene. A screen appeared next to Bak indicating what was happening with Fo.
All of a sudden a shattered looking vortex appears out from her stomach. A level 3 Akuma emerged from the vortex and stated, "So you're the entrance to this place?"
"How could you do this? Demon powers can not brake through the seal!" Fo yelled at the Akuma.
"It was not me who did it. It was thanks to Noah's Ark that I got in," it replied smugly. I stop in my tracks and bring myself back in to the room with the Akuma and Fo. "White hair and a cursed left eye. You must be Allen Walker." I notice that the Akuma was holding up a butterfly of some sort…
"How did an Akuma get in here in the first place? The barrier has been up for a century!" a red haired scientist yelled.
"How was it able to find Walker?!" cried another scientist.
"Wal-ker. Run, it's come here to kill you…" Fo trailed off with what little strength she had left.
I grit my teeth and look at the Akuma with anger. "I remember an old promise I made to myself a long time ago. My right hand is for the humans and my left hand is to save the tortured souls of the Akuma! I don't understand how I could forget such a vital part of why I became an Exorcist!" I activate Crown Clown and aim my claw toward the Akuma and swing along with bringing the cape through the Akuma as well.
"Rest in peace, you lost soul," I whisper as it starts to crumble away. Before it fully disappears I ask, "What is the name and location of the person who sent you?"
"Like I would tell you, someone on the human's side," it scoffed.
"Would you like me to release you, your soul that is? Half of me exists for the humans, but the other exists for your sake." I tapped the helmet of the Akuma, and it starts to glow.
"Wh-what is this feeling?" it gawked. "It feels kinda nice. I'll tell you who sent me. It was my master Noah, Earl. I wonder how Edo is doing right now? Not only is Master Earl there, but four other powerful Noahs!" My eyes widen a fraction at his words. "Isn't that a scary thought?"
I pause. "Thank you." And with that I fully release the Akuma's soul.
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I put my new uniform on me, placing the mirror securely in my pocket. I start walking to the Ark gate.
"Bak," I called to the older man.
"Walker," he replied back to me.
"Is it working?"
"Put this on," he interrupted. I looked at it in confusion. "It's a transmitter that I am developing to go inside of the Ark."
I do as he says and put it to my ear. Almost automatically I hear, "Can you hear me? Allen?"
My eyes widen in surprise. "Komui!" I gasp.
"It's been a while."
"Um, anyway…"
"Allen, we will get through this together, so do not fret. I will be your stop light in this. Since I can not physically board with you, I will come with you through this ear piece. If I deem it too dangerous you are going to turn right around."
"What! No way!" I scream, in to the microphone.
Allen, calm down. You know he is just worried about you.
"I know Neah…"
"-a bit has it. However you are our precious friend, and we just want to protect you. Or do you not consider us friends?" Komui accuses me.
"I get it," I curtly say, embarrassed. "Everyone at Headquarters is my friend. I will always come back to you guys. You are my home."
"Right! Let's get started then! Stand by everyone," Reever announces.
"Please wait a second. There's one more friend I must bid fair well to."
-/-/-/Skipping Fo's part even though it's so much better, but this is getting long -/-/-
"Did you say your goodbyes?" questioned back.
"Yes, I'm ready," I replied confidently.
You know, you don't always have to be the confident person. You can be scared sometimes you know?
"I can't be scared. It is an Exorcist's job to be cool at all times and ready for action in a split second."
"Lou Fa and the other's aren't here. Maybe they found it too painful-" Bak got cut off by a shout.
"W-wait Walker!" Lou Fa cried, being followed by the other two.
"What's the rush, Lou Fa?" I inquired of the trio.
"These. You were missing the Ace of Spades, so we decided to make you a new one."
"Thank you guys!" I complimented, giving them a smile. And I was off. I hesitate before the door but for only a second. I walk through the purple door in wonder to what the other side looked like.
"Walker!" Bak crowed once more. I turn back around and he continues, "Make sure you get your ass back here alive! You still owe me a handshake!" I smile at them brightly and finally enter the Ark.
-/-/-/ A tripy trip later -/-/-/
I finally wound up in the Ark? It looked like a Mediterranean town. A very white town. There were flowers some places, but the buildings were all white, except for some of the doors. This surprised me greatly.
But it felt like… Home…
"Why does this feel like home?" I think to myself.
Maybe this is our home. Where we truly belong. I feel it as well, Allen. The call to this place is strong. I can feel a melody float about. Can't you feel it?
I pause and listen for a while. Then slowly a melody was coming to life. Such a familiar tune but I can not place where I've heard it before. "What is this place really? Why is it so familiar but we can not tell why? Why is there a melody surrounding this place?"
I don't know. Maybe we will figure this out later. For now, let us try and find which door leads to your friends. Listen for the melody, Allen.
I once again listen for the melody of Lenalee and Lavi. It's faint, but it's there.
"Allen? Allen can you hear me?" Komui questioned.
"Oh! I'm sorry did you say something?" I quickly try and cover up any fluster.
"Yes, I said do you see anything? All body parts in tack?"
"My body is fine. The town is not what I would have expected. It's like a southern town, and it's all white. There's a strange looking butterfly here. I have a feeling it wants me to follow it," I lied to the man. I felt guilty for not telling the truth, but it's just another lie on top of all the other ones that I've given them.
"Well, just don't get lost. I trust you to make the right decision, Allen."
I felt slightly hurt by this, but it was understandable why he would say that. I did get lost easily sometimes… But now that I have more control of my powers I can tell where I am by the music in the air.
"I won't, Komui. I think I am almost to the door. I'll update you when I get there."
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I quickly activated my Innocence and stopped the Earl with my human hand from doing anything to Lenalee. While holding the Earl's arm in a tight grip, I could hear the quizzical and confused notes of the others here. I believe Kanda, Lavi, Miranda, Bookman, Krory, two other Exorcists I did not know, one of the people from the ship, Tyki Mikk, those Twins from earlier, and a Noah I do not know of.
Lenalee seemed happy to be rescued, and to see me. She must have thought I died…
"Good Evening, it seems we meet again, Allen Walker!" the Earl announced, his grin widening.
I smirked slightly (A/N: Cause he smexy like that (omg 6th grade)), and replied, "Good Evening, Earl."
"You're quite the troublesome person. It seems you always get in my way."
"I won't let you lay a hand on Lenalee!" I cried angrily. Fire in my eyes.
He chuckled as if we just exchanged an inside joke. "Do as you wish. I'll let you get reacquainted," he called as he jumped in to the air, an energy ball erupting from his hand. "Seeing as you're about to die!" I quickly get in action and used Crown Clowns cape to contain the energy and killing it.
"You won't be getting anywhere near Lenalee!"
As the fight continued, it kept feeling wrong. Like I wasn't supposed to be fighting him.
When he saw an opportunity to attack Lenalee, he tried taking it but I quickly caught up with him. I surprised him by catching up so quickly.
"Persistent, aren't you?" it was more of a statement than a question. Suddenly, he brought out Lero and changed him in to a sword. "With that form, you look like the clown that chased after Auguste."
"Well, just like the white Clown, I shall prevent this un-amusing tomfoolery to continue! So I have returned to the battlefield."
Sparks flew as we continued battling, Innocence versus Dark Matter.
Before I knew it I was flying through the air, but as I regained balance I was able to land a terrific blow on the Earl's sword and it went flying.
"In order to save both humans and Akuma I can not allow myself to forgive you!" I faltered, feeling guilt fill me to the brim. The Earl looked confused, yet hurt. Confused as to why I faltered, and hurt by my words.
He lands on his sword after doing a back flip. "I shall leave you be right now. But, just a warning, a fight will ensue soon."
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A/N: Oh praise Jesus I finally finished this. NOW! After a long, long two months, I am back! Yay! I was rereading a future chapter and I needed to do another chapter. (Yes I know, I should have done this one first; sue me.) But I am so happy to be back. I was soooo busy this past summer and I am on my 6th week of school. (And I'm already failing a class yay). So yeah. Depression for the win!
Now, many of you probably have many questions, so don't be afraid to PM me. Please leave constructive criticism in the form of a review, no roasting please. I appreciate all feed back! Thank you all for reading!
NOW! The moment you've all been waiting for! Drum rollllll please!
AND THE WINNER IS: Some good Order, and Nice Noah WIN! By like a landslide.
The reason I put the twins almost killing Allen was because that is a BIG plot point in the series to me. Plus they didn't know it was baby Allen. So…
Thank you once again for reading! Thank you, thank you!