"There's no way that's possible," the man with long bluish-colored hair barked at Allen later that night. Yuu Kanda was well known amongst the Black Order for being anti-social and temperamental and his favorite past time was getting into fights with Allen "Bean-sprout" Walker. Allen nodded and gripped the knees of his pants.
"It shouldn't be possible," Allen agreed, "but it is. I saw her for myself today and last night while we were fighting that Akuma. I thought I was dreaming but it really is her."
"Geez then what are we sitting around here for," another red haired man asked. He was leaned up against the wall with his one revealed eye closed. "I say we go get her."
"I don't think it's that simple Lavi," the fourth excorcist commented. "I'm pretty sure Allen would have taken her right away if he didn't think something was wrong." Allen felt a soft smile cross his lips. Knowing that Lenalee Lee had his back was a pretty good feeling.
"Then what are we suppose to do," Lavi snapped. "She's been missing for over a year now. We all thought she was dead. Why didn't she come back by herself?"
"I think... I think it's possible that she's lost her memories," Allen mumbled. "When I asked her if she recognized me, all she did was stutter. She didn't even react to her name. I think all she knows is that her name is Alice. Nothing more, nothing less."
"All the more reason that we should get her," Lavi added. "If she doesn't remember, then she could be in a lot of danger. The Akuma attacks in this area have been going off the charts lately and now we know why. Alice is in the area which means she could still have a connection to that Corruption stuff and the akuma are hunting it down." The air in the room turned to ice as everyone remembered the events from little over a year ago. None of them wanted to relive that moment; ever.
"I don't think taking her would be a wise idea," Kanda cut in before Lavi could argue more. For a Bookman apprentice, Lavi sure did have a temperamental way of getting things done.
"And why not," he challenged.
"Well for one thing, we can't be sure if the akuma are actually targeting the girl or if they're just increasing their activity in this area for another reason."
"That's still not one hundred percent guarantee Yuu." That did it. The sword exorcist pulled out his Mugen and held it up to the stupid rabbit's throat.
"Wanna fight about it?" Lavi reached for his hammer.
"Maybe we should." The room was tense for several minutes before Lenalee stood and delivered a sharp kick to both of their shins. They crumbled.
"Enough you two! Fighting won't get us anywhere. Besides, Miranda doesn't need to waste her energy repairing the mess you two will make." The second female exorcist in the room smiled faintly at Lenalee. The two boys stood, glared at each other, and turned away in huff. Allen stood. He moved towards the window as everyone watched. Within minutes, Timcanpy returned.
"Timcanpy," Lenalee and Miranda cheered. He flew over to Lenalee to snuggle for a minute before flying playfully around Miranda's head.
"I get it," Lavi mumbled. "You had Tim follow them so that we could figure out where she is."
"I was trying to tell you that when you and Kanda got into it. Tim?" The little golem landed on Miranda's hair and looked at his master. "Tim? Can you direct us to where Alice is?" He nodded furiously which ruffled Miranda's hair a bit. "Great. First thing in the morning, we can head out to where Alice is."
"What do you have planned Allen," Miranda asked. Allen looked at the table.
"Right now, we need to let Komui know that we found Alice. Then I think it would be best if we watched her for a bit. If we take her back to the Order by force, it could spell trouble. Especially if that damn Corruption still has a hold on her." Allen felt his hands clench and unclench. And there's no way in hell I'm letting that thing have its way with her again!