I would like to state right now that I have noticed that in an issue of D Gray Man it shows Krory awake to hear the news of Allen being the 14th. I noticed this just now and I find it odd since he was not shown to have recovered from his injuries nor shown having regained his consciousness. He just stands there in the panel and I find this strange. The story has made no mention of his improvement in his condition so if someone thinks that I have made a mistake on Krory still being out of the picture you are half-mistaken. Since Krory's condition appears to be still in a comatose like state and the only source that he is not is shown in a panel I can't really rely on that . Plus I didn't notice it when I first started writing this story. So I don't want people thinking I am incompetent about the source material. I do research on the material before I write it to make it as accurate as possible. So if there is a mistake of some sort I apologize and it is probably something I missed because I can't go over ALL the issues of D Gray man everytime I write a chapter. I do my best and want to assure everyone of my effort to remain true to the canon source on which this story is based.
With that said on a more light-hearted note I recommend if you have some time to kill you reread
issues 158 "The Evil Flower – 170 "10 Days Later" (or just 158 as it's the most important) If you look close you will see them foreshadow what has occurred in my story and what is to come in the future. (Allen has acquired a sweet tooth for candy it seems hmmm....who else likes candy?) You can see that I stay very faithful to the source material as I write this fanfiction.
Sugar N' Sweet: Less talkie more diggie. (she flips a page of the magazine she is reading.)
I am the only one here digging a grave for these dead strippers so what are you complaining about?
Sugar N' Sweet: because if you have the time to rant about your useless facts and promotions than it could be spent digging so we can leave.
She is referring to the two dead hookers that I now have to bury....some of you out there thought it was Sugar N' Sweet and Lollipop I was burying....shame on you people!
Lollipop: (sitting on the trunk of the car happily humming and swinging her legs) NOPE! Wasn't us!....These gals were undercover cops and-
We don't need to bore them witht the entire story. Anyway as I was saying, do I seem like the kind of person who would do such a thing to these woman?....
Lollipop: (is about to say something but is cut off)-
-That's a rhetorical question don't answer that!
Lollipop: (She closes her mouth with a smile)
But yes as she says they were sting operatives and well....I have A LOT of issues with cops and I HATE sting operations. So thus the dead hookers...strippers...whatever the hell they were. Yet again I found out thanks to the two on the trunk WHO AREN'T DOING ANY WORK!
(Both ignore me)
Yeah well they kindly pointed out that these two were far too well dressed for strippers......and trust me that is something only a real stripper would know. I cannot begin to comprehend the difference in the science behind a thong and a G-string yet these girls have it down to an art....and appearently the part time ho ho po po's (police for those who aren't street slang literate) Don't know the difference. Well anyway thanks again girls for pointing it out to me.
Sugar N' Sweet:Whatever.....you called them ho's.....they were pretending to be strippers.
What's the difference?? (SEVERE BEATDOWN GIVEN BY Sugar N' Sweet)
it was a joke....why...WHY!! do you punish me so! What the hell are you reading anyway!
Sugar N' Sweet: (resumes flipping through her magazine)
is that a playboy??? Why do you have a playboy?
Sugar N' Sweet: Clothes shopping.
But they are barely wearing anything at all!
Sugar N' Sweet: (just stares at me)
......yeah....right....never mind. Stupid of me to ask. Where the hell did you get that anyway? I don't have any of those. (continues digging despite injuries)
Sugar N' Sweet: Yeah I've noticed you homo! Geez. You've never even tried to make a move on either one of us. The most excitement I've gotten out of you was when you tied us up and blew up our strip club.
Lollipop: *sigh...(has dreamy stars in her eyes) That was soooo awesome. It made me warm all over. *sigh
Sugar N' Sweet: Point is ever since then you haven't shown any interest in the opposite sex like....at all! I mean You don't even have a playboy lying around or something you must be gay.
......What....The....Hell? There are so many things wrong with that I don't even know where to start. Uh first, No. I'm not gay. Second...I've got better things to do thing demean myself by hitting on girls. I've got more class in the way I do things. I just don't do things like that. Third you make it sound like you WANT me to ogle you or something.
Sugar N' Sweet:..........N....never said that....I just think it's weird is all.
(just stares at her while I'm holding a shovel standing in a hole with two dead strippers/hookers/whatever).....I get the feeling we need group therapy or something??? (Says this as he continues digging the grave)
Sugar N' Sweet: While he finishes of the grave and contemplates the idea of getting couples..er...group therapy...whatever the hell! You can read the next chapter of whatever the heck he's writing while we wait for him to finish
It would go faster if you would HELP!
Sugar N' Sweet:NO!
Lollipop:Nah!
Thought of the day: The difference between a sex goddess and a slut is respect. One has it the other doesn't. ~Quote owned by Wolf
Disclaimer: I don't own D Gray Man though
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Needless to say Tyki had been destroyed, trounced, hosed, cheated, swindled, conned, and all in all completely beaten by Allen despite the numerous rounds they played. Tyki was just happy they hadn't been playing for money, thank god. Otherwise he would be....well, very broke.
Again Tyki had been reduced to nothing but his underwear but what was worse was he had put his pack of smokes on the line in order to keep playing. I knew I was going to need more smokes. Dammit, how does that kid do it. I know he's cheating but I can't catch him.
Allen returned Tyki's clothes after Tyki folded and submitted to defeated although unhappily. Grumbling as he left the room, "Come on Road, breakfast. Remember? We can't keep your dad waiting any longer."
"Yay Allen get's to meet daddy!" Taking hold of Allen's arm and running down the hall past Tyki while dragging Allen behind. Tyki didn't bat an eyelash at this and continued his calm trek down towards breakfast. He did note however that in Road's rush that she had forgot to change out of her nightgown.
The bottom floor had rich wooden floors that were polished and shined with an vibrant grace. The color of the walls matched the rather calming effect the floor had. White, despite not the most original choice, had a very warming effect when combined the the pristine waxed wooded floors. Fine carpets here and there and numerous antiques and knick-knacks that if Allen weren't being pulled along, he would note were probably very expensive.
There was not a speck of dust anywhere. The entire house was spotless, it was almost otherworldly how perfect it was. Such an atmosphere of perfection was naturally very expensive and it showed. Not with valuable gold, diamonds, or other such things which shimmer and shine (although they were most likely present in the house somewhere.) No, with the simple atmosphere the house created. Devoid of anything which upset the magic that the environment and sunlight which glinted off smooth and spotless surfaces. It was a sense of peace and familial warmth which permeated the house, not a sense of wealth and power. But it was obvious such things were necessary to maintain such a home.
Sitting at the rather large dining room table, Sheryl Kamelot's head was supported by his fist in a rather bored fashion. The meal was set out for five with Sheryl seated at the head. Breakfast consisted of eggs, toast, pancakes, sausage and other goods available. To his left sat his wife, Tricia, and next to her was the house maid, Julia, who doubled as Tricia's personal servant. Tricia was ill and as such required assistance and an aid to ensure her well being. It was simply a precaution Sheryl had said. She seemed well enough but tired quickly and often needed rest.
The food which was set out before them remained untouched as they had been waiting for Road and Tyki to arrive before starting. It was rude otherwise. Sheryl was growing concerned as the food was starting to get cold. Tyki had left before breakfast was even finished being prepared so it was unusual for something like this to take so long.
Tricia seemed to be thinking the same thing as she spoke up. "Sheryl what do you think is taking Tyki so long? I think you should go check on them."
Sheryl gave her a reassuring smile, "I am sure there's nothing to be concerned about. You know how Road can be a handful at times and she is probably just giving Tyki trouble is all. Girls her age need to be given their space so I don't think I should intrude. It's nothing Tyki can't handle."
Tricia still didn't seem convinced, "I don't know..."
Sheryl took her hand in his own and gave it a soft kiss, "Trust me. Tell you what, we'll give them five more minutes then I'll see what's keeping them."
It was only two minutes until one of two expected guests arrived trailing an unfamiliar one.
Sheryl immediately got that warm feeling in his heart when he saw his daughter as she entered the room, yet this feeling was amplified as she was still wearing her nightgown. Sheryl got a slight nosebleed from the sight. Too....cute..... were his thoughts. He really loved his family. However what trailed behind her caused him to sit upright. His attention focused and curiosity peaked. Tricia also seemed puzzled as to who this stranger was that Road was pulling along.
"DAAAADDDY!!! MOM!!" The blue haired girl ran up and gave her father a hug which reacted in the nosebleed he had just stopped. Road then gave her mother a hug but before she could finish her mother asked the question which was on everyones mind. "Who is this boy Road? What's going on...and why are you still in your PJ's?" (well all except the last part was on everyone's mind)
With excitement in her eyes and energy shaking her body with excitement she quickly skipped back to Allen's side and pulled him in front of her father. "Daddy this is Allen, he's.....a friend of mine. He's going to be staying with us for a while I hope that's alright. I also need to talk to you later about stuff regarding that. He needs to meet with the Earl if you know what I mean."
Tricia and Julia didn't detect what Road meant by the last part but Sheryl did as not just anyone met with the Earl. Sheryl knew picked up Road's hidden message that there was more here than she let on and couldn't be discussed in front of the others. She's such a smart girl. I'm so proud of her.
Allen had one thought which overshadowed the others in his head at the moment, Daddy??? Road....with parents???....well of course she has parents I just....never really pictured her with them. It was all very strange to Allen but it fit perfectly with the recent string of unusualness that had occurred in the past Couple of days.
Allen adapted to the moment rather quickly as the situation required it. He extended his hand in greeting. "H..Hello Mr...uh...Kamelot. I'm sorry to interrupt your morning meal and appear like this so early in your home. The circumstances were sort of our of my hands and it couldn't be helped I'm afraid."
Sheryl accepted Allen's hand and took note of the firm handshake. Not weak or without resolve. No lack of confidence. He gaged these things from the strength of the handshake as any business man should be capable of doing. Sheryl percieved Allen's formal behavior, He has good manners I am happy to see that. He seems like a nice young manner with a good head on his shoulders from what I can tell. Name seems a bit familiar....but...I can't remember where.... Sheryl wondered about Allen's white hair and scarred eye but didn't mention it as it was impolite to bring up such things so suddenly. He didn't want to embarrass Road in front of her new friend....That was what he was right? That Alone was strange as Road NEVER had any real friends. It was rare to see her with another her age and It made Sheryl happy to see his daughter might have finally found a friend.
"It's very nice to meet you Allen." He gave him a gentle and warm smile. "This situation is quite strange but we can discuss it over breakfast. Would you like to join us?"
"Uh..I wouldn't want to impose on you-" Allen was interrupted by his one true master: his stomach. Which was now bellowing at the insubordination his slave was displaying at refusing a meal.
Allen laughed with embarrassment while rubbing the back of his head. "Heh...um...well if it's not to much trouble I would greatly appreciate it sir."
"Of course. Julia would you be a dear and see what you can do about setting up a meal for our guest here."
"Of course sir." Julia said with a slight nod. She rose and retreated to the kitchen to do as requested.
Allen and Road took a seat next to Sheryl on the other side of the table. It was at this time that Tyki arrived since his pace was more causal than the one Road had set.
Sheryl greeted his brother, "Ah Tyki, what kept you?"
"That would be the cheating boy that's sitting next to you. But if you're referring to me arriving later than Road and her friend that would be because I practice an art that has been lost on Road. It's called walking."
"Well she's just happy to have her friend over that's all. It's good that she has all that energy, we wouldn't want her to turn out like her cousin Xadi."
Tricia shivered a bit at hearing the name of her nephew in law. "....Yes....he has a point Tyki."
Tyki didn't respond, instead he pulled a chair out and sat down to his meal. Tyki didn't have the good grace to refrain from eating until Allen was served as the others had. He just jumped right in. He wasn't in a good mood. His clothes had been returned but Allen had kept his pack of cigarettes for use in possible future games Tyki might challenge him to. Tyki was not happy with this and it seemed he was already suffering from nicotine withdrawal even this early.
Tyki didn't let it show on his face but he suddenly had a jolt of inspiration on how to get back at the cheating boy. He nonchalantly continued his conversation with Sheryl from before. "But the specific reason I am late is because I found Allen in Road's room when I went to get her. There were some loud noises and such."
Sheryl's good mood died that moment as if it had been on a hunting trip with Dick Cheney and had been shot in the face repeatedly with a shotgun. All the pieces that had been puzzling him fell into place at that moment and answered the question of why she was still in her nightgown. "He....He was.....in....her.....room???" He said with some trepidation. Tricia feared the worse as well but seemed to deal with it much better than her husband.
"Actually I found him hiding in her closet. She was trying to keep him a secret or something. I can't imagine why." Tyki said in between mouthfuls of food. It was impolite to open your mouth while eating after all.
Nightgown....loud noises...her room...a secret...at that age....a boy.... Yep all the pieces fit together to form a stick of explosive dynamite exploding on some poor mother #$$%^# with white hair.
Sheryal turned his head slowly towards Allen, his eye twitching but his features otherwise unchanging end emotionless. Allen could swear he saw lighting and fire flash behind Mr. Kamelot and a wicked aura promising intense pain permeated the air and was directed at him. All Allen thought was ANOTHER KOMUI!!!
with a struggle in his voice to keep it casual, "You know Allen....usually one should meet the parents before he SLEEPS WITH THEIR DAUGHTER!!!" finishing with a shout as he pulled a ridiculously massive sword from under the table and swung it at where Allen had previously been sitting.
"Where did he get that sword...Where did you get that sword AHHH....I SWEAR SIR IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" This fell on deaf ears
"AAAAHHHHHHHHH" brandishing the sharp instrument which gleamed with promises of malice and malevolence, Sheryl chased Allen in what can only be described as 'a berserker frenzy.' Complete with feral drool finding it's why down the side of his mouth as Sheryl chased Allen swinging the sword wildly in an attempt to cleave the boy that dared touch his precious, sweet, innocent, darling, flower, Road. Being a father meant also being delusional it comes with the job
All the while the only comprehendable sound came from Allen, the shouts "WHERE DID HE GET THAT SWORD." That was followed by "IT'S A FAMILY HEIRLOOM!"
Tyki didn't pause his meal at this, rather he took it as breakfast with a show and enjoyed the entertainment and vindication that went with his food.
Road meanwhile tried to stop her father. Her pleas were ignored and her frantic waving of her arms to dissuade her father were to no avail.
Allen couldn't help but think He's exactly like Komui...oh god why!!? Allen tried everything to get his persuer to desist, even throwing chairs in his path. Finally and surprisingly it was when The two passed by Road yet again that the chasing ceased as she ran up to her father."DADDY NO!!" followed by a small yet swift kick to Sheryl's shin.
As sad as it is surprising this stopped him in his tracks as he dropped the deadly tool to clatter to the ground as he bent down and clutched his wounded shin. Tears in his eyes, he was more hurt by the fact it had been Road who had done it then anything else. "Road...why!??"
"Daddy nothing happened. Stop trying to kill him. Tyki thought the same thing. I didn't think you were a pervert like him."
Sheryl's world seemed to shatter around him into tiny, tiny pieces at these words. Didn't think you were a pervert...pervert...pervert...pervert........
"OH baby girl, daddy is not a pervert!" He was on his knees and had his arms wrapped around her, weeping into her shoulder as she gently patted his back while looking straight ahead. An expression of dignified superiority and parental understanding graced her face as she did so. Allen found it a very, very strange sight.
Road than directed her frustration on Tyki who was still eating breakfast calmly. "And you! You did that on purpose didn't you!?"
"Do what? I have no idea what you are talking about." Tyki wiped his mouth with a napkin.
Tracia saw through this however as she seemed to recover quicker than her husband from the suspicious light that had been cast on Road. She spoke so only the two of them could hear, "You and I both know that not to be true. That was very clever but what did that boy do that would upset you so?"
Tyki whispered "I'd rather not talk about it."
"Could it be you are just like your brother and are worried about Road? It seems like your parental instincts are coming into play." She said with a small hint of amusement in her voice.
Tyki said nothing at this and merely waited for her to continue. What kind of response do you give to that, no. That doesn't work. So he waited.
"You know Sheryl mentioned to me that he thought you should find a nice girl and get settled down and seeing this I am thinking he might be right."
"Sorry but that's not it. I'm just petty at the moment that's all."
Julia took this moment to enter the room carrying what was suppose to be Allen's breakfast. "Did I miss something?"
While she was lost at the scene of Master Kamelot on his knees crying Timcampy took the opportunity to chow down on Allen's breakfast.
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This was definitely the strangest day Allen had ever had. He was certain that had anyone told him what was going to happen he wouldn't have believed them.
After breakfast Allen had been nagged by Road to "Come play with me!" which of course got a suspicious look directed at him from Sheryl Kamelot. After many pleas from Road he finally submitted to her girlish, innocent charm and agreed.
Now finding himself in the wooded grounds behind the manor where the greenery and bark provided good cover for the game of tag Road had chosen much to Allen's relief. All that had occurred today wasn't what made it the most odd of all days. No, it was that Road had chosen a third participant to join in the game.
"It's no fun if it's only two people playing tag after all," she had said. Which is what lead Allen to his current activity which he participated in only half-heartedly partly out of strange curiosity and also because it made Road genuinely happy and that was oddly gratifying to Allen.
He observed the scene before him watching as Road (who was now 'it') chased after the third participant of their game, Byraki, attempting to tag him, both laughing and smiling. Allen watched while ignoring the pain in his left eye which went wild when he looked at Byraki. Because Byraki was an Akuma.
Allen's cursed eye throbbed and he felt a little sick just looking in Byraki. His innocence in his arm was screaming at every fiber in his being to attack and the disgusting sight before his eye only added further incentive to destroy what was before him. Allen could see the sorrow and pain of Byraki's soul as clearly as if it were his own.
Such a sight was usually enough to drive him to destroy an Akuma but he ignored the pain his eye caused him and the impulses of his innocence. That was no longer his path anymore, remember.
The other thing that gave him the strength to ignore these intense feelings was what he was seeing right now: an akuma laughing and playing.
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Flashback
When Road had first introduced Allen to Bryant he had seen through his disguise instantly with his eye. Byraki. wore the form of a little boy a good couple years younger than Road with dirty blond hair. He had brown eyes which were filled with curiosity just like any other little boy's. He had a warm happy smile for Allen when he met him and offered his hand forward in greeting like Road had taught him.
Allen had to grab at his eye at the intense pain he felt upon suddenly seeing Byraki which caused the young boy to lose his smile to a frown of concern as he turned from Allen to Road in a look as if to say 'what's wrong?'
Road had been upset at seeing Allen's reaction. She knew he would see through Byraki but had hoped it wouldn't hurt him like it usually did. She knew that had been wishful thinking but this was something that had to be done. Allen needed to come to terms with his feelings for the akuma and learn to cope with the pain his cursed eye caused him. Road knew that but that wasn't the reason she had chosen Byraki.
Allen too knew he needed to overcome the agony his eye caused him if he were to follow this path of his.
"Road-sama what's wrong with him?" Byraki had asked, genuine concern in his voice. If this was someone master Road wanted him to meet he was sure it was someone he would like."
"Allen here is very special Byraki. His eye let's him what you're hiding from him. He can see you aren't just another human."
Byraki's mouth dropped open a bit as surprise took him. "...he...he can see me then?"
"Yep! That's right."
Byraki turned to look at Allen who was doubled over clutching his eye and clenching his teeth.
Allen wasn't sure what to make of the situation. "Road...what are you doing? Why is he here?"
Road still looked a bit sad but tried to smile for Byraki. "He's going to be playing with us Allen."
"Wh...what are you talking about? This boy...everything about him is all just an act."
Now it was Road's turn to be confused as Byraki just stood there trying to catch up to the situation. "What do you mean Allen?"
"Everything about this boy...his appearance, his feelings. None of it is real. This feels like some kind of trick."
a look of realization dawned upon Road's face whereas Byraki merely looked hurt.
"Is that what you think Allen? That they don't have feelings? How do you know that? You can see Akuma's souls but do you ever just see what's right in front of you?"
Allen stopped at that, seeing the bit of truth in her words. He tried to ignore the soul that was hovering near the boy and tried to focus instead on the being that held the soul. Really it was the first time he had ever tried such a thing.
As Allen looked at the boy he saw shame in Byraki's eyes as he tried to avoid Allen's gaze by looking towards the ground. His eyes briefly looking up to meet Allen's every once and while. Byraki broke the silence
"Am I really so disgusting that you need to hold your eye? Does looking at me hurt that much?"
Allen was dumbfounded at this. Byraki sincerely looked hurt and ashamed. This was the first time Allen had ever had a conversation with an akuma knowing what it was. Byraki was aware his secret was exposed and wasn't hiding anything from Allen anymore as Allen suspected. Allen was used to Akuma's lying and deceiving people. How did he know the boy wasn't doing that right now? The emotions Allen saw there in the boy seemed so....real.
But then Allen realized something. He couldn't tell when humans were deceiving him either when they smiled or said kind words. Sometimes those were lies and Allen couldn't tell. The fact was you could never truly know whether a human was being honest and sincere with you. That was no different with akuma, you couldn't tell the difference.
This thought and hearing Byraki's words made Allen's heart ache and a pang of guilt stab his stomach conflicting with the agony his eye was causing him.
Allen thought back:
To his conversation with Lavi
What do we really know about the akuma Lavi?
The night he met Road beside Mana's grave.
The akuma weren't designed to be weapons Allen.
What do I really know about the akuma?...nothing.
Allen's mind reflected on the hurt and shame in Byraki's eyes. "Am I really so disgusting that you need to hold your eye? Does looking at me hurt that much?"
Allen stepped forward, still holding his hand over his throbbing eye, unable to pull it away. He bent down and offered his hand to Byraki. "Sorry about that....it...it's not your fault....so...so don't feel bad okay."
Allen didn't want to lie to Byraki by telling him he wasn't disgusting. That the sight of him didn't make Allen ill and uneasy. But that was the truth and it hurt Byraki knowing this. But that wasn't Byraki's fault, why should he be made to feel horrible about something he had no control over. Yet to lie to the boy to make him feel better that was wrong too....yet another example of how misshapen this world is. There is no right thing to do.
Allen continued, "...it hurts looking at you...but it's not your fault and your not disgusting....it's not your fault."
Allen gave Byraki a smile, his hand still extended in greeting and the other tending his cursed red eye. Byraki looked up at Allen and slowly shook his hand and smiled back at him and as Allen looked at it, removing his hand from his eye to see him full, it really was a beautiful smile despite what his left eye saw.
Allen put his hand on Byraki's shoulder, "If it's okay thought I'd prefer it if you didn't hide your true form. It would make me more comfortable okay."
Byraki looked back at Road with uncertainty and worry. That trademark smile of Road's came forth, "go ahead. It's okay."
Byraki shed his human form and was happy to see that Allen didn't flinch at the sight. And strangely enough Allen thought he could see the soul of the boy smile if for just a second.
Flashback end.
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So Allen watched As Byraki chased after Road in his true form as an akuma. both laughing and smiling as the two played. Watching this Allen too couldn't help but smile at the sight and was astounded to see that Byraki's soul was smiling and laughing too. It was truly the strangest day of his life to see what he once considered an abomination and a monster playing and laughing with joy at such an innocent game.
Allen was brought out of his introspective thoughts when he was pounced on by the akuma form of Byraki who tagged his forehead gently announcing "you're it!!" and ran off laughing. Allen was truly amazed at this. Being pounced on like that by Byraki once would have caused him to tense for an upcoming attack yet none came. It was really a strange feeling. He shook these thoughts off though. He wouldn't be it for long!
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Sheryl stood on the ground floor balcony overlooking the yard, watching the entire game play out with a calm collectiveness gathered about him. It was near impossible to tell what he was thinking. His face gave nothing away.
Tyki came up next to him muttering something fierce about nicotine withdrawal or something. Following Sheryl's gaze he too began watching the game of tag.
Sheryl spoke first without turning his head, "I thought that boy seemed familiar. He's that exorcist that will become the 14th isn't he? I can't believe it slipped my mind."
"Maybe your just getting old." Tyki said in aggravation. Tyki's grace appearently suffered a blow under withdrawal symptoms.
As if he hadn't heard him, Sheryl moved on to another topic. "I contacted the Earl. He should be here very soon. I'm really not sure what to do about the boy really. In a way I'm glad it isn't up to me since he seems to make Road happy. This way if things don't go well she won't be mad at me. What do you think brother?"
"....I don't know what to think really. A couple of months ago I put a hole in the kid's heart then I found out he isn't dead. That was just strange and now he comes to us asking to join our cause."
"I figured as much. Otherwise why would he be here. Glad to see I'm not getting old as you say I am hmm?"
They continued to watch the game that was being played before them. An air of anticipation hung between the two brothers as both could feel that this was the calm before the storm.
"Why aren't you smoking?" Sheryl said with a smirk.
"Whats with all the questions jeez! Maybe I'm trying to quit ever think of that!"
"No....I think he took your smokes that's what I think."
Tyki merely grunted his response. He wasn't going to give his brother the satisfaction of admitting it.
The two both turned when they heard the glass paned door behind them open.
Tyki bowed while Sheryl gave a warm greeting, "Ah my lord. Thank you so much for gracing us with your presence on such short notice."
"Think nothing of it. It is not your fault that a situation of such importance has arisen besides I often enjoy visiting you and your lovely family, although I do wish they were under less troubling circumstances."
"Yes but depending on things they could turn out to be fortuitous circumstances, don't you think my lord?"
A regal, dignified figure who's face was masked by shadows from his top hat stepped next to the two. The Earl, in his human form, looked out at the field and took witness to the spectacle. "It is most strange indeed that he should come to us don't you think? Perhaps the 14th has awoken already and is planning another attempt on my life."
Sheryl responded, "That's why I called you here m' lord. I felt you would want to judge the situation your self in person."
"I am glad you did. I've been having those dreams. The ones about the Walker boy and now he appears before me. I can't help but hope that in a way the 14th has come back to us asking for another chance. I know that is just wishful thinking but still....I do miss him so." The Earl wiped something from his eye.
"M' lord."
"I am fine, thank you for your concern Sheryl. I feel it would be best if we allowed things to play out for now, see how things go. If things are truly as The Walker boy claims then that is most fortuitous for us."
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Kay I wanted this chapter to go a little longer but you guys have been without a chapter for a while so I am going to cut this one off early so I can get it to you now. So if it feels like this chapter is boring or lacks plot it's because it was cut in half. The rest will be in the next chapter. PLEASE REVIEW.
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