"So you know the new teacher too?" Lavi asked in surprise. Allen nodded "She's a friend of the family, but she must have gotten Lau Jimin when she went to Brazil." "Che, you certainly have a lot of contacts Moyashi."
"Its Allen. Seriously my name is two syllables; do you have trouble saying it? Do I have to say it in Japanese?" Allen retorted. "Don't worry I can understand English just fine. It's just that you're so short and all-" Kanda was cut off by a strong punch that threatened to darken his eye had he not blocked it.
"What did I say about calling me short?" Allen growled. Lavi stood in the background trembling. "What are you gonna do about it, shortstack?" Kanda grinned. He enjoyed getting under her skin, she showed her true emotions.
"Tsk tsk fighting again Allen?" Neah's voice sounded from a little ways away. Allen dropped her fist and Kanda put on a neutral face. "Mr. Nea, I remember you from when Allen punched you." Lavi suddenly exclaimed.
The other three gave him a blank look. "Sorry, just pretend I'm not here." He said moving away from the trio. "Anyway Allen I wanted to ask you about two things involving music."
"What is it?" Allen asked. "Well the first is about a young sophomore who happens to be in your class. Her name is Lala Mollia and she sings lullabies and the occasional requiem. She has a soft voice, but it could still make an impact. I was wondering if maybe you could listen to her and maybe write a song for her, so she could try something new?"
Neah clasped his hands together in a prayer pose but he was almost begging her to help. Something that had surprised her, as she was under the impression that he was a proud person and wouldn't ask for help unless it was absolutely necessary. "I suppose I could."
"Really? You're the best niece ever Allen!" Nea wrapped her into a tight hug before letting her go. "Now for the other thing, this is more of a question than it is a request." Allen nodded for him to continue. "I wanted to know if you were absolutely sure you wanted to join Millennium Records."
Allen's eyes narrowed. "Why the sudden question?" Nea smiled, a fake smile. "I just wanted to make sure you are happy about your choice is all. I happen to know the Earl from my own music days, he's good, but I don't trust all of his staff. I just want to make sure your safe is all."
"I see. If you must know, I am happy with my choice. My first concert is in summer this year." "Woah, so soon?" "I guess he thinks I'm that good or that I'm ready for it." "Well I'll be sure to attend. Thank you and good luck my dear niece." Nea walked into his classroom while Allen, Kanda and Lavi continued their conversation.
"Well at least he seems to care about you." Lavi said with a grin. "I suppose you're right about that." "Hey Allen I've been meaning to ask, what happened with that stalker situation in February?" Lavi asked in a hushed tone.
"Oh that." Allen gave a loud sigh "Turns out that it was a prank by those twins. Apparently they were trying to scare me but when they found out the police were going to get involved they quickly confessed."
Lavi and Kanda stared blankly at her. "That does sound like something they would do." Lavi spoke. "Yeah but now they have to spend their summer doing community service, and they'll be watched by one of their more serious cousins, I guess." Allen shrugged.
"Well at least it wasn't anything too serious. I mean to just start at a new school and suddenly get a stalker. Doesn't sound like too much fun to me." Lavi said with sheepish grin. "Moyashi just attracts trouble."
"I do not Bakanda. Shut up." Allen countered. Timcampy gently tugging on her hair halted their fight. "What is it Timcampy?" The gold bird flapped his arms and moved his beak in the direction of the Dark Order's gardens.
Allen followed her flying companion, Lavi and a grumbling Kanda behind her. Tim led them towards the greenhouse where they heard a sad sounding voice, singing to the plants.
Lacrimosa dies illa
Qua resurget ex favilla
Judicandus homo reus
Huic ergo parce, Deus,
Pie Jesu Domine
Judicandus homo reus
Huic ergo parce, Deus,
Pie Jesu Domine
"A lullaby?" Lavi questioned. 'And in Latin too? How odd.' Allen thought to herself. She looked through one of the open windows and found that it was Lala Mollia from her music class. 'Speak of the devil and he shall appear.'
"Weird, weren't you and your uncle just talking about her in the hallway?" Lavi asked. Allen nodded. "She does have a nice voice, soft perhaps a mezzo-soprano. She could do well singing love songs and maybe even sad songs." Allen listed possibilities as she listened to the blonde sing to a patch of tulips.
"What are you even talking about Moyashi?" "It's Allen Bakanda." She whisper yelled and motioned for them to go back to the main building.
Inside Allen explained that Neah wanted her to try and work with Lala. "Well it may work, but what if she doesn't want to?" Lavi asked. Allen shrugged. "Then I won't do anything else I can't force her to do anything."
"Um excuse me are you Allen Walker?" A soft voice spoke from behind the trio. "Yes I am. Can I help you with something?" "Perhaps. My name is Lala Mollia, I'm in the same music class as you." She curtsied during her introduction.
"Mr. Neah said that you could help me with my singing. Is that true?" "I might be able to help, it depends on what you're trying to do." Lala's eyes lightened up. "Um well, I wanted to try singing something other than sad lullabies. He said that you wrote songs and I was hoping you might be able to write one for me."
Allen was rather surprised. She was under the impression that Lala was a shy individual and often hid herself away from others. After all, Allen hadn't seen the girl until she started the music class. "I suppose I could, but I would need to know what you'd be willing to sing and how much experience you have with music."
"Then could we, maybe talk about it during our Music class? I'm willing to try, please." Lala practically begged. 'Me and my soft heart.' "If uncle allows us to, then sure." "Thank you Ms. Allen."
A/N: Google translate- mollia is Latin for puppet. So this story will be over soon, don't worry I already have ideas on the sequel. Thank you to everyone who has been reading my story I appreciate it.