Isn't it funny how

day by day

nothing changes

but when you look back

everything is different...

Chapter 5

'Jasdevi? What an odd name...' I thought looking at the two, "Why-why did you save me?" I asked feeling guilty that they got hurt.

Jasdero tilted his head slightly and laughed, "Because, you're the new disciple. Duh!"

"Yep, the Earl would kill us if anything happened to you." Devit said, "Lucky for you, we finally got what Road was trying to tell us. Though...it took us awhile..."

"So then...you two are part of the Noah Family?" I asked eyeing them suspiciously.

Devit smirked, brushing away some of his Dark hair from his face, "Yes, and we got the scars to prove it."

The seven stigmatas became visible across his forehead as Jasdero came to his side. His scars where clearly visible already, I can't believe I didn't notice them. I was about to ask another question before Kyoki's voice sounded in my head, 'See, I told you so.'

'Do you know them?'

'No...but, I've been gone for a long time so I'm sure new Noah's have awakened since my time. I do know however, the one they mentioned before, Road. Road Kamelot.'

'Oh, ok then-'

I stopped as Devit and Jasdero waved a hand in front of my face, "Hey, you ok? You're spacing out..."

I paused looking at them and shook my head slightly, "I'm fine."

Jasdero smiled and ran his finger's through my white hair, "So what's your name, hee?"

I moved away from him slightly, "My name is-"

'Kyoki.'

"Kyoki?"

They both smiled, "Welcome to the family, Kyoki."

"Wait I didn't-"

'Your name is Kyoki, ok Alya? It's my family, they will address me by my name.'

I nodded in understanding and smiled at the two, "Thank you, Jasdevi."

"By the way" they said at once, "We where never going to kiss you, we where just teasing." They stuck their tongues out at me and laughed, looking at my expression.

I sighed, standing up from the cold ground. They followed and each placed an arm around my neck, holding up their guns to each side of my head, "Now, we need you to come with us, Tyki isn't going to have you first..." Devit said.

I looked at them like they where joking, but I could tell by the tone of their voice, how it darkened slightly, it made the atmosphere quite uncomfortable. 'How come there is always a gun up to my face...'

They both smirked as they walked forward, and dragged me along with them. As Jasdero took down his gun and opened the door, a tall man appeared in front of us with his arms crossed. He wore a tux with a top hat on, his hair was wavy and long that was tied in a pony tail, and his skin a dark umber color, like Jasdevi, "Tyki!?" Jasdevi yelled, taking a step back and pulling me with them.

The man, who was apparently named Tyki, sighed and took off his top hat to inspect all of us, "I thought I heard a gun shot, you trying to kill the disciple?"

Both Jasdero and Devit growled slightly, moving their guns off of me and aimed at Tyki instead, "Hell no! We saved the disciple from Cross!" they both yelled.

Tyki's eyes darted off of the two and then looked at me, eyeing me suspiciously, "Ah, so this is the new disciple." He said as he reached forward and ruffled my hair slightly, "I didn't expect a girl, but that just makes things fun..." A small smirk appeared across his lips.

Jasdero and Devit pushed me back and behind them, "Back off, Tyki, she is ours" Devit yelled as Jasdero continued, "We are taking her back to Lord Millennium first!"

I took a few steps back slightly, 'Maybe it's not too late for me to climb out that window...'

Jasdero and Devit glanced back at me, "Where the hell do you think you're going!" Devit yelled and grabbed my wrist, pulling me back behind them.

Tyki's smirk grew more wide, "How about we let the girl decide who she wants to go with, hmm?" he asked.

"Fine." Jasdevi said at once, pulling me forward between Tyki and themselves.

I stood there, frozen, looking back and forth between them. Their bright golden eyes staring at me; I felt like if I picked one side, the other side would kill me. 'I wish there was a third choice...these two just like to tease me and him...I don't even know him, or anyone in this room.' I turned toward Jasdevi, 'Though I know them more...but they're carrying guns...' "Um...I'll go with you two..." I said slowly.

There was a sudden pause before Tyki's arm wrapped around my waist and pulled me back, "Wrong answer, my dear..." he whispered into my ear.

I flinched as he took a step back and shut the door quickly, moving a chair underneath the door handle. Devit and Jasdero started banging on the door harshly as Tyki pursed his lips and looked down at me with a wide smirk. He lifted me up in one arm and ran down the long stairway, though it seemed as if his feet never touched the ground. I struggled under his grip, trying to break free, "L-let go!"

"I'm afraid I cant." He said holding onto me firmly.

I paused, hearing a loud bang from behind us, 'Jasdevi?' Loud yelling and curses started right after, 'Yep, it's them all right...'

Tyki had obviously heard the noise as well because his eyes darted back up the stairway and then he continued to glide down to the lobby. As we reached the large room, people began to eye Tyki suspiciously, most likely of how he was holding me. Instead to stop and explain himself, he darted out the door and made a quick turn down an alley way. He cuffed my mouth as he leaned against the wall, still holding me still. I could feel his heart beat moderately fast and his slow breath against my hair. He seemed around his twenties, well built, and very formal based on his clothes. I had never been this close to anyone so it made me quite uncomfortable, which caused me to start to struggle more. Tyki's grip tightened slightly around me, "Hush, dear, stop moving..." he whispered, his lips brushing my ear.

I flinched from his grip and stood still while we waited. I slowly began to relax in his grip, causing him to look down at me and smirk slightly. I tried to think back to everything that happened, 'The general almost killed me, Jasdevi saved me-' I stopped, my eyes widening slightly, 'But...what happened to the general? He must have fled which means he's still around!'

I kept thinking, getting lost in thought, 'And how did Devit and Jasdero become two people, when I clearly saw one person in front of me? Did I just not see one of them? No...the appearance of that one person resembled...well he resembled both of them, but how? Am I going insane? And then Tyki; he seemed as if he never touched the ground...'

I broke out of my thoughts as Tyki released me from his tight grip. I looked up at him curiously, but he didn't make eye contact at all. There was a short period of silence before Tyki turned to look at me, "Quiet much are you?" he asked crossing his arms, "I am Tyki Mikk, third disciple of the Noah Family; and you are?"

I paused, "My name is Kyoki." I said blankly.

"Do you have a last name?"

I paused again, longer this time, "No, I'm an orphan."

"Ah, I see." He said ruffling my hair, "I apologize for dragging you out like that. I feel that you like the twins more than me...maybe I should change that."

I took a step back and he smirked in response, "Why did you drag me out here? I don't get whats going on between you three."

Tyki paused as he took a step toward me, "Well you see..." his eyes trailed off, "there is a race going on between the Noah of who can retrieve the new disciple; which is you."

"So I'm just some game of capture the flag?" I asked annoyed, "I'm not some toy."

He looked back at me, somewhat amused, "Don't get the wrong idea. I just find pleasure in beating the twins; they can be quite annoying..."

I crossed my arms and sighed looking at him, "I refuse to be a part of this..."

I turned away quickly before he had a chance to respond and I ran down the narrow alley. I didn't know if he went after me or not, but I surely didn't want to get caught up with his game. I hated both Noah and Exorcist. One side is using me and the other is trying to kill me. I wish I could be back with Aron than in this mess; oh how I missed him.

As I neared the end of the alleyway, I stopped and looked back to where I came and didn't see Tyki at all. I smiled slightly keeping my gaze behind me, "Ha-"

I stepped forward, being pulled into open arms in front of me. My expression turned to shock as I looked back, noticing a familiar suit I was held up against and the tight grip that trapped me from escaping. As my gaze moved upwards, my eyes widened and my mouth dropped. I saw Tyki's bright golden eyes locked on mine and his small smirk teasing me. No words escaped my mouth as I stared at him, thinking that there was no way he could have gotten past me. I didn't see any other exit in the alley, but then again I was too busy on getting away.

His smirk grew wider, "Dear, now that I have you, there is no chance I'm letting you go..."

-Jasdevi-

"Dammit, where is he!" Devit yelled, running atop the buildings with Jasdero alongside him.

"How dare hee! We had the disciple first, oh he makes me so mad!"

Devit cursed, pulled out his gun and began firing at the streets and at the buildings. Jasdero mimicked his brother, both eager to win. In seconds houses where frozen and streets where covered in slime. Their minds connected to anger and they shot out whatever came and went. They began to go on a rapid outrage to find the disciple, no matter the cost.

"What the hell do you two think you're doing?" Came an angered voice from above Jasdero and Devit.

They paused slightly, taking a break from terrorizing people and looked up at Road who was standing atop Lero. Her expression was blank, but by the sound of her voice you could tell she was not in a good mood. Her arms where crossed as she looked down at the twins.

"What are you still doing here, Road!" yelled Devit, pointing his gun at his brother.

Lero began to yell at the twins as well, "Lord Millennium won't like your behavior, Jasdevi, Rero! Stop this instant or I'll-"

Road glared down at Lero and slammed her foot on his face before looking back at the two, "I already told you where the disciple is and you still can't find her?" she asked her voice beginning to sound more soothing.

Jasdero leaned against his brother and pointed his gun back at his head, "Well we did! But then Tyki stole her from us."

Devit paused listening to his brother and then smacked him on the head, "Jasdero, you don't tell her that!"

Road giggled as she sat on Lero and pointed at the two, "I gave you the exact location of where she was and you lose to Tyki!" she began to laugh, kicking her feet off of Lero.

"Shut up Road! We need to find her before he goes into the arc!"

Road stopped instantly, pausing, and then smirked, "Oh, Jasdevi" she sang, "seems Tyki-pon has just opened a gateway to the arc..."

-Alya-

I stood there, in the arms of Tyki Mikk, frozen and uncertain of what would happen next. One of his hands slid off of me as he dug through his pockets; while his other hand wrapped around my waist and held my neck. After moments of waiting, he pulled out a large old key; with engraved patterns circling the handle.

I tried to turn my head slightly to get a better glimpse, but he held me still, pressing me against his chest. Then there was a short rumbling sound and the ground in front of us began to create a small fissure. A large red heart shaped door that was decorated in a black checkered pattern emerged from the opening. A large king's crown was rested at the top and a streak of gold outlined the perimeter.

I looked at it curiously, several thoughts where rushing through my mind. 'What was beyond this door?'

As the door opened, a bright light shown and I felt a sudden longing to step through the door, but there was also a strong resistance going on in my head telling me not to go. Tyki stepped forward, releasing my throat and taking my hand gently. Before he entered the door, he glanced back at me with a taunting smirk and pulled me in, surrounding me with a bright light that forced me to shut my eyes.

Moments passed and I felt Tyki's grip loosen and break away slowly. I didn't like the feeling of being like this; confused and unaware of what was happening, so I reached forward trying to find him, thinking that he could help me. The person who I just met, Tyki Mikk; I was forced to rely on him and hope that he would protect me from everything that was happening. I knew absolutely nothing about his personality or if he was some kind of womanizer. 'His taunting smirk...his hard but gentle grip...his-

No! Stop thinking about this!'

I opened my eyes quickly, trying to get all the thoughts out of my mind and forget what was happening. I looked around at my surroundings, eyes wide at the complex scene; rows and rows of pitch black buildings stood align around me, all a different shape and size. Red roses where aligned neatly under each clear window, and the pavement was a dark grey, illuminating the ground.

A sudden hand was placed over my shoulder, making me flinch and jump back. I looked over my shoulder to a smiling Tyki Mikk, now pulling his hand back and crossing his arms, "You seem rather jumpy, girl, are you scared?" he asked in a taunting voice that send chills down my spine.

I stuttered, taking another step back to face him completely, "No, it's just that...you are- I mean I am-"

Tyki raised a brow, his smile fading slightly as he stepped in front of me and placed a finger over my lips, "Come along now" his tone changed slightly as he turned away and continued, "before those blasted twins come..."

I looked up after him, surprised, but nodded and followed next to him, "Tyki?" I asked.

He glanced at me as we continued down the path, "Yes?"

I paused not remembering what I was going to say and stood quiet awkwardly. Tyki chuckled slightly and took my hand in his swiftly, "I hope you're only this shy because you're nervous. Lord Millennium will see you have a weakness which means you're vulnerable."

I looked at him, tilting my head slightly, "Who is this Lord Millennium? I keep hearing of his name."

Tyki smiled, seeing that I wasn't going to stay quiet, "I think it's best if you meet him for yourself than for me to explain. I'm sure you'll grow to like him and of course the rest of the family."

I smiled back at him and nodded, 'Maybe this wasn't so bad after all...though I do wonder why I was so jumpy all the time. I didn't feel the urge to be startled, it was something else causing me to act this way. I paused thinking back to Kyoki and how she hasn't said anything since the general. I stopped in my tracks, causing Tyki to look back at me with a displeased expression, "What is it, girl?" he asked.

My eyes narrowed on his gold, "The name is Kyoki; and I want to rest for a bit before meeting with Lord Millennium." I said sternly.

Tyki's grip grew harder on mine as he glared down at me, "No. The sooner I take you to him, the better. Now don't fuss and come along." he said, pulling me by the arm slightly to make me move.

I stood still, digging my shoes into the floor, 'Kyoki should be the first to meet with Lord Millennium. She knows more than I do and I can't stand these people treating me like a toy.'

"Tyki, I refuse, now let me go!" I yelled, attempting to rip my hand away.

He smirked and then stepped forward quickly, lifting me off my feet. I gasped, surprised, "Sorry, dear, but I don't have time for this nonsense; I still have my Innocence target underway." Tyki informed, holding me over his shoulder.

I flinched slightly at the word, "Innocence..."I spoke softly, ignoring his actions.

"Yes. It's our job to destroy the Innocence that is being protected by the accommadators, otherwise known as the Exorcist." said Tyki continuing to walk down the grey pathway.

A smirk curved across my lips, 'Kill the Exorcist...and the Innocence too.'

A small humming began in my head (That reflected off of Road's tune). It was Kyoki's voice. The melody echoed in my head and I began to hum as well, adding words, "Exorcists begone now, die a bloody death~ Noah's will rule the world soon, you are all to blame...Cry and scream all that you want..."

My eyes flashed as my smirk grew wide, "Nowhere left to run~"

Alright so another chapter is complete! Before I go on in discussing, the song Alya was singing was a strip of lyrics from Road's Suong on youtube. I just got abscessed with it so I thought I'd add a bit. Now! Discussing the chapter! Btw, Tyki couldn't just phase through the walls of the hotel and escape because Alya was with him. Remember Tyki is the one with the phasing ability! Like always I go for about 3,000 words per chapter, but I don't know if it's long enough; what do you think? I know this chapter hasn't been so...'exciting' but shit WILL happen, trust me. Anyways I hope you've all enjoyed so far and hopefully next chapter will come out sooner. Don't forget to review ^.^