Hi guys, sorry it took so long, I went job hunting and to take multiple tests to brush up on my writing style. But I'm back with another chapter. Also, I'm working on the LAST chapter of "Behind the Day and Night Job- my BB fanfic so that will come out soon as well. For now, enjoy!

I own all my OC's not DGM.

Day 6

Hauling Kanda through the whipping sand was not easy, even when the tornado disappeared when the Innocence was removed. It was actually quite annoying when Kanda would mutter his smart remarks now and then. But now I'm sitting in a semi air conditioned medical room with a sleeping Kanda who also has a thickly bandaged leg from the knee down and stopped at his ankle. His injury wouldn't be in the way if he were to walk but fighting -that would be a different story.

I sighed as I gazed out the window where the sun swam past the horizon, leaving streaks of purple and navy blue. Suddenly I thought back to the Innocence and took it out of my inner coat pocket, examining the lime glow and the gear like designs. I'd probably never understand the making of this shard of the cube of Innocence. I quickly tucked it back into my coat when I heard a knock at the door. It was just a doctor who stepped in to check Kanda's vitals and walk briskly back out. I honestly don't blame him.

Suddenly I saw that he was stirring in his sleep, his mess of inky hair rippling as he turned his head and opened his equally dark eyes. Does he seriously have to wake up with a glare everyday?

"What happened?" He asked bluntly as I quirked up and eyebrow in disbelief.

"You seriously didn't remember what happened when I had to physically drag you into this room when you so rudely refused to get help?" I asked as I stood up and approached his cot, he still glared at me.

"Well I said I would heal, Baka."

"I'm not a Baka and I can see that clearly! They had to give you an injection because you wouldn't stop squirming."

"Well I'm leaving." He spat out as he sat up and threw his legs over the bed. He was right, his calf was totally healed when the dingy bandages slipped off, no scars or scratches. He put on his Exorcist coat and slipped his boots on over his slacks. I had to admit though, I really did want to leave this cramped room and go back to the Black Order. So I got up and followed him out the door and back into the cool night where the full moon hung in the sky. We agreed to go to the train station and wait for the train ride that would come in a half an hour, so we both sat on the metal bench that was placed on the board walk.

I started to doze off from the lack of sleep and most of my energy was spent carrying Butter-knife across the desert. But I shot back to reality when Kanda spoke to me but I didn't understand him at first.

"What did you say?" I asked, slightly dazed and drained. Kanda shook his head and said "What happened in Egypt stays in Egypt, Dragon Lady."

"You sound like you broke the law. What did you do, wet yourself during the fight?" I joked but then stopped when I saw Kanda's serious glare. "Hey, I was just kidding. I honestly don't care what happened in the pyramid and when we were fighting the Akuma. I did what I had to protect you, I don't want to lose more people in this battle for the Innocence." I trailed off as I looked into my hands, tempted to change the subject. But Kanda didn't object to anything I said.

"Che, what even made you join the Black Order? You can't save everyone, that's just stupid to think that." He spat back as he crossed his leg over his lap and glared at the ground. I stared at him, surprised but then shook it off and intertwined my fingers as my back hunched over my legs. I honestly didn't know where to begin.

"When I turned eleven on my birthday, I was still living with my mother and my older brother. We were poor so we didn't eat very well, but not on special occasions. We'd eat rabbit that my brother, Travis, caught and we'd cook it up. But that night, it was my job to put out the fire for the night but I didn't.

"Our little hut caught on fire and my mother, who couldn't move very well because of an injury before I was born, was trapped inside the hut. Travis saved me but couldn't save himself or mom. That night, I cried so hard and slept by the ashes, too scared to find the remains of them. But that very same night, a man with long red hair came by and gave me something that looked exactly like the Innocence we have now. I took it from him and it suddenly sunk beneath my skin and into my palms. Both of my arms felt itchy so I scratched at them and during that time, the stranger left and I screamed in pain as blood oozed from my scratches and my skin felt like sand paper.

"Suddenly my skin turned black and my fingers turned into claws and razors grew out of my elbows. I screamed so loud and the pain was so unbearable that I fainted." I paused and straightened myself out, "And I turned into the Sasha you see now."

I turned to Kanda to find that he was sleeping. Freaking sleeping during my life story! I just sighed to myself as I crossed my legs and awaited for the train. I got bored so I touched Kanda's sword to see if he would wake up. Nope. So I gently pulled it out of it's case and held it with both hands. I stood up and made a stupid imitation of Kanda's battle stances. I swung the blade down and it hit a mailbox. Seconds later the metal creaked and split into two and the all the paper letters gushed out. I quickly put the sword back and could just see the train pull up.

"Wake up sleeping beauty!" I called as I punched his shoulder and grabbed the duffel bag and headed on the train. He jolted awake and opened his mouth to say something but closed it when he realized the train was closing its doors. He dashed towards the doors and got in right when they closed. I burst out laughing at his flustered face and felt the train start up again. He glared hard at me and suddenly whipped out his sword, nearly pressing it against my neck if it wasn't for my activated hand that held the sword in place.

"What the Hell was that!?" Kanda yelled as the blade trembled against my hand. I just smirked and pressed against him.

"What? We were going to miss our only train and I tried to wake you gently." I lied as I quickly overpowered Kanda and he lowered his blade.

"I get that part! I meant what the Hell happened to that mailbox!?" He yelled again as he pointed his finger in the direction of where the mailbox used to be. I shrugged my shoulders as I deactivated my arms.

"It rusted in half from the water eroding it away and the weight of the letters putting stress on the foundation." I explained, totally confusing Kanda in the process which ended the conversation right then and there. For the rest of the night, I slept until Kanda shoved me awake, signaling we were at the Black Order. In about twenty minutes, we entered headquarters to scientists strolling the hallways, welcoming us back.

"I'm going to my room." Kanda called as he immediately turned down our hallway and headed toward his room. I shrugged my shoulders and headed towards Komui's office which was still cluttered as ever. When I entered, Komui sprang to life and smiled groggily at me.

"Sorry about that, I wanted to stay awake when you came back. But anyway, welcome back." He said as he gave me a genuine smile. I smiled at his words, 'Welcome Back.' I've haven't had a home since that dreadful fire six years ago. My first home in so long, it really is good to be here. It's my sixth day here and I already feel like I belong, I'm home.

"It's good to be back."