A/N: I do not own any of the characters of D. Gray Man all rights go to Katsura Hoshino. On another note forgot to mention this last chapter, Tyki looks the same as he would before he awakens because I personally think he looks a lot better that way. Also thank you for the overwhelming amount of support with followings and favorites it really means a lot to me, just one more thing please leave some reviews without them I don't know what you like best. And I know my grammar is rather subpar I'm working on that. Hope you enjoy this chapter.
The Noah were all gathered around the ark's conference table discussing what to make of the object of situation. Or rather the someone of situation. Allen Walker had caused quite a stir in the ranks since his arrival with the white ark. Tyki and Road were rather ecstatic of his presence onboard, but all the others, excluding the Earl, were very opposed or silent on the topic, especially the twins. The Earl was a wild card when it came down to it though, what he said would be the way it is. If he says Allen stays, he stays. But if he were to say he goes Allen would be forced to traverse the Sahara in his weakened physical and mental state.
The Noah were very divided Toraido, Maiitora, Wisely, and Lulubell were silent. Jasdevi, Sherryl, Fiidora, and Mashiima were against. The Earl was the deciding factor and they all knew this. "That boy has no place among us, he is an exorcist no matter if the fourteenth is in him!" shouted Sherryl "And he has to pay off all of his damn master's debt that was left to us!" added Jasdero. "His background as an exorcist is invalid now, he is considered a traitor to them. And his debt is of no matter now as his master is dead." argued Tyki. Sighing in frustration as the proceedings were going nowhere he turned to the Earl. "Earl what do we do with him? It's down to you. Make the call." Secluded in the shadows and without his clown costume the Earl contemplated everyone's arguments. Turning to Tyki "Do you think he can be turned Tyki?"
"With the assistance of the others and the right motivations, absolutely." Outraged by the mere thought of helping the former exorcist Mashiima rose from his seat "I will not be caught dead helping that trash." The Earl rose his hand signaling order. "Mashiima calm yourself and return to your seat. Silent ones what are your thoughts on this matter?" The earl questioned the less biased noah. "I will follow whatever your command is my Lord." replied Lulubell. "The boy is a perfect balance when it comes to Innocence vs. Noah. With his betrayal of the order he is not technically our enemy but his actions against us are of high concern. I pass no judgment." Toraido continued. "The ark is in disrepair. With the missing components of the 14th, system failure is imminent. 14th beneficial. Exorcist not." Maiitora went on. "The thoughts of both sides here are quite overwhelming. From extreme hate to admiration we are very divided on this boy. I have no personal begrudgement on him unlike some others. In the end it's hard to say what to do with him he could be useful but also not very needed or liked." Wisely concluded.
The Earl pondered their words and finally rose to give his decree. "As stated by our more calm minded brethren Allen Walker's presence is very beneficial but his past transgressions cannot be forgiven so easily. I will give the boy six months to show his worth, if at the end he has not benefitted the Noah family he will be cast out, if he has he stays permanently." Turning to Allen's supporters "Tyki, Road, you two will oversee the healing of his mind and body and train him in our ways. As for the rest you may help if you want or ignore him if it pleases you. This meeting is now adjourned." The Earl then turned to leave and returned to his room. The rest of the Noah followed suit and left the conference room, returning to their own abodes.
Tyki sighs as he makes his way to his room. The amount of stress that boy creates really is wearing him down. He honestly believes Allen deserves his second chance as a Noah, if he's willing to accept his heritage. Entering his room he removes his coat and hangs it with the rest of his coats. Sitting down on the edge of his bed he silently contemplates how he is going to convert Allen. The boy holds his beliefs so strongly that convincing him of the truth may be impossible. Sighing in defeat he hangs his head and stares into the floor, as if it would make the answer appear. Instead he hears a light jingling of a bell. Looking around he spots a black cat at his open door, returning his head to its hanging position he waves it in "Hello Lulubell you can come in."
Turning into her human form she closes the door and walks to the bed and lies down behind him, apparently not caring about her lack of clothes. "What has got you all worked up Tyki? The meeting went more in your favor than theirs." She rose to her knees, wrapping her arms around his neck from behind. "Not now Lulubell. I'm not in the mood." She pouts at his words but doesn't move her position however. "Are you really so worked up about that boy, that you don't have time for us?" She moves her hands down to the buttons of his vest and starts to unbutton them. "Its more of how I'm supposed to make him see our point of view in such a short time after he was raised with the Order in his blood pretty much." With his vest now removed Lulubell continued on to his dress shirt buttons "You said something about his mental state being poor earlier, didn't you? With him being branded a traitor I think he will be more easily convinced now than ever. Don't you think?"
"I suppose your right." Now stripped of his shirt Lulubell positioned herself on top of his lap and worked on the buttons of his trousers. "Of course I am." With those words she gave him a quick kiss and slowly leaned him back onto his bed. "Now take your mind off that boy and more onto us." But before he could reply she silenced him with a longer more passionate kiss and they both lost themselves to the pleasure of lust.
Road knew that bringing Allen back to the ark wasn't the greatest idea in the world but she had to have him and this was her chance. Opening the door to Allen's temporary quarters. She had decided to check on him while on her way back to her room. Sighing as she saw him in the same position Nea had left him, leaning against the backboard of his bed. Timcanpy flew over to Road landing on her shoulder she sat at the edge of Allen's bed and admired him, wondering what he was thinking about. Idly, she petted Timcanpy, the golem seemed to enjoy attention as little as it may be. Realizing she had somehow began crying over her thoughts about Allen, she tried to wipe the tears away but her eyes still watered. To see him in such a vulnerable position, her strong Allen. She swore she would make the Order pay for what they had done to her poor Allen.
"I will never know why you hold such admiration for that boy, Road." She turned her head to the entrance her eyes still wet from witnessing Allen, she quickly tried to wipe them away. "It's not something you would understand Dad." She looked back at Allen hoping he would elicit some kind of reaction, but alas nothing came from him. Maybe he was asleep she thought. "If it wasn't for the Earl's orders I would tell you to keep a respectable distance from him. Whether he's still an exorcist or the 14th at this point either way he has a reputation of betrayal to the Noah family. But maybe the Earl is right, I'll give him a chance. Pray he doesn't mess it up Road. Pray for your love of him." Finishing what he had to say Sherryl left Road to wallow in her pity for the boy.
Road left sometime later on, saying goodbye to Tim and returned to her room. Along the way she walked into Toraido. "Oops sorry Tora, I was lost in thought." He merely turned from her and continued on his path, stopping just briefly "Watch your thoughts on Allen. I do not forgive any betrayals in the Family." Turning to look at her "Even if you are one of the eldest." He continued walking officially ending the conversation. Road shuddered Toraido wasn't mean but he definitely gave her the creeps. But this was her family now and hopefully Allen would be hers too. She wouldn't know what to do if those two things came into conflict.
In the recesses of his mind Allen looked on from the inside-out. "Nea when you said somewhere secure, I didn't think you meant the Noah headquarters. You said it yourself I would have never agreed to come here. I'm an exorcist, whether the order acknowledges it or not." Nea continued to listen on waiting for his nephew to finish his little rant. He finally interrupted "Well at least things seemed to go in your favor. The Earl decided not to kill you it seems. Besides this is the safest place right now from Apocryphos and the Order. Would you rather be hunted by the Noah as well? You are useless right now Allen, your mind is fractured. You are broken." He stood up from his nonexistent chair and walked to Allen's side peering out to the outside world. "At least here the noah and I can teach you the meaning of true power and when they do you can leave them and go back to the order and become the protector humanity needs against monsters like us. But I must warn you the path ahead is not an easy one."
Allen continued to look on "I exist solely for the demons and humans. My entire existence is for them. My path will never be easy. If this makes me stronger to protect what I cherish most then so be it. I will not fail!" Nea smiled as he faded back into the shadows of Allen's mind. 'The pieces are set. The board is ready. The players have made their strategies. Now all he needs is a little push.' Allen would continue to move forward on his path. He will never forget to always keep moving forwards in the name of the helpless humans and the pitiful demons. Allen would always move forward.
A/N: Sorry about the shorter chapter I had to have some kind of filler between Allens arrival and his "awakening" still hope you enjoyed and please leave a review to let me know your thoughts so far. See you next chapter.