Tomboy007: I am so damn tired out my mind. I haven't got any decent sleep during the holidays. I feel like dying here!

Allen: I'll be glad to help you on that –activates innocence-

Tomboy007: Why is it that you're always looking to kill me? I haven't done anything.... whoops, take that back, I put you through hell –laughs and draws samurai sword- Well then Walker, bring it! You're gonna fall victim to my superior martial arts skills!

Allen: ha ha, bring it you little midget! –Grins-

Tomboy007: M-Midget! Who're you calling so small that they can't be seen with a microscope?!!

Allen: You, who else?

Tomboy007: Yu? You mean Kanda. Ha ha ha, he's gonna kill you!

Kanda: What did you call me, Mayoshi? –draws his sword- I'll kill you and shave your hair off!

Rhode: Can we just please move on while those three fight? Well then readers, tomboy007 would like to say that she doesn't own man in any way, shape or form. That's that, and I hope you enjoy the story because it's only gonna get more interesting! Oh yeah, please do read and review... and please tell her to leave my Allen alone... she keeps bullying him.

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Chapter 5

The truth

I woke up to the beautiful songs from the birds outside the window, perched on the branches with their little ones by their side. The vibrant rays from the sun hit my eye lids, making me see red while the aroma around the room became stronger with each passing second. The scent was welcoming, the kind of smell you woke up to every morning which made your insides warm up. I slowly managed to sit up in my bed with my elbows against the soft cushioning of the mattress and duvets. My drowsiness began to leave my body with every glance at the morning sun from outside. I looked down at Rhode, sleeping peacefully next to me, sprawled carelessly across the bed with one of her hands grasping the fabric of my vest while the other innocently rested next to her head on the pillow. A small smile was visible on her harmonious face as the light from outside radiated her grey skin. She looked like a deadly yet sweet doll that you couldn't resist. Her night dress was creased in many places while her hair was a mess. She was so damn gorgeous! I leaned forward and one of my hands began to stroke the side of her face, gradually moving up to her hair. She opened her eyes a little and her yellow orbs met my grey ones before they closed again. A moan escaped her lips and she snuggled up closer to me.

"Hey, come on, sleepy head," I whispered in her ear as I leaned forward again "It's morning. The suns out, come on."

"Aww, what time is it, Allen?" she moaned as she opened her eyes a little "can't you give me another five minutes please?"

"No, besides, I thought you're the one who would be enthusiastic in the morning."

"You wish. I'm tired."

I smiled at her childishness. She may have killed many in her life time, but that sure couldn't be seen in her actions, especially in the morning. I leaned forward and kissed her on her head, making her wake up a little. Her grip on my material lessened and she moved her hands around my waist, pressing her head against my chest as she lay there next to me with my arms around her. It was a peaceful morning and even more so having to wake up to Rhode Camelot by my side. She nuzzled her head against my chest and I couldn't help, but look down and smile at her. Rhode's hands began to crawl underneath my vest, up my stomach and then my chest.

"Whoa! Wait a sec," I said as I grasped her hands, making her stop in her action "The Earl would kill you and so would the rest of your family."

What the hell am I saying? Was I being a complete idiot or something? What kind of a stupid reason was that? Damn it, Allen Walker you really are loosing it man! As much as I might be a bit of a misbehaved guy now a days, that didn't mean that I was going to make out with Rhode at this time, especially with all that was going on. The last thing we both needed at the moment was trouble and she knew it.

"I don't care," She whispered to my ear simply with her eyes half lidded, full of lust and desire "I love you, Allen Walker. So why not let me prove it to you."

Before I had the chance to open my mouth and say something, loud screams and yelps came from outside the window. Both me and Rhode shared a look before we climbed out of bed and raced towards the window. People from the inn were in a hurry, running to have a look at what all the commotion was about. We did the same. We got dressed quickly and made our way down the wooden stairs and past the dinning room where a few were having their breakfast. Our feet pounded against the ground as we ran and soon we were at the front of the crowd that had gathered, finally able to see what was going on. The crowed behind us began to flee for their lives as akuma began to invade the town. Damn. An akuma attack when me and Rhode were together. That could only spell trouble with a capital T.

I ditched the thought of activating my anti-akuma weapon and instead grabbed Rhode's hand, running in the opposite direction with her right behind me. Rhode began to object to my actions, telling me that it was stupid and pointless, and when a certain level three akuma arrived in front of us and a few other civilians, I think I began to see why she thought I was being stupid. The akuma fixed its gaze upon Rhode immediately and its eyes began to widen slightly.

"Mistress Rhode," it boomed as it moved towards her "What are you doing here, Master Earl was looking all over for -"

I drove my sword through the akuma's body, making it disintegrate right in front of me and Rhode. Grabbing her hand again, I began to run with her along side me. We had to get out of here. We had to escape. There was no telling who was here or what could happen if word got out to the Earl that me and Rhode were in love. She'd be killed! We ran, making good speed. The exist to the town was within sight and I could feel a smile cross my face, but just as quickly it faded and horror crossed my face. Tikki Mikk and the Jasdevi twins had arrived and they didn't look at all too happy. I slowly began to let go of Rhode's hand and we looked back at them not knowing what to say or do in this situation.

"Rhode, what are you doing with..." Tikki asked as he gave me a sharp look "You know better than to be associating with Exorcists." The Noah in front of us didn't look at all pleased in any way. A dark look crossed his face and I was certain that Rhode would be in trouble. The look vanished after a while and Tikki sighed as he massaged his temples, probably trying to take it all in. He began to laugh "I get it now! This is all a joke. You tricked the Exorcist into coming with you so that you could kill him. So that Walker here would be easy prey."

Tikki got ready to attack me, but then stopped in his tracks and glanced at Rhode.

"Kill him," he said to her simply "Kill Walker now and prove that you were not associating with him inappropriately. Kill Walker now and prove to us that your Noah blood is not tainted with any feelings towards him."

Rhode looked at me and I saw something within her eyes that I thought I would never see in the Noah girl. I saw fear. Fear of loosing me for good. Her fists began to shake by her sides and all of a sudden, the wind around me became dense and began to tug at my cloths. The breeze began to howl furiously as Rhode stared back at me, having rejoined her family. She looked at my with her eerie golden eyes that gave me the sensation of being pierced. I stared back, slowly realising and seeing the pain in her eyes. The trees tore themselves loose from the concrete ground and swirled in the sky along with other objects. Screams erupted from the citizens and they began to run in the opposite direction in hope of escaping. I stood rooted on the spot. I didn't know what to do; to run, to scream, or to stop her. I don't know. All I knew was that Rhode was hurting.

Tikki stood there, a smile evident on his smug face. I glared at him, hoping that he got the deadly message behind it. The bastard was watching his own sister in pain. Did he even realise that Rhode was loosing control? I don't know. The sky began to turn a dim shade of purple as small electrical currents erupted from around Rhode. Her eyes were a coal sickly yellow. Not the type that I was used to, but one that gave me the impressing that she was loosing herself. Then, without a word of warning, she threw her head back and began to scream. Her arms behind her. Her eyes loosing their sanity while the ear splitting scream resonated through the town. The Noah's stared back at her with alarm. They didn't have a clue what was going on.

"Rhode?" Tikki moved towards her, his arms outstretched towards his sister "Rhode, what's wro-"

The blue electrical currents building up around Rhode threw Tikki back with a powerful forced and before I knew it, he was on the ground, looking back at Rhode with pure confusion. The Jasdevi twins didn't need telling twice and moved back. Rhode was beginning to float slightly, her barely touching the floor. Her face was oddly calm as the currents around her licked, looking for their next victim. Slowly, ever so slowly, she turned her head towards me, her hollow eyes making my heart quench up in guilt. Rhode was in so much pain. I had to help her, but I wasn't strong enough. I couldn't. Then tears began to trickle down her face as her lips curled into an apologetic smile. 'I'm sorry, Allen' she mouthed. I didn't know what I was doing. Something pulled me forward, maybe love maybe my sheer stupidity, but I moved towards her. The currents around me hurt like hell, but I didn't care, I had to help her. I loved her more than anything in the world.

"Rhode!" I screamed as I reached for her, pulling her into a hug, wrapping my arms securely around her "Rhode you have to stop this now…. Please, Rhode. I love you, listen to me, I don't know what's going on, but I don't want to lose you not now or ever." My grip on her tightened gradually and soon our eyes meet as she looked up at me. They were still the piercing gold, so full of forlorn and lachrymose that it made me wince. The blue electrical currents around us began to dim down, becoming less furious, but enough to keep the Noah out. The world outside was still chaos. Trees were swirling around along with street lamps and everything else.

"Allen..." I looked down to find Rhode gripping the front of my shirt tightly as if holding onto dear life "I… Please… don't leave me… I love you."

"I know. You don't need to tell me twice," I smiled down at her, planting a quick kiss on her forehead "We've got to do something. Get out of here if possible. I don't know."

The world around us slowly began to disappear, fading away, being replaced by another that I gradually began to recognise. I've been here before and I was definitely sure of it. This was where me and Rhode first met. This was where we battled against each other a few years ago in order to obtain the grand father clocks innocence. This is where I first found out about the Noah family. I turned around to face Rhode, but my breath caught in my throat as I saw her laying there on the ground, motionless, unable to move.

"Rhode!"

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tomboy007: Dun Dun Duuuun! Rhode's unconscious. Something's happening to her. But what? Only one way to find out folks!

Allen: Yeah, and that's by reading and reviewing.

Rhode: Yup, that's right. I hope I don't jinx them, but these two are finally getting on! Please also tell tomboy007 to be nicer to Allen, she keeps bullying when she's angry.

Kanda: And she keeps winding me up! That little midget! Mugen!

tomboy007: Yeah, yeah, whatever. Okay, let's get serious. Sorry for the short chapter folks, but I'll be sure to update the next follow up chapter soon.