One by one, the petals fell on the ground.
Infirmary
Eleanor gasped for air and felt sore all over her body. She couldn't take seat and it felt like her limbs were all tied pinning her in the bed. "Kanda", she called his name. "It's surprising to hear that name. Specially for someone whose in a near death experience", Komui commented looking at the long haired man leaning on the wall. "I cannot see anything. Are you there?", Eleanor panicked since she was blindfolded.
"I heard your name is Eleanor. It is such an unfortunate that you were caught in a cross fire. I will have to explain the situation. The innocence had already taken over you. 80% of your left arm is disfigured and the nerves connected to it are already damaged. You have two choices here. First, you can stay with the Order and continue to synchronize with the innocence. Second, we will have to detach the innocence from your body which means we have to amputate you", Komui said with an apologetic tone.
Caught in a cross fire.
One day, you will understand the cost that needed to be sacrificed.
I won't apologize for the lost.
"I'm scared", Eleanor's breathing stabilized. "Everyone is, Eleanor", Komui called her name softly. "I'm scared because neither of the choice can keep me alive", she breathed in deeply. "I hope there is more time to think about the consequence of your decision but we are battling with time", Komui explained calmly.
"Live", Eleanor heard something from the corner of the room. Komui smiled and turned to look at Kanda leaving the room. "Uhm", Eleanor nodded.
Dinning Room
"I heard there's a new exorcist", Lenalee and Allen just came back from a mission. "Our family is getting bigger and bigger", Allen smiled as they approached Jerry's order window. "Here's to my favorite customer", Jerry gave a huge bowl of fried rice. "I wonder what kind of exorcist we'll be having. We've been getting bunch of interesting people", Lenalee chuckled.
Kanda stormed in the kitchen with a dark aura. "Here he comes again", Allen wanted to avoid him as well but he was heading at the same location. "Hm", Kanda scoffed. Allen was ticked off. "Do you have something to tell me?", Allen had nerves popping off his head.
"Have you gone sight seeing again, beansprout?", Kanda walk past him. "I am taking the missions seriously", Allen answered. "Then, have you gone crying again for all those weapons you have been destroying?", Kanda clenched his fist. He's extra irritated now and Allen noticed it. "Kanda, you hand is bleeding", Lenalee noticed. It bled due to his nails burrowed deep in his palm.
"I am hungry. What should I get for lunch? Allen, Lenalee. I'm back", Krory waved at the two. "Welcome back", the two greeted back. Kanda hated the atmosphere and choose to ignore it while eating his soba.
Corridor
Allen walked towards his room and saw a lady in white over all dress sitting on the floor. "Are you alright?", he asked. "My apologies, shouldn't I be sitting around here?", she tried to stand but lost her balance making her fall on the ground. Allen immediately assisted her.
He knew from a first glance that she is also an exorcist. "Are you the new exorcist that they are talking about?", Allen asked excitingly. Eleanor forced a small smile and nodded. "Welcome. I am Allen, we just came from a mission. Since when did you arrive?", the white hair lad bombarded her with question. "They said I've been here for almost a week already. I fainted on my way here. Forgive me for not being able to welcome you back from your mission", Eleanor answered politely. "No need for you to be so formal with me. You see, I think we're just on the same age", Allen panicked. "You eyes. What happened to them?", Eleanor feel bad for Allen's bandaged eyes. Allen doesn't want to inform her about the unfortunate encounter with Road, the Noah.
"Oi, your room is already prepared", Kanda went to pick her up since he was put in charge of her.
She's still new to this Kanda. I know it doesn't have anything to do with you but I feel like there's a reason why she had to have the encounter with you.
Kanda knew it was just some scheme coming from Komui. He can imagine him winking and putting his tongue out.
Noah's Ark
Earl is knitting a scarf. "You're surprisingly calm today", Road noticed. "Ahh~ Today marked that splendid rain of blood", Earl laughed.
"Not long ago, there were two Kingdoms whose King were friends and almost brothers. Before they were king, they were just two young lads with adventurous souls. They sneak into the boundaries to see each other. The boundary became a lively town who isnt owned by neither of the Kingdom", Earl started telling a story.
"They had the first 5 years of friendship with each other but even if their kings are in good terms. Their people have disputes because of greed of land. One death led to revenge and the cycle of hatred began. Afraid that there will be a war that will break out in the two kingdom, the two kings decided to have a mock war that would end the cycle. To minimize the damage that the war could potentially bring, they agreed to sacrifice the town that marked their boundary. ", Earl sneezed and Road wiped his nose.
"Continue the story", Road leaned on Earl's lap. "The town was painted red and the floor flooded with blood and occasionally repeats to remind those people of the tragedy. The other King's son died and he thought it was a curse that rooted from his sin. He went insane so I took the opportunity to whisper in his ears. He made a contract with me. If he cause another tragedy, then I will bring his son back to life", Earl laughed a lot.
"What kind of tragedy is that?", Road felt excited to hear the continuation of the story. "Death! Tons and tons of death", Earl clapped his hands.
Headquarter-Order
Eleanor's Room
She gasped for air as she sat down the bed. She braced herself after a nightmare. It was so real for her to consider as a nightmare. She covered her eyes and felt something oozing from them. She turned on the lamp beside her and saw that it was blood.
Her heart raced and looked around. She saw a mirror. Staring at her reflection made her sick. Eleanor heard a knock.
She opened the door and saw Allen whose room was just beside her. "I just heard some heavy breathing", Allen had his eyes looking at Eleanor's. "Your eyes are bleeding", Allen commented. "I'll call Komui right away", Allen was about to leave when Eleanor held on his hand. She shook her head. "I get this occasionally and the doctor said its not that alarming", Eleanor assured and gave a smile.
Allen's stomach growled. "Want to grab some midnight snacks?", Allen invited.
Cafeteria
"Welcome!!!", the lights opened and Eleanor was surprised with the confetti and the feast in front of her. "Shouldn't you guys be sleeping?", Eleanor sweatdropped.
"Here is your cup", Lenalee passed a mug with her initials. "Thank you", Eleanor smiled. Finders swarmed around the la
Chapter end.
