When You Disappeared in the Light

3: Welcome Home

London Branch
Black Order

"Wah!!! Amazing. This place is huge!!!", Elliot clung to Seth. "I hope Madame is also here to see this", Seth said with a sad tone. Lavi pushed him. "Stop making that long face. I think she's happy that world is expanding", Lavi encouraged. A girl in ponytail went out. Elliot flushed and hid behind Seth. "Who is she?", Elliot asked. "Hello, my name is Lenalee Lee. I am one of the exorcist as well. Let's go inside", Lenalee invited.

Seth looked around. "It's silent", Seth commented. They went directly at the dining hall and there was confetti all around. "Welcome Home, everyone and welcome to our new friends", Komui gladly said.

"So... introduced yourselves", Komui smiled. "Seth Raven, I'm 20 years old", Seth bowed. "Hello everyone. My name is Layla Austin, 19 years old. Hope to work well with you", Layla winked at the finders. They all melted. "Strike", Lavi gave a thumbs up. "We've been with her for quite sometime. Why are you just attracted at her this time?", Allen sighed. "I am Elliot Drake, 16 years old", Elliot hid behind Seth. "Drake, isn't that a royalty family at Sweden?", Reever asked. "Oh. A noble?", Lenalee smiled. Elliot flushed. "It's not time for that. Let's party for this time", Komui shouted.

The Next Day...

Seth walked around the headquarter and saw a long haired man having his training. "Kanda. You came back from work", Lenalee approached him. The guy just ignored her. Kanda looked at Seth who was watching them. "Ah, his name is Seth. They just arrived yesterday. He's a new exorcist", Lenalee informed. "You're a swordsman?", Seth asked. Kanda looked at him. Seth grabbed a bamboo sword on the side. "Do you mind if I train with you?", Seth asked. Kanda smirked.

They positioned for battle. "Attack me, newbie", Kanda invited. Seth tilted his head. "I prefer that you start it, Kanda", Seth used his name casually. Kanda felt irritated and gave a blow. Seth was able to return a blow. Lenalee was startled. It's been a while since someone could return Kanda's attack. "You're a worthwhile opponent", Kanda smirked. Seth just smiled. They continued the sparing. Allen woke up from the sound and left Howard sleeping on the room. Since he came back, Malcom made Howard Link as Allen's monitor. Allen went to see what is happening.

Kanda is already panting yet Seth remained relaxed. "Mugen, activate", Kanda used his innocence. "Oy. Kanda. That's already breaching the rule", Lenalee laughed in amusement. "You're a great swordsman. Could it be that your innocence is sword?", Lenalee asked. "My innocence is this glasses", Seth raised his glasses. "Eh?", Lenalee and Allen both reacted.

It's already time for breakfast. Elliot sat beside Seth, worried about the female workers staring at him. "Seth, I'm scared. Can we go back at the town?", Elliot wiped his sweat. "You're getting too much attention, Elliot. They like you, that's why", Layla chuckled. "Layla, you can have my pudding", finders started offering food to her. "Thank you", Layla winked at them and they melted.

"It became a bit livelier", Lenalee noticed and sat beside Allen. "I wonder how that Madame is doing", Krory hummed. "Madame?", Lenalee asked. "There was originally four accomodators. The other one removed her innocence and gave it to us. She refused to join the order", Allen informed. "Does brother knows about this?", Lenalee asked. "Yeah. We already told him about this things. Director was also there", Allen answered.

India.

Zoe walked around buying clothes. "Miss, you're not from here, arent you", the merchant asked. "I came from Denmark", Zoe answered. "We have a fine place for travelers like you", the merchant smiled and led her towards the beach. "There's nothing in here", Zoe looked behind and saw that the merchant is no longer there.

"It's been a long time, Zoe Saphire. It's good that you still kept that name. Easier to track you down", a guy in bloody red cloak appeared. His face was covered in white clothe. "That voice. Long time no see, Madarao", Zoe replied. Just a second after, she was surrounded by a group of Crow, a special unit made by the Central Agency. "Tewaku, Tokusa, Kiredori, Goushi", Zoe enumerated. "How are you, big sister?", Tewaku used rope to capture Zoe. "You have no hesitation to hurt Big Sister?", Zoe chuckled. "You had no hesitation to use us in order for you to escape. Because of that, Brother Link nearly died", Tewaku tighten the rope. "You'll soon be punished for that. It was a big mistake for you to hand Mr. Tall guy with eyeglasses, that noble guy, and the pretty one", Tokusa whispered. "Don't lay a finger on them", Zoe looked at Tokusa. Goushi gave a punch on Zoe's stomach and she went unconscious.

Paris...

"Pweeeeh!!!", Timothy cried while being held by an akuma. "Stop crying little ones. Millennium Earl will see you after a while", the level 3 hushed him. Allen spoke to him through a fountain pen with transmitter. "Don't worry Timothy. We'll be rescuing you", Allen said in a faint voice. "Rescue? You're going to take me somewhere far away from here. That's not what you call rescue", Timothy cried once more.

After a long fight, the barrier was removed and they were able to save the rest of the orphan.

"Don't worry Timothy, Order is a cozy place to live in. Right, kanda?", Allen asked. "Get lost", Kanda stood up and went away. "You asked the wrong person", Marie sighed.

London.
Main Branch

"Our mission is not that different when we were with Madame Saphire", Elliot boasted to Krory. "What kind of Innocence was that? It's cool", Lenalee looked at Seth's eyeglasses. "It allows me to see akuma souls and also it helps me analyze a strategy. In a battle, I would be the brain", Seth informed. "It's quite useless, right?", Seth asked. "What are you saying? There's no such thing as uselessness in a battle. You've done great", Lenalee gave a thumbs up. Seth suddenly crashed on a wall. "Why is my Lenalee smiling like that to you?", Komui released a weird aura. "Chief. Here is the innocence", Krory passed it to Komui. Layla helped Seth to get up.

"Chief, we need to proceed with the interview of Allen Walker", Malcom entered the scenario.

Room
Crows, Allen, and Cross are gathered inside the room.

"Aren't you starting to feel the fourteenth inside of you, Allen?", Cross asked. "What are you saying?", Allen looked at Cross. "I've been watching Mana raise you up. Then I realized that he implanted the memories of the Noah at you. He made you a container for the Fourteenth. I wonder why he chose you", Cross sighed.

"Whatever you say. I will always love Mana", Allen protested. Cross went close to Allen and hugged him. "It's a tough fate you have. I wish you weren't the container. Someday, you will have to kills someone you deeply love", Cross said with a sad tone.

The meeting ended.

Allen went downstairs and saw Lenalee and Johnny sleeping at the couch. He smiled and placed blanket on them. "Did they hurt you?", Lenalee woke up. "Nope. I was just puzzled", Allen gave a weak smile.

The crows are still standing next to the door. "Keep your eyes on Allen Walker, Link", Malcom instructed. "And... one more thing. Our favorite pet also came back", Malcom informed. "Favorite pet?", Link asked. "Zoe... Saphire", Malcom slowly said. Link's eyes widened. "Do you remember that name?", Malcom asked. "How could I forget", Howard gulped.

The next day, General Cross' blood was scattered around his room with his gun left on the floor.

Tim flew towards the room and led Allen.

Master?

Chapter End.