Time Flies When You Are Having Fun...(D.Gray-man x Reader)

Chapter 20 - And We Are Off to the Races

As Jasdero and Devit take off from the starting line I hit the timer. I jog behind them and slightly to the right of the obstacle course to monitor their progress. As they propel themselves forward over blocks and under bridges they glance over their shoulders at me, I assume to make sure I'm keeping up. They make it to the finish line just slim of 1 minute. I have to admit that was quite fast, I'm hoping the exorcists can make it. If not they still have the shooting range. "Nice job! You guys got through the obstacle course in 59 seconds. Now the exorcists are up!" I mention this as we walk back together to the starting line. Both of the Noah looked quite proud at their time and walked around with a small swagger in their steps. I giggle slightly and continue, "We can either have all of you run the course at once or individually. It is up to the majority." I look around the group and see mostly complacent faces. Chaoji was the first to speak up.

"Could we do it individually so we do not slow each other down?" I nodded in agreement.

"Yep, that makes sense. Alright who ever wants to go first, come up to the starting line!" I wait for a couple seconds as no one moves. I put my hand on my forehead and sigh. " I guess I'm going first. Could someone time me please?" As I say that, Lavi, Allen, Kanda, and Tyki all start to get up and walk towards me. When they all notice this they stop and turn very stiff. Confused about all of this, I tilt my head slightly before shaking my head and walking over to Lenalee. "Would you record me, I know you can keep up with me with your boots." I say this while handing over the stop watch. She gives me a smile before nodding her head and following me to the starting line. I stretch briefly before getting into a running stance. Ugh this stupid outfit is gonna restrict me a little bit. I'm still wearing the long black skirt and white top Tyki had let me borrow a while back. We had washed it a few times while I was in the ark but... Go to my dimension. I used to have some spare attire, it's pretty old but I'll be better than a skirt. Maybe...or! "Hey Lenalee! Do you possibly have some extra clothes that would be more suitable for me that I could borrow till I get something more my style?" Lenalee looked at me strangely before replying.

"I mean yes I do, but I don't have them on me so how...oh right the door teleporting." she started her sentence and mid way she remembered the teleportation. I grab her hand and walk towards the door leading back to the kitchen fiasco. I take the timer from Lenalee hands.

" I'll be back in 5 minutes, have Lavi time you until I'm back!" As I mention Lavi I chuck the timer at him and he luckily caught it without to much fumbling. I grab the door knob and quickly ask Chronea to open up into Lenalees room. We pop through the door and into the room. Lenalee tugs her hand out of mine and walks over to her dresser and closet. She starts to rummage through her drawers, pulling out articles of clothing, and facing them towards me to see if they would fit me. As she does this, her voice pipes up briefly.

"You know, if you can do this, why don't you help the others escape? We could all be out of there." She finishes as she hands me a pair of shorts and tank top. I look away slightly feeling guilty.

"I know that's probably what all of you want. But I know the Noah won't hurt you. I was hoping to use this as a way to help the Noah and Exorcists see eye to eye. I know it's a long shot but, I want to see trust between you guys. I care about both groups. I'm sorry I'm not helping more." I hold the top and shorts and look at down at the hoping to avoid her gaze.

"I understand that you want to see the good in them but what if there isn't any to be found? Chronea is a special case but do you expect all of the Noah to be the same?" She fires right back at me. I look up and see sadness but a tinge of what looks like, hope.

"I... I don't know, but that shouldn't stop me from trying. If there is a possibility, which I believe their is, then I will do everything in my power to try to make that possibility a reality." I try to show her I am determined in making this happen. After a moment a soft smile appears on her face and she nods.

"After all I've seen happen between the Noah and Order, I hope you can bring peace to both of us... Now go change, we need to get back to everyone. I'll do my best to be friendly when we get back." With a big smile I quickly get changed into a black pair of workout shorts and a white tank top. Lenalee quickly hands me a pair of black shoes made of leather that resembled a sneaker. I'm glad to see that me and Lenalee are around the same size shoe. After sliding them on I walk towards her door again, asking Chronea to set it back to the hallway on the Ark. I turn and look over my shoulder before opening the door.

"Thank you, I promise I will protect you guys with my life." I turn back and open the door, we file through the doorway and walk back towards the group. "So, who has gone so far?" I look around a for a second, worried that something had happened while we were gone. "Guys?" Everyone seemed to keep their distance and had relatively blank or irritated expressions. I finally hear slight bickering coming from the end of the obstacle course. Tyki slides over to me. I lean over to talk to him. "What happened?" He shakes his head.

"Kanda was voted to go first and he finished the course in about 45 seconds. This irritated the twins and they picked a fight with Lavi for skewing the score. Both the twins and Lavi are arguing now at the end of the course because no one wanted to hear it anymore." I roll my eyes as he finishes and start to walk over to break up the fight but Tyki grabs my arm. "I wouldn't recommend it, the twins will take their anger out on anyone in range." I shake my head and tug my arm out of his grasp. He gives me a slight frown before shrugging and letting me go. I jog towards the bickering and find the twins at Lavi's throat. I quickly push myself in between.

"Stop, we are going to redo the time since you guys are being babies. I will record, and once that is done, if I hear about any more complaints I will end this whole thing and take the exorcists back home. Got it?" My eyes were as hard as steel as my gaze landed on the twins. They nodded their heads, slightly happy about the redo but a separate emotion could be detected; guilt. That's surprising to see on the twins. They were like this when I was around whenever I scolded them. Odd. I turn back towards the starting line while looking back at Lavi and the twins. "Let's go." I fast walk back to the group and explain what is happening. Kanda seemed slightly irritated that he would have to go again but nodded. Alright, let's get started.