TL : Hello again! This spin-off explain the reason for the bunch of accomodators that I have introduce in the main story.
I didn't want to put this in the main cause, it's something that D. Gray Man fans already know with a slight changes here and there.
Anyway, enjoy!
The first thing Allen felt when he woke up was the warmth of the sunlight that touched his cheeks as the sound of the curtains being forcefully dragged enters his ears. He groaned in annoyance. It was still so early.
He grabbed an extra pillow and brought it to his face to shield himself from the smiling sun. Of course even the simplest request of giving him 5 more minutes of rest was denied. Why does the people in the mansion loves to wake him up so early in the morning? He despises it.
"Young master Allen!" The voice scolded him in a stern tone. Why does she always have to be the one to wake him up? If it were the other servants, then they would've taken pity on him. "You have to wake up. Have you forgotten what day it is today?"
Allen peeked between the pillows in interest. Honestly, he'd forgotten what day it was. Was it Monday or Tuesday?
Knowing that Allen wouldn't respond to her question, the maid Freya sighed dissapointely as well as knowingly. Afterall, Allen can be quite an airhead sometimes.
"Today is the day when you officially open the Walker Orphanage," Allen bolted from the bed with wide eyes. Freya smirked at his disheveled appearance. Look at the mansion's little angel now. "You got 30 more minutes before the press arrives. I would like to advice you to hurry and-" She stopped when she felt a rush of wind passed by.
She stared at the opened door, amused. Well, when he notices that his clothes are still with her, he'll call. She then went to straighten his bed.
It was such a peaceful day in the Dalles-Burnett mansion. Just like always.
"Do you have your cane?"
"Yes."
"Hat?"
"Yes."
"Scissor?"
Silence.
"Okay, that was an unnecessary question, but you do have everything with you right?"
Allen turned to his overthinking mother with an amused smile. "Mom, I'm just going there to cut a ribbon. There's nothing that I need that isn't going to be provided there." He explained patiently.
M. Red signed. "I know. It's just that... this is your first ever public appearance. I'm just worried that they'll write something bad about you later in the newspaper."
Allen arched an eyebrow. "Mom, I've been in the newspaper before. Remember the hair potion fiasco?"
"But that was different," She argued. "That time you just had to send your potion and they did all the work. But this time you will be infront of alot of people. You'll be seen and... and... what if-"
"Mom, breathe," He said in a soothing voice as he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I'll be fine. And anyways, if they do have the guts to say anything nasty about us, let's just send Ciel and Sebastian on their tail." He smiled mischievously which was mirrored by his mother. Seems like she got the joke.
"Okay, okay. Let's not get to that," She chuckled.
M. Red wouldn't be able to make to the opening ceremony - which sadden her greatly - , because she had an important appointment in the hospital that she can't escape. That's why she's so worried about her trouble magnet son. But considering that he's already fourteen, maybe he'll know how to handle a public ceremony without any trouble?
Oh no, the worry is back.
The occupants sighed dejectedly as the children in the house stood awkwardly behind their appointed sister, Freya.
"How the heck did this happen?" Allen ask, looking at the Maid girl in question pointedly. "I turned my back for one second and you threw a man in the dumpster."
Freya sweat dropped at the memory. She then went to defend herself. "But that man was clearly a pedophile!" She exclaimed, slamming her hand onto the tea table.
Allen arched an eyebrow at the statement. "Freya, he was just a reporter, they're supposed to be a little persistent if they want their questions to be answered." He tried to explain as calmly as he could to the flaming girl.
Freya narrowed her eyes dangerously as she scoffed in disgust. "That guy was clearly trying to touch you. His eyes were disgusting!" She said angrily while crossing her arms.
Allen watched in amusement at the girl's antic. Who would've thought that she would care so much. He opened his mouth to reason with her again but was cut off by his guest. "I agree with your maid. That man is clearly scum among scums. I saw with my own eyes that his hand was aiming for your arse. What a shameful and disgusting being." Asuka, the one that loves to wear red, said as she drank her tea.
Allen sighed heavily again before dropping the subject entirely. No need to argue something so insignificant. "Alright then. Let's just hope they don't go writing something...unnecessary about this event."
"I'll crush whoever tries to."
Allen sweat dropped at the brunette's declaration. Women can be scary when they want to. Wait, didn't he make the same threat? O-k, let's flush that thought now. "Anyway, it's nice that you could make it today. But before we get into business, I would like to thank you for sponsoring this orphanage." He said with a slight bow.
Asuka smiled at his heartfelt gratitude. "You are very welcome. But really, if what you said is true, then this orphanage benefit the both of us."
Allen smiled sweetly. "Yes it does," He then turned to the three other occupants. "Please take a seat, Rin, Len. Because this is going to be a long conversation."
They tilted their heads cutely in confusion before shrugging their shoulders and took a seat as Allen had suggested.
"Oh yeah, is this about the real reason why you're opening up this orphanage. I'm sure it has something to do with our... unique situation." Freya said eyeing the girl in red. She knew that there was a reason behind the orphanage - a hidden secret that the public doesn't know - , but she was wishing that it was just that. An orphanage. But that's not how the world works, especially for people like them.
Allen understood the brief glance that Freya send to the brunette so he said. "Don't worry, Asuka is the same as you guys too." Which got the other three's attention and interest.
"Really?" Len looked at the person in question with a tilt of his head in curiosity.
"What powers do you have? Freya can control her pretty hair." Rin ask excitedly.
Asuka couldn't help but to blink in suprise. Usually when someone finds out about her power, they would run away in fear and never to return because of reasons. OK, maybe it's because her power takes away the freedom of others and that's a very legit reason to be afraid.
But these children were genuinely curious. Well, it's either because of their unique situation or it's because of their innocence. Either way, it's kind of refreshing. She's also curious as to what their reaction will be after hearing her answer. Will it be understanding or fear?
She smiled at the children kindly. "My voice have the power to command those I want. It's quite advantageous to have if you're in my line of work."
The twins eyes sparkle at her given answer. "That's so cool!" They exclaimed in unison.
Which shocked the brunette quite a bit, but she covered it quickly with a slight chuckle.
The other two young teens couldn't help but chuckled at their childishness as well. It seems like Freya have also accepted her power with open arms. There's no fear in their eyes whatsoever.
Asuka turned her gaze to Allen and he nodded with that 'I told you so' expression.
After that, they introduced themselves one by one. Allen wait for them to finish with patience to let them know each other a little better.
After a whole 30 minutes, he cleared his throat to get their attention. "Well, with that out of the way, let's get to business, shall we?"
They nodded in unison as some of them leaned forward in anticipation. Allen couldn't helped but to smile at their childish curiosity and innocence. He frowned when he realizes that he will soon crush those innocent eyes with reality.
"Start whenever your ready." Asuka gesture for him to start. "From the beginning if you would please."
Allen took a deep breath as he closed his eyes, trying to gather his thoughts. When he opened them again, his face was blank. It unnerve the other occupants in the house at how fast he can erase all expression, but they kept quiet and wait for him to start.
"7000 years ago, there was a secret Holy war between the Earl and his family and the humans. The Earl is one of the original humans that was brought down to earth by god. But because of an incident 7000 years ago, he went crazy and shouldered a prophecy from god about the destruction of humanity and the world," Allen explain in a story-like like tone.
Everyone who heard that couldn't helped but to gulp in nervousness. That sure is a dark way to start.
"But as you can see, the sub-humans or the humans that were born after the Earl didn't want the world to end yet, so they fought back with the use of innocence or also known as god's crystal. It was a devastating war that lasted for three days. For some people, this war is famously known as the 'Three days of darkness' or 'The great Flood'. It might seems like a small amount of time compare to today's war but the damage after that said war was disastrous. It had led to more than half of the humanity's population to be killed as well as the face of the earth to be scarred forever." He said with a deadpan look and tone.
The shine in the children's eyes dimmed as they hear more of the story but their curiosity was still there.
"Fortunately, the Earl of millennium first incarnation was defeated by the mother of all god's crystal, known as the Heart. But the ancient civilizations had prophesize that the Earl and his family of Noah will return to once again plunge this world into darkness. That's why they left the remaining pieces of the innocence to the future generations. But they've been in slumber, well up until now that is. The humans had found a special innocence known as the cube that contains the ancient's prophecy 100 years ago. This discovery indicates the beginning of the war that's about to begin. " Allen leaned back on his couch to show that his explanation is almost over.
"Since the Earl's return, as the prophecy within the Cube said he would, the New World Alliance established the Black Order, charging it with finding the remaining 109 shards of Innocence - that still exist - , the Accommodators who were to wield it, and to prepare for the battle that would come once again."
After that last word, the room fell into a cold silence as each of the occupants in the room digest the new information. Some had the look of confusion like Rin and Len while the other two had the look of absolute nothing. For a pair of teens, they sure know how to hide their emotions behind a mask of calmness.
The silence continued for a few more second before the girl in red broke it with a simple hum.
Asuka raised her hand to her chin. "Alright. Let's say that your story is true," She said, not really believing his story but gave him the benefit of the doubt. The children gave her a weird look but Allen stayed quiet as he waits for her to continue. "This Earl and his family, they made the whole humanity their enemies and yet they were able to destroy half of humanity. What kind of method did they use to create such a devastating and terrifying result?"
Allen hummed as he went to answer her in his monotonous tone. "Akumas. They have an army of Akumas." Asuka raised her eyebrow in a universal gesture for him to continue.
"They are artificial creatures that is created by the Earl. It comprised of one or more human souls, metal skeletons and Dark Matter, the latter two supplied by the Millennium Earl himself. By design, they are forced to obey the orders of the Earl and the other members of the Noah Family without question, even if it is against their will. These akumas are their main forces in the war. There are certain levels that the akuma could reach by killing a huge amount of humans. Or you could say they can evolve. Anyway, the higher the levels, the stronger they are. At the moment, the highest level known is level three but I know that they can go further then that. Which is a dark thought." Allen said solemnly. He then went about explaining in a deeper contents about the akuma on Asuka's request. Especially about how only the innocence can kill or purify them as well as the Noah.
"How about these innocence? I can only guess that our powers are these innocence as you call them."
"Yes, your source of powers comes from innocence. It's an ancient substance or crystals created by a single original human. There are two types of innocence. One is an equipment type, such as Rin and Len there with their earrings. The second one is a parasitic type, such as Asuka, Freya and myself..." He stayed quiet for awhile - as though he was hesitant on saying something - before he continued. "Though they might be weapons for us to use in this war, but they are actually sentient being with a will that chooses their own master or wielder."
"Sentient?" Rin tilted her head in confusion.
"Yes. Not everyone can use the innocence. They have to be chosen by them. If the innocence deem them unworthy and yet they still wish to use them, the innocence will punished them that could be considered as something worse than death." The twins visibly shivered at the thought as they unconsciously touched their earrings as though to give them some reassurance.
"Damn, the guy or woman that created this innocence must be one powerful individual..." Freya mused. "Who is this person anyway?"
Allen shrugged his shoulders. "A person who is loved by god."
"Is he or she the one that wields the Heart?"
Allen's eyes widened at the question. "So you were listening to me..." He ignored the annoyed 'hey' as he continued. "Yes, I believe so."
"You don't seems so sure." Asuka reckon.
Allen shrugged his shoulders again. "There's not much documents on something that has happened 7000 years ago."
Asuka nodded her head as she accepted his answer.
"Can you explain the Earl and his family?" Len said to get the conversation moving.
"Certainly. The Earl, known for being the first human to land on earth had gone crazy 7000 years ago. To achieve god's prophecy, he and his family that consist of 13 members made it as their mission. Each members posses a power that's beyond human capabilities even without the innocence. They call themselves humans while us ordinary people as sub-humans. They see us as insects because unlike them we're not super human and weak."
"This is a very hard story to swallow, Allen." Asuka said, finally saying that one thing that's been on everyone's mind.
"I know. I don't expect you to believe me right away but I need to warn you before its too late." Allen said, his tone turning dark. "Unfortunately for those who are chosen by the innocence, you guys have a certain aura that reeks of holy energy. And these energy are fully hated by both Noah and akumas. So they will do whatever they can to destroy the innocence. Including their accomodators."
Asuka raised her brow at that. "You're saying we are being hunted down by these creatures?"
"Yes. It's amazing that you're still alive actually. Even more so if you don't even know about them after having your innocence for a few years. The akumas are everywhere. They can be in the form of your neighbor or father. It doesn't matter. Because other then killing humans, their priority is to kill their number one enemy, exorcist."
"Exorcist? I don't remember having connection with the church." Freya snorted at the title.
Allen chuckled at her apparent dislike to the church. "It's what the people in Black Order calls those who are accomodators. And we've been called that for so long that it kinda stuck. Even the akuma calls us that."
"There it is again. Black Order, what's that?" Rin ask.
"It's an organization that has been formed to solely end the war. It's where most of the accomodators are. Once they find out about your synchronization with an innocence, they will take you there to train you for battle."
"You make it sound like we don't have a choice but to follow them." Freya said, furrowing her eyebrows together.
"Yes, that's exactly it. You're not just hunted by the Noah and akumas but your also hunted down by the black order. They need as much exorcist as they can to win this war."
"They sound like bad people even though they're trying to save the world." Rin said solemnly.
"Well... that's true but I heard that the black order is getting better. What I'm worried about is the Vatican. They are scums among scums." Allen growled with so much hate that it shocked the people around him. But it soon disappeared, along with his killing intent. "Well, that's why I made this orphanage..." He continued.
The others leaned forward again in anticipation when he is about to answer their earliest question.
"For some unknown reason, the innocence prefer teens or young adults as their wielders. It's either because that's when we're in our prime or it's because we can fight longer, but either way, I want to find other accomodators and give them shelter. A safe place where other akumas can't reach them for a short amount of time until they are ready to fight back."
"You're basically doing what the black order is doing." Freya pointed out.
Allen shook his head. "It's almost the same but there a different between my method and theirs. I want to give the accomodators shelter and safety as well as survival knowledge so they could protect themselves from the Noah and akumas assault. As much as I hate to admit it, but the moment you are chosen, you're in this war whether you like it or not. It's do or die, I guess. And unlike me, the black order or rather the Vatican will force their exorcist to work for them. They will force them to fight till the bitter end. It doesn't matter to them weather you're a child below twelve, if you're chosen, then you have to fight for their cause..." Allen explain as his voice changes when he got to the part about the black order. "So, do you understand?"
"You are basically creating a third party in this war." Asuka mused as she smirked at his apparent shocked face.
"That's... actually a good interpretation." Allen nodded dumbly.
"So does this mean we will learn how to fight?" Len ask, his face oddly determined.
"Learn to survive, but yes you can say that."
"So, do we have to purify these akumas when we're done training? "
"If you want to. But I won't force you to, because if I did, I would be the same as those from Vatican."
"OK! After I get stronger, I want to help save the world!" Rin proclaimed excitedly as she punched the air.
"Ri-Rin?!" Len was flustered by his sister's antic but stayed quiet after hearing Allen amused chuckled.
"OK, hold your horses ribbon, let's hear Allen out until the end before you make any rash decisions." Freya said, pulling the girl back down.
Asuka nodded. "Ah, yes. The only question left unanswered now is your position Allen," Allen tilted his head so Asuka continued. "What is your role in this war, Allen?"
Allen stayed quiet for a few second to gather his thoughts before answering. "I want to end this war. It's true that I do want to find comrades by creating this orphanage. But I don't want to force children into this 7000 year old war. So if anyone is willing to follow my cause, it would be much appreciated."
"Then what's your reason? The reason you fight?" Freya ask.
Allen didn't answer. Instead he gave them a sad smile that drowned all their reason to push for answers. For some reason, in that short amount of seconds, Allen seems so fragile that the other occupants in the room was afraid to ask further, in fear of breaking him. So they stayed quiet.
"Well, OK then. If that's the case, I'd rather stay with you than being dead or a slave to the Vatican. What about you two?" Freya broke the silence as she stretched her aching body after staying in the same spot for the last 30 minutes. The twins nodded in unison, they too wanting to stay with Allen.
They then turned their attention towards Asuka who has been quiet for quite some time now. She finally sighed, after noticing their stares. "Alright. For now, I will believe in what you say. But know this, I won't be staying here. I am the Kudou family's heir afterall." Allen nodded in understanding. "But I will help to provide instructors to help the occupants in Walker orphanage train to fight," Allen was about to protest but she cut him off. "I doubt that you can teach them all. As of now, you are my partner in business. I need you to create products for our company. So don't think you can slack off after explaining this holy war. I don't care whether this world is about to end, but my company still needs to do business. "
Allen chuckled at the statement. What a strong headed oujo-san. "Alright. But you need to keep this war a secret."
Asuka snorted at that. "Like anyone would believe me if I were to tell them that," Allen raised a single brow at that. "Well, OK, maybe they would but that's beyond the point. I won't use my power for something so petty." She said the last sentence in a whisper.
"Well, with that being said. I, Freya would like to conclude that after much discussion, a third party known as Walker orphanage will now commence our operation 'Saving the world while creating havoc to the other two sides'! " She exclaimed which got a very energetic 'yes' from Rin.
Allen couldn't help but to smile at his new comrades and soon to be family.
Energetic bunch aren't they.
Agree. Excited.
I hope this is the right decision.
It's either here or in the hands of the corrupted Vatican. They don't have much of a choice really.
That's what I'm frustrated about.
Worry.
Well, you can't do anything about it but to move forward. At least, they have you to guide them. I pity those exorcists who are in the hands of the corrupted.
I'll save them too. I can't leave them in the hands of those selfish old fools.
Agree. Innocence. Allen experimented. Sad.
I'll save them. They don't deserve a fate of ignorance.
...You haven't changed one bit Allen.
Curious.
What makes you say that?
Nothing. I just hope that big heart of yours won't backfire on us. If you die, I die too afterall.
Frustration!
Haha. It's OK crown clown. It's not like what he said is untrue. But Neah...
hmm...
You should be more honest. You're such a tsundere.
Amused. Laughter.
Who are you calling a-!
"Is there something funny Allen?" Asuka ask, giving him a weird look.
Allen cough before putting on a smile. "Nothing. How about we have dinner together? As a show of our new profound friendship."
Freya snorted but nonetheless followed the excited twins towards the kitchen.
"They're good children." Asuka noted with a hint of amusement.
"Yeah," Allen nodded. "Did you know that Freya is actually 19?" He added absentmindedly.
Asuka gave him an incredulous look. "What?"
TL : Hope you enjoy the read. Also, I hope my explanation was understandable? I don't know if the history lesson was right (And yes, some changes are intentionally for my AU) but I hope I could shade some lights.
Fun fact: Sebastian=demon= ancient = has been around for a long time = Fun things ^ω^
I'll let your imagination run wild for now... Hehe...
And Yup, cheers for the new third side that I call the Walker Orphanage! Let's pray that no one dies! ≧∇≦
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