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Summary: Nothing is new between the two arch-enemies. They were sent out for a mission to get the Innocence. Kanda made a fatal mistake and soon live to regret it. Now he seeks repentance from his secret crush, Allen.

Author's Note: In this chapter, we will check on how Kanda's doing. By the way, everyone but Kanda and Cross doesn't know Allen's a girl. So i'll be referring Allen as him/he/his unless it's Kanda/Cross or a specific character which you'll know in this chapter ;)

Chapter 4:

Upon his arrival, Kanda immediately rushes to check on the Science Department. Only to find out that the scientists and everyone in the department running around like headless chicken. Then that means…

"Kanda, I was about to contact you." A voice can be heard behind his back. Kanda turns around to find a lady in an Exorcist's outfit. She has shoulder-length hair that's of dark green hair.

"Lenalee, the Ark…" Kanda addresses, having his answers confirmed.

"It disappeared." Lenalee nods, whereas she's about to direct him to Komui's office. "Brother wants to know what happened."

In Komui's office:

"So, Allen was captured by Noahs and hence, his powers might have been destroyed or sealed. That's why the Ark disappeared." Komui looks like he's being bothered by something on his mind as he summarized Kanda's report.

"The reason is unknown, but it seems as though they have no intentions of killing the Moyashi." Kanda explains. "Or they would have killed the Moyashi on the spot."

"What could be their purpose in doing so?" Lenalee wonders.

"It could be because he's the Fourteenth." Komui replies, bringing the attention of his sister and Kanda to full attention. "When Cross comes back to the Black Order, he was brought into interrogations. Such as his whereabouts, his activities and his involvement with an unknown Noah." Komui begins to explain the story.

"35 years ago, he was sent to accompany a Noah to kill the Noah family. After the mission failed, he disappeared into thin air. And when he's back, Allen Walker is able to wield the Ark of the Noahs. Not to mention, he knows how. This Noah, known as the Fourteenth, has some relations with this person, called Mana Walker. Again, only Allen is related to this Mana. With this, we can only conclude that Allen is a part of them, just not one of them yet." Komui says. "Hevlaska can still detect the Innocence that's within Allen Walker, but faintly. But then again, it's impossible for Allen to be the Fourteenth."

"That's probably why her Innocence fails to do any damage to that Tyki." Kanda thinks to himself before talking to Komui. "Then why would it be impossible for the Moyashi to be the Fourteenth?"

"That is because the Fourteenth is a female." Komui replies, sending Kanda shivers down his spine. "We all thought that the Fourteenth is a male, until we recovered her body and making an autopsy report. Using Bookman's records of history, it is impossible for a Noah to reincarnate into a body that's not of their gender. They would always stick to the same gender. All of the Black Order branches' leaders are trying to make a decision about Allen. Half of them are voting for him to be executed, while half thinks that it's of God's doings that luck is on their side, and they don't think a worthy ally should be sacrificed just because of our doubts. Which is also why Link was assigned to guard Allen almost at all times...Kanda? Are you listening?"

No, he was not. Kanda keeps a strict appearance on his face. But deep inside, he's trembling in fear, and worried about Allen. "This is bad, if they were to find out Allen's true gender, they will surely execute her." Kanda thinks to himself. "I have to save her, but she can't come back to the Black Order. What the fuck do I do?"

"Kanda?" Komui calls out Kanda again, and was about to question him until there was a loud explosion within the Headquarters. A siren starts sounding.

"Attention everyone! The department in the southeast has been ambushed. There are signs of Level 4 Akumas!" The next few words had Kanda start rushing to the affected area. "A Noah has been sighted as well!"

"That's also where…" Lenalee starts following Kanda behind. Komui immediately makes an announcement.

"Attention, all available Exorcists and Generals. We will be requiring assistance in the SouthEast Department. A Noah and a bunch of Level 4 Akumas has been sighted." Komui commands. "The mission, to protect General Cross Marian at all costs! He's an important asset to the Black Order, we can't lose him no matter what!"

"Now, where is this Cross?" Tyki walks through the hallway, avoiding the blood on the ground that's splattering everywhere. He's wearing an expensive suit, with a top hat. It took him a while to decide on an outfit to make his first appearance to Cross. As he continues walking through walls, he jolts back as there's something that was preventing him to pass through the next wall. He smiles.

"Found it."

He destroy the wall easily with his Dark Matter, as if it was nothing. He bows slightly.

"Greetings, Cross. We meet again, hopefully in a pleasant way this time." Tyki smiles at the man. He has red shoulder-length hair, wearing an Exorcist's coat. He seems to be enjoying his red wine while there was a lady beside him. Her face is covered with a big butterfly except for her nose and her lips. She is dressed formally, pouring wine to the General's cup.

"Not really, you disrupted my time with a lady." Cross raise his cup towards Tyki before drinking it.

"I must admit, she is as beautiful for an Innocence." Tyki grins. "Not as beautiful as my Allen." This got Cross attention, he puts on a frown. "Allen requires your assistance, especially with her accepting the fact that she is the reincarnation of Neah." Cross immediately stands up, de-summoning the Grave of Maria. "We, the Noahs thank you for your cooperations, dear General."

"My apprentice do need to understand which side she should truly be on," Cross hesitates for a bit before talking again. "How is she?"

"She's being well taken care of." Tyki replies. "Other than knowing the truth regarding her birthright. And I believe she needs someone whom she can trust right now."

"Very well," Cross gets up. "Does she know anything regarding her first death?"

"No memories has appeared so far." Tyki replies. "Neah's human memories have not come back yet. Why do you ask?"

"That man is here." Cross explains, Tyki widen his eyes at the news. "The experiment was a success. He doesn't know anything about her yet."

"I see…" Tyki says, as if there was something bothering him. "We must go, the Akumas can't hold off for that long. Cross nods agreeingly, and started to follow Tyki through the new Ark, as Tyki summoned his butterfly to block an incoming attack.

"Glad to see you on this fine evening," Tyki glares daggers at the invader with hate, burning with jealousy.

"Where's Allen?" Kanda yells as he jumps back and rushes forth again, attacking the Noah recklessly. The Noah is attacking him with his own burst of emotions too.

"What are you planning to do with her?" Kanda yells as Tyki and Cross was surprised by him.

"So, you knew of her gender." Tyki starts attacking more often, as if he's trying to kill Kanda. Cross aims his gun at Kanda.

"Even if she is the Fourteenth, I will not surrender her to the Black Order." Kanda grits his teeth as he starts using his stronger moves, which is draining his life slowly. "I'll protect her."

"I will like to see you try." Tyki slams Kanda down to the ground, taking advantage of the fact that Kanda is trying to recover. He holds him down.

"How much do you know, Yuu Kanda?" Cross asks.

"Everything." He tries to push Tyki away but was too weak. "Her gender, her being the Fourteenth, everything!"

"Including what she did in her previous life?" Cross asks again.

"What do you mean?" Kanda looks confused, confirming Cross's doubts.

"He doesn't know anything about Neah the Fourteenth." Cross tells Tyki.

"Ignorance is often a bliss." Tyki nods. "Now leave us alone, boy."

"Or what? That I'm going to take away your Noah? I will take her away from you." Kanda provokes. Tyki pierces through his chest using the Dark Matter. He was about to rip his heart out, but then he remember how sad Allen will be.

Even if he were to get rid of Kanda, it won't change the little Noah's emotions. He never wants to see his girl cry again, even if it's for another man. Tyki thinks to himself. He is fine...he is really fine...Tyki moves away from Kanda, before escorting Cross through Road's Gate.

Road, if the swordsman follows, just transport him to another area. He can't stay in the Black Order anymore. Tyki sends words to Road.

Aww, so considerate of you towards Allen. If only you were to do the same for me during my homework.

Do your job properly. Tyki scolded.

Kanda tries to get up as fast as he can. He reaches out towards the door, and manage to get through.

"Kanda?" Lenalee looks around, there was no signs of Kanda. There's only 2 or 3 akumas left to handle, but Cross and Kanda was nowhere to be found.

To Kanda's dismay, he's not in the area where the Noahs, or Allen seems to be in. He's in Nagoya, his homeland before he was experimented. Something that Cross said sets him off.

"Neah…" Kanda thinks to himself. "That name is so familiar. I can't return to the Black Order anyway. If they found out I'm protecting Allen, they will definitely execute me too" He hopes his old house is still lingering around. He seems to remember her, but can't put his words into.

"Thank goodness it's still here." Kanda sighs in relief as he found the place he's been looking for. There's dust and rats everywhere. It was a surprise to the fact that it's still here for 50 years. Kanda begins his searching.

Hours of searching, and there wasn't much he can find. He manage to found his old diary entries when he was a kid, which the contents consists of him and his childhood friend, who happens to be also his fiancee. But there's no pictures of her. He tries looking for a picture. Anything. Anything helps. Soon, Kanda got his wishes. He manage to found a picture. To his surprise, the girl that was in a picture with him has ashen brown hair, Her hair is short and unruly, as if she liked dressing like a boy. At the back of the picture, there's a couple of sentences.

"Yuu Kanda and Neah Walker,

My childhood friend and my wonderful fiancee."

"Finally, I have found you." Tears dropped down from Kanda's eyes. "Allen, you've been the person that I've been looking for before I've been taken away from you forcefully."

And that's it for now. It's a little dull, but hope you like it. In the next chapter, Cross will try to get Allen to remember her past.