"What do you mean you couldn't kill him!" A deep booming voice echoed throughout the room. Everyone present in the room shuddered at the sound. Fearing what else their angry leader would do. "We are the Black Order! We have a reputation to keep! This isn't acceptable! Do you understand!"

A small murmur of 'yeses' and 'yes sir' rumbled throughout everyone.

"Do you understand!"

"Yes sir!" everyone echoed loudly.

"Do not let this happened again. Now get out of my sight."

Everyone departed from the room almost immentaly and went off to go do their own thing. Lavi Bookman, Lenalee Lee, and Komui Lee were the only ones who stayed behind. Their angry leader looked at all of them before sitting down and leading back, a hand on his temple.

Lavi Bookman, right hand man yet annoying as a rabbit.

Purpose: Helps Kanda decide who to kill and why, makes sure the fearless leader also doesn't do anything stupid.

Specializes: Strategy and memorizing. Good going undercover and knowing the target inside and out.

Weapon: Hammer; Ozuchi Kozuchi.

Lenalee Lee, right hand woman, a go to when Lavi gets too much.

Purpose: Again, makes sure Kanda doesn't do anything stupid and takes care of the Exorcists don't overwork themselves, but also make sure the same thing for the Techies.

Specializes: Parkour, fitting into tight places, and being very agile.

Weapon: Close combat; has two pistols named Mist and Wind.

Komui Lee, advisor to Kanda.

Purpose: Makes sure everything is underlined and on track, deals with paperwork and watches over everyone. Sends people out on missions.

Weapon: Komurin...hardly used but scares the fuck out of anyone and everyone when it goes on a rampage...which is always.

Yu Kanda, leader.

Purpose: Runs the whole shabang and gets the hit list. Decides who to kill and likes being out in the field.

Specializes: Blending in, using his sword, Martial arts.

Weapon: Katana; Mugan

The Order is ordered into three parts; The Exorcists, the Finders, and the Techies, and is also called two separate names. Mostly known as the Black Order and the Lord Backer Network.

The Exorcists.

Purpose: Ones who do the killing and all the messy work. Takes out the monstrous people in the world, even if it means making a monster out of themselves.

The Finders.

Purpose: The ones who find out who did what, when and where. Also those who get the detail and where they will be when the assassination takes out. (And the unlucky few who have to clean up everything afterwards to make it look like a accident.)

The Techies…

Purpose: They don't really do much really, kinda...they're the ones who make new weapons and machines for killing and working and to make sure that the golems are working correctly.

For the working part well, that's more of the Lord Backer side of stuff. After all it has to seem like they're actually doing something for once.

Now there's the Underground and Aboveground Network.

The Aboveground is called and ran by Lord Backer. For short the L.B. Network for technology and sciences.

Run by: Froi Tiedoll, a famous painter under the name of Edens Flower.

Partnered with: L.B. (which was just him but no one knew what Lord Backer looked like so it doesn't raise any suspicion.)

"Yuu-chan~ you have to calm down! Getting mad at everyone won't change anything!" Lavi whined before finding himself on the floor.

"I told you to not call me that Baka Usagi!" Kanda lashed out and pushed the poor redhead to the floor before sitting back down and sighing. Clearly annoyed.

"You know he's right. It looks like killing him will be harder than we thought." Lenalee stated, sighing as well.

Kanda said nothing in response and stared off into nothingness. Before begrudgingly he stood up and walked past the three of them. "Leave. We're done here." He sent a glare and slammed the door. Leaving the only people he can tolerate, alone in the room. Confusing the remeding occupants out of their minds.

"Nii-san. Do you know why Kanda got so angry over not completing this mission? Usually he just yells at that one person. Not all of us."

"I can't say. I read the reports but it's not my place to say." Silence marked the room for a few moments. "But my darling cute little Lenalee~ you don't have to worry about such vaguely things! Nii-sans got it all figured and planned out~!" Komui bounced onto the poor girl in a massive hug.

"Nii-san! Let me go!" Lenalee kicked her brother off herself before storming out of the room to go get some coffee. While Lavi was poking at the twitching Komui.

xXx

Kanda was walking out into the night still thinking over the mishap earlier. This was the easiest chance to kill that fucking bastard. But did they? Noooo of course not. They had to go and fuck it up. Kanda just walked and walked and walked until he got tired and had to lead or sit against something. His wanderings often last a few hours till a day or two. This wandering brought him to a clearing in the woods. He walked a bit further in before sitting down himself and laying back, looking up at the night sky.

"Those stupid fools…" He said to himself quietly before taking out his phone. Looking for some entertainment to clear his head.

The long haired male pulled out his headphones and plugged them in. Decided to just listen to music in the vast nothingness in the night.

"I see your red door, I want it painted black,

No colors anymore, I want them to turn black,

I see the girls walked by dressed in their summer clothes,

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes…"

Kanda smirked a bit at the song choice. Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones. Even if he doesn't listen to much music, his music that he listens to tends to differ by his mood. It can go to rock or metal to suddenly a calm sounding lullaby to a select few country songs. Very little though. His playlist is mostly rock though.

He didn't know how long had passed of him just relaxing and staring up at the sky till he heard a branch break. Up in a second he was on his feet, Mugan ready in his hand and already set to kill if need be. He stared into the darkness where he heard the break. A fawn came out into the clearing and Kanda stood straight, glaring at the poor animal.

Another snap ended the silence and Kanda into another ready kill position and the fawn standing up straight looking for danger. Kanda walked silently to the sound.

A scream.

A thump.

A groan.

"...Oh Oh...hey-heeeeeey Kaaaaandaaaa...What are you doing here..." Lavi said stuttering a bit.

"You have five seconds to get off me." Kanda growled out to the already frightened rabbit. Less than two seconds later the weight on the long haired being was lifted. And not even two seconds after that a sharp glistening sword was positioned under the redheads neck.

"Now. What the fuck were you doing before you o so happily dropped by."

"Hehhhh about thaaaaat, I was coming to come get ya. You've been gone for hoooours. It's almost morning and lovely Lenalady was getting worried." Lavi said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Tch." Kanda drew back his sword. "It's none of your business what I do. She knows I can take care of myself."

"I rather not of fought with her." Both boys walked down the path from the clearing. "Now then, that was quite the reaction you had with that fawn." A sly cheshire cat grin stretched itself upon Lavi's face.

All the way back to town Kanda chased Lavi with an endless amount of death threats.

xXx

Next morning Kanda got up and looked around his room dazely. It was 6 AM and he had a painting shift down at the university. Yes yes even if he was the leader of the most well known and most dangerous mafia group around, he had a job. As a painter. At the local University.

Same thing could be said for all the Exorcists, they all had jobs outside of the mafia so they could have a alibi on some days, helps them when they kill someone and works for a great backup. Yet sometimes it can give them a hard time on their scheledal.

Lavi worked as a substitute history teacher at the same University and Lenalee worked at the same University's Cafe. It just so happened to work out that way. As for Komui he was stuck doing all the paperwork back down at the Order. And everyone else was working in the L.B. network. Excluding Marie, who does in fact, help kids who are blind and teaches them to use their other senses.

Kanda dragged himself out of bed and did his morning meditation for twenty minutes. Afterwards he got his infamous soba before getting dressed and getting ready for the rest of the day. By 7:30 AM the exorcist, I mean, ehm, painter, was ready for his work shift. It wasn't bad and he got paid for it, but he just hates the idiots he has to work with. With a sigh he walked out the door and headed to work.

When he got there he went straight to the art room. Thankfully all those idiots that he works with don't get in till later. The room was all his for at least an hour or so. Going to the private back room, he took out his canvas out and started painting.

An hour passed and the basics (that's what he calls them) started coming in. There was only 4 others including him, so 5 in total. It wasn't like he taught students or something. Hell we would rather commit suicide then deal with a bunch of brats. They were the ones that actually make art for the arts building and museums. And sometimes even repairing old artwork that has faded throughout the years. Making them look brand new.

It wasn't until five o'clock that he could leave. If he made it out fast enough he didn't have to see the annoying red-headed usagi. Down the hall. Left, left, stairs, right, out the door, to the parking lot-

"Yuuuuuu!~"

'Fuck'

"Looks like you didn't learn from last night baka." he said just as Lavi was about to pounce onto him, he kicked him where the sun don't shine. Only resulting in Lavi laying on the ground holding his parts giving out a groan. "I. told. You. not. To. call. Me. that."

"Kanda!"

'Lenalee.'

"What did you do to Lavi!"

"Che. Nothing. He was like that when I got here. Isn't that right Usagi."

"Yeah, yeah...I fell...:" Lenalee sweat dropped and Lavi limped his way back up. Kanda smirked.

"Where you about to head to L.B. or back to your place?" Lenalee questioned the taller male. Kanda just shrugged in returned.

"Don't feel like showing up to deal with the fools."

"Yu- Kanda if this is still about last night: forget it. What's happened happen and you've scared everyone enough that they won't even think about messing up again. For awhile at least." all playfulness from Lavi left. "If you don't wanna show up fine, but you have to be there tomorrow afternoon.

"And dare I say, why is that?" the dark haired male rolled his eyes.

"Word is that the Noah's are sending in one of their top people to snuff us out. We gotta be ready for them." Lenalee looked down at the pavement and clenched her hands together at her sides. "You need to be there."

"Fine."

"Kanda…-"

"Che. I'll be there tomorrow. Now leave me alone."

Lenalee looked up at Kanda and nodded before leaving to her car. Lavi followed close behind after her, not saying another word to Kanda. And after all she was his ride back to L.B.. Kanda shook his head as the two of them drove away from the University.

Instead of him just going home, now he had to stop by old Master Zuu. All he wanted to do was go home and maybe read or train with his sword, but now he needed some more information about the fucker the Noah's are sending. After all, word travels fast down in the red-district.

The Red District is where the Order gets some of their information. Even if it's across seas the information will always be known within a day. At a certain price of course. Personally Kanda didn't like going down to that part but for some unknown reason Master Zuu loves to set up shop there of all places.

The dark eyed exorcists glared at anyone who even dared to look his way as he entered a small pub. He walked up to the counter and sat down.

"What kind I get you mister?" A girl behind the counter asked, revealing a bit to much if you asked him. But what can one expect down here.

"Get me the Star Field on the rocks."

"Coming up." the bartress started making his drink. He leaned in closer slightly to make sure that she didn't put anything into his drink. "Cool it. I'm not doing anything ponytail." She sent a glare towards him, which he just ignored in returned. "Here." She slip him the whiskey and stepped away."

"Oi, I need to see Atuuda."

"I don't know who or what that is ponytail."

"Che. I don't have time for this lady."

"Listen bud I don't care, now as you can see sir I'm busy." She said in a mocking tone. Kanda was so ready to punch her but instead he reducatly grabbed his wallet and slid her a Twenty. The bartender looked at him before taking it. "Last I heard he was on Fleet Street up top of old Barber's place. But you didn't hear it from me. Ehh mister."

Kanda said nothing else and grabbed his whiskey, throwing the money on the counter walking out. Not even giving another glance back. Didn't care. The only thing on his mind was why Zuu had to be fo far in the Red District. Fleet Street, Creepiest street here. Rumor had it there was a demon barber on that street. Kanda walked up to the shop and walked up the stairs on the side to the living/working space above The long hair killer knocked three times fast, two slow, and one more normal. He could hear some ruffling on the other side of the door before a pair of eyes where looking straight at him.

"Kanda! You're back!" the person behind the door exclaimed.

"Che, open up idiot." The door unlocked and opened up wide to reveal nun other then Bak Chang. Great nephew from Zuu Mei Chang. Also known as Atuuda. Kanda walked in and looked around. "What are you doing in a dump like this."

"It was available after out last place was raided by your prossy. If you're looking for him hes out with Fou right now."

"Che."

"What did you need Kanda? Maybe I can help."

Kanda looked like he was thinking for a moment and finally turned to look at him. "What do you know about the Noah that's coming here?"

"Hmm….we just received some information about that today. Hold on." Bak took out his phone and started reading the contacts that was on the screen. Well summarizing it bit. "Noahs are sending someone to reveal the Black Order for the murders that's been happening...and that they are only sending in one person. Who is highly smart and said to be young looking." Bak looked up at Kanda and put his phone away. "I'm afraid that's all we got."

"That's hardly anything...but if their only sending in one person it can be easily taken care of."

"That's what you pointed out? Doesn't it somewhat, I don't know concern you that their sending someone in to where H.Q. is? Your killings have been all over the world but they decide to come here first…"

"Means I can kill them quicker. Over and done with it." Kanda snarked out at the blond and went back to the door.

Bang.

A door hit him right in the face. Kanda was holding his face with his hand and looking down right angry. "Who the fuck did that." Putting his hand down there was a red mark in the middle of his forehead and his eyes screamed kill.

"Language!" A powerful kick was sent Kandas way, forcing him to slide back.

"Mind your fucking business." Kanda returned with a punch at her.

"Hey! Don't fight in here Kanda! Fou!" Bak cried out. Only to resulted in another argument and a glaring contest.

"Oh...Yuu your here. What brings you this far into the District…" Old Man Zuu said once he noticed Kanda, when he walked threw the door. Once those words left his mouth all fighting stopped.

"Che. Nothing important now."

xXx

Next day came as quickly as it went. Today was the suppose meeting day at the Order revolving around the one that he Noah's sent.

He wasn't paying much attention and was suddenly knocked into a big bear hug by none other than Froi Tiedoll. His father. I mean...adopted father.

"Yuuuuuuuuu~ My beloved soooon!~ Oh how I missed you, It's been so looooong!" Tiedoll cried out, hugging the life out of the poor man.

"Get off me old man!" Kanda pushed Tiedoll away.

"But soooon!"

"Che. Sentimental old bastard."

Both men walked through into the meeting room. Komui, Lenalee, Lavi, Old Man Zuu, and Bak were already there. Tiedoll and himself were the last ones to show up. No one said a word and ll sat down in their respected seats. Several moments of silence passed.

"Bak, tell them what you got."

"Well as we probably all know this but the Noahs are sending someone here to try to reveal the L.B. Network for being connected to the Black Order assassinations. We also know that they are only sending in one person, who is highly smart and said to be young looking. I got some information earlier through the outer network and via rumor that the youngling is not related to them. Which is weird if you look back at their history."

"Yeah, I heard that to. Rumor has it that he was orphaned and was somehow ended up with them a few years later. He's also supposedly well known as Edge End in America. No one has ever scene his face though. Wears a creepy ass mask whenever he's on a case. Like cogwheels steampunk kinda shit." Lavi added on.

"When is he supposed to arrive?" Lenalee said slowly. "Maybe we can catch him when he lands down at the post."

"Not sure, but maybe sometime in the next week or so. And think about that. We don't even know what he looks like."

"Oh yeah…"

"Don't you worry my dear Lenalee! It's alright don't be sad~"

"Chief Komui please, this is serious."

"But my dear Lenaleeeeee-"

"Will be fine, but that was a good idea."

A few more ideas were said though the room, Kanda keeping quiet as usual. Everyone was trying to figure out what to do about the mysterious stranger. For several minutes.

"Will you all shut the fuck up." Venom struck in their leaders voice. Causing the room to go quite. "We got what information we have and make do so shut up. Lavi and Bak try and get more information if you can. Lenalee send the Finders on patrol and if anyone looks suspicious coming out of the airport have them report to Komui, Tiedoll, or Me directly. Understand."

"Yes sir!" everyone cried out before giving each other a knowing look.

"Nothing said in this room shall be repeated or spoken to anyone." Kanda gave everyone that look with no room for disagreement.

"My darling Yuu~ You've became so leadery! I'm so proud of you son!" Tiedoll attacked Kanda again for a another bear hug.

"Don't call me that, and i'm not your son old man!" Kanda threaten. "Now sit back down fool we have other matters to discuss." He moved out of the way just in time to miss Froi's attack.

With that everyone sat back down and the meeting continued. Talking about other matters and changes in not only the L.B.N but also to change a few things in the B.O.

Unfortunately for Kanda he had to stay there for the whole time. Wanting to be anywhere else but there.

xXx

Kanda was back at home and drawing on a palate. He was tired but he couldn't sleep. He even tried his tea and meditation but for some reason he couldn't get to sleep. He was sitting on the window sill, drawing whatever came to mind.

Some were lotus's, baby animals, anatomy, people from the order, and before he even noticed he was drawing a certain Beanspourt. Who he hasn't seen in years. Kanda looked down and looked at his face, before crumpling and tearing up the paper and tossing it. He did miss the carefree boy but it's been so long.

Getting up from the sill he decided to try and get some sleep. Or at least attempt. He went to bed and weirdly enough, off to dreamland the fierce boy went.

xXx

It wasn't till the alarm went off that Kanda got off...by falling out of the bed. What a great start eh. He groaned and got up. He went to the bathroom and almost fell in disbelief. His hair was a tangled mess! Which never happens. Never.

What a great start.

Trying to get all the tangles out of his usual silky hair took him forever. Making him late for work. Then at work red and purple paint spilled on him. Causing his already shitty and grumpy mood to worsen. To say he was angry when he finally got out of work was a understatement. He was furious. Even Lavi sensed it and stayed away from the angry Samurai. After all he wasn't asking for a literal death wish.

When the angry painter finally got home he went straight for the shower and tried to wash out all of the paint from his hair. After his lengthy shower, he was feeling a tad bit better seeing all the paint go down the drain. Only to be ruined again when he found out his was out of tea AND soba.

He wanted to kill someone badly.

Letting a long stream of curses left his mouth and he slammed the door to his apartment complex to go to the store.

Today was just not his day.

Kanda arrived to store and luckily that was easy, nothing went wrong. Same with checking out and leaving the store. No bad luck, no nothing. And anyone that came near him went around him and not even bothering to talk to him. By the time he was out of the store and out of any of the busy streets was around 9 PM.

Damn he just wanted to go sleep at this point. Like fuck. He was just done.

Bzz Bzz

Bzz Bzz

Bzz Bzz

Kanda took and looked down at his phone as the messages kept coming in.

Usagi

'Yuuuuu' 9:05

'We saw you earlier and you looked pissed AF' 9:05 PM

'You calmed down yet or what' 9:05 PM

"I see you reading these' 9:08 PM

'If you don't answer i'll tell Tiedoll' 9:09 PM

'To go over your place' 9:09 PM

. . . stupid fucking rabbit. . .

'Shut the fuck up.' 9:10 PM

'Don't fucking text me you stupid fucking rabbit.' 9:10 PM

'Ok ok calm down Kanda.' 9:11 PM

'Cya tomorrow' 9:11 PM

'And don't kill anybody~' 9:11 PM

His phone went quite and he put it was, heading to his apartment. When he arrived the warrior put all the bags down and went straight to bed. Too tired for this shit.

xXx

[Authors Note: Sorry for the semi-long wait, I hit a few writers block on the way of writing this :/ but here it is! And with 4,062 words! Hope you enjoy.
See you next time~

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