Epilogue

I have to say that returning with Kanda was one of the most nerve wracking experiences I ever remember having. It took almost a week on the ship to get back, which was more than enough time to fuss over whether or not I'd be welcomed back after having left without so much as a word of thanks for their extended hospitality.

Many times I thought I should just turn around and go back to London, wondering why exactly I'd given in to Kanda, allowing the male to take me back with him. I didn't belong there. There's nothing I wanted more, but something in me told me that no matter where I was trouble would follow and I would subsequently find myself alone and grieving.

I had even made an attempt to hijack a dingy and paddle my way back to London. That idea was a complete failure.

"Moyashi what the fuck are you doing?" Kanda asked, brow raised in amused questioning. Allen yelped in surprise as he whipped around to stare into cobalt eyes, rivaling that of the ocean waters in the dim light of the moon.

"Nothing," Allen said quickly, stepping away from the skiff. A smirk drew itself upon the older male's face as he stalked forward, eyes raking over the loosened rigging, keeping the small boat attached to the side of the ship.

"Nothing huh?" Kanda said leisurely, a dangerous undertone to the calmness in his mannerisms "so I didn't just catch you trying to run off on me again?"

"No…uh…it looked loose so I was…" Allen trailed off as his silver eyes traced the floor boards.

"Compulsive liar through and through and that's the best you could come up with?" Kanda almost laughed at the hilarity of the boy's expression – pale lips pursed into an adorable pout and cheeks tinted pink with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry," Allen muttered.

"You should be," Kanda said watching the boy fidget "I did tell you no more running away." Allen was silent felt his cheeks heating up and his heart rate increasing as Kanda backed Allen up against a stack of crates.

I would have gotten lost anyway. My sense of direction is hardly commendable and provided when out on the ocean there's nothing to use as landmarks I would probably never make it back to shore, as Kanda so kindly put it.

I remember it clearly, the apprehension I felt as I stood before the front door with Kanda at my side. I hadn't wanted to go inside, afraid of what would greet me.

There is nothing I can possibly say to encompass the heart warming feeling that overcame me as I walked through the familiar white doors.

"Allen dear, welcome home," Tiedoll smiled as he hugged the boy. Silver eyes softened as Allen stifled the tears that wanted to bubble up within him.

I was so happy I could have died right then and there. For once in my life I felt like I belonged.

End

A/N: So, I know it took long but SeikaDragon wanted an epilogue to show how Allen was welcomed home and his reaction and here it is. I know it's short but I thought that it was more dramatic to spend time on his feelings as he was returning home and make the actual event of his return and his reaction short and simple so that it'd have more of an impact. I had tried to write it longer but it just seemed too weighted so I cut it down to this. I hope it's not disappointing.

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