Forgotten part 18

And so the pair of them returned to the councils meeting room just before 10, to be told that the meeting has started and they could just go straight in. Ebony grumbled something under breath as they walked into the room, faced with the old farts that belonged to the council. Ivory became instantly aware of the presence of a figure, sat in the shadows behind the council members, eyes shining in the darkness as they observed all that is in front of them.

"Morning Miss Summers, and Miss Winters, I'm sure you're aware why you're here?"

"We are" Ivory replied respectful and Ebony simply grumbled in agreement,

"Since our meeting yesterday, we have interviewed Mr Warren on the events that you described in front of us, and he firmly agrees that events happened just as you detailed them. We have retrieved the bodies of the seven missing death gods, they where being held in a tomb underneath St Michaels church, and we have housed several surveillance experts around the area.
In consideration of how reliable your information has been so far, we see no reason to prevent you, Miss Summers from continuing this investigation, along with Miss Winters and the third member that we have decided on. We have sent a recruitment request for temporary superiors for your teams, who will take over your duties in the mean time, leaving you both to focus solely on the task at hand. We have also found a residence for you both in the human world for the duration of the investigation, and the surveillance team have been ordered to reporting to you, at said residence, if there is any unusual activity detected at the premises."

"There will be other reinforcements on hand if they are required at any time"

"Thank you and I would like to personally reassure you that we will do whatever it takes to apprehend those responsible, no matter their species"

"And if you succeed, you will be rewarded for your service to us"

"Right secondly, we have decided upon the third member of your team, it is someone we believe can be trusted above any other, being an ex-council member as well as a exemplary superior officer, we believe that he will be a great asset to the team. And since you both seemed already acquainted with him, he seemed to be the obvious candidate, so we introduce the final member of the team, Theodore Warren."

'Fuck… should've seen that coming…' Ivory thought suppressing the need to face palm at her own stupidity.

Theo stepped out the shadows dressed, not in his usual undertaker outfit but, in his death god uniform, which was far too well fitting to be legal; his black trench coat hugged his slim figure. Hair neatly out of his eyes, (which were currently framed by slightly shaped rectangular glasses) and was smoothly cascading down his back with short pieces framing his face. He simply looked at them, before nodding a greeting to them both, a small smile crossing his face as he crossed his arms over his chest.

'Oh god… must not drool…' Ivory thought, taking off her glass as she suddenly became interested in cleaning a none existent smudge on her glasses.

Ebony just randomly burst out laughing, looking like she would be rolling on the floor at any minute

"Miss Winters, control yourself"

"I apologise" Ebony said as she desperately tried to stop laughing, breathing deeply

Ivory rolled her eyes as she replaced her glasses "Very well, if that is your decision" she stated non-chalantly  

"He will be needing office space so he can fill in the required forms"

"I'm sure we can find somewhere to put him" Ebony replied with a smirk, glancing over at Ivory

"There is a free supervisor's office in my department, I'm sure it will accommodate his needs"

"Finally, as we covered yesterday, we will expect a detailed report from each of you once a week, including the notes of the surveillance team's findings. You will have one month before you will return here and present an official progress report to this council."

"Very well, when will the replacements arrive?"

"Day after tomorrow, they are being transferred from the American branch for the temporary cover of your departments, so you are required to remain here until then."

"That shouldn't be a problem"

"That is all for now, you may leave"

Ivory bowed to the council before turning and leaving, Ebony followed suit, neither really bothering to wait for Theo, as they left the council building heading back to their departments in silence.

"Damn pompous old fossils," Ebony grumbled

"You're just grumpy because they pulled you away from your morning cuddles with Rueben" Ivory replied rolling her eyes

"Just because someone's jealous" Ebony grinned suggestively, nodding behind subtly

"Ebony, you really are as subtle as a flying brick"

"I have no idea what you mean, anyway I'm going this way, see you later, Ivory, fuzz ball" Ebony bid before heading down a corridor to their right, leaving the two of them alone.

Ivory found this situation, awkward… she wanted to apologise for what Kuro did, and explain things, but this was neither the place nor the time for such a discussion. They arrived in Ivory's department soon after Ebony had left, avoiding an awkward conversation.

"Everyone's attention if you please," Ivory called, waiting for all eyes to be on her before she continued addressing all staff members "Thank you, we will be having a guest working in this department for the next could days, he will be borrowing Thomas Steward's office for the time being, so if there is anything any of you need out of there, please knock before entering. Could I ask William T. Spears and Araia Meadeu, to meet me in my office in five minutes, that is all thank you" she announced before making her way towards the empty office, opening the door and stepping and gesturing for Theo to follow her.

The fact that all eyes seemed to be on Theo didn't escape her attention, for his image was immediately recognisable, since a large statue of him in the entrance hall of the library. Not that Theo paid them much attention, other then the odd smile and friendly wave as he past.
  
Ivory just shook her head slightly as she waited for him, back pressed against the door keeping it wide open, he finally pasted her, stepping into the office before taking a look around the room. It was your average office, off white walls, wooden floorboards, desk and chair, with a few spare chairs at the side for meetings, and general guests, the odd personal item and pile of paperwork on the desk.

Ivory moved away from the door, letting it close on its own accord, "this should fit your needs, I wouldn't worry about moving the things on his desk, just stack them up off to one side, and if you need anything I'm just a few doors down"

Once the door was closed Theo pulled her into his arms, hugging her close, resting his head on her shoulder "you okay honey?"

Ivory hugged back, resting a hand on his head "I'm getting there, are you?"

"Am now"

"Good" Ivory said softly "Thank you for doing this"

"How could I have not? I couldn't just stand by and let those old codgers pick some dreadfully boring individual to force into your company, so when they asked whether I would be interested, I agreed."

"Knowing those gnarly old fossils, it would have been someone from within their own ranks, and we'd constantly have him as our shadow, ready to pounce at the slightest sign that we're not doing everything we can to solve this matter. I would much prefer someone I can trust on the team, not an insufferable brown noser who will go running back to the council at every available opportunity."

Theo chuckled lightly as he lifted his head and looked at her "and you know what the best thing is?"

"Umm what would that be?"

"I get you all to myself again~" he grinned rubbing his nose on hers

"You seemed to be forgetting Ebony is on the team as well"

"Oh that I can live with that, it doesn't stop me being able to be with you, does it?"

"What did I ever do to deserve a man like you?" she asked cupping his cheek and stroking his face with her finger

"You're just lucky I guess~" he chuckled as he lent into her hand, like a cat looking for attention, closing his eyes,

"I must be" Ivory smiled as she ran her fingers through the hair that fell on his face "I'm so sorry about what happened with Kuro… I couldn't stop her…"

Theo opened his eyes "its okay, Ebony and Michael explained about her, so please don't worry yourself over it"

"I hate that she hurt you… that I hurt you…"

"Shh" he said placing a finger to her lips, "it doesn't matter… plus it was my fault… I'm sorry for what I said to you, it was completely out of line. So let's just say we're even, okay and let's focus on something more worthy of the time we spend discussing it."

Ivory just moved his finger and pressed her lips against his, kissed him tenderly, she had missed him, she didn't realised just how much until she saw him standing there in the council meeting room. They broke "Theo I think I've got a problem" she admitted

He frowned at her "what would that be?" he asked looking worried

"I've been away from you for barely two days and I've missed you like mad" Ivory admitted with a completely serious face

The frown disappeared of his face as he started to laughing, he couldn't help himself…

"It's not funny, it's a serious affliction!" she stated placing her hands on her hips, trying desperately to keep a straight face

This only served to make him laugh even more, so much so he was now doubled up with his hands resting on his knees to stop him falling over. "I'm sorry honey" he giggled taking deep breaths to calm himself.

"Yea, you sound real sorry"

"Sorry I couldn't help myself, I thought it was something serious, and then you came out with something like that"

"It is serious for me… I've never been this dependent on anyone before…"

"That's not necessarily a bad thing honey, everyone needs someone to depend on, at one time or another, maybe it's just time for you to have someone there for you. And I would gladly be that someone honey~"

"Yes but there depending on someone when you need them, and there's this, not being able to sleep because you're alone, kind of dependence…"

Theo chuckled lightly as he pulled her closer whispering in her ear "I'll tell you a secret~ I think I might be in the same boat as you~ for I've miss you like mad as well my love~"

Ivory hit him round the side of the head

"What was that for?"

"You could've said something earlier, you damn crazy sheepdog! Instead of letting me stand here feeling like a love sick fool!" she exclaimed

And before he could answer, there came a knock at the door, "Ivory, we have a problem, I think you better come to your office…" Helena's voice stated

"Fine… I'm coming" she replied still sounding slightly annoyed,

"Hey, don't be mad at me~" Theo whined sticking out his bottom lip

"I've got to go…" she said before hastily leaving the room, leaving to Theo stare sadly at the door