Lotus Eternal

In a new life, Kanda remembers. Alma doesn’t. This means Kanda has to actually make the first move for once and he has no idea how. Written for Alma/Kanda week 2023

Written for Yulma Week 2023. Day 5 (Fri 6/9): Gold — Sunlight | Luxury | Reunions | Victory | Glamour  Title: Reunion. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Yuu Kanda/Alma Karma. Rated: Explicit. Words: 6.3K+. Tags: Omegaverse, Alpha/Omega, Modern Setting, Reunions, Past Relationships, College/University, Lemons (Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings). Chapters: 1/1. Summary: Kanda was never big on house parties. And he especially wasn’t big on house parties that his ex-boyfriend also attended. Excerpt:

Something buzzed in Allen’s pocket, distracting the omega. Pulling out his phone, Allen checked it, a surprised look flashing across his expression. Lavi noticed. “What’s up, Al?” Allen looked up. “Alma texted me…he said he’s coming?” Kanda’s attention snapped to Allen, the alpha caught off guard. He didn’t say anything, though his mind immediately latched onto the name. “Oh — I had mentioned we were having a party,” Lenalee said, though she also sounded surprised. “I wasn’t sure if he’d be back in town today, but let him know he could come if he wanted. We haven’t all been together in so long…” She trailed off, her violet eyes flickering to Kanda. However, Kanda didn’t say anything, the alpha averting his gaze.

Written for Yulma Week 2023. Day 4 (Thurs 6/8): Diamonds — Stars | Innocence | Marriage | Virtue | Hope  Title: Vow Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Yuu Kanda/Alma Karma. Rated: T. Words: 1.5K+. Tags: Canon Divergence, Canonverse, Exorcist AU, Secret Relationships, Secret Marriage, Romance (Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings). Chapters: 1/1. Summary: It didn’t matter if no one else knew. All that mattered was that they would be together in the end. Excerpt:

Kanda didn’t say anything. Hesitation crept into his face, the two of them standing in the aisle. “We don’t…have to do this,” he said, before glancing around as though to make sure they were alone. His words were somewhat forced as he made himself look back at Alma. “If you’re not sure—" Alma shook his head, suddenly fearful that Kanda would change his mind. “No!” He grabbed Alma’s hand with his, gripping it tightly. “No, I…I want this. I want this more than anything.” Kanda looked back at Alma. He opened his mouth, but Alma continued. “I want to do this.” Alma looked up at Kanda, meeting his gaze. His expression was earnest — yearning and filled with hope. “I want to be with you.”

Written for Yulma Week 2023. Day 3 (Wed 6/7): Rubies — Fire | Sensuality | Nobility | Lust | Treachery Title: Affair. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Yuu Kanda/Alma Karma. Rated: Explicit. Words: 1.6K+. Tags: Regency AU, Arranged Marriages, Angst, Lemon, Secret Relationships, Forbidden Romance, Affairs (Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings). Chapters: 1/1. Summary: For just one night, Alma wanted to be with the person he loved. Excerpt:

The marriage announcement was made over dinner. Alma knew it was coming. He had known for weeks now. Like an ominous cloud that loomed, it had lingered for days, the impending reality hanging over his head that he would be wed. Matched with a noblewoman, someone who was well-bred and of excellent social standing.  Someone who Alma wasn’t in love with.

Fandom: D.Gray-man Rating: E Pairing: Yulma (Alma x Kanda) Words: 2.4K Tags: Canon Divergent; Exorcist Alma; Established Relationship; Fluff; Humor...

Wrote this for Day 2 of Yulma Week 2023! Prompt used: Nature

Enjoy!

“We’re lost.”

“We are not lost.”

“Yuu, just admit it! We’re lost!”

Kanda grit his teeth, hearing the tension in his jaw as he pushed another tree branch out of the way. They’d been walking for hours in the woods after eradicating the akuma they were chasing. But the fight had them so turned around, he wasn’t sure where the town was—or even a road.

“You saying ‘we’re lost’ is not helping us find our way back to town.”

“Aha!” Alma announced triumphantly as he followed the path Kanda cleared through the undergrowth. “So, you do admit it!” Kanda rolled his eyes. “Alma, not now,” he snapped.

Written for Yulma Week 2023. Day 2 (Tues 6/6): Emeralds — Nature | Truth | Premonitions | Growth | Duty Title: Illusion. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Yuu Kanda/Alma Karma. Rated: T. Words: 2.6K+. Tags: Canon Divergence, Exorcist AU, Past Lives, Trauma, Canonverse, Some Angst, Repressed Memories (Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings). Chapters: 1/1. Summary: If Alma ever found out the truth, Kanda was certain it would break him. Excerpt:

He hadn’t gone to dinner like he normally did. After his run-in with Lavi and Allen, he had decided not to. After all, the cafeteria was sure to be crowded. And Alma was sure to be there. Alma, who Kanda had avoided for several days now. Guilt simmered low in his stomach, but Kanda ignored it. It wasn’t the first time he had avoided Alma, and it’s not like Alma would take it that personally. He tended to bounce back swiftly and had done so ever since they were children. Sure, he might whine about it for a few days — but he would get over it. Kanda just needed space. Rain poured harder, Kanda’s attention turning toward the window. In the glint of the lamplight, he thought he saw something — pink and ivory, petals soft. An impression of flowers from long ago. “They’re called lotuses.” He sucked in a breath, the ghostly echo of that person’s voice ringing in his ears. Sneering to himself, Kanda turned from the window and sat on the edge of his bed, the mattress thin and the blankets stiff. Lowering his face, he ran his hands through his hair. He hated this.

Yulma Week 2023 Day 1: Silver

Written for Yulma Week 2023. Day 1 (Mon 6/5): Silver — Moonlight | Elegance | Trickery | Mirage | Darkness Title: The Rose Cross. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Yuu Kanda/Alma Karma. Rated: Explicit. Words: 8.2K+. Tags: Vampires, Canon Elements, Exorcist AU, Vampire Hunters, Angst, Romance, Reunions, Lemon, Blood Drinking, Blood Loss (Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings). Chapters: 1/1. Summary: Returning to the very woods where he lost his partner, Kanda finds that not all that is lost is truly dead.  Excerpt:

Lenalee kept quiet, also scanning the area. Not a sign of movement could be seen, the shadows of the forest dark. “I don’t see anything,” she said. She turned to Kanda. “Should we look around?” Kanda didn’t answer at first. He was still scanning the woods, his focus lingering on the trees — the low fog, the shadows. Shapes of darkness that blended together, that for months now had haunted his mind… “Yuu, help!” A chill threatened to ripple down his spine, nausea curdling inside him as horrific memories threatened to resurface. Kanda straightened his posture, exhaling. He turned to Lenalee. “Fine,” he finally answered. “Go with Toma. I’ll head north.” Lenalee pursed her lips, worried. “Kanda, are you sure you’ll be okay?” she asked. “After last time—” “I’ll be fine,” Kanda snapped. “Just keep your fucking eyes out.” Lenalee exhaled through her nose, but didn’t say anything more. Instead, she turned to Toma. “Come on — let’s go this way.” They split up, Kanda starting north as he wandered farther into the woods. He was careful to keep his steps light, the earth soft beneath him as a few puddles remained. Periodically, water and mud would splash, but he remained unbothered, his mind alert as he constantly searched the shadows for any signs of movements. For any monstrosities, abominations— Vampires. The word alone sent a flurry of something fearsome throughout him. Disgust, hatred — Kanda had been an exorcist for years now. An extension of the Church, with the purpose to hunt down and kill such unholy creatures. Kanda had never held any remorse for his actions, either. After all, vampires were mindless, bloodthirsty demons. Wicked and cursed to damnation, with no sense of their humanity left. They were only killers who took humans without a second thought. Kanda had learned this well enough.