1 The Runaway
Nozomi was running with all her might. Although her legs were badly aching and she herself was weary, she just had to keep on running. The necklace around her neck was dangling along with her as she ran. She was panting and she could feel that any moment soon she'd collapse.
But she couldn't. Not with those guys after her.
They have guns, Nozomi thought. But I know I can do this!
She continued running, went left, and rushed into a dark alley.
They can't find me here, not this time… she thought. But I have to be sure. I have to be safe. I have to use this.
She held up her right hand. The ring on her index finger shone and brought out a flare. After that, a huge, white, blizzard-like portal opened.
Not a moment to waste, she immediately stepped into the portal.
She arrived in a place familiar to her. Nozomi could tell, since some old memories kicked back in.
I'm here, Nozomi thought, very much so relieved. I'm going to be just fine.
The ring on her finger shone once again.
It was definitely no ordinary ring; it was a Vongola ring.
The Vongola Ring of Snow.