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"Hello"- talking in Japanese

Hello- thinking

Chapter 1

Shizuka walked into the dry goods store after disembarking from the ship. She walked up to the man near the counter and brought out the four kimonos she had brought to be sold. The man examined the kimonos for several seconds and then told her how much they would sell for. Asking if it wouldn't get any larger and receiving a slight raise, she got the money. After receiving the money she asked the man how long it would be until she reached her destination. Thanking the man, she began to walk around town looking for a good and affordable inn. She ate her dinner and got a room. After setting her things down, she began planning her trip.

After a good night's sleep she started her journey. She went through the route that she had found the safest fastest way according to the people's words. She took a break as soon as the sky began to darken. This became her routine during the trip.

Coming upon the second large city on her trip, Shizuka walked around looking for an inn to stay the night. As she was walking she saw a young boy standing in the path of a carriage. Not thinking for one second about what would happen to her Shizuka quickly ran and dove taking the boy with her out of the path of the horses. The boy began crying and Shizuka started whispering comforting words in the boy's ears. The boy's mother came over just as the driver of the carriage pulled the horses to a stop. The boy's mother was giving Shizuka her thanks as the driver of the carriage opened the door and helped a lady with beautiful long flowing blonde hair out of the carriage. The lady began walking to where they were.

"Is everyone all right?" the lady asked.

"I am fine and the boy is uninjured," Shizuka said.

"I apologize for what happened," the lady said.

"There is no need, my lady. I should have kept a closer eye on my son," the boy's mother said.

"I am just glad that no one was hurt," the blonde-haired lady said. Shizuka and the lady both said their goodbye to the mother and child with the mother once again thanking Shizuka for saving her child's life.

"Well, I should be going. I hope you have safe trip," Shizuka said bowing to the young lady.

"Wait!" the lady stopping Shizuka in her tracks.

"Is there anything you need of me?" Shizuka asked.

"Come ride with me for a little while. I wish to speak with you for a little while," the lady said.

"Very well then, I believe you wish me no harm," Shizuka replied.

The driver helped the lady back into her carriage and Shizuka followed. The driver collected Shizuka's belongings and secured them onto the carriage.

"My name is Elena," the blonde lady introduced.

"I am Shi-" Shizuka started but was quickly interrupted by Elena.

"I know that you a female so please give me your real name," Elena said.

"My name is Shizuka," Shizuka said.

"Shizuka, a very pretty name but uncommon here in Italy. What brings you here and dressed up like you are and without a male companion?" Elena asked.

"I am looking for my brother, he came here before me and I wish to meet up with him," Shizuka said.

"Do you know where he is?" Elena asked.

"I do, although I do not know how to get there," Shizuka replied.

"Perhaps, I could help you. Where is he currently residing?"

"He is currently living with his friend in a place he calls the Vongola Mansion-" Shizuka was about to continue but was interrupted by Elena.

"I know where that is, in fact I was heading there myself. Let my guess, your brother is a man named Ugetsu,"Elena said.

"Yes, how did you know?" Shizuka said.

"I've met him and your clothes are similar to the clothing he wears. Don't worry I'll take you with me. It is only a day's ride from here," Elena responded.

"Thank you so much," Shizuka said.

"You're welcome. It'll be so nice to finally have a female companion around. Hanging around males all the time gets quite saddening," Elena told her. The ride to the town they would be staying in was filled with chatter as Elena and Shizuka formed a new friendship. Shizuka asked about the Italian customs and Elena asked what Shizuka's life was once like in Japan.

Once fully rested from a stay at a wonderful inn, Shizuka and Elena continued their ride to the Vongola Mansion. Elena complimented Shizuka's kimono and then proceeded in giving her a physical and personality description of the main members of the family. Shizuka listened intently memorizing what Elena had told her. Once Elena completed her descriptions, the two ladies spent the rest of the ride talking about nothing and everything.

Upon arriving at the Vongola Mansion, Elena told Shizuka to stay in the carriage while she fetched the men. Shizuka waited patiently as Elena ordered a maid to fetch everyone, especially Ugetsu and peeked through the windows are Elena greeted each and every man. Shizuka noticed how Elena lingered with the blue-haired man. Once everyone was there, Shizuka saw Elena say something to the men in front of her and then proceeded to approach the carriage. The driver, having been told beforehand what to do, opened the carriage doors and helped Shizuka out as Elena arrived in front of him. Ugetsu's face displayed his shock very well and others were looking at Shizuka with wonder. Just as Shizuka was brought five feet in front of the men, Ugetsu took a step forward and touched Shizuka's cheek as if not believing that she was really there.

"Is it really you?" Ugetsu asked his sister.

"It's been a while, Ugetsu-nii-sama," Shizuka said smiling at her brother.

"What are you doing here?" Ugetsu asked her.

"I wanted to get to see the world you are currently living in," Shizuka said.

"Why? You were going to be-," Ugetsu started by was interrupted by Shizuka.

"I will tell you everything when I am ready but for now please leave it alone," Shizuka said.

"Very well. I am happy to see you again," Ugetsu said smiling.

"What is going on?" G asked breaking the family reunion.

"I allow me to introduce you all to someone," Ugetsu said facing all his friends. He brought Shizuka forward and said, "This is my younger sister, Shizuka, she came from Japan. Although, I did not know she would be coming here. I hope you all welcome her."

"Nice to meet you all," Shizuka said bowing will all the grace she had been taught to her since childhood. Everyone, with the exception of Alaude and Elena, displayed the shock on their face. Giotto was the first to get over his shock and quickly displayed his manners.

"Nice to meet you as well I am-"

"Please let me guess, you are Giotto, the boss, correct?" Shizuka said giving him a smile.

Blushing slightly Giotto responded, "Yes, how did you know?"

"Ugetsu-nii-sama and Elena has given me a description of all of you. Would it be all right for me to guess who the rest of you are?" Shizuka said. The others nodded finally getting over their surprise and Shizuka went on to correctly guess their names and they gave her a quick hello and nice to meet you, with the exception of Alaude who gave her a curt nod. The day was spent getting Shizuka settled and allowing the siblings to have their reunion.

A/N: Sorry that this was so late. I was distracted. I was planning to write this over winter break but I was in Texas the first week and when we came back home we had to clean the house before New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve came. Then by the time after that I was exhausted from traveling and the party. Let me tell you 13 hour drives are not fun. Before I knew it school started again. I hope you enjoy this.

I meant to upload this after the New Year's but was distracted. Sorry.