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Chapter 3

The Girl and the Dark Wolves


Fire burned around me, as black as the night and hatred from which it was born from. I made it happen but I couldn't figure out how, I was just so mad for some reason that I couldn't phantom it. I looked around to see the bodies wrapped in white burn into a crisp ash, no red sustenance left behind. But it was all too soon when a small figure was there; he was small, almost like a baby, draped in a black cloak and a black top hat with bandages wrapped around his face. There was a transparent pacifier, glowing white, handing in front of him.

I couldn't talk, my voice not coming at all. I wasn't even sure I was actually seeing this person or if it was illusion my sub-conscious had conjured up in my chaotic state. The small figure just stared at me as I did it back to him. Was I going to die here, or be free? I couldn't really care less about it, about everything as I guessed this person would decide my fate.

"So, you are the one who did this. It seems that you felt strong hatred to be able to do this," the small baby said, seemingly floating towards me until he came in front of my kneeling body, "Do you have a name, girl?"

I couldn't say a word, so I was only able to shake my head. I looked down, away from his covered eyes.

"I see, you cannot talk, pity. We'll have to change that."

I glanced up at him between my black bangs. What did he mean by that? Even with my blank eyes, there was a spark of interest appearing inside me of, curiosity of a child even.

He laughed, "You will come with me, didn't you know?" Why? It seemed that he could figure out what I was thinking. Another laugh was the answer I received and then he was in front of his face and, even though he was covered in bandages, I could almost see the eerie smile outline that stretched beneath those bandages. He was floating in the air, circling around me and laughs – a laugh hollow and empty and just a little bit twisted. "We are more alike than you know, girl."

Do I have a choice?

"No, I'm not giving you a choice; I am taking you for myself." Then he stuck out transparent pacifier in front of me and it grew dark, I remember that it was the first meet between Bermuda von Veckenschtein and me.

-00-

I curled up, my back against the wall in this dark cell. It seemed more of a home to her for the last week than any other place. It was more like a very plain looking room without any decorations but just a plain looking bed located at the far left. To which I was sitting on. I was staring at the coldness of the black flame dancing on my fingertips. It's cold and foreign but it felt like a part of me...

The people... there was seven of them, they called themselves the Vindice, they called this flame of emptiness the Flame of Night. It was just like the night sky; so beautiful it was.

I was covered in bandages starting from my right knee down to my foot, both arms ending just at the wrist, and the top of my forehead. I wore a plain white shirt and a pair plain black pant.

"It seems that you are getting used to it more," the little baby said, he called himself Bermuda floating into the room.

"Hai..." I muttered, my voice was still raspy but I was able to utter a word or phrase here and there for a few days now, looking up from the dancing black flames to the floating baby. He explained things to me, as did the other six. The Vindice had been around for as long as the Mafia had existed.

They said they were guards who protected the laws of the Mafia world. Those who defy their laws are said to be arrested without hesitation and are doomed to spend the rest of their lives in an inescapable prison known as the Vendicare Prison, though their allies can negotiate their release. That's was where I was now and said I was going to stay here for a very, very long time.

-00-

"You now exist in darkness surrounded by mystery and shrouded with secrets," he had said. I couldn't understand it at all. "When you are old enough you shall understand. This cell shall be your room. Decorate it as much as you like for your comfort. Do not expect to be treated as a child and for mercy. You are now our equal for that you shall be trained to be one of us. The world you are now involved will never show kindness."

I couldn't say a word to him, just giving a slight nod. Then he left, I could somehow feel a pleased feeling from his flames that vanished as soon as he left the cell.

That was the day I the contract was sealed and I became a member of the Vindice. That was the day where I became the sister of the man who sealed my fate. That was the day where I became the Successor to the Night.

-00-

"Oyasumi, Yoru," was the last thing I heard before I slipped into the unforgiving darkness.

It seemed that my dream was nothing more an old memory when I opened my eyes, staring up at the semi-destroyed ceiling of my room. So... the Vongola Decimo and his Famiglia was able to defeat Mukuro-sama and everyone else. I could tell by the eerie silence that was booming in the building. I stood, fixing my uniform as I ignored the boots that lay next to my bed and had my wrappings around my legs still on, and walked out of the room to where the fight between Mukuro-sama and the Vongola Decimo took place. I piece of broken mirror was to the side of me and glanced at my image.

My straight long black and white streaked hair that reached down to my lower back. I wore the standard green female Kokuyo Middle uniform like the rest of the Kokuyo Gang but the sleeves were fixed to go to my fingertips. My legs were wrapped in wrappings that disappeared under the skirt. I could see the Clear Pacifier hanged by a chain rest against my chest.

I looked away, staring at the damage that the battle had down. It looked like I had some cleaning to do but what made me feel the emotion of anger when I felt the trace of the Flame of Night were around.

"Vindice," I hissed, breaking the plank of wood that was in my hand. They took them... Ken... Chikusa... Mukuro-sama... The family I worked hard to get! Though I do wonder how long I've slept...

'3 weeks...'

I looked around quickly. It couldn't be, could it? Mukuro-sama...

'Yes dear Yoru, you are correct. Welcome to the world of the living once more. I am sorry I wasn't there to wake you up.'

It's fine, but how are you able to still talk to me... Weren't you taken by them?

'Yes we were but don't worry, you'll see us again soon. But for now I must ask you of something.'

What is it?

'I have a special someone coming by in a few days. Can you make it so that she'll feel at home here?'

She'll be living here from now on?

'Kufufufu that is correct, dear Yoru.'

How will I know that it is her?

'Oh, you'll know, dear Yoru. You'll be in for quite a surprise.'

If that is what you want Mukuro-sama, then I will make it so.

'Good girl. It seems that I must go... now... I'll see... you again, dear... Yoru...'

Good bye, Mukuro-sama...

Well I guess I should at least clean this place up as much as I can. To make sure this special someone of Mukuro-sama welcome here, along when the others get back.

-1 Day Later-

I really don't know how to explain this but somehow I was fighting that Perfect Mukuro-sama possessed not long ago and now somehow I was on the couch with his head on my lap as he slept. Bird's bird was on my head, it seemed to like it up there, who was now named Hibird. I gave out a silent sigh as I came up with a quick getaway.

How I got into this mess?

Well he said I looked like a small animal and so kidnapped me... This was so weird and now I needed to get out of here.

-3 Days Later-

I got away yesterday and fought the Perfect, he was strong but I was able to get the upper hand when I was able to use my chains. Who knew he was more bloodthirsty then he looked?

I stood outside, watching the sun set. Red and yellow clouds burst and splash their fiery colors in defiance of the vanishing sun. The sky was ablaze with color... fiery orange, searing reds, hot as the sun yellow and yet the outer edges of the blazing sky have begun to cool with the indigo of the night. It was almost time. I could feel her coming.

I looked down from the stairs as a shadow came from the surrounding forest. A few moments later a girl came out, she was quite small for her age if I were to guess with somewhat pale skin. She had long purple hair with bangs covering her right eye while the other one was violet in color. All she was wearing was a plain white gown and nothing else.

I jumped down to the ground, landing silently on my feet and stood, looking at her.

"Konbanwa, I... am C-Chrome," Chrome muttered out, glancing around other than me.

I gave a nod, "Okaerinasai, Chrome-san."


Glossary:

Oyasumi: good night

Konbanwa: hello

Okaerinasai: welcome home

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