...Okay...no excuse for the long wait. Most of it, was procrastination in typing it. I already wrote almost all the chapters...I just always get distracted from typing it.

So enough of my excuses, here's the chapter.

"NOOO! DON'T LEAVE YOUR BROTHER ZELL!" There were struggling noises.

"L-let go! C-can't breathe!" more struggling was heard.

"M-My baby's leaving me." Sobs were heard. "NO IT'S TOO SOON!" The shuffling got louder. "DON'T GO ZELL!"

"UGHH! REKA! Don't join him you idiot! " There was more shuffling. "TRAIN! I CAN"T BREATH! LET GO!"

"~Nya can you lot be any louder. Were in a public place you know. " A haughty purr said.

"Don't go either Kuro!" More shuffling and hissing was heard.

"Guys they're turning blue, Let'em go before they suffocate!" The twins cried out. Met Groaned. "Didn't you here'em, drop them you over attached Idiots!"

I growled again "I said. Let. GO!" Using all the strength I had, I knocked them off and rolled to safety.

"NO ZELL!" Train and Reka wailed from under Met and the twins. I groaned and managed to get myself up.

I turned to them and scowled. I might've looked thirteen, but I was still eighteen inside, well nineteen if I was being technical. I'll never grow past that and I'll never get younger.

Sounds pretty sad, but can't do anything about it. Just like Jez and the cat said, you get used to it. Everyone always does.

I looked at the red head pushing Trains face to the floor. "You could've jumped in sooner Strawberry." I said annoyed.

He groaned and turned to me. "We'll excuse me. You try doing this with a hangover kid. It ain't a walk in the park I'll tell you."

"Well maybe if you hadn't gotten so drunk, you'd be surprise how that wouldn't happen." He twitched. I got close to him and whispered to where only he could hear me. "After all, weren't you the one that encouraged the going away party you guys had for me. Better yet, the rouse for you and the rest of the drunks in the house to get wasted without Train and Reka finding out." He twitched again and I backed away.

I smirked. "I wonder how Train will react when he sees the bill." He shot me a glare and focused back on Train. Something embraced me from behind.

"Z-Zell ..." I looked at the pretty brunette who had gotten loose and smiled a sloppy smile. "I promised I'd call. Don't baby me just because I'm the youngest." I rubbed her back and she stepped back.

Reka sniffed. "If you need anything, or want anything, you know what to do. Just don't leave a digital trail behind on the net. I taught you better than that. " I nodded. She went on. "And if anyone gives you trouble, e-mail, call, or text me as quick as you can. Ok?" I nodded again and hugged her. She wailed.

Kuro jumped on my shoulder and sighted. "There so dramatic ~nya" I nodded.

I felt a heavy hand on my head. I looked up to see strawberry. He smiled. "Even if you a pain and pest to keep secrets from; good luck out there kid. And keep in touch, don't be such a social outcast a'ight." I punched him lightly but smiled back.

He took Reka away and I couldn't help but sigh. They may look playful and easygoing, well only to the top Meno members but….their ruthless. The strawberry is a demon from hell and Reka is his companion.

Met's the definition of a military tyrant- it didn't help that he was a military admiral in his old life either. He drilled into me every physical training known to mankind.

Reka...…well….Train calling her a hacker expert didn't do her justice. She's a genius and wasn't at all shy to show me her secrets. I was drilled from knowing what a gigabyte is, to being to be able to hack into a government secured database. I was no longer a technological impaired quake. I was now a Meno qualified (sort-of) Hacker….I was not proud of this.

I shuddered. I still remember those long nights these past eight years. I never knew I could cough out so much blood then when I did those horrible days.

I saw the twins tie Train up and start dragging him off. They waved at me and sent floating kisses goodbye. How adorable….Not. Those two may look cute and innocent, but their expertise in weapons is amazing…..no….a nightmare.

Imagine having Identical, sadistic, sardonic, twins that specialize in torture, holding your life in their hands…it's very scary. I can truthfully say I know what Tsuna will have to go through.

"NOO! ZELL TAKE ME WITH YOU!" Train struggled from his binds as Met, the twins, and Reka dragged him to the car. I smiled.

Despite the scars I got from training with him, both mentally and physically, Train has become someone who'd gotten very attached to me and vice-versa. He seemed happy to have a student, who can actually survive his training, to dote on.

Apparently, he found me adorable, and amusing. Don't know why considering I always ignored and insulted him.

I became his unofficial, honorary Sister, Thus leading to his severe over protectiveness.

"Zell! "He wailed and I sighted. Sister complex aside, he was still one of my main tormentor. You'd think his favoritism would benefit me, right?

No, In fact, it made it worse.

He trained me merciless with survival training and every type of fighting style found out there so that I would be able to protect myself from anything harmful and dangerous ( Even though he was probably the main inflictor.)

After words, he'd fawn over me being overly protective. It was a win-and-lose thing with him. I made eye contact with him. I smiled my signature sloppy smile and waved.

"NOOO!"

I chuckled, only to have someone bump my head. I turned to see Britt pouting. "Don't tease him too much Zell, we're the ones that have to deal with him when you leave, remember." She handed me my suitcases and I sent a sorry look back.

This was the yet another addition to the devil teachers, but unlike the others she wasn't really evil or dangerous. If anything, she was the complete opposite and the most sanest and emotional of the family (Which is saying something from a family made of emotionless statues).

I'm surprised she isn't crying right now, but then again. I looked at her closely. You could clearly see her red puffy eyes, and trembling lips. She taught me all the basics of household living (I can now make slightly burnt eggs.).

She died when she was around seventy, the oldest living age ever in the family, but she looked like she was in her early thirty's. She's the Mother figure for all of us. She was very pretty; with eyes a pale, pale pink and nice pale skin. She always wears a sunhat to hide her bright Sunburn hair.

We all have things that make us stand out, not as much as our eyes, but enough to make us noticeable. Some of us have unnatural brightened hair, or skin color that's very pale, or tanned. Some actually have both. When we hide those aspects of ours, it makes us practically invisible.

Like Britt, her's was her glowing, bright hair, just like Met and I. If those were taken away, we'd be practically invisible. Of course for us top Meno members, it didn't affect us. Too bad for our other unofficial members it's a different story.

Kuro purred and jumped off my shoulder. "If we don't hurry, we'll miss our flight idiot." He meowed with annoyance.

I turned towards the Meno-owned airplane, in the privately owned airport, that apparently every big shot rich family, and sometimes corrupted government who need us, have. I scowled at the feline but followed behind. "I know, you ball of fuzz, I'm going."

I ran up the planes stairs and let the door attendant open the door. While Kuro strode forward, being already picked up by another flight attendant, I looked back and saw everyone had gone back into the large limousine we drove here in.

The windows were down and everyone waved. Reka had lost it again and, just like Train, was starting to climb out the car's window. I laughed and waved. They drove off, and you could clearly hear Reka and Train's voice even as they drove into the distance.

I turned and got escorted to the living room in the plane. The staff came in, bowed, asked my preference for lunch, and then left their separate ways.

I sat close to the window and put in my earphones. I looked to the seat next to me and saw Kuro curled into the seat sleeping with half a fish in his mouth. I took it out, threw it in the trash and looked out the window, trying to ignore my reflection.

The reflection of my even paler face, lips, and eyes, and my practically glowing platinum blond hair. The other said I had a pretty and refreshing appearance (Britt especially. She mistook me for a doll when she first met me. After explaining to her that I wasn't a possessed doll, she took to dressing me up whenever she could- to my annoyance.) I though the complete opposite.

In my opinion, I looked terminally ill, practically close to death.

I felt someone tap my shoulder and turned to see the flight attendant. "Ma'am we're ready to take off, and your meal is ready." She pointed to the cart.

I took off one of my ear buds and put down my eating tray. I nodded at the flight attendant as she put down the tray in front of me and a can of melon juice (sweet). I hummed when I saw and smelled the filet mignon and Italian fettuccini Alfredo.

I turned to the smiling attendant and smiled. "Thanks, tell them alright for take-off. "She nodded.

"Yes ma'am. Call me if I'm needed." She bowed and left. I took a bite and shook off the uneasiness at being called ma'am. It was still so awkward for a poor kid like me to be treated like royalty. No matter how use to it I get.

I took a bite out of my food. If anything I'm just happy to be away from angel city, Richie rich mansion. It took all my persuading skills but, I was finally able to convince my overbearing family to let me live a somewhat normal life while in Namimori without all the richness of the Meno.

I took another bite.

….I'm sure they won't mess even this up. The speakerphone went off and the take-off procedures started. I buckled myself and Kuro up and went back to eating. I put back in both my earplugs and opened my juice as the plane lifted off the ground.

Oh well I'll worry about that later.

I looked up at the giant mansion and the lavish, thirty five acre gardens. It glowed brightly in the sun and the four story house casted a shadow so big, it reached the front gate….fifty feet away. The servants and housekeepers waved at me from afar.

I stared at it and immediately turned on the T.V located on the window of the limo. I dialed a number and Train's face popped up.

"ZELL! I'M SO GLAD YOU CALLED. ARE YOU OKAY? DID YOU LAND SAFELY? WERE YOU PICKED UP ON TIME? IF NOT I-" I raised a hand and stopped his babbling. I pointed to the house behind me and recognition fell on his face.

"Ahhh. So you made it home. Thank goodness. I almost had a heart attack. So what do you think? I still think it's too small, but you said you wanted a more normal home and lifestyle, so we had to settle with this. I wanted to give you at least a five story house, with an hundred acre yard, maybe some horses , the newest sports cars, some motorbikes, and maybe even a -…Zell what're you doing?"

I ignored him and the driver as I took my suitcases out of the limo. I walked pass them and towards the gate. I heard the car start up, hurrying up to catch me. It caught up and drove alongside me. I saw train's face with the others behind him on the window monitors.

"ZELL! ZELL! WHERE ARE YO-"

"Shut it…I told you that if you didn't comply with my request I was going to live on the streets. I'm doing just that."

Train looked surprised and worried. "What…Wait! Y-you're not serious are you? That's crazy!" I threw over my suitcase and climbed over the gate. I hit the mechanism that opened the gate and it broke trapping the car behind.

"Later Train." I said as I walk off. I looked around for a bus stop.

"WAIT, ZELL! COME BACK!"

"Nope."

I heard him start to get frazzled. "WAI-WAIT! IT WAS JUST A PRANK ZELL! JUST THAT! PLEASE COME BACK!"

I stopped and looked back. The gate opened after the limo drove through it with force and it came up to me. The driver came out and opened the door. I looked at it, and eventually went in. I found the Cat rolling on its stomach laughing.

I ignored it and looked at the sweating Train on the monitor. The car started off in the opposite direction into the downtown area. Train chuckled nervously.

"Y-yeah it-it was a prank. M-Met just wanted to see how you would react. He thought you would give in to the richness if you were put into the situation….but heheheh….I-I guess he was wrong huh? "I made no response.

He started sweating some more, while the others left silently from the back bowing profusely." D-don't worry the driver will take you to the real place your staying this time. I swear."

I stared at him and glared. I felt my eyes glow and he stopped smiling. "W-well look at the time. You must be tired from your trip so let me let you go ok! Bye! Good-luck! Later!" the Screen went black and I sighted.

I looked at Kuro. "You were in on it." I stated.

"Duh." He said without hesitation and went back to sleep.

I sighted and slumped on the seat. "Of course."

Well….this is….better?

I hummed looking up at the five-star glass towers with disdain while the valet opened my car door. The driver took my bags and Kuro took the chance to perch himself on my shoulder.

We walked through the glass doors of the modernized building and into a polished marble lobby and despite seeing much better works of architecture at the Meno Mansion, I couldn't help but stare in awe.

The walls were made of pure white marble, the floors out of shiny black, with an expensive and vintage carpet dabbed in the middle. The ceilings were high and marble columns held them up. There was a beautiful fountain that matched the one on the outside in the middle of the lobby while crystal glass chandeliers hung from the ceilings throughout the lobby.

Because of the many high windows outlining the side of the walls, the hotel was practically transparent and filled with light.

People buzzed around in the most ravishing and luxurious suits and accessories. There were Hotel attendants and personal butlers everywhere escorting the lavish people or attending to their needs.

I sighted as I passed the fountain. I looked at the lavish plaque placed on it and found the Meno corp. signature on it. It proved my assumption right. The most lavish hotel in town was built, or at least was given a lot of money into its construction, by the Meno Family.

I sighted again and let my head hang. And still this is by far better than what I saw a few minutes ago. I guess to the Meno this is normal.

I don't even think they know they built this hotel, and just chose it because it was the best one.

Almost all of the world's more Greek-ish, lavish, and modernized buildings were created by the Meno; like all those big amazing hotels in India, Hong Kong, Dubai, Las Vegas, and the one with the big pool in Chile-so I can see why this little one would be considered nothing to them.

I'd expect nothing less from the most garnished family in the underworld.

If you think about it like that, this hotel doesn't seem that bad anymore. It's a motel compered to where I could've gone. I looked back at the driver and saw him give a tip to the valet and looked back to the front desk.

I walked up to it, ignoring the rich snobs. The scrawny attendant, that looked pretty constipated, appeared pretty upset when he saw me. I guess I understand since I was pretty under-dressed compered to everyone else.

I might as well been a bug in comparison to the other rich guests.

He tilted his head up and looked at me with contempt and annoyance. "Little girl. Are you lost? Where is your guardian?" Kuro picked the time now to meow and the attendant coughed.

He pointed to the wall behind him and frowned even worse. "Oh-no little girl …If you haven't noticed there's a no pet policy at this hotel. So I'm gonna have to ask you to please leave your pet, outside." He said with a snotty, bland voice.

Kuro hissed at his words and he twitched. The people around me started snickering in a low voice. I smiled, but quickly hid it and put on a blank look.

I leaned on the reception desk. "Hey…My name's Zellena Meno, can I get my room number and key please, I'm more than positive my name is in the book." I stretched my arms a little and yawned "-and can you hurry it up a little bit; I'm jet lagging from the trip here." I said pretty loudly. The snickering stopped and it went quiet.

Kuro smirked as he jumped onto the reception desk, his chest puffed to show the Meno tag on his ribbon shine. I took off my darkened glasses and red baseball cap. The attendant had this shocked look on his face, as he took in my bright hair, and-now- glowing orange eyes.

Reka was right when she said we were very famous both in the underworld, and above it. Everyone who was anyone, worth a pretty penny, or even in the slums, knew the Meno name.

I looked around. I didn't believe her when she said it at first, but the thing about suck-ups, admirers and moochers were right.

'We can't be that famous.'

'You wish. I can't even go to the theater without….' She shuddered. 'Never mind, you'll know soon enough.' She laughed maliciously. I gulped looking at her in disbelieve.

I felt like, instead of me staring down at the food, I was the one being looked on with hungry eyes.

The Receptionist immediately smiled till his teeth and gums showed. "Y-you...…y-yes! I mean of course Meno-Sama; your rooms were prepared way in advance. H-Here's the card that'll be able to open all of your room, and two spares. I hope you'll find all the rooms to your accommodations Meno-Sama."

'-Sama, Rooms?' I grabbed the cards and put'em in my pocket. I looked back to the reception. "Oh-right. Hey, do you think, Kuro can be exempt from the no-pet policy. I don't like special treatment and all but, I can't be without him." I said in a cheerful fake tone. 'Literally.'

Kuro jumped onto my shoulder and slammed his tail on my back. Ow.

"O-of course Meno- san, you may do whatever you please." He nodded furiously and smiled in a creepy- 'I'll do anything you ask me of, if you please forget everything that happened up to now' smile. I smiled back uneasily and turned to go away. That is until I saw the crowd of people encircle around us.

They started babbling on, all together. Compliments, questions, invitations to outings, or just plain greetings to me started echoing the lobby.

"I like your hair!", "Your name is so unique, let's try to get along from now on. Wanna get together for brunch? ", "Your very cute for a thirteen year old, please come over and chat sometimes. " "What designer brand does that cap come from?" "Hey can you do me a favor, I really need your help…..Etc."

I plugged my ears while Kuro stuffed his head into my hoodie.

I saw them get closer and closed my eyes at the impending doom. Than instantly the noise stopped. I felt someone get in front of me, grab my arm and subsequently push the crowd away.

"I must ask you to leave Meno-dono alone. She is tired and just experienced a very cruel trick by some people left best not spoken off. Please forgive my indolence's, but if you keep on, I will be forced to take immediate and physically actions to dissuade you."

'-Dono' why the heck do they keep calli-…oh right. Japan- Honorifics.

I saw the crowds disassemble and looked over to my savior. It was the driver without his hat on. He looked 20, but had a very young looking, baby face, with red hair that rivaled Met's. Only his was a more normal, darker color (if you can even call red hair normal) and he had normal brown eyes.

He looked like one of those princely characters that looked fragile, but had a sharp look in his eyes that told the crowd he would act on his previous threat.

He quickly grabbed my suitcases and led me to the elevator. Before any of the snobs could react, he opened a white box typed a code on the key pad and pushed the button for the highest floor. The doors close as the snobs finally realized I was leaving and tried to catch up.

After the elevator dinged and we were moving, he turned to me and bowed apologetically.

"Sorry ma'am, I hope I wasn't out of line. I was told to protect and serve you diligently in situations like this. I hope you weren't offended by any of my hasty actions. Please forgive me if I did. "

I looked at him for and then tapped him on his head. I gave him a sloppy smile. "You just saved me from probably the worst enemy I'll ever face. I should be thanking you, rather than having you apologize. "

He smiled and nodded. I looked towards the screen showing the floor numbers and sighted. "Hey what room am I on?" I asked the man.

"The penthouse-"I groaned. "-and the five floors under." I looked up and groaned louder. I tilted back my head and let it hit the elevator wall.

Kuro meowed. "They always go too far when it comes to money; you should already know that by now."

I nodded." Yeah I know Kur-"I snapped my head up and looked at the cat. I closed its mouth and brought it close to my face. "Kuro what're you doing. You can't talk in public! We've already talked about this a million times; Talk only when were alone or with the top Meno's! "I whispered harshly.

Kuro looked unfazed. I heard chuckling, and looked up to see the driver laughing. "Do not worry Meno-dono. I was already informed of, Kuro-san's situation. It's peculiar, yes, but it's something perfectly acceptable to me."

'Acceptable!' I looked at him as if he had grown another head. "…no lie. You're either clinically insane or just plain weird to easily accept something like this."

He chuckled. The elevator beeped and the doors opened. I sighted and stepped off. "But then again, you serve a family of wallflower nuts. You fit in just right. Oh- call me Zell okay, I hate being called something that practically resembles royalty" I smiled at him.

He was a shocked for a minute until his face gave a cheerful smile and he kneeled on the floor in front of me. I stepped back instinctively. He looked up at me with sparkly eyes and a bright smile that rivaled the sun. "Oh thank you Zell-Dono! Your Kindness knows no bounds. You are exactly how I envisioned you'd be. Merciful, kind, and gentle like Reka-Dono said you'd be. Meno quality at its fullest."

I shuddered at his exclaim and heard Kuro snicker as he walked ahead into the room. I smiled uneasily and turned to where Kuro walked off. "T-thanks….?"

I looked back to my 'home' and whistled, trying to steer the conversation away from more unworthy praise. We were on the top floor right now that can only be accessed by a certain key card and a special code inputted into the elevator. It opens directly into the top penthouse room which was a sight to behold.

I walked into the large and wide room and squinted as bright light hit my eyes through the wide glass windows that formed the dome ceiling of the room. They made the ceiling of the fancy hotel have that semi- rounded shape on top.

From the elevator, pass the black modernized open kitchen with black island, till the two white railing-less spiraling staircase found at both ends of the room, finished the pure white walls found everywhere in the hotel. It was half building, half-window dome, with the staircase leading up to an open floor-upstairs.

A modern chandelier hung from the entrance, made of pure white neon light. I walked past it, down the short hallway below the staircase balcony and cut-off ceiling, until I hit the part of the house made entirely of glass rectangular-triangular windows and thin black window frames.

It was an amazing wide-open living room that had a huge white couch inside the black marbleized floor. There was a table in the middle and on the side, where the windows faced off, laid a huge plasma TV and surround sound system.

I walked around it, and to the windows. There was a door that led to a big balcony closed in by a black fence, with an infinity pool, black fire pit, many black cushioned beach chairs, and simple pottery tree-plants. I smiled. Nice.

I walked back inside and looked up high to where the wall structure of the 2nd floor ended. There was no wall rather; the end of the floor was closed in by black fencing. The rooms (except the bathrooms) were all closed off by see through glass and black marble walls.

The room that was probably mine was the one that had a view of the entire city through the glass windows. It was designed entirely of white with black and orange furniture.

I heard someone laugh, and turn to see the driver (and apparently, personal butler), going to the kitchen. He turned to me and laughed. "Zell- dono, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were flabbergasted. That's impossible though, considering you're a Meno, right Zell-dono?" He said teasingly.

I stared at him with wide eyes. Then, I heard the feline laugh and I immediately closed my mouth. The butler laughed once again. He started taking stuff out of the fridge and tied a white apron over his completely black suit.

"I know this isn't entirely what your use to Zell-dono. If you think it's still too small, plain, or dinky please feel free to say anything. I will personally find a much better accommodation for yo-"

"It's fine." I cut in. "This is more than enough. If you haven't notice, I'm not very comfortable with the wealth that comes with my name." I twirled around in place. "Something like this is completely more than enough."

I looked around and smiled. "This open and transparent room is perfect, well maybe the bright lights are too much, Uhhh- "I turned to him silently asking for him to please tell me his name rather than having to voice it out.

Apparently, it actually worked. He smiled and bowed slightly as he started chopping some celery, tomatoes, and onions. "It's Geanovi, Zell-dono. " I tilted my head and gave him a bland look.

"I see…I'll call u Geo than." His eyes widened.

"Z-Zell- dono, please you don't have to bring yourself to that. I –"

"Don't be so uptight Geo. It's not in my nature to address anyone any different than I would myself. Maybe some of the other big-shots do but I don't. I call you Geo because you're my friend- you saved me, you're cooking me food, and keeping mine and Kuro's secret- You're a friend. Besides your name is to fancy and long for my taste." I sat on one of the stools near the island and took a cube cheese. "I mean if that's alright with you?"

He looked at me surprised and then started shaking. "Of course it is Zell-Dono, but only if you will still allow me to call you Zell-dono. I know titles aren't your forte but please allow me that." He said with those glittering eyes from before.

I smiled uneasily. "If you really feel comfortable saying it, than by all means." I looked around the room, ignoring his rants of thank you's and praise. I looked back at him as he started frying.

"How big is this place?" I asked popping another cheese cube in my mouth.

"Around 2500sq. ft. for each floor. Would you like a run-down?" He questioned, never looking up from the pan.

"Yes please."

"Very well. All in all, you have a total of 55 rooms at your disposal Zell-dono; each with state-of the art security alarms. Up here, you have 20 rooms; 4 master, 5 guests, 4 bathrooms, 1 main library, 1 study, 2 connecting tech rooms, a piano room, an art studio, and the wide living room and kitchen count as one. Not including the balcony of course "

He went to the refrigerator and continued on. "Both spiraling staircase lead to the second level of the penthouse, but only the left connects to the five floors below- Though of course the elevator does as well." He grabbed more ingredients and set them down near the stove.

"They each have 7 large open rooms. Going down from the penthouse by levels; the 1st is the game/ bar floor, the 2nd is the training/exercise/salon floor, the 3rd is a bigger media room, the 4th is a Library/Tech lab floor, and finally the 5th is the interrogation torture chamber- it's soundproof don't worry. All floors include a smaller 10ft deep pool."

'Interrogation room….why is there a pool in a torture chamber!' I yelled in my head. But I ignored it and listened to him as he babbled on about each room individually.

Grabbing another cheese I noticed a manila packet, with bold letters spelling my name and the words Namimori transfer student in Japanese, on the counter. I got up and grabbed it. There was a note attached to it written by Reka that explained what was in it, and that all arrangements have been made to get me in the same school, class, grade as Tsuna was.

I opened it and took out my schedule, a map of the Namimori elementary school building, and a roster of every student in that class, every teacher, staff, and member of the board of education.

I paused and looked at the names of board of education. 'Why would I need thi-'

I saw another note. This is just in case you mess up big time, and need to use your brand new state of the art-level five torture chamber. –Love your big sis.

I sighted. Of course. I turned to Geo. "Hey Geo, you think you can tell me how to get to Namimori Elementary from here."

He looked up from the pan and hummed. "Of course, but wouldn't it be better if I just show the way when I drive you to school tomorrow?"

I shook my head. "I rather not show up in an expensive car Geo. I want to walk, I did it back then, and I'd like to do it now. "

Geo set down a plate in front of me with an uneasy look. "I don't know Zell-dono, isn't it too dangerous for you to be wondering by yourself in a place you've never been before….especially with your….uhh….lack of sense of direction."

I pouted. "First of all…I prefer to be called directionally impaired, and second we're in Namimori. A pretty safe place if I heard right. I doubt this town barely litters let alone commit any serious hard crimes." I mean, who the hell would be stupid enough to willingly cause trouble in Hibari's Namimori.

Geo nodded. "You're right, but at least let me drive you partial way. Not because of any danger, but just by the fact that it's pretty far and seeing how you tend to move at your own slow pace- as Reka-dono said mind you- It would put my mind at ease to know that you won't be late to your institution on your first day."

I smiled. "You're so formal Geo, but I like it. Sure, I'm fine with that, just as long as I can have the quiet morning I want."

"Yes Zell-dono. Oh wait!"

I stopped in the middle of putting a piece of meat in my mouth. "What?"

He turned to the living room and looked towards the couch where Kuro was. "What will become of Kuro-san while you are at school?"

The cat stretched and looked towards me tilting its head to the side. "Of course I'm going to-"

"It's staying home."

Kuro glared and jumped on my head. "You shut your mouth girl. You will tell me to do no such thing. Why should I get stuck at home?"

"Cause bringing a talking cat to school is not really smart fuzz ball. Besides knowing you, you'll get bored, whine, eat my lunch and leave before school ends. I promise to Jezel, I won't look for you again when you wonder off and get your stupid ass lost idiot."

Kuro hissed and glared. I gladly glared back.

Geo laughed, stopping our fight. "Zell-dono, Kuro-san, If I can, I think I might have a solution to your little dilemma."

"You should've just stayed home cat." I said menacingly as we swerved past a small ditch on the road.

Kuro mewed and gripped unto my back tighter. "Shut up, and would you slow down…please!"

I flicked my feet of the ground harder and we sped up. Kuro hissed making me smile. "ZELL! I'M SERIOUS!"

I hummed innocently, but decided to stop at the upcoming vending machine. I pressed my foot on the back of my brand new orange skateboard- Met got it for me after I threatened to expose his special magazines to Reka if he didn't- and grabbed it in my hands. I walked to the machine and started taking change out of my pocket.

Kuro silently hissed at the skateboard at my hands as he uncurled his claws from my shirt. "Why do you even ride that death-trap-Nya? It's utterly horrendous. I knew you had an ulterior motive for walking to school, but to think it was for this, what a stupid reason. The only way your lazy-ass will get up and willingly walk a distance can only happen when there's food or danger for your life around. "

I glared at him. "Shut up. Like you wouldn't either fur ball." He flicked his head away and sunk his head in my big red jersey.

The machine beeped and I pressed the button for melon juice. There was a loud clunk and I bent down to pick up the can and the freebie I got along with it.

I put one of them in my pocket while I opened the other. I looked at Kuro and sighted. "Sometimes I wonder if we're one and the same after all. "

"Hmph."

Geo had dropped us off awhile back and we were currently on our way to Namimori elementary school. Since it wasn't mandatory to wear a uniform until middle school, I was wearing a snug mock turtleneck with elbow long sleeves, a red, white and black football jersey on top of it and dark kaki cargo shorts with black chucks.

Since we were technically by ourselves I decided to wear my red cap and hide my unnatural hair. Despite my protests, it was decide that Kuro would regularly attend school with me only on the basis that he would pose as an inanimate toy 2-3 days out of the week.

I give it at least two weeks before he gives up the act and does whatever the hell he wants. Mainly stay at home and sleep like always.

I sighted looking at the cat and decided just to walk the remaining way. Since we skateboarded here a majority of the time, we should've made it with time to spare. Only the constant stops, due to Kuro's fear of high moving vehicles, had only given us ten minutes to spare.

But still, ten minutes is a good enough amount of time to get there and not be categorized as a late student or worse, a delinquent.

I've resolved to keep a clean track this time around and live the peaceful live that was denied to me in my first live.

Especially now that Kyoya- freakin- Hibari exists and resides in this world very close to me. Definitely don't want that now.

I shuddered at the thought. 'No sir, No violence or attention for me. I'm just a good'ol little harmless transfer student- well until the series start- I'm certainly not a guardian angel/ secret bodyguard sent to babysit the future mafia boss of the largest mafia family in the underworld organization.'

"Hey You! Where the hell do you think you're going freak!"

'Nope not me.'

"I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to. I-!"

'It has absolutely nothing to do with me.'

"You didn't mean to? There was laughter. "You think its okay to ruin Aneki's new uniform, start walking away and not even take responsibility for it you loser? Huh? Do ya?!"

'What is violence anyway?'

There was a crash. "Ahhh! I'm sorr-"and another.

'…...'

"Oh you'll be sorry alright you little shi- Ughhh!" the older pig-face grunted as he fell from the force of my skateboard on his neck. I looked at my skateboard and grimaced at the splatter of neck sweat and blood on it. Great.

"Aneki!" The other two guys yelled. I turned to them and ignored the kid on the floor. What the hell was I doing! I felt sweat drip down. Did I not just say I was not gonna play the hero- who will no doubt turn into the villain later- anymore.

"Oi." I felt my body and voice react instinctively. "….You're blocking the road. It's my first day and, I don't know about you, but I don't want to be late." 'SHUT UP' I screamed internally. 'STOP TALKING!'

The two guys grunted and snarled. "You little Bitch!", "Stupid piece of shit, we'll teach you a lesson about butting in to a senpai's adult matters brat." "Get Her!"

They came running at me and I felt a weight leave my shoulder as I dodged the first guy. Not pondering the fact that a certain cat was AWOL, I hastily avoided the other two coming at me "Stay still gaki!" I scoffed.

I most certainly will not.

I jumped and avoided the brute's punch, landing in a handstand on his shoulder. "W-what the-" I moved swiftly and my knee connected with his neck. "Ughhh!" He crumpled to the floor.

Before the other two could react, in midair I flipped and connected my skateboard to the closest pig face near me, me on top of it. I pushed off of him and landed on the ground, skidding a bit on the landing.

I turned to the last guy and after glaring, he started sweating. He started backing away. "W-wait d-don't hurt m-" He ran off before he finished.

I looked at him and then dubbed over breathing heavily. I had to remind myself not to push myself or else I'll die of a heart attack before my time is up. I breathed in again.

Yep, heart attack. I heard whimpering and saw that the bullied kid was still in the trash cans. Kuro jumped back on my shoulder and after glaring at him for being part of the peanut gallery during my scuffle instead of helping, I went towards the kid.

Then I heard the bell rang. I looked towards the school and cursed. If I ran and leave right now, I can get there, little bit late, but still good enough that I'd be considered a normal ( well as much as I can get with my appearance and attitude) student…..But..

I looked at the kid trying to get up. I could also stay, clear my conscious, and help my fellowman out and, when I get to school extremely late, be labeled as a troublesome child.

Well that's an easy choice. I retracted my board to a small size and put it in my red bag. I grabbed the extra melon juice, the kid's book bag, and put it down neatly in front of the struggling child whose head was still stuck in the trash bags.

I winced"…Don't worry it'll get better." When that is, I don't know. But for some reason I felt compelled to say it to the pitiful kid.

I turned to the school and started running towards it, but managed to look back at the boy who was starting to get out. I smiled. "Good luck!"

I swallowed the gut-churning feeling and just ran faster towards the building.

There's no need to worry. I'm sure he'll be okay.

"Are you the transfer student?"

"Yes."

"Umm..Menos, Zell?" I nodded

"Well you're a little late, but I guess it can be overlooked since you're probably still not used to how things work around here. Just make sure not to make this into habit." I nodded again at the young-looking women and she smiled back. "Good, than welcome to Namimori. Just wait out here until you're called in and I hope you enjoy your stay at our school."

I nodded again. "Okay." As she started leaving, she looked at Kuro. At her scrutinizing gaze he stood utterly still and eventually she shrugged and walked away. Probably pushing it off as a stuffed toy that was hidden enough to not cause trouble.

I looked at Kuro and smiled. Step one check.

I sighted and kicked the ground, nervously waiting to be called in. It was still half a year away before the series took off and despite my complaints at first to the idea; I decided to come earlier than I needed to and get settled in.

"You scared?" I looked at the cat and smiled. "A little." He snuggled into my shirt and smirked. "I guess in the end your all talk huh~nya."

My smile dropped and I glared. Kuro purred and opened his eyes. "Are you gonna join the boy's family?"

I looked up at the door and sighted, hearing the teacher talking excitedly about a new transfer student from Spain (We would of gone with Italy or even England, but with our whole Spanish sounding last name, this was a better option.) "I don't really know….but-"

I heard the teacher say my name and I shifted my cap backwards and put my hands in my pocket. "I'll just worry about that later."

"Please come in Zell-chan." The teacher welcomed. I stepped inside and looked at the class, nervously fidgeting on the inside (while on the outside I showed absolutely nothing).

That is...until someone pushed me and I bumped into the teachers podium. From my shoulder I heard Kuro growl lowly, but I shushed him quickly.

"I'm here! I'm here! Sorry sensei, I had to go back home and change and-" I groaned, holding my throbbing head, forgetting my hat on the floor and the teachers hands checking over me. The boy sounded confused. "W-what's going on?"

I turned to him and gave him a very cold glare. "HIII!"

The boy stumbled back and stared back in fright. "I-I-m sorry…I-I didn't see you t-there. A-are you okay? Ah! Wait. Let me get that for you." He bent down to pick up my hat. I only stared back.

Tsuna. It was really him. My eyes widened silently as he got up to me and handed back my hat. Still staring at him, I closed my eyes when he visibly trembled. I grabbed my hat from his hand and soon he zoomed away to his seat as the class laugh at him.

"Pushing yourself on the pretty new student Dame-Tsuna, that's really bold for you!"

"Dame-Tsuna strikes again."

"Lucky!" Someone cat whistled.

I dusted off my hat and turn to glare at the class after shaking off the teachers concern. The class faltered and I smiled internally.

Even creepy eyes like mine can be useful sometimes.

I ignored the pretty comment and whistle. I was always the freak in my family of normal people. Even now in my new mixed up family, I also stood out.

I was normal looking…kinda; pretty short, pale, frail-looking, trim, intimidating, with a cold demeanor. I guess that could be considered pretty here.

Actually…not really.

The teacher sent a slight glare at the now seated Tsuna, who visibly shook. The teacher sighted, probably letting him off the hook and looked back at me.

"Menos-chan I'm sorry about that. Would you like to introduce yourself to the class?" I looked at her and her smile faltered. Whoops, I need to work on that.

I nodded back remembering the whole Japanese school system introduction thing.

My name is Menos, Zell. I'm from Ital-…Spain. But-" I pointed to the teacher. "She already said that. I guess I'm supposed to talk about myself now huh?" I saw the teacher nod from the side.

"Hmm, well…I like some things, and hate many others. My hobbies aren't of very much of importance and my life before moving here is really none of your business. Overall, I'm really not much to talk about.

'You basically said nothing about yourself except your name!" seem to radiate of the class. I yawned and shrugged. Oh well…

The teacher laughed nervously. "T-that was very good. You may sit now." She directed me to the seat in the back. I nodded and strode the aisle past Tsuna, who shrank into his seat at my gaze. I frowned as I reached my seat. Kuro smirked knowingly and purred.

I sighted. Well….there goes my first impression on the boy….out the window and over the roof.

I guess even death can't get rid of social ineptness….Dammit.

Class drone on and overall it was a bore. I learned everything years ago and relearned them again from Reka. Out of instinct, I leaned back on my chair and propped my legs on the back of the empty seat in front of me. I got looks from the kids around me (more so sparkly than I had hoped) but ignored them and looked out the window. I stared at the sky, playing with Kuro's tail, while said cat took a nap on my lap.

I never saw the teacher approach me, nor the annoyed look on her face. "Menos-chan, I'm sorry if my class is so boring for you."

I turned slowly to her and blinked. I noticed my posture and snarled inwardly. Crap, I went and did it again. I let my feet down and sat up, accidently waking up Kuro. I sneakily put him uptop my bag never looking away from the teachers gaze.

"It's not sensei. I'm sorry." She didn't believe me.

"If you're sorry, than you must've been listening, right?" I nodded. "Good, than answer problem 23."

I looked in the book and sighted.

"The possibility of it being red is three out of thirteen. They're both independent." I said calm and dully. The teacher looked shocked but soon waved it off and walked towards the front.

"Please look forward from now on Menos-chan."

I did not and looked back outside. Though this time, I refrained from leaning back. As much as I wanted to make a good impression, I couldn't deny my boredom. It was like my old life….only duller.

Maybe, I mused, I should've tried harder to keep up that god-awful frou-frou image I eluded…Nah. I'm sure it was enough.

….I should've tried harder.

"Dude, no lie, she's so pretty, like a doll, with a will of fire. A total mystery babe!"

"You're kidding right. She has to be a delinquent. Did you see her hair; no person has hair like that unless it's bleached." I caressed my hair…bleached…

"Her glare was so cold; I swear I felt the room drop 20 degrees man!"

"She did whatever she wanted, when she wanted. I heard she back talked and threatened the teacher. She even brought a toy to school"

"A toy? But I swear I saw it move."

"You're all wrong! She's a ghost, o-or maybe something part of the undead. Did you see how pale she is, and those sharp neon eyes…She's not a babe, she's a monster!"

Kuro smirked from my shoulder. "Monster ~nya…well…at least they're not calling you a demon like you wanted."

"She a Demon I tell ya!"

"...Whoops ~nya… spoke to soon."

I sighed and there goes my chance at normal school life….out the window and over the roof. Just beside my first impression.

I walked past the wall that I had been hiding behind, and towards my original destination the vending machines. Knowing full well of my darkening mood, I coldly glared facing frontward.

I mean, come on, so okay, I was kinda of unordinary looking, but I still had a sense of normality. How is it that people always seem to misinterpret it? I got to the machine, put change in and got the can when it fell down.

I moved to open it but noticed how quiet it had gotten. I looked at'em and they flinched. Miserably failing, they tried to go back to their normal routine.

I smacked my teeth at their action, opened the can and turned away back to the entrance.

Was I really that intimidating? Then again, I looked clinically sick…..I might be beginning to understand their uproar.

Leaving the canteen, everyone parted like the sea as I strode by. As soon as I was out, not a second later, the room burst to life.

"Kawaii!"

"No-no, KAKKOII! I almost fell under her stare and aura. It was like looking up at royalty."

I stopped walking as Kuro began laughing.

"Even with that stuffed toy on her shoulder, she looked so badass! She's gotta be a delinquent! She's an Ane-san!"

"Yeah, she definitely looks like the dependable big sister type."

"The way she's dressed, that elegant walk, the attitude and Aura; What a cool Senpai!"

"I think I just fell in love. She's like a doll, a pretty china doll. An Ice-Doll!" I falter in my step.

….Ice-Ice doll. Kuro laughed even harder.

"We gotta make a fan-club for her…who's in!?" I spit my drink out as people started agreeing.

'They wouldn't!' I yelled internally.

"I don't know…Senpai doesn't look like she would really like that."

'You bet the hell, I won't.' I sighted out. I took another sip of my drink, pushing Kuro off of me. At least they weren't making a stupid clu-

"Then let's make it an unofficial 'support' club!" I spit my drink out again. I heard the boys and even some girls, yell in agreement.

"That's perfect!"

I groaned and fell to the floor face flat. Kuro beside me, was, rolling in laughter. I took out my cell. It beeped for a minute, and then a click was heard.

"Yeah, Geo…no I'm not fine, but that's beside the point…I need you to do me a favor. Tonight's meal….make it a feast….a big one…Am I sure….Definitely."

"Hey let's name it the Zell-Senpai love club!"

"…and Geo….make it triple dessert."

When in doubt...eat your problems away. Oh Zell you social outcast, you messed up big time with Tsuna. :D

Anyway, since I'm done with the school semester I should be getting the other chapters in soon soooooo...PLEASE REVIEW! :O