Kon'nichiwa Minna-san! =) I'm sooo sorry for the late update of the last chapter. I'll try to be more active, but my schoolwork won't let me T~T I need to focus on it since I'm in a Clamp School and my ranking is pretty low. I'm only Rank 3. But, I'll do my best Minna-san!
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Sorry for the grammatical mistakes. I don't have any Beta. If you want to be my Beta, please tell me. Thank you!
P.S. This will be a little bit boring since introductions are on the line. Everything will be exciting in chapters 5 or so on.
Disclaimer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn. That's how sad reality is.
Chapter 3
The awkward silence was broken by the meeting room's door being open by the panting Basil.
"Gokudera-dono! The Notte Famiglia requests an alliance!"
The others stared wide- eyed.
"Whaaaaaaat!?"
Somewhere in Italy...
"Are you ready, la mia famiglia?" asked a young man as he smirked.
The others only smiled evilly in response.
Gokudera was the first one to snap out of his trance, "What do you mean?"
Basil shrugged as he took mouthful of air, "They came so suddenly Gokudera-dono. Two of them are outside." He pointed at the door, "They should be in the living room.."
"Tell them that we'll be out in a second.." Takeshi said seriously as the CEDEF officer nodded.
"Soo.." trailed Takeshi uncertainly, "Who's meeting them..?"
Lambo and Ryohei immediately declined.
"I need to practice to the extreme!" shouted Ryohei loudly before running out.
"Too young.." reasoned Lambo before walking out, probably to his bedroom.
Mukuro smirked and laughed sadistically, "Kufufu. I'm in."
"Heck no!" shouted Hayato as soon as Mukuro said something. "You are not coming! You'll only cause a ruckus!" Turning to Hibari, "Hibari is coming with me. And baseball idiot, make sure that pineapple head don't do anything stupid!"
Takeshi laughed good-naturally, "Will do Hayato!"
At the living room…
Two figures dressed in formal clothes were sitting in the couch. One boy and one girl. Both wore white masquerade masks hiding half of their faces.
The living room door opened loudly as two guardians from Vongola stepped in, faces blank.
The two who were sitting on the couch stood up and walked to them. They bowed.
"Greetings, Vongola guardians," the girl wearing a mask said holding up her hand, which Gokudera accepted.
"And to you too, Notte Famiglia," said Gokudera seriously. "What brings you here?"
The girl shook her head, "I think introductions are a must."
Gokudera nodded, "Of course," Bowing slightly, he said, "I'm Hayato Gokudera, Storm Guardian."
Hibari looked at them impassively, "Kyouya HIbari, Cloud."
The two nodded and the girl stepped forward, "I'm Shizuka Katsumi. I'm the Night guardian. It's a pleasure to meet you…"
She gestured for her companion who nodded. Stepping forward, the boy said in a monotone voice, "I'm Kyouya Seiichi. Call me Seiichi since your companion there has the same name as me…"
Hibari and Gokudera nodded. "Now then," trailed Gokudera, "What brings The Notte Famiglia here?"
Shizuka swipe here hand over something then a scroll came out, with bright burning night flames. "This was asked to be sent to you..."
The Vongolas looked at the scroll and read it out loud.
|Dear Vongola,
I, the boss of the Notte Familgia, requested for an alliance to be formed between our families. Please send your answers to our representatives and sorry for the sudden appearance of my guardians at your mansion.
Sincerely yours,
Notte Primo|
After reading it out, Gokudera looked at the two representatives. "We will tell you our decisions through a letter tonight."
Shizuka nodded. "Of course. We'll take our leave then." After that, they disappeared in a ball of mist flames, leaving two shocked guardians. (Or not)
Hibari turned away and left the room, but not before hearing the other guardian said something, "Meeting, before dinner. Don't be late."
"Hn"
Gokudera looked at his dull storm rings and sighed, ''When will you come back to us, our dear sky?''
Unknown to him, someone actually heard what he said and is now smirking.
'Not until that time. We're not forgiving you that easily…' The shadow said to itself and left, mismatched eyes gleaming in sadistic glee.
Notte Mansion; Sicily, Italy
"Ne, Shizuka-chan, do you think things will go well?" asked a girl about 14 years old to her companion who just arrived seconds ago. "I felt like some disturbances are needed to be taken care off." She said as she let her black raven eyes trailed over her friend as she combed her light blue hair.
Said friend who was reading a book, merely glanced at her before smiling, "Then we'll get rid of all of the rocks in the path." She whispered before closing the book in her hands. "We can't let fate move by itself, can't we?"
"She's right you know, Izumi-chan." a male who just arrived said. He looked like 17 with ocean blue eyes and waist-length silver hair.
Izumi smiled brightly, "Ah! Konnichiwa Yuki-senpai!" Turning over at his companion, "And to you too, Takumi-senpai!" Takumi has brown hair and almost glowing bright yellow eyes.
Shizuka sat up straight and looked at them. The two males recognized her posture and bowed, "Hime-sama, the mission was a complete success." said Yuki as he looked at the Night Princess. She may not be a real royalty, but she was groomed into one.
"All threats have been diminished." Takumi continued as Shizuka nodded. They both stood up and sat on the couch.
"Just send your mission reports to Cielo later."
"Hai hai."
Izumi looked at her watch and said, "It's almost dinner time."
Shizuka nodded and clapped her hand, "Okay! Let's go to our dear bedrooms and fixed our things!" Taking a piece of paper, she multiplied it using cloud flames. "Here is the map of our new school. And this time, we'll be attending the 'Mafia High' so we could start it."
As she said the word 'it', all of the eyes of the other people in the room hardened.
Takumi looked at the paper in his hands, "So Cielo finally decided huh?"
"He should, it's been almost a year, isn't it?"
"Anyway, let's start packing for tomorrow. It's Saturday today and the principal said we should be there before lunch so we could go to our dorms. We would attend starting Monday." Shizuka looked at the clock, "Your dinner will be served at your room at exactly 7:00. We'll be leaving at 7:30 tomorrow."
Yuki turned, "Of course Hime. I'll also inform Ryota-san about these." He left with Takumi behind. "Oyasumi Hime-sama."
"I'll also tell these to Tsukino-chan!" cheered Izumi happily before waltzing out. "Sweet dreams Shizuka-chan!"
Shizuka smiled and answered, "Oyasumi Minna-san!"
As soon as the door clicked shut, she slumped into the couch and stared at the ceiling. Closing her eyes and sighing, she raised her hand and looked at the ring at her finger. 'You've finally made your decision, Tsuna… Can you really do it…?'
Standing up, she walked towards the door, her long curly, silver-lavender hair trailing behind her.
Vongola Mansion (5:30 pm)
All the guardians were seated at the meeting room. Reborn and Iemitsu were also present.
Clearing his throat, Gokudera started, "This afternoon, two representatives from the Notte Famiglia came here."
Reborn who was cleaning his gun asked, "And what do they need?"
"They were asked to send a letter to us from their boss. They are requesting an alliance to be formed." Gokudera said, leaning at his chair.
"And you called us to ask if we wanted to accept it, right?" asked Iemitsu, his eyes serious. Gokudera nodded.
"We could accept it; if you wanted that is. It depends." said Takeshi, no signs of cheerfulness in his normally bright eyes.
Reborn looked at them, "But, there's something strange," At this, all eyes were directed towards the hitman, "The Notte Famiglia doesn't normally requests an alliance. As I know, the only families they send letters to were Yuni and Dino."
"Kufufu. And the others?"
"The rest were always denied except for a few including the Shimon and the Gesso Family."
Iemitsu sighed and looked at them, "I think it would be better if we deny it…"
They all looked at him, "Why?" asked Takeshi in confusion.
"We don't know them clearly. If they are enemies, we would be in trouble."
Gokudera nodded in approval. "Hmm... It seems like it would be better that way. That's all dismissed."
As they were all standing to leave, Reborn spoke, "And remember that you all have school on Monday. We'll leave tomorrow at 3:00 in the afternoon."
"Hai Reborn-san."
Notte Mansion. (cielo's bedroom)
A young boy of 16 years sat on his bed arranging some of his clothes. He has silver white hair and amber eyes. He has an average height and feminine figure.
A knock was heard through the door.
"Come in" he said in a soft voice.
"Tsuna, a letter was sent to you." the boy who has entered said.
Taking the letter, Tsuna smiled. "Arigatou."
Opening it, a storm flame burst at the top of the letter.
|Dear Notte Primo,
We declined your request for alliance. The reasons are confidential. We're sorry for declining.
Sincerely yours,
Hayato Gokudera,
Storm Guardian of Vongola|
Tsuna smiled. "Figures. I know this would happen."
The boy chuckled, a small smile gracing his lips, "Your intuition is scary. All is according to the plan, isn't it Tsuna?"
Said boy only stood up and looked at the approaching night. "Let's just prepare, Kyouya…"
The boy called "Kyouya" smirked.
The next day, Notte mansion, 4:30 am
Two figures sat at the couch in the living room. They are named as Tsukino Minori and Ryota Minori. The former has waist-length blonde hair and purple-indigo eyes. She is currently sketching the sunset as she see it through the window. The latter is calmly sipping his tea while eyeing the clock with his bluish icy eyes.
"Ah. It's almost 5 o'clock. Shizuka-chan should be awake by now", chirped Tsukino as she showed her sketch to her brother who took it and smiled slightly.
Ryota inspected the sketch, "Hmm. Your skills are improving a little." He complimented, he pointed at the side, "Use a slightly lighter shade of pencil at this part and lightly darken its ends. Remember that the middle should not have any shade and only put it some grayish one."
Tsukino smiled, "Hai Ryo-nii!" She was happy that her skills are complimented; even if it's just a little. Her brother was greater than she is, after all.
The door opened and Shizuka walked in, her lavender eyes stopping at the two siblings.
"Ohayou, Hime", greeted Ryota calmly while Tsukino practically bounced. "Don't mind her, she's on sugar high…"
The said girl pouted, "Am not! Ohayou, Shizu-chan!" She bounce to her sister figure, smiling.
Shizuka patted her her as a sign of affection. "Good morning to you too Tsu-chan."
Ryota crossed her arms on his chest and smiled slightly at the scene. Looking at the clock, he decided to end the pleasantries, "Hime-san," the said girl looked at him, "It's time to get ready."
Shizuka looked at the clock, '5:02' "Ah", she hummed silently, "I'll prepare breakfast since the cook will only wake up at 7:00 am."
Almost 2 hours later, 6:10 am…
All members are already seated at the dining table as the maids served their meals.
"Hm! You've outdone yourself this time Hime! This is simply delicious!"
"Arigatou!"
Cielo looked at her night guardian and smiled, "Izumi-chan's right you know, Shizuka-senpai. The food's very great!"
After an hour, everyone was already full, so Cielo asked them to get dressed already. Everyone nodded and left.
Izumi's POV
Grr! I've been rummaging through my closet for almost 35 minutes already and I can't decide on what I should wear! Numerous types of dresses were already littered around my gigantic room. I just left it there, knowing that some of the maids can fix the mess later.
I took 2 pairs of clothes from my closet and looked at them for I while before I threw it on the floor. Ah! I've already wore those clothes already. I heard a knock on my door and I shouted, "It's open!" I didn't looked back and continued looking for clothes.
"My, my. What happened to your room, Izumi-chan!" A voice asked curiously. I turned back and saw Shizuka-chan on the door, looking amused. "Are you looking for clothes to wear? I can help you find some. I'm already finished." she suggested with a smile and I mirrored it as well. As she was looking for my clothes, I inspected her appearance. She was just wearing casual clothes, but I somehow feel it suited her. She wore a white collared top with a ribbon on the middle and plain brown shorts with matching black boots. She tied her hair in a French braid and wore the necklace she always wore. I looked at the necklace and smiled sadly. We didn't bother asking her about it again because the explanation before was already enough.
My thoughts were cut off when she exclaimed, "Ah! Found it! Here you go!" I looked at the clothes she's holding and took it. It's just a sleeveless yellow and white summer dress 3 inches above the knee and a pair of white one-inch sandals. I looked at her and thanked her before running off to the dressing room, but not before hearing her last words. "We'll be leaving in 20 minutes." I nodded even though she can't see me. I heard the door of my room closed as she left.
Giglio Nero Mansion…
Aria was at her mansion's gardens when she heard something. Her dull pacifier shone as it glowed brightly. A melodious voice sang.
The night is brewing, brewing, brewing,
A test is coming, coming, coming,
Peace is broken, broken, broken,
Tears will be shed, as the moon turns red,
The night's coming, coming, coming,
The moon is shining, shining, shining,
The star is sparkling, sparkling, sparkling,
The comet's raging, raging, raging,
The mist is hiding, hiding, hiding,
The cloud is missing, missing, missing,
And the night sky is falling, falling,
A test is coming,
The Storm will attack again,
The Rain will fall as it bless,
The Sun will shine with no shame,
The Lightning will strike once again,
The Mist will deceive and manipulate,
The Cloud will come back at the sky again,
All of these will happen,
But only if the Sky forgive,
The ones who grieve…
By the end of the song, Aria hiccupped as tears flowed freely from her eyes. She wiped her tears and looked at the sky. She noticed that everything is too calm.
'A storm is brewing, huh?' she thought sadly, "Is this the 'Calm before the storm' , Tsunayoshi-kun?"
End of Chapter 3
That's all for Chapter 3. ^_^ Please review~! Don't forget it! I'll be expecting it Minna-san! Arigatou!