"Joker"
Joker just looked up, acknowledging the man, he continued. "Hq has been attacked. A massive murdered took place. We are down by hundreds sir." The man's voice had been strong yet shaken a bit. This was the first time Joker had heard the news form this grunt. Usually it had been Milano who had filled him in with the details of what's happening in HQ.
Milano where are you? Joke smiled grew as he light his cigar. Puffing a bit he ignored the grunts distress calls. "One of the guardians, Milano was kill. The Nono is fine, but he is shaken. Currently Nono is at the hospital his sugar is low."
"Dead? Milano." Too bad. Joker inwardly laughed silently mocking the Espona Nono. The old man should just kill over already.
"Boss. The Nono required your assistance. We need to show them that the Espona shall not be messed with..." The grunt responded fiercely. "It is in your best interests that you…"
"Grunt." Joker amusedly laughed. "Tell boss not to worry I'll handle it."
"Yes, Sir." he replied earnestly as the maid walked in.
"JOKER. YOU BASTARD!" she yelled bringing out a gun from underneath her skirt. "DIE!" she began shooting the smiling man. Joker did nothing but sat grinning as the bullets passed him. Blast after blast Joker just sat there waiting. He seemed to be enjoying this new entertainment, not bothered that his men haven't moved a finger to stop this. If the grunt didn't know any better he would have said that Jokers men weren't qualified to be his subordinates. After all they were supposed to protect their leader without a second thought right? Joker's men just sat around continued their own conversations not really bothered by the entertainment.
The maid was shocked. Joker was still alive. None of her bullets hit. Wet tears fell at the sudden realization of her death. Having no other option from her chests she brought out a short sword. "I will kill you. This is for my brother." The maid charged forward ready to strike down the man.
Joker just laughed loudly not really bothered by her attack. As the maid struck she realize her grip from the short sword weaken, dropping the sword in his lap as her hand began to violently shake.
"You shouldn't insult boss you know." a cheerful voice said as the maid coward in fear. "Boss. This might get a bit messy. You don't mind do you?"
"Be my guest Elfin." The woman just smiled. "Please attacker, scream beautiful for me."
The runt could only watch in horror as Elfin slowly killed the maid. Deciding that it was to much to much to bare he quickly left.
"It was a blood bath. A pure delicious blood bath." Elfin lovingly stated as she licked the maids blood off her finger. Joker smiled amusingly at her action. "The wheels of fate have started to turn. Too bad that our dear friend Milano had to pass before our little game huh, Toshiro, Grimmjow, and of course my darling Elfin.
The trio just chuckled as their boss continued. "Just to please that old fool Elfin." The said name looked up, "find out who attack Hq will you."
"Yes sir."
"Make sure you give them a present for being so very helpful." he laughed as her face twisted in glee. Puffing another roll he smile, "How's my little kitten doing? Toshiro, Grimmjow. Has she gotten into any trouble yet?"
"No sir. The little mouse hasn't been found out yet. "
"Good."
"Cobra is currently taking care of her." Toshiro replied he placed the newly acquired information on the bosses lap. "Newest data Sir." Toshiro continued as Joker glance through the pages. "It would seem that the Varia will be heading to the Japanese Hq for a meeting of some sort."
"Do we have any information. On the Varia?"
"Yeah." Grimmjoww replied, " The Varia is the Vongola family elite independent assassination team. They are composed of genius assassins who are said to take up missions that are deemed impossible by humans. They lack loyalty and respect for other member but they are extremely loyal to their leader, Xanxus. There currently leader is Xanxus is a sky flame users he is not to be taken lightly….."
"Xanxus. Huh?" Joke inwardly spoke ignoring what ever else Grimm is saying.
"Don't worry. I'll protect you. I will never betray you." A young Xanxus said as he extended his hand toward the blond. "I'll make sure that nobody ever hurts you again."
"Hey my mom said that she's gonna take me to meet my father. My real father. So I won't be seeing you again. But I'll keep my word to you. I will always protect you."
"Protect me right Xanxus." Joker said as Grimm stopped his briefing and stared at his boss unsure why he was grinning a creepy grin. Exhaling smoke Joker commanded. "Grimm contact Lee. Let him know that he is needed."
"Yes sir."
" Toshiro. Contact my little cat tell her to gather more data. And tell Cobra to continue to watch over her. We can't have the Vongola know our little mole just yet. "
"Yes Sir."
"Also find out when and where the Varia will be located at. I need to set up a surprised visit to a dear old friend." Joker laughed as he dropped his cigar on the floor. "Xanxus my old friend will you betray me this time too or will you kept your word." Joker smiled almost knowingly at his new accomplice. "I'll be seeing you soon…."
Xanxus. My friend.
.…S.S.S….
If Haru knew that when the Vongola allowed you to take a shower and give you new clothes you would have to meet with the Decimo. Then she would have asked for a shower a long time ago. Pacing around her small yet large prison she waited for the decimo to come in. It was no secret to her that the guardians didn't trust her; after all she was the so call traitor of the family. A title she still wonders as to how she received it in the first place. Sure she hasn't done anything to upset them. Okay so she conspired with Lambo to dye both storm and mist guardian's hair pink and green. In her defense it was a joke…okay not really but they forgave her. They had to, after all who else was going to cook for them. Let alone clean their clothes; tend to them when they are sick, and of course record their favorite TV shows.
And last time she check saving and protecting the family was the upmost importing in the familiga. So then why do they consider her a traitor? Is it because she won't rat out her friend? Is that it? Do they know? Did she come clean? Taking a deep breath Haru exhaled slowly relaxing what used to be her tensed body. Slowly smiling to her self she checked her bag. The stuff that Hana had brought in earlier, taking out a small device she placed in between her fingers. It was small enough to fit, stick, there and small enough not to be seen form Tsuna. She silently grimace at the thought of betray Tsuna's trust, but right now she had no choice. Closing the bag she pressed a button making sure that the bag became invisible she walked away form the spot. Keeping her back facing the cell door she waited. That's all she could do. Hearing the cell door open she slowly turned around, her heart flutter at the thought of her being alone with her love one.
"Tsuna." Haru spoke softly, her dark chocolate eye starring into warm amber one. Their gaze met for a few seconds as the don greeted her with a slight nodded. "Haru, I want to know the truth. I need to know. Did you hurt Kyoko?"
The woman looked startled for a second then she smiled. So this was the reason that he comes to see me. She looked at the man clearly knowing that he would not leave until he found the truth that he was looking for. "Did I hurt her." This was more of a statement then question. Her eye held no light to them. The warmth glow that she had left as she stared at the don. A frown graced her features as she sighed. "Humans are truly horrible creatures aren't they? We kill to stay alive, we hurt to prove our worth, we step on others for pleasure, yet we let something so simple as our emotion run wild can cause so much mistrust." Tsuna said nothing only listen to the woman's words. "Did you know that humans must believe in something in order to survive?"
"No." he replayed as he watched her face lit up with a bright loving smile as the decimo felt his heart skip a beat. "Its human nature Tsuna, there must be something to believe in." Her cryptic words sent shivers down his spine as she blinked her smile now reflected in her eyes.
"Haru" he whispered. He looked at her for the first time in years, and frankly he was lost. Was this the same woman that would proclaim her undying love to him? Was she the same strong, understanding, helpful, and loyal woman that he once knew? No. This is not her but as much as he wants to believe it is her. I never really got to know you very well did I? Tsuna mocked himself silently.
Her smile grew brighter as a small blush crept on his face. That is a dangerous smile. He thought wanting to leave her sight just to cool down. "I still love you. You know." if her previous smile turned him red then this one was worst. He could hear his heartbeat beat rapidly, and loud at her words. She shifted her gaze noticing his uncomfortable aura. "I will always love you. That will never change. But." Her eyes cast downwards then up to meet his. "I am not a home-wrecker. You will always love Kyoko that too will never change. And I know that. I've always known that." Her words lingered in the room as Tsuna held his breath. He had been really cruel to her. All this time he had just stepped on top of her emotions, her love. Yet she never once complained about it. How many tears did she shed for him because of him.
" So my darling Decimo believe in me. "
"Then why?" he asked pain filled his voice. This is not how a boss should act, Reborn would kill him, but still. " Why would you betray me, us the family." Her smile fell off her face for a second then returned. "Believe in me Tsuna. Just like I believe in you. Like how I believe in the family." She turned her back towards the don. He doesn't….he never trusted me, did he? Sighing she said, "I don't regret what I did. Honestly I will never regret it. " I did what I had to do to protect the family. To protect you. Her voice filled with a fierce determination. Her eyes lit in a weak orange light, which quickly changed into a dark chocolate immediately after.
Calming herself down. She turned to face the don again. Sadly she spoke " You will never believe in me will you. " her eyes lost its green shine. He was about to speak but his protest died in his throat. "Tsuna-san lost his faith in me huh." she laugh, not a mocking one but a hurtful one. "Doesn't matter." she shook her head, "My resolve is pride." It is what I am fighting for…to defend the family…to protect the man I love and all that is dear to him. That is my pride.
"Haru. Did you attack Kyoko?" Tsuna asked again this time in a more boss like tone.
"No. I didn't hurt her." I wished I did then all of you would have a reason to hate me.
"How can I trust you?"
Haru walked closer to the don slowly a small smile graced her lips. "Believe in me." It all happened to fast way to fast. Haru had closed the distance between them as she wrapped her arms around him pulling him into hug. Her head rested on his chest as the don stood still. This wasn't the first time that she had ever hugged him. No he was used to them but this was different. He could feel her love and affection, he could taste the sadness that lingered around her.
"Haru." He whispered restraining himself from hugging her back. They stood like that for a while. It was a comfortable silence that surrounded them.
The don could feel his heartbeat beating faster as he subconsciously wrapped his arms around her pulling her even closer. This was so very wrong, and he knew it, but he still went along with it.
It feels so very right, him holding her. Whether she was a traitor or not, she was his friend. The first female friend that he ever had, the first girl to confess to him dame-Tsuna, the first girl, besides his mom and Bianchi, to stay by his side. "Haru." He breathed.
The woman said nothing.
"I want to believe in you. But.."
"I know." she replied, "I know."
Haru, much to his surprised, released her arms around his waist as she walked away from him. Silently missing her warmth he took a step back. "I…" he began but never finished.
"I trust you Tsuna."