chapter ten
( painted with blood )
Few days passed and everything was fine and normal .well as normal as it can get in the Vongola . I couldn't stop thinking about what Luna said the other day . I was worried and tensed at her warning . I tried disregarding as a joke or a trap but my intuition told me she was serious and honest.
'' boss , I don't mean to disturb you but my brother hasn't came to the headquarter today and I am worried so I was thinking of going to visit him'' said Jason
''oh of course . you know what ? I will come with you'' I responded.
'' you don't have to boss '' he said nervously
'' don't sweat it , I have nothing else to do -beside paper work- I am also worried '' I said as Luna's warning crossed my mind .
I convinced Jason to let me come with him . on our way to his brother's house in the outskirts of the town he talked about his brother and his family . his brother has been married for eighteen years. he had two sons one was ten year old and the other was sixteen.
he told me about the older son and how much of a troublemaker he was . I told it was just a phase that will pass .
'' oh Vongola what are you doing here ? '' I heard a hostile voice.
I turned around to see Luna marching towards me with threatening aura .
'' I am just visiting a friend '' I said simply
'' this Montego's land and it is under the protection of dangerous men. what kind of idiot will march straight to the enemy territory ? are you stupid or something Vongola ' she shouted
'' hi I thought we were in good terms .'' I stated
''-sigh- with me may be but you can't come strolling here without questions '' she said
'' me and Jason are visiting his bother '' I responded .
her eyes widened in shock and she mumbled to herself . she had a very tense atmosphere . she looked me in the eyes and I felt slightly nervous so I give her a soft smile to lighten up the mood. she looked taken back . it could have been my imagination but I think she blushed .
'' alright, you wouldn't be harm if you were with me '' she said as she gripped my hand and dragged me to the direction of the house . we were followed be Jason who had a strange smile .
'' you seem to know the way '' I stated
''of course there is only one house that doesn't belong to the Montego here'' she explained and marched violently . surprisingly she never let go of my hand . in fact her grip was tightened .
Luna seemed to be depending on me or at least my hand to get her stress out . she was tense and shaking .
'' is everything alright '' I asked . I was concern and anxious.
'' I a..m okay . I a..m just '' she spluttered nervously as she squeezed my hand more . my hand was in pain really .
we were almost at the outskirt of the town when we saw three man walking towards. the one on the left was at least six foot tall with shaved head. the one in the middle was a short man with bleached hair . the one on the right had long black hair that was tied in a ponytail on the side.
they all were dressed in black suit . each one of them had a crest on their suits . the crest caught my eye . it was round and surrounded be two black feathers . it had the colors violet , black and dark blue in that order . in the middle there was a silver crescent with a black background . there was a name under the crest but it wasn't visible to me .she let go of my hand as they approached .
'' what are you doing here ? '' asked the tall one
'' they are with me. '' said Luna as she appeared in front of them.
''MASTER , we are soo sorry we didn't know '' spluttered the short one shaking in fear looking at Luna who was glaring at them .
Jason seemed to be confused but he didn't say anything .
'' you are the A class members , where is your boss ?'' she asked
The three man looked a little shaken at the mention of their boss and intimidated. they exchanged looks with each other before they looked to a very angry Luna
'' our Master left '' responded the one with the long hair.
something was odd and weird and I didn't like it . Luna came closer to them with unreadable expression .
'' what was this scumbag doing here ? '' she asked with a deadly voice. hate and angry was emitting from Luna .
'' you have no right to question us Schnitter '' said the man with the long hair . the two man give him a look that clearly said what the hell were you doing .
in a flash Luna used her dagger to slash the man with long hair . his cloth was ripped but the crest on his jacket was untouched . he fell on the ground in shock .
'' don't use this tune with me . I asked a question and I want an answer or else..'' Luna said as she kneeled down pointing a dagger at his throat.
'' it was just a normal collecting but the boss went crazy at the house and…'' the short man was saying before the man with the long hair interrupted him was a glare
'' he killed them didn't he '' said Luna said in a deadly voice .. I was confused and the word killed got me even more worried than I was this morning.
she beaten the three men until they were unconscious. they didn't put much of fight since she was fast .
'' there is high chance your friend and his family is dead , we should hurry '' she said in a serious tune . I felt Jason stiffen behind me .
I used my flames to fly to the house I was followed by Jason and Luna . I reached the house and I felt my blood freeze in terror .I stood in front of the house with my hand on the knob . I was unable to move . I didn't have the guts to see what was behind the wooden door . few minutes later Luna and Jason came panting .
'' what the hell are you waiting for Vongola '' she shouted at me.
she push me slightly as she twisted the door's knob . the smell of blood was so strong I almost vomited . Luna stiffen in front of me . I went pass her to see true horror .
I saw a lot of died mafia members before but what I saw had me falling on my knees . Luna was as shocked as me but she didn't show it . she glanced at me before she rushed inside the house and disappeared .
I stood up and went to search for clues and survivors . I entered the kitchen and the smell of the metallic liquid got stronger . on the kitchen floor was a body of teenage boy .I checked his pulse and he was dead . he had his throat cut .
'' Mathew'' Jason's voice screamed behind me as he kneeled next to the body .
he screamed and panicked at the horrible sight . the kitchen floor and table was painted blood . I looked at the boy's lifeless eyes . he was only sixteen years old to be murdered like that .''
Primo looked at the floor in sadness as he told Tsuna , Haru who stayed quite but their eyes showed true sadness and fear . Reborn remained expressionless .
'' it shames me to say I wasn't at like a boss . I was frozen in shock , angry , panic and sadness . I was hardly able to control my emotions . it wasn't until Luna came out drenched in blood holding a little boy that I snapped out of it.
'' he is alive , barely . he is bleeding heavily '' she answered as soon she saw my shocked face .
'' I need to stop the bleeding '' she mumbled to herself .
the kid was unconscious. he was bleeding from his chest and stomach .
'' Jason search for something to stop the bleeding '' I ordered . my voice made Jason snap from his shock as he run inside.
'' you too look for some alcohol to sterilize the wound'' she ordered me . I went to the kitchen to find a bottle of wine .
'' would this work ?'' I asked pointing at the bottle.
'' mm yeah '' she said .
the next fifteen minutes Luna spend in treating the wound . me and Jason found the parents killed in the living room . we moved the bodies to the main room and covered them with a piece of cloth .
'' we have to bury them '' she said coming to the main room.
'' how is the kid ? '' I asked feeling tired and desperate.
'' he is fine for now but he will need a doctor . this is horrible '' she responded .
she sat on the floor beside me in silence . both of us were shocked , angry and extremely sad. Jason was digging graves for them . we took turns in digging the graves . me and Jason were against Luna digging but she insisted on helping us . few hours later we buried the corpses of the family and sat in a small camp in the forest .
'' should we report this ?'' asked Jason.
'' I wish we could but this land belongs to the Montego .they have the government in the palm of their hand. '' she said in angry tune .
Luna's white shirt was covered in blood . she used her black coat to cover the kid . I offered her my jacket but she refused at first . I had to convince her by pointing out that the sight of her shirt will scare the kid and anyone who sees her . she used my jacket to over her blood stained cloth .
'' Mother '' said a small voice coming from behind us .the kid looked at us in confusion and fear .
'' Allen '' called Jason .
'' uncle Jason '' shouted the boy as run towards Jason .
'' a bad guy with scary eyes came and he hurt mum , dad and my brother.'' he said shacking in fear . Jason hugged him and tried to calm the kid dawn .
I hit the ground with my fist . I was behind furious . I never felt so much rage . I felt like all my efforts to protect the town were in vain .
'' Jason you should take the kid to a doc.. no better take him to Knuckles '' Luna instructed .
'' no no …..'' whined the little kid as he run towards his house .
Luna gripped him from the collar of his shirt . he screamed and struggled to get away from Luna who had her back to me.
'' you aren't the only one who watched their family die '' Luna said before letting him go . he fell on the ground and started crying . Luna seemed to be more irritated .
'' maybe you should try be more gentle to the kid '' I suggested. she throw me a glare before she return her gaze to the kid. she looked hopeless and clueless on how to comfort the kid .
I kneeled next to her and tapped the kids shoulder . watery ocean blue eyes looked at me with fear . I smiled softly at him . his fear fainted as he looked at me with curious and intimidated expression. I ruffed his hair gentle and the kid seemed to warm up to me .
'' scary man '' he said pointing Luna who give a scowl .
''hahah no she is a scary woman '' I corrected to receive another death glare from Luna .
'' she is a girl '' he said in shock looking at Luna who shifted uncomfortable under his gaze.
'' yes she might look scary but she wants to be friends with you but she doesn't know how talk to you …. -pause- you see she doesn't have friends and she doesn't know how to be friends with you '' I said to the kid who glanced at Luna for moment . Luna glared at me but I swear I saw a faint smile.
the kid run and stood in front of her and gripped her hand . he give her sad smile .
'' I will be your friend '' he said holding her hand .
Luna stared at the kid before she kneeled and whispered something in his ear . the kid had a sad expression on his face before he patted Luna on the head like she was kid. a small smile appeared on her lips .
'' hi kid what's your name ?'' asked Luna .
'' Allen and yours ? '' the kid said grinning at her .
'' mmm Luna but you could call me Lu '' she responded
'' Lu , can I tell you a secret ?'' the kid asked . Luna came closer and the kid whispered something in her ear .
'' Hi Allen come now '' interrupted Jason .
the kid waved before he run following Jason to the headquarters .
I looked to Luna to see the strangest expression she ever had .
she was smiling softly with blushed cheeks . she looked so peaceful and happy . she had the mysterious calm aura of the moon. I was to curious about the secret she shared with the kid .
'' what did he tell you ?'' I questioned snapping her from her trance.
''ha nothing '' she said nervously as she walked to town . she looked back and give me a look that said - are you coming or not-. I smiled and followed her leaving the house painted in blood behind . ''
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