It didn't take long till it was December 22. Belphegor's birthday seemed to be a very big deal when it came to Lussuria and the Storm subordinates. He didn't train, or do missions, or even do paperwork. He just stayed in his room. Squalo on the other hand didn't believe in getting breaks on your birthday mostly because he doesn't get to. Apparently Xanxus's gift to Squalo is tons of paper work. Or so Squalo's two female members say; just turned 19 year old Loreta and 22 year old Bianca. Two girls who treat each other like long lost sisters. The easiest way to describe them is loud, sociable, and extremely friendly. It's a wonder why Squalo hasn't killed himself yet.

But today Vongola Nono came for a meeting with the guardians ruining Belphegor's perfect day. Isaki sat outside in the garden messing with the withering flowers. Dressed in thick black pants and a red turtle neck she sat there lazily trying to make the flowers stand up straight again.

"My it's cold today isn't it." Jumping in surprise Isaki stood up quickly and turned around to face Xanxus's father. Bowing to him he laughed walking closer placing a hand on her back, signaling her to straighten up. "The poor flowers. It's a shame they can't live through the harsh winters here."

"I'm sure we could get some perennials flowers but the Boss would probably complain that we look girly like the last time I changed the place up."

Nono laughed at the thought. "Sweetheart walk with me." He asked holding out his arm with his scepter in his other hand. Taking a hold of the limb the two walked for a while before he started to talk. "I have a favor to ask of you."

"It is my duty to do as I am asked by my superiors."

Timoteo chuckled. "I've heard from Leviathan, who gives me monthly reports about Varia's daily activities, that you and Bel have come to a cross road recently."

"I suppose you can call it that."

"The Prince has odd ways of teaching his students and you have your way yes?" Isaki nodded her head. "Explain them to me if you can."

"Belphegor-sama is the type of person that when he tells you to do something and you do it wrong, you get punished. In return you don't do the same mistake again and will continue to be punished till you do it right. I on the other hand believe in telling you how to do it and if you do it wrong I show you how to do it and let you try again. Belphegor-sama has learned that violence is the best way to go and we just don't agree. I know it's not my right to interfere with his training but when they come to me and not him then I have no choice."

"And how are you holding up in training?"

Isaki sighed. "Not very well. I can do the usual stuff like running and intelligence. But when it comes to combat and I have yet to receive my weapons it's hard. Plus I just don't have the will to hurt any of my teammates. Belphegor-sama doesn't make it easy either with his bored expressions and lack of help when it comes to me. Squalo is my next best choice for a tutor. Even though he's a swordsman I know he'd be willing to help just to get a chance to tease the royal pain."

"And that is the reason I am here." Nono said stopping and turning to the young girl. Going into his pocket the man pulled out a small flash drive. "I need you to do something for me. Xanxus has rejected my request to have certain files that I need to update supplies and revenue inventories. I would like you to go onto Bel's computer in his office and get those files for me. There are three of them and I have the names listed on here." Reaching back into his jacket he pulled out a small piece of paper.

"Isn't this stealing?" Isaki asked.

Nono looked at her a little taken back but smiled nonetheless. "It may seem like that but it's not. The files are mine in a sense. Xanxus is just being stubborn about giving them to me. You will not be punished for taking them."

"But..." Staring at the device in his hands she looked uncertain. "...I'll be betraying Belphegor-sama."

Timoteo reached up and caressed her cheek. "There is no need to think this way. Here in Vongola this happens all the time with Varia. I've had people take from Squalo's and Mammon's computer from time to time. Of course I would not ask this of you without some type of reward." Vongola smiled at her brightly. "You don't belong here at Varia. I actually wanted you in Vongola once you were out of the hospital. But Bel had fought me for the right and I allowed him to have you as long as no harm came to you from him. Obviously he broke that rule the first day you came back."

Isaki snorted at the thought. "He sure did."

"So if you do this for me I'll transfer you to Vongola and place you in our research department. I think that is a fair deal no-"

"Nono."

The two turned to see Coyote standing a couple yards away. Isaki nodded to the man and he did so in return. "Hold on Coyote I'll be there in a second." Timoteo turned back to her. "Will you do this for me?"

Holding out the items the pinkette hesitantly grabbed them and slowly nodded. Vongola gave her a strange look but leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek. "Thank you." Watching the two walk away Isaki stuffed the things in her jacket pocket and walked off.

Coyote looked back seeing the girl walk away. "Do you think she'll do it?"

Vongola Nono looked ahead with a sad look. "She took it. That's strike one."

The Japanese girl sat at her desk in her room eating sushi for lunch as books ranging from anatomy to genetics laid scattered across the wooden surface. Taking some fatty tuna and plopping into her mouth she gazed at her wall that she shared with the Prince. Can I do it? Can I really betray Belphegor-sama? Vongola said it was fine and I really need the resources in the research department to help me with Mammon. She thought to herself spinning in her chair.

Groaning to herself she stopped the chair and grabbed a book opening it to a random page. Grabbing a hold of a piggy tail she twirled it around her finger in thought. Tugging on it from time to time she shut the book and stared at the devilish small device on her bed side table. "I cannot think straight with you just sitting there."

Standing up from her chair Isaki put her Varia jacket on and walked out her room for some fresh air. Jogging down the stairs the teen saw a rather humorous sight. "What are you two doing?" She asked hitting the last step.

Two blondes turned towards her with a large cake in their hands. One with blue eyes the other with caramel brown. Loreta grinned widely, her blue eyes sparkling. "Aki!"

"You do know I hate that name right?"

Bianca laughed. "We know but it's so cute!"

Teal eyes glanced at the cake then at them. "It's for Bel!"

"Obviously but why is it so big. And why does it have a mini shark on it. Belphegor-sama hates sharks."

Loreta shushed her. "Bel doesn't know we're going to smash his face in it."

"Yeah yeah and then we're going to say Squalo said to do it because Bel's subordinates pose a threat to our new recruits. Apparently they're really talented this year."

"And you think he's going to take this lightly?"

"Of Course Not!" They both yelled laughing.

Isaki just shook her head and walked pass them. "Try not to die."

"Your words will be passed on to Squ-chan!" Saluting the pinkette the two struggled up the stairs.

"Sometimes I wonder if they're really older than me."

Night rolled around quickly and Isaki walked towards Belphegor's office. It was only 9 but most were in their rooms doing whatever they wanted to pass the time. With Christmas right around the corner most were wrapping presents.

Grabbing onto the door handle Isaki slowly opened the door making sure not to trip any alarms. Slipping inside the door quietly shut. Isaki froze seeing Belphegor lying on the couch. Standing for a good minute Isaki waited to see if anything would happen. A loud snore came from the blonde and she just shook her head. "He's dead asleep."

Walking over to the desk Isaki slipped into the extremely comfortable chair. The fire place was blazing keeping the room warm. Taking out the flash drive the girl took a breath before plugging it into the computer. Placing the paper on the desk beside her arm Isaki searched for the files. With weird names such as 9halo16view12 and twixmax3928y4 it was kind of hard to find them. It only took 5 minutes to locate all of them. Taking a glance at the blonde to see him sleeping, well she guessed and she really hoped he was, she opened all the files to read them.

"What?" The files had nothing to do with any supplies or revenues. They were all simple mission reports about small little instances. Tearing out the flash drive Isaki exited out of the opened files and leaned back against the chair. Seeing a small calendar on the corner of the desk Isaki grabbed it and glanced at it. Each day had something in it whether it was someone's birthday or due dates. "I'm so stupid..."

Glimpsing at the large amount of paperwork Belphegor had on his desk, most likely from Squalo, Isaki got up and headed to the fireplace with the flash drive and the small piece of paper. Throwing it into the fire she turned around and grabbed a blanket flinging it open. Draping it over to Prince the sixteen year old took off her jacket and placed it over the chair while rolling up her sleeves. Opening the metal file cabinets Isaki grabbed the papers and started to sort them.

"...yes could you please send it up to the Storm Commanders' Office. Thank you so much." Placing the phone down Isaki stretched as she sat on the desk. Shoulders popped and she winced. Rolling them she turned to see the time. 11:13 shined brightly on the screen as the Commanders' desk was cleared off. Knocking sounded through the room and Isaki frowned. "That was quick." She mumbled to herself hopping of the desk.

"Thanks." Freezing, Isaki quickly turned around to see Belphegor closing the door with his foot with two hot chocolates in his hand. "Ushishishi~ well hello Isa-chan." He said walking towards the fireplace. Sitting down in front of it Belphegor held one of the cups up in the air. Quickly walking over to him Isaki grabbed the cup and hesitantly sat down beside him. The whip cream jiggled as the cinnamon decorated it.

"How long were you awake?"

"Since you walked in."

Nodding her head she drunk from her cup. The two sat in silence as the Prince played with his drink. "Why didn't you do anything?"

"Vongola originally had a meeting with the guardians. The report he got from Levi didn't sit well with him so he decided act upon our behavior. You were set up from the beginning. I'm sure you were aware."

"The files weren't anything of importance. So I assumed he lied."

"You had three strikes. If you took the mission, that was strike one. If you placed the flash drive in my computer, strike two. If you actually downloaded the files, strike three and you would have been kicked out of Varia and sent home to Japan."

"So Vongola was out of the question."

"Vongola doesn't take traitors. But you won~"

Isaki looked at him. "You knew I would."

"The Prince doesn't befriend traitors. If you did actually take the files I would have given you one last chance. Which was-"

"To throw it into the fire. You wouldn't have let me leave to room. It was a now or never situation."

"And so the Prince was the winner." A large grin graced his face. Isaki ran a finger over her glass and leaned her head against the blonde's shoulder. He tensed automatically at the sudden contact.

"How did you know I wouldn't go through with it? We're not on the best terms at the moment."

"Because you're not mad at me. You're still dealing with the academy thing. You're first murder wasn't one but many."

"I wouldn't call it murder." Isaki said frowning. "It was more of self defense."

"Is that how you deal with it?"

"I like to think so."

"Then self defense it is." He declared placing his hot chocolate beside him and falling back laying on his back with his hands behind his head. "But that's not what's bothering you."

Isaki sighed placing her glass down also. "Why do you know so much?"

"Ushishishi~ you're so easy to read." He grinned crossing his legs. "If you must know your comrades are alive. Well most of them. You didn't know who lived and who didn't."

"Is Frediano and Augusto okay."

"Both are in respective families."

Nodding at the answer Isaki smiled lightly staring at the flames. "That's good." She whispered. The silence filled them again till a rustle of clothes broke Isaki out of her trace. Looking down Belphegor laid with no shirt. "Where is your shirt?"

"It's hot." He whined. "You placed a blanket on me and everything. I'm melting." Laughing at him Isaki also took her shirt off. A white tanktop remained as she threw the turtle neck across the room. "Damn it and here I thought you'd go bare."

"You wish." She said turning towards him. Seeing a discoloring on his torso Isaki reached over and rubbed it. Belphegor grabbed her wrist.

"Don't."

"But it's cute. I didn't know you had a birthmark." She said rubbing the crescent moon anyway.

"Isa-chan."

"Are you ticklish or is it an erogenous zone." Pressing harder the grip on her wrist tightened. Belphegor grabbed her other arm and rolled them over and pinned Isaki to the ground. "Sorry was that personal?" She asked in a mocking tone.

The Prince grinned leaning down. "We can find out." He said reaching down and unbuttoning his pants.

Isaki quickly grabbed his hands and shoved them away buttoning his pants back up and keeping them there. "No."

"Aw does Isa-chan not want to see the Prince in all his glory."

"You're already half naked."

"I can be full."

Don't-"

The door slammed open to a singing voice that suddenly turned into a scream. "What the hell are you two doing?!" Lussuria screamed. Isaki let go of the pants and just laid there under the blonde.

"I was about to ask Isa-chan to Vongola's Christmas Eve Ball but someone decided to barge into the Prince's office without knocking."

Isaki snapped her attention to Belphegor in shock. "I accept."

Belphegor's grin spread practically across his whole face. "Wonderful now Isaki go to your room while I talk to Bel." Pushing the man off her Isaki picked up her shirt and jacket walking out the door. Turning back around she stuck her head back into the room.

"Happy Birthday Belphegor-sama."

With that she rushed back to her room making sure no one saw her in her condition.

This chapter pretty much wrote itself. Probably why it's almost 3 times the normal length. Just did this so I hope you enjoy.

Viper'sGirl