This is the third arc! If you didn't read the first one, you can't understand anything!

Hi everyone!
I'm italian and I'm translating my story in english because some not-italian people ask me to do it, so please forgive me for this poor and basic english!
I accept any advice because I really want to improve my english and I know there are many mistakes, SORRY!
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Target 25 - Team works

Arina feels more relaxed when she sees the group returning from their mission. Although she had decided that that was the best choice, she was still apprehensive about them.
She approaches the two tired girls, they're limping toward the living room. They have removed the heels and are walking barefoot, dragging themselves with fatigue along the corridor.
She meets her pupil's tired eyes, she shakes the head slightly.

Nozomi: Don't say anything.
Arina: I just want to know how you feel.

She helps the brunette to sit on the couch, still looking at her with curiosity and interest. She eagerly awaited the answer, after all it's the reason why she had sent her to carry out such a task.

Nozomi: Well ... I didn't know my father has such an eventful life...

The blonde woman raises an eyebrow in disbelief. No, she wasn't really expecting a joke as an answer, but the brunette managed to make her smile.

"It seems that I can't change your beliefs, uh?" She questions herself, sighing. At the end she's slowly accepting the situation, going against what she had always believed and the "orders" given by her pupil's father. However, the discussion from a few afternoons before made her open her eyes.

She has already decided which side to take.

Arina: Did someone hurt you?
Nozomi: If they had tried, I would have kicked their ass.

She rests her head on the back of the couch, exhausted.

Nozomi: we're really lucky, we caught him... almost immediately.
Arina: Thank goodness.

Now the clock strikes midnight and Arina encourages the two Cinderella to go to bed, since they need some rest.

Everyone lies down under the warm blankets of their bed, although in Italy it's no longer cold. That quiet and peaceful place helps each of them to fall into a deep, restful sleep, at least until the sun rises the next day, when the group is waking up and preparing for the gathering in the living room of the villa.

Nozomi has just finished dressing, when her cell phone starts ringing insistently. She throws a curious look to the tool, at first she was sure it was Jun, still in Namimori and perhaps worried for them.
When she checks the screen, however, she finds herself quite bewildered.
She isn't ready yet to answer. She shakes her head, takes a deep breath, and brings it to her ear.

Nozomi: Papa.
Tsuna: Nozomi, finally! Why aren't you answering?

The man's voice seems pretty upset.

Nozomi: ... I was getting dressed ... what's up?
Tsuna: Ah, I see.

He breathes a sigh of relief.

Tsuna: ... Nozo, I want you to tell me the truth. You have something to do with the capture of the Zimini, right? What have you done? You made me a promise!
Nozomi: I'm sorry ... but this mess prevented me from returning home.
Tsuna: Nozomi! It could be dangerous! Who helped you?

The intentions of her father are obvious, but the brunette merely shrugged, even though he can't see it.

Nozomi: I did it by myself, I'm not that stupid.
Tsuna: Nozomi. We had a deal, remember?

He seems pretty angry.

Nozomi: Yeah, I know. Sorry, but ... everything's happened quickly, I couldn't come back home and I didn't want to return in Japan... the only obstacle was him, right?
Tsuna: Nozomi, if you wanted to talk with me, you could call me! You can't come here yet. Remember the Clover caught by Hibari-san? It was a copy, a clone. And it's not the only one, unfortunately.
Nozomi: Are there other Clovers around?
Tsuna: Stanford has created several of them, and we still have no idea what's his ultimate goal. They are weak, but in mass can be really dangerous.

The girl imagines an infinite number of small Clover that move in packs, doesn't know whether to laugh or be scared.

Tsuna: Is Cristal-kun with you?

She gasps in surprise.

Nozomi: Yeah .. why do you ask about him?
Tsuna: ... He is a trusted person.

Nozomi imagines that her father had studied well the guy's personality, thanks to his incredible intuition that allows him to immediately recognize the unsavoury people.

Tsuna: I want you to go to Neveria base. It's well hidden, you will be safe there.
Nozomi: ... EH?

The brunette is shocked by his statement, but after the initial disbelief she begins to understand the plan of her father. She has to take the kids to a safe place, it seems Vongola HQ is no longer the safer one.

Nozomi: Papa... what's happening? This is so crazy...
Tsuna: ... I've gone through many crazy situations, Nozomi. Unfortunately, what happens ... happens.

He says, his voice seems almost a whisper.

Tsuna: That's why I'm asking you to stay away from me ... and from this world ...
Nozomi: ... I don't want to stay away from you ... please don't reject me!

She pleads, hearing a slight cry from the other side and knowing that her father is worried about her.

Nozomi: ... I have something important to tell you, papa. As soon as this is over, I will come to tell it to you.
Tsuna: Then ... don't do stupid things and think well before you act. In any case.
Nozomi: I'll do it, trust me.
Tsuna: Of course I trust you. You're my daughter, my blood runs in your veins.

The conversation lasted about ten minutes, the brunette decided not to say anything about the speech she had prepared before leaving Namimori. She doesn't want to talk via phone, wants to be in front of him and watch his eyes, while she exhibits her desire to return home, saying that she had always loved him.

She is still quite puzzled about his last few sentences, sometimes her father is really more enigmatic than Shinji, but can't help but look for the answer on her own. It's just that what he wants.
A worried Luca is on the threshold and interrupts her thoughts knocking on the door frame.

Luca: Juuichidaime ... Everything's ok?

The girl meets his worried gaze and smiles, trying to reassure him.

Luca: ... They are all in the living room.
Nozomi: Oh, right!

The living room of Elegantia's villa is crowded with guests, all sitting on couches in a circle, like two days before, at their arrival.
However, this time the atmosphere is very different, more dense and really unbearable.

Nozomi: What's going on?

The two cross the threshold and reach the companions.

Caesar: There is a problem. Bliz and I received an order from my father, we must leave now.

The girl stops beside him, perplexed.

Caesar: We have to reach Vongola manor.
Nozomi: What? What's going on?
Caesar: Well ... there are problems, also with some Vongola allies ... some families have asked for help, my father has offered to lend a hand.
Nozomi: So you have to go to my house, basically.

She sighs. Her father has forbidden her to approach it while Caesar must go there quickly. Those are the unjust jokes of life.

Cristal: I also have to leave. The upgrades for the Compacts are ready, Livyen also said that they were able to obtain new information.

The little Vongola wants to tell him about her father's plan, but decides to discuss it later.

Nozomi: Papa said that, apparently, Stanford has produced hundreds of mini Clover II. Basically ... we have many Clover clones around the world ...

She quips, despite the news isn't reassuring.

Shinji: Clones ... like that one up there?

Shinji's voice startles the group, never got used to his sudden appearances.
The mist is sitting on the sidelines next to a balcony, looking over the glass with interest.

Many of the kids rise rapidly, reaching the windows and looking around for the suspicious figure, situated above the roof of one house, not far from there. The green-haired man seems to look around carefully, as if looking for something.

Duchesse: They must have known about yesterday mess.
Shinji: ... he's looking for the shamans ... ?

He turns towards his boss.
A noise behind them forces the group to turn around, Cloud got up quickly and was walking away without saying anything.

Nozomi: Hey! Where the hell are you going?

She's quite concerned about the actions of the cloud, who immediately stops and turns, with serious look.

Cloud: I'm tired of this bullshit. If these "things" are around, definitely will return to their creator. I'll follow them to the source and annihilate them, one by one, including the mad scientist.
Nozomi: No! Cloud, wait!

She tries to stop him, but the maestro has already disappeared down the hallway, leaving her speechless.

Shinji: ... I'm going too ...

He walks at a brisk pace, under the incredulous gaze of those present.

Arashi: What the ... ?

Everyone is confused, but the mist stops a few steps away from them, watching them with security.

Shinji: He's right, they could take us to their base. I want to understand their capabilities... they are interesting ...

He blushes. He can't hide his desire to learn and become stronger, but at least he explained his intentions.

Haname: Okay, I join in too.

This time Haname is the one to confuse the guys. Nozomi doesn't even have time to say something right away that the young girl replies to her questions.

Haname: I will follow them and I will make sure to keep them away from the fighting. Cloud's plan is interesting, but we must avoid being discovered or something bad could happen to us.

She smiles, trying to cheer up her friends.

Haname: I'll try to calm his mind.
Nozomi: Haname ...

The brunette is really confused, but the rain doesn't seem to want to give up easily, and Cloud and Shinji are already on the way so she can't stop them. She must to leave everything to the girl, fortunately very wise and thoughtful. It's not entirely a bad idea, so she decides to let her do it.

Nozomi: Let's keep in close touch, okay?
Haname: Of course!

The three have to look for Stanford's traces through the clones, but what would happen to everyone else?
Caesar must head to the mansion to help her father and some families in need, she remembers the words that the young Simon has previously said, the girl then starts to wonder what kind of difficulties may have met and if there is any connection with Clover or Stanford.
Her eyes are focused on Arina, visibly worried, wondering if they have omitted important informations.
For that reason, the girl turns to Simon.

Nozomi: Who are the allies who need help? Are there the Elektrica among them?

The boy didn't answer right away, just nods after a moment, perhaps thoughtful about that reaction.

Nozomi: Why didn't you tell me?

She turns to her tutor.

Nozomi: You must go immediately with Caesar, fortunately the Elektrica headquarter is on the road, so you can go there together.
Arina: Wha ...?

The blonde woman seems surprised by that statement, quickly shakes her head.

Arina: No! I can't leave you alone, Undicesima, I have a task.
Nozomi: Fuck the task, Arina, go with Caesar and make sure that Masato is okay.
Luca: I'll go with my sister.
Nozomi: Fine. I'll go with Cristal in Alaska, I'll be safe there.
Caesar: What? Do you want to go with Cristal-kun?

Everyone are puzzled and incredulous, certainly didn't expect such a decision.

Cristal: Nono-chan ...

The albino boss looks at the girl, who turns to him with a guilty look.

Nozomi: I'm sorry ... my dad said that the White Tower would be safe, so I wish I could come with you, if I'm not a bother ...
Cristal: No... not at all. He's right. You'd be safe there.
Arashi: I follow you.
Nozomi: No. You go with Arina, it's about your brother. Kaito will also be with you, when you will be separated from Caesar and Bliz you'll still have to be a balanced group. We don't know what's going on over there, you just have to make sure that the Elektrica and Masato are well.
Arashi: Nozomi, no! I can't leave you alone! Even if you go with Cristal, it's always dangerous!
Sirius: Leave it to us.

He says, until that moment he witnessed in silence the whole speech.

Sirius: Me and Dia-chan will follow Undicesima and Cristal-san.
Diamante: Hey! Don't take decisions for me too!

The blonde doll turns to the Notturno boss with an offended look.

Cristal: Why would you want to come to our base? Do you want to poke your nose in our business?

He asks skeptically.
Sirius is serious enough, that side of him is always in sharp contrast with his way of being energetic and lively.

Sirius: No. We aren't interested in your secrets, we just want to protect Undicesima. I don't trust you so I don't want to leave her alone with you, even if it's Decimo's order.
Duchesse: In that case, I'll join too. I want to participate actively in this situation.

She says, making everyone surprised again. That day seems to be the day of surprises.

Three groups are formed and each of the guys, willy-nilly, took part in that sort of plan. Now they must decide about the three children, PonPon and the two shamans.
The brunette is approaching the small time traveller, attached to Arina's legs, and takes him in her arms, then put her attention on the two cousins.
Lilium and Haynes are the reason why their enemy has created that confusion, because who knows what kind of absurd evil plans. Nobody knows yet why Stanford wants to get his hands on the two, but can't let that happen. She must protect them at all costs, for that reason an idea makes its way inside her and convinces the girl to take a hard fought decision.

Nozomi: Lilium and PonPon will be with me and Cris-kun, Haynes will go instead with Caesar.
Haynes: What?

The child boy looks at Lilium, confused, and then the Vongola.

Haynes: No. I go where she goes, why would I go anywhere else?
Lilium: ... Why should we part? I don't understand ...
Arina: Undicesima, it's an absurd decision!
Caesar: I think it's a good idea.
Nozomi: Nobody knows yet why Stanford wants them, but we have a certainty. He wants them both, and we can't let him find them, or complete his plan ... whatever it is.
Lilium: So ... the best thing would be to separate us?
Haynes: No, no and no! Lilium! It's nonsense! Wouldn't we be safer if we went together to Neveria's HQ? Vongola Decimo said that it's a safe place.
Nozomi: What if, unfortunately, we'll be attacked by millions of clones and Stanford manages to catch you both? It would be the end.
Haynes: Nonsense! It's really impossible that it can happen!
Duchesse: Guys.

She claps her hands, as usual.

Duchesse: Undicesima's plan is not stupid. We have to separate you to make that man's life harder. Maybe do you think we must offer you to him on a silver platter?

The two remain in silence, exchanging sad looks and shaking hands. Haynes seems to sink his melancholy ocher eyes in those of his cousin, as if he's telling her silent and reassuring words. He approaches her soon after, holding her to him and burying his face in the pink hair of his beloved cousin.

Haynes: Lilium ...

He whispers, almost sobbing.

Lilium: We'll be fine ...

She replies, tenderly.
The groups are assigned, their paths would be temporarily separated, but not their souls.

Nozomi: See you all later.

She says, sure, also trying to cheer up the two children.

Nozomi: On our return, we'll all go to eat pizza in Naples, ok?

She smiles.

Nozomi: I believe in you.

Haname has reached Shinji and Cloud, secretly following the clone and hopeful that he will brings them to his den.
Caesar and Bliz, together with Arina, Luca, Arashi and Kaito, will head to the Vongola mansion along with small Haynes, leaving the last four on the road towards the Elektrica HQ.
Finally Cristal, along with all the other bosses Duchesse, Sirius and Diamante, the future eleventh Vongola and the two children PonPon and Lilium, will reach the White Tower, Neveria HQ, located in Alaska.