A week has passed and Vorona became Tom's bodyguard again because of the duel she promised to Shizuo and she also needs to earn money to buy an apartment to live while she asks Shizuo what's been happening in the city recently.

"Shizuo-senpai, has Ikebukuro experienced any supernatural or colored gang activity when I was gone?"

"Not really. Everything seemed to be peaceful and I guess some gangs decided not to cause trouble. And for some weird creatures, I guess this city's got too much."

"I see. So the city's living up to your name senpai."

Vorona smirked a little saying the joke to her senpai while Shizuo lets it pass and smirked replying:

"That's new from you telling me a little joke. It's really nice somethings really changed from you since you left."

"Thanks for that compliment senpai."

Vorona smiled sincerely and as they walked around the city several gangs and individuals talked about her, returning to Ikebukuro.

"Hey! Have you heard about the rumors?"

"What rumors?"

"Shizuo's lover is back! Which means if someone or somebody messes in either one of them you're screwed!"

"Is it legit that Shizuo is the illegitimate child of the Awakusu group?"

"What?! Who would've think of that? Only a crackhead would, and who has some proof that he IS the illegitimate child of the group?"

"That's impossible, maybe somebody's just scared shitless about him!"

"Hey! Maybe the Awakusu's just keepin' it quiet, so forget 'bout that and lets focus about his lover."

"The blondie? Shizuo is a chick magnet for sure. Is she from Japan?"

"Of course not idiot! She definitely came from the west, and nobody's born a blondie from birth! And she doesn't look like she got her hair recolored."

"Maybe American? Cuz some of them are blondes right?"

"No no no, obviously she doesn't speak English. Buuuuuu~t she speaks Japanese in a weird way."

"How the heck did you know that? You the chick knows karate right?"

"I sneak up on them dumbass, till she found me and decided to knock me out. Girl got some 'thunder thighs' he he he you know what I'm sayin'?"

"Wait, so how did you managed to hear her speak?"

"I got a debt from them and when she found me and starts askin' me questions, she speaks like a robot!"

"What, like Arnold? *imitates voice* Come with me if you want to live."

"No! She doesn't speak like Arnold alright! More like the girl in touchscreen phones, that's what I remember."

As the men talked about Vorona, she and her colleagues was passing by across the street were the small gang is murmuring.

"Guys, she's here, lets go ask h-"

"DO YOU HAVE A DEATH WISH?! You'll be dead once his lover walks to you!"

*gulps*... "Ok..."

As the debt collectors cross the street, they took a break from their job. Tom's calling their office for clients left while Shizuo and Vorona waited while eating flavored donuts then Vorona asked Shizuo about his past.

"Shizuo-senpai, can I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"How many friends did you have during your childhood and what was your experience with them."

Shizuo sighed and remembered the peaceful days he had in his youth.

"Well, Shinra was the only one up to high school and he was really interested in my strength and became an unlicensed doctor. I also met our employer Tom-san during that time, he was a year higher than me and kept my temper on check. He also suggested to dye my hair so nobody would mess with me, and it did work. But he had to go cuz his year ended and my peaceful days as a high schooler ended again. And as Tom-san left my friend Shinra introduced me to person I've hated the most... I tried to kill him immediately after we've met because I felt that he was up to no good. Sometimes he sends gangs on me, and I chased him like hell. I was so God damn mad every time he plays his games on me. So that's how my youth went, how about you? I rarely asked you about your personal life. Can you tell me?"

Vorona became silent and thinked about what Simon told her that night. She took a quick breath and explained her youth as well.

"I didn't really had any friends, I only had books to entertain me because my father was always away doing his business with his group, making me emotionless and distant to people. But one day a burglar went in our house, I was scared that time and I lead him into the bathroom where I flooded the bathtub and threw a hairdryer killing him due to electrocution."

Shizuo was shocked of what Vorona said and couldn't help but swear to it.

"Damn... Sorry for... Asking you that..."

"Please don't apologize senpai it's alright, I've forgotten it a long time ago."

Vorona continued while Shizuo continued listening with feelings of worry and empathy towards Vorona.

"And because of that my father hired Simon and Dennis to train me self defense and weapon handling. As my training was finished I became a battle freak, fighting and killing my father's rival gangs to satisfy my hunger."

"That makes us equal... People who felt a large pain in our youth..." Said Shizuo.

Both blondes kept the silence between them showing empathy towards each other. As they finish their food Tom calls them and heads out to their job.

"Where's the next place Tom-san?"

"Its pretty much just a few blocks away from Russia Sushi and I guess this won't be taking too long. So what where you two talking about?"

"We talked about our past experiences so we can learn something from each other."

"Hhhmm? Makes sense because Vorona was didn't really talked to you two years ago, all you guys did was talk about your interests."

"My thoughts where different before, I was only interested in Shizuo-senpai's strength but during my travels I learned that being interested in just Shizuo-senpai alone is lonely."

"We're happy that you're trying new things Vorona maybe we'll spend more time with you around Vorona." Shizuo replied.

"Right. But lets continue our coversation after our work senpai."

The trio continued their work till afternoon and as they exited the office Shizuo asks Vorona something.

"Vorona..."

"Yes senpai?"

"Since we finished our job early do you wanna go meet my friend Shinra? He's also works here in Ikebukuro."

"If its ok to your friend senpai. I don't want to disturb him."

"Don't worry I'm sure he'll be glad to meet you. Tom-san you wanna come with us?"

"Maybe I'll pass I still need some rest for tomorrow. See you guys soon!"

"Yeah, take care Tom-san!"

"Shizuo-senpai..."

As they went to Shinra's appartment Celty's busy watching a rerun of Yuuhei Hanejima.

"I really liked how Shizuo's younger brother acts his characters even he's expressionless behind the camera." Celty commented.

"It makes you wonder right? Like how many roles he can he play?" Shinra also questioned.

*Ding dong*

"I'll go check it Celty you continue your show. Who is it? Hey! Shizuo what brings you here? And who's your friend?"

"Hey Shinra, I finished my job early and I thought of bringing my junior in work tonight to introduce her to you."

"That's great! Celty! Shizuo's here and he's with his co-worker!"

"Shizuo and his colleague? Interesting, I remember that's his junior."

Celty prepares the drinks and Shinra cleans up the table and starts their leisurely chat. But as Vorona sat down and saw Celty she was surprised to see her.

"So, what's your name Miss?" Shinra asked.

"...! Vorona..."

"Hmm, Vorona? Well I'm Dr. Kishitani Shinra, pleased to meet you!"

"...Pleased to meet you too..."

*types* "I'm Celty Sturluson, nice to meet you."

"...Pleased to meet you Celty-san..."

"So you've been working with Shizuo two years ago huh? Tell me how's your experience working with him?" Shinra asked.

"I had a good time working with Shizuo-senpai as his junior. He showed me some information that I don't usually read in books."

"Oh so you're a bookworm! Do you rarely go outside just like anybody?" Celty questioned.

"Well in my childhood, but I soon go outside sometimes as the time past and I always carry a book with me."

"Well two years ago where we first worked with each other she speaks in this proper or you could say logical way. It never really bothered me and I just played along with Vorona. The reason behind it was her father didn't really have enough time for her, he was doing a lot of business." Shizuo answered.

"I see, from what kind of books do you read?"

"It varies from Encyclopedias to Almanacs, sometimes from sciences to machinery."

"Wow! You really love books do you! Well Celty here loves watching tv, surfing the net and playing video games. You could say she's a couch potato- AHH! Celty! I was just joking, hehe."

"Oh, sorry Vorona. Its a habit of mine especially when Shinra teases me."

"And we're currently in a relationship with each other! Isn't wonderful!"

"I see... Celty-san, can we have chat between the two of us?"

Celty: *Sure Vorona, let's talk at the balcony. And Shinra, don't disturb us ok?*

"Yes my dear! What do you think they're talking about?"

"I'd rather not know..."

The two women head to the balcony and the headless woman asked.

"Is there something wrong Vorona?"

"Celty-san why are you wearing a helmet inside your apartment?"

"Uhh, its a bit weird or scary if I remove my helmet."

"Its okay Celty-san I'll keep this as a secret."

"Okay, here goes nothing..."

Celty opened her helmet's visor and as to no surprise Vorona knew she was the Headless Rider

"So it was you... The Headless Rider..."

"I thought you were gonna be scared. You don't have keep it as a secret Shinra and Shizuo knows it too."

"Celty-san I want to apologize."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because I was the woman who set up a tripwire ahead of you."

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"I remember that day, that was the first time I also saw you."

"It was two years ago the time I haven't met Shizuo-senapi. I was power hungry at that time and I targeted you first because I was fascinated to you as an urban legend. Please forgive me."

"Vorona... Its okay. That was the past and what matters now is that you're meeting new people to start over again."

"Celty-san... Thank you..."

The two hugged each other as a sign of reconciliation and headed back inside to continue the conversation.

Somewhere in Tokyo a meeting between two men is happening in an office. One covered in the shadows one wearing a suit. The suited asked if he's getting the right information he wanted.

"Are you sure this is the person we were looking for?"

"Of course! Why would I lie to you fine gentleman?"

"I'm doubting ya. Ya think you could mess with us easily, Hah! Just because info we could trust you!"

"Why won't you take a look and see if it matches yours?"

The man covered in shadows then passes an envelope with the words written on it spelling: "Mocktail". The suited man then opens the envelope and took a picture in his suit that matches the same person in the envelope.

"Well, you did a fine job finding her..."

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"Orihara Izaya..."

"At your service... Sir..."

Update:

Hey guys Kryu here so some of you may have noticed the changes in recent chapters. The reason is it feels more natural after I read the earlier versions. Anyway, I'm not yet sure if I could upload the next chapter I still need tome for ideas. So thank you guys for reading this rework of my fanfic and I'll see you next time ^_^.