KONOHA'S BLOODY PRINCE

BY MSTRDANTE

Here we go Chapter Three. Once again it took me way too long to finish this chapter. But unlike last time I'm very confident I'll get Chapter Four out in no time. But in the meantime please enjoy Chapter Three.

Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto Or Reborn! Only any characters or plotlines I create

"Characters talking to each other"

'Characters thinking to themselves'

"/'Character's exclaiming/thinking technique names"/'

Chapter Three

Mammon's Frustrated!/Belphegor's Entertained?

Mammon's coming home from their latest mission totally exhausted. 'Damn! All I want to do is go to bed and never get up.' Now normally an elite assassin like Mammon wouldn't be so beat after a hit job like this.

But this particular hit was on an expert at faking his own death, meaning it took Mammon multiple tries at the target until death stuck. Entering the Varia mansion Mammon passes through the common room noticing Lussuria fiddling with his phone.

Originally planning on heading through the room silently, Mammon stops at the doorframe when curiosity strikes. Turning towards Lussuria Mammon asks. "Where's everyone else at?" Lussuria looks up from his phone face full of surprise and glee.

"Mammon you're back finally! You were gone for quite a while, did the mission turn out all right in the end." Lussuria asks Mammon concern evident in his voice. Mammon rolls their eyes at the pointless question. 'It's just like Bel said once a mother hen always a mother hen.'

"It was a runaway success of course, look who your talking to now, I believe I asked you a question." Rolling his eyes in return at the annoyance and arrogance in Mammon's retort.

"But of course, the Boss was called in to a meeting with Vongola Nono, Levi's accompanying him to make sure nothing goes wrong and Sqaulo's out back training." Raising an eye at the lack of Belphegor in Lussuria's answer Mammon questions him again. "And what about Bel is he out taking missions again?"

"I'm sorry Mammon but... Who?" Mammon scoffs in response not in the mood to deal with jokes, Mammon exits the common room without another word. Mammon leaves the room without looking at Lussuria so he misses the genuinely confused look he has on his face as Mammon leaves.

Entering the Hokage's office Sakura's greeted with the sight of the Godaime Hokage, Senju Tsunade been called beautiful by many of men. With her light blonde hair wrapped behind her head in two ponytails. Her honey brown eyes capable of both warming your heart and striking fear in it. Perhaps her most striking facial feature would be the diamond tattoo on her forehead.

She wore a sleeveless gray kimono top and wrapped around her chair was her green haori. Tsunade was currently pouring over a stack of paperwork as she quickly stashes away her secret bottle of sake.

Now one might expect Sakura to be surprised by what she sees but no, she's well acquainted with her master's eccentricities. "Ah Sakura welcome back! I assume your mission was a success?"

The question was posed with the commanding tone one would expect from the Hokage but there was was a hidden warmth to it just for Sakura. Smiling at her mentor Sakura bows deeply in respect. "Of course Tsunade-Shishou the medical scroll is just as amazing as you suspected."

*Flashback*

"Okay Sakura today I have a potentially very important mission for you." Tsunade explains after having called for Sakura unexpectedly. "What exactly do you mean by potentially important Shishou?"

Tsunade smirks in response to the question. "I'm glad you picked up on my word choice Sakura we just received a letter from a nearby village. The letter claims that the village has found a scroll containing in their own words 'revolutionary' medical information.Your mission is to head to this village, examine their scroll and if it's as incredible as they say and my gut says it is than retrieve it."

*Flashback*

"Excellent give it here and I'll read it when I have the time. Anything else to report before I let you go Sakura?"

Sakura chuckles nervously having realized just now at this moment that Tsunade might not be receptive to her idea with Belphegor.

"Actually Shishou I have something to report alongside a favor to ask of you." Tsunade raises an eyebrow feeling like a headache is coming based on Sakura's nervousness. Instead of verbally telling Sakura to continue she motions with her right hand.

"When I arrived at the village I was informed that the scroll in question had been stolen. So after asking around a bit I discovered which way the thieves had fled and I pursued them. When I had finally caught up with them there was more of them than I had anticipated.

While I am confident that I could have defeated the lot of them on my own, in the end I did not have to." That last part caught Tsunade's attention as her eyebrows furrow in intrest. "During my encounter with the thieves an unaffiliated shinobi came to my aid."

"You said an unaffiliated shinobi not a rogue one that's rather rare." Sakura nodded in agreement to her master's statement. "Yes! As it turns out he's, let's just say not from around here. He asked me for help in getting home unfortunately however, I haven't the slightest clue how he could get home; as I'm sure you don't either."

'That's an odd thing for her to say. Where exactly is this mystery man from then? It must be incredibly far away if Sakura doesn't think we can get him there. Could it be that he's from another continent, is that even possible? As far as I'm aware we've never had contact with another continent before.'

Tsunade's mind was racing due to the implication hidden in Sakura's words. "I take it the reason you're telling me this; is because you brought this shinobi to Konoha and want me to help him?" Sakura blushed in embarrassment at having been caught.

"You know me so well, Shishou, he's waiting outside the door." Tsunade let's out a heavy sigh feeling the weight of her job once more. 'I hope this doesn't end up biting me.'

"Bring him in, I'll do my best to help out your friend Sakura; but within reason the village must come first, you know that."

"Of course Shishou, I'm not exactly sure why but I have a good feeling about this."

It's a few days later, Xanxus and Levi are back in the mansion. Waking up alert and ready for their day Mammon makes their way to the kitchen for breakfest. Exiting the kitchen with breakfest in hand Mammon enters the common room, finding Levi, Sqaulo and Lussuria playing cards.

'That's odd I wasn't aware anyone here owned a deck of cards.' Mammon shakes their head in bemusement moving on, sitting at the table deciding to watch the game while they eat.

"VRRRRROIIIIIII What Is This Shit! This has to be the sixth nothing hand I've gotten in a row."

"Tch Tch Sqaulo haven't you ever heard of a poker face? You're supposed to keep the quality of your hand a secret."

"There's no point in secrecy when every hands bad, Lussuria!" / "For shame Sqaulo, for shame."

"VRRRRROIIIIIII Damnit Levi How Dare You, I'll Fucking Kill You!" As amusing as their bickering might seem to some, to Mammon it's ridiculously aggravating. "Sqaulo Shut Up!"

Mammon's interjection causes everyone's attention to shoot in his direction. "Ah Mammon good morning I hope you slept well." / "Stay The Fuck Out Of This Mammon!"

The duality between Lussuria and Sqaulo's greetings were the definition of mixed signals. 'It is far too early for me to deal with Sqaulo's screaming.' Before Mammon could respond to either they noticed that Belphegor was absent much like the last few days.

"Where's Bel? I haven't seen him in a while."

The abrupt change of subject shocked everyone's systems; but that didn't explain the befuddled expressions they now supported. "I'm sorry?" / "Who The Fuck!?" / "This again Mammon?"

... Silence follows Levi, Sqaulo and Lussuria's responses for many minutes as they stare at Mammon; who stares right back at them.

"Is this some kind of rehearsed practical joke you guys have going on here. Cause I thought it was well established that I don't respond well to those."

The other three Varia members look between themselves unsure of how to appease Mammon. Levi and Sqaulo nod towards Lussuria knowing he'd word it the best.

"No jokes here Mammon. We've just never heard of this Bel person before." Mammon wanted to be infuriated at Lussuria's commitment to the joke; however Mammon was quickly realizing that there was no joke here.

'They really have forgotten about Bel completely. Did someone do something to their memories; did that same person kidnap Bel?'

"Seriously, guys I'm talking about Belphegor; he's been apart of our team since before the cradle incident. I don't understand how you could have possibly forgotten him."

Levi and Lussuria stare at each other clearly stumped while Sqaulo scoffs. "Did you suffer brain damage on this latest mission of yours or something Mammon?"

Mammon scowls at Sqaulo far from being in the mood to be mocked. Lussuria clears his throat nervously, drawing Mammon's attention to him.

"He may be lacking in tact at the moment; but Sqaulo's got a point. Mammon there's only ever been the four of us, plus the Boss of course." Levi nods his head alongside Lussuria's statement adding his silent agreement.

Mammon sits there staring at their companions in silence feeling completely helpless. 'How do I proceed here, what could I possibly do to fix their memory? I don't even have a clue how this could have happened in the first place'

As Mammon ponders their situation the rest of the Varia stare on. Sqaulo shot to his feet growing tired of what he deemed as Mammon's games. "I'm going to go do some training. Let me know when Mammon starts making sense again."

Sqaulo begins to make his way out of the room, Levi moves to follow him as Lussuria stares at Mammon in concern. "Of course that's it!" Mammon's excited exclamation once again causes everyone to focus their attention on Mammon.

Mammon quickly flies past Sqaulo their voice commanding the rest of the Varia to Listen. "Follow me!"

'I wonder what Sakura's telling her fearless leader about me? Surely it's about how handsome I am.' Belphegor ponders while tapping his feet, growing tired of standing in place.

Belphegor's wonderings are interrupted by the sound of the Hokage's office door opening. Sakura steps out and orders Belphegor to join her in the office. As Belphegor steps past Sakura he catches her glaring at him, her expression silently telling him to behave.

Belphegor sends her what he was sure was a reassuring grin in response. Stepping into the center of the office, Belphegor sends the Hokage his winningest smile only to find his jaw drop. Belphegor stares in shock at the Hokage, staring specifically at her chest area.

'What is up with her boobs their freaking massive!?" As Belphegor stares, despite hiding behind his bangs Sakura could easily tell where his eyes were focusing. With a visible tick mark on her forehead she elbows him in the ribs.

Belphegor jumps in response to the blow his attention finally focusing on the Hokage's face. Smile back on his face Belphegor looks at the Hokage, taking in her own polite smile that clearly hid her rage. "Well Sakura aren't you going to introduce us?"

Sakura gulps before acquiescing to her leader presenting Belphegor with her right hand. "Tsunade-Sama this is Belphegor-San." Stepping forward, turning her head from Tsunade to Belphegor she raises her left hand to present her to Belphegor.

"Belphegor-San this is the Godaime Hokage, Senju Tsunade." With the introductions out of the way Belphegor bows his head to Tsunade. "It's a pleasure to meet you Tsunade-Sama."

"I'm sure." Replies Tsunade briefly looking down and adjusting some of the paper in front of her. "So, Belphegor-San is it? Sakura tells me that you've found yourself pretty far from home."

'That's one way to put it.' Looking briefly towards Sakura, Belphegor wonders if she told the Hokage the whole story; and if she didn't is it okay for him to tell her the whole story? Understanding his body language Sakura gives him a shrug silently saying that it's up to him.

"So that's what she told you. Well she didn't exactly lie to you Hokage-Sama. But the problem is more than just distance, you see it's like this..."

By the time Belphegor finishes telling Tsunade his story Sakura's nerves were through the roof, totally unsure how her mentor would take the truth. 'I mean it's quite the pill to swallow him being from a complete 'nother world. I'm not even sure WHY I believe him let alone why Shishou should.'

"-And that's pretty much it Hokage-Sama." Belphegor finishes his explanation with a full grin clearly enjoying the ridiculousness of his situation. Taking in his story with a serious expression, Tsunade closes her eyes briefly, her fingers interlaced.

Opening her eyes once more, Tsunade focuses in on Belphegor with an expression Sakura couldn't discern. "Interesting..."

'Interesting! What exactly does that mean?' Surprised Sakura turns towards Belphegor who did the same turning towards her. By the way his mouth quirks she could tell he was feeling much the same as her.

"Don't act so surprised you two! I've been around for a little bit and I've seen a thing or two. Space/Time Ninjutsu isn't unheard of and as a matter of fact, my grand uncle who was the Nidaime Hokage created one himself years ago.

Now I admit a Space/Time Ninjutsu on the level you're talking about Belphegor-San is beyond anything the Nidaime or even the Yondaime was capable of. But that doesn't mean that it's out of the question.

Especially not with Shinobi like my former teammate out there, who are single mindedly focused on pushing Ninjutsu past their limits." To say Sakura was impressed with her Master's reasoning would be an understatement.

'But then again, it's reasoning like that that led Shishou to becoming the Hokage in the first place.' "Does that mean-" Sakura begins only for Belphegor to cut her off.

"Meaning you don't believe it's impossible for me get home." Now normally Sakura would be pissed at being interrupted like that but considering the position Belphegor's in she let's it slide.

"Impossible no I don't believe it is, I fear however that you're chances of doing so are actually very low." Sakura could feel Belphegor's hopes rise up, just as quickly as she feels his hopes come crashing back down again.

Looking at Belphegor now Sakura couldn't help but feel sympathy for how hard this must be on him. "Bel I'm sorr-" Sakura was once again interrupted by Belphegor but this time by his laughter

'Shi Shi Shi Shi'

Sakura couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at Belphegor's outburst. "You're taking this surprisingly well?"

'Oh Sakura, if only that was really the case.' Belphegor might be able to fool Sakura, but with her experience Tsunade could easily see the hurt hiding behind his amusement.

'He's hiding it so well however, that I'm not sure he even realizes how much he's hurting from what I just told him.' It took Belphegor about a minute and a half to stop laughing and when he did Tsunade spoke.

"Well than, Belphegor-San what now?" Asks Tsunade wondering how he plans to cope with his newfound situation. Belphegor lets out an exaggerated sigh stretching out his arms. "A plan huh, I can't say I have anything as complex as a plan.

But I don't think it's crazy to say that I'm going to need some work if I'm going to stay in this world. It's sure is a shame you can't help me out with that, isn't it Hokage-Sama?" Tsunade smirks at his reply pleased to see Belphegor's not being broken by his situation.

"Isn't it just? In all seriousness however, I gathered from Sakura's report that your pretty strong. We'll have to test that, and if you prove your strength there just might be a place for you in Konoha's forces.

Of course it's not as if I can just give a total stranger shinobi status. So with that in mind, what I'm going to do is offer you some work on a freelance basis. I'd have to send a trusted Shinobi along to supervise these freelance jobs of course.

And if these trusted Shinobi speak highly of you then and only then, can we entertain the idea of a more permanent relationship between you and the village.

And if you prove yourself quite the valuable asset, I might even consult some specialists on getting you home. Well than Belphegor-San how does that offer sound?"

When Tsunade finishes her offer Belphegor couldn't help but be surprised, it just seemed like too good of a deal. 'Then again, as a military leader she'd be a fool to ignore a potential asset.'

Letting out a hum In contemplation, Belphegor puts his right hand on his chin for a few seconds before responding. "I can see why you're the leader of this village Tsunade-San. How can I refuse such an offer? I accept!"

Tsunade nods at his agreement before reaching into her desk, pulling out a piece of paper and writing something on it. Finished writing whatever she was writing Tsunade hands the paper to Sakura.

"Take Belphegor-San to your apartment building and give this to the owner. They'll set him up with some temporary housing until he starts making money." With the orders for her apprentice out of the way Tsunade turns to Belphegor.

"Make sure you get some sleep tonight Belphegor cause tomorrow, we test your abilities. If you have any questions about the village than you can ask Sakura. Oh and I'm sure this goes without saying, but until you prove your trustworthy you will be watched. Now if that's all I've work to do."

Recognizing a dismissal when they hear one Sakura and Belphegor make their way out of Tsunade's office.

Mammon and the rest of the Varia are standing in Belphegor's room. Mammon looks upon the familiar room as the rest look on in confusion.

The walls of Belphegor's room are painted blood red. Hanging on the wall opposite of the door is the Varia's flag, a black flag with a gray sphere on it that has a black X through it, over the black X was a black lion design and underneath all that was text that read; Squadra Killer autonoma di Vongola IX. (which is Italian for: Autonomous Killer Squad of Vongola IX)

The carpet is colored black which is true for all of their rooms. Belphegor's bed was made his purple bed sheet neatly tucked in. "Who's room is this?" Levi asks the question on his, Sqaulo's and Lussuria's minds.

"It's Bel's, I already told you that's he's our teammate!" Mammon's statement causes the other three to grimace; Levi and Lussuria grasp their heads in pain as Sqaulo curses.

"What's going on?" "Damnit, Mammon explain!" Lussuria asks for, while Sqaulo demands for answers from Mammon. "Well! It seems that somehow, everyone here but me has forgotten Bel completely; how this has happened I haven't the slightest clue."

The pain in the three's heads lessens to a dull ache. 'Now where is Bel keeping those dumb things.' After a brief look through the room Mammon finds what they're looking for; quickly presenting the objects to their teammates.

Mammon presents Lussuria with the stuffed toy he gave Belphegor while they present Levi with the alarm clock that he gave Belphegor for his birthday.

The way Lussuria and Levi froze up when they saw the gift let Mammon know that they're on the right track. "Here, don't you two idiots remember? You gave these to Belphegor for his birthday a week ago."

Mammon explains as they hand Lussuria the stuffed animal while handing Levi the alarm clock. The second Lussuria and Levi touch the gifts they hunch over in pain. "Damnit! What the Fuck?"

Levi curses barely keeping himself from shouting with how much it hurt; Lussuria was not so lucky letting out a piercing cry of pain. 'Interesting, it's like their bodies are physically rejecting their memories of Bel.'

"Belphegor... of course how could I forget one of our teammates?" Exclaims Lussuria the pain slowly fading as he stands. Looking closer at his face Mammon could see a couple tears down Lussuria's face. Whether or not the tears were from the physical pain or from forgetting Belphegor it was hard to tell; but if Mammon were to put money on it they would say it's a little of both.

"I remember Bel now. Strange why'd I forget him like that?" Levi takes the return of his memories better than Lussuria; returning to his feet with little show of his emotions.

"I see, then you guys remember Bel now?" Lussuria and Levi both respond to Mammon's question in the affirmative. "VRRRRROIIIIIII! Mammon what the hell is going on?"

Mammon sighs. 'Two down and one to go!' The rest of the Varia turn to regard Sqaulo. "Oh Sqaulo, it's awful we've totally forgotten Belphegor, our teammate!"

Sqaulo narrows his eyes at Lussuria. "You mean to tell me, that you actually remember this Bel person Mammon's been talking about?" Lussuria responds to Sqaulo's question with a nod causing Sqaulo to turn to Levi; who also nods his head.

"Yes! It would seem that now you're the only one of us who still needs to remember." At Levi and Lussuria's assertions Sqaulo clutches his head once again.

"Well then Mammon, where's my gift?" Sqaulo questions Mammon through pained grimaces. Sqaulo's question causes Mammon to frown. "Not here, Bel must have it on him; makes sense since it is a weapon."

"A weapon huh? That does sound like me." Mammon ignores the quip contemplating what to do next before realization dawns on their face. 'I should have started with this.' Mammon mutters to themselves before raising their left hand towards Sqaulo.

Mammon creates an illusion of Belphegor standing in front of Sqaulo. "Hey Sqaulo! It's not really true is it? There's no way you'd forget about little old me. Is there?" Taunts illusory Belphegor mocking Sqaulo.

"Ahhhhhh!" Sqaulo howls in pain falling down to his left knee hand on the floor. "Damnit, I don't know you!" He spits out glaring halefully at 'Belphegor' who laughs fiddling with a copy of the knife Sqaulo gave him for his birthday.

"Come on, Sqaulo we both know that's not true." Sqaulo'e eyes hone in on the knife staring intently. "Impossible, Belphegor Damn!" Sqaulo curses before his eyes roll into the back of his head, he collapses to the floor in a heap.

"Sqaulo!" Lussuria exclaims in worry before him and Levi run over to check on him. Rolling Sqaulo over Lussuria checks his vitals, sighing in relief when he finds that Sqaulo isn't in any danger. "What the hell Mammon! Me and Luss didn't collapse when we remembered. So why did Sqaulo?"

"Idiot! How the hell should I know?" Mammon snaps at Levi for his stupid question. Humming to themselves Mammon places their left hand on their chin in thought. After a few minutes in thought Mammon speaks. "But if I had to guess, I'd say that it's possible he was the first to forget Bel; thus he suffered the biggest backlash from the return of his memories."

"Sqaulo, hey Sqaulo! Wake up honey, we need to figure out our next move." Lussuria exclaims as he shakes Sqaulo in an attempt to wake him. After a few tries it becomes apparent that he won't wake up so Lussuria gives up returning to his feet.

Turning to Mammon Lussuria asks. "Well Mammon, you're the most experienced one here. What do you think we should do?"

Mammon scowls annoyed at the situation they find themselves in. "Well a member of the Varia's missing, meaning this could be the beginning of a larger attack on our organization. So I think it goes without saying that our only option is to go to the Boss."

END.