Epilogue
A white door in the private hospital of Vongola opened. Timoteo and Iemitsu came out of the adjoining room into the hallway, and closed the door behind them. Both looked sad.
No wonder with the latest events.
They walked down the aisle. An oppressive silence lays over them.
"At least the enemy headquarters were destroyed." Iemitsu tried to lighten the mood.
But his older companion sighed. "You know as well as I do that it was only a branch of that organization. And see what it has cost us."
Iemitsu looked away sadly.
"Tsuna has a smoke poisoning and Reborn almost died," Iemitsu looked toward the door. "And is still in a coma for some time."
"And we still don't know what really happened."
They stopped at a door. The last time Iemitsu had watched after his son, Tsuna was still unconscious. He opened the door ... and tugged at his hair, as if to tear it out.
The room was empty.
"Not again!"
"Are you really sure you want to do this, omnivore" asked Kyoya. He leaned against the staircase of the building on the roof.
Everyone looked at him in surprise. Takeshi, Hayato, Chrome, Mukuro, Lambo and Ryohei discussed with Tsuna his latest projects for hours. It was the first time that Kyoya spoke up.
Tsuna looked him in the eyes. "Yes, I am." Kyoya nodded.
"Then, at least, let us come with you." Takeshi pleaded.
Tsuna shook his head. "This is something I have to do alone."
Tsuna stood at the railing, staring over the city, and took a deep breath. Now that Reborn was in a coma, he was on his own.
It is a family affair. No more interference from outside. No Vongola, which tries to control me.
"Adriana has been crying." Tsuna took a knife with three flames on the handle out of his pocket and looked at it.
No more lies. No more secrets.
"Adriana has to explain a lot of things."
I do not run away. This ... is my escape to freedom.
And the end of part one. Next up is part two: Hunt to Knowledge.