A/N: I've been addicted to Noblesse for a while now, and I just finished catching up, but I loved it so much I decided to read it again after M-21 joins the hot boy band..I mean group. So I'm SO SORRY!

"Today's the day, huh?" Sharon told herself while looking into the mirror. The reflection, it showed her as a mature woman. Mature enough to wear beautiful makeup, jewelry, and a dazzling dress. She didn't like showing much skin, but it was flowing. It was as if it was the wind itself, just going with it. She felt confident, and she knew that Fran would be speechless. Her thoughts wondered away when she was thinking about him in his suit. She froze, embarrassed shocked that she was actually wondering about it. They were just friends; this was to clear up a misunderstanding. Nothing more, nothing less.

In Fran's cabin, Lussuria is busy measuring his height, waist, and chest. He had thought up of the most brilliant and dare I say, sexy outfit ever for Fran. He would look so handsome that all the girls will fall for him. Including Sharon, of course. Lussuria was very confident and he sewed up the suit in no time. When Fran dressed up, Lussuria cried. His precious Fran is out into the dating world and he was stuck being single. While he was in his own little sad world, Fran looked in the mirror and fixed his tie. This was the only chance of him and Sharon being together before the cruise ends in 2 days, and probably never see each other ever again.

"It's time." He said.

"It's time." She said.

"Welcome, to the grand MAFIA BALL!" A butler announced as he opened the two grand mahogany doors toward the room where the party was held. All the attenders gasped in awe, when you were in the mafia you didn't have high luxury like this. But, this was much unexpected. It seemed like the room was exploding with high quality things, and wine glasses that looked so fragile you could break it just by looking at it. The party got right down into it, and many couples decided to have fun and mingle in this unusual environment. Fran looked around the room but couldn't find Sharon at all yet, so he walked towards her cabin and lightly knocked. On the second knock, the door creaked open making it seem that it wasn't even locked or closed in the first place.

"Sharon. You alright?" He said as he cautiously stepped inside the dim room. Suddenly, a feeling of uneasiness washed over his whole body. He automatically shivered and looked around hastily. She wasn't there, and he knew she wasn't the type to forget the exact date and time for the ball. He observed that the makeup and other feminine products were scattered on the desk. Anyone would have probably guess that someone kidnapped her. Fran was getting worried by the second and called the other Varia members to update them. After a few minutes they got to the room and inspected everything. Xanxus was the one to say the conclusion of the search out loud. It was clear that she was kidnapped and could be anywhere on this ship right now.

"The kidnappers could be..doing..things.." Lussuria said panicking. Fran whipped around and walked calmly out of the room. It was unbearable, Sharon was kidnapped. He should've escorted her, but she refused very strongly for some reason. Maybe she had a premonition that this was going to happen?

"Tch. Who would do this?" Thinking hard was the only thing Fran could do in this situation. He thought of all the people he had interacted with in his life, nothing really stood out. But, there were families that the Varia had to eliminate and so far no survivors were found. Perhaps someone who lost a loved one in one of their missions out for revenge? Highly probable.

Then, as he was making his way back to the ball to investigate further, an explosion was heard at the deck by the pool. Fran hastily ran towards the sound and texted Xanxus where the explosion was heard. When he put away his phone and looked up, he saw Sharon. Tied up and held by a stranger. The man looked like he was about 30-40 years old and was gruff looking. Also, the look in his eyes were troublesome. Maniac, delusional, and regret filled eyes were staring right at him and the approaching Varia members.

"I've waited for this day, Varia." He shouted across towards them. He snickered and explained how strategizing he had to be to sneak on this ship. First, to act as a bellhop and find out where Sharon was sleeping. Then, to wait at the exact moment when the ball was going to start and drug her to kidnap her. All was planned so they could meet.

"Give back Sharon." Was all Fran could say in that situation.

"No. I won't. You guys killed my Familigia and my lover. Why wouldn't I want revenge?", he said in a mocking tone. Then he changed serious and then broke down in tears. Fran felt no sympathy, but a feeling he couldn't describe. He was agitated, annoyed, ready to burst into action. What was that feeling?

"One last time, give back Sharon."

"No."

Fran couldn't stand it anymore, he dashed up to the edge of the pool and lifted his arms. The water in the pool then started acting strange, it moved upward too. Following the gestures of Fran's arm the waves pushed against the man and forced him back a few feet.

"Give up, and surrender."

"Make another step, and I'll kill the girl", he said while holding up a dagger against Sharon's throat. She had turned into her other self and started to breathe calmly. She muttered and only the man could hear, "Make a deal. Then we both get what we want."

"…I want you guys to play a little game with me." He said while snickering and holding the dagger closer and closer to Sharon's throat.

"What game?" Lussuria asked while laughing at the man's stupidity.

"A game of life and death. If you don't play, she's dead." He turned around quickly and dragged Sharon off into the highly guarded area of the ship's quarters.

"Good bye. My name is Stark Highlington. Remember the name, don't forget, and when you are ready for the game. Call it."

The rest of the night was beautiful, no clouds just starry skies. Except in Fran's mind, it was a storm of unknown emotions. He didn't know how greatly Sharon could affect him, but he and his teammates were about to find out really soon.