I was in the mood to write for this FF series so bleh. This chapter is unexpected, I bet... The pairings are shifting now -sweatdrop-
OH YEAH, there's a new poll up for this FF [it's quite random] You can either review your response or go vote on the poll.
Question: The True Heir as a rated 'M' FF?
Choices:
1. DON'T DO IT!
2. DO IT!
Sora and Kimiko stood before the Sconosciuto estate. You could call it a mansion, a castle, whatever you want. Let's just say it's big. [That's Sora's preferred size COUGHCOUGH]
"Ah, welcome back," A few people greeted them. They were in black suits. Sora eyed them warily. "Oujo-sama, Sora-sama." After a few moments of inspecting, Sora nodded his head in acknowledgment.
"Father is having a family over for dinner, for an alliance, am I right?" Sora asked as they boarded the car. A man nodded. "Hmn." Kimiko fidgeted uneasily in the seat beside him. A woman across from her was glanced at her with disapproval, everyone did. Though, they beamed at Sora. Sora's eyes narrowed. He didn't like that.
"Sir, madam, we have arrived," the driver announced. Sora looked out the window and opened the door, stepping to the side to allow Kimiko to walk through. His gaze shifted around as he held the door open. There didn't seem to be anything strange going on. He took his sister by the hand and led her carefully up the stairs. The doors were opened for them and they stepped through. Sora glanced at a butler and he led them to the large living room. Their father's favourite room.
"Long time no see, Sora," The father looked expectantly at his son, who bowed lowly. He spoke his daughter's name with a slight edge. "And Kimiko."
"Likewise, father," Kimiko said with a curtsy.
"Welcome back," Their mother said. She looked quite young; her hair was a fairly beautiful blonde while their father had black hair, although there were some evident gray and white strands. Their father was half Japan, while their mother was fully. She gestured for them to sit. They did so. "Did you two enjoy your trip to Japan, even though it was short-lasted?"
"Yes, it was quite enjoyable," Kimiko said with a big smile. Their mother put on a relaxed smile. She had been extremely tense earlier.
"We had a run in with the future Vongola tenth and his family," Sora said.
"Really now?" Their mother their surprised. Kimiko nodded.
"He's our age," She said.
"If I may ask, who was the family that you have inviting over for dinner to discuss forming an alliance with?" Sora asked.
"It's the Gesso Family," Their father.
"The boss is about your age as well," The mother said.
"There sure are a lot of young bosses nowadays," Kimiko mused. Their mother nodded. The two of them always got along well.
"Sora, Kimiko, I expect both of you two be civilized when the Gesso boss," Their father spoke. "Gesso is an extremely powerful family, it'd be best to get them on your side."
"Of course, father," Kimiko said. Sora nodded.
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"Ah, I have to wear a suit," Sora murmured to himself he stared in the mirror. He had gotten used wearing casual attire and a school uniform while back in Japan. In Italy, he had always been wearing a tuxedo, with exceptions of when he slept. "The Gesso boss is our age, hn?" He made sure nothing was out of place as he fixed his tie.
"Sora," His father's voice could be heard clearly through the door.
"Yes?" He asked politely. "Please come in."
"I hope you've been keeping you end of the deal," His father said. "I can't seem to understand why you'd demote yourself like that, just for something so trivial."
Sora kept silent.
"There's one thing I'd like to ask you before we head downstairs to await the Gesso," His father said. "Do you think she'd be able to handle the pressure?" Sora's head whipped around to look at his father.
"Kimiko-sama is a woman with a strong will," Sora said. "She'll definitely be a splendid boss."
"Is that so?" His father chuckled. Sora irked. "When you keep the Gesso boss, make sure to be polite, but not to make yourself seem a lower rank that you already are."
Keep your head held high, never lower your defenses. Sora frowned.
"But of course."
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"Boss of Gesso, so nice of you to make it," Their father greeted, his wife, their mother, at his side. Kimiko and Sora were at either side of them.
"It's a pleasure, please call me Byakuran," The Gesso boss said with a smile. His had wild white hair, light blue eyes, and a tattoo under his left eye. "Head of Sconosciuto. Please, don't mind my men."
"Please, call me Giovanni," Their father said. "This is my wife, Michiko."
"Nice to meet you," Byakuran said, shaking their hands. He glanced at Sora and Kimiko.
"My daughter, my heir, Kimiko," Giovanni introduced. Byakuran took her hand and kissed it. Sora irked and Giovanni frowned at his daughter's response. Kimiko was bright red. "This is my son, Sora."
"It's very nice to meet you," Sora said, shaking Byakuran's hand.
"Likewise," Byakuran said with a smile. Sora had to keep his composure, even if this person was a hazard to Kimiko.
"Dinner should be ready in a few moments; shall we sit down to discuss the matters of the alliance?" Giovanni suggested. Byakuran nodded with a smile. They headed to the living room.
"Mmn, the rumored Sconosciuto twins," Byakuran mused from beside Sora, who glanced at the Gesso boss. "How old are you two?"
"We are both fifteen," Sora said.
"So am I," Byakuran said. "What a coincidence."
"I'd suppose."
"Sora, do you like marshmallows?" Byakuran asked. Sora blinked in confusion. The Gesso boss was surely quite carefree.
"They're not bad, I wouldn't say I hate them, but I wouldn't absolutely say I love them either," Sora replied.
"Really? I absolutely love marshmallows!" Byakuran chimed happily. Giovanni glanced back at Byakuran and Sora. The two seemed to be getting along well. He inwardly smirked. How perfect. This was going to go quite smoothly, wasn't it?
"If you'd like, for desert, I could see if I could request them to make something with marshmallows," Sora offered. It'd be best to keep the Gesso boss happy. Gesso was a higher rank than Sconosciuto after all. (Although, Sconosciuto is quite a high ranking family)
"Really? That'd be wonderful," Byakuran said with a big smile. Kimiko glanced uneasily at Byakuran. He was getting along quite well with Sora, though; something about how she saw him staring at her brother was frightening. (Rapist-much?) Sora nodded at Byakuran as the two continued to converse.
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The entire dinner was a success; the alliance was formed and official.
"Excellent," Giovanni said. Byakuran smiled. Kimiko found that kind of creepy. Michiko was forcing a smile; Byakuran was quite an intimidating man.
"Hey, Sora," Byakuran said. They were in the living room. Byakuran decided to stay and chat with Sora, much to the boy's dismay and Giovanni's joy. It'd be spectacular and beneficial for the family if they had a healthy relationship with the Gesso. His son could be gay for all he cared with Byakuran. [COUGHCOUGH] "Do you know about Dying Will Flames?" Byakuran asked. Sora nodded. "You and your sister must be Sky flames, right?" Sora nodded again. "Your name is quite fitting. Sora means Cielo in Italian and Sky in English."
"Yes," Sora said. He hoped Byakuran wouldn't start listing languages now. "Doesn't Byakuran mean White Orchid?"
"Yes, and I love flowers, especially the language behind them!~" Byakuran said.
"I don't know much about flowers," Sora said, smiling sheepishly. It seemed like the talkative boss was starting to break the ice.
"I could teach you," Byakuran offered. "Back at the Gesso Estate, I make sure the garden is well kept, there's a variety of flowers there, mainly imported."
"Really now?" Sora asked, interested. Byakuran smiled and nodded. [Oh noez!? Sora took the bait!? RUN SORA! BYAKURAN'S GOING TO –BEEP AND BEEP- YOU!]
"We can arrange a time for you to come and visit," Byakuran said. "The garden is absolutely beautiful."
"Mm, sounds interesting," Sora said. Byakuran glanced at the clock and eyed it with a frown. He stood up.
"Well, I must be going," He said. Sora nodded.
"I will inform boss," A member of Sconosciuto said. Sora nodded and the man left the room.
Sora showed Byakuran and his men to the door. Sora blinked.
"Kimiko-sama," He said. Byakuran eyed Kimiko with repugnance. The way Sora acted towards her was the main reason. "Is there something the matter?"
"I'm just getting a glass of water," Kimiko said with a smile. Sora nodded with a soft smile. Byakuran's eyes narrowed but then he looked away as Giovanni came over and bid a farewell and how he wished for the alliance to be strong.
"Goodbye, Sora," Byakuran said, a glint in his eyes.
"Goodbye," Sora said.
"I'll call you to arrange a day," Byakuran said. Giovanni raised an eyebrow but left, he knew Byakuran would prefer Sora to see him off. Sora nodded. "You know, I've been wondering this for quite some time… Why is it that the younger sibling is the heir and why you're the loyal servant…?" Sora froze and Byakuran smiled and turned around to leave. Sora stood at the doorway, even after Byakuran left. He sighed and finally left his spot in front of the door.
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"Nee, Sora, I wonder how Hibari-kun's doing," Kimiko said, swinging her legs back and forth as the two of them were in his bedroom. Sora frowned. That's right… Hibari… Sora had left right after their deal ended. He wondered if Hibari was still holding a grudge against him for always beating him. Sora shrugged and glanced back at his Japanese textbooks.
"The Home-schooled teacher will be here tomorrow, so I'd suggest you get some sleep, Kimiko-sama," Sora said. Kimiko nodded and left his room. Sora walked over to his desk and picked up a notebook and turned the cover. Inside the book was a pass, a pass with Hibari's signature on it. While being Hibari's… assistant, he had to have a pass that allowed him to skip classes and walk through the hallways, perform the jobs given to him.
"Kimiko-sama's fallen in love with a strange man," Sora murmured as he closed his notebook and turned off his lights.
I really don't care if Byakuran wasn't the Gesso boss or not at this time, I just wanted to write this. Bleh.