Jabberwocky.
My little brother Aaron has a scar on his neck.
It was a long, deep, and ugly scar. And he got it because of me.
It was the first time Daddy left the warden work to us. He wanted us to torture this man until he spew out everything he knew.
But… I, who was a human at the time, couldn't do it.
And the prisoner got hold of my knife and slashed my little brother, who happened to stand beside me.
"It's because I didn't torture them seriously…"
"It's because I didn't torture them seriously that Aaron has to…!"
I cried, but didn't actually do anything to help. Aaron only smiled and assured me that he was fine.
When the other workers took my little brother away, I took my knife and riding crop…
…and threw away my pathetic humanity that got my most precious person hurt.
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"Fin, I'm going to get info about someone. Wanna come?" R said as he extended his hand. His sister only looked at him with dazed eyes; clearly she just woke up from a nap. "Fin?" Aaron asked. "I promise…" She slurred as she pulled him closer. Aaron got to his knees and let his sister hugged him. "Fin, you okay?" He asked.
He'd never seen Serafina acted this way since a very long time now. She was always the strong, proud, and sadist chief warden. But it's not like Aaron didn't like it. "I promise you I'll find the Jabberwocky," She put her bandaged hand over his neck, exactly where the big scar was. "And I'll erase that from you, R, I promise." He could only smile and kissed his sister's cheek. "Thanks, sis."
Serafina then grinned as she put her arms around her brother's neck, signaling that she wanted to come. "Gee, what a troublesome sister to have." Aaron disappeared.
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Yo, Gokudera! Sorry I wouldn't be able to accompany you to your Juno temple exploration T_T Haru have a fifty-five percent project that she needed to do and I had to babysit her cousin. Send some pictures for me, will ya? Haru said that her cousin's cute so I'll take pictures for you to see. Best of luck! –Yamamoto
"Who said that I wanted his company? That dumb baseball-freak…" Gokudera seethed. While it was true that he mentioned that he wanted to go to Juno temple for exploration, he never mentioned that he wanted the Japanese to accompany him. But… Gokudera had to admit that he was jealous of the freak. The three of them were the only Asian (mixed or not) attending the Millefiore University, and were best of friends. Ever since Haru and Yamamoto went out, he must say that he felt rather lonely. Haru was a loving girl, albeit Annoying (with A capital yes, she's that annoying), but they were still best friends. The silver-haired boy clicked his tongue. He typed out the reply.
Who wants your company anyways you freak. Behold your babysitting task as you miss the awesomeness of Juno temple. –Gokudera
"Dammit." Gokudera threw away his cigarette and went to the airport.
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"So you're Takeshi Yamamoto." Yamamoto could literally feel chill on his back when the green-haired man looked down to him. Honestly, Yamamoto seldom had to experience this, since it was a rarity to see a man taller than he was. But, Haru's uncle was different.
"Oh c'mon don't be so uptight, Uncle Verde!" Haru smiled. The green-haired man continued to peer at him, it was like he was going to see Haru's parents and ask her hand in marriage. But… this man wasn't Haru's father. This guy sure is scary…
"Hmph. If anything happens to my son… I will make sure that lightning strike your every being. That's all. Take care, Haru." And then he left. "Uhn! Have a safe trip, Uncle Verde!" Yamamoto laughed. "He's scary! Haha!" Haru pouted and nodded. Yamamoto took his girlfriend's hand and held it as she showed the way.
"Umm, Takeshi-chan, I told you already but Jay-chan is someone very important to my Uncle,"
"Of course! He's your Uncle's son after all!"
Haru shook her head and switched into perfect Japanese. "Jay-chan is someone very important in the underworld, world of mafias. He was unique, and everyone wanted him for their own selfish purposes. Verde-jisan adopted and protected him. So… well, he's a secret." Haru smiled. "And it seems that Verde-jisan trusted you, Takeshi-chan. That's why he even allowed you to see Jay-chan. Come on in, I'll let you see my lovely 'son'." Haru giggled as she opened the door.
"Jay-chaaaan~ wake up, Onii-chan is here for you." Haru used Italian, and the kid wasn't stirring. Haru let go of his hand and proceeded to wake the boy up. Yamamoto was standing behind her, astounded by what he saw.
He saw an angel. A black-winged angel.
"Jay-chan, wakie wakie! I gotta go to school so let Onii-chan take care of you, okay? Seeya." Haru planted a kiss on the boy's forehead and waved to him. She stopped in front of Takeshi and whispered. "Here's a note to everything about babysitting. Take a good care of him, okay?" She then kissed him on his lips and ran away while shouting a loud 'KYAAAAAAA'.
Yamamoto laughed. "Haru's so cute!" The brown-eyed angel looked at him with confused stare. "Hawu?" He asked, tilting his head. "Yep, Haru." Yamamoto approached him and smiled. "I'm Takeshi Yamamoto. So, um, what do you wanna play, little guy?"
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Esper Viper looked at him with serious expression. She would throw a nervous glance to the man behind her, Xanxus of Varia assassination squad, before looking at Verde. "So… can you tell us about the Jabberwocky? We will send you money if you deem it necessary." Verde straightened his glasses and shook his head. "There wasn't even a need. I no longer hold interest towards the Jabberwocky." He lied smoothly.
Esper Viper seemed to trust him, but the man behind her didn't look convinced. "Now, if you'll excuse me." Verde turned away from the duo, but he stopped when he saw a white tig—liger in front of him. "Boss!" Esper Viper exclaimed. "You don't have any interest towards the Jabberwocky? Then… how did you have those black feathers behind your coat?" Xanxus seethed dangerously.
Verde gritted his teeth and ran away, before bumping to a silver-haired tourist. "Watch it fucker!" Verde took a glimpse of the teen and realized that he was a flame user. His scientist eyes never wronged him and he wasn't in a leisure time where he could ask the boy nicely. "Do you know of the Jabberwocky?" Verde asked abruptly. The silver-haired boy looked surprised, but nodded anyway.
"I'm his father. I'll give you some of his blood if you can protect me until we reach the airport." The silver-haired boy spluttered some nonsense that Verde didn't understand, but Verde took his wrist anyways. "You're an adept flame user. I can see that you also have 'boxes' with you. I believe you can use this to test your potential."
"I'm Hayato Gokudera. I know who you are, Verde the Mad Scientist. You're right in every aspect. But… I must tell you that I'm not a frequent fighter." The boy, Gokudera, explained. Verde only smirk.
"I don't care. Do you agree with my proposal or not?"
"Jabberwocky is one of the most interesting stories Dad ever told me. Sure, I'll help." Gokudera hastily wore a ring and lit it. He took out a skull-like weapon from a box.
"This is interesting." He said as he shot one of the beams of fire that came out from Xanxus' guns with his own storm flame.
The ending's a bit rushed *sighs*
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~Chiri-tan