Author's Note: At last! I've finally got my hands tied up on this story! So here it is! This chapter tells everything at the past. Well, actually they're only my theories of Chrome's past….XD….As usual, I beg you to please bear with me on this one! Ugh! You guys have no idea how long I've thought this chapter over and over again!...
Chapter 8: Truth
"Ah come on! We've been trying to unlock this dammit door for 15 hours now!" Ken complained while he helps Chikusa and M.M. unlock the door.
"Are you sure one of these keys will get us out?" Chikusa asked.
"Of course it will!" M.M. answered.
Suddenly, the doors opened with that thick cold fog bursting out from the vents.
"Good morning Mukuro-kun!" Shichirou greeted as he emerged from the fog with his men on guard behind him.
"Oya, oya, look what we have here." Shichirou wondered when he saw the scattered keys that the gang used "How did you get those?"
"That's none of your business!" Ken yelled.
However, Shichirou unexpectedly laughed "Kuahahaha…..do you think one of those keys could get you out of here?"
"Why wouldn't they? Can't you see the key-hole over there?" Chikusa pointed.
"Oh, that? No, that's just an interior design to confuse you." Shichirou replied.
"Confuse us?" M.M. uttered in shock and confusion.
"Haven't you ever thought of it yet, little brother?" Shichirou continued "The only way to open that door is from the outside where you would have to type my code password at the keyboard. However, if you wish to open the door from inside, all you need to do is to spill out some of my blood at the floor and it will automatically open up for you."
"Your….blood?" Mukuro uttered.
"You must be thinking right about now that you could also use your blood to get out of here since both of us have the same blood type. Well….you're wrong about that."
"What do you mean?"
"Ever since I have became Estraneo family's leader, my blood began to gain large sparks of sky flames along with those tiny little dots of mist flames and other dying will flames; while your blood only contains mist flames. So the reading of the floor's blood sensor is more focused on the flames we have in our blood."
You could tell how shocked everyone is. Even Mukuro was completely disbelieved of what Shichirou told him.
It's no use. They can never get out of here!
"Which reminds me…aren't you wondering why am I here?" Shichirou asks.
"Kufufufu…..is there a need for me to wonder about that?" Mukuro smirked.
"Of course you do Mukuro-kun. Or should I not tell you that I already have Chrome Dokuro in my possession."
At his shock, he uttered "You're lying!"
"No I'm not. Hiroshi and Rosso have successfully kidnapped Chrome Dokuro and are on their way now here in Italy. And since she's that important to you, I guess I'll be starting my researches on her first before you freaks. After all, I have plans on making her mine soon."
Irritations, annoyance, and concern were all on Mukuro's head.
It's too late; he has her already. His precious and beloved little girl.
However, another dilemma is being held back at Japan as well:
"Would you care to tell us what happened and who were the ones who have done this?" Tsuna asks Nagi's parents.
It was when after half of the hour that Reborn and the others, including the police, have heard of the ambush at the mansion and have scurried all the way from Namimori just to see if everyone was alright. But all its left in the mansion were destroyed possessions and injured guests.
The suspects have obviously taken the Hanagara daughter along with her fiancée with them.
"I can't explain what happen. They were all so brutal. They took my beloved Nagi away from me." Mizumi pretended to cry.
"You're lying." Reborn suddenly comments in a very serious tone.
"What do you mean she's lying? Can't you see our daughter was taken away from us? And this is all your fault by the way! If you hadn't invited us to join Mafia, none of this would have happen!" Shiro yelled out loud at the infant.
"You don't need to defend your wife Hanagara Shiro. I can tell that both of you are just pretending that you're worried about Nagi." Reborn answered back "And besides, we all know from the beginning that you will be a part of Mafia, Hanagara Mizumi; or should I call you by your first husband's surname, Yuuto Mizumi?"
"I….I don't know what you're talking about." Nagi's mother continued to lie.
"How long will you continue lying and pretending Mrs. Yuuto? You've been hiding in a dark shadow for more or less than eight years and you still don't have the guts to come out?" Dino questioned while Tsuna and the others have no clue of what they are talking about.
"Yuuto Noboru…..was one of the greatest killers who had ever lived in the world of Mafia….the entire world is aware of the woman he married. Don't you think it would be a shame if she herself wouldn't admit the truth right now for her husband?" Reborn added.
"Ano….Dino-san, I don't know what you're all talking about. Could you explain it to me?" Tsuna whispered at the Chavallone boss, but was given a wait-a-minute signal from the blonde young lad.
"I guess….there is no use lying to you….Reborn-san. Of course, Noboru has told me so much about you." Mizumi had finally given up with her pretentious attitude.
"Then… if you wouldn't mind, could you tell us your past story with Yuuto Noboru. A lot of Nagi's friends here are very much curious about it." Dino favored.
There was a cold breeze of quietness that unnecessarily surrounded the area. Yet Mizumi broke the ice as she sighed deeply before she could start the story:
"Well….to begin with…."
"….the first thing you should all know is that….I'm not Nagi's father." Shiro unexpectedly interrupts her wife.
"You're not her father? What do you mean?" Gokudera queried in curiosity and confusion.
"I am her step-father. Her real name was Yuuto Nagi. We are not related by blood." Shiro cleared out.
"Now it all makes sense." Reborn comments.
"Noboru Yuuto was my first husband….and he was Nagi and Hiroshi's real father." Mizumi added.
"Hiroshi? Who's Hiroshi?" Tsuna wondered.
"Hiroshi is my first born and is Nagi's…big brother." Mizumi answered.
Who would have thought that Chrome actually had a brother older than her? Everyone, except for those who are aware of it, was completely surprised that they dropped all of their jaws at the floor.
"To begin with….I met Noboru when I was studying my Latin courses at Italy." Mizumi begins the story "At first I thought he was just an ordinary all-around guy who came from Japan as well to study Latin courses just like me. We had our precious times together that made me fall for him. When it was soon enough, I've asked him to become my lover before the day of our graduation. Unfortunately, he refused. I was completely heart-broken after that. But he told me the reason why. He had confessed how much he loved me as well, but we cannot be together because he's….a hitman. He warned me to stay away from him so that I could live a dangerous-free life. He said that it was best for us to keep out affections towards each other for ourselves. But I refused his advice. I told him that the danger wouldn't matter as long as I am with him. I promised him that I would do everything just to be with him for the rest of my life."
"Hmm…you are Chrome's mother." Reborn chuckled "Just like her, she wishes to be with Mukuro no matter what the price. Both of you are so loyal and are so devoted to the man you are in love with."
"Reborn, stop interrupting will you?" Tsuna demanded "Please, Mrs. Hanagara, continue the story."
"Well…soon after our graduation, we flew back to Japan and got married happily." Mizumi continued "Every time Noboru leaves for a mission, I wait for his return with my desperate prayers. A year after our marriage, we had our first born and had named him Hiroshi. He has the same blonde hair and green eyes as his father; we were so happy to have a son like him. Two years later after Hiroshi's born, I gave birth to a girl and named her Nagi. We had such a perfect life back then. Although Noboru and I never told our children about their part as blood-lines of Mafia, we were still able to give them a normal life. We were such a happy family; that was until that incident happened."
"What incident?" Gokudera asked.
"It all happened when Nagi was only six years old. We were having our time at Kokuyo Park when it was still clean and presentable. But…it began when she suddenly saw a weird black cat that has a blue eye at its left and a strange red eye at its right with the number six on it." Mizumi replied.
"A black cat with mismatched eyes?" Gokudera wondered in familiarity.
"Can that cat be….Mukuro?" Tsuna uttered.
"Possibly" Reborn answered "But let's continue listening to the story first."
"So…unfortunately for Nagi, the cat ran away from her but she followed it anyways. With our worry and concern, Noboru and I ran after her with Hiroshi at our back. Without our realization, we were led to a trap. A number of assassins held Nagi as a captive that threatened us. One of the assassins told Noboru to come with them back to Italy in exchange for Nagi's freedom. Without any other choice, Noboru gave in and proceeded with them after giving Nagi back to us. However, three days after that, the assassins returned and had informed us about Noboru's suicidal accident. In return for his death, they've destroyed our home and took Hiroshi with them. I was so mad at that time. I've lost my home, my husband, and my son. I couldn't help myself but to get angry and blame it all to Nagi. I've poured all of the madness and hatred that I felt to her. I've blamed her for all of it; everything was her fault!"
"And so the years passed, you've married Shiro Hanagara who owns the wealthy Hanagara faction, and became the famous actress named "Mizumi Hanagara." Reborn concluded.
Mizumi nodded with a shy blush "…y….yes. And the last thing I knew is that she got hit by a car from trying to save the same cat…." Mizumi's reaction suddenly turned to a confuse yet a blank page as she rose from her chair and grabbed Tsuna's shoulder.
"Hey! Don't touch the tenth!" Gokudera demanded.
"You….you know something! Tell me, what was that cat's name? Who is he?" she questioned at the shocked Vongola boss.
Due to his surprise, he answered in a panicking tone "Eh?...Well….Mukuro…Rokudo. He's Chrome's master. Actually, I think he possessed that cat you're talking about. After all, he's human."
"That explains it! Yes! I was wrong! It's that Mukuro! It's his fault! It's not Nagi's! It's his!" she started blaming again.
"STOP IT!" Reborn ordered; at everyone's surprise, he turned so serious all of the sudden "You've been blaming Chrome and abusing her for years! And I won't let you blame another person again! You should be ashamed of yourself!" Reborn signaled a finger to a group of police officers as they placed handcuffs on Mizumi and Shiro's hands.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Shiro questioned.
"Hanagara Mizumi, you are under-arrest for illegal child-abuse! Hanagara Shiro, you are under-arrest for irresponsibility towards your wife and your step-daughter!" Reborn declared as the officers pushed them towards the police car.
"YOU CAN'T DO THIS! NO ONE WILL INHERIT THE FACTION IF YOU DID THIS!" Shiro yelled before he was pushed inside the car.
"Nagi will! After all, she's your daughter. And besides, Kyouya will surely take care of her and everything else while you guys stay in prison." Dino answered.
"…though….all it's left to do is to trust Kyouya on doing that…"