Past to Future

"Do your thing, Giotto," I smiled as I clasped the shoulders of my great-great-great granddaughter who jumped and spun around. Her gray eyes widened in shock that couldn't be expressed with words.

"Hey, how the hell did you get out Katherine?" G. frowned,

"I had help," I answered smoothly, "I want to talk to these two young woman," I indicated Karen Squalo and the young Sky Arcobaleno, Yuni. To keep Mare-Boy Byakuran from overhearing I used the psychic channels.

Where to start with you? I smiled at Karen whose posture was defensive, I can't hurt you, you know?

No I don't Karen answered, keeping the shields up in her mind. She's impressive as an illusionist; stronger than I could ever hope to be but all of her potential is just that: potential.

Ms. Yuni? Do you mind helping me out here?

Uh, Karen, this is the First Misty Rain Guardian of the Vongola, Katherine, Yuni seemed a little startled, she really won't hurt you. She just wants to talk to us.

More accurately, I have a favor to ask of you, Yuni and I want to talk to my successor. I couldn't talk to Timoteo but Yuni can.

Oh. Yuni had heard me, I will, she smiled the Sky Arcobaleno's trademark smile as she slipped out. It was sad that such a beautiful young girl was going to be moving on so soon.

What do you want to talk to me about? Karen's carriage was no longer defensive but she was wary, too wary for someone her age to just be a normal child.

I want to hear your resolve. Why did you join the Varia? Why are you here now? I want to know if you are worthy of being my successor. I looked Karen straight in the eye. Her eyes are like Giotto's and our great-great-great grandson I noticed; determined and hint at the power within.

Why would you want to know that? Karen frowned but her manners were inoffensive. I smiled: she has the elusive Mist and the tranquil quality of the Rain,

Curiosity, I answered, joining her at her game,

I wanted…want…to help the people I love so they don't die too soon, Karen's face was impassive but her eyes hardened with resolve.

Yes, yes, YES! I danced; I've finally found a successor! Ten generations later and I finally find a successor

Huh? Karen's face was priceless. I always got everyone with how I appeared dignified and serious then I do something childish, it's not because of how you're acting, it's what you said! Karen commented, I'm used to people being all dignified and childish.

Oh, darn. I smiled and she smiled back. We both jumped when a sudden bang echoed across the barriers I built up, Seems Giotto released the barrier.

KAREN! Where the hell are you? A voice echoed

Mukuro! Karen looked in the direction, Chill! I'll be back when I get back! Mukuro Rokudo is the Mist Guardian. I scrutinized Karen a second time. She had the qualities of Mist and Rain, those were dominant but another quality simmered below the surface. What is it?

Mi scusi? Karen was analyzing me as well,

How many flames do you have? I inquired, I already know you have two but is there a third?

Who knows? Karen shrugged, once Leviathan said I had some strange power because I created a shield using three…uh, flame-like matter. They were blue, indigo and orange colored. I could see her memory: a barrier of low lying Mist flames were the furthest from her, than Rain flames formed a two meter high wall and finally a barrier similar to the Resonance was made of Sky Flames.

You have the Sky Flame as well. You really are Giotto's and mine descendent! I smiled, ciao. I returned Karen to her mind and smiled at the Decimo Generation. They really are like my generation. I hope they don't make any our mistakes.