A/N – Holy Shinigami! This is the longest chapter I have ever written! Even in my standard! Wow, who knew that midnight would be the time where you got lots of writer inspiration? Oh well, you have to bear with me guys since I'm too lazy to cut the chapter halfway…
…My first life was boring
My second life allows me to do all that I wished
My third life was as a dreadful man
My fourth life was as a blind pianist
My fifth life was as a womanizer
My sixth life was a life of corruption
My seventh life was as a mourning woman
My eight life was as a millionaire…
CHAPTER 7
Living a double life proves to be difficult at first but Lilith soon manages to uphold her schedule quite professionally. Weeks turn to months quickly; Lilith had adapted herself to the custom around the Varia mansion. In the morning she would train with the Varia members, stay quietly in her room either sleeping or reading while at night she would sneak out of the mansion when everyone was fast asleep to search for the people who owns the sin tattoo. No one knows about her late night excursion and luckily for her, Heidi knows some people to obtain information and rumours about what's going on the streets. In one month, they manage to find all six people. Tonight, Lilith sneaks out of the mansion around two in the morning to head to a nearby night club where all of the said individuals are gathering. Slipping into the night club was a breeze since Heidi knows the club owner well. The sound of music blares everywhere as Lilith ascends to the booth upstairs, to a quieter area. Heidi was already there along with 5 guys that are around Lilith's age. It looks like Lilith was the last to arrive. "Finally the queen herself arrives!" Sanctus grins good naturedly.
Lilith ignores him and sits down beside red flaming hair, Dio. These guys all decide to follow Lilith since half of them owe their life to her while some just doesn't want to live their dreary life anymore. Yesterday, Lilith questions them about the tattoos which they reply that they weren't aware when the tattoo appears. Lilith knew that these tattoos aren't just for looks; there's something unusual about them. Since these people lives are on her hands, Lilith might experiment the tattoos for the time being. In addition, Lilith also had find out that each of them owns a ring with a strange emblem. She had several guess about them which she intends to confirm them tonight. "Alright, first I want each and everyone of you to think of your resolution." Lilith orders them. Wearing their rings, soon different colour flames burst from the rings. Lilith smiles pleasingly. Things are definitely start to look interesting. Lilith explains about how they each posses different Dying Will flames which she intend to teach them on how to control it. Lilith names her little group Sin for future purposes. She didn't plan to create a mafia group. Just a small group to see how far they would go. But first, she would have to start from scratch. Something she's looking forward to. On that night, each and every one of them vows to follow Lilith to hell and to lay their lives for her and her only. T
o keep the group as a secret for the time being, Lilith orders them to conceal their tattoo. They will need to balance their daily routine while shaping the group into something more like a mafia. Lilith return to her room at five and slip to bed before she was awaken by her mother at nine. Talk about getting her beauty sleep! Wearing her bracelet again, she steps into the showers before running her usual routine. Every night before she sneaks out or sleeps, she would create a habit to take off the bracelet so that she wouldn't drop it in her sleep or something. Another two months have passed and Lilith's handworks have finally bear fruits. Sin has become similar like the Varia in such short time although the group remains secretive towards the public and even the underworld. Her guardians have become almost as strong as Lilith herself thanks to Lilith's Spartan training. Occasionally, Lilith would order them to test themselves against random mafia families to see how far their progress goes. Day by day her guardians improve themselves remarkably well. They are able to utilize their flames naturally. The tattoo that they possess still hasn't shown any changes over the past few months. Putting that aside, Lilith subconsciously become close to her guardians until she start treating them as friends rather than guardians. She somehow felt secure and warm whenever she's with them. Her relationships with the Varia were turning surprisingly good.
Except towards Xanxus. Lilith still act cold whenever he talks to her or even look at her which Tristiatina kept trying to improve her daughter relationship with her father. Lilith's progress on becoming a top assassin has made the Vongola present her with a box animal. A black panther which she name her Chain. Today is the weekend and the normally loud Varia mansion was quiet for once. It's because that all of the guardians except for the boss had a S rank mission that needed to be taken care of. Like usual, Tristiatina was with Xanxus while Lilith was in the living room, flipping a random magazine. Lilith had notice over these months that Tristiatina has been spending more time with her husband rather than her. Lilith could only hope that her mother will never find out about her other side. Lilith had develop a feeling for the Varia, that she would never betray the people that her mother hold dear but at the same time, she couldn't but think that maybe it's best for her to run away so that nothing could stop her ambitions. Her mind is in turmoil. Her cell phone suddenly rang. Lilith check the caller ID to find out that Sanctus is calling. She flips her phone and greeted him. "Hey there pretty lady! I heard from Heidi that you have a fun outing for us tonight" Sanctus said through the phone. Leave it to Heidi to spoil the surprise. "A game. Tonight we're gonna play it" Lilith reply in a bored tone. "A game, eh? Knowing you boss, I bet its rated PG 18. Interesting." Sanctus smirks at the idea.
"I won't be giving any spoilers. Just make sure everyone gather at the villa tonight" Lilith said hanging up before Sanctus could press any further. The villa act as some sort of base for the Sin. It's Sanctus since he's filthy rich and it is located near a lake. In the Sin, Heidi is Lilith's second in command because she's is more experience in fighting. Sanctus is a rich kid that severely lacking of parental affection which makes him bitter but that soon changed after he met Lilith. She rescues him when some mafia family kidnapped him to hold for ransom. He is Lilith's Cloud guardian. Nero Diavolo is her Thunder guardian. He is an orphan who got adopted by an abusive parents until they moved him to his grandmother house at the age of twelve. He has white hair and wear light green sunglasses at all times to hide his tattoo. He rarely talks but just his presence completes the group. He trusts no one aside for the Sin and Lilith. Cain is a guy with black spiky hair and grey eyes. He is an only child in his family which his family gave him everything he desire. His life isn't tragic or sad. He's looking for a challenge that could push him towards the edge. He finds that Lilith is something more than meets the eye and gladly follows her. He is Lilith's Rain guardian. Plait blonde hair and jade eyes, Bolverk is the guardian of the Sun. He lost his elder sister in a car accident while he was being protected by her, receiving only minor injuries. Not wanting to feel weak and helpless again, Bolverk swear to protect the Sin and Lilith. Dio is her Mist guardian. Smooth but spiky reddish hair and red eyes, Dio lives alone. He has no family left ever since he was a child.
One of his distant relatives pay for his school fees, groceries, everything. Bored of living, Dio placed his life on Lilith's hand. Lilith flips back her cell phone to check the date. Almost two weeks from now would be her birthday. She snorted and lie on the couch. Her birthday was never grand but everytime her mother returns home from work with a small cake is enough to make the vicious girl smile widely with happiness. Well, that was before they move to Italy. Sighing once, she rolls over. I don't really feel like to celebrate my birthday this year... Really, is there any reason to celebrate my existence in this world? She got up and went to the garden for a fresh air. Before she had to move to Italy, freedom is something Lilith treasure very much but now she can't even leave the mansion without a stupid escort. Sneaking out during daytime would be futile since they would check up on Lilith whenever she's in her room for a long period of time. She honestly felt like a prisoner. The Varia guardians would return home tomorrow and so, dinner was also quiet for once. Once her parents were fast asleep, Lilith took off the bracelet and left the mansion with a briefcase and heads towards the villa. Like usual, everyone was already waiting for her. They were at the living room chatting and laughing. Except for Nero of course. Dio was throwing rude comments here and then while Sanctus was arguing with Heidi about something. Since no one seems to pay any attention to her, Lilith decides to make herself notice. "SHUT THE FUCK UP SCUMS BEFORE I GOT A HEADACHE!" Lilith roar causing silence to instantly fallen. "Oya, oya, it looks like we piss off the boss" Heidi giggle causing a red vein to pop up on Lilith's forehead.
Cain got up and pops a candy into Lilith's mouth. Her anger immediately diminishes as she sucks the candy. "Thanks Bolverk..." She murmurs. Bolverk smile happily; he's the life saver in the group because he just know the right things that could calm their boss down. "Alright, now that you assholes have shut up, I want to show you guys something" Lilith sat on the briefcase on the table and took out a board game along with a few dices, cards and pawns. "Umm... Why are the pawns looks like us?" Heidi said while picking up her look-alike pawn. "I was bored so I create something to play with. You'll get the idea once you've played the game" Lilith said. Everyone crowded around the table eagerly. "The rules are just too damn plain simple; do whatever the cards say once your pawn landed on a command area. This game is call Life Game" She explains. Cain rubs his hands, his eyes twinkling excitedly. "I'll go first then!" He threw the dice and moves his pawn six times. "My turn! My turn!" Heidi squeals childish. She tosses the side lightly and got an eleven. She quickly moves her pawn that landed to a command area. She picks up a white rectangle card. "What does it say?" Dio ask her. "It says 'Destroy five mafia families within the given time period'" Heidi reads the command out loud. They all turn towards the smirking Lilith. "Two hours..." With that, she bolted straight out of the villa. "Alright, while she's gone, we move on until Heidi return..." Lilith said. "... I think I'm beginning to understand how this game works..." Nero quietly comments. Sanctus moves next. Unfortunate for him, he got snake eyes. Nero threw the dice and got himself into another command area. "Nice moves man. So what do you got?" Sanctus asks, glancing at the card his holding. "'Kill the boss of the Nuave family by any means necessary'" Nero reads the command card. Dio let out a low whistle.
"That's a tough one. The Nuave family is one of the oldest family in Italy. Though they dislike forming an alliance with the other mafia family, they manage to become powerful using solely on their resources" "Which that soon about to changes... Right Nero?" Lilith questions the green sunglasses boy. He nod once, swear on his life that he will succeed on this mission. "Let's see what my luck is today" Dio said as he threw the dice, hoping to land on a command area. Too bad for him, he had to wait for another turn. Bolverk was up next. Same with Dio, he had to sit this one out. Last was Lilith's turn. She somehow manages to land on a command area. She took a slip of card and begin reading, "'Tell one of your secrets out loud'" Lilith roll her eyes. "I don't enjoy Vanilla. There." Sanctus raises an eyebrow. "Seriously? I thought all girls love vanilla!" Lilith shot him a death glare. "I'm not like most girls..." Just then, the door creak opens slowly. Heidi enters with her clothes torn and was cake in fresh blood. None of us bother to gasp in horror or faint. This is normal; a routine. "Mission complete!" Heidi announced, punching the air proudly. "Good, now get your ass back in the game" Lilith reply coldly. Heidi had truly become a perfect assassin/monster. They play until dawn was approaching fast. Lilith depart the villa and to the mansion in a heartbeat. The first thing she did was took a cold shower since there was no point on going to bed if her mother would wake her up in another hour or so. After wearing something casual, she head to the living room and switch on the TV. There wasn't anything on the programmes that pique her interest, so she simply stares at the hazy screen blankly. Her reasons unknown. It was then Tristiatina appear in the living room. She was dress elegantly, as if going out while holding her purse. "Ah, you're up already dear! I was just –" She stop when she notices that Lilith was staring at the empty TV screen, lifeless like a zombie. "… Are you alright honey?" Her mother asks. Lilith turns and grins happily.
"Yup! I'm just watching TV. So you were saying Mum?"Tristiatina regain her composure before continue where she left off. "I was just about to wake you up sweetheart. We're going to have a family bonding day today" Tristiatina exclaim cheerfully. "… Family bonding day…?" Lilith dares to ask. Her fears confirms as Xanxus appear next to Tristiatina. He wasn't scowling or glaring. He was also wearing a white t-shirt with a loose tie and black jet pants. Lilith mentally slaps herself. This can't be happening… While Lilith was mentally in distress, Xanxus was eyeing on the bracelet, secretly please that she is wearing it. When Tristiatina had told him about today's event, he wasn't really looking forward to it but since his guardians will be returning to the mansion late in the evening, he had no choice but to follow. Hell, he'll be damned if anyone dare to eye on his family. So they went into town for some quality family time, Tristiatina hope. They went to shop first. Lilith tries her best to make her mother happy while avoiding Xanxus purposely. Xanxus didn't mind though, he was far too busy giving death glares to the random men that was staring at his wife and daughter. His hands were itching for his guns… "Xanxus…" Tristiatina knowing what was playing on his mind. "We are having some family time so no killing" Xanxus 'tched' before flowing them from behind. It was bad when the scums would stare at his wife before but now there are eyeing on his daughter as if she was some first class prize which pisses him off completely. Lilith hasn't gotten it any easier either. She knew that Xanxus was mad and her mother was too busy on trying to make them close to each other. They stop for a quick breath in a not so crowded café.
Tristiatina decide to give them some alone time for now. "I need to buy something from the store next door. Be right back!" She said and left the café. Now it's just Lilith and Xanxus. Two monsters eyeing on each other. "I'm sure as hell know that you don't want to be here right now Xanxus" Lilith start the conversation first. "It's written all over your face…" Xanxus glare at the girl. "Who gave you the right to say that?" Lilith glares at him in return. The tension was abruptly cut by the sound of a ringtone. She receives a text message. It was from Nero. 'It's done boss…' It was simple and straight to the point. Wow… He sure doesn't waste any time does he? Smiling a little, Lilith tucks away her cell phone. "Who was that?" Xanxus suddenly ask. His voice had changed slightly, sounding sterner than ever. "None of your business trash" Lilith shot back at him. Unable to control his anger, the glass that he was holding instantaneously shatter. "Give me a break damnit. I'm fuckin' trying to be nice here and all you do is giving me bullshit!" He said in a low menacing tone. Lilith is seriously pushing his limit. Lilith's creamy lips smirk despite than she is well aware than anything she says next would be like throwing fuel to the fire. "When the fuck did I ever ask you to be nice to me Xanxus? You have my mother back, there. Simple as that! What? Do you want me to succeed as the next Varia leader? Or as the Vongola undecimo?" Lilith taunts him. Suddenly, her voice suddenly sound strangle as her heart was in pain. An image of her mother flash in her mind for a brief moment. If anything, Lilith knew to trust her gut and right now it was telling her that something bad is gonna happen if she wasn't with her mother NOW! Lilith immediately got up but before she leaves, she must say one important matter to the raging man infront of her because she somehow knew that there won't be any more chances after this.
"I understand how much you love my mother and that I'm very happy that she could finally be with the man she love once again," Lilith said quietly that manages to taken the Varia leader off guard. "Maybe she won't be all that sad once I'm gone… Take care of her scum…" Lilith said and ran out of the café to the shop next to the building. It was a bookstore. Inside was her mother paying for her magazines and a book for Lilith. The bell on top of the door chime lightly as Lilith calmly opens the door. "Hmm? Is something wrong Lilith?" Tristiatina question her daughter peculiarly. "Oh, no. It's just that he demands for you, Mum. He's getting impatient" Lilith fib with a perfect poker face. Tristiatina sigh softly. It looks like Lilith still felt uncomfortable seeing Xanxus as her father. How long will this last? "Is that so? Well I'm coming now…" Tristiatina reply smoothly. Lilith manages a warm smile. This could be the last smile she could give her. "Mum, can I go check that cake shop for a while please?" Lilith asks while pointing at the said cake shop across the street. "Sure, just don't take it too long honey" Her mother return the smile. For some reason, Lilith is acting a bit… differently all of the sudden. Lilith watch from the bookstore as her mother went back to the café before walking down the street. She went into a nearby smoky alleyway. She was soon coup de' main by numbers of mafia men. Every possible gun was pointed directly at her. "Are you Xanxus's child?" The only man that was wearing a white suit demand. "I don't give a shit about blood. As far as I'm concern, that man is not my father; I have none…" Lilith took a calm breath and opens her eyes. There were glimmering dangerously. "But if it's a fight you trash are looking for then it's a fight you'll be getting!" Her hands burst into flames. The man in a white suit simply smirk. "Yup! You're definitely Xanxus's daughter. Our original plan was to kidnap your mother but you'll do just fine. Bag her up boys!" Lilith didn't have time to react because she was shot at her neck. But it wasn't any ordinary bullet; it was a tranquilizer bullet. Damn assholes… Lilith's mind soon begins to turn numb as she fell down unconscious.
The Sin members were all doing their things on their own when they felt the tattoo on their body began to burn painfully. An image of Lilith kept flashing in their mind as they felt an immense tugging feeling to where their beloved boss are. One thing are set on their mind: Boss is in trouble. They gather at the villa to analyze thesituation. "Lilith has been kidnapped…" Heidi said to them darkly. "What! How the hell is that even possible!" Dio shouted. Heidi shook her head regrettably. "I don't know but I did saw a few glimpses… of the kidnappers. They are a mafia family" She adds. "Yeah… I kinda saw that too. And I also saw that they brought her to a plane. They're taking her to another country" Bolverk continues, his voice was no longer pleasant. "… I also saw a map of Japan…" Nero joins in. "What the hell are we waiting for then! Let's go rescue the boss already!" Sanctus said as they head for his private jet.
The news of Lilith's disappearance spread fast. After the said girl didn't return to café for about an hour, Tristiatina went to the cake shop while Xanxus went to nearby alley. He was shock to find a gold bracelet and a black cell phone on the ground. She had been kidnapped. The fact hit him hard. He howl in rage and charred the alleyway. Tristiatina's reactions were the same with her husband. Tears were threatened to fall but she kept strong, there was no time for crying, they need to find Lilith before the worst would come and fast! Returning to the mansion at once, Xanxus call Squalo and demand them to return on the spot. They were on their back from France when Xanxus call them. Squalo find it hard to believe that his boss didn't yell or call him 'trash' when he yells at the phone. It took a moment for him to understand when he said, "Lilith has been kidnapped" Wasting no time, the Varia guardians quickly went on their private plane and head straight back to Italy. Hoping that their vicious Varia princess was alright.
Lilith was awake when she notices that she was blindfold and her body tied firmly with thick ropes. Her mouth was also gagged so she didn't bother to waste her breath on calling for help. Not that she planned to; she was too prideful. Finally, they sat her down on a chair before removing her blindfold. It took her a moment to adjust her eyesight to the bright environment. "Welcome to our main base" The same man with the white suit from before smirk at her. "Where the hell am I?" Lilith hiss angrily. "Japan; where our main headquarter is" Came the reply. Japan? Damn… "So what the hell do you want with me?" The man's smirk widens, if possible, and yank Lilith's hair forcefully. "What we want is really simple. See, I'm the leader of this little mafia family and since you're the daughter of the Varia boss from the Vongola, all we want is information from the Vongola" Lilith bit her tongue, to counter the pain. "So you're a rival family? Pathetic scum, I won't be giving you anything!" She spat. "I was hoping you said that. Break her" The man said to the five men before he left the room. The torture had begun.
Heidi and the rest of the Sin guardians had finally arrived at Japan at night. Heidi was the first one to feel it. "Do you guys feel it…?" She said. "Yes… I can't explain but there's a voice in the back of my head nagging me to listen to it…" Cain reply. "Listen to it… We don't have much time…" Heidi said seriously as they begin searching for their boss.
Sawada Teruyoshi is known as Vongola undecimo. He is the only son of Sawada Tsunayoshi; the current head of a very powerful mafia family call the Vongola. He is also call the Archangel in the family because he will soon become the next heir to the Vongola. Teruyoshi is a very kind and warm boy that deeply care about his friends who are also his guardians. At school, he is an average student at everything. He is also extremely shy around girls except for Angela, Sakura and Bella. His feature is the exact carbon copy of his father that also comes with his personality and nature. A complete package. He learns everything that is needed to become a great mafia boss from his father and his tutor, Reborn. But unlike his father, Teruyoshi is able to go into Hyper Dying Will mode on his own. He is sixteen years old this year and is happily living his life. Well, there is always doubt in his heart of what would his life be if he wasn't involve with the mafia. That thought was instantly eliminated as his father enters the training room. "Dad!" Teruyoshi exclaim seeing his dad; a little warn out from Reborn's intense training. Tsunayoshi gave his son a warm smile. "I saw your training a moment ago Teru. I'm proud that you have improved so much in such short time" Teruyoshi beam with pride. "As a reward for your hard work, you're off from training early today" The young boy's shot his eyes wide open, disbelieve at what he just heard. He never got off the hook early before. "I'll meet you back home soon Teruyoshi. Best you got a move on before Reborn tries to say otherwise" Tsuna muses seeing his son distress look. Teru yelp; there's no way he's going to stay any longer with his Spartan tutor so he dash out of the training room.
Once Teruyoshi was out of ear shot, Reborn turn to Tsuna. "What's this about dame-Tsuna?" Even after all these years the hitman still calls the Vongola boss by that nickname. "I just receive disturbing news from the Varia… Xanxus's daughter has been kidnapped" The Sun Arcobaleno stare down. "Xanxus's daughter?" "He won't give any futher information about the personal stuff. All he said was it was from one of the rival family here in Japan" Tsuna explains. "I see… We got no choice but to find her. Call the other guardians to the base" Teruyoshi was halfway on the way home when he stops to ponder over something. When his father came to see him, he had that look on his face that said that he has a sudden dangerous work that requires him to participate. Worrying for his father safety, he decided to call Angela. "Juuichidaime!" Was the first thing the girl said when she answer the phone. "Is something the matter?" Angela is the daughter of her father's Storm guardian. Similar to his father, she has long silver hair and olive eyes with the exact personality. "Umm…. I was just calling to ask whether your dad is already at home" "The old man? He did return home about an hour ago but soon ran out of the house as soon as decimo calls him" Angela explains. Teru's guessed slowly came true. "Angela, I need your help. Something comes up at the base and dad himself needs to attend it. Could you please call the others to gather at Namimori Park? I'll meet you guys there. And please do not tell your parents about this… I'm sorry" "You got it boss!" Angela reply enthusiastically before hanging up. Teru changed his course from back home to the park.
Lilith's was torture about more than three hours nonstop. Her body was cover with blood, bruises, stabs and immense pain. Her consciousness was threatened to slip but each time they would, the men would splash a bucket of cold water to her. They use everything that could break her to tell the secrets of the Vongola. They've beaten her up, stab her with knifes and even drug her body; nothing work. Lilith only knew about the Vongola that they are a huge family in Italy. That's it. She didn't even know the name of the boss for God's sake. So she silently took the blow with cold eyes. She's been torture once. When she was fourteen years old by a small gang of thieves. But this time, it was nothing like before. After much beating, the white suited man return. "I see that you guys weren't able to crack her." He muses sickly. Lilith panted heavily and she coughs up some blood. "You're pretty strong kid. As expected from the Varia's boss daughter…" He took a syringe from his pocket. "This should do the trick" Lilith force herself to look up. "This is a high quality acid. Once injected into your bloodstream, death in less than five minutes. Plenty of time to hear you scream in pain little missy" Lilith was too tired to even throw a cursed at the man. So instead she closes her eyes and ready for the pain that is come. But it never did. The ceiling, windows and door suddenly exploded as six teenagers reveal themselves. "Give the boss back!" The familiar voice shouted. It was Cain. "How troublesome… Who knew that there were so many rooms in this place? We practically had to blast through the entire mansion. Literally." Sanctus grin, his sword slung on his shoulder. "You bastards! Take them out right now!" The man infront of Lilith bellowed.
Bolverk began shooting every single enemy with his hand guns in less than a second. Soon the enemies were on the floor, dead. They rush to Lilith, Sanctus cutting the ropes that bind Lilith. Before her weak body was about to hit the floor, Nero caught her in his arms. "Damn… You don't look to good boss" Cain frown. "… You… think?" Lilith manages to spit those words out. Lilith's guardians smile in relief. It seems that their boss would be alright. The happiness was short live as they suddenly felt a few presences on the lower floor at the same time. The sounds of footstep running to the top floor could clearly be heard. "This mansion is own by one of the rival from the Vongola family…" Said a soft girl voice. "Oh dear God… What the hell happened here? It's like a massacre!" Another girl voice adds in only her voice was rough. "An attack had just happened… Let's look for any survivors" Said a very worrisome voice. "Time to go boss" "No wait… Leave me here…" Lilith said, her voice was hoarse. "They're with the V-Vongola… It's… too early to… expose ourselves" The Sin members nod. They trust their boss without questions. "S-Stay in the shadows… Go…" Lilith orders them. Nero gently place Lilith on the floor before they disappear. The last thing she heard before she succumbs to the pain was, "H-Hey are you okay!"
Teru was beyond shock to find a girl in the ruin bloody room. When she didn't answer him, he fears the worst. That she is dead. But as he checks her pulse, she was still breathing. "Teru did you find something?" Came another voice. Tsumotu. "I found a survivor but she's injured" Teru reply, his voice breaking. From the wounds that were on her body, she was obviously being torture continuously. Who would do such a thing? "I think it's better if we bring her to the base boss…" Sakura suggest. And so, they left the crumbling mansion with the unconscious girl to the Vongola base in Japan. The adults were discussing in Tsuna's office when came a knock on the door. "Enter" Tsuna said in his boss-like tone. Teru enters the office. "Teru? What are you still doing here?" His dad ask, surprise. "We found a girl. Her injuries are fatal" He explains grimly. Wasting no time, the adults went to the infirmary. Their children were surrounding the bed that lays a sleeping girl that was cover with bandages and patches all over her body. "What is the meaning of this?" Gokudera asks. Teru explain briefly about their excursion and how they found the girl. "We will talk about this later Teruyoshi" Tsuna said, glaring at his son. "A girl in a rival family mansion… Could she be Lilith?" Yamamoto frown, seeing the girl. "Could be… Best to let her rest to the extreme…" Ryohei murmurs. The said girl stirs lightly and opens her bloodshot eyes. "… Where am I?" Lilith asks while staring at the unusual number of people around her. She also notices that she was on a bed mummified. Great. Just plain great. The man at the side with brown spiky hair and warm brown eyes smile at her. "My name is Sawada Tsunayoshi. I'm the tenth Vongola boss" Tsuna introduce himself and the rest of his guardians and even their children. "May I ask what your name is?" He asks pleasantly. "Lilith" "Do you have any relationship with the Varia Lilith?" He asks again.
Lilith sigh before slowly nod her head. Even the slightest movement causes her pain. Tsuna turn to his guardians with a worry expression. "If it isn't any trouble, would you please tell us what had happened?" So Lilith told them everything. The kidnapping, torturing her in order to give away information that is related to the Vongola. By the time she was finish, Tsuna was impressed how strong willed Lilith was. Even though she was torture she refuses to betray the family but he also felt guilty that Lilith had to go through hell because of the Vongola. This girl that they had never before see in their life lay her life in line for them. On top of that, she was Xanxus's daughter of all people. Xanxus would surely pissed off when he arrives. "I'm very sorry that you had to go through such horrible experiencing for our sakes Lilith. I'm truly sorry" Tsuna apologized. "It was either me or my mother…." Lilith muttered. Ryohei work on healing Lilith afterwards. "The Varia will arrive here soon." Hibari said coldly, stepping into the room. Lilith sighs again. More trouble. "Thank you for healing me Vongola. I shall take my leave now" Lilith said while bowing her head respectfully. "What? But you're still injured! There's no way we let you walk around in your condition!" Angela said angrily. Lilith was too tired to piss off at her. "Thanks for your concern but I don't intend to be a burden" She reply coldly. Tsuna place a hand on hers. "You're not a burden Lilith; you're a family and we intend to take care of you so please rest. We will never harm you" He said pleading. There was something with Lilith that is making his Hyper Intuition a little jumpy. T
elling him that Lilith is not all that she is but he push the thought aside as he intend to take care of the girl. "Very well Sawada-sama…" Lilith said relaxes herself. "Please call me Tsuna. There's no need for formalities since we're family" Tsuna smiles. They leave the girl alone to get some rest. Teru stare at her for a moment before quietly close the door. Once the coast is clear, the Sin sneak into the ward. "For a boss of a mafia family, that guy's sure is nice" Heidi beams. It seems that they had eaves drop on their conversation. "Or maybe he was pretending to be nice..." Dio murmur, his hands folded across his chest. "Doesn't matter as long as the boss's is fine" Bolverk adds. Lilith glares at them. "I'm not fine. In case you guys haven't notice, I'm a fucking mummy now" She growl at him. Lilith decides to ask them about the one question that has been bugging her mind: How the hell did they know where to find her? Heidi explains that they each are connected to Lilith by the tattoos. It burns first before telling them that Lilith was in danger. So the tattoos are marks? But they appear long before they swore loyalty to me... None of this is make sense to Lilith. "We'll keep a close eye on Lilith until we're going back to Italy. We can't risk the same thing happening again" Heidi said. "... Do whatever you want..." Lilith said, closing her eyes. The Sin leaves their boss so that she could have a full recovery. Lilith didn't feel sleepy though her body felt weak and tired.
Teru decide to stay at the base with his friends along; they each got an earful from their dad about sneaking off to the rival family. Their actions will not be tolerated without a proper punishment. While Tsuna and his guardian's heads off to the rival family's ruin mansion, the teen's punishment was taking care of Lilith. Teru decide that he should take the first watch since he got them into this mess. After much protest from his friends, they finally agree to let him take care of Lilith first. Bringing a bouquet of flowers, he enters the ward with a soft knock on the door. Teru enters the room to see that Lilith was still sleeping. Teru placed the flowers neatly in the vase and went to drawn the curtains. "... Those are nice..." Said a soft voice. Lilith was awake. "I'm sorry that I woke you up" Teru apologize. "I wasn't sleeping so no harm done" Lilith shrugs though it still hurt her. Teru sat on the chair beside her. "So... Umm... Do you need anything else Lilith-san?" Teru ask, twisting his shirt. "Just call me Lilith and I'm fine..." Silence fills the air. Teru didn't have the courage to look at her more than five minutes. He always got uncomfortable when surround by girls. So he kept his gaze on the cold floor. The sound of fabric being tear was suddenly heard. He looks up to saw that Lilith was tearing the bandages and patches off her. "W-Wait!" Teru grab hold of her hands. "What are you doing?" Lilith stare at him confuse. "You're still hurt! The wounds would reopen themselves if you rip the bandages!" He cried. "It's fine... I need to examine just how badly I was injured" "You were torture and almost killed! You should just rest" This time, Teru was pleading. Lilith stares at his worrisome expression. What the hell is wrong with this guy? Why does he care about me that much? Teru got up and took a fresh roll of bandages and carefully wrap Lilith's hands, making sure not to hurt the girl.
To not make the silence awkward, Teru wanted to know about the girl. "So... Xanxus-san is your father?" Lilith sighs. She knew that the question that she dislikes the most would be asked several times. "I don't regard that man as my father. Blood ties mean nothing to me..." Lilith replies rather coldly. Teru bit his lip, not wanting to pry into the subject any further. He finishes the wrapping and dare to look at Lilith. Her red eyes were gleaming with pride but deep inside there was also pain and sadness. Only he could see it. Her eyes were beautiful. Like a pair of rubies. "... Is there something on my face Teruyoshi...?" Lilith ask, snapping the boy from his trance. "N-nothing! I-I was just t-thinking..." Said boy blushes horribly. Is he sick or something? Lilith wonders. Teru could feel his face was hot and for some weird reason, his heart was beating loudly, threatening to explode out from the ribcage. He had never felt this way before. The poor boy was too busy trying to sort his haywire mind to notice that he was attack; a pair of hands suddenly grab his face. "You're burning up. Are you sick or something?" Lilith questions. This causes Teru to blush even more if possible. Her hands felt smooth and cool. It was calming. "I-I'm fine. So... Umm... can you please let go of my face?" He squeaks. Lilith didn't understand why the boy was so uncomfortable. Most of her guardians are guys except for Heidi and they treat her so casually. Sanctus would use her lap as a pillow for his naps, Nero loves to carry her around as if she was a princess, when she's pissed she would tackle Dio to the ground, Bolverk thinks that she's a teddy bear that is worthy to be hug to death and Cain loves a good arm wrestling with his boss whilst Heidi sees Lilith as an older sister. Lilith didn't see their behaviour towards her anything out of the ordinary and she didn't bother to scold them. She's not their mother. "Thank you for caring for me Teruyoshi. I'm very happy" Lilith said and smiles warmly. Not a fake one. She means it. Teru had never seen any smile more breath taking than the one Lilith gave him. He needs to splash his face with cold water after this. Little did he know that he slowly start to fall in love with the vicious black rose.
Tsuna and the rest of his guardians return to the base soon afterwards. They were shock to find the rival family's mansion was completely destroy, blood was everywhere on the scene. Their children couldn't possibly did it. They were not cold hearted killers. Someone else had destroy the family but somehow left Lilith all alone. This wasn't making sense. Just recently did he receive news that the infamous Nuave family was annihilate in less than twenty-four hours. The Nuave family poses as one of the greatest threat to the Vongola but it was taken out by another family. Not only that, there were also cases that other mafia families in Italy had been destroy. It could be the same family that destroys the Nuave family. Question is, who is this new powerful family? What is their motive? There is a great chance that they are a new enemy. Tsuna frown at these thoughts. The adults went towards their children; they were in the living room. Angela was yelling her head off at Ryuuki about him kept yelling stuff to the 'extreme' while Tsumotu was trying to calm them down. Sakura was far at the corner of the room reading a book, not caring about the noise at all. Valencino was chuckling his strange laugh at the crowd while Bella slept on the couch. "I guess they do remind us when we were their age" Takeshi said well naturedly. Hayato threw him a look and went to calm his daughter. Which receive the opposite result. Hibari went to collect his daughter, Sakura and they left. Mukuro and Valencino vanishes with the mist. Lambo wakes up his young nephew, Bella which she groans tiredly. Ryohei was yelling at Ryuuki to not lose to Angele. Even if she's a girl. Tsuna scan around, strange to find his son not in the crowd. "Where is Teru?" "Ah, Teru-kun is with Lilith. We each had took turn taking care of her but Teru-kun wanted to take care of her himself" Tsumotu reply, grinning cheerfully just like his father. Tsuna raise an eyebrow before heading to the infirmary. He opens the door to see that his son was chatting happily with Lilith while she occasionally smiles. Tsuna smile, seeing how close they had become in such short amount of time too. But wait, wasn't Teru always shy around girls? "Teru if you kept talking to her than Lilith will never get her rest" Tsuna muses. "D-Dad! You're back..." Teru blush in embarrassment.
Oh? He was too caught up in the conversation to not even notice his father leaning at the door? Must be a serious topic. "Teruyoshi was keeping me entertain. It was fun" Lilith said causing the teen to blush some more. "W-Well as long as Lilith is having fun than I don't mind..." He shyly replies. "Let's leave Lilith so she could sleep" Tsuna adds, eyeing on the two curiously. "Alright dad..." Teru got up from his chair. "Umm... If you don't mind Lilith, could I visit you again tomorrow?" He asks nervously. "What's stopping you?" She smiles again. Teru had to remind himself how to breathe. He quickly got out before his dad could see him blushing. Unfortunately for him, he had already seen it. Closing the door, the two father and son walk to the front entrance so Tsuna could see his son went home. Even after leaving the ward, Teru was still blushing madly. "I see that someone is in love" Tsuna smirk. "W-What! It's not like that dad!" Teru said in denial. "Oh really? Care to explain to me what then?" The Vongola boss humour him. "Lilith was bored just now. S-So I thought I should keep her company" Teru muttered. Tsuna smiles and ruffle his son spiky hair playfully. "I believe you Teru. And I also believe in fairytale!" The two tackle playfully. Once Teru gotten into the black limousine, he watches the car drove off. Not soon after, another limousine park infront of the entrance. The Varia had arrive with their enrage leader. Not wasting anymore breath, Tsuna only words are, "In the infirmary room at the second floor" Xanxus and the males rush inside while the woman, Xanxus's wife bow her head respectfully at him. "I cannot thank you enough for rescuing my daughter Tsuna" "She is a family. It's only natural for me to protect her" He reply.
The woman looks up and smiles gratefully at him. "Oh, and welcome back Tristiatina" He was sincerely happy that Tristiatina had decide to come back. He knew how heartbroken Xanxus was when she left him. Tristiatina was the only one that could calm the raging Varia boss. But he was also shock that she also bring her daughter with her. She greatly resembles her father. She was around the same age as Teru. When Lilith saw Xanxus burst into the room, all her good humour vanishes. "Looks like the scum have arrived" She sneers at the man. The others surround the bed and fuss over her. Asking if she's alright, who did this to her and etc. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine. Stop crowding already" She hisses. Tristiatina enter the room and Lilith put on her facade. "Oh my... Lilith..." She flung herself to her daughter and sob quietly. "Hey there Mum... Umm, can you not hug me so tight? It hurt a little" Her mother let go of her and gently stroke her hair. "What happened to you dear? You're wrap up like a mummy" She whispers while the Varia member stays silent. They would also like to listen to her story. "I'll explain what had happened. I think it's best to let her rest for the time being" Tsuna offer, not want to exhaust the girl. They reluctantly leave Lilith and follow to Tsuna's office. At this point, all of his guardians had gone home. Tsuna begin on telling them everything that Lilith had told him since he notice how impatient and mad Xanxus is. Once finish, Xanxus anger increase tenfold. His Wrath/Sky flames burst dangerously. "How dare those scums torture my daughter. I'll kill them!" He howls in rage. Tristiatina grab both of her husband hands and pull him down again. "They're already dead Xanxus. There's no point in spoiling blood over nothing. At least Lilith is safe. That is all that matter" Tristiatina said. It took him a moment to extinguish his flames. "I personally think that Lilith should stay here for the time being until she has fully recovers" Tsuna suggest. "You may stay at the guest rooms" "Thank you Tsuna. I think we'll take your generous offer" Tristiatina smiles. Xanxus couldn't care about that, what his wife wants, she'll get it. What is more important is that he and Lilith need to have a talk just the two of them real soon...
…The game of life binds us all
Manipulating us with invisible strings
God gazes on the spectacle
And the dice roll
Grinning, he tosses the dice
Trickery, deceit he cares not
For people revere him as their God
Ah, how laughable it is!
Ah, how laughable it is…
A/N – Oh man, I've been sitting for hours! So anyway, I use the song The Game of Life by Hatsune Miku and I decide to use the song to shape the chapter a little. If you're curious you can check out the song. It's a dark humorous song in my opinion. I mainly use the song when Lilith and her friends play the board game which literally, playing with their lives. You'd be amaze what boredom can do to you…
So the Vongola finally introduce themselves! Teru had a crush on this mysterious girl. Would he stay with her if her dark secrets would somehow be reveal? Well, you just have to wait and see… Love is a strange force.