A/N – Okay… I think this will be the last chapter I'll upload for today. If I still have some mood to update then hooray if not *shrugs* So on with the show!
The very best Princess!
So treat me just as such, carve it in your heart! Got it?
CHAPTER 10
"I really had a great time here. Hopefully we can hang out again sometime" Lilith said, smiling the tiniest bit. Today is the day that Lilith and the Varia would return back to Italy. The Varia members were already in the car, waiting impatiently for their boss's daughter to get in. "Thank you so much for taking care of me Tsunayoshi-san and everyone" Lilith said formally. "To be frank, it was our fault that you got into this mess so there really isn't any reason you should thank us" Tsuna said sheepishly. Xanxus, who was in the car growl under his breath. "Please come and visit us soon Lilith-chan" Teru said. There were sadness in his eyes but he's trying his best to act cheerful so that Lilith will not feel any regret about leaving. Tsuna pat his son shoulder comfortingly. "Yeah, once you're back we'll got to beat some punks again" Angela grins mischievously which earn a pinched on the cheek by her dad. "Ow! That's seriously hurt!" The silverette whine. "You are a girl so behave like one!" The Storm guardian scolded her. Lilith couldn't help but giggle at their father and daughter antic. "I envy you Angela-chan. You're bond with your Dad is so strong" Yes. Lilith speaks the utter truth. She was a little jealous how good the Vongola XI bonds with their parent but she didn't have time to curse what she didn't have. "Lilith-chan..." Teru couldn't mask the sadness for the girl in his voice. "I'll be looking forward for the day we meet again... Goodbye Vongola X and Vongola XI" She turns her back on them and head into the car. The car drove off to the airport.
Throughout the entire journey back to Italy, Lilith stares out of the window, deeply in her own mind. The noise from their stupid fight didn't even reach to her ears. "Lilith?" The voice of her mother brought her back to reality. "Yes Mum?" She replies dumbly. "I've been calling you for sometime now Lilith..." Tristiatina frown. They were now in their private jet. Tristiatina and Xanxus were the only people who remain sane as the Varia guardians were fighting among themselves again. Xanxus was drinking as usual while Tristiatina placed the magazine that she was reading on her lap. "Are you feeling alright?" Her mother ask, worried. "I'm alright Mum. Don't worry about me" Lilith smiles sweetly. The Sin boss was actually wondering whether her guardians had reach Italy safely. Tristiatina wasn't convinced but decide to let the matter drop. When they finally reach to the Varia HQ, Lilith went straight to her room. "I can't understand that girl... She was all preppy when she was with those Vongola XI but now she's back to her old self" Levi grumbles. "She's a teenage girl. Cooping her in the manor is not befitting of her age..." Tristiatina said sadly. Lilith was exhausted from her trip and all she wanted to do now is to lie on her bed. She slumped on her bed without a second thought. Her cell phone in her pocket rang. She groans and answers the call. "... This has better be good Heidi..." She snarls at the caller. "Yeah, well, so sorry to bother you Lilith but I just thought I should informed you that we have reached Italy and the guys have gone to their respective home. I'll report to you soon okay?" Heidi's said with her sing song voice. "Whatever..." She quickly ended the line before Heidi could laugh at her. Lilith burrows her head under a pillow. Sleep was her best friend for the entire day.
The rest of the weeks passed rather uneventfully for Lilith. She train very hard with the Varia, being aloof in her own house, avoiding spending a long period of time with anyone apart from the Sin and didn't even bother of going out in the morning. Her behaviour obliviously didn't go by unnoticed. Her parents and even the Varia members were oddly confused by her sudden cold aloofness. She would occasionally space out during training; she wouldn't be too careless as gotten hurt by them but her focus was entirely elsewhere. Tristiatina thought this maybe cause by a disease known as the 'love sickness.' When confronted by her parents (Xanxus would get very overprotective when they would talk about Lilith's love interest) Lilith didn't deny that she missed her new found friends but that wasn't the complete truth. Over the past few days, Lilith begins to develop an anxious feeling that seems to be growing relentlessly. As if something life threatening moment will soon occur. The only people that she trust to voice out her inner turmoil was to her group. The Sin was a little worried that their boss is acting differently but when she explain to them about her uneasy feeling, they feel an immense honor that Lilith trust them so much. They each raise their opinion about the matter. Although Lilith was grateful for their advices and concern, it didn't really desensitize her strange worries.
It doesn't help that everytime she sleeps; she would wake up in the mist world. Only this time, a faint voice can be heard echoing around the girl. Lilith couldn't exactly hear what it was trying to say but she learned 1 thing: It was a woman voice. Everytime the voice would whisper to her, a sharp pain can be felt coming from her chest. The sensation was too real to be a dream. Tonight, Lilith was in the mist world again. The voice fills the cold air like a guillotine blade over her head; silently waiting for the right moment to chop it off. "Tch... I'm getting tired of this feeling. It's making Mum and the other scums worried their heads off" Lilith snarled at no one in particular. To her huge shocked, the voice stops. A single clear word suddenly utter out from nowhere. "...Today is the day..." The word itself sent shiver to her spines. "What... the hell?" She choked out. The mist suddenly lifted and Lilith opens her eyes. She was greeted with the warm sunlight rudely bask on her face. "What was the just now...?" She murmurs as she got out of bed. Lilith now trusts her dreams completely. She knew that there were not just dreams but premonitions. After a good long bath, Lilith went to have breakfast. The dining hall was empty and dead quiet. "Eh...?" This was new. She went to the kitchen and asks the nearby maid about the sudden silence. "Miss Lilith you have woken up yes? The Varia had gone off to a mission just recently and won't be back until tomorrow. As for lord Xanxus and his wife, they're out too for the time being" She replies politely.
Lilith was stunned for a moment. So I am alone for today huh? The head chef asks Lilith whether she wanted something grand for breakfast but all she requested was a bowl of hot soup. After thanking them for her meal, Lilith went outside for a walk around the manor; a simple leisure walk. I can't believe this shit! They just left me here while they're out there doing their own shit! What the fuck do they take me for? A cage bird! Lilith was pissed off beyond measurement but she was also sad that no one even left her a note saying that she will be alone for the rest of the day. Since she is used to dealing with anger rather than sadness, she decide to focus her feeling on anger. "Yo boss!" Bolverk jump down from a nearby tree. "Oh my... The boss looks extremely scary! Did something happen?" Bolverk ask worriedly. "I'm fine Bolverk. Anyway, what do you want?" Bolverk didn't seem to be affecting by his boss iciness, continue to smile delightfully. "The guys and I thought that since you're other 'family' is gone for the day we should hang out like you did with the young Vongola and his friends!" He beams. "You... How did you know that those scums are gone and about me hanging out with Teru-kun and his friends?" Lilith questions him in a low menacing tone. "Isn't it obvious? We stalked you of course!" Lilith sweat dropped. "Great. Now I don't feel secure when I'm alone" Lilith shivers. Bolverk smile and grab her hand, startling the young Sin boss. "C'mon boss! They are waiting for you at the restaurant!" Bolverk ran as he pulls Lilith along with him. They ride on Bolverk's motorcycle and speed of to town. Her guardians were all waiting for them in the famous Italian cuisine restaurant.
Even if they were a group of kids, they somehow stand out the most. Probably because there were so many good looking guys in her group. "OK, mind telling me why you guys wanted to do this all of the sudden?" Lilith asks once she sat down. "Since you said that we should be laying low, I thought we could hang out together like normal teens would" Sanctus reply. "That... is a very good reason coming from you" Lilith comment. The others nod in agreement. Sanctus falls from his chair anime-style. "Hey, hey, don't you think that is a little too mean Lilith-sama?" He whines, rubbing the back of his poor head. Lilith chuckle. "You're right. After all, Sanctus is one of my precious friends" This made Sanctus smile warmly. The waiter came and they order the meals. "So... I heard from Bolverk that the Varia and even your mother ditched you without even a note eh?" Cain asks. "Don't spoil the mood Cain" Lilith warned. The word irritation was clearly written all over her face. "If you say so boss..." They continue chatting with the occasion Sanctus teasing them all, Heidi childish remarks, Nero as silent as ever, Dio only adds in when necessary, Bolverk calming Lilith down and Cain simply stare out of the window. "... I wonder why people won't stop staring at us?" Cain whispers. "What do you mean?" Dio asks. Cain pointed to a numerous group of girls giggling with each other as they keep their gaze at Lilith and her friends.
They glare at Heidi and Lilith hatefully. "You guys attract too much attention. How the hell am I supposed to eat with all these annoying thrash?" She growl. "Just ignore them boss. They'll leave us alone eventually" Bolverk reply with a smile. "... The boss is the only girl that is worth giving our hearts..." Nero unexpectedly comments. After a few blinking moments, the guys cheer with agreement. "Nicely said Nero!" Sanctus laughs. "You're so right!" Bolverk beam happily. "The boss is the only girl that we will ever love" Cain reply, punching a fist in the air. "For once, I agree with these idiots" Dio also decide to join in. "How 'bout that Lilith? You seem to have gain a few admirers" Heidi smile mischievously. Lilith blushes slightly. "...Whatever..." After their meal, they hang out like a group of teens rather than assassins. They had to lose a couple of fan girls along the way though. They went sightseeing to various art museums, visiting parks and even trying out all the ice cream at the parlour that they could find. Lilith somehow cheers up and forgot about her worries for the time being. She was really grateful for them. She went back home in the evening to change into a new set of clothes. Bolverk said that there is a surprise for Lilith tonight and that they all should meet up at their favourite club around midnight. The odds were in her favour; none of her family was back. She ate dinner to present herself that she was still in the manor and announced that she will retire for the day. Lilith pretends to be asleep for about an hour before sneaking out like usual.
The Sin has become VIP's in their usual club all thanks to Heidi's connection and Sanctus's money. They used a private sound proof booth for themselves. "This is a nightclub so what do you guys planning on doing in a sound proof booth instead of dancing?" Lilith snorted. "You'll know soon enough. Now close your eyes" Cain instruct her, unable to contain the sheer excitement in his eyes. Though curious, Lilith did as she was told. "OK! You can open your eyes now!" A large cake was on the table with 16 lit black candles. Lilith's guardians threw confetti at her. "Happy birthday Lilith-sama!" They cheered. Lilith was deeply shocked about this. "W-What?" She stuttered. "Today is your birthday right? So we gotta celebrate!" Bolverk said happily. The others were already slicing the cake. Lilith eyes widen as realization hit her. "Oh yeah! Today's my birthday. I completely forgot about it" She said as Cain handed a slice of cake. "How did you guys know anyway?" Heidi smile when she heard the question. "I know everybody's birthday!" The rest of them stare at Heidi with a disturbed look on their face. They each gave her presents. After they stuff themselves with cake and all the presents had been tore open, they went to the dance floor. Lilith was still a little uncomfortable with dancing so she sat near the side line and watch as they sway their bodies to the music. This was enough to content Lilith. She was having fun without involving any blood or fights. This was the best birthday bash she could ever dream of. Her previous anger about being left alone was soon forgotten. Lilith went home after her guardians had completely exhausted her out. She took a quick shower and wore her pajamas before crawling to sleep.
...The next day...
Tristiatina felt bad that she had to leave Lilith so suddenly to follow her husband to a meeting yesterday without even leaving a note. It was supposed to only take about 2 to 3 hours but thanks to Xanxus temper tantrum, it took way longer than she expected. Tristiatina had woken up extra early to cook a special breakfast for her daughter to make up for yesterday. It's been ages since Tristiatina had last cook for her. Hopefully she would forgive her. She was already in the kitchen and about to take out the ingredients when she spot a calendar beside the microwave. Something deep inside of her hear urged her to check the date today. Unable to fight against it, Tristiatina just had to see. Her eyes widen with disbelieve and she let out a soft scream. Well, loud enough for the Varia members to rush to her aid. "What happened!" Levi was the first to burst to the kitchen which follows by the rest of them. Tristiatina bit her lip as she curses her own stupid. "Damn it! How could I forgot!" She punches the wooden table with a fist furiously. The Varia males stare at the woman dumfounded and speechless. Tristiatina rarely show any emotion of aggression. The last time she was pissed off when she was at the Vongola function party with Xanxus. The women won't stop bothering her husband so she shows them what she's made off. "C-Calm down dear. Why don't you tell us what's wrong?" Lussuria said, trying to lift the deadly tension in the air. Tristiatina close her eyes and rub her temple. "Yesterday was Lilith's birthday... And it completely slip out of my mind" Tristiatina sighs. "...This is so not good..." Levi said. None of them were at the manor yesterday because they were busy with a mission and Xanxus had demand Tristiatina to follow him to the meeting. Her mood would be very, very, very bad today. "I have an idea dearie. How 'bout we made a surprise birthday party for Lilith? After all, this is her sweet 16 birthday" Lussuria suggest. "Is that even possible Lussuria-san? How can we get it done in such short amount of time?" Fran yawn. "Voi! We're the Varia! We can do anything! That is the 'Varia quality'!" Squalo shouted, raising her sword. "I'm counting on you. In the mean time, I try to stall Lilith as long as I can" Tristiatina said. The males went out to buy the necessary party equipments while Tristiatina inform to Xanxus of the sudden event.
Lilith woke up a little late than usual. "Oh man... I shouldn't have drank 15 cups of chocolate syrup with marshmallows last night" Lilith groans and stumble to the bathroom. Her legs threaten to fall everytime she would try to walk. She had somehow successfully entered the bathroom without banging her head on everything she could lay her eyes on. Stripping off her clothes, took a cold shower for a change. Lilith could still recall an advice given by Heidi saying that cold water would make your headache gone. Her teeth were chattering uncontrollably but she could feel the cold water taking affect. Lilith twists the knob and dries herself with a towel. Wrapping the towel around her body, she went to the sink to brush her teeth. Once she was done, she begins squeezing her hair. A familiar pain suddenly shot across her chest. Panting, Lilith notice an eerily looking tattoo on her right breast. It was an orange star in the middle of a circle with writings that said, 'Ira shall stood above all, control all, claims all and perfected the forbidden power' A symbol of a blazing fire was present in the middle if the circle and the frame around the circle are the pattern of a sky. "Ira...? Wait, that's wrath" Lilith realized. But why did it suddenly appear now? Is this the mark of the beginning of something disastrous? Come to think of it, that anxious feeling from before had disappear... Apart from the pain earlier, Lilith didn't feel anything odd coming from the tattoo. I need to tell the others about this tonight... Lilith decides. She step out of the bathroom and wore a long sleeve t-shirt to cover the tattoo.
She begin to immediately text message her friends for a meeting at the villa tonight. Afterwards she lies on her bed trying to make some sense on what's happening to her and her group. She plugs her headphones into her ear and press PLAY on her cell phone music player as she exit her room to the kitchen for her breakfast. Like yesterday, the manor was quiet again. Lilith didn't bother about since there are things that needed her attentions anyway. As she passes by the living room, 3 maids were complaining about something. " – We're under staff again! How are we supposed to clean up the entire manor now before the event start?" One of the maids complains. "We should just try do our best or not lord Xanxus would be angry" The left one shudder. "What is the event about anyway?" The right one asks. "I don't know but it's very important so we should hurry – " "Excuse me..." Lilith interrupts their conversation. The 3 of them jump slightly as Lilith went towards them. "F-Forgive us young miss, you startle us" The middle one apologized formally as they bow their head to Lilith. "It's fine. I couldn't help but over hearing that you guys are short on workers. If you don't mind, I'll be more than willing to help" Lilith offer sincerely. The maids were shock by her offer. "W-We can't possibly let the young miss do that!" The one on the right argue. Lilith shrugs. "I don't see the problem. After all, you don't want Xanxus to be pissed off right? Don't worry, I'm used to cleaning around the house when I was at America" Lilith said rather proudly. The maids seem hesitate at first but they eventually give in since there were many work that need to be done. Lilith requests a uniform so that she works properly. They gave her a spare maid uniform that fits her perfectly and thus begin Lilith cleaning.
Tristiatina had managed to buy a perfect birthday cake for Lilith and even a present. Now she just needs to convince Xanxus to attend to the party. As soon as she reach the manor, she dash to the office where Xanxus is. She prayed that Lilith is still occupy in her room. "Xanxus?" Tristiatina said as she open the door. The Varia leader was lazily drinking the day away. "What is it?" He asks as he gesture her towards him. Tristiatina obey. "Yesterday was Lilith's birthday dear and none of us were at home! To make it worst, I completely forgot about it! So we're hosting a birthday party today for her. I also called Tsuna and the rest of them to come" She said in one breath. "You call the Vongola thrash?" He questions her. Tristiatina narrow her eyes angrily at him. "Don't make this difficult Xanxus! You will attend this party whether you like it or not! After all this is your fault from the start! If you didn't throw such temper at the meeting yesterday we could have been back at the manor earlier!" Tristiatina could barely contain her anger. Xanxus sigh. "Yes Tia..." He mumbles. Even though Xanxus wouldn't take a crap from anyone, he knew better than to mess with his wife once she's mad. She can literally put up a fearsome fight. He also feels a sudden guilt deep in his heart. He should try to make up to his daughter anyhow. But first, he needs to think off a present for Lilith.
Lilith had finish cleaning the entire first and second floor by noon. She helps the servants in any way she could. She even helps the chefs cook some of the dishes which they were very grateful. Lilith smiles and nod. She didn't understand the reason why the chefs are preparing so many dishes but she guess that some important mafia family are probably coming. The door bell rang and Lilith went to answer it. She clearly wasn't expecting the Vongola to show up when she open the door. "Oh? This is quite a surprise..." She admits. Tsuna smiles at the girl. "Hello Lilith. It's wonderful to see you again" He said warmly. "Teru have been missing you dearly ever since you left" He grins. Teruyoshi was beside his dad blushes. "It's nice to see you again Lilith-chan" He said. "Yo Lilith! Why are you wearing a maid outfit?" Angela asks, as frank as ever. "Oh this? Well, the staff complains that they are short on workers so I thought I should help out with their work" Lilith explains cheerfully. "Kufufufu... You look simply seductive Lilith. Teru is surely a lucky man" Valencino smirks. Lilith laughs and shook her head. "Anyway, welcome to the Varia manor. Please come inside" Lilith said formally and lead them to the living room. Once they were comfortable, Lilith stood infront of them. "I will ask someone to bring some refreshment in a short moment. In the mean time, please make yourselves at home while I shall inform your arrival to Xanxus" Lilith said. "Wow Lilith, you're a perfect maid!" Tsumotu compliment her. "It's nothing. It's the least I could do" Lilith blush at the compliment. "By the way Lilith-chan, aren't you're wondering why we are here?" Kyoko asks, smiling. "I'll just assume that you have some business with the Varia. I don't intend to pry into this matter much more" Lilith reply and head to the boss's office. She knocks once and waited until she was given the permission to enter.
"Please come in" The sound of her mother voice can be heard inside. Lilith opens the door and enters the room which earn a huge surprise from her parents. Ignoring their shock expression, Lilith bows her head. "Forgive me for intruding but the Vongola has arrived. They are at the living room waiting for you" "L-Lilith dear... why are you wearing a maid clothes?" Her mother asks finally. Lilith sighs. Just how many more does she need to explain about her good intention? "We're short on staff Mum. I decide to help around the manor" She reply briefly. "I-I see – Ah, you should change Lilith! We have something for you!" Tristiatina said, suddenly remember why she had called the Vongola here. "I'm afraid it have to wait. There are still things that need to be done before today's event with the other mafia family is start..." Lilith said. "What the hell are you talking about?" Xanxus asks. "They must be a reason why the entire Vongola is here. I assume that you have some sort of forming an alliance with other family" Lilith said her theory. Xanxus snorted while Tristiatina smile. Lilith find just a bit annoyed with their reaction. It was as if they were mocking her. "No sweetie. They're not here for work. They're here for you" Her mother explains. "Go change your clothes. I'll deal with the servants later" Xanxus assure her. "I'd rather not let you do that. They did nothing wrong after all" Lilith reply icily. "Tch, I'm not gonna yell at them so go change. Now" Xanxus said it again only this time with more venom. Lilith tense up and clenched her fist. "Don't fight your father Lilith. Please go and change your clothes dear" Her mother said calmly. Oh so you're on his side now Mum? Figures... I should have seen your betrayal coming... Lilith couldn't stand being in the same room with them any longer so she storm off to her room. She changed her maid uniform to her pervious outfit.
"I don't have time to deal with them. Teru-kun and the rest are here, I need to act happy for them" Lilith try to push away the hurt she felt. She combs her hair infront of the sink mirror. She stops and stares at the girl in the mirror. She was beautiful. Her expressions are cool and calm. Perfect. Lilith couldn't stand it any longer. It wasn't her. It was a face of a total stranger. Lilith couldn't restrain herself anymore. She punches the mirror angrily, shattering it into fragments. Her hand was bleeding profusely. It hurt a hell lot but it was good; it distract Lilith from the hurt and anger she felt. "Lilith-chan? I'm sorry for barging in but I knock a few times already but you didn't answer..." Came Teruyoshi's voice. "Sorry about that... I'm in here" Lilith replies softly. Teruyoshi followed the sound of her voice to the bathroom. The boy rush to her aid once he saw that her hand was bleeding terribly. "Lilith-chan!" He grabs a nearby towel and quickly began wrapping the wounded hand. "What happened! Please don't tell me that you were attacked!" He begged. "It's nothing like that. I-I broke the mirror..." She said calmly. "You broke the mirror...? Why?" Teru couldn't help but ask. It was true. There are pieces of a broken mirror scattered around her. "I just don't like seeing my face" She answers plainly. Teru study Lilith's face. She was indeed beautiful but her expression was sad. "I don't know what had happened but I think that Lilith-chan is a very pretty girl" Teru said. Lilith looks at him. "Not only that, I think that Lilith-chan is also a nice person. Lilith-chan always tries her best at everything she does and that she is selfless. But I also see that you are giving up your happiness for someone else. I... don't like seeing Lilith-chan sad. So please tell me why are you sad!" Teru ask the girl. Lilith smiles thinly and slowly nod her head once. Teru seriously is good at using his charm on Lilith.
They went to the balcony so that they could talk. "Lately I don't quite feel like myself. I've been feeling anxious and scared for no apparent reason. I don't know why. But yesterday you see, I was left alone in the manor without a note. The servants were the one who told me that everyone had left for a mission and a meeting. I feel unhappy because they didn't bother to tell me that they were going to leave me on my own for the rest of the day. Luckily my friends brought me to town and force me to enjoy myself. They also were the one that celebrate my birthday with me" Lilith explains. "So Lilith-chan is unhappy because your family forgot about your birthday and left you alone..." Teru murmurs. "A little. But I decide to put it behind me because I had friends to celebrate it with me. It wasn't grand or anything but it was still fun" Lilith said. "But Lilith-chan, that's why we are here! You're Mum called us because she wants to make a surprise birthday party for you! I guess she feels bad about forgetting your birthday" Teru said. Lilith raises an eyebrow. "If it's a surprise then why did you just tell me?" She asks skeptically. Teru gasped and quickly cover his mouth with his hands. Lilith chuckle lightly. "It's alright Teru-kun. I'll just act surprise later. Beside, I already got myself a real birthday surprise yesterday. Though I can't say that this was a waste of time, at least I got to meet you and the rest" Lilith said with a smile. "I'm glad that Lilith-chan is happy to see us again so shall we head to the dining hall? The others are waiting for us" Teru suggest. Lilith's smile quickly turns to frown. "...You go ahead. I'll join soon" She replies bitterly. "E-Eh?" Lilith sighs. He deserves the truth. "I can't stand being in the same room with my parents at the moment..." She explains trying hard not to explode with rage. "Did Lilith-chan fight with her parents?" Teru ask cautiously. He knew that Lilith was trying to hold her anger but holding it all in is not really a good thing. He wants to help her deal with her pain. "More like betrayed..." She muttered.
Teru squeeze Lilith's good hand gently. "It will be alright Lilith-chan. I'll make sure that they won't upset you. I promise" Teru smile, confident of himself. "Alright then... Make sure you stick by me okay?" Lilith demand childishly. Teru nod eagerly. They exit Lilith's room and head to the dining hall. "So did they ask you to come and get me or...?" Lilith asks the boy beside her. Teru look down, guilty. "Dad asked me to call you actually..." Lilith giggles cutely. The Vongola boss is trying hard to be a match maker it seems. "By the way Lilith-chan, what are your friends like?" Teru asks suddenly. "I have 5 guy friends and 1 girl" Lilith reply, leaving out the detail. "I see..." Teru said and pondered on what Lilith said. They reach to the dining hall. "You ready Lilith-chan?" Teru ask, excitedly. "Yeah..." Teru open the door and instantly, everyone shouted 'Surprise! Happy belated birthday Lilith!' Lilith force herself to smile. "Thank you so much everyone" She said. Everyone went around congratulating Lilith on her belated birthday. Even the Varia put aside their differences for Lilith. "Voi! Get your ass over here and blow the candles already!" Squalo shouted. Lilith blew the candles and everyone cheer. They begin slicing the cake and handed Lilith their presents. Throughout the entire event, Teru kept his word. Sticking at Lilith's side like glue and making sure that she is happy. Whenever Tristiatina or Xanxus was about to come closer, he would urge Lilith to move to a crowd. Teru knew that their act would upset Lilith's parents but Teru was hell bent on making them feel upset for a change. It wasn't like her previous party. This was way noisier but she decides to try and least enjoys herself. After all the Vongola had come all this way from Japan. The adults had somehow argued among themselves. Meaning Varia vs. Vongola. The teens went to the living room to chill and talk, ignoring their parents.
"So were you surprise about this?" Angela asks, sipping on a Coke. "Umm... Not really. To be honest, I already celebrate my birthday party yesterday with my friends" Lilith admits, lacing the drink with her fingers. "Really? Did you tell your parents about it?" Bella ask while chewing on the cake. Lilith shook her head. "Nope. Since I snuck out. They held a surprise birthday party for me at a nearby nightclub" She explains. Lilith didn't see in any harm of telling them. She knew that they won't tell on her. "Kufufufufu... This is getting interesting. Please do tell us more" Valencino request. "We didn't do much anyway. We just hang out in the morning, going out to eat lunch and stuff like that. I sneak out of the manor at midnight to the nightclub. It was easy since the Varia wasn't back yet" Lilith explains. "That is really dangerous Lilith-chan. You could get hurt again" Teru said, clearly not liking her habit about sneaking out. Lilith strokes his cheek with her not wounded hand. "Don't worry too much about me Teru-kun. I know how to handle myself and my friends are really nice people" She assures him. "How did you wounded you hand Lilith?" Sakura asks. She was the first one to notice about her injured hand. Lilith did a good job with hiding it. Lilith wanted Teru to explain everything what she had told him and he did just that. "We understand how you feel Lilith..." Ryuuki said understandingly. "No wonder Teru won't budge from you're side. I thought that he was so lovesick that he couldn't help but be near to you now that he has the chance" Tsumotu laugh. "Don't insult Juuichidaime basketball-freak!" Angela scolded him. "Adults are annoying. They all try to act understanding but all they do is actually making it worst" Bella grumble. They nod in agreement. "But Teru said that you feel uneasy the last few days Lilith? That is very interesting" Valencino murmur. "Why's that?" Lilith question.
"You see Lilith-chan; we're the same with you. We suddenly feel uneasy one day all of the sudden and at the same time too. But yesterday, the anxious feeling just... disappear. Just like you. And everytime we sleep, we would always wake up in the strange mist world" Teru explain gravely. "I can't say that the world is 100% dream. There are traces of some other flames in it but I don't know what kind of flames it is" The Vongola Mist guardian interrupt. "I'm glad that Lilith-chan told me. Now we now that something is going on with us" Teru continue. "So did you manage to find any leads?" Lilith asks. This is getting good. Maybe Lilith could learn something from them. Who knew that the Vongola XI is also experiencing some weird stuff. Though Lilith thought that she should leave about the tattoo topic for now. "Unfortunately no. But yesterday we each heard a voice" Sakura reply. "I know... 'Today is the day' it sounded like a woman voice" Lilith said. Teru nod. "I wonder what does it means..." He murmured his eyes reflect his concern and worried for his friends. "At least we're together boss. We can think of something soon" Angela said. So they all agree, until a clue is reveal, they would just have to wait patiently. It was also a good thing that they didn't tell their parents about it. The discussion ended there. Since the Vongola would return back to Japan tonight, they decide to make the best of it while they were with Lilith. They had a great time with just chatting. Although Lilith would occasionally remain silent, being with them is sufficient. Her wounded hand had been cleaned and wrap with a bandage with their persistent on cleaning it before it get an infection. Sin and Vongola aren't that much of a different now that I think about it. We're still kids trying to grow up. The mafia world need more people like them. I think Sin should support Vongola XI from the shadows. But first we need to catch up on them. Lilith thought. She also wondered about asking them the progress about tracking Heidi down. But it's best to be left alone for now.
Angela was arm wrestling with Ryuuki now since Ryuuki won't stop saying 'Extreme' so much. While the boys try to calm them down, the girls were chatting about random stuff. The party last until the sun set then it's time to say goodbye. The Vongola was already outside out of the manor. It was a funny sight. The adults had icing all over their expensive suit but their faces had been cleaned. They look likes kids fighting over the cake. "I really appreciate that everyone came to Italy just to visit my birthday. You can't tell how happy I am" Lilith said over a hundredth time. "It's the least we can do. After all, it was your mother's idea. She plans the whole thing this morning" Tsuna said sheepishly. Not bothering to turn around to face her family behind her, Lilith nodded. "We'll be going now then. You take care of yourself Lilith" Yamamoto advice. "Alright. Oh – almost forget about 1 thing..." Lilith grins and leans in close to Teru to kiss him a soft kiss on his cheek. Teru's face immediately turn different kind shades of red and his body temperature increases dramatically. "Think of it as a small token of gratitude for cheering me up today Teru-kun" Lilith whisper in his ear. Teru did what he does best: he faints. "Juuichidaime!" Angela cried desperately. She manages to catch him before hitting his face on the ground. "Juuichidaime! Are you alright! Can you hear my voice! Stay with us now Juuichidaime! Don't go towards the light!" She shook the young Archangel violently. "I-I'm alright Angela... Please... Stop... h-hurting me" Teru pleaded weakly. "You're too violent Angela. Let him go" Gokudera frowned. Tsuna smiles at their antics. "I think Teru will have a pleasant dream today. Goodbye everyone" He said and drag Teru inside of the car and left the Varia manor. "Lilith is being so unfair. How come she treats the Vongola prince so lovingly and not us?" Lussuria pouted childishly.
"Because it's not the Varia quality" Lilith teased and they went back inside. She checks the time on her cell phone. She will sneak out of the manor in an hour. "I'm sorry that I forgot about your birthday dear..." Tristiatina suddenly said. "It was my fault. I drag your mother with me" Xanxus suddenly join in the conversation. "It wasn't your fault. You're just so busy lately" Lilith replies emotionlessly. Almost like Fran. "I-I'm sorry about that too..." Tristiatina said regretfully. Lilith sighs tiredly. "Don't think about it too much. This is what you want after all" The young boss reminds her. She turns around. "Thank you for wasting your precious time for me everyone. I promise that I won't be a bother in the near future" Lilith said with words of a robot. "I'll be heading to my room now" She began walking away from them. "Oi Lilith!" Squalo called out but she ignores him. Lilith quickly changes her clothes once she closes the door behind her. She locks the door and turn off all the lights before sneaking out. Wasting no time, she head to the villa. She was a little early so she thought that she could enjoy the peace and quiet for a while but boy was she disappointed. The Sin was already present in the Villa. That was one of the things that Lilith like about her group. They were always there when she needed. "You guys are lively as ever I see" Lilith comment. "Yay! The boss has arrived!" Heidi cheered. She was playing Yu-Gi-Oh with Sanctus. He seems to be losing pretty fast. "There's something I like to discuss with you guys so gather 'round" Lilith order. Heidi and Sanctus quickly clear the table as everyone takes their seat. Lilith began by telling them about her newly appear tattoo. She unbutton her shirt and show it to them.
"Figures that the boss would be Wrath" Cain remark. "Now the 7 deadly sin is complete. I wonder what it means..." Heidi said thoughtfully. Lilith button back and joined her fingers together. She also told them about the strange feeling that not only she felt it but also the Vongola XI. "A woman voice told you that yesterday was the day right? And your Wrath tattoo suddenly appears today. It's sounded like the mark of the beginning of something huge" Bolverk guessed. "I also thought so. From now on we should act very cautious. We don't know what's happening and panicking isn't going to help. It's best if we just assume the worst" Lilith announced. Everyone nodded and head home. Maybe I should go to bed once I reach home... I'm sure that the mist world and the woman's voice are connected somehow... So Lilith did just that. Once she had return to her room, she changed her clothes and instantly K.O. The mist world greets her as soon as she enters her dreamland. Her left arm had turn to demonic and was glowing eerily. The same goes with her Wrath tattoo. Lilith didn't have to wait long. The mist had finally started to lift, letting a strange light blinded her. Lilith waited impatiently as the light dim to reveal a strange place. She was standing in a huge royal throne hall. Myriad of chandeliers hung on the ceiling in a straight line. The windows were rectangle shape with heavy red velvet curtains. A red carpet rolled straight to farthest end of the hall. To the thrones. Lilith was curious why there were 2 thrones facing each other. One was made of gold which was richly decorated with various precious gems. The other was a jet black throne with skulls made of obsidians and rubies. Pair of black angel wings were attached at the back of the said throne. A beautiful table made out of pure sapphire stood proudly in between of 2 thrones.
Curious and greatly impress, Lilith choose the gold throne. "Now this is my kind of dream" Lilith comments, leaning to make herself more comfortable. "It's your inner world to be precise" A familiar woman voice corrected. Lilith was startle to see a stranger occupy the black throne infront of her. It was a woman of course. She was wearing an elegant gothic dress from head to toe. Her long black hair flow majestically. Her hands were folded neatly on her lap. She was also wearing a black veil to mask her face. "Who the hell are you?" Lilith ask, scrutinize her eyes as if to penetrate through her veil. "Now that's always the question ne?" The woman reply lyrically. She sounded really young. "Cut the crap already! I'll ask you one last time. Who are you?" Lilith demand. Lilith could have swore the woman was smirking from behind the veil. "I'll tell you some other time. Tonight I'm here to tell you something really fun. That involves the sin tattoos" The woman said which immediately shut her up. "The 7 deadly sin have existed ever since man began to walk on this world. It has been lay dormant in man subconsciously ever since then. These sins are actually manifestation of man desire which turn into something more powerful and of course, irrational. They become sins because of its nature that can corrupt and even destroy man. Naturally, all 7 types of sins exist in a human heart. Normally these desires won't prove to be a real problem nowadays since the will of man is weaker than it was in the past. The sins uses the will of a person to become more powerful, more uncontrollable" The woman pause which add the suspense in her story. Lilith couldn't help but being pulled in her story. "There is however, a rarity. There are in some cases that the will of a person is so strong that he or she is somehow able to inherit the pure sin from ancient times. These sins are so powerful that it converts into 7 types of unique flames" "Wait... flames?" Lilith questions. The woman nod and held out 7 fingers.
"Lust: This sin enables a person to see into people hearts; their secrets, weakness, understand their true emotions and see through a person's mask. It also gives the person the ability to charm anyone. Doesn't matter what the gender or age are.
Pride: Gifted with the ability to see into the near future and increases the power of its flame drastically. Also increases a person's survival instincts.
Envy: Can duplicate or imitate anything at first glance. Can also block an individual flame or anything belonging to the person. Like memories for example.
Gluttony: Can communicate with the dead and enter the middle for a period of time. Can also resurrect the dead back to life but the user must feed off of another human life in order to do either one.
Sloth: Similar to the Lust attribute that enables to charm anyone, this sin allows the user to say anything which instantly gets them to do their bidding. Can also possess and control another body
Greed: This person will inherit the forbidden knowledge about reality, illusion, heaven, hell, Nirvana and the middle world.
Wrath: Insane strength, sharp reflexes, can read through others, killer instincts, unearthly power that are barely controllable. The perfect idea of a monster"
The woman explains all the sins attribute which Lilith takes these all in calmly. It somehow makes sense to her in some weird way. "Each tattoo that you and your friends have holds their respective power and when combines with their flames, they become even more powerful" She continues. "So my sin is Wrath..." Lilith mumbles. "Hmm-mmm, but here's the fun part!" She said excitedly. "You inherit All of the sin!" Lilith froze. Did she just heard it right? She had inherited the entire pure 7 deadly sin! "Wrath, Greed, Sloth, Gluttony, Envy, Pride and Lust; everyone single one of them. I'll explain in an easier method. Each one of your friends holds 100% of pure sin flame and your sins didn't drop on that percentage. Meaning, you're a being with such invincible power" The black dressed woman congratulate Lilith.
Lilith couldn't believe it. Maybe this is what the writings on her tattoo meant. "You'll get use to the power soon enough" She assure her, as if reading her mind. "Now, one last thing I want to give you" The woman snap her fingers and 2 items appear on the sapphire table out of thin air. A small black colour cube shape box with a hole on top and a silver ring with a strange emblem. "...What is that?" Lilith eye on the items suspiciously. "Why, it's your weapon of course! The ring will channel both of your Sky and Sins flame and the box contain your weapon. Only your Sin ring is able to open the box weapon" The woman advice. Lilith gingerly picks up the ring. "Why are you telling me all of this? Are you the one who gave us the tattoos?" Lilith shot her a dark glare. The woman shrugs off casually. "Who knows? I have already given your friends each of their rings and their weapons that are suitable to their performances" She adds. "... I'm actually looking forward for the Sin to rise to their power" The woman said her voice had suddenly turned sadistic and... Evil. Lilith couldn't deny that; she couldn't wait to see what she could do with her newfound powers.
The very best Princess!
Always keep an eye on me 'kay?
I might just leave off to somewhere
Suddenly I was hugged from behind
It's so sudden! Eh!
"Watch your step, it's dangerous"
You said as you turn the other way
You know… Saying that is more dangerous…
A/N – The song is World is Mine perform by none other than Hatsune Miku! Since I don't know any good birthday song T.T Hope you enjoy it like I do when I write about this chapter!
So a sudden mysterious woman suddenly shows up in Lilith's dream. Just who is she? And how did she know so much about what's going on in Lilith's life? Is she a friend or foe? I'll try to update as soon as I can.