A/N – I am so, so very sorry that I haven't upload more chapters like I suppose… OK, the thing is, I can't upload like I use to now – Chill people, this story is not in hiatus… To be honest, I almost finish it! It's just that I haven't got the time to upload any of it nowadays. The reason is that I got this super major exam this year and I really, really, really need to score it for the sake of my future and all… Hope you all understand….

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...I'm creeping my way out so you can see me

I'm crawling my way around 1000 cities

You all stop and stare, I don't need your pity

I'm living my life in this Hell

Chapter 11

Lilith was positively happy. She couldn't wait 'till night time to come. She has so much things to do. So many things to plan and organize. Her family was quite relief that Lilith is back to her usually self. Sarcastic, sharp tongue... you know. She wore her new ring around her neck to hide it from her family. She was happy that some things have been clear up but she was now curious about the strange woman she met in her dream. She had an aura of a queen and an attitude to boot! Though her voice sound young. Just who was she? Lilith had already informed to her guardians that tonight they will train until dawn break. They were looking forward to it. When night fall finally come, Lilith sneak out extra early and head to the Villa. The villa was far away from the town; away from prying eyes. Everyone was waiting for her at the back of the villa. Lilith told them to slip on their Sin ring and took out the box weapon. Before they begin the training, Lilith had explain to them exactly how the woman explain to her. Now they were even more fire up to train. "Strengthen your resolution. The stronger it is the more power your Sin will be" She instruct them. It wasn't hard, they each have strong will. Lilith didn't want to ask their reason. Before the woman left, she also told Lilith how to use the tattoo but Lilith wanted to keep them as backup. Instead, she wanted them to focus on mastering their flames and weapons for tonight. They each inject their flames into their box weapon. "...Thousand!" Heidi squeal, staring at her wicked weapons with awe struck eyes. So were the rest of them. And so began the first night of their training. It was arduous since Lilith was a tough and stern boss but she encourage them to do their very best. They didn't want to disappoint her. Why? Because now each one of them have a new reason to live. Before they met Lilith, their life had been meaningless and lonely. The moment Lilith held out her hand, following her to hell doesn't sound like a very bad idea. They train nights after nights until they master both of their flames and weapon. Heidi had become such a reliable second in command that Lilith would sometimes ask her to supervise her guardians training when the night that she couldn't come. Tonight Lilith was observing how her guardians have mature. Both mentally and physically. After an hour, she calls them to gather 'round. "So how are you guys faring so far?" Lilith question them once they were in the living room. Lilith was the only one who sat on the sofa. The others were all sitting crossed-legged on the floor. They were fatigue and beaten up but otherwise, fine. "We made a lot of progress consider it has only been 3 weeks. Thanks to Lilith's teaching and motivation" Heidi beamed proudly.

She look ridiculously grinning like that with her face was cover with grim and dirt. "I bet that if we didn't train like we're dying, the boss will make us swim with the piranhas" Sanctus whine and lie on his back. Lilith snort. That would have been her second method. "Yare,yare we really did bust our ass in our training" Cain heave a long tired sigh. "I'm impress how much you have mature in such short time too. So I decide to give a special reward for your hard work" Lilith said. "Really! What is it!" Bolverk ask eagerly. "Does the boss plan something special for us!" Sanctus's eyes were open impossibly wide. Lilith was please that her guardians were enthusiastic about their reward. Except for Dio and Nero of course but she could tell that they are impatiently waiting for Lilith to continue. "Alright, alright, settle down" Lilith calm them down before she could explain further. "Since we're already developing so much, I think it's high time we take up a notch" Nero leans forward. "I don't understand boss..." He murmurs. Lilith smile devilishly. "It's time to test our new power on the world... And I just found a few perfect families as guinea pigs..."

...Meanwhile at Japan...

Teru was going back home from the Vongola HQ for the day. He still needs to study for the upcoming exam soon. Teru didn't have time to focus solely on his studies because of his mafia life but he still intends to pass on his exam. Another prove that Teru was indeed the biologically son of Vongola decimo is that he is seriously weak when it comes to tests and exams. If he fails one more time, Reborn would have his ass serve on a plate. His parents knew about Teru's weakness in school and wasn't the least disappointed with him. They only wishes for Teru to do his very best but Reborn thought that 'very best' wasn't good enough. As a tutor and the no.1 hitman in the world, Reborn is determine to mould the young Vongola undecimo to be a better boss than his father. Much to his constant displeasure. He barely survive his tutor's daily harsh training! And it's just the same when it comes to his studies. His mother greeted Teru cheerfully when she heard her son was at the front door. "Welcome home Teru-kun!" "I'm home Mum..." Teru smiles. "Oh dear... Your clothes are all dirty. Please take a bath first before dinner alright? Your father should come home in a short while" His mother said as she went back to the kitchen. Teru went upstairs to his room and took a long relaxing bath. Tsuna came home once Teru was walking down the stairs. "How was training Teru?" Tsuna ask warmly. Teru made a face. "Cruel and sadistic as usual. I'm still shock that I manage to live until this far" He grumble as they sat down. Tsuna laugh good naturedly. Teru really did take after him a lot. "It's worth it. With the help from the Arcobaleno trainings, you and your friends have become much stronger. You even managed to protect the Vongola HQ when we were away. I'm very proud of you" Teru blush at his father compliment.

Teru didn't know how the underworld manages to know about the Vongola decimo and his guardians mission. Tsuna and the rest of Teru's uncles had to left Japan for a couple of days because of their mission and Tsuna left Teru in charge while they were away. Needless to say that the day after the Vongola decimo and his guardians left, the manor was assaulted. It was a huge gun fight but under Teru leadership, he manages to avoid any death casualties. His friends were also a great help. Everyone is growing up day by day. A sudden kick on the face instantly snap from his flash back. "R-Reborn!" Teru gasped. The baby was standing on the table smirking at him. "That's what you get for dropping your guard Teru" Teru sigh and resume his place. "You don't have to kick me all of the sudden though..." He complains. Reborn is still staying in Tsuna's house so that he could tutor Teru just like how he did with Tsuna. "Still harsh as ever" Tsuna shook his head in disapproval. They had dinner together like a family. Teru really love his family but sometimes he could help but felt that they are being so pushy with him. Unlike his father, Teru had become the official Vongola undecimo at the age of 12. At that time, he didn't know anything about the mafia. That goes the same with his friends. Each of their parent had mould their child for the purpose of becoming Teru's guardians. Teru was reluctant to involve his friends in such dangerous life but they wanted to be by his side full heartedly. Teru was the first one to finish his dinner. After he wash his dishes he dash to his room with a quick "Thanks for the meal!" Kyoko chuckle at her son's antics. "It's becoming a habit lately" She said. "He's been calling Lilith every night before he went to bed. He really does like her" Tsuna reply fondly. "Though I don't think we should trust her too much..." Reborn suddenly interrupt. "What do you mean we can't trust Lilith?" Tsuna ask, a little surprise. Lilith is a nice girl despite being Xanxus's daughter.

Yes, he notice that Lilith is a little rough among the Varia but that's just natural when you live with a group of crazy assassins under one roof. "Tristiatina left Xanxus before Lilith was born and they return to Italy just this year. We don't know her background before they return to the Varia" Reborn said. "Tia-san had an argument with Xanxus back then but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't trust Lilith. She was torture because of the Vongola remember? There is no way that Lilith is deem unworthy" Tsuna frown. His former tutor is beginning to get paranoid over such irrelevant things. "And that doesn't bother you at all Tsuna?" Reborn asks coldly. "Huh?" "Lilith is a well train fighter but from the information we receive from Squalo, Lilith had never actually fought a real battle. Yes she was tortured and survive but don't tortures usually leave a scare mentally on a person? Judging how Lilith's condition I say that she took the torture thing pretty well. Remember the state that she was in when Teru rescued her? She was stabbed, kicked and beat up continuously; leaving her half dead when Teru found her but she acted as if it was a minor thing" Tsuna winced when Reborn mentioned how brutally Lilith was torture. "Maybe she decide to leave the past behind. She's a strong girl" Tsuna continue to defend Lilith stubbornly. "Anyway, is that why you were so suspicious of her?" He asks. A shadow flashes across the Arcobaleno face. "I'm not certain yet. Lilith had grew up with Tristiatina away from us. A lot can happen in 16 years" He muttered. He just hope that his uneasy fillings were wrong about the girl.

As soon as Teru was in his room, he jump on his bed and immediately began dialling on Lilith's cell number. They exchange their cell phone numbers when Teru was in Italy celebrating Lilith's belated birthday. Lilith didn't minded that Teru would always call her but she refuse to tell to her family that she would chat with the young Vongola prince every night. Usually Teru would call her when she had already left the mansion. Teru was telling her about his day like usual. Lilith chuckle when Teru told her that Angela had scolded Tsumotu this morning at school just because he had slave himself in the kitchen all night to make a grand bento just for her. "Tsumotu is such a nice guy. Angela is really lucky to have a guy like him taking care of her" Ah, how Teru love to hear her laugh. Unknowing to Teru, Lilith is a tsundere for him. She like Teru just how Teru likes her back but she didn't know how to describe it. She was still new in this kind of situation. "So how is your day Lilith-chan?" Teru asks pleasantly. "It was boring as usual. I'm bored staying at home" Lilith whine childishly. Teru smile sadly. "Lilith-chan could always talk to us since we're Lilith-chan friends!" Teru said, trying to cheer up the girl. "I know. I just don't want to bother them. Anyway, I better go now. Some thrash is knocking on my door and it's getting annoying" Lilith snarl through the phone. Teru laugh. He knows how aggressive Lilith is when she's around with her family. But he knew that Lilith is actually a nice girl. Teru don't blame her for not being able to live with ease among her family just yet. "Well then good night Teru-kun" Lilith said sweetly. Teru smile. "Good night Lilith-chan" Lilith ended the call.

"You shouldn't tell Lilith everything" The door open and Reborn walks in. His expression was serious. Teru snap and turn to him. "As the next boss of the Vongola, you should know better than to tell everything about the Vongola to a stranger" Reborn reprimand him. "I didn't even mention about the Vongola when I talk to Lilith-chan. I want to be a normal person when talking to her" Teru reply a little hurt that Reborn would call Lilith a stranger. "What about her? Did she ever ask anything about the Vongola?" Reborn press on further. "No! Of course not! She just ask how are we doing and normal stuff like that!" Teru shot back. How dare he could come up with a possibility that Lilith will betray the family. Reborn tip his fedora before leaving the room. "I see..." Teru didn't say anything else. He was feeling down because Reborn didn't trust Lilith. If Reborn was suspicious of Lilith then his dad possible would too. Teru rub his temple tiredly. He need to do something to prove Lilith's innocence. Switching off all the lights, Teru went to sleep. The next thing he knew that he had woken up in his inner world. His inner world was his house. Teru was sitting at the dining table and he wasn't alone. A black hair guy around the age of 20 was with him. He was wearing casual clothes but he was also wearing a black peaked cap which is trimmed with gold and has the weird insignia similar to the one on Teru's ring that was given by him. The cap masking most of his features save for his smile. Like Lilith, he would always end up in the mist world once he is in deep slumber but yesterday it change. Before he knew it he was in his house with a stranger. The stranger had explain a few things about the mist world that is actually his inner world. He also gave Teru a ring and a box weapon. "You seem kinda down Teruyoshi. Are you bother by what your tutor said earlier?" The guy ask, joining his fingers. At first Teru wasn't sure about trusting him but his Hyper Intuition feels fine. "Yes... I just can't believe that Reborn thought that Lilith would somehow betray the family" Teru sigh. The man smile pleasantly. "You know, Lilith isn't actually so different from your perspective" He said. "She was also given a ring and a box weapon last night" He explain. Teru widen his eyes when he heard that. "Eh! You mean, you also gave it to her?" "Maybe I should explain further from where we left off yesterday" He offer. Teru nod his head slowly. "Last night each of your friends received a guest in each of their inner world and were given a ring and a box weapon" The man pause and his expression shifted to grim.

"It's time to honour the deal" "What deal? And who are these 'guests' anyway? Who in the world are you!" Teru was in the verge of yelling. It felt like his brain is cracking in 2. "Ah, so sorry about that. My name is Axl Dante. Please call me Dante and I am your patron" The man, Dante introduce himself politely with a smile. Teru snap for him momentarily frustration and bow his head formally. "Ah, nice to meet you Dante – Wait, what? P-Patron?" Teru squeak. Dante nod. "B-But why? I don't even know you!" Teru said vehemently. "You'll know in due time. Please calm down for a moment until I finish explaining everything alright?" Dante muse seeing that the boy is so work up when Dante wasn't even finish yet. Once Teru had settle down, Dante continue. "Now, there are 7 of you and 7 of us. Each of your friends have their own patron. As I am talking now, your friends are currently being entertain by their patron at the same time. The box weapon that you guys receive are ours. And it can only be open by our flames" Dante explain seriously, his cap hide his eyes. "Your flame? Does that mean that you don't have the Sky flame?" Teru wonder out loud. "No... Our flames are... Different that yours. But don't worry, I will tell you how to use our flame in the near future" Dante smile, assure the boy. "But... Why? Why us?" Teru asks. He needs to understand about the situation better before he could do anything else. "I think that this conversation is getting a little boring don't you think Teruyoshi? I propose that we change the topic" Dante said suddenly cheerful. "E-Eh? I-If you want to Dante-san" Teru stammered. "Dante is fine. I don't want to sound so formal. So anyway, do you like Lilith? You were very upset that your tutor was suspicious about her" Dante said smiling teasingly. Teru fluster a little. "Y-Yes... I guess you could say it's love at first sight..." He mumble incoherently.

"Very well, in that case I just got a perfect idea how you can meet her" Dante announce. Teru beam happily at that. "Really? How!" He ask excitedly. Dante lean on his chair and scratch the back of his head sheepishly. "I wasn't suppose to teach you this yet but what the heck. Go to the front door; before you open it think of Lilith and you'll be in her inner world in no time" Dante instruct him. Teru immediately got up and almost ran to the door when Dante stop him. "Hang on there, Teruyoshi. One last thing" Dante smirk seeing the boy was so keyed up on meeting his friend. "Girls like Lilith... They tend to shoulder all the burdens in the world in order to make others happy. Never once would they think about their own happiness. They took the role as the villain so that peace would ensure. These type of girls are... Stubborn. No matter how much you try to protect and care for them, they would eventually corrupt and slip away from your hand. Lilith is heading down that path right now" Dante said grimly and a little... remorse? "Do you... Know Lilith-chan?" Teru ask quietly. Just who is this man? How does he know so much about Lilith? "No... I don't know her personally but her patron... Lilith is just like her" Came the reply. Dante went into silent mode. Teru slowly went to the front door. It's true that Lilith agree on living with her father because of her mother but would she go so far as sacrificing everything just for the sake of her mother? And what about being evil so that peace will maintain? Will Lilith become evil for a greater purpose? Teru need to see Lilith even more now. He need to see Lilith's smiling face. He need to make sure that she is still safe and happy. He need to protect Lilith from herself. Teru burst open the door and enter the bright light. Teru was very surprise to find himself in a royal hall. It even had a royal and elegant atmosphere. "I-Is this Lilith-chan inner world?" Teru sweat drop. Conversation can be faintly hear at the end of the hall. Teru walk on the royal carpet to the back of the hall. Suddenly feeling unworthy to even walk on the royal carpet. There was Lilith sitting on a golden throne talking to a woman with a black dress and veil on the black dark throne. A sapphire blue throne stood in the middle of them. Lilith was the first one who notice Teru. "Teru-kun? How did you get here?" Lilith was bewildered seeing the Archangel stood there. "Hmm? Oh, Teruyoshi was it? You must be Dante's herald. Damn that stupid asshole. This wasn't what we agree" The woman seem displease that Teru suddenly show up here. The way she speaks it was if she was singing with a hint of anger. "I'm sorry. I just need to see Lilith-chan. Dante said that she is just like you. Please..." Teru begged which surprise both females.

"Just... What exactly that Dante tell you about me?" The woman ask curiously. Being the innocence and obedient boy, Teru told the summary of what Dante just told him. "Lilith-chan is just like you, her patron. Umm... What did he said again? The type of girls who willing to be the bad guy but are actually very nice and gentle. Protecting the people that they love from the shadows; intentionally letting the world see them as evil instead" Teru explain sadly. Lilith blushes furiously. Teru just did a run down on Lilith's nature. There was a stretch of silence only to be broken by the woman. "Right... I'm gonna kill that bastard..." She said coldly before disappearing into thin air. "What is it something I said?" Teru ask confuse at the woman's sudden behaviour. "Right on the money there Teru-kun" Lilith said, grinning though she was still blushing. A chair suddenly appear. Lilith gesture to sit down which he comply. "So a man name Dante was your patron was it? Sol seems to know him" Lilith said. "Yes. So that woman name is Sol? She seem... energetic" Teru reply timidly. Lilith sweat drop. "Energetic is the most polite way you could say it. Though she look ladylike and well manner, she is actually sly and very brutal. Her name is Solvestress Von Scarlettee. Sol for short" Lilith explain. Sol had introduce herself before Teru sudden appearance. "I see... I just met Dante yesterday" Teru said. "Figures. So why do you need to see me Teru-kun? Is everything alright?" Lilith ask in a worried tone. The only side of her that she will only show to the people she cares about beside her mother. "Everyone is fine. I-I just need to make sure that Lilith-chan is alright..." Teru said, his hands were shaking with unknown fear. "It's so troublesome that Dante nail down my personalities" Lilith sigh, placing her chin on her hand. "S-So it's true?" Teru was hoping that Dante was wrong but it prove to be correct. "Lilith-chan doesn't have to hurt herself for her mother.

I don't want Lilith-chan to go some place far away where I can't follow!" Teru suddenly yell. Lilith was astonished by Teru's behaviour. Does she really mean that much to him? "Teru-kun... Look at me" Lilith said. Teru slowly look at Lilith who was smiling gently. "We both possess the Sky flame Teru-kun. The only difference is that you're the morning sky while I'm the night. It's your job to protect those who are under you while I will destroy anything that threaten you. This is who I am. I... Change a lot ever since I move to Italy and meet so many new people. I finally know now what I need to do" Lilith confidently. Yes, she was no longer the girl who took pleasure with mindless massacre and killing. Now she knows what she want to do with her newly found power. It's just like Teru said. She plan on watching everything from the sideline until she is needed and afterwards will disappear. Teru was still worried that Lilith will secretly fight for the sake of others. "Ok, since you still look down I guess it's only fair that I told a little about my true self but you have to promise me Teru-kun that this secret will stay between us Okay?" Lilith said, dead seriously. She shouldn't lead Teru more than this. It's time he knew about her dark side. Despite that she wanted to be friends with him, Teru needs to know that he shouldn't be so close with her. For both of their sake. They made a pinky promise. "A big war is going to happen tomorrow night in the underworld. Between 2 mafia families. You don't need to fret; this doesn't concern the Vongola or its alliance. I'm planning to treat my friends in joining their little war" Lilith smile turn to dark. Teru went pale. "H-How did you know about it?"

"One of my friends, or should say my second in command, it's good at obtaining information" Lilith reply coldly. "Second in command? Wait, does that mean that Lilith-chan has her own mafia family!" Teru cried out n shock. Lilith couldn't! She possible couldn't! That would mean betraying the Vongola! "I'm not planning to expand it to that extend. Think of its something like the Varia" Teru was shock beyond words. Dante was oh so right. Lilith is heading to the path of self destruct. Lilith wasn't all he thought she is. She is actually had a double face this whole time. She was ambitious. Now it makes sense. Her friends were the one who kill all those men in the rival family's mansion. Lilith was a dangerous person. But he remember Dante's morose expression. Lilith was dangerous to her enemies. She wouldn't bare her fangs against the Vongola... Right? ...They would eventually corrupt and slip away from your hands... Dante had said before. Lilith needed Teru. She need a life rope, an anchor that holds her sanity. Lilith would forget her reason for doing such evil act if Teru just let her be. Teru couldn't possible stand aside and watch as Lilith slowly fall into the darkness. He must protect Lilith! "I'll protect Lilith-chan's heart! I know that I can't change Lilith-chan's nature but please let me at least protect Lilith-chan's heart from the darkness" Teru beg. "You don't know what I'm capable of Teru-kun. My group is already as powerful as the Varia. Would you really trust someone like me?" Lilith tested him. To her shock, Teru smile widely. "Yes because Lilith-chan is my friend! I will always be with Lilith-chan" Lilith blink for a moment before she roar with laughter. "You never seize to surprise me Teru-kun. Maybe that's one of the reason why I like you so much" Lilith cold smile turn to gentle again. It wasn't fake. Lilith choose her own path in life and it will be Teru's job to make sure that she will venture it carefully. "I'm happy that I get to know about the true Lilith-chan now. Please... Don't push yourself too hard" Teru said softly. Lilith caress his cheek soothingly. "For the time being I don't plan on making my family known just yet. I still wanted to keep our existence in the dark but if the Vongola XI have any problem that need to be dispose off, I would be happily to obliged" Lilith smirk sadistically. Teru went deadpanned. "T-That won't be n-necessary Lilith-chan" My, how glad Teru was that Lilith-chan was on his side.

By the way, what is the name Lilith-chan group go by?" Teru ask. He was still curious about Lilith family. "Sin" Came the reply. "Every night we train until we perfected our box weapon" Lilith explain. "I heard from Sol that you and your guardians also receive their own box weapon but require our patron's flames to open it. For my guardians they only require their own flames but I need Sol's flame to open my box weapon" Lilith grumble slightly annoyed. Teru laugh cheerfully. Lilith was finally being open to him. The grand door of the hall burst open with such force all of the sudden. Sol was huffing towards them. "Done! Hopefully this time the asshole learn to shut up his stupid mouth" Sol snarl dangerously. Teru cringed with fear but Lilith merely smirked. Sol resume to her throne and stare at Teru. Well, he guessed she was staring at him. It was hard to tell since she is wearing a veil. "...I can see why Dante choose you as his herald. You're also just like him" Sol comment. "E-Eh?" Teru's eyes widen a bit. "Well, that's boring stuff anyway. In the morning you will each receive a gift from us. Learn to use it properly" Sol said. And so, Teru had woken up. He sigh and rub his head. "No wonder Reborn was suspicious of Lilith-chan. I need to make sure that Lilith-chan secret is kept safe" He mumble. His alarm clock rings loudly. "Crap! I'm late for school!" Teru yelps and stumble to the bathroom. Today is going to be a hectic day as usual for the young Vongola boss.

Just a little more come on and satisfy me

Just a little more come on and terrify me

Just a little more and I'll be done with it

Take my life and then I'll feel okay...

A/N – Alright! So that's chapter 11! Tee-he! I'm so happy that I was able to upload this chapter! I hope you are happy as I am! Oh! Forgot a little something… Oops, The song I use for this chapter is Escape the Fate – It's just me. I really love the song. It has a nice Nightmare before Christmas tune in it. Lol.