A/N – I'm back baby! WHOO! *Cough* Sorry about that. I'm just so happy that I could update again. Like usual, it's in the middle of the night and it just didn't feel right if I didn't update a chapter. I mean, you guys deserve something for the long wait! So here you go! A new chapter! Oh, and to Soshi185, thank you for your very detailed review!
Also, I have a question before we start with the show… What's a Beta reader? Yeah, I'm a noob at fanfiction. I was curious before but I was… Shy to ask you guys but if it could help with me story than where can I find this 'Beta reader'? I really appreciate your help alright? Oh, this is a long chapter so bear with me. So now, on with the show!
...In the distant past
These hands weren't wings
But a pair of swords
On a bed of grass in the summer heat
We breathed silently
Like beasts
Now in loneliness and emptiness
What do I do with my boiling blood?
If I yearn for true strength
Will I be led to it?
As my steel armor reflects, I go
Following the soldier's dreams
Remove the shield that covers the heart
The border that can't be seen is right there
Even if you hear a voice from the depths of hell
"The dawn is still far, far away"...
CHAPTER 22
How would you spend a warm and nice day? Going out for a picnic with your family? Dating with your lover? Singing at the backyard without a care in the world? Play some random musical instruments? Paint a beautiful scenery? Bake cookies and cakes? All of the above sounded lovely and sweet right? So you're probably asking right now what is Lilith doing in such a day? Simple; Locked behind her bedroom door, curtains are drawn to avoid the sunlight from entering and switch of all the lights. She then went to the bathroom and sat down; Staring at her reflection. Her left eye turn to onyx again. Why is Sol possessing her you ask? Well, they are having a life session and questioning! Since Sol is her patron, she thought that she should pass down to Lilith about some of the experience that she owns and how to solve an unexpected crisis if such situation ever occurs. Lilith didn't mind; She didn't have any missions or training for today anyway. Her mother was also away with Xanxus. It's just her and the Varia in the mansion. It's been 3 hours since their session had begun and they were still at it. At first Lilith feel ridiculous, talking to her own reflection but Sol assure her that when she talks, she will be using her own voice instead of Lilith so it wouldn't look like she's gone crazy or something. Oh, and it's been 3 days since she left Vindicare "Next: People always believe that violence won't solve anything. What do you say about this matter?" Sol questions. Her voice remains lyrical and serene. Lilith pauses to think of what she truly felt about the topic. "I think that you just didn't use enough violence to solve it" She answer. Lilith saw herself smile proudly. "Cool. Next one: If you're in a mall with tons of people what would you do?" Lilith shrugs.
"Leave; I hate places where there are a lot of people" "Hmm… I see. Next one!" Sol exclaim. So it's been on and on like that the entire day. Strangely, Lilith didn't even feel bored about this. Despite being a psychopath, Sol kinda acts, dare she say it? A mother to her. She protects her whenever Lilith needed (Unlike her mother who would hover around her everytime she fell down or hurt herself). Lilith was grateful for Sol being so understanding. Sol guided her even with her cryptic answers, it helps Lilith to stop and think rationally for once. Lilith loves Sol fashion sense and the woman was more than happy to teach her how to dress like a pure badasss. Lilith would always be amused by Sol's antics and crazy ideas. Though she never really try them all out. Sol was awesome. Sol knew about her herald secret hobby and thus, encourages Lilith to sing in the throne room which she would. Sol would listen quietly as Lilith strong voice echo throughout the hall. Afterwards Sol would remind her, "Lilith, power is not the only form of strength. Words can be too" Sol told her after Lilith finish singing. "Words?" Lilith question. "You mean like manipulate people with sugary words?" Sol nods her head.
"Yeah, sure. That too. There will be times when power is not enough, no matter how much you struggle. If such situation ever came across you, don't be afraid. Just… Use words" "…That's it?" Lilith said, unsatisfied. "Yup! But I don't think that would be necessary since you got me. No being is suicidal enough to challenge me of all people" Sol laughs in vain. In a day, the bond between the two women strengthens. Sol may be all powerful but she is burden with something. Although Lilith didn't know what that something is, she would like to help ease her burden. Sol is her first ever friend. She is her sister. She is her teacher. She is even her mother at some point. Strange how much this mysterious woman has become a huge part in her life. "So Sol, when can I use the box weapon?" The young girl asks her patron. "I suggest you use the box weapon as a secret weapon. Don't you just love it when everyone's mouth drop and look so stupid when they see that you're far from over yet? I know I do!" She sang. No sensible thoughts passed from her mind so Lilith asks the most natural question, "When exactly did you lose your mind?" Sol tugs Lilith's lips into a cruel smirk. "When? Dear little macaroon, I never did went psycho. I was born like this!" There was her answer. "Beside, psychopaths have more fun! Who wants to be normal and boring anyway" Sol continues. "…True" Lilith admit bluntly. So that's how Lilith spends the entire day. Talking with Sol and learning a bunch of stuff. She wonders if her other friends are also bonding with their patron. "Oh Lilith. It seems something going to happen tonight" Sol said suddenly. "What is it? Did Dawn saw something?" Lilith ask, quickly switch on her boss mode.
Now that they knew that Dawn could see into the future, it makes sense why they always consult her. "No… I still don't have the mood to see their faces" Sol replies bitterly. "Although I can't see the future, I have a special intuition. Much like Teruyoshi's Hyper Intuition only mine you could say, a Malign Premonition. I can sense if something bad is going to happen very, very soon" She explains. "Can you tell what kind of threat will this be?" Lilith demand. Sol shook Lilith's head. "No… It's blurry. Like someone is blocking the image. Best if you keep your guard up; There might be some surprises" Sol muses. The evening sun was just at the horizon. The two girls were exchanging opinions about the colour pink when they both were interrupted by a knocking. "Lilith, honey…" It was Tristiatina. Sol quickly left while Lilith scrambles to open her curtains before opening the door. "Yes mum?" Lilith smile weakly. Tristiatina return the smile with her own. "I was wondering if you like to join me with a series-marathon tonight? Your father and the rest of the Varia had left so I thought that it would be a wonderful opportunity since we won't be disturbed" Tristiatina explains.
"What series?" Lilith asks cautiously. She prayed that her mother isn't planning on watching some sappy girlie drama series. Tristiatina smile mischievously. "It's True blood, dear" Lilith fist pump the air. "Sweet! In that case, I'll gladly join!" She exclaimed. It's been a while since she watched True blood. It's her favourite drama of all times! Lilith had a feeling that Sol would also very much enjoy the series. Lilith changed into her pajamas and hurried to the living room. The pillows were sprawl all over the floor and sofa. The lights had been dimmed a bit. Making the atmosphere feels eerie. Tristiatina soon came, carrying 2 buckets of popcorns. She too had changed into her pajamas. "What season are we gonna watch Mum?" Lilith took a bucket of popcorn from her. "The entire 5 seasons. Starting from season 1 to season 5" Awesome! An-all-night-sleepless-party! They switch off the lights as the series starts. Sol possesses Lilith's body again when Lilith told her about the series. A good way to pass the night, Lilith had suggested. Sol took the offer without so much of a fight. And so it begins. They didn't notice the time passes; Both mother and daughter (And patron) we engrossed in the series. Plus the whole thing was uncensored! Makes it even more fun.
Xanxus would occasionally call Tristiatina just to check up on them. Her mother would reply with a swift "We're fine" and hung up afterwards. It was the final episode of the season first by midnight. The series shows how the first villain, a monster name Maryann was killed. The moment her head was ripped apart Lilith's tattoo burns her chest. She hisses softly due to the pain. An image of the smiling Heidi flashes in her mind for a second. "What the hell was that?" She growl mentally. "Your room. Now" Lilith obeys Sol's command. Lilith told her mother that she needs to go to her room to grab an extra pillow. She rushed out of the living room before Tristiatina could even say anything. Sol told her to switch on her laptop after she had locked the door. So Lilith took out her laptop from the drawer and quickly opens it. An e-mail was sent to her from an anonymous. She clicks the e-mail icon once and the e-mail open.
Good evening L-chan!
I am your client that Vanilla-chan had arranged to meet you soon this week. She gave me your e-mail address before if I should ever feel the need to ask you a couple of questions regarding our meeting. Anyway, I just thought that you should know something important. Whether or not that you have learned about this mission I do not know. I simply wish to return the favour to Vanilla-chan since she was so nice to go on an ice-cream date with me. So I will get right to the point now. This is a very difficult piece of information that I had manage to obtain but I am willing to share it with you for free. The Vongola had captured a young girl around the age of 11 to 15. Her descriptions are long white hair and brownish grey eyes. Sounds familiar, no? Apparently they have evidence that this girl is the suspect of the small mafia families massacred a few months ago. I do believe that L-chan should look into this matter.
From: Lord of Marshmallows
Lilith anime sweat drop. Who in the world is Lord of Marshmallows? She guessed that this 'Vanilla-chan' is Heidi. Heidi was smart to conceal her true name from this person. So the Vongola had captured a young girl? The descriptions fit to be Heidi. Damn it. Is it really her? Lilith thought that she had told her to knock the massacred off. How the hell did the Vongola find her? Her cell phone rang. It was Cain. She flipped her phone, "What is it Cain?" "Err, we got a little problem boss; Heidi is missing" He admit nervously. "How?" Lilith asks in a low voice. "We just found out that Heidi never reach home. She was buying some groceries from a nearby market when she was shot by a sleeping dart. A group of men grab her into a black car and drove off. That is all what we saw before she was completely passed out; We didn't managed to locate her location in time or even the logo of the family" Cain reported regretfully. "I know where she is. The Vongola kidnapped her" Lilith said through gritted teeth. "WHAT!" Cain exclaims in disbelieve. This is a serious problem. How the hell is Lilith suppose to rescue Heidi from the Vongola without revealing her identity. Is this why the Varia had gone to the Vongola headquarters in Italy? "Calm down Lilith. We will rescue Heidi without exposing your identity" Sol sooth Lilith's troubled mind. "All we need is a really, super cool stealthy plan. I gotta warn you though Lilith; I'm never the one on making plans let alone am I stealthy! But we will get Heidi back. So no worries" Sol adds with a light tone but it manages to calm Lilith down a little
~Meanwhile with Heidi~
Heidi opens her eyes with a groan. A wave of headache attacks her mind once she was fully awake. She pressed a hand to her head. "Urgh… What happened? I remember that I was walking home when I suddenly feel very sleepy…" Heidi blinked her eyes a couple of times and rummage in her skirt pocket for cell phone. She was surprise that her cell phone was not with her. She quickly checks for her box weapon but it was missing too. And so was her ring. Heidi soon began to scan the room that she was in; It was a simple master bed room except that there is no window at all. The door suddenly clicked open and 3 men enter. At the left was a man with silver hair and a scowl on his face, on the right was a black hair man with a polite smile and a scar on his chin and last at the centre was a brunette man with warm brown eyes. Yep, you know who they are. "Hello there. It's good that you have awaken" The brunette man said first. Heidi eyed the trio carefully and curiously. She knew these people. This is Vongola Decimo with his right hand man and guardian. In short, this is her boss's family. Just then, a realization hit her like how a piano would fall on a person from a thirty story height building. She had been kidnapped by the Vongola! Lilith would surely skin her alive now. Oh, the horror! "Please don't be alarm; I just want to ask you a couple of question young miss" Vongola Decimo assures her. "My name is Sawada Tsunayoshi. On my left is my friend and right hand man, Gokudera Hayato and my other fried, Yamamoto Takeshi. Will you grace us with your name young miss?" Tsuna ask Heidi with a warm smile. Heidi didn't reply him; She was too busy thinking of a plan to escape soon. It was damn obvious on what Lilith would do. She would make an attempt to rescue her. That's why Heidi needs to get out fast before Lilith's identity would be put on a great risk here.
"Tch, don't you ignore the tenth kid! Answer him!" Gokudera shouted at Heidi. Heidi glares at him wordlessly. "Ma, ma Gokudera. Maybe you shouldn't scare the little girl. After all, we may have captured the wrong suspect" Yamamoto smiles. Heidi finds so weird that these 2 men remind her of Angela and Tsumotu. "Gokudera-kun, Yamamoto-kun, I think it would best if you leave us for now. I'll call you guys later alright?" Tsuna said. They both nodded and left the room. Now it was just Heidi and Tsuna. "Forgive me for kidnapping you young miss. Like I said earlier, I just want to ask you some question" Tsuna repeated. Heidi continues to remain mute. "Ah, you're probably thirsty!" The Vongola Decimo suddenly exclaimed. He went to the cupboard and took a bottle of clear water. He then pulls up a chair infront of Heidi. He offer Heidi the water bottle but she shook her head. "Don't worry; It's not poison" Tsuna said. "Thank you but I'm not thirsty" Heidi spoke. Tsuna smile that Heidi finally decides to speak to him. "But still I insist. You have a pretty voice I must say" He reply. Heidi took the water bottle from his patient hand. "I would like to get down to business now young miss and I hope that you will answer my questions my honestly" Tsuna said in a business-like tone. "Are you gonna torture me?" Heidi asks calmly, not betraying any emotion. "No. I won't torture children – It's simply inhumane" The man reply sternly. The idea of torture sickens him to no end.
The image of Lilith lying on the white bed broken and wrapped in bandages still haunts him. She was so young and the torture would surely leave a scar on her. "As you probably know by now, we have confiscated your ring, box weapon and also box animal while you were asleep as a precaution. Please tell me which families do you belong to?" Tsuna ask. Heidi suddenly went mute again. She looks down on the floor, suddenly finding it interesting to stare at her shoes. "Young miss please corporate with me. Are you the one responsible who massacred the small mafia families a few months ago?" No answer. "Who do you work for?" None. "What is your purpose in destroying the mafia families?" Still silence. "How come did you manage to be drag into this dark world?" You get the idea already. Tsuna sigh in expiration. "I'm trying to help you young miss. I believe that this is all a mere misunderstanding. This isn't the first time that my guardians have made a mistake. You have a bright future ahead of you young miss. Don't jeopardize that. I intend to prove that you are innocent. So please let me help you" The man pleaded.
"I heard quite a lot about you Vongola Decimo" Heidi said with a blank voice. "You're compassionate and show mercy even to your enemies. You are very powerful despite of your nature. The Vongola work with the Arcobaleno and your ex-tutor is the Sun Arcobaleno, Reborn" Tsuna widen his eyes slightly but then smile. "Wow, you nail my personality right down young miss. But tell me, how do you so much about me but I know nothing of you?" Since Heidi couldn't think of any plans on escaping right now, might as well buy some time. "I am the second in command in the family that I serve. It's natural that it is my job to learn about various mafia families" Heidi said a piece of truth. "I see. Did your boss force you into his family and massacred other families?" Tsuna frown upon this. "Nope! I join the family in my own free will and oh, big sister is my boss" The snow white hair girl explains. Her big sister is her boss? Tsuna thought. "What about that red marking on your hand?" He question. He had examined it while Heidi was sleeping. The words didn't make sense at all but it definitely had something to do with lust. Heidi rubs her tattoo subconsciously.
"This is an oath of loyalty to our boss. Every boss's guardian has each" So that means there are 7 guardians of the 7 sins "Why did your boss order you to destroy other mafia families? What is your goal?" Tsuna try to control his voice so that it won't sound like he is raising his voice at the girl. He didn't want her to be afraid of him. Heidi scratches her head sheepishly. "Actually… Big sister told me to stop destroying mafia families when I swear loyalty to her. I massacred the families before I join her family" She explains with a sweet smile. When Tsuna saw the smile, an image of the smiling Byakuran immediately pop in his mind.
Tsuna realized that they share the same kind of smile. From the previous statement, the girl had admitted that it was here who massacred the various families. But does she have to be an enemy? Maybe she had been brain wash. So far she isn't lying to him. He needs to discuss this with his guardians. Tsuna got up and excuse himself. Once he was out of the room, Gokudera lock the door from the outside. "How did it go Juudaime?" He asks. Tsuna sigh. "She won't tell me anything. But she did answer some of my questions truthfully. She is the second in command of her family and each of her fellow guardians own a mark based on the 7 sin" Tsuna explain to his Storm and Rain guardians. The rest of his guardians were at Japan. Reborn suddenly appear out of nowhere and sat on his shoulder. "Hibari had filed a report about the girl back in Japan; Not much is known about her. She kept her life very discreetly" The Spartan Arcobaleno told them. "Ah, I see. I'll read it later" "You better get some answers from that girl Dame-Tsuna, if you want to prove her innocence. Otherwise the Varia will take over the integration" Reborn warn his ex-student. Tsuna nodded firmly. Varia style integration could be classified as a tame style of torture. Tsuna didn't want the girl to be integrated by the Varia. He needs to make the girl talk before he had to rely on the last resort.
~With Lilith and the Sin~
Lilith had ordered her guardians to surround the Vongola headquarters once they reach at the compound. They each wore their mask and wait patiently for Lilith commands. Lilith was there with them. If she simply directs her guardians from the side line, there may be a chance that the Vongola will suspect some things. Lilith too, wore a simple mask and hides her tattoo. Sol had taught Lilith and her guardians that they could contact each other mentally via the tattoos. "Alright, so do you guys remember the plan?" Lilith asks them once last time. "Yes, boss" They reply in harmony. Lilith sighs nervously. "You better hope that this works Sol" She adds. Sol giggles. "Trust me little macaroon. This will work! If it doesn't, I could always take over" Lilith ignores the psychotic woman for a moment. The rescue mission begins now!
~With Heidi. Again~
Tsuna kept asking Heidi a couple of questions, hoping that she will slip her tongue and reveal something. But the girl was clever than she look. When Tsuna ask something, Heidi would divert the question with a riddle for an answer. So far, Tsuna sense that she didn't lied. If this kept up, the Varia would get really impatient and would storm into the room. Tsuna pleaded with the girl, he wanted to help her but she remains cool and sweet. As if Tsuna was playing with her. Gokudera and Yamamoto offer to take over the integration for a while but he politely decline their offer. It had been 20 minutes since their integration started. Even until now the girl refused to tell her name. "Don't you have a family young miss? Surely you want to go home to them?" Tsuna kept trying. Heidi smile bitterly at the word 'family'. Like she had one. Before she met Lilith, she was an orphan in a cruel adoption centre. She ran away and lives on her own in the streets. That was where she learns how to fight for her safety and learn how to support herself. When she reaches 12, her life had been stable and it was when she enrolled herself to school.
It was difficult at first but she struggle hard and managed to do well in her studies. She even made some normal friends. She didn't know what family meant until she met Lilith. The raven hair girl thought her a lot about trusting in others, improving her fighting skills but most of all, gave her a family where she belongs. Lilith didn't mind Heidi calling her big sister because she knew that she is the only thing that is close to a sister to her. And in a way, she treated Heidi like her own little sister. The other Sin guardians also treated her like she was their own siblings too. Heidi will gladly die for Lilith because not only that she is her 'big sister', but also her rage is like a pride. That night, drench in cold rain, Heidi had decided to follow her. This is getting nowhere Tsuna thought. There must be a way that she can open up to me. Both were lost in their own thoughts when the ground suddenly shook violently. "What's going –" The door flung open and Gokudera enter with a serious expression.
"We're under attack boss!" He exclaimed. Both Heidi and Tsuna froze for different reason. Tsuna was frozen because of the safety of his subordinates in the mansion whilst Heidi couldn't move 'cause she knew that Lilith was definitely pissed off. "I'm dead…" She squeaks. The men whip their head towards her. "Looks like your family is coming for you brat!" Gokudera scolded her before turning to his boss. "What should we do Juudaime?" Tsuna quickly thought of a plan that could avoid any bloodshed in the short amount of time given to him. "Tell Yamamotu-kun as well as the Varia not to harm the girl's family. I'll join them soon and try to talk to these people" Tsuna told him. Gokudera nodded once and quickly left. "You should've warned him not to underestimate my boss Vongola Decimo" Heidi suddenly spoke up again. "Boss is very fussy when it comes to mission. She always makes sure that it never ever goes wrong" "I don't know who I am dealing with young miss. I would want both my family and yours to come to a temporary peace so that I could discuss with your boss about this. I don't want to be your enemy young miss" Tsuna told her and excuse himself. Making sure to lock the door behind him. The Varia was the first group to spring into action when they first realized that the headquarters were under attack.
Under Squalo's brilliance tactics (Yes, I'm being sarcastic XD) he order them to spilt up individually to face the enemy before the Decimo's brats show up. The lower subordinates were running around to give back up or aids when necessary. Levi was the first one to meet one of the Sin guardians. He was searching for the enemies at the west wing when he was knock down by a strong force all of the sudden. Lightning sparks all over the place. Nero himself appears before him. Wearing his uniform proudly. His expression was hidden behind the mask. He didn't hold any weapon nor did he summon his box animal with him. It was his roller blades. There were black colour but the strange thing about the roller blades were instead of wheels, it had pointed protrusion coming down from the bottom and it hovers instead of rolling. Pure thunder flames were emanating from the roller blades. The roller blades were his sole weapon. "Bastard!" He bellowed and engages a fight with Nero.
Squalo was responsible to notify Xanxus about the surprise attacks, where ever he is. He was running to the meeting room when he suddenly senses a killer aura around him. He instantly listen to his instincts and draws out his box weapon. The moment he summon his shark for attack, a black jaguar slam itself at the shark and causes an explosion. "Voi! That was a cowardly move!" He yells. Using his sword, he slices the smoke away from his view. The sound of hands clapping slowly becomes clearer. A young man wearing a mask with black spiky hair and black clothes that look like some sort of uniform approach him from behind. The jaguar, Duelist leaps beside him. "You looking for a fight brat! I'll make you wish that you regret challenging me!" Squalo shouted at Sanctus. The Cloud guardian calmly took out his box weapon and draws out his weapon; A black curve scythe with razor sharp teeth attached at the blades that the tips were purple. Slinging the scythe at his shoulder, Sanctus raises a finger and beckons Squalo. Purposely taunting him. A red vein popped at the Varia second in command's forehead. "Voi! You stupid, cocky brat! I'll slice you to pieces!"
The Varia Storm guardian had fallen into an illusion based trap. Said man was taking his time searching for the enemy when he came across a stranger at his pathway. The young man had smooth yet short spiky reddish hair and was wearing a mask. He was wearing a black colour uniform with both of his hands in his black pants. "Well, well, looks like the enemy had walk straight to the prince. This makes my job a lot easier… Ushishishi" Bel smirks and draws out a couple of his knife that was coated with his flames. Dio, Lilith's Mist guardian summons his weapon, a long lean staff with double attached blades at the end. Without warning, Dio slice the air in front of him in a perfect arc. It rips open to reveal a burning lava world. The atmosphere suddenly turns very hot as if they were really in the world. The game of Cat and Mouse begin.
The north wing of the Vongola headquarter was badly destroy thanks to two individuals battling against each other. Cain spins his silver axe before smoothly thrust towards to his opponent, Lussuria. The Sin's Rain guardian was assign to fight the Varia Sun guardian by Lilith. He was wearing his mask like his friends. Lussuria blocks his attack with his punch. "Such brute strength~!" He giggles. A cold shiver ran down Cain's spine. What is up with this guy! Cain wondered. Wanting a huge distance between them, he calls out his box animal. A female killer whale by the name of May rise up and stood protectively infront of her master. Cain took a deep breath. Time is almost running out.
If you aren't specialized to fight against illusion, the best way to beat a Mist guardian was to tear apart his illusion until he reveal himself. That was what Bolverk doing right now. Fran was hiding from him while at the same time, tossing illusionary weapons to Bolverk. Illusion they may be, it attacks not physically but mentally. Lilith had thought them how to harden their mind against illusion if they want to keep their beloved sanity. Wearing a black claw like gloves that is his primary weapon, Bolverk destroy Fran's endlessly illusion one by one. "Strange-san, you sure are stubborn. Why don't you just surrender already?" Fran monotone voice rings around Bolverk. The Sin's Sun guardian remains silent. Lilith had told them to use their Sin if it really is necessary. Right now, Bolverk was confidence that he could withstand Fran's attack until time was out.
Now that Heidi was alone, she figures that she could escape under the commotion cause by the Sin but before she could get out of the bed, Tsuna had return once more but this time wearing his X gloves. Heidi couldn't help but said, "Too much to handle?" Tsuna smile at the little girl's cheekiness despite of the current situation. "My guardians have aid the Varia in engaging the enemy. Your friends aren't making it easier for us. They refuse to listen to me" Tsuna told her. Heidi scratches her chin thoughtfully. She has no idea what Lilith's plan is. It was usually Heidi who made their plans; Her boss merely okays it. With Lilith calling the shot, Heidi couldn't simply act on her own or not she will mess everything up. "Have you come across with Big sister? You need to talk to her if you want to cease their attack" Heidi offer. "None of my guardians nor I had come across any female enemy. I'm sorry" The Vongola Decimo reply. Heidi arches her eyebrow in total curious.
"Why are you apologizing? We're the one who's causing chaos for the Vongola!" The brunette man smile. "Despite the suspicion my guardians and ex-tutor felt towards you, I know that you don't want to fight with us if you can help it. You must be very worry about your family" He muses and ruffles the girl's hair. Heidi was startle with his action. He kneels down in front of the Sin Storm guardian. "I need your help young miss. I don't want to harm you or your friends. Will you accompany me so that you may pacify them?" Tsuna pleaded. Is this guy really a mafia don? Heidi wondered. He is too nice to be in this dark world. The door once again opens. Both of them thought that maybe it was some lower subordinates to report to the Decimo. But how wrong they were. The Varia boss himself decides to show up.
"Xanxus? What are you doing here?" Tsuna ask, getting up to face the bigger man. "Isn't it obvious trash? I'm taking over the integration since you're too busy playing nice" He snorted. Tsuna's eyes widen at this. "You're supposed to aid your own men to cease the attacks. Let me handle the integration" He adds sternly. The Varia boss narrows his eye at him. "Are you stupid? Those brats won't stop until they find her. We need to get as much information from her before they arrive here in another minutes. By any means necessary" The Vongola Decimo stood protectively in front of Heidi. "I can't allow you to do that Xanxus. I won't let you torture her" Said the angered man. "Who said I'm going to torture her scum? Move before –" A sudden black explosion erupted from behind him, surprising the people inside the room.
Both men immediately guard themselves. They were very surprise that the enemy have found this room so quickly. This room was one of the secret rooms in the headquarters. No one outside of the Vongola should know about the hidden passages and rooms. The enemies were more dangerous than they estimated. They waited for the smoke and dust to dissipated, there standing tall in front of a giant hole was a young black hair girl. She was wearing a long jacket that was zipped upwards, a black miniskirt and black knee high heels. Not to mention the mask that she had on her face. A black hand gun was aimed straight at them while her other hand was holding a blade horizontally under the gun. "That must be your Big Sister" Tsuna guessed, eyes never leaves the girl. "Err… Yeah" Heidi mumbled. Xanxus snap from his trance and draws out his own guns, aiming at her. "Move and I'll shoot you trash" He growls.
Lilith was stuck. Ok, so she had found Heidi but she was hoping that she was alone so it will be a hell lot easier for her. But no, fate enjoys tormenting her. Not only is Teru's dad was with her but Xanxus? Great. What now? 'Ain't this a bitch?' Sol murmured. 'Any idea how we're suppose to get Heidi without injuring them too much?' Lilith asks her patron hopefully. 'What do you think?' Sol replies sarcastically. "Umm, excuse me miss" Tsuna said suddenly, gaining the attention of Lilith/Sol. "I would advise you to listen to me for a moment before you do anything… Harsh. So would I please have a moment of your time?" Tsuna ask politely thought he still kept his guard up. 'Hell no, human. We ain't got no time! You gave your guardians 2 hours to distract the Vongola, Lilith. This mission must end exactly in 2 hours. More than that everything will start to go wrong' Sol reminds her herald. "I would like to discuss this matter with you. I'm sure that we can settle this misunderstanding without adding any more fighting from both famiglia" Tsuna continue.
Lilith sighs sadly in her mind. I'm sorry Tsunayoshi-san. And with that, Lilith began shooting at Xanxus first before Tsuna. The two men were prepared for any sudden attack so they block her attack easily. Lilith focuses on Xanxus first. She needs to immobilize him at all cost. If he teams up with Tsuna then they would be a hell of an opponent. Lilith had assured Sol that she can handle the mission without her help. The young Wrath took a quick peek into the future before lunging herself for an attack. She saw that Xanxus was going to fight without a plan of any sort so she out maneuver him like a snake before stabbing him deep at his waist, making sure to avoid any organ. Xanxus groan and angrily looks up to her.
"You bitch –" A knee was thrust into his stomach making him arch downwards. Lilith raise her other leg high in the air and slam his back down. Now for Tsuna. She did an over flip on him while firing rapidly. Sky flames ignite on the Vongola boss's head. He shields himself from Lilith's firing with a black mantle. Seeing this, Lilith quickly seize a chance; She flips forward and catches Tsuna with her legs since he was standing. But the man didn't fell on the ground like how she had planned so she shoot at the ground multiple times, creating a small earthquake. Tsuna uses his hands as boosters and went towards Lilith. She jump in midair again to fires a volley of bullets, follow by a powerful shot as the finishing touches. While they were fighting, Lilith didn't use her Sky flame; Too risky so Sol's lends her flame for her.
When Lilith landed on some distance from Tsuna, Heidi appears from behind her. "We need to retreat Big Sister" She said seriously. Lilith nodded silently and tossed Heidi's confiscated box weapon, box animal and ring. 2 hours is up. Quickly slipping into her ring, Heidi summons her box animal. A black monster male anaconda stood between the 2 girls and Tsuna. The snake wasn't like a normal anaconda. It was larger and longer than normal. "Cover us Framboise!" Heidi said. Even in heated battle, Tsuna couldn't help but sweat drop. Isn't Framboise a French sweet delicacy? That precise moment, the snake opens his mouth wide and dash to the man. Tsuna grab his mouth in attempt to stop the animal from devouring him. Framboise had succeeded in pushing Tsuna out of the building with it strength. As he fell down out of the building, he quickly regains his position and hovers in the air. The giant snake and the two girls suddenly vanish. Tsuna then reenter the room and proceed in helping the Varia boss. After a quick examine, Tsuna was relieve that Xanxus wasn't injured to badly. His pride is another thing though…
Lilith and Heidi ran as far away as possible from the Vongola headquarters. The girls went to rendezvous with the others. As they arrive, the guys were already waiting for them. They were bruise but not wounded. "Heidi!" Cain called out in relieve and gave her a bear hug, raising her off the ground. "Yik!" She squeaks in surprise. Her box animal, Framboise raise up behind her. "Alright, alright. I'll put you down now" Cain huffed. "We were so worry about you, you know" Bolverk said beside Nero.
"That was clumsy of you Heidi; Honestly, have you heard of a second in command getting caught because of a sleeping dart? That's just sad" Teased Sanctus. His black jaguar, Duelist was cleaning himself up. All of the guys had removed their masks. "Muu… Why are you so mean to me Sanctus?" Heidi pouted. Sanctus merely shrugs and gave her a chivalrous grin. Framboise wrap himself around the males, almost as he was giving a hug. Except he could actually kill them as he was suffocating the hell out of them. "Aw, look! Even Framboise is so happy to see you guys!" Heidi giggles. "Gak! Heidi! Control your snake!" Dio choke out. "Let them go Framboise. Guys don't like to be hug by snakes" Heidi said. Framboise release them and slither back to his beloved owner. Lilith removes her mask last and sighs.
She could feel the effects of using Pride kicking in now. "…Boss?" Nero asks her. "I'm fine. Just a little tired. A good night rest will be best" She reply. "I'm so sorry Lilith!" Heidi suddenly apologized. "You had to go so much trouble just to rescue me and now, the Sin will surely be hunted by the Vongola!" He eyes were widen with tears. Lilith didn't say anything at first. She ruffles her long hair. "That's family for you. Suck it up" She told her little sister. Heidi beams and proceeds to wipe her eyes. "Let's go home guys. Heidi, I want you to stay with Dio for the time being. I don't you to be on your own for a while. It's that okay with you Dio?" Lilith turns to her Mist guardian. "Fine by me. It's nice to have a company once in a while" He shrug. Lilith decides that they should retire for the night. After making sure that all of her guardians were safely at home, only then Lilith return to her room. She slipped into her room in stealth mode. The raven hair girl changes her clothes and lay down on the bed. Tomorrow's gonna be an insane day.
...Songs pour in from beyond the heavens
And I receive my blessing
As my steel armor reflects, I go
Pursuing the warrior's path
Let go of the bond that traps those thoughts
Will these muddy footprints ever dry?
Charge ahead as the black stallions neigh bravely
You, the forefathers of that beautiful country
Being thrown into endless battles
Until your soul is possessed with the soul of truth
Another me calls out to myself saying
"Everything begins here"
A/N - Sorry if the fight scene wasn't so epic. Please cut me some slack. I got late night tuition today so I'm kinda hazy but I did give my 110% when writting this to you guys! I sincerely hope you like it! The song that I use is King Knight by Ali Project. It's also an OST of the famous anime/game .Hack/Roots. I never really watch the anime but I love the songs. It tells you of a great king and his duties. That was what I thought of for Lilith.
Although the Sin had succeed in rescuing their lovely second in command, they had also invited some unwanted trouble. Now the Vongola know about their existence. The Sin would have to be extra caution more than ever now. Their activites would be absolutely restrcited. It was just a matter of time anyway. But the rescue mission effect their boss the most. Although it is not publically known, it was clear that Lilith had betray the Vongola that night. How will she face the Vongola XI now? Tune in next time to find out! Good night and thanxs for reading!
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