A/N – Yes! I have succeeded in updating this chapter! Damn… I almost stay up all night to finish it but it's fine because it's for you dear readers! So I'm searching for a Beta Reader. If any of you is a Beta Reader then please, I seriously need your help =.=' I can't correct my story 100%. The least I can do is to minimize the errors.

Alright, that is all! I hope you enjoy today's new chapter! And again, I apologize for the stupid mistakes and spellings!... Please go easy on me T.T

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, if I do then Byakuran would be Vongola Decimo and Tsuna would be the Millifiore boss!

You came into my room
With poison on your lips, didn't you?
It seems as though my mind and body
Both dissolve with your kiss
I hate myself at 19 years old
I hate myself at 19 years old

I feel like I'm going to be sick
Even though your heart is so beautiful
Why do you kiss me
Who can't even do a single thing at all?
I hate these days of being 19 years old
I hate my face at 19 years old...

CHAPTER 22

As soon as Lilith enters her inner world, she excuses herself from Sol and promptly left the throne hall to meet with Teru to tell him about the event that had happened. Sol watches with great amusement as Lilith half ran to meet Teru. "I wonder how little macaroon is going to solve this annoying problem with the Vongola" She said to herself as she toys with the Sky Mare ring on her palm.

The moment was in her favour as the Vongola XI had gather at Tsumotu's inner world for a picnic. "Yo Lilith! We're gonna call you but you came just in time! Do you want your sandwich with peanut butter or not?" Angela greeted her. Lilith stops her tracks and pause to think for a brief moment. "Got any black pepper sauce?" Bella grab a bottle of black pepper sauce and wave it at Lilith. "Awesome, lets dig in – Hey wait!" Lilith step her foot down angrily. "Is something wrong Lilith?" Tsumotu chew his sandwich in a mouthful. So Lilith sat with them and told everything about her rescue mission. The Vongola XI was surprise as fuck. "You guys attack the Varia and also fought with my dad?" Teru ask, his eyes widen like saucers. Lilith nodded regretfully. "Kufufufufu… No wonder I felt as if I met Heidi before" Valencino adds in. "I saw my dad's report about her before" Lilith look away. She knew that she had offended the Vongola XI by hurting their parents. They must've hated her now. Not that she was surprise. Teru and his friends suddenly felt a sudden dark aura around them and it was coming from none other than Lilith. She got up without another word and turn around the leave Tsumotu's inner world. "L-Lilith-chan! Where are you going!" Teru ask as he too, got up.

He was worried about her sudden mood change. "Home. I'm tired and Sol is calling me" Was the cold reply. Teru sense that she was lying about Sol calling her back. He called out to her but it all fall on deaf ears as Lilith exit from the world to her throne hall. "That wasn't exactly nice Lilith" Sol said to her. "They have all the rights to be mad at me. After all, my act could be consider a betrayal to them" Lilith reply, trying to sound casual. "I don't know whether or not this would cheer you up. Mostly this will just sadden you but I think that it's necessary that you should know" Sol said to her herald. Lilith sighs. "Sol, whenever you gave me a news, their mostly bad than good" She grumble. "Is it that obvious? Well anyway, rescuing Heidi was just phase one. You will have to do things that will cause a lot of misunderstanding while in reality, you are actually doing something for a good cause. Tomorrow will be phase two" Sol told her. The queen was actually sad for her herald. She didn't want to bring pain to Lilith because in a way, she cares Lilith like her daughter. And also, they were on the same boat. "What's phase two?" Lilith dares to ask the woman. Sol raises her hand and show Lilith the Sky Mare ring.

Lilith woke up the next day by a text message. It was from Lord of Marshmallows himself.

Good morning L-chan! I hope you are looking to our appointment today as I am. The location is 'Sweet Sweet Wonderland' at approximately 2 p.m. We will have so much fun!

Again, Lilith sweat drop. Lilith couldn't help but wonder if she will meet a living marshmallow in human size. She really has to warn Heidi not to talk to strangers that she met on the street. The annoying sharp pain in her heart was still lingering around but she tries her best to ignore it. You know, she doesn't even feel bad about stabbing Xanxus, she just hated that in the Vongola XI's eyes, especially Teru's, that she's a traitor to them. Whatever her next move is based on them now. If they decide to spill it to their parents, well, Lilith would no longer acknowledge Vongola as her family anymore. Her only choice is to run obviously. Whatever the case is, she will not abandon the Sin. And so after she shower and deem that she was decent enough, Lilith descends to see whether or not the Varia had return. She was kinda hoping that the dining hall would at least be quiet but hell, she was wrong. Looks like the Varia are back.

And as usual, she was greeted by a plate hurling right at her. Lilith promptly destroys it with her Sky flames and sigh. "Welcome back scums" Really, can't these trash mature like they suppose to? But she could feel a little frustration in the air. The Varia officers are well but they were wrap with bandages on certain parts of their body. "Damn… You scums look damn horrible. Did I miss the party?" Lilith asks sarcastically as she took a seat beside Bel whose both of his hands were bandaged up. "It's not funny Lilith-san…" Fran whine while trying to dodge the Prince's knifes. "Oh?" Lilith took a sip of her tea before delicately raise a brow. "I'm guessing that you scums get your ass kick so, might as well spill it" Lilith hum playfully. "VOI! Don't you dare start dissing us, Lilith!" Squalo yells at her. Half of his face was cover up like a mummy. "Squalo, don't you yell at Lilith or not the boss will get even more upset!" Lussuria scolded him before turning to Lilith. "We were at the Vongola headquarters yesterday because The Vongola had captured a suspect that is the cause to some of the families massacred. It happened before you and your mother arrive dear. Anyway, we kinda suspected that her family would come for her but what we didn't expect was facing a group of such young cuties!~" The flamboyant man giggle excitedly. "While Lussuria-san is being all weird again, I guess I will have to continue" Fran sigh. "It's simple Lilith-san; Those kids beat us"

A few objects were tossed at the Varia Mist guardian at the precise moment. So that's why everyone is such in a glum. Lilith really needs to treat her guardians after this. She's secretly proud that her family is almost par to the Varia. "Pathetic. So where is Xanxus? Sulking in his room?" Lilith teased. Cold silence fills the air. Ah, guess Xanxus is not only sulking but also pissed huh? "…Thank God that Tia-san is with boss" Levi murmur under his breath. "Ushishishi… If it weren't for Tia, we're all dead" Bel adds in. Wouldn't it be funny if they all know that it was her who hurt him… "Pathetic. You scums get your damn pride wounded by a group of teenagers? Really now. So much for the 'Varia 'Quality'" Lilith mocks. Seriously, this is too much fun! "Voi! This isn't funny Lilith!" Squalo scolded her from across the table. "They were strong. Very strong…" Another cold silence arrives. "They were strong but they didn't aim for the kill..." Fran continue. "Tch, they were mere diversions! Their real mission was to buy their boss some time to rescue that brat" Levi said in annoyance. "Ah, but why didn't they aim for the kill when the opportunities were right there in front of them~?" Lussuria smiles. "What the fuck are you talking about Lussuria!" Squalo shouted at him.

"Lussuria-san, don't tell me that you were stupid enough to actually drop your guard and let them kill you? If so then you're more stupid than the fake prince" Fran said. Another fight ensues between him and Bel. The rest choose to ignore them. "It wasn't exactly intentionally at the time. From what I could guess is that I was fighting with a Rain guardian. It's a shame that he had to wear the mask~" The Varia Sun guardian sigh dramatically. Everyone sweat dropped. "Umm… Continue?" Lilith prompts. "Oh right! Well, in the middle of the battle, he unleash his box animal; A cute killer whale. The animal bashes and slams ferociously but it only acts as a shield against my attacks. It didn't really trying to kill me" Lussuria recalled. Lilith was quiet. Looks like the Varia were more observing in their battles than she thought. "So my thoughts are why didn't their boss order to kill us~?" "Voi! It's obvious that their boss is a damn coward!" Squalo said. Dream on sharkie Lilith snarl mentally.

Once Lilith had finished her breakfast, she slides her chair backwards and got up. "Later scums…" She said and left. Even though she didn't feel at least guilty about hurting Xanxus, she did promised that she try to act somewhat… Civil to him. So might as well pay the bastard a visit. Upon arriving at the room, Lilith knocks on the door. She waited until her mother said, "Yes?" "It's me, mum" Lilith replies and enters. The room was dark because the curtains were drawn and the lamp on the table was the only source of light. Xanxus was sleeping and Tristiatina is sitting on a chair beside him with an amuse smile on her face. "Good morning dear. I'm sorry that I couldn't wake you up today" She said as Lilith step closer. "Don't worry about it" The Sin boss smile. She stood beside her mother and turn to face the sleeping man. "I heard from those guys what had happened" Lilith begins. Tristiatina amused smile widen. "Yes. Your father is very upset that he got beaten by a girl" Her mother said and couldn't help but giggle. Xanxus shot his eyes open and glare at his wife. "Finally decide to wake up dear?" Tristiatina tease her husband. "…It's not funny Tia…" He growl lightly. Sweet, I managed to wound his pride… Lilith did a little victory dance in her mind.

"I'm going to the kitchen for a while. Be back soon" Tristiatina wanted to let the 2 people that she loves to bond even more so she'll step outside for a moment. Once the door close only then Lilith drops her façade. "… I still find it funny that you get your shitty ass kick by a girl..." Lilith smirks. So much for civil. At least she isn't trying to kill him. "Tch, leave me alone…" Xanxus grumble and roll aside. Lilith raises an eyebrow at this; Is he pouting? What is the world coming to? "…So how are you feeling?" Lilith asks the sudden question. Xanxus shifted. She sounded… Concern for him. "I won't die by a mere stabbed" Translation: I'm fine, don't worry about it. Lilith rolls her eyes. He didn't have to act high and mighty about it. Men are such egoistic creatures Lilith, Sol said The higher his ego and pride is, the more painful that they will fall. It's always so much fun to crash their pride! It gives you satisfaction like no other~ Sol chuckle darkly. Thanks for the info Sol Lilith reply sarcastically. Lilith excuse herself from the room and exit.

Lilith went back to her room since it's almost time to meet up with a certain marshmallow man. Dio was waiting for her when she enters her room. "Will you be going for a long time boss?" Dio ask, he was leaning on the wall with his arms folded across his chest. "I'm not sure. Will you be able to handle it for at least 5 hours?" Lilith questions him from inside of the bathroom. She was changing her clothes for the meeting. "Yes boss. I will disguise as you in your absence. I will not fail you" Dio reply firmly. Lilith finally steps out after 15 minutes wearing a black headband with black lace trimming. Each side with the headband ends with a black bow; The headband also sports a dark wine red rosette on top. A dark black ribbon can be seen tied around her neck and her dress is red and black. It has a matching rosette brooch just like the one on her headband. The top part of the dress also has black lace trimming and features red ruffles trimming. The sleeves of the dress are puffy on each of the shoulders, while on the arms they fit the first half – the lower arms feature 3 layered red ruffles. The skirt is red with ruffles trimming, layered with black diamond shape pieces. The 2 front layers feature red roses. Between these 2 layers is a criss-crossed ribbon. Lilith also wears a pair of black boots with matching rosette like those on her headband. Dio wolf whistle at his boss. "Wow boss, you look beautiful. Are you sure you aren't going on a date?" He teases. "It's rare that I could go out on my own in the morning, might as well dress to impress" Lilith reply casually while fixing her hair. Satisfy, she turns to face Dio.

"Are you certain you can handle this mission?" She asks her guardian. It's not that she doubt him, she just worry about him. Hey, just last night she orders them to attack the Varia and now he will be staying at their headquarters for half a day imposing as Lilith? This is certainly suicide. But none the less, this is the only way she could think of to sneak out. "Trust me boss. I'll ace this mission. All I have to do is to avoid the Varia right? Especially their Mist guardian" Dio ask, to see if he gets all the conditions right. Lilith nodded. "Just stay in this room. They know that I rarely leave my room if I'm not training or going on a mission with them" Lilith reply. Dio nodded. The window reflected the light and shone briefly on Lilith's face. Dio caught a glimpse of something in his boss's eyes. Was that… Sadness? Curious, Dio cupped the girl's face close to his. "…What is it Dio?" Lilith asks him. She didn't blush or embarrassed at the sudden situation at all. She only feels those kinds of emotions with Teru. "You are sad Lilith…" The young Mist guardian announced. Lilith sighs. That's mist for you. They can tell what the sky is hiding Sol muses.

"A little… Don't worry about it" "Is it because of yesterday's mission?" Dio guessed. Lilith nodded slowly. There's no point in lying to him. "…I'm sorry that I can't do anything to cheer you up Lilith…" He apologized deeply. "Like I said; Don't worry about" Lilith assure him. Dio releases Lilith's face. "Oh, one last thing; How is Heidi?" Lilith asks. "She's fine. She's helping around the house" The girl nodded and jump out of the room. Far out of the Varia estate, a black Mercedes was waiting for her at the side of the road. Cain got out from the passenger seat and opens the back door for Lilith. His eyes were gouged out from his skull at the sight of his boss. "You look drop dead gorgeous Lilith!... This will make it harder to protect you" He said and muttered on something about killing prevents on the streets. Lilith couldn't help but smile fondly of her Rain guardian's antics. "I can protect myself just fine Cain. I just need you and Sanctus to drive me to town" Lilith reminds him and got in. Sanctus was the one driving the car. "Yo boss!" Her Cloud guardian greeted her. Cain got in the last and sat at the seat beside him. Sanctus adjusts the rear-view mirror and smile playfully. "Hey boss, after your meeting with this guy, how 'bout a date with me?" Cain punches his arm. Not painfully of course.

"The boss is taken remember? Vongola Undecimo wouldn't like it if he knew that one of Lilith's guardians is hitting on her" Cain scolded the player. "Aw c'mon, as long as he doesn't know won't hurt him right?" Sanctus continues with the chivalrous grin. "Stop talking as if I'm not here guys. Now c'mon, I don't want our client to wait any longer" Lilith sighs in expiration. Sanctus starts the engine and drove off. They drove to their destination. Sweet Sweet Wonderland. As soon as Sanctus parks the car infront of the parlour, it was 2 p.m. sharp. "We'll be near the area if something comes up boss. So don't worry" Cain beams. "Why are you guys so overprotective? I'll be fine" Lilith frown and got out of the car to the shop. Lilith enters the shop and immediately was attack by the overwhelming smells of chocolates, vanillas, mint and more in the air. Just by the smells she could feel a sugar rush rushing in her veins. The restaurant was spacious and fills with couples.

Lilith felt herself being check out since she was the only Goth in the shop. The girl scans around for her client. He didn't gave her any hint of his real name or appearance, just 'Lord of Marshmallows' so Lilith took a wild guess that he will be eating the white, sugary pillows somewhere. There, sitting by himself at the balcony, was a man with really spiky white hair and light purple eyes. His distinguishing feature is a purple tattoo under his left eye. He looks around early mid-20s and was wearing a black hooded vest, a long white sleeved shirt, a choker, a black loose belt and ripped white jeans. What made Lilith drawn to him was that he was eating a ridiculous huge bowl of ice cream, and I mean HUGE with flooded marshmallows. This must be the guy…Lilith thought and approaches him. "Hmmm~?" He turns his head to face the black dress girl beside him. Lilith curtsy, holding both side of her dress. "I'm willing to bet that you're 'Lord of Marshmallows'. Thanks for the obviousness" Lilith said half sincere and half sarcastic.

The man smile that made Lilith's heart skips a beat. "Ara, then you must be 'L-chan'. Vanilla-chan was right. Her big sister is definitely cute!" Said the white haired man with that illegal smile of his. The Marshmallow human gesture Lilith to sit on the vacant seat infront of him which she comply. "The name's Lilith" Lilith begins. "Nice to meet you Lilith-chan! I'm Byakuran~" The man, Byakuran said before stuffing himself with the spoonful of ice cream. A waiter came to the table and Lilith order the special for herself. "I'm curious. How did Heidi met you?" Lilith started the conversation. "It's quite funny really. We met at the candy store down the street. I was going to buy a packet of marshmallows just like any other day like I used to. It was my lucky day because it was the last packet of marshmallows but there was also a girl who wanted it. We fought over it for a while until we decide to share it in the end. It was fun~" Byakuran practically sang happily.

Lilith face palmed. Seriously? Fighting over a packet of sweets? She gave up. "Anyway, thanks for telling me about her… Captured. It would've been bad if we found it the 'other' way" Lilith muttered. She might be too late to save her Storm guardian if it wasn't for Byakuran's help. Her order arrives and she digs in. It was yummy. "Did you succeed in recuing Vanilla-chan?" Byakuran question, his smile never leaves his face. "Yes. Can't say that it wasn't without difficulties though" Lilith sigh. The word betrayal still lingers in her mind and heart. "Wow, you're so amazing Lilith-chan. To be able to oppose the Vongola? Not many famiglia could accomplished that~" Byakuran compliment her with a sly grin. "Vanilla-chan said that you need some help. What can I, a normal, harmless civilian do for you~?" He question again. "Don't lie Byakuran. I know all about you. From being a normal college student to the boss of the Millifiore Famiglia. Your family rise to power quickly within a year and waged war with the Vongola in order to achieve the ultimate power known as the Tri-Ni-Set by gathering the Vongola rings, your own Mare rings and the Arcobaleno's pacifiers. You were quite cruel and despite your 24/7 smiles and carefree attitude, you actually own a dark nature. You have the ability to travel to parallel dimensions. Unfortunately, you were defeated by a younger version of Tsunayoshi-san in the future" Lilith summarizes his past life perfectly.

Before she meets up with Byakuran, Sol had given her the Sky Mare ring and told her to give it to the rightful wielder. She also explains a lot about the wielder of the ring. So Lilith had come prepare. Byakuran's smile falters for a brief moment but compose himself. "Lilith-chan is really a dangerous person. No one but the Vongola should know about that information. Just who are you Lilith-chan?" Byakuran ask with honest curiosity with his chin rested on his palm. "If you want to know then how about joining my family?" Lilith offer. This is when business starts. "Your family? Hmm… What do I get in return if I do join your family?" Byakuran mused. Truth be told, he was quite content with resuming his life as a college student but he was so damn curious about the current situation. The mafia world didn't interest him like it did before. But might as well listen to what the mysterious girl wants. "Simple. This" Lilith rummages something in her purse and took out the Sky Mare ring and presents it to Byakuran. For once in their meeting, Byakuran shifted his expression. He was serious upon seeing his ring. "How did you get that Lilith-chan? That Mare rings were supposed to be seal by Yuni-chan" He demands. "Someone gave it to me. She says that if I show this to you, you might consider my offer" Lilith explains.

"…What exactly do you want me to do?"

"Nothing major. Just as my family's tutor you can say. We're still new into this whole mafia business and we need someone that can direct us from time to time. Also, I want someone outside from my family to collect information as a 'civilian' that you oh so claimed. You will not be the official member of my family but I acknowledge you as a powerful ally" The conditions were simple and easy. Lilith needs Byakuran's expertise and experience to help her managed the Sin even better. If he still refused, then Lilith would simply leave. "You're playing a rather dangerous game her Lilith-chan. Since you know so much about me, aren't you worried that I will try to rebuild the Millifiore and take over the worlds?" Byakuran ask the girl infront of her. "You won't" Was the simplest answer. Byakuran couldn't understand how she could sound so confidence and sure. She wasn't being cocky or arrogant at the fact. Lilith gave the ring back to its owner and watch as Byakuran gingerly slips it on. The ring glows and the marshmallow man could feel the power return to him in a flash. He felt like a God again. "So how does it feel?" The girl asks.

Byakuran close his eyes for a moment and open slightly. "It feels great Lilith-chan!... Oh, hello there miss. Forgive me, I couldn't feel your presence clearly before~" Byakuran smile politely. Lilith's left eye change into onyx. "Not half bad. You were able to sense my presence even without your ring…" Sol compliments him with her usual dark smirk. "So you're the one who unseal the ring eh? No wonder Lilith-chan and her friends could fend off the Vongola" Byakuran said and continue eating his treat. "That's actually the result of Lilith's hard work. By the way, the name's Solvestress Von Scarlettee" Sol introduce herself. "Nice to meet you Sol-chan. Tell me, why is Lilith-chan so confidence that I won't recreate the past?" Byakuran humour. "Because of me. I unseal the ring to its full potential so you could assist Lilith's family. But if you dare to cross the line, I won't hesitate to eradicate you from the face of the Earth. You and all of your other parallel self" Sol threatens casually as if they were talking about the weather. It was not a bluff and Byakuran know it. Who or what this woman is, Byakuran himself wasn't sure that he could beat her. She mask her true self really well so it was hard to estimate just how powerful she is. "Alright then. I'll be more than happy to help your family but on one condition~" Byakuran hums happily. Sol's black eye faded to be replaced by Lilith's. "Go on a date with me Lilith-chan!" He exclaimed.

Teruyoshi was walking towards his father's office. After Lilith left Tsumotu's inner world, he was worried about her odd behaviour. He was shocked that her family had attacked his father and the Varia but he forgive her because his father had captured Heidi. Lilith had no choice but to attack the Vongola. He and his friends completely understand her difficult decision. Hell, Angela was fine with the Sin beating her old man and Tsumotu laugh it off saying that it was OK because they didn't really wanted to hurt his dad.

The Archangel knew why Lilith was upset when she left Tsumotu's inner world. She had betrayed the Vongola. The Sin had assaulted their headquarters. But it was needed to rescue Lilith's Storm guardian. Poor Lilith-chan. She must've felt bad about harming dad and the others. She must've thought that we hate her now… Teru thought solemnly. Teru could never hate the girl. Underneath her rough appearance, she is actually a nice and caring girl. That's why he must help to ease her troubles. His friends didn't mind; After all, Lilith is their friend. Tsuna and his guardians along with his ex-tutor Reborn were having a meeting with an ally famiglia in another mansion. The young man enters his father office. All of the cameras plus hidden ones have been temporarily disable thanks to Angela. Tsumotu and Ryuuki are securing the area, making sure that no one pass the hall or lurks around. Sakura, Bella and Valencino was keeping tab on their parents location. A simple brown folder was placed neatly on the study table. Teru picks up the file and read the content. It was a report from Hibari about Heidi. It was very detailed and complete. Teru took the folder with him and quickly exit from Tsuna's office. He won't allow letting Lilith shoulder the entire burden if he can helps it.

I want to fly with my magnificient wings
Like a black swallowtail butterfly
Don't say that it's stupid
That kind of a life is just fine

I want to turn into a black swallowtail butterfly
And be loved by someone
Even if it does happen 9 times out of 10
Just for one moment would be just fine
Just fine...

A/N - I personally think that the chapter is too short... Well? What do you guys think? So Byakuran finally appear! Yay! He agrees with helping the Sin rise to power but Sol had warn him not to get any silly ideas. The song that I used in this chapter is 19 sai (Age 19) by Suga Shikao. It's the first opening of XXXHolic. I love that anime, it had a dark and mysterious theme plus, Yuuko is really beautiful. I'm not saying that I'm Les here people! I just admire how she talks, acts and carry herself XD The song is quite lusty if you're willing to check it out~

As Lilith try to recruit Byakuran, the ex-boss of the Millefiore family and Vongola enemy, Teru and his friends are willing to collaborate with Lilith to solve her problems. They both wondered how long they could hide until their parents find out? See you later next time, dear readers! XD