A/N :

ghostsmile96 : Thank you!

BlackSakura-chi : There will be pairings. But maybe later at the story. I'll just keep it hinty romance at this point xD

Aria had locked herself up in her room for a week with her head hung low. She didn't eat nor sleep. She hardly batted an eyelash for as long as she remembered. The reunion she had with Alvise brought up mixed memories from the past.

Down at the living room, Tsuna had been worried sick about the red-haired female. The tray of food the maids put in front of her room thrice every day, had been untouched. Reports from Gokudera about the last battle didn't help to calm him down one bit at all.

"Any info on the mystery guy?" Marmon asked. If Aria had to step out and helped Belphegor from getting his head rip apart, this must be some serious trouble they ran into.

Yamamoto shook his head. "He's not in any data. Even Cavallone couldn't tell us anything. It's like he's a ghost."

Gokudera was sitting uncomfortably on his sofa. He's the Tenth right-hand man. Yet, he couldn't do anything at that time. He froze and nearly died.

"Gokudera-kun." Tsuna softly called. "It is not your fault." Tsuna said with a smile, as if he knew what the Storm Guardian was thinking.

"But, Tenth..."

"That's right, Gokudera!" Ryohei jumped in. "Don't mind, don't mind!" The strong pat on Gokudera's back made him annoyed.

"Go away, turf-head!"

"What did you say, octopus-head?!"

Aria deafened her ears to the noises in the living room that reached up to her room. She really needed to tell Xanxus to give her room the soundproof wall. As it was already soundproof, it was still not enough to block their loud voices.

Aria kept being reminded of her past and Alvise. Of Alvise's smile. Of his face. Of his voice. Of everything.

And she couldn't help but compared the Alvise she knew and the Alvise she met again a week ago.

What the hell happened?!

Hibari was sipping on his tea in his hideout with Hibird rested on his soft hair. When Kusakabe slid the door open, Hibird flew away, leaving the two alone.

"Kyo-san."

"Did you find it?"

"No. It seemed even the Varia didn't know too well of her past." Hibari eyed Kusakabe sharply that it made the latter gulped nervously. "Do you want me to look at another angle?"

Hibari finished his tea. "No. There's only one way to know for sure." Kusakabe was still waiting for him to finish. "That is, to ask the herbivore myself."

Flashback

A pair of red eyes that burned everything in her sight. Red hair that was rumoured to be inherited from the demons themselves.

Aria stood alone in the burnt down village. Her clothes were tattered and her body was full with bruises and cuts. Some of them were new, some in the process of healings.

Before she knew it, she was brought to a facility she had never seen before by some mens she knew were a complete bad news.

Aria felt something or someone shook her body. She opened her eyes and saw a boy. He was looking at her with worry.

"Hey, you're alright?"

Aria didn't respond. She looked around. More kids could be seen. Boys and girls, toddlers and teens, were either crying or doing their own business.

"My name's Alvise. And you?"

End flashback

Aria raised her head when she felt light hit her head from the window she sat across by. She covered her eyes from the intensity of the light that began hurting her eyes. After her eyes had finally adjusted to it, she saw Hibari Kyoya was standing in front of her.

"How long are you gonna sit there, stupid herbivore?"

Aria returned to looking at the floor, ignoring Hibari's question and presence. She didn't bother to tell him to go away, hoping that he'd understand her silence.

But, he didn't.

"Who is he?" Hibari went straight with the question. There's no need to beat the bushes with this kind of crisis.

"..."

"What does he want?"

"..."

"Who is no.67?"

Aria's body became stiff like she had just been hit by cold water. That really hit the spot. Before Hibari could spit another question, Aria already had him in her hand against the wall. Her eyes were cold and her grip was strong.

Hibari's neck would snap if he didn't protect himself with his flame.

Their eyes connected. Hibari felt Aria's unspoken feelings and memories through the deadly touch. His oxygen was running out, but the memories sent from Aria's perceptions were still playing.

Hibari had considered to retaliate Aria's attack to survive, but the last fragment of her past stopped him from doing so.

I love you.

Aria's grip grew weaker. Next thing he knew, Aria had collapsed in his arms with her tears-stained cheeks.

Hibari sighed. He carried Aria to her bed and tucked her to sleep. "You're an idiot herbivore."

Rogue looked at the sleeping Alvise in the water tube with contented look. "I see you're satisfied with the results."

Novi appeared from behind him. "Yes. The drugs are marvelous. He would serve well to our purpose."

"Something's on your mind?" Rogue asked when he noticed the subtle worry on Novi's face.

"It's about No.67." Novi spilled it out. "She could ruin the entire plan."

Rogue smiled. "There's no need to worry. There's no greater burden than the guilt she carried on her shoulders."