Ahh, scene 41! Already!
Thanks to everyone that read! Over 1,200 visitors already! Over 70 reviews, and more than one hundred clicks per day! I'm so proud~! xD
Lol, me_211615, the future arc will come in time. I'm sorry, but it's going to come…not until June, at least. If not, then July. I have a lot of scenes to post, and I'm not posting more than one per day; I'm stuck and I have to wait for the manga to progress a little. I'm getting all of the Millifore vs. Vongola Trinisette Battle for sure! :D
It's true – you sure need a lot of patience. But don't worry; there's a few treats in between for the pairing votes you've submitted! :]
And for the benefit of everyone, I'll disclose some information I've replied to Meki in the review reply. And some information I forgot to mention. So, this is what I tell you: the pairings will all be put into the story. No pairings will be left out, with the exception of Hibari and Haruka. I'd put a little mystery in them; nobody but I know how much Haruka knows about the mafia. And of course we all know that Hibari is involved with the mafia already. Unless I change my mind, of course. It's a long way away; it's hard to predict something I could easily change my mind to.
The votes I asked you guys to submit was to evaluate what pairings you guys wanted, how much of it, and which would be the main pairing. I'll just leave it like that then. ;D
Happy Reading, everyone, and please review! Whether you like the story or hate it, I would be happy to listen to all comments! [Of course, Lassitude, I haven't forgotten you.]
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"This time, the battlefield will be the entirety of the gymnasium. The objects in the building can be used in any way you desire," said the first woman in the pink wig and black jacket.
"Furthermore, this field has not been outfitted with any special installations. There is no need for perplexity," finished the second woman in the pink wig and black jacket.
"Ehh…there's nothing?" Tsuna's confused again; Reborn explained.
"The specialty of the Guardian of Mist means they do not need anything extra. Creating something from nothing, and nothing from something; thus bewildering the enemy. Rendering the family's true form intangible with visions of deceit. That is the role of the Guardian of Mist."
"The audience area has also been set up in a designated space within the building – as with the Battle of Storm, infrared-triggered lasers have been installed. Please be careful."
"Then, the Battle of Mist: Marmon versus Chrome Dokuro – Battle, Start!"
Chrome kicked off the battle by making the floorboards begin to float. Ria blinked dazed-ly and looked to Mukuro. He was absorbed in the events and actions taking place in the battle; it seems he is making sure Chrome is doing everything correctly. If the way she executed these skills was incorrect in any way, she could die. Therefore, he had to watch Chrome carefully, and remind her if there is anything she must watch out for, and the like.
Ria frowned. Isn't this in a way like cheating? No, he's not saying anything right now, isn't he. Nope, not a word.
And so the battle continued – Marmon went directly for Chrome with his illusion of tentacles, and the Chrome in his grasp turned into a bunch of basketballs. Tsuna realized the origin of such tactics – Mukuro. And he was right.
"He guesses too well," frowned Ria. "That Tsuna is a really good guesser, isn't he?" She grinned again. "Marmon now equals Viper~~ Haahhh~!" Ria laughed aloud. "It's three chibi Arcobaleno, heh. Reborn, Colonello, Viper… This is getting fun~!"
And then, Tsuna's group goes about, blabbing about Viper, his stats, a ton of information about him, about how he was missing in action, and so on. Chrome's determined, though, not wavered by how Marmon really is Viper, the Indigo Arcobaleno.
"No matter who you are, I won't lose." She summoned snakes to strangle Marmon, as if in pay back for what he did with his tentacles. Tsuna guessed it again – Mukuro's state of Beasts. But Ria didn't get it – why in the world did he have to do it so dramatically?
Chrome summoned Mukuro's fire columns – however, they didn't affect Marmon. Rather, he froze the columns. This was bad – Chrome actually fell for it.
"No, Chrome, don't!" cried out Ria. She knew Chrome would hear her – Mukuro could talk to Chrome through his 'virtual microphone,' why couldn't she do so as well? "It's just an illusion!"
"She knows," assured Mukuro. He grinned. "It's just that she's one that runs out of energy rather quickly – these illusions take more out of you than you would think." He stood up. "I'll be going now – I'm assuming she'll want a switch-out sooner or later. I'll be seeing you later then…" And he disappeared. Ria looked around. Then to the screen – Chrome's legs were frozen, and the ice was slowly creeping up her knees. She was thrown through the air, landing on the ground rather painfully.
"Mmmm… It seems as though that weapon is fairly important to you," Marmon remarked, and flew in a little closer. Chrome's eyes widened in shock.
"Don't!" she cried. "DON'T!!"
The weapon shattered. Chrome immediately began to hack – blood came freely through her mouth. She fell back down on her back, her stomach caving in precariously. Ria's expression showed concern – but she could not do anything to help.
Oh, Ria, but you can.
"What…?" breathed Ria. "Mukuro-san, what-"
Only if you would lend me some power…
"Power…?"
Yes…
You did very well, my cute little Chrome. You rest for a little while…
I'm grateful Ria… Thank you.
"It's been a while. I've come back," Mukuro grinned, "from the other side of the cycle."
The Japanese garden, the lake, the trees, they all faded, and disappeared entirely.
All that was left was nothingness.
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That was interesting, wasn't it? Pretty interesting enough to me, at least. And now all blacks out. Mukuro appears. Oh, I wonder what happened. xD
Tune in next time, everyone! We're going back to check on Kaia; wonder what happened~?
Have an awesome life, everyone~!!
