I was never one to socialise, whither at school or just around the neighbourhood. I was always the one sitting alone in the playground or sitting by myself in cafeteria. I almost never hung out with anyone, unless they offered to play something I liked to play. But even then, I hardly smiled. I was happy, I just didn't smile. Over time, my mother began to worry that I wasn't having play dates with anyone at school. I just told her I hadn't gotten to know anyone.

When I came to the Varia, everything changed. I would talk to people honestly, not caring about what they ended up thinking about me. With Bel and Xanxus telling me nice things on a daily basis, I grew from a shy little girl to a confident young woman. Or at least that's what Xanxus says. I never really saw myself as a 'young woman' but Bel says the sexiest thing about a girl is confidence and he's stayed with me for about 10 years. Squalo keeps asking us if we've had sex the pervious night, since we lost our virginities to each other when we were 19. I always get pissed off 'cause of that, but Bel just ignores it.

And then Fran came.

***

I wanted to punch someone. No, I wanted to punch Xanxus. He made the idiot come here, and I hated him. He was mean and sarcastic and retarded. He was never nice to me and always had the same stupid look on his face. Why did we have to replace Marmon? Well, I knew we had to sooner or later, but why did Xanxus have to choose him? 'Every group needs an illusionist.' Yeah... my ass.

I tied my Pointe shoes on, lacing them around my ankles tightly. Fran hadn't seen me dance yet, and I was glad, because I can only imagine what he would say.

'Do you use moves like that on Bel in bed?'

God, I hated him.

"You going to dance for me Princess?" Bel asked from the hallway. It was almost midnight and it was dark, so I couldn't see his face, but from the sound of his voice, I could tell he was smiling at me.

"Nope." I said as he walked into the living room. "I have to practice for the performance I have to do next week."

"Ushishishi." Bel snickered, "May I watch then?"

"Be my guest." I said, stretching slightly, since I didn't want to get cramps half-way through the routine.

Bel turned a chair around to face me and sat down. He was in his blue boxers and a white tank top which seemed to glow in the dark room. I smirked at him, "Can you even see me?"

"You're smirking at me." Bel said, "I can see you just fine."

I rolled my eyes, "My apologises Princey, I'm not used to letting people with long bangs watch me in the dark."

"Ushishishi." Bel grinned at me, "What's the song?"

"Sarabande." I said, turning my CD to track 11 and pressing play. I got my feet in fourth position and my arms in third as the music began to play. I let my movements flow with grace as I danced across the 'stage' I couldn't let the music get a hold of me this time, I had to stick to the routine. The piece wasn't very long, but it was meaningful... Or at least the dance was.

I was playing the main part; a girl in world war two whose village is getting attacked my Hitler. It was sunny and peaceful until he came and bombed us. Now the whole village is hurt and in pain, and the women are rushing around to help everyone they can. Until we decide to take a stand and go out to war ourselves. Dressing up as men, we go out for battle, only to find the men in our village have already been killed. We sit there morning, trying to find it in ourselves to stand back up.

The play goes on to with my character dying in the war and her mother mourning over her, trying to get me to wake up. I'm a fallen solider, that wasn't supposed to be a solider. When they find out that I'm a girl, they morn more, calling me a hero, a saviour. So, I'm the good, revolutionary person in the story, who's going against Hitler and against the male population. I only have 2 clothing changes really; a dress, while I'm in the village and a uniform while I'm at war. The music we're going to dance to will be violin and strings, which is what I normally dance to. The funniest part is that the guy playing Hitler is just about the nicest guy anyone could ever meet.

As the violins faded, I ended up with my feet in first and my arms in second; exactly where I was supposed to be. I smiled as Bel clapped softly.

"Beautiful, Princess." Bel smiled, "Stunning."

I walked over to him and kissed him softly, placing my hands on the arms of the chair. He placed his hand on my cheek and kissed back. The familiar touch of Bel's lips on mine sent me into ecstasy. I pushed my body against his, moving my legs onto the chair on either side of his body. We broke for a breath of air, but kissed again, our lips sliding against each others with lust and passion. Our bodies pushed closer and Bel slid his tongue into my mouth. After a few minutes of senseless making-out, we broke apart, both of us panting.

"You know, Princess." Bel said, between pants, "I don't think I can make out with any girl other than you. It just wouldn't be the same."

I nuzzled my nose in his neck, "Glad to hear that. I wouldn't want my prince going around kissing other girls, now, would I?"

"Ushishishi." Bel grinned, his arms moving down to my waist. I lay my head on his shoulder, "Princess...?"

"Yeah...?" I whispered, captivated in his warmth.

"We've been going out for a while now, and we're both in our 20's, so do you think we should take the next step?" He asked, quietly, slowly.

"I think we've waited long enough." I said, "But you might want to ask Xanxus first. I wouldn't want you getting killed by him on our wedding day."

Bel grinned, "Alright."

I sat down in his lap and started taking off my Pointe shoes, "Let's go to sleep. I'm tired."

Bel kissed my neck lovingly, "Alright. Are you going to make me sleep on the floor tonight?"

I laughed a little as I untied my other shoe, "No, You can sleep with me tonight."

"Ushishishi." Bel stood up, holding me bridal style, "Well, Princess, I can't wait for tomorrow."

I frowned, wrapping my arms around his neck, "I'm coming too, you know. I won't let you get hurt by the Millefiore assholes."

Bel carried me towards our room, "You know I don't want you to go though. You'll end up in a fight with Fran."

"So will you!" I huffed, "And I'm going. I don't care what you say."

Bel sighed, pushing open the door of his room with his hip. The moonlight shone through the window, lighting up the room. His bedroom was bigger than mine, and now had a queen size bed since we started sleeping together. Xanxus, at first, refused to let us sleep together, saying we were two young, but when I turned 23, I got in a fight with him and he eventually let in and bought us a bigger bed. Squalo laughed at Xanxus for giving in to his little sister, but then Squalo got kicked out of the house for a night, and he shut up about it.

Bel lay me down on the bed and I moved to the right side; my side of the bed. He crawled under the sheets and wrapped his arms around me. I cuddled up to him, vaguely wondering what I would do without him. As I drifted off to sleep in his arms, I whispered, "I love you."

***

"Well what a beautiful flag!" Lussuria said, smiling up at the flag that Levi had made, "Oh Levi, you'd do anything to put the boss in a good mood, huh~."

"Ushishishi." Bel snickered, "Yet he's still such a sullen old man, whatever you do."

"Muh..." Levi said, wincing.

"Oh shut up you guys. It's business; you know how he gets with that." I said, rolling my eyes and Squalo started yelling.

"Voooii!!" Squalo yelled, "It's about time we get fucking started!"

I rubbed my forehead, "He gets louder every year."

Bel pulled his arms behind his head as a wind blew past. We were all on the balcony; waiting for Squalo's retarded orders. I was sitting on the banister, while Lussuria was leaning against it on the other side. The rest of us were standing up, looking into the wind. We were kinda cornered, but I doubted we would lose.

"Awww man!" Lussuria said, frowning with his pinkie to his lips, "I don't like this at all. A raid is boring!! It doesn't go well with defence!"

"We can't expect any help from the remaining Vongola allied forces, can we?" Bel asked, grinning. "If only Bucking Horse didn't get send to Japan, huh?"

"Oh, suck it up!" I hissed, "You're the Varia right? Supposed to be the best in the Vongola and you're letting these Millefiore idiots get a hold of you? What the hell have I been hanging out with you for?"

"The lady's right! What's with all you're whining?" Levi said, his eyebrows furrowed, "These puny enemies! I can take them down easily!"

"Levi-sama," Fran said, looking over to us, "In that case, why don't you go ahead and take them down yourself, please. I'll stay here and watch."

"What?!" Levi exclaimed, looking at Fran in shock.

Bel snickered and sat down beside me.

"But, this landscape means they can only attack from a few positions!" Levi said with enthusiasm, "We're not in a disadvantage at all!"

"By the way, you used 'but' there is all wrong, old lightning pervert." Fran said.

"Oh, will you shut up and get serious, Fran? You know exactly what he meant." I said, resisting the temptation to hurt him.

"What the hell did you just call me?!" Levi said, being held back by Lussuria.

"Such a beautiful sky, isn't it?" Fran said, turning from Levi and looking up.

I looked up as well. The starts were everywhere, looking just as amazing as the first night I went out with Lussuria, Levi and Bel so long ago. I couldn't help but let out a small, "Yeah, it is..."

"So, what're we now, Commander Squalo?" Lussuria asked, once Levi had calmed down.

"Hm..." Squalo's eye brows were furrowed, meaning his was actually thinking for once, "Levi and Lussuria, standby in the castle and wait for my signal. If anything happens, you'll be back up. I'll guard the entrance on the east. Bel and Fran will cover the south, Take any minions you like with you."

"Geh, do I have to look after Fran?" Bel asked, scrunching up his nose at the boy. He jumped down from the banister and walked towards Levi.

"As if I like that. I don't like your type at all. Because I took over mammon's place, I'm forced to wear this stupid had. I didn't agree to wear this hat, you know." Fran said, looking as cool as ever.

"Well, then why the hell did you join the Varia, you idiot. Besides, it covers up some of your face, which is fine by me." I said, "You look better with it on."

Fran glared at me, and Bel turned to look at Squalo, "Battle Commander Squalo.... That Froggy might die during the mission... By my hand, that is."

"Shut it, Brat!" Squalo yelled, "When rookie officers are baby officers, there's sure to be trouble!"

"I'm not a baby anymore though." Bel said, grinning.

I sighed as Levi motioned towards Bel, most likely trying to mentally communicate with him, telling him to kill Fran anyways. He hated Fran just as much as I did.

"Nah!" Bel said, holding his hands behind his head, "If I did it, I'll end up teaming up with you. That's worse."

Squalo kneed Levi's stomach, causing him to cough, "Stop switching ideas and talking nonsense!"

"Uu..." Levi tried to speak, although he was having difficulties. "Got... Me... There...."

He fell to the floor and Squalo poked him with his sword.

"Ufu~" Lussuria clasped his hands together, "We're really such a messy squad; physically and mentally.'

I was getting pissed at this point, since we were sitting around doing nothing but bickering. I stood up on the banister, my hands on my hips, "You freaking idiots! Are we going to finish the job or are you going to argue all fucking night? Hurry up and let's go!"

"You heard the girl! Get your asses out there!" Squalo yelled. "Take whatever rookie minion with you as you please!"

As I jumped down from the balcony, I heard Bel say a small, "That's my woman, before following Fran after me.

"We're gonna kill them all~!" Lussuria yelled happily from the balcony, "Don't forget your boxes!"

Squalo was yelling at Levi, but I didn't listen as I landed swiftly on the ground. Fran landed beside me and then so did Bel.

"Let's hurry. We don't want to stand here to long or Squalo will yell at us." I said, dashing into the forest, Fran and Bel on my trail.

"Princess, Come back here with me." Bel said. I looked back at him and slowed down slightly. He took my hand and we started moving together, Fran in front of us.

"Bel-senpai. I think that you go in front after all. Having the killing intent emitted at my back hurts." Fran said, still looking forward.

Bel chuckled, "No way. But until I decide if I'm going to stab you in your heart or your head."

"Oh will you two quit it?" I hissed, pissed off by the noise. If the enemy found us in the state we're in now, then we would have no chance of winning.

"What? It's not my fault he's a fallen prince." Fran said.

I kicked him off the tree branch he was on and he fell towards the ground.

"Keep up to bastard." I yelled, moving faster.

Fran jumped back up pretty quickly and for some retarded reason, he moved in front of us again, "Ah, you made me cry. I'm reporting you to our long-haired idiotic commander and asking for his permission to kill you, Senpai."

"Oh suck it up." I hissed, "You just fell, it's not like a tsunami hit you."

"Oi! You'll be dead, if I stab you." Bel said in my defence.

"You know, I've been thinking... Senpai, your head really isn't screw on right. You must have been chased out of your homeland, right? You must have been hated by your family so you can't go home and joined the Varia instead, right?"

Bel shot two knives into Fran's back and he almost fell again. "You fool... No such thing."

"It's because I killed everyone there." Bel said, throwing another knife.

"Geh! Enough!" Fran said, almost tripping again, "Please stop with the stabbing."

"Fran, how about you just stop talking before you die of blood loss or something." I sighed, getting frustrated with the two boys.

"It's not my fault, Violetta-senpai. He keeps hitting me even if I don't say anything." Fran complained.

"Well, I'll tell him not to." I said, counting the number of knives in Fran's back.

"I doubt that will work. He hates me." Fran frowned.

Bel threw another 3 knives at him, "Of course I do. You're annoying!"

"See what I mean?" Fran said, stopping at a tree branch.

I turned to look at Bel, "Act your age, Bel. Stop acting like a little kid."

Bel frowned, "But its fun."

I sighed, "To bad. Come on, let's set up a trap here."

"Bel-senpai? Can you pull out the knives from my back first? Your renowned knives have such a weird shape; it's kinda embarrassing having it stick out of my back like this."

Bel looked blankly at Fran, "Return all the knives to my by nightfall, not one must be missing."

"I'm not doing it." Fran said, taking two knives out of his back and breaking one, "This stupid toy, this stupid toy..."

"You bastard." Bel said angrily, his ring's flame glowing brightly.

I stood up and looked around, placing my hand on Bel's head. "Be quiet for a sec, Bel."

"Something wrong Princess?" Bel asked, looking up at me.

"I can sense someone coming." I said, glaring around, searching for a figure in the shadows.

"Are you sure? Or are you're senses deceiving you?"

Bel took out his box and pushed his ring inside it, the box bursting open and his mink coming out and wrapping over his shoulders.

"I can tell you're angry at me, Bel senpai. I won't do anymore!" Fran said, turning around. The rest of the knives came out of his back and fell towards the ground.

"Brat." Bel hissed, the mink flew towards a tree, "Go to hell."

It bounced off the tree and headed straight for Fran. Fran ducked and the mink hit two of the Millefiore soldiers behind him; they had been disguised as trees from the beginning.

"Hey, Violetta-senpai, you figured out they were troops from the start?" Fran asked.

"Yea. There are about thirty around here." I said.

"What a surprise." Fran said blankly, "No wonder your dating the genius."

"Ushishishi." Bel grinned, "Of course, I'm the genius, because I'm the prince."

"Charge!" One of them yelled and they all advanced towards us; soldiers and a few box weapons.

"Well, won't this be fun..." I grumbled as Bel took my hand.

"You guys still don't understand your situation." Fran said.

"Stay there and wash your neck." Bel said, still holding my hand. "Finish them off Storm Mink."

As I watched the display of fire, I squinted; the flames were bright and blinding. I heard a few of the soldiers yell something, but I didn't care to hear them. Bel wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me towards him. I leaned my head on his chest as we both watched the flames.

"Anything that touches the storm monks fur will start degenerating due to the storm flames attribute." Fran said.

"Explanation complete." Bel said. "It's been hard on you."

"Say, don't you feel it too?" Bel said. "What a fierce fire."

"Don't you ever spare a thought on the environmental crisis?" Fran asked as Bel pulled me closer.

Suddenly, water came in and splashed across the fire, putting it out completely.