Felicita pout. She just doesn't understand why she has to
wear a fluffy dress just for the welcoming party and why does her papa so
excited about this guest. Everyone, with the exception of her, was assign with
a task just to make sure everything is perfect. From what she heard, the guest
they’re having is a boss of a new, growing famiglia. From power, influence, to
family size, and tradition, she is very sure that the famiglia is nothing
compare to the Arcana Famiglia.
“Ojou-sama.. Aren't you just excited to meet the Vongola
Famiglia boss?” ask Luca. She scoffs, “Are you kidding? I’m sure he is an
arrogant and annoying old fart.” She said. “Considering how much his famiglia
has grown in such a short time, I’m sure he’s a ruffian and barbaric too..” she
said with confident. “Oh really? Then I must heard it wrong..” said an
unfamiliar voice. When she turned to see who the person is, she saw a blonde
boy smiling at her. The boy is around her age, slightly taller than Liberta and
possesses such a gentle face. From his attire, it is only natural to presume
that he is from a wealthy family. “From what I’ve heard, he is rather young and
kind hearted..” he continued.
“Who could you be?” Luca ask the young man but he simply
answer; “Don’t worry, I’m not a trespasser.” Somehow, Felicita didn’t find the
answer convincing and tried to read his mind. “It is quite rude to read
someone’s mind without permission, mademoiselle..” he pat her head and
disappear within the crowd. “How dare he touch my ojou!” Luca snap but Felicita
froze with astonishment. How did he know she was trying to read his mind? And
more importantly, how come she can’t read him?
The hall was decorated grandly. The table was packed with
foods and drinks. From her seat, she could spot the boy she met earlier sitting
across the table. “Gentlemen, tonight we having this party to welcome our
wonderful guest from the mainland; the Vongola Famiglia!” everyone in the hall
applaud and a red headed young man with flame-like tattoo on his face stood up.
“It is, our pleasure to be invited by the great Arcana Famiglia’s boss
himself..” “So this red head is the boss..” thought Felicita. “He looks
promising..”
After the dinner, the party begins. “Felicita! Would you come
here for a moment?” the young girl went to her parents. “Giotto, this is my
daughter, the future Donna of our family. Felicita, this is Giotto, Vongola’s
boss.” She shocked. “Ah, we’ve met earlier.” Said Giotto while kissing the back
of her hand. “This is my faithful companion, G.” he introduces the red head.
“Isn’t he a wonderful young man? Leading a big family at such a young age. You
know, he starts his family at the tender age of 14. How old are you now young
man?” asked Mundo. “I’m 18.” Answered the blonde. “You’re just a year older
than our Felicita! The girl pouts. Her papa pats her head. “Now, now my dear.
Show your lovely smile to our guest..” the middle age man whisper harshly.
The orchestra starts to play waltz. “Ah, waltz.. do you mind
to do the honour of performing the first dance with my daughter?” Ask Mundo
while handing Felicita’s hand to Giotto. “It is my pleasure..” answered the
blond, taking the young lady’s hand and escort her to the centre of the huge
hall. He brings the girl’s hand to his shoulder while placing his on Felicita’s
waist. Somewhere in the crowd, both Nova and Liberta groan in annoyance.
“You are a graceful dancer..” Giotto compliments her.
Felicita stares at him with annoyance but he just keeps on smiling. “ I thought
I’ve told you that its rude to sneak into other’s mind without their consent..”
her mouth ajar. “How did..” Giotto cut her before she could finish her words.
“Let’s just say that we both have something in common..”
“You know.. you could just ask me directly.” He added.
Felicita sigh in annoyance. “Ok. First, tell me what are you doing here..”
Giotto laughs at the question. “Attending a party of cause..” “THAT’S NOT WHAT I MEANT! I mean what you are
doing here in Regalo. What do you want with Papa?”
“I’ve always wanted to come here, it’s a beautiful island
after all. Besides, I’ve always want to meet the man who manage to keep the
peace of this island for decades. Your Papa is my icon you know..” answered the
young man nonchalantly. “No hidden agendas I assure you..” He added when the
future Donna of Arcana famiglia gave him a suspicious look. As they dance,
Felicita felt something in her heart. No, it’s not love. It’s more like peace,
comfort; something that she felt when she’s with her parents, Nova and Liberta.
No, more! Somehow, to be in the blondes arms feels like home.
OH NO! The man’s gentleness and charms seems like have
affected her mind! Wake up Felicita! Quickly, she pushes him away. Giotto
however, didn’t show any sign of shock whatsoever. He just bows at her with a
smile and walks away. The night ended with a toast for both famiglia.
“Well, Bambina, what do you think of the Vongola?” Debito,
Luca and Pace approach her. “He looks weak and so annoying. Acting like he
knows everything, like he can see right through you.. I bet he is a real sly, form
a family at the age of 14.. that’s how he gets his family become so big in only
4 years.” She said with a stern look. “I agree!” Liberta and Luca walk towards
them. “He keeps on smiling at Ojou. That’s so eerie!” Liberta added. “Isn’t
that is just you being jealous?!” laugh Pace. Liberta jeer at him.
“It is unfair to judge a person just based on what you see..”
all heads turn to the voice. “Mama!” the Japanese woman smiles gentle. “That
boy, unlike papa-the world who centres us all, he is the sky.” They all puzzled
at the woman statement. “And just like the sky, he covers its all; the storm,
the rain, the sun, the thunder, the cloud and even the mist.” Said a husky
voice. All of them turned to the new comer.
“And all of them pledge to stand by his side, to protect him
even if that would cause them their own life- the six guardian of the sky.”
Said Mundo. “What’s that?” asked Nova. Mundo smiles. “Just like how all of you
fulfil the requirement to form a contract with tarocco, they are six young men
who fulfil the requirement to perform the duty of each attributes. Remember G,
the red haired gentleman who gives out speech at the table?” they all nodded.
“He is the most fearsome right-hand man in Italy. He bears the duty of the
storm guardian- to continuously at the heart of the attack. The furious storm
that never rest.”
“What about the others?” asked Liberta. This time Sumire
answered the question. “I heard the Rain is the best swordsman there is. He is
said to be a very talented shakuhachi player who gave up music and come all the
way from Japan just to assist Vongola Primo and become the bless shower that settles
conflict and washes everything away.” Nova shows some interest in this. “There
was a priest..”
“A PRIEST?!” they gape at Sumire with shock. Both Sumire and
Mundo laughs. “Yes, a priest. He made an oath to stop fighting when he
accidently killed his opponent during a boxing match but whenever the family is
in trouble, he will destroys the misfortune that attacks the famiglia with his
own body, and become the sun that brightly shines upon the area. The lightning
is the son of a lord who will draws the damage to himself and away from the
rest of the famiglia, serving as the lightning rod.”
“Then, there is the cloud. The one who protects the family
from an independent standpoint, whom nothing can ever bind. If I’m not
mistaken, he is the chief of an intelligence agency. The mist, from what I
heard is a powerful illusionist who able to create something from nothing, and
nothing from something; thus bewildering the enemy, to render the famiglia’s
true form intangible with vision of deceit.”
“And then there is the Sky.. what did he do?” asked Felicita,
sounding annoyed. Mundo put his arm around his daughter’s shoulder and said;
“As the sky, Giotto bears the hardest role ever. The storm, the rain, the
cloud, the thunder, the sun and the mist.. he understand them, and accept them
for who they are. Did you know that his famiglia is the most unorthodox
famiglia I’ve ever seen? Military men, aristocrats, people from rivalry
family.. he accepts them all as long as they shares the same idea as he does.
That is what he’s here for. He’s offering a hand of friendship..”
“Did you accept it papa?” she ask. Her father shakes his
head. “Not yet.. I need to discuss this with the rest of the famiglia to know
whether they approve this joint venture. But I personally agree with this.” Said
the middle age man. “Now, me and your mama are going to bed. You should too.
Tomorrow, I want you to escort our guest around.” He added before climbing up
the stairs towards their room.
“What are you going to do ojou?” asked Pace. “Tomorrow we’ll
see what kind of person the Vongola Primo is..” she replied.
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Next chapter, all the Primo's guardian + Elena will appear. How will Felicita test Giotto?
