The mansion's residents bustled about as Mondo had already ordered an immediate rescue mission after Ronaldo had told them that Angelica's captors would surely kill her for destroying their business with one swing. The boss had vowed to kill her and inflict pain on her. Everyone was tense about this. Word had gone around that Angelica was a former prostitute. It had shaken the men up. Some still didn't understand why Ronaldo was even helping them. They didn't ask either. The most important thing now was to rescue the girl before anything ugly could happen.
Felicita and the others were preparing the men for the rescue operation, praying all the while that Angelica would be alright. Felicita couldn't help but feel a little depressed that Angelica couldn't put more faith into the family. The girl was more upset that Angelica gave herself up to protect them. What did she take them for?
"Hey, did Ronaldo give you the map to the mansion?" Asked Dante as they were planning at the meeting room.
"Yes. It's not too far from here." Answers Nova, "If we head there now, we might be able to ge to her in time." He adds.
"Then what are we waiting here for??" Felicita asks frantically, "Let's go there now!"
"Felicita—"
"We have to go now! They'll kill her!"
"I was just gonna say that we have to be extra careful, and not be rash," Nova tells the girl calmly, "Felicita." Her eyes widen, "You tend to become reckless when you're excited with something. Mess this up, and Angelica's life will be far more in danger." Nova continues.
"I'll stay be her side." Volunteered Liberta.
"Y—"
"Just be careful, and not do anything reckless. That's it." Interrupts Nova with his arms crossed.
"Yes." Felicita replies obediently, smiling in relief.
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Fighting against the cold, bitter wind of autumn, the Arcana Famiglia soon arrive at an old, worn down mansion. The members could feel the cold tension hanging in the air. The bitter air swirled around them for a moment, and surprisingly it was quiet. Too quiet as a matter of fact. They felt doubtful of Ronaldo's instructions for a moment until they hear a slight ruckus inside. Sneaking inside, the members couldn't see a single soul. They wondered where they have suddenly gone.
"Hey, did you see anyone?" Asks an anxious Pace as he glanced around the hallway.
"No," Luca replies, "I can't hear anyone either." He quickly adds.
Pace sighs, "I hope we won't be too late. I promised Cecilly that I'll bring her back." He whispers.
"Cecilly? You mean that waitress you've been visi—"
"Shush!!" Interrupts Pace, "Don't just declare like that!" He whisper-screams at his friend.
"I see that you've finally set your eyes on a woman." Debito whispers into Pace's ear, smirking, "I guess I have a better chance of having Angelica." He continues.
"Hey! Don't get too cocky!" Snaps Luca.
"You guys aren't bothered about her past?" Asks Dante who suddenly appears behind the three.
"No. The past is the past." Quotes Pace.
"Well, I was shocked at first. We all were," starts Luca, "But we could see how hard she has beeen trying to hide it from us. Angelica probably didn't want us to see her differently."
"I don't care about her past!" Debito angrily mutters, "She has gone through a lot. All we have to do is to embrace her for who she is."
Dante smiles as he chews the end of his cigar, "That girl's lucky to have a bunch of strangers caring for her." He remarks.
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Damsel In Distress (Arcana Famiglia FF)
FanfictionIt's been two years since the Arcana Duello as Felicita and her friends continue with their normal, vigilante lives. Then when the day they meet a fortune teller whose smile never fades, Felicita and her friends slowly uncover her mysterious past an...