〖JJBA - EN〗- Last Judgement

Chapter 9: The Guardian Angel.

Singapore. December 3rd, 1988.

[default: English / italic: Italian / bold: French]

Fortunately, our heroes were found by a fishing boat which took them directly to Singapore. Once they'd arrived there, buying clothes for (Y/N) was the first thing they did and Kakyoin was able to get his jacket back. On the way, (Y/N) took the opportunity to buy a phone card to be able to call abroad. It had been more than a week since she had left Italy, it was more than time to give some news. And especially to Bruno. She owed him an apology, even though she hadn't been herself that day. She would never have acted that way with him.

While the boys were trying to agree on a hotel in which to sleep, (Y/N) took the opportunity to go to the nearest phone booth and call the only Italian number she knew by heart: the one at Lampone's apartment, which served as his team's headquarters. She took a deep breath, terrified that she'd be scolded for leaving Naples unannounced. And especially for not coming back. The phone rang for several seconds before someone picked up.

"Hello?

- Mela?

- Zeppeli?! Where have you been?!

- Ehm... Right now I'm in Singapore...

- Huh?

- It's a long story, but I was controlled by a Stand in order to kill a guy in Japan and-

- In Japan? But what are you doing in Singapore?

- I'm going to have to extend my trip a bit, uh... I'll explain.

- Be careful (Y/N). The Boss has surely already learned of your absence by now.

- I know, I... Is Bruno around?

- No, he went on a mission with Porro?

- With Porro??

- We need someone to do your job, don't you think?

- Ugh... Tell him that I called... And that I'm sorry, also. But I should be back soon, I promise.

- Well, your choice, beautiful. But if you come back to Italy, you risk having to face a punishment from the Boss for leaving without warning.

- I know... But tell Bruno that I called, okay?

- Is that all you're upset about? That Bruno isn't here, more than taking a punishment on your way home?

- Heh... I'll find a way... Good luck, Mela.

- You too Zeppeli. On whatever you're doing that's more important than Passione.

- I'll call back as soon as possible.

- I should hope so."

She hung up and sighed. She hadn't been able to hear Bruno's voice, and she was particularly frustrated. She really wished she could apologize in person. As she leaned on the telephone booth's wall to take a breather, Kakyoin appeared at her side, which startled her.

"Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to let you know we found a hotel.

- Ah, yes... I'm coming right away.

- Everything is fine?

- Yes, yes... Just a little tired.

- Was that your family on the phone?

- Hm... More or less...

- More or less?

- It is complicated.