TRINISETTE,Unleashed

Chapter 24: series of unfortunate misunderstanding

Elena was mad at Daemon before because of his rocky relationship with the children. He was a kind man but he had his flaws; he carried a certain amount of arrogance – not too much that most nobles had that would strike you as irritating – and ignorance of little things, such as children. He was born a Noble. She doubted if he had ever been close to other children because as far as she knew, his childhood was a sheltered life. He was kept away from anything and anyone that was deemed useless, unworthy and threatening.

She was fourteen when she met Daemon. It was at a party filled with snobbish people and Elena was tired of it. She was standing at the far side of the grand hall, barely listening as other young girls gossiped and giggled around her. How could they laugh so daintily in their fine dresses, talking about their beaus and interests when people outside this hall are suffering? Elena, who was taught at a very young age that Nobles are far superior than peasants, hardly cared if she was a Noble or not. She helped whenever she can but despaired that no matter how much she did, nothing changed. People still suffered in poverty, becoming poorer by the day while aristocrats got richer and richer.

Without thinking, she balled her fists up and went outside, hoping that the cool air would calm her down. Surprisingly, there was a boy. He leaned against the railing, staring wordlessly up at the dark starry sky. This boy soon came to be known as Daemon Spade. Her first impression? Bigheaded. Proud and mighty he was yet open-minded. She had to admit that they got off at the wrong start but eventually, they became friends and then… lovers. She had to remind herself that Daemon still had a few things to learn. He may have grown up from the young boy she met years ago but he still had a lot to learn. This was why she gave him the cold shoulder until he learned to treat children nicely.

She thought by the next time she saw the children again, things would get better. Unfortunately, someone told her about the incident at the Enollavac Academy. She got wind that Tsuna and the others were involved in it and demanded a full report. While she didn't know the details why they were sent there, she couldn't believe that the men had sent them away. If anything, she was sure it was a guilt-stricken Giotto that decided this. Being Giotto, he would have felt guilty for dragging in young children into a dangerous world and would have pushed them away even if it hurt.

It was an act of goodwill yet it didn't stop Elena from getting mad at them.

Did they even consider what the children thought? Obviously not. So, after receiving a letter from Giotto that they were coming to visit her and hold a meeting at Wales, Elena planned for a way to punish them. It was a bit childish, she'll admit, but it was for the best. It was a small little thing to plan this party but it was enough to make things complicated.

Back to the present, Elena listened as Ryohei talked about their extreme stay at the Academy. He talked about their classes, the food, the dorms, their teachers and their classmates. Elena listened to all this with a smile. But when Ryohei came to the part where they had an event called "Capture the Flag" Hayato clamped his hand over his mouth, starting a fight between the two boys.

Curiously, Elena wanted to know more and was about to ask when the doors opened and several maids walked in, carrying parcels. Elena smiled widely and got to her feet.

"What's going on?" Lambo asked.

Hayato and Ryohei stopped fighting and looked at her. She giggled and clasped her hands together excitedly.

"I've got gifts for all of you as well!" she said. A maid handed her an indigo one with a white ribbon. "Chrome, come here dear," Elena said. Tentatively, Chrome approached her. Elena gave her the parcel.