The one that got away (Katekyo Hitman Reborn)

Man in red

Chapter 7: Man in red

The party was phenomenal to say the least. People wore masks of all kinds to the event,from expensive handmade ones to antique ones that would give any child nightmares. The group made their way in,Alex glanced around in awe.

“So many people…why is this person your enemy,even though it seems he’s so well liked?”Alex asked. Giotto looked down at Alex.

“He is cruel to those who work under him. I’ve helped those people,and because of such he has considered me an enemy.”Giotto said as he walked. Alex smiled.

“For so many rumors I’ve heard…you’re actually very kind,Giotto.”Alex said. Giotto smiled.

“You’ve heard otherwise?”

“People have started to admire the vongola,and when they speak of you they do state of your brilliance.”Alex smiled.

“You flatter me.”Giotto said with a laugh.

“Don’t get used to it,boss.”Alex smirked. They suddenly stopped walking as Giotto got his hands on Alex’s shoulders.

“You see that man holding the devil mask?”Giotto whispered. Alex scanned the area and locked sight on such man. He was big and rough,wearing fine items such as a golden watch and multiple rings. As he laughed you could see some of his teeth had been replaced by golden ones. He reeked of alcohol even from a distance. “That’s him. Watch out for him.”Giotto warned. Alex smiled.

“Him? He seems the type to miss every detail.”Alex joked. “What’s his name though?” As the man laughed with his guest one of the servants seemed to get in his way as it tried to walk by the people without bumping anyone. Within moments the man had swung his arm and with part of his strength smacked the servant across the face,the servant falling down,dropping the glasses as they shattered on the ground.

“Such swine! How dare you get in my way…what are you waiting for?! Clean this up!”He demanded as the servant quietly did as told. Alex watched the whole scene unfold and found it hard not to get angry.

“Hold it Alex. Remember the mission. If we find the evidence,we can most likely put a stop to his abuse.”Giotto reminded.

“…fine.”Alex muttered. She glanced around,finding an unguarded door. “I’m going in.”

“Be careful.” Alex gave them a thumbs up as she casually strolled away from the group. She glanced around,making sure no one was looking before she walked inside. The hallways were dark,only lightened by the moonlight coming through the windows. Alex carefully made her way across the halls,making sure to hide in the shadows incase any staff were to walk by. She reached the double doors to the office. Locked.

“Well that’s a shame.”Alex said as she reached into her pocket and took out some long pieces of metal. She got them by the lock and carefully moved them inside the handle. CLICK! “This is too easy.”Alex chuckled as she opened the door and walked in and closed the door behind her. She heard a loud growl. Her head carefully turned to the huge dog sitting on the sofa as it glared at her coming in. “Too…easy…”Alex muttered,gulping at her words. She backed away as she felt her back hit the desk. On it was the diary. “This is it.”Alex muttered as her glances went back and forth from the dog to the diary. She carefully picked it up in her hands and just as the dog was about to attack,footsteps were heard. The dog seemed to whimper and hide under the sofa. Alex quickly looked around and hid under the desk,the only place she could find in hiding. The door opened as two men walked in. The owner of the diary and…someone else.

“The party is a success! We’re sure to gain enough funds for what we will need!”One of them said.

“Yes…certainly.”Another voice said. This one sounded rather raspy. “But we need more support. Those damn Vongola are quickly gaining the favors of various family in such a short time.”

“Don’t worry! By the time our plan is complete,the Vongola will be nothing but a long gone memory!”

“For your sake,I hope so.”

“(Such hostility…)”Alex thought. She wanted to see who it was. She wanted to see the face of that other man. She carefully crawled out of the desk and took a small peek. He was tall,of medium build and was wearing a distinct red suit. Alex’s eyes diverted to an open window…she carefully tiptoed her way to the window while the two men were facing the other way.

“The Vongola have ruined my business with their good for nothing vigilantes…”The man in red said as he seemed to almost crush the glass in his hand. Alex freaked out and stood up,but tripped on her own footing before falling back with a light gasp,and out the window. By the time the two men turned,she had already fallen out and on a flower bed.

…

Alex slammed the door open to Giotto’s office. She was wet from head to toe due to the surprise rain on the way home.

“Thanks for the ride,guys.”Alex said ironically as she took out the diary and settled it down on Giotto’s desk,surprisingly dry considering how Alex was fairing.

“Good job.”Giotto said as he opened it.

“I almost died,so yeah.”Alex said as she opened a window and squeezed some water out of her hat. Giotto flipped through the pages.

“A man by the name of Giovanni will be attending a birthday party it seems.”Giotto said. Alex glanced the diary page from behind Giotto.

“Gah! That’s my birthday party!”Alex squeaked.

“Well it seems I’ll be seeing you in your birthday party.”

“You better get me a good present then! No dresses either! I want a cool knife or something,ya know!”Alex teased as she thought for a moment. “There was a man in red in the office. He spoke badly for you and the Vongola. He seemed…odd,but angry. Think that would be Giovanni?”Alex asked.

“We will have to find out. For your birthday party…?”

“It’ll be held at my dad’s place. You won’t be seeing me in a suit though.”Alex smirked.

“I’m now excited to see how you look in a dress!”Giotto laughed. Alex felt a blush creep upon her cheeks.

“Whatever,idiot!”Alex laughed.

“Now,sit down with me,you’re helping me with the paperwork.”

“…WHA?!”