•Team Ghiacciaio•

Team Ghiacciaio were running heading to the destination surely the target, Adelheid Suzuki was located. Xanxus was the fastest among them, followed by Squalo, Ken, Chukusa and Sadao. The only Trinisette member, Verde was riding on Sadao’s shoulder knowing in his size he won’t be able to keep up with them. The run continued until Verde felt a foreign, strange and terrifying sensation.

He immediately alerted them, “Stop.” One word was enough to make everyone stop to face the Arcobaleno. Verde pushed his glasses up, reflecting his seriousness. “Something ahead, this must be what they meant when they told me I will immediately knew we’re going the right track.”

Squalo can’t help but face ahead, “So that woman is ahead… is it waiting for us?”

“Who knows but from what I could feel, definitely not doing anything.” Verde answered.

Xanxus huff, “That only means its indeed expecting us.”

Sadao whistle in amusement, “I wonder if she waited enough for us.”

Chikusa pushed his glasses up, “As far as I wish not to say this, we should start planning how would we deal with it.”

“You trashes should form together, I’ll go ahead.” Xanxus said as walking away heading to the location of the target but Ken’s voice stopped him, “Hoy bastard as much as I hate working with you we need to plan first!”

“I have to agree with him Ken.” It was really unexpected for Verde to agree, “Out of everyone here only I have not witness its power. So as one of those who witness its power I advise you to think first before heading out that could lead to your own death.”

Xanxus glared the Arcobaleno, “What did you say you infant brat!?”

“Boss we should listen to them.” Xanxus refuse to both say and express this but he’s actually surprised for his Rain, Squalo to agree. “Remember the time we tried protecting ourselves against it and felt helplessness, the one who protected us is the female Mist of that brat. It only showed us that we should never act harshly when dealing with it.”

Knowing he was right, he looked away with a hmph, for them at least things settled before things could go wrong.

“So what should we do? Ambush? Surprise attack?” Ken questioned. Chikusa hummed, “For some reason it’s very expected.”

“Very expected, after all its waiting.” Sadao said as he shrugs, “So it’s either we fell on the trap or fight head on.”

Xanxus twitched, “Such weaklings, its already been decided.” That raised Sadao’s eyebrow, “Which is?”

Xanxus brought out his gun and smirked, “Finish this and be done with it trash.”

Verde pulled his glasses up, not voicing any protest and so the others. The plan was settled.

Chikusa sigh silently as he shook his head, ‘I might as well regret this later.’

On the place where the waterfall was located, there was someone standing in the middle of it. It was a woman who's very calm and meditating but looking closely the body was shaking, not from coldness but something else, hair completely wet and the wetness of her face from the falling water above with a mix of tears. This person was none other than Adelheid Suzkuki.

The place was quiet except the running and falling water until a foreign noise was heard and from it, it says its heading where Adelheid was located. Adelheid opened her eyes, showing her red glowing eyes and growled loudly, making the eclipse flame burst around her body to meet the strong blast of Flame of Wrath its way, blocking it.

Then a unfamiliar shout was heard, “VOOOOIIII right here woman!” Turning on the side to see Squalo, sword burst in rain flame going to attack her. She glared as she swayed her right hand and a mass of eclipse flame was produced heading his way.

Squalo gladly take it as he put his Rain Flame into its frenzy state to slash the mass of Eclipse Flame. Being busy in both Flame of Wrath and Squalo’s assault it gave the rest another opening for them to attack which Chukusa took as he made a silent attack by using his yoyo to advance in great speed before releasing needles that were wrapped in Rain Flame.

Adelheid only felt the sneak attack of Chikusa when something clashed against the Eclipse Flame, turning to see multiple needles. Adelheid’s eyes widen in disbelief, to think someone could sneak attack her and never felt it. This knowledge was enough to make the Eclipse Flame possessing Adelheid rage strongly as it began to fire wildly, making Squalo temporarily retreat and the Flame of Wrath being pushed in ease then collide with a burst.

Chikusa who was on the hide silently twitched, ‘As expected, it won’t be that easy.’

He heard someone whistle approaching him. He didn’t bother to look who because that person spoke.

“Nice one there kakipi.” It was Ken, grinning as his eyes fix on the enemy. Chikusa fixed his glasses before replying, “Although I think we made it worst. Be on guard Ken.”

“I know that Kakipi, who do you think am I?” Ken asked in irritation. Chikusa didn’t answer although he’s very tempted to say because he’s an animal who acts without thinking.

Suddenly they felt someone coming their way just to see Adelheid was charging her way heading to Chikusa. Ken grinned, “I won’t let you.”

Ken used his Kong Channel to turn himself into haft human and gorilla, bursting his Sun Flame in both fist, he charged in front of Chikusa and blocked her assault.

Xanxus appeared on the side, left gun being used for him to fly while the right one pointed to the target. “Bocciolo di Fiamma!” The blast formed a flower bud as it heads its way heading to Adelheid.

It successfully pushed Adelheid away from Ken and Chikusa followed up with his rain needles but only to be burned by the Eclipse Flame. Squalo appeared and took a head-to-head battle phase, same for Ken.

Afar Sadao and Verde were observing Adelheid. As much as Sadao wanted to join, Verde asked him to guard him as he analyze the opponent. Since he’s an Arcobaleno maybe he could find something usable to finish their mission.

“Interesting, a true living flame indeed.” Verde murmured as his eyes fixed on the Eclipse Flame raging in battle. “I could see why Sawada Tsunayoshi don’t like this flame, it not only burdens the possessed person but also destroy them.”

Sadao nodded in response as he too could see it. Suddenly they heard a sound of wings slapping heading their way, turning to the location Sadao recognized it as an animal weapon of Tsunayoshi’s Mist Guardian, Mukurow. It landed on Sadao’s shoulder.

“What is it?” Sadao asked Mukurow then he noticed something on his beak, a ring which he recognized the Vongola Ring of the Mist. He blinked on the item then questioned again the owl, “They’re giving it to me? Why? I have a ring here given by that white head guy.”

“I see the reason why.” His attention turned to Verde who continued, “In this team I’m the only one who’s part of the Trinisette and the only way to suppress the Eclipse Flame is not only awaken the Ring sleeping within the Simon Ring but also used the flame from either ring or pacifier from the Trinisette to complete our mission. I may able to do it but I might need more help to complete the task.”

“So they had decided to lend me the important Ring huh… Looks like he found a way for me to repay them.” Sadao said as he stared the Vongola Ring of Mist.

He raised his right hand for the owl to let go the ring and landed on his hand. Taking the Ring he change his ring in his middle finger to Vongola Ring while the ring given by Gesso was wore in his ring finger instead.

That raised Verde’s eyebrow, “Why?”

“I have no practice in using the Vongola Ring, the use might be different as well. It’s better to be secure don’t you think?” Verde nodded in response before returning back to his job. The Arcobaleno spoke, “I’m now fine on my own. Make yourself havoc.”

Sadao smirked, “We already have two, adding me might destroy the momentum.” He’s pointing Xanxus and Squalo who have no regard on the team’s safety as they kept attacking Adelheid.

Verde smirked, knowing its true. “Better more than nothing.”

“True.” Sadao twirled his spear and smirked, “Let’s get this over with.”

He disappeared by mist which Verde knew he had learned from Rokudo Mukuro and Mammon. He pushed his glasses, “Now then… as much as I want to enjoy this show I have work to do.” With that he jumped away.

In battle, Xanxus gave a continues shot and so was Chikusa to overwhelm their enemy although the Eclipse Flame blocked their attack in twisting form. Squalo and Ken charged to attack but the wild burst of the Eclipse Flame had pushed both of them away.

‘This is troublesome.’ Chikusa thought as he run on the sides.

Xanxus twitched and pointed both of his guns to Adelheid, “You trash.” He began shooting wildly, not carrying for any other teammates to be hit as his only focus was to put the target down.

The Eclipse Flame around Adelheid were flaring wild as it blocked Xanxus’s attack while the teammates were dodging as much as they could to avoid being hit.

Ken glared the Varia boss and shouted, “Hoy you stupid angry bastard learn how to shoot well will ya!”

Xanxus glared, “What did you say trash!?”

“VOOOOOIII There’s no time for argument!” Squalo shouted as he dashed forward and gave a slash but a crimson colored icicle from below blocked it. More appeared that made Squalo backed away to dodge then slash some to avoid being hit.

Sadao appeared behind Adelheid as he’s about to stab her with his spear flaring in Mist Flame the Eclipse flame harden to blocked it. Crimson icicle appeared from above and in great speed dashed to Sadao which Sadao barely blocked it. He twitched before slashing it away and jumped away to dodge more coming crimson icicle then used his flame to flew up.

‘She’s uses ice… from what I remember she possess a flame called Glacier Flame the element of the Earth. Looks like the Eclipse Flame was able to hijack the flame and used it against us.’ Sadao narrowed his eyes, ‘Mukuro did warn me about this…’

Back in his training before they head to Simon Island, Mukuro just gave a powerful kick that sent Sadao away. The impact was strong that made him vomit his own blood ones he was down. Mukuro didn’t mind the force he had given, amuse how Sadao kept standing up even though he knew he had no match against him.

“Kufufufu as much as I want to continue, this is enough.” Mukuro said, relaxing his body while Sadao glared, “I can still keep going.”

“Oya oya are you asking me to let your body break?” Mukuro asked as he tilt his head, “As much as I could, the Lawn Head will be pissed and I don’t plan meeting my sky’s wrath all because I overdue your training. I still love my life thank you very much.”

Sadao stared Mukuro, ‘Was that feminine guy really that strong to make him scared for his life?’

Mukuro ones again chuckle, already guessing what he’s thinking and glared dangerously. “I would rather think something else if I were you.”

“I’m sorry.” Sadao murmured as he looked away, feeling the demon’s glare will tear him apart if he didn’t do what he was told.

Mukuro huff, “Now tell me, which group are you in?”

Sadao blinked before answering his question, “Ghiacciaio” Mukuro hummed, “Adelheid Suzuki huh, kufufufu maybe I should tell you few things that could be expected when you face her.”

“Few things to be expected?” Sadao asked as he stood up although not straightly due to his body pain. He approached Mukuro to sit somewhere to get comfortable, “What would they be?”

“The Eclipse Flame, they could be wild but there are times it could influence the possessed person’s flame.”

“Influence? Like using the same ability of their flame.”

“Correct. To Ieyuji’s care we saw none of it, maybe the Sky Flame takes too much time to be taken influence or not capable.” Mukuro shrug, “The information we have isn’t really everything, although we had guessed this flame can take its own decision how to fight.”

Sadao ponder everything he had heard until finding something which he finds makes sense, “So that’s why it’s known as living flame, because it can make decision on its own as long as there’s a vessel to possess.”

Mukuro smirked and nodded, “Adelhide Suzuki’s flame is called Glacier Flame, part of the Earth’s elements.”

“What? Earth?”

“It’s a rival flame, the ones we all know was the Sky elements consist of the Storm, Rain, Sun, Lightning, Cloud and Mist. The Earth elements on the other hand were consist of Swamp, Forest, Mountain, Desert, Glacier and Sea.” Mukuro explained, “Glacier as the name implies controls ice. Be sure to be careful because if we’re speaking who’s the strongest Earth Guardian, we would answer Adelheid Suzuki.”

That widen his eyes, “So she’s really that strong?”

“Kufufufu” Mukuro can’t help but chuckle, “Indeed. She was able to fight that Skylark fairly but not enough to make the Cloud stay down. The mostly advantage for her is the water in her surroundings, making her ice for used effectively.”

‘So in the end it could mean if we’re facing her it would be somewhere where she could use ice as her own advantage.’ Sadao thought as he began making plan, not noticing the amused look of Mukuro toward him.

Sadao narrowed his eyes, ‘It’s time to test it.’ He glanced to the Vongola Ring of Mist then her, ‘I need to learn how to use this ring.’

“VOOOOIII!!!” Squalo was shouting as he run around in circle, “IS THIS ALL YOU GOT!?” Squalo took a step then dashed in great speed. Icicle from the ground appeared to block his way but Squalo didn’t stop as he began to slash his sword in frenzy. “Zanna Di Squalo!”

The ice that were blocking his way were all being destroyed in small amount of time, fast advancement heading to Adelhide. Ken twitched as he changed channel.

“Lion Channel!” With change of channel he had turned into haft lion. With now enhanced speed he took a dash speed, passing through Squalo’s opened path at the same time dodging the frenzy attack of Squalo, he was able to get near her. Sun flame burst around his head, ears, hands and legs, he used his new move that he had learned from both Colonnello and Ryohei.

“Multiplo!” Suddenly there’s five Ken in different direction and began their random attack in different sides although the Eclipse Flame around Adelheid were becoming a shield to protect the vessel from harm but that didn’t stop Ken as he continued, “Attiviazione!” The Sun flame around his fist began to burst in blazing flame that could compare to a space rocket launching upon the sky.

Adelheid narrowed her eyes and growled loudly, bursting piercing ice from below and stabbed all Ken to their stomach. Ken’s expression was wide in shock but suddenly disappeared, none of the Ken that were hit was the real one. This questioned Adelheid until he felt something above the sky. Looking up she saw another five Ken falling and surrounding her ones again.

All five Ken grinned and released their final attack as they burst their blazing Sun Flame at the same time, “La Distruzione Finale Della Stella!” This hit Adelheid and the amount was given in different side actually wavered the Eclipse Flame protecting her. The way of Ken’s attack in different sides could be compare to a blazing star if it could be witnessed above.

Chikusa who saw everything from the distance can’t help but remember the Sun match where Ryohei used his Maximum Ingram and their training where Colonnello showed them his Maximum Canon from his rifle. It was thanks to those two techniques that Ken had gained the idea for his new move.

‘Not bad Ken.’ Chikusa mentally commented as he pushed his glasses up. Suddenly something shift that gave alarm to him and the others. “KEN!”

Feeling the breaking of the Eclipse Flame, this made Adelheid roared more that she burst her whole body in Eclipse Flame that broke Ken’s attack, killing the imposters while the real Ken was throw away burning.

“GRAAAAAAHHH!” Ken’s shout in pain as he rolled around the ground but the burning of Eclipse Flame around his body hasn’t left him.

“The Flame is heading to its critical level!” Verde shouted, not bothering to hide his shock and alarming tone.

Sadao shouted, “Chikusa tend Ken hurry!” Without a word Chikusa immediately run to Ken and used his Rain Flame as much as possible to take out the flame.

Xanxus glared, ‘The trash did well almost breaking the defense but in exchange it had gone to a level that could endanger every single shit.’

‘Not only that but it would make things more hard for us to apprehend the target.’ Squalo thought the same thing as Xanxus. Eyes narrowed, ‘This is bad, if we do nothing not only our lives will be in grave danger but it could also result that woman’s life.’ He twitched in irritation, “This damn thing is hard.”

Adelhide’s tears of blood began to froze and then the water from the fountain also froze in crimson ice, it matters of seconds the whole place froze, no longer only water but also the trees, ground, everything. Everyone thought one thing as they could all feel the cold breeze that made their skin shook in coldness, nifelheim.

Their flame began to waver which alarmed everyone. Strange, dying will flame weren’t part of the nature but why was it affecting it?

“This… is bad…” Verde murmured, gritting in coldness and body becoming paler, the rest were in the same state as him. “The affect… wasn’t just… nature… but also our will… at this rate… we will… froze to death…”

Xanxus’s left gun that’s helping his flying was also wavering, making his flying unstable which irritate Xanxus. He tried to burst more flame but even though its complying the effect wasn’t good enough to put him into a stable fighter. He cursed, “Damn it!”

Having no choice, he landed down. He turned to the side to see Squalo’s hand was shaking from the coldness. Squalo was trying to stop the trembling but nothing was working, like his body had refused to listen.

Turning to the target, Adelheid was still, like she too was frozen from her own action. The Eclipse Flame on the other hand was still active, running through the whole area of nifelheim as it sucks the strength of every living except the vessel.

“K-Ka… ki… p-pi… I…” Ken was losing his strength, eyelids slowly closing which alarmed Chikusa, “No Ken! You can’t close your eyes… you… ughhh…”

Chikusa’s strength was slipping away to the point he’s going sleepy but trying to fight it. ‘Damn… it…’

Sadao stepped forward, attempting to get near the target but as he goes forward his strength was dramatically slipping to the point he sat down, unable to take another step much more stand up. His eyes were slowly closing, only his spear as his holder in order not to fall the ground. ‘M-move…’

Squalo stabbed the ice as he sat down but the strength he had given wasn’t enough to give a crack that resulted to his fall followed by Verde from afar then Chikusa. Sadao did everything he could but soon fall, only Xanxus was left although he’s not too far from behind because he already sat down and eyes getting heavier but harden himself to glare Adelheid.

Xanxus cursed multiple times within his head, he could feel his body becoming numb from the coldness and he knew the same thing was happening to the rest and worst already in the string of consciousness. If this keeps