Arrivederci Athens

“What!? But momma, isn’t that a little excessive, especially after what just happened?”

“Nonsense! It’s your 19th birthday tomorrow. Besides, you would have been able to enjoy to the Carnival if that clown cunt didn’t kidnap you.”

“But would they really- “

“I’ve been advertising this for the past couple of weeks now. The event even looks set to top the original that took place last month. Tetsuka's also been spotted there as well. It’s been years since she left home, so go say hi to her and tell her to get her ass back home since she keeps eating her phones. I should be able to meet up with you in a few days in Norway.”

"Are you sure?"

"Kina wouldn't want the mood to be dampened."

Madoka sighed as she ended the call.

“What did she say?” Yuni asked.

“She somehow managed to get the Italian government to hold a second Carnival of Venice, or I guess a Carnival style event, on my birthday tomorrow.”

“Wait VENICE!? Does that mean- “

“Yep! We’re going to Italy next!”

“What time does our flight leave?”

“In about 2 hours.”

“Wait! You mean we’re leaving tonight!? But Emeri's still in a dour mood and Eriza still hasn't woken up yet.”

“It’s best to leave here as soon as possible, I don’t want Emeri to get sad again.”

As the two began packing up, Eriza opened her eyes. She looked around and noticed she was alone with just Yuni and Madoka. A void look consumed her face as she silently rose and began creeping towards Madoka.

"ERIZA! Y- You're awake!"

Life returned to Eriza's eyes as she noticed Emeri and Serika had returned.

"We heading out?" Serika asked as she took notice of the suitcases.

"Yeah, we're going to Venice, Italy," Yuni replied.

"Venice!? Ugh, I forgot Auntie had this planned. We were supposed to leave tomorrow morning, but I guess it’s better if we leave now,” Emeri sighed.

"Hey... Sis, what's going on?" Eriza asked.

"More importantly how are you feeling? You were out cold for hours."

Eriza stared blankly before rubbing her head. "Can't remember much, but I guess I got shaved... Feels weird."

"What feels weird?"

"My head, duh. You better not have drawn shit on me too."

"Um, Eriza? Are you alright?"

"Guess so."

Emeri stared at Eriza for a bit before tearing up and hugging her. "I'm sorry... I'M SORRY!"

"They're dead right? That harpy taunted me and told me about everything. I've never hated you more," Eriza glared as she stormed out.

Emeri attempted to chase after her, but was unable to catch up. Serika quickly leapt into action and managed to get ahead of Eriza.

"Move it, I wanna be alone," Eriza glared.

"Look I get it, but we're all heading off to Venice. So at least sulk on the plane."

"I ain't going. I don't wanna be with any of ya. You messed up everything."

"Eriza..."

Eriza turned to notice an out of breath Emeri behind her. "Go away, you lied to me."

"I only kept it a secret because of mother's wishes."

"Bullshit, I heard she was abandoned and never knew she was a Ginkawa."

"And you believe that harpy?"

Eriza stared blankly for a few seconds before collapsing and losing consciousness. Serika glared and cautiously picked up Eriza and carried her back with her.

"Hey Emeri, your sister normally like this?"

"N- No. But she's rarely gotten mad at me ever so I can't say for sure."

...

After checking out, everyone headed for the airport. Luckily, Eriza had her passport and ID on her so there weren't too many complications getting past customs.

As they waited for the boarding call, they decided to do some souvenir shopping at the gift shop.

“NO! I’m not gonna let you get that!” Serika growled as Madoka eyed a minotaur plushie.

“What! It’s for me. Besides, this little minotaur plushie is cute. Oh, I’ll grab a magnet too.” Madoka giggled.

“It’s fine, let her enjoy herself. I guess I should buy a hat for Eriza,” Emeri sighed.

Yuni quickly looked around before spotting something she wanted. Once the girls had their things, they headed back to the boarding area.

"So what'd ya get?" Madoka asked.

"A puzzle and a model."

"You do puzzles?" Serika asked.

"Yeah, did you forget all the puzzles we moved out of my place?"

"Huh? I didn't see any puzzle boxes."

"The pictures."

Serika blinked in confusion for a bit before finally understanding."

"Heh, seems I'm still the smarter one."

"Shut it, I just didn't think the pictures were actually completed puzzles."

...

A few hours later, the girls landed in Venice, Italy.

“Guess I am starting to get used to flying,” Serika grumbled as she walked through the airport.

“Told ya!” Madoka gloated.

The first thing the girls did after claiming their bags was buy milk.

"Guess I gotta feed ya. Open wide," Serika teased as she held the milk up to Emeri's mouth.

Emeri pouted in annoyance and began chugging like crazy.

"Baby's really thirsty," Madoka smirked as Emeri shot her an annoyed glare.

"At least she's starting to return to normal," Yuni smiled as she handed Madoka another bottle of milk. "The problem though, is her," she sighed as she glanced over ay Eriza.

"Yeah, we'll have to tell Emeri and Serika. Though first we should head for the hotel."

"Yeah, we've pretty much bought out the airport's entire milk supply, so let's head out before they get mad."

...

“Wow! The city looks beautiful!” Yuni exclaimed as she gazed out the window of the hotel.

"And this place is loaded with milk," Madoka smiled as she slammed her 10th jug of milk down.

After a quick run by the store, Madoka and Emeri were able to procure enough milk to fully heal themselves.

“Auntie said Tetsuka-chan's in town right?” Emeri asked as she set down her glass of milk.

“Yeah, that’s what momma said. Though, I don’t have her number,” Madoka sighed.

“What’s she like?” Serika asked.

“Unlike the snob twins, Tetsuka-nee-chan is a lot more like momma. She’s a thrill seeker and likes to get in fights.”

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Madoka gazed out the peephole, before smiling and unlocking the door. A buff scantily clad young woman with long jagged silver hair, red eyes, sharp teeth, and massive breasts, stood smiling at the other end.

"Yo, Doka."

“Tetsuka-nee-sama!” Madoka happily cried, as she threw her face into Tetsuka’s breasts.

“Heh, Nee-sama’s got the goods, though yours are nice an juicy themselves,” Tetsuka grinned as she gently groped Madoka’s breasts and gazed into the room.

“Wait! You got a harem!? And they’re all girls!? Damn, Ka-san must be over the moon.”

“They’re not my harem. Though Serika and Emeri are dating.”

“Emeri!? Haven’t seen her in years. Where is she?”

“Here,” Emeri nodded as she approached Tetsuka.

“Damn girl! You really glowed up since I last saw ya. And your melons are growing too. Guess ya really are a Ginkawa."

Yuni and Serika then introduced themselves.

“Say Tetsuka why doesn’t Madoka have your phone number?” asked Yuni.

“Oh, it’s cuz I don’t have a phone. Well I do, but it’s busted,” Tetsuka smiled as she pulled a broken phone out of her breasts.

Everyone stared in shock at the broken phone. It looked like something had taken a bite out of it.

“This always happens when I get a new phone. I know you’re supposed to talk with it, but it’s filled with really good metal, that I just can’t help myself.”

"What do you mean?"

“Ah, Emeri! Momma said she gave you a smartwatch to give to Tetsuka,” Madoka nervously interjected.

Emeri then rummaged through the suitcase and pulled out a small case.

“Auntie said this was for you and NOT to consume it at all costs, whatever she meant by that,” Emeri stated as Tetsuka snatched the box and opened it.

She sniffed the smartwatch inside before shrugging and slapping it on her wrist.

“Hardly any metal in it. Well guess I’ll set it up. Though when did ya become so close with Ka-san, Emeri?”

“Ever since I began living in the mansion a few years ago.”

“You’ve been living there!? Dang I’ve really been outta the loop. Geh, bet Ka-san’s gonna yell at me as soon as I send the call.”

"How'd she find out you were here anyway?" Madoka asked.

"Chance I guess. Saw some folks setting up for something and when I asked, they said it was for a Ginkawa party. Figured it was your birthday so I decided to stick around and well, an aide must've spotted me. So I decided to hunker down in the hotel until you arrived. That way I wouldn't need to worry about being shadowed."

"And you haven't talked with her?"

Tetsuka nervously shifted her eyes away, telling Madoka all that she needed. "Welp, better prepare yourself, cuz I just dialed momma."

Tetsuka yelped in shock as sweat began to pour down her face. Madoka then smirked and held her phone to Tetsuka's ear as Harumi picked up.

"Madoka? Are you in Venice?"

“Osu! Ka-san.”

“TETSUKA GINKAWA! IT’S BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE I LAST HEARD YOUR VOICE! I’VE BEEN WORRIED SICK ABOUT YOU! YOU’RE LUCKY MY ASSOCIATES SPOTTED YOU ROAMING THE GLOBE! THOUGH THEY SHOULD’VE GIVEN YOU A NEW PHONE! But considering you’re calling me on the smartwatch I asked Emeri to give you, I’m assuming YOU ATE THAT PHONE TOO!”

Everyone except Madoka let out audible shock at the revelation.

“Oi Ka-san, you're on speaker! Tone down the volume, will ya!?”

“Oh, whoops! Sorry about the yelling girls. And sorry about not telling you about Tetsuka, Emeri. I didn’t want you to be frightened of her if I told you she eats metal.”

“WAIT! AUNTIE, WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE EATS METAL!?”

“She’s just built differently. Though she’s still got Ginkawa blood coursing through her, so it’s best for her to reunite with me at the mansion, now that Illumous is declaring war on me.”

“Wait what!? Who's declarin' war?”

“Maybe if you didn’t eat your phone all the time you’d know. I’ll fill you in on everything now, so sit down.”

...

Tetsuka slammed her fist into the chair, denting it, as Harumi finished catching her up to date.

“Those f****** whores! I’ll be sure to pulverize them and that camo bitch for the hell they gave us. Oh, and I’m sorry I didn’t know about grandfather or you becoming the head.”

“Well, I’ll be sure to discipline you when I arrive. I know you like to travel, but it’s safer to regroup at the mansion for the time being. Besides, it’s been nearly a decade since you left. It’d be nice to chill in your own room, wouldn’t you say?”

After ending the call, Tetsuka set up the smart watch. "So how's Eriza doing?"

"She's asleep in the next room over. Though about her..."

Tetsuka glared as she heard Yuni's theory on what was going on with Eriza. "That ain't good. Well, guess I'll relay that to Ka-san."

"You're gonna talk with her more?" Madoka snickered.

"When did you become such a mischievous little imp? Well, I didn't want to use your phone and now that I got a smartwatch, I might as well make use of it. That and you heard her when she said she wanted me to call her every day, so might as well get on her good side so I don't end up in the dungeon when we reunite."

"The mansion has a dungeon?" Yuni asked.

"Oh yeah, I used it for some training, but now it's mostly abandoned. Though momma probably wouldn't lock her up down there, maybe shave her head at worst and confine her to mansion for a year or two."

"Well, guess I can understand that. Bet she won't even recognize me. Well, I got some catching up to do so good night. I'll see you all tomorrow for the party."

"Join us for breakfast."

"Heh, now you're talking. The utensils here taste really good."

Once Tetsuka had left, Emeri peeked into the adjacent room to find Eriza still fast asleep. She smiled and closed the door before rejoining the others. However, once she was gone, Eriza opened her eyes. A void look once again consumed them as she silently stared at the ceiling as if she was receiving a radio transmission.

"Kill Ginkawas... Kill Ginkawas... Kill Kabuki Dakota's daughter..."

After getting ready for bed, the girls all drifted off to sleep, with the exception of Madoka.

“58,59, YAY! IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!” she yelled as the clock struck midnight.

Eriza peered out of her room and stared before retreating back into her room and heading towards the window. She opened it and climbed out of it to the ground floor below before jogging away into the night.