"You work under IGO now, Maryanne-san?" you asked the blonde woman in surprise when she came up with those news.

"After Clara's death, I don't want to be affiliated with any of their miserable attempts to make the world 'better'..." Maryanne stated with a huff, taking a sip of her coffee that you brought for her. "Honestly, it's a matter of time before the whole organization shut down by itself"

"Well, Dino did wreck havoc at their headquarters..." you sweatdropped. "Besides that...How are you doing?"

"I feel...liberated" the woman murmured after a short pause. "I didn't love that much Clara, but she was still my sister and all that was left of my family. I always felt caged around her, and now that she's gone...I can finally live my life the way I want"

"I'm happy for you, Maryanne-san" you nodded at her with a smile. "Would you like me to serve you the speciality of the restaurant today, or are you going to take the usual?..."

Maryanne blinked when she saw you froze up suddenly, eyes widening like saucers. A sense of familiarity engulfed your whole being, and you barely had the time to turn that the doors of the hotel burst open to reveal two men. They looked beyond pissed up, gazes wandering around the room in search of a certain person. Komatsu, having heard the commotion from the kitchens, exited the area to investigate the source:

"What's going-...?" your friend trailed, only to freeze in fear when the taller of the two snatched the collar of his uniform and lifted him easily in the air.

"Where is she?!" the brown haired man spat angrily, shaking Komatsu wildly.

"I-I d-d-don't know who you're t-talking ab-b-bout s-s-s-sir!!!" the chef stammered, sweat rolling down his forehead when angry hazel eyes settled on him.

You couldn't help but watch the scene unfold in silence, too shocked to say anything. Of course you knew those two men, there was no mistake about it. The brown haired one with the hazel eyes and who was as tall as Toriko went by the name of Tristian, while the other who mirrored the colors of your eyes and hair was named Sawyer. You shook your head to get out of whatever trance you were caught on in to walk over to where they were standing, yelling in outrage:

"Brothers! Leave Komatsu-kun alone!"

"....B-Brothers?!" cried out in surprise your friend while Tristian released him, making the young man fall on his butt.

Tristian was the oldest of the eight children in your family, while Sawyer was your younger and twin brother. That's why Komatsu has been a little confused when he thought he saw you standing beside the man, until he realized the masculine features he displayed. You and your twin were almost two peas in a pod in terms of looks. Immediately after your shout, your older brother jumped on top of you to hug your side, on the verge of crying:

"My precious little sister! I was so worried when I heard of what happened after the Four Beasts attacked!" Tristian rubbed his cheek against yours.

"H-How did you find me?" you stuttered, trying to pry him off. "Why are you here?"

"How cruel! It has been over ten years we last saw you and that's how you greet us?!"

"Pops and Ma gave us the address of your workplace" Sawyer answered bluntly with a scoff, as if it was that evident. "To be honest, we could have find you without their help since people talk a lot about you..."

"People talk?..."

"But more importantly....Where's that guy?" your twin spat, his expression becoming dark.

"Is it you?!" Tristian snarled at Komatsu who shrieked in terror.

"I-I-I d-d-don't know!"

"Are you the bastard who defiled my lovely and delicate sister?!" your older brother continued, causing the poor chef to blush profusely.

"Tristian! Stop it already! He is my friend!" you grabbed the back of your brother's shirt.

"Where is that asshole, then?! To lay his filthy hands on the pure skin of your body-"

"Now you're just being creepy" Sawyer clicked his tongue, eyeing in disgust Tristian who was silently fuming in his corner.

There was a huge tension between the two brothers and Coco as they gazed at each other in silence. They were adamant to follow you all the way home, even attaching themselves to the wings of Dino to reach the plateau where you recently began to live at. Now, the three men were sitting around the dining table without uttering a single word ever since they arrived. The fortune teller looked beyond confused, but quickly caught on with what was happening when he recognized your twin brother from the photo of your family.

You took a seat across them, gazing back and forth between them in nervousness. You didn't want Tristian to make a scene here, or to see him wrecking things out of anger. You knew how sardonic your partner could be toward strangers who piss him off or didn't inspire anything good. However, knowing they were your family, he was holding his tongue back at the best as he could. He didn't want to send a wrong impression, after all.

"You're the one they call 'the Gentleman of the Heavenly Kings'?" inquired Tristian, eyeing scornfully Coco who nodded.

"Yes, I am. May I inquire your names?"

"My name is Tristian" your older brother introduced himself.

"Sawyer" responded your twin, folding his arms across his chest. "So...you're the guy who began to date our sister?"

"Indeed..."

There was such an awkwardness in the air, more when displeased looks appeared on both of your brothers' face. Though, whoever it was you dated, your siblings wouldn't accept him no matter what. In fact, it was basically the main reason why you never lived a real and loving relationship before Coco. They were too afraid to face your brothers who could be as intimidating as a whole army with its best warriors.

"You have some nerves..." Tristian growled to the confused Heavenly King. "Stealing my baby sister like that from us. You're getting her in dangerous situations!"

"Tristian, last time I checked, I am an adult now. I can take care of myself" you frowned, preparing yourself a glass of water. "Now, tell me why you are here exactly? You didn't really explain yourself back at the restaurant..."

"Basically, the crybaby over here-" Sawyer pointed accusingly to his older brother as he said that. "-was worried when he learned that you have partnered up with some Gourmet Hunter; an Heavenly King no less. I thought it would be an opportunity to see you again after so long..."

"While I'm glad to have this reunion, you should at least make a call next time to warn me!" you frowned, before your lips pulled into a smile. "How are Tara and Ines doing? I heard from mother they got engaged to their sweethearts...to her displeasure"

"(y/n)-chan~ Could you fetch me another cup of tea? I'm done with this one here..." Tristian asked, handing over to you the empty cup.

"Oh, okay..."

The moment you were gone inside the kitchen, the mood quickly shifted back to hostility. Coco blinked when Tristian shoved his face close to his, eyes narrowed into slits and a dark cloud hovering his head. The fortune teller sweatdropped when your twin mirrored the older brother's expression. And when he thought he was the less bizarre of the two.

"I will be clear: I don't like you. Unlike my sweet baby sister, I'm not too keen with strangers and if you dare lay a hand on her in any way, I will make you pay" Tristian threatened calmly, earning a smirk from Coco.

"Oh, it's not just a hand I laid on her..."

"What did you say?!" the brothers barked in unison.

"Do you really wish to know? I don't mind a detailed description"

You came back in the dining room with another tray of tea, nearly dropping the whole thing on the floor when you caught sight of Tristian and Sawyer on the floor, their bodies engulfed with a poison knocking. You gaped at the scene, your eyes traveling to your lover who was glaring mockingly at the two who tried to attack him.

"Coco! What did you do?!"

"Do not worry; I didn't harm any of them. However, they won't move for a while as they threatened to break some furniture..."

"I really can't leave you three alone!" you spat angrily. "Tristian, Sawyer! Apologize to Coco right now!"

"That bastard told us that he stole your virginity!" yelled your older brother through the carpet, voice a bit muffled.

"Coco!" you whipped your head at the man who lifted his hands in surrender, cheeks flushing. "Anyway, our intimacy is none of your business! If you continue to act like that, I will throw everyone out!"

"Even me?" the Heavenly King pointed at himself in disbelief, his face paling at the dark look you sent in his way. "O-Ok, ma'am..."

"Honestly..." you sighed, folding your arms in front of your chest. "I had my afternoon free just to pass some time with Coco, unrelated to work...Is it fine if we change the date?" you wondered, turning to your partner.

"Or perhaps we could use this opportunity to show your brothers if I am worthy to be with you" Coco suggested, and you eyeballed him in surprise and a bit dumbfounded.

"Coco, this is foolish. You don't have to prove yourself to my idiotic brothers just so you can be with me-" you trailed.

"As if we would ever accept that bastard!" Sawyer cut in, as he managed to stare darkly at the fortune teller by turning his head toward him.

"Yeah!" boosted Tristian next.

"And something's telling me that you'll eventually have to..." your partner smiled knowingly, which you found a bit mysterious since you were totally clueless to what he was trying to refer at.

You didn't know how Coco managed to make your brothers accept his deal: for a whole day, the man would prove himself to them that he could be with you. On your part, you found this whole idea ridiculous. Why would he go to such length just to earn the approbation of two persons? Tristian and Sawyer are probably the worst judges in the whole world, having already made up their mind about the Heavenly King without even first meeting him beforehand.

His first tactic came in the form of a picnic in the wide open fields of Gourmet Fortune, thinking it would be best to not go too far. Of course, Coco remained helpful and obliging as usual, even though it didn't impress your twin and older brother. A 'fake', if you recalled Tristian's words, and adding a few insults and curses followed by it.

"You became a firefighter in the end?" you said, albeit a bit surprised to hear that from Tristian.

"Told you it'd end up this way, you pyromaniac" scoffed Sawyer. "I never saw you as a policeman in the first place"

"And you're currently working in a bank instead of painting canvases that are worth 'millions' from your opinion!" retorted your older brother, headbutting your twin who sent in his way a scowl.

"Please, can we simply enjoy this moment of being together after such a long time?" you sighed sadly, folding your hands.

"You are an artist, Sawyer?" Coco inquired, earning the attention of the two brothers and breaking them from their inner fighting.

"Um...We can say that..." your twin stared at his laps, fidgeting a bit on spot.

"Sawyer-kun is a great painter!" you beamed, which made your twin blush. "He can make such amazing pictures, you should present them to Coco next time. I'm sure he will love them!"

"As if he would be interested in that..." Sawyer frowned deeply, blush fading.

"The Timeless Dove...Isn't it one of your artworks?" Coco suddenly smirked, watching as your brother's eyes widened like saucers in pure amazement. "You used oil and watercolor in your work, didn't you?"

"Y-Yes! I submitted this painting when I was 15..."

"I thought it was superb, with the way you used a palette of cold colors that still reflected a certain warmness" he complimented, earning an embarrassed expression from Sawyer.

"I-I...I don't know what to say...Never before did someone comment on my work..."

"Come on, he's just saying that to coax you into liking him!" barked Tristian. "As if he truly cared-"

"But I do. In the same way I care about your sister" Coco spoke with seriousness, making the other man blink in shock. "(y/n) told me about how close your bonds were, mostly with the other siblings. Don't you think it's time to let her live her life the way she wants to?"

"I-" started Tristian, but you interjected before he could continue:

"Tristian-kun. I am happy that you visited me, truly. But I'm not that naive. You want to bring me back, don't you?" you wondered, tilting your head slightly as Tristian's gaze lowered to his laps. "I thought we were over this discussion. You know how being a chef was always a dream of mine!"

"You could have worked closer to our hometown!"

"That shop was a nightmare to work at! You send me there just to discourage me!"

The atmosphere quickly became heavy as you stood up, glaring at Tristian silently while the other did the same. Coco's gaze silently wandered to you, noticing how your pose was stiff. He was unaware of where you worked before you met Komatsu, and from this exchange he wondered what exactly happened at that time. Perhaps it was too personal or painful to share with someone else at the moment.

Your body loosened as your shoulders slumped forward, almost going numb. You were too tired to fight with your older brother.

"We should head back home, Coco. Good night, Tristian, Sawyer..."

"(y/n)!..." cried Tristian after you, but you were already on your way to Dino, refusing to acknowledge him.

Your twin rubbed his left arm, feeling a bit uncomfortable after you were gone, leaving the boys alone. Tristian sighed deeply in frustration, brushing a brown strand of hair away from his face. He whipped around and glared at Coco, walking over to him. He caught the man by the collar of his cloak, bringing the fortune teller closer as he murmured threateningly:

"Don't think you're off the hook. While I hate your guts...I can see that your feelings for my little sister are genuine. However, I will have my eyes on you...Hurt her in anyway, and I'll make sure this is the last thing you ever do"

"Rest easy. It isn't in our future..." Coco gave an honest smile, making Tristian release him.

"Your fortunes, huh?" Sawyer inquired with a scoff, raising a brow at the Heavenly King who simply beamed.