THIRD PERSON POV:
Serafina took over the mafia and it thrived under her rule. Although it was a bit difficult while trying to mend bonds with her family it worked out well. She did forgive them all and still love them but a few times she would have a moment of uncertainty. If her brothers- her family hurt her once she couldn't help but to think if it could happen again. She didn't want it to happen again. She knew it would take time and that was fine with her, they have plenty of it. What mattered to her was her family being able to well, be a family again. Her family may not have been as perfect as she thought but she got a lot from it. She learned life lessons, experienced love, and much more from them and their faults. No one in the world was perfect and her family definitely modeled that. She walked over to see her family talking and laughing and she felt content in that moment. Everyone she loved was in one place making her feel so complete. Never in all her life would she thought things would turn out the way they did. Her life was unexpected and she didn't mind it one bit. She loved it.
Leonardo watched his baby sister walk over and he couldn't help but to smile. He messed up more than anyone here and yet she was willing to forgive him. At first he refused, he didn't want her forgiveness, he wanted to work for it, he wanted to prove himself. It took a lot of convincing but he was able to get what he wanted. He hand a long conversation with her and was just happy his topolina was home. He was happy that she was finally happy and not hurting anymore. His topolina was now, okay.
Santino gazed out the window thinking of all that happened since she arrived at the age of five. There was absolutely no doubt that it was one hell of a ride but a good one. Everyone made mistakes and learned from them, the hard way. He, himself was taught the value of respect and trust because of his star, his Stella. She came into their lives and changed them all for the better- for the worse but none of them would change it. It was difficult with her fine but he had his memories to help. Now he wants to make new memories and hopes she grant them all that. New happy memories for them all.
Valentino looked up from talking to Brandon and his eyes landed on his sister. To him it was still all so surreal that she was home with them. He thought for sure they'd never see her again. Even then he cleaned himself up, no drugs, no drinking, all just for her. He didn't care if she was not coming back, he did it because he knew either way she'd be proud of him. He wanted her to be. His love for his sister never faltered and he apologized countless times probably annoying her. It wasn't until she found a journal he had where she broke down reading it. She forgave him and it's all been a smooth sail so far. He was now complete with his Angel eyes nearby.
Stefano pulled Serafina into his side and kissed her head scared of loosing her again. All those years ago he knew she was leaving. Their father talked to him about it and as much as he wanted to refuse he didn't. His father was right, she needed time but that didn't mean he wasn't going to say goodbye. As soon as he left the office he bought fruit snacks and practically ran to her room. It killed him seeing her confused face and wanted to tell her everything. His babydoll left and became a full grown woman without him being there. It hurt but it was necessary, and he understood that. In the end it was worth it, he had his babydoll back and that's what mattered.
Alessandro watched his entire family actually look happy for the first time in years. It killed him to send her away but he saw that it was the right choice after all. His daughter, his princess was as happy as can be and okay now. She loved herself like she should. He watched her grow into the most incredible woman he's ever met and couldn't be more proud of her. He was so proud that she was his, his miracle, and loved her unconditionally. He knew that he made the right choice bring her home that night and would do it a million times over again. Her reason for being in this world was sad but in the end they made it better. She made it better.
Gianna sat down close to her husband and just quietly watched everyone. It was no secret that she messed up with her children a few times, she regretted all the bad. If she could she'd go back and fix it all but that's not how it worked. She realized even if there are bad memories that it's okay, it's what makes them a family. No family is perfect, they all love or fight one another and the Donatello's were no different. It all happened for a reason.
The entire family was happy she was home, they all felt incomplete with her gone. Then knew it was their fault and had to live with that burden for the rest of their lives. It sucked seeing her pictures, her room, her stuff lying around and she wasn't even there. They wanted so badly so find her and bring her home but they knew it would make it all worse so they didn't. They messed up and it was their faults but now they can fix it. They had their princess back.
She would always be their princess.
After all,
She was a Riot,
She was Hellfire,
She was The Mafia's Flame.
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