Chapter 1

Two years after the present, an order from the highest authority, of which Vindicare prison's, was to discharge every single person who were convicted. This sudden decision applies to any form of crimination from minor cases to major. After hearing this by the members of the Vongola, they have been given the approval to recruit any of those who were finally free from confinement.

However, Tsuna and his guardians were still in Italy for some business purposes. Ever since the Vongola ninth has given Tsuna the title 'Vongola Tenth' officially, a pile of paper works has started to disturb his peaceful life endlessly and for that matter, his guardians are involved also. Tsuna can't keep up leaving this work just because a new task has been given unto him, same goes for his guardians. But it does not mean he doesn't want any recruitment, also. there's already someone in his mind- Rokudo Mukuro. Surely, he would still entrust Mukuro to be his guardian and for Chrome's sake as well. But mentioning his reasons will not work it all out. He thinks now. 'How could our family obtain Mukuro without going back to Japan?'

"Juudaime, why not let Mukuro travel all the way here himself?" suggests by his righthand man, may it be self-proclaimed or whatever. His sudden appearance made Tsuna give him an immediate look then back to his thoughts.

'How did he know I was thinking about that?' Although, he did not disregard Gokudera's words, it can work out too. Then replied, "I guess that is a good idea but I don't think he can. Well, if I were on his situation I will choose to stay and rest from the long confinement."

Gokudera gave a little frown of displeasure because of his Boss's refusal. "Well, why not change your mind on recruiting him? In fact, isn't he still planning on possessing you? And if not, he might betray us in the end."

"But I can't feel that's going to happen. Ahaha" Yamamoto has joined their conversation out of nowhere, caused Gokudera's eye to twitch as usual.

"You idiot, how come you can feel it? Isn't that supposed to be said only by Juudaime which has the hyper intuition? And don't appear all of the sudden!" Tsuna mentally raises an eyebrow for Gokudera also did the same without himself realizing.

"But I do think his our ally!" added by Yamamoto with a grin.

"What are you saying, you-" before Gokudera could finish his sentence, Tsuna has already came up with an idea from what Yamamoto said.

"An ally! That's it. Why didn't I think of that earlier?" Both Gokudera and Yamamoto left in confusion by Tsuna's unexpected and vague notion. Not that it matters to Tsuna, he dialed a number through his phone in an instant and a few seconds later the person answered his call.

"Hello, lil' bro?" a soft yet manly voice could be heard by Gokudera and Yamamoto from the phone.

"Is that...?" Gokudera asks an unfinished question to Yamamoto by mumbling and even though it was incomplete he nodded in return as an agreement to him.

"Okay, thanks, Dino-san! You're a big help." after a few response he hung up to end the call. Tsuna smiled in satisfaction. Both his guardians did the same in spite of his lack of explanation, at least it seems like his problem was already solved.

Dino was glad to receive a call from his little brother and to know Tsuna has entrusted him for some sort of very important task makes him proud that he has now become, no not just that, he acts as the boss of the Vongola more now. Well if only to compare the current Tsuna and Tsuna from the years passed.

After hanging up from his call, he appointed Romario to drive him straight or maybe just near Vindicare prison (IDK if there is a parking lot, that's why. XD) And while on the road, thoughts have come crossed his mind of where should he take Mukuro to stay. Coincidentally, Romario did ask him: "Boss, will Rokudo Mukuro stay here in Japan a little longer or must he need to travel instantly to Italy?"

"Hmm. Tsuna said I should let him stay at least a month before asking him to go there." Dino answered, still full of thoughts. 'Now that I think about it, he's been imprisoned long enough that could make the outside world new again to his sight right after he'd be freed. And not to mention even though he uses illusion to fight on his own, it's still different to use his real body to see and move on earth.' after a while he told Romario: "While he's still resting, we, Cavallone Family, should protect him from the time being." Romario has just smiled and nodded as responses to his Boss.

When they finally arrived, Dino was the only one who has been given the permission to enter and go on with the recruitment, under the name of the Vongola. One of the Vindice accompanied him and led to where Mukuro is. The moment their eyes meet, he smiled warmly and greeted: "Yo, Mukuro." However, there was no response from him and so he added: "I'm here to-" his words has been interrupted when the blue-haired stood up and told him:

"Let's go, shall we?" Dino was surprised at what he said. He hasn't thought Mukuro was much more obedient than Hibari Kyoya who once he used to train before. They have started to go leaving the place but then Dino noticed Mukuro seems having a little fatigue, obviously observed by his way of walking. Not that he has any choice, so he guided Mukuro until they reach the exit. He let Romario take care of Mukuro's papers about the proof of recruitment or whatever they call it for this case while they go on first to get to his car. This place is pretty secluded from what he also observed. After taking long to reach the exit, he felt Mukuro's forehead heating up. A little bit far from the prison, he landed a slight touch on the other man's forehead.

"Mukuro, do you have a fever? No wait... it's not like only a fever. Are you sick?" he asked while throwing Mukuro a bit worried stare. Not a second ago after he asked that, Mukuro pushed him and took a few step back.

"Don't touch me, Cavallone." Given him the worrisome stare by Dino a while ago, he returned a glare. "As you may know, I don't plan on working with you. I might not know you that much but you are part of the organization which I came to despise." as he started to protest he had summoned his trident and pointed it unto Dino, caused him to startle a bit. He has no even the slightest idea how to handle this and to think just a while ago, he praised Mukuro for being less stubborn. He shook his head for the moment and said:

"My, my.. I see you hate me as well."

"Of course." added by Mukuro for complete pact.

"Well then, what are your plans now that you're free?" Dino asked while removing the weapon pointed at his face slowly.

"I'm going to Italy and possess the person I yearned for taking over." answered with a smirk.

"Let me tell you a few advice, Mukuro." Dino started. Also made Mukuro a little calmed for the moment which brought him to let his guard down, finally taking down his weapon. These actions of his gave Dino an assumption of maybe he would listen to him. "You do know the circumstances, right? You agreed to this before and just like what the Vindice told you, you'll be a Vongola guardian too and in need of travelling the way to Italy as well just like any other guardians did. You said you'll go now, I have no right to protest on that since my only job was to fetch you. But in your situation and like my little brother said, you don't have the energy to do so by now."

"How could you know? Have you been in my body just now and felt it? And I act on my own, not by your orders." That made Dino shake his head once again.

"Okay now let me tell you a much deeper reasons. One statement on your agreement says all the people you have involved in your life are now under the control of the Vongola. Don't you mind worrying about your men also? Before doing those disapproving actions of yours, think first about them."

"Kufufufu. I could care less about them," Mukuro gave him a chuckle first before responding. "I know you and the Vongola have the heart to not do such a thing."

"Yeah but the Vindice don't." Mukuro's mismatched eyes left widened for a second. "It's been said that while working with the Vongola family, you're still be under observation and if you show any kind of resistance, they would not give you a second chance and they will end the lives of the people you care about without any warning. Even now that you acted like that, you have been already observed. So try to be a little considerate, would you?" Dino said as he landed a slight pat on Mukuro's shoulder.

"What's this? It's like I'm free yet still imprisoned." Mukuro stated as he closed his eyes and placed his right palm on his face trying to cover the emotional atmosphere coming from him.

"It... seems like it." Dino nodded to an undeniable truth. He removed his hand patted on the other's shoulder then spoke once again. "..and besides, it is an order from Tsuna that while you're here, I have to take custody of you."

"Alright then, it appears I have no choice." said by Mukuro as he made his own trident vanish. He moved a little closer to the blonde-haired then told him: "I'm looking forward to your performance." The moment after, he lost his consciousness which made Dino successfully caught him, luckily, then spoke in his mind:

'I told you, you're terribly tired.' Dino chuckled but right after that, he realized he was tired as well so then he carried Mukuro on his back and started to walk to his car. There was nothing but a steppe in the area though he mysteriously tripped. 'Ouch. I really am tired'. It has been already two years passed but he hasn't overcome this unknown traits of his which is obviously clumsiness. However, he hasn't had the tiniest idea it is because of his subordinate's absence. After tripping, he tried to walk once again, fortunately, Romario came that time. Really fortunate.

So this is obviously my first D69 fanfic.

I've been thinking whether was it "Vindice" or "Vendice". I really don't know so please correct me but hope either way will do~

I unexpectedly became a D69 fangirl and I wish to write a fanfic that is not so straight-forward, I want it to be progressive little by little and so I decided to start it from the start!

Also, excuse for my grammatical/typo errors, if there are. I didn't check this before uploading, just a quick scan so please bear with it~

This is all. See'ya. Adieu.