Nana stared at the piece of paper that was given to her by the man in white. There was a white hood that covered his face so she couldn't see his face as he sat across from her. It had been months since her husband had left with his visitor from Italy, and not soon after a man in white had appeared at her doorstep. Now while she may play the ditz, even she knew there was something about this mysterious man that didn't seem normal-or even human. He politely asked to come in and she allowed the man to enter her home. Once they both sat down he handed her a piece of paper that made her heart drop.

Vongola.

Her husband-the man she pledge to be honest to for the rest of her life when they took their vows was part of Vongola. The man explained to her that her husband was part of the Vongola Famiglia-a powerful mafia family in all of Italy for over 400 years. She felt a wave of emotions coursing through her as the man explained that there would be a possibility that her Tsu-kun would be chosen as heir should something happen to Vongola Nono's sons. The woman was trembling now, her shoulders were shaking as she struggled to keep her emotions in check.

But it wasn't working.

How could...how could he do this?

How could he lie to her face?

How could he place their Tsu-kun in the sights of the most powerful mafia family in all of Italy?

Betrayal.

That's what she felt as the realization came crashing down on her. She also wondered if she could find it in her heart to forgive Iemitsu for this. Slowly with her hands shaking she placed the paper the man gave her down on the table.

"Are you alright, Nana-san?" The man asked.

She took a deep breath as she responded, "Would Iemitsu...really involve Tsu-kun in the mafia? Would he really force our child to become a leader of Vongola without any regards to how he feels?"

The man in white nodded, "Yes. Should something happen to the four sons of Nono then Tsuna will be named the next heir whether he wants it or not."

Nana clenched the paper tightly, "He can't just-! He can't just force my Tsu-kun to do something he doesn't want to do!"

"Vongola is different from the other families in Italy," the man told her, "They will do anything to have an heir to succeed Nono no matter what."

"I won't let them! I'll do anything to keep my Tsu-kun away from them! Please...please..." Nana pleaded.

The man took her hand in his, "That is the reason I am here now. Sawada Tsunayoshi is amongst the chosen children, and I am here to bring him to the facility where the rest will be gathered."

Nana gave him a confused look, "Chosen children?"

He nodded, "Your son has been chosen by "SOLAS" to become one of its inheritors."

"SOLAS?" Nana questioned.

"Yes. We are known to the public as a special institute that teaches gifted children, and your son is one of the chosen few that "SOLAS" has recognized." He explained.

Nana felt a tiny bit of hope as he explained this "SOLAS" thing to her, "Will this "SOLAS" keep my Tsu-kun safe from becoming involved in the mafia?"

The man nodded, "The mafia will try to bring them into their web, however they will be unable to make him their heir because SOLAS will not allow that to happen."

She breathed a sigh of relief as he said that and didn't hesitate to take him up on his offer, "I will allow my Tsu-kun to go with you, but...I want to go as well."

While she was grateful to the man for wanting to keep her son out of Vongola's clutches, she still wanted to see if this Institution was what it seemed to be. She refuses to be oblivious anymore.

"Of course."

Tsuna stared in amazement as he and his mother were now in Tokyo. Yesterday after he woke up from his nap his mama told him that they were going to Tokyo, which has large buildings and stuff! His mama told him he was going to school there for a little while which made him smile. Maybe the kids there won't call him mean names like the others back home! He could finally make some friends! As he stared out into the window of the nice man in white's car he felt them stop and looked forward and saw a large building with a giant "S" at the very top of the building.

"Soo big..." Tsuna said as he stared in awe at the tall building.

The nice man in white made a sound before he looked at him, "I am pleased to know you have taken a liking to our Institute, Tsunayoshi."

Tsuna blushed having his name called politely like that. He wasn't used to it being said nicely like that. He hoped this nice man in white would be his sensei because he's really nice.

"Shall we?" The nice man in white said, as he walked inside the building. He and his mama followed the man inside and he was once again in awe. There were a lot of people in white but their faces were showing and their skin was white too. They even had white hair and pink eyes! Maybe they were all siblings...

"Here we are."

Tsuna bumbled into the back of his mama's legs as they stopped in front of a door. He was nervous to go inside but his mama gave him a kind smile as they both walked inside the office. The chair before them was a man with long white hair that was tied in a high ponytail, silver eyes, and wearing a white kimono with orange patterns on them. When the man saw Tsuna he smiled making him feel more at ease and no longer hiding behind his mother.

"Greetings to you both," the man stood up from his seat, "I am Deo, the Headmaster of this Institute. You are Sawada Nana and Sawada Tsunayoshi, correct?"

Nana could tell this man's eyes held kindness and honesty within them. And this time she was sure of it, more sure of when she misjudged Iemitsu when they first met. She will not make that same mistake ever again.

"Yes." Nana answered with a sure smile.

Deo walked over by the woman and gently held her cheek with his hand making her gasp having not expected it, "I can tell from just looking at your eyes that you feel betrayed by the information I asked my informant to give to you. I'm sorry."

Nana's blush soon dissapeared as she shook her head, "No, you've been more honest with me than my own hus-Iemitsu." She was no longer going to call him husband after lying to her for all these years. If he had told her then maybe...maybe she could respect his decision in keeping quiet, but to deceive her and not only that, try to make their son into a mafia boss? Well...no more.

Deo removed his hand from her face with a smile, "I see, I'm glad," his eyes then trailed down to Tsuna who flinched back nervously but the kind smile the man gave him made the boy a little less shy. He bent down till he was eye level with the child, "Hello, Tsunayoshi. I am overjoyed to meet you in person and hope you will like your stay here."

Tsuna stared into the man's eyes before brining up both hand to touch the man's face just like he did with his mother, "Your eyes are pretty..."

If Deo was taken by surprise then he didn't show it as he merely smiled and touched the boy's hands gently, "Thank you for the kind words Tsunayoshi, but if I may ask child. Why do you feel...empty?"

Tsuna tilted his head not understanding what he meant by that, "Empty?"

Nana was confused too, "What do you mean? Is there something wrong with my Tsu-kun?"

Deo removed the boy's hands from his face and touched the boy's forehead with his finger, keeping it there as though he were looking for something important. After about a minute the man frowned, "So that's what it is then," his finger glowed pink as he kept it on the boy's forehead. Tsuna meanwhile felt something warm course through him, something he felt before but after that old man visited him he didn't feel it anymore. Tears streamed down his eyes as felt the warm feeling return to him after it had been gone for so long. When Deo-san removed his finger from his forehead he hugged the man tightly and whispered.

"Thank you..."

Deo hugged the boy with a smile, "There's no need for thanks. I merely resorted what was taken from you, that's all."

Nana was more confused now. What did he man by he restored what was lost to her son?

"Um..."

Deo stood up after he stopped hugging the boy, "My apologies, Nana-san. I merely removed a seal that was placed on your son."

"Seal?"

"Yes. It would appear that a seal was placed on your son to prevent him from reaching his true potential. Not to worry though, for I have removed it." Deo explained.

"Who on earth would do such a thing?" Nana looked mortified that someone would do that to her child. She then froze as she remembered the old man that Iemitsu brought over to visit them that one time he came home. While she was in the kitchen she remembered the old man was outside with Iemitsu discussing something she had completely forgotten at the time, but she was sure.

Sure that old man did something to her Tsu-kun!

Her body began to shake again, but this time she felt so much anger that she was afraid it would come bursting out of her like a dam. How dare he! How dare that man do something like that to her Tsu-kun?! Unforgivable.

"Mama."

She opened her eyes and looked down to see the concerned face of her son, but his expression was more subdued and calm. Even so, she could still feel the concern on him.

"Don't be sad," Tsuna told her, "I'm okay now."

Nana knelt down and hugged her son tightly to her. Yes, her son was okay now and he will continue to be okay. These people can help her with that. Lifting her head up she looked at Deo, "Please tell me...can you keep my son from becoming the leader of Vongola?"

Deo gave her a calm smile, "You have my word."

That was all she needed to hear.

This man before her promised that he would keep her Tsu-kun out of the evil clutches of the mafia.

She was sure of it.

Location-Dormitory

"We have dorm rooms here for the children to stay in, so there's no need to worry." Deo told Nana as they walked through the dormitory halls.

"So Tsu-kun will be staying here for the whole summer?" Nana asked.

"Yes, but he will be allowed phone calls whenever he wants." Deo told her.

"Oh."

They arrived at Tsuna's dorm and opened the door. Inside the room there were two beds, a white wall, and an open window that showed the sun's full glory as it shined its rays in the room. Tsuna ran inside the room without a second thought and smiled.

"I like it."

Deo smiled, "So I see. Your roommate should be here in about-oh, he's here now."

Nana turned her attention towards a woman with long black hair, who was wearing a dark purple kimono with black butterfly patterns on them. She was followed closely by a small boy about Tsuna's age, if not older and a teenager with an...interesting hairstyle. The young boy walking next to her had short black hair with piercing silver eyes.

Such an interesting boy.

"Welcome Hibari-sama." Deo greeted the woman.

She nodded her head in greeting, "You may call me Himari. This is my nephew, Hibari Kyoya, the boy next to him is Tetsuya Kusakabe."

"Then welcom to our Intistute Himari-sama, Kyoya-sama, Tetsuya-sama." Deo greets once again, "I'm assuming you already know all of the given information?"

"Of course. The little Carnivore will stay here for the summer and learn what you instruct him too." Himari states then turns her attention towards Nana and Tsuna. Nana greets her with a polite bow and Tsuna follows suit.

"These two are Sawada Nana and her son Sawada Tsunayoshi." Deo introduces.

"Pleasure to meet you, Himari-san." Nana greets.

"Its nice to meet you, Himari-née-san, Hibari-san." Tsuna says.

Himari shows no expression but she does walk over to Tsuna and rubs his head, "Such a polite little animal."

Nana blinked.

Little animal?

"Kyoya, introduce yourself." Himari ordered.

Kyoya stepped forward and greeted himself, "Hibari Kyoya. Member of the Hibari Clan and carnivore."

Nana smiled at the boy, even though he and his aunt have this weird animal fetish going on, "Nice to meet you, Kyoya-kun. Please treat my Tsu-kun well."

Hibari stared at the woman before turning his gaze towards Tsuna who gave him a smile. Returning his gaze back on the woman he nodded without saying a word.

"The two of them will be sharing a dorm room for the remainder of the summer," Deo told them, "Is this acceptable?"

"It is, carnivore." Hibari answered.

Deo smiled, "Excellent. Put your things in the room and my attendant here will guide you to the cafeteria while I speak with your mother and aunt."

Tsuna nodded and took his bag from his mom, while Hibari did the same. Since both beds were on the opposite sides of each other, Hibari placed his bag on the bed to the right. Tsuna was happy to be sharing a room with someone, even if the boy has a weird way to talking. When they left the room again the attendant was waiting for them and without a word escorted the two boys to the eating area. Tsuna waved to his mother while Hibari merely nodded to his aunt and Tetsuya before they followed after the attendant.

Nana adressed Deo, "He will okay here, right?"

Deo nodded, "We will not let anything happen to the children staying here in our Institute. "SOLAS" will not allow it and neither will we."

Nana already knew this but she just wanted to make sure. Himari felt no need to ask about her nephew for she had her suspicions about this Institute, but knew it not to question it.

For now.

"Carnivore," Himari addressed Nana, "We must speak."

Nana could tell the woman needed to say something very important to her and without hesitation she nodded.

Tsuna was humming a little tune as he walked beside Hibari. Ever since Deo-san made him feel better he felt like smiling a lot. He decided that he really liked Deo-san and his mom liked him too. Maybe he could be his papa!

"What are you humming, little animal?"

His humming stopped as he looked at Hibari and asked a question of his own, "Why do you and your aunt call me little animal?" it was an innocent question because he was so curious about why Hibari-san refers to him in such a way.

"Because you are a little animal." Hibari declared.

Tsuna blinked before smiling, "Okay!"

"What were you humming, little animal?" Hibari asked again.

"A song."

"What song?"

Tsuna looked down in thought, trying to remember the name of the song his mama always sing to him as a lullaby. He really likes the song because its about rainbows...

Rainbows.

"Somewhere over the rainbow." He smiled.

Hibari raised a brow at such a bizarre title and waited for the little animal to explain, so Tsuna did.

"I really like the song," Tsuna started to explain, "Mama told me that the song isn't about rainbows, but going to a faraway place where your dreams come true."

"Dream?"

Tsuna decided to ask Hibari a question, "Hibari-san, what's your dream?"

Hibari didn't hesitate to answer, "I have no need for dreams."

Tsuna pouted, "Why not?"

When Hibari looked at Tsuna his gaze was that of determination and steel, "Because I intend to make it a reality no matter what."

Tsuna looked at Hibari with something of respect and smiled, "Hibari-san's cool!"

"Hn."

"Here we are," the attendant told them, "There will be other children joining you shortly, so you may request whatever you'd like to eat until then."

Tsuna bowed to the man, "Thank you, mister."

"Hn." Hibari nodded.

Both children walked towards an individual with their face covered and made their order. Tsuna wanted hamburger steak, while Hibari simply asked for some fish. There was a seat by the window and Tsuna decided to sit there and was surprised when Hibari sat down next to him, but didn't complain and instead smiled because Hibari decided to sit next to him. They both ate in silence, not saying a word because there was no need to. Simply sitting next to each other and eating in silence is more relaxing than talking.

The sound of the door opening caught their attention. Standing there nervously with another attendant was a girl with purple hair, purple eyes, sporting a white dress, and shoes. Her hair reached her shoulders. The girl darted her eyes around nervously before she spotted Tsuna and Hibari staring at her making her squeak and hide behind the man. Knowing what it's like to be shy and around people you don't know, Tsuna abandoned his food in favor of going over to the girl.

"Hello." Tsuna greeted.

The girl flinched but replied to the greeting, "H-Hello."

"My names Sawada Tsunayoshi and I'm five years old. What's your name?" Tsuna asked nicely.

She peaked out a little bit more from the man she was hiding behind and gave Tsuna a tentative smile, "N-Nagi..."

"Nagi-chan, that's a pretty name." Tsuna smiled.

Nagi blushed, "Th-Thank you..."

"Ne Nagi-chan, would you like to eat with us?" Tsuna asked.

Nagi gave him a confused look, "You want me...to eat with you?"

"Nn!" Tsuna nodded.

Nagi fully walked out from behind the attendant, "O-Okay..." she nodded shyly.

Tsuna gently took her hand and brought her to the nice person that was giving out lunches. Nagi ordered some O-nigiri, she told Tsuna she had never had it before and wanted to try some. When she took that first bite her whole faces lit up like a child who was escorted to get their first present on Christmas day. Tsuna noticed Hibari was staring at her ever since she first sat down and wondered if Hibari-san liked her, the tingling feeling said he was right. The three of them sat there in comfortable silence as they ate and eventually finished their lunch.

"Sawada Tsunayoshi, Hibari Kyoya, and Nagi," an attendant came inside the cafeteria and called their names, "Your parents are about to leave, would you like to say goodbye?"

Tsuna nodded and hopped off his seat as did Kyoya, but Nagi was hesitant to get up and Tsuna could tell she didn't want to see her parents. He then had an idea, "Nagi, do you wanna meet my mom?"

Nagi was surprised by the offer but nodded shyly. Tsuna beamed and took her hand in his and left the cafeteria along with Hibari. An attendant was already waiting for them as they left the room and herded them to where their parents were. Nana and Himari were present but Nagi's parents weren't, which made her sad but Tsuna cheered her up by saying his mom would like to meet her.

"Mama!" Tsuna called out to his mother getting her attention.

Nana smiled, "Who's your friend, Tsu-kun?"

"Her name is Nagi-chan." Tsuna introduced with a smile.

"I see," Nana bent down till she was eye level with the girl, "Its nice to meet you, Nagi-chan. I'm Nana, Tsu-kun's mama."

Nagi blushed at the kind greeting, "H-Hello."

Nana gave the girl a kind smile, "Be a good friend to my Tsu-kun, okay?"

Nagi didn't give any indication that she was surprised and instead smiled, "Yes."

Satisfied, Nana then turned her attention to Tsuna and Hibari, "I have to go now Tsu-kun, but remember you can call me anytime."

"I will." Tsuna promised.

Himari addressed Kyoya, "Call when you're able to, carnivore."

"Hn."

Nana gave Tsuna a hug, tightening her grip on him a little as she thought back to the conversation she had with Himari-san. Himari-san plainly told her she was part of the Hibari clan, they control Namimori and deal with those who cause problems to those who live there. The woman asked her one simple question:

"What are you willing to do to protect your young?"

It was a simple question but to Nana it held more meaning. What was she willing to do in order to protect her precious Tsu-kun? The answer was simple. As she rubbed her son's hair she made her decision.

'Mama will protect you no matter what, Tsu-kun!' She declared inwardly.

This she swore.

As the parents the children were now at the Playground, which was inside the Institution. Tsuna observed the many children that were left and was amazed by the fact that there was so many. He, Hibari, and Nagi were in their own corner together away from the other children who formed their own groups.

"Hey." A lazy voice greeted.

Tsuna turned his head to his left and saw a boy with blonde hair and green eyes, wearing a green jacket and shoes. There was a boy standing next to him with light green hair and eyes of the same color, under both his eyes are blue triangular markings. On his head was a hat shaped like...an apple?

Strange.

"Hi, I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi." Tsuna bowed politely to them, "This is Hibari-senpai and Nagi-chan."

The blonde blinked before smiling, "Interesting Japanese names. I'm Spanner, this is Fran. He thought I was a fairy."

Tsuna and Nagi tilted their heads, "A fairy?"

"Hn."

Fran stared at the three, making Nagi uncomfortable and prompting her to hide behind Tsuna and Hibari.

"The three musketeers." Fran said, monotonous.

Spanner decided to go along with it, "I see, they're the three musketeers."

Hibari brought out some tonfas, "I'll bit you to death." He declared menacingly.

"You can't fight, Hibari-san!" Tsuna pleaded.

Hibari eyed the little animal before he put the weapons away. But if Fran got on his nerves again he'd bite him to death.

"Would you two like to sit with us?" Tsuna asked.

Spanner thought about it before he smiled, "Maa...sounds good to me."

Fran simply nodded in agreement.

Spanner and Fran joined their little group just as other children formed their own groups as well. An attendant came inside the room and announced it was now time for supper, so the kids left the Playground and followed the man. Tsuna, Nagi, Hibari, Fran, and Spanner sat together and talked a little bit more about themselves.

"Spanner-kun's an inventor?" Tsuna asked excitedly.

Spanner took the lollipop out of his mouth, having finished it already, "I make small robots, but I'm starting to make big ones and suits too with nanomachines in them."

"Wow...Spanner-kun's amazing!" Tsuna smiled.

Nagi nodded in agreement shyly, "Mini robots are cute..."

"Hn."

"Good work, Tinman." Fran congratulated monotonous.

Tsuna and Nagi tilted their heads, "Tinman?"

"His new nickname." Fran stated.

"Oh." Tsuna and Nagi said.

Fran looked at Tsuna, "You're Usagi," he looked over at Nagi, "Princess," he then turned his attention towards Hibari, "Tsundere."

Tsuna blinked at being called Usagi.

Nagi blushed at being called Princess.

Hibari's expression spoke for itself.

After dinner was done, the children were given permission to talk to their parents. Tsuna talked to his mother happily, telling her that he already made new friends and that he missed her but was still having a good time. As he went to the shared room he had with Hibari-san, he stared up at the ceiling in thought he wondered what they would do tomorrow.

[SOLAS File. 2: Purpose]