A/N: First KHR fic. Nervous, excited. It's been a long time since I sat on the computer for something likes this. Hope it doesn't show!

Warnings: Hm, maybe not now but expect: Fluff, romance, rape, violence, and lots of issues? Yeah, something like that... Colonello x Lambo, Reborn x Lambo. Let the games/troubles, begin.

A Long Road Ahead

I don't know when it started, but when I realized my true feelings I was beyond the point of denial and repentance. This insufferable feeling of being closed in by an emotion I never wanted. Run. Run away from it. It's not worth it. There's no reason to condole such an idea. My instincts immediately went into action. I had to protect myself, as out of character as the idea was. But I was not myself. He made me this way. I don't know how, or even why...no it does not matter. All I knew, all I needed to know, was that someone like him would never win. I won't give in to him, and I sure as hell won't give him away. He's mine. That much never changed.

My hands were shaking. I tried to grip the neck under me with more force but it only made me tremble more. The boy underneath me gasped desperately for air, his hands clawing against my own.

"The nerve." I growled vehemently.

"Ss..sto..nnn." His eyes teared. I felt nothing. I didn't feel anything! This boy underneath me was simply being-

"Punished." His wavering eyes glistened up at me. His lips too shaken to form words.

"Punishment." I released my hands and began to undress myself. My fedora long ago discarded. The boy, no...cow, coughed violently to his side.

"That's the only way you learn." He looked up at me. Fear. Surprise. Hurt. It didn't matter.

"P-p..please." His voice was hardly above a whisper. "R-reborn." He choked on his sobs as I pulled his hair painfully to the side. Leaning down to his ear.

"Only because you asked so nicely." His breathe hitched as I unzipped myself free and pulled him against me.

XxX 3 months earlier XxX

Lambo walked into the Vongola HQ. He headed top of the estate, where 10th Vongola's office was situated, and gathered with some of the other guardians that were present.

"Tenth, the idiot cow is finally here." Gokudera announced with some irritation. Lambo ignored the other and inquired what Tsuna, Don of their famiglia, had wanted to ask him.

"Ah well, it's nothing you need to worry about. But Colonello contacted me this morning about visiting for a few weeks. Mafia land seems pretty quiet recently and said he could use the down time." Lambo nodded, although his eyes revealed that he had no clue as to why he himself was needed.

"Ah right." Tsuna laughed. He had missed the whole point on his explanation. "He has never been around Italy for himself but wants to travel around. For some reason he asked for a guide..." Tsuna looked at him expectingly. Lambo face did not change.

"For the- Colonello wants you to show him around while he's vacationing." Gokudera voiced loudly.

"Oh." Lambo's index and middle finger tapped the side of his head. "Although I know the city well, I'm sure my skills would be more suited for-"

"It was a request. He's been kind enough to assist us when needed and as such I'd like to return the favor." Tsuna looked up from his paperwork once more, bearing a kind smile. "It would really help me out Lambo."

With such an earnest request, the thunder guardian could not refuse.

After three days, he awaited at the front of the Vongola's home.

"Well well, it's been awhile. Hm, over a year right, kura." Lambo smiled, walking down the front steps.

"Yare yare, I think its been almost two if I remember. You look even taller now, Colonello." Lambo sighed at the height difference. He was almost beastly.

The giant blond grinned. Walking closer to the guardian and ruffled his hair. "You're still growing, so there's hope for you kura."

Lambo doubted the other's words but agreed anyway. He looked to see if Colonello had any more luggage to assist with. But it seemed as if the backpack strapped over his chest was all he carried.

"Uh, lets go find your room."

XxX

Lambo was surprised how quickly Colonello situated himself. He had a room just two doors down from himself. The Bovino left the former Arcobaleno to settle for a bit when two minutes later he came down from his temporary room and found Lambo sitting in the kitchen.

"I'm all set kura." He grinned at Lambo, his flawless features radiating with pride.

"Wow." Was all the 'cow' could say.

"Let's go kura." Lambo blinked. He knew the other wanted to go sight seeing, but so soon? Was the military man beyond the forces of Jet Lag?

"Yare yare, at least say hi first Colonello." The former's eyes diverted to the side, glancing at whom Lambo was speaking of.

"Ah, Reborn. Long time no see kura." His words seemingly feigned pleasantry.

Sitting casually on the kitchen's lounge sofa, said Hitman peered away from his newspaper.

"Not long enough." Reborn's gazed seemed indifferent as he put his readings to the side and stood. Coming close to eachother Lambo could make out that both former Arcobalenos were nearly the same height. Reborn winning by only an inch or two. But Colonello's presence was not hindered by this. He had an air of charm even if he wore combat boots on a casual day in Italy.

"I hope you don't mind, Lambo and I are going out kura."

The statement sounded a bit off but Lambo was the only one not to notice. He stared at both men curiously.

"What you two do is far from my concern." Reborn moved to walk passed them, but not before he heard a whisper meant only for him.

"Perfect."

XxX

I had the day planned. We were going to visit some of the cities best site seeing spots. Visit the shore alongside the various malls that supported some of the best menus in Italy. He figured Colonello would appreciate eating more than anything, from what he could remembered. But Colonello did not want to see any Piazzas or ancient buildings. Not even the malls with their various entertainment. In fact, the blond had done a little research of his own.

I was surprised to say the least.

"So, why did you bring that?" I stared at the dark green back pack. Similar, although much smaller, than the one he wore earlier.

"You'll see, kura."

I sighed. "Yare Yare...we've been walking nonstop from the mansion. Why did you refuse the car?"

...

Not that I don't like walking, but if we were going so far by foot, I didn't get he refused any sort of transportation. Looking at him now, he sure was a beast of sorts. He had nice tight muscles, no wonder he had so many females watching him like eye candy. After walking for over an hour, I think his body was even pulsing. It's not like he was tired either. If things continued as they were he was going to wear out before they reached their destination.

My eyes had been closed while strolling, and I failed to notice when the other stopped. I fell gracefully down. My butt hurt.

"Get off your ass kura, we're here."

I followed his gaze, eyes widening. Not exactly what I expected but it did seem to fit the others taste.

"A park." I peered up at him. He was smiling. It was at the bottom of a hillside and had a nice view of a lake. He slid down and settled under a large tree, immediately he began unpacking his belongings.

I followed. It was kind of weird however. Sitting next to a bed of flowers, under a grand tree like this one. A picnic sheet styled in light green and yellow square patterns pulled from his baggage. The lake not too far ahead where every so often a gondola or paddle boats strolled on by. Really, it was like a spot for-

"Don't space our now kura."

"Hm?" I looked at him apologetically briefly as a sandwich was shoved before me.

"For me?" I took the offering. "You shouldn't have." He grinned at me and encouraged me to eat quickly.

"What's the rush? It only took us an hour and a half to get here. We can at least afford to spend half that eating." My tone didn't seem to affect him.

"You never know what will happen so it's good to eat up."

"I'll choke if I eat too fast." Not that my gag reflexes were not beyond capable, but I preferred to taste my food and not just swallow it whole.

"I doubt you'd choke on that. Your over-worked mouth can handle something so simple." I wasn't sure if he was insulting me.

"Of course, I've had worse." I bit down on my sandwhich to prove my point. He looked at me and I couldn't decipher his gaze.

"Hey," I looked down at my food and opened it up for inspection. "How did you know?"

There, between whole skices of wheat bread, was double ham with a slice of cheese in between both. Grape jam smeared on one side of wheat bread, and a tomato slice cut into four small sections.

"You don't remember? Last time I saw you in Mafia Land, you were complaining how you could really use your favorite sandwich kura."

"That was nearly two years ago..." I stared at him as he hastily devoured his food. He must have good memory.

We sat in silence for awhile. After his third sandwich he started to eat like a normal human being. I hardly got past my first. It was hard not to stare at Colonello. He was the type of guy that could casually just sit there in place, staring at nothing in particular, and still look so...overwhelming?

The sun was setting and I could not recall how much time had passed, or even when we got there. I was too tired. I don't even know why, but I felt like I just experienced something heavy. Maybe it was the sandwich, it always left me feeling different. Especially without my-

"Milk."

Colonello turned to me, his gaze drifting away from the gondola that quietly passed through. His face confused. I'm not sure why.

He turned his back to me and rummaged through his small storage container that he had put the sandwiches in. He pulled out a long navy blue container. Before I could ask he opened it up and passed it to me.

My nose twitched, eyes widening at the familiar white liquid. So I had said that aloud. I was a bit embarrassed. He knew to bring milk? Which was kept in a thermostat jug. It felt cool to the touch and I could feel my mouth watering. I lifted it up to my lips. Briefly, I closed my eyes. It traveled down my throat and quenched my thirst even more than usual. Before I knew, it was all gone. I frowned. I had no more milk.

"Sorry," I could feel my upper lip cold and dripping. My tongue darted out to retrieve what remained of my drink. "I drank it all." I smiled, and began to relax. Milk always did that to me. It was a natural sedative, pick me up, pms blocker or whatever of that kind.

Colonello didn't seem disappointed. His face was somewhat serious. Solemn. What's worse is that he was practically glowing. The sun hit his frame perfectly from the side. His elongated face stood out more than usual. Eyes shining like the sea. His hair evolving from his natural blond to liquid gold. This man, he was radiating like the sun. The sun...

Reborn

I avoided looking at the view any longer. I laid down, now at all caring when we returned home. I was really tired. Incredibly sleepy.

I avoided his eyes as I yawned. "I think I'll take a quick nap." He would be alright. We spent an unmeasured amount of hours just staring at nothing logical. Just a few more minutes wouldn't kill the guy.

I didn't know I'd sleep until the next day.

XxX

Lambo did not stir even as Colonello repacked his things. Nor when the other had gently tapped him in the shoulder. He was too tender in his actions perhaps.

With no other resolve, the Arcobaleno picked up the sleeping cow in his arms. Cradling his form effortlessly in both arms, he trailed back to the estate in silence.

With less time and the same distance, they arrived safely back into the Vongola HQ. He easily found Lambo's room without anyone's attention.

He placed the sleeping teen onto his bed and pulled the sheets over him. He leaned down and kissed his forehead. Lambo's hair smelled like fresh grass. His lips twitched. Cute.

He pulled away abruptly and re-opened Lambo's door. Not at all surprised to find a certain Hitman lingering on the opposite wall. His fedora hung low and hiding his face, arms crossed defiantly over his chest.

"How was the sight-seeing?"

"Thorough."

Reborn looked upward. Though it was dark, Colonello could make out his eyes. He was annoyed.

"He fell asleep."

"It was a long day kura." The Hitman scoffed and removed himself from the wall and closer to the other.

"You know, for as long as I've known you...I'd never figured you would use a 'lack of activity' as a reason to leave and come here. So there must be something you are leaving out." His voice was so low, serious, calm.

"Are you accusing me if something kura?" Reborn remained unfazed. "Ah, well. I am interested in the city, or rather the people in it. Even you find such things interesting, so don't be surprised by my sudden need to indulge kura."

By this time both ex-Arcobalenos were sending each other heated glares.

"I'm not concerned. Just don't get ahead of yourself. You're ten years too late." Colonello's eyes widened before he smirked at the arrogant Hitman.

"Well then kura." He looked over his shoulder towards the oblivious dark-haired beauty. "I've got some catching up to do."

Reborn's face barely missed the closing door. He listened as soft footsteps slowly faded behind the disheveling of clothes. The creak of a bed facing more weight stung his ears. There was silence for a bit as he slowly turned. He was not concerned about those two. Two idiots like them could not possibly disturb his normal peace. Nonetheless, he would make sure nothing changed. Colonello was afterall, full of surprises.

In the room where both men laid, the muscular blond had pulled the cow against his chest. He was irritated. All he wanted to do was test these feelings that have haunted him for so long and now they were readily making themselves known. An emotion of longing, want, need, desire. He wanted to fulfill it all now.

His mind drifted to Reborn.

He glowered. Though he planned to be a bit more gentle about it, it seemed as if he had a limited amount of time to act.

"Hmmm." Colonello pulled the smaller boy closer to him. His heart lifting instantly with the soft sigh of his crush.

"I won't give you up."

He closed his eyes, inhaling the sweet scent that was Lambo's, mixed with the memories of the first of many days he planned to spend together.

XxX

A/N: Yeah, for the record I did not spend very much time on this. Did it show? Hope not...I actually revised once too! (Which is quite rare). I'm not a fan of re-reading haha. It did not have the funny element which I hope to add later on. Also can anyone tell me if the font is weird? I'm not using microsoft as I'd hope. And I can't seeem to shake off the way it looks.

Reviews are loverly. Suggestions deserves hugs and well, your time shall reward you with smex! In the future~ Also, should I put this as 'T' rated? Or keep it M, even though I don't know when the mature stuff will take place. Thanks everyone! _