LOL. What the eff, Rena? You're working on another story! n_n ... Yeah. I couldn't help it. I just had this awesome idea one time and I had to take a shot at it!
So, I was thinking about my Invisible Gems story and thinking "What if it was everyone else that forgot Tsuna, instead of Tsuna forgetting everyone?" Thus, this was born! And I was watching Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika and it just motivated me to start this project! The mood just set it right! :3 So, yah. And it's an awesome anime! Hehe.
So, there is no romance in this. o_o;; Unless you squint? LOL. Um, so hehe. :D I hope you guys enjoy!
Oh, and the title means Lost Sky. :D It's Italian! I hope... Google Translate must not be lying to me!
Disclaimer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn! )':
And thanks to permasmile for proofreading, as usual! -heart- C: .
Chapter 1 slow goodbyes
The pictures were flying by really fast; like how they were projected in the old movie theaters. There were parts blocked with static. He wasn't sure if he was able to catch every single detail that was going on at this rate. However, he was able to catch the main point the images were depicting. It was a fight... A harsh fight between his old rival and a new, disgusting person who looked oddly like a...pineapple or watermelon? He wasn't sure which fit best.
"I won't do it. Even if I were to finish you... It wouldn't bring back... Peace... Turn yourself..."
"You're going to regret... You've done to me...!"
"It appears that... Has accepted his fate... He plans to duel... Head-on."
"I won't let up..."
"Don't get … Cocky!"
"Here I come!"
"Die!"
The next few seconds were shown with sporadic shots. Flames were approaching each other at super quick speeds, but to him the pictures made the action seem like it was going in slow motion. Orange was quickly (slowly?) catching up to black. The eyes of each person were so frightening that they were giving him shivers of excitement, fear, and...worry.
The orange flame user's fist was rising. A punch was about to be delivered.
He widened his eyes. What was this...? Was that some illusion? That's odd. He tried looking at the expressions from everyone's faces in the scene. The owl, the red-haired boy with an eye color matching his hair color, and the baby didn't seem to notice the extra action taken place right there.
At the moment the punch was delivered, something stabbed the one who initiated the punch. The sky mixed with gravity flame user definitely felt the stab in his body, but shrug off the damage. ...That stab was something crucial. Even he knew and he wasn't the one in the battle scene!
The watermelon head's spirit – or whatever it was – slipped out of the body. He recognized the regular owner's body. It belonged to the "Leo" guy who deceived him once before. Just when that watermelon head was about to make his escape, the portal vanished before him.
It was the perfect chance for the sky flame user to strike and deliver the final blow. And indeed it made the perfect mark. That melon head was defeated and thus concluded his dream.
Hm, only two in the morning. He was covered in cold sweat. Funny how he wasn't the one that was involved in the fight and yet he was dripping with cold sweat all over his forehead. And that was no ordinary dream. That was something that actually just recently happened, only around a day or two ago? That dream was telling him something... But why him?
They both had the sky flame running in their bodies. They were once rivals in a messed up game that involved much people to be hurt and lives to be sacrificed. They had fought until one admitted defeat, which was he himself. So why was he supposed involve himself with the winner of their past game?
He wiped the sweat off his forehead on put on a smirk. So fate had decided to intertwine their lives together once again. He was now supposed to be an ally of some sort? That's freaking ironic. Once enemies, and crazed enemies to say the least and now to be side by side to work with one another. Technically not work, but he was going to help his former enemy now.
Of course he didn't know that that was actually going to happen, but he had this feeling that he was going to end up helping the young teenage boy.
He ran a hand through his hair. Things were starting to get complicated...and interesting. That illusion from the dream wasn't just for show. That was the real deal, and Sawada Tsunayoshi's life was in danger because of that stab. Well...he had to admit he was worried for the other.
If he left his house now, he would be too late to make it to Tsunayoshi-kun. Well better late than never, the saying goes. The trip would take a while considering he lives on the opposite side of Japan of where Namimori was. And he had to look for a place to stay in Namimori. Good thing he was rich, right?
Byakuran put on a sly smile, but one full of worry. Be ready, Tsunayoshi-kun. I'm on my way.
. . .
Somewhere in Italy, a small child was crying her heart out while in her mother's arms. No matter how much the mother whispered soothing words to her, the young girl continued sobbing. The young woman tried everything a mother could do to calm her child, but nothing was working. This was getting a bit troublesome...
There must have been something that happened... And where did all the action take place? Of course. Namimori, Japan. The woman was sure something was happening or about to happen. This event was causing her young kid to sob late at night.
That was only a hypothesis, however. Still, she had a vibe... Something had happened to Sawada Tsunayoshi and that something was going to be...frightening. But she couldn't go there right now. She had to take care of her family here in Italy... Besides, she was the current Sky Arcobaleno. She was feeling sick... And she knew her time would be up soon.
There was only one thing to do, then.
"Aria-san!" a blond man shouted, opening the door of the room in haste. "What happened? I heard the princess crying and everyone woke up from it..." He surveyed the room, seeing his boss carrying the child in her arms. "There is no emergency...is there?"
Ah, perfect timing. Aria put on a faint smile. "Gamma, good for you to come here. Actually, I have something I need you to do." She held up the girl in her arms a little higher to get his attention on the crying kid. "Uni here has been crying, as you can see. I need you to send her to Japan."
Gamma widened his eyes a bit in shock. "What are you saying, Aria-san? You expect a five-year old child to stay by herself in Japan?"
"No, not like that." The boss of the Giglio Nero Family let out a soft chuckle. "I want you to send her to this one household."
"...Does it have to do with the boss of the Vongola Family?"
"Ah, yes. That would be correct. You see, Uni here is needed for the tenth boss of the Vongola Family. But I'm not talking about his household. I know there will be someone moving into Namimori soon. I want you to send her to that newcomer."
"Who would that be?"
The woman set down Uni on her bed and smiled. Her hands rose to the back of her neck and they started undoing the knot that held an orange colored pacifier. Taking the small necklace, Aria placed tied it around the crying girl's neck. Once the small necklace was placed on Uni, the pacifier brightened, calming the once crying girl down almost instantly.
"Oh, you will know once you see him. I'm sure."
. . .
Ugh, he was feeling worse than the day before.
It was still pretty early for him to even be up. Usually Reborn would be the one waking him with a hammer and that became his alarm clock nowadays, but he didn't need that today. His mother hasn't even started marking breakfast yet. Did he get up that early?
Tsuna slowly rose from bed. His head was pounding and his stomach was starting to hurt. No it wasn't a stomach ache or anything like that. He had good metabolism and his digestion was never a problem, thank you very much. It was just...ugh. It hurt so badly. The pain was increasing by a little bit every second, which made the boy not want to go to school.
Ah, but I don't want to worry anyone. Gokudera-kun's going to make a huge fuss about it and everyone will end up doing something...crazy or stupid in trying to help. Tsuna let out a sigh, groaning at the thought. I'd rather just suck it up and go to school instead of facing all those... "treatments." He couldn't help but shudder at the possibilities.
"Hey, Dame – ..."
"Hiiieee!" The brunet jumped up in surprise, seeing the baby hitman standing against the door post. That action didn't help his stomach at all. "R-Reborn! Wh-what are you doing h-here? Don't scare me like that!"
Instead of smirking like he usually did when his student was acting stupid, Reborn put on a frown. "Is something wrong, Tsuna?"
If Reborn figures out I'm in pain, he'll train me until I get out of my sickness! I don't want that either! That baby will just torture me until no end... And he might get Colonnello to help him...! No! I don't want that! They'll just kill me!
"Everything is fine," Tsuna said, trying to sound believable. "I'm just a bit tired...I guess. You never see me waking up this early, right? Hahaha..."
The fedora wearing infant narrowed his eyes at his student. There was something about the boy today. Tsuna was trying to hide some pain, he was sure of that. Reborn knew that there was some stupid reason for the brunet trying to suck up to the pain. However, he was getting this...nagging annoyance in his head. There was more to that. Tsuna probably didn't know what, either.
It smelled a lot like death.
Tsuna gulped. What was Reborn thinking right now? Possible ways to get his body stronger so he could fight an illness? That sounded scary... Reborn was going to make him run around the school – no, around the town! Reborn was going to make him fight against ocean waves that looked really deadly... He was going to fight countless hours against the baby and end up getting beat up badly. No, he was afraid of getting even more inj –
"If you're feeling okay, then start getting ready for school. Come and get breakfast once you're done."
With that said, the fedora wearing baby was out of sight.
Tsuna couldn't help but get shivers up his spine. Damn, that baby looked scary. He was starting to feel nervous...and his stomach was hurting even more. He felt like he was stabbed in the spot. ...Ugh, he was starting to think stupid.
Well, whatever. I have to get breakfast before Lambo steals everything!
. . .
Yamamoto and Gokudera looked at each other, thinking the same thing.
They turned behind them to see Tsuna breathing a little...irregularly. They only had five minutes to get to school in time, but at the rate the brunet was walking it was going to take around fifteen or twenty minutes. If it was any ordinary day, the trio would be running for the school building as usual. Something was off concerning the Vongola boss.
The brunet looked pale, just like a ghost. The Rain and Storm Guardians had no idea that this color on their best friend could...scare them so much. He appeared – dare they say it – dead. Tsuna looked as if he was going to collapse on the concrete floor any second. ...Maybe it was because their beloved boss was still too tired from waking up early? They were, without a doubt, surprised to see the brunet already set for school. And they were surprised to see him wobbly looking.
"J-Juudaime, maybe you should rest at home," Gokudera suggested with a hint of apprehension. "You look like you're going to faint soon..."
"Yeah, Tsuna," the baseball player agreed. "You should drink lots of milk and get better quickly!"
As much as the brunet wanted to head back home and do as his friends said, he wanted to continue on to school. He wasn't sure why. Being sick was a perfect reason for him to escape the droning and boring lessons from his teacher and possibly escape from homework. Eh, but then again, Reborn would probably make him do practice drills anyway. That blasted spartan bastard...
That's not all he was thinking, though. It seemed if he didn't go today, then everything would be lost tomorrow... Haha, how sil –
"EXTREMEEEE RUNNING TO SCHOOL!"
A huge gust of wind rushed through the group. Tsuna was instantly knocked out of the ground and flew forward. Luckily his trusted right-hand man was able to catch him before the brunet landed on the floor.
Gokudera's eyes burned (literally?) with anger. The silver-haired teen handed his boss to the baseball nut and started running after the boxer with full speed.
"GET BACK HERE AND APOLOGIZE TO JUUDAIME, STUPID TURF TOP!"
"HEY, OCTOPUS HEAD. YOU'RE RUNNING TO SCHOOL, TOO? EXTREME RUNNING FOR ALL OF US, THEN!"
Yamamoto let out a chuckle. Those two were lively in the morning, weren't they? Full of spirit, just like how students were supposed to be! Speaking of being full of spirit... Yamamoto turned his attention to the frail boy he was holding in his arms. Tsuna was trying to steady himself. The black-haired athlete put on a grin while extending a hand out to support Tsuna up, which the boy willingly grabbed onto.
The taller boy put on a slight frown. "Hey, Tsuna... Are you sure you'll be okay? I've never seen you this sick."
"I'm okay... We should hurry to school before Hibari-san bites us to death, ahaha..."
"Alright, but just one more thing!"
"Wha – Huh? Y-Y-Yamamoto!"
Tsuna was hoisted up the next second. Yamamoto laughed lightly at the other boy's flustered face. Well, Yamamoto couldn't blame Tsuna for being so flushed. The position they were in was pretty embarrassing. The brunet was being carried...bridal-style!
Another gush of wind blew past them. The baseball player gripped tightly on Tsuna to not have the brunet flying off another time. Both boys looked to see a group of students running away...a familiar group of students, that is.
"Tsuna-kun!" a red-haired boy shouted. "Run away! QUICKLY!"
"Ehh... Enma! And everyone else!"
"DON'T YOU TWO DARE BE LATE EITHER!"
"A-A-Adelheid-san!" Tsuna blurted out in fear. "Q-quick, Yamamoto! Hurry and run!"
A mischievous glint sparkled on Yamamoto's eye before he rushed after the fleeing Shimon Family. "Okay!"
. . .
"Hey...Tsuna-kun, are you alright?" Enma asked with worry.
Everyone, which included the Shimon Family (aside from Adelheid and Julie), three of the Vongola Guardians, and Kyoko, were cramped together as they were all circled around one desk. The brunet that was in the middle of the demented shape had his head on his desk and was groaning in pain.
"Maybe you should visit Dr. Shamal," Kyoko suggested, though she seemed uncomfortable with the idea. "I mean...he is a doctor, right?"
"That shitty doctor won't help guys!" Gokudera countered. He ran a hand through his hair while letting out a frustrated sigh. His eyes sparkled from having an idea and started taking out his dynamite. "Unless we threaten him!"
Tsuna's head shot up after hearing the dynamite being taken out. "No!"
"We could beat him to check you!" Aoba shouted with excitement, throwing both his hands into the air. "Sasagawa and I can beat him down to a pulp!"
"That's EXTREMELY right!"
Kaoru raised his arms to calm the two boxers down. "I-I don't think we should resort to violence... But I could contribute if Dr. Shamal won't look at you, Tsuna-san!"
"Whose side are you on, Kaoru-kun?" Tsuna inquired, disbelieved by what he just heard from the timid middle schooler. Then again, Kaoru was known as "the Hospitalizing Devil Kaoru" based on what Aoba had said... He turned to the most eccentric out of the group. "Shitopi-chan, do you have any suggestions?"
"I could perform experiments on you and see if you'll feel better that way!"
"You can't do that, Shitopi-chan!" Rauji half-shouted, blocking the girl from reaching out her arms to the sickly looking boy.
Who are these people? Tsuna inwardly shouted to himself. He quickly turned to Kyoko and Yamamoto, his only two sane ones. His face fell with even more incredulity.
Kyoko was laughing along with what Shitt-P. was saying. And by the looks of it, Shitt-P. looked like she was planning on performing some weird crap on him! Kyoko was even contributing some ideas of her own! Yamamoto had a goofy grin on as he tried to calm down Gokudera and the two boxers. Yet the baseball player was even throwing in some punches of his own!
Was everyone trying to kill Dr. Shamal and him?
Their classroom door slammed open. The loud clamor stopped instantly as they saw who the newcomer was. Hibari Kyouya...had a huge glare on his face as his free hand gripped menacingly on a tonfa. The circle dispersed as some of them backed away in fear. Poor Tsuna could only watch the prefect approaching him.
"Don't do anything to Juudaime, damn bastard!"
Gokudera threw two dynamites at the disciplinarian, but the weapons were only lit off by a swing of a tonfa. The bomber could only gape at the speed of the action. So when Hibari Kyouya was mad, all his stats rose to a level unthinkable! ...Crap.
The prefect forcefully smacked a hand on Tsuna's desk with a great amount of force that Tsuna thought the older student's hand was sure to throb with pain. But this was Hibari Kyouya. That scary person wouldn't show any pain or weakness no matter the situation.
The brunet wasn't even aware of a hand placed on his forehead. He blinked for a moment and looked up to see that it was Hibari's hand on his forehead... WHAT. Wh-what the hell was Hibari doing? That was so unlike him! Was he being...concerned?
"Your forehead is hot," the raven-haired stated with an obvious tone. "Come. And don't bring those loud herbivores with you." He turned to the one crowded group. "I'm letting you herbivores off the hook for crowding just this once. Make sure it doesn't happen again. ...Hurry up, Sawada Tsunayoshi."
"Uh, right!"
Tsuna was a bit confused about the...thing that just happened, but he couldn't complain. Not in front of Hibari-san! He took one last look at his close friends, who looked back with worry. A smile came up to his face, reassuring them that everything would turn out okay. He was the one who confronted many challenges, after all! This wouldn't be too much of a big deal.
I hope...
He received smiles back in return.
Why am I feeling that things won't stay this warm for long?
. . .
"You will help him or else I bite you to death."
Shamal backed up, putting up two arms in defeat. God, these Vongola Guardians were scary as shit, especially this one! He was a famous hitman, too. He shouldn't be scared of this guy, but...ahh. Hibari was someone that no one should mess with.
Tsuna could only stare in awe. Maybe having the ruthless person on his side wasn't so bad after all. He could even get Shamal to treat him! The boy was still skeptical about having a hitman look over him, but it was better than nothing. Technically, Dr. Shamal was still a doctor. The man did help him at times and treated him once before...
But was this problem something that the man could help with his mosquitoes or whatever?
...And what was with everyone carrying him today? Tsuna gave up the thought of struggling since this time it was Hibari who was hauling him to the bed. Yay for his luck? At least he didn't have to wobble all the way to the bed... Er, yeah. This was kind of awkward.
Shamal started examining him. Tsuna could only ponder at the curious faces the doctor was making. It kind of looked like he was having a bit of trouble determining what the problem was exactly. Even Tsuna himself knew that there was more than a headache involved in this. He glanced at Hibari, who didn't make any hint of leaving the room until everything was confirmed.
On the other hand, Shamal was getting this...weird vibe. After performing those regular check-ups on Tsuna, he could only confirm that there was only a fever. Sure, fevers were common, but something seemed...off. There seemed to be something that was...eating him alive inside. But what?
Anyway, it was only a feeling. He had no proof.
"Just rest home, kid," Shamal said after a while. "You have a fever. It's probably from all those fights you had..."
Hibari looked at Shamal with uncertainty. That crazy, psycho doctor was hiding something. Hibari wasn't even sure why he bothered to be concerned for the herbivore anyway. So why would he be bothered with the fact that the doctor was being pathetic? ...The damn herbivore was making him feel something out of character.
"You better be telling the truth," the prefect snarled, before stalking out of the room.
Tsuna let out a troubled sigh. Some things never changed. "Sorry about that Dr. Shamal. I really do appreciate your help. You must be right... It's probably stress from all those fights I've had."
"...Just be careful, kid."
. . .
He hadn't realized that he had fallen asleep in the bed. His headache was throbbing so much and he couldn't even think straight. Maybe that's why a certain purple-haired girl was looking at him strangely while he made funny looking faces.
"Are you okay, boss?" Chrome asked shyly. "You're making really funny faces..."
Tsuna frowned. "Yeah, I apparently am. Wait... Chrome, what are you doing here?"
"Oh! I wanted to see how you were doing, boss." The girl put on a warm smile. "You're okay, right? The fight with...Daemon must have tired you."
"Ah, it couldn't be helped. I was kind of...fated to battle him."
"At least you're doing okay..." She paused for a bit, trying to find the right words to say. "Um, boss, I kind of felt some sort of...force circling around you. I grew kind of worried for a moment... I don't think it's from your being tired, boss..."
The brunet tilted his head in confusion. "What do you mean, Chrome?"
"I feel a mist attribute lingering around you... Boss, have you faced any illusions after the battle with Daemon? Or rather, I think Daemon did something else before he rested in peace..."
"No, I'm sure he didn't. After all, he died knowing Vongola will be okay."
Her smile fell. "...Boss, please be careful."
. . .
That night, the boy had a crazy dream.
Mist was dancing around him ominously. His heart was pounding with anxiety and thumping loudly with fear. There was something terrible about to happen. His intuition was nagging him...
He had a dream of dying.
sdjaksld It's weird. ;_;
HOPE YOU GUYS LIKED IT! My updates will be kind of irregular since I have to start studying and crap. (Not really lol.) But anyway, reviews are appreciated~. Thanks for reading! ^^