A/N: Okay! I'm sorry it took me awhile! Even though I have this... lazy issue... AND I'm sorry if you have to read this awful update... but, can't say I tried... enjoy~
Chapter 2
Infiltration complete!
And so, to find the 'x' we must first transpose 2 to the other side. We do the same with 4x… now we have 20-8 = 10x-4x. Now then… who shall continue answering the equation?" Asked the teacher and watched as a few hands rose up. Some hesitated, but some didn't bother either because they didn't care (Gokudera), or was just napping (Yamamoto), or was just not paying any attention (Tsuna).
Ever since classes started, Tsuna couldn't help but look out the window and stare at the school gate once in awhile. He had no idea why, but his body would automatically do it without him realizing.
"Sawada!"
"H-Hai?" The brunet stood up from his seat in surprise, making some of his classmates snicker and murmur something like, 'Uh-oh… he's gonna get in trouble again~…'
"Answer the equation on the board." The teacher said while pointing at the said item, "It's just an easy equation… I'm hoping you'll be able to answer them at least."
Tsuna silently gulped before looking at the equation, totally ignoring his right-hand man who was giving him the correct answer with his fingers, but sadly the brunet was too nervous to look at others for help.
And too nervous to see blurry figures entering the gates in a quick motion before knocking out the disciplinary committee members who were guarding it and skillfully hiding their unconscious bodies behind some bushes.
And with that… the assassins had accomplished on infiltrating the school grounds.
Bzzzt… infiltration complete… over.
Good… make sure no one sees you, especially the head of the disciplinary committee… according to research, everyone in this town knows his strength. The kid's no joke. Over.
Could it be he's the… over.
We're not sure for now. But we know for sure that we now have 4 suspects of who the Vongola Decimo is. Over.
I see. Over.
Now, we need to do this quickly… it's only a matter of time before they discover the ones you knocked out . Over.
Understood. Over.
Over.
Over.
Over.
Over.
Gah! Stop with the 'over'! Over.
Lunch time…
"Don't worry Tenth! I'll avenge you and take out that teacher who dared humiliate you with that stupid equation!" Gokudera swore as he, Tsuna, Yamamoto, Kyoko and Ryohei made their way to the rooftop for lunch.
"E-eh? N-No! Don't! It's okay really. It was my fault for not being able to answer." Tsuna assured.
"But Tsuna-kun, I don't think it was right for the teacher to humiliate you like that. He should've at least tried to teach you how to answer it." Kyoko frowned as she obviously disapproved of the teacher's behavior as well.
"That's right Tsuna! If he had the time to mock a person who can't answer, I should be that person then! All I do is use my instincts, and I don't even have the slightest clue of how to answer it!" Yamamoto exclaimed looking quite upset for his friend.
Tsuna smiled, "That's so cool, I wish I have instincts like yours, Yamamoto."
"Err… well that's not what I meant." Yamamoto blushed in embarrassment.
"Stupid baseball freak, now you're trying to rub your luck on Juudaime's face!" Gokudera growled.
"Haha, maa, maa… that's not what I meant."
"Finally here to the EXTREME!" Ryohei exclaimed as he opened the door, excited to eat the food his sister made for him.
They all took their seats by the railing to get a better view of the grounds below. The young boss was able to spot the baseball field and saw some freshman practicing. His caramel eyes landed on Yamamoto who was happily sipping his milk box. Tsuna sighed.
And just as he did so, something delicious entered his mouth, surprising him for a moment.
"Is it good?" Kyoko's smiling face appeared in his view.
A blush made its way and the young boss nodded fervently. Kyoko just fed him! This must be a dream!
"That's a relief." The school idol said with her smile still intact.
The brunet tried to avoid eye-contact in embarrassment as he continued chewing as to enjoy the rich and mild flavor that soothed his taste buds. He started guessing what was fed to him and got the idea it was probably shrimp.
"Neh Tsuna-kun…"
Tsuna swallowed and looked at Kyoko, "Y-yes?"
"Is there something bothering you? You've been out of it lately." A concerned frown made its way on Kyoko's face.
"Yeah Tsuna. What's up?" Yamamoto had put down his milk to put all of his attention to the tenth.
"Juudaime… you can tell us anything." Gokudera assured.
"Trust us to the EXTREME!" Ryohei said while pointing his chopsticks at the young boss.
Tsuna sweat dropped, "It's not that I don't trust you guys." 'I just really don't know how to explain it. This uncertainty…'
The sound of the door opening immediately interrupted them, much to Tsuna's relief, revealing a girl with short dark brown hair accompanied by long bangs that were pushed to the right side of her face, completely covering her right eye.
There was a moment of silence as the mysterious girl looked around as if trying to look for something.
"Ano…"
The girl immediately turned to the group with a blank face.
"Is there something you're looking for?" Yamamoto asked with a smile.
The girl remained quiet for a few moments before slowly shaking her head, "No, it's nothing. Thanks for asking." She silently said before leaving and closing the door behind her.
"Weird girl." Gokudera then spoke up, completely breaking the silence
"A-anyway, we should probably continue eating lunch. Before the bell rings-"
BAM!
The door suddenly slammed open. And this time, the one standing by the entrance was none other than a certain pissed skylark. His dark eyes darted from right to left, as if looking for a prey. He merely ignored the crowding herbivores and continued looking around, "Tch. Not here."
"Oi!" Gokudera called out to him only to get ignored as the prefect left the vicinity.
"A lot of people seemed to be finding something. Neh?" Yamamoto said as he picked up his melon bread and took a bite of it.
DING! DONG!
"No way! Lunch break is already over?" Ryohei said in disbelief, and without a second to waste he digs in his lunch quickly.
"Onii-chan! You might choke!" Kyoko scolded.
"Isn't a bit too soon?" Tsuna muttered suspiciously with a frown. A bad feeling once again settled in his guts.
"Juudaime…" Gokudera frowned before unconsciously approaching him and preparing a stance to defend the brunet.
"Tsuna…" Yamamoto did the same as he seemed to notice the strange situation as well. It had only been 15 to 20 minutes since lunch break started. It was way too early for the bell to ring.
Testing… testing… is this mic working?
Everyone was startled by the voice that suddenly spoke. This person was obviously by the recording room, using the microphone which is usually used for announcements for the school. However, the announcer… sounded a bit old to be a student. Like an adult.
Alright, I think. It's working. Ahem. Greetings Vongola Decimo…
"What the-!"
We are from the Corvo Family and we would like you to show up from your hiding place or the students will get it. The end.
Tsuna felt his eyes widen. That must've been a prank! Reborn's prank… hopefully. He shook his head, no way it can't be… assassins shouldn't have been able to enter the school! This can't be true-
"Tsuna-kun! LOOK!" Kyoko's alarmed tone was enough to snap him out of shock. He turned to the school idol who was looking down with a horrified look. Tsuna followed suit. He was sure his start had stopped beating as he saw the scene below him. Students… innocent students were being surrounded by armed men, some tried to run only to be caught. The brunet spotted some bullies trying to fight back only to get knocked out. And what's worst was the whole area of the school was surrounded by a lot of dangerous looking men.
Screams were the only things Tsuna could hear and he couldn't help but fear for the worst.
I see that you won't come out then…
A much darker and deeper voice echoed through the buildings.
Don't worry Decimo. We won't harm any students…
Bang!
Tsuna's eyes widen as he unmistakably heard a gunshot. Gokudera growled and Yamamoto's eyes narrowed dangerously. Kyoko cried on his brother in fear while Ryohei held on to her sister, swearing he would protect her no matter what.
So anyway, why don't I explain things to make your situation a little clearer? So yes, we have captured the school's President and teachers, as well as the disciplinary president. But I have to admit he was a bit of trouble. It took a lot of men to bring him down… and some dangerous super advanced weapons. Maybe a little poison.
"Hibari-san!" Tsuna exclaimed.
As expected, of your cloud guardian.
"How'd he know…?"
You might be asking how I knew that, well, it was simple, he took out this box that had the Vongola's sign and I saw some purple flames shooting out. Obviously a cloud attribute…
BAM!
For the second time the door slams open, revealing two dangerous looking men.
Kyoko screamed while Ryohei covered her from view.
Yamamoto and Gokudera immediately went in front of Tsuna, knowing that the brunet won't be able to fight without his pills.
Tsuna puts his hands in his pockets and bit his lip in frustration. His pills and mittens were in his bag! He wanted to hit himself for forgetting them. And after all those lectures he got from Reborn about leaving his weapons behind. He had his box weapon though, but it would be a huge risk for he'll be immediately recognized. And even if he did release Natsu, what good would that do? The lion cub would just be as wimpy as him as long as he isn't in his HDW mode.
So anyway, seeing that you still want to play hide-and-seek…
The men pointed their weapons at them. Kyoko trembled but the others remained still.
"Don't move if you don't want to get hurt."
We will do our best to not lose… Decimo~
"As if we'll ever let you win!" Gokudera took out his bombs. This seemed to have successfully distracted the men to see the weapons.
Ryohei immediately took this opportunity to lunge at the enemy and give him a good punch in the guts, knocking him out successfully. Yamamoto dodged a bullet shot at him before grabbing the dagger found strapped in the unconscious assassin's leg and slashed it against the second enemy by the ankles and wrists. The cut was deep enough to make the man stagger but not enough to slowly kill him. The swordsman made sure he didn't hit his vital parts. He then shifts the dagger and hit the defenseless man behind his neck with the hilt.
"I guess this'll do for now." Yamamoto said gripping the dagger.
"We can't show our box weapons yet. They'll find out we're from the Vongola too…" Gokudera said hiding his bombs, "We'll use it once it's an emergency."
"Right."
"Everyone, let's go to the classroom! My pills and gloves are there." Tsuna exclaimed.
The three guardians nodded in understanding.
"Let's go!"
"Hurry Juudaime."
"Kyoko… it's gonna be okay."
"H-hai…"
They hastily ran down stairs, skipping some steps to quicken their pace. They all stopped as they arrived at the second floor. Gokudera pressed himself against the wall behind him before going ahead of them. Carefully he took a peak at the halls and found them clear. He made a quick nod to the others, who also nodded in return and followed the bomber.
Their footsteps echoed through the unusually silent hallway, only to be interrupted by a scream.
AAAAHH!
"KYOKO!" Ryohei exclaimed as Tsuna and the others turned around.
Kyoko had been captured by one of the assassins who suddenly came out of nowhere.
"L-let me go!" Kyoko gasped out as the man puts his arm around the girl's delicate throat. With his free hand he took out a gun and pointed it against her temple, making her hazel eyes widen in fear.
"Kyoko-chan! Stop! Let her go!" Tsuna yelled, but soon shut his mouth as he saw the stranger fingering the trigger.
"Follow me and we might be able to avoid some bloodshed." The man said in a husky voice, "Do anything funny and I might accidentally set this gun off."
Ryohei could see Kyoko tremble more making him clenched his fists tighter.
"Drop the dagger kid."
Yamamoto bit his lower lip before reluctantly loosening his hold and drop the knife with a loud clatter. He kicked it farther in addition.
"Good. Now get moving. If you try running away I'll kill this cute girl." Ryohei growled. Tsuna could see the boxer already trembling in anger. 'Onii-san…'
He looked down the ground, should he tell them? This whole mess was all thanks to him! It's only right to tell them his identity. So why had he been trying so hard to hide it? He would've avoided sacrifices if he only admitted…-
A hand suddenly grabbed him by the wrist, surprising the brunet at the process and making him look up at the one who held him. It was his right hand man. His forest green eyes held determination and his expression was stern. Slowly he shook his head.
And Tsuna already knew what the bomber was trying to tell him.
The brunet's eyebrows knitted together with a pleading look, however Gokudera's hand merely tightened around his wrist. The bomber mouthed something.
It took him a moment to realize what it was…
We'll protect you… no matter what.
Caramel eyes widen, he turned to Kyoko and was shock to see the auburn haired girl giving him a determined look as well. She was trembling, but she was determined.
Slowly, he shut his eyes, but not in defeat, and also mouthed his words, earning surprised looks from his friends.
I won't let you… cause I'll be doing the protecting here…
The others were obviously about to say something but was cut off by the annoying assassin.
"Get moving brats! We don't have all day!" He said as he pressed the gun harder against the school idol's head, who winced in return.
They all started walking towards their classroom as the hostage-taker instructed them to do. The walk was silent, but Tsuna didn't care. He was too busy coming up with a plan. Of course, one of the plans was to admit he was the Vongola Decimo, but he should not be defenseless. First he must get his weapons, then that's when he admits.
He should at least make sure of the safety of the students just in case the leader would take his word back and actually try to kill the students once he found out who Decimo is.
He shuddered at the thought. 'Never… will I let anyone die or get hurt. Never.'
Gokudera and Yamamoto exchanged uneasy looks.
This is not going well…
End of chapter
I warned you didn't I? It's not so good... hehe I told you so~! Just kidding... but my words are serious, so yeah... if this story deserves any, please review. xD
