Sylvia-san: I honestly didn't think that anyone would read this story... So I love you all! Thanks to my reviewers: TunaSandwich27, souldew, Soul Vrazy, ChordOverstreetFan, Aira-Chama, Cafuchi, Ayumu smile, Final Syai Lunar Generation, Guest.

I also want to confirm something about the siblings. Taiyoshi is eleven years old while Tsuna is nine years old.

Warnings: OOC characters, and a few curses here and there.

Disclaimer: "Magic mirror on the wall, who is the one to own KHR?" "Amano Akira." "Damn it!"


"W-wait, Taiyo!" Taiyo stopped running and looked behind him. Tsuna was a few feet away from him, panting heavily. Taiyo could see a bead of sweat dripping down from Tsuna's forehead while his arm was stretched to get the needed support from a nearby wall. The carry-on bag was on his shoulders. Most importantly, Tsuna was clutching his shirt where his chest was while his face held pain.

Taiyo quickly ran up to Tsuna with a pale face. He fumbled his pockets and took out a white medicine bottle. He took the medicine out and held it out in front of Tsuna's mouth. Tsuna complied and swallowed it with some difficulty since there was no water to aid him. The brunet's breathing slowed down and he showed a reassuring smile to tell Taiyo that he was alright.

Taiyo breathed a sigh of relief. How could he have forgotten?! Ever since Tsuna was born, he had a weak body. The cause is that Tsuna had Ventricular Septal Defect.* It is a heart defect which causes shortness of breath, and weakness in children. It is shown as a hole in the wall of the heart, right between the left and right ventricle. It could be cured but it would take many surgeries for that to happen. Tsuna was still young so he didn't wander off anywhere beyond his house or the neighborhood. He also tend to easily get fevers and colds at the most unexpected times. It was a good thing that their parents always told Taiyo to bring a bottle of the medicine just in case moments like these happen. However, Taiyo knew that the supply wouldn't last long.

"This time we'll walk, okay?" Taiyo grabbed Tsuna's hands and started to walk. Tsuna was grateful for that and the smile stayed on his face. They walked through the streets until they didn't know where they were. It was already night time. The only light they could see was provided by the moon and the street lamps. They didn't have a plan on what to do from now on. The siblings just went where their little feet could carry them with Taiyo in the lead.

The next thing they knew, they found themselves at the park, the very same park where Nana left them.

"We'll just have to camp out, huh..." Taiyo mumbled to himself. Regardless, Tsuna heard him. Tsuna silently agreed and they walked towards a small tunnel* located at the middle of the park. Tsuna followed by Taiyo, crawled into the tunnel and settled there. Their small bodies helped and it made the tunnel roomy for them. Tsuna slipped the bag off his shoulders and placed it beside him. The brothers laid on their backs side by side. They wanted to drift off to sleep but the events that took place earlier still lingered in their minds. With the silence that followed, it gave them a chance to feel the loneliness and all the hidden emotions they had to squash down after seeing their parents' corpses. Slowly, Taiyo could feel all his well-kept emotions coming forward but it was then that he heard a few sniffles.

Taiyo looked at the body next to him and he saw Tsuna sleeping while sniffling with tears rolling from his eyes.

"M-mama, P-papa... Don't leave..." Taiyo heard Tsuna mumble from his sleep. Taiyo felt a pain in his chest when he saw Tsuna in this state. Replaced with a look of determination in his sunset colored eyes, he wrapped his arms around Tsuna and pulled his closer to his own body, providing the both of them with warmth.

"Shhh. Tsuna, don't worry. I'm also here." After a while, Taiyo could feel Tsuna's breath even out and the tears stopped. Tsuna relaxed in the hold and he snuggled for warmth. Taiyo ignored the wet spots on his shirt caused by Tsuna, his thoughts focusing on only one thing. He had to be strong for Tsuna, or Tsuna may break. He knew Tsuna like the back of his hand. Tsuna's thoughts could be read as plain as day through his various expressions.

Exhaustion gradually caught up to the older kid's body and he closed his eyes. Soon, his breathing evened out and he fell into the land of dreams.


Tsuna opened his eyes and yawned. He rubbed his eyes cutely, trying to adjust to the sunlight. It was already morning and he could hear the birds chirping. The brunet had gotten out of his brother's tight hold successfully without waking the other up. Taiyo had always been a heavy sleeper.

Tsuna looked around until he heard a loud growl. Tsuna clutched his stomach. Now that he think about it, he has not eaten since yesterday's events. He looked around and decided that he should get some food first. Before he went, he looked back to where his brother was sleeping.

'I'll be back before Taiyo wakes up.' With that thought in mind, he rushed off. Tsuna passed through the streets and into an alley, hoping that it would lead to somewhere. He saw some people dressed in casual clothes talking with each other. They had scowls on their faces and some with smirks while they talked. Tsuna remembered his Mama told him to always avoid these type of people and so he did. Tsuna tried to walk past the small crowd without being noticed. Unfortunately, they saw him. Tsuna broke into cold sweat and looked at the ground like it was the most interesting thing in the world while trying to speed-walk past them. He could feel the adults staring at him.

"What is a kid like you doing here?" The question was obviously directed to Tsuna, but he just continued walking. The person that asked him the question had a buzz cut and wore a white t-shirt with slacks and black shoes. He twitched when the kid ignored him so he blocked Tsuna's way and stood in front of him.

"You know who's territory this is right?" The man sneered at him. Tsuna just looked up, too terrified to say a word. The onlookers just smirked and observed. Tsuna remained silent. The man didn't take the silence in too well and he grabbed Tsuna by his shirt. Tsuna gasped as he flailed his arms and legs around, trying to stop the man's grip on him.

"P-please let g-go," Tsuna manged to stutter out. Tsuna was absolutely terrified. He wished Taiyo was here right now. Tears were starting to well up in his eyes and he sniffed.

"Why would I? This is my territory so I can do whatever the hell I want." The man grinned evilly. He raised his fists to hit Tsuna, but a voice stopped him from doing so.

"Let go of my little brother, you bastard!"


AN: Well... That was horrible. I hope this chapter satisfied you. I'm not happy with this chapter at all. I don't even have time to re-read this to correct the mistakes or add things in. I wanted to make this longer, but I have school tomorrow which is today. It's 1 AM right now but I have school at 8 AM. Do you get it? LOL.

Please review. More reviews and I will update faster since it gives me motivation. :P

*I don't know much about things in the medical field so I'm making things up. Don't trust the info. LOL.

**You know those tunnels that kids play with in the park? It's kind of small in size. Yeah, those tunnels. Just in case you confuse it with the big highway tunnels or something. xD