Chapter Two of Good for something
Hello everyone! I hope you aren't too cross with me for taking so long but if you read my profile then you'll see I have a schedule to follow with my updates since I have many stories I am currently working on. Please be patient but I promise it will not be months before I update again! I was pleasantly surprised by how many reviews I received despite the pathetic length of the first chapter. But no worries! Chapter two will make up for last time (I hope). Once again, congratulations to grahamsmoon for being the first to correctly identify the movie the quote came from. Honorable mentions to B.J. Sanders, Estrella85, Little-fox012, madashes2ashes, and Kouga Myazawa! And thanks to the other wonderful reviewers!
Don't forget to guess the quote and the movie it comes from! The prize is once again a one-shot with a one-word prompt with any KHR pairing to be written by yours truly in the first correct reviewer's honor! Let me set two rules though:
You have to know the quote and the movie it comes from
The pairing can be almost anyone except for any new characters involved in the Ten years later arc. Sorry if you were hoping for that but since I am only at the start of that arc and I am not at all familiar with the new guys like Byakuran or Irie or anyone else (I think his name is Spanner) I have to decline any requests to write about them.
I am not totally against male/female relationships but when it comes to fanfiction I have difficulty reading or writing them. But if you really want me to try to write one then I will try my best.
And finally, please let me know whether you want the one-shot to be rated T or M and with or without sex since I am fine doing either.
Hint for this chapter's movie: 1998 end-of-the-world film. Yippee ki yay anyone?
"Reborn…what is this?" Tsuna asked faintly.
Reborn smirked and replied, "A surprise…what else Dame-Tsuna?"
There, in front of Tsuna's wide eyes, was a balloon and confetti-infested room. The bright colors and cheesy smiles on everyone's face attacked his senses. But the biggest shock of all…was the sight of the Ninth leader of the Vongola, Timoteo, sitting behind Hibari's desk, holding a large chocolate birthday cake with the words 'Buon compleanno Tsuna' written with red icing. What did Tsuna feel right then? First came shock, then irritation at being deceived, next was sheepishness for having forgotten his special day himself, and finally an overwhelming sense of gratitude. The warmth spread throughout his body and his heart clenched with joy.
"Happy Birthday Tsunayoshi-kun. Now come and make a wish," Timoteo said gently, beckoning for Tsuna to come next to him.
Tsuna, still trying to wrap his head around this reality, nodded and he somehow forced his jelly legs to bring him to the Ninth's side. He leaned down slightly and took a deep breath, closing his eyes as he made his wish. Please let me keep the ones I love safe and happy. His eyes shot open and he blew out all seventeen of his candles. The room was filled with cheers and it was only then that Tsuna realized the presence of people other than himself and Timoteo.
He felt a large hand clamp onto his left shoulder and he turned in time to be pulled into a strong hug. He blushed into the broad chest which he knew belonged to his father. Iemitsu held his son for approximately two minutes and sobbed, mourning the loss of his son's youth. The other guests observed the exchange with deep amusement, most wishing they were the ones holding the adorable future mob boss. Finally, it was Dino who was able to coax Iemitsu into releasing the poor boy, who had been running out of oxygen. Unfortunately (for Tsuna), as soon as he was released from his father's death-hug (which he named from that day forward), it was his rescuer's turn to squeeze his "younger brother" breathless.
"Oh Tsuna…I'm so proud of you! You're such a big boy now! But just because you're a man now doesn't mean your big brother isn't going to still take care of you! You're still so cute!" Dino exclaimed (more like squealed) with tears in his eyes as his subordinate Romario sighed at his boss's dramatics.
"D-dino-san…I can't breathe!" Tsuna gasped as his vision began to blur.
"VOOIII! Let go of the brat before you kill him Bucking Horse!" Squalo's loud voice demanded.
Shocked, Dino quickly set his prisoner free before he smirked at the long-haired swordsman, "Be careful Squalo…if I didn't know better I'd swear you actually care for Tsuna."
It was Squalo's turn to gape in surprise at Dino's words as a rosy blush climbed up from his neck to blossom on his pale cheeks. He began to sputter obscenities and threats until Xanxus slapped the back-side of his head, bringing his rants to an abrupt halt.
"Squalo…I understand that you are handicapped by a natural immaturity and I forgive you. However, I will not tolerate such foolishness in front of the Ninth!" Xanxus stated in a low growl.
He rolled his angry red eyes before setting them on the recovered, and now nervous, Tsuna, "Well, we'll be leaving now. Enjoy your party and your…gifts. Later brat!"
Tsuna, sighed in relief as he watched the Varia leave but a seed of worry was implanted in his mind at the way Xanxus had said 'gifts'. The images of dangerous weapons jumping out at him or exploding when he opened them rushed through his head and he turned pale. After all, Xanxus and his group of assassins still hated his guts and the fact that he was next in line for the title of Vongola boss.
Suddenly, Timoteo threw any of Tsuna's fears out the window as he called out, "Wait a minute Xanxus. You all need to be here for my announcement."
Xanxus stopped in his tracks and turned to stare at his father with his eyebrow raised in interest and suspicion. He wasn't the only one in the room whose attention was captured. All of Tsuna's guardians (excluding the happily oblivious Lambo) had their eyes and ears focused on the Ninth. Tsuna however, felt a wave of fear and apprehension following the mafia leader's words. I've got a feeling this is not going to be good.
Timoteo's eyes fixed on Tsuna's and he smiled as he said, "Tsunayoshi-kun, now that you are seventeen there is something you must do in order to inherit the Vongola title."
Tsuna nodded; internally frustrated that he would have to prove himself yet again in order to be deemed worthy for something he really didn't want! Meanwhile, Iemitsu's eyes narrowed because he had not known about another trial his son would have to face. Timoteo's smile dropped off his face and any trace of warmth or humor was gone. Tsuna felt a shiver travel up his spine as his intuition kicked in. This was the calm between the storm and Tsuna was wishing the storm would never come. He's completely serious. This must be bad.
"Sawada Tsunayoshi…by your eighteenth birthday…one year from now…you must be joined in holy matrimony," came the strong proclamation.
The room was as silent as a graveyard until Tsuna broke it with an awkward, "Huh?"
Ryohei scratched his head and nudged Gokudera, who had turned an ashy shade of gray, and whispered loud enough for everyone to hear, "What is he talking about?"
Gokudera felt his eye twitch as he worked extremely hard not to turn and strangle the life out of the idiotic Sun Guardian. Yamamoto and Dino laughed nervously and Hibari and Mukuro simply stared at Tsuna. Xanxus and his group knew better than to voice their opinions in front of the Ninth but they were equally stunned (and secretly dismayed). Tsuna heard Timoteo's words but they had not penetrated his skull. The absurdity of this entire day had taken its toll. He was physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. I wonder if I can just sneak out of here while they talk.
Timoteo cleared his throat and re-stated as simply as he could, "Tsuna has to get married before he turns eighteen."
And then, the storm came and hit Tsuna hard.
"Oh," was all Ryohei could say with a strained smile.
"Yeah…oh," Tsuna said softly, his face blank, before he blacked out.
So…what do you guys think? I don't think this was longer. Darn. I know you wanted more (I hope you did) but I had to stop there. (laughs nervously) So that's the twist! There will be het in this story! (gasp) But I maintain…this is a yaoi story so don't worry…Tsuna will end up with one of his Guardians…no matter what. Did you find the quote? It was pretty difficult because I doubt anyone besides me obsessed over that movie enough to actually remember lines! LOL Well, good luck and please review even if you can't find the quote! I like to know what my readers are thinking!