Hello guysssss! Well, as you may know this is a rewrite... I thank a number of people for what they've done for me and now present rewrite of chap 2. Chap 1 may be modified soon. I hope it is still as good as it was! Now here is the story! (Disclaimer rather obvious.)
I open my eyes, only to see nothing. Darkness prevailed my vision. I blindly walk around the place, hoping to find an exit. However, the space had no end.
"Elena chan"
I turn around to see a woman with long blonde locks wearing a white dress adorned with blood red roses smiling at me. Her aura was gentle and illuminated her surroundings. The sweet scent of roses was relaxing.
"Come here, I have something to tell you."
I walked to her, not sensing any danger in the act. The woman seemed like an angel, a heavenly being. She reached her hand out to me and I put my hand onto hers. A warm and tingling sensation enveloped me. I wanted to let go, but it was as if I was magnetized to her.
"You will not have any memory of this meeting, just like before. However, I will unleash your powers that have been sealed by darkness and the underworld. You have the ability to control it. Choose your path wisely, this power has the potential to destroy, save lives, being the world to oblivion and recreate the world. Good or bad, it's your choice. But all this at a great price."
Her voice sounded as if she knew all this by experience. The pain in the strength, the greatness in the pain. The sadness within it all. I didn't want to know what the price was, but the angel kept on going.
"That price is the greatest one of all. It would cause misery to your family and friends. The greatest spell, would require your life to carry out. In other words, a sacrificial spell."
"B...but I don't want to die..."
"Don't worry my child, you have the choice to make whether or not you will do it. However, there may be some cases in which it may be necessary. Like mine for example, I did it to save my family. You will understand one day."
Her elegant figure started to fade away wisps of mist and rose petals. She then whispered something I could not completely hear.
"Prevent... Vongola... Underworld... War... Guardian"
Even though those were the only words I heard, I still managed to get the gist of it. I watched as her figure vanishes, eyes widened in utter horror. I managed to recollect a few things she had said in our past meeting. Thinking about the words she had said, I managed to decipher their meaning. Only to be left in a state of shock.
"War... Star... Vongola... Shimon... Sacrifice... Mafia... Annihilation... Recreation..."
Continuously repeating those 8 words, I crouched in the once again darkness and shut my eyes. The lingering scent of roses was unable to ease my uncertainty. Hoping that this horrible fate would never come.
The scent of disinfectant was the first thing that reached my senses when I woke up. This nostalgic scent was one that I hadn't smelt in a very long time. When was the last time? Oh right, when my parents forgot to provide me food and water for a week... The quiet sound of humming was like a harmonious melody of the universe's elements. My eyes snapped open, but I squint due to the sunlight streaming in from the open window. I can see again... Pearly white walls were adorned with flowers, the table set with a vase of roses. A brunet in a school uniform was standing next to the table pouring boiling water into a teapot. The air soon smelled of roses, mangoes and peaches. I drowned in the sweet scent, wondering who the brunet was. It has been a while since I felt so calm and relaxed.
"Tsunayoshi?"
A teen with pineapple-styled blue hair and mismatched eyes walked into the room. A girl of 15 with a similar hairstyle and violet hair and an eyepatch followed him in. The brunet called Tsunayoshi turned to face the two pineapple-heads. The brunet's face was then adorned with the sweetest smile I had ever seen.
"Ciao Mukuro, Chrome. What brings you here?"
Mukuro handed out a stack of papers to Tsunayoshi as the brunet stared at the stack, horrified. Chrome didn't react to the brunet's reaction, perhaps she could sympathize with him?
"Mukuro, why do you have to keep on destroying things?"
"Kufufufufu, that's not my problem Tsunayoshi. The skylark made me do it."
"That still won't excuse you from a month's worth of paperwork. Chrome, make sure that Kyouya gets a month's worth as well."
Chrome nods in understanding as the instructions were given to her. Mukuro looked as if he wanted to complain but couldn't. Does this Tsunayoshi person have a lot of power or something? I decide not to eavesdrop any longer and tried to quietly slide out of the bed, only to stumble over and knock the table lamp over.
"Kyaaaa!"
I shut my eyes, preparing myself for the painful impact. However, it never came. Wait... My voice is back? Coming to think of it, none of my injuries hurt...
"Oya oya, so you were awake."
I looked up and saw Mukuro holding me in his arms. Seems like he was the one that prevented me from falling. Chrome put the lamp back onto the table as Mukuro placed me back onto the bed. She then stood beside Mukuro. Tsunayoshi sat down on the chair next to the bed and looked at me with his large chocolate-brown eyes.
"Elena san, are you all right?"
Tsunayoshi asked in a concerned tone. I nodded, trying to stop the urge to pat his gravity-defying brown hair. It looks so fluffy and soft...
"Chrome, will you help us with the tea?"
"Yes, Tsuna sama."
Tsunayoshi sighed at Chrome's response. Did he not like what she called him? No... There was no irritation in that sigh. Rather, it was exhaustion of probably a million repetitions.
"Chrome, I appreciate the fact that you stopped calling me Decimo. However, please just call me Tsuna. We're friends and it's weird if you keep on calling me 'Tsuna sama'."
"Then I'll try my best Tsuna san"
Tsunayoshi just smiles and shakes his head, seems like he knew it was hopeless for Chrome to drop the honorifics.
"Kufufufufu. Elena chan, you don't know anything about us right?"
"N...no"
I answered in a small voice, stuttering. Not my fault, I usually don't socialize so I'm not used to talking. But, I do cuss a lot in my head. I need a cussing buddy...
"Then I better introduce myself. I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi, but please just call me Tsuna. I go by the name Tsunayoshi Vongola as well."
"Kufufufufu, I'm Rokudo Mukuro. She is Nagi-"
"Mukuro sama, I don't go by that name anymore. Pleased to meet you, I am Dokuro Chrome. Mukuro sama is a trouble maker I have to admit so please bear with it nee san."
"W...Wait... Wh...What? N...Nee san?"
Nee san? Older sister? What is going on?
I just stare at Chrome as Tsunayoshi bursts out in laughter. I glared at Tsuna in both irritation and quriosity.
"Gomen, gomen. It's just that the face you're making is hilarious. I'll explain what exactly is going on so spare me some time. Chrome is Mukuro's little sister. However, not biologically. Mukuro is the descendant of Daemon Spade, the Vongola Mist Guardian. Daemon Spade could somewhat be counted as your ancestor as well."
BANG!
"VOOOOOIIIIIIIIIII! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO CALL US WHEN SHE WAKES UP!"
The front door was slammed open and a group of people in uniforms covered in slashes, bullet holes, soot, dust and possibly blood strode in.
"Shut up, you're too noisy Squalo."
A giant green battle axe was swung onto Squalo's head but it didn't stop him from screaming in retaliation...
"VOOOOOOOIIIIIIIII! WHAT WAS THAT FOR REBORN?!"
The teen behind him that was holding the green battle axe was dressed in a yellow dress top and a suit, a fedora with an orange strap perched on his head. His curly raven sideburns could be seen as his trademark.
"You're an idiot. Show some respect idiot shark."
A kick was then thrown onto Squalo's neck, knocking him unconscious. The silence was suffocating. Reborn's killing intent really could shut even the scariest looking in the group, a man with long pitch black hair, blood red eyes and scars all over his face. He just sat there on his throne, not saying a word. Then he stared- no, glared at Tsuna.
"Tch, the trash of a shark was way too loud. Decimo, I believe that we will be under the command of the star. However, I can't accept the fact that we would be commanded by a mere civilian girl. We Varia aren't trash, those civilian weaklings are."
"I deeply apologize Xanxus, but you wouldn't go against your father's, Vongola Nono's orders would you?"
Xanxus flinched at Tsuna's words, unwilling to swallow his pride. However, Tsuna still stood up and continued his lecture.
"If you really hate being commanded by a weakling, I entrust her basic training with the Varia and Arcobaleno. The Shimon and Vongola guardians would help as well. The legendary Vongola Star Guardian MUST learn how to use her flames, namely the Star and Night. The training of her Night and Star Flames would be left to the Vindicci and Bermuda. The rest of us would be in charge of combat. Stand by for the Shimon's Moon we will begin searching soon."
Reborn tilted his fedora and bowed. "I hope you live up to my expectations or," Reborn smirked, "I will personally execute you."
Everyone in the room gulped, barely audible but enough to be heard in the dead silent room.
"Elena san, I doubt you understand any of this. These matters weren't supposed to be discussed until much later. However, we'll have to settle one matter beforehand. Flames run on your will. It is also called the dying will flames and as it is called, is brought out when you have a dying will and use it as your resolve."
Out of nowhere, a knife flew in my direction and it barely missed my head by a hair's breadth. I was shocked for a moment and recovered only to scream, "Who threw that?!" The perpetrator would get hell once I get my hands on them…
"Ushishishishi she has no visible potential whatsoever. Is she even worth this prince's time?" The one wearing a tiara with his bangs concealing his eyes wore a cheshire grin as he seemingly glared at me.
"Well you retarded son of a bitch I didn't even want to be here so screw off." I don't want to deal with such people, I just want to be somewhere quiet right now… Pity me will you dense idiots…
"Ushishishi, how dare you address the prince in such a way. I am a prince and therefore you should address me in a more appropriate manner."
"Fake-prince senpai, I think it would be the other way around. She's the one you should be kneeling down before."
A teal haired and eyed boy with a frog hat on his head said in a monotone voice to who seems to be Belphegor.
"Froggy has no right to say anything either."
"Mu, stop bickering. Bel, Fran, why do you never stop?"
The hooded teen with marks down their cheeks said I'm annoyance.
"Tch, you trash should just die."
"Stop it."
A commanding voice rang through the room. Tsuna's chocolate brown pupils had turned a glowing sunset orange, his aura was no longer sweet but it didn't seem dangerous either. It felt more... Safe.
"I'll burn down this place if you start causing trouble again. Reborn, the blood is all yours if they interrupt."
"It will be my pleasure Decimo."
Tsuna's glowing orange pupils turned back into the chocolate brown. Then he smiled at me, though it felt as if it was forced and painful to do so.
"Elena san, the matters we were discussing had a relation to... The termination of your existence. We... Are part of the mafia. To be specific, we are the centre of it all being the Vongola. You are the descendant of the legendary Star Guardian of the Vongola Famiglia. Not only that, you are the only descendant that is able to contain and control this power. It would be dangerous to let you stay as the person you are. Rather, the person you once were. As of why you are to command the Varia, it was established under the order of the Vongola Primo for the Stella Primo, Elena Varia, to command."
I just sat there gaping at Tsuna. What in the world did he just tell me?! To join the mafia?!
"You don't really have much of a choice, Elena san. The moment your powers were unlocked, you are already unable to escape the mafia. Those who shot you back in school were an enemy Famiglia called the Eosolaru. Thankfully, Fon had already dealt with them. And Lal Mirch had done her part with the two that were assigned to shoot you. Now, our only request is this - would you give up your previous lifestyle for a life as a mafioso?"
Silence engulfed the room, the tense atmosphere could not describe how great of a decision I had to make. Giving up my introverted life for a crazy life threatening life of a mafioso. My life would be turned upside down if I say yes. A no... Doesn't seem to be an answer. Reborn's killing intent could clearly be seen whenever I hesitated. I don't really have a choice do I...
"Fine... But under one condition."
"I will try my best to fulfill that condition."
"Let me drag my only friend in it. She could use the entertainment… While I need a companion."
As I said this, I could only feel many pairs of eyes pasted on me. Did I say something wrong? Tsuna seemed reluctant to respond to that request. He hesitated, but told me anyway.
"You do realise you'd be tearing her world apart. And on top of that, she might not even survive."
"I am perfectly aware. Only just recently, she told me that her life was boring. So boring that she would do anything to bring an upbeat to her life. She was even willing to take my place as an abused loner."
"Current location."
"America, NYC."
"Brief description."
"Glasses, long hair, around 165cm tall."
"Details."
"Angela, 22 January year xxxx. Enough Reborn?"
"You know me too well,
Reborn smirks and whips out his cellphone, quickly dialing a number.
"Hello? Dino. I require some assistance to track someone down in the west. I'm at Namimori Hospital, 30 minutes max or you get Death Mountain."
He quickly shuts his phone and pockets it. Tsuna sighs as he continued what he was saying.
"You have the capability to obliterate the entire existence of humanity or to recreate it. But... That is something that none of us managed to figure out how to carry out so rest assured. For now, our main priority would be you and your friend's training and your protection. You will be enrolling into Namimori High as a second year. Kyouya, I entrust you to look out for her in school."
"Hn, as you wish omnivore."
A raven haired teen in a school uniform and a disciplinary committee armband attached to his left sleeve walked out of the curtains' shadows. I had never sensed his presence since I regained consciousness. But no matter how he did that he seemed very dangerous and my instincts screamed at me to stay away from the carnivorous beast. Tsuna then turned to me.
"This person here is Hibari Kyouya, head of the disciplinary committee of Namimori chuu. You would be staying over at his house. I would rather that you live with me but my house is already packed with Lambo, I-Pin, Fuuta, Reborn and Bianchi."
"Omnivore, you never told me about her going to live with me." A murderous aura was streaming out of Hibari Kyouya as he lifted his tonfas into a battle stance, seemingly ready to strike Tsuna down.
"Gomen Kyouya, I thought that she would be able to stay with Chrome but…" Tsuna looked towards Chrome and Mukuro, hesitating to continue his statement. But Chrome had already begun to finish his sentence.
"Living in Kokuyo Land does not provide any protection and Ken, Chikusa and M.M. wouldn't want her there." Her monotone voice was a bit scary. I could feel shivers go down my spine. But somehow, my gut feeling keeps saying that Chrome is a sweet girl...
"Hn, then I have no choice. I'll take charge of this herbivore but not the other. Find someone else to take charge of her." Tsuna sighs, unable to fight back. Hibari Kyouya sure is a tough nut, stubborn to the point that no one could crack him open. Hibari Kyouya then looked towards me. "Hn, nice to meet you. Call me whatever you like. Although I strictly forbid you to call me 'birdie'."
The last word was spat with extreme disgust and hatred as he glared towards Mukuro who was now chuckling. Seems like the pineapple is the one who calls him that. "Oya oya, not my fault that that yellow puffball is named after you. Hibird was it?"
"Shut your mouth you herbivorous pineapple or I'll bite you to death."
"Hibari! Hibari! Pineapple! Pineapple! Bite to death! Bite to death!"
A yellow puffball flew into the room through the window. Seems like it was a small and fluffy yellow bird. A canary perhaps. Wait... A yellow puffball. Hibari. Pineapple. So this was Hibird then? I held out my hand for the little bird to perch on and he did as I thought it would. "Hello little one. Your master seems to despise that Pineapple with all his heart and soul don't you think?"
The little ball of fluff chirped happily in agreement. I chuckle as Mukuro and Kyouya just stared towards me. Hibird then took off from my hand and perched on top of my head. Kyouya then smirked. An evil one that is. "Hn? I think Hibird thinks that your hair is a nest. I mean, your hair looks like a nest."
Argh! Bed heads suck! My red-brown hair was sticking out in all sorts of directions and seems to be the laughing stock for the time being. Mukuro and Kyouya were laughing while Chrome and Tsuna had sympathetic looks on their faces. What's so wrong about a bed head anyway... Speaking about bed heads. A blonde man that has hair that looks as if it hasn't been brushed for days stumbled through the door, landing face flat at Kyouya's feet.
"Haneuma, I'll bite you to death!"
"Eh? Ah shit!"
Pffft, the blonde accidently pulled Kyouya's pants down. All of us in the room froze from the sinister aura being emitted by Kyouya. Did Kyouya called him Haneuma? That is... Bucking Horse? Maybe it's a title? There goes Kyouya running out of the room in pursuit of the Bucking Horse with a pink tint in his cheeks. So he CAN get embarrassed. Eh? Where did the scary people go? Did they leave when Kyouya appear? Is he really that scary?
"Tsuna"
"What is it?"
"Where did the scary looking people go? Did Kyouya scare them off?"
"Oh the Varia? I guess Kyouya did scare them off. But how'd you know?"
"Gut feeling, and my gut feeling is almost always right."
Tsuna's eyes widened at my answer. What's so wrong with having a crazy hunches that is usually correct? Mukuro and Chrome also looked pretty shocked. Was it unnatural? Meh.
"So why did Reborn call me here"
"Verde! Well this girl over here has vocal cords that are severely damaged and well... Eyes that are beyond repair"
"But I can see and speak perfectly well!"
I just stared at the group. The green haired man in a lab coat who was called Verde facepalmed. So did Mukuro and Chrome. Tsuna then answered my undying curiosity.
"Well Elena san, you are given the ability to see and breathe by the illusions Mammon from the Varia created. Now that Mammon has left, Mukuro is the one creating your damaged organs. Oh! I forgot to tell you who that man was! He's Dino Cavallone, boss of the Cavallone Famiglia."
Then there came a familiar giant green mallet with yellow eyes crashing down onto Tsuna's head. Reborn... You're so mean... Before I knew what I was doing, I began to lecture Reborn. "Reborn, stop hitting people! It isn't nice! Have you ever thought about what could happen to them? What will you do if they end up dead because of that?! Get sent to the jail of the mafia? Well that after their Famiglias going after your head!"
"H... How did you know about the Vindicci?"
That, was Mukuro. I didn't think he could stutter like that but seems like he could. Everyone else looked rather surprised at what I said and Mukuro's reaction.
"What did I say? My hunch that almost never fails me."
Tsuna frowns, but nods in understanding. "Well my hyper intuition tells me that she isn't lying so I guess it is kind of like the HI…"
Ah Tsuna, he's not lying and he's not telling the truth either. Should I point it out? And here is Reborn staring at me. That sadistic maniac is reading my mind. Meh, not that I care. It's full of junk he doesn't need.
"Tsuna, you shouldn't tell half lies. It isn't like this hyper intuition of yours. And Reborn, shouldn't you get going? Dino's back too."
Dino was sprawled all over the floor, clothes tattered at various places with bruises adorning his face. Kyouya on the other hand was standing in the corner without a single scratch showing a face of discontent from not finishing Dino off.
Reborn smirked and the rest sweatdropped. Reborn does his job right, but she did quite tick him off. Especially after lecturing him about how he treats his students.
"Then I shall take my leave. But before that, Dame-Tsuna."
"What is it Reborn"
Reborn had a smirk on his face. I just knew that he was about to insult Tsuna. I mean, that's Reborn. A Reborn that doesn't tease, humiliate and torture Tsuna isn't Reborn. At least, that's what it seems like. Why is Reborn staring at me? Waaaaaaiiiiiiitttttt… THAT FREAKING SADIST DARES TO READ MY MIND! Che, now he's laughing at me in his head...
"Buck up, or else Elena sama would be knocking you off the cliff"
"Wha... WHAT?!"
Haaahhhhh, such pathetic reaction Tsuna... Argh, Reborn heard that. Mind reader...
"Even she thinks you're pathetic, ciao"
Then he jumped out the window, Dino at tow, to an awaiting helicopter. How do I know? Gut feeling. Hehe
"Eeehh, Elena san"
"Nani, Tsuna san?"
"Why am I pathetic? And are you going to give your friend a call? About Reborn?"
Riiiight, I forgot. But international calls cost a fortune... And I don't even have my cell with me…
"Your reaction was pathetic Tsuna, and I don't have a phone."
"Don't worry, you may borrow mine"
Tsuna held out a slick black phone to me. What's this? Looks like an upgraded iPhone of sorts. As expected from a mafia boss, money is always at his grasp.
"Yes, I will. But first, Verde san?"
I looked towards Verde who nodded at the acknowledgement, awaiting what I wanted to say.
"For what purpose... Purpose is it to replace my eyes? And voice?"
"Easy, we don't want people to know that you are alive. We have already faked your death, so there is no point in risking people finding out that you are alive."
"Fine, but at least let me keep my voice?"
"Why is that so?"
Now he's glaring at me. Why is this happening to me?
"I love to sing. I can't imagine a life with a different voice."
"I thought you lived a life of sorrow when I read the reports..."
What? Chrome's monotone voice cracked! Hurray! And it's pretty cute, that voice of hers.
"Mmhm, but Ange has always been there for me. And I just love to sing! Should I sing one?"
"What?"
Aiya, Heterochromatic Pineapple, can you learn to shut your mouth?!
"I meant a song, or are you too stupid to realise that? Brainless Heterochromatic Pineapple."
There he goes. He's mad at me. I just love and hate the evil me.
Tsuna beamed at me, "Sing one for us please, it'd be nice to hear after all the arguments.
What should I sing? 'Love is War' for the sake of the Brainless Heterochromatic Rotten Pineapple's suffering? Nah, maybe Fluquor.
I sat straight then begun singing...
Kanashimi wa nani wo yobu darou
Toozakaru sora wo boku wo Sotto Kobandeku
Osanai kimi no yubisaki ga hiroiageru Nakushita kakera
Kokoro wo kasanete Umareta keshiki wa Nakitai kurai ni
Hakanaku Fuwari Tsumoru Omoi wa itsumademo
Hatenaku tooi sekai de kimi wo sagashiteiru
"Ikanaide" to Kimi wa iu kedo
Hitori de irarenai no wa Kitto Boku no hou
Kimi no tame dekiru no wa Koko de kanade tsuzukeru koto
Dakara Mou Okaeri
Kono te wo hanashite agerareru uchi ni
Kirameku kioku no naka de Hohoemu kimi wo mita
Ibitsu na inori no uta ni Yume no owari wo shiru
Itsuka kono omoi wa Kimi no te Maiorite
Fureteba tokete yuku yo Inochi no yasashisa de
Omake : Helicopter Havoc
Now ever wondered why the Varia were a mess when they entered the hospital room? Well here's your answer.
"VOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! REBORN! STOP SHOOTING AT US!"
"Stupid shark, just shut up"
And there goes a bazooka...
"Trash, can't you just shut up?"
And Xanxus' wrath...
"Ushishishi. Froggy, stop using that puppet of the prince as a shield."
"Fake-prince sempai, that would cost me my life. This is the only flame-proof item I got."
Knives... Knives everywhere. Especially Fran's back.
"Boss! We're going to crash!"
"SHUT UP LEVI!"
All I could say is... Poor Levi. The Varia and Reborn is surely a scary combo isn't it? And since it's them, R.I.P. Leviathan.
"Mou~ we are really gonna crash at this rate!"
Oh god Luss... Make yourself fucking useful.
"I can't~ but now... We need to escape. And someone help me find my glasses. I can't see anything without them. And... Tell me. How far 'til we crash?"
"Crap. Trash, disperse!"
Heh, We all know who that was.
"Chaos, I'll see you there."
"VOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIII! REBORN! ASSHOLE, DONT YOU DARE BAIL OUT ON US! AND WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR USUAL 'CIAOSSU'?! VOOOOOOIIIIIIIII! DONT YOU FUCKING ESCAPE WITH THAT DAMN GIRL!"
But Squalo doing this... Didn't help. Before the Varia knew it... Reborn was out the window and riding on a Leon glider, on his way to Namimori.
And somewhere not too far away, an uninhabited island exploded.
Okay soooo... This is a rewrite of the original that I did and I hope it is to you readers' standard.
Til next time!
~Kiri
