Three: Italian Transfer Students
Tsuna arrived at the school thirty minutes late and he was thankful that their teacher, Mr. Aragaki, wasn't there yet. He was also relieved that the Disciplinary Committee let him pass without giving him a hard time. Breathless, he quickly sat and slouched back. He was so tired! He was lost in thought about the fact that the entire family of Tomas Buscetta will be hiding in their house when Hyato Gokudera spoke - his self-proclaimed right-hand.
"Was'sup Jyuu-daime!" Gokudera greeted him, entirely oblivious to the doom that awaits the entire Vongola family.
"Hey, Gokudera." Tsuna acknowledged him gloomily.
"Why the face? Is there any problem?" Gokudera asked.
"Well…"
"Don't worry! Just tell me what to do and I'll solve that problem for you!" He said confidently.
"Problem? What problem is bothering you?" Takeshi Yamamoto asked him.
Yamamoto, Gokudera and Tsuna have been classmates since they entered senior high. Fortunately, they were again classmates in their last year of high school. Their friendship has been built through the years especially that Yamamoto and Gokudera were Guardians of the Vongola rings. The three of them hold a responsibility to the Family. Tsuna decided to tell them about the situation now that the lives of his two most important friends were again about to be in danger. He felt bad putting their lives at risk but he decided that in order to protect them he must tell them the situation. In this way, they will be aware and will be able to prepare themselves if situation comes to worst. Tsuna was about to speak when Mr. Aragaki arrived.
"I'll tell you later." He said. The two nodded and got back to their seats.
"I'm sorry for being late guys. To make up for that, I have nothing but good news to all of you. A month from now is Namimori High's 50th year and as you all know the school is really preparing for it. There will be a celebration and the entire school, students and teachers alike, will be participating and will help to make it a success. So, I guess, lessons starting from now on will be shortened until the Foundation Day." Mr. Aragaki said as he stood in front of them. The entire class cheered from what he said, including Tsuna. Shorter class means less studying. Even though he has college to think about and that's some serious studying. Tsuna admits that he is not really academically-oriented person. He did outgrow the "Dame-Tsuna" image, but that doesn't mean he was far from it now. He's still behind the class unlike Yamamoto and Gokudera who are both gifted with intelligence.
"OK, OK, I'm not yet finished. Listen, especially the boys! I'm sure you will be the happiest when you hear this. For this school year, I'd like you to welcome two new students."
Murmurs filled the room as Mr. Aragaki went out to call the transfer students. Two beautiful gaijins entered, one blonde and the other red-haired. For a moment, the entire class was speechless. When they have absorbed and understood everything, the whole class went crazy - especially the boys, as what Mr. Aragaki had said. Every guy in the class practically thanked every god they knew. Tsuna also has to admit that the gaijins are amazingly beautiful especially the blonde. Realizing what he just thought, he suddenly felt guilty. He's like betraying Kyoko, although of course, not really. All these years, he still liked her; however their relationship hadn't even leveled up a notch. They are still goods friends, like she always says.
"Everyone, quiet!" Mr. Aragaki ordered. "They are Luca Russo…" the teacher pointed at the red-haired "… and Vitteli Corleone…" the teacher pointed the blonde "… They are from Italy and will be finishing their high school here in Namimori High. I want you all to be good to them and help them with Japanese!"
"Hai!" Everyone answered happily.
Both of them spoke at the same time and said "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu."
Every guy in the classroom with the exception of Tsuna, Yamamoto and Gokudera literally stood and cheered the two new students as if the two girls just did a homerun that won their team a championship.
Tsuna was speechless. He can't believe what he just heard! Luca Russo is the name of the Sotto Capo of the Corleone Family. Reborn just told him last night. And Vitteli Corleone, her last name is Corleone! Tsuna can't understand anything that was happening. When he looked at Gokudera, Tsuna saw that it's as pale as a ghost's. As a member of the Mafia circle, Gokudera must also know about the infamous Mafia clan, and their members. It just confirmed what Tsuna had feared, the two transfer students are from the ruthless Mafia family. The Corleone have already come to Japan to kill Tomas and his family. And the impending doom of what he, as the Vongola Decimo must face, had come.
A war might erupt if not soon, then later.
And the fact that they didn't even bother to change their names and hide their identities says something. What's worse is they are two attractive females!
Mr. Aragaki pointed them to the two vacant seats in the back of the classroom. When Vitteli walked pass by him, she and Tsuna met in the eyes. For a second, Tsuna shuddered. And for some reason, he knows that it's not fear. He shuddered because of how blank the expression of what he saw in those clear blue eyes is. It's as if she was not a human capable to feel anything. That expression was easily concealed when she smiled that then made Tsuna catch a breath.
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Vitteli can't believe by how fragile the 10th boss of the Vongola looked like. The two coming to Japan was totally unplanned. Alex said that they must kill a man named Tomas Buscetta who apparently killed one of the DeCalvantes. The gist however was that the man is a member of the Vongola Family – Corleone's archenemy.
But, god, the boss of the Vongola looked like a sissy! Vitteli has heard a lot of stories about the Vongola Decimo and his Dying Will Flame and how he is very similar with the Vongola Primo, but the person who was in front of him doesn't look like he is strong at all. After the Valachi request, she hadn't had any sleep yet. How important was it to the Family to kill Buscetta and she has to do it herself anyway? She wanted to sleep so badly, but the hell with time differences that it has to be morning in Japan! And Luca was being a total bitch! Vitteli told her in the plane that she wanted to finish the assassination request as soon as possible. She meant to finish it after she had some rest, but just after they landed, Luca told her that they must go directly to the Vongola Decimo's school and enroll as students. It's much easier that way. She admired how fast Luca works, but not this fast. She did not have enough time to actually prepare for it. When Vitteli asked Luca if they can do the transfer-student act tomorrow, she said in monotone:
"No, everything was already arranged. I called the school and they are expecting us in an hour. Besides, Tomas Buscetta's whereabouts is still unknown and there is a high possibility that he is already under the Vongola's protection."
"But don't you want to get a rest first? Aren't you tired?" Vitteli asked hoping for a positive answer.
"Yes, I am tired. But like you said, I also want to finish this. I already ordered the school's uniform. Hurry and get changed."
Well, that's positive! Vitteli sighed and did what Luca told her. Position-wise, Luca is in a much higher rank than her. Vitteli is just one of the cold-blooded killers of the Family. Her Father doesn't actually want to include her in any Corleonesi activity. In fact her Father doesn't want to have anything to do with her at all. But since she has proven that she is very skilled and talented especially in combat ability, the Family wanted her in. Her Father, then, made her an assassin – the lowest of the mafia job classification. And then her father was killed and her brother was made into a Don. Vitteli was still placed in the lowest job for a Mafioso, though. This time, by rules. The Mafia Law does not allow two blood-related persons to have a high position in a Cosa Nostra clan.
In the public, Vitteli is a princess, daughter of the 6th Duke of Corleone and sister to the 7th. Luca is her attendant. But this kind view doesn't hold any importance at all. Vitteli belongs to a Mafia Family who lives by oppressing and taking advantage of people. And that is her identity. Nothing more.