A/N: I got a few feedbacks lately about clearing the writing… grammar problems… and dictionary problem, aka too-little-variety-of-words. I try to clear those problems up by using google, instinct, reading other fanfic (which make me somewhat down because they're so good while mine is errrr…), and so on, I hope this will be better ^^. And oh yeah, so sorry for the LONG wait and I'm super THANK YOU for those that still read this despite that *bow, bow*
Recognitions:
- Reborn (Tsuna's world)… Adult Reborn (Tsunahime's world)
- Second name; Yamamoto, Gokudera (Tsuna's world)… First name; Takeshi, Hayato (Tsunahime's world)
- Others with single appearance (just like usual)
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Kisa: thank you so much for your review~! I will do my best to make this even better than before ^^. Once again thank you!
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Disclaimer: I don't own KHR
Summary: Now it's Tsuna's turn to go to Tsunahime's world! But what he saw surprised him more than anything else! "Xanxus-nii"? Adult Arcobaleno? Estraneo? Cracked Pacifier? Fulfilled Wishes seq. Fem27 & 27
Warning: GenderBend (Fem27), no Rainbow Arc (arcobaleno arc in manga), messed up age, Adult Arcobaleno, double people confusion, writing stuff
Chapter 2: Welcome
"Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."
- Robert H. Schuller
Previously…
"I'm glad we could meet so soon," Tsunahime smiled as she holds Tsuna's hand. Tsuna nodded and smiled back before he looked forward once again; he couldn't help but feel a strange feeling bothering his heart ever since he came to this world.
Ninth's office…
"So this is the reason why you disappeared a few days ago?" Ninth asked with a smile as he observed the group in front of him. Tsunahime nodded and a smile emerged on her face.
"Yeah, they were all just like our doubles that came from another parallel world," Tsunahime said excitedly. "It was so fun! They're the same, but on the same time, they're not!"
"Well, I could certainly see that Tsunahime," Ninth said as he leaned back to his seat. "Do you have any idea how you could come here, Tsunayoshi?"
"Eh?" Tsuna looked slightly startled as he snapped out of his thoughts. "I-I don't know, sir."
"…" Tsunahime glanced at Tsuna and she knew that he must be feeling extremely uncomfortable… or nervous. Even though Tsuna has been quite close with the Ninth in his world, but Tsunahime knew that he hasn't been close at all with the mafia people. Tsunahime turned her attention to Ninth once again when he chuckled softly.
"You don't need to be so formal with me Tsunayoshi, just treat me the same like you usually do in your world," Ninth said as he smiled once again. Tsuna nodded and smiled back when he hear the normal, familiar voice of his grandpa.
"Okay," Tsuna said back, feeling more relax than he was before.
"Perhaps the one that could explain it only me," Verde said as he walked forward, earning strange looks from Tsunahime's guardians.
"Is that little baby supposed to be that freak scientist?" Hayato, Tsunahime's storm guardian asked in a low voice. "The other Arcobaleno also becoming infants."
"Maybe they shrunk," Takeshi, Tsunahime's rain guardian half-whisper back as he also stared confusedly at Verde.
"Ooh extreme!" Ryohei joined in with a loud whisper.
"Oi you! Be quiet!" Verde yelled at the three with an annoyed tone. "Or else I won't explain it to you!"
"Hmph, he acts annoying exactly the same though," Hayato scoffed earning silent nods from both Ryohei and Takeshi.
"So, care to explain Verde?" Reborn from Tsuna's world asked.
"As you can see, we've been all transferred here to Tsunahime's world," Verde started. "But it's only temporarily for approximately six until nine days the most, according to my data."
"What? So we're trapped here for that long?" Skull protested but sadly no one really pay attention to him, and the small number that did only sweat dropped at his remark.
"How can you know that?" Adult Reborn asked with his arms crossed. Tsuna, most of his guardians, and Enma shivered slightly from the tense and seriousness in his voice; it felt the same as when they were going to fight with Reborn seriously at the Arcobaleno trials.
"Because it's my experiment," Verde answered. "I've researched about transferring into another world and I found out the fact that one of the chances to jump to another parallel world is with this," Verde said as he pulled out a small black bullet.
"That's the bullet I left," Tsunahime said, recognizing it immediately.
"So it was all because of you after all, Baka-Tsuna," Adult Reborn said. Tsunahime, seeing the almost-visible black aura around him, gulped and chuckled weakly.
"I-it's supposed to be a bullet that will be useful one day… haha accidents do happen," Tsunahime reasoned.
"Accidents are accidents, however punishment is punishment, Baka-Tsuna," Adult Reborn said with dangerous eyes which Reborn's disciples know best what that meant; anything but good. Tsunahime also knew this, turned to her rescuer.
"Grandpaaaa," Tsunahime called with pleading eyes. Timoteo, or the Ninth, only chuckled seeing the usual routine happened. Although it does happen almost every time, but seeing it always amusing.
"Maa, maa, calm down. Since Tsunayoshi and the others already here, so why don't we welcome them first?" Ninth said. Tsunahime's eyes sparkled with relief; the only person that Reborn obey was her grandpa after all.
"That's the perfect thing to do," Tsunahime said cheerfully making most of Tsuna's group surprised; she's not this jolly when she's in Tsuna's world. She then took Tsuna's hand and smiled, "Well then, let's go to my room and we'll also pick the rooms for all of you."
"Ah, Tsunahime!" Tsuna let himself being pulled by Tsunahime, leaving the room. The others looked confused for a while before they quickly followed. Adult Reborn sighed while Timoteo smiled watching them.
"How obnoxious; it feels like there's two Varia in here," Adult Reborn said. Timoteo chuckled at the hitman's remark.
"But you must be relieved right?" Timoteo asked making said person glanced toward him. "It's been a while since I see Tsunahime that happy."
"Hmph, letting guard down can bring disaster. I'll make sure to keep an eye on them," Adult Reborn said as he left the room. Timoteo only chuckled softly seeing his old friend.
"Never true to his feelings," Timoteo shook his head.
With Tsuna, Tsunahime, and the others…
"Where are we going Tsunahime?" Tsuna asked letting Tsunahime leading.
"To your rooms of course!" Tsunahime said before she let go of Tsuna's hand. "Although there are plenty of rooms for guests in this place, but it should be better if you're close to my room. You can easily get lost in this place, you see."
"Hiiii, is that true?" Tsuna asked. Tsunahime giggled seeing the group that approaching them.
"Just ask them," Tsunahime pointed at the group who finally catch up with them, slightly panting.
"Geez what the heck is this place? There are too many halls!" Julie said. Tsuna sweat drop as he heard the answer to his question.
"Hime, you're too fast," Both Gokudera said.
"Sorry about that, but we've got a lot of things to do while you're here! And also…" Tsunahime glanced at Tsuna before she shook her head. "Anyway, let's go. It's also the first time all of you travel to Vongola HQ right?"
"Eeeeh? That's where we are?" Tsuna asked in shock.
"Well of course, where else will you find all of these and all the mafia folks?" Tsunahime said. 'Now that you mention it…' Tsuna thought and sweat dropped.
"Hn, well it's obvious that Tsuna didn't know though; the most luxurious place he has been is the hotel Ninth stayed in, and the mafia he knew are only the ones he has fought or his own guardians," Reborn smirked. Tsuna blushed hearing his tutor's somewhat-mocking tone.
"But we're allies here... aren't we?" Enma asked to Tsunahime, afraid that they might have never met before in this world.
"Yup, you remember right that I notice you at that party? I still remember you…" Tsunahime stopped when the image of Enma in the suit crossed in her mind. Suddenly her face becomes deep red; which earned a smirk from Reborn.
"Tsunahime?"
"A-anyway! You don't need to worry; the Vongola and Shimon were close allies here!" Tsunahime nervously explained. The others only nodded although they were slightly confused at her sudden change of gesture.
"B-but… why Kyoko-chan and Haru were here? Vongola HQ is in Italy right?" Tsuna asked.
"Because it's holiday," Tsunahime answered normally and looked at Hibari who crossed his arms with displeased and Tsunahime knew that he wanted to be somewhere else, at least somewhere that's not crowded like this. Tsunahime giggled softly before she added, "At least that's what our Discipline Committee said."
Hibari glance at Tsunahime when he heard the name mentioned. He scoffed softly before he closed his eyes again. Tsuna, not noticing their gesture, kept his mind focused on his female friends.
"But this place is dangerous!" Tsuna exclaimed. "This is the HQ of the biggest mafia family!"
"Don't worry; they already knew about the mafia stuff and there are extra guards and protection near them so there's nothing to worry about," Tsunahime grinned. "And if there's anything happen we'll be ready for it especially since you're all here, right?"
"By the way Hime, why's Reborn-san looks like that?" Gokudera asked. Tsunahime's eyes looked around before she looked at Gokudera again.
"Well… I told you before right? I have to ask the other Arcobaleno first before I can tell you," Tsunahime answered. Suddenly they heard soft footsteps approaching them and two figures in suit came in sight. One of them grinned seeing the group of teens in the middle of the hall and the other smiled. Tsunahime also smiled seeing the figures while Tsuna shivered slightly realizing who they were.
"Oh Tsunahime," Ganauche, Ninth's Lightning guardian said amusedly. "Looks like the rumors are true. I didn't believe it when I hear about this the first time though."
"Ganauche, Brownie!" Tsunahime smiled. 'Brownie?' Tsuna and his group exclaimed in mind. Why's a Mafioso named after a type of snack?
"My name's Brow Nie Jr.; this girl here is the one who make the nickname for me," Brow Nie said after he noticed the looks they have which was similar with most people he met that heard him being called as that.
"N-no! We don't think it's weird or something!" Tsuna tried to explain nervously. His impression of Ninth's guardians was cold and serious after all. Brow Nie sighed but a smile plastered on his face.
"It's okay, I know what you're thinking; your face tells everything," He said again making Tsuna and a small part of the group blushed.
"Hn, you both look slightly different from the ones in our world," Reborn said from Yamamoto's shoulder. Ganauche and Brow Nie looked surprised seeing the infant Reborn.
"Are you… Reborn?" Ganauche asked. Reborn smirked indicating it as a yes. Ganauche and Brow Nie's expression into sympathy as they knew the reason why Reborn was an infant. He added softly, "You sure look different."
"Anyway, what are you two doing here? I thought you were in a mission?" Tsunahime asked after a short pause.
"We finished it earlier, and then we heard the news from Coyote," Brow Nie answered.
"More like, Coyote's grumbling about some strangers appearing out of nowhere in Tsunahime's room," Ganauche said as he laughed. Tsunahime giggled, figuring that's what Coyote probably do.
"Aaa~h Lambo-san is hungry," Lambo suddenly said lazily as he played with his tail on Gokudera's shoulder. Both Gokudera and Hayato easily becoming irritated by the little boy's attitude.
"Shut up stupid-cow!" Both of them shout at the same time, surprising the others.
"Gupya!" Lambo shrieked at the double attack. The other sweat dropped, 'They're a perfect match!'
"Ahahaha, cool," Yamamoto and Takeshi both laughed simultaneously. 'Now the Yamamoto-combi?'
"Romario, I told you I will do it after I meet my lil' sis," A familiar voice was heard around the corner. Softly they also could hear footsteps gradually becoming louder.
"But Boss…" Another voice, also familiar, was heard. The group, realizing full well who it was, have many different expressions showing on their faces; Tsuna and most of the others have wide eyes but also happiness showed on their face, Hibari on the other hand frowned hearing the voice, Gokudera and Hayato looked somewhat uninterested, and Tsunahime smiled widely.
The figures then appeared in sight and they saw the golden-hair guy and his right-hand following behind him who looked troubled by his boss. The only thing different from the one in Tsuna's world was that he's wearing a suit right now while usually he wore a green jacket, but nonetheless it's still the same person Tsuna knew.
"Dino-nii/-san!" Both Tsuna and Tsunahime exclaimed. Dino, noticing the voice of his little sister, turned his attention forward from Romario. His face immediately brightened seeing her.
"Yo, lil' sis!"
"Dino-nii, I didn't know you're coming!" Tsunahime said excitedly as Dino walked toward them.
"Yeah, I was skipping-, *ahem* I mean, I'm here to see how you're doing," Dino grinned. Tsunahime chuckled as she knew exactly the reason he's here.
"Coming here to skip paper works won't do Dino-nii," Tsunahime said amusedly. "Coz' Reborn is in the HQ today."
Dino quickly become cautioned and he looked around the group to see is his teacher's present. His eyes widen as he saw one certain baby that look too familiar with his devil tutor. Dino pointed at the baby, "Could it be… he shrunk?"
"No, it's… much worse than you think, in many ways," Tsunahime said nervously. "This is Reborn from Tsunayoshi's world. The one from this world is also here too."
"Eeeeeeh?" Dino shrieked. "I thought he's having a meeting with the Arcobaleno today!"
"Unfortunately for you, stupid disciple; meeting's canceled until tomorrow," A low, stern voice said from behind Dino. Dino gulped and was almost trembling as he turned around.
"R-R-Reborn!"
"You and Tsunahime are all the same of skipping your jobs," Adult Reborn sighed. "But it's a coincidence that you come here; I could punish both of you easier."
Dino glanced at Tsunahime and whispered, "You too?"
"I've told him it was an accident but he won't listen," Tsunahime whispered back. Ganauche tried to stifle a laugh seeing both bosses whispering to each other.
"Then… I guess we'll go to Ninth's office now. Later, Tsunahime," Ganauche waved with amusement written on his face. Brow Nie smiled at them with sympathy before he followed behind the lightning guardian. 'There goes my last hope,' Tsunahime thought as she watched them leave with dramatic music playing on the background.
"Geez, Reborn why are you so in a hurry in punishing us anyway?" Tsunahime protested. Said tutor just smirked amusedly.
"It's what makes being a tutor interesting," Adult Reborn answered. Tsuna, Tsunahime, and Dino couldn't help but scream inside their head. Tsuna turned to Reborn who's in the baby form.
"Hn, you hear 'me' said that Dame-Tsuna," Reborn smirked. The group sweat dropped and gulped seeing the two most dangerous hitman smirked evilly.
"O-oh yeah, we're just heading to my room! How about you joining us Dino-nii?" Tsunahime asked nervously, undoubtedly trying to change the topic. Dino turned to Tsunahime and everyone knew that he was as nervous as Tsuna and Tsunahime were.
"Y-yeah, let's go," Dino said. They all nodded before walking to Tsunahime's room. Unfortunately for them, Adult Reborn did keep his words of keeping an eye on them… and so he followed behind them. This isn't going to be good.
Tsunahime's room…
Tsunahime led the group to one of the door by the hall. The door wasn't different with any other which make them more than realize how easy it was to be lost forever in the HQ. Tsunahime turned the knob and opened the wooden door. The group's face looked in awe as they saw the big room. What's most noticeable in the room was the big bed by the side, the big window separating the room and balcony, and the photos in the room which were so many in numbers.
Tsunahime smiled seeing their reactions. She walked inside the room with the group following behind slowly and they could spot some pictures that were too unbelievable to be true. Tsunahime's voice interrupted their wonder.
"It's fine if you want to look around. I put the entire photo here instead in the album for that reason after all," Tsunahime said as she walked to the bed and sat by the bedside.
"Woah, it's awesome! How many photos are there?" Yamamoto asked as he scanned the room.
"Hmmm… I don't remember. I haven't re-counted it again yet, but I remember there's at least fifteen photo on that table," Tsunahime pointed to the long table on the opposite side of the bed. Everyone sweat dropped seeing the table which was decorated with many photo in variable sizes; some were in photo frames while some were glued on the table.
The group then scattered around the room to look closer at the photos. The photos could be found not only at the table but on the walls also. On the other hand Dino, Hayato, Takeshi, and Ryohei approached Tsunahime who watched them from the bed with a smile.
"I wonder what will their reaction be when they saw the photo of the other Arcobaleno," Tsunahime giggled.
"Hime…" Hayato trailed off when he saw Tsunahime's happy face. Tsunahime turned at them only to see their worried faces.
"What's wrong?"
"Tsuna…" This time Dino was the one who speak up. "Are you okay?"
"…" Tsunahime looked startled for a second before she smiled again. This time, however, it's a soft smile instead of the bright one earlier. "I'm fine, don't worry."
Dino nodded and managed to put up a smile also although the worries on his face weren't gone. Hayato, Takeshi, and Ryohei also looked at Tsunahime worriedly. They didn't want to make their boss recall the bad times that she went through. They kept staring at her for a while before Tsunahime gasped.
"Oh no, I forgot to tell grandpa which rooms that will be used!" Tsunahime exclaimed which make all of them paused and looked at Tsunahime. She then skipped swiftly to the door. "I gonna go to grandpa's office for a sec okay? I'll be back soon."
With that Tsunahime exit the room. Adult Reborn, who's watching them from outside of the room, watched as Tsunahime marched through the hall hurriedly. Reborn sighed softly as he crossed his arm. Even if he didn't say it, he's also worried with the same reason as Dino and the others. He didn't want Tsunahime recall the past anymore; where the mafia broke her young life.
"HIIIIII! Why's there's blood here?" Suddenly a loud shriek came from inside the room. Adult Reborn immediately knew what photo Tsuna found from the word 'blood'. His eyes darkened as he stepped inside the room and he could see the image in front of him eleven years ago come to life once more; the day where everything changed.
A/N: So sorry for the late update! That's also the reason why I make this slightly longer hehe. And also thank you for all the reviews (OMG thanks!)/alerts (thank you so much)/favorites (make me fly~).
P.s. I'm SO, deeply sorry that I haven't replied to your reviews! I'm so sorry! *booooow*
Questions, questions, questions!
Q: Reborn seemed to be greatly feared here!
A: Yup he is! It's also to make the impression of more-serious Adult Reborn than the infant Reborn
Q: Where are the other girls?
A: Kyoko, etc. has gone somewhere… errrr… ah, it's not important -.-
Q: Dino seem to be familiar with the topic of Arcobaleno?
A: Yup, this is closely related to Tsunahime's past which will start being revealed on the next chapter.
Q: Heeeh… so Adult Reborn cares for Tsunahime?
A: Yeah, it will be explained through Tsunahime's past. Although from their interaction it already show that they're comfortable with each other which make them could act that freely toward each other.
Q: So… Tsunahime's room full of photo sticking everywhere and covering the wall?
A: No. It will be like photo frames hanged on the ceiling while the smaller ones on the table, as been explained, is on photo frames or glued to the table.
Q: Why photo?
A: Related to the past.
Q: What are Dino, Adult Reborn, Hayato, etc worried about?
A: Tsunahime has a bad past; even one could say it's traumatic. So, if by any chance Tsuna and the others ask about the photo which connected with Tsunahime's past… Tsunahime will remember those dark times again. And they don't want Tsunahime to go through such horrible memories again.
Q: Tsuna seem to be more serious here…
A: Yeah, I wonder why?
Q: Eleven years ago?
A: Yeah, so Tsunahime's age should be around… 4 or somewhere near 5 y.o. Hoho
Q: So Adult Reborn call Tsunahime as 'Baka-Tsuna' after all…
A: Because I think that Tsunahime isn't no-good (again, you'll know why through the flashbacks) but still clumsy and sometimes clueless about the smallest, simple things. And it's just nicer to hear right? Hehe (unreasonable)
Q: There's still too little variety of words, many tenses and grammar problems, and also still not clear. Are you even trying at all?
A: *gasp* I'm sorryyyyy! But I did try my best, please forgive meeee!
Q: Tsuna's reaction when seeing Adult Reborn is not as fun as I think…
A: because here, he don't even know the secret of the Arcobaleno. So, he didn't have any expectation of Adult Reborn whereas Tsuna in the cannon already imagine his own version of before-the-curse-Reborn which was very far from reality.
Q: You're losing the characters more and more… I don't even feel the Shimon's presence anymore.
A: I know, I know. I really try to put their appearances more…
Q: Don't tell me that I have to wait for another three or two months for update!
A: Forgive me! But now I will try to update more often!