AN: Heh. A thousand and one thank yous for your support. *Bows*
VongolaDecima027: Kufufu…Lol. Yeah...he can't seem to keep his joints, ne?
StardustDreams: I'm glad it's funny XD Yeah…that was one misgiving I had about this plot line. I don't like drugs…perhaps when Tsuna finds something else to get high on he will stop drugs. The auras will be explained soon…it has something to do with his hyper intuition. I'm glad~ I was hit with that inspiration at the same time as I thought of turning Tsuna into a hippie. I love all27…I might do it lol No promises. XD
Guest: Thank you :)
Zexion: Thank you XD Mukuro's reaction will be priceless I assure you. I'm glad this is original like I thought x3
Final Syai Lunar Generation: Yay…you have no idea how much that means to me XD I tried making Tsuna badass and cool in a peace loving way…I'm glad I succeeded lol. We all know Hibari's a sucker for cute things heh. The guitar will reveal more later too x3 Tsuna-chan~Lol. Kufufu…:3 I will~
Lee-Lee-Sama: Thank you! So do I x3 Seek your inner peace ne? Good luck.
Taira-keimei: Thanks XD I'm glad
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Pity. I do not own any of the songs I refer to in here unless specified otherwise.
Warnings: Future drug usage/references, cursing, and dirty innuendoes.
KHR
Tsuna was skipping down the street. Why? He didn't know except that he felt more at peace lately. That nonexistent warmth missing throughout his life seemed to be growing. It was a Saturday, nearly a week since he befriended Gokudera, Yamamoto, and Lambo.
'I wish Reborn would be my friend too~ He always hits me though.' Tsuna mused, pouting. Gokudera and Yamamoto had things to do today. Gokudera had apologized profusely about it.
Tsuna stopped by his favorite park's entrance. The flowers were still in bloom.
'Maybe I should make daisy chains for them~ Would Reborn like it?'
Humming softly, Tsuna decided to make some. The park was deserted except for a couple walking hand in hand and an old lady with an ugly dog that looked familiar. He took out his guitar, caressing the sides. He had fixed the blade with reinforced steel Reborn had gotten him. He wondered how Reborn knew he needed it but shrugged it off.
Reborn seemed to know everything…so unfair. His hellish training was becoming worse too. The other day he had him running around Namimori to fortify his stamina while shooting at him with his "paintball gun." They hurt!
"Mou~ Sucha slave driver," Tsuna muttered. Fortunately Reborn seemed preoccupied with something today so he got off. For now.
Gathering the daisies into a pile, he started to thread them together happily, strumming his guitar now and then. The few people there stared at him in bewilderment. It amused Tsuna. Life is to be enjoyed, laughter is to be cherished and peace is to be preserved, ne?
A little over two hours later he had created up to four daisy chains. He looked at the empty patch of grass around him, feeling slightly bad. He whispered a sincere thank you to nature.
He gathered the chains in his arms before putting his beloved guitar back into its case.
His stomach growled as he waltzed the market streets. Fingering his pockets to see if he had enough money for a veggie sandwich, he nearly crashed into a little girl with a black braid, Chinese clothes, and slanted eyes. She looked about Lambo's age.
"I-pin sorry sir," the little girl squeaked in broken Japanese.
"Ne, ne…it's my fault little one…keep the peace," Tsuna replied, lazily grinning. The little girl looked surprised at the kind sir. He reminded her of her Master somewhat. Her Master always said if someone is kind to her to repay him/her.
Tsuna's stomach growled again and he blushed. I-pin was hit with a bit of inspiration. Perhaps her target could wait for a moment.
She couldn't see the kind sir too well, he had a lot of bright colors on him though. I-pin reached into her pocket, taking out a wrapped Gyoza bun, handing it to the kind sir.
Tsuna blinked at the offered food. His eyes softened before taking it. "Arigatou I-pin-chan! Your aura is sweet and strong," Tsuna said gratefully. I-pin blushed. She didn't know much Japanese but there was no mistaking the tone. Suddenly, Tsuna decided to take one of the daisy chains off his arms, putting it around I-pin's neck.
Startled, she fingered the gift. It was soft and smelled good…like flowers. Smiling, she bowed happily.
'I want to go with this kind Onii-chan!' she thought wistfully. Her Master would understand if she waited on her mission to repay back her debt.
Tsuna took a bite of the delicious bun. Briefly he wondered what a child was doing alone.
"Would you like to come with me, I-pin-chan? I know a kid your age you might like," Tsuna offered.
I-pin, hearing her name, was able to understand the gist of what Tsuna was asking. She nodded happily. Tsuna laughed. It was a calm, melodic laugh.
Tsuna started to walk home with I-pin in his arms. They stopped by the ice cream stand along the way. When they finished, Tsuna ordered a grape sherbet flavored one for Lambo and a coffee flavored one for Reborn.
When they got home, Lambo instantly leaped on Tsuna for the ice cream. "Arigatou Dame-Tsuna!" he cried, licking the ice cream.
I-pin stared down at the creepy broccoli-headed cow. So this was the kid Onii-chan talked about?
Steeping inside a woman that reminded her of Onii-chan greeted them warmly. She squealed when she saw I-pin. Suddenly she was in the woman's arms instead. Uncertain if she liked this or not, she looked at the brightly colored Onii-chan. He patted her head before going up what I-pin assumed were the stairs.
Tsuna entered his room where Reborn was polishing his guns. Reborn looked up when Tsuna came in, raising an eyebrow at the ice cream and daisy chains. Tsuna grinned angelically at Reborn, handing him the ice cream.
'Such a strange one…'Reborn mused. Tsuna's excited eyes were begging him to eat the ice cream. Taking a lick, he was surprised.
'How did he know I liked coffee flavored ice cream?'
"Thank you Dame-Tsuna," Reborn said. Tsuna beamed. Reborn's words sounded mocking but Tsuna sensed Reborn's aura brighten.
Tsuna dropped the daisy chain he made for Reborn over his head. Reborn used his gun to push up his fedora to stare at Tsuna.
"What's with the gifts, Dame Tsuna?" he asked suspiciously. Tsuna yawned.
"I wanna be friends Reborn~ I sense you could be someone special to me," Tsuna replied, fixing his crooked tie died bandanna.
Reborn pushed down the warm feeling in his chest and scowled.
"I'm here to tutor you and shoot you…not to become your friend," Reborn said tonelessly. Much to Reborn's annoyance Tsuna merely looked at him knowingly.
"Sure sure…ne, have you met my new friend, I-pin-chan yet?" Tsuna asked, excitedly.
'Fong's pupil?' Reborn wondered.
"Her aura is powerful man…like Zen, ya know?"
Reborn didn't respond, opting instead to go downstairs. Tsuna followed, humming happily. Nana was fixing Lambo and I-pin a snack. I-pin looked up when her kind Onii-chan and a small suited baby walked into the kitchen. Beaming, I-pin jumped down from the chair, clinging to Tsuna's leg. Reborn raised an eyebrow.
Lambo, getting jealous, snatched Tsuna's other pants leg. I-pin tried not to glare at the ugly broccoli head. Lambo had no such reservations and glared at her intensely.
Nana laughed softly at the cute scene. Reborn hopped onto a chair where Nana had thoughtfully placed a steaming cup of his favorite espresso. Tsuna scratched his head in confusion at the two children's sudden animosity. He put both kids on his lap as he sat down.
There were bowls of fruit set out. Tsuna nibbled a slice of banana.
"So…you are Fong's pupil, hmm?" Reborn asked I-pin, piercing black eyes looking at her.
"You know Master?" I-pin whispered. Reborn nodded. "He's a comrade of mine."
I-pin from then on trusted Reborn. Though the broccoli monster annoyed her still.
KHR
Tsuna mused on his now extended family, sweat dropping. He suddenly sneezed.
'I hope whatever Is being said about me is peaceful…' Tsuna thought, disgruntled. He was waiting for Gokudera and Yamamoto for school. It was Monday. For some reason his intuition was flashing at him and he sensed a vengeful aura not far from his house.
Tsuna pondered on his aura sensing capabilities. Ever since he was little, just when the bullying started, he had these warning signals that flashed through him. It had saved him a lot pain. Then something else started to happen that stemmed from his intuition. These solid, unique forms of feeling whenever certain people were nearby.
He started calling them auras. A lot of times auras were in turmoil which Tsuna referred to as inner peace. Humanity often lacked the stabilization that creates a pure inner peace that keeps them from doing stupid shit like killing for pleasure, etc.
Somewhere far away, members of the Varia sneezes.
Tsuna was interrupted from his reveries by Gokudera and Yamamoto's vibrant auras. Even if he couldn't sense them, Gokudera's shouts and Yamamoto's laughter would have given them away anyways. Tsuna shook his head slowly at their antics, a lazy smile curling his lips. He skipped down the path to the gate. Gokudera's eyes lit up.
"Ohayo, Juudaime!" he cried, before bowing. "Hey Tsuna," Yamamoto greeted, laughing again when Gokudera admonished him on his informal greeting.
"Sup dudes…how's life, ne?" Tsuna asked, absentmindedly braiding a few strands of his hair.
They started walking, for once not going to be late. "Great! How about you Tsuna?" Yamamoto asked, amused. Gokudera scowled at the baseball idiot.
"Ne, ne…full of flowers~ Such peace…of course there's something so not peaceful coming soon," Tsuna responded, pouting.
"What do you mean by that Juudaime?" Gokudera inquired curiously. Humming under his breath, Tsuna merely shrugged. He didn't want to worry them. The poisonous aura was coming closer. He stopped.
His friends turned around to look at him confused. "A poisonous aura approaches~" Tsuna sing songed, wiggling his fingers creepily. At the word poisonous, Gokudera paled, catching on before Yamamoto who still looked lost.
"Who?" he asked, scratching his head.
"Her…" Gokudera spat, looking sick. They looked down the street at an attractive woman with red hair, green eyes like Gokudera's, and a bicycle helmet on. "She has your eyes Gokudera…you guys related?" Yamamoto laughed.
Gokudera didn't reply, having passed out from seeing the woman's face. Tsuna blinked, bending down to check Gokudera's forehead worriedly. He was fine…must be some kind of allergy to the woman.
The woman got off the bicycle, walking towards them. Gokudera wheezed, backing away from her. Yamamoto just looked on, confused before trying to comfort Gokudera in vain.
"Ne~ Making people isn't nice dudette," Tsuna teased. The woman raised an incredulous eyebrow towards him.
"So you're the brat who took my Reborn away from me," she said coldly.
Tsuna yawned. "Sorry…I don't go for infants' lady."
She scowled at him but before she could spit a scathing reply, he interrupted.
"So that's why your aura is vengeful? Why poisonous, ne? Perhaps that is part of you?" Tsuna mused aloud, sort of ignoring the angry woman. That was a mistake.
She threw a glutinous, foul smelling purple pie at him. With an almost lazy movement he dodged it, staring after it as it burned a hole through the concrete ground.
"Peace man…ya know the meaning, ne?" Tsuna taunted gently. She ran after him, throwing purple goop. Gokudera had by now weakly stood up, choking out words.
"Juudaime…she is my half-sister…Bianchi…she uses poison cooking…"
Yamamoto held back Gokudera who was trying to go help Tsuna in his condition. "He'll be fine, 'Dera," Yamamoto said confidently. Indeed Tsuna would've looked almost bored if there wasn't a spark of amusement in his eyes. He's gonna have fun changing this woman's aura.
Looking at his watch he realized they had 15 minutes to get to school. Tsuna sighed sadly. He was hoping to avoid violence…perhaps he could sort this by talking. Oh well…couldn't be avoided unfortunately it seemed.
Swinging his guitar off his back, he avoided another onslaught if poisonous cooking. Leaping backwards several feet, he eyed Bianchi warily. He only had one shot at this.
Gokudera and Yamamoto helped thankfully.
"Bianchi! Reborn is behind you!" Gokudera shouted. As long as her back was turned or her face was covered he was ok. "Hey Reborn!" Yamamoto said cheerfully, realizing what Gokudera was doing.
"Where?!" Bianchi cried, whirling around searching for a Sun Arcobaleno that wasn't there.
Smiling gratefully at them for their support, Tsuna hit the yellow peace sign button on his guitar. Several black darts whizzed out, hitting Bianchi in his neck and arms. She fell to the ground with a thump, twitching.
"What…the hell…you brats…tricked me," she panted angrily before passing out.
"Tranquilizer darts?" Gokudera muttered. Tsuna nodded, slinging his guitar across his back. He started walking away.
"We just leave her there?" Yamamoto asked, following Gokudera towards Tsuna. "Reborn will be coming soon…his aura is nearing, dudes," Tsuna replied, a small lilt in his step. He didn't really have to resort to violence after all~ He was happy.
"Oh, okay," Yamamoto chuckled, not finding Tsuna's talk of auras confusing. Gokudera stared adoringly at Tsuna.
They approached the gates with 4 minutes to spare. Hibari was glowering at them by the gates. Tsuna waved lazily towards the skylark who glared harder at him.
"Ne, ne…ohayo, Hibari~" Tsuna sang. Hibari's eyes widened in slight shock before narrowing. He did not just think the Omnivore had a nice voice. Not many dared to greet him like that either.
"Get to class, herbivores, Omnivore," he ordered, looking away.
"See ya later, Hibari," Tsuna chuckled, hooking his arms through Gokudera and Yamamoto's arms.
"Tch…" Hibari resumed staring down some poor unfortunate souls who were three seconds late.
KHR
Tsuna looked up at Gokudera with hope in his eyes. Gokudera said he knew how to play the piano. Tsuna asked if he could teach him. Needless to say Gokudera agreed ecstatically. While Yamamoto was at baseball practice, Gokudera and Tsuna were in the Music room.
They had shut the door to prevent Hibari from finding out they were still there. He bit to death anybody who stayed after unless they had detention in which he bit them to death or after school tutoring.
Tsuna listened eagerly as Gokudera explained certain keys, demonstrating some of the music he knew. Eventually when Tsuna got the gist, he let Tsuna try.
Gokudera came to one conclusion. His Juudaime was a musical genius. He was ecstatic to have something in common with his Juudaime.
Tsuna's small fingers slid over the keys gracefully. He was playing a simple piece perfectly on his first try.
Gokudera was happy to have met Tsuna…while he was eccentric it made him love his boss even more.
Tsuna hid a small smile as Gokudera's aura, his inner peace, settled into a more permanent contentment.
KHR
"Ne…you quit baseball?" Tsuna murmured. Yamamoto nodded sheepishly. "Yeah…I wanna take up my Otou-san's offer to teach me the way of the sword…" Yamamoto said, brown eyes determined.
"I see…whatever makes you ride the winds ya love, ne?" Tsuna said, blinking owlishly. Gokudera scoffed.
"I say it's the best idea the baseball idiot had so far," Gokudera grumbled.
Yamamoto laughed. Tsuna observed Yamamoto's aura. It seemed lighter somehow. He didn't know why. He thought Yamamoto's inner peace would be conflicted over quitting the sport he loved.
But it seemed he found something different, more meaningful to him.
KHR
Tsuna realized that Bianchi was at his house. He wasn't surprised but he hoped that the peace would still be in place as much as it could be despite her there. Tsuna told Gokudera that his sister might be at his house because he knew for fact Reborn picked her up. Gokudera had turned green, gave him several heartfelt apologies, before scurrying home. Yamamoto had laughed, saying he had to talk to his Otou-san about the swordsmanship lessons.
Tsuna was tackled by Lambo and I-pin who was staying since she had no place to go when he walked through the door. Apparently she had met with her Master Fong who said it was okay and that her mission could wait till he got her some glasses. She had a difficult time seeing.
"Ne…hey guys," Tsuna said, swinging them up on his shoulders. They laughed gleefully.
"Onii-chan!" I-pin cried happily. "Dame-Tsuna! Welcome home, muahahaha!" Lambo cackled.
Tsuna peered into the kitchen to be met with a pair of cold eyes, amused eyes, and warm eyes. Bianchi, Reborn, and his Kaa-san respectively. "Welcome home Tsu-kun," Nana said happily, before going back to washing dishes.
"Dame-Tsuna…I see you have already met my fourth lover, Bianchi?" Reborn inquired, smirking.
"Yea…her aura reeks," Tsuna answered, sitting down across from them.
"What's that supposed to mean you-she was cut off by a sharp look from Reborn. Pouting at him, she sat back down. Clearing his throat then looking at the oblivious Nana, Reborn started speaking.
"I was intending to call her here but it seemed she had already became aware of my new job of tutoring you into becoming the next Decimo and has arrived on her own terms…my former student will be arriving soon to give you tips…main reason why she is here is that there has been a recent crisis," Reborn explained, sipping his espresso.
"Does it have to do with Hibari? That dude has been more violent than usual, ne~He scares me, mou~" Tsuna whined. Regarding his hippie student amusedly, Reborn inclined his head in a nod.
"Yes…keen observation, Dame-Tsuna."
Tsuna kept blowing a feather out of his face but showed Reborn he was paying attention.
'Does he have ADD?' Reborn wondered.
"As of late there have been several attacks on the Disciplinary Committee members by a new gang," Reborn continued, avoiding Bianchi's attempts at holding him.
"Mou…man that's not peaceful…such needless violence," Tsuna mumbled, gnawing on a rainbow colored fingernail. Reborn raised an eyebrow at Tsuna's choice in colors. He had used mostly yellow.
"Indeed."
"Ya want me to do something 'bout it? You know I don't like violence…I ain't seeking it out," Tsuna warned lazily.
Reborn knew it would come to this.
"What if I said that these attackers have been through hell? That their auras need help to survive?" Reborn said, tilting his fedora down to hide the wide smirk on his face.
Bianchi had given up trying to get Reborn on her lap. Instead she resumed glaring at Tsuna. The kids had run off, chasing each other when they got bored. Tsuna barely noticed they left, so absorbed in thought.
Nana had left discreetly to let them talk in peace in what she assumed was a game they were playing.
"Huh…" Tsuna looked conflicted. Sighing, he looked up. His eyes slanted lazily in defeat.
"Awright dude…you win…honestly Reborn, ya don't know when to keep the peace, ne? I know you're trying to guilt trip my ass," Tsuna grumbled, standing up. Reborn's eyes flashed.
He aimed his gun at Tsuna. "Go do your homework, Dame-Tsuna….now."
Tsuna yawned. "Yare…" he mumbled, climbing the stairs.
When Reborn heard Tsuna's door shut he turned towards Bianchi, whose glare hadn't relented even with Tsuna gone.
"You really don't like him, eh?" Reborn stated, rather amused by it.
"Reborn darling, he insulted the love we had together~" Bianchi cried.
Shaking his head in hopelessness, Reborn ignored her. It was harsh to say but…
He never really loved her.
KHR
"Kokuyo Land, ne? That old theme park thingy?" Tsuna mused, fitting new strings into his guitar. He was sitting on his bed with Gokudera and Yamamoto on either side of him on the floor. Reborn was on his shoulder, having kicked out the kids earlier. He didn't like them taking his spot on Tsuna's shoulders.
"Yes…that is where the Kokuyo gang is rumored to reside, "Reborn replied.
"Don't worry Juudaime! We can kick their asses," Gokudera declared, fingering his dynamite. Tsuna languidly rolled his eyes. "You sure are full of energy 'Dera," Yamamoto chuckled, holding his sword in his hands. It was his Otou-san's sword, passed down in the Yamamoto family for generation apparently.
"So…when are we going to invade, kid?" Yamamoto asked.
"Tonight," Reborn responded.
"Mou~…so not peaceful," Tsuna moaned.
Reborn whacked him on the head.
KHR
It was dark out, the moon lighting up the eerie, abandoned park. Tsuna could sense Hibari's aura nearby. It was just like Hibari to want to avenge Namimori's honor. Tsuna suspected Reborn did something that made Hibari come the same night as them. Hopefully Hibari won't bite them to death for being here too.
Tsuna shakily lit a joint but his fingers shook too much. He detested instigating needless violence but if he could make a positive impact on these people's auras and lives perhaps he could make an exception.
He took a few puffs, feeling himself calm down. When the joint was halfway done, he tossed it to the side. Gokudera and Yamamoto looked at him, concerned.
"You alright, Juudaime?" Gokudera whispered. Tsuna nodded, giving his signature lazy grin and peace sign.
Yamamoto's shoulders relaxed some at the typical response but Gokudera still snuck worried glances every now and then.
"Ne…this is gonna be dangerous~" Tsuna said, shuddering. They were waiting for Reborn's signal to proceed.
"They're just thugs…no match for Juudaime!" Gokudera whispered confidently.
"No…" Yamamoto frowned. Gokudera glared at him. "What do you mean sword freak?"
Yamamoto shrugged. "Just a feeling is all."
Tsuna turned his head, smiling lazily at them. It was oddly reassuring.
"Don't freak out dudes…go with the flow," Tsuna stated. Yamamoto laughed softly. Somehow, despite this bad feeling in his chest, he knows they'll be alright. Tsuna was here with his unwavering talk of peace. Gokudera was transfixed by Tsuna's words.
They had already entered the park, hiding behind a fallen ride. The plan was to stealthily invade until Reborn gives the signal that Hibari has shown up. Tsuna could feel Hibari not too far away now.
Too bad their element of surprise was wasted on Rokudo Mukuro.
KHR
"Kufufu…seems we have some worthy guests…care to show them the way out?" Mukuro purred, monochromatic eyes flashing.
Intonations of "Hai, Mukuro-sama." were heard before several swishes of clothing heralded their departure to take care of the intruders.
"Hm…Mukuro-sama? You think the Decimo is among the intruders?" A pretty, petite girl with purple hair and purple eyes asked softly. Her hair, like Mukuro's was pineapple shaped in the back except Mukuro's was dark blue and his eyes were mismatched. One red the other blue. There was an odd symbol in his red eye.
"I hope so, Chrome-chan," Mukuro smirked.
Ken Joshima and Chikusa Kakimoto glanced at each other; one savagely excited the other emotionless.
Things were finally getting interesting.
KHR
Tsuna's eyes were dull. He didn't like that he had to fight. But he had long resolved to himself to protect his friends and their inner peace. At the same time he was selfish. He wanted to befriend these people with shattered inner peace.
And so into the fray he went.
Reborn had stood afar, on what Tsuna assumed used to be an old fun mirrors building, flashing S.O.S signs. Tsuna frowned worriedly. That wasn't the signal they agreed on which meant that Hibari was in danger. That was a weird notion. Hibari seemed so unbeatable.
Tsuna wanted to smack himself for getting distracted enough to lose Hibari's aura which despite the personality of the owner, was flashing in distress, fading somewhat. That isn't good.
Gesturing slowly, Yamamoto and Gokudera nodded, determined.
Just as they were nearing the building, several shadows impeded their path. A creepy old man holding a cane wearing a green Kokuyo uniform, wire rimmed glasses, and a black hat stood before them. Bloody looking twins stood by his sides, giggling evilly. Multiple eerily twittering yellow birds flew around them.
Tsuna's eyes narrowed dangerously. These people willingly sacrificed their inner peace for bloodshed. It meant that no matter what…
They were too far gone.
It pissed Tsuna off. His bangs shadowed his face, the beads intertwined in them clacking ominously.
"Dudes…go ahead; I'll handle these guys…" Tsuna murmured, his tone leaving no room for argument. Gokudera and Yamamoto looked worriedly at him before silently complying. Vaguely, Tsuna hoped the daisy chains he made them were useful. The bloody twins darted to intercept them. Tsuna, his movements' swift, had taken out his feathers, tossing them like darts where they imbedded themselves in their heads. They had blades concealed in them.
The blood sprayed on the old man who suddenly giggled perversely, blood coming from his nose.
Wincing, he mourned them. He loved those feathers…the Twins, not so much. The old man before him was giving him warning signals. His aura was moldy, perverse, and empty. The man's inner peace shattered, bloodied…
Demented.
Keeping concentration on his friend's auras, he prayed that Hibari and them would be alright.
"My name is Birds…let me taste your pain," the old man, Birds, cackled.
A slow, dangerous grin overtook Tsuna's face. Slinging his guitar off his back, he positioned it in his arms.
"In the name of peace dude…I will annihilate you," Tsuna said softly.
He may hate violence but he wasn't above destroying those who held no regard for their inner peace.
KHR
A.N.: I hope everyone was in character besides Tsuna…cuz we all know he is OOC lol. Please lemme know? Lol. I hope you enjoyed. Till next time~ *Bows*
-Tragic