Chapter 2

Tsuna looked down beneath him, which he deemed a huge mistake. The Titan was ugly and its mouth was wide open, its teeth gleaming under the light. He gritted his teeth. He promised, he fuckin' promised.

"I promised," he whispered.

Suddenly, wind whipped against his hair and his eyes widened when he found himself wrapped under an arm.

Bel? he thought as he soared in the air.

He looked up but Bel and Flan were still up there. The woman looked down at him, following him with her eyes carefully before turning around. When his rescuer met solid ground, he was thrown none-too-gently on the floor.

"Tsuna-sempai," Flan said in slight panic. He held one of Bel's knives in his hand and cut the bindings quickly.

Tsuna looked at him in appreciation before averting his gaze on his rescuer. He stood up and brushed his pants.

"Rivalle," he said with a small sheepish smile, "thank you."

The man didn't say anything but peruse him with his sharp eyes. He was much taller than last time; it was strange. His once small height deceived a lot of people back in the day and Tsuna remembered watching him in fear and awe when he was younger. Now, he was...different.

"The Vongola is not allowed beyond Wall Sina," Rivaille said nonchalantly, observing the two Varia members behind him. "What are you doing here?"

Tsuna grimaced but kept his cool. "The Vongola is now an independent unit. Our relations with the king and the Military Police were severed. We came here to carry out our true purpose."

He wondered how many times from now on he would have to repeat that.

"What is your purpose?"

"To protect mankind." Tsuna said it with pure resolve and determination.

"That's a job for the Survey Corps and the Garrison Regiment," Rivaille said. "We don't need the Vongola here. Neither the Varia. Go back to where you came from."

Never mind. He was still an insufferable prick.

"Good day to you, too," Tsuna said dully, turning around. "Bel, Flan, let's - "

A loud explosion erupted and some kind of white smoke billowed on the top of the walls, throwing a few soldiers back. Tsuna covered his eyes with his arms. A rush of wind blew against him harshly before dying down.

"It's the Colossal Titan!" someone yelled.

Tsuna gritted his teeth. Where was his 3-D gear? He saw Bel and Flan look around for their gears as well before they were thrown at them.

"Put these on quickly," the woman from before said seriously. She pointed at a group of soldiers with a canon. "Stop bitching and start shooting!"

They quickly loaded the canon and aimed it at the large Titan, but was crushed when the Titan slammed its arm on top of them before dragging it along the ground, destroying everything in its path. Bel grabbed Tsuna and jumped backwards, his 3-D gear on. He forcefully grinned.

"The prince would like something in return for saving the peasant's life," he said.

Tsuna sighed. "Let's talk later. Flan!"

"Hai, Tsuna-sempai," the boy said, landing next to them.

Tsuna's senses flared suddenly and he looked back at the entrance of the walls. He widened his eyes and grabbed Flan.

"Everyone, pull back!" he screamed. "Run!"

The entrance burst open, chunks of rocks and debris flying everywhere. People screamed and ran away, some being crushed under the debris. Dust billowed the area and Tsuna caught sight of tall shadowy figures coming closer from his spot on the ground.

"Shit," he breathed out.

Bel took his hand and lugged an unconscious Flan over his shoulder; his demeanor changed. "We need to leave. Now."

Tsuna stumbled over a few piece of rocks before picking up his pace. He looked back to see Rivaille soaring up to the walls again, looking outside with a passive face. How come he was the one who came back? Where was the rest of the Scouting Legion?

Bel's arm was coated red with his blood and Tsuna's eyes took in the small damage. The blonde didn't seem aware of his injury or maybe he was trying hard to ignore it. He had a strange switch in personality when he saw his own blood, giving forth to the presence of Prince the Ripper.

It worried Tsuna however. Flan was already a burden to him and with the many people pushing against them, it was only slowing them down.

Bel cursed and pulled Tsuna under his arm before leaping to the side through a store window, dodging a boulder that squashed a young man. His screams echoed in the panicked air.

They skidded on the ground, slamming into tables and chairs until they bumped into a cupboard. The cheap dishes fell to the ground, smashing into pieces.

"Bel," Tsuna said, ripping his arm sleeve, "here."

He wrapped it skillfully around Bel's arm to slow down the bleeding and tied it firmly in a tight knot. The ground shook slightly in a rhythmic pattern as it grew louder and louder. Tsuna glanced down at the bleeding Flan and out the window. A mother and a child was running away before the child tripped with her clumsy feet.

He acted immediately, taking off Flan's 3-D gear and adjusting it on his own hips. He took out two blades as he stood up.

"Take Flan and find the others," he said. "Get your wound treated. Go quickly."

He ran outside and pressed a small trigger on his handles, shooting forward in the air. He flipped swiftly and turned, slicing the Titan's neck. Blood splattered all over him, dissipating in white smoke. He rushed forward to catch the mother in his arms.

"Are you alright, ma'am?" he said quietly, setting her down.

She was still in a frightened daze, her eyes wide and her mouth open in a silent scream. She trembled as she held onto her child tightly who started to cry in her shirt.

Tsuna pointed towards the gates that went into the next district. "Get there quickly. There will be soldiers who will help you go across."

The woman nodded and held her child in her arms, running as fast as she could.

"Thank you," he heard her mumble under her breath.

A spike of determination rose inside his chest.

"Three on my left," Tsuna muttered. "Two on my right. They're coming in fast. Shit."

He shot his grappling hooks at a nearby building and planted his feet firmly on the solid structure. A 7-meter Titan was approaching him with a creepy, empty smile on its large face.

Tsuna glared and retracted one of his hooks before shooting it at a building across from him and shot forward in a blur. The wind blew against his face, stinging his skin, as he turned at the last moment, surging at the Titan's neck. Red liquid splattered on his face again, leaving a burning feeling on his skin.

He jumped backwards and shot his hooks forward, using a bit of gas to propel himself. He skidded under another Titan's legs, his gear scraping against the ground, and spun quickly to slash both of its ankles. It fell forward with a thud.

He had one minute before it regenerated its wounds. He zoomed forward, turning quickly to avoid the other Titan's slow hand. Once he was a considerable distance away, he did a couple of fast somersaults forward, getting the timing down. He grinned when his blades met flesh.

He didn't stop there as he went low on the fallen Titan that was struggling to stand, a white steam-like fog coming from its ankles. He spun again, meeting flesh again.

As it fell with a thud, Tsuna retreated on top of a nearby building, overseeing the damage. Titans were coming in fast from the hole in the wall, created by the Colossal Titan who seemed to have disappeared. Soldiers were starting to come in, some directing civilians away.

Tsuna searched for any signs of Rivaille until he instinctively jumped when a large hand came out to grab him. He flipped forward before slicing through it like a fast razor, not stopping until he sliced through the neck. He landed on the ground and walked away as the Titan fell with a thud, shaking the ground.

There's too many, he thought, going up to land on a roof as he swiped his blade in the air to get rid of the blood. I wonder where they are. I hope Bel and Flan are safe.

He saw a few soldiers zoom above him. The way they used their 3-D gears and the symbol on the back of their jackets...

The trainees? he thought.

One of them looked familiar. Tsuna recalled his name to be Armin Arlert, the blonde boy from the walls. He clearly looked frightened but the way he tried to keep a determined face was a bit admirable. Not many would do that.

Tsuna suddenly widened his eyes. "Wait! Stop!"

It was too late. A Titan jumped up unexpectedly and slammed into a clock tower, dust billowing from his spot. The teens drew back but one was unlucky.

The Titan peered over with a frightened boy in its mouth.

"I - I don't want to d - " he said weakly before the Titan gulped him down, his throat bulging as the boy slid into its stomach.

Tsuna watched a fierce-looking boy tremble in rage before screaming, "You bastard!"

The Titan walked away. Tsuna couldn't tell if it was satisfied or not, but these creatures were hard to read. The teens were still shocked and frozen in fear

"Give Thomas back!" the boy said, baring his teeth. "I'll fucking kill you!"

He surged forward in blind rage with great speed to catch up with the Titan.

"Eren!" Armin said before following suit.

The girl in the group looked at the other two boys with a gulp. "For Thomas!"

They all shot forward in the air, maneuvering under a few bridges and around a couple of buildings. Dread filled in Tsuna's stomach.

They're going to die, he thought, taking a step forward. They're going to -

A scream filled the air. Tsuna's head snapped behind him. A Titan...with Chrome dangling from its large hand...its mouth gaping wide open.

"Chrome!" Mukuro said, appearing from the right.

The girl dropped.

Tsuna made his decision as he shot forward with incredible speed. He pulled his arms back to his side, slicing into the Titan's neck with great strength.

He landed in a crouch, his bangs covering his eyes.

"Chrome," Mukuro said behind him. "My dear Chrome."

"Brother," Chrome said softly, "I'm fine. Don't worry. I'm sorry. I fell short."

Tsuna went by her side, assessing her body for any wounds. He slightly cringed when her left leg was bent in a strange angle. He bowed his head.

"I apologize, Chrome," he said quietly.

"It's fine, Boss," the girl said with a gentle smile. "It's not your fault."

A few screams echoed in the distance and Tsuna gazed ahead of him. A Titan bit the head of the girl from earlier and swallowed her body whole. Another Titan gulped a boy with another mirroring its movement.

Tsuna's hand gripped the handles of his blade tightly. "Mukuro, bring Chrome to safety. Where are the others?"

"We're here, Juudaime."

Tsuna turned to see the rest of his guardians and friends standing behind him.

"Gokudera," he said.

The other male scowled. "You worried us, Juudaime! How could you run off like that? When Bel and Flan found us, I was starting to think that you were dead!"

He shook Tsuna by the shoulders. "Please...take care of yourself."

Tsuna looked away from his right-hand man, ashamed for worrying him and the others. "I'm sorry..."

"This is not the time for that, Tsunayoshi," Mukuro said darkly, holding Chrome in his arms.

"What do you want us to do, Tsuna?" Yamamoto said with a smile; his eyes told a different story.

"Where is the Varia?" Tsuna said.

"I told them to help with the evacuation, Juudaime," Gokudera said with a scowl. "The civilians can't get into the other district. I heard that there was something blocking the gates."

"What?" Tsuna said angrily. "Those fucking idiots."

Everyone slightly tensed when he cursed. He ignored it.

"Mukuro, take Chrome to the place of the evacuation," he said. "There's no point in staying here. Try to get to the other side as quickly as you can and find a doctor. Help with the evacuation if you can. I won't take no for an answer. I know you want to fight but Chrome's safety comes first. If the evacuation goes well, come back and support Lambo."

Mukuro looked disappointed, but nodded anyways. Lambo yawned however his one open eye glinted.

"Gokudera, Yamamoto," Tsuna said. "You're a pair. Take care of the east section."

They nodded and Tsuna was glad that Gokudera set aside their differences.

"Ryohei, south section. Lambo, west section. Kyoya..."

Tsuna looked at the silent man. "We're going to the north section."

The man nodded but looked annoyed. "Don't drag me down, herbivore. I'm not going to wait for you."

"We'll meet in the other district," Tsuna said, brushing him off. "I believe in all of you. Don't get killed. Promise me."

They all nodded solemnly before dispersing to their designated locations. Tsuna let his hood fall behind him as the wind rushed against his face.

I'll protect everyone, he thought determinedly. I swear on Primo's honor.

A/N Thank you for the reviews and favorites! I really appreciate it!

The Vongola and the Varia will NOT have their flames or anything of the sort. I apologize for this inconvenience, but if they had them, everything would be too easy for them, the Titans would've all perished, and humanity would've most likely won a long time ago. But their style of fighting will be similar to the use of their flames and in their world.

The pairings are still undecided as of so far. Possibility that I might choose it or there will be no pairings at all. Keep voting though so I can see what you would like.

If the action is terrible, I apologize. It's difficult to write action scenes using 3-D gears. ^^ll

Rivaille's location is still a mystery but he will appear in the next chapter.

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Thank you for reading! See you in the next chapter!

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