Story title: On the Verge of Something Wonderful

Story author: Me

Now listening to: The humming of the computer

Anime / Manga: Katekyo Hitman Reborn

Warnings: 8059; Do I still need to warn you guys?

Alternate Universe. This is an extract from Lambo's diary. I don't know if he keeps a diary or not... guess he does now! This brings the story up to the main story, which will start in the next chapter.

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It's been about three weeks since I became an apprentice at Uri, Diary! But Gokudera-San still calls me 'gopher' sometimes which Chrome-San believes is unfair. I've walked in on several arguments where they discuss this 'nickname' as Gokudera-San calls it. They're friendly arguments, of course. I don't think either of them would want to seriously go against each other.

I get along with everyone at the workplace, which makes my job enjoyable. I've been to some of the parties, and I spend free afternoons in the finance department, talking to some of the workers there. After Gokudera-San, the person I spend the most time with is Chrome-San. She always shares her sweets with me at lunch and answers my questions. She says she's worked here longer than Gokudera-San, yet only met him once before he took charge. She's a nice worker, and she compliments me on how mature I seem.

I never get lost at Uri; I did once... but a worker from upstairs called Fuuta-San gave me a map so I could find my way around. I often call upon him if Gokudera-San sends his gopher upstairs to find someone.

Anyway, after talking with Chrome-San at lunch, I take a walk to the nearby shop to buy lunch for both me and Gokudera-San. I know what he likes and dislikes, so I know what to buy. Whenever I give his lunch to him, he smiles. It's not a big, wide smile but a small, grateful smile. Most of the time he yells out orders or keeps quiet while he looks over his documents.

Gokudera-San can also be quite strange. Fuuta-San describes him as aggressively protective, and has told me he's good with children which I find hard to believe. But that's not what I mean by 'strange'.

I don't mean strange in a bad way, Diary! I'll explain. In the morning and at lunch he'll talk to his office plant. He'll talk to it about some 'Yamamoto-San', and how horrible he is. I've only met this person once and he seems quite friendly. Gokudera-San warned me not to fall for his smile.

Anyway, back to Jyuudaime. Oh no! Now I'm calling the plant by name! I believe this is because Gokudera-San's forced me to talk to it several times. I did once. I told it about some girl who likes me, some girl I like and the latest party.

Jyuudaime never replies, surprisingly, but Gokudera-San says that's the best thing about it. Don't tell anyone Diary, but I don't think he's ever actually had anyone there for him. I once asked him about his family life, but he closed up like a clam! His scowl was replaced by sadness and he didn't speak for the rest of the day.

But don't worry! The next day his explosive attitude returned. I had to test him to make sure he was fine though. I have never known anyone would get so angry if you failed to return a pen.

Well Diary, I guess I should tell you about a big discovery I made today before I go to my party! Remember I told you I'd only met Yamamoto-San once? I lied.

He visited today.

Two weeks ago I'd convinced Gokudera-San to visit this guy's business for some finance sheet, but when he returned he was moody. I hated seeing him in such a way and spent the next few days finding out what was wrong. And failed, but today I found out! Uri's in anger of a takeover.

Sorry, sorry, you're confused right?

Well, it started at lunchtime...

As usual, I'd brought lunch; melon bread for Gokudera-San and a packet of grapes for me. Anyway, I walked into the foyer, humming to myself when Chrome-San called out to me. We'd already had our lunch chat so I wondered what was wrong. And good-naturedly stopped. Well, I couldn't ignore her could I? "Hm? Chrome-San...? I can't stay long as Io have to take Gokud-"

"Wait here," she interrupted me rudely, "Yamamoto-San's on another visit, and he said he didn't want the meeting to be interrupted."

"But surely I'm allowed in?" I blinked. She shook her head. "Well, if I don't go in, Gokudera-San won't get his lunch. He won't get angry at me." I didn't see what the big deal was, so I ignored her 'wait' as I began to walk down the hallway. Gokudera-San's office is on the ground floor, so I was outside the room almost right away.

I knocked once. I always knock once, so Gokudera-San knows it's me. I heard no reply, and I had no hesitations about opening the door.

"Gokudera-San!"

The words fell right out of my mouth Diary, and I do hope you're keeping up. I had no control over my words, yet you'd be the same if you were me. A raven-haired male, standing on Gokudera-San's side of the desk, was pinning him into his chair with both hands on his shoulders. Unsurprisingly, my outburst caught both of their attention.

"Who are you?" The stranger asked. I recognised him, although his change in personality had made him difficult to identify. Yamamoto-San had been cheerful when I first met him yet now he was... different. His smile had become a sinister smirk. And I sensed he wanted me gone. This thought was affirmed as he spoke once more; "Get out!"

"L-lambo-Kun..." A whisper escaped Gokudera-San's lips as his green eyes begged me to stay.

"Ah, ah," Yamamoto-San tutted as he stood up straight, moving away from Gokudera-San. I could see the expression of relief on my boss' face.

"You're forgetting; your orders do not nullify mine," Yamamoto-San continued, his amber eyes moved to look at me, "however, you're Lambo-Kun? I finally get to meet my 'adopted son'."

"Son?" I repeated.

"Hasn't Gokudera-San told you about Uri's situation? And you're the apprentice?" He shot Gokudera-San a disapproving look, Really now, the kid has the right to know his Dad."

"Will you stop speaking like that!" Gokudera-San yelled, "He doesn't need to know!"

Yamamoto-San chuckled and advanced towards me. I took a step back, the closed door behind stopping me from going any further.

"I'll just tell him about the deal. After all, taking on Uri means taking on the deal. Now, Lambo-Kun, here's a lesson to remember," he flashed a cheerful smile at me, "I could take over Uri right now if I wanted to, but I'm letting Gokudera-San keep control. I'm the one making important decisions… did you know he needed my permission to take you on as an apprentice? Gokudera-San's your Mother here."

"Oi! Yamamoto! Enough!" I noticed how Gokudera-San had dropped the honorific as he moved around his desk, "He's just a kid!"

"I'm not done yet," Yamamoto-San's smirk returned, "Did you know Gokudera-San's the only person I've allowed to keep control of his business?"

"Why?" a simple question from me. I don't think he had prepared for a 'why' as he glanced from me to Gokudera-San before bursting into a laugh.

"I should get going now, I only came to see how Uri was doing."

He said his goodbyes and left, but it was sometime before I dared to approach Gokudera-San.

"Is it true what he said...?"

A sigh first; "Yamamoto-San holds about 78% of Uri's shares."

"So he's in charge?"

"Only when he wants to be. I told you and Jyuudaime he was an idiot didn't I?"

"So, he could fire me...?"

"He could fire anyone if he wanted to," another sigh from Gokudera-San, "But I won't let you go, nor Chrome-San, nor anyone else! Uri's mine. It was given to me and I refuse to let that idiot take over."

I didn't know how else to reply, so I continued on with the work I had been told to do.

Truth is Diary, I was moved by Gokudera-San's little speech. I almost started crying due to the kindness of it, but I didn't once he had turned to Jyuudaime to complain about Yamamoto-San. He is a nice person, past the anger, the name-calling and the 'I'm-only-happy-with-my-plant' attitude. Before I left, I overheard Gokudera-San's phone call; we're having a visitor tomorrow but Gokudera-San refused to say anything else about it.

I can't write anymore; I'm late for this party anyway! Don't want to miss the fun!

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A/N: I AM SO SORRY!

It's been ages since I updated this, and I give you this chapter D;

Basically, I wanted to do a 'Lambo-POV' as most of these chapters are dedicated to Yamamoto and Gokudera.

I always wanted Lambo to find out about the deal, so yea xD

Next chapter; I will start writing (I have begun) the main story. Yea, these are filler chapters. But more people will be brought in, and everything will start :D

Please, look forward to it.

And if you liked my fanfic, then please review.

I try and stick to improvement suggestions, so don't be afraid to point out mistakes or anything.

Again, please forgive me for the lateness!