Tears dry, and energy gone, Lambo shook; his body completely exhausted as he flopped on top of his bed.

Emerald orbs glanced at the letter crouched in his hands; he had kicked it, hit it, punched, and wanted so badly to tear it into shreds, he didn't want it! - he wanted his big brother!, the big brother who always made him feel better when he was sad, who took his thoughts and feelings into consideration, who even when he was wrong tried his best to reason with him.

The big brother that loved him, The big brother who has gone.

The duvet shifted as the teen flattened the paper out, his eyes widening when he got sight of the seal which was still burning brightly; placing his fingers lightly on the orange flame his body started to unwind - the knots that had been in his muscles fading, it was warm and gentle - just like Tsuna.

Biting his lip, he gentlly ripped the envelope open, removing the letter with the utmost care.

"To Bovino, Lambo.

If your reading this it means two things, one- being I'm gone, and the second being you didn't completely destroy this letter"

The onyx-haired teen blinked for a second, how did he know that?.

"Before I get to your new responsibilities I wanted to say how truly sorry I' am...I never wanted you apart of this world, Lambo; the fights you've been apart of, the things you've seen and the things you've had to do - I didn't want this for you, but you're here- you took it all in your stride and tried your best to do your job as my protector.

Being honest with you, if it wasn't for the fact you were already in the Bovino I would have tried much harder to find someone else, but I just couldn't get rid of you, could I?"

The Mafioso stilled, remembering his boss' fond smile, soon mimicking one of his own.

"As requested in my opening letter the Vongola will be on standby, and in that time I would like you to try and act a little more selfish, after all, that is what your childhood is there for - do what you want and try and consecrate on school; do you know how proud I was when you told me you'd stay in education?, do your best!.

When the time comes I'll leave in your care Undiceimo'slightening guardian; it is up to you to teach him discipline, respect and strategy, I have faith that you will treat your new boss as you did me; remember Lambo you can't be living in the past, I'm dead, it's now up to the next generation to continue from where we left of - but let me tell you a secret, I'll live forever because I live in you - so if you ever need me all you have to do is remember me, and I'll be there.

And, so to you treasured Lightening, I leave the box of sweets in my room; I would have given them to you for your birthday, but I guess that's not going to happen now, the green photo album is also yours - enjoy them.

Hey, Lambo do you remember the first time we met?, you were five and came up to my ankles...I was studying with Reborn at the time when you came bursting through my bedroom door - trying to kill my tutor! and ever since you've lived with me.

You tried your best to be my guardian, so I want to say 'thank you' for everything you've done, never forget that this is you family, you worked hard to get here and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!.

Loyal guardian, you are the lightening through-en-through so protect the people you deem worthy, look after your friends and don't look back; even though your scared you can do it, thank you again little brother.

Good night,

Tsunayoshi Sawada".

Light sobs racked through the teen's body as he tried to control himself, warm tears ran down his cheeks while a funny little smile pushed its way to the surface "Good night, big brother" he whimpered, bring the letter to his chest; his arms tightly wrapped around his waist "Good night."

The pain of loss would be gone for awhile, the Lightening would be soothed, for now at least, until you see it flash across the sky; where it's needed.


*Translation;

* I chose to give Lambo the second name 'Bavino' since I can't find his real one, I figured that since he was a hitman at five he must have some kind of connetion to the boss of that family.

* 'Undiceimo' - Meaning "the Eleventh"


A/N -

Well another chapter done, it's surprisingly short, I mean I even added words from the rough draft!...boy.

Update/ -26.04.12


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