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Title: Tsunayoshi's Plans
Ratings: K
Pairings: R27
This means thinking is occurring!
Chapter 4 – Challenge 1
Inside the Vongola Headquarters
"O-Okaa-san!" Tsuna whined from around the corner of the hallway. Nana stopped walking, turned around and put her hands on her hips.
"Tsu-kun! We'll be late if we don't hurry up!" she scolded, a frown on her face as she waited for her son to come forward.
"B-but.. it's embarrassing.." Tsuna whimpered, as his head peaked out from behind the corner.
"Tsu-kun, you look lovely! Your friends would say the same too! Now let's move along! Didn't you say the competition was in five minutes?" Nana walked towards her son and dragged the squirming brunette away from the corner and down the hall.
"Nooo! I'd rather die than have them see me in this!" Tsuna cried out as he flailed his arms even more.
"Tsu-kun. You are the Vongola Boss. Show some dignity." Nana said, as she smiled and walked towards the patio.
"My dignity was gone when I put this on." Tsuna murmured as he folded his arms across his chest.
"What was that?" The smiling female turned around, a smile barely reaching her eyes.
"Nothing.. let's just get this thing started." Tsuna sighed, before unlatching his mother's hand away from his attire. Brushing the clothes free from wrinkles, Tsuna walked out into the bright light.
Outside in the Garden
The Guardians stared blankly at the setting before them. Four glass tables stood in a square shape while chairs were lined up accordingly and spaced out perfectly. On each table, except for one, there were plates lined up according to the seating arrangements. However on the empty table, butlers and maids were setting up, what seemed to the Guardians, blank score cards.
Now the Guardians realized the first competition would be dealing with food, or something along those lines.
Gokudera Hayato
Yes! It's a taste-testing competition! Good thing I learned to cook properly unlike Aneki.. Ugh.. Aneki..
Hayato's face grew pale as the thought of his sister's cooking. Heaving several deep breaths and wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, he was finally able to calm down within seconds.
Now all I have to do is win Juudaime's favor...
Yamamoto Takeshi
Haha! I wonder what we'll be doing today. It seems like fun! Oh, it looks like we'll be eating some food!
As always, Yamamoto was the care-free, smiling guardian as he looked up at the clear blue sky.
Lambo
Oh, plates. That means food! I wonder what we're going to eat today!
Lambo seems to have forgotten that this would be a competition, his mind swirling with thoughts on food and sweets. His mouth began to water at the thought of eating the delicious strawberry shortcake in his mind.
Sasagawa Ryohei
EXTREME! FOOD FIGHT TO THE EXTREME!
Of course Ryohei was taking things a little too seriously. And thinking incorrectly in terms of what the competition would be like.
Hibari Kyoya
This crowding.. I'll bite that herbivore to death.
His hand was gently placed on top of Hibird as he soothed its feathers, all the while keeping an eye on the pineapple head a couple of feet away from him.
Rokudo Mukuro
Kufufufu. Such an aura coming from the Cloud Guardian.
He hid his chuckle behind his hand as his eyes gleamed in wickedness, catching the glimpse of Hibari. He smiled sweetly at him before taking a step back, dodging an oncoming blow from the ex-disciplinary member's fist.
Reborn
That dame-Tsuna – making us wait for so long.
His eye twitched as he stared at the little battle scene in front of him. Reaching his hand up towards his fedora, only to drop it back down to his side in frustration, he sent a death glare at the two guardians, ending their little feud.
High-pitched squeals and giggles interrupted the Guardian's thoughts as they jumped into attack mode, before being replaced with a relaxed stance. Apparently Haru and Kyoko had joined in as spectators for this competition.
"KYOKO-CHAN'S HERE?! ONII-SAN'S EXTREMELY HAPPY!" Ryohei shouted as he sprinted to hug Kyoko.
"Mou, Onii-chan. You don't have to shout like that." Kyoko said, as she returned her brother's hug, continuing to give hugs around the group, leaving out Hibari, Gokudera, Mukuro and Reborn.
"Hahi! Everyone's here? Tsuna must be planning a huge party!" Haru said, as she counted the present members within the Garden.
"Ahem." Eyes turned behind them to see several figures approaching the group.
Haru-chan and Kyoko-chan squealed even louder as they saw Bianchi walk up towards them, followed by Fuuta, I-Pin, Basil, Sawada Nana and finally Sawada Tsunayoshi himself.
The Guardians and Reborn could only stare, mouth agape, with a shocked expression as they saw the Vongola boss walk up to them.
In front of their eyes, wearing a white silk bareback, strapless sundress was the Vongola boss himself. White strapped platform sandals, accompanied by a white sunhat sitting on his head, the Vongola boss adorned a light blush across his cheeks – his blush becoming even more prominent as the girls squealed their heads off.
A huge gust of wind blew towards them, flapping Tsuna's dress wildly as he clung onto the sunhat and the front of his dress for dear life. In an attempt to cover himself from the wind, he turned towards it, forgetting that the back of the dress would flap wildly in return.
Giving his guardians a full look at the white lacey panties his mother had forced him to wear, stating it would look better than a bright orange pair of boxers showing through the dress, Tsuna shrieked in embarrassment as he held down both the front and backside of his dress, the wind finally dying down.
As he turned to face his guardians, he could only see blood dripping down their nose, as they stood mouths agape, eyes clouded, and cheeks pink.
"Are you guys done looking at me?!" he cried out pouting, unknowingly further increasing the moe level within him.
The Guardians could only see a pink aura surrounding the brunette – flowers popping everyone, kissable lips, a pink blush complimenting the tears forming at the edge of his brown doe-eyes.
Reborn could only glare at the guardians as they stared at his lover. He stepped forward in front of Tsuna before leaning down and smirking. He leaned his head close to Tsuna's ears before saying "What a cute girl you'd make, Dame-Tsuna."
He leaned back up before taking a seat at the tables parallel to the judging table. Tsuna could only pout even further and crossed his arms across his chest as his guardians gathered up what was left of their appearance.
As everyone gathered to their seats, Tsuna waited for the Arcobaleno to arrive and they did in five minutes. One by one they sat in the empty seats; Tsuna began his announcement as they all got comfortable.
"Okay guys. Here's the deal. Today's competition would test your luck and her ability to stomach down food. Bianchi and I cooked several desserts today to accommodate not just the contestants, but the judges and the spectators themselves. How-"
"VOOOOIIIII! Are you going to start without us?!" a voice cried out.
Everyone turned to look as the Varia made their appearance. Xanxus appearing first, followed by Squalo, Levi, Belphagor, Fran and finally Lussaria.
"Ah, Xanxus. I didn't think you'd make it in time. Please come sit and join us." Tsuna smiled up at the Varia boss, although they seemed to return a look of awestruck at the young Vongola. Ignoring the Vongola's appearance – with a slight blush on his face, Xanxus led the Varia towards the seats prepared for them just as they had arrived and sat down.
"Let's get this over with trash. I haven't got all day." He grumbled out, legs crossing above the table, leaning back into his chair, with his arms across his chest.
"Of course. Now as I was saying. Bianchi and I made several desserts today for the contestants. However, Bianchi made six and I made the last one. The sweets enjoyed by the spectators were made by Okaa-san so I hope you guys enjoy them. Plus, the task is easy. Whoever finishes their entire meal gets ten points. Half the dessert, five points. None of the dessert, zero points. Ah, and it's also just a piece of the whole. So don't worry. Now, if you would please…"
The maid pushed a cart full of treats out in front of the Guardians and Reborn. Strawberry shortcake, coffee cake, Mont Blanc, Napoleon shortcake, Angel Cake, Black Forest Cake and a Chiffon Cake. Gokudera got a piece of the Chiffon Cake, looking warily at it, before eyeing his Aneki. Yamamoto smiled as he was giving a piece of the Mont Blanc. Lambo got the strawberry shortcake, Ryohei got the Napoleon shortcake, Reborn got the coffee cake, Hibari got the Angel cake and Mukuro got the Black Forest Cake.
As everyone got settled in, Tsuna started speaking again. "Oh, I forgot to mention, you would be able to have a drink of your choice. A small gathering for some tea and sweets wouldn't be as tasty without drinks right?"
The maids set down several drinks before everyone before stepping back.
"Now, even though this isn't a timed competition, I can't help but say, ready, set, go!" Tsuna said as he sat down and took a bite of his dessert.
Each of the guardians, except for Yamamoto, Ryohei and Lambo seemed to pray to whoever was out there in the unseen universe before taking a bite out of their meal. As they each had settled into their fifth bite, a low grumble could be heard. As each guardian slowed down in their attempt to eat, Gokudera was the only one that seemed to be enjoying his meal.
He got Tsuna's cake. Everyone thought as they glared at the cake before them. Lambo couldn't get to his seventh bite before he passed out, body slumped over onto the table.
"Ne, ne. Bel-sempai, is that cow-child dead?" Fran asked, as he poked Belphagor's side, while pointing at Lambo.
"Shishishi. He probably is. Bianchi is known for her poisonous cooking after all. Now, would you stop poking me?" He said, glaring from underneath his bangs.
"Ah, this is good data." Verde said, as he scribbled into his notebook.
"Verde-san, this is supposed to be an event for everyone to have a good time. Not for you to start conducting scientific research." Yuni said, scolding the green Arcobaleno.
"I am having a good time." Verde muttered, as he scribbled even more onto the paper.
Yuni could only sigh as she sipped her tea. Trying to make small talk with Skull, Yuni watched as Skull scarfed down piece after piece of the dessert.
Lal Mirch on the other hand was shouting at Collonello to stop stuffing cake down his face like it was a pie-eating contest, only to turn onto Skull when the Blond Arcobaleno pointed fingers at the purple one.
"NOTHING IS TOO EXTREME FOR ME!" Ryohei shouted as he shoveled everything down his throat, giving a last gargle before collapsing onto the ground, foam bubbling from his mouth. Butlers carried Lambo and Ryohei into the infirmary while Tsuna marked down a ten for Ryohei and a four for Lambo. He carried on eating his dessert while eyeing the rest of the guardians and Reborn.
Meeting Reborn's death glare, he smiled sweetly at him, inside desperately sweating as he knew, by the end of the competition, he would be severely punished by his lover.
Fon chuckled amusedly behind his sleeve as he whispered to Mammon about the Vongola Guardians.
"Such a lively group isn't it?" he asked. "I suppose so." Mammon muttered.
"Oh! Isn't he just manly?" Lussaria swooned, causing Levi to move his seat closer towards Xanxus.
"Oi, trash. Move away." Xanxus grumbled, as he lifted another fork full of cake into his mouth.
Gokudera finished with a smile on his face, putting his plate out and shouting, "Seconds please" before sipping some tea to wash down the sugary flavor. He continues eating after the maid had given him another dessert – Tsuna all the while jotting down points as his guardians began falling one by one.
Hibari and Mukuro struggled to keep their appetite in check, each of them refusing to lose to the other, when finally as they made it three-quarters of the way into the cake, their stomachs gave another low grumble and they each collapsed in a heap. After being transferred to the infirmary, only Reborn and Yamamoto was left.
Yamamoto struggled to eat the last couple of bites before pushing the plate away and leaning back onto his chair.
"Sorry Tsuna, but I don't think I could eat anymore." He said, as his eyes rolled back into his head.
"VOOOOIII! What kind of a swordsman are you?! You can't take on something as simple as a cake?!" Squalo shouted before vaulting over to Yamamoto, shaking him. Reborn, growing tired of Squalo's tantrum, abruptly shoved a fork full of Yamamoto's cake down Squalo's mouth, watching as Squalo chewed for a bit, swallowed and slumped down against Yamamoto's seat.
"Infirmary!" Tsuna said as he marked down a seven for both Hibari and Mukuro and a eight point five for Yamamoto. Finishing his sweet, Tsuna sipped his coffee while his lover scowled at him, continuing to eat the cake. After finishing the cake, Reborn sipped his espresso as calmly as his could before placing the cup down, excusing himself, stepping away from his seat, and briskly walked towards the Vongola Headquarters, no doubt looking for a vacant toilet to express his dying love to.
Marking a ten under Reborn's name, Tsuna finally finished sipping his coffee and began to relax. Today had been a fun and eventful day. Although some of his guardians would be stuck in the infirmary, he still regarded this day as a great day.
He looked down at the piece of paper held in his hand. Even though he was forced to wear a sundress, and platform shoes and even a sunhat, he was able to get a picture of everyone's shocked expression, including Reborn's. Not to mention, having a great time with everyone in his family and Famiglia.
Ah, I can't wait for this next event. Tsuna thought, smiling up at the clear blue sky.
So!? What did you guys think?! I kind of think I went a little cliché on some parts, but oh wells. I'd love to hear what you guys think of this chapter! REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!