Chapter 4: A Garden Party and the Appearance of an Object that is not suppose to be here.
After being accidently transported ten years into the past and ended as a charge of Reborn. Tsuna's time being stuck inside the Vongola Headquarters is anything from being enjoyable. Tsuna would have been happy to spend time with her lover, but even though her lover is here with her in the bedroom right now, he isn't same Reborn she knew. Letting go of the hem of the dress shirt she was fiddling with, Tsuna summons a bit of her courage.
"Reborn-san…"
"What is it?" Adult Reborn turns a page of the newspaper he is reading, his legs cross while sitting on the loveseat.
"Ummm…" Tsuna mumbles, biting her lips a bit.
"Spit it out!"
"Can you give me tour of the city? I mean, we-we stayed in your room for quite a-awhile. So, it wouldn't it be better to go outside and get some fresh air?" Tsuna asks, her shoulders were visibly shaking from Adult Reborn's sharp tone.
"No." Came the blunt reply.
"But-but, we haven't done anything for awhile and ..."However, Adult Reborn cuts Tsuna's speech off. "No is a no. So be quiet!" Tsuna's eyes began trickle with tears from frustration and she turns her head away from Adult Reborn so that he wouldn't see her face.
Another day with nothing to do.
A few days later
Staying in Reborn's room became suffocating for the young heiress and to occupy her time, Tsuna would stare at the walls and try to find some imperfections, stare at the scenery that is outside of the window or memorize mathematical equations in her head (forced by Reborn after she got a 40% on her last mid-term). Tsuna sighs, laying on her back on the four poster bed and begins repeat the usual routine again. Just as she is about to repeat mathematical equations (Grade 8) to herself, the door of the bedroom slams open, the door bounces off the wall from the force. Tsuna sits up, startled from the unexpected occurrence. Reborn enters the bedroom and makes his way to Tsuna. Before she could ask if he needs something, a raspberry-red cloth is thrown at her face.
"What is this?" Tsuna asks, taking the cloth off her face and begins to examine it. It is a cocktail dress.
"Get dress. The Ninth is having a garden party and we're both expected to attend." Adult Reborn saids, leaving the bedroom and shutting the door behind him with a bang.
"Why attend a party. In this era, I'm a nobody." Tsuna said to herself. Stripping off the dress shirt and pants that were too big for her, Tsuna puts on the dress. Examining herself in front of a full length mirror that was in one corner of the bedroom, Tsuna could see more details the clothing she is wearing. The cocktail dress was raspberry-red, strapless and stops just a bit above her knees. It was slightly styled around her chest with a black satin ribbon going around under her breast and with a ruffle appearance that enhance the appearance of her chest area. Giving herself a nod of approval, Tsuna notices that she didn't have the proper foot wear to go to the garden party.
"I can't wear my sneakers. If I wear them, I would make Reborn-san appear as though he is taking care of a slob." Tsuna thought to herself, remembering that the Reborn that was with her in the present day always wear stylish clothes. Tsuna didn't notice a black object that is beside her feet until her left foot bumps into it. Looking down, Tsuna can see that it is a pair of shiny, black ballroom 2-inch heels. "Reborn-san must have put them there." Tsuna blushes a bit. "Could have Reborn-san bought me the dress and shoes for this occasion?" Quickly putting the heels on, giving herself a last check up in front of the mirror and making sure her waist, length hair is neat and tidy. Grabbing her purse, Tsuna leaves the bedroom.
"Took long enough. How long does it take for one person to get ready?" A voice spoke out. Tsuna gave a startled yelp and quickly turns to the voice. Reborn was leaning against the wall and is adorned in his signature black suit and fedora. Getting off the wall, Adult Reborn stands in front of Tsuna, his 6'2 figure towering over the shorter girl (who is 5'3). Tsuna gulps timidly as the hitman's shadow encompass her. Looking at the suppose daughter of the advisor of Vongola, Reborn notices that she has her purse with her.
"That purse won't do. You'll make yourself look foolish having it hanging from your shoulder." Reborn retorts.
"But, this in the only purse I have with me right now." Tsuna says, clutching the purse close to her chest. Reborn sighs at the girl's lame excuse. Pulling out an object out of nowhere, he pushes it into Tsuna's hands.
"Use this and put that one away." It was a black leather hand purse with a silver clasp and a silver, gray bow attached near the clasp. A smile breaks out on Tsuna's face.
"Thank you , Reborn-san." The hitman just grunts and walks down the corridor to the garden where the party is being held. Tsuna follows the hitman, making sure to keep a fair distance between them.
At the Garden Party
The Vongola Garden Party is being held in the vast garden and at the terrace that faces towards the garden. Numerous people in extravagant and expensive clothing were chatting away with each other and drinking champagne or wine that were handed out by waiters. However, the scene with the people being polite to each other is a cover up since in the Mafia, one cannot trust anyone if that person is an enemy or friend.
The chatter quiets down when Vongola's top hitman enters the terrace through the glass doors along with a young girl in a raspberry-red cocktail dress following him. Low murmurs could be heard from the people who were careful to not let their words be heard.
"Lo sguardo, è Vongola il superiore kille." (Look, it is Vongola's top hitman.)
"Il mio, non è egli un bel persona.'' (My, isn't he a handsome fellow.)
"Chi è quella giovane ragazza che è con lui?'' (Who is that young girl that is with him?')
Tsuna could feel that the people were talking about her and tries not to stare or look at them. Before she could utter a word to Adult Reborn, a horde of young women surrounds the hitman. Tsuna is pushed out of the crowd as the women try to vie for Adult Reborn's attention. Tsuna was about to call out to Reborn, but stops when she realizes that her voice won't reach over the crowd of women who began talking to Reborn, who is ignoring the future Donna. Leaving the group alone, Tsuna made her way to seat near the balcony of the terrace. Sitting down carefully, Tsuna observes the people.
"When I accepted to become the Tenth boss, do I really have to remember so many people at parties?" Tsuna thought. Her eyes caught the sight of the Ninth and her father. The Ninth is sitting in a wheel chair as he shook some men's' hands and talking to them. Iemitsu, stood beside the Ninth, showing his position in the Vongola and also greeting some men. Tsuna smiles bitterly.
"I haven't talked with Dad and the Ninth." Tsuna thought, playing the ribbon of her hand purse absentmindedly. "Who wouldn't since they can't believe that a young girl who is staying at headquarters came from the future and claims to be the next Vongola boss." Tsuna sighs dejectedly.
The party went on for a while. Most of the time, Tsuna sat on the chair and trying to ignore the fact that Adult Reborn is somewhat flirting with the women that were surrounding him. Tsuna could feel that something is stabbing in her chest from the scene. She knew Reborn has a history of being a womanizer, but she's his lover and he already declared those three words to her. But Tsuna is not near her lover even though his presence is nearby, but this isn't the Reborn she knows. Tsuna can feel that fear is creeping in her chest, but cannot understand why she is feeling like this right now. She knows she is jealous that Reborn is giving his attention to some other woman and not her, but the fear that is slowly building in chest, she can't comprehend what it is. So, in the mean time, Tsuna tries to calm herself by distracting her thoughts about Reborn. Looking back at Iemitsu and the Ninth, she notices that both men are talking among themselves.
"They look like father and son talking to each other." Tsuna notes as she could see that the Ninth and Iemitsu were comfortable in each other's presence. Tsuna got up from seat and is about to make her way to the refreshment table until she froze.
"This feeling…Oh God! Please don't let it be what I think it is." Tsuna thought frantically. Living with Reborn and being a target by numerous people that wanted to take her life left Tsuna almost paranoid of her safety. The feeling of an enormous flame is getting stronger and it's coming from above. Tsuna looks up, the blue sky is clear with few clouds lolling by, but Tsuna knows that there is something there. However, the object that Tsuna felt is coming at a high speed and… it is about to hit Iemitsu and Timoteo. With no time to scream out a warning, Tsuna moves her legs to get to the two men.
Adrenaline pumps in her legs and she jumps pushing her father and the Ninth away from their previous spot and they land a few meters away. It became quiet. Iemitsu is the first to react.
"What in the world are…" But Iemitsu didn't get to finish what he is about to say until there is tremendous crash coming from where he and the Ninth were once stood. A cloud of dust rises in the air and people were screaming as frantic feets try to make their way to safety. The dust is clearing a bit, but Tsuna could make out what the huge figure is that stood still in the rubble. She could feel dread and fear spreading fast through her body.
"Why is a Strau Mosca doing here!?"