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"The Barbaro Famiglia?" said Reborn over the phone, his mafia encyclopedia opened in front of him. "I see. I'll call again if I need anything else." Reborn his cell phone and put it away. "And you can stop hiding… Mukuro."
The boy materialized from the shadows. "Very sharp, baby," he teased. Reborn ignored it. "Why are you wanted by the Barbaro Famiglia?" Reborn asked darkly. Mukuro smiled. "Kufufu… you expect me to answer the questions of a Mafioso?" Reborn pointed his pistol at Mukuro.
"Threaten me all you want. But if you were able to get background on me, I'm sure you can answer all of your own questions," Mukuro added. "Arrivederci." He disappeared as abruptly as he came, leaving Reborn alone in the attic.
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Chrome lay on the bed, thinking about the people she'd met that day. The boss's mother had welcomed them without a second thought. Chrome could still see her bright, warm smile. The boss's friends, as well. Yamamoto and Gokudera had saved her, even though they hadn't even met yet. The boss himself, Sawada Tsunayoshi, had been very accepting.
Chrome shifted on her bed, confused. "Still awake, my dear Chrome?" Chrome turned to look at Mukuro, who was sitting on his bed. "Yes," she answered. After a short pause, Chrome sat up to face Mukuro. "I was thinking about these people," Chrome started slowly. "They're all so… nice."
Mukuro seemed to be thinking before saying, "Kufufufu… they are quite unique." Chrome smiled at the description. Then his expression darkened. "But you must remember, never trust a Mafioso. It will only hurt you."
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"I'm going to school now!" yelled Tsuna as he ran out the door waving. "Bye, Tsu-kun!" his mother shouted as she turned to the two siblings. "Since you two don't have school today, feel free to stay here, if you'd like," she offered with a smile. Chrome nodded and said, "Thank you very much."
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"There isn't much to do today," Mukuro yawned. A smirk spread across his face. "Chrome, would you like to visit Namimori Elementary School today?" Chrome looked up in surprise. "Visit?" she asked. "But-"
"It's fine, if you want to, dear Chrome. It can be arranged," Mukuro assured with a hint of mischief in his voice. "No one will notice us there." Chrome smiled obliviously. "Okay then."
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Chrome and Mukuro strolled through the empty hallways. Mukuro had used his illusions to make sure no one saw them. Chrome was absorbed by the strange environment. Mukuro stopped and pulled her over to a door. "This is Sawada Tsunayoshi's classroom," he said. Chrome looked with wonder at the many kids in the class. Mukuro snickered as the teacher scolded at the future mafia boss.
"What are you doing here? You should be in class." They turned around to see a boy glaring at them. This was no ordinary kid, to see through the illusions. Mukuro surveyed the boy carefully. Chrome clung to Mukuro's arm in fright. Murderous intent emanated from the angry boy. Could he be mafia?
The boy brought out a pair of tonfas and charged at Mukuro. "I'll bite you to death." Mukuro pushed Chrome aside as he brought out his trident. The blow was harder than he had expected. Chrome watched as the two boys clashed their weapons furiously. The door of the classroom burst open. "Hey! Stop making so much noise! I'm trying to-" The teacher froze in shock as he saw weapons.
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The whole class ran out into the hallway to see what the commotion was. Murmurs and screams added to the noise of the battle. "H-H-Hibari-san! And… M-M-M-Mukuro!" Tsuna yelled at the top of his lungs, as frightened as he was surprised. Gokudera instinctively pulled out a handful of dynamite. "What's the pineapple bastard doing here?" Yamamoto was clearly amused, and only laughed.
Chrome got over her shock and was now worried. She ran towards Mukuro and Hibari. "Wait! Please stop!" she yelled at the two boys. She didn't notice that she ran straight into the path of Mukuro's trident.
Clang.
Chrome opened her eyes slowly. She saw Hibari looming over her and felt her face heat up. A drop of blood fell onto her arm. A cut on Hibari's forehead was beginning to bleed. "Chrome!" Mukuro knelt down beside her, a worried expression on his face.
Then she realized it. Chrome had carelessly run into the middle of the fight and Hibari had saved her. Hibari gently placed her onto the ground and stood up. "Though I am reluctant to say this, thank you for saving her." Hibari ignored the illusionist and picked up his tonfas. There was silence as he started to walk away, ignoring the blood dripping down his face.
"A-ah! Please wait!" Hibari stopped, but didn't turn around. Chrome gulped. "Thank you very much," she said. The boy waited for a few seconds before leaving. Mukuro helped her stand up. "I'm sorry, my dear Chrome. Are you alright?" he asked. She nodded.
Mukuro faced the silent class. "I suppose nothing happened here… right?" He chuckled. "If word of this got out, it wouldn't be convenient… for you or me, if you know what I mean." The teacher understood. He quickly ushered the students back into class, and with one last glance at Mukuro, he shut the door.
Note: Hibari is 12 years old.