Broken Kaleidoscope

Chapter 7

Three years forward

For no reason Simone felt like humming a cheerful melody while washing the dishes, meanwhile a black named Kuro was rubbing her head on her leg. Since she began living in Namimori with Nagi things have been very peaceful. The crime rate in this town was nearly zero thanks to the Hibari's. Her job allowed her a lot of liberty. she had money from her mafia jobs invested in different companies. Her visits to Nana's house were enjoyable not only for her, but for Nagi as well since she was good friends with Tsuna. All was perfect, but she knew somewhere deep inside her mind that things were going to change when Reborn will come to train Tsuna to become the next boss of Vongola.

The front door opened and Nagisa entered. She was coming back from school. She went in to the kitchen to greet Simone.

"Simone-nee-san, you won't believe the things that happened to me today." her voice held some degree of excitement.

Simone put the dishes away, sat down at the table, supporting her head with her hand and looking at Nagi. This meant she had all her attention. For the two of them this became some sort of tradition, Nagisa would tell the things she did at school and Simone would listen to her.

"Well the day started like any other day, I meet with Tsuna and went together to school. He looked kind of down and for some reason he mumbled under his breath about killing babies. I never seen him look so glum since I have meet him, so normally I asked him what was wrong. He said that his father sent a tutor for him. He was angry, because his father doesn't even know about the progress he had made in school, since he doesn't visit and all that. He also said that there was something wrong with the tutor, but didn't explain much. Is strange, isn't it?"

'So they sent a tutor, who certainly is Reborn. This will certainly get erratic from now on.'

'What are you planing to do? You know, you kind avoided the mafia life for some time and I think it's nice, the normal life that is. We could go away just us and Nagisa-chan, forget all about this.'

'You know it's impossible. Once in the mafia, always in the mafia.'

'I know, but...' and Maria sighted. 'Pay attention to Nagisa-chan's story.'

"Hmm..." Simone made a sound of confirmation and encouraged Nagi to continue.

"When we arrived to school we were greeted by Kyoko-chan and Hana-chan. You know the two girls I talked about, the ones that are in the same class as Tsuna, the nice one and the smart one."

"Oh, yes. Kyoko-chan the girl you meet at home economics and her friend Hana-chan from computer studies class."

"You remembered!" Nagisa was beaming and imaginary flowers appeared around her because she was too happy that Simone was listening to her silly stories every time and even more she remembered details from them.

'Wow, are you sure you didn't teach her how to do illusions, because those flowers look very real.'

Simone sweat-dropped inwardly at Maria's statement, but smiled kindly at Nagi.

"As usually Hana-chan threw a comment about monkeys, but reassured Tsuna he had evolved from that stage and Kyoko-chan asked Tsuna why he was looking so down, but he just shrug it of. After that the bell was ringing and we went to class. Things were normal until Tsuna barged in only in boxers and with this strange orange flame on his head, he came to my desk and said "Nagisa I like you very much." and then he opened the window and jump out. I was frozen in shock and for five minutes some of my classmates could make me snap out of it. You know what I mean?"

Simone said nothing but Nagi could tell from her eyes that she understand her, she was sure Simone would always understand her.

"Soon I found out that the boy from the kendo club, I forgot his name-"

"The one that you turned down after he asked you out last week?" Simone tried to help.

"Yes that one. He tried to beat Tsuna up in the school backyard. I was of course furious so I went to see if Tsuna was all right, but when I arrived the boy apologized to me. I asked Tsuna what was all about, but he only said they had a little talk. Then he apologized about the scene in the classroom, saying it was a bet, but then a baby appeared and said it was not good to lie."

"A baby?"

"Yes, a very intelligent baby. He's name is Reborn and he said he was Tsuna's tutor. For some strange reason I believed him. But the strange series of events don't stop there. Yamamoto-san, Tsuna's classmate came, thanked him for his help and asked him if he could join the mafia game. This got different reactions the baby said yes, Tsuna cursed under his breath, which earned him a kick from the baby, and someone fell from a tree and began yelling profanities at Yamamoto-san. He was a boy with silver hair and green eyes and Reborn-san said his name is Gokudera Hayato and he was Italian. Are you still listening, Simone-nee-san?"

"Of course, so what is it with this boy?"

Satisfied by the fact Simone was paying attention she continued.

"Well he took out some fire crackers and threw them. Yamamoto-san dodged them, Tsuna shielded me from them, but he got injured." Nagisa looked away and continued slowly. "I got angry." Pause. "and" Pause. "I" Pause. "slapped Gokudera-san." Pause.

She looked back at Simone and she was expecting Simone to scold her, but all she got was a smile and a "Well, he deserved it."

"And what happened next?" she asked curious.

"He was shocked that I could tell. He was about to say something, but Tsuna interfered. He said that all was okey and he called Kyoko-chan and Hana-chan to take me home. He said he had to talk to Gokudera-san about something and he couldn't come with me back home. Meanwhile Gokudera-san was held back Yamamoto-san and was glared at by Reborn-san. So I came back with Kyoko-chan and Hana-chan."

"That was one intense day. I bet you need something to eat, luckily for you I just finished cooking. Now go change." said Simone as she was taking some plates out and putting them on the table.

"Hai..." she said as she was climbing the stairs.

'It seems that the "mafia game", as Ame-san likes to put it, has just began.'

'Yes, yes in deed. So I am asking again what are you planing?'

'I am not sure. We will have to wait and see the changes.'