Tsuna POV

I can already feel something creeping up on me, but it's not my time yet. Somehow I know that the next one to be snatched up will be Gokudera-kun. I hope he's ready since at this point, it's obvious that we'll be unable to fight off our opponent. These guys are tough and I've got a feeling that we must be in their universe in order to settle this once and for all.

I look to the sky once more, watching as the clouds swirl slowly, creating a storm overhead. Is it just me or has the sky actually been warning me about each person or at least most of them? Could that actually happen? I guess it could be, especially with everything I've seen. At this point, a pig flying is possible.

In the distance, thunder cracks and the clouds turn dark. The storm is arriving and in moments, my self-proclaimed right hand man will be in the unknown universe with our other friends. I wish I could at least be there for my friend, like with Yamamoto. But, it seems I can't.


Third POV

Gokudera Hayato runs into his apartment and locks the door behind. If he's going to prevent being taken, he's going to at least take that precaution. Once a click echoes, Gokudera sprints to his room and drives under the bed, taking out a box with a variety of skulls and other occult designs on it. He rubs his hand on it lightly and then opens it to reveal an Ouija board, a couple candles, and a book on occult legends. "I hope this will all help, Juudaime." He shuts the box and stands up. As he turns around however, he comes face-to-face with a boy his age.

The boy's eyes pierce right into Gokudera's soul, causing him to feel as if he's falling backwards. His hair, a deep shade of red, brushes just above his right eye. His orange eyes clash with his hair, causing him to look a bit strange. But, as if appearances don't matter, the boy grins and leans closer to Gokudera's face. "I doubt that shit will get you anywhere." The boy's tongue flicks out and almost grazes the bomber's lips. It would have if Gokudera hadn't backed away though. "Aww. Don't ruin the fun. I wanted to taste you. But, I'm not worried. I'll get you next time." Suddenly, the boy takes Gokudera by the shoulders and presses their mouths together, forcing his tongue into Gokudera's mouth. As the latter struggles, everything fades to the in-between universe and he no longer feels those lips on him. He sees red blotches flashing along the vision of colors. What is this? It makes no sense to Gokudera.

He looks down to his hands and the box is still there, safe in his possession. He sighs in relief. Juudaime would be happy. But, as he tries to lift his arm to check everything is okay in the box, he discovers he can't move and panics. Why is this happening? Then, he feels his head tilted back and a small incision being made along his neck. Even though it isn't deep, Gokudera can't hold back the fact that it's painful. Gritting his teeth, he glances down with one eye and watches his legs being twisted by the hands of giant child. Then, forcing himself to look up, he sees a seven-year-old with shaggy red hair grinning as he twists Gokudera into any shape he wishes. Is he in some child's dream or something? But then, as he is questioning this, the child lets go and the descent leads him to a black hole. Going through it, his back connects with the ground.

Gokudera groans. What was that just now? Looking up, his eyes meet the eyes of all the guardians, staring at him. They don't seem surprised, but something told him that maybe they had some hope previously. Now, with Gokudera's arrival, it's dimmed. "The hell?" Gokudera asks, sitting up. "What is this place?"

Yamamoto shrugs. "None of us have figured it out, but we might know how to get out of here."

There is a silence as the others agree physically or just showing it in their atmosphere. Gokudera processes this quickly and says, "Well then, what is it? We need to get out of here so we can defeat whoever is causing this and ensure Juudaime's safety."

"That's the thing. We're extremely unsure if it'd make any extreme sense," says Ryohei, looking a little uncomfortable as he glances over to Hibari, whose hand is still clenched tight.

"I'm not sure how that's going to help. So, could you at least give me the basic gist?"

A moment passes and then Yamamoto sighs, "What you need to do is look for something you think would be important to somebody or yourself. When you do, show it to everybody, okay?"

And even though Gokudera wouldn't usually listen to the baseball idiot, he's not about to risk Juudaime's safety. So, with an affirmative nod, he begins walking around to look for anything in particular that could hold meaning to anybody.


Shorter than the previous chapter, but oh well. Anyways, THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS! They made me so happy and I hope to receive more! (Review whore? Me? Noooo.) Well, thank you CloudyDays12 and Crimfirex for taking the time to write your reviews. Like I said, they made me very happy. :3 Now, review please!
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