I know, I know this has taken quite a while, but I finally updated. Personally, I love this chapter, and I hope you also come to like it.

Enjoy~


,,I'll be the one to lift you upon my shoulders.''


I laugh all day,

Smiling and facing the world;

With my naìvity.


From time to time, I had this distinct feeling that soon, something extraordinary will happen. I couldn't predict when or in what form this occurrence will appear before me, but I knew that it will change me. Not like the change my angel was able to invoke in me by saving me from my fall, but in a complete opposite way.

With each passing day, this ominous feeling grew stronger and stronger. Eventually it was a constant nagging headache that was every present in the back of my skull. It wouldn't let me go.

Not until I was able to figure this mystery out.


''May I be excused for the day?''

Tsuna was standing before the black-haired man with the curly sideburns and fidgeted in a nervous manner. Reborn on the other hand scowled at this pathetic human before him until he gave up and sighed.

''Why?''

Tsuna looked up and honey eyes clashed with beady black orbs.

''A-Ano…there is something…that I have to do.''

Reborn raised an eyebrow at that.

''Really? What can possible be so important that you can't work? Tch, I bet it's just one of your excuses for sleeping the day away.''

Tsuna's mouth fell open at the mean accusation, causing him to glare at the impassive black haired man. But sadly, the brunette really wasn't able to glare at all, and his hateful stare turned out as a full-blown pout.

''No way! I'm not going to sleep the whole day! I-I may be late sometimes, but I would never betray Kazuki like that!''

''Oh? Well, then what are you doing, if I should give you the day off?''

Tsuna quickly looked down on his feet again and shook his head.

''I-I can't tell you. But it is really important. I swear I'll come back in the evening, seeing as I promised Kazuki to read him a story before going to sleep.''

At hearing this, Reborn quickly covered his mouth with his hand, so Tsuna wouldn't be able to see his amused smile. Really, Tsuna had only been here for about two weeks, and he had wrapped the little demon spawn around his little finger. As pathetic as Tsuna may be, he really was able to worm his way into other's hearts.

''Fine. But I will only give you the day off under one condition: take Hibari with you.''

''Huh? N-No! I can't!''

''Tch, too bad! It's that or you'll have to stay here.''

Tsuna's left eye twitched in anger and he balled his small hands into fists.

''FINE! Damn it! I'll take Kyouya with me-HHHHHHIIII!''

Suddenly the door opened in exactly this moment as Tsuna was stomping his foot like an angry child, when Hibari entered the scene.

A moment of silence passed, with a heavily blushing Tsuna and a smirking Reborn. Kyouya just stared at the two with a raised eyebrow.

''Where are you taking me, herbivore?''

''Umm..y-you see…t-the thing i-is…u-umm…''

''Dame-Tsuna has something very important to do today and he is such a pansy that he's too afraid to go on his own. I advised him to take you with him, so that he wouldn't wet his pants.''

Tsuna was totally baffled at Reborn's explanation and he wished that he could kill the man right this instant. But seeing as little Tsuna is a naturally peaceful person he wouldn't be able to hurt the other either way. But the thought was still there!

''I hate you, Reborn!''

With that Tsuna quickly left the room, dragging a smirking raven behind him.

''Have fun, lovebirds!''

''Go jump off a cliff!''


As soon as Tsuna and Kyouya left the orphanage, the silence between the two of them grew to a tense, almost tangible feeling.

''Umm…K-Kyouya?''

''Mhm?''

The raven didn't even look towards the smaller of the two and just walked on.

''You really don't have to accompany me. I bet you have many things you need to do and you're always so busy with work. I won't tell Reborn, so-''

''No.''

Tsuna suddenly halted in his step and seeing that the raven still continued on, Tsuna quickly hurried after the man again.

''No? But why?''

That did it. Kyouya instantly turned around and glared at the small brunette before him.

''Shut up, herbivore! You're so damn annoying!''

Tsuna felt a stab in his chest and grabbed his orange shirt in the place, where his heart was located. He looked down, avoiding those steel blue eyes of the other.

''I see.''

With that Tsuna bowed his head, so his hair was veiling his eyes and pushed past Hibari.

Kyouya though, only sighed and shook his head. He hadn't meant to snap like that, but he had a headache and wasn't in the best of moods.

Silently, Hibari followed after the shorter male.

Tsuna, though, was in great inner turmoil. He didn't know why he was so disappointed that Kyouya had snapped at him like that, but he couldn't deny the hurt he felt in his chest.

So, two could play that game! If Hibari didn't want him to speak, than he won't!

More important was…where was he supposed to go? The ache in his head had grown so painful that he just knew that something was about to happen today. The only question was…when…and where?

Tsuna closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. Maybe he would have a sudden intuition that would tell him which way to go. But after several moments, nothing happened.

''Don't just stand there, damn herbivore! Don't tell me you got lost? Where are we going anyway?''

Tsuna snapped out of his daze and glared (pouted) at the taller raven. He didn't answer and just continued to walk on.

Hibari tough was very displeased by this new turn of events and he felt a vein pop out at his temple.

''Oi! Answer me when I ask you a question!''

But Tsuna only ignored the furious raven and walked on, while whistling a mellow tune under his breath. Somehow Tsuna found it quite amusing that their roles where now so reversed.

But then, Hibari had had enough of the brunette's immature behavior and pulled out his trusty tonfas. He immediately lunged forward, ready to knock the unsuspecting herbivore down…when suddenly Tsuna yelled happily and ducked just in time to avoid Hiabri's strike. The raven though didn't see that coming and fell to the ground.

Tsuna heared the bang and looked down to see a very angry raven sitting on the ground, rubbing his sore behind.

''Look here, Kyouya! I found 1000 yen! Huh? What are you doing down there?''

''Grr…taking a rest, what else would I be doing sitting on the street like that?''

''Oh, I see~. Well, let's go-ARGH!''

All of a sudden, the ache in his head had intensified causing Tsuna to helplessly clutch at his throbbing head in fall to the ground in front of the raven.

''M-Make it s-stop! ARGH! I-It hurts!''

Hibari was momentarily stunned when Tsuna suddenly fell to the ground, holding his head, as if he was in grave pain.

''Oi…w-what's wrong?''

Tsuna looked at the raven with teary eyes and slowly reached out a trembling hand towards the raven.

''M-My head…i-it…''

Kyouya didn't know how to help the crying brunette for how could he defeat an invisible opponent. Instead he grabbed that trembling hand and pulled Tsuna towards his warm body, holding the shivering boy in his arms.

Tsuna was surprised by this, but the pain was still there, occupying his thoughts.

And then, suddenly an image manifested itself in his head.

Tsuna saw a small child running down the street, with tears veiling its eyes. He was being followed by a horde of bloodthirsty dogs, barking and growling at the frightened child.

The image slowly dissolved itself, allowing Tsuna to return to the real world. The pain slowly subsided, but the fear of the small child still held him captive.

His eyes snapped open and he immediately stood up on trembling legs and frantically looked around.

''K-Kyouya! I need to go! Now!''

And with that Tsuna ran away, pushing his way through the crowd of people and quickly escaping Hibari's view.

Realizing that the raven was now alone, he instantly took pursue, running after the small brunette boy. He would let the other escape from him.

Never again.


Tsuna ran down the street, looking around every corner for the small child that he had seen in his vision. He knew that he had to hurry or something terrible will happen. He just knew it!

And then he heard it. A woman screamed and men yelled and between their frightened cries, he heard the growling of the dogs and the whimper of the one person he had been searching for.

He immediately rushed into the direction of the commotion and forced his way through the crowd which just stood around, watching the cruel display. Tsuna couldn't understand why no one would help that small child. Were they too afraid for their own lives? Were humans really that much of monsters, that they would simply watch a helpless kid die!


I'm looking out of the window and watch the people walking by.

Without a care,

So very slow...

It makes me want to cry.


''Let me through!''

Tsuna finally broke through the line of people and what he saw took his breath away and caused him to pale instantly.

Before him, the child was curled up into a tight ball, crying and pleading desperately for someone to help him. He was bleeding from numerous wounds where he must have fallen or the dogs had managed to bite him.

The pack was ready to claim their prize and the biggest of them all lunged forward.

Tsuna's eyes grew to the side of dinner plates and he immediately ran forwards throwing himself in the way of the dog. He kicked the animal with his feet, which stopped the attack for a moment. The brunette panted and crouched down before the frightened, injured child.

''C-Come here, little one. I won' hurt you.''

The child had seen the brunette jump in front of him and now looked at the out stretched hand of his savior. Could he trust him? Or would he only hurt him again?

The child buried his head into his knees again and sobbed pitifully.

''G-Go 'way!''

Tsuna's smile turned compassionate, but didn't lose its radiance.

''I understand. But please get out of here, I don't know if I can stop those dogs.''

Tsuna stood up just in time to see two of the dogs lung at them again.

''NO!''

Tsuna was able to dodge one of the dogs, but the second one managed to bite down on his upper arm.

Tsuna screamed in pain and fell to his knees, beating at the dogs face with his free hand.

''Go, child! I'm not strong enough to defeat them! Please! Just go already!''

The child looked at Tsuna with big, golden eyes and yelled.

''No! L-let him g-go, you m-meanie!''

With that the child stood up on wobbly legs and bit down on the dogs tail.

The dog whined and let go of the brunette, only to lung at the small child.

Tsuna saw that coming tough and quickly wrapped his arms around the small kid.

He closed his eyes, ready for the pain to come. But suddenly the sound of whimpers and pitiful yipping filled the air.

Tsuna slowly dared to open his eyes and look behind himself to see Kyouya beating the hell out of the wild animals.

''Kyouya!''

''Tch, you're so pathetic! Don't go around, playing the hero, if you can't even defend yourself!''

Tsuna smiled in relief and let out his breath that he had been holding in.

A sudden cough caught his attention and he looked down on the small child in his arms that had flushed a cute pink shade in what he thought must have been embarrassment.

Tsuna surveyed the child from top to bottom and a smile immediately settled itself on his face. This child was so damn cute. He had gravity defying hair, much like his own, but it was golden in color. He had beautiful amber eyes and a small, thin frame. All in all, he reminded Tsuna of a tiny lion cub. The brunette couldn't help himself, but squeal in delight and hug the tense child tightly.

''You're so cute!''

''L-Let me go M-Mr! P-Please!''

Tsuna immediately set the kid down onto his feet and fretted over him. He looked him over and was relieved that none of his wounds were deep.

He ruffled the blonde's hair affectionally and smiled.

''What's your name, little one? I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi, but everyone just calls me Tsuna.''

The kid opened his mouth, but no words passed over his lips. Instead he shuffled with his feet and wrung his hands.

Tsuna only chuckled in understanding.

''It's alright. You don't have to tell me.''

With that Tsuna stood up and turned around, ready to walk over to Kyouya, who had been watching their interaction with his impassive stare.

But as soon as Tsuna took one step, he felt something press into his knee and holding on for dear life.

The brunette looked down again and saw the tiny blonde clutch desperately at his pant leg.

''D-Don't g-go..!''

Tsuna raised an eyebrow, but crouched back down in front of the child, who still wouldn't let go of his leg.

''Where do you live?''

The blonde felt new tears well up in his eyes and sniffed pitifully.

''I-I…no…where…''

Tsuna felt his heart squeeze tighter.

''And your parents?''

The tiny child only gripped tighter on the other's pants and cried.

''I don't have any. They…they…died…I'm alone. Always alone.''

And in that moment, Tsuna knew what he had to do.

''Ne…what would you say about living with me?''

The blonde immediately looked into those honest, honey eyes. He stared and stared, but couldn't form any coherent words.

After a while, he just shyly nodded and buried his head into his hands.

Tsuna laughed and gently picked the kid up in his arms.

''Ne, will you tell me your name know? I promise I won't let anything hurt you.''

The blonde sighed as he snuggled deeper into the alluring warmth of his brunette savior.

''…N-Natsu.''

Tsuna smiled and gently kissed the other's forehead, who blushed bright red at the unfamiliar gesture. The brunette then, made his way over to Kyouya, who only glared at the brunette.

''What do think you're doing? You can't just take a homeless kid with you! Where will he live, how are you supposed to care for him?''

Tsuna felt the frightened child tense in his arms und press himself deeper into Tsuna's chest. The brunette suddenly got so angry at the raven, that he raised his hand and slapped the older male.

''How dare you! What about all the other children in the orphanage? Don't you care at all! I hate you so much, Kyouya! And you know what? I will take care of him on my own. He's mine from today onwards and I don't care what you say! Get out of my sight! I don't want to see you again!''

With that the furious brunette turned around and made his way back to the orphanage, the small blonde tightly pressed against his chest.

Kyouya looked dumbfounded behind the brunette, who grew smaller and smaller in the distance.

Slowly, he closed his eyes and pressed one of his hands onto his burning cheek.

''Tch, I didn't mean it like that, you stupid herbivore…''


I've met you today,

Right when I looked into your eyes,

I knew...

It has to be you.

It was not attraction from your outer appearance,

But the honesty and warmth I've seen

Through your eyes,

In your soul.


And what do you say? Another chapter down and a knew person has been introduced. I just love Natsu so much, that he just HAD to come up in the story. I'm thinking about intoducing the other children in the orphange in another 2 chapters or so, so be patient :D