Wazzup, everyone! So far, the Instability chapters are being written pretty fast. Well, faster than I was able to write them before. Anyway, I'm sure you guys have a bunch of questions in your head about the story. Don't worry though, all your questions will be answered soon.

Anyway here is chapter 8. Enjoy!

I do not own any of Katekyo Hitman Reborn. All rights go to Akira Amano, except for characters I have created.


Xanxus's smile was starting creep me out. I had no idea how to respond to this guy. He had such a firm grip on my wrist, I was unable to get away from him.

"Xanxus, let her go, now!"

I turned my head and saw that it was Iemitsu that came to save me from this annoying, scarred-faced ass hole.

Xanxus lost his smile and glared at Iemitsu. He thought about something for a few seconds and then smirked.

"Don't worry, Iemitsu, I won't hurt her. In fact I would'nt dream of hurting her," He continued to smirk, and then he leaned down close to me, still gripping my wrist and wispered, " I know your little secret. But, don't worry, I won't tell any of them, because, sooner or later, your flame will give it away. How much of that unstable power can you manage before you lose control?"

My eyes widened and I looked into his eyes; they were filled with amusement. I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"What do you mean...?" I asked him, my voice so quiet, I could hardly hear it myself.

"Heh, you know exactly what I mean. As soon as that little power of your's becomes too much for you to handle, what do you think will happen?" Xanxus was too close for comfort and I cringed every time he spoke a single word, "You're too weak at this point to be able to control it..."

I gazed distantly at him. What he was saying was kinda true from what I've heard before. I know that the Blizzard's flame is powerful and unstable, and since I just got the Ring, I'm not used to its power. It was only yesterday when I was able to successfully put the ring on...


[Flashback]

"Reborn, do really I have to put it on, now? I don't wanna combust into flames..." I complained.

"I know... But, you need to put it on now, that way we know for sure if you are truly the Blizzard Guardian or not," Reborn was standing on the railing of the fence of the school roof.

I leaned on the fence and pondered what would happen if I were to put it on...

"But, why do I have to put it on now?" I asked him with curious eyes.

"You know about the Ring Battles, right? Well, your ring is part of it as well," Reborn explained to me, "We need to confirm if you are truly the Blizzard Guardian or not... If you are truly the Guardian, then we wont have to worry about the Varia trying to kill you."

"What makes you say that?"

"Because... You have an exceptionally rare power; they wouldn't dream of letting that slip away from their grasp. Besides, since you are the only one that was recommended to have the ring, I'm sure it will be a 'winner-takes-all' type of thing. In other words, you may have to go with the side that wins in the Ring Battle... Even if it is the Varia, if they win, you may have to go with them."

"What!? No, not them!"

"If you don't put the ring on and the Varia ends up winning, you will still have to go with them. However, they won't believe your claim to the ring and will most likely kill you, so you must wear it."

"... Fine... I'll put it on..." I took the ring off of the chain and slowly brought it closer to my right middle finger.

"Anytime, now," Reborn urged me to go faster.

"Well, sorry, it's kinda nerve wrecking when you know that your life is on the line!" I shouted at him.

"Just put it on," Reborn was becoming impatient.

"Alright, alright!"

I slipped the ring onto my middle finger and-... Surprisingly, nothing happened.

"Well, that was anti-climatic..." I said with a pouty face.

But, all of a sudden, the ring started making my hand shake uncontrollably.

"Reborn...!?"

Then, a burst of pure white and jet black flames erupted out of the middle of the ring. The two colored flames swirled up my arm and began to encompass my body in flames.

'Am I... Not...'

I wasn't able to finish my thought, because the flames instantaneously recited back to the ring. Once all of the flames were back in the ring, a concussive sound emanated from it, and a ring of flames bursted out and expanded to a ten yard radius. A ring of large flames surrounded me, but within about ten seconds, they died down.

"It is you," Reborn said with a smile on his face.

"I'm.. The... Blizzard Guardian..."

[End of Flashback]


I woke up out of the daze to see that I was still there with Xanxus's creepy smile right in front of my face.

"You know," He said, "I can help you manage your power."

I froze on the spot and looked at him.

"You don't want to lose control; I can see that," He was hiding something... I was sure of it, "I can help you. We both share a common ability."

He held up his hand and it started glowing.

"Xanxus!" Iemitsu shouted.

"B-Boss?" Levi took a step back.

"Our power is strength, similar to each other. So, I know what it's like to lose control," He grinned, "But, I also know how to control it."

He shot a beam of energy toward a vacant spot on the roof, a large hole was created where the beam hit.

"What are you saying?" I narrowed my eyes.

"You want stability; I can give you stability."

I knew, then, what he was really saying; he wanted me to join him. He wanted my power whether it was stable or not.

He stood back up straight and smiled menacingly toward me and released my wrist.

"Think about it," He said and walked over to the edge and looked at the pink-haired woman, "Oi, woman. Continue."

"Yes," She turned towards everyone, "I will now announce tonight's battle's results. This round of the Guardian face-offs, due to Sawada Tsunayaoshi's interference, the victory goes to Levi-A-Than. The Ring of Thunder and the Ring of Sky must both be handed over to the Varia."

"Eh!?" Tsuna was confused.

"Not only the idiot cow's, but Juudaime's ring as well!?" Gokudera exclaimed.

"That's not right! He shouldn't be disqualified!" Basil interjected, "Sawada-dono never entered the battlefield!"

"The damage to the battlefield directly affected the battle. Naturally, he would be disqualified," The pinkie said.

"No way..." I said completely frustrated and confused.

The pink-haired went over to Xanxus and handed him the Ring of Sky.

"The Ring coming to my hand is only natural," Xanxus was dead serious, "With me here, is there any need to consider any other for the position of Vongola's Boss? As for the other rings, I don't care what happens to them. Right now, with the Vongola's name behind me, I can order all of you to be killed at any time."

"Ass hole..." I looked away from him and jumped down to the roof and walked over to Reborn.

"But to simply kill you, who were chosen by the old fool, would be too boring. You should first be allowed to taste true despair in this scramble battle for the rings. Just like that old fool," Xanxus displayed a smirk on his face.

"Xanxus! What have you done to the Ninth!" Iemistu was in a fit of rage.

"Puha...!" Xanxus laughed, "Isn't investigation in your field of expertise, External Advisor?"

"Ushi shi shi~!" Bel laughed.

"You... Don't tell me you...!"

"Calm down, Iemitsu. There is no definite proof," Reborn wasn't too happy either.

"Them how about you holster your gun," Iemistu retorted.

"What's going on...? What exactly did Xanxus do?" Tsuna was perplexed about the situation.

"Rejoice, imposters, I'll give you another chance," Xanxus was having too much fun, "The subsequent matches will take place as planned. If you manage to claim victory, then I will hand over the Vongola Rings as well as the Vongola Throne."

I narrowed my eyes at him, "He's hiding something..."

Unfortunately, no one paid attention to me.

"But if you lose," He continued, "All that is most precious to you... Will disappear..."

I went into full on rage. I charged at Xanxus, drawing my claws, wanting beat the living shit out of him.

However, Gokudera tried to stop me, but was unsuccessful. As I was running for Xanxus, he grabbed me from behind.

"Oi, Baka~Onna, what are you doing!?" He shouted at him.

I got one of my arms loose and elbowed him in the face, prompting him to release me. I kept charging, but Yamamoto caught my arm while Ryohei grabbed the other. I stared at them.

"Hey, Alice, stop this! It's not like you..." Yamamoto tried to persuade me.

"Yeah, Nera. What's gotten into to you? You're being aggressive to the extreme,"Ryohei said.

"You're in my way..." I said with a frightening aura surrounding me.

I looked at both of them and narrowed my eyes. Then, catching them off guard, I pulled at their arms and brought them closer to me. I jumped on Ryohei's kneecap and pushed off to kick Yamamoto in the face, whom of which, released me to protect himself. I kicked Yamamoto and pushed off of him and did a cartwheel in the air over Ryohei, who still had my other arm. He turned with me so that our arms wouldn't twist. When I landed on the ground, I leaned back and fell on the floor, pulling Ryohei with me. He fell on top of me, just as I thought he would. I raised my feet before he fell so that he would land on them. When he landed, I pushed him over me, causing him to flip onto his back right behind my head. I rolled back and pushed off of the floor with hands, landing right over him, with claws bared at his neck. I looked at him for a few seconds, taking in his terrified expression.

"*Whistle* Impressive," Bel smiled.

"VVOOIIII! That damn girl has skills," I heard Saualo say.

I took off again, running toward Xanxus.

"Alice!" Iemitsu was right behind me, but I didn't listen, "Alice, stop!"

Iemitsu tackled me to the floor. When he got up, he restrained me in his arms so that I couldn't move. I wriggled around in his arms, screaming to break free.

"PUHAHAHAHAHA!" Xanxus laughed and I stopped moving to look up at him, "Looks like it's already getting to you, girl! I tolled you; you're unstable..."

I snapped back into reality. What was I doing? I attacked my friends, just because of what this idiot said...? What was happening to me...?

"And it looks like your friends are afraid of you, now," He smirked.

I looked over to Yamamoto, Gokudera and Ryohei. Their expressions... Displayed horror all throughout. They were afraid of me... What have I done...?

"Leave her alone, Xanxus!" Iemitsu ordered.

"I'm only stating the truth, External Adivsor," He said scornfully, "Besides, you and I both know what she's capable of... You know the day will come when she can't control it any longer."

"Tch!"

"Dad! What is he talking about!?" Tsuna asked.

"..."

"You and that Arcobaleno both know who is really best suited to train that kind of power she has," Xanxus said triumphantly.

"Power...?" Levi asked.

"What power?" Squalo was confused (along with everyone else excluding Reborn, Alice and Iemitsu).

"Tch...! You won't get her, Xanxus! Not while I'm still here!" Iemitsu rejected him.

"Hmm?" Bel questioned.

"What? Xanxus wants Alice!? Why!?" Tsuna asked.

"... Iemitsu..."

"Reborn...?" He knew what Reborn was going to say, "That's a horrible idea, Reborn!"

"It may be... But you can't be around her all the time to keep her from going into outbursts like what just happened," Reborn explained.

"We can manage her!" Gokudera was confused but he wanted to help.

"No. You really think that you'd be able to go up against her again when she just beat all three of you?"

Gokudera, Yamamoto and Ryohei looked at each other in embarrassment.

"I'm training Tsuna, so there's no one else but him, Iemitsu..." Reborn continued.

"... I understand... But, still..."

"I don't like it either. He's the last person I'd trust. But, what choice do we have? He is on equal level with her..."

Xanxus smiled smugly.

"Wait- Reborn, what're you talking about?" Tsuna asked him.

"... Very well, Xanxus... But, if I hear that anyone has laid a hand on her, you will hear it personally from me! I will tear you apart if you or if any single one of your little goons hurts her in anyway possible!" Iemitsu was scary and dead serious.

"Reborn, what's going on!" Tsuna yelled.

I was stunned to know what was going on. I didn't want to go with Xanxus. I would've rathered been handcuffed to Hibari! I can't go with the Varia, they're annoying, obnoxious pricks.

Iemitsu turned me around and shook me to get my attention and to bring me back to reality.

"Listen, Alice," He said sternly, "You're going to have to go with them-"

"What!? Hell to-the-f &k NO! I'm not going with them!"

"He's the only one that can manage you..."

"But, what about Dino and Hibari!? Dino is my mentor, after all! They can manage me!"

"Actually, Dino was only supposed to up your skills a little bit and get you a new weapon," Reborn interjected, "He's not really your trainer. Besides, he's too busy with Hibari."

"What!?"

"I'm sorry, Alice, but... You have to go with them..." Iemitsu said somberly.

"What the hell!? She can't go with them, though!" Gokudera yelled.

"Yeah, they might do something awful to her!" Yamamoto agreed.

"We can't leave her to them!" Tsuna added.

"Tsuna," Reborn said his name to get him to stop talking.

"But, Reborn..."

"I need you take this, Alice," Iemitsu took out a a cellphone and handed it to me, "Tell me everything that happens and what their doing, understand?"

"...Y-Yes..." I was a bit shaken up and confused.

I didn't want to go... I didn't want to leave everyone and go with the people who are trying to kill us...

"Don't worry," He smiled lightly at me, "You'll be fine."

He stood up and ushered me over to the rest of the Varia, however he remained with me until we were all ready to depart.

I looked at Xanxus and he was smiling evilly. It sent chills down my spine, but I just glared at him.

"Then, I will announce the match-up for tomorrow's scramble batte," The pink woman said, "Tomorrow night's battle will be between the Guardians of Storm."

"Bel, is it... Not bad..." Xanxus mused.

Levi tried to give the Ring of Thunder to Xanxus, but he didn't accept it.

"Iemitsu, you fly to Italy. I'm concerned about the Ninth. Leave everyone to me. Regarding those guys, my understanding is greater than your's."

"Yes."

The Varia started to leave, which I guess was my queue to leave as well. I looked back at everyone, but didn't say goodbye.

"Tsuna... Help Lambo," I pointed to Lambo.

"Ah! Lambo!" Tsuna and the others ran over to help him.

I watched them for a few seconds longer and smiled lightly.

"VVVOOOIIII! Let's go, stupid girl! I hate waiting!" Squalo walked up to me and grabbed me by my upper arm to get my attention.

I looked at him scornfully and yanked my arm out of his grasp.

"Don't touch me, Swallow," I barked at him.

"That's not my name, you stupid bitch!" He retorted.

"'Is now," With that said, I followed the rest of the Varia.

"Tch! Fricking girl..." Squalo mumbled under his breathe and followed.

I didn't know what was going to happen, but I knew that Xanxus was hiding something... Everything he said to me struck me as odd... He confused me and manipulated everyone to get what he wanted. I hate him so much. I want us to beat them. I want Tsuna to destroy Xanxus. I don't want him to be able to take everything away from us. We must defeat him...

[END]


Damn, Xanxus is such a dick! Haha! And poor Alice has to go with the Varia, now? That sucks for her. AND I BROKE MY RECORD AGAIN! Yyaaayyyy! I finished the chapter at 6:15 p.m. I'm on a roll! Woah!

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I will update soon, but for now I will see you in the next update!

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