Calling Out – Chapter 7

Warnings: Summoning!AU/Demons!AU. Very mild foreplay (nothing happens).

Rating: T (with borderline M-ish contents).

Genres: Humor, Romance, Drama (a bit).

Characters/Pairing: Tsuna, Adult!Reborn, Bermuda, Jager, mentions of Enma, Jack and Alejandro, Vongola 1st Generation. R27

Summary: Reborn casually walks in the Elemental clan's manor, prompting Tsuna to decide that it is time to reveal that he has a Chosen to the rest of his family. However, nothing ever happens as he plans – as Tsuna should know – and he ends up by visiting old friends.

Timeline: Follows the last chapter (which is really chapter 6, and not a Bonus as I incorrectly wrote).

Answers to reviews: Thank you all so much for the follows, favs and reviews! Always a pleasure to know that people like reading my stories.

miki: I had honestly forgotten about them, as well as the Shimons. Good call. Here, the Vindice!

CatunaCaty: If Tsuna can't eat fire for x reasons, he totally can rely on his Incubus power coming from his mother. And, in that case, there is no way that Reborn isn't going to 'help' him. *smirks*

A/N: Anyway, hope you'll enjoy!


Tsuna frowned as he looked down at the letter one of his clan's lowest-ranked demon had given him. He vaguely wondered why they had done so when it was obvious that it was addressed to his brother. He had read it when he had received it, skipping over the formal and polite greetings by habit. He wasn't really bothered by the sudden and unplanned invasion of privacy – it was a formal letter, not a love one –, knowing that Giotto wouldn't mind. Considering the number of times people mistook one for the other, they both quickly gave up the idea that their correspondence would only involve the sender and the receiver. Besides, while Tsuna wasn't constantly informed of the clan's every business, he knew that no secrets would be kept hidden from him (aside from pranks), that his advice would be sought out and that his input – as Alaude so diplomatically called his interference – was always welcomed to calm/help/get out of any mess/restrain Giotto when it was necessary.

A presence waltzed into the hall where Tsuna stood, prompting him to fold the letter and put it inside the only pocket of his tight pants. It was symbolical more than anything, since Reborn knew (almost) everything that happened in the demonic realm somehow, including his family's business. That, and the Elemental wasn't sure that he could keep secrets – Reborn could be extremely persuasive, after all. Still, the Sin respected some discretion when requested.

"I received something interesting yesterday." Reborn walked up to his Chosen with a deceiving nonchalance.

Tsuna quirked an eyebrow, squashing down the urge to instinctively back away, and smiled.

"Tell me, Tsuna, why would Knuckle send me consolation gifts with a letter threatening to wage war against me if I tried to do anything to you?"

Tsuna cringed, remembering the misunderstanding that had occurred recently. It had yet to be cleared up, what with Tsuna and G being summoned and the others taking care of the clan's affairs. If he remembered correctly, they had managed to get everyone for a few hours for a debriefing currently held in one of the many rooms.

"Huh…" He edged away. "There might have been a misunderstanding…?" He trailed off with an inquisitive tone, watching Reborn carefully.

He didn't bother trying to evade his lover when Reborn hummed at his answer, wrapped an arm around his waist and caught his chin to lift his head up. Not expecting the searing kiss that followed, the Elemental barely reacted, letting the Sin ravish him.

"In that case," Reborn whispered as he leant back with a smirk, "we should immediately clarify the matter."

He promptly dragged away a breathless and slightly dazed Tsuna who struggled to understand the simple words as he compliantly followed. When he did, the Elemental vainly dug his heels in the smooth stony floor and opened widely his wings to slow them down. Reborn didn't even pause, adjusting accordingly his strength to the resistance. Tsuna responded by interlacing their forked tails together, causing the Sin to shiver. He sent a side-way glance, amused by his lover's boldness. The devilish smile he received went straight to his slumbering but stirring sin. His right arm was still around Tsuna's waist, holding him firmly against him to prevent him from leaving. It had the inconvenient of keeping him trapped with a playful Tsuna.

The smaller demon felt the arm around his waist twitch as Reborn debated the wisdom of keeping the Elemental so close to him. Tsuna nestled against the Sin's side, not even suppressing the content sigh that left his lips as his rising warmth met Reborn's cold skin. The Sin instinctively tightened his hold, making Tsuna grin. No matter how hard Reborn tried to hide it, the Elemental saw right through him.

Reborn was like a reptile or a cat, craving for warmth. And Tsuna was the never-ending source, drawing him in.

Reborn was already shifting his hold, his hand sneaking beneath Tsuna's shirt, seeking for more. Instead of pulling away, the Elemental merely hummed and allowed his body heat to increase, coloring his veins a shimmering gold as his blood turned into liquid fire. Fingers brushed Reborn's arm with the lightness of a feather, leaving burning trails on their path as they reached the larger hand to lace their digits together. Tsuna sent him a sly look, lazily moving their connected hands further down until they reached and stopped at his pants' waistband.

At some point, their pace had dramatically slowed down, as they focused on their little game. They were barely aware of their surroundings, not giving a lick of care to the fact that they were in the middle of a corridor, liable to be seen.

A smirk curled Reborn's lips as his forked tail purposefully rubbed against the other, eliciting a startled hiss from Tsuna and efficiently distracting him. Taking advantage, the Sin let his little finger, closely followed by his ring finger, slip under the seam. The Elemental gasped and shivered at the unexpected cold, in vivid contrast with his heat. Tsuna simultaneously leaned against Reborn, lifting his head up to glare at him with half-lidded eyes, and gripped tighter the hand to stop him from going further. It didn't deter the Sin who sneaked his other arm higher around the Elemental's torso and turning slightly, took a few steps back until his back met a wall.

Tsuna suppressed a squeak at the movement, his eyes widening. Reborn lowered his head, the cold tip of his nose brushing against the shell of the Elemental's ear.

"Nice try." He whispered, delighting in making the smaller demon shiver. "However, you shouldn't tease me like that without expecting any retaliation."

"You started it first." Tsuna retorted without missing a beat. "I merely picked up where you left."

"Don't move." Reborn suddenly growled when he sensed the Elemental starting to twist to face him.

Whether it was planned or not, Tsuna had successfully awakened his sin. Any movement that might pull the smaller demon away from his hold would only spark his instinctive need to give chase. He inwardly thanked his luck when Tsuna stayed put, understanding that it wasn't an order coming from a desire to dominate but to avoid complications. Any other demon would have been offended or would have taken it as a challenge. Well, to be fair, Reborn wouldn't have fallen for anyone stupid enough to react like this.

"It kind of reminds me of the first session of tor – tutoring." Tsuna commented as he relaxed, keeping their fingers intertwined but freeing their tails gently. "Your Sin had also acted up then. Though it wasn't exactly the same cause."

"Clearly not." Reborn snorted before nuzzling his neck. "It wasn't your virtue I was after."

"Bloodlust does that to people." The Elemental's smile was as lopsided as the Sin's smirk was wry. "Good thing my instincts had always been sharp."

Reborn agreed by keeping silent, his hold loosening. They stayed like that a little while longer, each waiting for his sin to calm down, easing into the peaceful companionship they shared and diving into the quietness of their thoughts.

"We can wait a bit longer."

Tsuna tilted his head back, leaning it on Reborn's shoulder. He considered his lover's words, and found that while he was still stressed over formerly announcing it to his family, he wasn't freaking out anymore. Lampo's assurance that everything was going to be fine reassured him more than he thought it would.

The fact that Reborn's fingers were idly mapping his still golden veins which were carrying liquid fire, in the typical fashion of being attracted to the hottest part of his body, amused him greatly. He paused and then blushed up a storm as he realized what exactly he had thought.

"Care to share?" Reborn asked as one of his hands rose to lightly touch his bright cheeks.

Tsuna shook his head, even more embarrassed. "N-nothing. And I don't mind telling them now. It's probably going to be one of the few occasions they're all together in the same room, since it is one of the meetings they have to attend."

Reborn completely released him, smoothing his expression back and passing a hand in his hair before setting his fedora back. "Let's go then."

Tsuna nodded and took the lead, knowing where the reunion was currently held. He thought back of the letter in his pocket, figuring that it was the occasion to bring it up too. He paused when he noticed that Reborn hadn't followed him and turned around to look at him inquisitively. He stilled when he felt a familiar sensation, not unlike the Veil but missing the usual tug belonging to a summon. At Reborn's slight widening of his eyes, he knew that whatever was causing this, had appeared behind him. He wasn't exactly surprised when a hand clamped around his arm in a dead grip, wrenching him away from his frozen position quite violently. He only had the time to meet Reborn's stupefied and greatly displeased gaze before a rush of power caused him to blink reflexively.

Tsuna beat his wings as he stumbled to find his footing, rounding on his abductor. He barely paid any attention to his new environment, already knowing where he was.

"You kidnapped me!" He exclaimed as he narrowed his eyes at the tall demon with indistinguishable features, keeping them hidden beneath tight bandages. Except their eyes, unnerving and often lit with an insane glint. "Again, might I add!"

"Tsunayoshi – "

"Don't 'Tsunayoshi' me, Jager." Tsuna interrupted him as he crossed his arms on his chest. "I thought that we had an agreement that you wouldn't do that again. It was bad enough when I was but a child, now, it's just creepy."

"Tsuna – "

"And why did you think that it was a good idea to take me from the manor?" Tsuna was relentless, shaking his head. "Giotto is sure going to know about this, even if I keep my mouth shut."

"Ts – "

"Besides, you kidnapped me in front of Reborn." There, he threw his arms up, as if questioning their common sense. "Everyone knows that no one mess with him, especially when it's liable to awake his sin. And let me tell you that should you have intervened earlier, Reborn wouldn't have reacted so calmly."

"Child!" Jager cried out in utter exasperation. "Will you at least let me explain myself?"

Tsuna huffed as he simultaneously shrugged and offered a sheepish smile, falling silent. The taller demon rolled his eyes in unconcealed fondness, smiling beneath his bandages. Not that anyone could tell, being all wrapped out like that. It was a look his clan kept diligently, knowing that since no demon knew what they looked like underneath played a great part in spreading terror. The fact that their powers felt close to the Veil – something that was as ancient as the first demon walking in Hell – only served further their intentions to ensure their ascendancy over the demonic realm – minus the Queen.

In fact, only three souls knew what the bandages hid, namely the Queen, Tsunayoshi and Enma. Instead of allowing himself to lose his attention to memories, Jager gestured at the Elemental to follow him. Tsuna complied graciously, sighing as he understood that he wasn't going to be back anytime soon. He grimaced at the reactions his family and Reborn would surely give him at his return but resolutely pushed the matter away. He sighed once again, in defeat this time, and trotted to catch up with Jager's longer strides.

"So, how have all you been?" He asked in genuine curiosity. "It's been a while since my last visit, after all."

"Same as usual."

"Enjoying capturing and torturing demons who have dared to cross you and your own, you mean?" He translated wryly. "Or have you found another demon child to babysit and traumatize?" He added with a cheerful smile.

"It was only once." Jager argued, sending him a side-way look. "And we gave you so much sweets and cakes to make it up that you fell ill."

Tsuna chuckled before looking pointedly at him. "Hey, you did kidnap me to bargain with my brother! I deserved them for pulling out a stunt like that."

"Yes, as you have told us countless times to try and get more." The taller demon scoffed. "Really, I didn't understand you as a child. We had abducted you to force your brother's hand, terrified you and probably scarred you. Even so, after the matter was resolved with your brother, you kept coming back, pestering us for cakes and games. You even brought your friend from a different clan with you."

Tsuna shrugged helplessly, slightly embarrassed. "You had involved Enma since the beginning because he was with me the first time." He pointed out. "And don't act as if you weren't happy to see me. I know for a fact that it was Alejandro and Jack who bought the sweets the first time. Bermuda and you were the happiest when I started to call you Uncle."

Jager didn't deny it, merely slowing down and observing pensively the Elemental. "I doubt that I'll ever understand you, Tsunayoshi. You are certainly the only soul who doesn't fear us."

"Hard to when I witnessed all of your most embarrassing moments." Tsuna joked to hide his bashfulness. He turned serious quickly enough, pulling them both out of their reminiscent mood. "Why am I here exactly? I know that you sent a letter to my brother, but I don't see how I'm concerned in all this. Clan's business is usually taken to Giotto."

"In fact, Tsunayoshi, you are as involved as your brother." A new voice answered his question, prompting them to look at the silhouette standing still in a few meters away.

Tsuna frowned as Jager bowed respectfully in front of his clan's Head. "What do you mean, Bermuda?"

The bandaged demon approached them leisurely, sending a dismissive nod at Jager who turned around to leave, and stopped in front of the cautious Elemental.

"Haven't you noticed something special with your summons recently?"

Tsuna tensed. "Having a territory in the human realm is not forbidden by the Rules, nor is it to have a few humans under demonic protection."

"Indeed not." Bermuda confirmed quietly. "A fortiori if these children appear to be part of your clan by blood."

"If you already know, why did you ask for my presence?" Tsuna narrowed his eyes.

"I needed to ensure that your clan would take responsibility of the consequences of past brashness." The older demon replied with an authority that shouldn't be forgotten. "These children, no matter how human they are, obey to your clan laws, Tsunayoshi. Any of their misgivings will be your responsibility, especially so now that you have formally recognized them as your own."

"I am well aware of that, Bermuda." Tsuna answered as gravely. "They're family. They need guidance and protection, and so shall they receive so."

"Good." Bermuda murmured in satisfaction. He sobered up quickly enough. "Yet, there is something else about your summons that are unusual." He narrowed his eyes. "You have known quite the spike of popularity recently. It is surprising, considering that you are first and foremost an Elemental and humans tend to call upon other clans."

Tsuna shrugged, uncomfortable. "I don't know. Humans are fickle, though. It is probably just a fancy."

"I doubt that it is so simple." The clan's Head disagreed. "Come. It is a discussion we should have seated comfortably, and not standing in the middle of a corridor."

At that, Tsuna took a look around. Try as he might, he wouldn't be able to tell where he was. He had the distinct impression that he was standing – and walking – in a mist of darkness, without a clue as to where the up and the down were situated. He hadn't even bothered conjuring a ball of flames, knowing that it wouldn't change anything – except making the darkness more alive somehow. The first time Jager took him here, he had been terrified out of his wits, completely lost and his senses blinded. It was only by sticking close, like annoying glue, to his kidnapper and Enma – the poor demon who was at the wrong place at the wrong time – that Tsuna had managed to somehow calm down. Of course, the fact that it was them, the bandaged clan, hadn't helped any in relaxing him. Thankfully, after a few hours stuck in there and being children, both Tsuna and Enma had managed to adapt. While Tsuna had eventually succeeded in ignoring his fear and wariness to come back regularly, Enma had vehemently refused to take another step inside Bermuda's territory in an admirable proof of self-preservation and common sense.

Well, Tsuna mused, he had never pretended to be normal. Not with the family he had, and certainly not with his Chosen.

To know that he was one of the rare demons able to navigate into Bermuda's territory without getting his head bitten off, was quite an achievement to be proud of, in his humble opinion.

He suddenly shivered and wrapped his wings around himself. While both Reborn and Bermuda manipulated darkness, their powers were distinctly different. The Sentinels, Bermuda's clan, were demons using a magic that was mighty and oppressive, as ancient as and startlingly alike the Veil, and oddly compelling. Breathing in their darkness gave the subtle and ephemeral impression of diving into the heart of their demonic essence, before the feeling of insignificance and weakness overwhelmed everything else. Their embrace was icy and merciless, humbling and terrorizing any demons. It was said that the Sentinels were among the first demons who had graced the realms, along with the Queen, and therefore shared an intensely intimate bond with the origins of demonic magic – or power. Their role had been to protect the Queen from the angels when war was still raging, striking their enemies down mercilessly, before the treaties were signed, the Rules were made and peace settled. Now, they were another sort of sentinel, watching over the realms and punishing those that deserved penalties.

Reborn's darkness also frightened most demons, being a powerful Sin, but the perception of it was drastically different. For one, his magic was a combination of the sin – a power that chose its bearer, fueled by its own endless existence – and what power he already had at his birth. His darkness came from his ability to manipulate people's minds and desires, diving into the hidden subconscious of souls. The sin simply adapted. Him being an Incubus explained why his darkness felt sensual and seductive, cold and encompassing, intense and intimate. Tsuna figured that his feelings of comfort and safety came from the fact that it was Reborn, just as he knew that his Flames were so electrifying and oddly enough, calming for Reborn was because it was Tsuna's.

"Here, have a seat, Tsunayoshi."

Bermuda's voice broke through his musings, efficiently bringing him back to the situation at hand. The Elemental looked around briefly, squinting his eyes in reflex to discern the silhouettes of several pieces of furniture. He sat down on a comfortable but clearly old armchair, facing Bermuda who imitated him.

"I have to admit that I had no idea that you were still keeping an eye on me." Tsuna off-handedly commented when the silence started to unnerve him, especially when he could feel the ancient demon's gaze on him.

"Now, we would be terrible uncles if we didn't know what happens to our favorite nephew, wouldn't we?" Bermuda smirked, amused by the remark. "Speaking of, receive the congratulations of the clan, Tsunayoshi. It isn't everyone nor is it equally usual to find a Chosen as powerful as yours."

"…Thank you." Tsuna settled for, after debating if he should be embarrassed but flattered to be felicitated by the Sentinels or offended by the implicit approval to have snatched Lust for his position. "I'm sure Reborn will be… delighted to know that you have given us your blessing."

He would, most likely, verge between incredulous, amused and a bit horrified to learn that Tsuna still had ties with the Sentinels.

"I doubt that you wished to see me to express your approbation for our bond." He went on, alluding to their previous conversation. He shifted to dig a hand into his pocket and pulled out the letter he had received earlier. "We received your letter earlier today, Bermuda. Honestly, most of the convoluted conventions go straight over my head but I understood that it involved my family's… eccentricities somehow."

"That's one way to put it." Bermuda agreed wryly. "Do you know what your brother and his associates did when they roamed freely the human realm?"

Tsuna frowned and crossed one leg over the other. "I think that they created some sort of illegal and influential group that they called Clam of all names." He rolled his eyes at that, vaguely wondering what they had in mind. "Anyway, they made waves, troubling quite a number of powerful institutions and gaining enemies. They staged some form of betrayal between Giotto and Daemon, and dumped the whole matter on the remaining and willing humans. I know that the organization survived for a bit after my family's departure."

"We know of the involvement of another clan that has friendly ties with yours." Bermuda added. "They hadn't been contacted though. Besides, this organization – Vongola – is still extremely influent, controlling most of the human criminal word and constantly looking for development."

"Wait, is this about my brother's friends' descendants?" Tsuna asked, striking bull-eye in another show of his sharp intuition. "Unless demons or angels try to destroy realms or attempt genocide, you don't really interfere. What is so important about this Vongola that attracted your attention?"

"What I reproach them isn't their pranks or their sense of fun, but rather their carelessness." The ancient Sentinel answered, gravity and disapproval entering his voice. "They should have checked that they hadn't left descendants with huge potential behind them. They also didn't verify during the last centuries if humans weren't born with their blood, be it simply precaution or paranoia."

"Something has happened." Tsuna ventured, narrowing his eyes. "Or, something is happening."

"Vongola has made a point to discover and hire every human with demonic or angelic blood." Bermuda informed him bluntly. "They have only started to do it quite recently, but it was one of Giotto's descendants who initiated this research. You can easily guess where I am going."

Tsuna scowled, eyes darkening in obvious displeasure. "They're going to go after mine. Be it because they managed to trace their lineage from their ancestors, or because the kids slip up, or because of an unfortunate coincidence, there is a real risk that Vongola finds them." His lips thinned in a straight line. "Of course, that's not the only consequence. I doubt that the angels would take kindly to criminals using their descendants to assert dominance over the other humans. Should they discover that my clan was the origin of this organization…" He trailed off and grimaced.

"It seems a bit far-fetched for the moment to consider this possibility." Bermuda calmed him down. "For now, there is the possibility of our existence being common knowledge and widely accepted as fact. It would be beneficial for us. Of course, Vongola keeps their secrets close as to catch their enemies off-guard. It is likely that the humans will end up killing each other in their struggle to get power, and therefore avoid the worst scenario." He paused. "You understand now how peculiar your summons are, considering the threat hovering. I would say that your timing is impeccable. And yet, I wonder…" He trailed off before he waved a hand dismissively. "Anyway, the Sentinels will act as we should, according to our role."

When Bermuda didn't develop, Tsuna opted to stare neutrally at the clan's head. He didn't know how he should take this comment. Did it mean that his clan would be punished for starting this mess? Or did it mean that the ancient demons would protect the hellish realm as they were instructed to by the Queen?

Tsuna sighed and rubbed his forehead. He really didn't want to think about it. Suddenly, announcing that Reborn was his Chosen to his family, clan and friends seemed incredibly easy.

He realized suddenly that Bermuda had probably brought it up as a warning for him to watch out for the humans under his protection. After all, it wasn't only his clan's kids but also the Sins' protégés who were potentially targeted. He would have to inform Gluttony and Pride, just in case the three humans had demonic blood. Tsuna hadn't actively looked for traces of it so he didn't know.

"Thank you, Uncle Bermuda." He absently but genuinely smiled at the ancient Sentinel. "I'll pass the message along to whoever might be concerned."

"You're welcome, child." Bermuda rose. "Now, I should give you back to your Chosen before he decides to storm his way here. I hear that he is quite the possessive one."

Tsuna snorted. "Understatement of the century." He muttered dryly. "I was happy to see you both again." He added loudly, his smile curling his lips as he mimicked the older demon. "You wouldn't mind me coming again, would you?"

"You're always welcome here, Tsunayoshi." Bermuda waved his hand, calling forth the primal darkness. "Take care and for the Queen's sake, stay out of trouble."

"I'll try." Tsuna promised with a grin and waved even as he felt himself falling.

He stumbled when his feet hit the smooth floor of the manor, his wings beating a few times to restore his balance. With a quick glance, he realized that he was in the corridor where he had been taken from. Reborn was nowhere in sight. It didn't take a genius to deduce that he had set to find Giotto and informed him of the situation. Tsuna instantly began to jog to the reunion room, knowing that it would be better for him to appear in front of everyone as soon as possible. Briefly pausing in front of the correct door, he mentally prepared himself to burst in the middle of a violent argument and threw the door open.

To his surprise, his entry echoed loudly in the silent room where he found his clan glaring with distrust – minus Lampo who looked amused – at Reborn. The Sin was still, leaning casually against a wall with his fedora shadowing his face. The deadly aura he exuded belied his affected casualness. Every eye fell on Tsuna when he made his entrance, surprise and relief painting on most faces.

Considering the conversation he just had with Bermuda, it would be accurate to say that Tsuna was upset and partly disappointed with his family. It would explain why, instead of reassuring his clan of his well-being, the Elemental went directly to his lover without glancing at them. Reborn straightened at the unusual cold shoulder he was giving to his own, prompting him to send an inquisitive glance. Tsuna gave a one-shoulder shrug, wordlessly conveying that he would explain later, and all but melted on the Sin's chest. Placing both his hands and his head on Reborn's torso, he sighed in contentment when the Incubus didn't ask any question but merely shielded him with his wings and arms, caging him into an embrace.

The older Elementals shared glances, perplexed. Lampo shook his head and raised his hands in a silent admission of ignorance. Giotto, being both the older brother and the Head, made to approach the quiet couple. He stopped at the warning glare he received from Reborn – who knew Tsuna enough to understand that his Chosen didn't want to speak with his family. Whatever happened with the Sentinels involved the clan somehow and certainly not in a good light.

"It would be best for you to leave Tsuna alone for the time being." Reborn advised them neutrally.

The Sin ruffled the Elemental's hair, sensing that something important was going on to stress his lover like so. He distantly wondered if the clan was the cause of his distress. It would explain his behavior.

"If Tsuna is unwell, he should stay with his family." Knuckle objected quietly but with a frown, realizing that he had misunderstood the younger demon the other day.

"Tsuna doesn't want to speak with you." Reborn bluntly pointed out, tightening reflexively his hold on his lover – whether in reassurance or in possessiveness, he wasn't sure.

"I'll stay with Reborn." Tsuna's voice was muffled as he had barely moved to speak. "I'll be fine."

"Very well." Giotto ceded easily enough, aware that his brother wasn't a child but a responsible adult, and that he wasn't in any danger with Lust being with him.

"I'll be back soon." Tsuna promised, feeling a bit guilty to react like this but he had things to do and yelling at his family for being idiots wouldn't resolve the situation.

He detached himself from Reborn to face his family. He had a frown on his lips and his tail was beating the air in agitation, easily betraying his uneasiness. He laced his fingers with Reborn's. As they started to make their way to the door, the Sin nodding his goodbye to the others, Tsuna paused. He ignored Reborn's curious look to look pensively at his family.

"I had originally intended to make this announce differently but well." He interrupted himself before taking a deep breath and squaring his shoulders, he finished evenly. "Reborn is my Chosen. And that's final."

He then promptly dragged an amused Sin with him, leaving shocked and fondly exasperated family members behind them. In the corridor, he turned to Reborn who was gazing calculatingly at him in silent wonder.

"The Sentinels told me something important. It might also concern Fon and Verde."

"I'll contact them." Reborn instantly offered. "But first, tell me exactly what is it about."

Tsuna smiled, grateful and fond. "Sure." He agreed. "By the way, uncle Bermuda has given us his blessing."

"Only you, Tsuna." Reborn commented after a few speechless seconds of shock. "Only you."


A/N: You know, it was supposed to be a plotless thing. Guess I couldn't resist but add something resembling a plot, huh?

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