Namimori, Japan - Namimori Elementary

Lambo and Ipin walked through the halls of their school, side by side. Ipin glared at any kid that passed, while Lambo was trying to avoid all sorts of eye contact, his face impassive. It's been a month since school started, and things were the same as always. Ipin had found a bunch of hate letters from girls she didn't even know, while Lambo was being bullied by boys who saw him weak. The two stopped at Lambo's class, where the rukus could be heard, even with the closed door. Lambo sighed and walked in without another word. Ipin waited until he was seated and with a sigh , left for her class. By the time recess came around, Lambo was ready to jet on back home, in the comfort of his own bedroom with his cow plushie. But he knew that their new caretaker, no matter what age, wouldn't let him skip.

With a tired sigh, Lambo made his way to a secluded Oak tree.(Are there even Oaks in Japan? not sure...) He took a seat under, waiting for Ipin to come out. It took a while, like always. Ipin wasn't very liked, and Lambo didn't know why honestly, Ipin used to be very nice and sweet when she first entered school. It wasn't until she started getting bullied by girls half way through her first year that she forgot all her nice attributes, and turned into a hardcore fighter, protecting Lambo from his own bullies as well. Now, in the beginning of their 3rd year, the bullying was still going on, and none of the teachers bothered to stop it. Lambo glanced up when he heard the crunch of the grass, he saw Ipin walking over, she was soaked through, but didn't seem to mind as she sat down beside Lambo without a word. The two sat silently watching as their classmates pass kickballs, and played Jump Rope, while some played tetherball and others hopscotch. When recess was over, they trudged back into their classrooms.

Everyone but Lambo and Ipin, who decided to go to the nurse and ask if they could go home. The nurse was actually the only decent person at their school. The woman had her Auburn hair tied into a loose bun with a few strands falling around her face. She wore a typical doctor's coat with a simple black dress under. Her name was Luea Tsukimi, Nurse Tsukimi turned as she heard the door and gasped as Ipin and lambo walked in. Ipin was shivering, her skin pale and her cheeks glowing red. Nurse Tsukimi dashed over, checked her temperature before telling the two to sit down. After a few minutes she told lambo to get both their things, she was calling their guardian to come pick them up.

Namimori, Japan - Namimori Middle School

Tetsuo watched as his brother fidgeted in his seat, it has been a few weeks since he found out his dear little brother was being bullied, but he decided to wait until Tsuna said it himself or could catch the bastards in the act. Seeing as Tsuna wasn't going to say anything, he decided to following him that day during lunch. With a low groan, Tetsuo continued copying notes on the board. He hated math.

When lunch finally rolled around, Tsuna dashed out of the class like every other day. Tetsuo silently followed him. He saw Tsuna stop at a vending machine, look both side before putting the money in and getting a juice pack with some cookies. Just when the short boy turned, he bumped into something, more like someone, and fell backwards. It took all his will to not dash right in there and stand by Tsuna, but he had to wait. Tsuna stumbled to stand, holding his cookies and juice close. "h-hey Nishiyama-san!" He stuttered cautiously "w-whats up?" He said, glancing behind the boy and paling at the two boys behind him. "Oh, nothing much Dame-Tsuna" He said smirking. He looked behind himself and signaled to the two who nodded their head and step forward, grabbing Tsuna, who dropped his snacks. "n-no! c-come on! y-you did it y-yesterday!" He said , trying to pull away from the pair. "Pft, you think I care? Shut up and take it like a man you pussy" Nishiyama grinned and raised his fist, only to be punched aside before he could even let it fall. Tetsuo stood in his place glaring at the two remaining boys, who scampered away.

After making sure the group was gone, Tetsuo walked to his brother, who was picking up his small bags. "You okay, Tsu?" He said, worried, Tetsuo grabbed Tsuna's arm, trying to help him up when Tsuna smacked his hand away. The younger twin glared at his brother, pushing him away as his cookies cracked and crumbled. "Why'd you do that?" he said, not looking up at his brother. Tetsuo blinked in confusion. "I just saved your ass, and this is what I get?" Tsuna looked up his brother, glaring. "I'm not a damn princess! I can take care of myself!"

"Oh really? Well it didn't look like it!"

"Shut up Tetsuo!"

"Make me whimp!"

Before the two knew it, lunch had passed, It wasn't until their friends looked for , and found them, that they stopped them, or tried to at least.

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROTECT ME!" Shouted Tsuna

"YES I DO! YOU'RE MY BABY BROTHER!"

"WE'RE ONLY A MINUTE APART! GET OVER IT!"

The friends watched as the twins shouted, back and forth, like a see-saw.

"I PROMISED MOM TO PROTECT YOU AND I-" Tetsuo stopped as his phone vibrated in his pocket, he cursed and answered, walking away as Tsuna hmph-ed and walked in the opposite direction.

"Yes, Of course Nurse, I'll be there in twenty" He said, then hung up, sighing as he looked at his phone. He walked back only to see Yamamoto and Kyoya waiting for him. Enma and Gokudera had followed Tsuna. "I have to pick up my uh charges, I don't think I'll be coming back today" The two nodded as Tetsuo ran back to class. He informed the teacher, then grabbed his things and ran out towards the elementary school.

Meanwhile, Tsuna had stomped away, cursing up a storm. If his friends didn't already know him, they'd be worried. Tsuna punched a nearby tree, causing the tree to almost break in half. "I can't believe he said that!" He grumbled to himself "I'm not a baby!"

"He didn't technically say that" Mumbled Enma, but was Ignored as Tsuna kept muttering to himself. "I bet I'm way stronger than him anyways! I trained with reborn!" The two winced as Tsuna punched another tree. "I was the one who lost my mother and my father!" He punched another tree, turning it to dust. "and he has the audacity to say i need protection!?" He punched another and another, turning them to dust one by one. Enma sighed, knowing it was his job to stop Tsuna from killing the trees and possibly endangering them. Gokudera never went against his 'boss' as he called him,Mukuro was always amused at his small tantrums, finding them adorable, Ken and Chikusa preferred to stay alive.

Enma walked over tapping his shoulder. Tsuna turned, amber eyes glared at him, but Enma stayed calm. "Calm down Tsuna, he was only looking out for you"

"But he-!"

"Tsuna, you always said you missed your brother because he always protected you, now you don't want him to protect you?" Tsuna blushed, as Enma's words sank in, he was right. Tsuna looked away, glaring at the ground while still blushing. The boy grumbled something but was unheard as Enma grabbed his sleeve and pulled him back to class, with Gokudera walking after them.

Namimori, Japan ; Namimori Elementary

Tetsuo arrived at the elementary with minutes to spare. He walked to the main office then went to the nurse's office from there, after getting directions. When he entered, he saw Lambo and Ipin, sitting side by side on the bed closest to the nurse's desk. Ipin was soaked from head to toe with that seemed to be water, with Lambo impassive, though if you looked closely, you could see how watery his eyes looked, ready for tears, but he held them in.

"What's wrong Nurse? what happened?" He asked, the nurse looked up from her clipboard and gave him a skeptical glance. "And you are?" she asked

"Their guardian, I came to pick them up"

"A middle school student? you don't look older than 12! you sounded older on the phone"

Tetsuo grinned, he always had that effect since he, apparently, went through puberty before any boy his age, he looked back at the kids, and his grin fell instantly. "So nurse, tell me what happened" He said, looking back at the nurse.

The nurse nodded her head, instantly explaining everything that's been happening since 2 years ago, up until that day. "The poor dears are bullied daily, yet those so called teachers don't do anything about it, I help them the best i can,.. but , there's only little I can do." Tetsuo nodded his head then sighed "I see" He looked towards the kids and smiled a bit "We'll talk about this at home, thank you Nurse" The nurse smiled shaking her head "It's nothing, anytime dear" She waved as the three exited the room .

Tetsuo, carried their bags as the two kids kicked stones along. He had known something had happened, but Nonno said nothing had. The walk home was silent. When the two got to the steps, Tetsuo walked forward and opened the door, letting the two kids inside. The kids walked up the stairs and into their rooms. Tetsuo went to the kitchen and started at his homework, he would ask them at lunch.

After finishing his homework, Tetsuo began making Lunch for the two, since the nurse had told him they hadn't had lunch yet.

Namimori, Japan; Namimori Shopping district

Tsuna put in another yen, and continued his game., The score was 1110, and rising. Enma, Gokudera and Mukuro stood behind him as Tsuna killed the digital zombies. Ken and Chikusa were playing a dancing game, keeping away from the, still angry, Brunette. Enma looked at his friend in concern. Sure, Tsuna had always talked about his brother, enough that the five knew him without even meeting him, but he never thought that Tsuna would get so mad about being protected. If Tsuna really didn't need protection, then why'd he let the bullies beat him?

After beating the high score, The group went to a nearby restaurant then headed home to do their homework. With Tsuna still pouting and trying to murder the burger with his pouty glare.

Namimori , Japan ; Vongola Mansion

Tetsuo sat down as the two kids began eating their food. Lambo poked at his a bit before scooping up at it and into his mouth. Tetsuo sighed and put his utensils down. " so... tell me" he stated simply. Ipin kept eating while Lambo looked over at the boy. "Uhnm what?" looking nervous but trying not to show it.

Tetsuo frowned and crossed his arms "You know what I'm talking about, you can't sit there and tell me nothing happened in the the past three years that changed your behavior so much"

Lambo looked down, avoiding his gaze. "Just the usual,... getting bullied for being different,... though i don't get why they bully Ipin" He said. The two now stared at the only girl in the house as she ate. She finished without saying anything. Then sighed when the two didn't stop staring at her.

"I remember one saying ,that it's because I'm too pretty or something of the sort…. I don't know" Testuo nodded at her response . "Alright then, that settles it " he says as he stands up "I'm transferring you out of that school, is that alright?"

3 ½ years later

Tetsuo steps out of the shower, grabbing his towel to dry himself off as he stays stuck in his memories. Four years after and Tsuna still hasn't forgiven him for protecting him. He didn't understand why Tsuna was being such a baby about it actually. With a sigh he got dressed and headed down to make breakfast. The sound of giggles sounded as Lambo and Ipin ran down the stairs. After transferring to a new school the two had made plenty of friends and instantly regained their childish demeanor . The 10 year olds ran into the Kitchen, with Lambo trying to dodge Ipin as he chased him around the table.

Tetsuo sighed and shook his head as he finished breakfast. When everything was finished he set the plates on the table and began to eat just as the two ran in and ate their own food.

Namimori;Japan-Sakura Elementary

Tetsuo sighed as he watched Lambo and Ipin run into the building while waving. He waved back, then continued on his way to school. The boy sighed smiling to himself . He pasted a mini mart ,where he bought a few snack then towards his school. His day continued on as normal. Unlike his first year, Tetsuo had quit trying to stay in Tsuna's classes. Instead, he liked the excitement of getting a surprise every year. This year he had a class with Yamamoto, who insisted he called him Takeshi and Gokudera, who threw glares at him every moment he got.

That day though, something seemed off. It was like a bad omen was coming. It wasn't until lunch when his juice box suddenly popped that his fears had been confirmed. After Lunch he had Language, or actually, Italian, since he had to take a second class. He walked in and sat in his seat as usual, but the feeling in his stomach wouldn't go away. He turned to the front as soon as the door opened and watched in shock as a man dressed in black with spiked hair walked in, his fedora covered most of his face but his smirk was still visible.

"Ciao, I'm Reborn, you're new italian teacher, Mr. Solen had to take a leave from work for, personal reasons."

After school, Tetsuo speed walked to the elementary then home. The kids looked at him confused before shrugging and continuing up the stairs to finish their homework. They were surprised at dinner when Reborn was sitting besides a beaten Tetsuo, who only smiled and gave them their dinner.