Phalaenopsis

Parallel World 10

Summary: Mitsushi, Tsuna's younger brother, was chosen to be Vongola Decimo. But that did not mean Tsuna wouldn't be a part of the Mafia. He was recruited by Byakuran for help in his plans. Tsuna agreed under certain conditions, but will those conditions make him a friend or enemy of the Vongola?

Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Note: Tsuna's age is 14 and Mitsushi's age is 12 in the present. In the prologue, Tsuna is 6 and Mitsushi is 4.

Mistakes

Prologue:

It all happened that one day. The day Iemitsu came back home with Nono. To Tsuna and his younger brother, Mitsushi, Nono was the Jii-san they never had. Tsuna had come to love and respect Nono for more than one reason. Mitsushi also liked Nono, but not as much as Tsuna.

The event that made Tsuna respect Nono more than his own father came during that same night they arrived. Tsuna had wanted a glass of water to help him sleep and stopped at the bottom of the stairs. In the next room was his father and Jii-san talking.

"Are you sure you want Mitsushi as the successor?" Nono asked. Tsuna inched closer to hear better but still hid behind the wall.

"Of course! I just feel that Tsuna has been the shier of the two so I don't know him as well as Mitsushi. But I can say that Mitsushi has a good heart and is better than Tsuna academically as well as athletically," Iemitsu said. Tsuna covered his mouth with his hand to stop the gasp from coming out. However, that didn't stop his eyes from widening. What is Tou-san saying?

His Jii-san gave a small sigh. "I just want you to consider Tsunayoshi. He is a shy child, but I can tell you that he's more surprising than he seems. And from what I can see, he has more potential for growth than Mitsushi," Nono said. "Just think about it for one more day and tell me what you think."

"All right, but I don't think my mind will change," Iemitsu said. Tsuna hurried back up the stairs and to his room. He didn't want his father and grandfather to know that he listened to their conversation. But what were they talking about?

Tsuna lay down on his bed and pulled the blankets over his head. Then he curled up while trying to suppress his sniffles.

Tou-san, what are you saying? Why?

Tsuna decided to give his father another chance. If his father misuses the chance, than Tsuna would accept the situation. He would accept the reality that his father did not care about him and does not even attempt to understand him. Because really, who ever understood Dame-Tsuna?

So the next day when Mitsushi went shopping with Nana, Tsuna stayed in the house. Tsuna had went to his Jii-san and asked him to read one of the stories on the shelf in the living room. His Jii-san agreed and so Tsuna sat on Nono's lap while his Jii-san started reading.

It was a children's book. The evil villain had wanted to take over the world. The hero went to stop the villain. The hero eventually won even though the situation seemed hopeless. Then the world was at peace.

"Jii-san, what happened to the villain?" Tsuna asked while looking up at Nono's face. Nono closed the book and put it to the side.

"I don't know," Jii-san said while looking at Tsuna's wide innocent eyes.

"Why did he want to rule the world?" Tsuna asked with curiosity written all over his face.

"Maybe he wanted power and to be strong?" Jii-san said while ruffling Tsuna's hair.

"But why? Did he have a grudge or wanted revenge? I can understand that better than just wanting power," Tsuna said. Nono looked at Tsuna, almost wondering the same thing. "And how did the hero win by himself?"

"I'm sure he had friends to help him," Jii-san said. "It would be hard to do everything by yourself."

"But why weren't they mentioned? I'm sure the hero feels that his friends are as important as himself. Or maybe even more important," Tsuna commented. His Jii-san had to hold back a chuckle.

"Where did you learn that from?" Jii-san asked. Tsuna looked back, confused.

"Well, I don't have any friends. Most of the people at school bully me. But, I know that I'll meet someone who can be my friend. When that happens, I want to say thank you, and I know that I'll be forever grateful," Tsuna said with a shy smile. Jii-san was a bit shocked at the words this eight year old said, but he gave a smile in return to the brunet. Too bad Iemitsu never saw this side of his son. And he never will.

Tsuna hid behind the wall again. His father and Jii-san were talking to each other. What his father had to say would forever affect Tsuna and the Vongola.

"What do you think?" Nono said. Iemitsu let out a tired sigh, and Tsuna was anxious for the answer.

"I still think Mitsushi is more appropriate for the position," Iemitsu said. Tsuna could feel his legs become weary and his chest tighten.

"Are you sure?" Nono asked with the incident of the children's story in his head.

"I'm sure," Iemitsu answered. Before he could say any more, Tsuna went back up the stairs and to his room. He locked the door and went over to his bed. His father had been convinced that Tsuna wasn't even worth considering. Tsuna could tell. His father had been plagued by the rumors he heard about him, about Dame-Tsuna. And his father would not even try to look beyond those rumors. To look at what his son was really like.

That day was the day that Iemitsu would regret. That day was when the innocence Nono had saw in Tsuna's eyes would be gone. The rumors floating around Dame-Tsuna would never be true. Dame-Tsuna would be gone, replaced by someone more capable.

Chapter 1:

"Tsu-chan, what do you think about the plan?" the person on the other line said. Tsuna placed his books in his school bag while holding onto his cell phone.

"You mean the alliance with the Giglio Nero? They're a rather small Family, but they keep a neutral position. Other than that, I don't see why you would want them," Tsuna said as he sat down on his chair.

"Just trust me. Their boss is a very interesting person. It would help in my plans," the person said.

"Byakuran, don't think that I'm stupid. I am well aware that their boss is the holder of the Sky Pacifier. But it's too sudden. For now, don't make any meetings with them. And most importantly, don't attack or anger them," Tsuna said. However, Byakuran seemed to have a different idea.

"But Tsu-chan~ Yuni-chan is the most important part of the tri-ni-sette. I can get her to join the Gesso Family. And no one would die from my plan," Byakuran whined. Tsuna shook his head.

"No means no. Unless you want to forget our contract and let me explain to the Vongola about your plans, don't do anything with the Giglio Nero unless I give you my acceptance," Tsuna said sternly.

"Fine. But tell me soon," Byakuran replied. Tsuna sighed; Byakuran finally gave up. He knew that threatening the white-haired teen with their deal would work well. "If I'm correct, the Arcobaleno and your brother will be home soon."

"I know. And they should arrive today. Don't call me; first text me since I don't want the Arcobaleno to listen to our conversation by phone," Tsuna replied. Then he shut he phone and placed it in his pocket. He grabbed his school bag and went down the stairs for breakfast.

It was seven in the morning, and his mother had already made breakfast. Actually, it was a feast. For who? For none other than his younger brother. Tsuna just helped himself to some food since his mother was off in another world while cooking. He would have to yell in order to get her attention, and he did not want to yell so early in the morning. Actually, he would rather not yell at all. He was a more reserved person to his family.

Ding! Dong! Tsuna looked at his mother and saw that she had returned to Earth. She went to the door excitedly while humming a random tune. Tsuna sighed and continued eating. It would be better if he hurried so he didn't have to spend so much time with his brother. His brother, despite being involved in the Mafia, retained his naivety. Also, whenever they met after Mitsushi had been declared as Vongola Decimo, his brother would become overly concerned about him that Mitsushi would forget about something called privacy and personal space. But there was something else about his brother that irked Tsuna. No wonder Xanxus hated Mitsushi even though they never met. Looks like those reports the scarred man had found on the younger brother only increased his irritation, and Tsuna had a feeling that whatever irked Xanxus was also what irked himself although he could not identify what it was.

"Mitsushi, it's been awhile since you last came home. Ah- who is this?" Tsuna heard his mother say. Tsuna could tell that the Arcobaleno was there.

"Ciaossu. I'm an acquaintance of Iemitsu and also Mitsushi's tutor. My name is Reborn," the infant said.

Tsuna could almost imagine how things would go. The house would get noisier from now on. Well, his mother wouldn't get so lonely.

"Come in. You must be hungry from the long trip. Tsu-kun also has been waiting for your return," Nana said. Tsuna sighed and grabbed the most portable food on the table, toast.

"I did nothing of the sort," Tsuna said. He grabbed his school bag and placed the piece of toast in his mouth. Mitsushi just came into the kitchen, and Tsuna saw that Reborn, the world's greatest hitman, was on his younger brother's shoulder.

Before Nana could stop him, Tsuna was out the door. She placed a hand on her cheek and sighed.

"I was sure this would get Tsu-kun to open up," Nana commented to herself.

Tsuna took the toast out of his mouth. He had succeeded in not making a scene in front of his brother. But most importantly, he had managed to gather the least bit of suspicion from Reborn. From the hitman's point of view, Tsuna was just being rebellious and distant. Not everything about that was true.

Now the plan starts. However, I'm sure that sooner or later Reborn will find out. This is just to lengthen the time I have in Namimori. But I wonder if I will be kidnapped and held at gunpoint for an interrogation? Tsuna took another bite out of his toast. Then a frown appeared. I hope they won't get the wrong message. If they do, I'll have to make my intentions clear after they find out.

A/N: I'm thinking that you're all tired from reading Tsuna has a twin chapters, right? This is the last one and because of a review from Secret29 (say thank you to this reviewer) I decided to edit this chapter so that 1) Tsuna's brother's name is not Natsu and 2) Tsuna's brother is not the epitome of a hateful and arrogant brother. I had the idea of naming Tsuna's brother as Mitsushi after remembering someone named Mitsushi. Mitsushi was sometimes called Sushi and you know how Tsuna is sometimes called Tuna (by fans). See the connection? And the idea of having Mitsushi being 12 is because I didn't want to make them twins.

Preview:

"It's nice to finally meet you, Tsunayoshi-kun. Oh, is this your Okaa-san? I'm so rude. I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Byakuran. I'm the one who burnt your house."

"You, want do you want?"

"I was planning on killing you because of your blood ties, but I've reconsidered. This game won't be as fun without another player. I wonder how the 'hero' would act with a handicap?"

Slam!

"That wasn't nice. Should I kill you here now?"