Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Katekyo Hitman Reborn
A/N: Timeline is going to be skewed, but this is an AU, so there isn't much to complain about. Onto the story!
Nova looked at the puppy that was to be Tsuna's Storm guardian. Due to her interference, Gokudera Hayato would never be Tsuna's right hand. She would admit that part of her regretted it, but the rest knew that Tsuna having a Cloud for a right hand would only do good for him. For any Sky with a Cloud as their right hand and first guardian were the strongest of Skies, they were the only ones that could possibly fully 'tame' a Cloud. Nova internally snorted as she reached out to pick up her hot chocolate while noting that it was the generic brand rather than her special mix which meant she'd have to buy more soon. Brushing those thoughts off, Nova looked at Tsuna and tilted her head lightly, "You wish for me to train the pup?"
Tsuna rubbed the back of his neck while giving her a sheepish look, "I know that you're busy and you don't really want to actively train us apart from sparring, but I know that Gokudera would benefit from it. I mean, it would only be until your Storm returns."
Nova hummed softly while feeling a little thankful that Tsuna was keeping her little secret from Reborn. The hitman was settled on the table drinking the espresso she'd made him. She considered Tsuna's request while taking note of the future. While she wouldn't truly teach him, she could give him the basics and help turn those flames of his from just sitting there to useful. She could also knock some self preservation into the boys hard head. She could also get some revenge on the boy for using explosives on Tsuna. With a soft sigh, Nova told Tsuna and his newest guardian, "I will only teach the basics and whatever else I deem important. The pup has another teacher and I will not get in the way of his learning from them, understood?"
The puppy, Gokudera, stiffened and growled at her, "You shouldn't insult Juudaime-"
"Gokudera," Tsuna cut him off with a low sigh, "Nova is my elder sister in all but blood. I will not stand anyone insulting her,"
"Oh Juudaime, to preserve your adoptive sister's honor is so kind," Gokudera's eyes were bright as he stared adoringly at Tsuna.
Nova coughed softly to cover up the snickers that were leaving her. Tsuna gave her a look before returning his attention to Gokudera, "Nova also has a lot of things to do, so she can't really help more than she's offered. It would also be disastrous-"
"Tsuna," Nova cut the boy off before he could reveal that little tidbit, "I would prefer that information to be left unsaid for the moment,"
Tsuna looked back at her for a few moments before nodding, "Of course, Gokudera will you accept Nova's assistance and do whatever she says? I really need a strong Storm if I'm to be a mafia boss."
Gokudera surprised two thirds of the table by getting onto his knees before Nova's chair and bowing his head, "I would be honored to learn under Juudaime's sister."
"Good," Nova smiled at the happy looking boy, "First lesson," He leaned forward eagerly, "Call Tsuna by his name,"
"Eh, but-" Gokudera began only for Nova to hold up her hand.
"Tsuna needs friends when he's at the top not more subordinates," Nova informed the boy before taking a sip of her hot chocolate, "Not to mention, Tsuna will better trust his friends than his subordinates,"
The silver haired puppy blinked before nodding his head and standing, "R-right. Juudai-Tsuna," Gokudera turned to Tsuna, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity."
Tsuna merely smiled at the puppy, "It's no trouble. Why don't we head to my house and get to know one another?"
"Sure," The puppy agreed with a smile and nod of his head.
The two left and Nova looked at Reborn, "Any questions?"
"Is his teacher among us?" Reborn asked with a frown.
Nova knew that he was speaking of the Arcobaleno and contemplated the answer. It wouldn't hurt having the puppy meet his trainer early, but Nova would need a bit of time before that happened. Swallowing some more of her hot chocolate, Nova told the hitman, "Yes though I will not say who. Am I to assume you'll be bringing your former student here?"
"Tsuna needs a fellow Sky to assist him," Reborn replied, "As Dino is an ally and a former student of mine, I believe that he will be the best for the job,"
"Indeed," Nova knew that allowing Iemitsu anywhere near Tsuna to train the caramel haired lion cub would be bad, "So long as we keep Tsuna's lack-wit of a father away until it's time for him to appear, I will not voice any protest,"
Reborn inclined his head before saying, "Tsuna will be meeting his Lightning soon enough."
Hearing that, Nova inclined her head. She wasn't looking forward to meeting the pint-sized Lightning even if it would give her answers onto why the hell he could cause so many unstable points in the future. Rather than say anything, Nova leaned back into her chair and contently sipped her hot chocolate. Out of all her Guardians, Reborn would take the longest to bond with. Both due to his apprehension at bonding with a new Sky and his own animagus disliking hers, Nova would be patient with Reborn and hoped that it wouldn't take too long. It still amused her that their animagus forms would be effected by the rivalry of their two species. Nova looked forward to the day when she'd actually get to see the hitman transform as well as see the look on his face when she transformed into her own. Oh, it would be hilarious and she would ensure her mentor and other guardians had cameras for the event.
Nova watched in the shadows as Tsuna talked with his soon to be Rain. It always hurt to see those that she knew could become great attempt to sacrifice their lives. As soon as Tsuna had talked the boy down, Nova left the two to bond while making a mental note to ensure Tsuna kept grape candies with him when he visited her. The moment she returned to her house and settled on the back porch, Nova's cell phone rang. With a soft sigh, Nova answered it, "Moshi, moshi."
"Little Queen," Belphegor's voice sounded from the other end.
She noted the tiredness and felt a burst of happiness, "You've managed to defrost your King."
"Shishishi, yes," Belphegor was smiling on the other end, "It will take a while for him to regain his health. Mammon is ensuring he get certain potions to help him along,"
"Good," Nova was looking forward to meeting Xanxus even if he was going to cause trouble, "The lion cub has managed to gain two more guardian's though one is civilian and the other needs to train his Flames to become active,"
Even if the Varia were going to come here and cause trouble, Nova knew that both Belphegor and her mentor won't inform them of anything. Belphegor had joined her mentor on many trips to Namimori over the years and became as much a brother to Nova as Tsuna was. The Storm was also quite possessive of his 'kitten' would more than likely torment the puppy until his fellow Storm managed to prove himself worthy. Nova heard Belphegor laugh on the other end as his voice took on a deadly tone, "Shishishi, one wouldn't happen to be a Storm, would they?"
"That is for me to know and you to find out when the time comes, Prince," Nova replied with a smirk, "Your kitten has me training him and I wouldn't want you to obliterate the puppy until he's become useful,"
"Very well, I will leave the puppy be until it's time," Belphegor replied with a slightly annoyed tone, "He had better be worth the effort,"
"He will be," Nova wouldn't be wasting her time on Gokudera if he wasn't worth it, "I assume you have to go?"
"Unfortunately," Belphegor sounded a might bit displeased and Nova knew he would probably torment his division soon enough.
Nova contemplated her reply for all of a second before telling the prince, "Play with the Clouds, it bodes fortunes and tell Auntie that I look forward to seeing her again."
"Shishishi, Little Queen always has a good idea and I will inform Mammon," Belphegor didn't say anything else as the line went dead.
Nova would have felt some form of pity for the Cloud division, but knew their punishment was well deserved. The Varia needed to get into shape for the events to come not to mention it would help ferret out any rats.
Nova looked at the baby Lightning and noted that he was just as cute as she'd seen. It still didn't stop her from feeling annoyed that he was causing merry hell on the future. Nova noted the bazooka hidden within the child's hair and felt her eyes widen. Of course, it wasn't the child himself, but the weapon he wielded that causes the problem. When he started to freak out after Gokudera bopped him on the head, Nova watched with interest as he shot himself with the damn thing. When the clouds of pink smoke dissolved, Nova stared at the teenage form of the boy for a few moments before taking a sip of the tea Nana had offered her. The teen looked around before spotting Nova and grinned at her, "Hey, Nova. You look just as radiant ever."
"Bull," She greeted the teenager with a raised eyebrow, "Am I to assume that the weapon your child self wields will always cause the future to change until it is used?"
"Yup," The teenager rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly, "Sorry for the headaches,"
Nova waved him off, "I get those because of my soulmate anyway."
The teenager let out a nervous laugh, "Yeah."
Nova's eyes narrowed, but before she could ask anything the boy disappeared leaving the child in his former place. Staring at the green eyed child, Nova watched as the boy's eyes water before he flung himself at her, "Big sister!"
With a startled yelp, Nova caught the boy and held him with wide eyes. Tsuna snickered softly earning a glare from Nova. Nova rubbed the child's back and asked, "What's wrong, Lambo?"
"You're alright!" Nova froze as Tsuna stopped snickering abruptly.
"What do you mean, Lambo?" Tsuna asked with a frown and his eyes a slightly dark orange.
Lambo turned his head with a soft sniffle, "Nova was in the hospital. She looked sick, but now she's alright."
Tsuna's guardian plus Reborn stared at the child before looking at Nova with questions in their eyes. Nova looked at Tsuna as he took a deep breath and clenched his fists, "So we have ten years?"
"Time is fluid, Tsuna," Nova murmured softly while hugging Lambo to her chest, "There is no telling if it will happen until it does,"
"Damn it," The boy's hair covered his eyes, "I-it-"
He let out a frustrated growl and left the house. Nova sighed deeply as she continued to calm down Lambo. The child finally calmed down and asked, "Where did Big brother go?"
Nova offered the child a strained smile, "He needed to go cool off. How about you go see if you can help Nana out?"
"Sure!" The child scampered off and Nova turned her attention to the others still in the room.
Kyoya was handing out by the window and gave her a look before disappearing. Leaning back against the chair, Nova looked at the three left as silence fell over them. It didn't take long for one of them to break it. Yamamoto looked at her with a frown on his normally cheerful face, "Are you sick?"
"You could say that," Nova ran a hand through her hair feeling tired, "I will not fully explain it as Tsuna will more than likely answer that question. I ask that you listen to what he says and not change how you act around me," Nova stood up and set down her tea cup, "Please inform Nana and the others that I have gone home, I am far more tired than I thought,"
Without another glance towards them, Nova left the house and headed home. As she felt the outburst of Sky flames and Tsuna's rage, a tear ran down her cheek and anger ran through her. She hated causing Tsuna pain, but couldn't do anything about it. She would do anything to ensure Tsuna became the man he was meant to be as that was the only way she could achieve her dream. Gritting her teeth, Nova forced herself to take a deep breath. She would need to keep up with her own training alongside the puppy's.
Well...I'll leave that bit of angst right there...bye!
