Alucard-Nightroad89- Thank you! :) Well the fighting scenes aren't exactly ending yet since there are more to come.
Miss AniMefan- Okay noted! Will make the necessary changes :D
XiaoEUNiCE- Thank you very much :)
janrockiss- Well... help came for Yamamoto pretty quickly and his battle style is pretty much suited for battling against Shinigamis. Gokudera's battle style is not really suited for battling with Shinigamis since he is more of a 'ranged attacker' and help came in much later for him... As for Hibari, it's just his luck that he battled against Zaraki... hope this clarified your doubts! xD
Chapter Thirteen: Now what's this all about?
"OI HIBARI! WAKE UP TO THE EXTREME!"
"Oni-san… he won't wake up so soon…" Tsuna sweatdropped.
"Alright, I'm done with healing that guy over there," Knuckle commented, keeping a scalpel similar to Ryohei's Sun Trowel. Apparently, the Vongola members were resting in the various guest rooms scattered throughout the whole mansion. By some luck, the Varia decided to be civil and not join the guardians as Xanxus might create a bit of a rukus should they join.
"Ahh… I'm beat!" Yamamoto slumped onto the black velvet couch positioned at the end of the office that, so conveniently, managed to be repaired before they returned after Giotto trashed the whole room upside down.
Ryohei, having being called to shut up once, decided that he needed to let out a little steam. With that, he took in a deep breath and shouted," ONE, TWO, !"
"How loud…"
"Ah, Cloud person!"
Hibari held his head before letting his gaze land on the guardians. His eyes soon met Chrome and as soon as he did so, he narrowed his eyes. "You're injured…"
Chrome blushed a little and retreated. "I… this is a superficial wound…"
The prefect allowed his hands to lightly brushed the side of Chrome's cheek before he reached for a plaster that was conveniently on the nearby table. "Stop it. You need this." With that, he gently stuck on the plaster on the female guardian's face. The other members in the area watched them in amazement.
"WHOA HIBARI!" Ryohei went, only to be shot by a glare so deadly that he would have travelled into hell and back twice should looks kill.
Giotto entered the room and looked at the duo with a bemused expression. "Looks like Cupid's out early this year, it isn't even Valentine's yet!"
Hibari gave a sadistic smirk at the blonde before walking up to him. "You're an interesting fellow… let's have a spar someday shall we?"
Giotto raised his eyebrows momentarily before he grinned in amusement. "Sure, I'll be waiting!" Satisfied with the reply, the Cloud guardian hastily exited the room, followed closely by Chrome. However, unbeknownst to the Guardians, the warm smile of Primo faded for a second, replaced by a dark expression before the friendly façade took over again.
Tsuna, having mustered up his courage, went up to his ancestor. "Primo, I have something I would like to clarify with you…"
"Ughhh…" Gokudera felt himself coming back to his senses.
"About time you wake up huh, brat?"
Gokudera's eyelids fluttered open, only to see a redhead peering at him and looking so annoying similar to him.
"What're you doing here?"
G. closed his book and swiftly held Gokudera's head against the wall. "If you think that I'm baby-sitting you willingly, think again. Your precious Tenth asked me to help whilst he discuss something with the boss so just be FREAKING GREATFUL FOR WHAT I'M DOING OKAY?" With that, he let go of his grip and took a swig of his cigarette.
The silver haired rebel fingered the edge of the black cushion before he tried to stand. "Just what on earth is he thinking?"
"Hmmm?"
"I mean… we came here because the Tenth told us that Vongola Primo is in danger… and yet the one who saved us in the end was Primo himself… I don't get this!"
G. extinguished the flame on his cigarette stick. "You know… Gio, I mean the boss, does his stuff in a really eccentric way… but as his right hand man, I don't even know what on earth he is thinking sometimes. Lately, he's been getting really unpredictable and I can't even comprehend what he wants. IT FREAKING SUCKS!" G. drew another cigarette stick from the pack. "Want one?"
Gokudera stared for a moment before he took one. Lighting it up, he went," You know, it's rather surprising that a man of your caliber would actually confide in me."
"Confide in you? IN YOUR DREAMS!"
"Decimo's Storm guardian awake?"
A green haired boy popped his head through the doorway. Peering curiously with his large green eyes, he said," Primo onii-chan is looking for you." With that, he raced down the corridor, not wanting to face the wrath of the redhead rebel, namely G..
Gokudera flashed a worried glance at G. before making his way down. "Something is amiss…" As G. continued to smoke on his cigarette, he suddenly felt a disturbance in the air. A powerful wave of energy pulsated from Giotto's office and knocked both the Storm Guardians off their feet.
"Shit!" Gokudera swore as he ran towards the office where his friends were, only to have G. trailing him closely.
Tsuna's eyes widened in horror as he dropped the cup he had been holding all along, causing it to shatter into little tiny shards of glass. As the sound continued to echo throughout the whole room, the brunette suddenly felt his legs losing energy as he fell to the ground, unable to stand.
"Gah, TSUNA!" Yamamoto went. No sooner had he done so, another wave of energy forced him onto his knees, followed closely by Ryohei. Wincing a little, Tsuna tried to look up, only to notice the appearance of the young blonde fading away. "P-Primo," he gasped.
"Naïve aren't you, Sawada Tsunayoshi…" A brown haired man soon took over the position of where Giotto was supposed to be. He grabbed the brunette by the throat and hoisted him above the ground. "How pathetic... this will be a piece of cake for me…"
"I WON'T LET YOU HURT TSUNA!" Yamamoto sent his sword flying towards the man.
Relaxed, the man gave a smirk and raised his hand. "Amateurs like you should understand your position. You are far too weak to even lay a scratch on me, a god!" With that, the sword broke into half a landed right before the stunned Yamamoto.
"Kuhh…" Tsuna struggled, trying to break out of the iron-like grip that clamped onto his throat though he failed miserably. Just then, a series of bombs started to close up towards the attacker, causing him to weaken his grip. With that, Tsuna felt a surge of strength and freed himself from the man. "Thank you… Gokudera-kun."
The silver haired rebel gave a proud grin at the look of appreciation while positioning himself next to his boss.
"You fools, how dare you attack me!"
"Of course we are attacking you! You're invading our home."
Swiftly, the young blonde teen went sailing through the window and immediately froze the area, creating a jail that imprisoned the invader. "As expected from our intelligence group leader Alaude, seems that the news 'Aizen Sōsuke has escaped from his imprisonment' is true after all."
Aizen gave a smile. "Well, well. If it isn't Vongola Primo, the only person who could actually survive a battle with the Captain Commander…"
Giotto stopped smiling and sent his fist flying towards the man before he realised a fatal mistake. "Damn it… illusions…" Aizen suddenly appeared behind the blonde and tried to drive his sword through his opponent's back.
"Primo!" Tsuna flinched as he felt the injuries on his neck. Gokudera held Tsuna silently as they both watched helplessly the scene that unfolded before them.
"BANG!" The sound of the gunshot filled the air as G. ran in to save his boss. Big mistake, the bullet sailed past Aizen as though he is transparent.
"… a hologram?"
Aizen gave another chuckle. "Fools… my sword is far more superior than merely creating illusions to fool your eyes." He walked out of the icy prison and glanced at the guardians. "If you fools believe that you can change fate and prevent Sawada Tsunayoshi from falling into my hands…" Aizen left it at there and disappeared, cackling wildly.
Enraged, Giotto punched the window, shattering it into tiny little shards that failed to twinkle as a result of the mood in the room. "That arrogant guy… he escaped!"
"Please… be more gentl- OWWW!"
"Ahh… Tenth!"
Tsuna winced as Daemon applied on a suspicious looking cream on the brunette's neck.
"Stay still, brat!" Daemon hissed softly, sending quick glances at Giotto to make sure that he isn't looking. "I want to continue with my meal so stop moving."
Yamamoto entered the room and grinned. Since the office is in a mess once again, the Vongola members had to move to the lounge to heal themselves. "According to Ugetsu, my sword's fine since Aizen made use of illusions to make Shigure Kintoki appear broken."
"Guess I'm done here," Daemon commented and stretched before he left the room. "My pasta's waiting for me…"
G. shot Daemon a disgusted glance before he turned back to Giotto. "So… what now?"
Giotto closed his eyes and massaged his temples. "Seems that Aizen is targeting Tsunayoshi for whatever reason," he cleared his throat before continuing," I… it's my fault that this happened…"
"GIO!"
G. stared angrily at his boss, stunning the people in the room. "It's not your fault for doing so, we all agreed on this!"
The blonde, shocked at his friend's sudden reaction, soon calmed down. "I get it. Thanks G…" He went up to his descendent and placed his hand on Tsuna shoulder. "I need you guys to head back to the human world first."
Tsuna's head shot up. "What! Why?"
"It's too dangerous here. He is after your life."
"But…"
"I agree with this, Tenth. Your safety is of utmost importance now!" Gokudera stepped out and said.
Giotto gave a smile of appreciation. "Thank you." He then turned to G., who added with a mischievous grin, "Heard that the Shinigami sent several powerful fighters to the human world so we guessed that you will be safe there."
"But… but…"
"Now, now, Tsuna!" Yamamoto gave a grin and slung his arm over Gokudera's shoulder. "If even Gokudera agrees with this, I don't see why we shouldn't!"
"Get your arm off me, baseball idiot!"
"Yosh! SAWADA! LET'S GO BACK TO THE HUMAN WORLD AND KICK SOME ASSES TO THE EXTREME!"
"Boss..."
Chrome entered the lounge, followed by Hibari who immediately sat by the window sill. The shy girl looked around the room and blushed before continuing, "Mukuro-sama said that he could feel a strong disruption in the spiritual pressure here…" Her voice trailed off.
Knuckle and Lampo came running in. "Preparations are done, boss. We're ready to go!"
The blonde then turned to face the Tenth generation guardians. "I will explain what happened to you guys later… please, just get out of here!"
"I… I!" Tsuna stuttered while his guardians were escorted into the senkai gate.
"Tsunayoshi… please… be safe."
Tsuna stared at his ancestor with a hurt expression before he turned and jumped into the gate. I just want to know what on earth is happening… why me?
G. gave a final glance at the portal before he turned back to Giotto. "By the way, where did the home tutor and the werecat go?"
Giotto facepalmed while Alaude came in.
"According to the latest news, the home tutor went back approximately one minute before the Tenth generation reached the mansion. As for the werecat…" He glanced away.
"Alaude…" Ugetsu gasped.
"What?"Alaude snapped.
"YOUR INTELLIGENCE GATHERING TALENT HAVE FAILED YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME TO THE EXTREME!"
"Why… you!"
Alaude chased both Knuckle and Lampo around the room before they ran out of the room, causing Alaude to trip and fall into a pile of pillows that ,so conveniently, was lying in the corner.
"You two…" A demonic aura started to form around him. "YOU TWO ARE COURTING YOUR DEATHS FOR PISSING ME OFF!"
"! THIS AGAIN!"
"RUN! QUICK!"
"WAAA! RUN FASTER! LAMBO-SAN DOESN'T WANT TO BECOME A PANCAKE !"
It is definitely unfortunate, apparently, that our beloved Tenth generation has met with another crisis that could probably claim their lives again.
"NOT THE VACUUM CLEANER AGAIN!"
Yup, just take it that they were fated to cross paths with the train again.
"RUN RUN RUN TO THE EXTREME!" Ryohei screamed as the cleaner closed up on them.
"JUST… A LITTLE… MORE…" Chrome gasped as Hibari pulled her along with him.
"EVERYONE JUMP!" Tsuna commanded as they leapt out just in time, missing the cleaner only by the breadth of a strand of hair.
Meanwhile, in the human world…
"Damn… these Menos just won't stop appearing!" Akari went as she sliced down three Gillians.
"Just sweep them away like you always do and stop ks-ing(1) mine!" Hitsugaya shouted back at Akari as he blasted away several Menos with his icy barrage.
Akari glanced angrily at her icy comrade and pouted. Just then, a lightbulb appeared and hovered brightly over her head. "Hey! We should do what Byakuya did back then right? We should use our reiatsu to chaise them away and seal up the Garganta!"
"You idiot! There's only two of us here…"
"Aww…"
The two of them then continued to slay the remaining Menos as a familiar orange haired teen stepped out from the shadows.
"Toshiro…"
"Oi, you guys…"
The bespectacled blue haired teen turned to face Yoruichi with an apathetic expression. "What?"
Yoruichi's eyes narrowed. "I hope you understand why Kurosaki Ichigo won't be joining us this time round."
The largest of the trio, a tan skinned well-build teen, said, "He lost his powers, right? That's why…" His voice trailed off as the orange haired girl glanced at him with a sad expression.
"It's sad right? He lost every bit of reiatsu… Kurosaki-kun must have had it hard on him…"
Yoruichi's eyes glinted before she tossed several documents to them. "The three of you will need this when you enrol into Namimori Middle. Another two members will be joining you three when you enrol into the school," She stated in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone.
"EH? WE DOWNGRADED!"
Just then, the four of them saw several figures falling from the sky quite a distance away.
"Cough… pffft!" Tsuna crawled out of the river, soaked. Apparently, the gate opened up just above the river and, seeing that they just jumped out of the tunnel, it's no wonder why they all fell into the river helplessly.
Both Hibari and Chrome hastily made their escape as the other members were still catching their breath.
"LOOK, SAWADA!"
The remaining guardians lifted their heads up.
"Ciaossu!"
"Reborn!" Tsuna shouted before he continued, "We're… back!"
(1) Ks - a term commonly used by gamers which means kill-steal. (Eg. you are slaying a monster halfway when another player kills the monster and steals the loot)
Finally managed to update this fanfiction! :D Took quite some time before we actually managed to update as we were busy lately so we do appologise for the wait!
-Currently anticipating for the next KHR chapter to be uploaded :)-
Toodles!
-Big and Little Seraph