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Quick Note: So, I just made one of my co-worker's days by giving him 2 college football tickets that I'd won for free at work. He'd won the other 2 and I found out that the game was when I'd be working at my other job. My co-worker has had a rough few years of it. He's literally been kicked by a bull and nearly separated his shoulder, it was to the point that he has already had surgery on it. His wife was in an accident a few years back that left her unable to drive and she had to relearn all her motor skills, but she's doing much better. One of his four kids fractured their foot two years ago. He had a car die on him this year. Not to mention he lost his mom, mother-in-law, and a few others within the last few years. Yeah, he's had a rough time of it. He's also a friend of my dad's, and my dad's 2nd in command in their department. FYI: My dad has no idea that I did it. I'll let him know, later.

foxchick1: Thanks for the review! I'm honestly not sure what's going to happen, exactly, but I have a guideline... in my head. I never write down my story-line ideas; it just doesn't work for me. I re-read the previous chapter to refresh my memory, and look at the character names that I've written down. Yeah, that's all I write down, the character names & some of their backgrounds... I just enjoy writing so much that I want to be like the reader, just as excited to find out what's around the bend!


A Ray of Light


"You are in the Mafia?!" Nodoka gaped at Nana in complete shock, "All of you? Your children?!"

"We had no choice in the matter. My ex-husband was descended from one of the more powerful families. We didn't find out until later on, but once you are found to have Flames, you're pushed into the Mafia. There's nothing else that can be done. Ranma has already become part of it, due to activating his Flames. We're telling you as a courtesy. Also, Tsuna's the next in line to take over one of the largest famiglia's in the Mafia. The Vongola. Originally, the Mafia was a group of people that banded together to protect the weak people in the cities from corrupt officials, thieves, and murderers. Time went by, power went to their heads, and it's become what it is now," Nana informed Nodoka and the other kids.

"What Nana hasn't told you is that the moment that she entered into the Mafia, she decided that she and her son were going to take the Mafia back to it's vigilante roots," Reborn rolled his eyes. "Just like the original founders of the Vongola. Her son will be the second coming of Vongola Primo."

"Reborn, I think that's more than they need to hear right now," Nana chided her sun gently.

"So, you're telling me that my son has a chance to avoid murdering someone and becoming a criminal?" Nodoka stared hopefully at Nana.

"Technically, there's no guarantees," Fon gently replied. "However, we will do our best to make sure that another famiglia doesn't try to take him and make him a killer."

"We're technically responsible for him, as he's unofficially part of the Hibari Clan, which is not unlike that of a famiglia, but we're more close-knit," Shamal stated. "And due to our links to the Vongola, it isn't highly likely that anyone will try to take him and sign a contract to get him into their famiglia."

"So you're telling me that people are going to come after me, because I'm a Sky Flame?" Ranma frowned at Reborn.

"Yes," Reborn stated.

"Great. Anything else I should be aware of?" Ranma frowned.

"You have to gather your elements, and people won't go after you as much," Reborn smirked.

"Great. And how do I go about that, Reborn?" Ranma narrowed his gaze on Reborn, alone.

"We look at the candidates around you and in town," Reborn smirked. "You already have a potential Storm Guardian."

"Who?" Nodoka asked hopefully.

"Hibiki Ryoga," Reborn smirked as both boys looked to each other and shrugged in surprise.

"Seriously? I thought he was going to say the Kuno siblings," Shamal shrugged nonchalantly.

"Oh?" Reborn quirked a smirk at Shamal, "What Flames?"

"Both Mists," Shamal replied, completely un-phased.

"I thought you were referring to the potentials of the girls," Fon stared at Reborn thoughtfully.

"Which girls?" Nodoka looked at him in worry.

"Akane, Ukyo, and Shanpū," Fon chuckled. "Rain, Sun, and Cloud, respectively."

"You all realize that Mūsu has Lightning potential, right?" Nana chimed in.

"Then I suppose he will have a full Guardian set," Reborn smirked. "We'll have to train them, but not as hard as we had to with Tsuna and the others..."

Akane, Ukyo, Ranma, Nodoka, and Ryoga stared at the other adults in shock. In just a few minutes, they had altered Ranma's world, and dragged the rest of them into the party! The only one left out was Nodoka...

"What Flames does Mom have?" Ranma managed to blurt out while he was still in shock.

Shamal stared at her for a minute, "Probably a Rainy-Mist, if she could activate her Flames. It's not common for people to activate them so late in life, it's usually teenagers. Nana is an exception."


A few months later...

After a bit of training, back at the Hibari Clan Compound, Ranma and the others had produced their Flames and gotten them, mostly, under control. It was a new experience for Mūsu & Shanpū, as they weren't expecting to be roped into the Mafia, but they did get to learn a few new techniques... So, Cologne thought that it was a good trade off. Especially, as now the two of them, were going to be heading to a new country in a few days. Mūsu had already mastered English, as had the Kuno siblings, now that they had their minds back. Ryoga had as well, thanks to his prior wanderer ways. Ranma had a crash course, via Reborn. Akane, Ukyo, and Shanpū were mediocre, but they had been getting tutoring from Tsuna and his friends and Guardians.

Nana had a few conversations with Tsuyoshi, and they had decided that a simple family service would be best. The sooner the better. And so, it was decided that their simple ceremony would be done at the Hibari Compound, and it would be preformed by Reborn, as he had... you guessed it, the certificatation to marry people. They decided to have the wedding the day before they left for England, to make sure that they had a good reason for closing Takasushi for a while.

Mai and the kids were thrilled! A WEDDING! FINALLY!

Of course, Nana had had to spend a lot of time with all of the kids, making sure to give each of them special time, just for each them. She felt bad enough that she had neglected them a bit. Yes, her life and aims had gotten more complicated, but that didn't mean that she could abandon her family.

The kids took it all in stride and were even clingier than normal, but no one really cared. They were all happy, and that was what mattered.

Ranma looked over to Nana and Tsuyoshi, "So, tomorrow is your wedding day. How's it feel?"

Nana froze in shock, while Tsuyoshi twitched and then shrugged.

"Normal, I guess?" Nana replied after he did, "I mean, I'm a bit anxious and nervous, but I'm really tired too..."

"So, what customs will we be observing?" Fon asked curiously.

"The bride and groom can't see each other before the wedding," Nana blushed as she looked to Tsuyoshi. "I'm not sure, why, just that it feels right. Fon, would you and Skull walk me down the isle?"

"I would be happy to give you away, Nana," Fon bowed.

"Me too, sis!"

"I already have the shiromuku (white bridal kimono) ready, and isn't it wonderful that you two will be doing a Shinto Wedding at the old Hibari Shinto Shrine, performed by Reborn, who has studied under the Shinto Priests to be certified to do the wedding," Mai smiled happily (A.N. - I know that Reborn can't be a Shinto Priest, but you know him, he's got connections everywhere!).

"I have Mama's ring!" Takashi chirped happily.

"I have dad's," Tsuna smiled happily.

"It may not be perfect, but it'll be ours," Tsuyoshi whispered to Nana softly, as he held her hand.

"Yes, it will be," Nana took a deep breath and relaxed.

"So, when do we get to drink the sake?" Colonello teased the happy couple.