Kei-Kei Yuki: Welcome to a new chapter of Sky Reborn~!
Tsuna: Reborn, why am I'm dressed as a street car racer?
Natsu: Let's rev up those engines!
Uri: Pressed down on the gas pedal!
Jirou: Speed down the road!
Kojirou: Let nothing stop you...
Maire: ...I am not doing this stupid cheer/introduction
Roll: ... I agree with the demon this time. Please enjoy the story.
Beta by: Ana-DaughterofHades
Chapter Thirty-Five
Night of the Sun Match
Upstairs in her bedroom, Tsuna pinned back her bangs with a yellow heart-shaped gem hairpin. Next, reaching forth to pick up the thin golden necklace chain resting on her desk, she placed it around her neck. A few minutes later, Tsunami heard the voice of her mother from downstairs calling out her name. Exiting from her room, she walked down the flight of stairs to enter to the kitchen, though when she did, Tsunami did not know how to take in the bright and cheery atmosphere that filled the room. Breakfast sat on the table, and her father was telling jokes which had her mother and the other children laughing. Reborn was sitting next to Bianchi and getting fed like usual.
The sight alone seemed normal, peaceful even. Which was weird, seeing how just yesterday Tsunami was approached by a dangerous group of people who were after her life and the life of her friends, and if that wasn't the icing on the cake, they were now forced to participate in some survival tournament to gain the ownership of the Vongola rings, which primarily once belonged to the first sky goddess and her guardians.
That wasn't all; Tsunami also found out that her father, the across the seas businessman, hid a few pieces of information about his line of work. One of them was that he was, in fact, the second-in-command and leader of an organization whose goal had been to find the reincarnation of a great and all-powerful deity, who was likewise connected to one of the most powerful and influential family to exist in this world.
Comparing those two events with this morning's easy-going atmosphere, everything felt weird and out of place. Glancing down at the second half of the Sky ring that sat on her middle finger, the outlining was a beautiful bright shade of orange which gleamed in the sun.
"Master, are you going to get something to eat?" Natsu asked worriedly, snapping Tsuna back to reality. Smiling solemnly, eyes fixed on the ring on her finger, she had this gut feeling in her stomach, institution flaring, warning her to be cautious about today.
Just then the doorbell rung, and it was Iemitsu who got up and went to answer the door. "Hmm, so it's you three here this morning." Gokudera gulped, anxiety and fear coursing through his system at the intimidating man standing in the doorway. Mukuro merely uttered his signature laugh, Yamamoto had a smile placed on his face.
"Oh, this is Tsuna's dad, right?" Yamamoto asked Gokudera.
"Of course, this is Hime Otou-san, baka! We just saw him the other day!" exclaimed Gokudera. Fukuro was sitting by his twins when he sensed his master was up to something, as the girls, Kyoko, Hana, and Chrome were also there awaiting Tsunami this morning. Though Iemitsu saw the three girls as harmless threats, his eyes were narrowed on the three daughter-stealing-fiends standing in his front yard, noticing when Tsunami Mist Guardian took a step forward, number one on Iemitsu's to-kill list and had the nerve to pull off the most absurd and boldest move ever.
"Ah, so this is my little Usagi-chan Otou-san. Hmm, she really did take after her mother, nevertheless..." Mukuro stepped forward, a charming smile placed on his face, hand held out for a handshake towards the glaring the father and said, "Nice to finally meet you... father-in-law."
'This boy... had the nerve to swear at me?!' Those were the words Iemitsu wished to never ever have to hear as long as he was still alive, breathing, and kicking. When Tsuna was born into the world, he vowed to protect his little sunflower of a hime away from such a pest. This boy in front of him was worse than any pest though. He was a demon that Iemitsu was about to exterminate until Tsuna appeared, standing right beside him.
"Good morning, everyone-Mukuro?!" Tsuna was used to seeing the others appear in her front yard on a school morning but taking in the flirtatious Mist Guardian was another matter altogether. Said teen reached out and pulled her away from her father's side, an arm snaking around her waist. "Let's go to school together, Usagi-chan!" He then smoothly pecked her cheek, an iron grip wrapped around her waist and started dragging the blushing and confused Tsunami off to school.
Mukuro did everything in such a calm, smooth, and fast manner that it required a few seconds to register what he did in everyone's minds, and when it finally sunk in, only one person was left happy. 'Bossu and Mukuro-niisama make a perfect couple. Chrome must try her hardest to make sure they end up together. I must fight for my ship!' A glint of passion and determination flashed in Chrome's eyes.
"Now that was smooth," whistled Uri, "You really have quite the competition on your hands, brats." Gokudera glared at the spot where that bastard with the pineapple hair left with his hime.
"Maa, as if I'm gonna lose that easy." A challenging glint was present in Yamamoto's brown eyes before jogging off to catch up with the two.
"Yamamoto is starting to show his true intentions of winning over his sky. Though I do wonder how all of this will end," inquired Jirou.
"We can only watch and see what lies in store," replied Kojirou.
"Ara, I refuse to lose Tsu-chan, since Tsu-chan belongs to me." The angelic smile on Kyoko's face suddenly felt the opposite, releasing this threatening aura from out of nowhere.
"Only you Tsunami... Only you can have such a crazy harem." Hana suddenly felt a wave of high pressured killer intent coming from the intimidating father standing in the doorway, eyes blinded with pure rage. "I kinda feel bad for those guys. There's no way such an overprotective father will allow any of them to end up with her," muttered Hana.
"First!" exclaimed Yamamoto, slamming open the door to the classroom, but the fangirls were not happy when they noticed the baseball ace holding none other than Sawada Tsunami a.k.a Dame Tsuna in his arms. Wearing a bright smile, they stood in the doorway like a pair of newlyweds. Tsunami was the blushing bride, yet couldn't help but ask how did such a situation come to be?
She sensed the jealousy and scorn glares of Yamamoto's fangirls were directed her way, even though the happy Rain Guardian holding her was oblivious to them. Tsuna was still in a shock after being dragged off by Mukuro, who was stopped by Yamamoto who had caught up with them.
When Tsuna had finally snapped out of her shock, missing the short tug-of-war battle that issued between Yamamoto and Mukuro, she found herself in the arms of Yamamoto, who had sneakily snatched her out of Mukuro's arms. Catching sight of the two from far behind was Gokudera, who increased his speed once he caught saw them, only for Yamamoto to increase his own speed, imagining the whole situation as some type of chase game. Tsunami felt the rush of the wind brush her bangs out of her face due to how fast Yamamoto was running. Neither Mukuro and Gokudera could match him.
"Kufufu~ I'm gonna skin you alive, Yamamoto Takeshi," Threatened a nerve twitching Mukuro, holding a trident in his hand as he stood behind Yamamoto who was still holding Tsunami.
"You're dead baseball-baka!" Next entering the school building was a furious Gokudera, holding sticks of dynamite in his hands.
"But didn't I win fair and square?" Grinned the easygoing ace of the baseball team. This had fangirls blushing madly while having the opposite effect on the two angry teens who had begun to march his way.
"Die!" exclaimed both Gokudera and Mukuro before chaos erupted in the hall, but not before Yamamoto politely sat Tsunami down when the other two suddenly tried to attack him. A raindrop of sweat raced down the side of Tsuna's head as she watched the scene unfold right before her very eyes.
"Master, you certainly have quite the excited bunch of friends," smiled Natsu.
"Extreme/Burning! Let me join in!" By now mostly everyone had their attention glued to the scene; teachers were too scared to stop the three, or maybe it was because of the illegal and highly dangerous weapons they were using. Tsunami felt the presence of Hana and Kyoko standing on either side of her. Hana sighed.
"You know at this rate, they're gonna piss-off a certain perfect. Tsuna, you really gotta learn how to control your boy-toys," advised Hana.
"Hana, they're not my boy-toys," said Tsuna with a deadpanned expression.
"Hmm, man-servants then," piped in Uri.
"They're not that either!" exclaimed Tsuna when just then the five girls and spirits wiped their heads from right to left when they heard a melodious yet ominous sound of a piano playing in the background.
"Oi, is this a theme song?" inquired Jirou.
"It seems so, but why such an ominous melody?" questioned Maria.
Fukuro calmly raised a hand to stroke his chin and smirked. "Because they have arrived." Down the opposite end of the hallway, everyone spotted a certain skylark, both teachers and students submissively parted like the Red Sea. The black gakuran he wore over his shoulders blew in the nonexistent wind while his silver eyes gleamed dangerously, as he clutched his trusted weapons in his hands.
"Oi, since when did he get his own theme song?" asked Uri.
"Never mind the fact this is fanfiction," confirmed Hana, hands placed on her hips.
"Hana, you're breaking the fourth wall," stated Tsuna with a vacuous expression.
"Maa, I think it's a lovely sound~!" An amused Kyoko simply smiled and clapped her hands together.
"I believe it's been there the whole time, but we're just now paying attention to it," replied Uri.
"I think it really fits cloud-man," said Chrome, who soon join the group. Riding on the top of Hibird, Roll narrowed her eyes when she caught sight of Natsu, her eyes turning into large pink heart eyes as she gave out orders to Hibird.
"Hibird straight ahead!" The bird, heeding her order, flew right past Hibari and made a beeline towards Natsu, who was apparently too busy having a conversation with Jirou and the others to notice, but Tsunami certainly saw something flying straight at her head. Her eyes caught sight of Hibird and the tiny spirit riding on his back, before colliding right on top of Natsu, who was sitting on top of Tsuna's head.
"Natsu~!"
"Oh, god." Uri's face took on an expression of annoyance when she heard a familiar voice.
"Ah, Tsu-kun, it's another fairy!" Kyoko seemed delighted to see another spirit.
"Just how many of these things are there?" frowned Hana.
Tsuna saw Natsu being crushed in a tight hug by another spirit that she remembered seeing briefly after the whole fiasco with Mukuro. The little spirit had long straight black hair, large violet eyes, and clutched a blue-faced Natsu happily in her arms. That was when Tsuna noticed a pattern of how most of the spirits appeared to have some type of special bond or a strong, fond affection for Natsu.
"It's sorta like she has her own harem," Tsuna joked out loud, not knowing just how much of a similarity the two skies had in common. Though seconds later her eyes lost their humor when she recalled the events of yesterday that took place, ignoring the World War III happening in the middle of the hallway, the agonizing screams, the loud yelling, and the blood which had been spilled. All of this was happening before homeroom could even begin. Tsunami clutched her stomach, eyes fixated on the floor.
"I just hope nothing really bad happens today," she muttered.
"Tsu-chan." The large group, minus Mukuro and of course Hibari, was sitting in their favorite place, the school rooftop, having lunch. Kyoko sat close on Tsuna's right side to the displeasure of a certain self-proclaimed right-hand man. The spirits were sitting down in their own little spot in a circle, enjoying the snack Tsunami and Kyoko made in Home Economics which they shared with them. They chatted with each other while Kyoko shared some of her lunch with Tsuna, wanting the other to test out a new dessert recipe she tried out last night. It was after Tsuna has tasted the dessert did a worried expression appear on her face.
"Kyoko-chan, is something the matter?" Tsuna concernedly asked, gaining the attention of a few others, especially Ryohei who had joined their group today, despite having class at this very minute, but no one questioned the upperclassman.
"Those scary people from yesterday who tried to harm Lambo-kun and the others are the same people that you and the others will have to fight against, right?" Tsuna nodded her head, watching Kyoko nervously fiddle with the bottom of her skirt.
Bangs shielded the conflicted look which entered Kyoko's eyes before shaking her head, wiping away the anxiety that was beginning to eat at her. Reaching forward, she clutched Tsuna's hands. "Tsu-chan, I wish you and everyone else good luck!"
"Kyoko-chan..."
"And that... I hope you win and come back safe! Hana-chan, Haru-chan, and I will be there with you guys throughout this whole ordeal. So remember you have people who you can rely on. We are here for you and always will be," smiled Kyoko, washing away the same anxiety which Tsuna tried to hide throughout the day.
"Thank-you, Kyoko-chan," Tsuna said, returning a smile and feeling the stress she had been under today ease away. "I really needed to hear that, but don't worry. I'll make sure everyone comes back home safe and sound." Tsuna felt something settle onto her head.
"Looks like the battle for the rings begins tonight. I just received this letter stating that you and your guardians are supposed to meet back here tonight. It looks like tonight's first battle is the possession of the Vongola Sun ring," announced Reborn. Upon hearing this, everyone turned their heads towards the Sun Guardian and Spirit.
Kan was standing on Ryohei's shoulder and grinned. "Alright! Looks like the spotlight is on us tonight, Ryohei! Let's show them the awesome power of our teamwork!" exclaimed the excited Sun spirit.
"Yosh! Let's bring home a win for tonight to boost up everyone's morale." Sharing Kan's enthusiasm was Ryohei; Kyoko smiled fondly at the pair. She noticed that ever since she had been able to physically see the passionate Sun spirit, she realized just how much the two really are similar to each other.
"Onii-chan." Kyoko recalled an incident that happened when she was in primary school. Some high school students, who did not like Ryohei, used her to lure him into a trap. In his effort to rescue her, he suffered severe injuries, which resulted in the scar on his left temple.
Kyoko still to this very day felt responsible for that incident, which was why she disliked him getting into any type of conflict, being a person who disliked violence. Kyoko was aware of how much her brother cared for her safety and how he wished to not cause her worry. Being the type of person who believed that girls and children shouldn't be allowed to participate in anything considered extremely dangerous or life-threatening, caused their first argument since their entire childhood growing up as brother and sister.
...
'Sorry, Kyoko, even though I was feeling very extreme back at Sawada's residence. I still believe that you should stay here and remain safe. I understand that you wish to lend Tsuna a hand, but it's too dangerous!' For once Kan decided to stay silent and allow the two siblings to face this situation on their own.
'Then you're being a hypocrite, Onii-san,' Kyoko had firmly stated, hands placed on her hips.
'Kyoko-'
'I know you care for me, and I know your morals, but don't forget that Tsu-chan is a girl exactly like myself, but yet... She has to confront so many scary situations. You believe that girls shouldn't be allowed to participate in anything if it means their life will be at risk, but yet you allow Tsu-chan to fight! She and I are the same; don't forget the injuries that you had to heal on her while she laid in the hospital-'
'That's exactly why!' Ryohei, for the first time in his life, lifted his voice against Kyoko, clutching his fists tightly. 'When I was first brought into this, everything seemed simple at first. It didn't look all that dangerous or life-risking at first, but when I had to arrive at the hospital and saw her and the others in such a state. Knowing that you were there and that you could've been just as hurt, it pained me, but Tsuna's fate is something I know I cannot voice my opinion against. Do I wish her to fight such battles? No. But I can at least do my job and protect her with everything I got! She's a strong girl, but yet, so fragile. She, in a lot of ways, reminds me of you which is why I will do everything in my power to protect you both. Since I see you both as my precious little sisters.' Kyoko wiped away the tears that welled up in the corner of her eyes, pointing her brother with a firm look.
'I'm sorry, Onii-chan, but I made a promise to Tsu-chan. That I'll be there right alongside her, and just like you, I do not break my promises. Right now, she's the one who needs the most strength. Tsu-chan truly has a kind yet fragile heart. So, please forgive me, but I won't allow anyone to stop me from standing by her side. I might not be able to fight, but I have hope and prayer, which I entrust in all of you. Tsu-chan doesn't only need her guardians by her side but also her friends.'
...
"Onii-chan, please do not worry about me." Ryohei saw Kyoko thrust her fist, mimicking him. "Fight to the extreme! Win!" she cheered. Kyoko might not like the fate that awaited her brother and Tsunami, but she understood the reason why they must fight. Fighting for the sake of those they cherished and loved. This was something she could accept as along they promised her one thing...
'To return back home safe to me.' Kyoko would be a big girl and stand right along with them.
"Onii-san, I wish you good luck! Mou, I sorta feel like I'm at fault here, since I am the reason why everyone got dragged into this situation." An expression of guilt entered Tsunami's eyes when she was caught off guard by a sudden hug which engulfed her.
"Bossu is not at fault," came the firm reply from sweet Chrome, the one who Tsuna found herself in the arms of.
"The pineapple twin is right, Tsuna!" exclaimed Ryohei-far away a certain older pineapple brother felt a twitch in his left temple. "Someone must have a death wish," he muttered ominously.
"Just believe in me! I will return back with the ring. So share that great burden you carry on your shoulders with the rest of us. We're not only your guardians but your friends. Don't forget, I think of you as a little sister." Ryohei gave her a thumbs up, raising Tsuna's spirits. Looking up towards the sky, which was void of clouds, Tsunami could only see the sun, brightening up the entire blue sky.
"Oi, Tsuna." The sky was dark, the sun could no longer be seen, and there were only a few drifting clouds. Located on the school grounds of Namimori Middle, stood a large group of people. Standing next to Tsuna was Hana, arms folded across her chest, a scowl on her face.
"Yes, Hana?"
"I blame you for this."
"Don't blame me! Blame Reborn!" Tsunami exclaimed fiercely, blushing heavily, feeling the same amount of annoyance and embarrassment as Hana. "Go! Go! Ryohei!" cheered Natsu with a pair of pom-poms in her hands, wearing a bright yellow and white cute cheerleading outfit. Though, she was not the only one; Reborn somehow talked Haru into making cheerleading outfits for the girls to wear for tonight's big fight in the hopes of boosting up everyone's morales and spirits.
"This skirt is way too short." Hana tugged on the skirt; the length of it was above the knee to her complete displeasure.
"Oi, put a smile on those frowning faces! Alright girls, let's practice one more time! From the top!" Uri was somehow in the cheering mood, coaching Kyoko and Haru, who appeared to be just as excited. Obediently doing as they were ordered to do, they seemed completely fine with the yellow and white themed cheerleading outfits they were forced to wear as they went over new cheer routines with their newly named team captain.
"Alright, people, let's get hyped! Give me some energy! Show me that athletic pride!" Tsunami sweatdropped at the tiny Rain Spirit Jirou, who flew right past her with a megaphone in his hands.
'The spirits seem more excited than anybody else tonight.' After the thought crossed her mind, Tsuna couldn't help the upward curve of her mouth. "Oya, is someone finally in the cheering spirit?" Tsunami heard a silky and sinful voice whispered directly close to her ear, causing her to release a shriek, before turning around to see none other than Mukuro standing there with a smirk on his face.
"Usagi-chan, you get scared so easily. Cute," chuckled the amused teen. Tsunami pouted, though that was when she noticed that while the girls were forced into cheerleading outfits, the boys were allowed to wear their normal clothes.
"Hello, bossu." Stepping out from behind Mukuro was Chrome, no shock to see the other was dressed just as similarly as Tsuna and the rest of the girls.
"Hi, Chrome-chan," Tsunami greeted the Mist twin, seeing both of their respective spirits at their sides, before glaring right back at Mukuro
"Oi, bastard, step away from Hime!" Appearing at Tsunami's defense was Gokudera, glaring fiercely at Mukuro as well. Yamamoto appeared next, standing beside Gokudera. "Maa, Gokudera doesn't Tsuna look super adorable in her cheerleading outfit?" he asked the silver-haired teen.
Mukuro could've sworn that despite Yamamoto's innocent grin, he purposely asked that question simply to see Gokudera's obvious reaction. Who, as soon as he took a glance in Tsuna's direction, blushed bright red, turning his head away before dropping down to his knees. Gokudera looked as if he was about to pass out at any second, a hand held up to his nose as blood was about to burst forth.
"G-Gokudera-kun?!" Tsunami cried out, bending down in front of Gokudera, fussing over him as usual. Mukuro was a person who could pick out a corrupted person from a sole glance. While Yamamoto gave out a carefree and kind persona, he was definitely not innocent. Nor as oblivious and brainless as everyone assumed.
"Maa, don't worry, Tsuna! Gokudera just agreed with me, right?" Yamamoto cheekily asked Gokudera who's personality did a perfect one-eighty, shooting straight to his feet to go off on the one who was at fault.
"Interesting." Mukuro mindlessly watched the somewhat one-sided argument which broke out between the two as Tsunami tried to calm down Gokudera.
"The rain has always been somewhat of a sneaky character. You must watch out for him; if you don't, your precious (treasure) will be stolen from you, my lord." Mukuro smirked at the advice that was applied to him by Fukuro.
Chrome suddenly found herself being dragged off by Haru, joining Kyoko and her with their cheers as Hana refused to participate, wanting nothing more than t to wear her normal clothes before glaring down at the sleeping Lambo at her feet.
"Tsuna, are you certain you should have brought along this annoyance?" asked Hana, pointing a finger down at Lambo.
"I am. Reborn informed me that all guardians must be present. No exceptions. If one team does not have all their guardians present for each battle, then the ring will automatically be forfeited to the opposing team," explained Tsunami. At the moment the only ones who were present, standing at the front of Namimori Middle, was Tsunami, her guardians, and their spirits, along with Reborn and her team of supporters. Though now that Tsuna looked around, there was one guardian missing.
"I see the opposing side has yet to arrive." Joining them on the field was her father dressed in his business suit, Basil standing loyally next to him.
"It's nice to see you again, Sawada-Hime!" Basil politely greeted with a smile.
"Basil-kun?... Otou-san?! What are you both doing here?" inquired Tsunami.
"They're here to watch the fight, of course. Beside, XanXus and his crew are known for not following the rules. Who knows when they might forget the whole Ring Tournament and decide to suddenly launch a surprise attack. So they're here to watch over the battles and for protection in case anything goes wrong," Reborn explained, which Tsunami accepted.
"Looks like they're here," said Iemitsu, spotting figures from the shadows leaping across rooftops before touching the ground.
"Voiii! When is this thing gonna start?!" vocalized the loud swordsman.
"Shishishi, this is for sure to be an easy win, right Mammon?" mocked the evil grinning blonde.
"They're a bunch of amateurs, so of course," the cloak wearing infant agreed with the blonde.
"Ara, it seems they even have their own little personal cheering squad~! How absolutely adorable!" the one with the green mohawk squealed.
"Boss, please have a seat," said the tall spiky-haired man as Tsunami saw a big giant robot set down a large decorated throne-like chair. The one who was called XanXus took his seat, looking straight up bored. Walking next on the school grounds, Tsuna saw it was Giotto and walking beside him was a man who greatly resembled Ryohei. Briefly recalling spotting him the other day, when the tournament was declared, the man had darkish-honey colored eyes and dark brown, almost black hair, wearing clothes fit for a priest.
"As you all were informed, tonight's battle is between the Guardian of the Sun. Does each opposing team have all their Guardians and Sky present?" Giotto asked when he examined the conflicted look in Tsuna's eyes, noticing one member of her team was missing.
"Leave it to Alaude's nephew to be the one missing, all because of their dislike of crowding," muttered the man standing beside Giotto; the blonde sighed, shaking his head right along with him.
"Vooiii! You're the one who stated that we all gotta be present! If that shitty trash ain't here, then that means we get the ring, right?" This began to worry Tsuna, Gokudera growled in the background, and Mukuro remained calm when his eyes spied a small yellow bird in the sky.
"It seems we have nothing to fear after all," smirked Mukuro.
"What was that, bastard? It's because of that antisocial perfect that we're in this jam!" exclaimed an angry Gokudera. Tsuna and Yamamoto, on the other hand, understood what had acquired Mukuro's attention, and just like before, a similar melody caught the other's attention.
"Is anyone else hearing strange music coming from somewhere?" asked Ryohei, who had been going over some boxing tips with Kan, before they were all distracted by an odd sound.
"Oh, I'm familiar with this!" chirped Kyoko, clapping her hands together.
"It's that damn brat's own personal background music. It truly does give one the creeps," frowned Uri. Appearing at the entrance of Namimori Middle was the man Tsunami had been waiting to arrive. Riding on Hibird was Roll, who suddenly flew over to Ryohei and Kan.
"Kyoya-dono dislikes crowding. So hurry and win your match so we can leave," ordered the tiny little cloud spirit.
"Roll, it's nice seeing you again! Don't worry we'll definitely win the Sun ring!" Kan pumped her fist.
"I did not state that I was worried about you. I said to hurry and finish your match," stated Roll.
"I see you're still shy. How cute." Kan merely waved off Roll's words with a smile.
"I have no clue what you're talking about," argued Roll. Tsunami and the few others who were watching could do nothing but sweatdrop at the one-sided conversation. When Tsuna felt a presence step up beside her, silver clashing with brown, Tsunami smiled up at the other.
"Thank-you for being here, Hibari-san."
"Kyouya."
"Eh-Huh?" Tsuna blinked her eyes cluelessly, as the other held up his hand, the hand which proudly showed the Vongola Cloud ring.
"Since we're engaged, start calling me by first name, mate herbivore." A dead silence consumed the area, all eyes, even the confused ones of the Vaira, were pointed at Hibari. Tsuna continued smiling, turning her head towards the stunned expressions on Giotto and the man next to him, and said...
"Please issue the battle, Giotto-san," Tsunami said before a battle broke out, by now familiar with the personality of those who she considered her friends, and right on cue, swears from Gokudera filled the area. The malice chuckle from Mukuro put things at an odd, along with the fury of an overprotective father; even Basil was looking uneasy. There was a dark glint in Yamamoto's eyes, a threatening aura rising from both Kyoko and Chrome that caused Haru to squeak with fright.
"You might want to go ahead and issue that battle before it gets postponed due to the one that's about to start," Reborn informed Knuckle, who nodded, as even he could sense the boiling hot-fury pouring off from Giotto.
"In order to issue the battle of the Sun, I first need both Guardians of the Sun to step forward." Hearing the battle was soon about to start, everyone put their anger aside as both candidates of the Guardian of the Sun stepped forward, Giotto and Knuckles standing in the middle.
"So he's our opponent. I sense that he is strong," said Kan; the one who they were up against was the mohawk man, who had been eyeing him for a while now.
"Now can I have both halves of the sun ring." This brought confusion to the spectators who were watching, the two did as they were told, placing both halves of sun ring in Knuckle's outstretched hand.
"Alright! I, Knuckles, who was entrusted to be the observer of the Guardian of the Sun battle from the First Sky Goddess, hereby issue the battle of the Sun to begin!" Everyone was still confused when the small yellow ring in his hand began glowing a bright yellow which soon started to engulf the area, blinding everyone.
"W-What the heck is going on?" inquired Gokudera, shielding his eyes with his arm, mostly everyone wondering the same thing, when they felt something like dirt blowing in the wind that had suddenly started to pick up.
"W-Wait, this isn't dirt. It's sand?!" exclaimed Hana. More and more sand started to fill the area; before long, a huge sandstorm suddenly appeared out of nowhere to everyone's horror.
"Huh-Ahh!" Tsuna picked up Reborn and clutched him to her chest so that his tiny body wouldn't fly off into the giant sandstorm. Natsu clutched her hair for support but screamed when Tsunami was suddenly picked up into the air by the sandstorm.
"Hime/Tsuna!" Yamamoto and Gokudera worriedly called out to her.
"Tsuna/Sawada-hime!" Iemitsu and Basil also called out to her when they saw she was being consumed in the sandstorm. Hibari had tried to reach for her hand, but the force of the winds that was picking up and made her slip from out of his reach.
"Crap! I don't remember nothing about giant sandstorms!" exclaimed Uri as most of the tiny spirits were easily carried off into the sandstorm. Following next were the girls, as both Mukuro and Ryohei tried reaching for their respective younger sibling only to be carried off with them.
"Vooiii...! What the hell?!" The Vairas were also being consumed by the giant sandstorm. The only ones who seemed at ease were Giotto and Knuckles as if they had been expecting such a bizarre outcome.
"You brats might want to hang on tight and keep your eyes closed," advised Uri. It didn't take long for the sandstorm to grow even larger and consume everyone in the area. Even the blonde who had arrived last on the scene, being carried by his hawk, only for his eyes to widen at the scene of a giant sandstorm located right in front of the school. Just as the sandstorm quickly appeared, it vanished in a matter of seconds, not leaving a soul behind except for the school that was miraculously not damaged.
End of Chapter Thirty-Five
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