Earthbound Family
(Second Arc)
Alright people, I would like to say ' Sorry for the delay'. I was extremely busy this and the previous weekend because of all the test they threw at me. Luckily, I was able to get a little time and finish the chapter. Hope you enjoy it.
(Inheritance of the Sin)
Timoteo was standing in front of a giant screen, a grim expression could be seen adorning his old yet wise face. He just couldn't believe it, after all the hard work he and his colleges have done to win the trust of his oldest grandson family was all in vain. The other person on the screen was also an old man yet his expression was that of serious business.
" I...I see. So there is no way we can form allies with them without upsetting them in anyway? Are you sure they are our enemies?" the ninth Vongola asked, trying to find a way out of this. ' Are you sure there's no other way?'
" I understand your position Nono. After all, your own grandson is the leader of those godforsaken marked ones. I too would try to find a way out if one of my own was part of our enemies. But I beg you, Timoteo, to consider our proposal. We need to be a close family once more if we ever wish to defeat them. We simply cannot let the Lythians rule this world like all those years ago. It would be the end of the human race as we know it." the man on the screen spoke.
The old man was stuck between a rock and a hard place. " I can see that there is little choice here. Alright Victor, we'll...we shall become allies once more and restore your power as a family once more." he sighed.
The man on the screen, Victor, nodded. " I thank you on behalf of the Shimon family. It must be difficult for you but you have made the right decision."
Timoteo did not look up even after the screen went black. " Perhaps I did, but that doesn't mean I like it." he mutter to himself before he went to tell his family, or more specific his grandsons, the news.
-Earthbound Base-
" Hurry up guys! If we don't get going we might not make it to the ceremony!" Tsuna shouted already dressed in a black tux with the family insignia on each shoulder while a cloak covered his body.
Tsukuyomi, standing next to him, rolled his eyes. " Be patient Tsuna. We're not going to miss the ceremony. Even thou I really don't want to go." he mutter the last part.
Tsunayoshi's eyes soften as he stared as his lover. " I know this will be difficult and your pushing yourself by meeting that guy again. I promise as soon as the ceremony is finish we leave." he kissed the raven's forehead.
The raven sighed. " Alright."
" Ok, we're ready!" an excited Sky shouted followed by the rest of the marked ones, all dress in either black tuxedos or in case of the women violet and blue dresses.
Verde suddenly jumped on the earthbound illusionist's shoulder. " Good, then get your puny butts into the limousine." he chuckled. " After all, special guest shouldn't arrive late." Ms. Granger nodded, she too was going..
" Wait a minute. If shishou is going to be out of the base and Verde and Ms. Granger are coming along...who's going to watch the base?" Zeo asked.
The mad scientist glasses glowed ominously. " We have that cover."
-Earthbound Boss Room-
Sitting inside the large room, Bubu the polar bear was sniffing, nose twitching and all, the piles of paper in front of him. Once done sniffing he pressed his paw at the end of the paper where the sign line reside leaving his paw print. Said paper required permission to aloud machines with sugar based treats to be placed all around the base.
-Back with the group-
Ms. Granger eyed the arcobaleno suspiciously but Verde simply shrug, but secretly nervous. " Now let's go. Before the base burns to the ground." he mutter the last part.
" What was that?" Tsukuyomi asked raising a brow.
" I said we better hurry before the dinner that we have planned for you guys go to waste." Verde lied quickly gaining a disbelieve look from the raven. He then hopped on his gator and made his way toward the limousine outside. The rest following behind.
Of course the raven boy was seriously not looking forward to the trip. In fact, the trip to the Vongola headquarters where the ceremony was going to take place seem too short for him. He and his friends and comrades left the car but not before turning to Verde and Ms. Granger and whisper something to them. Both of them nodded and stay inside the car and left.
" Hey, where are those two going?" Sky asked.
Tsukuyomi laughed and grin. " Don't worry about them. They just went with the driver to pick up some things and see where they are going to park the limo." he then put an arm around the swordsman and lead him away. " No come on I heard there was going to be a buffet for this ceremony. All you can eat!"
" Really!" Sky's eyes widen to look like two glimmering spheres while he drooled.
Tsuna and the rest frowned. " He's planning something. He only whispers to those two when he wants them to do something serious for him."
" Right, Oni-san is worry about something." the teal hair marked one said while fixing his hat.
The model of the group began to walk forward. " Let's wait and see. Oh, and let's keep our guards up just in case."
Everyone nodded before walking toward the large group of people waiting at the entrance. As expected from the start the place was packed with many mafia families. There were many with different clothings and wear and all had an intimidating aura round them. Tsukuyomi's left eye twitched and his breathing quicken, but only slightly.
" Easy Tsu-kun. We're here. There's no need for you to feel uncomfortable." turning his head a little, he gaze at the rest of his friends. " Guys, set up a circle around us and keep a reasonable space inside."
The marked ones did as they were told and formed a circle with free room inside it. The raven took a breath of relief and smile. " Thanks Tsuna, guys." he sure was grateful to have such good friends.
His thoughts about his friends were interrupted when he heard a commotion. The red eye boy looked and notice a group of mafia men beating up on someone. He narrow his eyes to get a better view and spotted red hair like Ikaru's. His eyes remained narrowed and began to walk out of the circle and toward the ruckus ignoring the multitude of people around him.
" Tsu-kun?" the brunet boss looked confused before he spotted where his lover was heading and his eyes narrow with worry and follow close by, so did the rest of them.
As the group approach they could hear shouting form there.
" What are you doing! The Shimon family are quest as well! Stop this you fucking bastard!" the shout was from a female.
" Heh, I never even heard of the Shimon Family. You guys all look weak and pathetic so you must come from a weak family." a muscle man smirked as he kicked the red head teen on the ground.
" Stop that you freak! What makes you better than us!" shouted a guy wearing glasses. " You're nothing but a fucking brute picking on those smaller than you!"
" Why you little brat! How dare you insult the right hand man of the Viridian Family! I'll teach..." the man's threat was cut short when he felt a hand on his shoulder. " Huh?"
The next thing anyone new the man was thrown into the air like a missile before disappearing from view. Everyone's jaws dropped and backed away. " How pathetic you are Kozato." a voice spoke monotonously, but one could pick up the venom in it. " Still playing the weak and defenseless boss of the Shimon?"his eyes gaze upon the teen on the ground. They weren't glaring, simply staring without a single emotion evident.
The redhead on the ground grin before looking with his bruised face up. " Nah, I was just waiting for my knight in shining armor to come and save me." he grinned as he easily stood up, making the surrounding group eyes widen in surprise. His face wasn't that damage either.
This time Tsukuyomi's eyes narrowed. " You disgusting worm. Why don't you just jump off a cliff and die."
" How dare you peak at the Shimon boss like that! Who do you...!" the woman with black hair began to shout only to be cut off when a hand grabbed her by the throat and raised her into the air. She began to squirm trying to get free but to no avail. A gasped escape her when she notice the boy's red eye slowly turn golden and slitted.
" Shut it you big breast loud mouth bitch, or would you rather have me crush your wind pipes?" the illusionist said in a cold tone.
Enma immediately tense and was ready to step in but someone already beat him to it. A hand softly and gently grabbed the raven's arm while the other arm wrapped gently around Tsukuyomi's chest. The hand holding his arms motion it to go down and it did, but it didn't let go. A concern voice spoke softly into his ears. " Tsu-kun. Please calm down. There's no reason for you to be bother by their taunts, you're better than that. Please, let her go."
The marked one of the mist's eyes return to their regular ruby red eyes before he sighed and let the woman go who drop to the ground. He then grinned sheepishly. " Sorry about that, I got carried away." he turned to look at his lover, Tsuna. " Thank you...for being with me." he whispered softly.
Tsuna smiled. " Anytime."
The Shimon boss knelt down and checked up on his comrade. " Adelheid, are you ok?" he asked in concern.
The woman, Adelheid, cough before answering. " Yes...fine."
Feeling satisfied that the damages made weren't too serious, Enma stood up and frowned at the brunet boy who just hug his Tsukuyomi. He really didn't like it, not one bit. " Sawada Tsunayoshi, right?" he said in a business like tone gaining the attention of said brunet. " You're the Earthbound boss. Tell me, what is Tsukuyomi to you?"
Tsuna looked at him with annoyance but manage to faked a smile while he spoke true words. " Well Kozato Enma, Tsu-kun is my first friend, my savior, mentor, and further more..." he grinned impishly at him now while he spoke quietly so only he could hear him. " ...he's my lover."
The red head's eyes widen dramatically, completely in utter disbelief. The cross symbol on his eyes could be seen clearly. For a moment Tsuna could've sworn he saw a heartbroken look before it was replaced with the gloomy look he saw when he lay eye on the boy for the first time. " O-Oh. Well nice to meet you. See you inside the ceremony." with that he walked away toward the building followed by the rest of his guardians
Tsuna frowned not expecting the other to give up this quickly while Tsukuyomi stared in their direction with a neutral face, but on the inside chibi Tsu-kun was doing a happy dance and taunting the retreating family while sticking his tongue out in the end, mocking them. Outside, the face still remained neutral. " Alright guys, let's go inside, socialize, and get this over with. The more time we spend here the more I become on the edge."
Tsuna chuckled, he could practically feel chibi Tsu-kun's joy, but didn't say a thing. He knew he's boyfriend could be childish at times, hell everyone had one of those time even Misty, but those are a subject one should avoid unless beckoning the wrath of their owners. " You heard him guys, let's go and get this done. I got papers to sign back at the base." the brunet said making his way to the inside of the building.
Inside the building was really well decorated with an Italian theme. Not to mention really spacious and lighted just right. The windows where all covered with red velvet curtains and the floor covered with a red carpet. Everything match and was fancy. The place was really well made. The red head fighter watched in awe, as well as everyone else, while Tsuna whistled.
" My grandfather really went all out with this."
Tsukuyomi grunted. " Well, it is your brothers inheritance ceremony. Of course it's going to be grand."
Tsuna's left eye twitch. " Don't get cocky Tsu-kun."
The group had separated and gone their separate ways in order to go to where they wanted to go. Tsuna and Tsukuyomi had walk around until they spotted they twins shaking hands with random people who congratulated them. A wide grin appeared on the brunet as he lead his friend and lover to where the twins were.
" Congratulations guys! I can't believe your going to be boss at this young age!" Tsuna said happily and with pride. That is until he saw the twins tensing up and turn to him with a smile on thir face. Thou he could see they were fakes.
The raven grunted once more. " What are you talking about? You're only two years older than them and you're already a mafia boss as well. Thou it is an impressive achievement." he grinned at them.
" Thanks." the twins said in unison, thou there was a strain evident that both could sense. " Please excuse us as we greet the rest of the guest. Enjoy the stay." the two boys walked away from them.
The brunet boss's eyes narrowed. " Tsu-kun...there's something weird going on with them. Do you think they're alright?"
" Hm, I don't know Tsuna-kun, but something is bothering them. Of course they could be tense because they are on guard in case someone attacks. After all, many mafia families will try to get rid of them so they don't inherit the tittle. Let's be on our guard just in case." came the reply from the red eye illusionist.
" Sky! Stop eating all the food! There are others here that want to eat as well!" the two obviously heard Shin shouting from the buffet table.
" It's free food and there is more than enough for them!" now it was the brunet swordsman complaining.
" You ate half of what was on the table you greedy little pig!"
" I'm not a pig! I'm a growing boy!"
" You've already grew what needed to be grown! Now stop eating before they kick us from the ceremony!"
" NO!"
The two boys away sighed. " Let's go and get them before they end up blowing the place up." the marked one of the sky said looking at his partner.
" Right." the raven agreed and both went to separate they friends. Sky pouted when he got scolded by the raven and Shin grunted when Tsuna asked him to be a little more quiet.
The rest of the time, the group spend it in their own way. During some point Verde and Ms. Granger returned and socialize as well. Misty kept company with Hibari. Though usually the couple was quiet there was something off this time. Hibari's eyes almost look sad, she wanted to ask but knew she would get nothing out of him. Ikaru had to keep Zeo in check for the blue hair boy wanted to beat the crap out of Mukuro who kept smirking at him. Neo was preaching the ways of yaoi and shounen ai, anyone who disagree or mocked her ended being punched to oblivion. Tsuna kept an eye on Tsukuyomi who was glaring daggers at Enma. The Shimon boss would sometimes look at him and smile before looking depressed again. The rest of the guest kept to themselves until the Vongola Ninth step forward and gain everyone's attention from the front of a huge door with his guardians standing protectively around him.
There was a brief silence before he began to speak. " I would like to thank you, our allies and our special guests, to a momentous occasion." he started off saying. " Today, we have gather here to witness the birth of two new boss material candidates who have overcome many trials and hardships. Today we give birth to the new tenth Vongola bosses." some people in the audience applaud or cheered. " Never in our history as a mafia family had we had two people, let alone teenagers, made it to such an important positions." he then turned toward the twins and their group. " Sawada Tetsu, Sawada Tsurugi, stand forward with your guardians."
A roar of applause erupted as the twin stood up from their seats and made their way to the where they ninth and his guardians where. The Earthbound gang joined in the applause but couldn't help but notice they were a little too tense. " I hope they're ok." Tsuna whispered to the raven who frowned.
The men behind Timoteo then pulled out a black box and gave to him. Once the box was in his hand he turned toward the group that stood before him. " You, who have gone through so much to get to where you stand now today, I present you with the Sin of the Vongola."
Tsuna looked skeptical at the morbid looking black box and turn to his lover. " Tsu-kun...what is the Sin of the Vongola?"
" It is the blood of the first Shimon boss." his said ominously. " The blood of Shimon Cozart."
" W-What?" Sky shuttered. " What d-do you mean by the blood of the first Shimon."
" The Vongola may have forgotten and may think it belongs to Giotto, the first Vongola boss. But during that time Cozart and Giotto were as close as brothers. In fact it was Cozart who encourage Giotto to form the Vongola family. Giotto didn't know about his origins, although Cozart may had known. But during those time, something happened that broke the bonds between the Shimon and Vongola causing a feud between them. Blood was spilled and Giotto took some of Cozarts blood and put it on a vile feeling regret. No one knows what happened exactly that cause such an act but something obviously happened. That is the Sin of the Vongola. During the second generation was when the Vongola and Shimon's power were sealed away and only the blood of the first Shimon can break the seal on the Shimon rings. That's all I know about it." the raven finished explaining as Timoteo continue to give his speech. The rest of the gang were left speechless but continue to listen the ceremony.
" Tetsua. Tsurugi. Before accepting the tittle you must accept the Sin of the Vongola, you must take the sins of the family that has pass through every generation before you. Once you do, you can do whatever you see fit with the Vongola. Do you accept to take the sins of your forefathers?" the ninth said seriously.
" Yes, we accept." the announced in unison.
The man nodded and opened the boss, revealing a small cylinder tube containing blood. " Let's get this over with then." Timoteo muttered lowly while the twins nodded.
The raven illusionist's eyes narrowed in suspicion, but before he could do anything a hi pitch screech blasted inside the room making everyone inside the room covered their ears in pain. The marked ones included. The horrible sound lasted only for mere seconds, but to everyone else in the room lasted an eternity. The screech was disrupted when an explosion came from all side knocking the quest to the ground.
Each marked one groan as they started getting up, trying to adjust their vision but made little progress because of all the cloud of dirt and smoke from the recent explosion. However, they could all see several figures standing from withing the cloud of smoke. When the smoke cleared they could all see and what the saw made their eyes widen. The Shimon Family, who was sitting close to them, where now standing in front of the Vongola group.
Tsuna gulped, trying to grasp the situation. " W-What is going on?" he really wanted to believe the Shimon was protecting the Vongola, but his intuition told him otherwise.
Enma had a serious look plaster on his face. " Isn't it obvious? The Vongola and the Shimon family have always been like brothers and fought along side each other. Our purpose is to protect the human race from the danger that are the lythians. We may have had a rocky relationship and even broken our ties with each other, but our purpose brings us together once more." he then extended his hand toward the twins and open it as if expecting something.
The twins had neutral expressions on their face as they handed the Sin to the redhead. " We simply cannot aloud you to do as you wish anymore. To protect the human race, it had to be done." they said in unison.
The Shimon boss grabbed the little cylinder and opened it while he pulled a ring from around his neck. With much precision he pored a little amount of the blood into the ring. The ring glowed before strange flames surround Enma's right arm and his left hand. From the flames came a metallic gauntlet with the Shimon crest on the right hand while a metal glove appeared on his left. The gloves burned with the strange flames while surrounded by rings of text. He then passed the blood to the rest of his family which they too poured an amount on their ring before the too transform into some bizarre weapons, all surrounded with the rings of texts.
" You see, normally we wouldn't be able to be a match for you guys in our current strength, even with the Vongolas help. We needed the first Shimon blood to unlock our true power. Now, with this strength along with the Vongolas..." the red eye boss said in a serious tone as his family and the Vongola stood in front of them, all with their weapon of choice. "...we'll be able to take you down."
Tsuna felt confused before the feelings of disbelief and hurt were clearly shown on his features. The brunet then felt his blood bolling, anger rising at the thought of betrayal by those he trusted. Dying will flames of the sky burst with intensity from his forehead as well as his now gloved hands.
Gritting his teeth he snarled at the ones standing before him and his family. His anger grew, but the hurt he felt inside was worst. He couldn't help but to shout at them.
" WHY!"
Betrayed by the Vongola once more, the Earthbound faces the Shimon and Vongola brotherhood. Next week see what happens! Till next time!