SkyGem: Hey guys, two questions to ask before we get to this chapter. First, should I add the game of choice or go straight to the final battle? And second, I know I said I would leave the rest of the guardians single, but lately I've been thinking that maybe I should bring in Lavina (after this arc of course); she's just such an awesome character, and I think she and G would make an adorable couple. What do you guys think? Please think of it while reading this chapter, and let me know in your reviews, ne?
P.S. A few of you guys asked for everyone's ages, but for those readers who don't have an account, I posted the ages of everyone at the end of this chapter.
"So, who would like to start explaining?" asked Reborn pleasantly, looking around at the table.
The last person his eyes came to rest on was Tsuna, and at his meaningful look, Tsuna sighed and nodded, getting up to begin the explanation. For the next half hour, he explained to them about how he had come to the future, and after Hayato and Takeshi quickly explained how they had arrived, he continued to telling the adults everything that had happened since and some background information.
After that, another half hour was spent on Giotto explaining how and when he, G, and Asari came to the future, then how they had escaped, and what they knew about the situation.
When it came to the part about the identity of Byakuran's assassin, everyone was shocked to find out who it was. Apparently, up until then, the only people who had known were the first generation guardians.
"I can't believe it..." said Iemitsu in a disbelieving voice. "How can my son, my Tsu-kun, be Byakuran's spy? Why didn't I know about this before?"
"There aren't many people that do know it," said Kyoya, speaking up for the first time since he and the adults had arrived a few hours ago. "Most people in the Millefiore don't even know about his true identity."
"But for it to be Tsutomu-kun…" said Tsuna. "He seemed so nice when we first met him too."
Kyoya looked as if he were about to say more but at that moment, there were two puffs of smoke, and Daemon and Elena were replaced by their younger selves.
As they looked around in confusion, Tsuna groaned, knowing that Reborn would probably make him tell the whole story again to the two from the past. Just then, though, he felt his hyper intuition begin to nag at him, and he shared a glance with his father; there was something wrong.
As Asari began to give the two new arrivals the story so far in a nutshell, Tsuna couldn't pay attention.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a realization came to him, and he stood up so fast, his chair toppled back in his haste. Asari stopped talking at his interruption, and everyone turned to look at him, he said in a distressed voice, "The first generation guardians are being brought to this era at the same time as their second generation counterparts…"
"Which means that the Mukuro and Chrome from the past have been switched too," said Giotto, finishing his son's thought, his eyes wide.
Elena knew enough of what was going on by this time to realize that this was indeed a very bad thing and let out a small whimper of distress.
Daemon took her hand in his, and told her in a reassuring voice, "Don't worry. No matter where they are, I'm sure they're together, and if I know my children, the only way they would let anyone hurt the other would be over their own dead bodies."
This only seemed to distress Elena even more, and Reborn shot Daemon a death glare.
"Don't worry, Elena, they'll be fine," said the infant, though there was a hint of uncertainty in his voice. "Nevertheless, we should send out some search parties right away."
"That's not such a good idea," said a voice from the doorway, and everyone turned to see Lal Mirch standing there.
"What are you talking about, Lal?" asked Iemitsu, furrowing his brows. "Mukuro and Chrome don't know anything about this time! Heck, I even doubt they know they're not in their time anymore! We have to find them before they get attacked and injured, or worse, killed!"
"I understand that," she replied in a frustrated voice, "but let's face it, out of all of you, how many of you are actually eligible to go on this mission? Tsuna, Takeshi, and Hayato have to stay at the base because their training rings are one of the only advantages we have right now (an advantage that could help us win the war), and we can't risk Byakuran finding out about them. Lambo and Kyoya won't be of much help, seeing as they could be switched out any moment now. Knuckle, Lampo, and Alaude are too weak and again, they could be switched out at any moment as well. Daemon barely knows what's going on, and Giotto, G, and Asari could potentially be strong enough to defeat any enemies they come across, but unfortunately, I doubt they have any boxes on them."
"But wouldn't those guys we fought earlier know about our rings already?" asked Tsuna.
The older female shook her head. "Hayato used a box weapon, which can be opened using just about any storm ring, and the gloves that you used in your battle, Tsuna, look quite similar to the ones Giotto has, though they're nowhere near as powerful. Byakuran has no way of knowing that, though, and will probably think that you guys were brought from a time where you and your guardians have already inherited the Vongola rings. Either way, he'll only expect the Vongola rings to have been brought to this time."
"Then what do you suggest we do?" asked Giotto, looking frustrated. "We can't just sit here and do nothing while two of our children are out there and in danger of dying!"
"Which is why you'll be going in pairs. Fuuta and Giotto can go together, Iemitsu and G, and I'll go with Asari. This way we have smaller groups that are less likely of being noticed by the enemy, and each group has someone who knows the fighting style in this era and I doubt any of us will be switched out because we're not quite that close to you guys in your time."
There was a good deal of grumbling from those that weren't allowed to go, but in the end, the plan was agreed on and the three groups set out to begin their search.
When Mukuro and Chrome were suddenly both engulfed in a cloud of pink smoke in the middle of their frantic search for their younger siblings, they were surprised to re-emerge from the smoke in a place completely different from the one they had left.
Mukuro's brows furrowed a little as he recognised the dilapidated buildings and broken and rusted rides around them.
"H-How did we get to Kokuyo land?" asked Chrome from beside him, inching closer to him and hugging his arm tightly.
"I don't know," said Mukuro with a grim voice. "But there's something definitely not right here.
"That pink cloud was the same as the one from when Hayato disappeared, isn't it?" asked Chrome uncertainly, and her brother nodded. "Does that mean we were taken to the same place as everyone else?"
"I'm not sure," replied Mukuro, "But at least we're still in Japan. Why don't we go to the Vongola Japan mansion, and then decide what to do when we get there?"
SkyGem: Well, that's it for this chapter. I hope this chapter is better than the last one and please do leave a review telling me what you thought, ne? And here are the ages of the first and second generation guardians:
Tsuna, Hayato, and Takeshi: 14
Mukuro and Chrome: 16
tyl!Kyoya: 26
tyl!Lambo: 15
tyl!Ryohei:25 (even though he hasn't appeared yet)
Giotto, G, and Asari: 33
Daemon: 38
tyl!Alaude: 47
tyl!Lampo: 39
tyl!Knuckle:45
If you guys want the ages of the rest of the people at the base or any other charas, let me know in a review, and I'll post them up next chapter. Now, two things to tell you before I go; one, I've got a challenge posted on my profile, along with the prizes, should you decide to take up the challenge; and two; don't forget the questions I asked you at the beginning of this chapter! I want your opinion on this guys! Well, that's it for now, and I'll see you guys tomorrow! Ciao~
