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Quick Note: Okay, so I lost track of my days, again. So, it's not today that I won't be able to post, it's tomorrow. So, I am going to try posting two chapters today. Not sure I'll have time, or be able to, but I am going to try to post one this morning and one in the afternoon. Wish me luck, as I wish you a happy reading time!
Chapter 52: Flight of the Spy & Sky
Leo/Mukuro wasn't happy about his forced tag-a-long, but if what she was saying was true, then he needed to contact Hibari, and get them both to Japan, quickly.
It had been perfect timing that had gotten him this far, into Millefiore territory, enough to take over Lippi Leonardo's mind and infiltrate their camp. It had been very fortuitous that Byakuran had sent Leo out for Marshmallows, about a month ago, and that was when Mukuro got a hold on the fast-rising lieutenant. Who would have thought that Leo was the only one who knew about Byakuran's sweet tooth?
Of course, now he had to drag this *Nana* with him. At least she wasn't the same as the Decimo's idiotic mother had been, but it was still a hindrance. Leo/Mukuro scowled as he was forced to smile Leo's oblivious grin, yet again, as he passed by two more guards. He now had all of the schematics and the basic patterns of the base. He finally had enough information for the Varia to start their attack.
Nanashi Nana, was very quiet as she traveled next to him, under his cloak of Mist Flames. Of course, it was strange that she had seen through his illusions. He had tried to pry into her mind, and he had found Flames that were definitely his and Mammon's. She was at least telling the truth about the fact that he and Mammon had protected her mind. It was just a matter of getting behind those defenses. Around Mammon's, at least, as he could clearly get past his own Flames... He just didn't have the time to do it right now. This information was sensitive and could expire in a day or so. Nanashi Nana's mind could wait.
He barely made a note to mentally greet people as he was lost in thought, but he made sure to make it look like he was following the mission Byakuran sent him out to do. After all, Byakuran sent him to Japan. To see Shoichi. It was the perfect ruse to attack the scientist, before he caused the end of them all...
"Can I talk to you without others hearing?" Nana whispered so softly that he barely heard it.
He nodded minutely, curious about what the woman was saying.
"Okay. We're in Italy, right?" Nana waited until he confirmed with another quick nod. "And Byakuran just sent you to Japan to give Sho-chan a message?"
Mukuro grew annoyed with these questions and put himself under Mist Flames too, "Why do you need to know this?"
"Because, if we're going to Namimori, then we need to make sure that the Italy side is prepared. He will be making a trip to Japan, shortly after you do. I'm not sure if he's aware that you've infiltrated, yet, but he will find out in Japan. If you can, distract him with Marshmallows, he has a weird obsession with them," Nana whispered.
"Is that why I've had to go on Marshmallow runs several times a day?" Mukuro rolled his eyes.
"Also, when my version of you gets your memories, once we return, you need to know that Byakuran in my time won't be like this one. He won't be a megalomaniac, just a Marshmallow maniac," Nana told him quickly.
"Why are you telling me this, now?" Mukuro scoffed.
"Because in my timeline... you're one of my adopted children," Nana stated quietly.
Mukuro stared at her in shock. Someone had adopted him?
"Ken, Chikusa, I-Pin, Chrome, Lambo, & Basil. And those are just the official ones," Nana informed him. "As far as I'm concerned, we're Family. Our Family motto is Family over Famiglia."
"You're part of the Mafia? Tsuna wouldn't let you be..."
"I knew before Tsuna did. I don't remember anything before Tsuna was 4. There was an assassination attempt. Sawada Nana ended up in the hospital, and I woke up in her body. I don't remember who I was before, just that I was someone else and knew the basic layout of Tsuna's future. It took me a bit to come to terms with it, but I'd like to think that I made the best of it and that Tsuna is better off, since he was never sealed. You are better off, for being extracted early from the Estraneo. Hayato isn't sick at the sight of Bianchi. Lambo is no longer the *Most Annoying Hitman* in the world. Takashi was never depressed to the point that he tried to kill himself. Kyoya isn't alone. He accepts help and Family. Xanxus still has Nonna and less anger issues. He was freed earlier... Things are different, and I'd like to hope, a bit better," Nana blurted out everything that she was thinking.
"Quiet. You're going to have to pretend to be in deep conversation or fixation with me, or the cameras will pick us up," Mukuro scowled, but it eased a bit when she nodded in understanding, only to freeze when she opened her mouth.
"Isn't Leo supposed to be into Byakuran, not women?" she asked curiously.
Mukuro blanched, his mouth dry, "What?"
"I'm just trying to figure out what would appear to be the best way to appear on camera. Lovers or romantic interest is out, if that is the case. We could be talking about your love-life as if we are best friends and gossiping, or we could claim familial relations catching up. What works for you?"
Mukuro took a deep breath of air to attempt to calm himself, "Friends. Definitely, friends. We will never speak of this again, after this."
"Unless you bring it up, I promise not to," Nana placed a hand on his shoulder, convincingly.
"Lovely," Mukuro grumbled and pouted as he knew it would appear that Nana was teasing him about his love-life, or lack there-of. She was a relatively good little actress, if not for her nervous glances towards his eyes, once in a while.
Thankfully, they had made it to one of Byakuran's private jets and were able to drop the act. However, Nana pointed to her eyes, her right ear, and then spun her finger around the area. Mukuro knew that meant, check for listening devices and cameras.
"There's one in the cockpit," Mukuro responded grumpily.
"Are you going to inform Fran?" Nana asked softly.
"Yes," Mukuro grumbled, but he was happy that they were safe, especially, if this woman was no where near Byakuran when everything went down.
It wasn't until they were halfway to Japan, that Mukuro realized something, "You're a Sky."
"Yes, I am," Nana smiled at Mukuro in an amused manner.
"Tsuna's Mama was a Sky?" Mukuro gaped in surprise.
