I don't own KHR!
Quick Note: Okay, guys, I hate to tell you this, but I had bought the entire series of KHR (they were packaged in 5 separate boxes), and when I went to put in the second DVD of second box set, it wouldn't play. I opened all of my other seasons, and to my horror, all of the discs were partially melted. I don't remember when I bought the series, but I just put in an order for the complete series. Wish me luck that these discs aren't melted too. If they are, I'm going to be sad, because I couldn't find a digital version to purchase.
If you guys see something I write that doesn't fit with what happened in the Future Arc... I apologize, but until I get a working DVD, I'm relying on you guys and Wikipedia to remind me what happened. FYI: I refuse to use Crunchyroll, as I have had a terrible experience with their poor customer service. Thankfully, took care of that issue for me.
2 lessons: A) Never forget to check and open up a DVD when it is coming from another area, country, or store (I've had a bad one form Target, once.). B) Always use when dealing with companies, as it can save you money.
Chapter 53: Spanner Time
Nana groaned as they had a bumpy touch-down on the tarmac. Landings and take-offs were always the worst. Of course, Nana knew that at some point that she'd have to go to the Shoichi's base, but she didn't think it would have to be right away!
She hurried, quietly, behind Mukuro/Leo as they exited the plane, and quickly entered a small vehicle, "It's safe to talk again."
"Okay, so we're going to the base Spanner and Shoichi are at, right?" Nana asked as she racked her brains to remember the name of the base.
"Merone Base, yes. Why?"
"I need you to leave me with Spanner or take me directly to Shoichi. The less contact I have with Byakuran, the safer we all are," Nana groaned in worry.
"You'll have to deal with the Cervello," Mukuro warned.
"Just be careful when you send squad 11 after Chrome. That's when Byakuran outs you as yourself," Nana told the spy. "By the way, were you able to get the info to Squallo?"
"Yes. I dropped it into his dream last night," Mukuro sighed. "Now, does that mean that I leave you with Spanner or Shoichi?"
"Either," Nana replied.
"Very well, but make sure they keep you out of sight. I don't know why you want to see either of them, though," Mukuro scowled.
"Shoichi is on our side, as is Spanner. Think of them as double agents, undercover for the Vongola," Nana yawned as she leaned back in the seat, while Mukuro drove to from the Tokyo airport, to the Merone Base.
Nana hadn't counted on falling asleep on such a short drive, but she woke up to being carried through a door in Mukuro/Leo's arms, "Muk-Leo?"
"Don't worry about it. I'm not sure if I can trust Shoichi or Spanner, but if you trust them..." Mukuro frowned.
"Protect Chrome as best you can, okay? I don't want you to worry, but she will make it out of this, alive, if not a bit battered," Nana told him as he gently set her feet down on the ground.
"But she will survive?" Mukuro questioned Nana.
"Yes. Tsuna will do everything in his power to protect her. She is his sister, after all," Nana smiled sadly at Mukuro/Leo, but she hugged him and gave him a kiss on his cheek.
"You're saying goodbye to me, because you know I will protect what is mine, and Chrome is mine," Mukuro/Leo chuckled sadly.
"Kuro-kun," Nana chuckled in fondness at the Mist.
"Quiet, now. I'll leave you with Shoichi. I don't know where Spanner hides himself, but I have a message to deliver, after all..." Mukuro sighed.
"Thank you, Leo..."
"Oh, don't thank me just yet, princess. I don't believe all of your story, but the question is, will Shoichi believe you at all?" Mukuro/Leo smirked arrogantly.
"Truthfully, I have no idea, but I have to try," Nana replied doubtfully.
"Oi! Lippi! Welcome back! Want a sucker?"
"..." Mukuro/Leo rolled their eyes. "Maybe you should stay with Spanner, instead. Less Cervello, and all," he grumbled. "Spanner, here's a new assistant for you. Knows absolutely nothing, but you've worked with less. Good luck!"
"What?!" Spanner and Nana both eyed each other up in surprise and suspicion.
Of course, the surprise didn't last long, as Mukuro disappeared as he headed off to deliver Byakuran's message to Shoichi, "So, I'm Nana."
"Spanner. Want a sucker?" he sighed as he held one out to her.
"It won't kill me, will it?" Nana asked curiously.
"Um... Maybe? Depends on how much caffeine and things you can handle," Spanner blinked in surprise.
"In that case, I'll pass. I'm not sure I can take anything stronger than a good cup of tea," Nana laughed nervously.
"Okay, more for me! I'll make you a cup, once we get back to our room," Spanner shrugged and walked off, she quickly dogged his heals as to not get lost in the twists and turns of the tunnels.
*Our Room?* Nana had been a bit worried since Spanner let that phrase drop. She hoped that he hadn't meant to do a double entendre, because if he had... Well, he best be thankful that none of her Guardians were around. She was sure that Mai, Reborn, Tsuyoshi, and Fon would take it as a grave slight to her honor.
Actually, the more that she thought about it... The odder her thoughts became, as they walked further, and further, and further down the hallways. She first thought of what Fon would do in her situation, then Tsuyoshi, Reborn, Mai, Colonello, Skull, and even Shamal.
Fon would serenely glare until Spanner cracked. Tsuyoshi would glare death at Spanner and be intimidating while cutting up some delicious sushi. Reborn would shoot him, point blank. Mai would kick or electrocute him to death. Colonello would glare and demand that he do 100 push-ups or some other form of exercise. Skull would flat out ask him what he meant, and would be laughing while Spanner sputtered and blushed. Shamal would simply tell him that he didn't swing that way.
Nana missed them. She missed her Guardians. Her kids. She missed being in her time, "Spanner, can you send me back?"
"..." Spanner cocked his head to the side.
"Back where?"
"My timeline," Nana smiled gently at the young man, which made him very nervous.
"You came from the past," Spanner blinked in surprise.
"Yes, now that we have that out of the way, how about it? It won't go well if Byakuran learns about me," Nana told the now nervous inventor.
"But..."
"Between you and Shoichi, it should be possible, Spanner," Nana tried to butter up to his ego.
"I know that, but Shoichi is watched 24-7 by the Cervello. I've never seen them leave his side, except to use the bathroom..."
"There you go! A meeting place! It's a bit awkward, but you can at least get info from him!" Nana clapped enthusiastically.
"You do realize that you need a change of clothes, right?" Spanner blushed as he saw the outline of her bra through the lab-coat she had pilfered with Mukuro's help, earlier.
"Do you have some extras?" Nana asked sweetly.
"Um, yeah..." Spanner gulped and raced through his room to grab her a pair of jeans and a ripped purple t-shirt.
