A/N:

Thank you for the reviews. Hahaha.

Anyway, here it is. Another chapter.

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Chapter Twenty-one

Hayato gazed at Belphegor in a scrutinizing way. From what he heard from Shamal, the blond prince is a genius. A battle genius and the storm guardian of Xanxus. And to see him all quiet, he can't help being cautious.

He looked at his Juudaime. For some reason, he can sense the worry from his boss despite the smile he was wearing. It started when they went in the room. Does it have to do with the Varia? Was he worried about their silence?

Takeshi is known to be a happy-go-lucky guy. But he wasn't a simpleton like anyone else. He can sense things. Make it something obvious or not. And to see Tsuna masking a worry with his genuine smile, he can't help getting worried too.

He's really grateful of Tsuna. When he confessed his suicidal attempt to his Father, Tsuna guessed correctly. The man angrily lectured Takeshi, and begged him never to do that for it will cause him death. He apologized. And from that day on, he vowed to never lose sight of life. And never make Tsuna worry like what he did.

And now that he can see the worry in his friends eyes, he knows it has something to do with those people they're eating with.

"Sawada!" Ryohei called.

"Yes, Onii-san?" Tsuna asked with a smile.

"Are you extremely okay?"

Tsuna nodded. "I am. Thank you."

"Good." 'But you're extemely worried.'

Lambo doesn't need to be an adult to know that something's wrong to Tsuna. He can see the worry on his brother's face despite the smile he's wearing as he interacts with the others. He looked at Ipin, Fuuta and Bianchi. Sure enough, they can see it too.

'What's wrong Tsuna-nii?'

Mukuro looked at Tsunayoshi before turning his attention to the Varia. It was obvious that they were listening to their conversation. He, then, gazed at his sweet Chrome.

Chrome wanted ask Tsuna if he's really okay. Although they're foreign to her, she can distinguish the same worry the brunet wore in Mukuro was said to be in Vindicare. To be able to meet a wonderful person in the world is rare.

"Mukuro-sama." Chrome called.

"Yes, Chrome?" Mukuro asked.

"Is bossu okay?"

"Oh he'll be fine. If not, we're always here to be of help."

Chrome nodded. "That's true."

He doesn't know why he has to eat with them. Only the weak group together to be a wannabe carnivore. And to see the omnivore worrying about something he doesn't know, irks him big time.

He stood up right after he finished his food. He looked at the people on the other side of the table. They look strong. He wants to fight them but he can't. Not now.

"You're going, Kyouya?" Tsuna asked, standing up.

"Hn." He answered as he walked towards the brunet.

"Y-You can't stay a little longer?"

"No."

Tsuna sighed before smiling. "Be careful on your way, okay? No fighting."

A tonfa materialized on his left arm and he hit him on the head.

"Ow." Tsuna wailed, clutching the top of his head.

"You worry a lot, Omnivore." Kyouya said before he went for the window.

The guardians smiled on the double meaning of what Kyouya said.

"Hibari! Hibari! Hibari!" The Hibird chanted as it settled himself on the prefect's head.

Tsuna can't sleep. He's missing something. He sighed before getting up. Other than the missing thing, his head is giving him an ache. It started after they ate dinner. And it's hard to ignore the pain as minutes go by.

Tsuna looked at Reborn. The man was in deep slumber, he thinks? His back is facing him and there is no sign of movements other than the slight rise and fall of his shoulder indicating that he's sleeping. Quietly, he brought his feet down and wore his slippers. Taking his jacket with him, he went for the door, only to be stopped by a voice.

"Where are you going, Tsuna?" A baritone voice asked.

"Outside. I'm craving for something." Tsuna answered as he halfway faced him.

Reborn looked at him with an eye. Tsuna swore it glinted. "It's not good to sneak out."

"But I'm hungry. And my head hurts." Tsuna murmured.

Reborn sat on the bed and looked at him fully. "Intuition, huh?"

"I don't really know."

Reborn took his coat from the headrest, went out of the bed as he gracefully pulled his coat on and wore his shoes. Putting his hat where Leon was resting on top of his head, he fixed his tie as he nodded to Tsuna. "Let's go."

"E-Eh? B-But- ahem." Tsuna coughed lightly.

Reborn waved his hand, then a notebook and pen appeared in his hands. "Here. You could've said something if you're throat isn't alright yet."

Tsuna started to write. [It's really okay. Just a little pained.]

"And the sky is pink today." Reborn retorted, earning a pout from the kid.

Tsuna sighed before tucking the pen inside the notebook. Reborn opened the door for him and closed it behind him. Both started to walk quietly as possible along the hallway of the mansion. It was so quiet.

Tsuna went for the dining room, Reborn followed him. When the brunet went straight for the kitchen, Reborn knew it has something to do with his soup. So as someone who already guessed it correctly, he tapped Tsuna on his shoulder and motioned him on the stool by the island. Tsuna, who understood what he meant, obeyed.

A maid peeked at them behind their chamber's door. It was unusual for her to hear some noise inside the mansion as she reads her book in their lounge. Specifically the kitchen. Curious, and a little scared, she risked her life to know who it is.

Reborn gave a short glance on the chamber door where he can feel a presence. He looked at Tsuna who raised his notebook for the hitman to see.

[A maid. No need to worry.] It said.

"Doesn't mean I can't be cautious." Reborn replied.

Tsuna groaned. [Just cook. I'm craving for some soup.]

"Come here then. So you'll know how I do it."

[No way. I want to you to cook it for me. And it's delicious that way.]

Reborn tutted jokingly. "Cheeky."

[Am not. Just telling the truth.]

The maid, who saw how the two communicate, closed the door of their chamber to give them privacy.

Takeshi wasn't an oblivious type. He just goes with the flow. Even Hayato knows this despite his insult to him. So the moment the two felt something off in their environment, they became alert.

Hayato was the first one to move. He has his cigar and lighter, dynamites still strapped on his body even in sleep. He can't be careless inside their enemies base, even if it's the Vongola Mansion.

Takeshi sat up. He looked around their room before giving Hayato a grin. The latter grumbled in annoyance. Chuckling, he reached for a wrapped up long stick leaning on the wall by his headrest. He looked around then gave Hayato another grin when their eyes met. Hayato tutted before chucking a pillow towards him that he evaded while laughing.

Hayato was mumbling some curses to Yamamoto as the latter laugh his head off. It was late for the two to notice people coming and dashing to kill them. If only these people knew how trained the two are.

Hayato lit his stick casually before lighting a dynamite with it, put it into one of these assassin's clothe before kicking him out of the room. A 'thud' was heard before a big explosion.

Takeshi unwrapped the long stick. A wooden sword made its appearance. He took the handle and swung it on his attacker. He grinned merrily when he saw his wooden sword become a steel one.

"Let's make this quick." Hayato grumbled as he glares at them. "I don't want to trouble Juudaime."

Takeshi gave a nervous laugh. "Nope. Don't wanna meet the grumpy Tsuna."

Lambo is sleeping with Fuuta. Ryohei is too. But that doesn't mean the two do not know what's going on in their environment. The moment these people stepped inside their room, they became aware already.

An assassin loomed over Lambo. When the man was going to strike, Lambo smirked and opened his eyes. It startled the man. He became unaware of the knuckles that was on his way.

"Extreme punch!" Ryohei howled before retracting his arm. "You okay Lambo? Fuuta?"

"Of course I am, Nii-san! I'm the great Lambo!" Lambo obnoxiously shouted before a big laugh as he stood on the bed.

"No worries, Ryohei-nii." Fuuta replied.

Ryohei looked at their attackers. "Let's finish them?"

Lambo took out many grenades from his hair. "Yeah!"

"I'll stay here in the corner then." Fuuta chirped, hugging his book.

Bianchi didn't need to do anything. She just needs to hide inside the closet and let Ipin explode. The moment the kid exploded, she knew they're safe so she went out. Only to be greeted by a big hole on the wall and a lot of body scattered. She immediately spotted Ipin and took the child.

"Good work, Ipin." She mumbled, patting the child's head.

Tsuna and Reborn stood up when they heard a loud explosion. Tsuna drunk his soup in one go before running towards the source. Reborn followed him.

When Tsuna saw Hayato and Takeshi holding their respective weapons, his intuition started to ring dangerously. He felt cold when they stopped in front of a blasted room. He counted how many doors it is from his room, and worry greatly shook him.

"N-No! B-Bianchi! Ipin!" He shouted.

"Wait Juudaime!" Hayato tried to restraint.

"Who did this?!" Tsuna shouted, feeling rage slowly consume him. "Who did this? What happened to you?"

"We were attacked." Takeshi answered nervously. He hasn't seen this kind of Tsuna, and it makes him nervous.

Reborn stopped walking when he felt the room temperature dropped dangerously and blood lust swum in the air. He gulped before he smirked. The hair on his nape stood in fear and excitement. To witness something this fearsome makes him want to know what will happen.

Tsuna's eyes became cold. Takeshi went instinctively behind Hayato who backed away from his Juudaime. Lambo, who just got there with Ryohei, gulped and went to grasp the boxer's pants.

Cold, dull eyes stared at the area. Fists clenched tightly, brows almost knitting, Tsuna looked at the destroyed room before stepping in. He started to look around, opening up big debris to see if the girls are there. Takeshi was going to step in when Tsuna looked at them. They became frozen struck on their spots.

"Don't come." He said in a soft voice, coldness dripping on his tone. "It's dangerous. Go to the garden, they might be there."

"Y-Yes Juudaime." Hayato responded.

"You have your phone with you?" Takeshi asked.

"Yes." Tsuna answered.

"We'll extremely call you when we find them, Sawada." Ryohei assured.

Tsuna nodded. "Go by pair. So in case something happened."

"Yes!" They all answered.

"Lambo-sama will do his best, Nii-san." Lambo said.

Tsuna nodded. "Be careful. And Hayato."

"H-Hai?"

"Who were they?"

"Varia, Juudaime."

The room temperature dragged lower.

"Thank you."

The others went on while Tsuna kept on looking. He saw Bianchi's goggles underneath a pillow. He sighed as he prayed for their safety. He kept on looking before gazing outside the gaping hole.

Reborn effortlessly stepped inside the destroyed room. He stopped meters away from Tsuna. The brunet is obviously down and worried. But he can't bring himself to say anything rush. It might trigger the kid's anger further. Who knows what will happen in the mansion if that happens.

"Where are you going?" He asked when Tsuna stepped over the edge.

"I'm going to help my friends search for the girls." Tsuna replied in a small voice.

"And when you find them, what would you do?"

"What I'll do will depend on their states."

Leon went down on Reborn's hand and turned into a gun. "Why don't you wait for your friends?"

"The more we are in number to search, the greater the possibility we find them."

Reborn aimed. "Nice answer."

Tsuna looked at him just as Reborn pulled a trigger. "Come with me, Reborn."

"Yeah. Can't leave my student alone, can I?"

Tsuna jumped down to the ground. Reborn came after him and started to shoot assassins who tried to attack them. Tsuna was about to go to hyper dying will mode when Reborn tossed him something. He caught it. They were mittens. Although curious what it can do, he still wore it and went to hyper dying will. He became amazed on the mittens' transformation.

The mittens became gloves that fit his hands. He clenched his fist before opening it on his right. He concentrated a flame on his palm and shoot it on the assassin that was going for him. He fought off some that were either attacking him or Reborn.

He was in the middle of laying an assassin down on the ground when his phone rung.

"Tsunayoshi Sawada speaking." He answered.

"Juudaime! We found Aniki and Ipin! They were by the trees. They're okay. Ipin was the one who exploded." Hayato reported.

Tsuna sighed. "They were attacked too, right?"

"Yes! When Ipin thought you were one of those people who entered, she immediately hugged the 'you'. When she realized it was a stranger, she triggered the timer. Aniki hid away."

"It was a good way to escape!" Bianchi defended from background.

"You could've killed them with your poison cooking!" Hayato retorted.

Then Tsuna heard some curses went off from the other side and some shuffling until a cheery voice greeted him.

"Yo Tsuna! How's your end there?" Takeshi greeted.

Tsuna grumbled something incoherent as he kicked to his side before answering the baseball star. "Indescribable."

Takeshi cracked up. "Man! You're seriously into that."

"Given they're attacking." Tsuna said with playfulness in his voice. "Yours?"

"Bianchi and Hayato are bickering. Ipin is in my arms. No one is attacking though."

"Reunite with Onii-san and Lambo before getting here, okay?"

"Sure. No worries. We'll be there in a jiffy to help you."

"Thanks Takeshi." Tsuna whispered before the line cut off.

After snapping his phone shut, Tsuna looked around his area. His face contorted to anger when he saw Reborn being ganged up. Growling, he raised his hands, formed his fingers into guns then started to shoot the attackers with flame bullets.

Reborn got surprised when he realized that his assaulters are decreasing. Then he felt an increase of killing intent in the air. He shot off one attacker before searching for his student. There he is, stiffly punching the hell out of the assassins.

He couldn't stop the shiver that went down his spine. Although he joked about seeing an 'angry' Tsuna being a sight, he can't believe such timid, quiet person will be able to defeat many assassins as he, the greatest hitman, could. And it's his first time seeing Tsuna show an emotion like this. And now that he taught him a lot of things, of course he'll leave the battle field with small scratches here and there.

Then he noticed that the brunet is in a disadvantage. He was about to step in, only to be beaten by it by Kyouya, Mukuro and Chrome. Then a shout of 'extreme' was heard, accompanied by a loud explosion and 'swish' of steel ripping the air apart. Reborn sighed. Of course his guardians will be in his rescue. They will always be there for his rescue.

"Reborn! You okay? You're not hurt, are you?" The brunet bombarded as he went to him and inspected him for injuries. "Do you feel pain? Anywhere? Like a wound? Or any burning? You're not going unconscious, right? Reborn- Oww! Kyouya! Reborn! What was that for?!"

Takeshi gave a laugh. "Worrywart Tsuna as always."

"I'm just worried. All of you were attacked. And I was drinking my soup when that happened..." Tsuna pouted.

Kyouya sighed. "Let's go, Omnivore. So you can drink your soup."

"But I need to dispose them first." Tsuna mumbled, making everyone who heard it stiffen. "Not in a bad way. Just tell Xanxus to control them before I blast them off for attacking you."

They all smiled at his addition.

"What happened here?!"

Everyone felt the temperature dropped when Tsuna whipped his head towards the source of question. The brunet stepped forward, eyes cold and duller than usual. The Varia, who sensed the brunet's killing intent, cautiously stepped out of the mansion. They looked around the garden to the big hole on the second floor.

"I think I already know what happened." Mammon murmured.

"I didn't kill them like I used to." Tsuna said. "And I have this feeling that you didn't tell them to attack us."

"We didn't tell them, Tsunayoshi." Squalo verified.

Tsuna tutted, making the assassin squad froze. "Should've killed them if that so."

"Tsuna." Takeshi said as he approached the brunet. "Relax."

Tsuna took a deep breath before looking at them with threatening gaze. "I hope this doesn't happen again."

Varia gulped. All of them are seeing the old Tsuna in long brown cloak with black scarf around his neck, eyes dull and lifeless, and killing intent leaking massively in his aura by just standing there. No. Not even one can ever forget that one significant event that made them be this cautious of the person in front of them.

"I'll make sure of it, Tsunayoshi." Xanxus affirmed, glaring at every body sprawled on the floor. "They'll suffer the consequences of attacking you and your family."

Tsuna sighed as he sagged, leaning his body to Takeshi who caught him. "I feel like sleeping."

The guardians panicked, except for Mukuro, Chrome and Kyouya who smirked and Reborn who shook his head.

"I'll carry you on my back, Tsuna. Don't get grumpy on us." Takeshi consoled.

"It won't be long, Juudaime." Hayato assured as he helped Takeshi piggyback Tsuna.

"Okay. I'm geared up. Hold on, Tsuna."

"Hn." Tsuna replied, earning shivers from all of them. "Go."

Takeshi dashed. Leaving a smoke trail, a complaining Hayato and a cheering bunch. Reborn looked around before nudging one of the body with his foot. They are really unconscious. It makes him question the power of Tsuna.

Belphegor snickered his signature laugh as he walked towards Hayato and hold out a chained ring. "I won't need that anymore. Tsunayoshi is already strong. I won't doubt his guardians."

"Voi! Don't count me in!" Squalo shouted, crossing his arms.

Belphegor laughed. "Not like we're asking for your opinion, Sharky."

"What did you fucking say you piece of shit!?" Squalo shouted.

Hayato took the ring, eyes determined. "I'm grateful that you acknowledge me."

"Although Tsunayoshi is very unpredictable, he's still an important person in the family." Belphegor grinned before turning his back on them.

"Mou. I'm not payed for this job." Mammon said then she vanished from her spot, only to appear in front of the mist guardians. "But if it's Tsuna, I won't mind."

"Kufufufu. You're also attracted to the naive Decimo?" Mukuro teased.

"Cautious." Mammon corrected as she gave her part of the ring. "I'm not really the type to express gratitude, but since it's priceless. Thank you for taking care of him."

"Bossu is very kind." Chrome said as Mukuro accepted the ring.

"Mou. He is." Then she disappeared again.

"Let's go in." Reborn said before walking towards the mansion.

"Yes."