Chapter 2: The Conclusion of the First Match! Tsuki's Ultimatum! And the Lightning!

Tsuki wasn't particularly surprised with what happened next after the Cervello declared the start of the match.

"What the—! The ring's glowing!" Hayato exclaimed in disbelief.

True to what he said, the entire arena was covered with bright light, making it impossible to see the two people inside.

"This special ring was designed specifically for the Guardian of the Sun. It's a Sun Colosseum lit by fake sun," one of the Cervello explained.

Mukuro twirled his trident in the air, casting a special barrier around his family to protect them from the light, like a pair of giant sunglasses shielding them.

"Oh! Extreme thanks, Sawada!" Ryohei sent a thumbs-up to Tsuki, eyes covered with the sunglasses his Sky gave him earlier before turning to look at the man who lent it to her, the boxer gave him a big grin, "Thank you too, for lending your spare."

Lussuria's jaw dropped, turning to look at the girl, he pointed an accusing finger at her, "Did you know about this?"

"Vooooiiiii! Did you tell them about this!?" Squalo demanded, glaring at the Cervello through the shades he was wearing.

The Cervello stepped forward, "Iie. We did not inform anyone. Sawada Tsukiyomi, how did you know about this? Whether or not we will continue this match will depend on your answer."

Tsuki's Guardians glared at the Cervello.

"How dare you! Are you accusing our Sky of cheating!?" Hayato pulled out his dynamites, wanting nothing more than to throw them at the bitches who dared accuse his Sky.

"Maa, maa, I'm sure they're not serious, right?" the smile on Takeshi's face had a dangerous edge to them, and despite the fact that he was trying to pacify the tension, his hand was wrapped around the hilt of the shinai on his back.

"Then, how can you explain why she suddenly borrowed one of Lussuria's shades if she didn't know about this?" Levi demanded.

"Because I'm not fucking stupid," Tsuki answered with a shrug, not at all affected by the accusation. Crossing her arms on her chest, she nodded towards the direction of the overhead lights inside the arena, "Were those supposed to be invisible when they're off? No? Ok—hmm, let's see. Multiple overhead lights hanging from the cage surrounding the arena where the two candidates for the position of the Sun Guardian are supposed to fight. An arena designed specifically for the fucking Sun," the girl raised an eyebrow, "do I still need to elaborate?"

Silence followed after the girl spoke.

Xanxus watched in amusement as his three subordinates, who accused the brat of cheating, clenched their fists, red in the face after suffering such a humiliation at the hands of a young girl who—when explaining—sounded more like she was explaining how the weather changes rather than defending herself.

"Shishishishishi. The prince is beginning to like her."

Both Cervello coughed awkwardly before turning to look at the two competitors, one grinning like a madman, the other red from embarrassment and anger.

"You may begin the match."

"MAXIMUM CANNON!"

"Haha. There goes the light," Takeshi joked, putting his hands behind his head and watching as shards of glass rained down on the two Sun after Ryohei sent a powerful punch to destroy them.

"This is extremely much better," the boxer nodded his head in agreement with himself. Removing the shades, he faced his opponent, "Let's go."

Xanxus was watching the match with a bored look on his face. Yawning, he wondered why he was even there in the first place, but one glance at the girl reminded him why. The girl was watching the match completely at eased, not even reacting (unlike two of her Guardians, the silver-haired one and the swordsman) when the sound of her Sun's bones breaking filled the arena after he punched Lussuria's metal knee, merely blinking when the brat fell on his hands and knees, breathing heavily from exhaustion.

"Kora, stand up!"

"Hmph, you're late."

"Warui, Kyoko caught me…"

"Voooi, that shorty is the Arcobaleno, Colonnello. Why is he here?"

Colonnello stared impassively at his student with his arms crossed, "It's about time. Go and show him your true strength, Ryohei!"

Lussuria smirked, "No matter who talks, it's useless. This boy is finished and I'm going to have him."

Ryohei ignored him, letting out a deep breath, the body that was shaking in exhaustion seconds ago—stilled, baffling the older man.

"Now that Colonnello-shishou is here…" standing up, the white haired teen turned to his Sky and grinned, "is it extremely alright?"

Tsuki grinned back, "Aa. Go all out."

The Varia members narrowed their eyes, wondering what they were talking about. They got their answer when the boxer's entire body started emitting heat, eyes widening in shock as they watched all the bruises and injuries from the kid's body starting to fade.

"Voooii! What the fuck!?" Squalo exclaimed when his sensitive hearing heard the sound of bones mending itself.

"Sun Activation!" Lussuria cried in realization.

Ryohei nodded, eyes flashing yellow, "Hai, the Sun Flame's extreme characteristic. Sate, it's time to extremely end this."

Sun Flames started gathering around his right hand, and before anyone could react, Lussuria was sent flying, his metal knees shattering as he landed face first on the floor.

Lussuria scrambled on his back, staring in disbelief at his shattered knee, "It… it can't be! My metal knee can't be crushed!"

Belphegor smirked, "Looks like it's over."

Colonnello smiled, pride shining in his eyes. "You did well, Ryohei."

"It was a good match. Now give me the Ring," Ryohei demanded, making his way to where the other Sun was lying.

Terror and panic showed on Lussuria's face as he tried to stand, "NO! I'm part of the Varia. I can win with only one leg!"

Tsuki's eyes narrowed.

"Come on! Let's continue! Hurry!"

Ryohei stared disconcertingly at the man's insistent, "Why are you so nervous?"

"Hurry!"

A loud blast suddenly resonated in the area, making Lussuria close his eyes, knowing that he was about to die. When the agony didn't come like he expected, he slowly opened his eyes, "Wha—!?"

Xanxus glared at the orange barrier protecting the trash, eyes immediately going to the one person brave and stupid enough to outright challenge him, he pointed his gun, "Trash…"

"Tsuki…?" Takeshi looked at his Sky uncertainly, slowly pulling his shinai from its bag.

"Voooi! The fuck are you doing, you bitch!?" Squalo raised his sword, stance ready to attack.

Both sides readied their weapons, tension rising as the two bosses stared at each other.

"Ryohei."

Ryohei swallowed, Tsuki rarely called him by his name, and when she does, it usually meant that the Sky was either extremely pissed, or extremely serious, "H-Hai?"

Tsuki nodded at Lussuria's direction, eyes not breaking away from the Varia Boss, "Heal him."

Her Guardians sighed in defeat, knowing that there was no point questioning their Sky's actions no matter how absurd it was, once she gives an order, you follow it, no matter what.

Lussuria tried backing away from the approaching boxer, but the barrier made him unable to, "What are you going to do!?"

Ryohei cocked his head to the side and blinked in confusion, "I'm going to extremely heal you like what Sawada said. Now stay still."

Tsuki glanced at them from the corner of her eyes before turning her attention back to the man glowering at her, "I don't like losing a piece."

Xanxus narrowed his eyes, gun still pointed at the girl, "The fuck are you talking about?"

Tsuki smiled mysteriously in reply. "Neh, Xanxus… can you wait until this Ring Conflict is over before you kill anyone?"

The Varia, Colonnello, even her Guardians were staring at her in astonishment. Reborn, rather than staring at his student, was staring at Xanxus, wondering why the Varia Boss was indulging her.

The gun pointed at her started charging up, "Don't tell me what to fucking do."

Tsuki pouted, "I'm not. It was a request. Look, just don't kill anyone yet. I know it's in your policy to kill members who fail in order to eliminate weakness, but… kill them after this whole thing is over."

Xanxus raised an eyebrow, "And why should I listen to you?"

"Humor me," Tsuki answered, smiling teasingly at him.

Every single person present watched dumbfounded as the Varia Boss lowered his gun.

Scoffing at the girl, he grunted, "Whatever."

Tsuki grinned, "Thanks."

"T-Tsuki…" Takeshi wasn't sure how he was supposed to question what happened, luckily for him, he didn't have to.

"Small Animal. What are you doing?"

Tsuki looked at her Cloud with an innocent expression on her face, "Nothing."

Gray eyes narrowed dangerously, "Omnivore…"

Tsuki shrugged, "It's far too early for anyone to die in this game."

"Kufufufufufu. I don't think that's what the Skylark is talking about, Hime-sama."

"Then what exactly is he talking about?" Tsuki raised an eyebrow, daring her Guardians to address the issue then and there.

"That's enough."

Tsuki and her Guardians turned to the hitman, who stared expressionless at them.

Colonnello was watching everything with a solemn expression. Looks like I wasn't the only one who noticed. As expected of Tsuki's Guardians, but… what are you going to do? Reborn.

Gritting her teeth, Tsuki looked at Reborn in the eyes before turning her attention to the arena, "Hn. How long are you two going to stay quiet over there? The match is over. Give the ring to Onii-san already."

The Cervello nodded at each other.

"The match is not over yet, both competitors are still standing."

Tsuki glared at them, her eyes blazing with the color of her Flames, "I said the match is over, declare the winner, before I go over there and knock both of you down. And I swear to everything that is fucking holy, if you people comment on the fact that I interfered in the match by asking Ryohei to heal him, we're going to have to find a new judge for this Ring Battle because I will kill you."

Both Cervello visibly paled, swallowing nervously, they turned to the two Sun and announced, "Sasagawa Ryohei is the victor in the battle over the Vongola Sun Ring. Please hand over the ring to the victor."

Lussuria did so without protest, not wanting to be on the receiving end of the girl's temper. I thought the boss was the only one who could instill this kind of fear on me, what a scary girl.

"This is the end of tonight's match, and starting tonight, we will regularly announce the next battle's participants."

"Oh, we get to find out now? Neat," Takeshi said, eyes shining with anticipation.

"Voooi! Let me go next!" Squalo demanded.

Ignoring him, the Cervello continued, "We shall now announce it. Tomorrow evening's battle will be… Lightning. The battle between the Lightning Guardians."

Tsuki closed her eyes and sighed, "Great."

"We shall meet you tomorrow evening."

And with that, the Cervello left. The moment they did, the cage of the arena crumbled down after being shot by one of the Varia.

"Voooi, Lussuria, get your stupid ass here! We're leaving."

Giving the boxer one final look, Lussuria rejoined his group.

Red eyes met sunset-amber ones, Xanxus smirked at the girl before he and his subordinates left.

Tsuki shook her head in amusement, ignoring the look her tutor was giving her, she turned to Ryohei and smiled, "Omedetō, Onii-san."

Ryohei smiled back, "It was nothing, Sawada. Now all I have to do is make this two parts one, right?"

Tsuki's eyes softened when Ryohei raised his right hand, showing everyone the complete Vongola Sun Ring on his middle finger.

"Haha. That's one down, six more to go."

"Ah, we're going to win them all."

"Kufufufufufu."

"Hn."

Tsuki smiled in agreement, but then she sensed his presence, the smile on her face fell. Clenching her fist in annoyance, she said without looking at him, "How long are you going to be here, Iemitsu? I thought by now you'll be gone."

Iemitsu sighed at his daughter's greeting, "Don't be like that, Tsuki."

Tsuki gave him a blank look, "Hn. We need to talk. I don't give a damn if you have something to do tonight. We are going to talk."

Xanxus didn't open his eyes when Squalo entered his room, not even bothering to move from his lying position on the bed.

"What do you want?"

Squalo brows furrowed, briefly wondering if he was going to survive this encounter.

"What's going on between you and Sawada Tsukiyomi?"

The second-in-command ducked to avoid being incinerated, "Vooooiiiii! Just answer the fucking question! Don't think I didn't notice the shit between you and that brat, even her fucking Guardians noticed how you two were basically flirting with each other."

"Hn."

"Xanxus!"

Xanxus sat up and glared at him, "Whatever the fuck is going on between me and her, it's none of your fucking business."

Squalo glared back, "Of course it's my goddamned business! You're my fucking boss, you asshole, whatever decisions you make regarding that girl, fucking affects the entire Varia. You even fucking granted her request of not killing anyone!"

Boss and second-in-command stared at each other, one with a blank expression, the other with a pissed off one.

"I desire her."

Squalo felt his jaw drop at the nonchalant way his boss just admitted that he desired his competition. "What!?"

Xanxus ignored him and laid back down, "If that's all you want to know, fucking leave already."

"Vooooiiiii! What the hell do you mean by that!?"

"Are you fucking stupid?"

"Are you fucking serious?"

"Hn."

"Xanxus!"

"Are you sure about this, Tsuki?"

Tsuki sighed, putting down the brush she was using, she turned and nodded at her tutor, "Aa."

Reborn inwardly sighed, knowing that there's no changing his student's mind. Try not to fuck up, Iemitsu.

Tsuki gave her tutor a small smile before leaving her room and going down to the kitchen where the boss of CEDEF was waiting.

After bidding her friends goodbye and assuring them that she could handle everything by herself, her Guardians reluctantly agreed to let her leave with Iemitsu without taking any of them. When they reached the house, Tsuki told him to wait in the kitchen while she takes a short shower, asking Reborn to make sure he doesn't go anywhere.

When Tsuki reached the kitchen, she saw Iemitsu tapping his finger on the table. Raising an eyebrow, she wondered if he was nervous about the confrontation that was coming, or if he was impatient to leave.

Iemitsu almost jumped from his seat when his daughter suddenly sat on the chair across him.

"Tsukiyomi…"

Tsuki raised a hand to stop him, "Whatever excuse you have, I don't want to hear it. Look, this is what's going to happen. You're going to tell Kaa-san everything, and I mean everything. You have until the end of the Ring Battle to do it. If you leave Japan before you tell her, I'm going to tell her everything, and if that happens, I'm going to make sure Kaa-san divorces you. Do you understand?"

She didn't wait for a reply and left a wide eyed Iemitsu staring after her, only pausing at the doorway to inform him that Lambo wasn't going to fight in the next match.

A year and a half ago

Lambo was a proud hitman from the Bovino Famiglia. He traveled to Japan at the age of 5 in order to kill Reborn and prove to his family that he was an amazing hitman. He expected the difficulty of accomplishing his mission, what he didn't expect, was that he was going to end up meeting the people who would show him the true meaning of family.

"Gyahahaha. Reborn! Prepare to die!"

Tsuki sighed in annoyance when the cow-child burst into her room with a bazooka on his shoulder, how the kid even managed to carry that, she will never know.

It's been almost a month since the cow-child arrived and caused disturbance in her home. The kid has been attempting to kill Reborn ever since he arrived, but so far, all that he managed to accomplish was pissing Hayato off, annoying Kyoya, and giving Mukuro a new source of entertainment. He also became a regular member of the house because after he tasted Mama's cooking, he never left.

"Lambo, can you not do this now? I still have to train with Takeshi later, so I really need to finish my homework if I'm going to make it on time."

"Gyahahahaha. Dame-Tsuki can't tell Lambo-san what to do. Lambo-san will only listen to what Lambo-san says!"

Tsuki's eyes softened at the proud look on the kid's face, "How 'bout this, if you behave, I'll take you with me to Take-sushi later, and you can ask Oyaji for sushi. I bet he'll let you eat as many as you want."

Lambo's eyes sparkled at the thought of all the sushi he could eat, jumping on Tsuki's lap, he nodded his head, "Lambo-san will behave, Lambo-san will behave."

"Wah, I-pin, eat too."

Tsuki smiled at the little girl standing on the doorway, "How 'bout we all eat dinner at Oyaji's place?"

Fuuta poked his head in and looked at Tsuki excitedly, "We're going to eat at Papa's place?"

Tsuki nodded, "Hai. You kids go play, I'll finish my homework real quick so we can leave early."

"Hai!"

Lambo looked around him and smiled happily. Bakadera was yelling at Yakyu-baka for stealing his sushi. Pineapple-head and Scary-man was fighting in the corner of the restaurant with Shibafu-atama cheering them on. Fuuta was telling Mama and Papa the new rankings he made. I-pin was sitting on Mama's lap while Papa was feeding her sushi because he has yet to teach her the proper way to eat it. Dame-Tsuki was talking to Bianchi about the new clothing store that opened. Dog-breath, Megane, and Reborn were busy eating their sushi. Grinning to himself, he decided that it was time for Lambo-san to join in on the fun.

"Gyahahahahahaha!"

"Juudaime, do we really have to give them the Lightning Ring? I know you're worried about Ahoshi, but we can always have him use the Ten-Year Bazooka so his older self can fight in his place," Hayato suggested as they climbed up the stairs that led to the roof of Nami Chuu.

"I don't want to risk it. Besides, this is just one ring, we can get it back after we win the whole thing," Tsuki pointed out. She opened the door to the roof, blinking in surprise upon seeing the lightning conductors and cables surrounding the floor.

"What the heck are those!?" Gokudera exclaimed.

"Tonight's combat area is a lightning rod area appropriate for the Guardian of Lightning. The Elettrico Circuit," the Cervello explained.

Tsuki watched in awe as the floor began to shine after one of the lightning rod was hit by lightning.

"The Elettrico Circuit's floor has been coated with a special conductor. The Lightning that strikes the rods is enhanced several times and runs through them."

"Kufufufufu. And anyone who stands there will be incinerated."

Hayato nodded in agreement, "Aa, it seems like they knew that a thunderstorm was coming tonight."

The Cervello looked around and noticed that the combatant from their group was missing, "Where is your Lightning Guardian? His opponent has been waiting for 2 hours."

On the other side of the roof stood the Lightning Guardian of the Varia, staring intently at them, eyes narrowing when he noticed that his opponent was missing.

"Shishishi. Levi showed up 2 hours early again? I can't believe him."

"Unlike you, he's quite awkward like that."

Squalo's eyes narrowed, "Doesn't matter. It looks like his opponent didn't even show."

Xanxus raised an eyebrow when the girl looked at him and showed him the Lightning Ring nestled between her fore and middle finger.

"Yeah, about that…"

Before Tsuki could tell them that her team wasn't going to participate in this match, the ring was knocked out of her hand by a familiar boomerang-like metal edge, sliding into the direction of where a man wearing an orange construction work jumpsuit was standing.

"Gyahahahaha! Lambo-san is here!"

Basil looked down in shame when Tsuki's Guardians glared at him with venom, "Gomenasai… Sawada-dono."

Iemitsu ignored the menacing look his daughter's Guardians were giving him, picking up the ring, he turned to the Cervello's direction, "The Lightning Guardian is here."

"Kisama! The fuck do you think you're doing!?" Gokudera pulled out his dynamites, gritting his teeth in anger.

Takeshi was gripping the hilt of his shinai, anger shining in his normally calm eyes, Ryohei's fists were clenched, angrily glaring at Iemitsu, Mukuro summoned his trident, staring maniacally at the foolish man, Kyoya—along with Reborn—was looking at Tsuki, both wondering if this night was going to be Iemitsu's last.

"Lambo…"

Lambo jumped in surprise, "Gyupaa!" His whole body was trembling when he turned to the direction of the scary voice, "T-Tsuki?"

Tsuki ignored the twinge of guilt when she heard the fear in the cow-child's voice, with her hair covering her eyes, she asked in a soft voice, "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to go to sleep."

Even though no one could see her expression, everyone heard the ferocity in her tone.

Lambo swallowed nervously and shakily pointed at the man who made him disobey Dame-Tsuki, "It's not Lambo-san's fault! Lambo-san was thirsty, so Lambo-san went to the kitchen to drink, but this man took Lambo-san and said that Dame-Tsuki needed Lambo-san's help, and that Dame-Tsuki and everyone was going to die if Lambo-san didn't go with him." After defending himself, the cow-child started wailing, wiggling out of the blonde's hold and running towards the other Guardians.

Takeshi caught him before he could jump on Tsuki, knowing that his Sky was too dangerous right now for anyone to be near her, "Maa, maa, calm down, Lambo. Tsuki's not mad at you."

The air turned colder than it already was, everyone felt a shiver ran down their spine when the enraged Sky looked up, eyes blazing dangerously, "You… really are a fucking merda."

Iemitsu's eyes widened in shock, "L-Look, Tsuki. You can't just decide to hand over the Lightning Ring because you're worried about your Guardian's safety. The Rings are far more impor—"

The look of death in his daughter's eyes made him shut his mouth and caused him to unconsciously activate his Hyper Dying Will Mode. Living in the Mafia has made his senses sharp, he trained himself to react whenever he feels like his life was in danger, and the way the girl was staring at him, it made every alarm bell in his mind ring.

"If anything happens to Lambo… you better start praying to whatever Gods you believe in, Iemitsu..."

Xanxus felt a shiver of excitement and passion ran through his entire being as he watched the little Sky raise an arm and shoot her Flames to the sky, creating a hole in the clouds that momentarily stopped the rain from pouring down on their area. A maniacal grin spreading across his face when the Sky stared menacingly at the CEDEF Boss.

"'Cause you're going to be meeting them."

Iemitsu swallowed nervously, looking away from the girl, he nodded at the Cervello, who actually looked uncertain about starting the match.

Reborn sighed from his perch on Takeshi's shoulder, "Baka-Iemitsu… I knew you were stupid, but I didn't think you'd be this stupid."

Tsuki gave Iemitsu one final look before turning to Lambo, her eyes immediately going softer upon seeing the cow-child cowering in Takeshi's arms, his face buried on the older teen's chest.

"Lambo."

Lambo stopped trembling when he heard the usual Dame-Tsuki. Slowly turning to look at the girl, a huge smile made its way to his face when he saw her smiling at him, "Dame-Tsuki!"

Tsuki took the child from her Rain's arms, "Lambo, listen to me. When things get too scary, use the bazooka, alright? And if you can't endure anymore, just say so, you don't have to win this or prove anything to us. I don't need a ring to prove that you're my Guardian."

"Juudaime…"

"Tsuki…"

"Sawada…"

Mukuro and Kyoya smirked.

Reborn smiled and lowered his fedora. You're going to be a great boss, Tsuki.

"Alalalala. Dame-Tsuki, don't you know? Lambo-san is the strongest! Gyahahahahahaha!"

Tsuki smiled softly at the kid's boasting, "I know…"

"Yosh! Now let's extremely do the usual!"

The reluctant Guardians sighed in resignation.

"Lambo! Fight!"

"Oh!"

"Gyahahaha. That was fun! Let's do it again!"

Four Guardians looked at him simultaneously.

"Iie."

Lambo pouted and blew raspberry at them, "Kechi!"

Tsuki rolled her eyes and turned to the Cervello, she gave them a nod, signaling that they can start the match.

"The battle for the Lightning Ring. Lambo vs. Leviathan. You may now begin!"