To my dear reviewers, there were 4, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Sorry I was out for the last two weeks. I was taking care of my great-aunt, who did not have internet. The only connection I had was on my phone, which sadly did not have the chapters. Well, enough of the wait, HERE'S THE NEXT CHAPTER! ENJOY~
Chapter 4: Beware of G
1st Gen. Era, Parallel World, Italy
3rd PoV
Dirt road
They were driven all the way up the driveway to the mansion that sat on top of a hill. The view from up there was breath taking. They could see for miles into the distance, a great advantage when it came to protecting the mansion from enemies. Giotto and Asari were chattering what they needed to do to take care of Tsuna as they approached the mansion, Alaude giving some ideas as well. Though they first needed to figure out a way on breaking the news to the other, G being the hardest due to his focus on making sure that Vongola didn't have any reasons or weakness that others could attack and take advantage of. Kind of like Tsuna who looks like a mini-Giotto. So they had and still were talking in Japanese to keep the old man out of it. Not that they didn't trust him, just that they didn't want some random enemy famiglia to accidentally listen in on their conversation. Giotto held him close to him, moving Alaude's coat so Tsuna had a hole to breath in and out from as he tried to ensure no one could see him. Alaude and Asari saw this, but said nothing. They were serious, knowing that Tsuna would be targeted with or without any relations to Giotto.
Tsuna knew this, too, as he had woken up half way through the ride and heard them talking. He faked that he was still sleeping so that Giotto didn't notice. After all, it was from Giotto that he got his Hyper Intuition from. Tsuna has known for a couple of years now that Giotto was the one to start Vongola and was also his great-great-great-great grandfather on his father's side. Though he is more Japanese now instead of Italian due to Giotto having moved to Japan upon retiring.
"Don't let the boy get a scratch under your watch Giotto or I will arrest you." Alaude warned dangerously, making Giotto sweat drop. Tsuna had to keep from giggling. He like that the other was being like this as well. He knew Alaude was different, but quite similar to his Kyoya. Back in his own time and world, Kyoya only lets Tsuna call him by name, though Tsuna rarely uses it except for situation he needed the other's full attention. It worked out well between them, even when Kyoya tried to bite the other guardians to death for crowding sometimes. There was also that time when Kyoya challenged Tsuna when he was lusting for actual battles. Mukuro, too, would do it on a weekly basis when he gets bored with lounging around. A mist can never be bored or it's a nightmare for everyone.
"Mah, Giotto won't let any bad guys get within few meters of him." Asari said, grinning at the newly made father. Alaude knew it was true, Giotto was exuding paternal protectiveness as severe as a wild predator. Alaude hnn-ed slightly and turned to look at Giotto's face, which was the mix of feral and gentle. It made him smirk slightly, as he could now see Giotto's underlining devil personality rising from their angelic cover. Well, he almost feels bad for anyone whom hurt the boy in any way. Almost. He would and will gladly join in making the fool go through hell. Alaude also hoped to help Giotto with Tsuna. He wants to teach the boy how to fight, since he could clearly sense the regret Tsuna had about not being able to help fight back in town.
"He's an interesting little boy. The moment I saw him he had my heart wrapped around his little fingers," Giotto admitted, making Asari chuckled slightly. Alaude had a full blown smirk on his lips before they returned to a passive state. Though it was enough to tell Giotto that Alaude was greatly amused by this. So amused that they would be talking about something later tonight, which sent shivers down Giotto's spine.
"But, now we have to handle G, hai?" Asari said with such a cheerful tone. Giotto mentally swore as he knew Asari wasn't going to help with the literal storm they were heading into. Alaude, too, wasn't going to help. He was instead making sure the old man was okay from the injury to the head. The old man just chuckled and waved him away. He was more worried about Tsuna's weight, which he decided to bring up to them. Asari nodded in understanding, knowing how light Tsuna had felt. Giotto winced, also not liking how light the little boy in his arms was. He knew he would, and had to, try fattening up the boy. Maybe even fix the bad habit his family had while he was at it.
"Now who's going to break the news to G first then?" Giotto asked hopefully. Though he blinked upon realizing his own Cloud and Rain guardians had just vanished from their spots. Tsuna, too, felt the others disappear at Giotto's question and had to bite back his giggling.
Reluctantly, Giotto gets out without jostling Tsuna much. Tsuna stayed relaxed so the other continues to thinks that he was still sleeping. Tsuna actually doubted that he could sleep much because of Reborn whom would take him on erratic training schedules that messed up his sleeping time. He had to adapt quickly to sleeping to few hours per day as well as making sure his grades were good enough for Reborn, how ever high it was at that time.
Giotto gave his thanks to the old man, who laughed and waved before snapping the reins and leading the horse away. Tsuna listened to the hoof beats as he was being carried up the hill, listening to Giotto silent mumbles about G's temper and about Tsuna's eating schedule. Tsuna kept his eyes closed, snuggling his face into other's neck due to the warmth the man gave. Giotto barely paused, but kept walking. He smiled softly, holding the boy closer to him. A few minutes later Tsuna could feel the warmth from behind him stop as he heard the door click. He began to hear shouting about some sauce and an innocent response of not doing it. There was also a loud voice adding EXTREME to every sentence. Tsuna could only shift slightly to try and mute out the loud voice as Giotto blocked his ears to help muffle the noise. Though, Giotto thinks it would be easier to introduce him to his guardians while Tsuna was awake rather than asleep. Then he could return to his office so he could finish the paperwork there. He swears it was specifically designed to torture him, even in hell.
"Tsunayoshi, wake up. I'm going to introduce you to more of my friends and I want you to be able to move at moment's notice. We have an interesting fight happening right now." Giotto warned, beginning to shake him awake. Tsuna blinks to get his eyes used to the indoor lights. He looks around slightly, seeing that they were in a house, most likely the Vongola manor. Tsuna blinks at the homey yet expensive decorations and nods. He was set on his feet as Giotto takes their coats off.
"You can call me Tsuna if you want to, Dad." Tsuna mumbled, smiling at Giotto's near stumble as he was putting away the coats. Tsuna had to bite down on his giggles. He was going to have fun time messing with his ancestor and his dear 'uncles'. On the other hand, Giotto needed to adjust to Tsuna calling him that. Though his intuition was telling him the others were going to get hit by Tsuna's mischievous side.
As the two began to walk down the halls Tsuna started to cling to Giotto's leg. He blamed his childhood shyness that was resurfacing as Giotto peered down at him. A large warm hand was placed on his head, ruffling his naturally messy hair in a comforting way.
"Lets go see if they have caused any damage to my floor and walls…" Giotto mumbled under his breath, thinking that he was quiet enough to not be heard. Tsuna blinked up at him, but kept his mouth shut. He was completely enjoying this moment of normality from his ancestor. Giotto lead Tsuna to the family dining room doors, pausing slightly as he felt that Asari and Alaude were already there. Asari was trying to diffuse the situation as Alaude threatened to arrest everyone for discontentment. Giotto looked down at Tsuna and actually managed to keep in his squeals, disbelieving that Tsuna was becoming cuter and cuter the shyer he got. He was already hiding a bit more behind his legs, yet Giotto could clearly see those big brown eyes peeking at the double doors. Giotto, controlling himself as best he could, pushed the doors open without a sound. Immediately, curse words flow over their head, mostly from G, as they saw the arguing crowd. Tsuna actually whimpers slightly at the eery similarity between them and his Guardians. He was, however, not low enough. Alaude heard and was first to realized that Tsuna was there. He grins at the look on Giotto's face. The others didn't notice Tsuna, but did see the look they got.
"One, all of you clean this room up now and do the paperwork that resulted from this fight. Two, clean your mouths out and make sure you never swear around my adorable adopted son from now on." Giotto ordered seriously, his smile having an evil edge to it. It made everyone shut up at his tone. Alaude even shivered in anticipation for the fight that may happen if no one listened. Though the tenseness seemed to drop the moment Tsuna popped his head from behind Giotto's leg, effectively drawing everyone's attention. The pink-haired man, that looked like Hayato to Tsuna, had his jaw drop once he saw Tsuna. Asari smiled warmly at Tsuna, not at all bothered by Giotto's earlier words since he knew before hand. "Alaude, Asari, can you go gather up some food and clothes for Tsuna? I'm going to hide him from the others for a while." Giotto added, picked up Tsuna as he turns to leave. Tsuna finally got to fully see Giotto's other guardians in living flesh. Lampo, a green-haired teen that was currently full on gapping, Knuckle, black haired priest whose eyes were almost popping out of his skull, and Daemon Spade, a blue pineapple haired man who was a bit amused by Tsuna's spontaneous introduction. Alaude grinned before leaving the room quickly. Asari followed soon after grabbing a clean plate and filling it with food that hasn't been touched by the other's food fight. He also grabbed a pair of chopsticks on his way out. He definitely did not want to get suckered into helping with the cleaning.
Giotto was quick to get to his office, not willing to let the others skip out on cleaning in favor of asking questions. They would come at him eventually, but at least the dinning room would be clean. Tsuna just enjoyed the warm color of dark orange as he looked around the office that would be his once he moved to Italy. It definitely helped sooth his nerves from meeting the first generation guardians. Giotto took quick notice of his calming form, literally feeling Tsuna's body relaxing in his arms. He smiled, moving over to his desk where he sat down and sat Tsuna on his lap. The moment he looked at the stack of papers waiting for him, he couldn't stop himself from slumping. Tsuna knew that stack was going to be hell as he saw Giotto wince. Giotto, sensing that the other was pitying him, started tickling him. Tsuna began to squirms, laughing uncontrollably as he tried to get away from Giotto's merciless hands. Giotto finally stops to glomps Tsuna, holding him close in his arms. Tsuna enjoyed the other's warmth and didn't want to let go, but his stomach rumbled deeply. Tsuna blushed in embarrassment, glad the other couldn't see it. Just as Giotto was going to comment they heard the door opens. Giotto sat up as Alaude and Asari came in with the requested things.
"FOOD!" Tsuna yelled in glee, completely disregarding Reborn's teachings of manners. His eyes followed the plateful of food as the others laughed at his weird personality. Asari came over as Tsuna shifted on Giotto's lap and pushed away the papers in a somewhat organized way. Asari, once a spot was cleared, sets the plate down and holds out the chopsticks. Tsuna took them, says his usual manners, before digging in. It was as if the crepes did nothing, but increase his appetite. Giotto chuckled as he watches Tsuna dive right in as Asari left. He had heard a fuming G coming up the stairs, and didn't really fancy being in the middle of this incoming storm. He knew there were two ways this could go. Alaude decided to stay in the room, moving closer to the desk in case G did anything too spontaneous. Tsuna just gave him a toothy smile as he continued slurping down some noodles, his face dirty of already devoured food. He was really, really hungry. The fact Reborn took his breakfast without a warning before he came here, added to his de-aged body, made for a borderline starved 7 year old Tuna.
May that stupid hitman suffer for his transgression.
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Somewhere in Italy, Reborn sneezed. The blue-haired woman of his two tag alongs blinked before smirking, the other, a blonde man behind them, laughed at the unusual sight.
"Must have pissed someone off, kora." The blonde said as the woman let out a soft chuckle. Reborn simply tilted his hat down and frowned as he replied.
"Shut up, Lal, Colonnello. It doesn't matter who it was, I will kill who ever dared talk bad about me." That only made them grin wider, somewhat sensing that the person was nearby. Reborn just kept walking, not bothered by the lack of cars in this era. Though once in a while he could afford to get a ride in one, but right now need to walk off his eery before he took it out on Colonnello.
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Tsuna had to suppress a shiver from going up his spine as he felt someone just death-threatened him. Good thing too because Giotto has taken notice that Tsuna was finished his food, which was huge for a kid his size. Just then the door slammed open, letting in a pink-haired man with an irritated scowl. Giotto groaned, preparing himself for the long lecture as Alaude pulled out his handcuffs just in case. Tsuna, being the good boy he is, mutters the ending phrase of the meal before looking up at G with eyes full of curiousness. G stutters in his steps at the way Tsuna looks. He would never have guessed that the boy would look so much like Giotto, even down to the puppy eyes. This made him eye Giotto, who shrugged as if to say that he lost to the eyes as well. G ran a hand through his hair in irritation.
"Fucking hell, Giotto." G began in Italian, ignoring Giotto's quipped against him with "G, Language!", guessing the boy didn't know the language due to his obvious Asian features. "Why did you bring a kid into the house? You know we were just starting off as Vongola and yet, you're bringing in an obvious weakness at this very moment we are close to possibly getting an alliances!"
"C'mon, G. You know this boy would have gotten pick up anyway due to looking so alike me." Giotto retorted back. Alaude grins slightly, seeing Giotto's face turning into that of a protective father. It made Alaude proud to work with someone like him. He knew the other cared about people and would stop bad things from happening to them. Tsuna blinked, somewhat guessing at their conversation from the few words he remembers Hayato using, not all good either. He jumps off Giotto's lap without warning, moving next to Alaude and tugging on his leg. He knew his face was caked with food and was ready for bath now. That and he didn't want to be here for when the yelling begins. Alaude stared down at him as Giotto looks in surprised that Tsuna moved off him. He tried to discreetly get Tsuna back, already missing the warm feeling he brought. Though Alaude picked him up before he could, his eyes widening at Tsuna's weight. No wonder the other three were so worried.
"G, hold the boy for a moment?" Alaude ordered bluntly, not waiting for the other's response as he gently shoved Tsuna onto G. Tsuna pouted at Alaude, having wanted to leave not be given to the walking concert speaker. Giotto smirks slightly, knowing what his Cloud was doing. G had no choice but to hold Tsuna. He was in disbelief at how light Tsuna was, even though he seemed fit. G gave Alaude a bewildered look, only to get a shrug as if saying it was his choice to accept Tsuna or not. Tsuna pouted for a moment more before looking at G with accepting eyes and a bright warm smile. This caught both Alaude and G off-guard as they hadn't expected Tsuna to like the pinkette so fast. Giotto blinked in confusion as G handed Tsuna back to the smirking Cloud and stalked out of the room, muttering that he'll bring back the issue tomorrow morning. Tsuna just smiles wider and giggles.
"G is rather a nice uncle, isn't he?" Tsuna said loud enough for G to hear. Said pinkette popped his head back in, making an 'eh?!' face. Giotto and Asari, who was close enough to hear, fell to the floor, both laughing at G's spluttering embarrassment. Alaude, too, chuckled darkly. He was immensely amused at Tsuna's tormenting of the pinkette. That is, until Tsuna gave him mischievous smile. "So are you, Uncle Alaude!" He said with pure innocence that had Alaude freezing in his place. Poor Giotto was gasping for air with how hard he was laughing. Thankfully for the Cloud, Asari was trying not to laugh himself and G only snickered a bit. Having had his small fun, Tsuna decides to give Alaude some mercy. "Uncle Alaude, are you going to give me a bath? I think I need one before I can get dressed." He asked, making the four men remember the dirty boy. Giotto jumped to his feet, wanting to postpone having to do his paperwork, as G returned to the room and began to argue with the blond in Italian. Tsuna took one look at them and grabbed his new clothes before asking a nearby maid to lead him to a bathroom and running a bath for him. She agreed happily, glad the house has became livelier. No doubt Tsuna's mischievousness will cause much trouble for the masters.
It took a while, but someone did eventually notice Tsuna's absence.
"Hey, where's Tsuna?" Was the one statement from G's mouth that stopped them all. Not a moment later, they started arguing again.
"I'll arrest you for letting Tsunayoshi go!" "The HELL?! You were the one that was holding him, Alaude!" "Mah, mah. Let's just go find Tsunayoshi-kun. He did say he wanted a bath." "I'll go make sure he's doing okay by himself.""As if you're going anywhere, Giotto. You need to sign those papers NOW!"
From the four arguing men, only three left to look for the small Tuna that has joined their crazy family.
There you go! Its longer than the others so I hope you guys liked it.