Summary: Sawada Tsunayoshi, elder twin by 27 minutes, considered "dame", mute. Sawada Ieyatsu, younger twin by 27 minutes, popular, athletic. One day Reborn appears to train Ieyatsu in becoming the next Vongola boss. But, something is off.


Heya! The first chapter was actually a test to see if you guys would be interested in how I'm playing the story, and it was a success! Already at 60 follows, which really surprised me. Anyway, enough of me talking here's some fun stuff.

EmilyXaviera- Thanks! It's my first time doing a story like this.

animatronic 2.9- Well, you don't have to wait any longer!

Reminders:

"Talk" - Regular talk

'Talk' - Thoughts

Talk - Tsuna's "eye speak"

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Tsuna sat on the roof a few days later during lunch looking aimlessly at the sky. He faintly heard footsteps come his way, but he was too focused on the sky to notice the person until they spoke.

"Tsu-kun, what are you doing?"

Looking over, half startled, he saw Kyoko standing there. K-K-Kyoko! You startled me! "Well, you heard me coming, right? Hibari-san told me you would be out here." She smiled and sat down next to him. What about Onii-chan? "He's training, you know him. Tsu-kun, you should eat something." Kyoko looked over at him and poked his arm gently. Kyoko... "No buts! Here, I made you one today knowing you wouldn't make your own. Again." She handed him a bento box and he sighed. He could never refuse Kyoko.

The two had met when Tsuna was still the hyper talkative little 5 year old. He was playing at the park while Nana took care of Ieyatsu at home because he was sick, and he walked up to her on the swings. She was sitting there alone watching her older brother train, and he thought he'd give her some company. Their friendship has grown a lot since then, now they were on a family brother-sister level and she was always there for him.

Hibari was a whole different story. He and Kyoko were at school one day and a bully walked up to Tsuna while he was alone and tried to beat him up, if it weren't for Hibari stepping in the way and beating the bully up. Kyoko returned and when she learned what happened, thanked Hibari. Well, kinda ever since then Hibari had always ended up protecting Tsuna to the point of them becoming unlikely friends. Like Kyoko, he was always there.

"Tch, herbivores what are you doing?" Speak of the devil. Hibari-san... Where did you come from? "Doesn't matter. If you two are going to eat, you should hurry. Lunch period is almost over and I don't want to deal with two students being late." Hibari leaned against the fence and Kyoko giggled. C-Cruel...

When they finished their lunches, the bell rung and Hibari disappeared. "Hibari-san is weird sometimes. He's always appearing out of nowhere and disappearing without a trace. I wonder how he does it.." Kyoko wondered aloud and Tsuna smiled. Don't let him catch you calling him weird. Friend or not he'll bite you to death. "Ne, Tsu-kun, you free after school? Hana and I were planning on visiting the cake shop and I wanted to know if you'd like to come along." Kyoko looked Tsuna who shrugged, Depends. If he's in a good mood, sure. But... If he isn't I can't.. Tsuna's eyes darkened for a second before life returned to them. Kyoko frowned, "Okay... Remember my door is always open. Onii-chan and I are always there, along with Hibari-san if anything happens." She reminded him before giving him a quick hug and leaving.

"If anything happens?" A cutesy voice asked and Tsuna whipped his head around to find Reborn standing there. Shaking his head, Tsuna gave Reborn a tiny smile, I-It's nothing. Aren't you meant to be with Iey-kun? Reborn hopped onto Tsuna's shoulders, "I decided to watch you for a bit. I may be here for your brother, but that doesn't mean I can watch the other for future potential." Not creepy at all... "So, what's this about? You know you can't keep secrets that'll burden the family." Reborn looked him in the eye and Tsuna frowned, I... well... I'd rather not talk about it... Not yet... "Don't keep me waiting too long. Oh yeah, Ieyatsu was looking for you. Something about family matters." Reborn hopped off of Tsuna's shoulder, not noticing the suddenly terrified look in the boy's eyes.

X

Ieyatsu smirked as he and his friends waited for their last class to be over. When Dame- Tsuna finally got back from lunch, he had told him to meet him after school near the back. Glancing up at the clock, the bell rung and Ieyatsu quickly left the classroom, his friends right behind him. "We finally gonna do it?" One of his friends, Akihiko*, asked. "Yeah, and let's hope this time he actually learns his lesson." Ieyatsu's smirk grew. Junpei*, another one of his friends, laughed maniacally.

When they got to the spot they told Dame- Tsuna to meet them at, they already saw the small boy waiting for them. "Ah~ Dame- Tsuna, you're early. And I got a whole plan and everything for when you were going to be late." Ieyatsu walked over to his brother. "Ne, why don't you talk to me? Don't you care about your younger brother~?" The dame reflexively took a step away, but was pushed into the wall by Ieyatsu. "Now now, we wouldn't want you to tell little Reborn about this would we? How about you just shut the hell up and learn your lesson for once. ALSO, don't fucking touch Kyoko-chan with your filthy hands. Don't even stand within radius of her, or we'll have to have another lesson, got it!?" Ieyatsu shoved Dame- Tsuna into the wall harder and his friends took it as their que to begin. Taking out a metal bat, Junpei was first to strike.

X

"Let's go, Ieyatsu. He's learned his lesson I believe." Akihiko said, cleaning the blood off his fists. Akihiko was actually in highschool already and he was the highschool's boxing team captain, as Junpei was the highschool's baseball team captain. They always waited on Ieyatsu outside his classroom, them being friends since a certain incident. "Yeah, besides, I think I hear that prefect coming." Junpei added, swiping the last of the blood off of his bat. "Fine, let's go." Ieyatsu took one last look at his brother before leaving.

X

When Hibari found Tsuna, his breath hitched. 'Again!? Shit, this isn't good...' Hibari ran over to Tsuna's body, which was laying on the ground. His pulse was weak, but he knew better. Taking out his mobile, he dialed up Nana's number. "Hibari here, listen, Tsuna will be staying the night with me tonight. Yes, I still have the clothes you gave me. Okay, goodbye." Hanging up, Hibari gently took Tsuna's unconscious body into bridal style and walked towards the gate. 'If it weren't for the current emergency, that damned twin would be dead.' Hibari thought as he nodded towards Kusakabe who looked at Tsuna's body horrified. "Make sure the students have left before leaving." Hibari ordered, walking off school premises and heading towards his house.

Once he got home, he gently placed Tsuna down in the bathroom and drew some water for the bath. Looking back over to Tsuna, he noticed the boy was returning to consciousness. "H-Hibari..?" It had been a long time since he heard the boy speak his name, but he nodded. "I'm here." Tsuna nodded weakly and Hibari walked over to him, "Small animal, do you think you could get in the bath yourself while I get medical supplies ready?" With another weak nod for conformation, Hibari walked out of the room. Taking out his phone he dialed another number.

"Friend Herbivore, it happened again." He spoke softly for the girl, who he heard nearly break down on the other line. "Don't worry, he's with me. I'll tell you what happened later when he falls asleep. I don't think it's safe currently for you to come over. Goodbye, Sasagawa." Hanging up, he scowled. In truth, he didn't want to admit that he ended becoming apart of the friendship circle with Tsuna and Kyoko, but somehow he did. Not that he cared for the girl, but she was Tsuna's friend so he complied. Both him and Kyoko also were prepared for anytime Tsuna had to come over. Each had enough of Tsuna's clothes over at their houses to last at least a month or so. He didn't know where Kyoko hid her share of Tsuna's clothes, but he just kept his share in the guest bedroom. Nana also knew if Tsuna didn't come home one night, he'd be at either ones house.

Getting the medical supplies out of the closet, he went back to the bathroom with a change of clothes for the small animal. His scowl deepened when he realized Tsuna must've been crying, he should be used to it from how many times he had to take care of the small animal, but it still didn't feel right. Knocking on the door, he walked in placing the clothes on the bathroom counter. "When you're finished, come to the kitchen so I can take care of your wounds." Hibari glanced at the shower curtain and he mentally swore, Tsuna's silhouette was curled up in the shower in a small ball.

Leaving the room, Hibari set the kitchen up. Placing the medical supplies on the kitchen counter, he cleaned off the kitchen table so he could get Tsuna on there and get a better look. "I swear, if I get my hands on that damned twin I'll kill him myself.." Hibari muttered darkly. He heard the soft footsteps as Tsuna walked into the kitchen, turning around, he motioned to the table. Tsuna nodded and got onto the table, wincing a little as Hibari took the shirt off. That was literally the last straw for Hibari. All over Tsuna's upper(and possibly lower) body were deep bruises and a few cuts, possibly some cracked things as well. "The next time I see that damned twin of yours, he's going to be bitten to death." Hibari looked at Tsuna in the eyes.

Tsuna opened his mouth, but closed it before opening it again, "Th-They didn't w-want m-me near K-Kyoko... I-Iey-kun was j-just teaching m-me a l-lesson..." He stuttered out, voice hoarse from not using it in years. "You're still going to protect him after this?" Hibari asked, getting a nod from Tsuna. "P-Please... J-Just don't h-hospitalize h-him..." Hibari's eyes widened very slightly. 'He was giving me permission to bite his brother to death? That's new..' "Fine, but you owe me then." Hibari grabbed some disinfectant and heard something else he hadn't heard in years.

Tsuna's laugh.

X

Hibari woke up to someone sobbing and he instantly went straight to the guest room. Carefully opening the door, he saw Tsuna curled up in a ball crying. "Small animal..." Hibari whispered and Tsuna's head shot up. "It's just me." He tried to reassure the crying Tsuna, who instantly backed away. "Tsuna..." Hibari walked over and looked closer at Tsuna. The bandages were still secure, but he could tell the small animal was still in pain. "Sorry, you had the last of them last time... I'll get more tomorrow afterschool, and you will not be attending. You will wake up, go home while we're at school, grab your necessities, and come back. I won't take 'no' for an answer either." Hibari bent down next to the bed and Tsuna quickly latched himself onto the other boy. "You're lucky you're a small animal... or I would've bitten you to death." Hibari sighed and allowed Tsuna to cry and get it all out. Sadly, Hibari was used to all of it.

X

"Don't forget when you leave to lock the house. The key you normally use is still where you last left it. Don't do anything stupid, herbivore." Hibari walked out of the room and Tsuna smiled weakly. Hibari only called him 'Small Animal' when either something has happened, or if he currently cared at the moment. He heard the front door close and got up, stumbling a bit before he steadied himself. Walking out of the room, he made his way to the kitchen, spotting the breakfast Hibari had made.

After eating, Tsuna grabbed his shoes and without changing out of his PJs, left the house, locking it up. Limping to his house, he felt a presence following him. When he looked in the direction of the presence, he wasn't surprised. Reborn.

The baby walked out of the shadows, "What happened to you, Tsuna?" Tsuna frowned and looked down, Not here, not now. I just need to grab some stuff from home before returning to Hibari-san's house. Reborn tried his best not to lose his patience, but he hated secrets. "Is this what Kyoko-chan meant by what she said on the roof yesterday?" Tsuna nodded. Reborn stared at Tsuna for a few more moments before walking ahead of the boy. "Come one, best not worry Maman for too long."

X

When Tsuna entered the house, Nana already had a bag packed for Tsuna and was already making him and Hibari something. "Ah! Tsu-kun!" She gave him a light hug, "When Hibari-kun called me I was so worried! Are you okay? Does it still hurt? I have some pain meds if you need them, in fact, here let me pack some for you." Nana walked over to her first-aid kit and began searching for the meds. Tsuna on the other hand, stared at the floor, looking as if he was contemplating something. When he finally decided on something, he looked at Reborn. Promise not to tell Iey-kun? Reborn nodded, wondering where this was going.

To his surprise, Tsuna opened his mouth. "M-Mom... I-I'm okay..." He managed to say before coughing. Reborn looked shocked for at least half a second before returning to his emotionless face. Nana looked surprised before she broke out into a smile, "Okay, Tsu-kun. Take it easy though, okay? Mama will see if she can calm Iey-kun before you get home, okay?" Tsuna nodded and a small smile spread on his face. "You... just talked.." Reborn walked over to Tsuna, who looked at him. "M-Meet me a-at Hibari-san's p-place ton-night. D-Don't let I-Iey-kun know..." Tsuna coughed again, his voice still very hoarse. "Y-You deserve t-to know.."

Reborn nodded and Nana looked sad, whatever the explanation was, it wasn't going to be pretty.


*Akihiko and Junpei are both characters from one of my favorite games Persona 3. Akihiko was a boxer while Junpei played baseball, which I thought it was fitting somewhat.

(well, time to go. School tomorrow, blah blah blah, BED! SLEEP!)

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