Hey everyone sorry it took forever to update.

I didn't forget to update but I had midterms and Teachers well

decide to pile more work. I made the chapter a little longer and hope you enjoy it!

WARNING: I DO NOT OWN KHR. WISH I DID.

Chapter 4

"You must protect them…" Tsuna open his eyes. He was in his room the window open letting the moonlight and breeze in the dark room. He glances down to see Lambo sleeping while clutch his shirt on for dear life. Strange he thought he heard voices. He moves carefully not to wake the sleeping cow. He turns to find Reborn staring at him. Something about his gaze spoke an unpleasant feeling.

"Reborn…"

He reaches to touch the infant but as he did. A red liquid began to appear and drip from the infant's face. In horror Tsuna watch as Reborn fell on the ground, blood pours out. Fear grips him hard. He opens his mouth in a soundless scream. He turns towards the bed only to find Lambo in the same position. Dead lifeless eyes stare almost accusing him that he had done this, which he fail to protect them. He stopped.

"You must protect them all..." The voices spoke again this time in louder beseech. Tsuna grip his head. He wanted the voices to stop.

"Tsuna," He ran from the darkness. But he knows that it will follow him. Wanting to end it beg for whomever to stop the darkness. This was getting to the point where he felt madness crept in. All along death still call him. Screaming and pleading to reason. Tsuna shut his eyes and cover his ears. He tried blocking out the voices that rouse to higher level. Laughter rang around but it was not of happiness, it was cold malice. No I didn't do it…I'm sorry…so sorry…

"Tsuna…" The Crimson color filled his vision. The people that he learned to care were dead.

"TSUNA!" Eyes snapped open, he gasp and took a shake breath. He found Reborn in front of him with a grim expression. Eyes told a different story; they were filled with concern. On the side of his view he saw Lambo sniffling.

"W-What—"

"Baka," Reborn brought a hand down his face, "You were having a nightmare…."

Tsuna rub his nose and sit up slowly. The setting was the same but the dark uneasy tension was gone. The lights were on and it was clear that he had woken everyone near him up because of his nightmare. Tsuna swallowed. Hands were ice cold and his body shivers from the awful sensation that left as a token.

"Mama-Tsuna you scared me. You were crying and look in pain—" The toddler kept blabbing while sobbing. Tsuna hugged the little cow and reach up. True to the words, there were few tears stuck at the bottom corner in his eyes.

"Oi, I'm not done what happen?" Reborn press

Tsuna look away. Can he really bring up the dream? No, Reborn had too much on his plate with his older siblings. He was useless and not worth of burdening. "I-I don' remember." He lied.

Reborn instantly knew that the boy was lying. He didn't press on. It was no point. He was stubborn to the boot. That didn't mean he wasn't worry about what happening. This would be the third time of the past two weeks. The first two were not as bad as this one and Tsuna knew that. This time it had affects him; the pale skin was now a white as a paper and dark circle form at the bags. The appearance looks haggard. Reborn was worried about the brunette health. Yes, he shouldn't because he is not his charge. But the thing he was already at a bad place to begin with. He was abused, undernourishment, and tired. He always noticed that Tsuna would disappear around six and come back around seven. Start on dinner before once done he would excuse himself to go to his room. From there, he disappear again come home at late hours later to fall asleep on his bed. And now add everything else. One of these days he is going to collapse.

"Go back to sleep…you don't have school until 4 hours." Reborn state, lights were turned off and Tsuna dwell back in the comforter. Lambo took back his place on the left side. Tsuna stared at Reborn, who waiting for unspoken invitation. Tsuna smile gently and open his right side. Reborn jump at the chance, he nuzzle the soft but flat stomach, Tsuna stifle a laugh before instantly knock out yours truly. As soon as Tsuna fell "asleep" The yellow pacifier around the infant's neck gave a light hue. Reborn lit his sun flames and to diminish some of the fatigue. A sigh escape the boy's pouted lip that form an 'O'. Reborn stare. Before a second thought Reborn reach up and kiss the parted lips. A second later he let go to caress the cheek.

"I will protect you, Tsuna." He whispers.

Four hours later, the Sawada residence was lively. Hayato and Takeshi stare outside of the house listening to loud voices clearly people that don't that at this hour people might be still sleeping.

"Oi Stupid brat, give me back my book!" a screeching voice said that both males wince.

"Ta-ka-no~" Hayato did shiver on that voice, "Come taste my creation."

"B-bianchi, please leave Takano alone. Lambo give Saya her book."

"But Mama-" A whine came out "No…buts"."

They smile at the melodic voice that filters all others.

"Tsuna, give me my espresso."

"H-hai."

BANG!

"Hurry up."

Takeshi laugh, "Everyone sound like they're having fun" Without a word they decide to ring the bell. The door and woman stood there. She had a kind aura around her. With a brown and the same color of as their Tsuna expect Tsuna had a bit more golden specks in his eyes. "Ohayo, we're here for Tsuna-sama" Hayato bowing at the woman

"O-Oh, are you sure you're not for Takano."

Eyebrows form into confusion why would she say that? Nevertheless, she let them in. The home was very warm and inviting. And it smells wonderful. They head for the kitchen where most of the people living in the household are found sitting eating. There by the stove stood their friend in a white apron. Pink tint their cheeks as the small boy turn to entrance before a blinding smile was welcome upon.

"Oh Takeshi-kun, Hayato-kun ohayo," Tsuna before he turn get last food out of the stove.

Tsuna took off the apron before heading to grab his bag, "Mama-Tsuna, don't leave Lambo."

Suddenly Tsuna found his leg wrap around by his "son." Lambo was very clingy toward his dear mother and follow everywhere and despises the fact when Tsuna is not near his sight. He even hid in Tsuna's backpack one time when Tsuna wasn't looking. Though, Tsuna chide for that, Hibari was not so kind about that and practically almost bit the poor boy if and wasn't for Takano created misfit in the other area and Hibari had given a time limited for when the cow should be gone. After all the royals of Namimori is the most priories when it come to the skylark and just his luck Takano was there. Tsuna could only shudder as he'd picture the face that the perfect was showing. It promises nothing but pain and blood. True to that Takano came that evening supporting black and blue bruises before Reborn kick him by the head to get started on training. Lambo was place on timeout and candy was taken from him. But it seems it only work half of the time. Hence brides were created for this.

"Oi Kid, he's not your mother." Takano said while noisily snip the miso soup. Tsuna sigh, "Lambo stay with Ka-san I need to go to school, but I'll promise to take you to buy ice cream."

Lambo's teary eyes glance up before blinking them away and smile. He nodded. Tsuna stood up and grab the bag waiting for him as the exit of the kitchen door. He was worried that Lambo would start the water works once he realizes that he'll be lonely for the most part of the day. Nana, smile at Lambo before glancing back at her precious twins. "I'm heading out."

He was ignored but two greet back. Bianchi and Reborn were the only two who reply back. Takeshi and Hayato who were only stood the sideline of the exchange felt that there was something off from how the family acted around the younger member of the family. Instead they smile and follow their sky to school.

"Did you get it?" An impatient voice spoke.

An object shone from the patch of sunlight that was coming from the broken window thrown in the air. A hand reaches and caught the flying object, which now clearly was a small bottle. The abandon warehouse was empty expect for two people. It used to be a factory for making metal. You can still see some materials lying around and chain hanged. Window broken and wood creaking as you walk and everything else cover in rust and decay. It was perfect for the hideout. Sharp blue eyes glance at the bottle.

"Were you suspected?"

"Nah, the guy was busy fooling around with the nurse to pay attention…" A smirk planted of the face.

The person question return with smile, "Good, we need to careful."

"That boy think he could just waltz around as he please," as the person into the sunlight to show a girl. The sun glister on her long hair making her beauty grew tenfold.

"How long do we have before we can move?" the other also step in the light who look exactly as the girl however it was a boy instead.

"For now we wait, these are useless in given to him one time. It must build up." Saya lift the bottle in the light.

She chuckle darkly, "What a nice color…" Eyelids drop as she stares at the color fusion as swirl in the bottle. Mouth dry she began to think of what will happen when given to that little scum. The color that will bestow upon him as he sallow this gift. Will his body spasm. Before excitement rose in the pit of her stomach growing tighten and tighten. What delightful feeling and she wanted more. So much more, she could taste enrapture which it bestow. A sinful yet tempting fate but she must endure. Wait for the fruit to ripen. Oh how just to thinking about it, how it picture when it finally take over brought nothing pure happiness. How much will he suffer?

Arms wrapped themselves the waist, "He'll pay…everyone see him as a victim but in truth he just a sly cunning two-faced bastard. He knows what he's doing."

Hot breaths slowly play around the ear as the male spoke low. Seductive, the girl gave him access of her neck where he nuzzles there, nips and harsh tug of skin. She shivers and grips the arms holding her close.

"Just think," he whisper in her ear, "Soon, it'll be just us…the two of us…" finger ghostly trial up and down, side to side. She moan, "Ta-Takano-"

She felt tightness growing stronger. Wet hot tongue reaches in her ear with a long lick. She shudders again. She wanted-no needed more every fiber in her begin beg, burn at the thought. "Saya, think of it…think of…Death…"

She was breathless. She was running out of air, suffocated by the overwhelming feeling. Her heart pounding louder as second passed. More! She needed more. An unhealthy hunger gnaws her, with only just thought water her sense driving her into insanity.

She panted as she turns to look at her side, she licks her dry lips, "Yes," She breathes, "what a beautiful sounds to hear…"

Far from this part of the city in the shopping district, people pass glance to the small Asian kid who look confuse around her surrounding and back at the picture which held in hands. She sighs she been in Namimori for days. So far in luck she was not so lucky in finding the person from the picture. She'd spend the whole day searching and embarrassed by all the eyes on her. Master never said that finding a person to kill would be so hard. In any case, she was tired and really wanted to go back to her master and train. This was nothing but a waste time that she could think of better use then to kill.

"Mama-Tsuna, come on let's go!"

Her attention was draw towards the boy in the cow suite who was pulling on the hem of the green short of a girl. She was obviously had no ill manner as she was drag towards the ice cream vender. She was not alone beside her there was a taller boy from group who cherry aura made even the grumpiest smile and the slight short boy with silver stood out like a sore thumb. The girl looks back at the picture. Then she froze and eyes snapped back the group. The hair is the same as the one in the picture style and all. But this can't be the same person that deals with drugs and gambling could it? This kind of person couldn't buy a child ice cream. But as look deceit this was the very person she was looking for since passing days. She rushes over and pulls out the Gyoza Kempo Bun. As she took a bite of the bun she attacks the unsuspecting brunette. Master always emphasize that you must always attack first before the enemy could do so. This brought to this delicate situation at hand. The brunette crashes into the vending cart with a cried. The others, who accompanying the evil person took a stance even the cheerful one, got serious and the look that was display brought shivers down her spin. In her native tongue she said

"I will defeat bad person."

She bit again into the bun and then raises her hand. Not many people can escape the Gyoza Kempo bun because people do not notice the smell overpower their senses and they think that they are begin control. This person was just another person who she had to destroy. She sent the brunette smashing on to the ground. She frown why aren't the bodyguards defending him instead their running towards the fallen person

"Tsuna!" The other that was with the small girl called out. That's when she doge the upcoming booms,

"You dare to attack Tsuna-sama," The silver boy said calmly, suddenly like a chain snap off, he went wild, "You'll pay."

The boom came restless and doubling by the minute. But she held her ground and dodged. She attack back by use the Gyoza bum and held the silver boy in place rendering him useless to move his limbs.

"Hey!" the silver cried out.

"OI, TAIL-HEAD"

The girl felt a sharp pain on her head and saw the boy with the cow suite standing above her. But he looks more like a broccoli monster to her. He held a fist up, "You hurt Mama-Tsuna…" And bonk came on her head. She cried out in pain. Tears fill up from her eyes. She didn't expect this would happen. Then she became angry she frown and raise her hands. Suddenly a full fight was set between the two kids. Like any fight you normal see between kids hair was pulled, fists flying at each other scratches with teeth full force before long they were rolled around the ground like rabid animals. It was sort of funny to watch. Both Hayato and Takeshi held their hands to stifle their giggles.

"LAMBO!" A yelled came out.

The fight was stop. Everyone turn their attention towards the brunette that was standing up from the help of the tall boy. The boy was lift up from her who had her pin down. It was sort funny to see the boy held by the back of the suit. He look like a puppy caught by his mother. The eyes widen.

"But Mama-"

"Apologize right now, you do not hit girls" The girl stares in among them, the broccoli monster did not look happy about what he has been told to do. She was more impress with the fact that this person could tell what she was by glance unlike most people this that she is a boy. The brunette put the child down and pushes him towards her. "Now, or no ice cream for you," Tsuna

Grumbling was replying back. Lambo look at the girl, "Sorry, tail-head."

The small boy stoops down to her level, "what's your name?"

"I-pin" she said with broken Japanese, she was bewilder she had reply almost instantly. This is the bad man she had to kill. "Why did you attack me?"

"Because you're bad man," The silver boy who had an unlit cigarette in his mouth, drop in shock. "Tsuna-sama is not bad."

The cheerful boy came back with a laugh, "I can agree too!"

She held out the picture and the boy took it. One glance it all it took to fill in the misunderstanding. He smiles gently. He held out his hand. "Come I-pin, I promise you I am not bad."

She didn't trust him completely, but something told her that she will not be hurt by him. It was clear to that after the show earlier with the broccoli monster. She took his hand. The other kid grab the other and they walk down the street until they reach a building that boy, Tsuna his name, said that it might help her. There she was taken to a dark room with weird machines. She was scare but Tsuna was there to hold her hand the entire time. The doctor gave her glasses that look like goggles almost. She blinks as she settles in her new glasses. Everything was much clearly now. She bows deeply while saying. She had attack an innocent by stander and even got in scuffle with kid.

"Che, of course she had to be blind as a bat." The silver head, Hayato said.

He was scowl by Tsuna, but he spoke the truth. The picture shows an ugly fat man instead of this petite cute boy. She was so embarrass that she began to sweat. She latches herself on to Tsuna's leg. The weird marking appear and apparently counting down. The Pinzu Time super explosion was active. Everyone panic at the last minute she were sky rocketing by Takeshi super throw. Afterwards she came back caught by Tsuna and went to buy ice cream. Yes, I-pin was glad that things turn out the way it did.

"Hey Tsuna you can put those boxes there." Tsuna struggle with two boxes but comply at the older man wishes. He walks over towards the round blue table and places the boxes there. He let go the air held inside of him. He rolled his shoulder blade that pain after all the weight taken off.

"Man, Tsuna, I can thank you enough for coming today. I was so shock that everyone had decided to skip out today," The boss of the shop claps hard on the poor boy who stumbles forward from the force.

"I-it's not a problem." Tsuna stutter out, "Gin, y-you can't keep letting this happen."

"I know, but you're fault at this as well. You spoil me too much." The boss laughs and looks serious at the young boy, "Are you sure you're in skipping school today?"

Tsuna smile assuring the older man it was fine. Sadly the truth is that no one would care if he didn't show up. Plus he needed the money. Takano and Saya needed new clothes. His mom is little off this month's money because of all the repair need in the house from Reborn's training and it was also the fact that they had more mouths to feed. So she asks for a bit but he realizes that the money from weeks ago was stolen. He didn't tell his mother but promise that he'll give her the money. This is only one of the jobs that he works. The bell troll letting the workers know that there was a costumer. A look from the boss Tsuna nodded and reaches for the pad.

"H-hello welcome, how may I help you?"

"Oh, look of what we have here, it's Dame-Tsuna."

Tsuna felt his stomach sank, but raptly change his demeanor and put on s smile, "How can I help you?"

Just smile, smile and don't say anything…Tsuna waited for them to make an order but they just laugh. Tsuna felt sweat prick down from the side of temple. His heart pounding as if it was going to burst any minute he did not like the look he was receiving.

"Jeeze I don't know Dame-Tsuna we don't have money think you can spare us?" The other chuckle quietly. But agree to the supposed ringleader of the group.

Luckily he was saving by Gin who overheard of what was happening. He came walking toward the table clasp a hand on his favorite brunette and said,

"If you don't have money, then leave. Don't bug my worker."

"Look old man, this does not concern you." A teen snapped at the adult. He had narrow too small eyes, large nose, and bucktooth teeth that stick by the overbite that he was given. Tsuna just place a hand on Gin. With his eyes he pleaded the older man to leave it alone. It's better to just not fight, he knew that if he doesn't stop this now the café and business could suffer because he was the number one target for these types of circumstances. Gin looked like he was going to protest but stop. He sighs and glares at the group before going back to the kitchen. Honestly why couldn't that boy stand up for himself. He has to grow tired of being walk on. Tsuna look at the group and inwardly sob, the looks clearly say that this was not over. Tsuna was so dead and he knew it.

Tsuna seize the garbage for the day to the dumpster. He manage to throw the trash in. he sigh today was tiring. Throughout the day he was stalk by the gang who refuse to leave the café after the whole thing pass. Even in break he saw them waiting for the right moment to attack, but he was really careful not to be alone. Gin was putting the chairs up on the table when he enters. Today was pretty calm from most days. Usually Tuesday is one of the days that are pack with costumers. Gin's friend owns the place when Tsuna first apply for work. Gin is just watching the place. Tsuna never met the owner but he wish he had so that he could thank him for all the bonus checks. Somewhat Gin opened his mouth about him and the owner heard and thus getting little extra money.

"Hey Tsuna give me a second, I'll give you a lift."

"Oh, you do—" Tsuna started to protest but quickly shot down as Gin look at him. He didn't protest further. After that gin grab his bag and head out of the entrance where the beat up bug stood. Its dull red color where once bright fade by time and some of the color chip off. Some of the metal was also rotting and filling with rust instead. Tsuna got in after Gin open it from the diver seat. The outside handle had fallen off when it the first time that Tsuna rode in it. It was humorous scene to see Tsuna freaking out with just the slight touch the piece of crap fallen on the ground and may it worst when Gin went all serious and said that he had to pay. But the thing was that it wasn't the first time that the handle broke off. Gin talks about for a moment asking how the family and school. Though reluctant Tsuna blush knowing that the words fine and good were overrated and change the subject. He did talk about his friends bring a smile on his face.

Right on the intersection Tsuna was drop off. He wave at the turning car and began walk ahead. The sky was already giving that red-orange, glow as sun was setting the other end. He hums quietly to himself as he walks home. When was the last time he had a peaceful moment to himself? He didn't mind the recent events it was just that he never getting a moment to himself and it was hard to take a break now that he had to worry about his family. Of course any person would find way to seek help but he didn't want to burden anyone with his incompetence. Takeshi had his father and baseball to worry about while Hayato clearly had problems with living circumstance. Tsuna sigh he was dreading nest week as he began thinking about school. Hibari-san was going to kill him, he just knew it. Everyone knows that the skylark enjoy a good battle of beating of the weak when he gets bore.

"Hey, Dame-Tsuna," a high but cold voice floated him from his thoughts.

He felt a weight on the back of his neck and shoulders. He stiffens from the moment he heard the voice and slowly looks up. The narrow eyes that prey upon him throughout the day was stare knowingly at him. Tsuna bolted but was grabbed.

"Now," the older boy said chides the younger boy, "I believe you own us something. Don't you think boys?"

Tsuna heard laughter. Fear wash over him. He whimpers. They drag him off where no one would find him or help. The people that were around him pretend not to notice that they don't see the scene that was unfolding. Tsuna had a huge wake up calls. No matter what happen to him the good and the bad he will always be alone. He sallow as he face the inevitable. He only wishes that he knew to fight back.