Who has the Compatibility for Marriage?!

Part 7

"MAFIA?!" Hana's screech resounded across the room and down the hall making all within hearing range stop and stare towards the door to the theatre room. She was still standing in the middle of the room having refused to sit down as Tsuna had begun his explanation. She was shaking her head and shaking. "Kyoko, Haru, you can't seriously think this is okay?!" The aforementioned girls just shrugged.

"It's not as bad as you think, Hana," Kyoko said with a small smile. "I understand it's a scary thought, but Tsuna is a good person and he's trying to use the mafia to help people."

"Kyoko," Hana said while rubbing her eyes. "The mafia can't be used that way-"

"It can," Tsuna said, effectively cutting her off. "I've already dropped thousands into several different charities and non-profit organizations around the globe. Cancer research, battered women's aid programs, schools for endangered youth and in third world countries, and I've had several hospitals built that only accept low-income patients." Tsuna paused to look at Hana. "My understanding is that what I've done has had such a significant impact in their local communities that it has resulted in reduced crime, an increase in graduation and literacy rates, and increased property values, to name only a few positive consequences."

Hana glared passively at Tsuna, the receiving male just watching her blankly in response. "And you expect me to believe that? The mafia runs on crime, there's no way you're going to try to reduce it!" Hana spat the words at his feet with venom lacing every letter.

"Good thing I wasn't raised in the mafia. I was originally meant to never be a part of it, but because Grandpa's sons were all killed, I was the last option left." Tsuna took a drink from a water bottle he'd been holding and looked Hana over.

She was still mad but was visibly calming down. "So, you didn't have a choice?"

Tsuna shook his head. "No, though I was convinced at one time that I was and I was being given a choice to do what I wish. It was an illusion though, one that took me years to see through." He took another long swallow and wiped his mouth. "You do have a choice, however, if you want to continue associating with us or not."

Hana took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment before they sprung back open. This time, her gaze held a grim, but appreciative gleam as she faced Tsuna. "Honestly, if Kyoko is gonna be associating herself with you, I'm sure as hell not gonna leave her in this shit show alone."

Tsuna smiled at her softly and nodded. "Good to know, now can we eat and watch the movie?"

"No." Hana smiled when Tsuna flinched. "You're gonna explain who that Xanxus guy is and why you thought it would be great to start a fight in the middle of a public place."

Tsuna rolled his neck and groaned. "Fine, Xanxus is the adopted son of my predecessor, Timoteo, and he didn't know that until I was named the heir. He's hated me since and every time we meet, one of us typically starts some kind of altercation so we normally stay away from each other." Tsuna took a deep breath and another swallow of water. "I haven't actually been face-to-face with him in two years."

"So? He's mad because you, what? Stole his job?" Hana was confused.

"Uh, no, not exactly. Only blood heirs of Primo, that's the first generation boss, can inherit the title of Vongola Boss. So finding out the title of Tenth Boss would be given to a middle school kid over himself. It was a bit more than just humiliating for him." Tsuna paused to gather his next words. "To top it off, finding out you're adopted while fighting for something you always thought was your inherent right? Yeah, I'd say I'd be pretty pissed too."

Hana shook her head, eyes wide with understanding and awe. "That explains so much. All that fighting you guys did all those years ago, was that why?"

Tsuna nodded. "That was one reason, that was the first conflict we faced together as the Tenth Generation. Lambo got hurt really bad during it, that's why he was hospitalized at that time."

Hana covered her mouth in shock. "But why Lambo? He's just some brat?"

Tsuna nodded in agreement and looked down sadly. "Lambo was chosen to be one of my Guardians, each generation has six of them, and he was forced to participate in the conflict because of that title." He didn't see the look of disgust cross Hana's face. "I tried to fight it, but I wasn't allowed. I ended up having to step in the middle of a match to keep him from getting killed and I was disqualified as a result. I still think it was worth it."

Hana sunk into a seat nearby and covered her mouth. The room had been silent as Tsuna explained everything and now as she looked at them she knew why. They all knew and had kept it secret and this latest revelation of Lambo's near-death experience was just as much a heavy burden as the rest. "Sawada?"

Tsuna looked up at her tone in curiosity. He'd expected her to be angry, but she sounded contemplative at best. "Yes?"

"Tell me everything. I want to know what everyone knows. I want to know what even Kyoko and Haru don't know." Hana's hand rested under her chin as she watched Tsuna with a focused gaze.

"We know everything, Hana," Haru said affronted.

"Actually, you don't," Gokudera spoke up with a sigh. "Some of the, more brutal, details have been kept from you"

Tsuna watched his Storm Guardian warily and sighed as well. "It's true. For your own mental security and also to prevent oversharing due to Omerta."

"Omerta?" Haru asked with a tilt of her head.

"Yeah," Ryohei said. "The 'Vow of Silence', if you break it, you die. But for Hana," Ryohei paused then there was a groan and the cracking of knees as he stood up. "I can tell you everything, but only as long as you swear Omerta." He locked eyes with her.

Hana watched him intently for a moment then nodded her head. "I'll do it."

"Are you sure?" Tsuna asked while leaning forward in his seat.

"If you don't want it, Boss, we can pretend this conversation never happened," Ryohei responded while looking at Tsuna.

Tsuna shook his head. "It's up to you, Kurokawa-san, but know that once you do, you are a part of our world and there is no going back. Ever." He held her stare for a moment until she looked back to Ryohei with determination in her eyes.

"I'll swear Omerta," Hana said confidently.

Ryohei smiled and nodded. "Alright, then let's go."

"Let's go? Where?" Hana asked with her arms crossed.

"I'm gonna take you home. We'll talk on the way there," Ryohei responded with a smile.

"Alright," Hana got up to follow him out.

"But why now?" Kyoko asked with a jolt. "We're all trying to have a day together before you all leave?"

Tsuna nodded to Ryohei and he left the room with Hana. Tsuna looked at Kyoko and smiled softly. "It's going to take a while for him to tell her. The more time they have together the better."

Kyoko looked down at her feet and nodded. "I understand, but," she looked back at him, a hard edge to her gaze that made Tsuna blink in surprise. "What kind of things, exactly, haven't you told us?"

Tsuna felt his ears go hot. He should have known the girls would be on him about this. He watched as the rest of their small group shifted uncomfortably as they tried to sneak out of the room. Opening his mouth, he ended up using his 'boss voice' as he called out to them. "And where do you think you're all trying to sneak off to? There's no way you're leaving me to explain this alone."

Gokudera smiled at him calmly. "I think this is a responsibility we all share, but, Tenth, uh," he paused and looked at the girls. "I think you should handle this. You should decide how much they know and don't know. Since you're the boss and all."

Tsuna looked at his friend incredulously and felt like he was in middle school all over again. 'He's totally abandoning me! So much for being my right-hand man!' He thought to himself. Sighing outwardly, he nodded because even though he knew Gokudera was talking out his rear end to avoid being in trouble with the girls, he still was right. As the boss, Tsuna was responsible for all of them. Information sharing outside the family could technically only be done by him, but it was never something he really enforced. 'Oh well, let's get this over with,' Tsuna waved them out of the room and sat the girls down in front of him. "You girls pretty much know everything, we just haven't told you in excruciating detail. Every conflict, disagreement, trial that we've gone through, you know about it, but don't necessarily know how or why."

The girls leaned in closer, Haru more than Kyoko, and pinned the young boss in place with their intense gazes. "Tsuna-san," Haru says with a small taste of disgust on her tongue. "Did you think not telling us in detail would protect us?" At his shy nod, Haru huffed. "Are you stupid or something? We are not made of glass!"

Tsuna was surprised by the bitterness in her tone and looked down nervously. "I know that, but I can't help that I want you two to be safe."

"Tsu-kun," Kyoko said, her tone lined with steel. "We are not children. We are your friends and whether you like it or not, we are also a part of this family. So listen up!"

Tsuna watched her transfixed.

"We will also swear Omerta and you will tell us everything. No ifs, and, or buts about it. This is final," Kyoko said and Tsuna found he couldn't argue with her. When he didn't respond to her she nodded her head once in satisfaction. "Good, we care for you Tsu-kun, but sometimes your hero complex is annoying."

Tsuna choked at her words. "I do not have a hero complex!"

Both girls looked at each other with a look that said 'he can't be serious' and turned back to him. "Oh yes you do," Haru said while sitting back and crossing her arms. "You have since the day you saved me from drowning in that river. Always trying to protect or save someone without care for yourself."

"Total hero complex," Kyoko chirped with a pleased smile.

Tsuna felt his stomach twist uncomfortably. He hated it when the girls were right. He hated it when anyone was right. He meant to speak against them one last time when the door was kicked open. Tsuna turned to yell at the intruder only to see Reborn standing there with a devilish smirk. "Ack!" Tsuna felt panic bubble up in his core at the deadly look on the man's face.

"Tsuna, I heard from a little bird that you went and started a brawl in the middle of public space."

Tsuna was sweating now, he could feel the back of his shirt stick to him as the moisture built up. "Re-Reborn, uh, I can explain!" Oh no, he was definitely in middle school again.

"Prepare yourself, stupid student, and start running," Reborn looked down at him and he slowly withdrew a handgun from its holster at his back.

Tsuna felt his blood go cold and without thinking shot to his feet and burst from the room. He ducked and dodged as Reborn sent round after round of bullets for his arms, legs, shoulders, even his head. Pretty sure he was on death's door, Tsuna bolted out into the garden still dodging shots and ricochets until he was deep in the woods. He stopped and bent over, hands on his knees as he took deep breaths to calm his racing heart. He stopped short when a shadow appeared next to him then a had shot out and smacked him solid on the back of his head. Tsuna yelped and jumped away before turning to a smirking Reborn.

"I let you escape those shots, Useless Tsuna," Reborn watched the boy blush under the embarrassing reminder the nickname gave him.

"I know that, but still!" Tsuna huffed at his tutor and glared at his feet. "I know you're mad-"

"Quite the opposite actually," Reborn said with a smirk. "I'm quite proud of you for standing up to Xanxus."

Tsuna was shocked then broke into a grin at those words. It was rare to receive praise from Reborn, but to hear him say he was proud was a first for the brunette.

"However," Reborn said, ending Tsuna's victorious feeling. "You should have done it in a more private setting. I'm glad those gathered got to see you grow a pair of brass balls, but there were too many civilians involved and for that, you are being punished."

Tsuna groaned and rolled his neck. "Alright, fair enough. So what do I do?"

"Oh?" Reborn raised a brow in surprise. "Normally you whine and complain. What's different this time?"

Tsuna looked away with his mouth twitching. His tell was caught by Reborn, but the former Arcobaleno said nothing. "I mean, you're right, so what's the point in arguing?"

"What were you talking with Kyoko and Haru about?"

Tsuna's spine went rigid. "Nothing?"

"Is that a statement or a question?"

"Statement?"

"Idiot Heir."

Tsuna hung his head in defeat. Taking a deep breath he spoke. "Kurokawa Hana was with us today when the fight broke out."

"I know."

"Well, she wanted to know everything, even agreed to swear Omerta, and now they want to as well." Reborn nodded and waited for Tsuna to continue. "And they said I have a hero complex."

Reborn stood there blankly staring at Tsuna as the boy fidgeted uncomfortably from one foot to the other. Then, Reborn burst into laughter. "They're not wrong!"

Tsuna watched in absolute horror as Reborn doubled over, holding his sides as he wholeheartedly laughed at the young heir. "They-they are wrong!" Tsuna tried to argue.

"But, they're not," Reborn said, straightening up and fixing his sleeves. Immaculate as always, Reborn looked Tsuna over and a smirk. "A hero complex through and through."

Tsuna glared at his tutor and shook his head. "How can you agree with them, even knowing the things I've done?" Tsuna turned away, an angry blush coating his cheeks as he was forced to admit his misdeeds. "I've done things to people, horrible things. No one with a 'hero complex' would do those things, Reborn. Do you have a hero complex? No, you're a freaking hitman, regardless of how many people you've saved. So why is it different for me?"

Reborn snorted and crossed his arms. "I killed people, did horrible things, for money, Idiot. And I never felt bad about it, not once. You have done horrible things for the sake of others. Tsuna, you don't have a heartless bone in your body, you're not capable of being cold, ruthless, murderous without feeling drained or guilty afterward."

"Castro."

"Bought and sold children for the sex trade."

"Marcielli."

"Drug dealer and Pimp King known for stomping women to death when they disobeyed him."

"The Douglas Brothers."

"They don't count," Reborn said with a scowl. "That was an accident, Tsuna."

"Valerie Mitten."

"Tsuna."

"Scofield."

"Tsuna."

"The entire Dregg clan."

"SAWADA TSUNAYOSHI!" Reborn's voice boomed around them as his yell echoed across the trees. "I will say this once, and only once. Doing one or two bad things, on accident, I remind you, does not make you a horrible person. We've all made mistakes. You're owned up to yours, now move on from them. They are a weight you do not need."

Tsuna took a deep breath and wiped his eyes of the tears that had gathered there. "And doing one or two good things does not erase the evil I've done."

Reborn glared at Tsuna and grit his teeth. It was amazing to him how annoyed he could get with the boy in such a short amount of time. "Fine. Your punishment then."

Tsuna balled his hands into fists and nodded.

"Go tell the girls about all the evil you've done." Reborn watched as a now pale Tsuna looked at him with wide eyes. "Have them swear Omerta and tell them everything. All of it." His tone was final.

"Reborn! You can't be serious!" Tsuna fell to his knees. "Please think about this! If they knew they'd never forgive me, they'd never forgive all of us!"

Reborn pointed a gun at Tsuna's forehead. "Do. It. Now."

Tsuna swallowed, his throat feeling like it was closing up and finally relented. Slowly he rose to his feet and made the long trek back to the house. There he found the girls and smiled weakly. "I lied earlier, I'm sorry. I'll have you swear Omerta, then I have a few stories to tell you."

At their eager nods, Tsuna began. First was the vows followed by the tales.

A/N: Wow, gonna get angsty up in here? Sure hope not, but anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter. Please don't forget to review, follow, and favorite! You can find updates on my stories and news pertaining to my writing on Twitter. Links can be found on my profile page.

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