A talk with family

"What!?", screamed Tsuna horrified.

"You heard me." Reborn pulled his hat even deeper into his face. "Go upstairs and pack your stuff."

But Tsuna didn't react. Could he really just go away? Here were his friends. His home. His last memories of his family.

"Dame-Tsuna!"

These words were like a liberation to the young boy. How long had it been since he last heard them. Dame-Tsuna. Sure, it wasn't the nicest nickname, but it was his nickname. Given from someone, who was family to him.

And before he could stop it, tears flowed over his cheeks. But he wasn't sad.

Tsuna felt a hand on his shoulder. "Tsuna?"

Tsuna smiled at Reborn's worried face. With his sleeve, he wiped away his tears. "It's nothing. I...I'm just...so happy t-that yo-yo-your back even if- if it's not w-with Adriana." And the tears came anew.

This was just so stupid. He looked weak. And that in front of Reborn. At that, he once swore to never look weak in front of anyone. Especially him.

Ah, to hell with this!

He made a step forward and hugged Reborn. His face buried in Reborn's chest. "I-I've m-m-missed yo-u so mu-much."

Two strong arms hugged him back. "I you, too, Dame-Tsuna. I you, too.", spoke Reborn in a soft and calming voice. "But we must spare the welcoming for later. I don't know, how much time is still left."

This time, Tsuna shook his head and stepped away from Reborn. "No.", he said in a low voice. He gulped. Now, he couldn't be seen weak. He would stay here. This, he swore, would be an argument that he will win. Even if it was his first time against Reborn.

"What did you say?", replied Reborn in a ton that made Tsuna shiver. "Would you repeat that?"

"I-I s-s-ai-d...", that wasn't good. Reborn saw it, too. The older boy smirked. He needed to stay calm or he would lose this battle. But this was too important to lose. Breath in. Breath out. "I said, no."

"You don't understand, Tsuna.", growled Reborn. What! I don't understand!? You are the one, who - after years - came home and demand that we leave this instants. Now Tsuna snapped.

"Then tell me! Why can't we stay here?! What did you mean with 'they are searching for an heir'. Who are they?! And why does this concern us?!"

Reborn sighed and sat down on a orange sofa. It seems that the time has finally come. Then he said in a cold voice: "They are the Vongola famiglia. They are searching for an heir, because all of the sons of the ninth boss are dead. Your father was Sawada Iemitsu. The former External Advisor of the famiglia and the boss of the CEDEF. He was also a descendant of the first boss of Vongola. And therefore are you."

"What?", asked Tsuna, suddenly very quite.

The brunet was shocked. He could have thought of many things, but this one was not on his list. "You mean", he pointed at himself, "that I am this heir?"

"This was also the reason, why you never were allowed to come with us on missions. You could have been discovered. It was for your on safety."

"How long did you knew it?" Tsuna was still shocked and know felt a little bit betrayed, too. Which was only naturally, if you ask him. He had all right to feel that way.

"That your the heir? Since a few months. But that about your family, since Adriana adopted you into our family."

"Why do you wanted to hide me? Why not just tell them, that I'm here?", whispered the brunet.

"The mafia world is cruel, Tsuna. Adriana didn't want it for someone like you. It was her last wish to protect you from this fate. And I will continue so. But, I can only do it with your help."

Tsuna had a feeling. And that feeling said to him, that Reborn still hadn't told him everything he knew about this matter.

But it was her last wish.

"I believe you. But I want to stay here. If only for a few month." Tsuna looked Reborn directly into the eyes. There wasn't fear, only resolve.

That was what convinced Reborn in the end. "Okay, but only for a few months. And we will restart your training. Do you understand, Dame-Tsuna?"

But Tsuna just smiled and nodded. Not only because he could be with his friends a little longer, but also because a family member was finally home.

Maybe they would have made another decision, if they knew that a plane with people in black suits just landed. A decision that could have prevent the following events, which would only bring sadness and destruction.

Preview: Tsuna establishes a new relationship with several pieces of furniture, faces a wall and he is rescued like a damsel in distress.