Author's Note: I have a question for you all. You don't have to respond, but I'd appreciate it if you did. Thank you, to SMY Stories for actually getting me to think about this! So, onto the question, which do you like more? MukuroXKasumi, HibariXKasumi, or MukuroXKasumiXHibari?
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn.
I stare at the tank on the Rain Guardian's back meant for storing the Arcobaleno inside so that the non-Tri-ni-set Policy doesn't hurt him opens up. The Arcoabaleno jumps out. "Hey, Reborn-san," greets Irie, Shoichi. "Were you okay on your way over?"
"Yeah," replies the Arcobaleno, "Though it was a little rough inside the non Tri-ni-set container." There is a thud as the Rain Guardian places the large and apparently heavy container on the ground.
Irie asks, "Were you all able to relax a bit?" I stand next to Hibari and Kusakabe in the back and watch as the others nod. I don't respond in any way. It would be best not to shake my head because I truth, I didn't really get to rest. Kusakabe continues to look at Hibari with a worried expression. He glances at me and I give him a reassuring smile. Hibari doesn't seem too annoyed right now. He should be okay soon. Kusakabe's expression seems to ease up a little, but it's not hard to see that he's still worried.
"Shoichi," calls the blonde-man that Sawada told me is named Spanner. "I'm finished with the final checks. Everything seems to be in order."
"Thank you, Spanner," Irie replies. "I know I've already said this, but please don't reveal anything about the future while in the past," Irie reminds us. This of course, should have been common sense, but I guess for some, it isn't. Then, he continues, "A few months have passed since you came to the future. Actually, between Sawada, Tsunayoshi-kun's and Sasagawa, Ryohei-kun's arrival, only three days have elapsed in the past."
"Eh?" asks Sawada.
Irie continues, "I'm sure you'll be thrown off by the difference, but I need you to use the story that you were on a picnic and got lost. That should be enough to cover it all. The Arcobaleno Trials will last one week. I'll make preparations for you to return here. Understood? I don't mean to frighten you, but you must clear the trials within one week. If you don't obtain all the seals within that time, the seals you've obtained will become invalid. And then our hope to defeat Byakuran-san will be lost. This is a big gamble, but we have no choice but to count on you." There's tension in the air. I ignore it. I shouldn't get myself more worried about something that I can't help with or need to involve myself with. I have other things to worry about. Ken and Chickusa flash through my mind and I frown. They'll be upset.
Suddenly, Lambo and I-Pin run in. "Here comes Lambo-san!" exclaims Lambo.
"Lambo! Stop running around!" I-Pin scolds. Miura and Sasagawa come in as well. They have serious expressions on.
"Sorry to make you wait. Everyone's here now. Are you all ready then?" asks Irie.
Sawada replies, "Y-Yes!" There are nods from the others. I watch as Sawada's gaze lingers on the Rain Guardian, who seems to be thinking about something else. He looks troubled. That's right, his father was killed. I recall the adult Hibari telling me this.
"Y-Yamamoto, um…" starts Sawada.
"It's okay, I don't know how much time we'll have together, but I'll try to be a good son," replies the Rain Guardian.
Irie says, "Alright, let's send you on your way." He turns back. "Spanner."
"Roger that," replies Spanner. He starts to type quickly and the round machine starts to glow. A bright light starts to glow and I watch as we all start to glow ourselves. Kusakabe, who is not glowing, has an awed expression as he stares at both Hibari and I.
I look around and realize that we're in the shopping district. "I'll see you later Hibari-san…" I mutter as I start to walk off with Dokuro. He nods and breaks off from the group too. "Head on without me," I say to Dokuro. "I need to pick some stuff up." She nods and walks off. I walk into a store and start to buy food and snacks. I'll need a way to make up for my disappearance.
"Where did you disappear to?" asks Mukuro's voice in my head. He found me quickly so, he must have been looking already. I can assume that Mukuro contacted me before Dokuro. For some reason, this makes me a bit happy.
Mukuro-sama… I… I can't tell you.
"What?" he asks. I look at the floor. I've always told him what he wanted to know.
I'm sorry, but I can't tell you… I continue to take food off the shelf and I walk over to the cashier to pay.
Mukuro seems upset. "My cute little Kasumi, you can't disappear and then not tell me where you went to for three days."
I… I know, but I can't tell you, Mukuro-sama. I'm supposed to say that we went on a picnic and got lost, but I have too much respect for you to even bother with that. Please, forgive me, Mukuro-sama. I take hold of the plastic bags and start to walk back home. Mukuro doesn't reply.
"Ken, Chickusa! I'm back!" I call out. Ken comes charging over and Chickusa follows behind him slowly. My expression is calm.
"Kasumi! Where did you go?! Kakipi and I went all over looking for you!" Ken exclaims angrily.
"Ken," starts Chickusa.
For the first time, I bow to Ken and Chickusa. "I'm sorry."
"We even went to that sparrow looking for you!" exclaims Ken, referring to Hibari as the sparrow. He stops suddenly and I look at him blankly. He didn't finish his rant. "Wait… Did you just…bow?" he asks, seeming shocked.
I nod. "I did." There's silence. "Don't expect me to do that ever again, Ken," I say seriously. He nods, his eyes still a bit wide. I feel my expression soften into a small smile. I missed you guys…Ken…Chickusa… "Here, I bought snacks for you, Ken." I hold up the plastic bag to him and he takes it.
I can tell that he's happy even though he tries to hide it. "Fine, I guess I'll accept your apology then," he replies. He walks off with a grin. Thank goodness…
"Chickusa, I-" I start.
He cuts me off. "You're alright, aren't you?" he asks. I nod. "Then it's fine." He sighs and starts to walk off. "I'm going to take a shower."
I walk over to him and pass him a plastic bag as well. It's filled with bars of soap and bottles of shampoo. "Here," I say. He takes the bag and peers into it. "We were running low on those the other day," I mutter.
He nods and mutters, "Thanks." Then he continues to walk off. I smile and let out a sigh. They both forgave me… I continue to smile to myself as I start to prepare a meal.
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