Disclaimer: I do not own KHR, Akira Amano does. The plot is mine though.
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Chapter 1
Humming is what woke Leon woke up to, as well as the sound of the storm raging outside. Yellow eyes flickered across the dimly let room with a feverish haze before settling on a slim figure scribbling something down at a desk against the wall. It took some time until he could remember what happened.
The canal. Being sick. The storm. The warmth, and those kind eyes…
The sound of a chair scraping across the floor alerted him to the figure's movement as warm brown eyes caught sight of him. A relieved smile washed across pale features as the other stood with a brief stretch.
"Oh! You're finally awake. I was getting worried, since it's been a couple of days-" The stranger jumped when the sound of thunder cracked abruptly, a flash of lightning following it within seconds. Leon shivered as the air suddenly chilled. The human merely clicked his tongue in annoyance and returned to gazing at the green reptilian in concern.
"The storm has been going on for a couple of days, so I couldn't really go anywhere to get you help," the stranger explained with a tiny glare directed at a window where Leon could see the wind ripping at houses and buildings. The rain was flooding the streets as the canals overflowed, water rushing down the slants and slides of the roads and walkways. "I did look some things up online though. But…"
The shapeshifter blinked when the strange human knelt down next to him with a sigh. Frustration was evident as the brunette ran his hand through his wild hair. "I would have to know what type you are. Who knew caring for a lizard would be so difficult-" Leon hissed at this, "-Nothing disrespectful of course, little one. But I have no idea how to treat you except for making sure you're warm and giving you water and heated food."
The other shook his head and sighed. "And the website said there was specific temperatures for species as well…" Standing up with a small huff, he turned to grin at Leon with a laugh.
"At least you're awake. As soon as this storm is over, we can start looking for whoever lost you. Maybe a photo as soon as you're well enough.." the brunette mused to himself. He walked out of the room, leaving the green shapeshifter to his own thoughts as he looked around what seemed to be a living room.
His fever was already fading away swiftly; given time it would be gone within a week. The only problem was finding his way back to Reborn. Leon huffed at the thought for a moment, still upset.
Reborn would attend to the needs of the mission first, trusting him to stay safe until the hitman came to collect him. With the storm as well, things would be delayed. And this nice human here was practically spoiling him, if that smell of cooked meat was anything to go by…
Leon settled down and burrowed even deeper into the tangled pile of pillows and blanket set around him as he lazily closed his eyes. Yes, Reborn could wait until everything was settled down. Maybe he would learn after this.
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The hitman frowned as Colonello sat down across from him. The blonde was holding a bloody towel to his face while glaring at a brawl on the other side of the bar, where Lal was scolding a group of trainees. If screaming with a look to kill in her eyes could count as scolding.
"The worst storm in the history of Italy, raging along the entire west coast with never before seen winds and heavy rain that is flooding several cities. Power outages have been occurring in a number of places as well. Officials ask that people stay in their homes and not take any chances due to the weather. Let's take this to the field where we've sent-" He scowled when the t.v shut off, turning back to the table with the brim of his fedora lowered over his eyes. Colonello raised a brow at this and leaned over. He abandoned the bloody towel as he smirked.
"Even you can't deal with being cooped up for a couple of days, kora?" Reborn turned his glare on the blonde who only seemed to grow smug at whatever confirmation he had taken from the other man's silence. The grin on his face only grew as the hitman drank from the glass in front of him. "Stuck in a hotel while waiting out a storm… sounds like something you would take advantage of. All the scared woman looking for a strong shoulder-"
"Shut up, idiota. Not in the mood."
The blonde blinked, face going blank for a moment before he shrugged and picked up his mug. If Reborn was in a mood, it was usually best to just ignore him. Even he could respect that… if only for his own safety.
"Reborn!" Lal shouted, stomping over. The blonde male sighed at the pile of passed out trainees in front of the bar. Reborn turned away as the spartan slammed her hands down on the table top.
"How the hell did that target end up hanging over the side of his house!?It was an easy job! Now I have to listen to Iemitsu complaining about all the damned paperwork!"
Colonello stared wide eyed as Lal pointedly glared at him; the hitman met it with his own cold gaze. It dissuaded her a bit as she crossed her arms, glancing over him in speculation. It seemed to dawn on her as he took another sip of his wine.
"Where's Leon?"
The other man blinked as he seemed to realize to and promptly leaned back with a groan. Of course it had something to do with that creepy green thing Reborn called a chameleon. The hitman himself did nothing as the CEDEF agent shook her head. It definitely explained Reborn's lethargic mood.
"This is why I never take him out on reconnaissance. The bastard kicked him into the water and laughed, so I hung him over the edge and left him there while getting what Vongola wanted. I now have to wait to get my partner back, and I have no qualms shooting at anyone within a one mile radius if they try to bother me at the moment."
She sighed as Reborn fell silent once again. Even she was getting a little stir crazy with how stranded they were by the weather. Dealing with idiots and Colonello day after day was getting on her nerves as well, and the wind from the storm kept waking her when she tried to sleep. With Reborn dealing with everyone who he considered idiots, the weather, being trapped in one location and dealing with his companions lack of attendance…
Lal flinched at the thought. The little lizard was really the only thing the hitman trusted and treasured.
"Come on, Colonello."
"What? Why, kor-Ow!"
He yelped as she grabbed his ear, promptly dragging him away with her usual scowl. People dove out of the way as she left the bar with a happy- yet still in pain- Colonello dragging behind her in a firm grip.
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So, I'll try to keep this on a weekly update. I honestly have no faith in my writing skills, and re-write stuff a bunch of times before posting it. I might post things earlier or later depending.
Anyway, I looked up the lizard care thing and it's true. And trying to treat a sick reptile is really discouraging... Kudos to those of you who own lizards! Hehe... But I'll keep this short, since I'm uploading this while in the midst of a fever. Ciao~!
