Me: Wow, I'm really sorry guys for getting this up so, so late, you can shoot me later.

Reborn: *shoots Aruto*

Me: *barely dodges* Anyone but you Reborn! You would kill me!

Reborn: Hmp. Serves you right. Do you know how many people are waiting for the second chapter? Look at your reviews. You should be ashamed of yourself for making them wait this long.

Me: *can't deny that* yeah, sorry guys. A lot have been going around a writing is really the last thing on my mind. I have a lot of time now and so I hoped to get this story written faster!

(That and a lot of writer's block)

Thank you for those who are so, so patient. And please enjoy.


2. For a Hitman to Babysit

Reborn is a frequent visitor to the Sawada resident. Actually, more frequent than Iemitsu himself. Both knew not to make their visits so frequent to the point that their enemies would trace back to the peaceful home of the Sawada family. But everyone has to admit: in terms of the fact of who is slyer and more cunning of the two, Reborn takes the winning trophy. Not to mention (though mentioned and reminded plenty of times to Tsuna for the self-entertaining notion of riling up the blond man with jealousy of capturing his son's admiration) he is the World's Greatest Hitman. A few hundred assassinations were not going to deter him from visiting the Sawada house.

Reborn always looked forward to seeing the little brunet that would dash from the back of the house to the front just to greet him with a happy and enthusiastic 'Welcome home Reborn!' and the child's features would lit up as if he has gotten his birthday present (Reborn, being sadistic as he is, took the pleasure in the fact that on the rare days that both Iemitsu and him would have come back home at the same time, Tsuna would always run up to Reborn first before going over to his father, which made the blond man cry about how his son is being stolen by the hitman)- that and Nana's cooking. The woman surely makes one hel- of a meal (to this day, Reborn still wonders how Iemitsu managed to deserve such a woman as Nana- and voiced out how Iemitsu is wasted on her much to the CEDEF leader's protest) and he dares anyone to say otherwise.

Tsuna understood him better than anyone else in the entire world; which Reborn founds very amusing in some way. Even if he held the same emotionless expression for hours, the kid always seems to know what is going on in his mind.

But despite the fact that he has the full trust of the Sawada family; Reborn still didn't expect them to ask him to babysit Tsuna… well, actually, Iemitsu begged.

"Please, please, please, please, please, please, ppppplllleeeeassseeee Reborn!" Regardless of the fact that the two are talking over the phone, Reborn has a feeling- no, Reborn knows that Iemitsu is currently on his knees.

For the past four hours, he has been ignoring the man's desperate calls for as long as he could. After the not-so-hilarious prank of depriving his much needed Peruvian coffee from his shelves (how Iemitsu get his hands on them in the first place is a mystery that Reborn would have to solve), he wasn't in the mood to hear the ear-bleeding, loud voice of the CEDEF leader. In fact, whenever the man is in his sight, he wouldn't hesitate to turn Leon into a gun and shoot him until he has holes all over his body.

That bas-d should know better than to touch his coffee- especially the Peruvian ones.

Anyway, after the 1327th ring (Iemitsu –that sly bas-d– had the bright idea to call Reborn on his hotline, which is used only if there was an emergency with the Vongola Nono, so he couldn't turn it off even if he wanted too), Reborn finally picked up the infernal machinery and listen to the man's woes.

He expected a lot of things, in truth, but he didn't expect the reason for the external advisor persistent callings would be to babysit Tsuna. If it wasn't for the fact that the call is about Tsuna, Reborn would've hung up. Apparently, Iemitsu had the privilege of a very rare week-long vacation from work. And he wanted to spend his time with Nana. Alone. Reborn heard Nana's giggle in the background when Iemitsu had explain that, and then came the horrific sounds of the couple cooing at each other.

It's not as if Reborn has a problem with taking care of Tsuna, since he had done it before- but for a whole week? Sure, Reborn has the time to unless Nono had to call for an emergency mission of the upmost importance but that isn't the reason why Reborn is rather hesitant on the proposition. And for Reborn to be hesitant on anything; this has to be something rather troublesome (not that Reborn would even think Tsuna as troublesome). He's the world's greatest hitman.

The key world: Hitman.

They don't exactly meld in with the word "children" unless they are training them to become the ultimate one-man army. In fact, every time that he's near a child, they would cry or run away from him. Children dislike him in every kind of form and the feeling is mutual.

Tsuna is an exception though. The hitman was then instantly attracted to bundle of joy as soon as the infant was laid in his arms and became the godfather (though by force at first) of the toddler. The child never gave him a look of fear or fright and instead of running away; the toddler would waddle up to him and wrap his tiny body around the hitman's leg. Not that he would admit it but the Tsuna got him wrapped around his little finger.

"So? What do you say Reborn? You get to have Tsuna for the whole week!" It almost sounded as if Iemitsu is giving his daughter away to get marry.

Iemitsu knows about Reborn's infatuation with his son very well. Which leads to the wonder of what kind of parents would use their child to bribe their way to have some 'alone time'? He also wonders what kind of parent would leave their child for a week to have some 'alone time' in the first place? But he then reminds himself that the Sawada family isn't your typical family (since they seemed to be so immune by Reborn's aura of deadliness) and worries about the future of his little charge. He questioned once again if Tsuna is really related to Iemitsu- since the child seemed a lot smarter than his idiotic father. Yes, a little bit shy and quiet but a lot more perceptive than most people would've thought.

Before Reborn could retort back about how Iemitsu utterly failed as a father and remind him of the times where he has been there for Tsuna and not him (Reborn's mind is still heavy on the thoughts of revenge for his Peruvian coffee and what better way to infuriate the blond bas-d than to brag about his accomplishments with his son?), the fedora-wearing hitman heard a cute, excited little voice in the background.

"Papa, is Rebown coming? Is Rebown coming?"

There was some shuffling in the background and regardless of the fact that Iemitsu is trying to keep his voice down so that Reborn couldn't hear his response, the hitman had heard it loud and clear.

"Now now, Tsuna. Reborn is a busy man just like your papa so I don't know if he is able to come and babysit you. How about going with mama and papa to the cruise?"

"Nuu! I wanna stay with Rebown!"

A smug grin stretched Reborn's face as he heard the determined statement from the five-year old and relished in the dejected mumbles from the external advisor. So, Iemitsu isn't the irresponsible parent he made out to be; the CEDEF leader actually made plans to bring his whole family to the cruise, but it seemed that Tsuna has other plans…

There was another shuffling before the blond Italian began to talk to Reborn again. "Well, we're pretty desperate for a babysitter but I understand-"

"No, no; I would love to stay with Tsuna for a week~" Reborn's tone couldn't get any more conceited than it already was and he wasn't even bothering to hide his arrogance. "I mean; I do love Tsuna and Tsuna does love me very much."

Reborn knows that Iemitsu is regretting the day he ever made the hitman Tsuna's godfather. Serves him right for forcing Reborn into such an unfitting title (well, Reborn is now willing to become Tsuna godfather this time, but he never forgave Iemitsu for waking him up in the ungodly hours of the night out of his own comfy bed just to fly to the other side of the world to witness Tsuna's birth).

"I'll be over tomorrow morning while you and Nana go on your lovey dovey trip."

Hearing Tsuna's cheer in the background, Reborn couldn't help but let out a small chuckle as a smile formed on his lips though it only lasted for a second before hanging up and preparing for the trip.

It didn't take long for him to get ready and it only took five hours to make it over to Namimori from Italy (that would seem unrealistic but he does have his connections… and a great private plane).

And true to his words, he was there by morning.

"Rebown!" Though the brunet looks as if he had only gotten out from bed, Tsuna welcomed the hitman with opened arms and happily tackled the man's legs with elated joy. In return, Reborn ruffled the younger's hair with adoration.

Nana apparently decided to add that picture to her scrap-book.

After listing out the concerns and instructions on taking care of Tsuna that Reborn has already known about (Reborn listened to Nana anyway out of politeness), the two parents of Sawada Tsunayoshi has no qualms in leaving their child to go out to a cruise… well, Iemitsu was pouting for reasons that Reborn clearly knows of and the hitman is not above himself to promptly rub it in the blond's face (and he did it in such a high-classed manner too, as if he wasn't doing some so childish).

Saying their goodbyes (Reborn commenting on how Iemitsu shouldn't have too much fun with his wife since the hitman is afraid that their next child might inherit the blond Italian's idiocy; much to Iemitsu's protest), it was then the hitman with the curly sideburns was left alone with Tsuna.

Though the hitman was not sure what to expect, there began his days babysitting a child named Sawada Tsunayoshi.

Tsuna is, in no means, a difficult child. The toddler could be unbearably shy, unlucky, clumsy, and Reborn has to admit that the child is rather cowardly (Reborn doesn't recognize how the Chihuahua could be so terrifying); but Tsuna has always valued other's opinions against his own and the child had already comprehend the concept of putting other's well-being above his whole self.

During the whole day, Tsuna hasn't asked anything. When it's time to eat, he would eat. When it's time for a bath, he would bathe. When it's time for bed, he would go to bed. Reborn, he somewhat admitted, was already hesitant about the job; Tsuna's attitude made him wondered if he was right for the job. But he cleared the thought out when he remembered that Tsuna specifically ask for his presences and not anyone else.

The next day, he confronted Tsuna about his quiet and reserved attitude.

"Tsuna– normally, I would dislike people who would whine all the time," Tsuna flinch at what the hitman has said, wondering if he has done something wrong. "But in your case, it's okay to be selfish– to say what you want once in a while." A soft smile overtook the adult's feature, looking at the child with warm eyes. If anyone had seen such an expression on the hitman, people wouldn't recognize him. "I want to spoil you. It's no trouble at all."

At first, Tsuna looked rather hesitant, afraid of taking the risk. His parents told him not to cause trouble for Reborn. His godfather took time out of his busy schedule just to babysit him. Though it's very unlikely to anyone's eyes, he doesn't want Reborn to think of him as a bad kid.

Opening and closing his mouth repeatedly, Tsuna finally said something with the help of the encouraging smile from Reborn.

"R-Rebown… can we go out for icecweam?"

On the second day of Reborn's babysitting job, they went out for ice cream.

On their third day, Reborn spend most of the day playing with Tsuna.

It was a peaceful day and the weather seemed to agree. The sun shined brightly, several clouds filled the sky and there was a small, constant breeze that felt cool to anyone's skin. It's a perfect day to go out and play. So Reborn didn't see any harm in taking Tsuna out to go play in the park.

The hitman watches, sitting on a bench in the park, as Tsuna plays with his elementary friends –a silver-haired, temperamental kid and a happy-go-lucky, black-haired kid– in the sandbox.

Reborn easily predicted that the rest of his babysitting days would be calm and enjoyable. He already planned out what to do for the rest of the week and so, he expected things to run smoothly.

Of course, he forgot to take account of one little thing…

"Gwahahahaha! I'm here Reborn!"

Lambo.

The hitman's eyes distinctively twitch at the sight of the five-year old Bovino. Since a few weeks ago, the afro-wearing so-called 'hitman' has been trying to 'assassinate' Reborn from left to right (though never succeeded in even putting a scratch on the fedora-wearing hitman, always getting into these 'accident' before he could). Even after many merciless punishment (even towards kids, he didn't hold back), the five-year old still comes back wanting more.

He's glad that Tsuna is too distracted playing with his friends: he's afraid that the Bovino brat's stupidity might rub off on his charge if Tsuna try to even look at the afro-wearing kid.

"Today, you're going to die!" the cow-wearing kid let out an obnoxious laugh as he pull out a pink bazooka from his afro… wait, pink? He has seen the ten-year bazooka many times from his encounters with Lambo and some meetings with the Bovino scientist that made the bazooka; he remembers the bazooka being purple… and is it just him or does it look like it's about to explode?

The first thing that came to his mind was: Giannini.

And knowing the man's tendency to degrade every weapon he touches; he was not interested to see what this bazooka could do.

So, making sure that Tsuna isn't looking towards his way (he has to set a good example of course), Reborn promptly insert his foot onto Lambo's face. From the sheer force of the kid, Lambo end up flying up into the sky and over the park.

That was it- or so Reborn previously thought.

Instantly, the fedora-wearing hitman notice the pink bazooka falling down towards Tsuna.

"Tsuna!" The hitman dash towards his charge. Tsuna look at his godfather in confusion, wondering why Reborn is running towards him. It was too late for Tsuna when he notices the shadow above him.

When Reborn was able to grab Tsuna, smoke engulfs them.


Now, in a room full of dangerous men with their complete, undivided attention; the situation does seem bleak. But Reborn does know how to play his cards right- he is the world's greatest hitman.

He just wishes that Tsuna is in another room away from the tension though, just in case, but he doesn't really trust anyone with the child. It's more likely best that Tsuna is near him, where he could reach and protect the child.

Leaning back on the chair he is currently seated in, with Tsuna in his arms as the child continues to clutch on the –now ruffled– suit, the hitman looks at his opponents from under his fedora, a smirk reforming on his lips again.

Even while holding a child in his arm so tenderly, the smirk causes many to shiver.

"I'll tell you the truth then- since everything seemed to be out of the bag~" Even after that horrifying scene with many of their men down and out, some wonder how he could act as if nothing has happened. Many lean forward in anticipation to know what the hitman could be saying.

"I'm from the future."


Me: yes, I know. Another horrific cliffhanger. Don't worry, the third chapter should be a lot more quicker than the second one ^^;

I'm sorry that it took so long (so so long ) and I'll try to make amends for it by getting the chapters in much, much quicker. I'm rrreeeaally sorry .

And I'm really sorry for the grammar mistakes too. I was in the hurry to finish this because I knew how much you guys wanted this out! I'll, maybe, correct it later .