Chapter 6

Spartan Training

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"Who are you and what are you doing here, kora?"

As soon as 'kora', entered my head, I shot up, ignoring my aching body's protest. From my sudden movement, I suddenly felt lightheaded and nausea.

I turned over to the side and emptied the contents out of my stomach.

"Whoa! Hey! Are you alright, kora?" Colonello shouted in alarm.

I couldn't believe it. I just embarrassed myself in front of Colonello.

COLONELLO!

My favorite Spartan baby. Spartan in physical training of course. (Reborn's just the Spartan baby of sadistic tutoring).

I felt a small little hand rub my back.

I felt a headache come on.

"Are you okay-"

"ACHOO!" He was cut off by my sneeze.

Cold chills racked my body. I suddenly felt very hot.

A hand touched my forehead.

"You're burning up, kora!"

I stood up and immediately fell back down. (Fortunately, away from the vomit, thank the gods).

And again, my world faded away.

-Reborn-

Colonello felt very, very awkward.

The eight year old girl had a high fever and fainted on the spot. He wasn't quite sure what to do. He rubbed the back of his head before sighing.

The girl was mainly dressed in black. Her clothes were all tattered and burned. On her left shoulder was what he suspected to be an insignia. But it looked like the insignia has been ripped off from whatever happened to the girl.

He could tell that the girl has been trained. Her body is slightly toned. He came to the conclusion that this girl was not normal. No, she was in the mafia.

With a shake of his head, he grabbed the collar of the girl's jacket and dragged her off to his camp.

-Reborn-

My heavy eyelids slowly slid open. I realized I was in a tent. A large military-like tent.

"I see that you're awake, kora."

I turned to Colonello, slipping off the towel on my forehead.

"Here," He handed me a bowl of soup.

I took it and studied the contents. It didn't quite look like soup. Just a bunch of chunky unknown substance and goopy liquid. My stomach growled.

It can't be that bad can it?

Shoved a spoonful into my mouth.

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"You can't cook." I deadpanned.

"I realized that, kora!"

"Then why even bother?"

"Because - because I want to, kora!"

". . ."

". . ."

The staring contest went on until Colonello decided to break the silence.

"What's your name by the way, kora?"

"Mami." I answered.

"Just Mami?"

"Just Mami."

"Well my name is-"

SLURP!

"My name is-"

SLURP!

"Is-"

SLURP!

"Co-"

SLURP!

"WILL YOU STOP THAT, KORA!" Colonello yelled in annoyance.

"Stop what?"

"Stop slurping, kora!"

"Slurping-"

"ACK!"

The sound of a sniper rifle colliding with a head silenced all.

I winced, gripping my throbbing head. I would have normally cursed, but Colonello is my idol. So cursing is a big no-no.

"What was that for?"

"You're awfully annoying, kora."

I suddenly heard glass shatter. Blood drain from my face as I slump over. A dark gloomy cloud formed over my head.

It's over . . . my idol just called me, annoying.

"How did you get here, kora?"

"The sea."

"What were you doing before?"

"Flying."

He kicked me. "Stop dodging my questions, kora!"

"I'm not!" I yelled back. "I answered them truthfully."

He eyed me for another moment before sighing. "No wonder you ended up here."

"What?"

"No one can put up with you, kora."

I clenched my fists tightly; turning my knuckles white. My eyes darkened; narrowing dangerously. An animalistic growl escaped my throat. "Shut. The. Fuck. Up."

He stared at me. Mouth shut.

At least he knows when to shut his mouth.

It was dead silent. No one moved. Even the birds outside the tent stopped chirping. I took a deep breath and calmed myself down.

Let's change the subject.

"Can I ask you something?" I spoke, breaking the silence.

Colonello nodded.

"Train me."

"That's not a question, kora!" Colonello pointed out.

"Fine." I huffed. "Will you train me?"

"Why should I, kora?"

That's a good question.

"Because . . . you're the best trainer in the world?"

"Flattery won't get you anywhere, brat."

"Please?"

"Begging won't either, kora."

Maximum puppy dog eyes.

"Pretty please?" I whimpered. Doggy ears and a tail popped out.

He turned away. "No."

I sniffled, letting out a whine.

He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Eyes shut tightly.

-Reborn-

"What if you and I, just put up a middle finger to the sky -"

"STOP SINGING AND KEEP UP, SOLDIER!"

"But you said-"

"Keep running, kora!"

I huffed and continued our daily routine of running up the mountain, carrying a tree trunk on my back. It's been half a year since Colonello gave in and trained me.

My morning started at an ungodly hour where I was forced into doing 50 pushups and 30 sit-ups. Followed by complaining to Colonello at breakfast, to having combat training, then practicing my marksmanship, and learning all I can with trapping.

So far, I can't even touch him in combat training. (As expected of an Arcobaleno). He even woke me up in the middle of the night with a taser and a sniper to my face. He said it was to 'test' my instincts. It sucks since my instincts has dulled since I left the Varia.

We came to a stop by the only waterfall on the entire island. The water raged down onto the jagged sharp rocks at the bottom.

"Scale the waterfall, kora."

"WHAT!" I screeched. "ARE YOU CRAZY?"

"You're a soldier aren't you, kora?"

"N-"

"Then don't question me and do as you're told, soldier."

I mumbled colorful strings of curses under my breath and proceeded to scale the waterfall with the tree trunk tied to my back.

I lost my footing.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

My screamed died down when I realized I didn't get run through by rocks.

I was stuck between to rocks. Thanks to the tree trunk.

BANG!

A bullet sliced through the ropes that wrapped around the trunk and I. I felt myself loosen.

From afar stood Colonello with his sniper rifle aimed at me.

"YOU FUCKING BAS-"

BANG!

The ropes completely loosen with a snap. My arms shot out and I grabbed hold of a rock. The water current pushed down on me. Beating onto my head.

I gritted my teeth and reached up, continuing my climb.

More than half an hour later, I finally reached the top. It was already sunset. The orange rays painted the sky a beautiful breathtaking color.

"Took you long enough, brat." Colonello said from where he sat with Falco perched on his head.

I glared at him, soaking wet. "Shishou."

I began calling him master the moment he decided to train me. Training was tougher than I thought. It was harder than training with the Varia. This must be how COMSUBIN training was like.

"Come on, back to the camp, kora."

I nodded, walking down the path that led to the camp with Colonello on my head.

We reached the camp not too long after.

Colonello started with dinner as I . . . well, simply did nothing.

Cooking wasn't my fort.

"Dinner's ready, kora!"

I sat down at our little table as Colonello served dinner.

Fish, berries, and nuts.

"You call this crap dinner?"

He smacked the back of my head. "It's either dinner or go to your room, brat."

"You sound like a father."

He turned bright red. "W-What did you say?"

"Lal."

"W-Where did you hear that, kora?"

"Oh, nowhere." I smirked. "I heard that you like he-"

"Go to your room!"

"Yes, dad."

SMACK!

"OW!"

-XXX-

Not my best work, but I'm pretty okay with this chapter.

I'm so sorry it took so long. I got Writer's Block for both of my KHR fanfics and not to mention, school. The bane of my life. And a huge test coming up. Wish me luck! Please wish me luck. I don't want to go to summer school.

I can't believe that I got 43 favorites and 53 followers! This is the best work that I've ever done! And Vongola's Guardian Angel finally hit 101 favorites and 111 followers! Thank you all so much!

Anyways, on to reviews~

RaNDoem: I'm sure this chapter answered your question and it's not bad that you ship BELXMAMI. It won't be long until a poll for Mami's object of affection is put up.

Amedartyst: Yes, the boss was rather stupid. Bel had to leave Mami because running out of fuel would be a bad thing. Nobody wants to die a pathetic dog's death now would they? (I'm so sorry dogs). And yes. Mami would probably meet everybody before she happily reunites with Enma.

Fukumagician: Yes. I didn't quite expected this to happen. But I had planned days ahead before I actually published the story.

Michiyo: Mami will meet Tsuna and co in the following chapters to come. I'm extremely excited as well so don't worry, it will come soon.

TransparentAnswer: No. it's not weird that Mami left so the plot can progress. There are two reasons for why she left and as the author, I won't tell you that! Mwuhahahahahaha- *coughcough*

Alice aquabld: Why Mami is indeed awesome.

Lumi yoshinigami: Here it is!

Now that the reviews are done, question time!

Question: Should I begin a Kuroshitsuji fanfic?

Kuroshitsuji is now my new obsession. Even though it's been 3 years since I first found it. The Book of Murders finally convinced me of how awesome it is and now I'm currently reading the manga.

If you haven't seen Parasyte or , I urge you to watch it! Both are incredibly awesome!

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-Arti