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Apprehension - Part 1
Three weeks before...
Frosty gray orbs tinted with blue watched the scene with slight irritation. The walls of the large room which were formerly soft pastel colors, was now stained bright red. On the Persian rug the bodies of fifteen bodyguards, all wearing black suits, littered the floor. Each had blank expressions and deep wounds made by some kind of weapon - like a saw or maybe a type of knife like the found in the kitchen. Obviously they had failed to do their job. They were dead and person who they should have been guarding was missing. Without a second look at the bloody room, the man slowly walked toward the exit.
Someone will be bitten to death
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"Primo here are the documents that you gave me..."
"...Requested. Jyuudaime...?"
"Oh, sorry Gokudera. I didn't see you enter."
"It's alright. Jyuudaime is there something that's worrying you?" - asks the silver haired man, putting down the folder on the table.
Gokudera Hayato looked at the figure in a suit standing before a large glass window. The man whom Gokudera owes his life to, was watching the garden below, his chocolate-brown eyes partially covered by messy bangs, which glided over his beautiful pale face. His boss, now 24 years.
Yes, it was impossible for anyone to deny that Sawada Tsunayoshi had become a man of appearance, to say the least, gorgeous. He was stunning, proven by the sighs and passionate glances that multiple people give him wherever he goes. Tsuna appeared to be unaware of this fact however, or maybe he simply ignored it.
His appearance earned him the title of the most handsome man among the Famiglias. Even among his Guardians no one could compete. The most interesting thing about this gentle beauty was the brutal similarity that he possessed with Primo, the founder of the Vongola. If not for the color of his eyes and hair, Tsuna would be an exact replica of him. This resemblance was so strong, that it was like Primo had actually come back from the dead, or abandoned his portrait in the gallery of bosses. This was where, a full-length portrait of the Tenth was already made and along with his Guardians. Miraculously this includes Hibari and even Mukuro, who had been taken out of Vindice years ago.
While Tsuna was prone to being a coward and shying away from attention in middle and high school, he now had a quiet and mature personality with a powerful presence. His aura practically overflowed from all over his body, demanding respect and inspiring confidence.
With his attention fixed on his friend, Gokudera examined his face. While there was a calm expression on it, there was something else churning underneath. This fact would have easily gone unnoticed by anyone else, but not the formidable right hand. Having spent more than a decade staying at his side, the storm Guardian could spot even the smallest variations on his precious Jyuudaime's face. Even now, while most would see nothing wrong with the young boss, he could tell that something was troubling him.
"I'm fine, Gokudera." - Tsuna said, turning to find Gokudera's green eyes firmly fixed on him with an apprehension expression.
As usual. - Tsuna thought, with a slight smile at the look.
"If Jyuudaime says so..." - Gokudera responds, he already knew that, even if tortured, his boss would not answer if he didn't want to, because when it comes to Tsuna, even Reborn finds it difficult to force him to speak, a personality trait that was acquired over the years.
"More importantly. Any news on Hibari?" - His beautiful features taking on a serious expression.
"No." - Gokudera says, shaking his head, slightly bewildered - "It's almost as if he vanished from the face of the earth. Even his subordinates don't have any information about his whereabouts- either that or they're simply refusing to talk." - mumbling the last part, Gokudera was reminded of some suspicious faces, especially of those who denied him of any information.
Leaving the beautiful view from the window, Tsuna sits in his black leather chair in front of a table filled with piles of papers. Picking up the folder that Gokudera had brought, he looked through it.
"Jyuudaime, I know we're talking about that bastard, Hibari, but... Maybe it's time to think about sending one of the other Guardians to search for him. He hasn't given any news for the past month. Even for an antisocial, Hibari has been gone too long without showing up."
"I didn't know that you were so worried about the safety of Hibari." - teases Tsuna, looking at Gokudera with a mischievous grin.
"I'm not." - the bomber objects - "But he is also a Guardian, and the bastard still has the title of being the strongest among us. What if a rival Famiglia thinks that without Hibari we're helpless and then decide to attack us?"
Always careful. Sometimes, even of more than his own good. But I cannot him at fault for that. I'm sure he still fears about what had happened to my old self of this epoch, if that repeats... - Tsuna tried not to think about the turmoil his friends would go through again. Leaning with his elbows on the table and crossing his fingers, he sighed and closed his eyes.
Opening them once again, he takes a look at his loyal friend standing in front of him. Gokudera was also wearing a black suit and tie, but he had on a the red shirt instead of a white one. Resting innocently on his belt was his Storm Vongola Gear. His silver hair was shorter than in their younger years, and the only outward signs of his passed rebellion, were the three silver earrings distributed along his left ear, the lone one in the right ear, and the skull rings that activate the C.A.I. system on his right hand. It was a taste that Tsuna had never been able to understand, try as he might, and in the end, Gokudera was Gokudera.
Despite that, over time, his faithful right-hand learned to maintain control over much of his temper, becoming more relentless and extremely reliable. Thus, earning the nickname the 'Explosive Storm of the Tenth Vongola' - a much better name than 'Hurricane Bomb Hayato', if you take into consideration Gokudera's own opinion.
"Not yet. I think we should wait a little longer. I'm sure that he won't contact us until he finds it necessary. And, this is Hibari that we're talking about, we all know he prefers act to alone and on his own."
"That bastard making Jyuudaime worry..." - Gokudera muttered shaking his fists. A frown slipped onto his face, drawing another friendly smile from Tsuna.
"What about being attacked. I understand your concern, but remember that we have Yamamoto coming in from Japan this afternoon. In addition, Chrome and Mukuro are currently in town, and we can request Onii-san to stop by from his training with the Varia at any time. This means that if anything happens to the mansion, they can quickly get here, and, ultimately, Lambo is also in the mansion. It's not like we never had one or more Guardians or Reborn out for a long time. In addition, you and I are also here." - Tsuna pointed out, with his usual calm tone and friendly expression.
"Well...When Jyuudaime says it like that..." - He paused releasing a long sigh and visibly relaxing, Tsuna's smile widens a little more - "I guess I'm just being paranoid. After all, we aren't the Tenth Generation of Vongola, without good reason." - Gokudera completed, turning toward the double doors of the big office, but before Gokudera could leave the room, Tsuna started talking again.
"Oh, before I forget. How is Lambo's training progressing? He looked a little pale during breakfast today. In addition, his scores seem to have fallen a bit lately. I hope you're not pressing too much. If it's torture, then I would have allowed Reborn to take charge of the 'intense training for the stupid cow', as he refers." - finishing his last comment, the young boss returned back to examining the newly received documents.
"Ahoushi's grades dropped again? I bet he was chasing a woman's skirt instead of paying attention in class. I'd better take care of it before he becomes perverted like that doctor."
"As Shamal?" - Tsuna asks raising an eyebrow - "Try not to overdo it Gokudera, Lambo is still a 15 year old, after all."
"Do not worry Jyuudaime. I'll be sure to punch all information in that small brain of Ahoushi, he won't cause you more problems!"
Poor Lambo... Gokudera with his formulas and theories can be just as Spartan as Reborn's 'tutoring' - Tsuna thought, watching his ever faithful right-hand man to march out of his office with fire burning in his eyes. - Well, at least I don't have to worry about Lambo getting bruised and beaten up... - A loud bang echoed throughout the halls of the west wing of the mansion. - Maybe I was a bit hasty in saying that... I wonder how much the damages will cost for Gokudera's extreme lessons... Speaking of 'extreme', it's already been one week since Onii-san went to the Varia's castle, and knowing Xanxus' mood, I bet that he is not happy with another 'noisy trash' under his roof... Ah... Just thinking about it already gives me a headache... - Tsuna observed, massaging his temples.
Letting his gaze wander back to the wide and sunny window to the right behind his desk. He watched the light illuminate the room, the crammed shelves creating shadows. His office was almost like a smaller version of the great library located in one of the towers of the mansion.
Even though I told Gokudera not to worry, a whole month without any contact is a long time, even for Hibari. I'll wait until the end of the week, and if the situation stays the same, then I will have to follow Gokudera's advice and send one of the other Guardians to demand it... Perhaps onii-san is a good idea, although, just the simple fact of having someone come after him during a mission will get Hibari furious, no matter who I send. But honestly, I prefer to deal with his anger than not knowing what is happening to a member of my family... Oh, how problematic! - Tsuna contemplated, releasing another sigh. Since he properly inherited the Vongola Famiglia six years ago, his sighing had increased.
" Well, time to return to work, otherwise, I'll lose another night's sleep trying to finish the never ending paperwork. That would not be good, since tomorrow I have another meeting with the head of the Galhardoni Famiglia." - Tsuna said to himself as he plunged into the mountain of paperwork once again.
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A few agonizing hours later...
"Now, Ahoushi, rewrite the last exercise you did wrong!"
"Geh?! Gokudera-shi, we've been working since breakfast! My brain aches from thinking too much..." - Lambo whined, his head resting on one of the tables in the library, getting a killer look from his harsh teacher, he sits back up - "Yare, yare... At least can we have until after lunch before continuing? I can't believe that the first day I don't need to go to school I have tutoring..."
"You should of thought of that before relaxing and letting your grades drop! Jyuudaime excused you from going on most missions so that you could have as much of a normal student life as possible, and you rewarded him by doing poorly in school!"
"But it's not my fault that the classes are boring and most of the subjects I've already studied with you..."
"Are you saying that the reason you're doing so poorly in school is because you're already ahead in the subjects? If so, then why aren't you the first in the class!" - Gokudera retorts with an angry growl - "Now stop wasting time and continue the task while I call Jyuudaime for lunch. By the time I get back you better be done, and it should be completed right this time." - Gokudera casted another murderous glance at the boy, who shrinks in his seat, before exiting the library.
"Yare, yare. Why does the awesome Lambo-sama have to go through this..."
"Stop whining and get back to studying!" - Gokudera screamed from the corridor.
"Gupyaaaa!"
Tsuna was immersed in files, checking for possible new Famiglias they could form future alliances with, looking at the repair bills for the mansion AND the Varia's castle, reading the paperwork from the missions his Guardians, or another group of subordinates went on, the list of things to be done was never finished. He was so focused that he didn't realized how many hours had passed.
His day consisted of working off the endless amount of paperwork in his office, followed by a few hours spent in the training room - as if the sadistic Reborn would really let him skip his extra sessions of torture disguised as training - then, meeting with the heads of other Famiglias in the mafia. The rest of the time in between was spent being present at meals with whichever family members present in the mansion, this was something Tsuna made sure not to skip no matter how overworked he was. After everything, his day finally ended with a refreshing, but short-lived sleep.
The silence in his office was suddenly broken by the entry of a certain silver-haired man.
"Jyuudaime, I came to warn you that it's time for lunch."
"Oh?! It's that late?" - Tsuna murmured, raising his head and finding the green eyes of Gokudera - "Thanks for letting me know, I almost forget. You can go now, I'll just heading to the bathroom. I'll meet you there."
"Okay, Jyuudaime. I'll get Ahoushi on the way."
The two were studying non-stop since that hour...? Poor Lambo, he must have a headache right now...
Getting up from his chair, Tsuna closed the folder that he was working on. He watched Gokudera as he closed the door. When his footsteps could longer be heard, he turned his eyes to the window on the right.
"You may appear."
From inside a thick indigo fog, a figure shrouded in a long black cloak appeared.
"Yare, yare. If you knew that I was here all this time, why didn't you say anything?"
"Because, I wanted to see how long you would be able to stay silent and try to hide your presence from me." - Tsuna replied softly with a small smirk on his lips.
"Hmp, You've become very arrogant. So, what did you call me here for? I don't want spend any more time with you without getting something in return."
"In that case, I'll be straightforward. I need you to contact Verde for me."
"Verde? What do you need with him? You have the three best minds working for you."
"Shoichi, Spanner and Giannini are occupied with the construction of the base in Japan, so it makes no sense to remove one of them at the moment. Furthermore, Verde is probably the only one who can do what I need in the shortest time."
"And why do you need me to do that? Why not ask another Arcobaleno?"
"Why? Because Reborn is out fulfilling some mission for the Ninth, Colonello has been training a new team since taking CONSUBIN, and his wife Lal Mirch is out of the country on a mission for CEDEF. Fon is in China, and Skull... I'm sure he must be busy with the Calcassa Famiglia. Also, I know you maintain some contact with him, since he usually pays you to do some work for him."
"Geh! How do you know?"
"You should know better than anyone else by now, not to underestimate a member of the intelligence division in the Vongola." - Tsuna said, slightly narrowing his eyes in fun.
"Yare, yare."
"Do not worry, you'll be well paid. But I need you to do it as soon as possible."
"I will ask permission from the boss to meet a business partner. I imagine you don't want him to know who asked me to do this job."
"Oh, it would be helpful if you could keep this just between us. So? Do we have a deal?" - Tsuna asked, looking at the cloaked figure in front of him, who was almost his same height.
"I'll be back once you receive the endorsement from the boss and then we can set the value of my payment."
"Okay. Thanks. By the way, would like to join us for lunch?" - Tenth asked with a bright smile.
"Tch! I thought you were in a hurry to accomplish this mission." - he muttered before disappearing into the fog again.
Well, I think this issue is already solved. I can only wait now... - his stomach gave a loud grumble - Speaking of waiting, I think my stomach has had enough of it.
Without lingering any longer, Tsuna walked out into the wide hallways. Idly looking at the paintings that covered the walls, in towards to spacious dining room - more than is necessary in his opinion. Upon entering, he sees Gokudera, Fuuta, Lambo, and two others waiting for him. The first, was a beautiful young woman with shoulder length purple hair wearing a delicate lilac dress and an eye patch. Next to her was a blue-haired man with a strange hairdo that greatly resembled a pineapple at the top, ending in a long ponytail. His eyes were two different colors - the right is red with the kanji six on it and the left eye blue - and he was wearing a light-green jacket over a gray shirt.
"Hello, Bossu."
"Kufufufu. Its been a long time since we last met, Sawada Tsunayoshi."
"Chrome! Mukuro! I'm glad you're here!" - Tsuna greeted with a big warm smile, making the young woman blush slightly.
"Tch. These two only appear during lunchtime." - Gokudera snarled, sitting to the right side of the place reserved for Tsuna at the end of a long oak table.
"Kufufufu. I've come to receive my new mission, Vongola. I am sure you have something to take away my boredom." - Mukuro said creepily, blatantly ignoring Gokudera, with his signature laugh.
"Heh, he ignored you completely, Gokudera-shi." - Lambo said lazily, he was sitting next to Gokudera and facing Chrome, with Fuuta on his right.
"Shut up, Ahoushi!" - Gokudera replied giving him another one of his deadly looks.
"As for Nagi, I believe that she will be better off staying in the mansion while I'm gone." - Mukuro continued, smiling at the girl beside him, who blushed even more.
"Ah. We'll talk about it after lunch. Anyway, I'm glad you came."
"Tsuna-nii is always so kind." - said a teen, with a smile directed towards Tsuna, he had soft features and brownish hair with hazel eyes.
"Thank you, Fuuta. I'm glad that you also are in the mansion. I hate having to sit in this huge table with just Gokudera, Lambo and me."
"No matter how much time passes, you're still naive, Sawada Tsunayoshi."
"Hn, have more respect for Jyuudaime pineapple-king." - Gokudera snarled.
"Oya, it seems that not everyone is happy with our presence here, Nagi."
"Mukuro-sama, I don't think that you should taunt them."
"Minna, please, let's try to have a quiet lunch." - Tsuna interjected in a velvety voice followed by a heartwarming smile.
Yes, the key word is try, because no matter how much Tsuna's family has matured over the last ten years, some things will never change.
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After dessert, which was mainly Lambo having his favorite grape gelato, which Tsuna had especially asked the chef to bring, he, Gokudera and Mukuro went to his office. Chrome retired to her room - in addition to the many rooms for guests, each Guardian had their own room in the mansion. Lambo and Fuuta went for a walk in the city center, they were going on about 'seeing the new exhibition in the Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna Empedocle Restivo which occupied the fifth place among the most visited exhibitions throughout Italy, and then telling I-pin about it later.'
"Oya, then the skylark has not yet returned from his last mission?"
"Ah. A month has passed since Hibari and Kusakabe-san last reported any news."
"Hunh... That doesn't look good... By the way, Sawada Tsunayoshi, what kind of mission did you gave the skylark to keep him away for so long?"
"Sorry about that Mukuro, but I don't usually disclose the details of other's missions to those who aren't assigned to them." - Tsuna answered, assuming his position as a boss, something that Reborn literally pounded into him with a hammer-Leon for a year on a daily basis, the Spartan tutor had firmly engraved that into his very being during the many extra hours of torture imposed on the newly inaugurated Tenth boss.
"Kufufu, as expected of you, Vongola. So, about my new mission. I hope you have something challenging, because my skills are starting to rust." - Mukuro said calmly, sitting in one of the leather sofas located in front of Tsuna's desk in the center of the office.
From the way he says it, you would think that he hadn't just returned from a week long mission. - Tsuna sighed mentally, observing the face of one of his Mist Guardians. - No matter how much time passes, Mukuro still is unpredictable…
"I was thinking about giving this mission to you after Hibari's return, but due to recent events, I believe that hesitating over this now will cause more problems in the future." - Tsuna finished with a serious look, which was rarely seen by his Guardians.
"Jyuudaime..."
"Huhn... It seems that something big is about to happen."
Mukuro looked at the man who was practically buried under stacks of papers, some of which he himself had brought days before. Most of it was about the damages he had caused in his last mission, when he accidentally destroyed half of the parking lot belonging to a hotel in Verona, in pursuit of a worm who dared to surround his precious Chrome with indecent proposals - if you considered flowers, a box of chocolates with cherry liqueur and an invitation to dinner, indecent.
Sawada Tsunayoshi had become the exact opposite of the mafia heads in the underworld. He was kind and welcoming, but also known to be terribly inflexible when the situation was necessary. It was a strange combination in Mukuro's opinion, for he, after all, grew up in this dark world. The Tenth boss even managed to bring down, in an astonishing speed, most of the abuses committed by both the Vongola and the Mafia itself, something unprecedented in the history of the underworld.
When Mukuro first met Tsunayoshi in Kokuyo Land a decade ago, he never would have thought that the same wimpy kid would be the powerful man in front of him today. Even in the underworld, his name brought awe and fear. Rumors that the young chief of the tenth generation had surpassed Primo, the founder of the Vongola, were gaining strength every day. Especially after he defeated his own mentor, the infamous Sun Arcobaleno that carries the reputation of the world's best Hitman, in a fight about a year ago. Needless to say that since then, his training has amounted to a level completely inhuman, this was obviously the tutor's retaliation. His reason behind the new intense tort... training was that 'once you've defeated the world's best Hitman, you have the obligation to never be defeated'. And, if you to ask the Mukuro what he thinks about subject, his answer would be a smile bigger than the Cheshire cat - if this is really possible.
"Mukuro, you must be extremely discrete during this mission. All the information for this mission as well as the goals are within this envelope." - Tsuna said, taking a brown envelope from a drawer and handing it to Mukuro, who was already in front of his desk.
"Kufufu. As you wish, Sawada Tsunayoshi."
"Be careful and no matter what, don't lower your guard."
The monition was loaded with much more concern than usual, Mukuro noticed. Tsuna' eyes were resigned and extremely serious, which surprised both keepers. Mukuro's eyes narrowed and Gokudera fidgeted in his position by the window to the right side of Tsuna. That was the same look Tsuna had after Hibari left his office a month ago.
"It seems that you know something we do not, Vongola." - Mukuro claimed, further narrowing his eyes on Tsuna, whose brown hair covered his eyes once again, hiding his face, this seemed like something that happened quite regularly now - "Well, whatever, I'm sure that sooner or later we'll find out what it is. After all, you do not usually do something that exposes us to danger without a serious reason behind it." - Mukuro finished, placing the envelope inside his coat, he moved toward the exit - "And before you ask, yes, I'll keep in touch. I'll be leaving today, after talking with my precious Chrome."
"Oh, thank you, Mukuro."
Mukuro didn't even need to look back to know that his boss was smiling warmly at him. In the end, Sawada Tsunayoshi was a strange kind of naive.
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In his silent office, leaning back in his chair facing the window, Tsuna held a small paper envelope in one hand and in the other a glass of water. Taking one of the red pills that almost fill up half of the envelope, he swallows it and drinks a little bit water, easing the small capsule into his throat. As he puts the envelope back in his pocket, his thoughts unconsciously focus on the event that happened about two weeks ago...
"Okay, I finished the treatment." - said Shamal, he drops a small box containing his Trident Mosquitoes inside his jacket - "Are you eating right, sleeping enough and taking the medication?"
"Oh, yes I have." - says Tsuna putting on his jacket - "Neh, Shamal, I need you to do something for me."
"What?! Is not it enough that I have to serve you even though you're a man?" - he mutters, facing his current patient.
"Then will you refuse to hear a request from the Vongola Tenth?" - Tsuna asks with an innocent look.
"Ho, you've become very conceited over the years, Vongola brat."
"What you expect from a student of Reborn?"- Tsuna retorted with a mischievous smile on his lips.
"You have a point." - the womanizer said, scratching his already messy hair - "So what do you want?"
"Silence. Do not tell my Guardians, especially Gokudera. He would panic and only worsen the situation. This includes Reborn, I'm sure he'll just get frustrated with himself."
"Frustrated? With the way he clung to you, getting angry is the last thing he'll feel. In any case, the diagnosis is not definitive. Your condition should remain stable as long as you continue with the treatment. It might gives us enough time to search for a cure, otherwise-"
"I will die."
"It's..."
"Well, I better go, there's a pile of paperwork that needs to be finished in my office. Not to mention that I didn't tell anyone where I was going before I left. I don't want them to be more concerned than they already are." - Tsuna says, getting up.
"Here!" - exclaims Shamal suddenly, throwing him a small paper envelope, which Tsuna catches with ease - "This should take away the pain. Don't worry, I won't say anything. Just... Just make sure you stay alive. Hayato... He would probably follow him you if you died."
"Thanks."
"Now, go! Tenth Vongola or not, you're still a man!"
Ah, I still cannot die! Especially when my precious family needs me! I have so many things I need and want to do... Like properly confess my love to Kyoko-chan, which has only grown over the years... But before anything else...
"You may appear, Mammon. I was expecting you," - said Tsuna, realizing a lightweight presence had entered his office.
Out of an indigo mist, the adult body the Varia's illusionist appeared, as if by magic.
"Yare, yare. That damn Intuition of yours is even more refined than the boss'." - grumbled, the somewhat androgynous figure in his usual bored tone.
"I guess if you're here than that means Xanxus gave his permission, so I better be quick then. I will only give you half of the cash now, and the other half after you fulfill the mission." - informed Tsuna, once again in his" boss mode ".
"Sure. Sounds good to me."
"The first amount is within this package." - Tsuna continued, handing it over to Mammon, who immediately takes the notes in account - "Is that enough for the first payment?" - although it sounded like a question, Tsuna's tone and his eyes were challenging the Arcobaleno to ask for more, something that Mammon choose wisely not to do, when he was done checking, he put the envelope inside his coat - "Great! Then, your mission is to give this to Verde as soon as possible." - Tsuna declared, he handed the delivery, a small closed silver box, to the greedy illusionist - "Tell him that the Tenth Vongola is eager to see it."
Mammon noted the box for a brief moment before taking a look at the man in front of him. Earlier when had he come into his office, something about Tsuna had called to his attention. His face had looked a little pale, however, he ignored the subject, thinking that he might have been mistaken. But now observing him more carefully, he realized that the Tenth really looked pale, and it wasn't the tone that was gained by spending a lot of time working in an office without leave, it was a sickly pale. Well, whatever it was, it was not in his interest to investigate. The brat was just not sleeping enough and working more he rationalized. Unlike his boss, who places all his duties on his Guardians and spends his days drinking, napping and hurling objects in his employees - which was usually Squalo.
"If that's all then I'm going. After all, you said yourself wants the job done as quickly as possible." - without another word, Mammon disappeared along with his presence.
Ah, it seems that it's time to take a short break. - Tsuna thought, approaching the large window, with hands in his pockets. A gentle smile dawns on his beautiful face as he sees a black car entering the property.
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A tall man carrying a katana slung over his shoulder, enters the large Vongola mansion. He was wearing a black suit and a tie, with a loose blue shirt. His black hair was short and his caramel orbs seeming to be carefree. On his face, to the right side of his jaw, was a deep vertical scar - the result of an intensive training with Squalo. As he goes into the lobby, he finds his fellow Guardian and hot tempered friend already there waiting. Coming down the stairs with a wide and welcoming smile, was his dear friend and boss.
"Welcome back, Yamamoto."
"Hello Tsuna, Gokudera."
"Tch!"
"How was your trip?" - Tsuna asks, joining the two.
"It went well. Before coming here I spent some days at the base, Shoichi sent some documents and projects for you to analyze and he wants your approval for building a larger generator. Spanner has these new lenses for you and Giannini said that today the system's main base will be ready and running."
"This is great news."
"How much have those three idiots manage to finish?"
"Shoichi mentioned that with the main system fully active, about 85% of the work will be done."
"That is much more than when we visited the future, and there are many new features being added as well."
"As expected of Jyuudaime!"
"Gokudera, I'm not one who is building the base in Japan."
"No, but thanks Jyuudaime's idea it is being built."
"At this point I agree with Gokudera, Tsuna. Your idea of building the base is excellent, it will greatly help the Vongola."
"It seems that I cannot go against you two." - says Tsuna, a slight smile tugging at his lips - "Anyway, Yamamoto, how are the others and your father doing? Did you see Kyoko-chan, Haru and I-pin? And I'm extremely sure that onii-san will ask you about Kurokawa." - at this last comment, the three started laughing.
"Hahaha, my father is well, he expanded the restaurant and now has two more employees. About the girls, Miura and Sasagawa are well, they send their greetings, Kurokawa is working at her father's the company and I-pin is still working on delivering ramen. She sent something in a box for Lambo, it's in my luggage. I actually have a present from those two as well, the girls sent a yukata for Chrome from Miura's new clothing line. Oh, and they're planning to come visit us soon." - imperceptible to the two, at Yamamoto's words, Tsuna's gaze became serious for a split second - "Ah, Tsuna, today I'll be making dinner. I want to make sushi with the tuna that my father sent especially for you." - Yamamoto finished, his signature smile ever present on his face.
"Yakyū baka! How did you bring a fish from Japan to Italy by plane on a flight that wasn't private?" - Gokudera raged, muttering in different languages about his lack of common sense.
"Maa, maa, Gokudera, you shouldn't worry so much about it, everything was fine. Also, I'm sure that Tsuna was missing home..." - the two look back at their Sky, who just smiled brightly at the nonsense discussion his friends were having.
"Ah, but now, here is also my, no, our home. I sure, that since many of us are from Japan, you guys understand when I say I sometimes miss the food and sights. Even more so since I became Vongola the Tenth, I've only gone to Japan twice, in the last six years, and the second time was four years ago when they began the preparations for building the new base. So, Yamamoto, sushi would be great." - Tsuna finished off with a warm nostalgic smile.
"Tsuna..."
"Jyuudaime..."
"Oh by the way," - Yamamoto said - "I think that Hibari would also enjoy our dinner tonight. I mean he loves Namimori and traditions so much that it's really surprising that he spends most of his time away from Japan and on his own. Well, this is the ex-prefect we're talking about, he was always slightly unpredictable and hard to understand."
Listening to Yamamoto, Tsuna lets his hair partially cover his eyes, making his expression difficult to be decipher.
"Tch! That bastard still hasn't returned nor sent any news and its already been one month."
"Hibari is not back yet? Tsuna... Have you thought about sending one of us to go after him? Even if this is Hibari, him not contacting us is strange."
"I already suggested that, but Jyuudaime wants to wait a little longer."
"Tsuna, if you want I can leave early tomorrow morning, just give me the coordinates to Hibari's last known location and I'll find him."
"No." - Tsuna said while shaking his head - "Yamamoto you just got back from a mission, you must be tired. Furthermore, if Hibari does not return or contact any of us by the end of the week, I will ask onii-san to go. So for now, just rest."
"If this is what you want Tsuna. " - Yamamoto accepted, albeit a little unwillingly.
"Thank you. Now I have to go back to the office, there's still some documents to review and sign for the meeting tomorrow with the Galhardoni Famiglia. See you at dinner."
"Oh, okay! I will make excellent sushi for everyone! While I was in Japan, I practiced a little with my father." - Yamamoto said with another one of his bright smiles.
"I'll be waiting anxiously, then."
"Jyuudaime, if you need help call me. I'll be checking to see if this Yakyū baka will make dinner right."
"Oh?! Will you help me, Gokudera?"
"Tch! As if I would let Jyuudaime eat something made by a Yakyū baka like you. I have to make sure that it won't give him indigestion."
"Maa, maa Gokudera! I know what I'm doing, I grew up in a sushi restaurant after all!"
"Tch, you're only understand baseball and swords!"
"You two, I really must go." - Tsuna interrupted, he knew that when his two Guardians begin to argue, especially on the rare occasions that Yamamoto comes up with arguments to refute, the discussions tend to be long.
"Sure. See you later, Tsuna."
"Until dinner, Jyuudaime!"
With one last smile to his friends, Tsuna walked back to his office.
Ah, the quiet rain that washes it all has returned... I wonder when the cloud will come back...? - Tsuna thinks, glancing at the sky that was beginning to darken.
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Again, tora-chan83, thanks for your great help! So minna-san, Cielo deserves review?
Ciao, ciao!