A/N: I seriously don't know what to write in this chapter so it's quite messy. I'm so sorry. I will accept any criticism for it.

"You must be kidding. Reborn never lived with anyone before. And he's freakin' merciless! How would it happen that he's with a kid?!," an unfamiliar voice rang in the forest.

Tsuna was walking alone when he heard faint voices not so far from him. Reborn already warned him about going out alone but he let his stubborn side rule him so here he is now, lurking around without the werewolf to protect him. He was even humming to himself when small drops of liquid fell to his puffy cheeks. Looking up, he realized that there's a drizzle so he roamed his eyes to find a place to stay in.

He was surprised when from nowhere, an akita and swallow appeared. It was already unusual that two animals seem to play with each otherㅡ since when did a dog and a bird became friends?! Due to curiosity, he approached the animals and when they saw him, the akita quickly run to him and jumped to his arms. He felt a wet muscle lick his face softlyㅡ the akita was so lovable.

"Hey there, puppy," he greeted as if the dog would understand him. The kid rubbed its smooth fur adoringly and the akita stayed in his arms. Tsuna then felt a pair of bird's feet in his shoulder and there was the swallow, rubbing its head in his ear. The unusual pair weirdly brought him tranquility. "And hey there, birdie."

Tsuna decided to rest in a nearby huge tree while waiting for the light rain to stop when he heard a voice again, and this time it's familiar. "IDIOT! Do I look like I'm kidding? Hibari saw it, too! You must see for yourself. The kid's nice so I'm sure you'll like him." It was Hayato! The brown-haired boy looked at his right and left to see any trace of the leopon but he saw nothing.

"Fine, fine! But where are Jirou and Kojirou?!"

On one side of the forest appeared a tall black haired-man, on his back is a long katana and he got a scary expression. Tsuna curled into his seat quietly, not wanting to be noticed by the stranger. Just then, the animals on his lap were suddenly startled. They started running around, the akita barking loudly.

"Jirou! Kojirou!," the ravenette shouted at the akita and swallow. He was about to cross the distance between him and the caramel-eyed kid when blue flames sprang out of nowhere, burning the grass on the space between Tsuna and the stranger.

Tsuna was stunned in his position, there was a burst of flames in a shape of a wild shark and behind it is a long-haired man in a same black long coat. The akita run in circles, nervous but alert while the bird flapped its wings fast creating a whirlwind around them. In no time, Tsuna is inside of what seems a small tornado while the two animals are outside, protecting him.

"SQUALO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?," the ravenette yelled, his katana in hand and is ready to fight anytime. He wasn't affected by the rain at all.

The man with the long silver hair laughed maniacally, caressing his shark. "Oya. If it's not Yamamoto Takeshi. Didn't expect to see you here, my friend."

"I was never your friend," the man named Yamamoto hissed. He positioned himself as if he was in a battlefield when a familiar face appeared on his right.

Gokudera was panting as he reached the scene, dynamites ready on his hand. "What's happening here?!," he questioned at Takeshi but then turned at Squalo. "And what are you doing here? Are you causing a chaos?!"

Squalo grinned. "Oh. You're here too, Gokudera Hayato. What a groupㅡ full of weaklings," he proudly say. "Well, I'm not after you two. I'm after him," then he pointed his index finger at Tsuna who was nervously watching the situation.

"M-me? W-what did I e-ever do to y-you? I don't even know you!," he exclaimed, hos heart pounding loudly on his chest. He never done anything wrong to anyone, why is he being chased?!

"Nothing. But boss asked me to bring you to him. Just come with me in peace or else it will become bloody in here," he warned, extending his hand for Tsuna to reach.

Tsuna shook his head aggressively. "No! I don't want to!," he said, hugging himself for protection. "I don't know you. I don't know your boss so get away from me!," he shrieked, freaking out. Even with Gokudera and Yamamoto, he still feel unsafe because Reborn is not around.

Takeshi gestured for Kojirou to come closer and the bird instantly flew to the other side. As it landed on the former's shoulder, Yamamoto whispered, "Get Reborn here. Tell him our situation." The swallow flew quickly, leaving the four men in the mess.

Squalo sensed that the other swordsman ordered his pet to get some help but didn't hear who they were rooting for. "Asking for reinforcements so early, huh? Such a move for weaklings," he mocked.

"WE'RE NOT WEAKLINGS! C'MON, FIGHT US!," Gokudera yelled, throwing dynamites to the long-haired man but Squalo dodged quickly.

Yamamoto stepped forward, "Leave this to me, Gokudera. I'm his match," he announced.

Squalo grinned, getting into the field. "My my. Acting like a hero again, Yamamoto. There's no need for a bloodshed but I'll give you what you want."

"NO! YAMAMOTO, DON'T DO THIS! YOU DON'T HAVE TO!," Tsuna disapproved. He can't watch someone throw his own body to a battle just for him. Especially a stranger. He can't just take that.

The ravenette shot him a look and flashed a bright smile. "Don't worry about me. Squalo is an old enemy, it's been a while since our last fight."

"BUTㅡ"

Tsuna was cut off when Squalo swung sword towards Takeshi, the latter not in focus, stumbled a little but quickly gained his balance. "Don't take your eyes off your opponent, Yamamoto."

Takeshi grunted, he took a jump and attacked Squalo in an extraordinary speed, jabbing his katana straight to the man's chest but Squalo stepped back, earning only a cut on his upper stomach.

Squalo hissed. "You dare," he said in a venomous tone. He flung his sword but before he could make a direct attack, a bullet hit his arm which left him stunned in his position, sword falling into the ground as blood dripped from his gunshot wound.

All heads turned slowly to the culprit. A man in full black suit was standing before them, his same black fedora hiding half of his, gun still in hand. He eyed the situation carefully before speaking. "Leave. Now. If you value your life, you'll obey me."

Squalo held his bloody arm and glared at the hitman. "You'll pay for this," he warned then drove his flame shark to get away and also to tend his wound.

The clearing stayed quiet and still, only the sound of wind can be heard. The swallow was back and the tornado which was protecting Tsuna disappeared in a snap. He was only staring at the armed man, heart still beating frantically inside his chest.

Recovering with the shock, Tsuna stood on hist feet, eyes still fixated at the guy in fedora. Before anyone could react, he ran to the man and threw himself at the latter's chest. "REBORN!," he exclaimed, tears starting to flow from his caramel orbs.

Reborn pursed his lips, not returning the hug that Tsuna gave him. He kept a straight face, balling his fists. "What did I tell you about the danger in the forest? If Gokudera and Yamamoto weren't here, you must be dead by now," he said in a flat now.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry if I was so stubborn!," the kid apologized heartily, tightening his embrace at the obviously pissed of man.

But Reborn pushed him away. "Get your hands off me. I don't like people who doesn't know how to listen. You should've learned your lesson by now," he said, turning his back to leave the clearing.

Persistent as he is, Tsuna chased him and hugged him from the back. "No! I know it's my fault, I know. I will never do it again. I will always stay by your side. Forgive me. Please, don't leave me," he apologized heartily, his tears wetting Reborn's coat.

Reborn bit his lip before facing the kid, lifting his hand to caress Tsuna's tear-stained cheek. "I don't what to do with you," he heaved a deep breath to calm himself. "Are you hurt?"

Tsuna shook his head as he stared at the older's obisidian eyes. "I'm not," then it occurred to him that they were not alone. He cleared his throat and fixed himself. "Uh.. before I forget," he started, rubbing the back of his neck. "Thank you, Gokudera-san and Yamamoto-san." He walked his way to the akita and swallow, "And to you two, Jirou and Kojirou."

"So the news is true. Reborn is living with a kid," Takeshi started, a smile on his face. "Let me introduce myself properly. I'm Yamamoto Takeshi, a friend of Hayato and owner of Jirou and Kojirou."

Tsuna turned to him and bowed. "I'm Tsuna. Thank you for saving me. I'll do anything to repay you! I can be your slave for a month or longer. Or maybe I can cook for you, I'm a good cook! I can alsoㅡ"

"Stop there, Tsuna. You are not going to be a slave of anyone. You're not going to cook for anyone. You just said that you won't leave my side. Are you putting Yamamoto over me?," Reborn complained, crossing his arms in his chest.

"HIIIEEEEEEE!," Tsuna shrieked. "What are you saying! Really? In front of other people?!," his cheeks turning beet red.

Reborn shrugged. "What about them?"

They heard a fit of chuckles from Gokudera and Yamamoto. "I told you, idiot. Let's leave them so they can kiss already," the former teased.

"WE'RE NOT GONNA KISS!," Tsuna quickly defended, covering his face because of too much embarrassment.

Takeshi only grinned. "Don't be shy. We're leaving. Goodbye!"

The two friends walked away, leaving the two in in silence. It was Reborn who broke it. "Can we kiss now?"

"REBORN!"