Seashells of the Sky
Summary: "Wait, what Family became the Black Spell of Millefiore?" Tsuna asked. Lambo sighed, eyes shadowed, "The Vongola Family." AU
Chapter Three: Of the Sky's Cunning Plan
After introducing everyone, and Reborn kicking Tsuna to stop him shrieking about the whole 'Uni-is-Reborn's-Boss?' thing, they all settled into a spacious room. Gamma stood behind Uni's seat, Reborn sat on Tsuna's shoulder, who was wedged in between Gokudera and Yamamoto on a couch. Sasagawa and Dokuro sat on another couch with Stupid Lambo sucking on a grape candy in the latter's lap. The older skylark stood behind Dumb Lambo while the younger leaned against the wall behind Tsuna.
"So what is happening?" Reborn asked, for what seemed like the hundredth time, "Who is Byakuran?" He trained softer-than-normal, but still calculating, eyes on Uni.
"Five years ago," Uni began, "Rumours began to spread about the Head of the Gesso Family, who's Family had begun growing in power rapidly. Soon enough, smaller Families flocked more to their side as they grew as strong as the Vongola in a matter of months. Before long, the Gesso Head became the most powerful person in the world."
"That's impossible!" Gokudera said, "How?"
"He is Byakuran," Uni sighed, "And he had a big advantage the Vongola Family never had."
"What?" Tsuna asked with apprehension.
"He had the power to see into parallel worlds."
While Uni explained everything to the others, Dumb Lambo and Kyouya discussed the situation with each other quietly.
"Se he had something planned all along?" Lambo was now asking softly.
Kyouya nodded briefly, "Before the meeting with Byakuran, the herbivore told me to come to the school to find them there. Then I was to train them," Kyouya sighed faintly in irritation, "How dull."
"Wait," Tsuna started loudly, catching their attention, "Which Family is the Black Spell of the Millefiore?"
There was silence. Lambo sighed wearily, eyes shadowed. The younger version of his boss turned to him, frowning with concern, and Dumb Lambo answered him in a mutter. The sound was uttered quietly, but it carried quite loudly around the huge room.
"The Vongola."
"What…?" Tsuna looked speechless; a myriad of emotions crossed his face, but only a couple remained. Shock, and, oddly enough, sympathy.
"But why…" Gokudera began, confused.
"Byakuran did something to Tsuna-nii," Dumb Lambo said stiffly, clenching his hands. Tsuna jerked slightly at what Lambo had called his future self, but looked pleased and fond afterwards… until Lambo continued.
"And Boss… he became so… emotionless." Lambo's eyes glazed over, remembering his confusion and worry at the situation. Kyouya shifted in his position behind him, frowning slightly. Reborn stiffened, glancing briefly at his student in what seemed to Lambo concern.
Tsuna had frozen, meanwhile, frowning at the ground. Gokudera's and Yamamoto's gazes were alternating between Lambo and Tsuna in worry.
"That's not good…" Dokuro whispered weakly.
Lambo bit his lip, "No… it wasn't. Somehow, Byakuran forced Boss to become loyal to him. Boss even called him Byakuran-sama and defended him when Takeshi tried to attack Byakuran." And I wasn't able to do anything about it…, he thought. His nails bit into his palms, drawing blood.
Tsuna's head jerked up in shock while Yamamoto's lips tightened imperceptibly.
Gokudera said determinedly after a short pause, "I won't ever let that happen to Tenth!"
And suddenly, Dumb Lambo snapped. It was as if all his anxiety and worry and fear produced in the last year had caught up to him, and the unfortunate target was the silver-haired teen.
"Great job you did of that!" Lambo snarled at him.
The others stared at him in shocked silence, including even Kyouya.
Gokudera looked taken aback as he muttered quietly, "Stupid cow…"
"Sorry," Lambo said, flushing as he ducked his head.
"I just… I need to get some fresh air." He stood abruptly and stormed off.
The rest of them stared after him, speechless.
Lambo collapsed against the wall wearily, eyes closed tightly as he hung his head.
He'd wandered out of the base, actually needing to have some fresh air.
He hadn't mean to snap at Gokudera. The shock of seeing the younger selves of his Family, combined with the stress, frustration and worry he'd been feeling when cooped up with the Giglio Nero Family – not that they haven't been good to him - for a year, unable to do anything or help his own Family…
"Herbivore." Stated a voice.
Lambo looked up to see Kyouya standing coolly in front of him. The ex-prefect just waited patiently, staring at him calmly.
"Does… it bother you? With all of them here?" Lambo asked quietly.
Kyouya shrugged minutely, but he replied demurely, "They are herbivores all the same." Lambo knew him well enough to catch the underlying unease in his tone.
"So what was the plan?" Lambo began curiously, eager to change the subject, "Was it only between you and Boss?"
To his surprise, Kyouya shook his head.
"Irie Shouichi was included as well. "He said.
"Irie… Shouichi…?" Lambo repeated, shocked, "Why?"
"He transported the younger herbivores here." Kyouya informed boredly.
"Of course…" Lambo muttered to himself. He'd heard that Irie was incredibly smart. He just didn't expect it would be to this extent.
"Don't tell them." Kyouya said suddenly.
Lambo frowned, "Why not?" He asked, confused.
The skylark glared at him, "They need a goal. They need to get home, but they also have to defeat Byakuran." He stated, "Tsunayoshi placed our future in those herbivores hands." Kyouya sounded vaguely annoyed at that.
Lambo blinked before nodding hesitantly, "Fine…" To have that much faith, Lambo thought, slightly disbelieving, stupid Boss…
"What do we do with them now?" Lambo asked softly after a short pause.
Kyouya glanced down at him, amused.
"We train them, of course."
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