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"You are finally here, Hibari." Timoteo sighed as Hibari entered the dark room and took a seat at the round table in the middle of the room.
The Vongola guardians were finally all gathered together, and it was time for a worthy candidate to step up as the new boss of Vongola. No matter the unwillingness of the guardians, what needed to be done had to be done.
Tsuna easily slipped into the shadows, standing not far from Hibari. He did not know what was going on exactly, but judging from the Ninth's serious mood, it was definitely something important. Taking a quick scan around the room, Tsuna suddenly realized that other than the Ninth and Vongola guardians, the only people present in the quiet room were only him and one infant wearing a fedora.
Even though he was at a supposed ally's territory, Tsuna felt uneasy, especially when he noticed the fedora-wearing infant sitting beside the Ninth. The brunette might not know the baby mafiaso, but his instincts told him to stay alert and guarded, especially towards the seemingly-innocent child.
After all, Tsuna had learnt that appearances were simply deceiving.
Timoteo cleared his throat, breaking the uncomfortable silence. There was definitely tension in the atmosphere. Gokudera was obviously not pleased with the decision of electing a new Vongola boss, and Yamamoto too, have the same reluctance.
Looking at the Vongola guardians' expressionless faces, Timoteo briefly wondered if he was doing the right thing. He was not even sure if they would even nominate any potential candidate.
"The time has come for us to select a new boss." The Ninth started, locking his eyes with the guardians seated at the table, daring them to argue.
Almost immediately, Gokudera voiced his unhappiness.
"I refuse! I'll never follow another other than the Tenth!" Gokudera stubbornly argued as Timoteo shook his head, helpless.
"We have discussed this before; we have no choice but choose a new Vongola Decimo." Timoteo spoke curtly, his firm tone not allowing any other argument, while Reborn just pulled his fedora down.
"I believe one of you have a candidate." Timoteo continued, ignoring the protesting Gokudera, who was held back by Yamamoto. None of the guardians had brought a person along, except for Hibari.
However, as Hibari's companion had entered the room, Timoteo did not get a good look at the person's face and features. The man had swiftly stepped into the shadows and was silent ever since. If he was not aware of the extra company from the start, Timoteo may not even realize the additional presence hidden in the shadows of the room.
That could well prove that the potential candidate was skillful enough.
He had to admit that he was rather curious who Hibari wanted to nominate, since Hibari did not seem to be someone who would be willing to work under a boss, much less willingly recommend one…
Everyone at the table exchanged a confused look before turning to Hibari, who was still leisurely sitting on the cushioned chair, his face passive. Without a word, Hibari raised his right hand slightly behind his head and crooked a finger.
Tsuna frowned as he saw Hibari's signal. His boss wanted him to step out? Was Tsuna the nominee they were talking about? Suddenly, the brown-haired man was self-conscious and nervous, the warning bells at the back of his mind ringing louder and louder.
Tsuna had never once ignored the warning bells, his sharp instincts that always been useful in keeping him alive.
Yet, Tsuna knew he would not disobey Hibari, the one who had helped him.
Silently, Tsuna kept a blank expression on his face as he stepped out of the shadows, gracefully standing behind Hibari with a quick bow to the Ninth. He was not surprised when he found several pairs of eyes staring at him, but Tsuna was a little taken back when he heard a loud gasp from the table.
Composing himself, Tsuna stood wordlessly as he frowned at the loud silver-haired man's exclamation. Years with Hibari had cause Tsuna to gain some of Hibari's habits. Tsuna preferred quietness and peace, thus Gokudera's volume was starting to irritate Tsuna.
"Tenth, you are alive!" Gokudera abruptly stood up and rushed to the confused Tsuna's side, Yamamoto following behind, the both of them genuinely excited and glad to see their boss again.
Timoteo was speechless; his eyes warming up as he too stood up and walked to Tsuna.
"Tsuna, you are alive! We have missed you all these years!" the elderly man beamed as he took a step closer to the now-panicking Tsuna. The brunette did not understand why those people were looking at him like that.
They seemed to recognize him, though Tsuna had no memory of any of them.
How did they know my name?
Their behavior, it was as if they knew him personally.
"I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean, sir." Tsuna nodded respectfully at Timoteo as he side-stepped to create space between him and the guardians.
"Stop joking, Tsuna. You are the Vongola Decimo. Where have you been these years?" Reborn chilled as he jumped onto Tsuna's shoulder, but was swept off by the latter's hand.
Tsuna's eyes flashed orange as he stared coldly at Reborn.
"I've no idea what you are talking about. Please don't talk as if you know me." Tsuna snarled before he bowed to Hibari.
"I'll excuse myself, Hibari-san." Tsuna was losing his temper, the feeling of anger and discomfort rising within him as Tsuna took a good look at Reborn's face. Opening the door and storming silent out of the room, Tsuna could barely mask his sudden unexplained anger as he proceeded to the main entrance of the Vongola HQ.
Those people may have a connection to his forgotten memories, but Tsuna could not remember anything at all. His past was like a white piece of paper, nothing there, not matter how much Tsuna tried to recall.
His mind was a blank, but one thing was certain.
Tsuna had a strong dislike towards Vongola, especially the black-haired Reborn.
All the more he did not understand why Hibari would be willing to work under the Vongola, or his reason behind proposing Tsuna as the boss of Vongola.
Tsuna did not want to leave the Cloud Mansion at all, even if it was Hibari's absolute orders…
Timoteo sighed for the second time of the day, closing his eyes. On one hand he was glad and relieved to meet Tsuna again, yet on the other hand…
The brunette did not remember any of them. In fact, the brunette's attitude towards them was hostile.
"Where did you find him?" the question was addressed to Hibari, who had narrowed his eyes, sitting still like a rock.
"He was at a back alley. The doctor diagnosed him with memory loss." Hibari did not elaborate, but the piece of information was more than enough. The Cloud guardian was not clear what happened between Tsuna and the Vongola, but he knew it would be useless to directly ask any of them.
He would have to find it out himself.
"It's decided, Tsuna will be the Tenth." Timoteo announced solemnly after he opened his eyes. Gokudera and Yamamoto accepted it easily, but Mukuro stood up, shaking his head in disagreement.
"I haven't deemed him worthy yet." Lambo and Ryohei nodded in agreement as Mukuro continued smoothly.
"I'll give me my test, before I accept him as my boss." Mukuro said pointedly as he exchanged a look with Hibari.
"Fine, by next week, I want answers from all of you." The Ninth waved his right hand, dismissing the Vongola guardian, leaving him with only Reborn in the room.
Reborn had concerns.
The infant hitman knew that Hibari was one not to lie, but from Reborn's past experiences and encounters with the brunette, Tsuna was a hell of an actor.
After so many years, the brown-haired teen had grown into a fine young man and Reborn had to admit that he was rather pleased to have his student back. Yet, Reborn could not get rid of the bad feeling he had.
If Tsuna had really forgotten his past, it would be more than perfect for Reborn and Vongola. Yet, judging from Tsuna's manners when he met the infant, Reborn was sure that even with his memories gone, deep in Tsuna's consciousness, the hate for Vongola still exists.
All would be back to normal, Tsuna successfully regaining his position as the Vongola Decimo and lead the family to its glory.
That is, if Tsuna could truly and totally forgets his past boss, Gin.
If only Tsuna could truly forget his past confrontations with Vongola and be loyal to the family.
All of it depends on an 'if'.
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