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Chapter 17

Xanxus was sitting in a windowless interrogation room; he was trying to stay calm and not worry about how this stress was affecting Tsuna and the baby. The man prayed God that his lover would not get too exhaust himself too much and that no one but Tsuna saw him being arrested. No doubt that if anyone else saw him being arrested, it would be the subject of the wedding's talk. Lussuria and Levi's big special day would be ruined. He could never forgive himself if this happens.

He got more and more impatient; to the point where the writer was about to yell out to have Alaude get here. Thankfully, the door opened before he had time to lose patience; but, it wasn't Alaude who entered the room. It was some random cop who came in to give the writer a glass of water and then leave without ever saying a word, but gave one hell of a dirty look at the suspect.

This gesture, as harmless as it appears, was very insulting to Xanxus and made his eye twitch in fury as he tried his best to calm down. This was an old cheap trick to get his fingerprints; he couldn't believe Alaude would try something like this. He was tired, thirsty, and hungry and a huge headache was drilling holes into his skull.

"Alaude, damn it! Get out here and tell me why the hell you brought me here! You arrested me at my best friend's wedding; you arrest me in front of Tsuna and you left me here all alone in a dark room! At the very least, let me call my lawyer!" Cried the author, almost desperate.

Finally, Alaude entered violently the room and his stare shut the writer up; he sat in front Xanxus, he opened a file and placed them all before the man. The pictures showed a broken body in a pool of blood. As Xanxus looked closer, the person in the pictures was Kyoya Hibari; he had been jumped in prison and shanked. Now, Xanxus understood why Alaude was so angry and why he had arrested him at his friend's wedding. His brother had been murdered and he thought that the writer was the one who paid to get him killed.

"I'm… I'm not sorry to see him dead. I'll be honest with you. However, I am sorry for your pain. I can't imagine losing someone you love the same way as you did!" Said sincerely Xanxus with a calmer voice and attitude.

"I know you didn't like him and I know you are not sorry about Kyoya's death… said Alaude with a shaky voice filled with anger and hurt. He wasn't a good man, but he was my brother. And as twisted as he was, I loved him with all my heart. I have to know who killed him, so I have to ask you… Did you have my brother kill? Did you pay Karuko Aizen to kill my brother?"

"No. Until this moment, I did not know about your brother's death! I did not pay anyone to kill him. I didn't know about this Karuko person. I didn't even know where your brother was being kept. I assure you that I never tried to do this." Answered Xanxus, calmly and truthfully; he couldn't tell him that he had dreamed of it.

"I'll need to check if you are telling the truth, you know that! Said Alaude before getting up and preparing to leave. It won't take too long. By the way, Tsuna has been harassing my receptionist to have you out. He really loves you. Never have I seen him so insistent and so rude for anything in his life; not even for himself."

Xanxus smiled inwardly and let himself sighed in relief; it wouldn't take long before Alaude sees that he had nothing to do with his brother's death. By now, his father must have been warned of his arrest and must have sent for his lawyers and told his men to destroy whatever evidences there might have been of his involvement in the whole thing. It wouldn't be long; he just need to be patient.

Three hours later, in Xanxus and Tsuna's penthouse…

Xanxus and Tsuna entered their penthouse and sat down on the couch; they were exhausted and they wanted nothing more than to sleep and forget about this whole evening. Despite the amazing ceremony and the lovely reception, they hated this day. Spending so many hours thinking that Xanxus was going to jail for something he never did, then spending hours in a crappy interrogation room, then learning that Kyoya had been killed and there would be an investigation into Xanxus and his family.

"It's finally over! We can finally breathe. Even in prison, he was still haunting us; but now… We are free! I'm not saying his death is a joyous celebration; but I won't cry over him." Said Xanxus, in a sigh.

"Xanxus, please… I know… I know what your family really does for a living. I know your father is head of a crime syndicate and you are the next in line. Don't deny it! I know what your father does! I know you have some hand into the business! So please, tell me this and be honest! I don't care how grizzly or how horrible it is… I need to know. Did you or did you not have something to do with Hibari's death?" asked Tsuna, looking straight into his lover's eyes with a fierce and determine look; no lie would be tolerated.

If Xanxus was insulted by this question, he never showed it; he stayed calm and told his lover that he had nothing to do with this whole affair and neither did his friends, nor his father. They had wanted to, but decided against it as Hibari was a high profile man and suspicions would turn towards them. Their predictions had turned out to be true.

"How did you found out about my family's business?" asked the writer not sure if he should be furious to have been asked if he had done anything with Hibari's death or if he should worry about Tsuna leaving him because of his family's affairs.

"Your dad told me a bit after you proposed to me. He thought that since we were going to be family and that I was pregnant with your baby that I should be aware of what he really does. He told me that he was going to "take care" of Hibari and make sure he went away. I… I… I assumed that he had placed a hit on Hibari's head and that's how he died, but…" trailed off the brunet, not sure of his thoughts.

"But?"

"… but as much as I don't…How should I put this? Uncomfortable? with the line of affairs your family is in and the dangers that put you in … I can't and won't say that the idea of having Hibari killed had shocked me. I actually intended to do so myself that night on the roof. I… I won't leave you or hate you because of what your family does, but… Just don't bring work home, unless it's your stories. Alright? And make sure the baby stays out of trouble until it's eighteen and old enough to make its own life. I love you with all my heart and I don't judge or love you and your family less because of what you do. However, I want you to promise me that you will not let your work hurt our baby." Said Tsuna with all the severity and the determination in the world; it was a demand, not a request.

"You have my word. I will never let anything happen to you and our child. I promise you. You don't have to worry about my father; I told him not to do anything to Hibari. I didn't want to get in more trouble than we already were; I thought he would get killed on his own with his crappy attitude and with the fact that he was a crooked cop." Explained Xanxus with a calm voice; he didn't want to be angry for a quite normal question. "Let's go to bed. We are both tired and we have far too much to do tomorrow. We have to choose our wedding cake, the flowers, the centerpieces and the menu for the reception."

Tsuna agreed with his lover and got up to walk to their bedroom; neither of them wanted to fight and both wanted to go to sleep. Xanxus took his fiancé's hand and walked him to the room. They slipped into the bed and they quickly fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning, Dino's café shop…

Tsuna and Xanxus were sitting at their favourite booth; waiting for Dino to bring the samples of cake. It was the first thing they had to do on their list today and they were excited to get started. Dino loved to innovate and his creations were always a delight; Tsuna would taste them and he had insisted that Dino being the one who did their cake. While Yamamoto would cater the reception with many different and delicious sushis, Dino would make the cake. This was cheaper and it meant more to the lovers; their friends were honoured and excited to help.

"Here you go. The first one is a chocolate, banana with almonds. It's more traditional. Tell me what you think." Said Dino as he brought a plate with a small portion of a cake and two forks.

The lovers took a bite and couldn't believe how moist and airy the texture was. Dino clearly had more talent than he let on. The rest of the cakes were simply mouth-watering; however, the first cake was their favourite. Xanxus actually ate three more pieces of the cake to Tsuna's dismay who was trying to keep him from eating too much; they still had to choose the sushi's they wanted for their reception. After choosing the cake, they moved to Yamamoto's shop and choose their twenty different types of sushi. They left for the flower shop and choose in no time orange and white flowers; their favourite colours. Finally, by six o'clock, the two lovers were done and made their way to their penthouse; where they met Mukuro sitting on their couch.

"How the fucking hell did you get into my penthouse?" yelled the writer; furious that the concierge would let people into his apartment. Again!

"Xanxus, don't be rude! Mukuro help us find you and to put Hibari behind bars." Said Tsuna as he walked to sit next to his new friend.

Begrudgingly, he sat next to his lover and held back his tongue; if the P.I. was here, it had to be because of Hibari's death. If he knew who had paid the guy, he could thank him and give something to his family as a gesture of gratitude. He could be polite for a while if it meant that he would have some info on all of this mess.

"I found a few details about this whole affair. Apparently, there was a riot in the prison a few days ago and a man named Karuko Aizen did a bee-line towards Hibari with three of his friends to stab him in the liver, chest and spine. He never had a chance to survive; even the guards participated. They left Hibari alone with his hands tied behind his back and left the prisoners do their dirty work." Explained Mukuro.

"Did you find who paid the prisoners?" asked Tsuna, curious and sick at the image making its way in his head.

"Yes and no. I know who did the deed, but I have a hunch about who paid the guy. I believe that Byakuran paid Aizen and his crew to get back at Hibari and to make sure he didn't speak of his operations to get a lighter sentence. Byakuran wanted to get back at Hibari for letting his best hooker get hit by Tsuna. He would have gotten a hit on you, Tsuna, but since the two of you are getting married, Byakuran backed off to avoid a war." Explained Mukuro. "However, it could also be another one of Hibari's victims or associate who didn't want their secrets revealed."

Xanxus smiled theses good news. Hibari was now truly gone and he would no longer hurt Tsuna or anyone else. A terrible weight was lifted from his shoulders, his days and nights wouldn't be haunted with the possible threat of Kyoya Hibari escaping or being released from prison and harming his future wife and child. His child would grow safely into a loving family, surrounded by people who loves and will protect it.

Tsuna thanked his friend for all of his hard work and for everything he did for them. Mukuro thanked Tsuna for not holding a grudge against him and for the invitation to their wedding. He would never had thought that he could have friends after Hibari, but now… He had friends, he had a place to meet and talk with them and even a new lover.

"Are you coming with Ryohei? I know he has been drooling all over you for some time now! You two make an adorable couple." Said Tsuna with a smile as he took his notebook for seating arrangements.

"He asked me to accompany him to the wedding, earlier today!" answered Mukuro with a smile and light blush. "We are going to go looking for an apartment for me. I… I decided to move back to town. My old town was getting to clean; not enough crimes for me to solve. However, with Hibari gone, the gangs will battle for his spot and crimes will have to be solved. Plus, the commute to see Ryohei will be far easier…"

Xanxus left his fiancé some time to speak with his friend about something else than Hibari. He got up from the couch and walked to the kitchen to make himself a little something to drink. A small glass of bourbon would just end this day on the right note. He looked at his future-bride and he couldn't help himself from admiring the beauty of his lover. Tsuna was positively glowing at this very moment and it had nothing to do with pregnancy. He was simply happy and at peace at this moment; no dark clouds hanging over his head. Ever since the beginning of their relationship, Xanxus could not recall once when Tsuna was as happy and as relax as this very moment. Tsuna was truly a beautiful soul and he had chosen him to be his lover. The writer felt truly lucky.

His thoughts drifted to his future child. Katsuko or Aiko was about to come into this world in six or seven months and he simply couldn't wait to hold his baby in his arms. Maybe the baby will have his dark hair and his eyes, but Tsuna's smile and face shape; maybe the baby will have his charms and his wits, but Tsuna's kindness and determination. Xanxus hoped that his child would not be born with Tsuna's dyslexia; he saw everyday how hard his lover was working and how sometimes it seemed like too much of a challenge for him. It didn't mean he would love his child any less or any more, but the author didn't want his child to go through this kind of hardships.

He wanted to give his child all the best possibilities out there for him; nothing would be too good for his baby. He would make sure that Tsuna and his child will have everything they needed in life; he didn't want them to miss out on any opportunities life could offer.

Xanxus turned towards his lover as he heard him burst out laughing at the latest gossip. His smile grew on his lips as his gaze caught that of his lover; his eyes were filled with love and happiness. The author thanked the gods in the heavens for all of his fortunes: for his wealth, for his health, for his lover's health, for his baby, for his future child and for the bright and beautiful future ahead.

Once, Mukuro left the penthouse, half an hour later, Xanxus pulled his lover to the table and placed a plate of burnt grilled cheese, luke-warm tomato soup and a cup of boiling tea. It wasn't a gourmet meal, but Xanxus had tried and it meant the world for Tsuna. They sat down and ate their meal; their world now at peace and filled with happiness.

That evening, in Byakuran's office…

"Damn it! I told you to be more discreet Kankuro! Now that Mukuro Dokuro has some information on our activities! We have to get rid of him!" cried Byakuran, furious that his henchman's incompetence.

"It won't be easy, considering that he is Daemon Spade's younger brother. And Daemon is Alaude's lover! If we attack him, we will get caught and get in trouble with Xanxus and his family." Said Kykyo with a calm and reasoning voice. "We will have to be careful and plan this out the best way possible."

Byakuran sat down into his chair and told his men to leave him; he had to think of a way to get this P.I. out of his way. A moan caught his attention; Shoichi was getting down from his high. He'll have to give him some more drugs to make the redhead more compliant to Byakuran's desires. The albino sighed and got up to go play with his little Shoi-chan, he wasn't going to get anything done tonight. However, he would get Hibari's vacant throne and would not back away from crushing those who stood in his way; especially not that pineapple headed P.I.