A/N: Did I mention something about Finals in chapter seven? If I did, then; yes, this is why I'm uploading so late. If no:
Oh no. I. Am. So. Sorry.
I'll try to update as soon as I can, but for now; I'm sorry to say that you get this jack that popped from my dusty head.
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Warnings: Not long. AT ALL. Shounen-ai. Reborn.
Pairings: Mild pairings. Definite R27 on this.
Disclaimer: Don't own. Never will. Or else 1827 would be screwing like rabbits. This plot is completely mine; as I said.
I, :penname: DarkestEnd, did not STEAL this plot from anyone. If it sounds familiar, then I shall say: Great minds think alike.
CHAPTER VIII: Reborn is Scary
This is really…weird.
For the past fifteen minutes that the two had been sitting in Tsuna's room, all Reborn had done was plop down on the other boy's bed and stared at said boy intently.
Tsunayoshi, being the timid little rabbit that he was, froze on the spot until Reborn's eyes relayed a message that was seemingly similar to Hibari's earlier the day: 'Sit down or I'll kill you.'
After quickly seating himself, he'd waited a few minutes to look into Reborn's eyes only to decide that the floor was more interesting.
Another ten minutes passed by until Reborn sighed, the same way Hibari did (were those two related?) and said, "You're dame."
Ouch.
"Not intelligent."
He's calling me stupid.
"You can't do anything."
Definitely calling me stupid.
"I can tell by the shape of your body, that you get bullied a lot and that you're not athletic. At all."
My stamina…okay. It's pretty bad. But I run away a lot, doesn't that count?
"If you ran away from the bullies, you're a coward."
Damn.
"So, I, the best tutor in the world, will make you the Tenth of this generation…and I was a bit bored so I decided to choose you."
"Hah?"
"Don't 'hah' me. What's the point of choosing someone with a high potential of being the Tenth," Reborn drawled on.
Are you telling me that I have low potential?
"Yes. And, really. There's no challenge! No fun at all. It'd always be quick training session...and bam! They're already qualified to be a hero. That's why last year, I chose someone not quite as dame as you, but he was still useless."
"D-did he become a hero?" Tsunayoshi asked when he finally had the courage to do so.
"Unfortunately, he's quite close."
How is that unfortunate?
"His name was Cavallone Dino, I'll tell him to come over soon. Maybe this week…year…maybe a decade."
"W-what! Why a decade?"
"Don't you know? Becoming a hero is very tiring. Not many become a qualified hero. Clumsy Dino is already exhausted from the pre-trials that the Cervello are giving him. At this rate, he won't be able to make it. The real world is harsh."
Cervello? Pre-trials?
"Oh, yes. The pre-trials are basically pre-'quizzes' that you take before you actually complete your final trial to become a hero. The Cervello are the people taking care of the Hero HQ for the Vongola Family...don't tell me. You don't know who the Vongola family is?"
"U-um. Yamamoto-san told me he wanted to become the Tenth and join the Vongola."
"Tough luck for the kid, only a select few are chosen as candidates. You need to take a test before joining Vongola, and even then. You're put into the lowest ranks where you need to build yourself and your rank."
"I-I believe that Yamamoto-san will join Vongola!"
"Oho~ really now?"
"Yes," said without stuttering. The youngest couldn't believe what this Reborn person was saying! How could he just insult his friend like that? Of course Yamamoto could easily join the Vongola. He was nice, caring, and strong.
Uh. Well, I don't know if he's strong…but he seems like it!
With conflicting emotions in his head, said person's face changed into a determined one.
"What the hell are you doing."
It was more of a statement than a question, really.
Tsunayoshi looked up in curiosity and Reborn looked stared back.
"I-I w-was…don't make f-fun of my f-friends! Please?"
"Pfffft. Colonello said you were cute, but this is too much."
Tsuna turned a deep shade of red. Again.
I'm going to die of high blood pressure if this keeps up!
"I-I am n-not c-cute!"
"Oh really, now?"
"Definitely," Tsuna answered indignantly. It wasn't his fault his father's Y chromosome didn't want to express itself!
"Anyway, Dame-Tsuna, I think it's time to start our training," Reborn looked outside at the moonlight for good measure.
"B-but, I'm tired, and i-it's almost close to midnight."
"Doesn't matter, a hero will always be ready for any situation possible."
"H-hiieeee!"
Lame ending. I know, don't bash. I particularly like R27, but 1827 always has my vote. Anyway, I have good news and bad news:
Good news- I converted my friend to a KHR fanatic, and I might be able to update once-three times a week.
Bad news- I'm incredibly lazy and a giant procrastinator; also I'll be having sports meets from time to time along with homework and other things.
But in the end, I can't abandon a story with this many reviews. I LOVE YOU ALL.
-Dark