Kissanpennun: Welcome back to Kissing Cloud, a Hibari x Oc. I'm Kiss-san, the author of this darling fan fiction and I hope all that is reading is enjoying it so far. :3 Now, this chapter is where Aina joins Tsuna and Co. to fight Rokudo Mukuro. Now we are get back to the stuff that matters x3. And I'll be more descriptive about the scenes considering I watched the episodes where they fought Mukuro a few times through. So, enjoy the second chapter. e.e Although, I might just skip the scenes again since Aina isn't doing anything but tending to the wounded. Um… yea… Anyways, enjoy Chapter 2. :3
Disclaimer: I don't own KHR; however, I do own my Ocs.
Chapter 2: Even a Carnivore needs sweet aid
"Tsuna-san, please take me with you," Aina exclaimed while bowing to the group. Tsuna blinked, stunned at the matter. Standing in front of his house, bowing to him and his friends asking to bring her along was none other than Aina Shinamoto. The copper strands of her hair cloaked her face, waiting with dread that he wouldn't take her with them. It may have been a few weeks, but she knew something was terribly wrong. She knows Hibari went to take care of whomever attacked Ryohei-sempai and the fellow Namimori students, but he never did come back. Reborn watched her a bit as Tsuna stumbled his words trying to discourage the young girl from coming.
"We're dealing with real bad guys here," Gokudera interjected. "These guys will hurt you no matter what. You'll just be hindering us." Tsuna flinched, turning to Gokudera. "Gokudera-kun, she's just worried about Hibari-san." Tsuna said, hitting the reason right on the head. He knew very well via Reborn's network that her and Hibari's relationship was odd. Also Aina was a very good friend of Kyoko, so no doubt Tsuna was paying attention to news about her. But he knew one thing else that Gokudera didn't. Aina cared a lot about Hibari's welfare a lot considering he always fights.
Gokudera winced a little, having the tenth telling him that made him feel a little bad. But it was Reborn whom thought of a way to see if she was good enough to come along. "You can't," the infant hitman said. This caused Aina to look up, a bit shocked and confused as to why. Then again, she really didn't know who this baby was. "As Gokudera said, we're dealing with people who will try to kill you. You're useless in a fight, so why should we bring you along?" Aina felt a little hurt by his words, but it was the truth. Aina wasn't much of a fighter, even with a slightly bad temper she harbored at times; otherwise, she was useless in a fight. She'd just curl up and take the beatings, possibly getting killed that way too. Curled up like a coward.
Aina shook her head, knowing that if she didn't go she'd regret it. "I know that I'm not good in fighting," Aina said looking at Reborn. "But I want to make sure he's ok. Even if it's not much, I want to be of some use. Hibari-kun is never gone this long…" Bianchi looked at Reborn, then to Aina; she could hear that caring tone in her voice when Aina spoke about checking up on Hibari. Considering Bianchi was all about love, she wondered if Aina was perhaps in love with Hibari. "You care so much about him, you'd even brave a dangerous place for him?"
Aina looked down, knowing if she told Hibari this he would be mad. If it meant seeing if he was ok, she'd do just what Bianchi suggested. Hibari normally never ignores her phone calls. She has gotten so use to him picking up or calling her back a short time after her calls it just became natural to assume he'd call back soon. For him to not calling her back for a day after she called to check up on him made her deeply concerned. Something was very, very wrong about that. "I would if it means I get to see that he's alright, and I don't have be worry anymore." Aina said looking at the group.
Gokudera was going to say something; however, the look in her eyes made even him hold his tongue. The look of determination surprised him considering she knew where she was going. To a place where she could very well be putting herself in danger, and where people siding with those Kokuyo Junior gang members will be to harm all that come in. Reborn smirked at her words, his face hidden mostly by his hat. "Aina-san," Tsuna said softly, really amazed that she was so determined to find Hibari that much. "She can come along." Reborn said, shocking Gokudera and Aina smiled. Bowing again, she straightens up with that smile still there.
"Thank you. I promise I won't be a hindrance," Aina said. With that, Tsuna and Co. went straight for where they knew where the enemy was base. The abandoned amusement park. Aina found it strange, considering all the hazards that could come from it. She never been to this park in particular before it closed, but it would appear that Tsuna could recall where most things were at from his childhood memories. Walking in, everyone seemed to be tensed. Aina took this time to glance around to where things were at, and to also wonder if someone was lurking behind a broken piece of equipment.
Out of nowhere, Yamamoto was attacked and fell down into a glass dome. Everyone gathered near the hole to see the fight against Ken and Yamamoto. Just as Aina was about to place her hand on the ground near the hole, Reborn drew her attention. "Aina, come here," the infant hitman said. She blinked, wondering what could be more important than seeing if Yamamoto was ok. Aina did get up to walk to the baby, and Tsuna knelt down where she was at. Either Reborn had good timing, or had a feeling it would collapse under the slightest weight for Tsuna fell into the pit. Right down where Ken and Yamamoto were fighting in. Aina gasped, rushing to the hole to see if Tsuna was ok.
When Ken lunged at Tsuna, Yamamoto protected him by blocking Ken's fangs by sacrificing his wrist being bitten. Knocking out Ken came next, which ended the first fight. "Sorry, Yamamoto," Tsuna said with his eyes shut tightly. "I know you have a match coming soon, and baseball is very important." Aina blinked at Tsuna overreacting a bit. Certainly baseball was important to the baseball nut; however, she had a feeling that most would count a friend more important in such a situation. Yamamoto laughed. "It's just a scratch. I can still play baseball with this, besides I think protecting a friend is more important."
Tsuna smiled, and that's when Gokudera came back with a rope to help them out. Aina smiled, glad that Tsuna's worries were wiped away by Yamamoto's answer. When they came out, Aina checked Yamamoto's wrist and confirmed he could still play with it. Aina has had much practice to tending to wounds considering both of her cousins did kendo and martial arts. Not sure which one of them did kendo or martial arts, she just know that when they've always came home with injuries sometimes from practice. Or was it archery? Ah, she was just forgetful sometimes. It was some sport that she recalled from her younger years. They continued on their way, stopping briefly to eat at a couple of picnic tables.
Before they could even dine in the bento boxes started bubbling and exploding. Hiding behind whatever cover they could, they could only wait for the assault to end. And with the first assault ending, also came the fight with M.M. The clarinet user who seemed a bit obsessed with money. She even chose money over love, which seemed to irk Bianchi into fighting the teen. Aina blinked, seeing Bianchi pulling out food that was purple and steaming. It would appear that the poison cooking wasn't really effecting M.M. much, and Aina was really concerned that maybe Bianchi was in a pinch.
However, it seemed like Aina shouldn't have worried much. As Gokudera explained that his sister had an ultimate poison cooking technique, which turned anything she touched into poison cooking. Which made Aina recall that she touched M.M.'s clarinet when M.M. was swing it around. With that, M.M. collapse in defeated by Bianchi. And it would appeared that Reborn was napping during the whole thing which was why Bianchi fought in the first place. This just shocked Tsuna and Gokudera; however, Aina just gave a little giggle when Bianchi spoke again. "Love is victorious." Aina really didn't get much of how Reborn and Bianchi were lovers.
But she did think that it was really sweet of Bianchi to be so head-over-heels in love with Reborn to fight for him. Even if it meant protecting his napping. Of course with lunch ruined, they only could do was press on. They were going to move on, only to be halted by a creepy laugh belonging to an old man. He introduced himself as Bird, and then he showed on projection that had one of the Bloody Twins was following both Kyoko and Hana. The other Bloody twin was following behind Haru. Aina was shocked, knowing that this man was targeting not only her best friend by someone who knew Tsuna.
To make matters worse, he seemed to enjoy seeing the shock reactions on people faces. That only made Aina angry, a black rage filled her when she thought some perverted old man getting off knowing he shocked people by playing dirty. She wanted justice for what he was doing; however, the dagger tossed in the ground was only given one option to the group. That Tsuna, the tenth Vongola heir must stab his leg; otherwise, Bird couldn't guarantee that the girls would be ok. Aina looked at Tsuna, her anger simmering since she knew he had the worst choice. Cut himself and save them; not cut himself, and never forgive himself for not being able to save them. A tough choice to throw at a teen on the spot.
Aina was trying to think of how the girls could get out of the whole thing. Then she recalled that when she was walking to Tsuna's house, he passed by a little Chinese girl whom lived with him. If she recalled, the girl was called I-pin. When Tsuna picked the blade up, preparing to stab himself. Aina reached out and grabbed his shoulder. He turned, blinking at why she was stopping him. "Aina-san…" Tsuna said, wondering why she was stopping him. She gave a small smile, glancing back at the screens. "I think they'll be ok," Aina said.
Bird gave an irritated as if he found her confident answer of the girls' fate annoying. Reborn smirked, wondering if Aina caught on why I-pin left out earlier than them. Tsuna blinked, relaxing a bit at how calm Aina was. Reborn explained why she was confident, saying he knew that this may happened and planned ahead. When Tsuna turned his head towards the screen to see what made her believe such. Helping out Kyoko and Haru was Dr. Shamal, and future I-pin with future Lambo were there helping Haru. Bird gasped, looking at the screen then back at the group. He swallowed, nervous since the twins were his only ace in the hole.
Gokudera, Yamamoto, and Bianchi all gather around him; Bird didn't even stand a chance against the harsh kick that Gokudera gave him. Three opponents down so far… Aina thought, glancing over at Tsuna as he dropped the blade onto the ground. He sat down, sighing in relief that he didn't have to actually choose doing something drastic. "Aina-san, thank you." Tsuna looked up, smiling at her. "I can see why Hibari-san is always around you. You sort of, I don't know, have this calm and soothing vibe about you. When I saw you so confident everything was ok, I started to calm down." It was hard to explain it in words, but she did emit that calm and soothing aura; something which was the complete opposite of Hibari. Perhaps the phrase "opposites attract" might be true when it came to them.
Aina giggled, causing Tsuna a bit of confusion since he had no idea why she was giggling. She only giggled because she recalled someone else told her that too. The memory of the person was so faded that she didn't know who it really was, and all she recalled was some man in Italy said it when she visited her nonna there. But hearing him say that seemed to set her worries away. Here she was thinking she shouldn't have come; should have stayed with Kyoko or gone with Haru to do some shopping. "Gomennasai. I was just thinking about something else. Thank you, Tsuna-san. I was starting to think it was a mistake coming, but I guess not. Even I have some use," Aina said with a smile. She winked at Tsuna playfully, causing him to laugh a little.
Yamamoto laughed while Gokudera stared. "Seems like Aina fits in just fine," Yamamoto commented. "Wonder if she'll join the mafia game too." This seemed to cause Gokudera to jump at the statement. "Shut you baseball nut!" The white haired teen yelled, causing the Tsuna and Aina to stare at the two as they had a small argument. "Do I even want to know what they are talking about?" Aina asked, glancing at Tsuna who just gave her a nervous laugh while scratching the back of his head. She'll take that as a 'no' and drop the matter. Honestly, she didn't even catch what Yamamoto said to really get why Gokudera was getting all riled up.
Getting up off the ground, Tsuna brushed off the dirt in wonder if there was more. Bianchi called out whomever was hiding in the trees, and someone did come out of hiding. "Fuuta," Tsuna called out. Aina glanced over, seeing the blonde haired little boy standing near the tree. She listened a while Tsuna and the rest talked, wondering if this was also the person they were looking for. Would make sense, since from what she was hearing they were very glad the little boy seems to have made it away from his captors. When Tsuna stepped forward, however, it appeared as if Fuuta didn't wish to come with them. "Stay away, Tsuna-ni," Fuuta said, surprising Tsuna. "I can't go back with you guys." Tsuna blinked, "What are you saying?"
"I'm sticking with Mukuro-san," Fuuta said. He closed his eyes, and dashed off as he said his words of departure with Tsuna following not too far behind him. Aina didn't think it was a good idea for Tsuna to go after Fuuta alone, so she followed quickly right after Tsuna. She just barely got up the hill, the others following after her as well before Bianchi yelled to watch out. A steel beam slammed against the hill, and Aina glanced back to see who threw it. Some man with a steel ball was coming, and Yamamoto glanced at her. "Go find Tsuna, Aina-san." Aina nodded, knowing that she wouldn't be much help against this man. She took one more glance at the group and hurried off to find Tsuna.
Aina could hear Tsuna calling off up ahead of her. She kept pace, wondering if wearing this blue jean skort and blue long sleeve shirt with her knee high boots. Certainly the boots had no heel, making things a lot easier for her since she didn't have to worry about balancing herself with heels. Glancing around, she wondered where Tsuna went off to. If this was Lambo, she'd feel like she was chasing after a little brother. Sighing, she continued on in hopes of finding Tsuna soon. To be honest, Aina didn't like leaving the others alone to fight the next assailant. Best to find Tsuna quickly and get back to the others.
"My, my, what do we have here?" The question came from her left, causing her to turn to the source that seemed to be behind her. She blinked, pushing her glasses back up the bridge of her nose to keep this blue haired boy in her sights. Although he looked like he was curious from what she could see in his one eye, she really didn't like the air about him. Something about this teen boy was off. "Have you seen a little boy or a boy around our ages with brown hair run by?" Aina asked, wondering if she just happened to miss Tsuna. If he ran by here, then all she needed was a direction to go in.
"Ah," he turned his head to look to a little right of where she was heading. "He did pass by. He was looking for people who were captured by the Kokuyo Junior High members. I am one of those people." He said, turning to her with a soft smile. "Thank goodness someone came to rescue us." Aina blinked, not too sure if she trusted someone who wore the same uniform as the rest. Then again, he also appeared to not be so concerned about leaving. If it was her, she'd be desperately trying to find her way out. Not standing here idly chatting as if he had all the time in the world.
"I see," Aina said. She gave him a little wave, stepping towards where Tsuna presumably went. "I'll be going then." When her head turned away from him as she walked, she felt a chill going up her spine. She squeaks, shifting just in time to avoid him grabbing her one of her arms. That's when she saw the hair that was covering his left eye, seeing a strange symbol on the red eye scared her. "Oh my," the boy said. He straightens himself up, glancing over at Aina whom had fallen over slightly when she moved out of his way. "Seems I miscalculated you being unable to dodge me."
Aina swallowed, scuttling to stand up and stared at this boy. Now she knew why the air around him was wrong. He wasn't a victim; he was part of this game with Mukuro Rokudo. "What do you want with me? Where is Fuuta and Hibari-kun?" Aina demanded, a hand fisted in anger at herself and angry at him. She was almost taken advantage of, and for all she knows he could be planning to do a terrible thing to her. He smiled, chuckling to himself as he gave her a once over. He walked closer to her, and she took a step back.
"Ah. Hibari-san and Fuuta are just fine. I could take you to them." He extended his hand, an innocent gesture of promise that she knew could turn terrible. She shouldn't trust him; not one bit. "I swear, if you do something to me I'll scream my head off." She warned, seeing him narrow those mismatched eyes at her briefly. He shook his head, laughing softly at her threat although it could cause some trouble for him. "I don't think you're in the position to threaten anyone, Ms. Aina Shinamoto." He said, a smirk on his face.
Aina flinched. This boy knew her full name; casting wonders on if he did his research on Tsuna to know so much about those that surround him as well. "Now, Aina-san," the boy said once more. "Take my hand, and I'll lead you straight to where Fuuta and Hibari-san are at." Aina swallowed, reluctant to being a part of this boy's ploy to hurt Tsuna as well. She extended her hand out, and he grasped it. He bent down, brushing a kiss across her knuckles. Looking up, he gave an eerie smile. "An angel accepts the devils offer; how sweet." Aina was going to question why he said such, but her question was silence when felt something prick her neck. Her body felt heavy, and her felt herself loose unconsciousness. Aina was now in the arms of the enemy, and there was nothing she could do until she awakens from whatever slumber they put her in.
_~With Tsuna & Co~_
After defeating the fake Mukuro Rokudo, the group finally had time to wonder where Aina had run off to. It was when the defeated Mukuro pointed out that if she wasn't with Tsuna, then she was more than likely taken hostage. "Why would he take Aina," Gokudera asked angrily. He looked at the ground, his hands balling up at the thought that Aina could have been kidnapped. True he thought she would hinder the group; however, she was proving herself to him a little bit. The man sighed, glancing up at the group. "More than likely she was tricked to going with him. She probably believed whatever lie he told her." That statement just seems to irritated Gokudera more.
"Wait a minute," Tsuna said standing between the two. "Aina-san wouldn't have gone with him so easily." Reborn glanced up at Tsuna, wondering why he deduced such a thing. "It's just, Aina-san doesn't seem like the type to be fooled by lies. At least I think she wouldn't when she knows we're in enemy territory." Tsuna explained, hoping that would suffice as to why he felt that way. This caught the imposter by surprise, causing him to stare at the young Vongola heir. "Unless Hibari-san or Fuuta were brought up in the conversation, I doubt Aina would have gone anywhere with someone without knowing she's seeing them first." Bianchi added, glancing over at Tsuna.
Reborn nodded, smiling a little at how the family understood their newest member. Well, not really an official member; she was being considered. Tsuna smiled, and Gokudera groaned. "True. I'm sure she mentioned Hibari somewhere in there, and he used that as leverage to get her to come with him. I think we would have heard screaming by now if she didn't go willingly." The imposter sat there, stunned at how easily the group understood Aina that much without falter. There wasn't one hesitating thought that she was trick; she went willingly for the sake of others.
If what they said is true, then that meant she weighed her choices and went with Mukuro willingly. The imposter smiled, and then he told Tsuna and co. his past. And just as they were about to head for Mukuro, Lancia was hurt trying to protect Tsuna. Leaving Yamamoto behind since it was safer for him there, they headed straight for Mukuro. While entering the place, the encountered Chikusa, the one whom poisoned Lancia. Gokudera said he would take care of Chikusa, and the others left him to his fight. Entering the third floor, they found the room with a curtain, Tsuna glanced around. "It's you," Tsuna said surprised to see the blue haired boy again.
That was when he revealed his identity was revealed to be the true Mukuro Rokudo. "Where is Aina-san?" Tsuna demanded, nervous to know the fate of Aina. If he met him, then that would mean he was probably the same person Aina ran into. "Don't worry about the princess; she's just sleeping." Mukuro said, getting up from his chair. "Tsuna," Bianchi said touching his shoulder. Tsuna glanced over to where Bianchi was pointing at. There laying off to the side was Aina. Although he could tell from where he was, that Aina was fine. Her hands were folded on her stomach, her glasses on the floor next to her, and it appeared that there wasn't any physical damage.
"Thank goodness," Tsuna muttered. However, to Tsuna's dismay, Mukuro was prepared to fight. Fuuta came in behind them, the trident in hand and attacked Bianchi. Stabbing her, surprising Tsuna and Reborn as Fuuta gazes on with a blank expression.
_~With Gokudera~_
Downstairs, Gokudera was having issues with Chikusa now that his symptoms were returning. Then Ken attacking him from the window, digging his claws into the front of his chest. It ended him up at the bottom of the stairs, bleeding out. He had to think of something fast. Otherwise he won't be able to help the others. While he was thinking, one of Bird's yellow birds was flying around singing Namimori's Middle School song. He smirked, knowing just who was behind the wall. Tossing a dynamite near the wall while the Chikusa and Ken came down. It exploded, and Ken laughed at his attempts.
"You're the only person I know who likes our school song so much." Gokudera said, the dust clearing to reveal none other than Hibari Kyoya sitting on the ground. Battered, bruised, probably had broken bones, and with some blood on his clothes. Hibari lifted his head as Chikusa addressed him, and his grey eyes made contact with them. "Is this half dead guy your reinforcement," mocked Ken. Hibari staggered as he stood up. "I could have gotten out myself, but this works. Leave these two to me."
Gokudera laughed weakly. "Do as you wish." Gokudera was going to mention Aina, but right now wasn't the time. If Hibari deemed that Aina's situation was more pressing, he might not help. Then again, these two were in the way of getting to her. The bird landed on Hibari's shoulder, and he glanced over at the two. "Heh, he tamed one of Bird's bird. I guess now we have that girl, this guy will be tamed too." Ken said, causing Hibari's eyes to narrow. "That girl?" Gokudera winced, trying to sit himself up yet failed to.
Chikusa pushed his glasses up. "Aina Shinamoto is upstairs on the third floor with Vongola and the Arcobaleno. Fighting us is pointless when we have her," Chikusa said. Hibari closed his eyes, finding the information knowledgeable. "I'll have them," Hibari said. Ken found it funny how Hibari didn't seem to care they had Aina in their grasp. Unless they were wrong about him caring about the girl, then it was possible they didn't have his weakness after all.
"What is this half-dead guy mumbling about? I'll take him!" Ken said as he popped in long canine teeth, a lion tattoo appearing on his cheek. His hair changed and his body shifted to fit into the Lion channel. "Ah. Are you a little puppy," Hibari inquired. Ken charged at Hibari, and Hibari kicked his tonfas up from the floor. Grabbing hold of them, he swung quickly to only be dodged by Ken. Turning around, he did another that followed up that used the back of his tonfas to strike hard onto Ken's cheek. Another quick straight jab strike with his tonfa sent Ken flying up the stairs and out of the window. "Ken!" Chikusa who was upstairs, watched shocked at the whole thing.
"I'll bite you," Hibari said behind Chikusa. Chikusa turned around, looking at Hibari who was leaning against a wall for support. "To death next."
_~Back with Tsuna and co.~_
Tsuna's calling to Bianchi slowly seems to have stirred Aina from whatever sleep she was in. Whilst Tsuna was dodging Fuuta who was under mind control, Aina rolled onto her side. Rubbing her temples, she tried to figure where she was. Blinking slowly, she lifted her head to see that Tsuna was attempting to use some sort of whip to fend Fuuta off. When she looked at them, she was worried about Fuuta. Even entangled in the whip that Tsuna failed to use to hit Mukuro, Fuuta still seem to attempt to stab Tsuna with that trident. Just as she was going to yell at Tsuna to run, he said something to Fuuta. "You didn't do anything wrong," Tsuna said.
That halted Fuuta attack, the boy trembling as Tsuna went on talking that they can still all go home together. When Fuuta fell, that was when it was revealed that Fuuta hadn't slept in ten days. "That's too cruel," Aina shouted. Mukuro and Reborn turned her way. "He's just a kid! An innocent bystander! How can you do something like that to another human being like that?" Aina demanded heatedly, causing Mukuro to chuckle. "Ah, seems like the princess is finally awake. Princess, do you want to try stop me? Perhaps weep a few tears to make me stop doing such terrible things?"
Aina knew Mukuro was just mocking her. She wasn't going to just let him do so, and she knew she hadn't fully recovered from whatever he used on her. "Iie, I'd slap you first," Aina said. Tsuna glanced up, looking at Aina because of what she said. Mukuro laughed at her words, finding them not only surprising, but also interesting. Two people were surprising him today. First the tenth Vongola heir, then this girl. And when he looked over at her, those green eyes held such determination. If it was another time, he'd walk over and see if she'd do just as she said she would. Such a feisty one Hibari Kyoya had. Did Hibari even know this much about her?
Chuckling, Mukuro got up from his seat and decided to show Tsuna the six paths. Although Aina just saw Tsuna running around trying to avoid getting hurt any more than he already has been. When Tsuna got caught by real snakes, someone yelled to duck. Bombs exploded where Tsuna was and Aina gasped. Out of the smoke, Tsuna appeared to be alright. Glancing towards the door, there stood Hibari and Gokudera. "Sorry we're late," Gokudera said. "Gokudera-san. Hibari-kun," Aina exclaimed. "Gokudera-kun, Hibari-san," Tsuna exclaimed about the same time Aina did.
Reborn smirked, telling Mukuro that Tsuna wasn't the only one he raised. "I've paid you back now." Hibari said, tossing Gokudera off him and onto the floor. Tsuna stared shocked, seeing that Hibari just threw him down even though he was injured. "My, my, there are many spectators around. What is Chikusa doing?" Mukuro inquired, sliding a glance over the two that came in. Aina got up, grabbing her glasses and walked over to where Fuuta was. She checked him, then glanced over at the two at the door. Gokudera was the one that answered. "The glasses guy and the animal guy are both taking a nap together down below."
"I see." Tsuna praised Gokudera for what he did, even though Gokudera admitted he wasn't the one whom did it. "Have you prepared yourself?" Hibari picked up his tonfas from the ground, glancing over at Mukuro. "You're very scary. But please don't get between me and Vongola. Not only can you not stand, since I broke many of your bones, after all. Also I cannot promise what may happen to your little princess if you interfere." Mukuro said, sliding a look over at Aina. Tsuna panicked, forgetting that Aina was also in the room.
"Aina-san," Tsuna called. Aina saw the look in Mukuro's eyes, and she wasn't going to be moving soon. Not without taking Fuuta over to safety first. Hibari slide a glance her way as well, accessing that she wasn't harmed at all. He also saw something in her eyes, noted the little flicker of what seemed like she may attack if Mukuro charged her. His pillow was always filled with surprises; hence why she was his. "Threatening my pillow, I see." Hibari said softly, turning towards Mukuro. "Have you prepared your last will?" Mukuro chuckled, finding Hibari speech funny.
"I have no choice. I'd better take care of you first." Mukuro said, a purplish flame igniting on his eye as the number four scrolled on his left eye. That's when the two clashed, blocking at dodging one another's blocks. During the fighting, Aina moved Fuuta's body closer to where Bianchi's was. Aina walked over to Tsuna, checking his wounds and decided to ask. "Tsuna-san, what's that flame on Mukuro's eye?" Tsuna blinked, amazed she actually see it too. "You can see dying will flames?" Tsuna asked, causing Aina to frown at him. This information of course was heard by his home tutor, who found it strangely interesting that Aina could see the dying will flames. If she could see Mukuro's, doesn't that mean she could see Tsuna's as well?
"We would have never known how the battle would end, if he wasn't hurt." Mukuro's voice brought Aina back to the fight, seeing Hibari down and his shoulder bleeding. "Hibari-kun!" Aina got up and was going go to his side; however, Hibari voice stops her. "Stay put pillow, or I'll bite you later." Aina flinched at how angry he sounded even though he was panting. She swallowed, not wanting to make him angrier but she couldn't bare seeing him anymore more hurt than he was. "Let's finish this," Mukuro said, his eye shifting to the number one. An illusion of a sakura appeared, and it would appear that Hibari was transfixed by the tree that appeared.
"Hibari can't move when he's near sakura," Reborn explained. "Shamal infected Hibari with sakura-kura with his Trident Mosquito earlier." Aina claps her hands in front of her mouth in horror, knowing that the perverted doctor who saved Kyoko-chan, was also the one who gave Hibari this problem around sakura trees. "Now, let's have you kneel before me again." Mukuro said, laughing at how helpless Hibari was. Hibari stood there, his breathes labored as he just stared at Mukuro in front of him. Aina wanted to go to him, and just when she was about to turn around and cry…
Hibari pulled a miracle, falling forward in a stumble like lung and manage to produce a hard swift strike to Mukuro's abdomen. "Oh?" Mukuro slide his gaze over to Gokudera who was laughing, blood escaping from his lip from the force of the strike. Aina glanced that way too, seeing that he was holding a bag in his hand. "I got the medicine from Shamal to give to Hibari." Aina then realize what that meant if Hibari could move again. The medicine was allowing him to move once more. Aina turned back to see Hibari deliver a hard cross chop with his tonfas to Mukuro, sending the teen flying backwards in defeat. The illusion disappeared, and Aina hurried over to Hibari.
"He did it," Tsuna said. It appeared as if all was said and done for. Mukuro was defeated. Just as Aina got closer, Hibari collapsed. "Hibari-kun," Aina said, barely catching him before he hit the floor. "He was fighting unconsciousness to the end. He must have be really angry at himself for losing to Mukuro." Aina glanced up at Reborn, cradling Hibari's head in her lap. A soft smile appeared on her face as she brushed the strands of hair away from his battered face. "Good job, Hibari-kun," Aina whispered. Gokudera had a faint blush on his face, turning away at the tender moment just as Tsuna did too. The two must have felt awkward watching Aina be so affectionate towards Hibari; although, seeing someone being affectionate to the carnivore was even a bigger surprise.
When Tsuna voiced about getting everyone to a hospital, Reborn was the one saying that there was a medical team on its way. One that belonged to Vongola. Aina blinked, the name sounding familiar besides when it was beings aid. "Tsuna-san, isn't Vongola an Italian famiglia?" The innocent question sent Tsuna into a panic. He completely forgotten Aina had no idea who the Vongola was. Seemingly her speaking the Italian word for family didn't even bother to hint perhaps Aina knew the name beforehand. "It is Aina," Reborn remarked.
"Reborn," exclaimed Tsuna. "Aina-san doesn't know anything about Italy!" Aina blinked a few times, finding it funny Tsuna was assuming she knew nothing of Italy. True she didn't know much, but she did speak some Italian thanks from her mother constantly bringing her to nonna and nonno's house when she was just a bambina. "Reborn, lei è dall'Italia?" Aina asked, causing Tsuna and Gokudera to gawk at her. Reborn smirked, responding to her question. "Sì. Sono venuto dall'Italia."
"Wait a minute," exclaimed Gokudera. "You're Italian?" Aina laughed, finding it funny he was just now getting it. However, her explanation was interrupted by Mukuro. He seemed to have given into his last resort. This was taking a gun to his head, and pulling the trigger. Aina closed her eyes, unable to see any more of the sight. Just as his body hit the floor, Aina kept herself holding Hibari close. She was terrified in to see if he was really dead.
Then Bianchi seemed to have sat up, and Gokudera went to go help his sister. Aina glanced over to Bianchi, and thought something was a bit off. Why was she waking up just now? "Gokudera-kun, watch out!" Tsuna warned, managing to make it in time so Gokudera dodge his sister trying to strike him with the trident. "Oh my," Bianchi said. Aina couldn't understand what was going on, and that's when Bianchi turned to show her face as she greeted them. Her left eye was red, just like Mukuro's was. "He's back!"
Aina couldn't believe this, Mukuro never really killed himself. What Aina didn't see, nor did Tsuna see, was that Bianchi did hit him. Gokudera said he was going to take care of Bianchi, and when he knocked her out. Tsuna assumed Mukuro had left Bianchi. Aina blinked, wondering what was going on. She sat there, seeing suddenly that Tsuna was guessing that which body Mukuro had taken. And if the count continues right, then that would mean there was a vessel that Mukuro could possess right in her arms. Aina glanced down, praying that Hibari wouldn't to prove she was wrong. However, when she moved her hands from his body, Hibari's lurched forward to strike Tsuna.
"Hibari Kyoya," Mukuro said, struggling to get Hibari's body to sit up. "Fighting in such a condition. What a scary man." And Hibari body slumped down once more, Aina should have gone to Hibari's side. But she knew she was in just as much trouble as Tsuna was. She got up, looking around to face none other than Bianchi. "Oh ho, princess," Mukuro said softly. "It would seem that you can join the fun too." Bianchi's hand lifted the trident, and Aina swallowed at the thought of being possessed by him. "Like I'd ever allow a pervert to possess me," Aina said heatedly. She had to get away.
Then again, she was able to dodge Mukuro once. If she could move herself like when she was dancing, counting the beats of when he moved; things would be a lot simpler for her. "Mukuro, you leave Aina alone," Reborn said sternly. Mukuro laughed, as Chikusa and Ken fought with the baby hitman. Aina backed up, scared of what Bianchi may do. "You should be concerned about yourself, Arcobaleno. This princess is mine." Aina glared at Mukuro, hating how he was calling her a princess. She's not always going to be a damsel in distress.
"I am not your princess," Aina said sternly. "I won't let you keep hurting people. I'm not going to become a pawn in your scheme, Mukuro." Aina wasn't going to allow herself to be a puppet, used to hurt Tsuna. And while Mukuro teased Tsuna, she and him seemed to be at a standstill. "Oh my, I like that fire in your eyes. Feisty women like yourself are rare. So sweet and nurturing, however…" Mukuro said, a smirk forming the face of Bianchi as he said so. "The moment danger arises, you're a vicious little kitten. Clawing and biting at the enemy, dong whatever it takes to survive. So cute; so helpless."
Just as she was going to say something back, something bright shot into the ceiling. Reborn explained it was Leon making a new weapon for Tsuna. Aina blinked, baffled by the whole thing. Not that she really understood much to begin with other than a few things she picked up along the way. However, her hope of Tsuna winning almost extinguish when she sees him on the ground. She didn't want him to just give up. He was so close; all he needed was to get back up and keep on going. Aina believed he could do it.
To Tsuna, her rebuke came in loud and clear as if he was reading her mind. "Tsuna-san, you have to get up! I know you can do this! You just have to believe you can win; I know you can beat this guy!" To him, hearing her words were just as much as a pick-me-up as Kyoko's was. Although Aina was just across the room, he could see her concern, her worry, and the determination to not lose that he sometimes lacked. With all their rebukes ringing in his mind, Tsuna got up. "Mukuro. If I don't beat you, I cannot die in piece." Tsuna said, a burst of flame appearing on his forehead.
Aina stared in surprise, wondering just what in the world was going on. Tsuna mentioned it was a dying will flame, and now it appeared that the Rebuke bullet that Leon, Reborn's partner, had spit out did work. Not only did it work on Tsuna, but those yarn mittens with twenty-seven on them changed into metallic gloves. "Tsuna-san…" Aina didn't know really what else to say. "Aina-san," Tsuna said softly. "Move Hibari somewhere. I'll deal with Mukuro." Aina blinked at how his voice seemed very confident, and he didn't even stutter once. She nodded, hurrying over to Hibari and carefully dragged his body over to a spot so she could tend to him and Fuuta.
She sat there with Hibari's head in her lap once more, watching from the sidelines with Reborn as Tsuna battled Mukuro. As the two began, it appeared as if Mukuro believed Tsuna lost his spirit to fight. What Aina saw, however, was that Tsuna seemed far more aware of his surroundings than before. He could tell the difference of an illusion from a real on, and also he could detect where everyone seemingly was in the room. Although Chikusa and Ken were down, Aina saw that he was catching the blows Mukuro was dealing with Gokudera and Bianchi's body. And when he knocked the two out, Aina gave a sigh in relief. "Sorry to keep you waiting," Tsuna said quietly. He laid both Gokudera and Bianchi down. "Reborn, take care of them for me. Aina-san, take care of Fuuta and Hibari."
"Don't be bossy," Reborn said. He walked over to the two as Tsuna called out Mukuro. Aina watched the two, listening to their conversation. She really didn't understand how the path of the human was the worst. But it appeared that Mukuro hated using it very much. When Mukuro hit Tsuna, sending him flying she gasped, "Tsuna-san!" But her fears of him being hurt were put to rest, the flames on his head becoming bigger as he lit his gloves with the same fire. Aina didn't understand much about those flames. But Tsuna's flames were not only seemingly pure, but also similar soft. She couldn't exactly explain why she felt such, it was odd for her to consider flames soft to begin with.
Watching Tsuna disappear suddenly to only reappear behind Mukuro surprised Aina. And, when Mukuro revealed why he sent so many assassins after Tsuna. That was, only after Tsuna allowed his kindness to not kill Mukuro was when Mukuro grabbed both this hands. She was indeed amazed by the midair rescue he did for himself, using the dying will flames as thrusters with the gloves to avoid being impaled by Mukuro's trident. With that, Tsuna cleansed the black aura covering Mukuro's left side and ended the fight. Aina sighed in relief; however, that relief didn't last long with Ken and Chikusa both tried to get to Mukuro. Apparently they didn't wish to return to Vendicare. A prison meant for mafia only.
She had the unfortunately to see the three get hauled off. Shackled by their throats and dragged like dolls to their awaiting prison cells. With the battle said and done for, Aina allowed exhaustion to take over her. When she awoke, however, she found herself at home and she could hear her cousins Rei and Ren arguing downstairs. She giggled, glad she wasn't sleeping in the empty house alone. Laying back down, Aina wondered how Hibari was going to be. Hopefully she'd get to see him once and lecture him that he shouldn't be threatening to bite her when she came to rescue him.
If he does bite her… well, let's just say she may have to bite him back.
-kun: familiar title after name of colleague or student, usually male. Used for male friends and relatives. It can be used for women as well, but typically is not.
-sempai: one's senior (colleague, fellow student).; Upperclassman, or more generally somebody in the same social class but superior to you.
Gomennasai: "I'm sorry."
Nonna: Means "grandmother" in Italian.
Nonno: Means "grandfather" in Italian.
bambina: Means "little girl" in Italian.
Iie: "No"
"Reborn, lei è dall'Italia?": Rough translation for it is "Reborn, are you from Italy?"
"Sì. Sono venuto dall'Italia.": Rough translation is "Yes. I did come from Italy."
Kissanpennun: Well, that's the end of chapter two. Hopefully everything is running smoothly. Also notice I'm putting in lines from the series? I did that to make it seem more authentic, more in the "then and there" rather than BS it and slap lines in there that I think fit. Besides, how can I deprive Hibari of his awesome moment? He needed those lines damn it! D; Anyways~ let's move on. *chuckles* I'll be getting onto the next chapter. Hopefully soon. Rocking to tunes from the anime, and re-watching videos helps.
So, I'm gonna toss in a bonus chapter (not really a bonus since it's still considered a chapter, but bonus to those who read the originals) of things that sort of happened before Aina meets Varia. Oh boy, and does she meet them. So please R&R, and until next time. Ciao-nee.
Chapter 3: A Love Letter Crisis
It's been a few weeks after what happened with Mukuro, and everything is back to normal. Well, not really since all of the sudden Aina finds a love letter in her locker! Somehow, somebody got this past Hibari's watchful eyes. And Aina is going to read it at none other than Tsuna's house. Why? Her nosy cousins would read it and they might decide to go out and around shouting she got one. Nothing like a horrible yelling version of telephone for Hibari to hear about this. So, who is it that has a secret crush on Aina? Is it some boy? Or is it someone who, well, she's not expecting to give her one? Till next time :3 Jaa-ne!