There wasn't a lot of things in life that could rile up Hibari from the canon world, if someone didn't respect his authority, insulted Nanimori, interrupt his nap, or is he or she was an illusionist. But there was one person whose very name would causes annoyance, and excitement to be stirred within his mind. It was a weakness he didn't particularly liked, but it was entertaining at times. Still, now was not one of those times that he really wanted to see that bucking horse and it was definitely not the time to see two bucking horses.

Standing in the door way where everyone was gathered for the morning meeting, the cold perfect was glaring at the two smiling blond herbivores that somehow ended up as the Cavallone Decimo.

"Wh-What are you doing here Dino?" came the loud and almost panicking reaction of the cold skylark's more pathetic other. One of the Bucking Horses' smile grew wider as he procided to move towards the AU!skylark. Saying nothing, Hibari stood aside and watch the two's actions. That Dino was obviously the one from the other dimension, so the other one was the canon Dino, but why was AU!Dino hugging his alternate? And why was the bucking horse kissing him. And more importantly why was he kissing back?

His death glare went back to canon Dino who already knew what his student was thinking, "If you're getting any ideas, kill them otherwise I'll bite you to death." The canon klutz just laughed nervously, and felt the urge to be around his famiglia members. However, with what Reborn told him last night, he knew his help was needed here.

"Ahem, like I was saying," a annoyed Reborn coughed wanting AU!Dino's harassment to end. And in an instant that single action caused the lip lock of those two to end, because even after all these past years, Dino was sadly still whipped by his old tutor. "Because of the strange summoning of both Dinos, we test out how far this ability the two Vongola Sky Rings holds. It appears that only the Tsunas can summon people and items from the worlds they're from when they wish for the same thing. However, it does have its limitations, no one with who holds a ring that's a part of the7^3 cannot be effected, and it does take energy from them, so they should only able to transport things only when we really need them."

Lal stepped forward to speak, "I wasn't with the original group, so is there a possibility that I was summoned by Aria?" This idea caught the attention of every Acrobaleno. The whereabouts about the Sky Arcobaleno was unknown, and with Lal being a Corrupted Arcobaleno, she wasn't officially apart of the 7^3.

"Do you think that could be true? Do you think Aria is out there somewhere?" Skull asked in his loud and babyish voice.

"Hua-ahh. . . That would explain things, but if she is here, then why hasn't she shown herself yet?" Fong questioned stretching out.

"We can discus more about Aria later, kora!" Colonnello piped up.

"Hmm," the black attired baby nodded then looked at every single non fighter who was with them. "If any of those who are no apart of the 7^3 wishes to leave and return safely to their home, speak now and we can arrange for your return." The ones who he was talking too all instantly looked at one another, both Harus, I-pins, and canon Kyoko. Without conversing with themselves, they had a short discussion on what they should do, and the choice was simple to them.

"We're staying," Kyoko spoke for the group.

"B-But this is dangerous, what if you get hurt?" Tsuna spoke worried for his girlfriend.

"If we leave, who's going to do all the choirs? Remember what happened last time you guys tried?" canon Haru said reminding all the canon guys what happened for those times when the girls went on strike. Those were some darks times. . .

"Besides poor Leon can't make all of your guys' outfits by himself, I have to help!" AU!Haru added standing proud and tall as much as she could.

"And you need a support team too!" both I-pins cheered jumping with a fist in the air.

"I'm sorry if you don't agree with us, and I know you can send us back if you want. But we don't want to leave, Tsu-kun. We want to stay here and help you guys in anyway we can," Kyoko finished trying to show her boyfriend their resolve to stay and support the Vongola in this new challenge.

"Kyoko. . ." the canon Sky Vongola mumbled seeing how much they wanted to be here.

"Let them stay Sawada," Ryohei said placing a hand on his boss' shoulder. "I don't like the fact that they're here in danger, but if they want to be here then let them."

"O-Okay," Tsuna gave in. This caused all the girls to smile at their victory.

With a smirk played on his features, Reborn interrupted this scene with his voice, "Resume with your training, you all know my expectations. Stay in a group and watch out for each other, the Watatsumi are not to be trifle with." With those final words almost every one left the Sawada's household. Only the Sun and Lightning Arcobaleno, Vongola Decimos, and the Mist Guardian stayed.

"Reborn, I'll like to do some test with these powers the Vongola Decimos has, if I may," Verde requested going off topic, earning a glare from the Sun Arcobaleno.

"I wouldn't normally allow such a thing, but I will permit it as long as you have my supervision," Reborn said glaring at his "fellow" Arcobaleno. The four-eyed baby glowered as well, but was pleasantly surprised that the hitman did that for him.

"Eheh. . ." canon Tsuna awkwardly laughed seeing the tension between the two, deciding to look elsewhere he turned to his Mist Guardian, Chrome. "Is there something you want, Chrome-chan?"

Biting her lip, the purple haired illusionist blushed trying to audio her request, "Uh. . . H-hai, if you could. . . maybe if . . . erm. . . go-gomenasai."

"Kufufu. . . What I think your dear little Chrome-chan wants is for your world's Mukuro to be summoned here," the tall male Mist Guardian filled in for the poor shy girl.

"How do you know that?" AU!Tsuna asked scratching the back of his head.

A bitter sweet smile once more danced across the heterochromia eyed teen, the smile he only ever got when he thought about his dear sweet Chrome-chan. "Kufufu. . . Because I wish to be reunited with my precious Chrome-chan."

AU!Tsuna made an 'O' with his mouth understanding what his Mist Guardia was asking for. Looking over at his alternate he silently asked if it was alright to ask for such a thing, and break the other half of their Mist Guardians from the Vendicare. It appeared that his double had already had the same idea, determination showed in his eyes as he was ready to reunite his Chrome with Mukuro.

"Reborn-san, can we summon Mukuro-san?" canon Tsuna asked, even though he was going to beckon him regardless of the baby hitman's words.

"Che, you're able to make your own decision now, unless you're still dame-Tsuna," Reborn mocked looked away from his student. Twin smiles grew from the Decimo's faces as they felt their power working already. Two sun flames burnt brightly as they brought forth two Vendicare Prisoners to this void between dimensions. As the fire faded into nothingness, two bounded criminals were left on the floor. Mukuro and AU!Chrome were in a full body straightjacket and chained, but were there nother the less. The Mist Guardian's went to their respective other with tears of joy glossing in their eyes at their reunion.

"Fasinating. . . I must learn more," Verde gasped, ruining the mood for the Decimos and Reborn, but nothing could ever bring down this moment for those who held the Mist Flame.

"Let's give them some space," was all that Reborn said to get the other three to leave them be.

"Mu-Mukuro-sama! Mukuro-sama you're here!" Chrome kept repeating blushing as she boldly hugged her master and life saver.

A dazed and confused Mukuro could only grunt, not sure what was going on, where was he, and why was he feeling this foreign warmth? Who was calling his name? Was he going mad? "K-Ku. . . fufu. . . Chr. . . rom. . . e. . . an?" He managed to spit out before he faded off into blackness, but not before hear the last "Mukuro-sama!" Chrome sounded so happy, he could picture the look on her face, it was beautiful.

The reunion with the other Mist Guardians was more quite, though it didn't need to be loud, because for Murkuo having Chrome in his arms was all that he needed. While AU!Chrome looked up at him with blank and puzzled eyes, a small smile was making an attempt to form on her face. If her hands weren't tied she would have reached up to see if she was dreaming or not, but the heat that his gloved hand gave her face was enough for her to realized that this was not a dream or an illusion. This was real with no strings attach.

"Mmm. . . kuro. . . ama. . ." the dainty girl breathed out confused about her situation. What happened, and what was going on?

"Shh, my darling Chrome-chan, I'll explain everything in time." AU!Mukuro hushed smiling a smile he hadn't for many moons. A smile that was not of pain, or sadism, but one crafted from the purest of joy and love. It felt strange, but it was a good strange. Bringing the purple haired convict closer, he let his heart be overwhelmed by this small pleasure as he felt a few tears of joy fall. "Kufufu. . . miracles can happen it seems, even for the damned."

As this heartwarming scene played out, twin Mist Flames awoke, burning bright and strong. And while some may have celebrated this victory, the Chromes and Mukuro were rejoicing about the single fact that they were/being held onto the real bodies of their other half. Even though this moment was fleeing, and couldn't last forever, it didn't have to as long as they were able to simple look at the real body of the other, that was good enough for them. Besides, one only needs a small taste of heaven to last a life time, right?

xXxXx

Taking in a few deep breaths, AU!Kyoko watched as her "brother" started to warm up for his training. That nausea feeling she got whenever Ryohei was around was returning with full force. Kyoko Sasagawa, the Vongola Decimo's Sun Guardian and his girlfriend, who has taken down hundreds of large strong muscle men with a single punch, turned into a weak helpless damsel in distress all because of the other Sun Guardian not a few meters away from her.

"You can do this," canon Kyoko encouraged holding on to her alternate's hand. Sighing, and letting go of her fears, she nodded, feeling stronger next to . . . well herself.

Side by side, the two Kyokos took a few steps into the boxing club room, she saw Ryohei using a punching bag. He was too focused in his work out, that he didn't notice his two sisters walk in. Gather up her courage, AU!Kyoko cleared her throat wanting the male boxer's attention. And when she got it, all the strength she was building up left her in this one moment of need. Her throat felt dry and her muscles paralyzed.

"H-hey, R-Ryohei. . . " She mumbled looking down at her feet. Maybe she wasn't ready as she thought she was.

"Kyoko. . . are you. . . alright?" the white haired boxer asked lamely, what could he say after the episode they had yesterday.

Unsure of what to say, the fighting Kyoko bit her lower lip, in hopes the words would flow out by themselves. But nothing came to. That was when she felt a tight reassuring grip from her other self, her big brown eyes encouraging her to go for it and that she's right next to her. Finding comfort in this small action, AU!Kyoko looked up at her brother's alternate and knew what she had to say.

Opening her mouth, the words did seem to find themselves, and like liquid her feeling and thoughts flowed out. "I'm sorry Ryohei-san, but I'm still not over your death in my world. I didn't know how to act around you, weather if I should be the person I am, or someone different, like your Kyoko. I also had to accept the fact, that you're not my onii-san from my world, you're yourself. And I can only hope that you'll forgive me for my rash actions from yesterday." When her speech was finished she felt a weight lifted from her shoulders, however a new one replaced it. And she couldn't control the outcome now, depending on Ryohei's new words, it would either scar or heal AU!Kyoko. The other Sun Guardian's repsonce took far too long than it should had, or that's what it felt like to the female boxer.

However, Ryohei didn't say a word; instead he embraced his sister's alternate. Glad that she was able to tell him these private thoughts of hers. When he stepped back to look down at the two Kyoko's he smiled and laughed, "I could never be made at you Kyoko-chan. How about we have a fresh start, ne? I'm Ryohei Sasagawa, leader of the boxing club at Namimori, and the Sun Guardian of Sawada. I'm EXTREMELY happy to meet you!"

Both Kyokos giggled at Ryohei's words, and when the laughing died down AU!Kyoko introduced herself as well. "I'm Kyoko Sasagawa, leader of the boxing club at Namimori Middle School, as well as the Sun Guardian and girlfriend of Tsu-kun." She held out her hand for the other to shake, but instead he gave both her and her alternate a bear hug. This was definitely a fresh start, and a good one at that.

"Eh, think it would be okay if she calls your onii-san too?" canon Kyoko asked looked at her big brother.

"AH! That's an EXTREMELY brilliant idea Kyoko-chan!" the male gasped liking the idea of being both their big brother.

"What do you think, Kyoko-chan?" the non fighting one asked her alternate, already knowing the answer.

A huge toothy grin was on AU!Kyoko's face at the sound of this idea, she liked it. And even though this alternate Ryohei couldn't replace her late onii-san, that didn't mean she couldn't have another one. "I'm all in for it! "

"Yosh!" the silver haired Sun Guardian yelled pumping both fist into the air, "Let's have a group cheer before we start training to the EXTREME!"

"Hai onii-san!" both Kyokos agreed together as the three went into a group huddle.

"Let's fight to the EXTREAME!" Ryohei yelled with a echo of the girl's cheers. And while everyone held their fists in the air, two yellow lights flickered to life. This was truly the birth of a new family, and AU!Kyoko felt in her heart that her brother was cheering as well in the afterlife.

xXxXx

"Why are you here?" canon Hibari questioned as the bucking horse's presence was disturbing his nap.

"Well seeing that you're my student, I should see to that you're keeping in shape," the canon Dino explained laughing.

"Go bug the other me bucking horse, before I bite you to death."

"Ahah, I would, but you see apparently the other Dino is teaching his Hibari, and it's best if I don't interrupt them. If you catch my drift," the smiling Decimo said thinking about how his alternate was sexually harassing AU!Hibari, and how he skylark was enjoying the strange attention. Looking down at the resting Hbari he sighed inwardly wishing he could have a relationship like that, instead of simple tutor student. But atlas, Hibari wasn't one to get emotional, and instead he would just "bite him to death," which wasn't cute at all.

"Hmp, I see that the other me is truly weak and stupid to have fell for you," Hibari sighed closing his eyes, feeling the warm sun on his face. However, soon a shadow fell across him, taking away that heat. Opening his eyes he glared at Dino who's face was too close for comfort. His honey brown eyes looking deep at his own, it was creepy, and caught Hibari off guard, though he wouldn't show it, not to his man.

"I don't think love is weak, or stupid Hibari-kun," Dino whispered before he did something totally uncalled for. He kissed him, the buck horse dare to kiss the Vongola Cloud Guardian. Was he asking for death? And yet, Hibari didn't feel the urge to pull away, he wasn't disgusted or angry, simply annoyed that it was Dino who made the first move, and not him. So moving quick he flip the situation around so that he was on top, straddling Dino, and with a tonfa close to the bucking horse's neck.

Bring his face close to the Decimo he hissed, "Don't think too deeply about this bucking horse. I can still bite you to death." A playful smirk crept on the Cavallone Decimo's face. Chuckling to himself about what Hibari really meant, "I'm willing to try this if you are. But if just fucking around with me, you'll be sorry."The feared and cold hearted Hibari Kyoya was simply another helpless victim when it came to romance. It was . . . cute, Dino thought, in his own Hibari way.

"I'll be sure to keep that in mind," the blond gently coded as he felt the cold metal of the tonfa to be released, as Hibari lowered himself closer to the Decimo. Their breaths mingled for a moment before the solid soft lips melted the two males in a twisted passion of love.

xXxXx

"Why are you here?" AU!Takeshi bluntly asked seeing the two Storm Guardians close to his and his fellow Rain Guardian's training area.

"What's it matter? We can train wherever damn place we feel like it," the temperamental Hayato barked ready to get into a fight with him.

"Ehehe. . . Gokudera-kun there's no need to be so scary," came the timid voice of the other Storm Guardian. He made the mistake of putting a hand on his other, and felt the daunting glare of the emerald eyed Italian. "Go-GOMENASAI!" he said bowing, afraid of his other self. He was really pathetic at times wasn't he?

"Tch. . . Get up," the motherless Hayato sighed feeling guilty for doing that to his other self. Ever since they lit their storm flames, he felt like he needed to protect him. To him AU!Gokudera was like a little brother, (even though they were the same person) helpless, naïve, and too kind for his own good."I hope you read over the notes I gave you on the Sistema C.A.I. because you're going to learn how to use it now."

"M-Me?" He asked as his other gave him a red box with skulls on it, so this was a 'Box Weapon' could this really be that powerful? Canon Gokudera huffed annoyed that it was taking his alternate so long to open it, but when he did notice his impatience they harmonized as he opened the small red box. However, instead of just equipping just one of the Storm Guardians, it equipped both of them. Which did stun them, but now it was better this way because now canon Hayato could teach the other silverette how to properly use it firsthand.

The baseball star watched as his boyfriend and alternate started to train, amazed at how fast of a learner AU!Gokudera was. Even though he was only working with the flame arrow, the way he was moving, it seemed like he was already a veteran at fighting with the box weapons. However, this was not the time to be admiring the two pianist, he had to synchronize with his double. Though how, he had no idea. Yesterday was a complete waste so Takeshi knew he had to go at it from a different angle today.

"So do you have any suggestions on how we can harmonize, other me?" canon Takeshi asked looking at his other.

"Che," the other Yamamoto huffed looking away, he was still kinda sore about their short conversation last night and just felt like cutting something. "If I knew I would have told you already."

"Oh would you?"

"What's that suppose to mean?" AU!Yamamoto inquired narrowing his amber eyes at his double. His other self was really starting to get at his nerves, first he brings up his past, brings Gokudera into it, and now this? Was he purposely trying to piss him off?

Instead of the happy-idiot simile he expected, the baseball player face smoothed out as he was being serious about his next words. "You won't tell anyone about what's really eating at you, and instead you lash back out on the people who want to help you, especially Gokudera-kun. If we are really the same person at heart, then I know that you wouldn't do something like that to anyone, much less him."

What the fucking hell is he suggesting, that somewhere deep inside me I love that fag like he does? Well honestly, AU!Yamamoto had no idea what his true emotions were. Inside him was only anger and confusion. But what he did know is that he didn't need to put up with this, this Takeshi in front of him had no idea what he's been through, not the slightest. He had a life without a drunk bitch of a mom, and was able to find his happy ending in his fucked up world. "You know nothing of me, because you're not me. So just shut it with the shit," he spat as his fingers twitched for the handle of his sword. It may have been a wooden sword, but used in the right hands it could be more devastating than the sharpest of blades. And he had the hands of a natural master swordsman.

Canon Takeshi looked away feeling pity for the other Japanese, taking a deep breath he looked back at his double, his eyes only showed disappointment towards his badass other. This simple act enraged AU!Yamamoto, he didn't want anything to do with his guy, much less be looked down on by him. What made him think he was so much better than him? What? The fatherless Takeshi couldn't take that look from his other, he felt like he was going to snap.

And snap he did.

In a flash he swiftly griped his blade, and move in for an attack. Canon Yamamoto moved quickly as well and brought out his blade to defend. Deciding to be tricky, the attacking Japanese dropped his wooden sword and kicked it flying at his target, the wood melted away as a solid sharp steel Kanata took its place. The said target, quickly side step as if he knew where the blade was going and caught the handle. Leaving the more calmer Takeshi armed with two blades.

"Where did you learn that?" the baseball star asked amazed that his other half knew the Shigure Soen Ryu's third form, Yarazu no Ame.

"Years back, when the old man was showing me his kendo skills, why?" AU!Yamamoto asked cooling his temper just a bit. It was irrelevant, and had nothing to do with helping them and their goal.

That goofy stupid smile came across the more friendlier teen, "Because he showed me that moved too, as well as seven other forms. Have you ever heard of the Shigure Soen Ryu? And if so do you remember the other forms?"

"Maybe. . ." This conversation was getting a little to strange for the colder swordsman. First it was being lectured by canon Yamamoto, then he attacked him, and now it was turned into a friendly chat about the way of the sword, very strange indeed.

"Think you could demonstrate?"

"Sure," he eyed his other self wearily. However, he probed through his memories to that one time his father tried to get him into being a swordsman. And as clear of day, Takeshi could recall every step he took, every flick of the wrist. The swordsman could also duplicate his old man's moves perfectly. He took eight deep and long breath, with each breath, he completed one of the forms he was shown. The eight forms of the Shigure Soen Ryu were just preformed so smoothly that one may have thought he was dancing. And when he preformed the eighth and last form, the one he liked to use most and came easy to him, something magical happened. Even though it was for the smallest of moments, and for the weakest of flames, the Rain Flame was lit, and that was all it took for a fresh start between the two Rain Guardians to begin.

xXxXx

It's been a few hours since everyone went off to train or in the Mist Guardians' case watch over their other half. Things were running smoothly, or as smoothly as they could get. It appeared that the Watatsumi weren't planning on making a move today. Well that idea kinda went down the toilet when they saw a large purple holographic eye staring at them in the sky.

"Is this thing working?" the voice of the eye mumbled to itself. "Heeelllloooo? Trips can you hear me? GAHH, what was that for Suguru?"

"Be careful! Don't break the machine that Yukari-sama summoned just for this occasion!" came the annoyed voice of an unknown male.

"Oi, you're too close to the lens thing," sighed the said samurai who must have been the one who whacked the purple eye.

"Oh. . . I knew that" Nosie could be heard as everyone saw four figures, three males standing side by side, and a young female in center front. They recognized Ichinose and Suguru on the far ends away from each other, but were confused at the sight of the green haired male and silvery blue female.

"Is it my turn to speak, Kondo-kun?" the smallest one asked the green haired one, her voice was that of pure innocence.

"Of course it is," Kondo said smiling politely before glaring at Ichinose and Suguru. "You two better behave while Yukari-sama speaks you low lives!"

"Hai. . ." came the bored reply of the other two who's eyes began to wander around uninterested in what was going to happen next.

Yukari giggled before speaking, "Konnichiwa Vongola, and Arcobalenos. I am Yukari, Boss of the Watatsumi Famiglia, and holder of both the Sky Mare Ring and Lightning Vongola Rings." She held up a necklace that held the said rings. "I will make this short, our goal is to free ourselves from this timeless prison, and return to our lives. Whether or not your help us is your choice," her honey sweet voice drop, and her light blue eyes iced over, showing her true colors, ". . . but know that we will rip your rings from you if we have to. I do not want this to be a bloody encounter, but if I must fight, I will not show any mercy." An instant later her mask of sweet purity was back on. "I will give you until noon tomorrow to decide, Nanimori Park will the trade point. Until then, bye!" she finished with her melodic voice as the hologram ended.

No one liked the message that the Watatsumi gave them, nor the short time frame that was given to them for the decision. Well the decision was obvious, keep the rings, but it didn't give much room for training. However, the time frame was to be cut even shorter because of an unexpected visitor. A sadist snigger was heard in the shadows not too far off from where the Storm and the Rain Guardians were. With a simple hand gesture it caused cold and rotting bodies to move in for an attack.

"Zo-Zombie!" AU!Gokudera yelled when he caught a gimps of the ones who were attacking him. While no, they didn't moan or make nose as they shuffled towards the siverette, they had hollowed faces and limp and think limbs. Quickly he blasted them all away with his flame arrow, however they kept going after him. No matter how mutated or charred they were, they did not stop their mission. Looking over his shoulder, he could see that the other four were tied up as well with zombies surrounding them.

The laughter of a little girl grew louder now, as a girl with long lavender hair stepped forward, being carried on top of a zombie that wasn't like the others, the one she was on was more muscular and had a paper talisman on it's face. "Hello boys!" she greeted like a child. "Name's Junko, wanna play with me and my friends?"

"What do you want brat?" canon Gokudera spat blasting away three zombies, only to have more take their place.

"There's no end to them!" canon Yamamoto grumbled feeling tired already after training and then straight into battle.

"I just said if you wanted to play with me," she sighed, "But your Vongola Rings would do as well."

"Hell no you crazy little monster!" AU!Yamamoto grunted cutting away at the living dead.

"Ugh, well you don't need to be rude about it," she huffed jumping down from her corpse she rode. "Sick'em boy, starting with that one there!" Junko ordered pointing to AU!Yamamoto. This corpse was definitely different from the rest, instead of just shuffling to attack, he moved quickly and skillfully to his target. Knocking down some of his fellow zombies, not that he cared, he moved in to attack. Feigning a punch, he kicked a living body into the air before jumping to finish the combo. However, that body that he kicked wasn't either Rain Guardian, it was AU!Gokudera Hayato.

"Go-Gokudera!" the fatherless Takeshi yelled as he saw the limp body of his ex-friend fly into the air. He also unfortunately saw the muscled zombie jump into the air as well spinning and flipping before kicking the silverette once again in the gut, sending him crashing down to the hard, bone breaking earth.

For AU!Takeshi, he heard yells and laughter in the background, but they faded away, as he saw was the Hayato of his world fall to the ground. Coughing up blood, and dying in front of him because he took the attack that was meant for him. The Japanese stood there helpless as he saw the emerald eyed teen smile before mouthing the words, "Sorry Yamamoto-sama."

And that was when Takeshi Yamamoto of the alternate world snapped once again, though this time it was becuase of a fallen friend.

Aly: Gah! I'm glad I'm done, I'm tired! (It's about 11:00 and I'm not a night owl) Junko's fighting style is based off of Tao Jun from Shaman King, and the big zombie dude is basically Lee Pailong. Should I name him that too? Well whatever, I'm glad I finished this, and I hoped you enjoyed it. I'm too tired to write more, but I hope you liked the D18 and the fact that all the Mist Guardians are now here, and I guess I'll see you next time. Bye-bye, and nighty-night!