FIVE

"S-somehow, I'm getting all jittery inside," Tsuna gulped. He had never been outside of Japan, much less ride an airplane. Gokudera was looking around, as if looking for someone.

"I don't see Hibari anywhere. Tch, that bastard didn't show up, did he?" He muttered.

"Hibari already boarded the plane," Reborn said.

"And Mukuro?" Tsuna asked.

"No, he let me go instead," Chrome said softly.

"Where's sempai?" Yamamoto asked. Tsuna looked around.

"Now that you mention it, I haven't seen Enma or the Shimon guardians. Bel and Xia aren't here either,"

Somewhere in the area, Ryohei yelled, "SAWADA! CHECK THIS OUT!" He was carrying a large bag of goodies with Aoba following him with a surf board and an inflatable dolphin.

"We're ready for the beach!" Aoba yelled. Everyone sweat dropped.

"I bought all these food for snacks later on," Ryohei said. Aobo nodded in agreement. Gokudera twitched, failing to keep his temper.

"You idiots! You stupid idiots! We're not going on a goddamn vacation, you dimwitted duo!" He scolded. Ryohei and Aobo dropped their belongings as they rushed to Gokudera.

"What was that, tako-head?" Ryohei glared.

"Itching to fight us, tentacled brain?" Aobo cracked his knuckles. Yamamoto stepped in.

"Calm down, everyone," Yamamoto said, holding Ryohei and Gokudera on their shoulders.

"Ushishi. What's this? You didn't let me join the fun," Bel grinned. He arrived with Xia.

"Sorry we're late. Bel misplaced all his knives and I sort of left something at school," Xia grinned sheepishly.

"X-xia!" Enma called. He was running his way towards them carrying a bag and a notebook. Bel frowned. "Y-you left this at school,"

"My journal! Thank you, Enma," Xia smiled as she took the notebook. Enma's heart fluttered.

"N-n-no problem!" He stuttered, covering his red face.

"Enma-kun, where are the others?" Tsuna asked. Enma scratched his head.

"Well, you see, they couldn't come. Something came up back in Shimon's hideout so they left me and Aoba," Enma explained.

"Oh, I see," Tsuna said. "So, let's go then?"

"Wait, boss," Chrome said. "The cow isn't here,"

"Cow?" Tsuna asked. He pondered for a moment. His eyes widened at the realization. "Lambo!"

With that, everyone went looking for him. They found them eating grape candies on the Lost and Found booth. After that, they boarded the plane.

"Whoa," Tsuna said, who managed to get down from the airplane. "This is Italy?" They arrived at their destination after a couple of hours later. They went out the airport, everyone excited. For Tsuna, who had no experience in riding a plane, was feeling a bit nauseous.

"Awesome stuff," Yamamoto grinned. Ryohei grunted in agreement.

Lambo was running around, excited to be back in Italy. "Gahahaha! Stupidera, Dame-Tsuna! Come on! I want ice cream!"

"Tch!" Gokudera picked up Lambo glared at him. "We're not here for vacation, stupid cow!"

"Oh," Reborn said, suddenly. "There's our ride,"

Everyone turned to look at what Reborn was referring to. It was a limousine, black and sleek. There were flaglets of the Vongola crest at the front. Behind the limo was another limo.

"S-seriously?" Tsuna cried. T-this is too much! He thought. Aoba whistled.

"As expected of the Vongola Famiglia," Enma said, clearly impressed. The door of the limo opened and out came a tall, blonde man, wearing a suit and sunglasses.

"Welcome to Italy, Vongola Decimo and his Guardians, Shimon Decimo and his Guardian. Welcome back, Milady Xianna, Belphegor of Varia and Arcobaleno Reborn," He greeted. Everyone flinched at his perfect Japanese, though tainted with an accent.

"L-Luigi!" Xia exclaimed, blushing from embarrassment. "W-why are you here?"

"Why?" Luigi asked. "I was ordered by your father to pick you up,"

Xia flushed deeply. "Th-That's not what I meant! What I mean is, why you?"

"Well, surely I had to pick up my dear milady," Luigi smiled as he patted Xia's head, pouting and flushing.

"That's Luigi Rodolfo Gustav. Xia's bodyguard ever since she was born," Reborn explained. Uwaa, Tsuna thought. She had something like that, huh. Wait, why do I feel something menancing at my back? He turned and saw Bel and Enma glaring at the bodyguard. Enma, who rarely glares at someone, is now plotting something evil with Bel, who was grinning in annoyance. Tsuna sweat dropped at the sight.

"B-but Luigi," Xia said, taking his hand off her head. "Why are there two limousines? Shouldn't one be enough?"

"Yes, Milady," Luigi said. "However, I heard that Decimo's Cloud Guardian is rather..." Luigi cleared his throat. "So, the boss ordered two limousines, one especially for Decimo's Cloud Guardian,"

"Ah, speaking of Hibari," Yamamoto spoke up. "Where is here?"

"He went inside already," Chrome answered, pointing a finger at Hibari, who was calmly drinking tea inside. A-amazing, everyone thought.

Luigi laughed a musical and light laugh. "You're Cloud Guardian is very interesting, Decimo,"

"N-no, he's actually very dangerous," Tsuna corrected. Luigo, however, ignored him.

"Shall we take our leave now, then?"

"Yes!" Everyone agreed.

The trip to Vongola's castle was long. Tsuna and others were enjoying their trip. They were very impressed with the stores and the people in Italy. One greeted Tsuna when they stopped for gas.

"Ciao. Come si fa a fare?" An old woman greeted. Tsuna, who has no experience in Italian, frantically tried his best to reply.

"A-ah, hell-hello! Y-You l-look fro-froggy. G-go ho-hop," Tsuna stuttered in English. The old woman looked at him flabbergasted and dashed, muttering some Italian insults. A roar of laughter erupted from Bel and Aoba. Even Xia and Chrome were shaking from containing the laughter. Reborn sighed, as if he was used to this. Enma snorted.

"J-Juudaime!" Gokudera called, and gave him a thumbs up. He had a hand over his mouth. "Y-you did great!"

Even you Gokudera-kun, Tsuna thought, embarrassed.

"You suck, Dame-Tsuna," Reborn smacked Tsuna on the head.

"Welcome to Vongola HQ," Luigi said after they arrived. Everyone got out, looking very impressed at the huge castle before them.

"Welcome, Decimo," A familiar voice greeted. They turned and saw Vongola the Ninth, Timoteo walking towards them. He had a very gentle smile plastered on his face.

"N-Ninth!" Tsuna exclaimed. "Th-thank you for having us,"

"No, it's okay," Ninth waved a hand. "This will be yours someday,"

"Uh, a-about that-"

"Father!" Xia called, cutting Tsuna off. She was very happy to see her father. She was rushing to him.

"Xixi," Her father crooned. Xia stopped on her tracks. She composed herself and turned away.

"Xixi?" The ninth asked.

"Uh-oh, you're dead, old man. Ushishishi," Bel grinned. Xia paused, and turned to face her father, her face scary.

Hieeee! Tsuna thought. She looks like Xanxus!

"Didn't I tell you never to call me Xixi again, you old fart?" She hissed. A character changed! Everyone thought.

"But, Xixi-" The Ninth started. In a flash, Xia got hold of her father's collar and glared at him.

"What did I say about my nickname, you beardy geezer? Ha?" She hissed. She called him a beardy geezer! Tsuna thought.

"Xianna," Luigi said, pulling her ear. Xia blinked and let go of her father. The Ninth sweat dropped. Everyone froze from what happened.

"A-Ano..." Tsuna started. Xia flushed in embarrassment and bowed.

"G-Gomene, everyone! Honto gomenasai!" Xia apologized, face red and eyes dabbed with tears.

"It's alright, Xia," Enma replied, patting her head. Bel looked away, cussing.

Yamamoto laughed. "No wonder. You look like Xanxus a while ago. Kinda scary," He told her, laughing. He said it! Everyone thought. Xia sighed and sat on the ledge of the fountain.

"Let me explain," Luigi said. He changed his sunglasses with glasses. "Milady Xianna has a double personality. This was possible because of the boss' nickname of her. Milady detested her nickname ever since she was able to comprehend to words. However, the boss'- forgive me, boss- stubborn behaviour led to Milady's double personality. If triggered, her personality changes into a violent, and mafia like attitude. As much as possible, you should never call her the nickname," He finished, clearing his throat.

"She actually caused the Leaning Tower of Pisa to lean more," The Ninth added, chuckling. How can he laugh at that? Tsuna thought.

Ryohei grunted. "So, your saying is she's extremely strong?"

"And she'll be a tough opponent?" Aobo asked. Ryohei met his eyes. They grinned, as if planning something. Oh no no no, Tsuna thought. They couldn't. They shouldn't!

"Anyhow, shall we proceed inside?" The Ninth asked. "I have prepared clothes for each one of you. Shall we?"

Everyone agreed and followed him inside.