Tsuna POV

I suddenly glance up as I sense a change in the atmosphere. The teacher's voice drowns into nothing and I stare at the board, barely comprehending it as I try to observe whatever just happened. It wasn't something natural. It felt as if somebody had disappeared and I've lost all connections to them. I look around and pinpoint the locations of all my friends. As my eyes rest on each one, I sigh in relief. Good, they're still here. But, if it wasn't them, then who could it be?

My eyes dart to the window, but then I look away quickly. The sun is shining brighter than usual. What's the meaning of that? Is it unnatural for that to happen or is it something I never noticed before?

"Sawada, what are you staring at? Pay attention to the lesson immediately," the teacher demands, tapping the board to point out where they were.

"Sorry, sensei," I apologize and the teacher sighs in frustration before continuing the lesson. And even though my apology was sincere, I can't help but to try and look out the window once more, anger building up in me for not knowing exactly what is going on.

Third POV

Sasagawa Ryohei heads toward the gym where he practices boxing every day, a huge smile on his face as he begins punching the air. "We're going to win the tournament to the extreme. And surely Sawada will extremely join the boxing club!" He pumps his fist upward and as sweat flies off his body, it shines in the abnormally bright sun.

"Umm, Sasagawa-san?" Ryohei looks over in the direction he hears his name and spots a girl with purple hair that was styled to look like a pineapple. He immediately recognizes her to be Chrome Dokuro, the Mist Guardian. "If you don't mind, could I take a little of your time to tell you something?"

Ryohei wasn't sure what it was, but he felt as if he must lend an ear, as if his life depended on it. So, he approaches Chrome and asks, "What is it, to the extreme?" Even though he added a few unnecessary words, his tone is completely serious. It couldn't be helped that he had a bad feeling in his stomach after all.

"Mukuro-sama had contacted me earlier and warned me that something was happening that would probably make him disappear. It sounded very ominous and since he broke the connection, I haven't been able to get in touch with him," she says, looking a bit lost without having Mukuro-sama inside her head. Life seems much easier that way.

"So, are you extremely saying that he disappeared, as he had extremely predicted?" Ryohei felt dumbfounded, but he should be used to it now. He's fought for a ring, travelled to the future, and so many other impossible things. Isn't disappearing suddenly a valid occurrence also? But what if it happened to him too? He'd hate to leave his little sister all by herself, especially if there is the possibility that Sawada and others will go also.

Chrome nods. "I think so, though I'm hoping it's just a fluke. After all, I don't want to see Mukuro-sama hurt and something tells me that whatever it is, it'll do more than just hurt." Her eyes move away from Ryohei's to stare down the street. "I have a feeling that it will kill."

"Kill? Are you extremely serious?" He definitely doesn't want to see that happen. If anything, he agrees with the pineapple-haired girl. It better be just a fluke and that they're just worrying too much about something so small.

"Yes, I am unfortunately. Anyways, if you find anything out, please tell me or Boss. I'm about to go tell him and others right now." When Ryohei nods in response, Chrome suddenly fades into the atmosphere, a purple mist engulfing her as she goes.

Ryohei enters the gym with less spirit than he had when he been heading over before Chrome came along. The news she had shared with him has completely shaken him to the bone. If it happened to that Mukuro guy, was it possible it'll happen to him too? They are part of Tsuna's family after all. But, it's also possible that the Vendice had done something with him and only him. That would certainly not concern Ryohei and he doesn't have to worry. But nevertheless, the feeling was there and he just can't get rid of it.

Nobody was currently in the gym, so until somebody came, he had the whole place to himself. This made him a little happier, leading to him going over to the practice dummies and work on his left hooks and right hooks, putting in lots of strength into each one but conserving his energy at the same time. He continues doing this until suddenly a laugh resonates through the gym, pulling Ryohei away from his concentration.

He turns around to see a man approaching him in slow, but sure movements. The look in his eyes told you that there was some sort of insanity beyond the exterior that meant if you judge him by his cover, you'd be right on the dot with his personality. His steps have a limp to it, but it seems as if he is feeling nothing. In a couple moments, the man was ten feet in front of Ryohei and he stops. The sides of his mouth rise and it turns into smile. But, it wasn't one of those smiles that made you feel right at home. This one was chilling and you made you think the worst.

"Who are you?" Ryohei asks, raising his fists. "What are you extremely doing here?" Normally anybody is welcome to come to the gym and practice their boxing skills, but something told him that this guy doesn't belong here and that if he doesn't leave soon, there will be consequences for the boxer.

The man doesn't answer, but instead begins chuckling. "Caw, caw, caw, caw, caw." Then, in a matter of seconds, he appears right in front of Ryohei, face-to-face, and lifts a hand to touch the other's cheek. And suddenly, Ryohei is thrown into a similar darkness as Mukuro had. But, when it all faded into color, there was indigo and yellow all around him, seeming to dance and blend together. The laugh beats against Ryohei as he falls, but he fights against it, trying to stay conscious for what it's worth.

Then, the shaping begins. Ryohei feels his skin being stretched as if it's just Play-doh and returning to normal. This continues until he reaches a hole at the end of colorful universe and goes through it, his skin snapping back into it's place.

Ryohei falls onto his back and groans. "What in the extreme hell was that just now?" He gets up as he rubs his head, looking around him. The area around him was like something straight out of a little child's cartoon that is about ponies, magic, and friendship. But despite the friendly look of the place, something told him it was far from that. As he continues observing the area, his eyes land on a body lying on the ground, staring at him. In a matter of moments, he realizes who it is. "You're that extreme Mukuro guy!"

"And you're that loud-mouth from the Vongola," Mukuro states, wrinkling his nose in disgust.

Forcing himself to ignore what Mukuro said, Ryohei asks, "What is this place?"

Mukuro sighs and sits up, his trident in hand. Did he have that in prison or did he make an illusion of it? "I don't know, but if I guessed, I have a feeling we must get out."

Remembering what Chrome said, Ryohei questions, "Because of the extreme death thing?"

Mukuro nods. "Exactly." With that, he walks away from his original spot and begins heading in the direction of the too bright sun. Ryohei starts to follow his lead, figuring that if they are stuck here, they better stick together in case of the worst.

I may have just started writing this, but I already love it. :333 Thanks for the review, Mockingjay Rose! Now, please review, everybody!
-Ashley(dolphinherovamp5)