Chapter 5: Birthday

"Tsuna...Wake up, Tsuna..."
Tsuna opened his eyes. It was a few days after the incident in town. There stood KT and Habira, both smiling. "Mor...ning?" He said, confused.
"Happy birthday!" the girls said in unison. "We wanted to wait until you woke up on your own, but it was too much to handle...it's so exciting! You're turning 13 today!" Habira said. She gave him a hug. "Do you feel alright?"
"Mhm..."
"Good!" KT said. "Because we're going out today. You're not going to spend your birthday cooped up inside."
Tsuna smiled. "Sounds like fun..."
"Habira, can you go pack the basket for me, please?""Mhm..." She walked away. KT took a box from the bedside table and handed it to him. He took the box and ripped the wrapping off. His eyes went wide. "No...way...AN iTouch! YOU GOT ME AN iTouch?"
"Nope... I got you an iPhone...It can have all the apps an iTouch can, but can call people and receive texts. Pictures included too."
"Whoa! I can't believe this! Thank you! Thank you so much!"
"You're welcome...you deserve it..."

Tsuna, KT, and Habira all sat under a Sakura Tree in the middle of Namimori Park. "It's such a beautiful day...the sky is clear, there's a nice breeze going...perfect day to have a picnic in the park."

"Mhm...I agree..." Habira said. Tsuna stared up at the pink petals that were flying around in the wind. He closed his eyes. ~Tsu-sama...~
~"Yeah? What's up?"~
~Happy birthday...~

Tsune stared at the ceiling in shock. "Tsuna..."

~We share the same birthday, right? I just wanted to say happy birthday...~
"Thanks, kid...you too..."
~So this is the 13th time you turned 20? Must be weird...~
"Nah...just a pain to remember it's the 13th time...But really, thanks."
~ We're one, right? You can't be whole without another half...~

"That is true...that is true..."
"Tsuna..."
He opened his eyes. "Hmm?"
"That was nice of you...He's always worrying about you...it's nice that you're showing you care..." KT said, smiling. "I think he appreciates it more than you know..."

-Can I join?-

Tsuna looked up at the tree again. The tree had begun to lean. "TC!" He exclaimed happily. KT wore an expression of utter disinterest and disapproval. "TC? Who's TC?" Habira asked sweetly. Tsuna looked at her, almost laughing. "TC? TC IS THE COOLEST GUY I KNOW."

~I wonder what he got me...~

-Sucking up does not work, dumbass...at least, not with me.-

~Awww...come on...~

TC hopped down from the tree, letting the tree return to its natural standing position "Well well well, who do we have here?" He asked sitting down. Habira smiled. "I'm Habira Mizuk..."

"Oh yes, yes...Habira...it's a pleasure to meet you. Have some flowers..." He handed her a bundle of black roses, white tulips and a gold tiger lily.

"They're beautiful...thank you..."

~HEY! I SAW HER FIRST.~

-But I made her FIRST.-

~You're too old!~

-Not in my younger form...heh heh...-

~"HAAA! I WAS RIGHT! YOU DO LIKE HER!"~

~TC!~

"SO...TC...WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE..." KT said through her teeth.

"To give Tsuna his present, and cake and cookies and brownies and crackers, cause I know you love those crackers...yes you do!"

"TC! You're EMBARRASSING ME!"

Habira giggled. "Are you going to stay a while, Mister TC?"

"No!" KT and Tsuna said at the same time. TC put his hands up in surrender.

"I know when I'm not wanted...I can take a hint...Just you wait, Tsunayoshi, when you get home there's going to be a surprise waiting for you!"

"Oh boy...I can't help but feel the need to run away now..."

"NONSENSE! You'll absolutely enjoy it. Buh-bye now!" TC disappeared. Tsuna stared at KT, an expression of worry that Habira had seen TC disappear. "Oh? He's gone? I was hoping he'd stay..."

~Phew...I'm glad she didn't notice him vanish...~

~"Yeah...but now you've got a lunatic at your safe place, fixing you up something to celebrate..."~

~I'm doomed...~

~"I agree..."~

"Tsuna-San..Are you going to the Halloween party at Namimori?"

"Of course he is!" KT said. "He lives with me now...which means he's required to go."

"E-EH! P-party! B-But..."

"Don't worry, Tsuna-San..I'm sure you'll look amazing!"

"Y-you think?"

"I don't think, I know."

"The afternoon is as nice as the morning was! What a nice day for a birthday!"

"Mhm..."

Habira pushed the picnic basket to the middle of the blanket. "Lunch time! I made it myself!"

~Eeeh...I'm going to eat something she made for me...~

"Is it your famous Pasta Salad?"

"Of course! What's a picnic without Pasta Salad?"

"Yay, I love Pasta Salad."

~"She said 'yay'? Whoa, I think you're going to die sooner than you expected! Poor you, you never even got to kiss your little crush!"~

~Shut-up!~

She pulled tupper wear out of the basket and set them out. She set down sporks and plates. Tsuna smiled sweetly and said, "I can't wait to try it...I'm sure it's really amazing."

She blushed slightly. "It's not that good..."

"Don't be ridiculous, I love it. It's better than what you can get at any store.." KT put in. Tsuna was surprised. He hadn't ever heard her say so many nice things, even as a child. He liked to think that maybe her heart was opening to people more and more. Habira handed him a plate and a spork. "Here you are...Enjoy!"

"I will..." He grabbed the spork and took a bite, knowing both girls were watching for his reaction. His eyes widened in delight. "This is really good!"

"Thank you..."

He continued to munch on the food that was put in front of him. "I can't believe I've never had this before...KT how come you never gave me any?"

"What, you think when I get some that it ever reaches my house?"

"Habira!" A male's voice called. She looked up from her food. KT sighed. Tsuna looked around confused. ~I've heard that voice before...But...where?~

Habira got up and walked forward. "Over here, Oniisan!"

"B-brother? You have a brother?"

"Mhm...He's only a year older than me though...I'm surprised, I would think you know him...he goes to your school, after all."

"There you are..." Then he knew. Hibari walked up to her.

"I went to Grandmother's place, and she told me you were here."

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you myself, Oniisan...but I was busy planning this lunch with Kera-Taka. It's Tsuna-san's birthday, you know."

~Kyouya Hibari-San is her older brother? They look so alike but...AH! How couldn't I have seen that before!~ He got up and walked over. "H-Hello, H-Hibari-San.."

"Herbivore..."

"Be nice, Oniisan! You're not in school, therefore, you do not have authority here."

~DID SHE JUST SAY THAT!~

~"Whoa, shes bold, I'll give her that."~

"You've got a lot of gut, little sister, to say something like that to me. You're in my presence; therefore, you are under my jurisdiction."

"Calm down, Kyou. You don't need to bite your own little sister to death for messing with you."

"You're lucky you're my sister. Next time, that won't be the case."

She took Tsuna's hand. "Well, we have to get back to celebrating. Good bye, Older Brother."

She started to drag Tsuna back to the spot under the tree. Hibari grabbed Tsuna's other arm. "What are you doing to my little sister!"

He cringed as pain shot through his body from his chest. They both let him go as he collapsed to his knees with a hand holding his chest. ~"TSUNA!"~

"Tsuna!" KT ran up to him. "Tsuna, are you alright!" Hibari stared and Habira stood next to him.

~"TSUNA! DAMNIT SPEAK!"~

"I'm alright..." He said. He looked at KT, though his eyes were full of pain. "I don't want to ruin this nice day..."

~"What are you saying! You're in pain! Go home, rest! You shouldn't even be outside yet! You're straining yourself too much! Tell her to take you home, no, she can hear me right? TAKE HIM HOME, DAMNIT!"~

~Tsu-sama...I'm alright...don't worry..-~

~"DON'T WORRY! You're telling me not to worry about you!"~

~Yes...I don't want you to worry anymore...I want you to be happy...~

"Come on, Tsuna...I'm going to take you home." She got up and hoisted him up. He shook his head.

"I'm fine, really! Please let me go." He stepped away from her. "See? I'm fine."

The lunch ended an hour later, everyone happy with their stomachs filled to the brim. "Thank you so much, Habira."
"You're welcome, Kera-Taka. I can't wait til Halloween. See you later, Tsuna-San. Enjoy the rest of your birthday!"

"Thanks..."

KT opened the door slowly, peering inside to look, only seeing darkness. She opened the door fully, and walked inside, Tsuna right behind her. She tried the light switch, but it wouldn't turn on a light. "What the hell...-sigh- dammit."

"Hey. Watch yo language!"

"Jesus! You compromised us!"
"Oh! Shit, redo? Come on..."
"Fiiiiineee... lets go again people...EVERYBODY, SUNGLASSES, NOW!" There was a clap, and a flash of pure white illuminated the WORLD, then died down again as quick as it had appeared. "Oh shit, Josh...tell me you had your glasses on..."
"Uhhhhh...who am I? Why am I on the ceiling?"
"DAMNIT...why can't you do anything right!"
"Is that a Jew joke?"

"Okay...um...lets just go wit it people! LIGHTS ON! -CLAP CLAP-"

The lights sparked to life, bringing with it, THE GODS. KT not sporting a happy face, and Tsuna in a whirl of thought, they ventured into the room a bit farther. "TC...who are these people..." Tsuna asked, obviously scared out of his wits. TC and the group of people fell from the ceiling. They all stood, their heights being matched by the hair on their head. ~"Oh shit...good luck kid...Yeaaah...Goodbye..."~

"Soo...let me introduce you to my FAMILY. I'll start with myself, and go around the room. MYSELF, CJ, DJ, AND JOSH THE JEW, THEN WE HAVE THE BAD GUYS OF THE FAMILY: TYROSIEREAOUX, JD, TOM, JC, AND LASTLY, THE CREEPER STANDING DIRECTLY BEHIND YOU, IS MY BROTHER CT. THE GUY I AM TRAINING YOU TO KICK IN THE LITTLE ASS."

"Boy, you know my ass is HUGE."

"You're black, of course."

"No I'm not!"
"Look at yourself, dumbass."

He looks at his arm. "Oh. You know what...fuck you."
Tsuna was shaking in fear. ~Oh my goddd...his family is full of freaking giants! And this...man (thing) behind me..isss...iss...CT!~

"YEP." All the giants said in perfect harmony. From the ceiling directly above him, he heard a small voice reply. "Si."

"OH! I forgot my Mexican!"
"Screw you, Brotha...why you no introduce me maan?"

"I couldn't see you, you shrimp! Get your enchilada down here!"
"Si." He fell flat on Tsuna. "Where's the keed?"
"Uhhh...down...here?"

"Ohh...sorry," he removed himself from Tsuna's body and went to stand with the rest of the gods. TC breathed. "Okay, this is my Mexican uncle, YEAH RIGHT, my brother, XUWZYLIO. But we just call him Julio. And yes, there is a Z."
~What is this...I don't even know what's going on here! Why are they all here?~

"Because it is your birthday, and birthdays are very special things. Very, very special...just like you."
"But...why bring all of them?" He asked, then kind of off to the side. "Especially the one that wants to...I don't know, kill me?"
"Because he wanted to wish you a happy birthday before he chops your little penis off and feeds it to his cat, Mr. Fluffy."

Tsuna backed away slightly. "That-that's nice...thank you..."

"WELL, it's time for PRESENTS! Tsuna, sit your ass down. Have your presents in hand and line up!" He sat Tsuna in a chair. "Just take it as it comes. Lets go!"

The gods ordered themselves into a line, bearing various items in their grasps. Julio was first in line (from shortest to tallest!), with a skimpy dressed teen. "This is Juanita. She is a hooker...She is also my daughter, have fun. Bye, me go eat now."

Tsuna stared at the girl. Julio disappeared. "Um..." He was interrupted by Josh, who was next in line. "Here you go, kid! Open it, but don't rip the paper to shreds, save it." He handed him a box. Tsuna smiled, a more normal present he presumed. He unwrapped the box, and found an iPad inside. "No way...an iPad? Thank you."

"Use it wisely, it was expensive!"

They handed him the gifts, then waited for him to look at it. Many of the gifts were delightful, to say the least, until, that was, CT. He was handed a package from the god of the underworld. "Here you go, kid...your gift," he said. The voice of the man was set in an unenthusiastic monotone. "What's in it?"
"A land of happiness and wonder..."
"Really?" Tsuna asked.

"No. If you open the box, you will unleash a horde of savage demons that will take over the world, and lead to your destruction."

Tsuna looked at the box, and then CT. "I'll take my chances..." He opened the box . "It's just a rock."

"Not just ANY rock. It's a ROCK rock, named Jim."
"I will take great care of Jim. Don't worry."

"Do you like it? Serious answer here, I'm not very good at giving perfect presents...""I do...Honestly.""PET JIM!"
"O-kay! Okay! I'm petting Jim..." he said as he stroked the rock out of pure fear.
"MYYYYY TTUUUUURRRNNNNN!"

TC pushed through CT, a parading look in his eyes. "OPEN IT!"
"Uhm...I don't see anything."
"Oh, that's right, I got you two presents! Here, open this one." He handed him a small wrapped package. "Knowing you...it's probably a bomb...I'll still take my chances..."

He unwrapped it, then opened the box. Confetti exploded from the package, sending colorful strings floating from the air. In the box lay a single piece of bubble gum. "Now be careful with this specific piece of bubble gum, it's highly explosive."
"Bubble gum that will blow up? Dammit, why didn't I think of that!" CT asked from the crowd of gods that had formed behind TC, waiting for the final gifts to be bestowed. "OH, and for my final trick...I will bring forth to you your greatest heart's desire: Tsune."