The New Generation: Vongola X

Summary: Sawada Tsukiko, age 24, has officially inherited the Vongola Famiglia. Just to make matters more complicated, Reborn decides it's finally time for Tsukiko to settle down and find a husband. What happens then? Find out as Reborn tries his hand at playing matchmaker. Adult Fem!Tsuna.

Author's note: Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes writing a lot more fun~ hahaha! I have also taken note of the pairings that everyone suggested :D I'll make sure to include them in the chapters to come :)

Disclaimer: Hibari…not mine D:

Chapter Four

Tsukiko suppressed another loud yawn. She was waiting in the car parked outside the entrance of the hotel. Today, she was suffering from the biggest hangover she had since college. And that was saying something, especially since she was not a light drinker.

The driver's side door opened, and Yamamoto scooted over to Tsuki's side, a sympathetic smile on his face, "Here, water"

"Thank you" Tsukiko smiled sheepishly. Tsukiko didn't remember much of last night and she didn't really care to know either.

She was mortified

Yamamoto told her that the hotel room was a mess by the time he had arrived a little past two in the morning, but Tsukiko begged him to spare her the details. The less she knew the better.

"What now?"

"We'll have to assemble everyone" Tsukiko sighed. If she was in Japan, she might as well get things done while she's at it. Tsukiko finished the remaining contents of the water bottle.

"Where to?" Yamamoto asked after Tsukiko had finished

"Home" Tsukiko said with a smile

Yamamoto smiled, "It's been a while"

"Yes, it has"

Tsukiko stood in front of the door. After a few deep breaths, she rang the doorbell. Truth be told, she was nervous to see her mother again after a full year. They still kept in touch with calls and texts, but seeing each other face to face was still different.

"I'm coming!" Tsukiko could hear her mother's voice call out.

She smiled. Her mother was probably preparing a feast for them in the kitchen.

The door swung open, interrupting Tsuki's thoughts, and out came her mother. She was older now, with small wrinkles forming at the corners of her eyes and mouth. Tsuki's mother had the same smooth chestnut hair, but where her eyes were a light shade of brown, Tsuki's had a darker shade.

Nana Sawada squealed with joy and pulled Tsuki into a maternal hug, "Tsuuuu-chan! Welcome home!"

Tsukiko smiled returning the hug, "I'm back"

Nana Sawada released her only child, she took a good look at Tsuki, then frowned, "Are you alright Tsu-chan? You seem a bit pale"

Tsukiko smiled, "I feel fine, mom, thanks for asking, even after all these years you still worry about me"

Nana smiled at her daughter then flashed Yamamoto the same maternal smile, "Yamamoto-kun! You're here too! Come in come in! I'm sure both of you are exhausted, where is Gokudera-kun?"

"Gokudera has some errands to take care of, he sends his regards" Yamamoto explained with a smile

"Oh that's too bad, Lambo-kun and Ipin-chan should be coming home from school any time now. I remember how Gokudera-kun and Lambo-kun used to play together a lot! Oh but still this is wonderful! It's been a while since we spent time together as a family!"

Tsukiko smiled through her mother's gushing. Despite being a grown woman of 24, she missed her mother's dotting, "Is there anything I can help you with, mom? I'm sure you've outdone yourself with cooking again"

Nana stopped on her tracks and turned, her eyes misting over, "Oh Tsu-chan, this is the first time you have ever asked if I wanted help in the kitchen"

"I-Is that so?" Tsukiko asked, embarrassed, "Well I should have done so before"

Before Nana could say anything more, the front door opened, "Mama, we're home"

"Lambo-kun, Ipin-chan, we're in the kitchen!" Nana called as she set about serving the last dish, "Tsu-chan and Yamamoto-kun, could you set up the plates and the bowls?"

Tsukiko and Yamamoto nodded. Tsuki reached for the cupboard, despite her age, she still never managed to reach it. Her fingers grazed the dishes. Tsukiko's eyes narrowed in frustration. The exertion was causing a great deal of pain to her head. Now I wish I never drank that bottle

Just then a long pair of arms reached from behind her and took the plates, "I've got them"

Tsukiko smiled through the throbbing pain, "Thank you, Yamamoto"

Yamamoto looked at Tsukiko with a worried expression, "You shouldn't overexert yourself, I'll get you some water"

"Yamamoto, it's okay I-"

"Oh, it's the old Vongola"

Tsukiko turned immediately recognizing the voice, "Lambo, don't call me old just because you see a younger version of myself whenever you're blasted ten years into the past"

"Right, right, Sorry" Lambo said with a small smile, his hand scratching his head, "Sometimes it's just so confusing"

Tsukiko smiled warmly at Lambo. She walked over to him and gave him a big hug, "How are you doing, Lambo? I've missed you"

"T-Tsuki-nee" Lambo groaned pushing her away, "I can barely breathe!"

Lambo had now grown to the same height as Tsuki, it was quite astonishing really. It was a huge change from the small child Tsuki had once held in her arms. He was a lot more mature now, and he was clearly going to be a heartbreaker in the near future. However some things never changed. Like his messy dishevelled hair and the way he still clung to Tsukiko's mother.

Also, he's still a bit of a cry baby Tsukiko thought with a smile

"Ah, Tsuki-san, ni hao?" Ipin greeted with a small shy smile

Tsukiko brought Ipin in with a hug, "Ipin, this is the first time I've seen you in uniform, you look so cute~"

Ipin blushed pulling back from Tsukiko's hug, "Xie xie, Tsuki-san"

Yamamoto smiled as he too greeted Lambo and Ipin.

"Alright, everyone dinner is ready~"

Before they went in to the dining room, Yamamoto pulled Tsukiko to the side, "Are you sure you're alright?"

Tsukiko looked at Yamamoto with a small smile, "Yes, I'm fine, no need to worry"

Yamamoto grabbed her hand, "This is exactly why I worry, you don't take your health into consideration, I hate seeing you like this…"

Yamamoto looked frustrated. Tsukiko used her free hand to hold onto the hand Yamamoto had used to restrain her, "Yamamoto, I'm sorry, I always make you worry, but it's okay, really, it's just a hangover"

Yamamoto sighed in resignation, a softer expression washing over his face, "Okay, but tell me as soon as you don't feel well okay?"

Tsukiko nodded, "Thank you"

Yamamoto and Tsukiko didn't stay in the Sawada household for long. She stayed just long enough to ask her mother how she was doing, along with Ipin and Lambo. Now that her father had officially retired from his job, Tsukiko was now providing the household money for their expenses. Nana went on about how she and Iemitsu had planned to go on vacation, and Tsukiko agreed to look over the children while they set out in the summer.

Before Tsukiko took her leave, she pulled Lambo aside and told him that they would be assembling in Vongola Headquarters. She instructed Lambo to pack up for the weekend. Gokudera would be picking him up the following day. She had already arranged for a return flight the following week so he should make it back before Monday.

Afterwards, Tsukiko told Yamamoto to visit his father. It had been a long time since Yamamoto had seen him. Yamamoto's mother had passed away when he was still at an early age, and his father never thought to remarry. So all his father had left was his co-workers in the sushi shop he owned and Yamamoto. Tsukiko honestly felt guilty about pulling Yamamoto from his father's side. So she tried her best to give him as much time with his father as was possible.

Yamamoto was thankful for it. He offered Tsuki a ride to Namimori shrine but Tsukiko declined the offer. He then argued that if he wasn't going to bring her to the shrine, then she should at least take the car. She relented, but only if she could drop Yamamoto off to his house. With a small laugh and a bashful thank you, he relented.

Tsukiko dropped him off at his house and then started her drive towards Namimori shrine. The sun had set by the time Tsukiko parked the car a few meters from the entrance.

"Sawada-san, is that you?"

Tsukiko turned, recognizing the voice, "Kusakabe-san, it's good to see you"

The two shook hands.

"It's been a while since we last saw each other" Kusakabe smiled "For these past years, we've only been able to talk through the phone"

Tsukiko looked thoughtful, "I suppose that's correct"

"But let's not talk here, come, the entrance to the base is this way"

Kusakabe led Tsukiko to a series of underground stairs which soon led to the base. Each step made Tsukiko's hangover worse, but she persevered. It was, after all, her fault for drinking so much the night before.

"I hope the construction isn't causing too much noise" Tsukiko inquired

Kusakabe laughed, "Well not anymore, it seems that the structure of the Vongola base is finished, the only thing left is the equipment"

Tsukiko nodded. The small movement made her cringe, "How's Hibari?"

"Kyo-san is alright, he's been busy for the past weeks but nothing too serious has happened" Kusakabe said with a chuckle, "Though he makes it a point to ignore most of your summons"

"That he does" Tsukiko said with a laugh that caused the throbbing to hurt a little more. It seemed that her headaches were now coming in more frequently as compared to a few hours ago, "Well he's going to see me now, whether he wants to or not"

Tsukiko was led to a spacious room. The base itself had a traditional Japanese design. It had tatami flooring, and just like in any traditional Japanese home, there wasn't a designated use for each room. The only distinctive factor was the overlooking zen garden which housed white sand and intricately designed rocks.

Kusakabe had served her tea while she waited for Hibari. Tsukiko was thankful for it, nothing could soothe a hangover like hot Japanese tea. The simple base was a good reprieve from her busy life, it had a calm atmosphere to it, just what she needed.

"What are you doing here?"

Speaking of calm

Tsukiko looked over to see Hibari Kyoya wearing a black kinagashi. Oddly enough, it suited him better than his usual black suit. Hibari sat down in front of Tsukiko, one leg folded and another stretched out in front of him.

Tsukiko smiled warmly at her cloud guardian. Even though he caused her problems to no end, Tsukiko still missed him. It had been too long since the last time they had seen each other.

One look at Hibari's disinterested expression brought her back to reality, "You've been ignoring my calls, you gave me no choice"

"And what did you want to talk about?" Hibari drawled, raising an eyebrow

Tsukiko took a sip of tea to calm her throbbing head, "Don't act like you don't already know, I need you in Italy"

"I'm staying with the Federation"

"I'm not asking you to permanently leave" Tsukiko said with a slight roll of her eyes, "Besides, Kusakabe is more than capable enough to handle your affairs while you're gone"

Hibari Kyoya shot her a silencing glare but Tsukiko was unfazed, "I gave you twelve months, that was the deal"

"I don't recall ever swearing allegiance to Vongola or making any deals with you"

Now it was Tsukiko's turn to raise an eyebrow, "Yes, you did. When you accepted that and that" Tsukiko pointed to Hibari's ring and box weapon.

"I don't need these to bite you to death"

"You still couldn't, with or without them"

In the blink of an eye, Hibari had moved from his position. He was fast. Tsukiko gave him that. Her brain only recognized his movements when he was on top of her. The tonfas dangerously close to her neck, "Herbivores should know their place"

Tsukiko sighed, looking to the side. Tsukiko hated fighting, but Hibari rarely gave her a choice. If she had to drag him all the way to Italy then by heavens above she would.

Tsukiko tangled her legs with his, and with a quick shove and a flick of her wrist, she sent one of his tonfas flying. With a strong push and his legs tangled with hers, they quickly changed positions. Tsukiko was now on top of Hibari, her eyes shining with mischief, "I agree"

"Wow" Hibari said with a smile

Uh-oh

That was usually a bad sign.

Tsukiko had realized throughout the years that it was dangerous to rouse Hibari's fighting spirit, and she was right. With his remaining tonfa, Hibari tried to behead her with a swipe. She could have sworn that he was emanating serious killing intent toward her.

Tsukiko instinctively entered into Hyper Dying Will Mode, her eyes turning bright orange and the familiar flame licking her forehead. She easily stopped the tonfa with her left hand.

Hibari's eyes glinted. A purple flame appeared on his vongola ring and soon his remaining tonfa was doused in purple flames as well. A small smile formed in his lips, "Not bad, herbivore"

"I could say the same for you" Tsukiko said returning his smile. At the same moment, she felt her head throb again.

I'll have to finish this quickly Tsukiko thought, she swore she could hear her head pounding.

Tsukiko had a good advantage over him. She still had Hibari pinned to the ground and she had a hold of his only remaining weapon. Just for good measure, Tsukiko grabbed his right hand and pinned it down against the floor, locking all of his movements.

However, Tsukiko's vision began to waver. She faintly recalled trying to sort things out in her muddled head. M-my vision...

The last thing Tsukiko saw was a blurred vision of Hibari's stunned expression before everything went black.

Tsukiko could hear faint chirping and the constant tapping of wood against stone. It was a relaxing sound. She turned over to her side, trying to fall into a deeper sleep. Tsukiko could feel something cold on her forehead which made her sigh in satisfaction. She didn't realize how hot she was until she felt that cold touch.

Hibari Kyoya was pissed.

The Herbivore had fallen asleep in the middle of their match and she had fallen asleep on top of him to boot.

She looked like she was enjoying herself sleeping on his lap, at least one of them was comfortable. Hibari was surprised to have seen her collapse right on top of him. He remembered noticing her pale complexion when he entered the room, but he thought nothing of it. Now his suspicions were confirmed, the Herbivore had a fever, a high one at that.

But it wouldn't have been so annoying if Hibari could simply leave

It's just that she wouldn't let him go.

Apparently, she liked sleeping on his lap, to the point where she had a vise-like grip on his clothes.

Hibari glared at Kusakabe as he chuckled. Kusakabe was wise enough to keep his amusement to himself afterwards. No point in getting Hibari more pissed off.

So Kusakabe placed a blanket and a pillow beside Hibari and left him

Hibari looked at the woman sprawled on his lap. Her hair was unbelievably long, he had to maneuver her so that he didn't end up sitting on her hair. She looked distraught in her sleep, her eyebrows drawn together. Hibari gave into curiosity and poked the small crease that was forming in between her eyebrows. Tsukiko knocked off his hand with a flick of her wrist. She turned to the other side, a small groan escaping her lips. Hibari found that strangely amusing.

When he touched her forehead, her expression seemed to relax.

Hibari's eyes narrowed. Her fever had gotten worse. Hibari called for Kusakabe to bring in a small towel and a basin filled with water and ice.

Hibari Kyoya didn't know the first thing about nursing someone to health. He was usually the one who put people in that state, not the other way around. Nonetheless, he still knew that ice and a cold towel would at least help her temperature cool down.

So Hibari did the only thing he knew, which was to soak the towel in cold water, strain it, and place it on her forehead. Hibari was pleased when he heard her sigh in relief.

"What an annoying herbivore" Hibari said mostly to himself as he stretched and laid down on his back. Might as well relax, he definitely wasn't going anywhere in this rate.

Hibari Kyoya woke up to the sound of Hi-Bird calling his name. He cracked open an eyelid, his light grey eyes surveying his surroundings. He was still inside the same room, but the lighting indicated that it was well past daylight. A shuffling sound caught his attention. He looked down to see Tsukiko's head resting on his stomach, her breathing even.

Hibari sighed and laid his head back on the floor only to feel the soft cushion behind his head. Now that he took notice of it, there was a pillow behind his head, and Tsukiko had a blanket over her. Kusakabe must have gone through the effort of making sure they were comfortable.

The shuffling sounds were growing more frequent, and then finally, he heard her stir

It was a soft mumble from her lips that caught his attention, the feminine sound that came afterwards, and then a small shift of weight, indicating that she had turned to the side.

Hibari looked at the small figure on top of him. She looked defenseless but he knew, after years of fighting, that she could pack a punch, a painful one at that. Yet, at this moment, she looked fragile, almost, breakable. Hibari couldn't help but smoothen a lock that had fallen on her forehead. He didn't know why, but he was surprised that her hair was soft. He twisted his finger around the lock of hair. It was an odd quirk, but he found it entertaining.

"Hmmmm, H-Hibari? Are you playing with my hair?"

At the sound of her soft voice, Hibari froze. But he quickly regained his composure. A small smile formed on his lips, "And what if I am?"

He felt her shrug on top of him, "Just asking"

There was silence, but neither of them moved. Both were strangely comfortable in their positions on the tatami floor.

Tsukiko raised her head to look at Hibari, for a second, she thought she saw a younger version of him, with his longer hair and Namimori Disciplinary Committee uniform. After a closer look, she saw the normal Hibari. Tsukiko noticed that he had changed a lot since their younger years. Hibari had now kept his hair shorter than he had before. He was also taller now, and his frame was a lot sturdier. He had an aloof air about him. Something that seemed to calm Tsuki despite the headaches he consistently caused her.

"What happened?" Tsukiko asked, propping herself up with her hand

"You have a fever"

"Oh" Tsukiko's hand flew to her forehead, "I didn't know" She said absentmindedly, "But we fought and then-"

"You collapsed" Hibari finished for her, "Then you used me as a pillow, and wouldn't let go"

"O-Oh." This time Tsukiko couldn't get away from Hibari fast enough. Hibari found this amusing. He propped himself up using both of his hands into a sitting position.

"I had to take care of you"

"I-I see, t-thank you for that" Tsukiko said with a smile, although she couldn't look him straight in the eye.

Hibari smirked. It had been a while since he last saw the Herbivore this flustered, "And where do you think you're going?"

Tsukiko's eyes snapped back up to meet his. She barely recognized her own limbs moving away from him.

This is ridiculous, Tsukiko stopped, "I'm not going anywhere"

"Good" Hibari smiled mischievously, "Cause now you owe me"

Tsukiko could have sworn she squeaked when Hibari dove for her, pinning her to the ground. He had her left and right hand secured above her head with just one hand. Her legs were pinned to the floor with his, "You've wasted half of my day"

"M-My bad" Tsukiko felt her blood rush to her cheeks, Hibari was too close! And just the thought of her sleeping on him was making things worse. She could have sworn she was as red as a tomato by now.

Hibari used his free hand to grab a loose lock and tuck it behind her ear, "Your ears are red"

"T-They are not!" Tsukiko bit off even though she was quite sure they were indeed red, probably as red as her face.

Hibari chuckled. Chuckled. Tsukiko managed to glare at him.

Hibari laughed again, as he released her hands and feet. He was standing now, his back facing her. Tsukiko took this chance to gather her composure.

"Herbivore, I'll go with you to Italy, but remember, now you owe me one"

Author's Note: Thank you for reading :D I thought it would be better if Tsuki could overpower Hibari to an extent :) and for those who are wondering, there's a reason why I left out the details about Tsuki's "drunken" night. :D

Also, I wanted to make Tsukiko a hard drinker. It wouldn't be fun if Tsukiko had a low tolerance to alcohol. No fun at all. Especially since I was thinking of adding something like strip poker in the next chapter hahaha! And she'll need a high tolerance for that mwahahaha, thoughts? ;D Tell me what you think :)