Ryu left the bathroom, glancing at Kyoya. Kyoya smirked as he grabbed Ryu's waist and Ryu landed on his lap. Ryu squirmed and grumbling in fox tongue. Kyoya placed his hand under Ryu's chin and smashed his lips against Ryu's.
Ryu whined as his kitsune blood stirred from his boyfriend's dominance. Kyoya pulled down the neck of the shirt and bit the neck several times that screamed the possessiveness. Ryu whined again as Kyoya lifted this head up to see the state of Ryu. He smirked as he looked at Ryu's flushed face, swollen lips, and bitten hickeys around the neck.
Ryu tugged his shirt back up to hide the hickeys and prepared the weapons and hid them in the places no one would think where while Kyoya looked at Ryu with surprised expression on his face as Ryu hid the weapons in his hair.
How the hell did Ryu manage to fit the entire glaive in his pant pocket along with sharp weapons?! Kyoya thought in disbelief as he looked at Ryu packed away his glaive in his pants.
Ryu waved him as he went on ahead. He think any strategies that could help him, Tsuna, and his friends. Ryu whistled to his friends which Bast, Moonsong, and Keiki show up. He patted them and let them sit on his head and shoulders. Ryu closed his eyes as he walked toward his friends' auras. He dived into his mindscape that was badly damaged since he lost control of his creature blood and the seal have shattered into nonexistence.
He released his magic to regulate the flow to heal the damage from the backlash. He stopped the flow of magic and looked around for the damage to see it is not there anymore which made him smile. Ryu materialized the Japanese-style paint brush, applied several seals for safely sealing his Sky flame and let to regulate and flow freely, sealing his magic at bay but still can flow, and put barriers up for defense along with various traps. Ryu made the brush disappeared and check his work, nodded as he grinned. Ryu left his mindscape and stretched his body, ignoring squawks and yelps of protest.
Ryu had joined up with his friends. Basil looked at the white-haired boy who was chatting with them casually with curiosity. He had seen the transformation along with people who witnessed during the Moon Guardian battle. Ryu later thoroughly threatened few Guardians and several people with rather creative threats which made Tsuna made noise of dying animal, Hayato's face blanched, Takeshi laughed it off, Reborn looked interested, Shamel shuddered at the eerie resemblance to Reborn when it come to threats and smirk, and Basil wondering what made him that way. The group shuddered expect Reborn and Colonello when Ryu wore the smirk that is creepily similar to Reborn as Ryu threatened them to tie them to the tree full of hungry cheetahs if they spill Ryu's secret. Ryu made a point to ask Reborn to pass on the message to Iemitsu and Cervello.
Ryu and the group saw the flash of light coming from the Nami High. They ran toward the school and thrown off-guard at Xanxus's display and is ready for the battle. Ryu silently told three creatures to leave which they obliged. Ryu touched his thigh sheath which holds his cards. Tsuna show up, looking ready to fight.
The Cervello women shows up. Ryu turned his head to look at Chrome, who seem nervous. He placed his hand on Chrome's shoulder to assure her. Chrome gave Ryu a smile. Ryu's lips twitched.
He closed his eyes as he felt his connection to Mukuro in attempt to try to talk to him. He could feel Mukuro is talking to someone. Ryu blew up his bangs and turned his attention back to the scene. He winced at he looked at the Varia Moon Guardian Lue who is covered in full-body bandages from the result of Ryu's anger. The group winced in sympathy.
Ryu got a bad feeling as he felt the presence again. He quickly spread out his magic and picked oddly familiar tinge of magic he felt long time ago. He silently call to Senshi(Warrior) to tell Benihana to report he felt the presence again. He felt the stare burning on his back and turned his head to look at Reborn. He switched his attention to the Cervello women who were talking about the aspects of the Sky battle. He glared at the woman holding injured Lambo.
The two groups could feel the killing intent rolling off in waves from the young Moon Guardian. Ryu fixed the death glare on the woman who flinched from the dark aura forming behind him in shape of the kitsune mask grinning toothily.
Ryu is leaning against Kyoya, satisfied with intimidation. Xanxus glanced at the white-haired boy and focused on the brown-haired candidate for Decimo. Ryu felt the gaze on him and ignored it as he tighten his arms on Kyoya's arm.
He flipped the Moon ring to Cervello woman and snapped on the wristwatch. He muttered few curses and went to the battlefield.
Ryu sat down and looked at the pole that is holding the ring. He felt the hateful glare on him and looked at Lue who is not happy.
"That's enough from you, Lue." Ryu spoke calmly. "I had worst glares than you do and quit it now."
Lue were caught off-guard by Ryu's tone suddenly sound demonic at the last word. He could see the black-purple aura forming around Ryu's body. Ryu took a deep breath as the aura receding back into his body.
Suddenly all of the Guardians fell over in pain as the stabbing sensation stabbed into their wrists.
Ryu winced in pain as he listened to the Cervello woman talking about the death poison. He snarled in anger as he forced himself up. He hissed as the pain hit his body from the poison and summoned his fox-fire.
A black-white fire appeared, hovering over his hand. He pushed himself to walk and placed his hand on the pole, The fire ate away the metal arm, collapsing the pole. Ryu caught the Moon ring. He placed the ring to the indent and the watch released the antidote.
He looked at Lue, nearly passed out from the poison. He took out the vial filled with silver colored liquid.
Ryu grabbed the cork stopper with his teeth and pulled it out. He got down and opened Lue's mouth. He poured the vial into Lue and knowing the vial will taken effect in a week to heal Lue's burns. He did the same thing with Lue, releasing the antidote within him.
"The liquid will not harm you, Lue-san." Ryu spoke softly. "It will heal your burns in a week since it is my fault that I lost my temper and burned you."
Ryu left and ran toward Lambo's location, not noticing Lue looked at Ryu with surprised look on his face for his actions.
As Hibari appeared, some of them were surprised. They noticed Ryu is all right and glanced at Tsuna and Xanxus with a dark smirk.
Reborn said a Cloud who hate being restricted and a Moon will rise to protect.
He ran to Hibari to help him out with quick cleaning up the wounds. He turned to see the sky lit up from Xanxus's Flame. He could feel the cold tinged-Sky Flame and knew it is the Zero Point Breakthrough. He saw it himself several years ago.
Hibari noticed Ryu's sad and worried face and got up to head to Takeshi's location. Ryu glanced at the sky and follow Hibari. He told them he will head to Chrome's location. Hibari grunted and Takeshi followed Ryu.
They met up with Gokudera and head to the gym. They noticed the pole is down and heard the voice to see Chrome is tied up with Bel holding the knife to her neck and Mammon standing there.
Mammon took a closer look to the white-haired boy and nearly choked on his spit as he recognized the boy from the incident years ago. Ryu noticed that and glared at Mammon in warning and telling Mammon not to say anything. He picked up the overwhelming anger of Xanxus and pulled out his bo staff.
The air shimmered around around Ryu and noticed Mammon have prepared ahead of time by using the Mist flames. Ryu didn't say anything as the tentacles wrapped around their bodies, set to kill them. After Mammon revealed he cast the illusions, Bel used the Mist ring to give the antidote to Chrome, and Takeshi kicked his katana to Bel's shoulder.
Ryu felt his Sun flames sing as he realized Ryohei is there as the building blew apart under the force of Sun Flame. Takeshi held Chrome in his arm to protect her from the debris as he came out of the rubble along with Gokudera and Ryu.
Ryu put away his bo staff and ran to head to the battle of Xanxus and Tsuna. He watched the sadness in his heart as Xanxus is showing fury as his hands were frozen.
He sat on the school rooftop, squeezing the old necklace with small ruby drop. He remember the day of the Cradle affair. Reborn said the words and Dino ordered Squalo to tell what happened.
-Flashback-
The Vongola base was nearly destroyed and the coup was set up by the Varia. Squalo was nearly injured along with the black-haired boy goes by name of Ryu, a pupil of Ryu Yukimura, who was hurt, too and got caught up with the coup. He was leaning against Squalo, listening to Xanxus and Nono talking, Ryu gripped the necklace with ruby drop as he silently cried as he listen to Xanxus screaming in pain as Nono used the Zero Point Breakthrough.
Ryu end up in the infirmary for few weeks to recover from the injuries and Nono looked at Ryu sadly, knowing the black-haired boy is good at keeping secrets to himself.
-Flashback ended-
Ryu noticed Mammon is there and his hand flew to his necklace to find the Moon ring gone and must have fell out during Ryohei's attack. He deuced immediately and knew Mammon have all the rings and going to used the rings on Xanxus, unfreezing him.
Ryu jumped off the roof as the Guardians and Cervello show up to watch the Sky ring to chose the successor. He stood next to Gokudera as they watched Bel placing the ring on Xanxus.
But the ring rejected Xanxus, making him cough up the blood.
Squalo spoke about where Xanxus came from and the Ninth Boss took him in, adopting him as his son. Xanxus learned the truth and stage the coup to get the seat of Boss.
Xanxus ordered the Varia to kill them as the Guardians get ready to protect and defend. Ryu felt Mukuro's presence along with Chrome. He knew someone is coming.
Few of Varia members show up and reported large percent of Varia were defeated by someone. Suddenly, the Varai members were defeated and Lancia show up.
Now I know why Chrome and I were unable to get hold of Mukuro. He was talking to Lancia all this time. Ryu mused thoughtfully.
Ryu gripped his bo staff.
As Bel threw the knives toward Tsuna, Takeshi and Ryu leapt to protect their friend as they held up the katana and bo staff. Chrome kicked Mammon's butt which made Ryu smirk at Chrome's show of assertiveness. The Guardians were ready to attack the Varia members.
Bel and Mammon threw down the show of surrender. Ryu tucked away his bo staff as he listened Xanxus is saying something to the Cervello woman who replied back. Ryu's eyes widened in shock and anger as his KI shot up which only the Cervello felt it. They knew the white-haired boy heard as they look up to see Ryu is glaring at them.
Ryu muttered few curses as the Cervello woman declaring the Vongola as the winners. He sighed as he walked up to Squalo, who recognized him from before the time of coup. He took out the dark purple envelope.
"I want you to give to Xanxus once he woke up and healed, Squalo." Ryu spoke calmly in Italian. "Tell him it was me that pulled pranks on him back then."
A impish grin spread on Ryu's face as he spoke to Squalo who look surprised.
"Also tell him in my words." Ryu chuckled darkly, to confused people with his cryptic answer. "You are the best Boss in Varia and call me soon."
Ryu let out the insane giggle as he bid his friends and people good-bye as Squalo held the envelope. Few of Italian looked at him with confusion written on their faces even Aki who show up while ago.
Ryu crashed into his bed, falling asleep. Chikusa, Ken, and Chrome fell asleep in their own beds, grateful by Ryu's kindness by allowing them to stay here. Ryu woke up the next day, yawning as he messed up his hair further and sleepy eyes blinked tired as he cook up the breakfast.
Chikusa and Ken are still asleep and Chrome woke up to the smell of food cooking. Ryu gave Chrome the food and Chrome thanks him. He glanced at the boys and a evil grin spread across his face and red eyes gleamed with impish thoughts.
"Chikusa, Ken, if you don't wake up in the next five minutes." Ryu spoke in demonic tone. "I will use certain illusion to go somewhere where the sun doesn't shine at all and leave you in mercy of my illusions."
Chikusa and Ken woke up abruptly by Ryu's threat and head to the table faster than you can say hi. They ate and Ryu felt someone is in his home. He took out his guns and pointed at the small potted plant in the corner. The boys and Chrome looked confused by his action until the plant revealed it is Reborn grinning at them. Ryu snorted as he put away his guns.
"Let me take a wild guess, Reborn-san?" Ryu said. "There is going be a party for us winning the ring battles, am I right?"
Reborn smirked at Ryu as he nodded at Ryu's right guess. The small group decided to head to the party at Yamamoto's house. He accepted the Moon ring from Reborn and placed it on his middle finger.
They celebrated the party and Ryu smiled warmly as he looked at his friends.
