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A soft sigh escaped my lips, clutching the papers in my hand. I adjusted my strap, pulling it farther onto my shoulder, opening the door right after the bell rang. Everyone stared at me, including two new students. I gave a nervous smile, rubbing the back of my head.
"Gomen Sensei, but there was a bit trouble about my transfer papers."
"Ah Zurai-san welcome back." He smiled at me, gesturing to stand by the two students standing up front. "I know this is short notice, but we have now three transfer students joining us today. You all know Zurai-san," I gave a short wave as he turned to the other two. "Please introduce yourself."
"Hariyama Monta." The blond said. The redhead grinned, "Hariyama Himeko, call me Hime." Did-Did she just wink at Gokudera? I stifled back a laugh causing said smoker to glare at me. "It's a pleasure."
"These two are twins and they moved here because of their father's job. Try to help them settle in." Sensei stated.
I frowned sensing someone stare at me. I glanced around the room, my eyes catching a light brown. Immediately he ducked his head down causing me to sigh. I really screwed up. But...why do I still get that feeling? My head turned sharply catching Hariyama's eyes. The way the blond was staring at me so openly was beginning to unnerve me.
"Zurai-san, your previous seat is still free." Sensei supplied. I nodded towards him and gave a bow before walking over to my seat. I dropped my bag on the desk looking two seats over. Tsuna gave me a nervous smile before quickly looking away. Another sigh escaped my lips, looking over to where the blond was. He turned and met my stare. My frown deepened. This was going to be a long day.
I sat down, casting my glance towards the window. Another sigh escaped my lips as I turned my attention back towards sensei.
Perhaps it was best that I told Tsuna that I was leaving the family. I told him before when I had been Yukai, but now I feel a bit reluctant to even leave. However, I know right now this is the best choice. I haven't completely gotten rid of my baggage and just like before it will get in the way. If I am truly going to be the Snow Guardian for him, then I must have no qualms about the mafia. I must clear away anything from the past that will hold me back.
Maybe I'm a fool for thinking about this or even going to try, but I just know I need to do this. It's only right for both of us and the family that I join without any doubts in my mind. I must agree and join fully instead of partly...I just hope he could understand that at least.
I don't know when and I don't know how, but I will come back to join, if they accept me back. By then, hopefully, I would be ready to join. I wouldn't question the way he does things anymore nor will I have any doubt in him. Yeah I would give my life for his in a heartbeat, but it's the mafia that stalls me. Even though I rather not say it, I am quite ashamed of the person I have become over the years...and this past year - especially this past year. Staying and hoping to be apart of something that the Lady Kaichou, who still dwells in my mind, has hated, loathed, to be exact. I can not give it my all when there's that one chance that I will turn my back on them ebcause of what I experienced. No Tsuna does not deserve this type of person in his famiglia.
When did I become such an indecisive person? Before I always knew what I wanted and went for it, but it seems since I came here I've been second guessing myself. Regretting every single move I make. How is it that such a place could do this to me? I was always solid with everything that I did. Yet it seems like that day Lady Kaichou had "died", my will had went with her. Why do these people have such of an effect on me? It should't have been like this. I let myself get too close and let my emotions out. Why is it so hard for me to pretend again when before it came naturally to me? Making everything a game, a facade, to get what I want...yet soon it became what they would want, what would be best for them. Such a fool I am.
My hand covered my mouth as I let out a small yawn. The bell for lunch had rang with Yamamato signaling that they were going up to the roof. I gave a curt nod, abandoning my desk immediately.
"Yuki-chan?" Kyoko called. I looked at her, painting on a small smile. The Hariyama twins were over at her desk along with Hana. "Do you want to come with us? We're showing Hime-san and Monta-san around the school." She made a small gesture to the two.
"Ah gomen Kyoko." I rubbed the back of my head sheepishly. " I have some things to do at the moment."
Her face turned serious for a moment before she nodded at me. Hana looked between us suspiciously and in return I grinned slightly. It was best not to involve another person in this mess.
"Your scar." Hariyama pointed out, turning his gaze to me. His sister smiled slightly while Hana and Kyoko looked at him in surprise.
"Eh this?" Absently I fingered the scar. "It was an accident from a while back."
"Ano," Kyoko cut it in, "where would you guys like to go? Tell me any place you would like to see."
I sent her a grateful smile before leaving the classroom and towards the roof. At least she was able to tell that I didn't want to talk about it. I could've hid it, but there was no point in that. After all, what if one day I just arrived with it if I didn't feel like hiding it? I rather not have all those questions being thrown at me.
I breathed through my nose, clenching my fists. Ah, the questions would annoy me, but being reminded of how I got it was a whole different matter. The scar itself was no problem but rather how I obtained it was. For something I didn't even participate in, for just being led along without consent, for being a fucking shield I received this scar. I had no qualms about receiving a scar for protecting someone, but just thrown along for a puppet to use and discard is something I have a problem with.
For a moment, I stopped taking in slow breaths. I shouldn't be angry when I meet them or else it will cause a lot more trouble for all of us. Besides, I think I made a big mess as it is and I don't want to throw any more gas into the flames.
After calming myself down, I walked up the stairs quickly hoping that I didn't miss anything important. When I reached the door I smoothed down my hair and skirt for some unknown reason before pushing it open.
"But the trials will only last a week right?"
"Ah, but there's the possibility that we could have more than one trial a day." I replied making my presence known. Tsuna let out a small scream jumping away from me, as Gokudera tensed up.
"Oh it's you." He sneered. I glared at him.
"Besides," I continued ignoring the darkening aura, "we need to be on guard no matter what. We never know when they'll appear."
"Yukiko's right to the extreme!" Ryohei agreed. Yamamato nodded as Gokudera huffed. A sigh escaped my lips as I crossed my arms. Not only that, but they can attack us as well.
I frowned slightly when hearing a small click, my hand twitching slightly. Immediately I grabbed my charm just as Gokudera, Yamamato, and Ryohei tackled Tsuna to the ground. I replaced his spot in a nano second, opening my fan up while hitting the base softly while my snow flames wisped out violently. Vibrations tingled throughout my arm as the bullet pierced the fan, my free hand whipping out at the contact. The needle embedded itself into the wall. I felt the others back me up, ready to fight.
"You pass." A childish voice stated as a small blue-haired baby stood up. I looked at her scars; could she be Lal Mirch? She jumped over us, landing hard into Tsuna's chest. "But you're the only one who failed. Pathetic. And you call yourself Vongola X, the successor to the rings?" She began to slap him back and forth rapidly. Oh yeah, that's definitely Lal Mirch.
"What do you think you're doing?"Gokudera exclaimed angrily.
"Huh? This feeling.." Tsuna mumbled dazed. His eyes widened in realization. "Could you be Lal?"
"Lal Mirch? This little kid?" Gokuidera asked incredulously. Lal faced him quickly before jumping off Tsuna. She placed a nice prompt kick on Gokudera's shin making the bomberdo a dance. I let out a small laugh recieving a glare from the smoker.
"Are you one of our opponents in the Arcobaleno Trials?" Tsuna cut in. "Was that the first trial?"
"No." Shivers went down my spine at the high pitched voice. It was the spawn of Satan himself; Reborn. "Lal will serve as an observer for the Arcobaleno Trials."
"Lal is only an observer?" Tsuna asked confused as the spawn jumped over to where they were.
"I'm only a failed Arcobaleno." Lal replied, taking her goggles off and placing them on top of her head. "I'm here to observe if you're worthy of being the Vongola boss and holding the Sky Ring. I've come to see if you can clear them. But is this pathetic wimp really the vongola X?"
tsuna gave a nervous laugh and I couldn't help but giggle slightly. They all turned to me quizically.
"Ah you're right he is rather a wimp, ne?" I smiled slightly at her blank look, ignoring the crestfallen face Tsuna had taken. "But when it comes down to it, Tsuna really becomes amazing." His eyes widen slightly as Lal smirked. Was that appreciation from Lal Mirch?
"Then who will we face in the first Arcobaleno Trial?" Gokudera cut in taking their attention away.
"That would be me, kora!" A voice yelled .I looked up to see a baby -kami-sama what's with all these kids?- being carried by a...is that a hawk?
"Colonnello you bastard!" Lal screamed out.
"Lal!"
I gulped slightly at the death glare she was giving him. How can this guy not be scared of her, but also returning it? Kami-sama another spawn has showed up.
Suddenly the hawk let go of Colonnello, letting him fall to where Lal Mirch was before. Then Lal pointed her arm-mounted gun at him which he returned with his anti-tank gun.
"Wh-What's this? They're fighting each other." Yamamato murmured in surprise.
I couldn't help but gape slightly when they both dropped their weapons and started to physically fight. Punch, block, kick, dodge, underhanded swing; I will never look at babies the same anymore.
Suddenly Lal tossed Colonnello over her shoulder. Instinctively I grabbed Tsuna by the arm pulling him towards me before the demon child could fly into him. A soft 'oof' came from both of us as an effect of me pulling to hard. I looked up and found myself staring at light brown eyes. My eyes widen when I realized how close we were to each other and immediately I let go of his arm and took a few steps back, my face heating up. I didn't dare look at him, focusing my attention on the two demon babies fighting.
A shiver went down my spine and slowly I turned to see Reborn staring at me with an evil gleam in his eye. Was it for pulling Tsuna out of the way? Damn it, I do something nice and this is what I get.
To my surprise, I saw Colonnello make Lal lose her balance, but then somehow she managed to gain her balance in the air and grabbed him by his arm. She twisted it behind his back.
"I taught you to never let your guard down in battle." She scolded and pushed him away from her. Colonnello smirked slightly, rotating the arm the she had grabbed.
"I thought you might've learned to act more ladylike, but I see you're still a tomboy, kora!" He rebuked with a playful cocky grin.
:"Bastard! Don't mess with me!" She shouted. Wait is she flustered?
"You here to observe the trials? Whatever the reason, I'm glad to see you again."
Is-Is she blushing? No, no it's Lal she can't possibly be blu- kami-sama she is! Who is the demon child that can make the Lal Mirch blush like a school girl?
"I didn't expect you to be in the first Arcobaleno Trial." She looked away from him. Ah that's right, back in the future Lal had almost died for him because of Ginger Bread. She tried so hard to kill that bastard for him. It even seemed like she had loved him, but could it be that her love has been from this far in the past? Sugoi Lal, you really are something else.
"I'm here as an Arcobaleno, to test your combat abilities, kora!" Colonnello yelled, taking me away from my train of thoughts and amazement.
"Combat abilities?" Tsuna cried out in surprise.
"We shouldn't fight here." I cut in. "Hibari wouldn't take it very nicely if we were to destroy his school."
"Huh? That would be bad!" Tsuna excalimed a bit scared. A soft sigh escaped my lips as I thought of the crazy teenager. He would kill all of us if his precious school was to be destroyed again.
"I'll be waiting and Mt. Namimori, kora!" Colonnello stated as his hawk grabbed him and took off. He looked down at Lal and asked, "Will you be coming too?"
"O-Of course! I'm an observer!" She retaliated a bit flustered. Her glare fell as she watched him fly off.
"Lal? Lal!"
"Th-There you have it! Come to Mount Namimori after school." She went back to herself, hardening her face. "That's where the first trial will take place!"
"Hey Tsuna," Reborn caught the brunette's attention. "You won't be able to defeat Colonnello easily since he's a combat expert and all. He defeated 1,375 enemy hitman, from another family in Italy, all by himself."
"1,375?" I mused lightly. "How'd you know that Reborn? I doubt that they would keep count."
"I, a member of the Italian Bird Society, did the counting. I guarantee it." There was a certain gleam in his eye as he spoke this. He turned to Tsuna with an evil smirk. "Lady Kaichou defeated 224 hitmen from a family in France by herself once. It was rumored there were no survivors."
I blanched openly almost losing my balance. How dare he bring that up! Satan is going to have one less child soon.
"Ah that's right." I composed myself, coughing slightly. "But you were wrong about there being no survivors." I frowned thinking back to why there were survivors at first. "She had made sure of that. The reason why they aren't here anymore is because Orphan never did like loose ends."
"So he's really one of the strongest...and Yukiko you managed to beat all those people, suge." Yamamato sent a forced smile away. I looked away clenching my hands.
"But we have to clear this trial." Tsuna stated.
"Don't worry, boss! When it comes to combat you ogt me!" Gokudera shouted determinedly.
"That's right Tsuna. Since according to the kid, these trials are also meant for us." Yamamato added in with a smile.
"Oh really? then let's overcome these trials together!" ryohei screamed out the last part.
"Ah, we have your back Tsuna." I smiled at him. "Don't worry about it."
"Arigatou mina." He smiled happily. My smile fell slightly and I took a step back away from anyone. I glanced over at them sadly before recomposing myself. I'll miss them when I leave; especially him.
Slowly I backed away from them as they began to converse. It was best that I leave now. What's the point in involving myself if I am to leave soon? Maybe I am a fool like Annerie had stated. I don't know what I want and when I do, I do the exact opposite. But it's not my fault their warmth is so tempting - addicting to someone like me.
No, I mustn't think this way. If I do then I'll have regrets. I don't want to leave with regrets; it'll make it that much harder for me. Kami-sama when did I become such a weak-minded girl? When did I become so afraid of someone?
Because they'll accept you and you don't want to them to accept the you that you are now.
I turned away from them, biting the inside of my cheek. I opened the the door to the rooftop quietly before quickly escaping inside. Why did this place seem so suffocating to me now? Why is it harder for me to think when they are around? I was never this indecisive or doubtful before. I hardly questioned anything I've done before until I had met that old hag. Yes it did all start with her! Was this a plan of hers? Could it be that this was a trap and I fell right into it? But-But how would they fit into all of this? No-No this isn't right, I'm just questioning everything again once more. Kami-sama how'd I let it go this far? Why'd I let myself get so attached - better yet, when?
"Please don't have your lover quarrels right now." I mumbled rubbing my temple. Both Gokudera and Ryohei glared at me and a frustrated sigh escaped my lips. "It's annoying."
"Uresai baka-onna!" Gokudera screamed angrily causing my head to throb even more. I frowned and returned his glare.
"At least I know how to keep my voice down to a civilized level." I hissed heatedly.
"You're anything but civilized!"
"At least I'm not going to die from sucking those damn cancer sticks!"
"I'll die by protecting Jyuudaime! Less than I can say from a baka-onna who runs away from her problems!"
My eyes widen by a fraction and I took a step back. I stopped walking, watching him with wide eyes. That was low, really low, even for someone like him.
"Gokudera!" Tsuna said sharply as they all stopped.
"That was a bit harsh Gokudera." Yamamato said with a frown.
"Yeah Octopus-head!"
"I-I...that came out wrong!"
"Forget it." I mumbled pushing past them. I looked back at them, forcing on a smile. "The truth hurts, ne?"
"Demo Yukiko," Tsuna began but stopped when I shook my head. My forced smile became bigger as I pointed to it saying, "See no harm, no foul."
Before he could reply, Satan's spawns' voice carried through the empty area on the mountain saying, "You guys sure took your time."
I looked up the wall not even surprised by seeing Reborn sitting down under an umbrella with lemonade besides him. Lal Mirch was a few feet away from him.
"Why're you acting like you're at a resort?" Tsuna cried out. Reborn smiked, putting his arms behind his head.
"I'm not undergoing any trials."
A sigh escaped my lips and I rubbed my temples. Of course he would do this. He was the Devil's son. This is just a relaxing time for him as he watched his entertainment. Entertainment being us of course; what better than to watch your student and his subordinates get beat down by a five year old? Damn sadistic baby.
"Tsuna," I called softly to only get his attention. He looked over at me with wide brown eyes that managed to get my heartbeat to speed up a bit. I coughed slightly and looked away from him. I couldn't tell him without him staring at me with those eyes. "Let's talk after this, ne?"
"Daijabou?" He asked, his eyes showing concern when my traitorous eyes looked over to him. Immediately I looked away and nodded numbly.
I forced on a smile and said, "There's somethings you should know."
He frowned but nonetheless nodded before listening to what Ryohei and Gokudera were fighting about. A sigh escaped my lips and I rubbed the back of my neck. It was for the better for all of us if he knew the true reason to my leaving. The way I had left it before, was just a complete mess. I needed to clean it up and Kami-sama help me not to make things more worse than before.
Hey mina thanks for reading this! Please tell me in the review and tell me how you guys like this chapter of Of Magic and Dances! Just wondering, but who are your guys favorite KHR! character(s)? And just so you guys know, I'll be redoing the chapters of this story. I don't know if I want to revise it or just start another story with the revised version...what do you guys think?