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Chapter 3: Here Comes Reborn
Six years of torture was something Tsuna had never appreciated. After a week of utter excitement and training, going back to the monotonous days of school and reading was…. boring. And even then, the small, small lazy side of her had not disappeared despite her minor adventures in Italy.
Second grade was boring. Recess times spent reading books in Italian (she bought with her meager allowance) weren't as fun as the times her brothers had taught her Italian. They made sure she remembered words, structures, everything including history and if she passed, they would bring her sightseeing. Worse, if she failed, that meant more torture. It was exhilarating.
Her classmates were as boring and foolish as ever. She never paid attention in class, though she did study at home when she had the time (and she always did.) Gym was boring, so she barely contributed. Watching kids fall, scrape a knee and cry over the minor wound was plain irritating. Tests were what she considered a waste of her time and never even bothered with them. Basically everything was boring as hell and not worth her time or effort.
The rest of her years in elementary school weren't much better. Classmates were still stupid, foolish and boring. Girls cared only about 'hot guys'. Guys loved 'chicks', games and other not noteworthy things. Because of her apathetic nature, her classmates considered her a perfect gopher and bully magnet. Not like it mattered to her. In fact, one of her more exciting pastimes was getting back at the various bullies, though they would never know it was her. Aiko-san never knew who pasted her panties with her name on them in the male locker room. Tachibana-san couldn't figure out who had sent him the box of chocolates that had laxatives in them. Yamato-san tried to find out who had told others of his secret love of dolls and dresses. God it was embarrassing. And it was fun.
Elementary school passed in slow motion. Training went on even if the Varia weren't there. It was, of course in secrecy. This included the basement, attic, and closet. She had even installed a hidden compartment in the attic where she kept her guns, when her mother went to some party with friends (Nana begged Tsuna to attend, but Tsuna denied still.)
It seemed the only fun times were of the occasional visits from the Varia. Xanxus was as easily irritated as normal, and everybody didn't seem to change much. They did help her conti her training and Italian speech. Tsuna's Italian grew superb, her aim perfect and her knowledge of curse words extended. But after around two years, they stopped comming; not a single phone call or visit, so she wouldn't know how they looked like, or they had changed at all. They probably have, considering their age now.
Tsuna on the other hand, experienced puberty to its fullest. Her breasts had grown bigger, so much that she preferred to cover it with wrappings; her body became more shapely and round. Brunette locks grew so much she had to tie it in a low ponytail. Nana's hold on her clothing diminished over time, so much that she had a whole dresser full of baggy pants, and other 'manly' clothes.
The start of middle school had begun. Unfortunately, it was no different than before. Even her nickname of 'Dame-Tsuna' had stuck. Tsuna transferred to Namimori middle school, but nothing really changed. Bullies still came and the sad thing was that there was some prefect that 'bit people to death', so she most likely would not be able to deal some punishment with the person there.
'It was Hibori Kyoya? Hobari Kyoya? Hibari? Yeah, it was Hibari. Hibari Kyoya. Who in the world bites people the death? Isn't that unsanitary? Whatever.' Because of some guy who wants to protect his 'precious' school, her list of things she could've in revenge were shortened a whole thirty pages! Public torture/embarrassment and others were excellent revenge methods.
The Hibari guy, did however, give her some other options. Seeing the bully bitten to death by the black haired prefect was candy to her soul.
Anyways, the point was that there was basically no difference in her life in middle than in her elementary years.
And to top that all off, her brothers still had not come. She trusted them. She trusted them enough to place her faith in their promises and words. They might have just been busy with another big mission, yet it was fraying her nerves. Without them, her solitary life only seeped even further into isolation.
Perhaps it would be a good thing then, since a new storm would burst his way through into her life. A particularly small and violent one.
…
Sicily, Italy:
In a far away bar, the sweaty air was heavy with tension. A group of men with the customary frown, black suits and cigarettes surrounded a small infant wearing a black fedora with an orange stripe. On the rim of his hat sat a chameleon.
"…It's Reborn. Looks like you were called by the old man again." A man commented, taking a smoke.
"Must be tough being popular. Going to Roma next? Venezia?" another questioned.
"Giappone" the infant answered, a calm air surrounding him. The word excited a gasp from the men. "WHAT?"
"The old must've finally made up his mind" was the conclusion.
With a tip of his fedora the infant named Reborn said aloud, "Looks like it's going to be a long journey." Almost as if he was talking to himself.
…
Namimori, Japan:
Another typical day in Tsuna's life was in motion as school had ended. Tsuna spent her time reading numerous books in her room while devising countless revenge plans in her 'Book of Retributive Authority' aka 'BRA'. Life was great.
All of a sudden, Nana burst in the room, her aura of naïve following her in.
"Tsu-chan! Don't you ever bring in any friends?" she whined, hands to her hips. Sighing, Tsuna rolled over on her bed and moaned, "It's not like I have any you know." Her mother's random outbursts in the middle of the day weren't rare, but even after 14 years with Nana, she still hadn't gotten used to them. She needed the privacy and peace.
Stomping her foot in childish anger Nana complained. "You can live your entire life bored like you are right now, or live happily. I want you to life feeling, "It's great to be alive!" She ended with her hands flung out and a cheerful expression probably only she could create.
Sweat dropping at the foolish words that were spoken from her mother's mouth Tsuna sat up and started organizing her collection of toy water guns and some real (though no one would know due to the paint on them) guns.
"Oh my…" Nana frowned at her daughter's actions. A light bulb flashed on her head and she grinned sneakily.
"Tsu-chan~ a home tutor is coming today."
A pause before Tsuna tilted her head. "Home tutor?" she asked lazily. Nana pouted. "Oh Tsu-chan. You ruin all my fun~ Anyway, there was an interesting flyer in the mailbox." She held out a flyer and began to read out. "…Will raise your kid to be the new leader of the next generation. Grade and subject doesn't matter. Reborn." With a beaming smile she exclaimed, "Isn't that great? I've never seen a promotion like this before."
Tsuna perked up at the name. 'Reborn… familiar, though I don't remember where… Meh, I'll remember later I suppose.'
"Mom, it smells like a scam…" she spoke, only to be ignored by the still excited woman. "It's probably a tutor from a professional business for young students. I've always wanted a teacher like this for you!"
Sighing at her mother's overactive imagination she sighed, "Please don't create your own image of him… I mean-"
"Ciaossu."
Both occupants of the room froze and wondered where the extra voice came from. Turning her face downwards, she found a… infant? And eerily similar to Mammon at that. 'Ciaossu? Is that supposed to be a mix of Italian and Japanese?' Tsuna thought, staring at the baby with a black orange striped fedora on his hat. 'And… is that a chameleon. Why the hell does he have a chameleon?'
"Excuse me, but who are you and how did you get in here?" she asked politely. After all, she had a feeling he wasn't what he seemed; he was something similar to Mammon. And if that was true, then it was best to be extra careful.
The baby turned to Tsuna. ". Tsunayoshi Sawada. Age 13. Often called Dame-Tsuna by everyone, fails at any sport and test. I am Reborn, you're new tutor" Reborn was turning more and more suspicious by the moment. 'Just who is he?' she wondered.
"Maman, may I have dinner?" the baby asked Nana. The woman's stunned status lasted for only a second as her shock turned to a smile. "Okay! The contract does state that Reborn-kun will be living with us until Tsu-chan's grade goes up!" She went to the kitchen preparing Reborn's dinner humming some song. It sounded vaguely like, "My Tsu-chan will finally…" Giggling could be heard after that… 'Mothers.' Tsuna shivered.
It left just Reborn and Tsuna in the room.
The baby wasted no time. "My true work of line is assassination. My real job is to make you a mafia boss."
Like a lightning strike, her memory bureau fished his name out of the million other files. 'Reborn, the sun arcobaleno. The world's strongest hitman and the most trusted of the Ninth… Wait WHAT?' Her mind spins in confusion and she narrows her eyes.
"Reborn, why did you choose someone like me to become the… boss? Aren't there any other candidates?" she asked carefully. She knew she was a candidate, but what about the others?
Now Reborn narrowed his eyes and a gun went to her face. "You are very calm about this. Why?"
With a lazy sigh she answered, "If you had your information right, you would know that I visited Italy once when I was little. Of course I would know about the Vongola. After all, I did meet the Ninth."
The hitman's curiosity was (for now) sated, though he knew she was still hiding something. What he did know was that he would find out.
Another sigh and Tsuna smiled, giving her hand out. "I'm sure you'll be with me for a long time, so why don't we shake on it? I hope we'll get along Reborn." Reborn shot his gun and various bullets were heading straight at Tsuna. On instinct, she dodged the bullets with ease.
"Or not" she added, peering at the stray bullets.
"It seems my data is wrong after all." Reborn commented before jumping on and settling himself on her hair. "… Do I want to know why you're on my hair?" she asked.
"It's comfy" was his only reply.
"…"
"…"
"Meh. Whatever." She then trotted to the dinner table. So focused on the food, the faint smirk on Reborn's face went unnoticed.
Dinner passed, and it was time to sleep. Tsuna got out of the shower, a towel wrapped around her wet body. Her eyes found the baby… in her bed? Surrounding the bed were… traps (Bombs?) 'Just great, now I get my bed stolen' was her immediate displeasure. Reborn seemed to be sleeping, but he had his eyes open… A bubble snapped with a pop.
It was good enough for her. Dropping the towel covering her assets, she went to her closet, wrapped her chest up, and put on some undergarments.
Reborn didn't respond.
Bypassing the traps quickly, she stepping into her bed and she pulled the covers over her body, hugging the infant close to her like a pillow. He was so warm...
The night went undisturbed and for Tsuna, Reborn was something close to a little brother, or at least a useful heat source.
…
Morning:
"Tsu-chan! Tsu-han! You're going to be late for school Tsu-chan!"
Nana's voice rang in her head and Tsuna got up groggily, "Yeah, I'm up I'm up." Sighing, she turned next to her, expecting to see a baby. There was nothing there. "Up here Dame-Tsuna." The voice was coming from somewhere above so… That was when she noticed the extra weight on her head. Tilting up, she noticed the small baby atop of her head. "Are you really going to be staying there?" She received no answer. Nothing but a sharp kick on the head.
"Gruhh." She grunted as the foot landed on her head and she clutched it in pain. It was too early for this and her head was ringing.
"Why'd you do that?" she demanded, glaring at him from below.
"A mafia boss must always be ready" he responded.
Sighing, she got ready for school and walked out the door with a wave. "Bye Mom." "Bye Tsu-chan!" her mother called after her.
The sun was high, the sky was a clear blue, and yet Tsuna somehow had a bad feeling. She ignored it, but kept note of it. She continued walking, only to see Kyoko and some other group of girls. Ignoring the other girls that were frowning at her, she smiled at Kyoko.
"Good morning Sasagawa-san." She waved.
"Oh, hello to you too, Sawada-chan! Hey," she noticed Reborn on Tsuna's head. "Oh, how cute! Who are you?" she squealed.
"I'm Reborn, the world's best hitman!" Reborn answered proudly in his innocent, childish voice.
"Oh, I see. I was like that when I was young." the girl smiled before the other females pulled her away. "We should go now. It's better to stay away from Dame-Tsuna, Kyoko-chan. Besides, Mochida-sempai is waiting for you~" With a frown, Tsuna waited for the other girls to walk by before continuing onwards.
"So, you like her?" the baby atop her head replied.
"What- no! She's just one of the less idiotic people in this school. A bit naïve, but nothing else wrong with her. It's just that Mochida is not someone I would allow her to be with. That playboy..." Tsuna ended with a feral growl.
"I would warn her, but her friends would just tell her to ignore my words. I am 'Dame-Tsuna' after all. It'd be a waste of my time." She regained control of her emotions quickly.
"What an amazing inferiority complex you have there." Reborn comments.
"I do not have an inferiority complex Reborn, it's just that there's no use trying when my efforts will be put to waste."
"Then die."
BANG
A bullet shot out, and by her instinct, she moved out of the way. "Damn it Reborn, fine, I'll do it! Hey wait… That bullet…"
Bending down, she picked up the bullet that was stuck to the ground. "Hey, isn't this the Dying Will Bullet! Damn it Reborn, don't try to kill me! Anyways, I already know how to do Dying Will Mode. I try not to though."
Reborn's face twitched a centimeter. "Hey, are you… annoyed? …Well, whatever. I should find Sasagawa-san lest you try to harm me…"
Reborn still didn't know how she knew about the Dying Will Bullet, or god forbid if she could really use it, but it had to do something with the week to Italy… It didn't matter, for now he knew that his student was on her way to become the tenth.
It didn't mean that she couldn't improve though…
And with a smirk, he jumped off his student's head and went to her school. Smokin' Bomb Hayato should be here today…
Tsuna head straight for the school, only to see Mochida and some girl with him. 'The bastard… Better get this over with.'
"Mochida-san! Can I ask you something?" she called out lazily, interrupting what was going to be a kiss. Said man turned and sneered at the girl. "What do you want Dame-Tsuna?" Taking in a breath, she spoke, "Mochida-san, is it true that you want to date Sasagawa Kyoko?"
"What's it to you?" he retorted nastily.
"Well, I'd appreciate it if you didn't try to bother her, seeing you already have another girl…" Tsuna gives a pointed stare at the girl beside him. The long haired brunette gaped at her words and turned to stare at Mochida, a hint of betrayal detected in the brown orbs.
"I-Is that true Mochida-san?" Tears were forming in her eyes making the other cuss out. Mochida then wrapped his arms around her waist in what was supposed to be a comforting hug.
'…Tch, the player'
"You know that's not true, and why would believe her? She's Dame Tsuna" he whispered into the girl's ear. Once the whimpers and sniffing stopped, he turned to the now extremely bored female and snarled, "You bitch!"
Tsuna twitched at his words. No one ever called her a bitch. She was most definitely neither a whore nor a female dog, the bastard. Giving out a small sadistic smirk she stepped forward and the now slightly terrified (though he didn't know why) boy. Cracking her knuckles, she was about to start her punishment when some random passerby came near. Seeing Dame-Tsuna beating up the 'handsome' Mochida in an alley really wouldn't help her.
She moaned in frustration. The one chance she could actually use some of the moves she learned was destroyed. Sigh. A hand was slowly raised up to check the time on her water and fire proof watch. Then she gasped.
Grimacing, she quickly started to run to the school barking out to the bastard, "I'm warning you, stay away from Sasagawa you pervert!" Her last agenda met, she started running full force.
A/N: I'm not sure if I ended it the right way... Whatever. Anyways, hope you liked it. Review. Do all the nice things I like please... I've edited it, only a few minor errors and fixes though...
And edited again. Jan. 4th