The tension inside their headquarters was thick. No one said a word as one by one, Xanxus's subordinate was dragged by the chains on their neck towards the holding cell in Vongola's deepest dungeon.

"Just you wait, old man! I will be the boss! And I will bring this pathetic Family to its former glory!"

Everyone ignored Xanxus' claim with a grimace. Some was looking at him with pity, some were barely holding onto their anger, and some were looking at him in fury, shouting obscenities at him; of his dirty blood and his upbringing. Of his whorish mother.

"That's all you fuckers cared about! A fucking blood ties! What is this, a godamned monarchy?"

Unable to deny the anger rising in his chest, Iemitsu backhanded Xanxus hard across his cheeks, drawing blood from where the sharp edge of his ring had made contact with Xanxus' skin.

"As the son of Capo dei Capi, you're getting off the worst of our punishment. Your insolence of betraying the family has led to your family's downfall. Watch what you say, or they'll be tortured."

Everyone held their breath as they watched Iemitsu, the Young Lion of Vongola, staring down at Xanxus.

There was a reason why he was the head of the CEDEF, aside from his unwavering loyalty -- to the point where he would sacrifice his own subordinates -- for Vongola, he was also the strongest fighter in their Family, it was no secret that he was the powerhouse of their family should anything happen to Ninth. Though only the upper echeleon of Vongola knew who exactly Iemitsu was.

"Heh," Xanxus smirked, his red eyes narrowed at the towering form of Iemitsu. "Speaking of Family, how's yours?"

Iemitsu's hyper intuition flared at the abrupt change of topic, hundreds of thousands possibilities raced through his mind at the implication.

"What are you playing at?" Iemitsu all but growled out.

Xanxus scoffed. "Don't play dumb with me, Young Lion. By this moment everyone knew you had a cub."

Iemitsu tensed.

No... it can't be possible, the only one who knew of his family was the Ninth and his most trusted subordinates!

"Xanxus, if you don't stop whatever nonsense you're sprouting right now--!"

"Hurts, isn't it? When your own Family betrays you."

Iemitsu snapped.

"Turmenic! Bring this filth to the underground chamber! Let the Ninth know of his punishment!"

Turmenic instantly followed Iemitsu's order without further ado. Grabbing the chain connecting to Xanxus' thick metal collar and tugging on it harshly to the point where Xanxus stumbled roughly upon the sudden movement.

"Oregano! You're with me!"

Iemitsu stomped through the endless hallways, phone in hand as he barked numerous instructions through it.

"I want a detailed profile of anyone withink five miles of their residence!"

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"Boss... I'm sorry." Oregano said gently, rubbing the back of a heaving Iemitsu with sympathetic frown.

"But... how?! I made sure no one knew of their exsistence!"

Iemitsu stared at the Sawada residence, or what was left of it.

Once they touched down in Japan, Iemitsu raced their vehicle through the city, ignoring the various laws as they made haste towards his home.

They had no time to review the various data his informant sent him, and so, when they arrived at the location, Iemitsu was surprised to see an unfamiliar face opening the door.

Apparently, the previous tenant was killed in an armed robbery, her remains were cremated and buried in a local cemetery.

Iemitsu had demanded the new tenant to leave the house because it was his. But to no avail, since no one occupied it for over a year, the government had resold the building for a cheaper price.

"Nana... my sweet, perfect Nana..." Iemitsu sobbed, his face scrunched up in pain as he wallowed in his failure at protecting his family.

Oregano, who'd had been trying to calm Iemitsu, crouched down in front of him. "Boss, perhaps not everything had been lost... they hadn't found Tsuna's body anywhere, so it's safe to assume that he's survived." She said soothingly.

Iemitsu perked up slightly. "Tsuna... of course, Tsunayoshi."

Oregano smiled.

"We'll make a search party specifically for him, I don't care how long it takes, I just want Tsuna to be found again. I can't believe my little tuna-fish escaped..." Iemitsu gave a chocked laughter as plans formed in his head. "My poor Tuna-fish... he must be so scared! He could be alone right now!"

Oregano let her boss rabled on, happy that he was finally pulled out of his misery by the possibility of his son's survival. Honestly, based on what the data told them of Tsuna, the boy was clumsy, and if he'd been living on the street as he was... She didn't know how Iemitsu could handle it, knowing that his son was the only ties he had with his wife.

.:iIi:.

His love for his family was his own downfall. Though, no one could hardly fault him when his love was so strong.

But someone doesn't think like they do.

.:iIi:.

AN: This take place 2 years after Nana died, can't believe they only realized it now, huh?

I'm thinking of writing more interludes... since 1 every 5 chapter was gonna take a whiiile, and the fact that Tsuna wasn't a reliable narrator. Tell me what you guys think of this?