Author's Note: I think I got a little lazy with this one…
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn.
The day after the invasion, I demanded that I go back to Japan right away. I got yelled at by Squalo, but I couldn't have cared less. In the end, I was able to return. But the second I got back, which was really only a few minutes ago, I got hit on the head by Onii-san from the past. The hit wasn't very forceful, but I still got hit. "Where did you disappear to?" he asks.
"Here. I got stuck in this time period," I reply.
"Where were you when I came back?" Onii-san asks seriously.
So this is the answer he's looking for. "In Italy helping with the invasion." Oni-san frowns. "I got permission from your future-self though. I wouldn't have left just like that," I explain. "I'm sorry for disappearing, Onii-san."
"Good," he replies.
I smile at him. Kusakabe seems relieved too. "Oh Mina-san, forgot to let you know that you'll be able to go back to the past for a little while," Kusakabe says.
Yesterday, we got back to preset time. It feels weird being here somehow, but I'm still glad to be back. Though, it seems like we won't really be able to rest yet. This place is already getting filled with other mafia people.
I look at the two "twins" that joined our class today. I've been watching them since this morning when they were introduced. As I walk out of the classroom to go meet up with Onii-san, I decide to stop and talk to them. "Interesting," I say quietly. They turn to me and look at me oddly. "Well, see you," I finish as I walk away.
It was weird, but suddenly, an illusion of Tsuna appeared in the committee room. He taunted Onii-san and then just left. I told Onii-san that he could just ignore it because it was an illusion. Clearly, someone was just trying to provoke him, but he insisted on playing along to see what happens. We ended up going to Kokuyo Land and then running into Mukuro. I stand to the side as they start to fight each other.
"I see. You've certainly improved since the last time we fought," says Mukuro.
Onii-san replies, "I'm returning the favor."
"Kufufu. The result will be the same no matter how many times you try," Mukuro replies confidently.
"I will bite you to death." They continue to fight at an amazing speed.
I look blankly at Tsuna, who continues to freak out. "Ah… Ah! What are you doing, Hibari-san, Mukuro?!"
"Don't bother," Reborn says.
Tsuna asks, "Eh?"
Reborn explains, "No one can stop them now."
"No way…" Tsuna replies.
Reborn continues, "Hibari hasn't forgotten his past humiliation. Mukuro accepted his challenge with that in mind. This won't be settled until one of them is taken out."
"Eh?!" Tsuna exclaims.
"Onii-san won't let himself lose this time," I comment as I watch Onii-san carefully. I can learn a lot like this too. It's very interesting.
"Was this your so-called 'intellectual' method?" Reborn asks suddenly. I turn around and see a baby wearing a helmet who seems to have fallen down from high up. "As usual, you're pathetic as ever."
Tsuna turns around and exclaims, "Ah! It's the one who attacked us at Mafia Land!"
"Skull. He's my lackey," Reborn explains.
"Who are you calling your lackey?!" the baby with the helmet exclaims.
I nod in understanding. "I see."
"Why did you accept that so quickly?!" the baby with the helmet exclaims angrily.
I look back to Onii-san and Mukuro. "Oh, it looks like they're not attacking each other as quickly."
"S-She ignored me…!"
"Eh? So this is a trial? Then why are the two of them fighting?" Tsuna sounds worried.
"He probably intended to use those two to crush you so he wouldn't have to dirty his own hands," Reborn explains before moving on and criticizing the baby with the helmet. "But you didn't do research on their past. That was your mistake. Now that you've brought these two together, we can't predict what will happen next."
"You're right," Sawada agrees. "They're Hibari-san and Mukuro." As though it's to prove their point, the ground gets hit with so much force that some shards of cement come flying our way.
"Ahh! Oh man, this is a complete mess! We don't have time to worry about the trial!" Tsuna exclaims as he crouches on the floor.
"No!" says a female voice. A baby sized Lal Mirch lands on the baby with the helmet's head. "The trial has already begun."
Tsuna exclaims, "Lal! Where did you come from?!"
"There!" exclaims another voice from above. I look up to see the Arcobaleno with the blue pacifier on a bird. "As you requested, I brought Lal here as fast as I could, kora!"
"Colonello!" Tsuna exclaims.
"We can't begin without Lal as an observer," Reborn explains. My eye starts to twitch a little. Too many people…
"Reborn… Did you know that this would happen?" Tsuna asks.
"More or less. I've known Skull for a long time. It's not too hard to guess about what that guy will do."
Apparently, the one with the helmet is offended. "What was that?!"
Lal Mirch jumps back on the one with the helmet's head and declares, "There you have it. Now that I'm here, this will be an official trial."
"For real?!" the one with the helmet exclaims. I'm amazed that he can somehow get up again.
"In this situation?" Tsuna seems to be troubled as he asks this.
Lal Mirch jumps back down on the one with the helmet's head. "Don't be a baby! No matter what happens, you must accomplish your objective. That is how… That is how Vonogla the Tenth should be!"
"I-It's easy for you to say…" Tsuna replies.
Reborn says, "There's no time for you to waste, Tsuna."
Lal Mirch jumps up and announces, "The second trial begins! The participants are: the holder of the Sky Ring, the Cloud Guardian, and the Mist Guardian!"
Suddenly, many men in dark suits appear and my eye starts to twitch more visibly. The one with the helmet commands, "In that case, take them out all together!" That guy…they all work under that guy with the helmet… I should really beat him up. The men all try to attack Onii-san and Mukuro, but they all get thrown back shortly and they fall to the ground.
"A-Amazing…" Tsuna comments.
"Why are you crowding together? I won't allow anyone to interfere with me," Onii-san says.
Mukuro replies, "I would have to agree. I do not know what the Vongola and Arcobaleno are up to, but right now I would rather you not interfere with me."
Joshima and Kakimoto appear suddenly. This doesn't help with my annoyance right now. Joshima exclaims, "I heard some noise so I came out to see who was behind all of it… It's Mukuro-san!"
"Mukuro-sama…" Kakimoto says.
"Minako," Onii-san says. "Take care of the crowding herbivores for me."
I nod. "Okay."
Mukuro smiles. "In that case, Ken, Chikusa. Perfect timing. I wish to enjoy my battle with him. Could you clear all the pests?" asks Mukuro.
I frown. "Are you implying that I need help?" I ask. I pull out my naginata and get ready to take care of the other people.
"Eh? …Ah?! The duck and the Vongola! And who are these guys?! How dare you trespass on our territory!" Joshima exclaims. Are you referring to Onii-san and I as ducks? I get that a duck is a bird, but still…
Kakimoto asks, "Are they the pests you speak of, Mukuro-sama?"
"Yes, I'll need you to prevent them from bothering us. I'm counting on you," Mukuro replies, then he and Hibari run off.
Tsuna exclaims, "Wait!" Suddenly, Tsuna gets smacked and goes flying. Then, he falls back down on his face. I looks like it was a gigantic octopus that smacked him. What an obnoxiously large octopus. More men appear and surround us.
"You all! I'm not letting you get past me!" Joshima exclaims before putting a cartridge on. "Kong Channel!"
Joshima holds up his yo-yos and says, "This is a pain, but it can't be helped." Then, one of his yo-yos smacks one of the men in the head. The man collapses quickly. Joshima then smacks two of the men's heads together. They both fall quickly. "Bring it," says Kakimoto says.
"What are you two talking about? I don't need any of your help. I can take care of them all on my own," I say as I pull out my box weapons.
When the fight it pretty much over, I leave the last few for Joshima and Kakimoto to take care of. I run into the forest to see how Onii-san is doing against Mukuro. I find them and stand a bit further away so I can listen to Mukuro, Hibari, and Sawada talk. "I thought it might be amusing to go along with their plan," replies Mukuro. "Vendicare Prison is terribly boring. However, I became truly entertained as I fought against him. The same would apply to him." Onii-san did seem like he was having fun. I'm a bit jealous actually. I wonder if it really is that much fun fighting Mukuro.
"It's not interesting!" Tsuna exclaims seriously. "Because… Because, you…" He's having trouble explaining it properly.
"Yes, I know. I pushed Chrome a little too hard," Mukuro replies. "It appears that you've acquired new strength. I'd ask that you avoid dragging Minako and Chrome outside my reach again, though I suppose that won't be possible." Why was my name mentioned? I frown. It's annoying.
Onii-san says to Mukuro, "You have no right to worry about Minako."
Tsuna replies hesitantly, "I'm sorry, but…"
"I don't want to hear excuses. As long as you protect both of them and the others," Mukuro replies. Stop.
"I promise! I surely will…" Tsuna says. You too. I don't need your protecting.
"I can't believe that I believed in a Mafia's promise. Maybe I'm losing my mind," says Mukuro.
I finally get too annoyed and walk over. "You," I say to Mukuro. "There's no need for you to worry." Then I turn to Tsuna. "And you," I start. Tsuna looks little scared. "Though I can bring myself to appreciate the thought, I don't need your protection either."
Mukuro laughs. "I'm not worried about you."
"Really?" I ask. "Then I'd ask that you stop following me around," I reply.
"Hm?"
"You don't think that I didn't notice that the same little boy has appeared over and over again in the crowds?" I ask. Since a month after Onii-san was beat by Mukuro, the same boy has been popping up all over the place at the most random times.
Mukuro laughs. "Oh, so you did notice." Mukuro says, "Unfortunately, it seems I'm out of time. I shall entertain you both some other time."
Onii-san glances in Mukuro's direction, "There wouldn't be a point in defeating you in your present state. Someday, I will certainly bite the real you to death." Onii-san starts to walk away. But then, the turns to Tsuna. "If you're willing to fight in his stead, shall we continue?"
Tsuna waves his hands around frantically. "I-I'd like to pass."
"I'm sure he had enough of that already, Onii-san," I reply quietly.
"I see," Onii-san replies. "Minako, let's go."
I nod. "Right." I start to walk away with Onii-san.
"No good-bye?" Mukuro asks.
"Of course not," I reply bluntly. I absolutely don't understand what my future-self was thinking, but I won't be restrained by anyone. Including myself. I haven't made that choice yet, so I don't even have to acknowledge it.
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