Title: School Days – Misleading Mist

Author: AwedbyAwesomeness

Beta: MrsMalfoy288

Parings: slight side of ChromexHibari

Genre: Humor/Family

Word Count: 4,650

Rating: K+

Summary: 12yearslater!Lambo. When Fuuta is unable to pick up Lambo from school, someone has to bring Lambo home. From the POV of civilians, this tells the terrifying tale of the various times a Vongola guardian went to Lambo's school to get him. Students beware, the mafia is in town! SERIES OF ONESHOTS

Disclaimer: (Unfortunately) I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn and any recognizable aspects do not belong to me.

Post Date: 12/16/2012

AN: Have I mentioned how wonderful you all are? Because you guys are brilliant, beautiful and the best! I mean seriously, all of your reviews, favourites, follows and pms are what brighten my day. I'll babble on more at the bottom, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to say THANK YOU!


Himeko rested her head on her hand as she stared at the back of Lambo's curly head and sighed, a dreamy expression on her face. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to be in the same chemistry class as Lambo. Furthermore, she had landed the desk directly behind him when their teacher had assigned seats.

The boy in question was currently sleeping his way through course. His head was resting in corner of one elbow. A propped up text book prevented the teacher from seeing his closed eyes.

Himeko couldn't help but admire how absolutely cute Lambo looked when he was sleeping. It was if all the tension, that even Lambo didn't know was there, had faded away. Instead, the young European appeared so peaceful when he rested.

"I know that look," said Natsumi, Himeko's best friend, leaning over to whisper in her ear, "It is the same way I look Seiji-kun." Natsumi kept her voice low, as to not attract the attention of Lambo or more likely Seiji, who was actually awake and sitting next to the Italian.

To say the least, neither of the two girls was paying attention to the chemistry teacher.

"I don't know what you see in Seiji-kun anyways. He is nice but he looks so nerdy. How do you get past those glasses?" replied Himeko, trying to divert the conversation, also keeping her tone low.

"Those glasses make him look cool. Plus, he is sweet and sensitive with just a hint of mystery below the surface," replied Natsumi without missing a beat.

Himeko scoffed, "What mystery?"

Natsumi gave Himeko the smallest of frowns, "You know there is something going on beneath the surface in the way talks. Furthermore, if he is as nerdy as most of the school portrays him why would Lambo-kun befriend him?"

Himeko couldn't deny that fact. Lambo-kun was very selective about those he hung out with on a regular basis. Of course, the green-eyed boy was friendly with almost everyone but for some reason, Lambo had only a few friends.

Before Seiji came to the school a few weeks ago, Lambo hung out with Ana, though on occasion he was seen with Kiego. Then Seiji had come along and within his first day, he was inside Lambo's close circle of friends.

This had caused a wildfire of rumors to over take the school. Many people wondered how Seiji had managed it. Some people speculated that Seiji had used his considerable intelligence to manipulate or blackmail Lambo into being his friends. Others said that Seiji and Lambo showed up to school together on Seiji's first day and the two were actually childhood friends.

In the end, Himeko didn't really care either way, but one things was certain, something about Seiji had caused Lambo to befriend him. And now the rest of the school was examining Seiji closely to see whatever Lambo had seen in him.

When Himeko didn't answer, Natsumi's face adopted a small smirk, knowing she had won the argument. "But don't change the topic. You have a crush on Lambo-kun," said Natsumi, unable to keep a tinge of smugness out of her voice.

"So what if I do?" demanded Himeko softly, immediately defensive. "He is handsome, confident, mysterious and charming."

Natsumi chuckled lightly, "You don't have to justify it to me. I crushed on Lambo-kun for months before Seiji-kun came to our school a few weeks ago. He is quite dreamy."

Himeko sighed again, "I know. He is mysterious but also really nice. I mean he comes to school in a chauffeured black car with tinted windows. It is like he is some runaway prince."

Natsumi grinned and left Himeko to her thoughts. Most of the female population in the school was curious to know more about their curly-haired classmate – not that the boy noticed the attention, sometimes he was as oblivious as the worst of them.

The mystery of Lambo Bovino generated from many different facts. The Italian lived at the edge of Namimori so no one had seen his home. He always arrived in a dark car, and bid somebody inside it a good day. Yet because the windows were dark, no one could see who else was in it with him.

And while he was always open with smiles and stories, he never hung out with anyone outside of school, Ana and Seiji being the obvious exception.

While he was in almost no clubs, he seemed extremely busy. Furthermore, Lambo was never seen around Namimori during the summer. When asked, Lambo said that he had a job, which took, up most of his time.

The running theories were vast and different. Very few people believed the given story – that he left Italy to spend some time with his older brother. Some people believed that he was a very important European, a prince or son of a famous businessman, who came to Japan to have a relatively normal child. Himeko personally subscribed to this train of thought.

Others thought he might be some sort of model or actor, who had taken a break from his career to obtain a solid education. This particular theory stemmed from one girl swearing that she saw Lambo's face on TV when visiting Europe. There were several more ideas swirling around, some extremely ridiculous.

Someone had suggested that Lambo was a wanted criminal in Europe, a prominent member of the organized crime syndicate. Those who believed this idea had based their belief on Lambo's ring.

Lambo always wore a green ring to school, no matter what the occasion. When asked about it, Lambo claimed that his big brother had given it to him, and that it was a sacred family heirloom. However, those who thought that Lambo lived a secret life of crime, claimed that the ring was a sign of his position in the underground.

Personally, Himeko, though, thought this was ridiculous. Lambo was about as evil as a clam or rainbow. He was too kind, charming and all around handsome to fall in with that sort.

Himeko's contemplation of Lambo was interrupted when the door opened. Instantaneously, any attention that had been given to the chemistry teacher switched to the person standing in the doorway.

The woman was unusual on many levels, but in a beautiful way. Himeko thought that the woman looked to be about five years older than their class, but Himeko couldn't be sure. The lady's petite frame meant she could be anywhere from twenty to thirty.

Her purple hair fell around her face in pretty waves, layers framing her face and continuing down to reach past her shoulders. She wore a summer dress with purple and blue floral patters on the edge, the color of the flowers matching her jewelry, especially the indigo ring on her right hand. However the most attention grabbing aspect of the woman was the eye patch she wore over one eye.

She stood in the doorway, her one visible eye quickly scanning the heads of the students, as if searching for someone. However when their teacher cleared his throat, her attention was broken and she blushed lightly.

Himeko could tell already that she would the topic of conversation at lunch today - the boys talking in awe and infatuation, the girls commenting with jealousy and spite.

"My apologies sensei. I didn't mean to be so rude," her voice was soft and pleasing. She seemed almost shy as she addressed the teacher, "I just need to quickly pull one of your students out of class."

Their teacher made a noise consent and gestured around the room, "Which student?"

The woman turned her attention back to the class, "Is Lambo Bovino here?"

All eyes swiveled to Lambo who was lightly snoring on his desk.

Himeko saw Seiji, who had seen that Lambo wasn't waking up any time soon, jab Lambo under his desk with a pencil.

Immediately Lambo's head shot up, his eyes wide, "Who has candy?"

Chuckles ran through the room as it became obvious that Lambo hadn't been paying attention in class.

"Lambo," sighed the woman with indigo hair. She seemed exasperated by Lambo's inattention but not unsurprised.

"Chrome?" he asked the woman at the door, ignoring the whispers of his peers. Within a second he was already out of his chair and halfway to the door, his brows furrowed with concern. "What's going on?"

Himeko couldn't help but feel the instantaneous jealousy well up in her. Who was this woman, this "Chrome", that her soft voice could produce such a reaction from Lambo?

Chrome laughed, a light tinkling sound. "There is nothing to be concerned about. I just need to talk to you for a second and I brought you something from home."

The whispers around the classroom grew louder at Chrome's words. Did this woman live with Lambo? She was too young to be his mother. The Italian had never mentioned an older sister. What was this woman to Lambo?

As Lambo left the classroom to talk to Chrome, a shocking and horrible idea occurred to Himeko, could this woman be Lambo's girlfriend!

Himeko glanced at Natsumi. She too was looking wide-eyed at the door which Lambo and Chrome and left through. Natsumi then glanced at Himeko, meeting her eye.

Himeko could see the flicker of pity in Natsumi's eyes and she glanced away angrily. Natsumi had obviously come to the same conclusion she had.

Himkeo couldn 't help but furiously wonder what Lambo saw in her anyway. The girl was strange and weird. Who had purple hair, or an eye-patcha? What was so great about Chrome?

Himeko stubbornly ignored the voice in her head, which answered her question by listening all the good traits Himeko had seen in Chrome. She was pretty. Her eye was large and expressive. Her body was slimy but slightly curvy. She obviously was kind enough to bring him something from home.

Himeko pushed these thoughts aside, and instead glared broodingly at her notebook. However, while she could silence the voice in her head, she couldn't stop herself from overhearing what the boy behind her was saying to his friend.

"Man, Lambo is so lucky to have an older girl like that."

Himeko's fist tightened as she listened to her classmate, Moeta.

"I know," responded his friend, Atsushi, "I wonder what Lambo did to get her attention. She's hot!"

"Do you think he's hit a home run with her yet?" wondered Moeta.

"Totally. She seems head over heals for him. Who else would bring something special from home for him?" replied Atsushi.

"I bet they're making out right now!" whispered Moeta, excitedly.

Himeko was disgusted and furious, she couldn't take it anymore. Whipping her head around, she heatedly whispered, "Don't talk like that! Lambo-kun is gentleman." She then quickly turned around to face the front of the room, a blush appearing on her face.

She often was able to keep a lid on her mouth but every once in a while, when particularly emotion she would blurt out stuff that she would later regret.

"What's her problem?" wondered Atsushi. But to Himeko's gratefulness, the boys fell silent.

Thanks to the boys, Himeko couldn't help but think what Lambo was doing in the hallway. Was he kissing Chrome?

Shaking her head, she tried futilely to focus on what the teacher was speaking of, but her mind kept on drifting.

She was finally put out of her misery when the door to the room opened again. Lambo strolled in, a slight scowl on his face. He had only been out of the room, five minutes most. In his hand he held a paper lunch bag.

Himeko couldn't help but sigh again as she saw his face. However, when she spotted the paper bag, Himeko began to frown, wondering what food Lambo's girlfriend packed for his lunch.

Himeko felt eyes on her, and glanced at Natsumi. Her friend gave a sympathetic smile and then winked. Leaning forward, over her desk, Natsumi tapped Lambo's shoulder. "So what happened?" she asked Lambo.

Lambo turned in his seat and smiled at Natsumi. "Sorry, for distracting your attention. Chrome had just noticed that I forgot my lunch at home when she left to do errands. She brought it to me and gave me a message from my brother's friend."

These words seemed to catch Seiji's attention and he looked at Lambo with concern.

Lambo had been smiling when he talked to Natsumi, however when he mentioned the message Chrome brought, he seemed a little annoyed.

"Is everything okay?" asked Natsumi sympathetically.

"Yeah," sighed Lambo. It was evident that something was bothering Lambo, but he didn't elaborate.

Seiji tapped Lambo on the shoulder, shifting Lambo's attention. The two began to whisper, Lambo obviously calming some worry in Seiji.

Himeko was dying to know what the message was, but before she could find a way to interrupt Lambo and Seiji's conversation to ask any more questions, the bell rang.

"Sorry, I really have to rush to my next class," said Lambo as he jumped out of his seat. Waving goodbye to Seiji, Lambo dashed out of the room.

Himeko grabbed her bag as she turned to Natsumi.

"I wonder what Chrome told Lambo," said Natsumi to Himeko. Although Natsumi was talking to Himeko, her eyes were on Seiji as the young prodigy packed his bag.

"I wonder what took Lambo so long to come back in," replied Himeko, "Surely the message didn't last that long." After a pause, Himeko continued, "Do you think they were kissing?"

Natsumi sent Himeko a look, "Probably not. Principal Hibari would 'bite them to death' if he saw Lambo skipping class to make out with his girlfriend. Did you really pay attention to what those boys were saying?"

Himeko felt a little better at Natsumi's response but not by much. "I know, what they were saying is nonsense. Its just hard to ignore the whispers sometimes, you know?"

Natsumi smiled sympathetically at Himeko's words. Gossip was the life and blood of the school. In Namimori High, it wasn't the truth that mattered but what people believed to be the truth. It was hard to ignore the rumors.

The two girls travelled down the hallway talking about Lambo and boys in general when something stopped Himeko in her path.

Natsumi was chattering about a hot boy she had met at the park the other day when she noticed Himeko had stopped moving. Following her friend's gaze, Natsumi noticed where Himeko was looking. Standing in the middle of the hallway, looking slightly bewildered, was Chrome.

Himeko started to move forward, a glint in her eye. Natsumi quickly grabbed the crook of her friend's elbow. "Don't do anything stupid," she warned, "Talk to her, but don't make her upset. Remember Principal Hibari."

Himeko nodded and the two girls parted ways, Natsumi heading to her next class, Himeko, towards the purple-haired woman standing, as if lost in the crowd of students.

As she approached, Himeko reminded herself that she could not fight with Chrome – she didn't want to anger Lambo or Principal Hibari. Not that she was actually prone to physically violence, but the idea had its merits.

Instead she would just talk with Chrome long enough to find out what the girl did to win Lambo's affections. Maybe, if she was lucky she could figure out what message Chrome brought to Lambo.

"Hello, Chrome-chan," began Himeko, "I am Kobayashi Himeko. I was in Lambo-kun's class when you brought him lunch." Himeko stuck out her hand to shake and Chrome took it.

"Hello Himeko-chan. Its nice to meet you," replied Chrome with a smile. Even though her expression was friendly, Himeko noticed a slightly confused look in Chrome's eye.

Answering the one-eyed woman's silent question, Himeko said, "I saw you in the hallways looking lost. I thought I could help out."

"Oh no," laughed Chrome lightly, "Thank you for your offer, but I can't pull you away from class."

"I have a free period next," insisted Himeko, "It would be my pleasure to help out."

"Thank you," replied Chrome gratefully, "Usually I can figure my way through these halls, its just so confusing with all these students rushing around."

"So where are you headed?" asked Himeko.

"Back to the front entrance of the school," replied Chrome, her voice soft.

Himeko nodded, pasting a smile on her face, "That's on the other side of the school. We have to go this way." Himeko gestured in the direction of one of the halls and headed off, Chrome at her side.

Gathering the courage to speak up, Himeko began her first question as casually as possible, "So Chrome-chan, how do you know Lambo-kun?"

Chrome looked at Himeko, a slight furrow on her brow as she thought, "Ehhh, I've know Lambo for awhile, since we were just children."

Himeko's heart sank a little at Chrome's words. If Lambo knew Chrome since their youth that must mean that they were childhood sweethearts. How could she compete with that?

"We had such a crazy childhood," continued Chrome, oblivious of Himeko's emotions. "All things considered, it was inevitable that we would become close."

Himeko felt as if she could cry hearing those words. Taking a deep breath, she decided to change the topic a little. If they continued to talk about Chrome and Lambo's relationship, she wouldn't be able to hold in her emotions. "So what are you doing now, Chrome-chan?"

Chrome looked slightly confused by the change in discussion, but went with it without asking any questions. "Umm, I am manager for SkyAlliance."

Himeko froze when she heard those words. "SkyAlliance?" she squeaked, her eyes wide with awe.

SkyAlliance was a major company based in Italy but had branches all over the world. They had divisions in everything from entertainment to finance to technology development. Himeko was particularly a fan of SkyAlliance's brand of fashion. "What is it like?" she asked breathlessly, temporarily forgetting about Lambo.

Chrome smiled at Himeko's enthusiasm, "It certainly an experience. I love my job, my boss and all my colleagues."

"What branch are you in?" asked Himeko.

It was common knowledge that SkyAlliance was broken up into seven divisions, each based on a phenomenon of the weather. Each division was in charge of a different aspect of the company.

For example, the Sky department ran administration and management of all other sections; it was the hub that controlled all the other departments. While on the other hand, the Rain division was in charge of entertainment and sports. In fact, equipment produced by the Rain division of SkyAlliance was internationally hailed best sports goods in the world. Himeko knew because her younger brother was saving up to buy SkyAlliance tennis racquet.

"Officially, I am a manager in Sky Administration," said Chrome.

"That's amazing! You must be very high up, especially for someone as young as you!" exclaimed Himeko.

"It may sound nice," Chrome modestly admitted, "but I started out in Mist and that is where my passion and talent it."

"What do you do?" asked Himeko, her curiosity overcoming her.

"I'm in charge of SkyAlliance's image and how other's perceive us. I work with a lot with PR in Italy."

"If you work in Italy, why are you in Japan?"

"I came to the capital for a business trip and couldn't pass up the opportunity to stop by Namimori."

Himeko's excitement at meeting a SkyAlliance manager faded as she remembered that Chrome was her rival and had come by school to see Lambo. She stopped walking as she realized she had no chance in wining Lambo back from Chrome. Chrome was older, prettier (despite the eye-patch), successful and his childhood sweetheart. There was no way should could hold a candle to her.

In defeat, she turned to Chrome who had also stopped and was looking at Himeko with confusion. "Sorry Chrome-chan but I have to ask something. How do it? How are you in a relationship with him if you're in Italy and he is here at school?"

Chrome's mouth literally fell as she stared at Himeko in shock. "How did you know I was in a relationship?" she asked, her voice flabbergasted.

Himeko have a small, self-mocking smile, "The whole class picked up on it. There are many girls at school who are very jealous of you."

Chrome's eyes were very wide. "Oh," she breathed. Pausing for a second she looked at Himeko, her initial surprise turning into a mischievous smile, "He probably won't be pleased by me talking about our relationship, but if you promise to keep it a secret, I'll tell you a little."

Himeko nodded vigorously, marking the "x" sign on her chest, "I promise, Chrome-chan. He won't hear anything about this conversation."

Chrome smiled at her, "Okay. It is hard when we have to live away from each other but he travels to Italy a lot, and I come by Japan as often as I can. You'll be surprised how often we find time for each other. Plus, the fact that he works for SkyAlliance when he isn't at school helps."

"He works for SkyAlliance?" asked Himeko, clearly startled. Before now, Himeko couldn't imagine Lambo working any job because it would be inconceivable for someone as sophisticated and mysterious as him to do menial labor. Most students got jobs as waiters or at a cash register at the local market. However, in Himeko's mind Lambo was always above that.

But now that Chrome had said that Lambo works for SkyAlliance, it made sense. No wonder Lambo was never seen over the summer and was always busy – he was working for a world-class company in Italy. And of course, SkyAlliance was the kind of cool place Lambo would work.

"Yeah," said Chrome, "But please don't go telling people, he doesn't like being attached to or tied down by us. He likes to think he is free and just works with us as a matter of convenience."

"Oh," said Himeko, delighted she had learned something new about Lambo.

"But I'll tell you a secret," confided Chrome, a twinkle in her eyes, "No matter how much he violently denies it, he is devoted to SkyAlliance and would do almost anything for it. He will never say it, but he loves having a place that allows him to float free, like a true cloud."

Himeko fell silent as tried to absorb all that Chrome had told her. The two girls walked along in companionable silence for a little bit before Himeko opened her big mouth to ask something she immediately regretted.

"Isn't it weird though? Being in a relationship with him when he is so different?"

Himeko wanted to bang her head against the wall for what she had just said, but it had just come out of her mouth without any thought. It had been bothering her that Chrome was in love with Lambo, who was much younger, but she hadn't planned to go out and just ask about it.

Chrome had a serious expression on her face as she said, "It can be hard, especially with communication. It is sometimes difficult for him to express himself, as he should. But, I suppose, he always manages to convey his meaning in the end." Chrome had a soft smile and nostalgic expression as she finished.

Himeko tried not to blush, feeling as she had heard something very private. Looking at her shoes she mumbled, "That's nice. This way Chrome-chan." She proceeded to lead Chrome towards the front.

The two continued in silence, Himeko wallowing in embarrassment while Chrome seemed to be focused on her own thoughts.

The bell had rung and so the halls had cleared of almost all the students. Chrome really didn't need Himeko's help anymore but neither girl commented.

They kept the quiet, passing through the halls until they reached lobby in front of the main exit. Chrome, wanting to say something before they parted ways, turned to Himeko just as the young student opened her mouth to speak.

At the same time, the two said:

"About you and Lambo, I'm sorry for…"

"About me and Kyoya, I wanted to say…"

There was a quick pause before the two blurted out their thoughts.

"Me and Lambo?" asked Chrome, clearly startled.

"Whose is Kyoya?" wondered Himeko, very confused, "I don't know an students by that name…"

There was another brief moment of silence as the two ladies thought over the other's words. Then, at the same moment the light bulbs clicked, and the shouting began.

"P-P-PRINCIPAL HIBARI!" exclaimed Himeko, her voice jumping up an octave.

"Lambo and I are just friends!" squeaked Chrome, her cheeks blushing in embarrassment at the thought.

"YOU'RE DATING PRINCIPAL HIBARI!" repeated Himeko, unable to get past the thought.

"Lambo is like my little brother!"

"PRINCIPAL HIBARI!"

"I would never… That would be like…"

"He… You… dating?"

"Lambo already has… I-pin…"

The two girls stood blubbering at each other, both unable to comprehend their conversation under this new light, until a new voice entered the conversation.

"Why are you disturbing the peace, herbivores?"

Quite suddenly all talking stopped at Chrome and Himeko turned to face the third person that had entered the lobby.

"Kyoya," said Chrome.

"Principal Hibari" squeaked Himeko, her face pale.

There was a pause as Chrome gathered herself before she turned to the young girl and said, "Himeko, thank you for directing me to the exit. I'm sure you have work to do, why don't you get back to your studies."

Himeko, through her blinding fear of their Principal couldn't help but admire Chrome's behavior. Nobody disregarded the feared Principal at yet Chrome blatantly ignored Principal Hibari's question in favor of addressing Himeko. Bowing to both Chrome and Principal Hibari, Himeko's manners took over as she said, "It was my pleasure Chrome-chan."

Himeko rushed out of the lobby but her curiosity prevented her from going far. The moment she got out of eyesight she stopped, pausing to listen to the conversation she had left behind.

"What was that?" The voice was unmistakably Principal Hibari's.

Himeko could hear Chrome sigh, "Just another misinterpretation."

"Hnn."

"I'll tell you what, Cloud-man," Chrome's voice was teasing as she spoke, "Come back to Nana's place by dinner, without destroying anything when he comes to get Lambo and I'll tell you about it."

"He is coming for Lambo?"

"I don't know whose bright idea it was, but he has gotten orders to pick up Lambo today for something. I just told Lambo and left a message with Tetsu to tell you when you got back to the office."

There was silence before Chrome continued, "Don't give me that look Kyoya, it can't be helped. You know how it is. Just don't make a fuss when he arrives. 'kay?"

More silence, then Chrome sighed again. "What am I going to do with you two? Fine, do what you must, just don't cause too much of a mess. I hate having to clean up after the overgrown children in this family." Chrome ended with a light laugh and Himeko almost had a heart attack as she heard Principal Hibari's low accompanying chuckle.

Another gap of quiet, filled with the rustling of clothes before Himeko heard the school doors open and shut as (she assumed) Chrome left. Himeko listened as footsteps approaching and ran before Hibari could see her. She didn't stop running until she reached her locker on the other side of the school.

Panting, she placed her hand on her locker as she caught her breath. She still had problems fully comprehending what happened, however two things were clear. First, Lambo was, to her knowledge, still single. And second, she had one heck of a story to tell Natsumi when she saw her friend later.

In her preoccupation, Himeko failed to look at the window where sat a strange white owl with the most unusual eyes.

TBC with Mist Part 2


AN: Hurrah! You have made it to the end. You were not scared away or terrified by the implied Chrome/Lambo, even though it was a joke. Forgive me for my depravity but my humor has a twisted sense of its own and I couldn't rein it in. ;)

As for Hibari/Chrome, I hoped you enjoyed it. I always thought it would be hilarious if those two got together – just imagine Mukuro's face when he found out. Plus TYL!Hibari was very kind to Chrome when she was in the future. However, I do understand if that's not your cup of tea. If that's the case, then no worries this story isn't based on romance and so the pair will not be mentioned often – although Lambo will have to do damage control on the rumors or else Hibari would kill him.

So with this chapter, the set up has finished. Starting in the next, things are going to start rolling!

Now a few shout outs. First to SkyGem and Parrot Post, both of whom spotted some mistakes in the story and alerted me so that I could correct them. Their eye for detail is fabulous!

Second, props to Yuuki12397 for being able to correctly guess that this chapter would be about Chrome and not Mukuro.

Unfortunately, I have a bit of sad news for you. I am going to be super busy up until February. I'm leaving this weekend to go spend time with family, and I will have zero time for any writing (which is why I worked so hard too get this up for you guys before I go). After I come back, I have finals and term papers due at the end of January, beginning of February. So I'm really sorry but you (probably) won't get another update until late February/early March. So even if there is a long break, don't worry, I promise I haven't forgotten about this fic. (How can I when receiving reviews is so addictive?) My apologies, but I have already started planning the next chapter with Mukuro, and let me tell you its working itself into a monster (And Yohei is going to play a big role)!

But on a more cheery note, HAPPY HOLLIDAYS (unless you don't celebrate any holidays around this time of year in which I case, happy winter season ;D)! Here is my winter present to all of you! I hope this season finds you happy and healthy. Considering with the tragedy in Connecticut, I hope and pray that you are with those you care about and have the opportunity to cherish the ones you love! Travel safe and stay warm. If you have the time, tell me how you are spending the holidays and what traditions you celebrate (I would be love to know)!

Also, I know these ANs are super long, but I can't help it! I start writing and then BOOM and I don't even know how it happened! I take no responsibility for this ;)

As always, please let me know what you enjoyed/despised about this so that the next chapter will be better!

All the best until next time!

~AwedbyAwesomeness


Tsukuyomi-chan: Thanks. Yeah, Seiji's first day was hard. However now that he is friends with Lambo, things can only go up (well until the next guardian shows up – hehehe)

FinalXFantasy91: I'm glad you think so, but any more compliments and my head is going to swell ;) Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

sleepdeprived91: I'm glad you like my characterizations of Hibari and Ryohei. I was really worried he might be too EXTREME. As for Lambo's cover – you'll see, I don't want to give it away. As for I-pin, completely ship I-pin and Lambo but I really wanted this to be a Lambo-centric fic, that's why I didn't have I-pin attend the same school as our favourite Lightening Guardian. However, she will show up later.

SkyGem: You will definitely see Yohei and Seiji again. I hope Yohei isn't on your nerves too much, he will play a vital role when Mukuro comes-a-calling. I look forward to seeing your omake, but I totally understand senior year pressure. I am in my first year of University so the horrors of senior year are still fresh in my mind. I know the Canadian system is different from the American one, but it is still stressful. Good luck with all your examinations and applications!

Reborn-Story-Reader: You have no idea just how happy I was to read your review! I hope you like Hibari, he is going to be showing up a lot, because it is his school that the guardians are invading.

Double-Gemini: Yeah, I'll keep using OCs and Seiji is definitely going to be showing up more often (not so much in the next chapter, but a lot after that), and he will definitely be seeing a few things that will freak him out – hehehe, I love messing with characters!

FireRaven99: Thank you, I'll try.

Aytheria: I am SO glad you enjoyed the chapter. You have no idea how nervous I was when I posted it. You should definitely finish up the manga – it is fairly corny and abrupt, but still entertaining. Did you see Fran being picked up by the Varia/Mukuro? And yeah is how I coped too. I still find myself checking for new chapters in KHR only to be disappointed when I remember that the series had ended D:

Guest (A better name?): You liked it? HORRAH – you have no idea how nervous I was when I posted it. I almost scrapped the entire thing because I didn't think it was funny (my beta was the one who convinced me to post it). I know I can use the reply to reviews, but I am technologically deficient, so please forgive a gal 'cause this is a lot easier for me ;). Oh, now I understand what you meant by Earthbound. I am not really into video games, but I do remember Ness from Super Smash Bros – good times. I'll keep your criticism in mind, I think I know what you mean and I'll try to avoid clichés/over-the-top-ness (let me know if I mess up). I want to see Tsuna as the Vongola Decimo as well! But if the author doesn't come back with it, then I guess that's what is for :D. Good try with the Chrome/Mukuro guess but Mukuro will be next chapter. Hope you enjoyed Chrome though.

Kuyomi-Chan-Is-Dead: Better? After you review I went in and fixed it so that the chapter is more readable. Hope this update lived up to your expectations.

bells-mannequin: I am so glad you liked this chapter! I was so nervous and almost scrapped the entire thing because I didn't think it was funny (my beta was the one who convinced me to post it). You will see a fair bit of Ana in the next chapter, but Seiji is also going to play a big role in the long run. I have to agree with your comments on the manga's ending. I have been dissatisfied with endings since the Future Arc and I really wanted to see Tsuna be awesome as the Vongola Decimo. However, I guess that's what is for.

NFGdP: First of all, does your user name stand for something in particular? I am just curious. As for Yohei, I don't want to give too much away, but lets say that some characters will find out, some will not – and (hopefully) it will be entertaining, hehehe.

Randomchick95: I was sad at the end too, mostly because I wanted to see Tsuna be awesome as the Vongola Decimo! But ah well. I know I didn't kick Yohei's ass in this chapter, but next one he is going to go through a fair bit – hehehe (evil laugh).

Freefan1412: Thank you. And yes, the Vongola are pretty amazing in their insanity :D

Endless Sky: Lambo-sama thanks you and thinks that he is cool and suave too ;) I'll try, but a few people will discover the truth at some point, but certainly not the whole school.

Raevi: Namimori was/is/always will be one of Hibari's top priorities. Sorry, not Mukuro or Gokudera quite yet, but Mukuro is next :D

NaturalSam14: Thank you. I was really worried if the OCs would be well received. No, no you were closer when you said 'tortured' instead of 'talked to'. He is going to find out about the Vongola the hard way :D But you give me too much praise, hope this chapter was enjoyable.

XxAlysxX: That is certainly the moral, never mess with Hibari or Hibari's school. However, it isn't a lesson that all the guardians have learned yet – hence Lambo's troubles.

Soul of The World: Hehehehe, when I began reading your review I got kind of worried because I thought you didn't like it. And then I finished it and you had me laughing. Thank you for making my day :D

Bleach-ed-Na-tsu: Thank you! I am so happy that you liked Lambo :D However I am even happier that you like the OCs. I was so afraid that they would be ill-received but as you said, they were kind of necessary for the effect I'm aiming for. I wanted to see Tsuna be the Vongola Decimo too, was a cross between heartbroken and furious when I finished the last chapter. But I suppose, that is what I need fanfiction for now. I'll try to keep up the awesome, but let me know if it starts to slip away ;)

Vongolafan16: Thank you, I'll try :D Hope you liked this one as well.

J3nny24: Tsuna will be last, but I'm saving Gokudera for a little later. He is too much fun, that I really want to do him justice.

The Who Are Unloved-Neglected: Apologies for the wait, my life is insane and I'm a slow writer. However, I am so glad you thought it was worth it :D Mukuro is up next (and you will be seeing more of Hibari – hehehe).

dropxheartz: Thank you, and eventually Yohei may come to some shocking realizations – hehehe :D

RikuoNova: Awww, your compliments are making me blush :) Hope you enjoyed this chapter

Blackbuster12: Aaaah aaaaaahhh! Your review makes me SO HAPPY! THANK YOU – you absolutely MADE MY DAY :D What is this apology about unnecessary chat – have you seen my ANs? I live for unnecessary chat and long reviews send me over the moon! Give me more! As for Hayato, he will come eventually but I am taking my time with him – I want to do him justice.

snitchygirl: Thank you! I am so glad you liked the OCs, I was very worried they would be ill-received.

monamonalisa17: Thank you :D I hope this lived up to your expectations!

LeSinner: Warning, you might have to wait a little while, I am saving him for last but I hope you enjoy the ride up until then!

Lexie-chan94: Lifetime trauma is certainly going to abound – hehehe! Just wait till next chapter when Mukuro shows up!

Yuuki12397: Thank you! And congrats, you were the first one to guess that it was Chrome and not Mukuro!

Fi Suki Saki: THANK YOU! I am so happy that you like Lambo in this story! Lambo's physical strength will not appear for a while, but it will show up. I already have a scene in mind. I don't think I'll have room for a bullying scene - sorry. But feel free to write an omake of your own on the subject (just, if you do base it off this fic, please give credit). I would love to see what you write :D I'll try with Gokudera, Hibari and Mukuro. As for Chrome, does this answer your question? She is most certainly a guardian! I hope I did her justice though.

TheNSIGirl: Thank you. And yeah, I was sad and mad at the ending of KHR, but I suppose that is what is for, so that I can get my required doses of KHR and future Tsuna.

aBoastingjerK: As long as your happy with your name, then that is all that matters. :D Thank you! I hope this chapter lived up to your expectations!

yinrei13: Thank you, I was so worried about Lambo's characterization! I am glad you like him. As for Gokudera, all I can say is – hehehe!

Xxferessa-TanXx: I'm trying, I'm trying! This is as fast as I can go – I'm a real turtle when it comes to writing :P However I'm so glad like this story! Its reviews like yours that has me writing as fast as I can!

deathlover25: Thank you :D

KyoTsuMu182769: Sorry, Tsuna's gonna be last. I am saving him for some real butt-kicking! Same with Hibari, but you'll probably get bits of Hibari in each chapter 'cause it is his school. As for why Lambo can't go home with Hibari, its for three reasons. One, Hibari wouldn't allow it. He hates crowding! And two, Lambo won't survive a car ride with Hibari And finally, Lambo is trying to avoid drawing attention to himself and his relationship with Hibari. It would be kind of obvious if Hibari gave Lambo rides. Plus, in the future arc, (and I could be wrong) but I thought Fuuta mentioned that he took care of Lambo so I wanted to stay true to that on a certain level. However I will say this, the chapter will come when Hibari will have to deal with Lambo.

Parrot Post: Thank you! And thank you for your notes about previous chapters. :D You took the words right out of my mouth when it came to Hibari. Hehehe! I am really excited to write Hibari and Hayato's chapters too – hope they are up to everyone's standards though. Yohei will play a central role in the next chapter – well sort of. Its hard to explain, but you will see. As for his contacts… I don't want to give too much away, but hopefully it will be good!

Guest (11/22/12): I'm glad – but next time drop a name so I can address this to you :)

irezel: Here is more - I hope you like it!

Sokka's Fan-Lawyer: AN AVATAR FAN! I love your username! And don't sue me, this is as fast as I can go! ;) You'll have to wait a bit for Tsuna, I have a lot planned for him and I'm saving our beloved Decimo for last – sorry. As for I-Pin, I really wanted this to be a Lambo-centric fic, that's why I didn't have I-pin attend the same school as our favourite Lightening Guardian. However, she will show up later, and (hopefully) it will be awesome. I'm not sure if I'll have 20yl!Lambo visit, that might be a bit too much for the student body to handle. I have been toying with the idea of a 5 year old Lambo appearing during class, what do you think? As for the ending, I really want for them to continue the anime now that the manga is done! How else will I get my required doses of KHR?

Danielle Luna Soulhart: Yes, this is the first time I've seen you. WELCOME :D The reason why I (loosely) call it a series of one-shots is because each chapter is separate from the previous ones. There are weeks elapsed between the first and second chapter. But I'm glad you enjoyed the reading! I'll try to keep an eye out for the one-liners! Thanks for the tip. Hope this chapter lived up to expectations!

lilsakuraxxXX: Here is another post (hope you like it) and yes Tsuna will be last.

00-SilentObserver-13: Thank you - I'll try. Sorry this chapter took so long – life is crazy :P Hope it lived up to your expectations.

Kage kitsune no yami: I'm so happy you liked it (I almost didn't post the chapter because I didn't think it was funny)!

JackFrost14: THANK YOU :D

Junemary: Thank you – I mean really, your review made my day. And it is reviews like yours that keeps me writing :D Hope this chapter was as awesome as you hoped it to be!

Humanly Human: Thank you! Hope this lived up to your expectations :)

DemonIB: Thank you!

Painxsmile: Thank you! I am so happy you like this idea :D