Raidon / Tsuna: 13 years
Nana: 33 years
Luna: 31 years - physical: 25 years
Salazar: 1,039 years - physical: 29 years
Fon: 47 years - physical: 25 years
Reborn: 44 years - physical: 13 in years
Fred & George: 34 years - physical 29 years
Kyoya: 15 years
Conventions:
"text" - speech in Japanese
'text' - thoughts
'text' - telepathy
I have corrected the dimensions Flidais, Luna's companion. I used inch instead of foot.
momocolady: I have corrected the wrong physical age of Reborn as remarked the hit man will be the same age as the twins at least physically.
LazyKid24: The relationships are still a surprise, but I haven't considered and won't consider Hana for Raidon.
FoxKat: I have to think about your idea with Mukuro. I haven't decided on all guardians, yet.
Thank you for all your reviews. Enjoy the next chapter.
Raidon was waiting for Tsuna outside the room for the OWL exams. He had been tested first for Defense, their last assessment. Half an hour later Tsuna emerged the room and the twins walked towards the entrance hall of the Ministry chatting about the practical part of Defense. Both had no big issues with the OWL exams, neither the theory parts nor the practical ones. Although a lot of people attended their practical parts to watch the focus runes in action particularly from a Squib. A few tried to question the twins about the focus runes, but Raidon and Tsuna blocked every approach sending them to Salazar.
The two teenagers left the Ministry through the floo network and arrived in Salazar's study, the only connected fireplace of the mansion. Tsuna arrived first and left the hearth without any problem and stumble to clear the place. But he stopped after a couple of steps as he noticed the assembled crowd. Raidon arrived only seconds later and looked around sensing the serious atmosphere. Salazar, Luna, Reborn and Nana were gathered in the sitting area. The young Sky left the hearth and put a hand on his twin's shoulder to lead him to the couches. Nana and Luna smiled at them encouraging.
"Hi everyone. Who has died?" Raidon asked.
Tsuna rolled his eyes at his antics and Luna's smile brightened.
"How were your exams?" Nana asked.
"Easy, we had no big issues with it." Tsuna answered.
"Let me rephrase my question. Why are you all gathered here with such serious expression?" Raidon asked.
Luna looked at Salazar who nodded.
"I had a vision shortly before your OWLs, but we decided to wait until you passed them. Nono's last son was killed a few weeks ago. You are the last valid heirs for Vongola. Nono will come to Namimori in about three weeks with a tutor to prepare you for the Mafia."
"What are his plans?"
"Nono plans to explain everything to you and introduce your tutor, Andrea De Luca. Andrea shall train and assess you. On base of his results Nono and your father will decide who will become Vongola Decimo. Andrea was Reborn's apprentice before the Arcobaleno curse. After Reborn's withdrawal six year ago Andrea became the word best hitman. The last four years he has trained the heir of another family that is allied with Vongola."
"I thought the oldest would inherit."
"No. Both, the current boss and the external advisor have a vote. If they decide on different candidates, the two heirs and their guardians must fight against each other. The winner will inherit the family." Reborn explained.
"It would be unwise to decline. We are both flame active Skies for this we will be forced to get involved with the Mafia one way or another. It is better to associate with such a powerful family. As Vongola boss we could change the family and revive the original motive from Primo. Hopefully we could change the Mafia world to the better." Raidon said and looked sadly to his brother, "But I shouldn't become the boss. On the one hand I'm already the Sky Arcobaleno and in my opinion parts of the tri-ni-sette should be separated. On the other hand I don't want too much focus on me because of my position as Master of Death. But I will join Vongola as well and help to strengthen your position."
Tsuna paled and looked shocked at his younger twin. He was definitely not the type for a Mafia boss. That would rather suit Raidon, the braver and more powerful twin. As Tsuna processed the speech, he could understand his brother's reasoning. His gaze met jade green eyes, which expressed concern. The brown haired Sky pulled himself together and nodded. Even though he was still pale, he emanated confidence.
"Ok, I will do it. But I need you at my side."
"Of course, I will cover your back as always."
Both grinned at each other and then looked back to the others who had watched the exchange silently.
"We agree with Raidon's reasoning. He has already two titles or rather tasks, not to mention his prospective lordship. In my opinion Tsuna's inclination to reconciliation and tranquility will also be advantageous for the potential changes for Vongola. We only have to ensure that all Vongola members will take him seriously." Salazar said.
"How shall we approach Nono and the tutor? Shall we discuss our decision directly with them? Or shall I alter my skills?… Andrea will be in Namimori for a several months. How shall we handle magic with him around?" Raidon asked.
"When they arrive, I'm going to talk with them. Usually Mafia bosses and hit men know about the magical world, at least that it exists and some general facts. After that we will decide a plan of action."
"Ok. You can tell Nono that at least I don't want to see Iemitsu."
"Me, too." Tsuna said.
"I thought as much!" Salazar said with a grin.
"Tsuna, you need to find your guardians soon. You have friends with active Sun, Rain, Cloud and Storm primary flames. That means two flame types are still missing, Mist and Lightning. Through Raidon's experiences as magical Sky we know that you will feel missing guardians bonds after starting to harmonize with guardians. The longer it takes to bond with all elements the more grief will occur. I suggest that you wait to take off your ring, which blocks harmonization. After Andrea's arrival you will get to know some other flames users. Then you can decide what to do." Luna said.
"That sounds reasonable."
"Before I forget it, you will be in different classes in Namimori Middle School. But…" Reborn said smirking.
"WHAT?" Tsuna squeaked.
"Why?" Raidon asked at the same time.
"…don't worry, none of you will be alone. Why? You depend on each other too much."
Tsuna frowned, but Raidon looked pensively. Reborn was right, they had done everything together since their birth: mundane and magical schooling, training, playing etc. There weren't many occurrences, in which they had been separated. Raidon had the memories and experiences of his previous life, in which he had been independent. But Tsuna had had his twin as companion his complete life. Raidon was the dominant twin and protected his older brother all the time. In the past it had been alright, but now the prospective Vongola Decimo needed to learn to stand on his own feet. The Sky Arcobaleno looked determinedly at his twin seeing the insecurity in the honey brown eyes.
"It is only for the lessons. We will see each other in the breaks and at home. I guess that our friends will be in our classes. We both need to stand on our own feet, because we can't do everything together in the future." Raidon soothed his brother.
A second time that afternoon Tsuna pulled himself together and nodded in understanding. All attendees were happy that Raidon could convince his twin with only a few words.
In the morning of the first school day Kyoya was standing beside the gate outside the school grounds. Sanzu, his animal companion, was lying beside him with closed eyes, but erected ears indicating alertness. The leader of the disciplinary committee would look bored for all who didn't know him well. But friends would be able to see that he was seething inside. The reason? It was the first day of the twins in a public school and they hadn't arrived in time. Five minutes! The school had already started for five minutes. He would need to take actions to avert that in the future. The Cloud guardian tensed more with every passing minute. After a few minutes the prefect saw two figures running towards the school. Raidon was running in front of Tsuna, both looked disheveled as if they just got up. The younger twin stopped a few feet away from Kyoya to wait for his brother. He smiled brightly but also apologetic at Kyoya.
"Good Morning, Kyo-kun."
"Hn."
Tsuna caught up and the twins walked to the gate. A well-known sound indicated the drawing of two tonfas and warned Raidon in time. Thanks to his regular training, Raidon could deflect easily the tonfas of the rushing Kyoya. Realizing that his Cloud needed to vent his anger, he accepted his fate and fought back. Tsuna shook desperately his head and walked beside Sanzu who had opened his eyes to observe his human. After some moments he raised his head and looked at the boy beside him. The shinning silver blue orbs of the animal met the honey brown eyes of the older twin demanding attention. Sighing in defeat Tsuna hunkered down to pet Sanzu's head. He stroked through the fluffy graphite grey hair. As always the bipolar personality and appearance of the animal astonished the boy. Two years ago Death had given Kyoya his animal companion.
Flashback
It was a nice summer evening. All occupants of the mansions, the Hibari siblings and Takeshi were in the garden relaxing. They planned to barbecue that evening to celebrate the progress of the kids in their training. Death appeared silently with a scythe beside Raidon. Most of the attendees were already used to the sudden appearance of the entity, except Hiko and Takeshi, who hadn't seen the creature, yet. The two kids leapt up with a squeak and wide eyes. Kyoya growled at them to get a grip on their conduct. As usual Death chuckled at the reaction of humans.
"Hello little master."
"Hi Death, long not seen."
"Yes, I had work to do."
"Why are you here?"
"I have decided that Kyoya is old enough for his animal companion."
The entity vanished his scythe and fetched a small grey bundle from his cloak, while walking to the Cloud guardian. Death put the bundle before the boy and chuckled darkly.
"Kyo-chan, this is your animal companion. It should fit you well."
"Hn."
Kyoya tried not to react to the abhorred pet name knowing he wouldn't have a chance against the entity. The Cloud Arcobaleno concentrated on the little bundle in front of him. The graphite grey animal with fluffy hair sat up and shinning silver blue orbs looked up to the boy. The quadruped was definitive a carnivore, but he couldn't decide which exactly. Kyoya studied the animal more in detail and could identify traits of different carnivores: feline ears; canine body; ursine head and face. It looked like a pup despite the size, 1' 4" shoulder height.
Meanwhile Salazar and Raidon came near the duo to examine the newcomer as well. Nyx and Apep appeared in a shadow beside the new animal to sniff at it. Kyoya's new companion startled and started to change growling. The fur turned slowly crimson. The hair got erected and wisps melted together to hardened scale like spikes. It grew a few inches and the muscles swelled. Everyone except Kyoya was too shocked about the changes from a fluffy small animal to a tough predator. The Cloud smirked happy about his companion. Before the predator could lash into the shadowfoxes, Kyoya petted its head.
"Sanzu, ignore them."
The silver blue gaze met Kyoya's accepting the human directly as alpha. Sanzu calmed down slowly. A second transparent eyelid opened and the eyes changed to silver orbs, which glowed in the twilight. Nyx and Apep used the distraction to shadow away. Step by step the young predator changed back to his fluffy form. The teenager was interested in the race. Beside the feline, canine and ursine traits he could also identify reptilian ones, like the second transparent eyelid and the scale like spikes in the second predator form.
"You had to give him a pseudo hellhound." Salazar said with a sigh to Death.
The entity chuckled and disappeared.
Flashback end
A loud Klong interrupted Tsuna's memory. He looked to the two fighters and sighed. Both looked disheveled with tears in their clothes. Shaking his head with a smile the older twin casted discreetly a notice-me-not charm. Then he healed them and repaired their clothes with the appropriate spells. Raidon grinned thankfully to his brother.
"Go to your classes and don't come late again." Kyoya growled and fetched something from his pocket, "Give these sheets to your teachers."
"Thank you, Kyo-kun. We promise to be on time in the future."
"Of course, Kyoya-san."
The twins rushed to their classrooms, which were next to each other. Tsuna knocked on the doors of the first room from class A and entered it. With a bow he greeted his new teacher and apologized for his late arrival. Before the teacher could berate him, he presented Kyoya's slip, which was accepted without a hitch. Tsuna turned to the other students and discovered his friends immediately. Kyoko was sitting beside Hana and Hiko beside Takeshi behind the two girls. All smiled at him and Takeshi pointed to the free seat on his left. Relieved he walked to the seat and slumped on the chair with a sigh.
Raidon entered the second room from class B after knocking on the door. Like Tsuna he greeted and apologized with a bow. He appeased his teacher with Kyoya's slip. He turned to the students and as expected he discovered a smirking Reborn or rather Sin Ren, the alias for school, which were shortcuts of his first and family name.
On a Saturday morning Neville and the twins were in a greenhouse to work on a project. They had been working on a new breed for five months and hopefully would finish the final touch that day. After an hour the trio smiled at each other happily. It had worked as planned just in time for the arrival of two owls from the Ministry in the entrance area. Raidon and Tsuna skipped excitedly to them with big grins. That could only be the results of their OWLs. With practiced movements they freed the owls from their burden and Neville fetched some treats and bowls with water. Re-invigorated the owls left the greenhouse. The twins ran with their letters to the runes teleportation pads. Neville smiled at their antics, fetched one of their new hybrid plants and followed them.
The twins arrived via the teleportation pads in the mansion and rushed to the kitchen. As predicted Nana was there just starting to prepare lunch.
"Mum, the results arrived." Tsuna squeaked.
Nana turned to their excited sons with a big smile.
"Great, what are the results?" Nana asked.
"We haven't opened them, yet. We wanted to do it together with you." Raidon answered.
Both boys opened the sealed parchments and studied the content. They looked up and grinned.
"I have got eight outstanding for Transfiguration, Charms, Defense, Potions, Ancient Runes, Herbology, History and Care of Magical Creature; two exceeds expectation for Arithmancy and Astronomy." Tsuna said happily.
"I have got outstanding for all subjects and the best result for Defense for five centuries." Raidon told them grinning.
"Good job, sweethearts. I'm proud of you both."
The twins hugged their mother happily for a couple of minutes and then showed her the results on the parchments. Meanwhile Neville entered the kitchen still holding the new hybrid plant. Luna and Salazar followed closely behind him. The wizards and witch had overheard the little family, but had granted them their private moments.
"Well done, both of you. Soon we will discuss your subjects for NEWTs and new electives." Salazar said.
"But first we will celebrate your great results. I will enframe the parchments. I only need to find a place to hang them up." Nana interrupted with a huge smile.
"Let me do it. I know the perfect place." Luna remarked and reached out.
The twins looked at her mother and after a nod from her, they handed the letters over to the blond witch. Neville stepped forward attracting the attention of the others. The Herbology master smiled at Nana and the boys and gave the plant to Nana, who studied the flower. A soft red hue appeared on Neville's cheeks.
"Raidon and Tsuna forgot it in the greenhouse. We have worked on this project for five months and finished this new hybrid this morning. Boys, please explain what it can do. After all, it was your idea."
"As Raidon and I discussed topics for the project, we got the idea to breed plants, which are able to absorb Flames of the Dying Will and emit them slowly. This is our first creation. A mini sunflower hybrid, which is able to absorb Sun flames and emit it within two foot around itself."
"Fortunately, we are able to ignite flames of each element as Skies, which helped a lot during the project. Although it was difficult at the beginning, but with a clear goal we learned it and have already started with other elements."
"That's great, boys. What are the effects of the emitted flames?"
"The same as flame users, but the purity and amount of the absorbed flames influence the potency. The emitted flames are able to heal smaller injuries, activate the growth of plants, but also hair and nails." Raidon explained excitedly.
"Please give it a try, mum."
"Of course. I want to try your creation. Do I need to consider anything?"
"Nope, you only need to ignite your flames and hold them close-by."
Nana put the flower on the table. She ignited her yellow Sun flames in her right hand and held it near the plant. At once the flames were pulled to the flower petals and vanished. Salazar, Luna and Nana watched the process in awe. No one had known about the topic of the project. The old wizard had helped the twins to ignite the other elements, but they hadn't told him the reason behind their interest. After a couple of minutes Nana withdrew her hand and at a distance of six inch the absorption stopped. She extinguished her flames and examined the flower. The plant looked livelier and petal appeared to glow a little bit. Tsuna reached out one hand and hold it directly in front of the flower petals. After a minute the nails on this hand started to grow slowly. He withdrew it and presented the lengthened nails to the others. The two teenagers grinned happily at their mother, who smiled proudly at them.
"Well done, sweeties. Have you already named the hybrid?"
"Neville suggested to call the hybrid sunbeam and we approved of it." Raidon remarked with a smirk, which brought back Neville's blush.
"Sunbeam… it is fitting."
"We thought to create a hybrid for Rain flames that could help you with some troublemakers in your calm down area." Tsuna said proudly.
"Thanks to think about me."
Nana hugged Tsuna and kissed his forehead. Then she repeated it with Raidon.
That evening everyone was sitting in the living room after a big feast from Nana. All agreed that she was one of the best cooks worldwide. Luna looked at Nana, which triggered the mother to stand up. She fetched two envelopes from a sideboard and gave one to each of her twins. Both boys looked startled not expecting anything.
"These are presents for your OWL results from Luna and me. Open them!"
Without hesitation they open the envelopes and took the slips of paper to read them. The two women presented them a family holiday of two weeks. Each twin was allowed to decide the destination of one week. Both leapt up and hugged their mother and then Luna.
"Thank you."
Neville hovered two wrapped boxes to Tsuna and Raidon, one for each. The boys grabbed the boxes, put them on the floor and unpacked them. Both boxes consisted of a dark wood and the same title was engraved on the lids 'Encyclopedia of Magical Plants Worldwide - from Common to Rare' by Henry N. Longbottom. The teenager looked at Neville with smiles.
"The encyclopedia contains several tomes. Each covers several countries with similar climate and flora. The original was written by my ancestor Henry Longbottom. Each copy of the encyclopedia is linked to the original, which is updated regularly. That means yours will always be up-to-date. The box contains a booklet with a list of all tomes and a search function. You only need to write a key word, the volumes that contain the key word with the relevant page numbers will be listed. If you touch a result, the tome will appear beside the box and will be opened on the relevant page. To get a tome from the box, you have to open the lid and say the name. The tome appears beside the box via a summoning spell." Neville explained.
Tsuna and Raidon thanked him with grins. Then Katie gave both high quality equipment for collecting substances from magical creatures like hairs, scales, venom and blood including appropriate protective equipment. They thanked her as well with big smiles. Reborn and Fon presented them with a combined gift, a workshop or rather workshops for their fighting skills. One workshop was with Fon's sensei and the remaining workshops were surprises. Reborn was smirking the whole time, because of that the twins weren't certain, whether they should see the surprise workshops as gifts or more like possible torture sessions. But they couldn't do anything against it, the hit man would have his will in most cases. Tsuna and Raidon thanked Fon with big smiles, which vanished for the thank you for Reborn, who reacted with a dark chuckle. The two brothers looked at each with concern thinking the same thing 'Definitive no gift!'. Most of the attendees started to chuckle, due to of similar thoughts.
Salazar cleared his throat to attract the attention of the frozen boys. As they looked at him, the wizard sent each a rolled-up parchment. The twins snitched and unrolled them.
"This is my recipe for a multiple animagus potion. If you are interested, we will brew it and start the training. Every wizard and witch has several animal forms based on their traits. With the conventional method it is only possible to transform to the animal, which fits the best. But with the potion and a specific method it is possible to use all your animal forms. It is no easy to learn all and is time-consuming, but it can be useful."
"That is great. I always wanted to be an animagus. In any case, I want to learn it with all forms." Raidon said excitedly.
"I'm in."
"Thank you."
Both boys put the parchments to their others gifts with big smiles.
"What do you say, Forge? Will they notice our gift at all after this great stuff?"
"I'm not sure dear brother."
The menace redheads grinned at each other and Verde could only roll his eyes. To shorten the process, the green haired scientist snatched the gifts from his mates and handed each boy two wrapped boxes, both boxes were rectangular but one was bigger than the other. The Weasley twins pouted demonstrative, but everyone ignored them. Tsuna and Raidon unpacked them without hesitation and revealed black square objects.
"This are the magical versions of a tablet computer and a smartphone, both are beta versions. In the boxes are also manuals about the items. It should be intuitive. Please try them and give us feedback. Just as side note we have connected both to the mundane Internet."
"We have added some comfort functions…"
"to the tablet and smartphone that they…"
"are indestructible and self-cleaning…"
"can be summoned, enlarged and shrunk easily."
"More functions will come with the next versions. Together with the runes teleportation pads we have three items for our discussed approach to advance the magical world with 'Peverell's Enchantments'. Hopefully we succeed to bring the magic users to the modern era."
Tsuna and Raidon were shocked. They hadn't expected such gifts. Although the tablet and smartphone were beta versions, both were excited about them. They could test them and influence with their feedback the final products. After a couple of minutes Raidon had recollected himself enough to thank them. Tsuna could only nod in agreement. While the twins were examining their presents more in details, the grown-ups discussed the plans for 'Peverell's Enchantments'. Raidon is the last Peverell and heir of the lordship. The name was world-famous with no bad reputation as Slytherin or conspicuous as Potter, because of that they had chose it for the new company.
Vongola Nono arrived on a Sunday morning with his guardians and Andrea De Luca. Salazar picked the boss, his right hand and the tutor-to-be up from the gate and led them directly to his study, while everyone else was waiting in the living room. Due to Luna's remark the wizard prepared for the meeting that day. He sat behind his desk and beckoned Nono and Andrea to sit on the two chairs opposite to him. The boss and hit man followed the invitation and the right hand stayed behind Nono. The introduction had already taken place at the gate thus Salazar started directly with business.
"I know that you are here to talk with Nana and the boys about Vongola and their possible inheritance after the death of your sons. Before you can speak with them, we have to clarify several topics… I guess that you know about the magical world as most in your position." The wizard said and looked at them inquiring. After nods from each of the trio he continued, "Some of the occupants are magic users, because of that you need to sign this magical contract before we discuss anything else."
Salazar handed over a parchment to Nono and continued, "This is a standard secrecy contract. If you sign it, you won't be able to talk to anyone else about the discussed topic in this meeting. You will be able to talk with all attendees in the room, the occupants of the mansions and everyone Tsuna, Raidon or I permit."
"Is this really necessary?" Nono asked and Andrea raised one eyebrow.
"Yes, I will only discuss anything with you, after you have signed the contract. If we come to an agreement, I will lead you to Nana and the twins and you will be able to talk with them."
"Why?"
"This is one of the topics, we will discuss after you sign it."
Both, Nono and Andrea realized that the wizard was a no non-sense man and would keep his position. Timoteo read the contract and then handed it to the hit man. After all had finished reading Salazar handed over a blood quill with an explanation of it and its reason. All attendees signed the contract with the blood quill. The wizard took the parchment and finalized the contract with the common phrase. With the last word the parchment started to glow and four golden threads spread from it. Each attendee was connected to the contract by a thread. The glow intensified and the parchment was duplicated thrice and a soft glowing bubble appeared around all of them. Salazar handed each man a copy and put the original away in a drawer of his desk.
"Everything discussed inside the bubble will be part of the secrecy contract. The force shield includes a silence spell that prevents eavesdropping. Any questions or shall we start?… No, good. I would prefer to explain everything and afterwards you can ask questions. Would that be alright with you?" Salazar asked and looked at them. After nods from everyone he continued, "Well, where to start… Tsuna and Raidon are both magic users and active Skies. At the moment Tsuna is wearing a ring, which blocks harmonization. He has no guardians, but there are some candidates with active flames. Raidon is a reincarnation from a British wizard, who was the last of several old families. He has inherited everything through magic means and will become a lord with 25. He is also the Sky Arcobaleno and has harmonized with guardians of all elements, who are also the Arcobalenos of their element. I'm his Mist guardian and also a wizard."
Nono tried to say something, but a glare from Salazar cut him off. The wizard waited a few moments and then continued.
"We have home schooled them since their sixth birthday in many subjects: mathematics; languages like Japanese, Italian, English and Latin; philosophy; natural science like physics, biology and chemistry; social science; history; arts and music; etiquettes and customs of the magical and mundane worlds and important countries like Japan, Italy and Britain; last but not least fighting with weapons and unarmed with and without Flames of the Dying Will. In addition we have taught them magical subjects. Both have passed their Ordinary Wizarding Level for four weeks. Through Nana's child care both got enough contact with children their own age. Due to integrate them more with their peers, Tsuna and Raidon have started with Namimori Middle School for three weeks, although we expect them to excel the public school. Beside the public school we home school them in the evening and weekend for the next wizard level and other mundane subjects like laws, economics and other languages. Any questions so far?"
I hope you are satisfied with Kyoya's animal companion. I didn't want to use another flying animal. Maybe Hibird will appear, too. I'm not sure. Just for your information the second 'predator' form from Sanzu is inspired by hellhounds of the prison in the movie Riddick.
What do you think about the animagus topic? How many animagus forms shall the twins have? And which animals? Shall I consider also magcial creatures?
Guardians of Raidon
Salazar - Mist
Fon - Storm
Reborn - Sun
Luna - Rain
Fred & George - Lightning
Kyoya - Cloud
Animal companions
Raidon - Sayuri (hybrid phoenix)
Salazar - Midir (quetzalcoatl)
Fon - Lichi (monkey)
Reborn - Leon (chameleon)
Luna - Flidais (fey dragon)
Fred - Nyx (Shadowfox)
George - Apep (Shadowfox)
Kyoya - Sanzu (Pseudo Hellhound)
Guardians of Tsuna
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