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Chapter 2: Explanations

"What do you mean, I'm already-?" was all Tsuna got out before he and the figure were transported somewhere completely different. It was like a rather expensive hotel's lobby, except it was golden. The floor and walls were polished so brightly it hurt Tsuna's eyes and the only thing not gold were the pictures hanging on the walls and a couple potted plants. Only, the pictures were of violent things like war and death and the plants were only Venus fly traps. A bunch of other people milled around aimlessly, not even bothering to give Tsuna and the other figure a second glance. 'What on Earth have I gotten myself into?' Tsuna wondered as he watched a receptionist feed a rather large Venus flytrap a small rodent. The receptionist turned on her heel and walked behind the "hotel" counter. She motioned Tsuna and the hooded figure forward. The figure's hand pushed Tsuna up to the counter and the figure gave some sort of identification card to the receptionist.

"Um…" Tsuna addressed the receptionist after a few minutes who looked up, annoyed to be interrupted while she was typing things into her computer. "Where am I? Who are you guys? And what does that guy mean when he says I'm dead?"

The receptionist then turned her annoyed gaze on the hooded figure. "You mean you didn't tell him?!" She practically yelled.

"He didn't ask?" came the figure's feeble response, so different from the voice Tsuna had heard in the alley.

"You idiot! You're supposed to inform the client why they died, what's going to happen and the alternative option!" the cashier exploded at the figure. "Honestly Jack! If you weren't my stupid little brother, I would've fired your ass centuries ago!"

The figure, Jack, seemed to shrink before the terrifying woman. "He didn't ask and thought that was okay…"

"Okay?! You could've got us sued because you didn't read him his rights!"

"But no one's sued us before-"

"Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't!" The lady sat back in her seat, exhausted from yelling so much. Tsuna continued to shift awkwardly as he watched the fight between siblings. The woman glanced at Tsuna with a look akin to pity. "Okay kid. Listen up. You're dead from a-" she glanced at her computer monitor, "car crash apparently. Ooh… that's rough. Anyways, do you remember your death?" she asked. Tsuna shook his head. "Thought so… Anyways, now that you're dead, you're qualified to go to heaven as you still have a pure spirit. That's quite an accomplishment considering you're a mafia boss. Now you have two options. You can accept your death and go to heaven, or you can go back to Earth in a spiritual form, settle any unfinished business, and then wait in this lobby for eternity. It's your call kid." She finished, looking at Tsuna expectantly.

"Wait a minute!" Tsuna cried, holding up his hands in the universal 'time-out' gesture. "Okay, even though it's crazy, I can accept that I'm dead. But I can go back to Earth?"

"Only for a short time. A week tops." The receptionist cut in.

"Okay, a week tops." Tsuna repeated. "But what about my family and everyone? What's going to happen to them?"

The receptionist sighed. "Were you not listening? That's the point of the second option! Settling your affairs includes seeing your family and friends."

"Fine, but what's this spiritual form? Does this mean they can see me or I have to possess and animal or something?" Tsuna asked.

"Oh no!" the receptionist laughed. "We stopped doing animal possession years ago because too many people got eaten by their relatives!" Tsuna sweatdropped. "Anyways, think about it like you're a poltergeist. Normal people can't see or hear you, but you can move inanimate objects around, make small items levitate, etc. However, if you know someone with a strong psychic ability, you may be able to actually communicate with people on Earth."

Tsuna mentally struggled with his decision. 'I could go to heaven…but…I don't want my family to suffer. They need some kind of reassurance so they can move on with their lives.' He looked up determinedly at the receptionist. "I want to fix things down on Earth" he said in a tone full of resolve.

The receptionist smiled. "I like this one." She whispered to Jack. She turned back to the brunette. "Alright. You'll go back to Earth, you have one week, and then you'll return to this lobby for all eternity. You agree to this?" Tsuna nodded. "Good. We need your signature." She stated pulling out a piece of parchment and a pen.

"I don't need to sign my name in blood?" Tsuna joked as he grabbed the pen.

"Nope. That was such a hassle! We had to keep getting sterile needles so no one got diseases and, believe me, those stains don't come out of clothes easily." She complained. Tsuna finished up his signature and the receptionist glanced over the document approvingly. "Now then." She started and motioned to Jack who moved next to Tsuna. "Jack here will be your guide. Don't worry, he won't be hovering over you, he's just there to make sure you get to Earth and back safely and that you don't screw up the boundaries of life and death too badly."

"Uh…" Tsuna started.

"Bye!" the receptionist said in a bright voice as she pushed a button behind the counter. Tsuna's world was suddenly flipped upside down as the golden hotel lobby disappeared and he landed with a thud back in the alley. He sat up rubbing his head, sore but glad to be back on earth. Now he just had to try and make the most of his remaining time.

~~~~~~~~~~~~Back at the Lobby~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Oh, I hope he'll be okay!" A tall blonde man fretted as he paced the lobby rapidly.

The receptionist looked up, exasperated. "For the hundredth time, he'll be fine! I mean, he is your descendent."

"But what if-!"

"Don't even start! One more word and I'll throw you into a Venus flytrap, Giotto!" the receptionist glared the first Vongola boss down. "Honestly…" she muttered.

"Come on Giotto." Another figure said, patting Giotto on the back. "He'll be fine."

"I'll pray for him TO THE MAXIMUM!"

"Nufufufu… this should prove interesting"

"Hn."

"So loud… I was sleeping."

"Shut up, stupid cow! Giotto, you need to man up. You know Tsuna will be fine."

"Thank you, G." Giotto said looking up at his family. "I do know, but I can't help but worry."

A/N: Hahaha I just had to throw the first family in... Anyways, I'm putting two chapters up so people have a good idea of the story, but the updates (if I choose to continue) are probably going to be a chapter a week. Yup. Great idea. If you have two unfinished fanfics already, start another! I'm so smart...

Anyways, please review! Thanks! :D