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Chapter 2

It was dark out not a cloud in the sky with a slight breeze blowing across Namimori. Looking through his spotting scope from his perched six blocks away Naruto watched as three black cars pulled into the warehouse belonging to one of the lesser families no one paid that much attention to. Thirteen armed men got out of the cars along with his target, the man who was after Tsuna and Mama for a way to get to the Vongola Famiglia.

It had been two years since Naruto made up his mind to stay in Namimori and almost three months since he was able to barely harmonize with Tsuna. 'No two bit mafioso is going to kidnap my Tsuna.' Naruto thought ignoring the 'my' part as he moved to the Remington M2010 ESR modified by Verde that was positioned beside him. His features blanked, instincts kicking in from his childhood training as he moved into position ready to handle the problem before it got any closer to his Sky.

He was reading there lips as the fat leader Ga- something was boosting about an easy score kidnapping Tsuna was gonna be as Naruto lined up the crosshairs his fingers ghosting over the trigger. Since he was informed about the meeting before hand Naruto set up two flags in different spots to give him the wind conditions.

After a few minor adjustments Naruto took a breath slowly exhaled and then held it. From his training to surpass his father his pulse was slow and steady. He waited for the pause between beats before slowly giving the trigger a little extra pressure.

The special bullet blew apart the back of the fat mans skull and within seconds Naruto was lined up for another shot. The recoil wasn't as bad as he thought knowing how far Verde went when upgrading one of his experiments. He emptied a clip into the stunned crowd of thugs before they could dive for cover and inserted another clip by the time the remaining six finally had their guns out.

With them behind cover he used one of the tricks taught too him he charged his rifle with crimson flames watching his bullets rip through their cover, his cell phone was out and ringing by the time the last one dropped to the ground dead. "Did they work properly Kyuubi?" Verde asked as soon as he picked up the phone on his end. Everybody that worked with him knew Obito's student only answered to that name while on a job.

"Yea the rifle and ammo worked, thanks for the info by the way uncle Verde." Naruto replied into the phone standing up.

"You need to leave soon, cleaners are on the way and we can't have them finding out about you to soon." Verde lectured him while the sound of typing was heard in the background.

"I'll be gone soon enough anyway, tell Obito sensei I said hi." Naruto said into the phone before hanging up. Checking his watch he saw it was a few more hours before he had to meet up with Tsuna so they could walk to school together.

So gathering all the brass Naruto quickly disassembled his rifle putting it away along with his spotting scope in under two minutes and thirty-seven seconds. Pulling the hood of his white jacket up and slinging the messenger bag over his shoulder Naruto walked down the stairs vanishing into the night the only sign proving he was even there were the two small orange flags fluttering in the wind.

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Tsuna was getting dresses for school already hearing Naruto downstairs talking with his mother. After pulling on his shirt he caught a glimpse of the photo taken a month ago at their last game. It was in an orange frame with a chibi fox in the right corner and it showed Naruto with his arm around Tsuna both of them smiling and doing a piece sign at the camera. Naruto was wearing the teams dark red and white soccer uniform with the number nine showing while Tsuna had a clipboard in his free hand along with a jersey that had assistant coach on it.

Tsuna smiled looking at the trophy setting next to the picture. A couple of weeks after becoming friends with Naruto, Tsuna was dragged to the local soccer field since his first real friend needed help practicing for tryouts. He made the team easily and Yahiko the coach was impressed with Tsuna enough too offer him a job as his assistant helping out with errands after watching them practice together. Most of the team complained hearing the rumor about him being dame but that stopped after their first practice when over half the team was emitted into the emergency room. After that no one said a word about Tsuna with Naruto the bloody number nine on their team and when they won their first tournament the team gave him the trophy as an apology for all his help. Tsuna had no idea that Naruto paid a visit to the team when he wasn't around or that certain people were bitten to death for complaining to loudly.

His smile soon turned into a small blush thinking about the photo he had hidden behind the one in the orange frame. It was one of the Christmas photos Nana took at last years party. She had tricked her son and Naruto under the mistletoe and wouldn't let them move until she had a picture. It was a photo of Naruto and Tsuna wearing the sweaters she got them, both of them blushing beet red as Naruto gave Tsuna a quick kiss on the cheek. They had both teamed up to destroy every copy after she said it was going to be her new Christmas card and they did get all of them except the one Tsuna had hidden for himself to remember that night.

Thinking about the times Naruto spent with his mother had Tsuna remembering the talk they had a month ago. When he was finally able to get Naruto to talk about his parents.

{Flashback}

"Lets take a break Tsuna you've been working all night." Naruto joked snatching the book from his hands. Tsuna just smiled watching as Naruto turned on the TV turning it down low since his mother was asleep upstairs.

After a few moments of comfortable silence Tsuna asked the question that his mind just kept bringing up when they were alone. "What happened to your mother?" Hearing the remote in Naruto's hands cracking Tsuna knew he shouldn't have asked but the feeling of his had been urging him on.

"You remember what I told you about my family and what we did?" Seeing Tsuna nervously nod he took a deep breath before continuing. "Her boss Sarutobi sent her on a mission not knowing she had Moon flames or the Vongola ring for the Moon Guardian in her possession. She told no one outside of my main family except two people wanting to keep it a secret as long as possibly. So I don't know why she did it since I was only seven at the time but she left me at onii-san's with her wedding ring and the Vongola ring on a silver chain. I didn't find what happened to her until months later when he showed up to deliver his condolences that she was killed walking into a trap." Naruto finished a stray tear running down his cheek.

"W-What about your father?" Tsuna asked letting the small nudge that was his intuition he was feeling guide him.

"...He's alive...probably. Never meet him personally but I heard some stories from Obito sensei and uncle Verde." Naruto replied with a blank look on his face. "He didn't even show up for her funeral or bother to check in on me even once after so I don't think he even knows I'm alive or not." He gave a hollow laugh at the end knowing a normal life was out of the question for him.

"Can you tell me about her." Tsuna waited patiently giving Naruto as much support as he could.

Watching the faraway look on Naruto's face as he talked about his mother Tsuna smiled feeling this was what Naruto needed to help him.

{Flashback End}

Making his way downstairs Tsuna found Naruto balancing a soccer ball on his head while talking with his mother. "Really Mama I already have a bento of my own. There's no need to make extra food just for me." Naruto waved his hands trying to fend her off. He set down to eat his breakfast watching his mother guilting Naruto when he wouldn't take her bento. Tsuna smiled at that remembering Naruto's blushing face when he called his mother Mama for the first time after she gave him the look nobody could say no to.

Spotting the bags under Naruto's eyes Tsuna knew he did another job last night. Naruto told him months ago what he did before finally leaving his teacher so he could travel by himself. Naruto never gave him details about any of his jobs but Tsuna knew he was a trained assassin. The Omerta was preventing Naruto from telling him a lot of things Tsuna needed to know but it didn't stop him from giving Tsuna just enough information to know he was a Sky Flame and needed to find his Guardians because a civilian Sky without them was like walking around with a sign saying come get me.

He was finally content with the knowledge that his first friend was an assassin after having a major panic attack for a few days hiding in his room and happy with his life until some guys in suits tried to grab him one day walking to school. After watching his best friend / secret crush blowing someone's knees off with a pair of pistols Tsuna found out about his fathers real job.

After hearing about his father being in the mafia and in charge of something called CEDEF, Naruto forced him to leave telling him they'd meet after school. He was a ball of nerves the whole day and when they finally meet up at the school gates Naruto gave him another fake smile when he asked what happened saying. "You really don't want to know what I did to them Tsu-kun."

After that day Naruto would disappear from time to time after that and every time he came back he'd gave the same reply. "Just dealing with some pesky roots that's all." Tsuna was never told about the things Naruto did in secret. The blackmail, threats, and the thugs he killed that have tried their luck but couldn't even come close to them. The things Naruto did to keep him and his mother protected from that dark world.

"Save me Tsuna!" Naruto cried in mock fear using the smaller brunette as a shield from Nana breaking Tsuna from his thoughts. "Mama we have to go or will be late for school. Again." Tsuna told her spotting the clock after finishing his breakfast. "Bye Mama!" They both called out, taking both bentos in his hands Tsuna ran out the door with Naruto following right behind him.

"I can just tell him about the home tutor when he gets home." Nana spoke out loud before going back to cleaning up the kitchen. Hearing the doorbell ring she walked over to the front door opening it with a smile.

"Ciaossu."

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As they were walking Naruto had his head phones on with the music blaring while Tsuna carried his soccer ball in his hands stealing a glance every few seconds since today he was going to work up the courage and ask him. Feeling his phone buzzing Naruto powered on the screen and opened the text. It was a picture of Namimori airport and as his eyes scanned the screen he barley spotted it near the bottom left hand corner but it was there. It was a small fedora easily overlooked but he knew from the rumors who it belonged to and the fear that came with his name.

Glancing over at Tsuna he frowned knowing if the demon tutor was in Namimori it could only mean one thing, Tsuna was going to be the next boss no matter what he did. His day only got worse when he saw Kyoya Hibari standing on the roof smirking down at him. After there first fight two years ago Kyoya started calling him carnivore and Tsuna fluffy omnivore only a few months back.

That was the reason he was thinking of punching a certain Cloud until it stopped moving. He saw the looks Kyoya was giving Tsuna and made it his mission to never leave them anywhere alone while Hibari was having similar thoughts as he watched them walk into the main building.

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Tsuna was having a good day as he opened his bento for lunch unaware of Naruto and Hibari glaring at each other behind his back, because he had Naruto's headphones on listening to the songs on his playlist. He scored an eighty-eight on his latest test, thought of some new training drills for the soccer team, and was eating his mothers packed lunch with his friends everything was going great today.

Tsuna hummed when he bit down on some chocolate completely missing the lightning flashing between the two sitting on opposite sides of the roof. That was ruined however when the door to the roof was opened with members of the kendo club slowly walking out looking like scarred rabbits when they saw the demon prefect and the towns number one delinquent reaching for their weapons.

"What!" They both growled at the same time not breaking the glare they were giving each other and scaring the cowering students.

"Mochida-senpai issued a challenge against D-Tsuna, Naruto-san something about Kyoko, please don't kill me!" The student that was shoved forward yelled out bowing his head at the slip up he almost made. Naruto glanced over seeing the nervous look on Tsuna's face and the predatory gleam in the prefects eyes. 'Who the hell is Kyoko.' Naruto thought packing his things away.

"W-what do you think I did?" Tsuna whispered to Naruto while they followed the kendo club. "Niente di Tsuna tutti, gli idioti probabilmente bitching sopra qualcosa di stupido nuovamente." Naruto assured him in Italian knowing he would understand him.

"Tuo probabilmente giusto, non era Kyoko quella ragazza mi imbattei in questa mattina?" Tsuna asked with a small blush enjoying the few times they talked like this knowing nobody else would understand them. Naruto noticed the few words he messed up on but overall Tsuna was improving greatly after only having a few lessons each week.

After arriving at the gym and hearing Mochida boosting that the winner would get Kyoko, Naruto was ready to kill somebody. Not only were they rigging the fight against Tsuna by giving him broken gear but giving someone away as the prize had his eyes flickering between crimson and blue. Feeling a pair of eyes watching them from somewhere he took calming breaths not wanting his families secret revealed so soon.

Over on the field Tsuna was nervous but kept calm knowing Hibari and Naruto were watching from way in the back, neither of them liking large crowds for different reasons. He had some training from Naruto and Hibari's version of dodge or get bitten so his hands were only shaking slightly as he stared at Mochida wondering what he did to make him angry.

"If you can even get one point on me you'll win." Mochida smirked knowing Tsuna was nothing without his guard dog around to protect him. Without even waiting for the start of the match he attacked him forcing Tsuna to dodge. He blocked the next blow before getting a hit in with his boken, however the referee didn't say a word. Tsuna spent the next few minutes dodging or blocking Mochida's attacks and finally he saw a opening scored another point when he hit him across the head.

"Point! Red wins!" The referee shrieked like a little girl holding up the red flag. The reason is simple standing behind him was Naruto with a Beretta pointed at the back of his skull. "Good dog." Naruto whispered with a dark chuckle before walking away from the growing crowd. Knowing no one could see him right now he waited near the doors watching Tsuna talking with Kyoko and her friend Han- something. Kyoya along with the presence watching them were gone so he allowed himself to relax slightly, closing his eyes while listening to his music.

The fifth song was starting when he felt Tsuna setting on the ground beside him. Cracking an eye open he saw the flustered face of his best friend who was overwhelmed never having this much attention before today. It still confused him that no matter what he tried Tsuna could see through his illusions spotting him. "D-did y-yo-ou m-may-ybe want t-to c-com-me over f-for dinner?" Tsuna stuttered out looking like he was about to pass out any second.

"Can't today got an errand to run, tomorrows fine though." Naruto pushed himself off the wall after answering him. Tsuna had a shy smile watching Naruto walk away with a wave over his shoulder goodbye proving today was the best day ever when he said yes for tomorrow. Unknown to him the devil was waiting at home after watching his future students actions.

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KNOCK! KNOCK!

Naruto opened his eyes hoping he was imagining things before he heard it again. After another round of knocking he forced himself up seeing it was around ten thirty before walking towards the front door a Beretta at his side incase it was a salesman or worse.

Looking through the peephole Naruto saw Tsuna standing at the door to his apartment his eyes red from crying. Taking the latches off the door he opened it letting in Tsuna who grabbed him into a hug the second he was let in. Naruto didn't know what to do standing there shocked as Tsuna cried into his chest until slowly he wrapped his arms around the smaller brunette ready to pull them away any second.

Tsuna didn't know why he came here this late but he needed somebody to talk to. After meeting Reborn and hearing everything about the mafia he was told word for word what his father still thought of him.

He was a solid B student with friends and had a part time-job as the assistant coach of Namimori's best soccer team. Yet his father still thought he was cute little Dame-Tsuna who needed help just getting out of the house in one piece. Even though he was improving with all the help he had it still stung hearing his own father call him dame.

His father just sends cards and letters a couple of times a year what the hell does he know about him. The last time he even saw his father was when he meet his grandfather that one time other than that nothing. "T-Tsuna I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong." Naruto told him not knowing how to handle someone crying but had an idea on why he was like this if the information he had on Iemitsu was accurate.

Realizing what he was doing Tsuna pulled away blushing beet red while wiping his eyes. "I'm your Moon and as much as I hate to admit it Kyoya-teme is your Cloud we're here for you." Naruto said knowing Tsuna needed his sounding board again now more than ever if he was being trained too be the Tenth. That was all Tsuna needed as he yelled and screamed his lungs out cursing everything from his father to Reborn letting his tears fall freely knowing the apartment was sound proof. Naruto just listened as he poured his heart out like all the other times when Tsuna needed someone there that would hear him out and not judge him, like his onii-san did for him all those years ago.

Finally after twenty-one minutes of Tsuna getting it out of his system he saw the clock in the living room. "I-I better go we have school in the morning." Tsuna said feeling guilty that he came over this late.

"Not a chance in hell your going home when your like this, I'll grab the coach and you can borrow some spare clothes. Your not dealing with that demon when you've just calmed down." His voice was firm leaving no arguments since Obito-sensei told him everything he knew about the Arcobaleno before he faked his death. Grabbing a spare cover from the closet he watched Tsuna head into his room before he crashed back onto his coach.

Naruto knew things were going to get worse for Tsuna but he'd stick by him through it all. Why should someone as kind as Tsuna bloody his hands when his are already covered in it.

Author's Notes -

Everybody needs a sounding board in my opinion, I know I needed one more than once. That's why I'm thankful for a cousin that listens. If you want an idea about Naruto's past think Killua off of Hunter x Hunter. He just wants a normal life but it isn't going to happen. He might seem overpowered for the first couple of chapters but like Kyoya he hasn't come across anybody that could kick his ass other than Verde and Obito.

Naruto's weapons are as follows Remington M2010 ESR ~ Twin modified Beretta 92FS's {Revy's guns} ~ Twin Trench Knifes ~ Throwing Knives ~ Smoke Bombs and Flash Grenades

Naruto's flames are as follows OC Moon Flame color Crimson ~ Rain Flame color Blue ~ Mist Flame color Indigo.

On a scale of 1 / 5 he's a 3 with Moon, 4 with Rain, and 2 with Mist. He can pull of basic illusions but sucks with anything more advanced. The reason the Moon flames are weaker is because of him hiding his skills relying on his Rain flames more.

I don't know who you are but please stop sending the same guest review repeatedly. Nobody is making you read my stories so don't be that guy who just complains and to everybody else if I deleted your review i'm sorry but I've been deleting in bulk because of the guy in the above sentence so it might have gotten mixed in.

Translate - If I get any of them wrong please tell me.

1. Nothing at all Tsuna, the idiots probably bitching over something stupid again -
Niente di Tsuna tutti, gli idioti probabilmente bitching sopra qualcosa di stupido nuovamente.

2. Your probably right, wasn't Kyoko that girl I bumped into this morning -
Tuo probabilmente giusto, non era Kyoko quella ragazza mi imbattei in questa mattina?

Re-written on 12/06/15.