Thanks for the reviews! And to answer them:-
Zezeisanidiot : Here you go! A new chapter~
MariaDreaming : I'm sorry if I made it a bit confusing and thanks for being curious. *pun intended*( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)Lol. Anyway, first question.
What was the woman and the monster?
Why did you think that the stranger is a woman? There's a chance they might turn to be a man. I'm just saying, not implying. Okay, so.. They're background will later be reveal in the story but I'm not sure when, just a glimsp here and there. It's not that important or going to impact the story much. They are like the mentor OC's you see in other fanfic just different. For the monster, it's a monster. That's all. Period. Lol.
Is this a magic au?
No, it's not. Sorry for those who thinks so but it's the same old mafia/dying-will-flames-only, with a twist Twin/Pre-RebornFic. The 'laser' from last chapter will be explain later.
Is Tsuna magic?
Same as the previous question. No.
And how will Reborn react?
When I read this, the first thing that come to mind is that Reborn will shoot Iemitsu for giving him the wrong information. Lol. I haven't thought that far, nor did I thought putting Reborn in this fic. I will, later on but for now, maybe just some cameo appereance.
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Full Summary: Curiosity killed the cat, just like it did to the other curious people. But in some case, satisfaction brought it back. Where him and his mix-match friends fit just right. [Pre-Reborn]
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A week have passed since the cat accident yet both of the twins just couldn't forgot what they had witness that day. It was magical, beautiful, just captivating. There were a few times Tsuna would caught his brother trying to replicate the same spectacular the stranger made despite his eternal claim how suspicious and not trust worthy that person was. It was true he was suspicious, but he doesn't seem that bad. The bells didn't react violently to him so it was fine and dandy, right?
Tsuna sigh, for some reason there was something inside his chest churn after that day. Or maybe that was just his stomach growling for food. Sometimes, he would have dreams, he doesn't completely remember about it but it was warm. Extremely warm like when Kaa-san made hot cocoa during the winter night.
Ienari thinks maybe they could do that same magic trick too and that funny feeling he felt was just the potential wanting to be found or something like that. Tsuna felt unsure about it, it was pretty and all but it could be dangerous too. In all the anime they watch with magical powers, the people who could use it always had to fight the bad guys to save the world. Tsuna wasn't strong like Ienari and is more of a scaredy-cat than a fighter. He doesn't want to get hurt. He doesn't want Ienari to get hurt. He decided that it would be better if both of them just forget what happened that day and move on.
Ienari in the other hand didn't make things any easier for him, with him being in his stubborn strike, wanting to re-enact the shooting laser trick. And he was the one who complain how suspicious that stranger was in the first place!
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"Ienari." Tsuna called, staring at his brother stance.
"What is it, Tsu-nii?" He look up to him, who was swinging on the swing set.
"Don't you think that's enough?" He asked.
"What is?" Ienari asked back, continuing his so-called 'training'.
Tsuna didn't answer immediately, a doubt look marred on his face. "I think you should stop."
"Stop what?"
"You know what I mean, Ie." Tsuna hopped from his seat, stumble a bit on his landing. "I don't want you to get hurt."
"I won't." Ienari claimed stubbornly.
Tsuna sigh. "I don't get why you want to do those things."
"You don't?" He look at him unbelievably.
"I do…. But, I don't think I should."
"Why's that?" Ienari inquired.
There's a twitch at the corner of his mouth that he can't help, "Maybe because of the-"
"If you say the bells again, I won't talk to you for a week." Ienari sharply cut his words. He always did whenever Tsuna would reply with 'the bells'. He would also threaten him how he wouldn't talk to him if he use that as an answer for every question he asked. It was mostly a bluff but the look in Ienari's eyes told him otherwise.
The faint smile on his face fell. "I just think so." Tsuna mumbled softly, swiftly turning his body to other side of the park. There was something in Ienari's voice that doesn't seem right to him. It was like he felt insult, somewhat angry. It wasn't the first time he heard that tone in his voice. It just never directed at him.
"Tsu-nii?" Ienari hesitantly called. "I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it like that. I was just kidding. I'm sorry. You're not mad, are you?"
Tsuna frown to himself. Ienari shouldn't sound like that. What was he thinking? Tsuna turn back to face Ienari. He shook his head, "No, you don't have to apologies, Ie. I'm not mad. I'm just worried if you get hurt. You're my brother."
"I'm your only brother, Tsu-nii." Ienari cheekily retort, hoping it would wash away the tension at atmosphere.
And it did. "That goes to you, Ie." Tsuna replied back with a smile.
Ienari huff himself proudly, "Of course I only have one brother. The only brother I need, and that's you."
Tsuna felt his cheeks warming up. "I-Ie! Stop saying things like that! It's embarrassing!"
The blond stuck out his tongue, grinning teasingly, "No way! Kaa-san told us to never lie about our feeling. So I'm just going to tell you that always!"
"So what if we get a new brother?" Tsuna curiously question.
Ienari's face started to darken. "Then there's going to be a problem between us."
The brunet sigh, "Seriously, Ie?"
"You were my brother first!" The blond justify himself.
Tsuna smiled, "Of course I am," He gestured. "Let's go home. There's a show you wanna watch right?"
"AHH!" Ienari eyes widen. "What time is it?! Oh no, oh no! It's about to start. We gotta pick up the pace, Tsu-nii!"
Both of the twin ran out of the park as fast as they can with Ienari at front while Tsuna struggle to keep up from behind. Ienari was the athletic twin not him. But if it keep his brother's mind off from trying that magic trick again; it's all worth it.
It's a shame he didn't account the cliché colliding-at-the-corner that happened afterword. Nor did his trusted bells warned him until the last second.
"Look out!" Tsuna heard his brother yelled.
Warning!Clichéalart!
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The three people collided with each other and flop back to the ground. "Ouch!" Both of the twin hissed in pain. Being us to falling due to his clumsiness, Tsuna was the first one to regain awareness of the situation and quickly apologize to the person when... He blinked. "Eh? Eeehh?!" His eyes widen in shock, pointing the person with a shaky finger. "I-It's you!"
Ienari open his eyes to inspect what was his brother referring to and gapped himself, mouthing 'no way…' He immediately stood up and stand protectively in front of Tsuna. He growled, "Why are YOU here?!"
The person they collided was the same person they met a week ago. The stranger look at them for a moment and calmly stood up, dusting themselves for any invisible dusts. "It is a pleasure to see you as well, child." They finally greeted.
Ienari glared at them even harder, "I knew you were evil! You're going to kidnap us, aren't you?! Like you really helped us last week." He spat.
The stranger sigh and shook their head, "Jumping to conclusion already? That is a bad habit, you know."
The comment made Ienari fumed with anger, "Why you!-" but he got pulled back by his brother before he could jump on the said stranger, "Ienari! You're being rude!"
"But Tsuna!" Ienari whined.
"We're the one who run into him. Apologize!" Tsuna gave him a look.
He groaned and point, "It doesn't matter if he's stalking us!"
"Ienari, you don't know that!" Tsuna protest.
"The fact he's in front of us, proves it!" Ienari stubbornly stomp his feet.
The brunet countered, "It might only be a coincident!"
Ienari rolled his eyes in exasperation, "Oh, come on! Did that stupid bell told you that?" He mocked.
Tsuna's cheeks burn red, "Y-you you! You take that back!"
"Or else what?" Ienari challenged, still maintaining a mocking tone.
"Or else –Or else, I won't talk with you anymore!" Tsuna threaten with tremble hands. Ienari never talk to him like this. They never fought. Why was Ienari being like this? Why was he acting like this? He doesn't want to fight Ienari? Why was he shouting at him? Are they fighting? But-but
–And with a simple snort, Tsuna could feel his world crashing down at full speed.
"Fine then! See if I care!" The blond sneered.
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It took a while before Ienari registered the words he just let out, his eyes widen. "Oh no."
"Tsu-nii, I didn't mean that!" He hastily tried to justify his actions. His heart felt a pang of guilt, seeing his brother's face filled with disbelief and betrayed. He could see the liquid that threaten to spill from the corner of his brother's eyes. "It was just a slipped of the tongue! Really! You got to believe me! I mean, you believe me…. Right?"
The hopefulness he was hanging onto seems to slip at every second Tsuna didn't replied him. He did it again! Just when they managed to overcome the first one earlier! Why can't he stop being an idiot?!
"T-Tsu-nii… I-I…-" "That is enough from both of you." Someone interjected.
The twins look up to the stranger. They exhaled, "Tsuna, if I recall. Do you believe your brother?"
The brunet blinked with glassy orbs. "W-wha?"
"Please answer my question." They firmly said.
"O-of course I do!"
They nod and turn to Ienari, "Ienari, if you don't mind me calling. Do you hate your brother?"
The blond look taken back, "What are you-? Of course I don't hate him! And why are you calling us by our first name!? Since when did we gave you the permission, ah?!"
The cloaked person ignored Ienari outburst and continued, "Then, there is no need for this whole drama effects. Like your world is breaking apart kind. You children are only arguing childishly with one another. I see no wrong with it."
"It's normal to argue like this?" Tsuna inquired.
"Yes." They nod. "I witnessed many argument between siblinghood as much like this one and many of them made up quickly even without an apology."
They continued, "There are also argument which are more 'advance' per say than this but it will go under the bridge later in time."
"Y-you mean, Ienari doesn't hate me?"
The stranger raised an eyebrow, "I thought he made it clear himself. I doubt he would lie anything related to you. On other details, he might, but his feelings are genuine. From the awkward exchanges I just witnessed, I suppose this is your first time fighting about something?"
"We aren't fighting! We get along just fine!" Ienari interjected.
"Yes, of course." The stranger said dryly. "From all the information I have extract regarding siblings, is that they 'argue' with one another quite often, mostly because of silly things or sometimes serious topics. Whether upfront or giving each other the cold treatment. It is quite normal, nothing to be embarrassed of."
"E-Embarrassed?!" The blond sputtered with a pair of scarlet cheeks. "Why would- We're not- Argh! I'm not mad nor hate, Tsu-nii! I was just being stupid and stubborn! Tsu-nii was just trying to stop me from acting stupid! We are not fighting!"
"Oh? I never said the both of you are fighting."
"You just said so!"
"Do not put words in my mouth, child."
"You –You manipulated me!"
They sigh, "Back to accusation, child? I warned you about that. A bad habit need to be disposed of."
He groaned and whined, "Tsu-nii! Can't you see he's a bad person?"
Tsuna blinked, "U-um…"
"Stop pressuring your brother, child."
"You just say that because I'm right!" Ienari triumph.
"Yes, whatever you say that help you sleep, child." They lamely followed.
Tsuna watch as the two bickered in confusion. Just now… weren't Ienari and him? His caramel brown orbs met golden hue. His bells rang. Soothing, gentle. Was he covering for him? The brunet mouthed a 'thank you'.
The stranger subtle nod and calmly say, "As much I am happy to see you, child. If I recall correctly, before now, you and your brother were in a hurry. Is that true?"
The blond blinked, "AAHH! The show's starting already!" He hastily grab his brother's hand, "We're gotta go, Tsu-nii!" and sprinted.
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The stranger chuckled and turn –"Wait!"
They paused and flickered back to the voice's direction. "Is there something the matter? I hope you are not going tell me you are lost again." They remarked with a slight tease.
"Wha- Of course not! I-I just…" Ienari traipsed back the person, grumbling. "Thank you." He said softly. "For you know… Earlier."
The stranger raised a brow, "My apologies. I cannot quite hear you, child. Mind repeating again?"
The blond growled, "You heard it just fine!"
They chuckled, being caught red-handed. "Of course, child." A beat. "Is there something else?"
"Why would-" "I do not have all day, child. You carry yourself, who is stubborn as a mull, like you have a favour to ask. If you care to share it now, I would be in your gratitude. A show is in danger of missing, correct?"
"I-" The blond started. Then paused, grumbling. He look up with hope in his sky-blue orbs, "Could you… Teach me how to do that laser trick you did last week?"
"Ienari!" He heard his brother shouted scandalously in a distant between them. "Darn bells, warning him things." He grumble under his breath. He focus back to the stranger. "So?"
Ienari could hear Tsuna's stomping getting closer, clearly fuming with anger, "Well?" He anxiously asked. If the stranger agreed to him before Tsu-nii could stop him, then he can't complain afterword. A perfect plan.
The cloaked person didn't move an inch, the blond hope he was considering it. "Well…." They began, Ienari suck in his breath, his brunet brother was one step away from them. Come on!
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"No." They casually denied. Yes! They de–Wait "What?!"
"No," They repeated once more, "I cannot teach you that 'trick'."
Ienari slumped back, his brother as next to him now. "See, Ienari. I told you, we can't replicate it." Tsu-nii said soothingly. His voice was clear with joy. He really didn't want me to do it.
They continued, "It is impossible in the first place. That 'trick' can only be used by my kind only."
Ienari groan. Of course, it had to be a clan kinda-thing only. Stupid cla- "While you can still do it in an alternate way." His ears perked up. I can still-
"It still would not be the same. A flare has the same use as it but only one of it. You can never replicate it completely."
Argh! What a let-down. Ienari crossed his arms.
"Thus, I apologies with a heavy heart. I cannot help you."
"Fine! Sorry for trouble you!" He stomped away grumpily.
Tsuna giggled. He is sad for his brother but it is reassuring that he won't get caught up with anything dangerous. He politely bowed to the stranger and about to walk up to the blond. When…
–"While I cannot teach you my 'trick'. I can help you with yours." The stranger ended with a faint mischievous smirk in place.
Both the twins froze simultaneously. "Really!" "WHAT?!"