Edited - 21/1/2018
- 21/4/2018
My first post of the year! Happy New Year guys! Let the suffering named school begin!
Thank you for the favs, follows and review! To answer it:-
MariaDreaming: Thanks for liking the way the stranger been talking! (I didn't even know what does archaic mean before reading your review, so thanks for adding a word to my vocabulary!) At first I wrote it more normal-like but when I think about it. It doesn't really suit with their background. (Don't worry I'll get there someday.) Anyway, that's a good guess but wrong. In a way, it is similar but both are two different things.
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]
With the clock's hand was near quarter to two. Ienari nod at this brother deciding it's best for them to get going; don't want to be late after all. He hollered to their mother and informed her they'll be going to the park. She replied back with a cheerful smile and reminded them to be back before 5.
He actually didn't heard it –since he kinda dash off before his mother could reply but his brother did! Ah, Tsu-nii. Always been the responsible, reliable one. He paused at the thought before shaking it away. Right. Today's his first lesson starts!
His body technically was bursting with excitement; couldn't wait to get to the meeting area. "Ne, Tsu-nii. What do you think we'll be learning?" He asked his brother, who frown at his question.
Tsuna sigh, "Ie, I told you. I'm not going to learn it."
"Oh, right." His smile fell before shot right up, even wider than before, "You're going to master it!" Yeah! He could imagine him doing just that. He doesn't need a bell like him to figure that out. Ienari push his brother's protest to stride and smiled cheekily, "Just you wait, Tsu-nii. You'll be joining the lessons in no time!" The blond said with utmost confidence.
His brother huffed, "Don't be sure about that, Ie. You're not the only one who can be stubborn."
How can he doubt that when he already experience it first-hand? Ienari laugh. "I know that too well, Tsu-nii. If only you show it outside of video-gaming." He smirked.
"Shut up!" Tsuna smacked his elbow in embarrassment.
"It was totally worth it!" The blond snickered.
They walked casually while continuing exchange remarks with one another. It was embarrassing how they would skit-around a topic and pretty much conscious with the other's reaction. It was weird that they thought if they fight, someone was going to die. Never knew how that came. Thankfully, they manage to resolve it before it became a huge-dramatic-misunderstanding.
"Ienari." Tsuna called, catching his attention.
"Is there something wrong, Tsu-nii?" He anxiously answered. Tsu-nii's using that tone. He never like what he was goes say next, never do.
The brunet shook his head, "Nothing, just want to remind you to be polite."
He groan. He hit the jackpot. What did he tell ya? "I know that, Tsu-nii." Something came to mind. "I still can't believe he- I mean she is…"
"A girl." Tsuna help ending his sentences. "Still, genders have nothing to do with being polite. We have to be polite to people, Ienari."
Ienari huffed, "I know. I know. But…" He shivered. "I'll be dead if Kaa-san heard I talk like that to a girl." Dead. Yep. Nobody will find his body. Ever.
"Kin-san." The brunet corrected and pointed. "You were rude back then."
"You were too!" He countered.
Tsuna gave him a look, "Don't blame your-" "Argh! Stop, Tsu-nii! You sounds just like her!"
It was the brunet turn to snicker while he huffed. Well, it was a bit true both of them were a bit rude back then.
Turning back to two days ago… Both the twins froze simultaneously. "Really!" "WHAT?!"
Almost instantly, Ienari spontaneously pound at them and practically chanting thank yous all over the place. They both fell to the ground. He didn't register it, really. He was too busy celebrating that they agreed! They will teach him how to use his own 'trick' –ability or whats-it call. Finally!
The celebration was cut short with Tsuna roughly host him up, bringing him back to the present. "Ah-Argh! Tsu-nii!" Ienari yanked his arm from Tsuna's hold. "I get it. You're pissed but you don't need to-" "Ienari!"
"Yes?"
"Don't you have anything to say to someone? Hmmm?" Tsuna emphasised, using his eyes to point at the stranger, who pick themselves up and nonchalantly dust their clothes.
Ienari scratch the back of his head in confusion. "Um...I'm sorry, Tsu-nii?"
"No!" The brunet cried. "You're not supposed to say that to me!"
"Then? Who am I going to apologise to?"
His reply seems to irk Tsuna as he covered his face with his palm and exasperatedly groan. "To –To her, you idiot!"
"Idiot?" It struck him, a pang of hurt to his heart. That stranger told them it's normal but it still hurt. Wait did he said her? Who is Tsu-nii talking about?
"I don't get what you mean, Tsu-nii? Who? I don't see any-" The words died inside Ienari's throat. had just stopped working.
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"No. Nononononononono." Ienari rapidly deny the very existence in front of him.
They –Her, no they raised a brow. Curious what the blond was going about.
"No! Just no! He –She no! He c-can't be-" Reality drawled upon him. "I'm dead. I. AM. GOING. TO. DIE." He tremble. "T-Tsu-nii? Will I –Will I… No. Nobodies here." He tried to optimist himself, ignoring his brother's looks filled with sympathy. "Sh –He doesn't now Kaa-san! I'll be fine." He turn to Tsuna. "You're not going to tell her, right?"
The brunet pulls his lips in a thin line, not looking directly at him. "T-Tsu-nii, you're not going, RIGHT? Tsu-nii, please tell me you won't! Tsu-nii!" He grab his brother's shoulder and shook him violently. "Tsu-nii! Please, I beg of you! Don't! If- If Kaa-san heard this… Then… Then…"
"Child." Both twins snapped their head to the voice. "Do you mind? I do not appreciate being tackled down and later to see the one at fault is trying to deny my existence instead of apologising or giving an explanation. I have you know it is rather rude. Another thing to add to your long-list of things to fix." They dryly said.
"Y-you –YOU!" Ienari rudely pointed.
They sigh, "Yes, was is me?"
"You're a girl?!" The blond screech, his name being shouted in the background in a scandalously tone.
"Hmm?" They –She raised an eyebrow before realising her hood was dropped. She blinked. "Oh."
"Oh. Really?! Just OH!" He roared. He couldn't believe that was her –his, whatever they gender is– only reaction. "You –You tricked us!"
"Accusing, child. Accusing." The golden-haired stranger said with disapproval. "Since when have I ever trick you, children? Care to tell me?"
"You lied about your gender!"
She rolled her eyes. "I recall never of mentioning my gender. How can I lie about that?"
"You-you misled us thinking you're a guy!"
"Did I? She wondered.
"You did!" Ienari exploded with his brother holding him so he wouldn't jump on the blonde.
"How odd." She commented. "I, for one, have the better memory. Yet, I still do not recall such thing. You might be confuse me with someone else, child."
"It was you!" He stumped his feet. "You didn't correct us when we call you a guy!" Why can't she –he, whatever just admit it?!
"Oh. You were talking about that. Why did you not say so?"
The blond growled, "I did!"
She shook her head. "I just did not correct you. That is all. It is not like I mind being address by neither pronouns. In conclude, you are mistaken and I did not lie about anything." A beat. "If you are worried on how to address me, you do not have to change anything. Like I said before, I do not mind at all."
"B-But." Tsuna spoke up. "You're…."
"It is fine." She interjected. "It is not rude if you have the other party's permission. If you wish to speak to me with male pronouns, all fine with me. If you wish to change it to female pronouns. I will not stop you." A beat. "While it is so, I should just state a fact that most people would speak to me with female pronouns. A fact nothing else, do not let it sway you to decision you might regret."
"Arggghh!" Ienari raged. "It still doesn't change the fact you're a GIRL! Kaa-san will-" He bit back his own words and ponder for a bit, mumbling. "It's not like she's know her." Yes, yes. This could work. He'll survive and live! He pat himself on the back for the genius idea.
He raised his head, beaming a smile. "Fine. Since you're a girl. I'll just talk to you like you are. Um... Which you are." He sheepishly added.
Tsuna was at first confuse by his brother sudden change of attitude before dawning to realisation. "Ie, you-" "Shhhh!" Ienari not-subtle shushed his brother and winked. It didn't feel right to Tsuna but he indulge to his brother's request.
"Very well." The blonde nod. "Since I will be teaching you on how to achieve your very own 'tricks' or so-called 'abilities' and the fact you had tackle me, proceeding to revealing my appearance. I might as well, introduce myself to you."
That made both twins perked up and eager to get closer. She chuckled, amused by the children non-subtle interest. "Yes," The blonde started. "I should start from my name." And paused, tapping the tip of her lip with her finger. "… Kin. Yes, Kin. You shall call me Kin-san." She nod at her own answer.
"That's not your real name!" Ienari burst with anger.
"Oh? And how do you know that?" She inquired.
"You practically stopped and thought of one, just now!"
"I did not." She denied. "I have been under many name. 'Kin' is one of them."
Tsuna nod at the explanation while he huffed but didn't said anything else. The blonde took it as the permission to continue. "For other information….." Her mouth twitched to sly smile. "I will tell in due time."
"What?!"
"You know, Tsu-nii. I really didn't expect for you to shout like that." The blond snickered at the memory, causing the brunet to blush.
"S-Shut up!" He punched his side, accidently put too much force into it.
"Urgh!" Ienari fell to the ground.
Tsuna panicked. "Hiiiee! Ie-kun!"
"What do you mean 'in due time'?!" Surprisingly Tsuna was the one who shouted.
Not surprisingly, the blonde stayed in her-usual-calm-self. "It means as it is. For another day. One day in the future. A-"
"I know what it means!" He cut her words. "Why –How could you just left like that like some cliffhanger?! Are you trying to kill me?!" Tsuna wailed.
"I did not mean anything sinister as someone's death. I only revealed the same amount information I known about you, children. Now it is fair to both parties." She said.
"I guess, that's fair." The brunet grumbled, finally calming down with both cheeks flush.
She nod. "Since that has been put away. We shall meet up two days from now at a nearby playground, 2 o'clock straight. Remind you brother, Tsuna –if you do not mind me continue calling."
"W-wait! Which playground are you talking about?" Tsuna inquired.
"The one you, children, have been playing on." She replied without missing a beat.
"So you did stalk us!" Ienari accused.
"Accusing, child. Accusing." She shook her head. "You are children and at this times, children should be playing. There is mud at the corner of your shoes and there is a playground just a meter away. It is no mystery if you have all the clues in front of you. And with that, I bid you farewell. Let us meet again, two days from now."
The twins watch as the stranger –Kin-san, walked away.
"I'm really glad you didn't told Kaa-san about how I act toward Kin-san." Said Ienari as rubbed his side his brother had punched. Tsuna could really deliver a mean punch when he wants to.
"Like I told you, Ie. I won't tell as long as Kaa-san don't ask." Tsuna reminded him.
The blond gasped, "Tsu-nii! How could you! I thought we are brothers of the same blood! Always have each other's back!"
"That doesn't mean I'll let you always copy my homework, Ie." Tsuna retorted.
"Whaaat! Oh come one! Pretty please." He fluttered his eyelashes like a pretty blonde in one of the animes they watched.
"Gross." Tsuna pretend to gagged.
Both twins look at one another before bursting in laughter.
"Yeah, it's pretty gross."
"Only when you do it!"
"You're right, Tsu-nii. You'll do much better than I did." Which earn him a punch to the shoulder. "Ow!"
"What that supposed to mean!?" His brother's face turn slightly red. He loves his brother but it always fun when he gets embarrassed. Even if he had a hit because of it.
"You got to admit, your eyelash are pretty long. Guess got them from Kaa-san's side."
"So what? You're more to Tou-san's?"
Ienari's face started to grimed. "Tsu-nii…."
"Hey look. We're here." Tsuna suddenly announced.
His brother scanned the absent playground. It was pretty weird nobody was there. "Guess we're early."
"You don't think she bailed on us, do you?"
"Ienari!"
"I'm just saying." He defended himself. It doesn't hurt to suggest something.
Tsuna sigh, "You're the one so force Kin-san to teach you. Can't you at least show some gratitude?"
"I did!" Rude.
"Yeah, by tackled her to the ground." He rolled his eyes.
"I didn't mean to do 'that'. It just happen, alright!" He huffed, looking away.
"Sure…" Tsuna sat down on a swing.
Ienari watched him swinging back and forth. "How long do you think we have to wait?"
"Ienari…." He warned.
"Just asking."
One swing. Two swing.
"Do you-" "Stop brothering you brother, child." Someone cut him off.
"Hiieee!" "Ahhh!" The twins screeched. Tsuna manage to hold the chains for balance but Ienari at the other hand…
"Oomph! Ow…." He hissed before looking up, "Why do always-" and paused.
The one in front of him wasn't the former-stranger-he-begged asked-to-teach-him-her-trick-which-later-switch-to-teaching-how-to-do-his-own. He shot up. "S-sorry, Nee-chan. I didn't mean to shout at you. I thought you were someone else." He sheepishly scratch the back of his head. Yup. He's officially dead now. Positive thinking, Ienari! Positive thinking.
"Oh?" The girl raised an eyebrow. "I was not inform you were waiting someone else to arrive, child."
"Huh? Wait…" His eyes widen "–You're you!"
She scoffed. "Of course, I am myself, child. Why would I be someone else?"
"B-but. You're nothing like two days ago!"
"Ah. So you notices the little detail. I am impressed."
"Little detail?! Didn't you hear me?! NOTHING LIKE IT!" He turn to Tsuna with razor speed. "Tsuna! Please tell me you agree with me!"
"U-Um… Y-yeahhhh." He answered unsurely. The person –Kin-san do look different than two days ago. Her golden hair turn more of a paler shade. Former golden-hue eyes, now sky-blue. She looks more…. normal? He frown. That was rude.
"I wonder, is it really that surprising?" She spoke and paused before elaborate. "My previous appearance was rather eye-catching, do you not agree? For me to teach in that form would be challenging if not the unwanted attention it will attract. I cannot wear my hood all the time as it will generate the same outcome. Not only that, I would look more suspicious with it. I concluded, changing my appearance to this area would be a better choice. Much easier to blend in." The now light-blonde ended her reasoning.
The bells rang at the same time and words came out before Tsuna even realised it. "I-Is it an ability of yours, Kin-san?"
"That is correct." She applaud. "I am surprise you were able to guess it."
"Of course Tsu-nii was able to. Tsu-nii is Tsu-nii, after all." Ienari said smugly like he was the one who guess it, while the brunet himself was embarrassed by what his brother said.
"It is an ability of mine." She conform him. "One of the many others that is."
"Eh… What else are they?" Ienari curiously inquired.
"That is classified information." She merely answered. "Enough, time wasting. You come here with a quest do you not?" Steering the topic away.
Ienari blink. "Oh, yeah. I almost forgot about that." Hook, line and sink. He turned to his brother.
"Tsu-nii, what are you-""Well, I'll just sit over there." Tsuna hastily excuse himself. "Do your best, Ie-kun!" Leaving the pouted blond with his apparent-'teacher'.
Ienari swore to have him joining them if that's the last thing he'll do.
Yeahhh... So MariaDreamingwas on the right track about the gender. Was it really that obvious? *sigh* Oh well, congrats! But it doesn't mean it was spot on!
I apologies for this chapter to be soo dialogue-based. I tried to put much more action and stuff but I can't find the right words. I might re-write it someday but for now, I'll leave it like that.
See you next time!