I said I was messing with ages. If Cradle affair took place when Xanxus was 18- as it does in my head- and Tsuna was born when Xanxus was 12, Tsuna is about Six years old when Xanxus' pulls the Cradle Affair off. One Year after the Ninth Sealed him.
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Xanxus didn't like not having the rest of his Pride in reach. It made him antsy. Agitated. His Flames kept reaching for others who weren't there.
He kept turning to his right, expecting Squalo to be older, to be experienced in the way that Xanxus was. He kept turning to his left, ready to ask the Little Boss a question, or opinion only to find an empty place.
He kept expecting his other Elements to be present, for them to be fighting each other in the manor somewhere, their Flames steady and constant.
They weren't.
He was alone.
He also had to adjust his plans. He could not afford to be put on Ice for years. He didn't have the time. If Solecorvo were active now, as the evidence around his Brothers' deaths said they were, Xanxus had to make plans. He had to be taking countermeasures now.
And he would start with Cleaning his House.
After that, he'd see if he couldn't get to Namimori. The Baby Boss would be young only just turning six if Xanxus had his dates right.
He stilled.
Six…
The Baby Boss had told him about the Seal. Xanxus had gone into a rage over that. The side effects alone should have prevented anyone from using it on a Flame User. For them to use it on a Sky?
Xanxus had been furious. And then he had been even angrier when he had to explain to the brat why he was so angry.
At least he had been there to see Tsuna punt his father across the mansion and through the third story window once he had understood. That was a rather satisfying image.
If he got there in time, Xanxus may have the option of removing the Seal, and training the brat.
He clenched his hands, focusing on the swirling Flames tucked by his breast.
One thing at a time.
Clean House first.