A/N: The start of some drabbles of how Tsuna met the people in his club. The next chapter may be the arcobaleno teachers one.
It was funny how they met now that Xanxus looks back on it. It all started because of his misguided anger and his impulsiveness.
Xanxus overhead his father -adoptive father now- saying to Sawada Iemitsu that Xanxus wasn't really related to him. This meant that Xanxus didn't have a rightful place as a heir of the Vongola throne.
Imagine, something that you always believed you had, something you always believed to be true, Shattered. All said in a conversation that you weren't supposed to hear anyways. You see, Xanxus always admired his brothers, he still does, he wanted to help take care of Vongola, which they all loved, for them.
"Nono, who are the all the candidates for the position as Vongola boss." He heard Iemitsu ask.
"There's only four of them. Enrico is first, then Massimo, Federico, and lastly-" Well of course I'm the last one who else could it be. Xanxus thought smugly.
"- is your son, Tsunayoshi." What?
"So it is true that Xanxus isn't related to you."
"It is true. A woman showed me her son and he had sky flames. She was convinced he belonged to me and I couldn't turn him away to continue living with someone that was half out her mind."
Xanxus was really angry at this moment, not at Timoteo because how could he hate the man that took him in. No, he was mad at Iemitsu for having a son who could actually take over. He was mad that Iemitsu's son had a place in a world he didn't even know existed.
It was with that anger fresh in his mind as he sped off to his room that he made his decision.
Xanxus was going to kill Iemitsu's son.
Of course Xanxus had to do research on Iemitsu's family and their location.
After some searching Xanxus found out the kid, Sawada Tsunayoshi, lived in Namimori, Japan.
It was with that information, on an impulsive decision that Xanxus, at 16 decided to go to namimori, and it changed his life forever.
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Xanxus stood in front of the Sawada household uncertainly. I can't back out now. I came all this way to kill the kid and I better get it over with now.
His determination now rekindled, he knocked the door. His determination and confidence died when the door opened to reveal a kind and beautiful lady. This is Nana Sawada, Iemitsu's wife, she's beautiful.
"Hello there, and who might you be?" She gave a bright stunning smile.
He was so lost for words now so he just blurted out the first lie in his mind. "I ran away from home and your husband said I could stay here. He also wants me to be Tsunayoshi's protector, Nana-san. I'm Tsunayoshi cousin from your husbands side." I don't think she's going to believe that, I completely blew it and now I may have to kill her also. Xanxus groaned in his head.
"Oh, of course you can stay here as long as you like." Nana smiled gently. "Come in, Tsunayoshi is in his room upstairs, the door with the blue tuna fish on it. First door on the right." She gestured him inside.
She really let me in, how could someone be so trusting to let a stranger in their house. Growing up in the mafia taught Xanxus that you can only trust family, and even then you can't trust them too much lest they betray you when you least expect it.
"Sorry for intruding." Xanxus mumbled as he took of his shoes before he continued in the house.
I can do this, it's just one little kid. Xanxus thought as he walked up the stairs.
First door on the right.
Blue tuna fish.
This one. He stood in front of the door with the blue tuna fish, the one that had Tsuna written on it. Tuna fish, Tsuna. Kind of corny. He snorted softly.
That small joke did not take him away from the reality of the situation. He's right beyond this door, come on you can do this.
Xanxus took a deep calming breath and slowly pushed open the door revealing the most adorable thing he will never admit he has seen. Tsunayoshi -He's four now if I remember correctly- was sitting on the floor lotus style, drawing on paper that was placed on a low table. A small pink tongue was sticking out the side of his mouth in intense concentration.
It would only take one shot.
One shot to end the life of the next heir of Vongola. Xanxus even would even use his silencer just so the kids mother wouldn't rush up here.
He slowly lifted his gun. One shot, only one shot. Through the heart or the head.
The kids head suddenly snapped up. Those shining warm brown eyes were filled with such innocence, that Xanxus realized he couldn't do it.
It wasn't the choice of killing that affected him. He has killed before. Of course he has, he was the leader of Varia, the elite assassination group.
No, the thing that affected him was who he was about to kill, a child.
A child who knew nothing of the world.
A child that was weak.
A child whose innocence will be crushed easily by the world of the mafia.
A child... A child who had so much to learn.
A child who could be strong if only someone taught him properly.
A child whose innocence should be protected for as long as possible.
A child that had so much potential that Xanxus couldn't bring himself to end that child's life.
Xanxus slowly lowered his guns in the sight of that innocent gaze.
Tsuna gave Xanxus a brilliant smile. It feels like a 'congratulations on making the right choice' smile or is that a smirk. No he's too young to really be aware of the situation, it's a smile.
"What's your name onii-san. I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi but you can call me Tsuna. Mama calls me Tsu-kun." He looked up at Xanxus expectantly.
"My name is Xanxus." Because he didn't have a last name, he was adopted after all. He didn't know his previous name and he refused to say his former family name. He's just Xanxus.
Tsuna held out his hand and gave another smile. "Xan-nii, do you want to play with me?
Xanxus couldn't deny the kid. He felt like he had to repent for the mistake he almost made. That hand gave him a second chance.
"Sure, what do you want to play?" Xanxus agreed taking hold of Tsuna's hand, extremely small compared to Xanxus's hand. It was the least Xanxus could do before he left for Italy again.
Playing with the kid was a strange experience because Xanxus never had the chance to play like a kid. Playing those games with Tsuna made him feel adored and wanted. They played board games, different types of video games, word games, and others.
When Nana called them down for dinner he felt the warmness of a family that he hasn't felt before and he really don't want to leave.
Do I really have to go back to that cold mafia world? Will these people kick me out?
He was certain that he didn't say it out loud but Nana must have seen the hesitation and longing in his eyes.
She gave him a bright accepting smile. "You can stay for as long as you want to and you will always be welcomed back."
That smile made him feel accepted and happily like he hasn't felt in a long time. He returned it with his own hesitant smile. He really couldn't remember the last time anything made him smile.
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A year later on one of his grocery shopping trips with Tsunayoshi- I can still kill him, he's so small- an incident happened.
Tsuna got scared by a little dog.
Of course that wouldn't be much note except that incident released Tsunayoshi's sky flames. And what strong flames they are.
This strengthened Xanxus resolve to stay because, someone had to help the kid train his flames.
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When Tsuna turned 6, another year later, he had already decided on a school he wanted to go to.
Namimori Mountain Academy.
A boarding school.
Tsuna was going to attend the school that his best friend Enma Kozato, whom Xanxus met the previous year, was going to attend.
Xanxus had a sneaking suspicion that it was Tsuna who decided the school both of them were going to.
Xanxus spent the next six months helping Tsuna and Enma study to get in the school.
"Xan-nii, you should be a teacher. You explain things very well." Tsuna stated one day.
No one has ever expected to be anything but a mafia member, a Varia assassin, or just an angry kid. No one has ever expected much of him. No one has expected anything good of him. Except this family, and being with them has been the happiest years of his life.
He spoke to Nana about it that night, after Tsuna had fallen asleep.
"What is it Xan-kun?" Nana questioned from her spot across him at the kitchen table. Almost three years ago, a month after he arrived, he told her everything about the mafia life. From Xanxus's own role to what her husband was doing. And she completely accepted him. And after that he has never hesitated to talk to her about anything.
"I've decided to go to Namimori Mountain Academy, the place Tsuna wants to go. I'm going to study to be a teacher. I promise to watch over Tsunayoshi for all his days at school."
Nana grabbed his hands gently and looked him in his eyes. "Are you sure this is what you want?"
"I want to keep Tsunayoshi safe from harm."
"But is it what you want? Is teaching something you want to do for the rest of your life?" Nana stated. She was always concerned at her boys- because Xanxus was like a son to her- happiness.
Even at age 18 Nana still managed to stump him. Do I really want to teach or is this another impulsive decision like before. No, this isn't like before. I really enjoy teaching Tsunayoshi and Enma.
He searched for his words before speaking again. He wanted to get this right. "I really enjoy teaching. Watching your student finally understand the concept you are trying to teach them is exciting. It makes me... happy and nothing has made me happier than living here with both of you."
Nana gently squeezed his hands and gave him a warm smile.
"Then I fully support your decision."
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Xanxus managed to convince to rest of the Varia to apply to that school with him and stay in the dorms. Even the money hog Mammon came. Xanxus introduced the rest of the Varia to Tsuna and Nana on Nana's request.
Of course Xanxus drove back to Namimori every weekend to spend time with Tsuna and Nana. He also spoke to Nana on the phone at least once a day.
When Tsuna finally came to the school, Xanxus was his resident assistant.
And had the Varia secretly scare bullies away from Tsuna. Tsuna couldn't know about this one because he already threatened to stop talking to Xanxus if he and the Varia traumatized any more kids.
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Watching the brat gather up his friends was an amusing experience. Xanxus never knew how manipulative Tsuna could be even though he truly does care about all his friends.
It really wasn't amusing anymore when Xanxus realized Tsuna manipulated him also in joining his new club.
And Xanxus wonders how many years Tsuna has been twisting things to get what he wants.
It probably started with that first smile now that he thinks about it.
A/N: If you want a story of how Tsuna met a certain person next just tell me.