DISCLAIMER: This is called a fanfiction for a reason.

WARNINGS: OOC characters (especially Tsuna), some language, and shounen-ai? (more like perverted Mukuro and Byakuran) I think that's about it… Maybe some violence too but that's common in the anime, they ARE the mafia after all.

(A/N: Hmm… I changed a lot of things… But I still hope you all like this! Thank you very much for reading! Please enjoy~)

Recap:

"Well then, what's your name, little one?" Tsuna blinked. He had blocked out the conversation between the two but he heard Mukuro's question, which snapped him out of his stupor.

"Eh? Um…. It's Sawada, Tsunayoshi… I prefer being called Tsuna but you can call me whatever you want."

"Heeh. Nice to meet you Tsu-chan~" at this, Tsuna blushed. Nobody ever called him that except for his family and he never thought anyone else would ever call him that. "As I thought! Tsu-chan is so adorable~" Tsuna was promptly glomped by Byakuran.

"Hiiii!"

"Kufufufu~ the marshmallow wants to keep Tsunayoshi-kun all to himself, does he?"

Then, another voice suddenly interrupted them, "Herbivores, you will all be bitten to death for crowding."

Chapter 2

Following the voice brought Tsuna's attention to a black haired boy, about the same age as Byakuran and Mukuro, wielding a pair of wooden tonfas. Tsuna recognized this boy as Hibari, Kyoya, someone who is feared by both adults and children alike. Even though Tsuna doesn't go outside of his house much, – except for school and grocery shopping, he doesn't wander around either – Hibari, Kyoya is rather famous in Namimori. It is said that he rules the town even at this young age of eight. It was also said that he 'bites' whoever breaks his rules - or 'disrupts the peace of Namimori' - 'to death'. No wonder he said that strange phrase. 'Bitten to death' huh? Now that's interesting was what Tsuna thought before he was roughly pulled aside.

"Uwah!"

"Shh! Sorry, Tsu-chan but it's better than being bitten to death by Kyoya-kun there," Byakuran whispered into Tsuna's ear from behind.

"Hiii! W-what are you d-doing?" Tsuna hurriedly covered his beet red ear and jumped away from the marshmallow. Unfortunately, this commotion caught the attention of the other two.

"Kufufu. Byakuran-kun, what do you think you're doing? Tsunayoshi-kun is mine."

"I'll bite you herbivores to death," Hibari growled, tonfas ready again.

"Kufufu. Is that a challenge from the Skylark?" Mukuro also had his trident out and pointed at Hibari. The three were now glaring at each other with dark auras surrounding them. A sudden, sweet laughter broke the tension between them. All three of them abandoned their battle to see that the brunette they've been fighting over was laughing. Whether it was directed at them or not, there were hints of blushes on their cheeks. Now don't be mistaken, they didn't blush because they thought they were being laughed at by the smaller child. They were blushing because the brunette was absolutely adorable when he laughed. Not to mention that beautiful smile and melodious voice of his; just like an angel. The trio was so mesmerized by the stunning sight before them that they did not notice Tsuna had stopped laughing and settled to just plain smiling at them in genuine happiness and confusion.

No matter how intelligent or how strong his intuition is, Tsuna would always be the dense, innocent kid that was locked deep inside years before he found out the truth that changed his life. So here he was, confused as to why these people he just met were staring at him weirdly and wondering how the façade he put up could be broken so easily by these strangers when even his own mother could not. Maybe…. Maybe they are the ones…. They are these 'friends' thing I've read about in books and seen at school… But… No. They would never want to be my friends, I am Dame-Tsuna after all. Nobody wants to be my friend. Nobody can see me. All they see is Dame-Tsuna not me. No. These people especially wouldn't. But… What if. Just what if… they can? Will anybody in this world really see the real me? Will they ever accept me for who I am?

The Present (Six years after Tsuna meets the above three):

"Hey Mom! What's this baby doing in our house?" a thirteen year old Tsukiyoshi shouted from in front of the stairs. There was a 'baby' in a black suit and fedora with an orange band, standing not too far away from him.

"Ara? Hello, you must be that home tutor from that flyer!" Nana, being as naïve as she was, warmly welcomed the new addition to their home. She didn't even stop to wonder how he even got into her house without her knowing and why a baby is coming to tutor her son.

"Ciaossu! I'm the home tutor Reborn!" the baby, now identified as Reborn, greeted the two.

Tsuki, on the other hand, burst out laughing like a maniac,"Home tutor! A mere baby as a home tutor? Why, that's perfect for Tsuna! Isn't that right, Dame-Tsuna?" The blonde was looked up the stairs behind him to see a long haired brunette whose bangs covered most of his face standing silently at the top of said stairs. Although he received no answer from his brother, he received a kick on the head for insulting Reborn.

"I'm here to make Sawada, Tsukiyoshi into a capable leader of the next generation."

"Next generation? Wait a minute! Did you say Reborn! The Reborn?" It seems denseness is common in this family. "So you're here to tutor me? Hah! It's been long enough! Why didn't you come sooner?"

"Now that you know who I am, let's go upstairs to talk. Bring me to your room, brat." With that said, Reborn jumped onto the now standing up Tsukiyoshi's shoulder and the both of them went upstairs, pushing Tsuna away from his previous position.

Tsuna turned around to see his brother closing the door then traveled downstairs and into the kitchen where his mother returned to after Reborn's self-introduction. "Mama. Do you need any help making lunch?"

"Oh! Tsu-chan! Why not? That way, we'll finish making it faster~"

"Un…"

The next day, while Tsuna and Nana were eating breakfast, they were a tiny bit surprised by a frustrated scream from Tsuki's room. "Ara? Must be Tsu-kun playing with Reborn-kun. Tsu-kun! It's breakfast time! You'll be late if you don't eat now!" Hurried footsteps could be heard from upstairs while Reborn magically appeared at the table, already finishing his breakfast.

"Mama, I'd like seconds." Reborn held out his now empty bowl towards Nana, asking for more.

"Of course, Reborn-kun! Eat all you want!"

"Mama, I'm leaving…." Tsuna, who was silently eating this whole time, quietly got up, put his dirty dishes in the sink, grabbed the seven different colored bentos on the counter, and went out after putting his shoes on.

"Mama, why does Dame-Tsuna leave so early in the morning? School doesn't start in another forty-five minutes."

"Tsu-chan always leaves early~ But, now that you mention it, he never told me why he does... Oh well! Ah! Tsu-kuuuuuun! You'll be late if you don't eat noooow!" If Reborn wasn't who he was, he would've face-palmed right there.

Sigh….Oh well, I'll just have to find out myself. After all as the tutor of the future Vongola Tenth, I must know every single little detail about him and that includes his family. An evil grin appeared on the baby's face, successfully creeping out Tsuki who had just arrived to the dining room.

Geh! That baby is planning something awful! I hope it's not more of that torture he calls training. As Tsuki thought this, he was suddenly hit on the head and crashed with the floor.

"I heard that."

"AGHHH!"

Tsuna's POV:

As I was walking down the street towards the place we always met, I couldn't help but think about the recent events that happened around me these days. Why is Reborn here now? Why doesn't Tsuki recognize him? I mean, they should have met years ago back in Italy! I sighed at that thought. I had wanted to be the one to be chosen by the Ninth and dad. But that doesn't matter anymore. I have them. I don't need anyone else but them. I was so deep in thought, I didn't even notice I already arrived at my destination until I bumped into a someone I am now so familiar with. Normally I wouldn't be so careless, but since it's them, it doesn't really matter. So I wrapped my arms around the taller male I bumped into and took in his scent. Mmm…. Pineapple.

"Kufufufu~ That's not nice, Tsunayoshi-kun~ I am not a pineapple." I giggled into his chest. Mukuro never changes. Even his appearance hasn't changed from six years ago. He only grew taller and became more muscular.

"Stop reading my mind, Mukuro."

"Tsu-chaan~ How about me? Don't I get my good morning hug?" Byakuran, too, hasn't changed at all. The only things that have changed about these two are their heights and that they became even more protective of me. It's annoying, but they can be so cute sometimes. Well, I was jumped - cough- 'hugged' by Byakuran after I let go of Mukuro, which caused said pineapple to glare at my attacker.

"Oh! Here are your bentos for today," I said as I handed Mukuro and Byakuran indigo and white boxes, respectively.

"Kufufu. Thank you Tsunayoshi-kun, you always make the best bentos."

"Thanks, Tsu-chan! Oh! I heard Reborn came to Japan! Is he at your house already?"

"Yep. Though I doubt he suspects me yet. Even so, I'll be careful. BUT! I'm still going to make your bentos and there's no changing my mind, so don't you even try. Well, it's time I got going to school to give Kyoya-senpai his bento before he gets upset that I'm late. See you guys later~" With that, I took off towards the Namimori Junior High building, leaving those two behind in the park we met years ago. Knowing them, they would probably watch me until I'm out of their sight before they leave for their respective homes. I know they just want to make sure I'm safe, but they should know I can protect myself properly and that I'm already adept in the arts of acting and hiding from years of experience.

Before I knew it, I arrived to school and was already walking to the Disciplinary Office where I know Kyoya-senpai would be. If not, he'd be on the roof taking a nap. Hmm…. I seem to be distracted a lot lately. I have to be more alert now that Reborn's here. He's not called the world's greatest hitman for no reason. Oh well. I'll worry about that later~ Right now, I have to make sure Kyoya-senpai's eating properly.

Third Person POV:

Once Tsuna arrived at the Disciplinary Office, he knocked twice to make sure he doesn't get 'bitten to death' for intruding even though he comes here every day at this time. Although the Chairman favors Tsuna, he still makes sure he follows his rules. So after he received a quiet 'Hn' as an answer, Tsuna carefully pushed open the door as to not make any loud noise that would disrupt his senpai.

"Kyoya-senpai, Good Morning~," Tsuna said enthusiastically. He wouldn't shout unless he absolutely had to, for the aloof Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee absolutely despises loud noises. And crowds. And people who 'disrupts the peace of Namimori' or breaks any of the rules he- the Committee made. He 'bites' those troublemakers 'to death'. Even the adults are afraid of him! Though Tsuna is an exception, of course. Ever since they met six years ago, Hibari, Kyoya has been equally as protective of Tsuna as Mukuro and Byakuran, especially after hearing his story. He wanted to bite those herbivores (Iemitsu, Timoteo, and the others) to death for not noticing his omnivore (Tsunayoshi) was just acting; that he was not a herbivore like they thought he was. He didn't even mind that he would be 'allying' himself with the other two on this if it meant he got to bite them to death. But after much contemplation and begging from Tsuna, they decided not to.

Anyways, so here Tsuna is waving his hand cheerfully at Hibari from the doorway of the Committee Office while said male just sat there in front of his desk, raising his eyebrow at the clumsy brunette. "Tsunayoshi. Why are you so happy this early in the morning?"

"Because~ I get to see Kyoya-senpai~"

"You see me every day," Hibari couldn't help but deadpan, despite the slight blush on his pale cheeks.

"But I don't get to see you that often. You're usually so busy, you have no time for me other than in the mornings right before school~" Tsuna whined in reply. He may usually be indifferent but when in the presence of only these three and a few others, he's just a spoiled kid. He wasn't like this until he met them. He was spoiled rotten by these three overprotective, self-acclaimed guardians - not that he was complaining. He had wanted that sort of attention for a long time and now he finally has it. So who was he to complain right? "Ah, Kyoya-senpai here are Tetsuya-san and your lunches~ Make sure you eat it all, alright?" The brunette handed two bentos, one violet and one black, to a male in a black Disciplinary Committee uniform and sunglasses with a pompadour hairstyle who was standing by Hibari's desk. He is the Committee's Vice Chairman, Kusakabe Tetsuya.

"Hn," was the indifferent male's only reply. But Tsuna understood it as an affirmative response.

"Thank you, Tsuna," Kusakabe said as he took the two bentos from Tsuna.

"Well then, I guess I should get going now. School's about to start. Oh! I almost forgot! Can you come to eat dinner with us tonight? I know you don't like crowding but I have something to discuss with you all after dinner. So please?"

"Fine. But I won't be associating with those herbivores."

"Thank you Kyoya-senpai! Oh, Tetsuya-san, you can come too. Then see you two tonight. Bye~" And with that, Tsuna was out the door, hurrying to get to his class before he's late.

Phew! Glad I got that finished with…. I think I made some mistakes but I was kind of rushing with this so please bear with me! Thank you for reading and if you have any questions please ask so that I will be able to answer them either in messages or in future chapters. I'm not really sure if I'll be able to get everything in the future chapters so I'll need your cooperation. So please review!

Edited: 11/22/15