#Ask Kyoya Hibari and Kyo-kun

[ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun]

hi there haru o/ <- im waving, how are you? a tinsy question for hibari! Why does he care about having to wear the Mare Ring? Does it really matter either way??

Prologue Part 5

"hi there haru o/ <- im waving, how are you?"

Irie's fingers fly across his keyboard, highly concentrated, yet he still flinches when new words appear on the tiny screen he's analyzing. Spanner is calmer, but that doesn't mean he is any less invested. He immediately turns to Haru, addressing her through the glass that seperates them. "Whatever it is, it's asking how you are and waving to you."

Haru swallows thickly, struggling to keep her cool while standing inside the weird glass tube they pushed her into. The little sticker-diodes they stuck to her wrists and head don't really help. She still answers just to get it over with, tearing up and waving one hand hesitantly for a moment. "I mean... I've b-been better..?"

Fortunately for Haru, that's the moment Kyoko walks past the engineering laboratory. She immediately abandons whatever she was on her way to do, entering the room instead and frowning in concern. "Haru-chan are you okay??"

In the next moment, her ire and distrust instantly turns on Irie and Spanner. Afterall, these two were their enemies not even two months ago. And not everyone forges bonds as easily as Tsuna. Kyoko certainly has no reason to trust these men with her best friend. "What are you doing."

Irie's stomach immediately lurches in alarm and he barely suppresses his groan, but Spanner is already answering. "We were just running basic analysis on-"

Kyoko cuts him off pretty smoothly when she walks over and simply pulls open the glass tube Haru was put into. She holds her friend's hands and asks again, softer this time. "Are you okay?"

Haru sighs deeply, tugging back some strands of her hair, a nervous habit. "I... I don't know. Weird things are happening Kyoko-chan..."

Luckily, that's when one of the computers chirps brightly and prints out a length of paper. Irie rushes to it as soon as he's able and takes a quick look, before sighing sharply in relief. He barely gets the words out at an acceptable volume. "Miura-san is fine. Thank God..."

They all heave a deep sigh of relief, before Kyoko and Haru already made quick work of removing the sticker diodes from Haru's skin. Kyoko holds Haru hands, helping her out of the odd glass tube, but Haru is distracted, looking towards Kyoya's phone. Her voice is uncertain. "There's another question again..?"

And indeed, the still glowing screen once again shifts to reveal new words.

"A tinsy question for hibari! Why does he care about having to wear the Mare Ring? Does it really matter either way??"

Kyoko has no idea what's going on, but even she feels an odd compulsion to answer the question. She holds Haru's hand, turning to her, curiously. "That... Cloud ring? Is Kyoya even wearing it..?"

Haru doesn't remember seeing that ring on Kyoya earlier, so she is about to reply. But that's when a soothing, familiar voice speaks up from the doorway. When did Tsu-kun get here? "No, Hayato has that ring this week."

Tsuna seems a bit stressed, but he answered Kyoko's question instinctively anyways. Haru and Kyoko immediately rush to hold his hands, because they want to and Tsuna's seems to need the comfort. Tsuna holds their hands easily and gives them a soft, affectionate smile. "Are you okay Haru-chan?"

Haru nods, tugging herself into her Sky's side and basking in the warmth and comfort he radiates. Tsuna's presence is just very soothing after a stressful situation... Tsu-kun puts an affectionate kiss in her hair, before Kyoko's questions claims his attention. "Why does Haya-kun have that ring? I thought he has other spare rings?"

Tsuna blinks, before putting a kiss on Kyoko's forehead, just to keep things equal between them all. He thinks for a moment longer, enjoying Kyoko-chan's adorable giggles, before he answers, his voice soft. "Hayato isn't using it. He has it on a chain around his neck, to make it feel more like family."

Kyoko and Haru shoot each other confused looks, walking along as Tsuna approaches Irie and Spanner. Kyoko ask the question that's on both women's minds. "Why make that ring feel like family..? And why isn't Kyoya wearing it?"

Tsuna heaves a little sigh, taking the paper Spanner hands him as he answers them, shrugging halfheartedly. "I don't know why exactly it's different this time, since Kyo-san's fine wearing the rings of enemies he took out, but I'm guessing because he didn't have a part in taking Kikyo out and didn't witness it... His flames still register that ring as an active threat?"

Tsuna scans the paper, his lips pinching, before he finishes his explanation absentmindedly. "Kyo-san refused to even wear it on a chain. So I'm having everyone carry it around for a week or so, just until his flame stops throwing such a fit about it being hostile."

Haru gasps faintly, frowning a little because she's worried. Kyoya didn't seem troubled when they talked, but maybe he was acting unbothered so as to not worry her? Having a flame that powerful has to be difficult sometimes, right..?

Before Haru can find the words to ask that question, Tsuna sighs and looks at Irie and Spanner. He's still holding that paper Spanner gave him. It has some bar graphs on it, most of them short, except for two, which are well beyond the limits of the graph. Tsu-kun sounds just a bit perplexed. "So what's the meaning of this?"

Irie and Spanner lock eyes for a second, before Irie sighs deeply and just looks somewhat defeated. "Hibari-san's phone has somehow been turned into a stable connection between our dimension and another that is almost entirely unidentifiable by our means."

Tsuna's eyes narrow, not with anger, or annoyance, just with focus. Haru and Kyoko feel themselves blush a bit whenever they get to witness Tsuna in his element of leadership. Even his voice somehow sounds stronger... "So we can't tell who or what is sending these Questions."

Irie nods empathically, just as Spanner sighs briefly with what seems to be annoyance. These Scientists are odd... "We can't even tell how or why."

Tsuna looks at Kyoya's phone, for all of a second, before he seems to come to a decision. His voice comes out sharp, almost like an order. "Is it safe to handle?"

Irie blinks rapidly, before he takes another look at some papers and screens. He sounds unsure. "It should be okay. The device itself is not in any way unstable."

At that Tsuna simply reaches out, opening the little glass door and taking the phone out of the odd analysis case Irie and Spanner put it in. He takes a look at it, narrowing his eyes briefly, before shrugging mildly. "Whatever it is, if it's hostile, my intuition will react."

In the end, even Spanner and Irie can't disagree with that...

[ask-skull-and-muffin]

🌼Welcome to my Ask Blog!🌼

Heyo! It is I, Lonliest_muffin a (primarily) Katekyou Hitman Reborn Ao3 Author!! :3

I will use this Blog to answer various Questions, reblog writing advice and khr fics, post tumblr-exclusive short stories, announce Updates on my fanfics and (maybe) create some polls about said fanfictions.

If you want, you could also follow me on my Fandom Blog, @social-muffin! :3

And if you'd like to help me build a story, check out my second Ask Blog @ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun!

You may ask me anything about, or relating to my many (mostly) Skull- and/or Hibari-centric khr fanfictions. You can even ask me some questions about who I am as a person. Just address your asks to Muffin and I will answer as myself! :3

Under the Read More you'll find a list of Skulls/AUs I plan to answer questions for! I am not an artist(yet I hope), I'm a hobby-writer, so I will answer these Questions with a little story to accompany them, depending on what the question is. (may be 20 words, 100 words, even 1000 words, depends on how inspiration strikes)

Answers that include spoilers for my fanfictions (stuff I haven't written/posted yet) will be tagged as 'Spoilers', for those people that wish to avoid that! But I will not Tag stuff I've already written and posted as spoilers.

Disclaimer!: Harassment and Hate of any kind has no place here, you will be blocked on sight.

Here is the current list of the Skulls I'll answer questions for(may change)! Links are included on the names of the listed fanfics. (mentioned for the Vision impaired)

This is also a really basic Guide on how I would like you to Ask Questions for specific versions of the characters I write!

These WARNINGS are different from the fanfictions's tags, so do check the tags before reading as well, just to be safe! The Tags are more elaborate, I wanted to keep this brief.

Series: Igniting Embers!

Guardian Angels (First Timeline) - Teen Skull (age 16/17) goes through a rough time, then he ends up under the protection of the Vindice! He has fun with it while it lasts.

To ask him and his mysterious pals questions, start your Asks with GA!Skull or Guardian Skull. (Guardian Bermuda, GA!Jaeger, etc.) Will be tagged '#khr Guardian Angels" in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: This story contains implied/referenced underage non-con and the resulting ptsd. This fic is incomplete.

Pathway of Sacrifice (First Timeline) - Skull (pre-curse/age 21) somehow ended up in the Mafia and he is not happy about it! Unfortunately, his teammates are as beautiful as they are cruel and stupid... Skull has to protect them.

To ask him and his tormentors questions start your Asks with PS!Skull or Sacrificed Skull. (Sacrificed Luce, PS!Verde, etc.) Will be tagged '#khr Pathway of Sacrifice' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: Skull experiences the canon typical bullying, there are several near death experiences, the Arcos have emotional constipation. This fic has been completed.

Simmering Embers (Part of the first Timeline, but a divergence) - Skull (cursed/age 40~) leaves the Hibari Clan and takes along his baby brother, Kyoya (age 3). Now Skull has to figure out how to raise children all while removing himself off the face of the earth, so the Arcos can't find him or his brother. Not to mention he has to do something about the curse!

To ask him and his sweet bro questions, start your Asks with SE!Skull or Simmered Skull! (Simmered Kyoya, SE!OCs also allowed, etc.) Will be tagged '#Simmering Embers' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: Self-mutilation (can be skipped while reading), mild suicidal ideation at times, Child Abuse, original character death, weird cloud flame things. This fic is incomplete.

Embers Underwater (First Timeline) - Skull (post-curse/age 50~/looks 20~) tells Hibari (age 17) they're half-brothers. Kyoya is surprisingly okay with this and immediately takes Skull home. They get along fine, but then the Arcobalenos start to search for Skull...

To ask him and his brother questions, start your Asks with Ember Skull, or EU!Skull! (EU!Kyoya, Ember Reborn, etc.) Will be tagged '#khr Embers Underwater' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: Ptsd, miscommunication, Skull and Kyoya are not well, bittersweet ending. This fic has been completed!

Systemic Disorder (First timeline and happens directly after Embers Underwater!) - Skull (still post-curse/age 50~/looks 20~) goes into hiding after his latest stunt causes a mafia-wide uproar. He picks up a new identity and starts living a new life in Namimori! Things won't be that simple when living with Hibari Kyoya though....

To ask him and his many friends questions, start your Asks with SD!Skull or Systemic Skull. (SD!Nana, Systemic Spitfire(OC), etc.) Will be tagged '#khr Systemic Disorder' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: Everyone needs a hug, everyone has PTSD, Skull attends his own Funeral, Arcos reach their breaking point/verbal abuse. This fic is incomplete.

A Title to Guard the Strongest (Second Timeline!) - Skull (age 20) leads a boring life as an internationally beloved Stuntman. At least until he finally meets some interesting people! Two Soldiers, a substitute teacher that moonlights as a Hitman, a trainee illusionist, an exotic dancer with an assassination hobby, a slightly unethical pediatrician and the revered Donna of the Giglio Nero Familia... Nobody seem able to resist Skull's undeniable charm!

To ask this Skull and his unconventional Family questions, start your Asks with GS!Skull or Titled Skull. (GS!Luce, Titled Reborn, etc.) Will be tagged '#khr A Title to Guard the Strongest' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: implied/referenced non-con, implied/referenced dub-con, alcohol use, Sky!Skull, explosives and injuries, Luce-appreciation (she gets cuddled here eventually). This fic is incomplete!

Accumulated Embers (Crossover of the First and Second Timeline!) - Embers Skull (age 50~/looks 20~) is having the worst time of his life. Every that could go wrong, goes wrong and he succumbs to the darkness at his core. Titled Fon(age 50~) disagrees with that sad fate, so he burns a path across timelines to protect and nurture that poor soul. As a bonus, Titled Fon also gets to gently bully the Ember Arcos into better coping mechanisms!

To send Asks for this fic, you just have to add on AE! before you write who the Ask is for. (Would look like: AE!Embers Skull, or AE!Titled Fon, or AE!GS!Reborn, etc.) Will be tagged '#khr Accumulated Embers' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: mentioned Infant death, mentioned substance abuse, mentioned child neglect, mentioned child abuse, internalized transphobia, identity crisis, poverty, bullying, ptsd, Immortality, learning to communicate, Titled Fon has his work cut out for him. This fic is incomplete.

Cirrostratus (A Divergence in the Second Timeline!) - Skull (age 20) meets Reborn (age 25) when the hitman is at his lowest and struggling. Skull has always had a kind heart and open doors. Reborn can only reject that help for so long... A civilain's life seemed a distant dream until it was suddenly at his fingertips.

To ask these two roommates questions, start your Asks with Cirro!Skull or Roommate Reborn. (Cirro!Reborn, Roommate Skull) Will be tagged '#khr Cirrostratus' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, initially bad coping mechanisms, but it will get better, Skull is a good Bro and way too trusting. This fic is incomplete!

Series: Plot Bunnies

Object Permanence (is actually slightly adjacent to the Igniting Embers Timelines, yet very much it's own thing) - The growth serum Verde developed post-canon goes wildly wrong! Their minds now match their bodies, as though they'd been plucked straight out of their messed-up childhoods. Only Skull was spared, as he regained his adult body. And well... Someone has to take care of these scared, confused children, right?

To send questions to this odd family, start your Asks with Papa!Skull or Tiny![insert Arco] (Examples: Tiny!Reborn, Tiny!Fon, etc. Tiny!Skull is also an option!!) Will be tagged '#khr Object Permanence' in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: a variety of different types of PTSD, neglect, poverty, grief, anxiety, internalized transphobia, canon-typical bullying, pls take care while reading, nobody is all okay, but it will have a very uplifting ending. This story is incomplete.

Series: Igniting Sparks

Sparking Hearth (is part of the first Igniting Embers timeline, in a different Series because it's Hibari-centric) - Hibari Kyoya (age 6) runs away from home ,only to stumble across the most beautiful town he ever did see. The herbivores are actually insane, roaming the streets as though they're prepared for war, all while a kind of grief lingers in the air... But more importantly! That school is gorgeous!!

If you'd like to send this little dear questions, just send an Ask addressed to Baby!Kyoya, or Baby!Hibari. Or Spark/Sparky if you wanna bully the child lmao. Of course, will be tagged '#khr Sparking Hearth' just in case you wanna look through this blog for Asks about this specific AU.

WARNINGS: headcanons for flame harmonization and flame sealing, the following insanities, also Death of OC via child, child abuse, homelessness, Baby!Hibari has no concept of societal rules yet. This fic is incomplete.

☁️💜Thanks for reading if you got this far! I hope to hear from you in my Ask Box! :3 💜☁️

[chaptersinprogress]

sweet skies & floral lies

There were 2 things: 1) Tsuna had a secret 2) Skull, who he'd all but formally adopted, was in on it But the truth (the whole truth, and nothing but the truth) lay beneath sweet smiles and the scent of rotting flowers

Rating: T

Warnings: implied violence and murder

Pairings: Skull & Sawada Tsunayoshi; brief Skull/Viper; brief 1827

Prompt: @khrrarepairweek 2021 day 3 | secret/hidden skillsets

“Tsuna, Tsuna, Tsuna!” Skull shouted as he burst through the shop door, the bell hanging above it jangling wildly.

The man in question startled violently, almost dropping an exquisite and very breakable ceramic vase. “Skull?! What’s happening?!”

Skull skidded to a stop at the counter from which the florist was staring at him with no small amount of alarm.

“I-” he announced, puffing up. “Have scored a date with Viper! Tonight! In 2 hours!”

Tsuna stared for a moment longer before heaving a sigh of relief.

“Skull!” he scolded lightly, placing the vase he’d narrowly rescued from utter destruction on the countertop. “With the way you barged in, I thought something bad had happened.”

“Oh…” said Skull, deflating.

He ashamedly scuffed his boots on the floor and fiddled with his lip ring, all the while looking like a kicked puppy.

Shaking his head fondly, Tsuna gave the teen a warm smile. “That’s really great news. Did they like the last gift you gave them?”

Skull immediately perked up.

“Ye-p!” he exclaimed, popping the ‘p’. “They were so impressed with how detailed the bleeding heart pendant on the necklace was! Man, that was one of the hardest metalworking projects I’ve done.”

“That’s wonderful!” Tsuna leaned over to ruffle the teen’s spikey purple hair. “Good job!”

Skull drew back and pouted. “Not a kid!”

“You’re 19, Skull,” Tsuna pointed out with an amused smile. “Still a teenager.”

“Am not! Maybe you’re just old,” Skull sniffed haughtily.

Tsuna gasped dramatically.

“You take that back!” he demanded in mock affront.

“Nope!” said Skull, eyes lighting up. “You’re old, Tsuna! Soooo ooooold!”

Narrowing his eyes, Tsuna took off his apron and laid it on the counter. “I’m warning you Skull…”

“Whacha gonna do? Make me?”

“That’s it!” Tsuna exclaimed. “You’re in for it now!”

He lunged across the counter and Skull leapt back with a delighted laugh, Tsuna’s fingers missing his shirt by centimeters.

“Catch me if you can old man!” he crowed and raced across the room.

Tsuna promptly gave chase. “Oh, it’s on!”

The two of them ran around the flower shop in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse, ducking and weaving between the multitude of plants while remaining mindful of not damaging any of them.

“You!” Tsuna cried, chest heaving as they paused to size each other up.

Skull laughed gleefully. “Old man, old man!” he chanted and stuck out his tongue.

“Get back here!”

The teen turned around and ran for it, Tsuna hot on his heels. As they chased each other, they failed to register the light tinkling of the bell at the entrance.

Cackling madly, Skull didn’t notice the person who had stepped inside until he nearly crashed into them, barely managing to duck around them in time.

Tsuna skidded to a stop right in front of the newcomer. “Kyo-kun!”

Hibari Kyoya looked at him, then at Skull, then back at Tsuna, before raising an eyebrow.

“Tell him, Kyo!” Tsuna said indignantly. “Tell him I’m not old! I’m 27 for Kami’s sake!”

Hibari shot Skull a brief glance. Then smirked at Tsuna.

“You’re old.”

Tsuna’s jaw dropped as Skull gasped in delight before doubling over laughing.

“BETRAYAL!” Tsuna cried out, jabbing a finger at the traitor.

Hibari’s smirk softened into a tiny smile. Grasping the outstretched hand gently, he pressed a soft kiss to the inside of Tsuna’s wrist before sliding an arm around his waist and dragging him in to kiss him properly.

“Ewww, I’m still here you know?”

The couple broke apart and Tsuna stuck out his tongue at Skull over Hibari’s shoulder.

“You’re just jealous that I’ve been happily married for over 7 years now.”

“Rude! But fair.”

Hibari tugged on a lock of Tsuna’s gravity-defying hair. “I have a present for you in the usual place,” he said quietly when Tsuna turned to him.

“Aw, Kyoya you do love me!” said Tsuna delightedly.

Hibari huffed and flicked his forehead. 'Of course I do', his unimpressed expression screamed.

“You two are soooo sappy,” grimaced Skull. “I hope I get a love like that someday,” he added, a little bit wistful.

Tsuna clapped his hands as Hibari moved away. “Well if this date goes well, maybe you will!”

“Good luck,” said Hibari, briefly resting a palm on the top of Skull’s head before disappearing through the back leading to the home upstairs.

“Oh. My. God.” exhaled Skull shakily. “I have no idea if that was meant to be encouragement or a threat. Scary murder husband is SCARY. Tsuna, are you sure he’s Carabinieri and not a hitman,” he called out.

Tsuna laughed as he studied the assortment of flora in the shop. “Yes, Skull. I’m sure.” Then cocked his head. “Hmm… maybe roses? Roses are a classic.”

Picking a brilliant red one, Tsuna moved back to the counter. “Do you want a single flower or a bouquet?” he asked absentmindedly.

Skull followed him over. “Ah, actually…” he trailed off.

Tsuna paused and waited for him to continue.

“Couldyouturnitintoglass?” Skull rushed out.

The florist blinked. “Skull, I did not catch a single word of that.”

“Could you like… maybe… turn it to something fancy… like before?”

Thrown, Tsuna frantically looked around before hissing, “Skull! You weren’t even supposed to see that!”

“I know, I know! I’m sorry!”

Rubbing his temples, Tsuna sighed. “It’s ok. Just, don’t go around telling people about it?”

Skull nodded so fast Tsuna had a brief moment of worry that he’d accidentally break his neck. “Promise! My lips are sealed!”

“Alright,” Tsuna whispered conspiratorially, gesturing for Skull to come closer. “Watch.”

He spun the rose between his thumb, index and middle fingers.

Skull’s eyes widened as bright gold spread across the dark green of the stem, winding up to the flower where the blood red petals turned clear crystal, exploding into a myriad of brilliant fractal colours that shimmered and shifted with every change of light.

“Woah,” he breathed out. “That is so cool! Can you do others?”

“Only if the flowers are fresh,” Tsuna admitted. “Doesn’t work on dried or preserved plants and have no idea why.”

With a final twirl to show off his handiwork, Tsuna presented the rose to Skull.

“Now run along and impress your date. It’s on me,” he waved off when Skull made to reach for his wallet.

“Thanks Tsuna!” the teen shouted, beaming widely as he rushed out. “You’re the best!”

“Drive carefully!” Tsuna called out, following the other to the door. “And text me when you get home!”

Smiling, he shook his head as Skull raced off on his motorcycle, the rose safely tucked inside and zipped up in the latter's jacket.

When the teen vanished around the corner, Tsuna let the door fall shut and switched the store sign from 'OPEN' to 'CLOSED'. Then made his way to the storage room where the bouquets stored in the cold cabinets and various gardening implements were kept.

Closing and locking the door after himself, Tsuna hummed a cheerful tune while walking to the lone empty cabinet without shelves in the corner with a sad 'OUT OF ORDER' sign pasted on the glass.

He pulled the door open and keyed the passcode into a lock concealed at the side. With a hiss, the back of the cabinet swung open to reveal a dark set of stairs leading down. Unbothered by the lack of light, he continued humming as he descended till the stairs levelled off into a cavernous basement.

The sides of the room were filled with human statues and sculptures of different mediums: crystal, porcelain, glass, stone, clay and more. Bright spotlights shone down on them, throwing their lifelike features into stark relief.

Their subject matter, however, was horrifying.

But Tsuna gave them nary a glance while making his way over to a small pit in the center of the room, the top barred with steel rods - spaced across such that it was possible to slip an entire arm between them.

The woman inside whimpered softly, eyes wide with terror.

“Oh my, you’re a pretty one!” Tsuna exclaimed quietly, eyes lighting up. “Kyoya has such good taste, he knows exactly what I want for new material! Did you see my collection? I had so much fun creating them.”

She shook violently, shrinking away from him.

Tsuna smiled gently. “Don’t worry. It’ll be over quick.”

[cielofics]

(Old) ICMSAR XVI

WARNING(S): OCC's, Parent!bashing, depressing!thoughts, suicidal!tendencies,

NOTES: "Japanese" "Italian" Thinking 'Tsuna's eye speak' [Text Messages]

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Amano Akira does

With Reborn and Ienari~

"Hmph weak," Reborn said as he was walking back with Bianchi and a worn-out Ienari. It had been a week since they were gone and Ienari had shown no improvement in his fighting skills. He still couldn't even go into HDWM. The progress is way to slow; even Tsuna wasn't taking this long!

"We're home," Ienari said weakly as he opened the door to the house.

"Okaeri, Ie-kun~ How was your practice?" Nana asked as she came from the kitchen. Her eyes flickered to Reborn before flickering back to Ienari.

"Fine," he mumbled as he pushed aside his mother and went upstairs to his room. Frowning, Nana said, "I've been getting a bad feeling, Reborn-kun..."

Reborn looked at Nana and asked, "Related to Tsuna or Dame-Nari?"

"Tsuna..."

Now Reborn and Bianchi frowned. Usually, a mother's intuition would be correct and considering that Nana is more observant in this world, it could very well happen.

"We'll be on the look out," Bianchi comforted.

Nana could only smile hesitantly at that.

XX..XX

The Next day~

"HIEEEE!" a loud voice screeched before a gunshot resounded in the neighborhood. "REBORN! I AM GOING TO RUN TO SCHOOL ON TIME!"

Ienari, the soccer prince was seen running in his boxers to school. Despite running to school, he didn't make it time.

"Herbivore," a voice growled from behind just as the bullet's effect ran out. "For being late and being indecent, I will bite you to death twice."

"W-Wait H-Hibari-sa-"

Poor Ienari never saw it coming. "Hn, herbivore, go to class," Kyoya said as he turned around once he finished biting Ienari to death.

He couldn't help but notice that the uniform that the demon prefect was wearing had changed. The quality of his uniform was far better and his jacket was rimmed in orange. There was also a weird logo on his red armband. Where did he see that logo?  

Getting up, Ienari opened his bag and took out his uniform. He developed a habit to keep an extra pair considering Reborn's joy in firing the Dying Will Bullet.

Once he was dressed up, he went inside the building and to his classroom. "I'm sorry I'm late, sensei," he said smiling serenely.

The teacher merely nodded and went to his seat. He couldn't help but notice his dame brother and his friends missing, even Kyoko was missing!

"Hey, where's Dame-Tsuna?" he asked casually.

What he wasn't expecting was the reaction of his classmate. They all looked pale and were trembling as though they had gone through a very scary ordeal.

"G-Guys?"

"Ienari-kun," the teacher called weakly.

"Yes?"

"Please don't call Sawada Tsunayoshi 'Dame-Tsuna' anymore," the teacher pleaded as everyone else nodded their heads.

Ienari raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why though? Dame-Tsuna is dame so he deserves to be called that."

Just as the teacher was about to say something, the door slammed open. Everyone inside jumped and noticed that the demon prefect was standing there.

"Fake herbivore," he called out. Ienari could only gulp in fear as he felt a tonfa coming towards him. Luckily, he was able to dodge it... but the wall behind him was... cracked. "I'll bite you to death for insulting kaichou (SC president) in public (in his hearing range)," he said cracking a smirk as Hibari got ready to fight.

"K-Kaichou? I don't even know who the kaichou is!" Ienari yelled, afraid of the teen in front of him.

"Hibari! Hibari!" a voice chirped from behind. Pausing in his advances, Hibari looked towards the voice. Hibird was flying there, chirping "Report! Report! Office! Office!"

"Hn, I'll bite you to death later, fake herbivore," Hibari said as he left the room, his jack bellowing behind him.

Ienari stood up, his legs shaking before asking, "W-Who's the k-kaichou?"

There was silence for a moment before the teacher gathered enough guts to answer, "Sawada Tsunayoshi."

XX..XX

Past~ A week ago~

"Oi Sawada!"

Being woken up forcefully wasn't part of Tsuna's schedule.

"Explain what is going on!"

Blinking blearily, he noticed that Hana was standing in front of him with an unreadable expression along with Kyoko behind. Those two had started to join him, Gokudera and Yamamoto on the roof during lunches ever since the fight with Mochida. He tilted his head in question before he wrote down [Explain what?]

At that Hana had a bewildered expression, "I want to ask what did you do to get THE Hibari Kyoya to vouch for you!"

[Vouch for what?]

There was profound silence. Everyone who was available in the class was looking at Tsuna as though he had grown another head while the sleepy head wasn't able to see the gravity of the situation.

Kyoko asked hesitantly this time, "You mean, you haven't heard, Tsuna-kun?"

It was Tsuna's turn to look at them with confusion. [What do you mean?]

"You were nominated to become the Student Council President..."

XX..XX

"Did you think he noticed?" Takeshi asked, sitting in the DC room.

"Probably not, he looked too dazed," Reborn replied.

"Kufufu, I can't wait until he finds out."

"Let's just hope that nobody complains," Hayato said.

"Complain? Against Kyo-nii?" Lambo asked surprised. "Then they signed their death certificates."

"Let's just hope Boss doesn't becomes angry at what we are planning. It was hard to hide the rumors from him," Chrome said quietly.

Everybody shuddered as they remembered what Tsuna could do when he becomes angry.

"It wouldn't be that bad, right?" Takeshi asked. Reborn looked at all of them before smirking, "You do realize he helps me tutor Ienari without him noticing?"

"Sadistic omnivore," Kyoya murmured. Everyone else could only agree at that sentence.

"What about Ienari?" Ryohei asked seriously. The guardians turned towards the baby hitman who smirked, "Don't worry, he won't be coming for a week. Training camp."

Everyone else sighed in relief. "It should be enough for the school to fall in love with Tsuna, right?" Takeshi asked

"Hopefully..."

XX..XX

Tsuna was gaping at the two females standing in front of him. Thinking they were just pulling his leg, he asked [Excuse me?]

"Like I said, you were nominated to become the Student Council President," Hana replied as a matter-of-factly.

Tsuna looked at them with an unreadable expression before asking [I will never be accepted! I am Dame-Tsuna!]

"Actually, you will be nominated," Hana said.

[Why?!]

"Apparently, your friends riled up everyone by saying <Hmph, you guys are scared that 'Dame-Tsuna' will be able to do a better job than you guys. No wonder why you are refusing> It was said by the delinquent monkey. Only to be further riled up by Yamamoto Takeshi and Sasagawa Ryohei. Not to mention, they started a campaign to get you to become the president. Considering how much they have riled up everyone, you will definitely become the president."

Tsuna's incredulous looks just made Hana laugh. "That's not all. From the girls, Kyoko and I have been rooting for you. Then, Hibari-san vouched for you, so you have half the school at your feet."

[Wait... Hibari-san.. vouched for me?]

Hana rolled her eyes, "Yup. He barged into the teachers meeting and gave them your file to become the president. I quote <If you want someone to do a herbivorous job then get an omnivore to do it>"

Tsuna looked panic-stricken now. [Please. tell me this is a joke...] The look that Hana gave Tsuna was enough for him to crawl back into the corner.

I should have never woken up today! Tsuna thought as he banged his head on the desk. Suddenly, an idea popped into head making a smirk crawl onto his face. He looked at Hana with mischievous eyes before getting ready for the presentation. If he's going to be the president because of their fault then he would get all of them to fall with him.

XX..XX

10 minutes later, after a motivational speech from a trembling headmaster, Tsuna was called to stand in the podium to give his speech on becoming the new student council president. The previous student council president was crying in joy for finally managing to relief himself from the paperwork and Hibari's biting to death for escaping.

Hibari started making his way to the podium and everybody held their breaths when the new president and the demon were standing face to face.

Usually, Tsuna would be shivering and cowering from Hibari approaching him but today was different. This was the day that my friends forc- I mean asked him to take upon this position.

[Hello, Hibari-san, it's been quite a while] Tsuna said smiling a bit too cheerfully while bowing slightly

"Hn, do a good job, Omnivore otherwise I will bite you to death," he said solemnly.

[Actually, I haven't approved of this position yet] he replied

Hibari grunted and eyed the brunette carefully. There was something wrong with the way he was smiling, "What's wrong with the position, Omnivore?"

Tsuna let out an inaudible sigh, [One, I am certain that most of the votes that I have gotten are from people that are afraid of you not because they believe in me.]

"Hn, I have seen it myself and you are capable, Omnivore."

The rest of the students and teachers (minus tsuna's guardians) even though were cautious about what was going on, were now gaping. For some reason, the screen behind them had everything that the brunet was saying to the prefect. 'Hibari Kyoya, the demon prefect, somewhat agreed and acknowledged someone!'

[That still doesn't qualify me enough,] Tsuna retaliated.

Now everyone in the gym could feel the tension in the air. "Hn, regardless, you are suitable for the job and why they voted for you won't matter now. You are the Student Council President and I won't let you run away from your job, Omnivore."

Everybody was now sweating bullets, waiting for what they brunette would now reply with. What they didn't expect was the bright and eerie smile the brunette smiled.

[I see, if that's the case then I will accept the position however ] Hibari narrowed his eyes to the brunette. The way he was emphasized the last word was as though he was planning something bad!

"What is it, Omnivore?" Hibari asked warily.

[If I recall correctly, the Student Council President can pick their members right?]

"Hn..."

[Well, then I have an announcement to make so do stay for a while, Hibari-san,] Tsuna replied.

"...Make it quick, Omnivore or I will bite you to death for wasting my time."

Everybody saw Tsuna smiling with a smile that was creepy. The thick tension that was spread within the room with the conversation had multiplied by the brunette smiles. Tsuna looked at Hana and gave her the paper, who started reading off it.

"Everyone, I have a really happy and joyous announcement to make. As I have officially become the new Student Council President as of now, I would like to tell you of the few changes that we will be undergoing," Hana paused while Tsuna's smile widened. "One of my friend's parent is apparently part of Nebesa and they have decided to take over the school to increase it in it profits and land." Everyone was now staring at him as though he had grown two heads, even Hana had raised an eyebrow at that but continued. While Tsuna's friends were now getting an ominous thought crawling up their spine.

"As to why the boss of Nebesa decided to do it is because that friend of mine is good friends with the boss. This very boss has taken a liking to our school and so he/she requested from his/her friend to take over this school." Tsuna's smiled extended even more now. When on Earth did Tsuna manage to accomplish this?! Tsuna's guardians and friends thought. Even Hana was starting to become wary of the overly smiling brunet.

"Since, they have taken control over us, they have made a few... changes to the members of the Council," he carefully eyed his friends sitting right in front row. "Now the Council won't just have three members but rather many. I will tell you what and who these positions belong to now.

The Vice Presidents - Gokudera Hayato

The Disciplinary/Security President - Hibari Kyoya

The Event Management Team - Sasagawa Kyoko, Kurokawa Hana

Sports Committee President - Yamamoto Takeshi

Medical President - Sasagawa Ryohei.

Vice-President of the Prison and Punishment Committee - Chrome Dokuro

President of the Prison and Punishment Committee - Rokudo Mukuro

These people will be charged in many other positions as well but these are the main ones. Not to mention, all of the above people mentioned will be placed in 'special classes' especially for them. One last thing, all members of the SC (Student Council) will also be getting special missions while in school. Everyone has to participate. That is all, I hope you enjoy," Hana said looking dumbfounded as she finished reading the paper. She turned towards the smiling brunet and asked, "What..?"

[Isn't it great! If I become president then all of you will go down too!]

One of Tsuna's bullies screamed, "What the HELL?! Why are you suddenly the president!?"

This caused everyone to snap out of their stupor and nod their heads. Tsuna turned towards them with a raised eyebrow. The screen behind them had words written down. [As far as I am concerned, it was you all who agreed to let me become the president to show that I won't be able to do anything right. So why on Earth are you complaining now ?]

This caused the bully to falter for a second before asking, "Half of those people you named aren't even in our school!"

[Only 2 people aren't. Don't worry, they'll be joining.] He smiled sickeningly sweet. Everyone else could only stare at the brunet as they saw him leave the school when the bell rang.

There was only one thought on their heads, What the heck just happened?

XX..XX

Becoming the SC president wasn't much different from being the head of Nebesa or a mafia boss.

Am I going to become some kind of leader in all the worlds?!

As of now, Tsuna was sitting in the DC room, looking at the furious and disbelief expression of those who he got to be part of the council. Reborn wasn't there since he was busy training Ienari in a camp. Wonder why though? He never had a camp for me...

"Omnivore explain!" Hibari growled.

'Explain what?' Tsuna asked, tilting his head to the side.

"Since when did Nebesa take over Namichu?"

'Since now.'

"Kufufu, Who gave you the right to do that?" Mukuro asked, chuckling eerily. Tsuna smirked at that, "As far as I am concerned, I am the boss of Nebesa. So, I can do that."

Everyone one was shocked for a second to hear their sky speaking before they snapped out of it. "Still that doesn't gives you the right-"

"You had no right to nominate me either," Tsuna retorted and that was that. Nobody could say anything else.

XX..XX

Present~

Ienari stood there shocked, replaying the words in his head. "W-Wait, are you s-saying that d-dame-tsuna is the new k-kaichou?"

He received nods in return. "And if we call him Dame-Tsuna now, we get 'bitten to death' and so far only he has been able to control the demon prefect," a classmate said looking pale as though he had gone through this.

"Actually, any SC members will 'bite you to death' if they hear us called k-kaichou 'Dame-Tsuna,'" another classmate replied.

"W-Wait! H-how on earth did he even get n-nominated?!" Ienari asked, desperately trying to understand the situation and that everything is a joke so far.

"...We got played by the SC members," another classmate answered.

"What do you mean?"

"We were riled up," someone answered.

"And you all agree with him becoming the kaichou?!" Ienari screeched.

"..Well, he has been able to control the demon prefect," the teacher answered slowly. Ienari could only look at him is wonder. "Not to mention, his marks has been getting better and the school is getting better."

There were murmurs of approval coming from the students as Ienari just stood there, dumbfounded.

"Anyways," the teacher said, "just don't get on his bad side. You'll know who is in the SC with the modified uniform. There will be Nebesa's logo somewhere visible and their jackets will be rimmed with orange."

Nobody else said anything else as Ienari merely sat on his chair, numb.

XX..XX

Ienari's POV~

Dame-Tsuna is the kaichou? I thought dazedly. When did this happen? How did it happen?

I grit my teeth in frustration. Getting myself excused from the class, I trudged down the hallways to the clinic. My dame brother probably became kaichou when I was having the training camp. How did this happen? After I made sure to not let him in the spotlight.

Does this means that I will have to use it now? Looking down, I grabbed a small vial lying innocently in my pocket.

Damn that brother of mine! Why was he born?! I'll make sure he regrets trying to steal the attention from me!

I will make you beg to me to die, dame-Tsuna

[ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun]

Prologue Part 1

KHR TYL!Timeline & Consequences

This all started with a short-sighted act of revenge, like so many other parts of Vongola's bloodsoaked history.

After Byakuran's death, and the death or capture of the Six Funeral Wreaths, Millefiore's downfall was basically ensured, meaning the misplaced teenagers were finally allowed to go home! There were quick, but heartfelt goodbyes and then, one by one, the time travelers stepped through the large, round machine to finally, finally return home.

Accompanying them for a two-way trip, of course, were this time period's Arcobalenos. Just to seal the Past's Mare Rings, to prevent any further heartache. To hopefully change all parallel worlds in which Byakuran succeeded with his hostile takeover.

The machine could only handle one or two people passing through it at once, so sending the teens back became almost ceremonial. Not to mention that there was a brief overlap when some of the teens encountered Vongola's actual Boss. Adult Tsuna instantly grew flustered and uncomfortable with the amazement and praise he was receiving and retreated to the back of the room.

A naive mistake...

Either way, inevitably the young Hibari Kyoya stepped up to the portal. He'd be the last to pass through, right after their Skull, whom this teen unceremoniously kicked through ahead of himself.

Tiny Kyoya waited for the machine to fall silent, signaling that it was fine to pass through, only to turn slightly, now facing the room. That angry, sharp whistle immediately got everyone's attention and the teen gave them an absolutely withering glare. "This was by far the worst week of my life."

Confusion instantly silenced all conversations, several people now alert and worried, but the teen continued easily. His smirk was definitely cloudy and sadistic when he pulled something out of his pocket. "I'm taking these as compensation."

And there, comfortably clasped between the teenager's fingers, wrapped in Mammon's chains, were the missing Sun and Lightning Mare Rings. Every other ring has been accounted for, only those two were presumed lost or destroyed, because they didn't show up on any radar when the scientists checked.

Instantly, everyone lunged for tiny Kyoya, but even as a teen, he'd always been unnaturally quick. At the very least quick enough to pocket some rings and take a step, before any of them managed to grab hold of him. Not even Dino's whip snapped that fast. Tsuna might've stood a chance, but with how far away he was from the machine, he didn't have a clear path.

And just like that, the machine whirred and Teen Kyoya disappeared in a flash of light.

Chaos immediately ensued.

For a moment nobody knew what to do and even then, most of the adult guardians did not have any kind of reason to trust Irie when he urged them to follow the teen to retrieve the rings. And no, Adult Kyoya could not be put back in the machine to force the teen to reappear.

Mostly because he was experiencing advanced symptoms of blood loss. Afterall, he'd been bleeding from countless wounds he suffered at Genkishi's blades for all the days he'd spend in the machine. Tsuna forced first aid onto him immediately, but it was still too late.

Because when the Arcobalenos returned, which they did within minutes, they did so all at once. And that promptly melted through the round machine's core processor and fried most of the attached computers' motherboards. In summary, they are stuck until everything would be repaired, at which point, who knows what that teenaged menace would've done with those rings!?

At least, even with several chunks of their Tri-ni-sette unaccounted for, Time, Space and Reality didn't rip apart at the seams...

... Right?

[ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun]

Prologue Part 4

Encroached Sensibilities

[Flashback to two weeks post Millefiore, for context]

As is customary for the tight-knit inner circle of the Vongola, just two weeks after the fall of Millefiore, when it was all truly announced to be over and done with, they all had a little get-together. As always there were some party decorations, good food, drinks and some gift-exchanging if anyone happened to be in that kind of mood.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Mukuro ended up swamped with the most gifts this time. Understandable, given the fact that he just now recovered enough to be awake for longer than a handful of minutes at a time. He looked very awkward, sitting surrounded by wrapped, stacked late Birthday and Christmas presents, but they could all tell that he was incredibly flattered. His chuckle sounded much less creepy when he was blushing bashfully...

It started getting kind of noisy when Mukuro got to unpacking Lambo's many handmade gifts, so it's only natural that Tsuna pulled Kyoya to the couch to take a break from the crowding. They could all tell Kyoya was nearing the end of his patience, but his nerves seemed to visibly settle when he got permission to lay down on Tsuna's lap.

And it was really looking like it'd be a nice, peaceful evening actually. Unfortunately, Tsuna just had to notice the way Kyoya was looking at the purple pouch Kyoko gifted him earlier. "You look a bit ticked off. Do you not like the pouch..?"

And Kyoya was indeed frowning, shooting Tsuna a surprisingly heated glare for his assumption. Not yet at levels of pulling out his tonfa, but the way he's gesturing... He was pretty agitated. "What-? No. Keeping rings in my pockets has been a hassel. The pouch is nice. Good quality, sweet gesture. That's not the point."

Tsuna would always have the habit of shrinking a tiny bit, especially when Kyoya happens to be close to him and visibly unhappy, but back then his voice came out steady and calm. Hyper intuition, maybe? "What's the issue?"

Kyoya huffed and frowned again, holding the pouch up infront of himself and Tsuna, just to admire it, maybe. "I just wish I had some rings to put in it?"

The silence that followed could've been cut with a butter knife. And Kyoya was the one to break it, giving them all that certain look. Like he knew he'd gotten himself in trouble, but was staunchly refusing to accept it. "What."

Ryohei spoke up first, as always the first to confront Kyoya head-on. They make a wonderful team like that. "Why don't you have rings."

Kyoya somehow found the audacity to roll his eyes at them, giving them a very unimpressed look. But he was already softening a little bit. Because he loves them and a small part of him is working overtime trying to understand them a little bit. "Cause Mini-me took them all?"

Tsuna took a deep, deep breathe, linking his hands together slowly and full on entering Boss mode. His voice is very calm, warm and rich. Benevolent and kind, but shrouded in steel. "You've... Been fighting ring-less. For two weeks. And you didn't tell me?"

The look that flashed over Kyoya's face for a split second might be described as chastised by someone that doesn't know him, but it crumbled immediately and he crossed his arms. He was still refusing to budge from Tsuna's lap. Because he's a weirdo. "It's not your business-"

Tsuna's anger has always had the tendency to be explosive, but his obvious concern and care always softens the impact when it's one of them he's angry at. Kyoya still twitches as if he'd been struck, mostly because of the sudden increase in volume. "You went on a mission with Varia last week! That's not okay-"

"Tsuna-!"

The one that cut Tsuna's rant short was... Hayato. In no way did Hayato do so fearlessly mind you, the strain in his voice was obvious. He was gesturing a firm no as well and for a second they were all confused.

That second was all it took for them to remember that, out of all of them, Hayato is the only one truly familiar with the signs Kyoya shows when he feels he is being underestimated.

That second was all it took for Kyoya's patience to snap clean in two and for Tsuna to end up with a tonfa shoved against his Adam's apple.

The instant rage rolling off of both of them, Kyoya as well as Tsuna, was near suffocating. Kyoya's voice was dripping with sickly sweet venom. "Must I remind you that even ringless I vastly outmatch you."

Tsuna's voice was still shrouded in steel and his eyes narrowed dangerously. His words left no room for arguments, but by God would Kyoya argue anyways. For weeks at a time if he so chooses. "You'll be wearing the Cloud Mare Ring, starting today."

Kyoya just barely twitched, unconsciously clarifying that those words somehow hurt him deeply and doubt crossed Tsuna's face. But it was too late. One of Kyoya's many, confusing sensibilities was encroached upon too much and his growl came out cloudy and furious. "I'll beat you to death."

Of course, the pleasant party promptly dissolved into a brawl. Every man against one very offended Hibari Kyoya.

Kyoya was victorious, ringless and all.

[ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun]

two asks in one!

first! Why take the mare rings? Out of all the rings, why those? Is there a deeper reason or were those the two he could do? ^^

Second! does haru manage to fix the phone :0

Prologue Part 3

Something is very wrong...

After finally finishing her work for the day, Haru stretches as far as she can, sighing deeply, before standing up to get going to bed. Just then, she finally notices that Kyoya's malfunctioning phone somehow still has some battery left in it... Even though it has been turned on all day by now, right?

She picks the phone up, frowning faintly as she reads the slightly blurry words on the screen.

"Why take the mare rings? Out of all the rings, why those? Is there a deeper reason or were those the two he could do? ^^'"

A reply tumbles out of Haru before her tired mind has the chance to realize she's talking at an inanimate object. "Why Mini-Kyoya stole the Mare ring? Hahi! I have no clue... Our Kyoya thinks he might try to sell them for profit though, which is... Concerning."

She frowns to herself, huffing faintly in irritation. She knows she's talking at Kyoya's phone, but they've all been so frustrated! And sometimes it's good to just talk things through with yourself. "And those weren't even the only rings Mini-Kyoya stole! That menace took all the rings Kyoya had hidden in his room! Not to mention the other stuff this child did..."

That's when Haru's last sip of espresso rattles her brain awake and her lips pinch together in worry. The previous words fade away and something new appears on the phone's screen.

"does Haru manage to fix the phone :0"

She reads the words that appeared, but her reply is muttered to herself, suddenly unsure. "If I can fix this..? If it was just electrical damage, probably. But this is..."

Who is sending these messages??? Had the phone been more compromised than she taught?? Would Kyoya's many important contacts still be secure?! Is it even safe to hold this thing?!

Haru abruptly shoves the phone down onto her desk, then hastily turns it around, checking the screen for cracks, before yanking her hand away as if burned. After another tense moment she scoops the phone up, drops it in her bag and runs for the door, alarmed and incredibly concerned.

Where are those strange mechanics when you really need them?!

[ask-kyoya-hibari-and-kyo-kun]

Prologue Part 2

Two months post Millefiore Fiasco

Kyoya shakes his phone, frowning in bored displeasure when that just gets him more of the weird flickering and screen bleeding. Even Haru crinkles her nose, just as confused as him. She doesn't seem thrilled by his request. "Look, I'll try to fix it, but I'm a social media coordinator, not tech support. I'm making no promises."

At least, she takes the phone out of his hand, lightly tapping the edge with one finger, frowning again when fragmented words and letters flicker over the screen. This isn't water damage, the screen isn't cracked and Kyoya isn't the type to drop his phone regularly, so... "What did you even do to this thing?"

Kyoya huffs, dramatizing, when really he seems unbothered. He rests one elbow on the back of Haru's chair, leaning close and briefly nuzzling her hair, just to show affection and gratitude. "I did nothing. The weird flickering started two months ago. Maybe ambient electricity from the incident?"

Haru hums faintly, returning the nuzzle with easy familiarity. Afterall, this isn't the first time Kyoya snuggled up to her like this. He's just clingy when he likes people, really. "If this started two months ago, why complain now?"

Kyoya does a little sigh and clenches one hand to his chest, still being needlessly dramatic. "I couldn't care less. But the Little Animal started pestering me about how else he'd contact me in an emergency."

Haru can't help but giggle, because she's heard some of Tsuna's more unconventional contact methods. Kyoy would not be fine with mail-pigeons harassing him all day long. "Fine fine. I'll see what I can do."

That makes Kyoya smiles. Just small, sweet and genuine. Haru watches through the reflection on her desktop's black screen, just as Kyoya turns his head a little and presses a kiss into her hair. That easily makes comfortable warmth flash across her cheeks, especially when Kyoya speaks in a soft whisper. "Thanks Haru. You're the best."

The comfortable warmth escalates to an intense burn and she pushes his head away firmly, playfully ticked of. "Hahi! Get outta my office, you pervert!"

Kyoya is definitely chuckling under his breath, easily dodging out of reach when Haru throws one of the stuffed animals she keeps on her desk at him. He catches the plushy, giving it a little twirl, before opening her door and giving her a teasing smirk. "Just come find me if you figure it out."

Haru is still flushed, clenching her fist to shake it at him in jest. For her troubles, she gets hit on the shoulder with her very own plushy! Can you believe audacity of this man!? "Get outta here!"

But she also wins, because Kyoya's laughter slips into the audible just as he shuts the door with a dismissive little wave. "Yeah yeah..."

Haru huffs the heat out of her cheeks, grumbling faintly, trying to suppress the smile quirking at her lips, but it's nearly impossible. She still loves playing with her friends, despite being 24 years old now, and Kyoya isn't around often, so when he's playful it's like an even more rare treat!

Haru giggles to herself, setting the compromised, yet unimportant phone aside and returning to her paperwork for now. She'll tend to it when she's done with the more urgent matters. Might take her a few hours to get to it, actually.

The screen continues to flicker weakly, until the battery is drained fully and it goes dark. Yet it only takes a moment for the screen to light back up. Now in an array of pale colours and suddenly displaying coherent words...

-Ask Box is now open-

[cielofics]

(Old) ICMSAR X

WARNING(S): OCC's, Parent!bashing, depressing!thoughts, suicidal!tendencies,

NOTES: "Japanese" "Italian" Thinking 'Tsuna's eye speak' [Written Text] -Ghost speak-

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Amano Akira does.

[3rd POV]

Tsuna woke up in a white distorted space, where nothing was visible in sight.

"...I'm dead?" he asked to himself not expecting a reply in return.

"No you are not, Decimo," came a familiar voice. Turning around, Tsuna saw a very familiar looking ghost... who seemed to be angry?

"Is something wrong?" he asked quietly, trying not to strain his throat.

Snap.

"'Is something wrong?' You are seriously asking me that?!" the ghost yelled while releasing KI. "I'll tell you what's wrong! Your father, that's what! How could he even try to-?!"

"It's fine Gio-nii," Tsuna cut off Giotto.

Giotto looked more hysterical now, "'It's fine?!" How is it fine?! You were almost killed! If it weren't for the Sun Arcobaleno - remind me to thank him - you would have been dead!"

Tsuna merely nodded, no longer talking. Before he re-winded what his who-knows-how-many-great grandfather said.

He blinked before blinking again, "Sun Arcobaleno... Reborn?" he asked, his voice cracking making him aware of the possibility of not speaking for a quite a while.

Giotto looked at his descendant with a mixture of pity and amusement. Pity for having to go through hell to answer the hitman's question. Amusement for his favorite grandson's punishment.

Tsuna, on the other hand, was lost in his thoughts. "Doesn't that mean... Ienari and Iemitsu will suffer more?"

Giotto sweat-dropped, "What do you mean?"

"Anger relieve," he replied cryptically. Giotto sighed, "I'll let you know that your guardians are present there too and are out for blood..."

"It's fine. 'I' don't know them, remember?"

Giotto could only sigh and do nothing else.

XX..XX

Tsuna (once again) woke up to a very blinding light. He let out a moan while trying to adjust to the brightness of the room. While he was adjusting, his moan had attracted attention of the people inside the room, looking over the brunet.

The guardians of the ex-decimo wasted no time in getting the Arcobaleno and Shamal who had miraculously arrived in time yesterday to check over the brunet.

Gokudera walked over hesitantly, "Jyuudaime?" He called out softly. The brunet merely looked over and nodded in acknowledgement.

Creak.

The doors opened to reveal a tiny hitman with curly sideburns and a white cladded doctor.

"How is he?" the doctor, Shamal asked.

"He's woken up," replied Ryohei, who had immediately started checking his pulse when Tsuna woke up.

Shamal nodded and went towards the brunet while telling the rest to leave outside for a proper check up.

XX..XX

Everyone was worried. It was obvious, even the most anti-social ones. They wanted to know what happened and who did it. But everyone waited, only for Tsuna's sake. He wouldn't like them to hurt anyone else too severely. But first, they needed to know who did it to bring them towards the light in order to stop sinning.

In simpler words, make them pay.

Takeshi was, surprisingly, the first one to break the silence. "Kozo, tell me who hurt Tsuna like this."

The hitman looked at Takeshi with his piercing black ebony eyes, "Do you think I'll be standing here if I knew who it was?"

Everyone was surprised. They knew their Reborn was highly possessive of the things he claimed as his but this world's too? It seems Tsuna would always manage to capture the hitman's attention, whether he is a candidate or not.

"Though I have suspicions," Reborn continued.

"Who?" Hibari growled. Not liking one of his pack being attacked like this.

"Troublesome student and his father."

Every guardian narrowed their eyes. "You wouldn't mind if we have some.. fun with them, now would you, Reborn-san?" asked Chrome for everyone

"You wouldn't mind if I join in, now would you?" he retorted.

Everyone present could only smirk viciously. They were going to hurt those two suspects for sure. Nobody gets away from hurting their sky. Nobody.

XX..XX

"Who harmed you?" asked Shamal, while he was making sure there were no abnormalities with the child.

Tsuna merely smiled but proceeded to give no response. Shamal sighed, "Your injuries have been treated but whoever did this to you... was a monster."

Boom.

The door slammed open and revealed concerned faces (except 3). Everyone trickled in the room and went towards the brunet. Their eyes intent on finding who was the sinner.

Before they could open their mouths, Tsuna gave them a look of 'Don't even bother asking.'

They could only grit their teeth, aware that Tsuna wouldn't tell them. Instead, Lambo asked, "How are you feeling Mama?"

'Better'

"I see... Mama, did you know that Kyo-nii said that there were 2 'herbivores' who attacked a Namimori student yesterday?" Lambo said. Tsuna looked at him confused, including everyone else. Hibari's eyebrow was raised but didn't point out that no Namimori student was attacked yesterday except...

'What? Are they fine? Did you capture who hurt them?'

"Yes they are fine. No we haven't captured them yet... The thing is, they're a mafioso...," Lambo replied

'Mafioso?'

"Un! Kyo-nii said that he'd find him on his own but..."

'Kyoya, how many time do I have to tell you to not carry everything on your shoulders?'

"So I wanted to ask you, if we could help capture them too!"

Tsuna looked conflicted for a moment before nodding his head in approval.

"Yay! Let's work together Kyo-nii !" Lambo cheered, turning to look at everyone else in the room while giving a smirk and a wink. That's when everyone realized what Lambo did and smirked along with him.

Meanwhile, Tsuna feels like he just created a big problem for himself by listening to Lambo's wishes. But his HI didn't ring in alarm or anything so he thought it'll be fine.

I wonder who the student attacked is?

XX..XX

For the next few days, Tsuna was resting while his family members were... preparing torture materials?

He didn't wanted to know what they were planning on doing to the mafioso. He could only pray the assailant doesn't dies. It would take a lot of effort to hide the body and evidence from the police...

What Tsuna wasn't aware was that Tsuna had given permission to let his family make the one who attacked him to suffer greatly. After all, he was the only Namimori Student to be attacked by mafiosos (who happened to be Iemitsu and Ienari).

XX..XX

[??? POV]

How is he? I know that the hitman called one of Tsuna's friend to take him for treatment but how is he? The mysterious person in the shadows thought.

Damn it! If it weren't for these restraints and the promise I made to Tsuna, I would be by his side right now!

Said person merely grit their teeth together. I hate Iemitsu and Ienari! How could they?! Hurting one of their own like that. They don't even know who he truly is!

The mysterious person looked outside the window from the house, "Things are going to start, Tsuna... Iemitsu's planning something, I'm sure of it. Please be safe and teach the brother of yours a lesson!"

XX..XX

Tsuna was having a perfect day today. He was heading home after his confinement that felt like a lifetime. The birds were chirping, sun was shining, his voice was returning, Iemitsu had to return to Italy while he was still recovering, Ienari was running away from an enraged Hibari with Lambo on his shoulders who seemed to be recording the ordeal happily.

Yup, a perfe-

Wait what?

Tsuna had to stop in his tracks to make sure he wasn't seeing things. Was that-?

Yes, it was. Tsuna's eyes widened and he brought his hands to his mouth to stifle his laugh. But the way his shoulders were trembling proved he wasn't doing a good job at it.

"Oya Oya, is something funny Tsunayoshi-kun?" asked Mukuro, coming out of the mist. He was already aware what was causing his dear sky to laugh like this but he just had to ask.

Tsuna could only point with a trembling finger to the sight in front of him.

An enraged Hibari with Lambo on his shoulders filming Ienari wearing pink tutus, makeup and a tiara while also seeming to be running away from a dog.

Seeing his brother, the almighty and proud one, wearing those was only entertaining and he was sure... that it was Chrome's idea...

Mukuro chuckled, "Kufufu, I'm happy you enjoy your little welcome party but we should get going now."

Tsuna nodded and began his journey back to his house while laughing silently. Mukuro had made sure to cast a barrier in front of their sky to not attract their attention towards him. After all, it wouldn't do good, if Ienari tries to hurt their sky because it was technically Chrome's and Mukuro's fault for his humiliation.

Mukuro's eyes hardened at the thought, Kufufu I'll make you suffer Young Lion of Vongola... Just because you returned, doesn't means I can't plague your mind.... I'll come in the form of nightmares. Kufufu...

He then glanced at the back of his sky, "And we have to stop you hiding behind a facade... And the best to do this is through that. Even the Skylark agreed, kufufu..."

XX..XX

Tsuna felt a chill go back his spine. He was sure his guardians were planning something. The way they looked so pleased with themselves and that glint in their eyes were proofs. They were surely planning something that he wouldn't like.

While he was thinking deeply, he noticed he had arrived at his house and so he entered it. What he didn't expect was Bianchi and Shamal having a... 'food fight' with purple smoke rising food. There was also Fuuta and I-pin playing with each other. How did Fuuta and I-pin get here so fast?

As soon as Fuuta noticed him, he screamed, "Tsuna-nii!" which caused the perverted doctor and poison woman to freeze in their spots, I-pin to stare who came in.

Tsuna tilted his head and squat down to Fuuta's level. Fuuta answered, "I'm Fuuta de la Stella and I came here for protection... is that okay?" he asked cautiously

Tsuna merely nods and tilts his head in question. Fuuta not understanding what the brunet was trying to say, looked panicked.

"He's asking why you came to him?" Reborn asked, popping out of nowhere and landing on the brunet's head.

Fuuta brightened up, "That's because you are ranked first to not refuse anyone's request!"

Tsuna merely nodded while appearing to be confused since this was technically his first time meeting Fuuta and he wasn't supposed to know a lot about Mafia anyways.Reborn noticed this and was for a second confused as to why the gesture seemed faked before explaining, "Fuuta can rank questions you ask and most of the time they are correct except on rainy days. Also, that is I-pin, one of my colleagues apprentice. You don't mind letting her stay here now do you? " I-pin bowed and said something in Chinese while smiling.

Tsuna shrugged, not really caring about this crap anymore. He wanted to rest. He was tired from today and wanted nothing but to rest.

"Mama, look at this!" came Lambo's voice from behind, looking happy. He also felt all his guardians coming with Lambo.

He turned around to see what made Lambo so happy

'What is it Lam-?'

His eyes widened when he saw the 10 Year Bazooka out in his hand, pointing towards him while he was running.

please don't trip, please don't trip, please don-

Clank.

"Ouch," Lambo said as he rubbed his face from falling over. Not noticing the Bazooka out of his hand but rather flying towards the tired brunet.

Poof.

Pink smoke covered the room and everybody stilled well except the guardians who came trickling in when they saw their boss being hit by the bazooka.

"Wha-?" they heard a voice say. It was melodious and familiar when a certain twin wasn't in the picture. The smoke cleared to see TYL Tsuna standing there looking surprised and mildly injured.

"...Mama?" Lambo asked with uncertainty.

TYL Tsuna looked around and locked his eyes with Lambo. He was preparing to say something when Ienari scowled from behind, "What the heck? Is that Dame-Tsuna? I won't believe that at all!"

It was true, Tsuna had grown up considerably. He had gotten rid of the baby fat he had and there was a long piece of hair tied behind like Mukuro. He still had those large, innocent brown doe eyes and a relaxing smile. All in all, he was someone who fan girls (and maybe fan boys) would squeal over. Everybody heard Tsuna swear in many different languages under his breath, causing everybody to sweat drop at his behavior.

While he was swearing and everyone was frozen, Ienari took the chance and lunged at TYL Tsuna in an attempt to hurt him. However, pure sky flames erupted from TYL Tsuna's hand and deflected Ienari behind, knocking him unconscious in the process.

"Now, then, we have 4 minutes together! Any questions from me before the annoyance wakes up?" Tsuna asked, smiling innocently at everybody. Everybody sweat dropped at his behavior once more. 'Is this really Tsuna in the future!?'

"Why are you hurt, Omnivore?" asked Kyoya

"Careless," he replied briefly while heading towards the coffee maker

"Careless? Careless from what?" Takeshi asked

"Nothing for you to worry about, Take-chan"

"Who's the Vongola Decimo?" Reborn said while eyeing Tsuna's hand to see if he was wearing the ring.

"Curious?" he asked while waiting for his coffee to get ready

"Just answer my question, we only have a minute left," Reborn said rather annoyed that he was stalling.

"Don't worry, it's fine!" he said before smoke engulfed the room.

Reborn cursed. That isn't what I was asking!

After the smoke cleared, the younger Tsuna was standing there, looking around before saying, "AH, I'm back."

Everybody did a comic drop sans reborn who raised his eyebrows at the older twin's adaptability.

"Tsuna, what happened in the future?" asked Reborn. Tsuna looked at Reborn and then glanced around; Reborn noticing this said, "Ienari's knocked out thanks to your future self and actually speak not in your eye language."

Tsuna nodded his head and said, "Well, when I went there, I saw people fighting with 7 different colored... flames? Oh and there was red paint all over the land; people were fighting also."

Everybody gulped. Tsuna isn't supposed to know too much about mafia. Just the basic, nothing about the abilities though. He's supposed to remain ignorant, Reborn thought as it was clear that Tsuna, in the near future, knew about the deeper secrets of the mafia. Call it a hitman feeling plus with Tsuna using those sky flames just proved it.

"Then, I noticed that there was a white haired guy that was fighting with a scary looking guy.I got tired of standing so I noticed that there was a round table with coffee on it," tension started building in the room as they waited for Tsuna to continue, "so, I decided to sit on it and drink coffee."

Cue anime fall (sans Reborn who twitched and raised both his eyebrows)

"After I sat down, the white guy and scary guy sat down with me too and started talking in a weird language. They then looked at me and the white haired guy exclaimed in Japanese, "Tsu-chan~ You are soo cute when you are young~"

'This is getting ridiculous! If we're right, then that means he is the middle of war!!' everybody sans Reborn thought while sweat dropping. Even the kids who remained silent were shocked at the brunet's "obliviousness."

"Ah but the people that were fighting noticed us sitting in the middle of the battle and were looking at us. Then, it was time for me to leave but before I left, they said, 'Let's meet again in the future,' so I smiled at them. Though the weird thing was before I left, I heard the white guy exclaiming something like, "Aha, a smile! A smile stopped them!!"

.

.

.

They could not believe their ears. Did they really hear that? WHO ON EARTH STOPS A BATTLE THROUGH A SMILE?!?!

Even Reborn, who thought he was prepared for all the surprised he can get, lost his cool. He could not help face palming. 'This is ridiculous! If this wasn't Tsuna, I would have killed the other for this stupid and unbelievable lie! Tsuna isn't fooling with us, right?! And did I really think what happened in the end was due to his smile?!'

"T-Tsuna-kun, why don't you head over to your room. You must be tired from everything," said Takeshi. After Tsuna left, everybody was silent. They were trying to digest what Tsuna said after all, who would believe such a thing? (A/N: It's them of course!)

XX...______In Tsuna's room______...XX

"Moshi Moshi, zio? It's me. Yeah, I was sent to the past. Un, let's meet tomorrow at 12:00. They'll be gone to training." Tsuna listened to the other on the phone. He smirked, "Of course not zio, it won't waste your time. In fact, you, him and her will love listening to what happened today... Un, love you too."

Tsuna looked at the door while he smirked. Oh, this is perfect. Buying the lie so easily, he thought while lying on the bed, getting ready to sleep.

XX...______Next Day, Varia HQ______...XX

"Ahaha, I can't believe this! Is that true?!" asked a certain albino while rolling on the floor, dropping all the marshmallows on the floor. A certain scarred man smirked while the girl with a flower tattoo under her right eye was trying her best to stifle her laughs.

'Of course, what do you think of the lie?' replied the brunette sipping his coffee.

"I can't believe they fell for it! I mean, it's crazy enough; now it's just downright stupid! Even Reborn seemed to believe you!" claimed Byakuran. (A/N: There now you know 5 people/ghost in his plan. Though the others should be obvious... Tell me who do think the rest are...)

XX...______Past______...XX

After arriving in the future, there was a mock battle between the Millefiore and Varia along with the Vongola boss. The two noticing that their 'friend-in-crime' was transported back in the past, ceased their fighting for now and sat on the round table with the coffee.

"Konnichiwa Tsu-chan~ How's it going? If I remember right, you will probably say a really disbelieving lie after going back, right?"

"Of course, Bya-kun. I can't let them know what's going on yet," replied the brunette, gladly pouring himself some coffee.

"Hmmm, good it seems you are speaking fine for now... Make sure to tell our past selves and Yuni!" replied the albino.

"Hn, don't forget trash!" grumbled Xanxus.

"How's the future?" asked the brunette.

"Quite good but you already know, it can always change depending on the present," replied Bya-kun.

The brunette nodded and then looked at the gathering they had attracted. "Ah, they stopped."

The two looked behind them and certainly they had stopped. Instead, they were looking towards where the three good partners in crime were sitting, mainly the brunette. "Arigatou, minna-san!" said the brunette while flashing his bright smile. Those who hadn't built up a resistance fainted immediately while the rest were either blushing or having nosebleeds.

"Ahaha, I can't believe it! A smile conquered them all!" exclaimed the albino, clearly enjoying this.

Xanxus smirked, "You really are evil, trash."

"How mean zio. Of course, I didn't mean to do this on purpose. I just wanted them to... have fun," replied the brunette with a hurt expression. "Anyways, my time is up. Gotta go! Bye!"

XX...______End of the Past______...XX

"It's still hilarious though, Tsuna-san," replied the girl with a flower tattoo.

"What do you plan to do now, trash?" asked Xanxus. "You do realize we are going to do the Coup d'etat soon and you need to get those trash and your rightful place."

"Well, about that..."