Author's Note: Writer block. Ugh. Believe me or not, this occured again to me. And despite that, I managed to finish this as I typing my thesis proposal. I must be went nuts. But then again, this may be the last time I posted before focused on thesis for some time and I don't want to have my focus divide. I haven't expected this AU from my first version of AVALON is quite popular. So many responses and likes and follows, it flattered me. Thank you for your supports guys, I've read and appreciated them all. It was fantastic. Last word, I hope you enjoyed the second part from AVALON/RELATIVE HEAVENS. See you!

Disclaimer: I own nothing here. Fate/Stay Night belongs to Nasu while Katekyō Hitman Reborn belongs to Akira Amano. I'm only own a few OC's.

Summary : Their fate sealed in that rainy day. It was her innocent, amber tinted brown eyes that caught him. By the time he was aware, it has already far too late. Kensuke Mochida, incarnation of Emiya Shirō, was so dead. (In a world where Tsuna born as a girl. Fem!Tsuna.)

Warning: AU, Possibility of OOC, slight cursing and bad grammar.

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AVALON/RELATIVE HEAVENS

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Act 11: D0o-177-ed 12-ate

"Hahi! Haru can't find them! Where did they go!?"

"Gupya! Nee-chan promised to buy Lambo-sama candies but Nee-chan has an ice cream! Not fair!"

"Tch! The bastard has fast legs, I'll give it!"

"Hahaha! Worry not, we will find them in no time!"

"Mochida Kensuke ranked 2nd out from 387.149 candidates who capable giving pleasing gift for Sawada Tsunami."

"Nooooo! As her big brother, I am the one who should give her the best present!"

"Master Dino, please calm down. I'm sure she will happy with your gift in her next birthday."

A numbers of footsteps faded away until it was silence all over again.

Leaving without taking notice for certain hiding brunette and ravenette nearby.

"... (ﾟдﾟ)"

"…Tsuna," Deep concern bleed from his voice.

"Oh God. I'm―" Tsuna made a low, miserably whimper. "I'm so, so sorry about this."

Larger hand awkwardly petted her brown, fluffy head. "It's not your fault."

Gentle gestures performed by the kendo captain haven't helped much in toned down Tsuna's despondency. Not so much with them in the eye storm of chaos.

How can the brunette not feel guilty toward her long time friend?

Today, everything just went fine and very well for once, or so Tsuna thought. How wrong the young Sky was. Deep down, she should've known better that Fate wasn't about letting her go so easily.

Nope.

Of course disaster will strike today from all time.

With all recent Mafia related stuffs and the increasing amount of stress, Tsuna took a rare option to spend time alone with her long time friend. Not that the spending time with her Guardians and big family were no less fun and delightful in its own way, but Tsuna was in desperate in having a private time for herself which getting rarer in these days.

The original plan was she'd go with Nana and walk around, enjoying the time as a daughter and a mother. At the last call, Nana had an urgent family matter to attend and can't come with Tsuna. Nana doesn't want to make her only daughter upset, so she directly asked a favor at Kensuke to accompany Tsuna. The rest was history.

It was…fun. They walked in sedate phase around Namimori. They even went seeing this newly opened clock shop. Tsuna fell in love with a wristwatch. Tuna shaped and small clam shells adorned on each side with braided leather bond, it was colored in lovely orange, sky blue, and silver. The longing gaze Tsuna had must've caught Kensuke's watchful observation despite her denial for wanting it. When they ate at the ice cream parlor, the older boy was nudging a plastic bag of small toward Tsuna. The Sky brunette was beyond astounded by the time she found the tuna wristwatch innocently placed inside the box. Full of bursting delight and overwhelmed joy, Tsuna just reacted.

She hugged Kensuke and had her arms circled around Kensuke's waist, nearly tripped on their feet.

Nevertheless, the Sky user brunette should've guessed better.

Turned out Reborn knew her plan all this time, not matter how Tsuna tried hard for being discreet. Being a devious demon incarnation baby, the hitman had Tsuna's friends and big family wrapped around his little pudgy fingers. Well, except few others such as Hibari because Hibari was…Hibari. And Sasagawa siblings were out of town in the moment.

Seems like the little devil told them something about her and Kensuke went out for a date for lovers. That and to take care Tsuna as a proof they were indeed Vongola quality Guardians.

They didn't take the information too well.

So they followed the couple from distant. When they witnessed the hugging, it was the last straw. They overreacted. With lots of threats, shouts, brawls, and various objects destroyed at the vicinity.

Tsuna had to pull Kensuke away from her big family's not entirely positive reaction. They now were taking a refuge behind a trashcan in alley as many of her Guardians and family in the hunt for a certain boy. On the second thought, the Vongola Sky had a sneaking suspicion that Reobrn was also behind the peculiar timing of Nana's sudden family matter. Her intuition hummed as if correcting her.

Chewing her lips out of stress, Tsuna retorted. "No, you don't get it. I should've anticipated this."

That large hand patted her one more time followed with a sigh. "So was I."

Letting out way-worn giggle, the long haired Sky extended her arm and plucked a red geranium petal from Kensuke's hair. Soon, her giggle burst into a fit of laughter as the older boy eyed the petal and grabbed more petals and dirt from his head. When he made a funny face, the sight itself has brought Tsuna the comfort she need.

Perhaps her sadistic hitman-tutor had rubbed some of his insane streaks on her but Tsuna was feeling more than content for she wasn't suffered alone in this madness.

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Geranium; Stupidity, comfort.

Fun fact; Geranium essential oil has been used in making artificial rose oil in perfumes.

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Act 12: A Not So Hidden Jealousy.

"…Senpai?"

"Yes?"

Kyōko's brown eyes glanced at the disheveled forsythia. "…You're supposed to cut the unnecessary flowers, not squeezing them."

A glance at his clenched hand and he made a strangled noise. "Sorry, I-I didn't mean…"

A tanned and larger bandaged hand stretched out from behind, gently pried the branches. Ryōhei hummed merrily as he did a quick inspect.

"It's okay! They're extremely resilient. Do gentler with them though, they haven't done anything wrong." He said, passing all the forsythia to a very guilty Kensuke.

Putting down the scissor, Kyōko inclined her head. "Is this about Tsuna and Enma?"

At Kensuke's incredulous stare, Ryōhei chuckled. "You always have this funny face when you see them being together. Want to share?"

Giggling, Kyōko winked her eyes. "Senpai, you can fool everyone else but not us."

"Kyōko's extremely right! So spill the bean and tell us!" Ryōhei slapped Kensuke's back. Hard.

Almost falling downward from the seat, Kensuke sent a half hearted glare. The Sun Guardian gave off the widest, sunny like grin he could offer as he taken a seat. Kyōko reminded her brother but the upward curve on her lips was a dead giveaway. She carefully schooled her expression and allowed Kensuke to speak.

"It's nothing, Ryōhei. I…" Slumped on his chair, Kensuke rubbed his tired eyes. "I'd rather Tsuna doesn't get too close with him."

"Why's that?" In no small amount of curiosity, Ryōhei leaned and pressed his arm on the table. "I don't see anything wrong with him. He's got hurt a lot more than Tsuna and doesn't speak much but he's good! Even I have an extremely good time with Aoba."

Kozato Enma was an introvert boy, even more so than Tsuna herself. The quiet boy was skittish and hesitant yet awfully kind, nothing about him screamed Mafia even when he was indeed the head of Simon famiglia. If Kensuke didn't possess the paranoid from previous life, he too would've agreed.

Yet the reincarnated magus knew better.

He must not let his guard down with Enma. Not when he reeks of strong fertile soil and ash's scent, connected with one Julie Katō. Worse still, his scent of dry and sun kissed sand warped by one of disturbing mix of cool moist and blood, screamed monster hidden beneath human's skin.

Increased the mental pressure was none other than innocent Tsuna.

The long haired brunette had no idea the transfer students were not entirely okay. Definitely a huge puzzlement why has not Tsuna's Hyper Intuition acting up yet. Wasn't it an exceedingly perception or exceptionally sixth sense that could see through all? Capable to see through lies and deceit for it only saw truth? So why doesn't it alarm Tsuna? Why it doesn't give her a warning of the looming danger? Why it doesn't forewarn her of the dark threat hiding beneath?

Ugh.

Tsuna was too oblivious for her own good at times. No doubt she'll take Enma's side if Kensuke said anything bad. Already she considered him as a friend and will defend him she will. On the second thought, he should've expected it. Enma and Tsuna were both being bullied, shy, and clumsy. So similar and it served the fast growing closeness between them. Tsuna was like that, always caring for other's wellbeing yet forgetting her own. Making all her family and friends sickly worried along the way, as like what he feels right now. Truly, Tsuna Effect –Nana's joke, Tsuna always draws various unique people into near her. The Sawada matriarch wasn't entirely wrong- was a sight to behold.

Kensuke wasn't sure about her Guardians' response. They were having a good relation with other Simon members. As for Reborn…despite being few steps ahead and chaos creator himself, whatever the plan hitman had under his sleeve, it'll not work in this brewing chaos.

It drove him nearly sick from concern and it alone spooked his nerve, this foreign feeling for him.

Seeing her near Enma and Julie had sent his heart clenched much too tight for his comfort.

Even worse, whenever Tsuna smiled or even melodiously laughed at or with Enma, it set him in darker mode, darker emotions, and darker thoughts in most of times. The full swing itself had even thrown off Kensuke. For once, he cannot fully comprehend his own emotion. Which was not funny considered his mental age.

At one side, Kensuke wouldn't mind the blooming, undoubtedly wonderful friendship. On the other side, the thought of someone who Tsuna deeply cares can hurt her, made Kensuke wish he could've grabbed Tsuna. Away from Simon famiglia, away from the monster lurks beneath the shadow.

Alliance be damned; he'd fight the Simon if his huge family's safety, Tsuna's safety was threatened.

"Senpai," An idea occurred inside Kyōko's mind and now her eyes had this dawned, comprehension gleam. "Are you…jealous?"

A heartbeat of strange, straining silence passed. Before a word can be utter, Ryōhei 's silverfish gray eyes locked solely on him.

"Kensuke," Ryōhei used a rare, atypical serious tone. "Is that true?"

"…Huh?"

Another pause occurred. Gray colored orbs intensified almost in unnerving way.

"Okay. It has been settled then."

Grabbing both Kensuke's shoulders in crushing grip from the other side of table, the Sun Guardian leveled his unusually solemn gaze.

"Kensuke, we need to talk about your relationship with Tsuna, as the real extreme man."

"HUH―?!"

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Forsythia; Anticipation.

Fun Fact; This flower is used as traditional Chinese medicine to detoxify the body.

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Act 13: The Fool's Revelation

Biting his lower lips in self conscious, Kensuke could sense various degrees of gazes focused on him. Among them were Tsuna who openly gaped at him and Enma whose red eyes were narrowed from alert. This world wasn't ready for his ability, not yet. He still not ready yet.

Yet the situation said otherwise.

In the middle of the Sin of Vongola's Inheritance, the Simon launched an attack.

Destroyed the Guardians' Rings and disabled them. Destroyed Tsuna's Sky Ring thus left the long haired brunette at Enma's mercy. Not to mention they were behind Yamamoto's assault.

"K-Kensuke?" The Sky brunette stammered, still slumped on the floor with her wounds. "What? How did you―What did you do!? Where did that shield come from!?"

Held on his hand was a huge, black cross shaped shield. Its name, 'Lord Chaldeas' was taken from the very Noble Phantasm he activated and withholding Enma's gravity attack; defended Tsuna from harm. Several chairs, tables and vases full of columbines around them were not so lucky, crushed remains scattered on the marble floor. Despite the D Rank for its unrevealed true name, it withstood Excalibur Morgan's direct hit for the shield empowered from the wielder's innermost wish.

Kensuke wished to protect his loved ones.

To protect Tsuna and her impossible yet aspirating future and dream.

To witness how far Tsuna will spread her wings in this wretched underworld. To behold how she will change the whole mafia with her resolve. To watch this wondrous girl remove and chase away the evilness within that dark world. To find out how this brave lioness will crush and destroy the corruption and atrocity of Cosa Nostra. To see the brunette's overwhelming yet gentle Sky flames soaring and roaring across the vast, free blue sky. And her eyes.

Hers were differed from Rin's cool aquamarine eyes. Differed from Sakura's soft purple eyes. Differed from Saber's stern and unwavering emerald eyes. Those occasionally burning, captivating, and warm sunset colored eyes of her were just that unique. Wonder never ceased with Kensuke with how expressive those eyes were.

How reflective those liquid fire trapped inside her eyes were.

How lively those seeing through the embracing Sky's eyes were.

Not once he ever found it boring, if anything the intrigue grew more than ever, more curious than before. Looking forward for what this Sky would do the next, in most unpredictable way.

Amazing she was, in her own way. The Sky brunette was their guiding light. The one provides comfort for the hurt and the pained. The one gives unconditional love and kindness for the people she cares. The selfless girl who was always prioritize her family above anything in this world and treasured them as if they're the finest, rarest jewels. The young girl deserved loyalty, family, and love for she was the true diamond among mundane stones.

Sawada Tsunami is and will always be his dearest friend. He will not let the Simon hurt her further.

"I can explain but not now." He told the distraught brunette. "Did you hurt?"

"Not at all. But the others…" Tsuna stole a concerned glance at her incapacitated Guardians.

"Can you stay with them?" Kensuke asked after a thought.

Once Tsuna made aware of his intention, the brunette was highly alarmed. Her orange tinted brown eyes narrowed in warning and a hint of anxious. Her tingling intuition only farther confirmed her uneasy feelings. Tsuna knew she must stop him before he does something reckless.

"Kensuke, don't. Whatever you're thinking, stop it. I have no idea what you did before but you're not a flame user! You'll―"

The reincarnated magus ruffled Tsuna's fluffy hair, gained her surprised squeak. The shield in his grasp was replaced by the renowned Suzuka Gozen's katana, Monjūchiken Daitōren. Equipped, hardened gaze fell on the opponents. Cyan lines of light lit up across arms and legs. If one looked closer, the cyan mixed with brilliant amber.

"I'll be fine, trust on me."

Daemon Spade, still possessed Julie's body, soon realized his plan might've met a great obstacle.

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Columbine; Foolishness.

Fun Fact; Native Americans use columbine's seeds for an infusion to treat headaches.

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Act 14: Acceptance

No one would deny the Vongola-Simon battle was a hard one.

Yamamoto's assault incident and Simon's advance on the middle of Inheritance were already bad enough. Almost got herself and Chrome abducted was a nightmare for not only for Vongola but for Tsuna herself.

As her mind replayed those recollections, Tsuna was holding back a shudder.

Daemon, first generation of Vongola Mist Guardian -his soul- was the true mind behind the machination, Kozato sans Enma and Iemitsu underlings' killer. All for realizing his long deceased fiancée's dream, ironically corrupted by Daemon himself. He was about use Chrome to get Mukuro's body in Vendicare and has Tsuna as his bride after. At first, Reborn assumed the Mist planned on ensuring his machinations behind the shadow so long hers and Daemon's bloodline continue. Primo –Giotto-'s spirit later explained through her Vongola Gear that Elena, Daemon's fiancée, bore some character's resemblance with Tsuna. Giotto was certain Daemon might see Elena inside Tsuna.

A close call that one was, everyone in Vongola and close allies was having a bad moment when they learned this. Don't even start with Reborn and her Guardians. Having the Sin stolen would be nothing compared with stolen Vongola Sky and her other set of Mist Guardian. Tsuna didn't want to imagine what kind of war will occur should it occur.

Problem solved.

When they have a common enemy, Enma and the other Simon realized their error and helped her defeated Daemon. Vongola and Simon reconciled and rebuilding alliance once more.

Was it not for Kensuke's interference, Chrome and Tsuna would be gone for good. Out of everyone, he was one from many who didn't take Daemon's plan for the girls too well. What earned Tsuna's respect for him was he still capable enough holding his rage, instead letting Tsuna and Enma taken care Daemon by themself. After beating the Mist to certain degree.

Speaking about Kensuke…

Jiiiiiiiit.

Sitting and sandwiched on the couch by Dino and Enma, Tsuna noticed the strain on Kensuke's forehead. With all attention fell on the older boy taken a seat across hers, it wasn't so surprising. They were inside one of largest room in Vongola's east wing and everyone was present. For a while, they had been demanded Kensuke's identity after witnessed what he was capable of. They'd rather not have another backstabber after finished took care Simon fiasco. Realizing the truth behind it, the lapis lazuli eyed boy submitted.

Thrown into the depth known as Mafia, Tsuna learnt to prepare for anything throw on her way.

Just not…this.

Once the tale finished, the occupants' reactions were varied. Deepened scowl –Xanxus-, pure curious gazes–Gokudera, he mumbles about UMA and…wait. Basil?-, scrutinizing look –Reborn and Mammon-, calculating gazes –Yamamoto and Squalo, they use swords as like Kensuke-, awed look –Hieee!? Chrome?!-, wide grin –Byakuran-, and many more. Yet no one took the first step to talk in this heavy silence. Contemplating over and over again, Tsuna braved herself and took the first chance breaking the ice.

"So...you're a magus." The unfamiliar term rolled from her lips. "And this is your second life. With previous life and you remembered, all of them."

"More like caster, I'm using magecraft merely as a tool."

Orange tinted eyes blinked. "And it's different because…?"

"Normal magus thrives for knowledge and research, sometimes using…questionable methods."

"…Are you telling me they're similar like Estraneo?" Nausea twisted within Tsuna's stomach.

"Some were worse." Kensuke replied bashfully.

"Your world is so wretched." At least one huge mystery in Tsuna's opinion has solved at last.

Covered so much why he wasn't too shocked upon first and continued contact with mafia. Tsuna somehow had a feeling his previous world was not a better place than mafia, the long haired brunette could tell it from Kensuke's dark expression alone. Thus Tsuna will not push him any further than necessary.

"…Tsuna?"

Back onto this matter…

Lips twisted downward, Tsuna was crestfallen. "We've been friends for long enough. We've been aided each other until this day. What I don't get it is why you didn't tell us sooner? Why didn't you tell me?"

In one of those extremely rare times which said something, Tsuna let her upset known by her main interlocutor. Sounded selfish Tsuna might but her heart ached from the secretiveness; it hurt her. The Vongola Sky dearly wished the boy would put more confidence and more open on her. A weak, useless and failed in everything girl Tsuna might be but for her family and friends' sake, she must grew stronger. Improving continuously and surpass the greatest obstacle in her way so she can protect them.

Left in the dark was one if not the most thing Tsuna abhorred. It'd come back at them and bite later. Just look at Ninth's sealing, Cradle Affair, and the still fresh Vongola-Shimon incident.

"I…" His gaze reflected guiltiness. It was Enma who took the clue.

"You hesitate. You have magecraft, not flame and it made you stood out."

"Hm. So that's why he was an upper echelon in the Future-that-Wasn't. Fascinating." Reborn's brow lifted in slight intrigue, the hitman himself took liberty by taking a seat on Tsuna's lap.

Elegant eyebrows creased from lack of comprehension. "Isn't echelon must be a…flame user?"

"I'm surprised you remembered." Reborn said, ignoring Tsuna's indignant protest. "Upper echelons are always flame users. However, creating swords through analyzing and imagination considered as Mist flame's feat."

Some were disturbed, included Adelheid. "That's impossible. A fellow Mist would've noticed him."

"Why not? Working on the backseat, no one will suspect him. Most will regard him as Mist user favored swords, rather created one than carrying it. Protecting Decima he still can without drawing too much attention as like Guardians."

Byakuran merrily popped another marshmallow. "A good choice he made! See, Millefiore's base took place in Namimori since the base on Italy was obliterated. The culprit has long gone but left those swords behind. Too bad Tsu-chan stopped my future self."

More than one person made strangled noises on the background. As he ignored them, the purple eyed man hummed. "On the second thought, I don't mind having her as cute little sister."

This earned a choke from Dino. Soon a protested whining came from the Cavallone Don after.

The room's temperature dropped by few degrees, caused by a pissed off shark.

"Voooi! Shitty brat, we'll have a private talk once this discussion is done!" Squalo bellowed while Yamamoto had this chilling, fear induced grin.

"Maa Maa. I'm sure he'll not mind. I have my piece of mind to share with him. Isn't that right, Senpai?" Dark golden eyes sharpened.

Kensuke made sounds funnily akin of drowning cat.

No one knew who done the deed on Millefiore's base in Sicily, Italy. Back then in underground base, all those pictures Basil and Lal presented at Tsuna and her friends were only showed ruined land filled of swords in huge numbers. All clues had meet dead end at that time. The Varia's Rain Guardian was the one lead in the investigation, partnered with Yamamoto. Oh well.

"Putting this aside," Coughed few times and flaring her Sky flame thus quickly gained attention. "I'm glad you let us know. This way we can figure out the next step we will take. Thank you for telling us."

"…You're not…mad?" The incredulity on his voice was hard to miss.

Brown eyebrows knitted slightly. "Upset that I do but I didn't say I'm angry at you, why should I?"

Apprehension and unsecure written on the reincarnated caster's face. In the end, the orange tinted eyes girl didn't have a heart to keep angry. Sure thing his deed was not the best decision ever. Yet at the same time he did it out of caution, he doesn't want Tsuna wary or even feared him. It took a while for the long haired brunette then aware her disappointment already evaporated. Tsuna found she didn't have her fretful with her anymore. Not when he used his magecraft even risking his own life for Tsuna and Chrome's protection.

If Tsuna can forgive all her ex-enemies so far, why couldn't she with her own bestfriend? An idea popped in her brain and soon a delighted emotion enveloped the Sky brunette. Her flames reached out, curling around the boy in its gentle warmth. Kensuke blinked at the sudden warmth.

"Let's get Mom a large larkspur bouquet and a large strawberry tiramisu before we go home and I'll forgive you. Everyone can come. Any objections?" Aside few snorts from Varia, no one mind it.

"It's," Despite the hesitation, he gave a slow nod. "It sounds good."

Beaming smiles, grins and agreeing noises infected most occupants within the room…

"Dame-Tsuna, we will upgrade your training once we're in Japan. Same goes with you, Noushi (Brain Dead)-Kensuke."

A horrified shriek from Tsuna and strangled noise from Kensuke satisfied the ever sadistic Reborn.

It never failed to amuse the espresso addicted hitman.

He loved it, the music born and arranged from perfect combination chaos and atrocity that's it.

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Larkspur; An open heart.

Fun Fact; Larkspur is associated with Saint Odile, the patron saint of eye and ear diseases.

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Act 15: Strong (est) Bond

"Wait. Tsuna, you will what?"

Question was left temporary ignored when Tsuna threw the kendo captain a hasty comforting grin.

Even as her own inner emotions currently stormed, once the gentle Sky sensed her friend's alarmed emotion, she carefully slipped her hand on his. Gently squeezed back the slim hand he held, those lapis lazuli eyes alarmed. Out of reflex, Tsuna opened her mental link thus letting her emotion nudged the distraught boy. Her gaze never let go as Kensuke loosened the stiffness, not doubt sensing her probe. Relief washed over Tsuna, glad the little trick was working.

She learnt this back then during the stay in Vongola mansion, Italy.

The first to find out was Shouichi and Giannini after a series of tests involved Kensuke's magecraft and Tsuna's flame. They came with conclusion Tsuna's Sky flame somehow has created a bond with Kensuke, whose magecraft should be opposite with Dying Will flame. Further result showed Kensuke's element slowly altered by Tsuna's Sky flame via the bond. In such short time it was a nigh possibility. Tsuna and Kensuke has been friend for more than 3 years however, it was enough time to alter Kensuke's element. People often forgot that Tsuna was a ridiculously powerful Sky flame user even in her sealed state. This was proven with Kensuke's Magic Circuits activation color, cyan-amber instead cyan. They also had established a mental link. This link was actually shared with Tsuna's Guardians, they too can fathom her internal emotions to some extent and vise versa.

What made hers with Kensuke's a bit more special was both developed it to the point it allowed them to communicate through telepathic way.

By communicate, meaning they could exchange by words, not only inner emotions.

Tsuna and Kensuke may hold conversation through this link even for 2 minutes at most.

The progress cannot be hastened, the potentials from this kind of mental link were so many.

At first, they must comprehend and practice this mental link before step up the training.

"I'm going to participate in Representative Battle of Rainbow. It's a battle royale between Arcobaleno's representatives. I'll be Reborn's and no, I'll not battle alone if it's what you concerned."

"Is this has connection with Chrome's transfer and your father's sudden arrival?"

Her briefly flashed grimace was tale telling. Both events went not well, especially with Iemitsu kept glaring at Kensuke when the boy wasn't looking. Then again if her memory served her right, there was one time the boy had hit him on the head with a very interesting stripped shinai…

The tiger's roar and the Chesire smile Kensuke's father wore from the side wasn't reassuring either.

"This…battle," Kensuke spoke slowly. "What you must do in this battle?"

"Uhm, each representative group is given these wristwatches. There're total eight wristwatches…"

In the middle of Sunday and under the tree and nearby Rose of Sharon scrub's shade, Tsuna shared every single piece of information she knew.

"…Curse remove, in which this is important for the Arcobaleno. It's a little hectic but we can handle it so far, so we should be fine." Finished her tale and leaning on the trunk, the brunette grew abruptly tired. "Or so I thought at first…"

Lapis lazuli eyes darkened at instant.

"Your intuition acted up and will not stop nagging?" At the sheepish look Tsuna gave, Kensuke let out exasperated breath. "Tsuna…"

"I'll be fine." Tsuna's brown eyes now gained some blazing amber. "We knew you don't have flame and this battle served for active flame users. Reborn and my friends will back up me so if anything happen, they'll be the first to defend me."

Determination bleed from her unwavering tone made Kensuke went still. For few moments, they keep their gaze at each other. It was Kensuke who waved the white flag first, resigned in the end.

"What if things get worse?"

The solemn borderline tenacious tone he used has caught the Vongola Sky off guard. For a seemingly sedate boy, his stubbornness turned out almost as bad as Tsuna's. His nag even rivaled Mamma. While it wearied the Sky, she does find it endearing for it was a sign he does care deeply for her. Doesn't mean she cannot tease this dense friend of her, Tsuna inwardly giggling as the brunette slipped on her innocent façade. Ah, maybe Reborn had influenced her more than she aware. But at this moment she could careless.

"Then I'll have my hero come for me." She said this in straightforward face. "Besides with your rock-head, I'll have no choice but counting on you."

A sputter from the poor caster had made Tsuna's day. Pulled the red faced kendo captain, Tsuna burying her face on his shirt. Muffled her laughter on his ash-spices scent. Somewhere in there, the Sky female could smell Rose of Sharon's scent however faint it was. Warmth, tingling sensation spread in Tsuna's chest and further. Everything will be alright with her family, even more so now with Kensuke on her back. This strange emotion had plagued her for who knows how long but at last, Tsuna had figure out. No matter how different and alien her friend might be, Tsuna will always accepted him. However bizarre Kensuke was, he was hers. He was hers to protect and she will always accept him.

As a Sky, Tsuna will love and protect all hers without exception and condition to the end of time.

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Rose of Sharon; consumed by love.

Fun Fact; The Rose of Sharon's flowers are edible and can be consumed as tea.

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Act 16: 13Alan-C-ng Ju5t-ICE

Emiya Shirō was only had Kiritsugu as his father, a caring one despite his flaws. In this life, Mochida Hibiki was a humorous father who'd spoiled rotten Kensuke and Shiori more often than not, much to Sayo, his and Shiori's exasperation. They were good friends with Nana through their children's friendship. They loved Tsuna as their own as Nana loved theirs. Back to fathers, Kiritsugu and Hibiki were overall good in their own way.

Sawada Iemitsu on the other hand...

Casted cautious glance at the man stood before him, the gears in his head accelerated. No one was in the evening empty road except them and it set Kensuke in the edge. Not to mention…

"I lend it from Reborn, I've asked."

Relaxing pose deceived the sharpness hidden underneath, edged Kensuke even more.

The same wristwatch Kensuke saw at Team Reborn this afternoon was in his grasp. Irrational fear that Iemitsu might take it without the team let alone Tsuna's knowledge was mind boggling. Reborn might've aware of Iemitsu's deed but certainly not Tsuna.

"I'm not a flame user." A grimace briefly showed. He needed to threat this carefully.

"As my daughter's dearest friend, shouldn't your job is making sure she's safe and sound?"

The sarcasm was hard to miss, so was the implication.

The battle was nothing than a good excuse.

This is something else, one very much tied with Tsuna.

"I have no intention forgetting what I have promised her." This, he'd not back down.

The man was extremely baffling, his methods to keep his family safe was very questioning. No contact aside from postcards and almost no presence in home had affected Tsuna and Nana, not in good way. Kensuke wasn't blind, he knew. Nana's longing gaze whenever Sayo and Hibiki were around. Tsuna's glassed eyes whenever Hibiki gave her a present. Hibiki was…not please once he found out. The idea of Kensuke whacked the blond haired man's head with Torashinai was Hibiki's.

Since then Iemitsu's visits were more frequent, so did their apparent rivalry for Tsuna's affection. Tsuna couldn't stop herself from keeping flustered.

Piercing glare promised threat now gained sunset's glaze. The man's spiritual scent –dry savanna- grew intensified. Kensuke went stiff from anticipation, one hand clenching the wristwatch.

"Easy it is to make a promise. Fulfilling it on the other hand..." Iemitsu trailed off. He let his words hang in purpose. The hidden meaning underneath was clear as the sunset behind Iemitsu's back.

Prove it if you wished to protect Tsuna. I'll not believe for empty words.

Lapis lazuli eyes sharpened. He was right on the nail.

This was a challenge, a test of worthiness.

"Then I'll do and use everything to fulfill our promise so I may stay by her side."

Until this second and from this second, I'll remain where Tsuna was standing.

"A big word. Can you protect her from deceit and death?"

How? Those whom I loved were gone because of my reputation. How can you protect her?

A CEDEF Head Iemitsu might be but for this rare time, he was an overzealously protective father.

"We're different. If she chooses to walk forward, I'll defend her from any harm."

I'm not like you. If Tsuna chose to fight, I'll go run to her and fight for her cause.

Testing if the boy indeed worthy standing by his daughter's side.

A dangerous glint entered Iemitsu's molten gold eyes. "Only time will when we meet in battle."

Let's see about that once we entered Representative Battle.

Testing if the boy can prove his capability and himself, to see if Tsuna deserved the boy.

And he will not shy away.

He was a sword. A weapon. A tool. As Rin had depicted him long ago, the broken one.

Then Tsuna came.

As her orange tinted brown eyes fell on him on that rainy day, something deep inside him felt completed for the first time since…ever. Such alien but not unwelcoming feeling. No matter how deep Shirō's affection for Rin, Sakura, and Saber, something crucial always missing. As if he had a hole in his heart and there was no way he could fully fix it, even after he died.

After befriended Tsuna, the completely whole sensation nearly staggered him.

The aspect scared him yet intrigued him at the same time. Thrilled him later even.

Never did it cross in his mind to let go that addictive and calming warmth.

This is his own choice, his own will. He would never part away from the peacefulness Tsuna always bring. This bond connected him and Tsuna was that precious, he wouldn't exchange it for the world. He will keep Tsuna's smile as the way it is.

Kensuke will gladly take the blonde man's challenge, he will show him what he made of.

Just as they reached a silent conclusion, Tsuna walked within the parameter. Catching up her friend. Reborn was nowhere to be seen. Both men were frozen in their place. The brunette was confused at first but not for long. A glance between Iemitsu and Kensuke. Another glance at the wristwatch. For someone who once was a no good, she picked every single piece in no way a normal girl should.

" … ( T_T #) " A big tick popped on Tsuna's head, smoldering amber glared on one target.

"T-Tuna-Fish, this isn't what you've thought―! Papa can explain…! O Д O lll"

"DAAAAAAAD―! =Д=#"

A one hell packed punch empowered by Sky flame ended it. The only casualty from this little accident was a poor, crumbled chestnut tree.

Fractured bones didn't count.

(In horrified admire, Kensuke wondered if his and Tsuna's role was the other way around.)

-o-

Chestnut tree; do me justice.

Fun Fact; Chestnut trees produce more fruit when they are subjected to lower temperatures during the winter. Unlike old trees, young trees are highly sensitive to frost.

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Act 17: M-愛 W4Y

There were moments when Kensuke wished he could upgrade his luck like these games' characters Tsuna often showed him. Considering Archer's Luck and the red garbed man's true identity, it was not easy accepting the bitter reality of having Archer's luck.

Why must Vindice came and participated today of all time? Facing Servants hailed as pseudo gods were one thing.

But Jager of Vindice?

"Kufufufu. For an inactive, you hold quite well." Blood keep dripped from Mukuro's forehead, trident in defensive position.

Never a man of word, Hibari brandished his favored tonfas. Bruises and cuts were visible in several places.

Aside from them, Green Mosca, Byakuran, and Dino went down. Mosca damaged and the humans have so much blood from their gaping wounds. Kensuke was very worried, he could trace Avalon for them but refrained since he never tried it with flame users. Few runes healing spells he learnt from Rin came in handy.

Their situation was far from good.

Mukuro and Hibari weren't free from damages inflicted by Jager, so was Kensuke. Dangerous, the Vindice was, included Jager. And their ability warp everything included chains and fist in Night flame was frustrating already.

"I've had worse." Kensuke gasped, tasted his own blood on his mouth.

The Mist scoffed. "Don't come at me if you become useless like steamed vegetable."

A flat side stare. "Can you conjure a prickly pineapple so I can hit his sorry head?"

Mukuro's smile gained very much sinister edge.

A snort came from certain skylark's direction.

The Mist's smile grew rapidly darker, promising pain and blood.

Not that Kensuke wasn't being ungrateful, he was in fact appreciated Hibari and Mukuro's willingness to fight the Vindice, side by side. Ironically, the need for stress relief was too tempting for him. Endless gravity defied chaos, mad teenagers, and newly addition vengeful jailors' combination was never healthy. Injuries inflicted by deadly combination chain and Night flames made it worsened, the flame's effect slowed down Avalon's healing.

Kensuke can only endure so much, in the end he was only human.

Orange flame suddenly erupted from the corner of his sight.

One moment Jager was ready to finish them. Then next, the jailor flew due to impact from Tsuna's punch. Standing between Jager and them was Tsuna who just dove from the sky in her Hyper Dying Will mode. Reborn with his solemnness was with her, perched on her shoulder. At the sight before him, Kensuke was almost forgot how to breath.

Long silky brown hair flourished in the air, shining under the sun.

A bon of Sky flame fit for celebrating great sacred ritual shrouded Tsuna's form.

Armed with improved gloves and headphone, sunset colored eyes glared at the offenders.

A flame angel raged on behalf of the important ones. The valiant, lioness like protector challenged the terrifying jailor shrouded in nothing but hundreds years worth of hatred and wrath. She was…

'Beautiful.'

Kensuke started at this sudden realization.

I am the bone of my sword.

When since he found her this dazzling?

When it was that Tsuna became such captivating figure?

To be this entrancing?

Steel is my body and fire is my blood.

An absurd thought had entered his mind. Halted his mind from further thinking.

Among a thousand blades scattered across the horizon, here I stand.

Has he…fallen for her?

Aware of joy. Unaware of forlornness.

The jerking sound of chains ended his muse.

Ah, that's right. With the battle still ongoing Kensuke knew he cannot stay idle. Forcing up himself from the pavement, he traced a longsword in renewed determination. Tsuna was fighting Jager, with Reborn never left her side. Chrome, Enma, and Fran came but Jager incapacitated them. Jager was about attack Tsuna again.

No, Kensuke defied.

He will not let Vindice act any further from this. He will not let them hurt anyone. He will not let Jager hurt, let alone touch a single hair of Tsuna.

Accepting the pain to wield weapons, these hands hold the important ones.

My flame will forever burning bright underneath this vast sky.

For this body is…

Ignored the copper taste on his mouth, he was striding over a single daisy.

Ignored the very slow knitted wounds, Reality Marble then activated.

The battlefield that public area was no more. Embedded swords were in everywhere as far as the land stretched. Mirror like land reflected the endless blue sky above, no different from the famed salt lake Salar de Uyuni.

Jerked slightly at the abrupt change, bewildered sunset eyes fell on him.

Her lips curled upward soon after and as Tsuna nod her head, she entered the battle. The gleam on Reborn's doll like orbs sent this way was of deep amusement and deviant.

Smirking Mukuro came to his line sight.

"A bit too flashy. Interesting though."

The Mist then darted onward, following his Sky lead ahead. Hibari came close behind, his bloodthirsty grin has a hint of approve.

With a renewed determination, the reincarnated magus sprung. This is his resolve and thus, waver he will not. For this is his decision. For this is his choice.

For this is…

Everlasting Glaive's Horizon.

-o-

Daisy ; loyal love.

Fun Fact; the name daisy came from Old English 'daes eag' which means day's eye since it bloom at dawn.

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Act 18: Soaring Free

It turned out that out from all Vindice members', only Bermuda possessed the Night flame.

Otherwise they wouldn't need to recharge their flame. Trapped inside Reality Marble was the same as cutting Jager's recharge source. It was how Jager was defeated, destroyed his battler watch. Too bad Kensuke couldn't hold it longer thus released his magic.

Bermuda already waited for them in the real reality and far from pleased.

Now Tsuna must defeat Bermuda. In his glorious adult form, Reborn was by her side.

If Kensuke was still Shirō, he wouldn't let Tsuna enter the life and death battle. If possible, he will took her role and defeat the enemy, shielding her far away from harm and keep her safe. But it was in the past, it was when Shirō didn't understand anything yet. It was when the teen was still lost in his dream to become a hero, when he was broken and missing something.

This time though, the lapis lazuli eyed teen was learning.

Kensuke might not understand many things yet.

But for this battle, Kensuke will step aside. For as he saw it, he knew it wasn't his to fight.

This was Tsuna's battle. It was hers.

This was the trial made only for Tsuna. The brunette must fight in her own.

He understood things about Tsuna well enough, courtesy from 3 years worth friendship. A sweet and warm-hearted girl Tsuna was. Yet if it was protecting others, she will step forward and doing her best and win her conviction. Being a girl never hindered her from going into the battles and won them. Knowing the long haired girl, she will do in her best in achieve her goal. The amazing Sky will only rely by her own effort and her friends' aids. Tsuna gained allies not out from pity, greed, and force but from loyalty and solidarity.

Seeing Tsuna flourish, grow, and giving light to those who need her.

Seeing her growth has its own charm in his opinion and he loved it.

He wanted to see her growth, slowly yet surely. From timid and helpless girl to a confident, strong willed young woman. Yet her golden heart was unchanged, it always stayed the same.

Interfered and keep her away will be a great insult for this captivating angel in human form.

No doubt Reborn as her mentor would frown this act.

Thus it was why he will let Tsuna has her battle. To let her settles everything with Bermuda, once for all. For Tsuna, Kensuke will give his trust without the slightest of hesitation.

He will place his confidence on her, for the girl facing the opponent passed as a god.

A stray lilac colored primrose grazed his fingers.

'Believe in her heart.'

-o-

Primrose, lilac color; confidence.

Fun Fact; 19th April is celebrated as the "Primrose Day" in the United Kingdom.

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Act 19: Confession

The battle against Bermuda was a deadly one.

Thank goodness Tsuna made it, she won. The Allied Team was won.

Then Checkerface appeared, turned the situation upside down.

Checkerface who true identity was none other than Kawahira.

The true perpetrator behind Trinisette, Vindice's creation, and the curse of Arcobaleno.

A being so ancient and has live long before the dawn of mankind.

Representative Battle was nothing but his excuse to find candidates for the next Arcobaleno. In the wake of his arrival after Bermuda's defeat, he revealed all of it included his intention to changed Arcobaleno with new generation. Then Talbot came with a solution. In the end, everything ended well. Agreement was made and the Arcobaleno released from their curse. All in all, it was almost a happy ending.

Almost.

A week later, Tsuna found herself in her home and it was crowded.

She has expected Vongola, perhaps Varia or Cavallone assembled in the rather spacy house. Tsuna didn't expect them all, added with Shimon, Gesso, and Arcobaleno. The crowd forced the kind hearted brunette took refuge in roof. Coincidentally, Tsuna found her longest time friend sat on the roof, facing the same predicament. Kensuke was equally surprised once she saw him.

"Tsuna? Why are you here?"

Tsuna flushed. "I'm taking refuge."

"Ah." Kensuke smiled, hearing noises from inside. "I can see that."

Tsuna sat beside him.

"And you're here because?"

The blue eyed boy simply raised his hand and pointing the night sky. Gazing up, countless tiny stars greeted Tsuna's sight in return. Her eyes could make Milky Way's river form and some mythological s based stars. The sky was unusually clear than usual...

"Oh." Finally remembered, Tsuna felt silly at herself. "I haven't aware it's near autumn already."

"We can see more clearly in the mountain."

"Think we can go to Amatsukuni Hill? It's near mountain, maybe we can go there."

"Let's hope it doesn't rain or we'll be stuck inside home for entire day."

"Eh! That reminds me!" The brunette stifled a laugh. "Back when we still in elementary, the rain poured down and I forgot my umbrella. You lent me yours."

Completely stilled, stunned Kensuke slowly turned his gaze at her.

"You…still remember?" Wonder coated in every word.

"Who wouldn't when a boy lent his umbrella to a stranger and went charged off in the rain?"

The male teen beside her was looking at everywhere, very much bashful. "I guess so…"

As the conversation wasn't carried on anymore, both teens enjoyed the peaceful night in exclusion the noises from below. Cool wind carried bamboo and kinmokusei's scent from somewhere. Then, a light touch on the fingers' tips gained Tsuna's attention. When the brunette spun her head, her brown eyes caught Kensuke's unusually earnest gaze.

"There's something I need to tell you."

Before Tsuna could form a single question, Kensuke already shifted and shuffled. Shifting back, he took something from his side. Despite the darkness, the street lamp and neighborhood's dim lamp helped Tsuna's insight. In the boy's hand was a single tulip wrapped in brown paper. A single red tulip and a big one, the bloom could fit her palm. Never been Tsuna saw a tulip this big and this red, sharing similar color with flame.

Tsuna looked back at Kensuke. Was this just her feeling or he was nervous?

"Do you know Hanakotoba, the flower shop near Tanada-san's tofu shop?"

Of course Tsuna does familiar with the shop. Okushima Ran was the shop's owner and All of Nana's seedlings and bulbs came from the kind if not a bit mysterious woman. All of them were exceptionally gorgeous and beautiful.

"Ran-san gave it at me when she caught me stared it from the window. She said…interesting thing."

"Interesting thing?" Slim fingers traced the velvety petals.

They were unbelievable soft as if made from high quality silk. How was this possible?

"Flowers can resonate human's emotions, reflecting our deepest wish and desire. I didn't notice the shop but I did notice the tulips, something had kept pulling me and I can't quite figure it out either. Ran-san happened came out from inside and saw me."

"…I never know flowers can resonate with our emotions."

Kensuke agreed. "She asked me if I was interested with them before went inside and came back with this, telling me what I told you earlier. She also said it was the time for revelation, that both side deserve it…I was lost at that time, you see. And perhaps…I've found the answer. "

Now Tsuna couldn't hide her bafflement. What was the connection between tulip, revelation, and Kensuke being lost? What they have something to do? That sounded cryptic and difficult to understand. Little did the Vongola Sky know that she was about getting her answer. In the least expected manner.

Inhaled deep breath, Kensuke spoke in quiet tone.

That sounded like a drop bomb in Tsuna's hearing sense.

"Sawada Tsunami, have I told you that I love you?"

Everything stopped for few moments. It feels like the world suddenly went still. Only sounds of cicadas and wind filled the early autumn's solitary.

Tsuna stared. Kensuke stared. Tsuna stared back.

Her brain finally registered the information.

"EEEEEEEHH?!"

A squeak escaped from her lips, now Tsuna's whole face in an interesting shape of very red.

Few coughs helped Kensuke's dignity but not his equally red face…

Wait. Tsuna's mind halted, double checked the sight before her.

He blushed!?

Darted between the offered tulip and the offer, Tsuna gaped not unlike goldfish. Her heartbeats were very frantic, following her current emotion. She opened her mouth, tried saying something and yet no words can come out. Grimaced, Tsuna forced herself intake few deep breaths. Not helping much but the brunette managed to calm down. Once she can control herself, Tsuna casted one more glance at Kensuke before focused at the tulip.

Slowly, she took the wrapped tulip from his hand and carefully smelling its faint sweet scent.

A realization dawned at the kind brunette. Everything he said until now. Flowers resonated with human's deepest emotions. Revelation and that both sides deserve it. It went clicked within Tsuna's mind.

Oh.

So that's why Kensuke acted not so like his usual self this past hour. He has tried to confess at her.

Now what?

The currently very, very timid brunette stole a glance at the boy sitting by her side. There was no coercion. There was no urgency. Only patience, nervousness, and anticipation reflected in his lapis lazuli orbs. Waiting for whatever answers the brown haired girl will give. Gone the hesitation previously dwindled deep in her heart, now determination took over Tsuna. Determined with her choice and determined with her decision. If this was what her longtime friend indeed felt for her then…

"…Have I told you that I loved you too?"

Her soft yet confident voice carried out the word.

Kensuke was instantly frozen and his face went devoid for any emotion. Then the boy deeply flushed from neck to his head.

"What?"

Determination grew strengthened and with more confident voice, Tsuna told him once more.

"Have I told you that I love you too?"

Tsuna never saw such myriad expression came from Kensuke. Of hope, of disbelief, and of fear. Should Tsuna in his position, she too perhaps wasn't prepared a direct and bold reply. Her current emotion wasn't better than Kensuke.

"You mean..."

A slow yet firm and assuring nod did answer Kensuke's left off inquiry. Offered the same assuring small smile, solidified the confession.

Then slowly, his complicated expression shifted and his lips curved upward.

In response, her own smile widened. "Amatsukuni Hill. Can we?"

Understood Tsuna's implication, Kensuke nodded. "Next week?"

The long haired brunette went even brighter. As Tsuna was about to respond him…

"Ho? You want to take her, little shit?"

Standing behind them was a very pissed off Iemitsu in crossing arms. Killer intent was literally leaking out and affected the atmosphere, turned it heavier and colder. Tsuna squeaked in mortified while Kensuke began to drench in cold sweats. Bringing out his hands and cracked them, Iemitsu's gaze sharpened and brown orbs were bleeding to bright orange color. His backup was even more deterring for it consisted from Tsuna's family and allies. All of them ready with their trademark weapons.

Gulped, Kensuke rose and facing Iemitsu. "Sawada-san…"

That was the cue for the blond man.

"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU BEFORE YOU TAKE MY SWEET DAUGHTER AWAY, YOU PIECE OF F*!"

Kensuke already sprint off for his life.

Iemitsu chase after him.

Guardians, friends, and allies followed them.

Only Reborn and his Arcobaleno comrade stayed behind. They either smiled, laughed, not care at all, or in Reborn's case, smirking devilishly in his cute baby form.

There was nothing Tsuna more wished than to find a hole, crawled in there and then die from embarrassment.

-o-

Red Tulip; declaration of love.

Fun fact; started from 1980, the symbol used by Parkinson's Disease Foundation is tulip.

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Act 20: To Bravely Walking (Forward)

Time passed day by day. Seasons come and go.

Many things happened between.

So many of them. This applied on her Guardians and many families.

Gokudera married Haru in month when iris bloomed at the peak. Ryōhei had his with Hana few months before, when Namimori invaded by the pink of cherry blossoms.

Fūta was in middle school with Shiori, stayed in the same class.

They're close as ever, a bit too romantic much to Kensuke's horror.

Lambo and I-pin in their last year in elementary. Lambo still learn both as a kid and a Guardian, lazy he was but never unmotivated. I-pin has interest in becoming chef, the shy Chinese girl dreamed to open a café.

Admirably, Bianchi still pursue her love for Reborn and slowly bear a fruit. The pink haired woman still visited Gokudera and his family despite the randomness.

What everyone never anticipated was Nagi and Hibari's relationship. Somehow, they managed their lover status for 2 years. Understandably, Mukuro was far from pleased. His and Hibari's brutal brawler nearly flatted Vongola mansion and erased a mountain nearby.

Tsuna put them in probation for whole month. And paperwork.

Kyōko entered a famous college, aiming for becoming a dancer. She's currently close with Yamamoto. Ryōhei has threatened –read, hollered- for never hurt his sister or he'll give an extremely divine punishment worthy.

Tsuna pitied the poor swordsman.

The tall Rain user has been very much jumpy and cold sweated at that time. Bless Kyōko, she defended Yamamoto and assured her brother.

All Arcobaleno grew back into their adult form, a proof the curse was broken. Reborn was served as Tsuna's advisor and doing his job damn well, putting in lunacy as he pleased. Mammon stayed in Varia as a Mist Guardian, trained a boy named Fran who will take their place. Fon retired from Triad, using his time to visit I-pin a lot and travelling around the world. Skull went back to his passion as a stuntman. Verde was the same as ever, still doing research in his lab but if one look underneath, he was more relax. Colonello and Lal were married and now expecting the second child. Aria and Gamma had Yuni, the sweet girl was already 5 years old and a very curious and bright little girl.

Basil replaced Iemitsu and leading CEDEF, collaborating with Hibari's Corporation.

Dino Cavallone, Byakuran Gesso, and Enma Kozato were officially Vongola's allies.

Xanxus lead Varia in iron hands as ever but he will listen and trust Tsuna. So were her allies.

It was not the end though.

At the age of 21, Tsuna officially ascended to the throne as Vongola Decima, the Neo Prima Vongola. Following in few months was her other biggest moment: marriage.

Hers and Kensuke's marriage.

Getting Nana's approval was easy, she liked Kensuke and thrilled for grandchildren already. Getting Nonno's approval was harder but workable. Getting everyone, be they Guardians and many brothers' approval was a strain but it ended well.

Getting Iemitsu's approval was a living hell, to put it simply.

It was shocking to know Reborn actually supported her and beat the sense on the blonde man.

The man grudgingly approved of her marriage but not without threatening Kensuke to hell and back. Her lover has been exasperated but gave up at his fate. A peck on his cheek did well on lifting his spirit.

Wedding's preparation was madness, there was no other words describing it.

The wedding though, can be claimed as the best wedding ever in Vongola's history.

Theme of white with orange and rustic blue blended splendidly. Bird shaped crystal chandeliers and white, orange, blue ribbons adorned trees. Pots of blooming flowers were in here and there. They held it in main garden, hundreds important guests from Mafioso came from all over world just to witness it.

Tsuna was a goddess in lace and silk wedding dress befitting royal family. It has a hint of orange in here and there, equated the marriage colors' theme. Orange, blue, and white flowers intertwined become a crown veil suited on her braided bun. A perfect June bride in everyone's opinion, the female Sky was.

Clad in dark blue and grey morning suit, Kensuke stood beside his lover-turned-wife. He has become…attractive. Puberty had done wonder on him. On the first glance, one might mistook him as the real life, blue eyed Uchiha Sasuke from this famed manga and anime Naruto.

When Tsuna told him this, Kensuke was in deep red shape and stuttered very badly. The sign incited Tsuna's laugh.

Byakuran teased him rather mercilessly for good 3 hours.

From this day, Mochida Kensuke changed his surname to Sawada Kensuke.

It was an agreement made with Nono and Iemitsu that should he marry Tsuna, he must changed his surname. Tsuna felt torn since he was about to become her husband, it was her who must change her surname. Alas, Kensuke didn't mind. He reasoned it cannot be help since Sawada is an old family traced back to Vongola worth of more than 2 centuries. Moreover, Fūta already engaged with Shiori and since the young man didn't have official surname, he must take one. Meaning, he will take Shiori's surname. So it was actually a win-win condition.

Tsuna accepted, but not without a disapproved glare at Nono and Iemitsu, in which Nono offered a harmless smile and Iemitsu wore his goofy grin.

On that day, Tsuna and Kensuke was the happiest couple in the world.

Tsuna could never ask more from this. It was the best day ever in her life.

Time flowed once more. Paperwork, missions, negotiations, ambushes, and daily chaos were parts of Vongola Decima and Sword Maker's extraneous life. Not all of it was happy moments. Deaths and treachery persistently clung in their every step, refused to let go of the darker, harsher past.

As if.

Becoming a Donna Vongola was her choice and never will she back down. The Sky brunette will not relent because of some stupid, nonsense old traditions taking root in Cosa Nostra. It will be a long way but she has her family and allies. She has her Guardians. And more importantly, she has her husband.

And their already massive family was getting bigger.

Their first son was born in Tsuna's second year of reign, in early August. Yoshimune has Tsuna's face and hair but Kensuke's lapis lazuli eyes. Many convinced Yoshi was Giotto's reincarnation if not for his hair and eyes. Even more so since Yoshi was a caring, gentle child not unlike his mother. His density in certain matters came from his father however.

Their next child came 3 years after. The labor happened when Vongola was in the middle of ambush.

The result was very obvious. Incurred all upper echelons' wrath (Guardians, Reborn, and Kensuke) was a nightmare. Joined force of Capello and Segreti famiglia wiped out in no more than half an hour. No one dare tried to ambush Vongola mansion ever after. After hours of tense and anticipation, Tsuna came out safely, thank the lord. So was their second son, Soren.

Soren inherited Kensuke's face and Tsuna's hair and eyes. A seemingly quiet boy Soren was, though once he already familiar, he was a bundle of energy. Quite unfortunate the boy has his mother's penchant for trouble's magnet. Even when he was doing usual things, trouble was always come for him.

Born in 3 springs later, Ietsuna was Tsuna and Kensuke's only daughter. To put it simply, the little girl was Tsuna's copycat. Unlike her mother's past self though, the little girl was a very sociable child and having no problem by approached everyone in vicinity. Even enemies. Literally.

All of them were Skies. Pure ones. And they didn't possess Magic Circuits, no one knows why. Perhaps it was for the better though, Kensuke once told Tsuna. Hunted down because of carrying Magic Circuits' inheritance was the last thing they need.

Life was hectic as ever. They were still managed created happiness regardless.

Just like today.

Today, Tsuna spent her precious time with her children and husband. Sun shone in all its warmth, the summer season has just arrived. They played in one of the biggest garden in Vongola mansion despised its meadow like appearance. Of course, today is bound to be the special day.

"Ma! Ma!" Ietsuna screamed in glee, her little steps hastily carrying her to her mother. Laughed, Tsuna scooped her smallest child. "Guess what!? We and Da have a surprise!"

"Reaaaally?" The Donna Vongola's tone was playful. "What surprise do you have, my Principessa?"

Ietsuna giggled as Yoshimune stepped by his sister's side, secretively smile firm on his lips.

"Close your eyes first!" Yoshimune urged his mother, round lapis lazuli eyes shone bright.

Tsuna hummed, playing along with her children's little game. Intuition didn't give her anything amiss or nasty whisper so whatever they planned at, it was harmless. While Tsuna trusted her boys and girl to not create any trouble in this day, heaven knows all of them always attracted it. More than often it caused everybody in Vongola famiglia in instant mass hysteria and overdrive, if not zealous protectiveness.

"Sooo…you wouldn't tell Ma?" Giggle and snicker from her children had Tsuna sighed fondly.

"Alright then." Tsuna closed her eyes.

"Count three, Ma!" The oldest one's was eager while Ietsuna laughed.

"Three!" Her cute little daughter exclaimed.

"Two," Yoshimune counted.

"One!" Tiny hands tugged her arm shirt. "Look around! Look around!"

Tsuna did what Ietsuna told and stunned upon seeing not only one but two bouquets made from dandelion's yellow and forget-me-not's blue flowers. Two more bouquets joined, they were from Yoshimune and Ietsuna. Hands holding the wonderful bouquets, Kensuke, Yoshimune, Soren, and Ietsuna glanced at each other rather in conspiracy.

And then, they spoke the magic word.

"Happy anniversary, Ma!"

Oh.

Realization finally dawned at the brunette.

Today, on this date in June, was exactly a decade when Tsuna and Kensuke spoke their sacred vow.

Their marriage's anniversary.

A laugh burst from her dark pink lips as blush dusted her cheeks. It feels surreal, as if this was a dream. A very good one. Except Tsuna was very much awake, the sunlight hit her skin and hair and the wind caressed her hair once or twice; they were real things. Merry danced across her orange tinted brown eyes as they held their gaze at her smiling husband's figure.

"Did you plan all of this?" Tsuna raised one of her elegant eyebrows.

The smile went sheepish. "With the children."

Accepting all bouquets, wild flowers' scent was strong in Tsuna's nostril.

And she loved them.

"I...I don't know what to say. They're lovely." Tsuna told them, hugging close the bouquets.

Satisfaction and pride painted Kensuke's face.

"Glad to hear you loved them." He said. Beamed, Tsuna pecked her husband's cheek.

Seeing this, it was an understatement how their kids started complaining. Soren was the most vocal one while Ietsuna nagging Tsuna and Yoshimune hadn't bother hiding his frowned pout. It was just not so fair, they also gave their mother the flowers!

"Aaaww! Not fair, why only Da get the kiss!?" Soren groaned.

"Ma, me too! I want Ma's kiss too!" Ietsuna begged.

Yoshimune gave his father a look. "Da, we planned this together. How could you?"

"Yea, yea! We also deserve it!" Soren crossed arms.

Taking a step back, Kensuke rubbed his head in awkward gesture.

Tsuna has to hide her snort behind the bouquets.

The feared Sword Maker cannot win from kids' argument. It was hillarious.

"Of course you all deserve a kiss! Come here." The long haired woman giggled.

All cheered and squealed, they surrounded Tsuna like bees with their queen. Tsuna only kept laughing as she was lovingly kissed her children one by one. Only when the brunette stole a glance at her husband, her gaze softened.

She mouthed at the lapis lazuli eyed man.

Reading her lips, Kensuke nodded.

He mouthed back at her.

Her bright smile was more than enough to telltale her response.

And Kensuke was content with it.

'Thank you for giving me happiness.'

'Thank you for giving me love.'

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Dandelion; faithfulness, happiness.

Forget-me-not; true love.

Fun Fact; Dandelion is useful in gardens because it improves quality of the soil by increasing the content of nitrogen and other minerals. Forget-me-not contains substances that can be used in treatment of ocular disorders.

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Edit 11/11/2017: I have corrected few small mistakes I previously unaware and I must say, there is something wrong with this website's system. Whenever I upload a chapter, mispelling will happen, added more mistake at the already not so good grammar. Ugh. I hate it when this happen to me.