Chapter 7

Character: All the Guardians and Varias. I think some (or maybe all…) are OOC…can't help it haha

Disclaimer: Katekyoshi Hitman Reborn are made by Amano Akira, owned by her, and decided by her too…

Summary: When loyalties are being tested, all guardians must choose between their boss (who gone mad) or their lives. "Somebody must responsible to all of this…" dundundundun "The question is, who?" the suspects are varied from, the certain psychopath, anti-social sadist and the maladjusted-guy who had tendency to temper tantrum despite his age…

Listening to: decode from paramore (no, i'm not really crazed over twilight).

Note: Sorry for the long hiatus. I had my reasons and it would make you bored if I stated all of it in here ^^;. Truly I'm really sorry for abandoning my KHR fanfics, and it's almost a year. I really thank you--for all the review and fav that I got for this fic. Really it made happy, and also made me felt responsible to finish this fanfic for you who had enjoyed and encourage me to keep writing. Again, I'm sorry.

And also, I realized my English has decreased again, due to the long absence, and if you has something that you didn't understand or constructive critism, I REALLY appreciate it ^_^

Please enjoy and your review would be great ^^

"You did what?!"

Said the northern Italian surprised. Across him, the scarred man sipped his herbal tea calmly.

Since when Xanxus drink that? Lanchia couldn't help but wondering silently. After those ridiculous anger-management-things the Varia boss seemed turned into something different. More calmed, composed, tactical… or…

Lanchia sweat dropped as he recalling their recent conversation…

…or maybe cunning… he thought bitterly.

His thought was interrupted by a chuckle. He looked at Xanxus who was now smiling contently. "You heard me."

"I thought you already gave up with your revenge! And now, this is ridiculous!"

The top Varia groaned, not pleased for any lecture from the man he recently called friend.

Yes, three months already passed since that incident which was known as Vongola's Wrath (and Xanxus was pissed off because he has shared his title with the runt).

He and Lanchia, as the ones whose last standing crossed path with The Tenth Vongola also whose had witnessed the end of that incident, even when they got defeated and saved by Arcobaleno, has formed bond as friends.

Friends…

Xanxus couldn't help but smile. Aside from Varias he didn't think that any people would consider him as comrade, furthermore as friend. And here they are, talked and argued while drinking afternoon tea together, befriending after such incident…

Oooh, remembering that incident bought malicious smile back on his scarred face. Sweatdropped, his northern-Italian-friend looked at him anxiously.

"Stop that."

"What?"

The Varia arched his eyebrow at his companion who rolled his eyes and commented further while reached for his cappuccino. "I mean THAT smile. I swear that you looked like Mukuro these days…" the northern assassin slightly turned down his voice at his last sentence.

Upon looking at his companion's face Xanxus caught a melancholy feeling from Lanchia. "By the way, how is he? I heard that Arcobaleno had talked about that with you."

The cappuccino stopped before Lanchia's lips. His eyes were downcast before he forced himself to smile. "He's okay. Reborn-sama actually considered making a serious move with his case. I think it will take one or two years, but still, better than nothing…"

The northern Italian stopped momentarily, seemed hesitate to continue. "He's… he's just lonely, you know. Maybe he crossed the line sometimes, but he's just eccentric and…"

Before his friend went on his ramble, Xanxus raised his hand. "I know."

Lanchia was taken aback. He looked at his cappuccino and smiled gratefully for Xanxus's consideration. "Thanks."

They got silent for a minute after that. Xanxus gulped his remaining-precious-herbal-tea until the last drop, and then got up from his chair swiftly. "Well, I think that's it for today. I don't want to come late for my last session today."

"Xanxus, about earlier…"

"Stop that."

Confused, Lanchia furrowed his thin brow. "What?"

The Varia boss laughed a little when looking at his companion. "Trust me, even for once. As a grown ups I wouldn't make any childish act." With that, the Varia boss left to attend his last anger management session.

Lanchia just stared at his friend departure. He sighed while looking at his cup. "If 'that' was not considered as childish, I wouldn't even think to warn you…" he gulped his cappuccino solemnly, defeated.

"So, now is the last session right?"

"Uh-huh."

"You looks,… cheerful."

"Isn't that obvious?"

Iemitsu eyed his client cautiously, tried to catch some anomaly from his behaviour. The Varia's leader, knew that he was being observed, showed his smile. Fortunately, due to his accumulated conditional responses in these six months, his lips already fluent for stretching upward.

Xanxus had learnt something useful from this smile-act. Catch your enemy's guard off, and strike him so suddenly. What a good distraction. He mused silently.

Iemitsu, being a positive thinking he is, relaxed after finding none harm from his client. The advisor really thought that Xanxus has already changed. Well, maybe not entirely, but it was a progress. No doubt it would affect to the entire Varia (since Xanxus was the leader), and to famiglia as well (since Xanxus is the one who hold grudge to Tsuna).

Well, one of his jobs was done.

"Let me reviewed the results from all those session that we have been through. Is that okay with you?"

Xanxus nodded his head nonchalantly, not that he cared about the result, but he just wanted to finish it quickly by being obedient.

"I read from the report that Levi wrote about our program. It stated that, you have achieved some progress with your aggressive habits. Is it right?"

"I think."

"Could you explain?"

Xanxus rolled his eyes, bored. He squirmed on his sofa, thinking the appropriate explanation which didn't put him in embarrassment. No way in hell, he would tell the advisor the exact state of his office and room right now.

He cursed in his mind…

Pink and those caramel things was Lussuria's, not him!

"Well, I followed your advice to relax."

"With?"

Iemitsu leaned close at him, interested with his next answer.

"Breath."

"And?"

"Herbal tea."

The old Sawada arched his brow upon heard the last. He tried to recall when he suggested herbal tea to Xanxus.

"That was Levi's idea."

"Oh. Does it work?"

"I think."

"Okay, any others?"

Xanxus got silent for a second before he smirked and stated the last achievement that he thought he got from his anger management program.

"Think positive."

Now, that really surprised Iemitsu. The advisor smiled genuinely, heard it from Xanxus, it means the goal of their program was achieved. The old Sawada let loose of his breath, put down the report and looking at his client. "Congratulation, Xanxus. With these achievements, I could say that this program is success."

The Varia sighed. He tried to hold his urge to mutter cynical remarks or in that situation, gratitude, for his freedom. He got up from his seat, mimicking Iemitsu move, and awkwardly shake the outstretched hand before him.

"I hope we won't meet again in another session, Xanxus." Joked Iemitsu good naturally.

"Aha-ha. Yes. I won't." Laughed Xanxus, while his eyes shouted 'You're kidding me'. After that handshake, the scarred man stared at the Sawada. "So, now I'm free, right? No offense."

Iemitsu chuckled. "None taken. Yes you are, all I have to do now is report this to Timoteo. I bet he'll be glad with your progress."

Xanxus just response it with grunt.

The advisor smiled before he continued "Now, you can go. I should meet a new client today."

Hearing that, the scarred man's ears perked up.

"Is it the one that Reborn suggested?" The Varia couldn't help asking. Iemitsu frowned at his question, confused.

"Yes, Reborn didn't tell me who, but he made an appointment for today. How did you know?" asked the advisor, curious. "Is this your subordinate? It also appoint for same program as you."

The last statement really made Xanxus tried hard to control his face. Same program as him? He wanted to laugh at the irony; however, he forced his face straight. The scarred man really didn't want to ruin the next scene. His wish was answered by the sudden knock that momentarily took both of their attention.

"Well, looks like he has come." Stated Iemitsu, called off their conversation. "Come in." called the advisor to the mysterious guest.

The smile on Iemitsu's face vanished when the door opened, revealing the person who's behind it…

… The spiky brunette, with familiar brown orbs which looked pissed off, standing there, stared at him…

He was familiar to him, heck, Iemitsu has known this person since his birth…

The report on Iemitsu's hand fell with thud while his gaped mouth trembled, tried to form any words due to his shock. Of all the people in this world, why it had to be HIM…

"TSUNAYOSHI?! What the—WHY?!" shouted Iemitsu, disbelieved.

And that's the last straw for Xanxus to let his snicker loose. Though, he did contain his laugh for his next enjoyment. But, really it was hard, especially looking at his ex-counselor's surprised reaction and his rival's sullen expression. "Well, looks like your appointment is here. Now, if you excuse me."

Xanxus strides lightly towards the door. And when he has reached the Vongola, he saw at Tsuna's neck. Jade coloured collar was there, the same that he had when he was in program. The smirk on Xanxus's face grew bigger. He leaned slightly to whisper at the Tenth Vongola's ear, in low voice.

"With this, we're even."

Tsuna growled instantly. His brown orbs glinted dangerously upon reacted at Xanxus words. However, the Vongola couldn't even retort for the mockery that was thrown straight at his face, since he was wearing the collar—the cursed thing from his cursed tutor.

The top Varia grinned in satisfaction and nonchalantly left both his ex-counselor and his rival by closed the door with soft 'click'. The smile was never leave his face.

...Ah, revenge sure was sweet…

With that thought, he walked in the corridor, looking for companion to celebrate his freedom, and his—could he say, his victory?

The end…

"WHAT?!"

Four people appeared from nowhere, and protested openly.

"How could you say it has ended?!"shouted the one who had silver hair angrily.

"Yeah! This is too extreme! We even didn't get our revenge yet!" shouted the other while pumped his fist on air dangerously close to his pupil.

"Ryohei-nii-san, watch it! You nearly broke my nose!" whined the younger one.

Looking at the scene before him, the Rain just laughed good naturally. "Haha, for this time I agree."

Yamamoto's aura then changed suddenly, and with his unusual icy glare he stated, "We should mince and chopped that bastard in—let say—seven pieces, before we call it even…"

Silence…

"I'm just kidding, hahaha!"

Witnessing the rain's sudden change, the other guardians just sweat dropped. "I thought he was serious." whispered the storm to his senpai, uncertainly.

Before the sun could response, someone already beat him to it. "I believe he was…"

Silence, again…

This voice, this malicious-yet-elegant-and-deadly-calm-voice, could it be…

"HIBARI?!"

The others automatically backed away from the notorious ex-disciplinary committee of Namimori. Although he had already lost from the Vongola, his name and his cruelty still casted fear to his fellow guardians.

Ryohei was the first one who spoke. "You, you have recovered?" asked the sun cautiously. The cloud looked at him, frowned.

"Recovered from what?"

Your denial…

Thought the others simultaneously together, but none was brave enough to state it.

"Che, whatever." The cloud glared. "I just want to say. I'm not pleased with the outcome. Really. So, let me get this straight. I demand my revenge, at least, to that certain bastard. If you're not giving me the chance to beat him, I just need to beat you up until you give it to me. Clear?"

Everyone's gulped and amazed at the long speech that their moody cloud guardian has stated. It was rare to see him talked like that. No doubt that he was really pissed off right now.

…Meanwhile, at the corner, some figure peeking at them nervously.

"Mukuro-sama, what should I do?"

Should the guardians get their revenge?

Should Mukuro get punish for his act?

Stay tuned on, the next…

…Epilogue…

"Kufufu, you're not really going to do that, right? Me got beaten? Are you sure?"

…Well…

…Should the Epilogue written?...

"Kufufu…No?"

"YES!"

"…^_^;…Ara~…"

(Note: this is just filler btw…)

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Review Response for chapter 6

(Before I forgot, I learned to put this review response from kou-tora, please check her fics, she's really good. Honestly I'm her fans ^_^)

Q3APo
I will, please don't worry ^_^. Sadly, the fight of xanxus with tsuna didn't come as you expected, but still I hope you could enjoy this

Aqua van wolf
thank you! Glad that you take this well.

EBIL DUSTBUNNY OF DOOOOM
marmon: "poker? Hmm great idea… let me meet your brother…"

Tsuki no Akebono
okay! ^^

MizuiroSnow
she's desperate… ^_^;

RuByMoOn17
thanks! ^^

yaoifanfortherestoofmylife
awww *blushed* thank you! There's no xanxus and lanchia fight, I'm really sorry. I hope you understand…

no, you'ret embarrassing, and yes your laugh scare me haha ^^;

JapanManiac
payback in another way… I just luv the cunning xanxus :D

silvertwilightgemini
xanxus was actually surprised at lanchia's way to bring his weapon across the sea (with courier? Seriously, not effective… )

Little-fox012
his office? Still in one piese, I hope ^^. Yeah, pity the girl… I hope she didn't get broke coz marmon…

Rietto
chrome get ooc huh? I can't help it, really *grinned*

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