016 - [You Guys Totally Missed Me.]

[tsuntempesta]

[For anyone who might be in the area, it seemed that someone had returned - although missing about ten years. None the less, there was a young Storm Guardian curled up on the couch in apartment number 027. He'd only been there for a few minutes, if even, and it appeared that he was quiet fast asleep. There also appeared to be someone else with him - a particular feline. Unlike the sleeping teen, Uri was very much awake - and very much alert. The smallest of sounds and his fur would stand on end, ears pressing back. Until alerted, however, the feline would remain snuggled close to Gokudera, honestly just glad that he was still alive. . . Though the feline was more concerned for the future Storm Guardian. . . He had no way of telling if he'd returned as well. . . But for now, he would settle for protecting the younger Gokudera.]

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[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[Tsuna had just woken up himself--not feeling as rested as he probably should be. But on the other hand, he didn't feel like he'd been stabbed in the stomach like he should, either, so he supposed there wasn't much room for complaint. It'd been mid-yawn when he caught sight of a hyper alert Uri and a sleeping Gokudera, but Tsuna ended up cutting off the motion with a soft gasp. It was the younger, which made him worry, but it was still Gokudera nonetheless. He crossed the living room without really realizing it and just stood there for a moment, looking first to Uri, then to Gokudera before a soft:]

Welcome back...

[A few times he raised a hand as if he'd reach out to the other, but somehow ended up petting Uri instead. It almost seemed as if he actually tried to touch the younger male, Gokudera would disappear from his grasp, and all Tsuna would end up with would be a handful of air.]

...Gokudera-kun? [Tsuna hesitated a moment more before finally reaching for the other's shoulder--irrational fears aside, he also felt bad about waking the sleeping teen. But even if it was the younger Gokudera, and not the older, it would really help to hear the Storm Guardian's voice right about now.]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Uri had immediately stood as he sensed motion in the room, his fur on end and ears pressed back threateningly. At least, until he realized who it was and calmed down. The feline watched Tsuna quietly a moment, although he offered a little 'Myuu' and a nuzzle as the Vongola Boss had petted him. Gokudera barely stirred, a hand twitching just slightly as the feline that had been under it a moment ago had moved. He didn't wake up quite yet though. Not until he had heard Tsuna's voice and felt his hand on his shoulder did the young Storm Guardian actually wake up.]

" . . J-Juu--" [He offered a yawn.] " . . Juudaime?" [Grey-green eyes blinked blearily at Tsuna, clearly still in the process of waking up. It seemed to be the older Juudaime. . but. . . Juudaime was Juudaime, after all. He was quite pleased to see either one of them, offering a happy little grin after a moment.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[The way the tension eased from his shoulders was visible, maybe even through drowsiness, but the return smile still seemed genuine enough.]

...Welcome back. Sorry for waking you.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[His grin faded a little at this, his expression now more concerned than anything. Something here just seemed. . . off. . . somehow.]

". . .Juudaime? . . . Did. . .something happen?"

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[He probably could insist he was fine. Gokudera wouldn't believe it in the least, but he likely wouldn't press it, either. Tsuna sighed and ran a hand through his hair instead.]

...Thalassa's the ruling power for a few more days still. It's...been a rough couple of weeks. [Mostly this last one. But he'd be skipping details of it, like his second brush with death, if he could help it at all.]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[ . . Her again. An unpleasant expression crossed his face at this thought. He could only imagine honestly, he really couldn't have what in the hell she did this time. He was sitting up now, petting the feline that was curled in his lap. He also hadn't failed to note Uri's current mood. First of all, he hasn't been scratched a single time. . . and the feline seemed rather on edge, still watching their surroundings as if expecting something to just come out of nowhere and attack. Between how Tsuna was acting and Uri was acting. . .He was quite concerned. . .]

". . .What. . .did she do exactly?"

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

Apparently decided she hates us, for one. [He couldn't quite keep the uncharacteristic bitterness out of his tone, with that.]

She got a hold of Joshua too, but she's been mainly targeting the Famiglia.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He had been distracted for a split second, as he felt something like sandpaper against his hand. It was just Uri though, his attention was back on Tsuna. His brow was furrowed in concern at this.]

" . . . What exactly did she do? . . . Is everyone alright?"

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

{Yamamoto left Tsuna in the apartment to rest while he found some food. When he came back he was greeted with a TYE dera and his Boss in a slightly uncomfortable situation.}

Everyone will be. It's good to see you up in some form at least.

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[Tsuna blinked, offering Yamamoto a grateful smile for saving him from answering Gokudera. It was the 'exactly' part of the question that made him reluctant to answer it--some things were better left unsaid.]

Ah, welcome home, Yamamoto.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He frowned slightly at Yamamoto's voice, noticing how Uri had stiffed as the Rain Guardian entered. . .Before the feline noticed who it was and settled back down in Gokudera's lap. It was entirely too obvious that something had happened, and he was getting the feeling that Tsuna wasn't very willing to tell him what. He felt oddly hurt by this fact - surely, Tsuna could tell him anything, right? . . .But he wasn't going to push the matter any further. He could probably find out from Yamamoto.]

" . . .'in some form'. . .?" [That was only a slightly odd way of phrasing things.]

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

...

{He takes a deep breath.}

Your older self was shot and.....{one of the hardest things he's ever had to say} killed. We are glad to have you back, Hayato. You were hopefully the last in the targeting of the family.

[deillusional]

[Before too long, Chrome had arrived at the apartment complex with Colonello and Giotto in tow, and made her way to number 27. She raised a hand to knock first, hoping that someone would actually be there to open the door.] ...Boss?

[rain-chivalry.livejournal.com]

[given that Tsuna and Gokudera were currently busy, he was probably the only one to hear the knocking, followed by a soft muffled voice. The Mist Guardian...?]

[approaches the front to open it let's see what other chaos we've gotten ourselves into now]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[He was, naturally, right behind Chrome. . .Though he seemed to have relocated Nattsu from his shoulder and into his arms. Giotto watched as the door opened, blinking at the stranger. He wondered if maybe this was another one of Tsuna's Guardians. . .Or simply a member of the Famiglia. . .? But more importantly, he wondered if Tsuna was in there. . .]

[commandokora.livejournal.com]

{Colonello blinked. CEDEF was there too?}

Basil, Let us in, kora. Good to see you, kora.

[rain-chivalry.livejournal.com]

C.. Col...[Okay at this point, this had to be a hallucination or something. Because really, now the Arcobaleno was arriving here too? In full form? And the first generation boss of the Family? Can this island seriously get any more crazier?]

... Y-yes.... p-please do come in... [carefully moved to the side to let them pass, probably would've done so better had not the dizziness return and he could've urgently used something to lean against again]

[deillusional]

[Chrome crossed the threshold, moving to Basil's side in order to both check on him and let the older males behind her in.]

We were at the restaurant not too long ago... Are you all right?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[Giotto came in behind Chrome, his attention on the younger male. His expression was unreadable as he took in the other's condition. What in the world had been happening in this place?]

[commandokora.livejournal.com]

{Finally realizes Basil's TYE....and is about to comment on it when he hears what might be Ryohei's dulcet tones....He shrugs it off though.}

Basil...who all's here, kora? And what the hell is going on? Gokudera's lying in his own blood back at the restaurant, kora.

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

Thalassa is what's going on. [The sound of familiar voices had drawn him back toward the door, so he went ahead and answered the question. Colonello earned a brief look of surprise, but it wasn't as if Tsuna's own situation was any different.] She's the sister of the queen that rules this island.

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[At the sound of the Decimo's voice, Giotto looked up at him. He really wasn't sure what to say concerning what they'd seen back there. But he was at least comforted a little by the fact that Tsuna was alright - seemingly anyways. He had totally forgotten if he'd already asked this or not, though the thought had occurred a couple times. . But regardless if he had already, he was going to ask again.] " . . . Does this sort of thing happen often here?"

[He shifted Nattsu in his arms in order to be able to hold him with one arm and pet him with the other hand. The feline's presence brought him a bit of comfort, anyways.]

[commandokora.livejournal.com]

{Colonello couldn't shake the sound of what could be his student despite his wish for more information. So he gave Tsuna a none to gentle tap on the head for old times sake and began to walk away. He also guessed from the way quite a few people seemed to be bunked down un the apartment that it did happen often and this was the base.}

I hear something down that way, kora. I'll find you guys later, kora.

[rain-chivalry.livejournal.com]

I... think so.... [r-right, they probably didn't at all know what was going on. Though really it probably wasn't best asking from someone who could barely recall what happened recently]

... T-Thalassa, she has... [he suddenly leaned closer to the wall, but didn't take long to recover].. s-she has someone targeting us.

[deillusional]

[A quicker recovery time was a good thing, but even so.] You should be resting, anyway.

[The mention of Thalassa earned a frown, but she didn't ask. Tsuna would undoubtedly pick up the explanation, since he seemed to know more.]