Title: The Many Suitors of Tsunayoshi Sawada
Rating: T+
Pairing: All27
Chapter: Suitor 4: Byakuran
Disclaimer: We don't own! All characters belong to Amano Akira
Story summary: Tsunayoshi has a slight problem. At the moment he had many strange, weird, homicidal, destructive, and insane males trying to be his husband. So how does Tsuna go about it? Why, invite your tutor, father, and grandfather to help him choose the right one of course.
A/N: I guess its probably too late to tell you guys but this story is in semi-AU format. So the whole Millefiori event happened but Tsuna and company never met Byakuran afterwards so they have no idea of him turning good.
Did I confuse you? Sorry about that but it has to be done so this chapter can make the slightest bit of sense.
Enjoy chapter 4!
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It was a bad day in the Vongola compound today (As always) and Tsuna with a fully healed Iemitsu were once again chewing out a very unperturbed Reborn. (As usual) His recent suitor choice, one he choose to keep silent about all week, has sent his approval of attending the meeting in a not so subtle and obvious way.
Tsunayoshi was sleep when said approval was sent to the Vongola mansion and to say that the televised approval, sent at the glorious hour of 5:00 AM might he add, was loud, annoying, and most of all COMPLETELY UNWANTED, it also scared the living daylights out of him and kept him in a state of shock for at least thirty minutes before he ran to his fathers room in fear.
"T-TOU-SAN, KAA-CHAN!" Iemitsu jerked awake once he heard the glass shattering scream and the unruly brunette burst through his bedroom, tears nearly escaping his eyes. "Tou-san he's BACK! M-my T.V...he appeared! And that damn stupid 'ran' song and c-chibi B-Bya-" Tsuna couldn't even get the name out as shivers down his spine. He dived head first onto the king sized bed, right between Nana and Iemitsu and gripped his mother around her waist, his eyes shut in immense fear.
To think that he was already 25 years old. 25 years old and crying in his parents bed, but with good reason.
Iemitsu and Nana sat up, both looking startled to see their son in such a disheveled state, and exchanged worried glances. Nana hugged her son back while her husband tried to understand the bits and pieces of what Tsuna yelled before he fell to the bed in a stuttering mess. "Tsuna I need you to repeat what you said but slower, daddy just woke up okay?"
"H-h-he's back...That white haired demon is BACK." He squeezed his mother tighter and Nana ran her hand through the unruly caramel locks. Iemitsu patted his son on the back awkwardly before trying to coax his son for something more specific. "Tsuna I need specifics. You know there are many people in your so called 'circle of friends' that have white hair and I consider to be demons."
"THAT MAN IS NOT MY FRIEND!" Both parents were shocked at Tsuna's yell as Tsuna's shivers became more violent.
"Just go in my room and see for yourself..." The brunette mumbled. Iemitsu got up from the bed, telling Nana to stay behind and watch over their son, and made his way to the bedroom.
The bedroom was a mess, covers skewed and sheets on the floor, curtains ripped off the windows, and a lamp layed in shards on the ground. He looked at the T.V. to see multiple little white pac-man shaped figures and an annoying song playing in the background. The songs repetition was really grating on the blondes nerves and seemed to get louder and louder the longer he stayed in the room. Iemitsu walked forward to turn off the television set but the minute he was close enough to the T.V. the video shattered and a bemused white haired male appeared on the screen.
''Oh? Is Tsunayoshi back yet, I was hoping to discuss the matter of our marriage date, guest list, decorations, venues, you know the works and whatnot.'' Iemitsu was frozen in a state of shock as the man on the TV just continued to ramble on about marriage topics while idly playing with a bag of marshmallows. The man stopped however once he saw his talking falling on deaf ears and pouted. ''So is everybody in the Vongola family this rude? My bride to be completely ignored me when I was going over our wedding plans also. It's quite an annoying trait.''
''STAND BACK YOU DEMON SCUM.'' Iemitsu screamed as he grabbed a vase. Byakuran simply smiled at Iemitsu's actions and chuckled. ''The Vongola family is so lively~ I hope my and Tsu-chans kids are this energetic.''
And soon the vase met the highly expensive television screen. Which is why Tsunayoshi and Iemitsu were currently yelling at Reborn in immense anger.
''What the hell were you thinking!?'' Iemitsu screamed for probably the 10th time within the hour but before Reborn can answer Iemitsu continued on. ''Actually I don't think you were thinking. Do you realize this guy tried to KILL my son. Actually he did manage to kill him!''
''In an alternate life-''
''Not even the point. He nearly killed Tsuna! Somewhat...or something.''
''...''
''Its the motive behind it! The motive!'' He cried in desperation.
''Don't you think you're being a little too harsh on Byakuran-san?'' Nana said as she entered the room with a bouquet of roses. Tsuna and Iemitsu's jaw dropped at Nana's exclamation. Nana just simply laid her hand on Reborn's shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile. ''I think Byakuran-san is lovely Reborn. I can't wait to meet him. Why, just look at this lovely bouquet of roses he brought me!''
''D-dear I honestly think you're going about this all wrong...Byakuran, he-''
''I DO NOT care about what he did or rather did not do, seeing as how Tsunayoshi is here in the flesh. It's been several years since then and I think Byakuran's changed a new leaf.'' She said in a sickly sweet tone. Iemitsu paled in fear of Nana's unseen wrath and quickly tried to calm her down.
''Nana, sweety-''
''She's right Iemitsu. Byakuran is one of our most reliable and biggest investors for our business and trade branch. He fully supports Vongola and clearly was entranced by Tsuna's obvious charm.''
''Don't you try to swoon me you devils spawn.'' Tsuna ground out between clenched teeth. Reborn merely gave Tsuna a smirk before turning back to the bickering married couple. ''Now I say we give Byakuran a fair chance just as we did the others. I mean no matter his background he should still be allowed to be interviewed right?''
''NO!'' Both Iemitsu and Tsuna screamed but Nana squeal of yes completely overshadowed the males. She clasped her hands together and gave her husband and son the biggest smile she could muster. ''I'll tell Nono to stay in bed and allow me to be judge, I can't wait to meet my future son in law!'' She skipped away in glee, completely ignoring the murderous aura being left behind in her didn't even flinch when Iemitsu grabbed him by his tie and brought him up to his face. ''You planned this whole thing didn't you Reborn!'' The blonde stated. Reborn knew better than to answer so he merely shrugged his shoulders and feigned innocence. ''I have absolutely no idea as to what you guys are talking about.''
''Stop screwing around Reborn!'' The suit clad male looked at his clock instead of acknowledging Tsuna's yell and his eyes filled with glee. ''Oh my look at the time, Byakuran should be on his way right now and you, my dear bachelor, is nowhere close to ready.''
''Reborn I am NOT-!'' Out of nowhere smoke filled the room and clouded Iemitsu's and Tsuna's eyesight. The blonde heard the trademark scream that belonged solely to his son and began to wildly swipe at the air to try and grab him from the ravens villainous clutches but the only thing he seemed to be catching was air. He cursed under his breath and walked around blindly until he reached one of the windows opened it, letting a majority of the smoke out. He turned around to find the inevitable had already happened; his poor son was captured by that conniving hitman.
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Tsuna's predicament has now reached critical level. Meeting his potential murderer is one thing but being not only tied up to his seat and forced into a crimson gothic lolita dress, frills and all, made the situation 10x more severe. At least before he had the potential to X-burn Byakuran to a charred crisp of nothing before he even had the chance to even verbally harass him but now here he was vulnerable to all kinds of abuse at the hands of a crazy marshmallow lunatic and his devious home tutor.
''Well I must say Tsuna you look absolutely riveting. I must say I outdone myself this time.'' The raven said behind his black coffee cup. The brunette scoffed and looked in the other direction, having no intention to catering to Reborn's antics. ''You are so lucky Nono isn't here to see me like this or else it would scar him for life.''
''I don't see why, he already knows of your preference and honestly I'm pretty sure the ninth has seen worse in his time.''
''You're missing the point!'' The brunette yelled exasperatedly. ''I'm suppose to be the smooth and masculine tenth boss of Vongola, not some sniveling wuss who like to crossdress! My whole virile and handsome image could have been completely wiped away by this little stunt of yours!'' The raven couldn't even hold back the laugh once Tsuna got that out and he had to cover his face to try and control the chuckles. ''You? Virile and handsome? I don't think anyone, let alone your own grandfather, has ever thought of you as anything close to that.''
''Hey don't you look down on me you walking parasite! And to think you were sick enough to even get my poor innocent mother involved in this. You truly are cruel!''
''Oh Tsuna I had nothing to do with Nana being suaded by Byakuran, that was solely between those two and those two only. I had no idea about the flowers until you found out yourself actually.'' Reborn said. And believe it or not, he was actually telling the truth. Reborn had no idea about Byakuran sending Nana flowers but it actually worked out in his favor luckily.
Something told Reborn he would have to actually look out for Byakuran. That guy was like a snake in a tall grass field.
''Don't you lie to me Reborn! I know you-''
''Oh~! Tsu-chan you look so adorable in that dress. I always knew your feminine side would shine through some day!'' Reborn gave Tsuna a pointed look to which the brunette turned his head and began mumbling something along lines of being 'manly as hell' under his breath. The raven turned back to the housewife and took in her appearance to see that she also got all dressed up for the occasion. ''Well Nana, don't you look stunning.'' She gave Reborn a twirl and giggled sweetly. ''Do you like it? I just found it lying around and thought why not?'' It was a nice and simple peach colored sundress that came up to her kneecaps with a pair of light brown moccasins to match her eyes. Tsuna turned back around at Nana's words and gaped at what his mother is wearing.
''Kaa-san you do realize that Byakuran is coming here for me and not you right?''
''What's this Tsunayoshi? You sound a tad bit jealous.'' Reborn said, his interest piqued. Tsuna however gave a defeated sigh while staring at his mother with a troubled look. ''No it's not that. Kaa-san only gets like this when Tou-san forgets something extremely important. She'll get all dolled up and treat him like crap for the rest of the day out of spite. He must have forgotten their anniversary again.''
''Why Tsuna I would never treat your father so poorly.'' She said as she sat down and took a picture out of her purse that was of Iemitsu. Reborn and Tsuna cringed as Nana grabbed her nail filer and kept impaling the picture of Iemitsu in the middle of his forehead with a sickly sweet smile on her face as she did so. ''I just want you to find someone who wouldn't forget about special occasions such as your 25th wedding anniversary'' The last part was stressed so much that Tsuna and Reborn can hear the grind that emitted from her mouth as she tried to force the words out between clenched teeth. The young male didn't have a rebuttal safe enough that wouldn't send his mother over the edge son he stayed quite as Nana took her seat with a strained smile.
''Do not fret dear Nana-chan for I would never leave your son all alone in the dark like your ruthless husband has done to you. I shall be there for both of you as I carry you to the light~!'' Tsuna's face paled as the double doors opened to reveal the silhouette of a spiky haired male youth. He stepped over into the light bowed in front of the three. ''Byakuran Gesso at your service.''
Nana was clapping while Tsuna just let out a groan and Reborn tipped his fedora. ''It's so nice of you to show up Byakuran. Unfortunately Iemitsu might be running a little late due to some technical difficulties.'' He shot Tsuna a quick smirk, to which he glared back at, and continued. ''But please feel free to introduce yourself properly.'' Byakuran walked over to Nana and took her hand in his and brought it up to his lips. He kissed the back of her hand, to which she giggled and blushed like a schoolgirl at, and gave the male a huge smile in return. ''Why hello there Byakuran-san. It's so nice to finally meet you. The roses you sent are very beautiful by the way.''
''I aim to please~ And this must be Tsunayoshi-kun~'' The brunette gulped as Byakuran got closer than necessary and held his chin between his pointer finger and thumb. ''You're just as beautiful then as you are now my dear.'' Tsuna was about to curse Byakuran to every path of hell there is until Reborn surprisingly came to his aid. ''That's quite enough Byakuran-san. We wouldn't want you doing too much until Iemitsu gets here alright?''
''Oh of course Reborn. I must say thanks again for giving me a chance. I know very well that I can make Tsuna quite happy.''
''Whoa there Byakuran,'' Reborn said with a dark chuckle. ''You haven't even been interviewed yet so how can you know anything about Tsuna's happiness?'' He gave the albino haired man a smirk which the other male returned back ten fold. ''Oh Reborn let's just say I have a way with words. Leave me alone with Tsu-chan long enough and he'll fall for me within ten minutes~'' The raven looked annoyed. Yeah he was the one that invited the male but he didn't think he would cause too much trouble. They were in an alternate future after all, he couldn't be as dangerous as he was last time. But something told him that wasn't the case by the males...eccentric personality.
''You listen here Byakuran. Under NO circumstance will I EVER be left in a room alone with you got it!?'' Tsuna expressed angrily. ''I don't have time to deal with your weird tendencies or your ridiculous mind games Reborn, so if you would so kindly untie me now so I can get out of this ridiculous outfit and beat Byakuran to a bloody pulp that would be very appreciated right now.''
''Trust me Tsunayoshi I'm about ready to lodge a bullet in this guys head myself.'' The raven said darkly. Byakuran didn't look the least bit perturbed by their remarks and gave the brunette a chaste kiss on his cheek in response. ''Don't worry Tsu-chan once we're alone together we can show our love through the barest of forms.''
The raven quickly whipped out his handgun just as Iemitsu burst through the doors of the conference room. He stomped over with an obvious vengeance towards Byakuran but to everybody's surprise he grabbed the Millefiore boss and...gave him a hug?
''T-Tou-san?'' Tsuna watched stunned as an excited Iemitsu and a bewildered Byakuran embraced, much to Reborns utmost dislike. ''Byakuran my boy, I'm so happy to have you as a potential suitor! Please take my precious Nana out to the foyer as I get your papers ready. You are definitely in.''
''WHAT!?'' Tsuna screeched. Reborn's surprise was effectively hidden by the extreme irritation that was obviously evident on his face. It was taking everything in the hitmans power to not raise his gun and pull the trigger on the now unwanted guest. He gave Tsuna's father a look that promised many unnerving and dangerous promises but Iemitsu paid no heed to the threatening glance and walked over to Nana, a smile still firmly set on his face. ''Nana dear I am so sorry for the way I've treated you it was completely out of line.'' He pulled out a simple anemone flower and handed it to his wife, who took it with tears of joy budding at the corners of her eyelids. ''A-An anemone flower. It means unfading love..''
''The kind of love I have for you my sweet.''
''Oh Iemitsu...''
Tsuna blanched as his parents PDA became too much for him handle. Usually at moments like these his hands were always there to save him from the sick noises that emitted from the moments his parents decided to go all teenager on him but with his wrist bound Tsuna was stuck to listen to all the sick noises that his parents has the audacity to emit in broad daylight.
''Ughh I don't care what you guys do just...just take that somewhere else please!'' The loving couple giggled in response and separated. Iemitsu walked her and a still confused Byakuran to the door with an eager smile. ''Don't worry you two I have this pretty much handled so just wait for me in the next room, okay?'' Nana was quick to grab onto the albino's arm with glee. ''Got it! Come along Byakuran I'll show you some photos of Tsuna when he was just a baby.~'' The noise followed Nana and Byakuran out of the room but in it's a place a heavy tension settled inside with the three occupants.
Tsuna looked confused and irritated, Reborn peeved to extreme, and Iemitsu highly amused. Tsuna was first to break the awkward tension by starting with his father. ''So Tou-san do you want to explain why the HELL you just entrusted my life to that white devil!?''
''Oh don't worry Tsuna it's all part of my master plan. You see since Reborn wants to bring dangerous men into the mix then I shall allow it but I will make sure it's one of the worst decisions this damn hitman has made in his whole entire life!''
''What are you even talking about Tou-san...''
''Didn't you see?!'' The blonde pointed his finger in the now calm Reborn's direction and continued to smile in triumph as he explained his 'master plan'. ''You didn't witness that look of agitation when Byakuran was around? The annoyance that was written all over Reborns face! His plan has completely backfired on him and now I shall use it against him! I shall show you what it means to mess with me, Reborn!'' But instead of the anger or defeat that Iemitsu was hoping for Reborn looked as calm as a mid-summer day. He took a sip of his coffee before setting his eyes on the prideful Iemitsu, his gaze set to kill.
''You seem to miscalculate one little factor in your 'ingenious' plan Iemitsu.'' The sarcasm was practically dripping off the word ingenious in Reborn's tone. ''Nana is completely taken in by Byakuran's charm and even if I say no, Tsuna says no, and you say no, Byakuran's little spell he has over your darling wife will override all our votes. So do you want to know what that means for your precious son?'' Iemitsu didn't even have a chance to say anything as Reborn just laughed at his now bewildered expression.
''You just sent your own son to the gallows. Now we're stuck with that raging maniac because you wanted to look mildly intelligent in front of me but ended up being a class A imbecile instead. So, what do you have to say to your son since you just promised him a potential future of canoodling with Byakuran?''
''Uh...'' The blonde spared one look to Tsuna to see a glare worthy of the Vongola name aimed right at him. The temperature inside the room was quickly rising to the point of smothering as Tsuna's anger grew in size at his fathers blunderous acts.
''Tsuna..c-can you possibly find it in your heart to forgive me-''
''DIE.''
TSUNAYOSHI SAWADA'S POTENTIAL SUITORS
Yamamoto Takeshi- NO
Reasoning: Baseball maniac with a killer swing. Clueless yet deadly.
Gokudera Hayato- NO
Reasoning: Ticking time bomb, literally. Short temper causes him to blow up easily.
Belphegor- Yes
Reasoning: The only suitor to not hurt Iemitsu and was blessed with his unspoken love.
Byakuran- Yes
Reasoning: Nana's Immunity and screw up within the judging circle. Completely accidental but too late to change.
*OMAKE*
''Oh dear, master is not going to be happy about this...'' the green haired male said as he looked at the paper. Just as the paper was there however it burst into flames and the boy proceeded to let ashes fall to the ground as he walked away with an unusual smile on his normally blank face.
''Well what he doesn't know won't hurt him.''
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A/N: Did I blow your mind? Do I have you at the edge of your seat? GOOD. Was that omake as obvious as I tried to make it? DOUBLE GOOD. I think Tsuna was a little too violent in this one but honestly 10+ years of dealing with creepy and weird males in the mafia can do that to even the purest of souls so I think he had every right to fly off the handle.
Now since it's my turn to choose a suitor (Which is really convenient for what I have in store) the only thing you lovely readers can do is wait patiently until I get this next chapter out isn't it?
OH THE FUN OF WAITING AND ANTICIPATING.
Kidding! I'll try to knock it out as soon as I can. For now though, drop a review and why don't you guess who the next suitor will be? I guarantee you it won't be who you think it will be.
OH THE JOY OF GUESSING.
Stay golden guys and I'll see you next chapter~!