Mechanical Bonds

Summary: Tsuna decided to appoint new guardians after becoming the Vongola Decimo officially. He does not give the rings to his friends. Instead, robots were appointed as guardians for the first time in the entire Vongola history. No one can do anything to change Tsuna's mind, not even Reborn. Then something goes wrong with the robots and Tsuna faces death. Will human bonds win over the programmed robots?

Chapter 11

The Sky Clears

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Nono chuckled as Mammon barged into his office with Chrome in tow. "I demand payment for helping the Vongola hand over Liam to the Vendicare," she demanded shamelessly with outstretched hands. Chrome was unable to meet Nono's eyes in embarrassment.

"Sure, it's something both of you deserve after all. Liam has been a problem that I was afraid would affect Tsunayoshi-kun for a long time. I'm glad my grandson has got good friends."

Mammon grinned madly at the cheque Nono handed her. She took a quick look at the amount before frowning. "That's all?"

Nono gave her a questioning look. "Is that not enough?"

Mammon chewed on her lower lip. Surely it wouldn't hurt the man to pay a little more for her extra services but knowing that asking any more of the Vongola Don would put her future at risk so she shook her head. Nono smiled.

Mammon took her leave silently and Nono turned to Chrome. "I see that you do not desire money. What sort of payment would you like to receive?"

Chrome blushed. "I know it is impossible to ask for Mukuro-sama's freedom but can I request for a day of freedom?"

Nono nodded in understanding. "I can't promise you anything but I will speak with the Vendicare."

Chrome smiled. "Thank you, Nono."

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It was a week later that Tsuna finally opened his eyes. The first ones by his side had been Gokudera and Yamamoto followed by Reborn who didn't kick him. Hibari heard the news from Kusakabe and made a mental note to visit the brunt later.

Haru, Kyoko, Irie and Spanner rushed to see Tsuna immediately after school had ended. Ryohei had been forbidden to visit Tsuna until he was slightly better because Kyoko said he was too loud.

Mukuro told Chrome about Tsuna's recovery and asked if she would like to visit him. Chrome smiled and shook her head. She was glad Tsuna was fine. However when Mukuro mentioned the involvement of Xanxus and the Varia paying the brunet a visit, Chrome immediately picked up her trident and left Kokuyou Land.

The male illusionist could not help but smile. Chrome was growing up too fast and he felt a little lonely. Then again, it might just be interesting to watch her find her own path. A certain blonde prince had been on her mind lately and Mukuro knew better than to think it was because they were acquaintance.

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Tsuna couldn't believe it when both Xanxus and Hibari were in the same room by his bedside and not fighting. It seemed as if they had come to a temporary truce for his sake and Tsuna was glad.

Being the Vongola Decimo had been lonely and he only wanted his friends back. Now that his plans had thoroughly fallen through, there was nothing left for Tsuna to pretend. Everyone apparently knew why he did what he did. Tsuna only regretted they had to suffer with him.

"Trash, you and I will spar once you are able to walk."

Tsuna smiled feebly and nodded. Hibari ordered him to sleep not without a threat to be trained intensively once he recovered fully.

Reborn had been gentle with Tsuna ever since he regained consciousness which made Tsuna feel odd. He caught glimpses of Reborn's worried features when the arcobaleno thought he was asleep. Tsuna felt guilty for making everyone worried. It had been foolish on his part to think keeping those he cared for at a distance was the right choice.

He always resented his father for leaving them behind but as a boss of the most dangerous famiglia, he can understand. It didn't make what he did right even if everyone else understood his intentions. He owed them an apology.

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Nono smiled at Tsuna who was once again holding an inheritance ceremony. This time, he was instating his new guardians as it should have been done since the beginning.

All his guardians looked at him with respect in their eyes while reciting their Vongola oath. Even Lambo behaved well.

Once the ceremony was over, Tsuna headed back to his room. He thought back about how those few months he denied their existence had killed him. Tsuna grimaced. He should have done this a lot earlier. It didn't matter if they were his guardians or ordinary civilians. They would still have laid their lives down to fight alongside him.

Reborn hadn't reprimanded him for his decision because there were others who did it on his behalf, one of them being Xanxus in a very roundabout way. Hibari and Ryohei got back at him through a sparring session he was obliged to entertain them with. Naturally he didn't win but the point was made.

Yamamoto and Gokudera brushed it off and greeted him with smiles while Lambo demanded candies. Chrome was still the same shy girl when he visited her but Mukuro took over halfway and made some really harsh remarks before letting the boy know he had never relinquished his ring.

Somehow Tsuna had made an agreement with Mukuro to free him from the water prison, much to the illusionist's surprise. Mukuro only smirked and told him to keep his word when Tsuna said he'll cook for him.

Back to the present, Nana watched as her son cooked up a feast and packed them into beautifully decorated bento boxes. She smiled. Tsuna had been weird lately but after the time the house caught fire, Tsuna has become brighter and smiled more naturally. Things were going well with her son and she had no issues about it. Tsuna was preparing for a picnic he had invited his friends to.

Hibari had done the favour of putting the entire Namimori Park on reserve for the day just for the picnic. His hatred for crowds went deep. Mukuro was also freed for one day after Nono managed to negotiate with the Vendicare guards.

Tsuna smiled as the last bento box was ready. "I'm leaving now, mom!"

Nana smiled and waved to him, "Take care Tsu-kun! Have fun."

The brunet smiled blindingly as the door closed. Outside, Gokudera and Yamamoto were ready and greeted him enthusiastically.

"Shall we go?"

Yamamoto smiled and Gokudera beamed.

"Yes Tsuna/Juudaime!"

The End

Author's Note: Finally completed. I hope you enjoyed it, Ngan Anh Nguyen.