AN: referring to the big event way back in canon Ch. 22.

A multitude of swears and curses in three languages poured down the hallway as the closest members of the family waited impatiently.

Kyoko sat with the teens, all nervously ringing their hands.

Ryohei was waiting at the door, ready to rush in if his Flame was needed.

Yamamoto was leaning on the wall, smiling at Gokudera's nervous pacing.

Hibari was even there, staring out the windows.

Reborn, sitting in Bianchi's lap, chucked softly. "What's so funny?" she asked.

"It's a good thing it's his twenty-sixth birthday today."

"Why?" Lambo asked as everyone turned to him.

"Like anyone could beat this."