Shoichi and Hayato rushed to the training room as soon as Tsuna told them that Fon could answer some of their questions. Those two had been the most involved in the Flame research -which basically meant they experimented while Tsuna and Kyoya were test only subjects- and any new lead was more than welcome.
Tsuna checked that the two youngest were still safely busy -which meant no grenades, knives or gyoza buns were involved- before he returned to the basement as well. Lambo was still unaware of the existence of Flames, and I-pin's knowledge of them depended on what Fon wanted her to know. Tsuna wouldn't meddle.
He followed his two intellectual friends' example and sat on the floor in front of the Chinese infant. Kyoya was standing against a wall behind them.
"As you probably already know," Began Fon as if he was a professor. He seemed to enjoy teaching others, maybe that was why he took I-pin in, mused Tsuna. "Dying Will Flames are a manifestation of one's will. The stronger the will, the more powerful the Flames." Hayato was taking notes frantically while Shoichi listened intently. It felt like they would have a test later on. "There are seven different types of Flames, that can be easily identified by their color. Usually an individual only possesses a single type, but there are instances where people have multiple types. As I understood, it is your case Hayato."
The silveret raised his head long enough to give a silent nod, before returning to his notepad. Fon was obviously amused by his assiduity. "Each type also has a specific side ability, which is mostly used for battle, as the Mafia is the main user of Dying Will Flames -and jealously keeps them secret.
From the most common to the rarest type, there are the Lightning Flames, which resembles green electricity. Its characteristic is actually 'hardening', so you were very close with your theories. In fact, most of your hypothesizes were fairly accurate. Lightning users are usually on the front lines and direct attacks away from their comrades, though there are some exceptions." Verde, for instance, would never even think of shielding his fellow Arcobaleno...
"Then, there are Storm Flames, like mine" He demonstrated by lighting a small flame in his hand. "And apparently Hayato's main one. It is red and the most violent type. Its specificity is 'disintegration', and is used almost solely to cause damage.
Next is the Sun Flame, a yellow flame that looks sparkling. I was told it is Shoichi's type. Its characteristic is 'activation', and is mostly used as support. Like healing injuries. It is not a Flame very often used in battle, although I know from experience that being a Sun Flame user doesn't mean you're inept in a fight." In fact, the strongest man alive was a Sun, but Fon didn't want to scare the boys with stories of Reborn.
"The fourth most common type is Rain. It appears more like water than fire and is light blue. Its specialty is 'tranquility', and has numbing effects. Once again, it is not often used directly in battle, but is very useful when taking prisoners or even just immobilizing an opponent.
Then, there are the rarer Flame types, the first being the Mist. It looks like indigo fog and has the characteristic of 'construction'. Its users are mostly versed in the art of illusions and deceit." Viper was the most powerful illusionist, even if you didn't count her esper powers.
"Cloud Flames are even more unusual. It is purple and hold the characteristic of 'propagation'. It is mostly used to attack, but to be honest, that may be due to its users. Most of them tend to be quite violent." All eyes turned to Kyoya who scowled against his wall. Nothing they could say against that. "But then again, there are meeker Clouds too." Skull wasn't exactly meek, but it would be a stretch to call him 'violent' when he was always bossed around by his fellow Arcobaleno.
