Chapter 1: Harmony & Bravery

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Voices.

Loud voices.

Tsuna winced and slowly cracked his eyes open, gaining feeling. He was bundled up by something; he didn't understand. Where was he?

Light. And it was too bright. Tsuna slammed his eyes shut, feeling nauseous.

"He's not crying..."

"Strange, hm? But it seems his vitals are alright."

Tsuna slowly opened his eyes again, hearing started gasps above him.

"Oh my..." The first voice whispered.

"Orange eyes? They're quite beautiful to be honest." The second voice said, a smile in her--it sounded like a middle-aged lady--tone.

"Yes, yes, I do not disagree with you," The first voice, a male, hastily cut in. "But I am worried..."

Tsuna took the time to gaze up at two unfamiliar faces. One, the first voice, was a man with salt-and-pepper hair and green eyes, his face beginning to wrinkle. The second voice was, indeed, a middle-aged lady with red hair and chocolate-brown eyes. But what was the strangest thing about the two was that they were wearing...surgeon uniforms.

Tsuna blinked and decided to smile tentatively at the two adults. They seemed friendl--...holy sh**, where were his teeth!? Still, the brunet managed to smile, toothless, at the two, who immediately chuckled and smiled back.

'Where are my teeth? And--wait...they seem so big and...oh no.' Tsuna freaked internally as his Hyper Intuition helped piece things together. 'I'M A FREAKING BABY!?'

"Oh, look at that smile!" The woman said, eyes crinkling. "I don't see what's there to worry about, Edward. This baby is definitely a cute one. He'll probably grow into a handsome man."

The man, Edward, grimaced, cradling Tsuna gently in his arms.

"But...those two from before. I don't think they'll be very accepting of this, Silvena..."

The lady frowned thoughtfully before scowling darkly.

"They better not. Just because your child had a different eye color doesn't mean you have to reject them!" She whisper-shouted. "I'll be whoopin' some arses if it comes down to it!"

Edward managed a wry grin at her, adjusting his grasp on Tsuna.

"Yeah, Silv, you'll definitely kick some butt, but please calm down. There are still other patients in nearby rooms." He sighed and slowly looked back over at Tsuna, a weak smile on his lips. "Hello, little one...I...I'm not sure if you'll understand, but...." Edward bit his lip. "I pray that you will be safe."

Tsuna blinked before smiling a toothless smile, trying his best to comfort the other, emitting a small amount of Sky flames. Edward seemed to relax slightly, tense shoulders lowering; the salt-n-pepper haired man chuckled.

"Your smiles are certainly bright." He then murmured under his breath. "Let's hope it'll win the hearts of your parents."

In response, Tsuna's Hyper Intuition gave a foreboding prod at the back of the brunet's head.

'Oh boy...'

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"WHAT'S WRONG WITH HIS EYES!? WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY BABY!?"

Tsuna winced as he was cradled defensively in the arms of Silvena while Edward tried his best to calm a hysterical brunette woman.

"Ma'am, he just--!"

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