Love, Truth, Freedom (KHR)

Determined

*SLAM*

I turned on heal, startled by the sudden haste. I turned to see Tsuna, Yamamoto, Gokudera, and Reborn atop Tsuna's shoulder. They were all wide eyed and worried it seemed. I looked at them curiously.

"Emi-San, are you okay?" Yamamoto asked first.

"Yeah. I'm fine. What happened?" I asked, not understanding what they were talking about.

"But that Stupid Shark said that that tonfa freak beat you to a pulp and was gone. It seems he was lying." Gokudera scoffed.

I looked at them. So that's what they were talking about. Did Squalo-San go to Tsuna-San's house? My eyes dropped to the floor and tears threatened. I tried to hold them back but I failed. Three tears fell. "I'm... sorry... I couldn't stop him...." I said in a low voice and handed them the note. "I was about to go see you about it. I... I'm so sorry..." Tsuna took the paper from me and I covered my eyes with my hands.

I looked up when arms wrapped around me. I saw Gokudera and Tsuna wide eyed at the note and Yamamoto was hugging me. He released me and gave a reassuring grin. "It's okay. You did what you could. We'll get him back, together. Where's your cute smile?" He smiled a bit bigger and I smiled at his last comment. "There. That's better." I chuckled some.

"Thanks, Takeshi-San." I said.

He took the note and also went wide eyed.

"Well it seems Squalo was right. I wonder what happened to make him leave?" Reborn looked to me. "Did you find out something?"

"No. I went to tell him to come back and that he could talk to us but he said he had to leave. He said it was pointless to get attached to something when there's a chance you could loose it. I think he was talking about then but I'm not sure why he's going on about it now. Don't get attached? He never left Namimori then ran the place. It doesn't add up." I explained.

"Squalo-San said that you fought Hibari-San." Tsuna said a bit concerned.

"Yeah. I went to find him and was at the outskirts of the town. I tried talking but he was stubborn and persistent on leaving. We fought and I passed out on the ground but he was also on his last leg when I went out. But, when I woke up, I was at Varia's mansion in Namimori with Squalo-San. He said I was the only one he found and that he had Lussaria heal me some. He said I had a lot more cuts and bruises. Hibari left his Disciplinary Committee coat with the Vongola wristband in the pocket." I picked up said items off the couch.

They looked to me. "You should all train some. You have been inactive in fighting for a while. You've been slacking. Everyone has a training session tomorrow morning early. Meet at Tsuna's place." Reborn commanded.

"Actually, I have a few things to do. I also have my own training I plan on taking. Sorry Reborn. Oh, and could you call Shouichi-Chan?" I asked.

"Sure but what for?" Reborn asked.

"He makes robots and is in robotics, right? Well, I'd like him to make me new legs. The other day, they got slightly damaged and I think me using my chakra on them, like so, is affecting them. I can tell. Don't ask because it's hard to explain, but I can." I explained. He nodded.

=-=-= 3rd POV =-=-=

Tsuna and the gang all went to Yamamoto's restaurant. Emi didn't because she was tired and still healing from the fight. The gang just sat at a table; Tsuna on one chair and Gokudera sat to his right with  Yamamoto seated to his right. Reborn was on a booster seat on the final seat to Tsuna's left and Yamamoto's right.

"The damn tonfa freak." Gokudera cursed under his breath. He thought of the bandages Emi had on her arms, neck, and head. She was fine, but still, she could have been worse and Gokudera couldn't stand the idea. She was always nice to everyone. Even when those guys bullied her, she was always sweet to them. He was a jerk to her and then ditched the tenth and that stupid committee of his. Tsk Gokudera had his arms crossed over his chest and eyes closed in total disgust as he thought to himself.

"I wonder what was wrong. Why Hibari-San left." Yamamoto looked thoughtful.

Tsuna looked troubled. "Why would Hibari-San do that? It doesn't add up. He was Emi-San's childhood friend and the head of the Disciplinary Committee. He loved Namimori. And to fight Emi-San.... I don't understand. Emi-San and Hibari-San weren't having any problems from what I saw..." Reborn interrupted Tsuna.

"Remember what Bianchi said? She said Hibari degraded Emi to be treated like all the other members of the Disciplinary Committee and said they weren't friends. Truthfully, I'm not sure of why he left either. From what I saw, Hibari didn't act any different from before except around Emi but only slightly. He was a bit nicer but, he was also nicer to Kusakabe compared to the other Disciplinary Committee members." Reborn stated but thought of his other suspicions quietly. But, he acted even nicer to Emi compared to Kusakabe. And to add, he treated her even more special. Maybe my hunch from before was correct. But, then, why had he left? He glanced around to the others at the table then around the restaurant. Maybe that's what happened....

"Well, we have to ask him ourselves if we want to truly know." Tsuna said, with a light of determination.

Reborn smirked. "Then be ready tomorrow." Reborn said in a sadistic tone. It sent shivers down their spines but they put on a determined face.

"For Emi-San," Yamamoto put his hand out in the middle of the table.

"Yeah. For Emi-San." Gokudera seconded and put his hand on top of Yamamoto's.

"Yeah." Tsuna put his hand on third with a smile.

=-=-=Emi POV=-=-=

*knock* *knock*

I tapped on the door in front of me. Soon enough, the door opened to reveal a tall, slim man with ruffled black hair.

"How may I help you, ma'am?" He greeted.

"I am Emi-San. May I speak with....."

=-=

I was allowed inside and told to wait in the common area. The guy, Len, went to go see if the person I asked for was here. I was sat on the couch and admiring the room, waiting.

"Oi. What have we here? I wasn't expecting you. Why have you come?" A blonde came in the room smirking mischievously.

"Oh. Belphengor sir. I hope I did not do wrong by letting miss Emi-San in." Len said.

"Hmm. I wonder about that." Bel joked.

"You know I'm no harm to y'all. I'm hear to speak with Squalo-San. Is he here?" I asked.

"Well, I don't think so. I thought I was the only one here besides the boss. Why? You wanna hang out with that Sharky? Or, would you rather spend time with a prince?" Bel asked, shifting his weight to his left leg and propping his right arm on his right hip and letting his left arm hang.

"Hahaha. No thanks. I don't need a fake prince. I just wanna talk to Sharky." I stood and laughed. I saw from the side of my eye, Len's underling smirk at my comment but quickly regained his composure.

"Hmm. Emi-San? You're back? Did you forget something?" Squalo-San said as he walked in the room.

"No. I came to speak with you. I'd like to ask a favor of you Squalo-San. Would you train me in the sword?" I asked seriously. He looked at me surprised.

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Ok. Guys. I'm gonna TRY to update as much as I can before I move. Thank you all for reading. I'll see you soon.