Never Let You Go

The Twins in : the hunting game

Pentatoma rufipes...

That's the binomial name of the next bug the first group is struggling to find.

[Pentatoma rufipes or  red-legged shieldbug, can reach a length of 11–14 millimetres (0.43–0.55 in). These large and flat shieldbugs are shaped like an escutcheon-type shield. They have a dark brown body in autumn, lighter in summer, usually bronze-colored. They show red-orange to cream markings at the tip of the scutellum. Connexivum usually has dark brown, reddish and light blue bands. The legs and the first segment of the antennae are usually red-brown or bright orange. Its distinguishing characteristic is a pair of projections extending forward from the shoulders at the front of its dorsal thorax. The larvae are dark, but become lighter, especially at the hind body with increasing age.]

-That is what written on the book Reborn gave them.

'Well I guess, we are lucky or just simply at his mercy that we don't get some rare nor weird species like what that spawn of devil would likely planned. Which ever it is, I feel relieved  because it's less dangerous than what I expected.' Tsuna couldn't help but rant in his mind.

However, it looks like his obstacle isn't about the bug. But rather more...

"Come on Dame-Tsuna! We still need to find the last kind of bug. Or else we can't have lunch!" One of his teammates, which coincidentally his class-bully, Takeru barked.

"We'll blame on you if that happens." the other added before then Tsuna find himself stumbling after someone pushed his back, telling him to walk faster.

"But guys... I'm exhausted. Can't we just take a rest for a bit?" Tsuna lied, act believable enough to make the rest of them groan.

There's actually no way for him to feel tired to this. 'Reborn would kill me if he heard my whines earlier.'

However, that's not a big matter now. Because he have to cover for one of the girl in his grup. Fragile and easily tired, Murakami Hinagiku is her name. A force of habit, he wasableto remember details of his classmates' and he remember correctly how she has anemia. And glancing at her around some minutes ago, he can see the exhaustion lingering her pale face.

She is your a typical of shy girl, therefore he know that she won't say a thing about herself.

And besides, it's not only her, some of the girls could be seen in the same state either, he noticed. The boys are too fast on their pace. Too impatient. While the tired group are too arrogant to ask.

Therefore being the kind sky he is, Tsuna decided to say it in their places.

And of course, as he has anticipated...

"See! And this is why I don't want him in our team!" Hiyama groaned. Then soon, more insults Tsuna received from the others as he  got toyed around for a bit.

"Tch! If only Reboyama-sensei didn't say anything about coming back as a full group. We would already have left you all alone here. So be grateful for now. we're taking 5 minutes break..." their ever so wise class rep, Touza, which also the team leader said in annoy, followed by grunts and groans from the other boys.

"Thank you..." Tsuna smiled in gratitude, but the raven just rolled his eyes as well crossing his arm.

The brunet then take a sit a bit further from them all. Legs straighten as he used the chance to look around, enjoying the scenery, seeing that his water bottle already gone in midway from being kicked away by Yoshida and Suzuki.

With his Dame-act strong as Ever, of course Tsuna just let that happen like how he usually did. Not gonna lie, he is thirsty. And before they get the last bug, they couldn't get back to the campground which means he has to be patient until then.

'I mean, I've had it worse anywa—"

"here..." a voice said, snapping him from his muses.

"Eh?" Was his smart reply as he blinked at the offered bottle.

"You must be thirsty right? So drink it" Murakami said shyly. "Think of it as my way to thank you."

'Oh? she noticed?' He smiled as he accepted the bottle with gratitude.

"Anyway, are you good to continue? Because if you're not, I could always tell Touza-kun, or even Reboyama-sensei." Tsuna offered in whisper after drinking a bit of the water. She'll need it for the rest of the trip, so he only take a sip for formality.

"I'll be fine... thanks for your concern" she smiled with a faint blush on her cheeks. In all honesty, the brunet wasn't convinced. Not at all.

But seeing her face, he could tell that she won't change her mind. Therefore the young don in training decided to stay quiet while planning on doing something.

However, his thoughts are interrupted by ringing in his head, his intuition, is warning him about something. A danger.

"Hey, where are you going?" Murakami asked as Tsuna abruptly stood up.

Just then there's rustle from the bushes.

"W-What is that?" The girl stutters while the others were on alert.

Without answering her questions Tsuna motioned her to stand behind him.

Not so long later the creature that hides on the bushes revealing itself.

'Isn't that...'

"Bear?!" The other girl, Okita, squeaked as Tsuna could feel Murakami's nails clawing his shoulder.

"It's okay everyone, it's only a baby..." Touza said, still as calm as ever.

"Just a baby, huh? Well then, it will leave once we scare him right?" Takeru said, smirking.

"Let's show it, who's on top of the food chain..."  Hiyama added, picking up some stones, following his leader. In that instance Tsuna understand their faul scheme. And so, with both eyes widened he shouted.

"No! Don't do it!!!"

-but I was too late.

***

Ignoring Tsuna's warn, the three excluding began to throw those stones at the poor cub until it bleeds.

Unknown to them, the cub was never alone...

Another rustle.

Just then, the mama bear appeared as Takeru hit the last stone.

The students froze on their spot as the mama Bear sniffed its baby...

It's calling for its baby to no avail. The baby is dead. It then spotted the culprits still holding some stones on their hands.

Realizing the fact, that its cub was murdered by some ignorant humans, it roared in anger.

'Oh no....'