From Another World

3. Heirs

A pickaxe flew in front of Xanxus, stopping him from attacking us. All of our heads turn to Sawada Iemitsu.

"Stop, Xanxus. That's enough." He walked forward, actually looking like a leader compared to when he's in front of Nana. "From here on, I'll be in charge of things."

"D-dad?!" Tsunayoshi shouted, confused at his father's appearance.

"You... what are you doing here?!" Squalo growled, raising his sword.

"Xanxus," Iemitsu glared. "Is one of your minions planning to lift a sword at me, the outside advisor?"

They stared at each other while everyone around me was talking in confusion

Squalo scowled. "Don't butt in now, Iemitsu! You're the one who does nothing but run around."

Basil stepped up, raising his own weapon in disagreement but was stopped by his master. "I wasn't running," he explained. "I was just waiting for an answer from the Ninth."

He put a hand in his pockets, searching for something. "I was questioning the way you guys do things lately, so I sent messages to the Ninth with some significant questions." He pulled out two scrolls of paper. "And an order that I assume is his reply has just arrived."

I watch as Reborn explains Iemitsu's job as the External Advisor and about the half-Vongola rings. Iemitsu then declares a one-on-one battle between Xanxus and his guardians versus Tsunayoshi and his guardians. The Cervello then show up and explain the rules. I basically zone out at this point since it's information I've heard before.

I snap back to reality when Tsunayoshi squeals in fear at Xanxus's glare. I sigh and shake my head. This Tsunayoshi is such a scaredy-cat.

Hurry up and get stronger, idiot.

-

The next morning, I leave the house the same time as Yuujin to get to school early. If memory serves me right, Hibari and Dino would still be fighting like idiots on the school rooftop. I wanted to see them and make sure they weren't dying. I know they weren't going to die just yet, but you can never be too sure when it comes to life and death. I mean, look at me.

-

I sigh, rolling my shoulder a few times, walking down the hall to class.

Idiots, the two of them. I thought, then thought about all the trouble I went through to clean up their mess...

Of course, the two of them were still fighting. A few drops of blood was splattered across the walls and floor when I arrived and both were swaying. Blood was dripping down both of their faces but they still had bloodthirsty smiles on.

Romario saw me enter the roof and came up to me.

"I can explain." He said, showing slight panic in his neutral expression.

I shake my head. "No need, I know what they're doing," I cross my arms. "I guess that's the easiest way to make Senpai stronger."

Romario stared at me. I glance up at him a gave a smile.

"I'm friends with Tsunayoshi-kun, but he doesn't know that I know about the mafia, yet."

-

I ended up helping Romario clean up some of the blood stains on the walls near the door. He told me he can finish it up since the bell was about to ring, signaling the beginning of classes.

I walk in an take my seat. Tsunayoshi comes up to me, fiddling with his hands.

I raise an eyebrow at him. "Yes?"