From Another World

17. Breather

"Real Six Funeral Wreaths?!" Tsuna shouted.

"Yup," Byakuran smiled, smug. "They're the real ones chosen by me for the new world."

"Then... who are the ones we've met so far?!"

"There are actually people in Millefiore that I didn't know about...!" Shoichi muttered in disbelief.

"Of course; it would be troublesome if I put too much pressure on you, Shou-chan." Byakuran continued smiling. I was getting really tired of his smug face.

"I really want to punch you." I stated, glaring.

Byakuran paused for a few seconds, ignoring me. "As you people see, his hometown love the beauty of nature. When I told him 'Let me see your resolution'..."

The screen behind him showed the beautiful scenery of mountains but the quickly changed to erupting volcanoes. Everyone shouted in surprise at the video.

"It looks like a nightmare..." Reborn muttered.

"He gave up his hometown for me," Byrakuran grinned, slightly proud. "It's so scary, ne? This wasn't too long ago, either. I didn't think that just showing his loyalty would result in him destroying his village and the villagers that took care of him... But here we are."

Gokudera spotted a figure comfortably sitting in the pool of lava and the image zoomed in, revealing it to be the Storm Guardian, Zakuro.

"Plus," the screen changed again, showing a bunch of soldiers, all lined up. "They have five thousand subordinates and one hundred A-level soldiers.

"Everyone keeps on gasping..." I thought as they tried to take in the view.

"Byakuran-san!" Shoichi shouted. "The match you were talking about... what are you planning?!"

"Ah that... The game I was always playing with Shou-chan... do remember the game 'Choice'?" Shoichi tensed up, dreading the continuation of that sentence. "I'm planning to make it real. Details will be informed in ten days. I won't be moving during that time period, so make sure you all rest properly."

"Stop the useless talk," Reborn interrupted. I nodded, agreeing. We don't need words like that from the enemy. "To see such a monster, how could we even rest properly?"

"Ooh, the Arcobaleno, Reborn," Byakuran beamed. "I really wish I could talk to you more but... the Melone base you are all at... is going to disappear. Well, to be more accurate, it's because the Super Ring Transmission System is moving."

Spanner looked up at the name. "Which means the teleport system using flames... is completed?"

"Nope," Byakuran answered. "It needs lots of time and power, so you might not even witness it. Anyways, see you all in ten days."

A bright light flashed and everyone shielded their eyes. I looked at Shoichi and he pressed a button on the remote his was holding right as the remains of Melone base exploded and disappeared around us. I squeezed my eyes shut and fell onto the ground.

I slowly opened my eyes, my ears ringing. I saw black clothing surrounding me and I raised my head, my eyes connecting with Hibari's. My eyes widen and I try to sit up but his arms were around me, probably to protect me from the blast. I took a breath and coughed, the debris reaching my lungs. Hibari instantly sat up and rubbed my back, trying to ease the pain. I dug into my backpack and blindly tried to look for my inhaler. My eyes were starting to water and I had to lean on Hibari as my energy quickly disappeared.

"No no no no..." I tried to calm myself down before I fainted again, but this time it was no use.

Hands were on my cheeks and I blearily opened my eyes. Hibari was in front of me once again, he was saying something but my ears were ringing. He held something in front of my face and I reached out to it, grabbing a hold of my inhaler and taking three deep breaths from it. The pain eased and I coughed, trying to clear my throat this time.