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[It took a lot to get under Yamamoto's skin. He treated the mafia like a game. He laughed and smiled at everything and no one could make him mad but when Tsuna disappeared and then Gokudera did for more than a day even he got worried.

So he told Ryohei about it and they split up the city to look around for Tsuna and Hayato. Now Takeshi was worried about Tsuna because they were friends but he figured Reborn was with him and they could look out for each other. Tsuna was Sky and he could take care of himself. Gokudera on the other hand....that's who Takeshi really worried about and not just because he was cute when he put up his hair. He worried about Gokudera because he always seemed to be biting off more than he could chew and refusing blatant offers of help. He worried about him because behind all that rage and bluster was a wonderful guy waiting to be accepted and loved.

Contrary to popular belief Takeshi wasn't stupid when and where he chose to apply himself.So he appled himself to Gokudera (no matter how painful it got in more ways than one). He just had to be sneaky about it. It was how he had found the silver haired guy's small neat apartment. He headed there now quickly as a sense of expectancy filled him. He rounde the corner on the outside stair well and promptly fell onto some sand.]

"What...? Where am I now...?" [He sits up and pulls out Shigure Kintoki looking around. He was on a really nice beach and someone was behind him...]

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...but you would follow me anyway!

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

We meet again, Gokudera-san. [Yeah, I'd imagine. >:]

That's what a right hand man is for! 83

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Suddenly just. . hugs him tightly.] " . . J-Juudaime. . ."

There is no escape~ (notthatthereneedstobe)

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[A bit surprised at the abruptness of it, but he hugs back easily] I'm here. And I'm fine.

Nope. Not even death. Because then he'll just pester your past self. 8D;

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Doesn't let go just yet, the older man trembling slightly. Those words though. . . were exactly the ones he'd been longing to hear. . . ] " . . J-Juudaime. . ."

Past self is fine with this~ But you kind of break his heart >:

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't mind in the least; if anything he just tightens his grip] I'm sorry--that I left...

Aww. D:

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

" .. Y-you're here. . . now. . ." [Sounding incredibly relieved - the thought that he would end up having to return home - where there is no Juudaime - hasn't even occurred to him. He. . . really doesn't want to go home now. . .] ". . I-I'm. . the one. . . who. . should be appologizing. . .I-i should have. . .protected you. . . I. . I won't make the same. . mistake again. . .I-I won't. . .let them take. . you away. . ."

...But your timing continues to be amazing. xD

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

...There's nothing you need to apologize for. I'm sure that it wasn't your fault. [Shakes his head a little at that, as if to emphasize it. The certainty in his tone doesn't leave much room for argument, either.]

. . ah? XD . . and OMG. I just lost my entire long ass post. *angsts and rewrites*

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[ He didn't aruge against this vocally, but it was clear the he still fully believed it to be his fault. He was, after all, Tsuna's right hand man. . . But even more than that, he was he friend. It was his duty to protect him. To Gokudera, his own guilt was undeniable. But for now. . . He would focus on the fact that Tsuna was here with him now - this was the most important thing, at the moment. He honestly had never expected to get the chance to be at the other's side once more. After a moment more, he pulled back, wiping the tears from his own eyes with a little wry grin.] " . . . haa. . I must look ridiculous. Sorry about getting all mushy on you there, Juudaime. . ."

's like right before I got that tag I said something about 'Dera to Revvy xD

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[Offers a smile of his own] It's not a problem. [Personally, the only thing he thinks is ridiculous is how Gokudera could blame himself when even Tsuna doesn't, but then, Gokudera had always been that type of person hadn't he. Tsuna still has hope he'll get Gokudera to lighten up on himself someday, though for now all he can do is change the subject.]

Ah- I'll have to show you where the apartment is later. [Because whether or not they're staying together is not a question that needs to be asked] Did you find out much about this place?

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

". . Not a whole lot. I know that this place is called 'Kunpuu'. . . That's about it actually." [Makes a thoughtful sound.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[tilts his head] There's a lot of things here that don't make sense. Normal's pretty rare here, most of the time...

[The first thing that comes to mind is that whole returning to death thing, but let's avoiding mentioning death-related subjects] Whether what's going on is getting turned into kids or animals, or something else. Even the passing of day and night sometimes doesn't go right.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Blinks, not sure how to take that.] " . . .This place changes you into things?"

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

Occasionally. Other times it might mess with your emotions somehow instead. [frowns a little] There's two queens here, Azaria and Thalassa. When Thalassa's in charge of things... Well, she likes to try and break people.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Brow furrowed at that - it seemed this place wasn't as much of a paradise as he'd thought. . But none the less, with Tsuna here. . He felt it was better than home. He'd be happy anywhere, as long as Tsuna was there. . .] " . .Mess with your emotions, how?"

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

It depends... One time people that normally get along turned against each other, and vice versa.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Honestly couldn't imagine ever turning on his Juudaime. It would make him one sad little puppy. . .] " . . . That's. . .wonderful. . ." [Frowning.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

Perfectly. [sighs] But nothing like that has happened in awhile... The last problem we had was--vampires.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

" . . Wait. What?" [Pretty sure he misheard that. . . ]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

It was a couple weeks ago. A few people somehow got turned into them... [shakes his head] It didn't get half as bad as I thought it would though.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

" . . Can't say I'm disappointed I missed out on that. . ." [Stretches a little with a yawn.] ". . You mentioned something about turning into animals too? What did you turn into?" [Curiously.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

...I actually ended up overusing my flame a little. [Smiles a bit sheepishly] Someone was after Revya, and I wanted to make sure I'd be ready to intervene.

Ah- [Ducks his head a little] Nothing fancy. I was a rabbit.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Seems rather worried at that - though it's clear that Tsuna was fine now. . .It was only normal for him to worry entirely too much when it came to Tsuna. . .] " . I see. . . And a little Juudaime~Bunny~?" [Grins a little at that one.] ". . how cuuuttteee~"

[. . .Was he teasing a Juudaime?]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

E-eh?! [Mentally flailing, outwardly flushing a bit] I--wasn't any cuter than any other rabbit!

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[Seems quite amused at this reaction, chuckling a little] ". . No need to be so modest, Juudaime~~ I bet you were a perfectly adorable little bunny."

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[Flails a little] I'm not being modest! I-it was true!