"So.. has everyone say their farewells?"
"You should ask that question to yourself."
"Wh-" He blushed.
"I didn't see her since she went to the medical room with Xanxus.. maybe she was tired from the long battle. She worried about you too much, until she wears herself out."
It hit him.
"Ugh.."
"Or maybe.. she was feeling sick because she used her flame instead of saving it for her child.."
It hit him. Again.
"Uhh..!!"
"Or.. she have gone back with Xanxus.. well.." He shrugged. I've got the answer now. Looks like Xanxus is her real husband."
The hugging scene took over his memory. All of it. A to Z.
"Hu-HUH?? B-b-but I thought her husband is dea-"
"Oh, maybe it was an excuse from telling you who is her real husband.. she will think that she betrays you as your right hand woman of Vongola that marries with someone in other mafia family.."
"H-hey..! It doesn't make sense at all!!"
"Then..? Tell me who is her husband, Tsuna. Aren't you curious about it too?"
"Bu-"
"Are you denying about your feelings again?" Reborn formed Leon into a big axe.
"HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!"
"Let me cut your head into half so I can fix that slow 'feelings wire' of yours."
"GYAAAAAAAAAAA!!! DON'T!!!!!!!"
"Sensei!!!"
You stomped towards Reborn and pull away the axe toy from him. "You are bullying him again!! Stop it this instant." You deformed Leon back into its original state. "It's alright, Juudaime-sama. The axe is just a toy..! Sensei! You go and play elsewhere!"
"Hmph." Reborn gave a last glint to Tsuna before he left the place.
'W-wait.. if Riekka was here.. then.. Xanxus is not her- but what's with the hug thing yesterday-'
"Are you alright?"
"HIIII!! I-I mean.. y-yes!!"
"I see.. okay. Ah..!" You pulled out a big box from your side.
"Uh.. what is-"
"It's a two layered Pavlova that I baked for you..! I'm glad I made it in time ^^."
'SHE STILL HAVE THE TIME TO MAKE THIS??? Wait. SI-SINCE WHEN SHE BAKE THIS ANYWAY??'
"Have you packed everything?"
"Ehh? Ah, ye-yes."
He checks in every of his pockets and twitched a bit when he touched on a hard surface. 'This..' He pulled it out. "Uh.. here, Riekka."
"Oh, the charm." You take the charm that you made for him.
"Thank you.. for the charm.. it really protected me the whole time. A-and.. I'm sorry that I broke it into half.."
"It's alright. As long as you are safe and sound, Juudaime-sama." You smiled to his typical 'she-made-that-for-me-and-yet-I-treat-it-like-a-mere-marble' guilty face.
"Juudaime-sama?"
"Huh? Wha-"
You kissed on his forehead. You pull back and pokes on his nose, followed by a giggle. "Thank you, for everything."
"....." He pursed his lips.
"Tell me who is her husband, Tsuna. Aren't you curious about it too?"
He gathered up his courage. 'Ignore that hugging scene..!', he keeps on reminding himself. With a clenched, shivered fists, he speak out,
"...Riekka?"
You tilt your head. "Hm?"
"C-can you.." He glances at the wedding ring around your sweet, left finger. "Can you tell me.." He grind his teeth and lift his blushing cheeks to face you. "Can you tell me.. who is your husband?"
"...Why?"
"E-eh? Wh-why? B-because.." He fidgets from your innocent smile.
'A-am I too obvious??'
But.. Tsuna is ready, ready to take you away in the past to change your destiny if you are married to somebody else that he didn't know or worse, knows. He was glad it was not Xanxus, and hope he is not the one, obviously.
"Hey, Tsuna! It's time to go..!"
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
"Y-Yeah.. w-wait a minute..!"
'No..! Please give me more time..! I need to know. I WANT to know..!'
If he didn't get to hand out his hands to you for a marriage proposal in the upcoming future of his time, he don't know, if he could face that moment of truth.
'Please..!'
"...!"
He flinched when you suddenly lean down next to his left ear.
"Ri-Riek-"
"I love you too, A-na-ta." You grinned to his ear after the short whisper.
"H-Huh..?"
You pulled away slowly and put a finger on your lips.
"...O////O Hi-"
"Keep it a secret from my past self, okay?" You winked.
"HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
His shriek echoed the whole room before he was kicked by Reborn. And next he go back to the past with a swollen forehead.
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"Welcome back, everyone." Shouichi greets everyone that were just awoke from their 'slumber'; the future self of the Vongola guardians, together with Basil, Kyoko, Haru, I-pin, and Chrome.
"It's glad to be back." Basil smiled.
"They have gone back safely to the past. The Arcobalenos, Uni, and Riekka-san had left some presents for them. First, the sealing of the Mare rings, the ability to bring back their Vongola box weapon to the past-"
"With my genius abilities of course. I've created it into far more compact sized boxes into ring form." Verde said with full a proud shrug.
"Eheheh.. And another was that Riekka-san had compiled all of their memories of the battle together in the future, to be shared with those in the past."
"Riekka did it again, huh? Though I didn't know which one to say, its either happy or sad reaction to it. Hahah." The future rain guardian chuckled. "That's Riekka for you."
"I've prevented her from doing it, but.. Riekka-san is really stubborn when it comes to this.."
"Then.. would it prevent Uni-chan's death?" Haru nods together with Kyoko's question.
"That is one of the reason why she did it. When those in the past know the things that happened in the future, maybe there will be some changes that they could do to prevent Uni's death." Shouichi scratched his cheeks. "And the price is.."
"What does she have to pay for this wish?" Gokudera narrowed his eyes. "Is it her own memories for herself in the past?" The storm guardian sighed when Shouichi nodded as a 'yes'. "That woman.. tch."
"But it's alright, I'm sure, from all of this, Tsu-kun will realize his true feelings to Riekka-chan, right?"
"Uhuh." Haru giggled. "Tsuna-san is really slow when it comes to his real feelings to someone."
"By the way-" Gokudera blinks his eyes from left to right.
"Where's Tsuna?" Yamamoto chuckled. "Oh, and I didn't see Riekka too."
"Ah. He's gotten back before all of you. He should be up there, and maybe Riekka-san is there to welcome him back."
***
The future Vongola Decimo curved a smile on his face to the note book on his 'coffin'. Everything had come into an end; a proper ending of the crisis, just like what he felt in his super intuition. There will probably never be such a devastating generation again, as long as Tsuna and his companions are by his side.
He glances to his wedding ring, a simple platinum that fits perfectly around his sweet finger.
'Riekka.. She must be waiting for me, I shall go back now.'
"...."
'I hope she's alright.. and I hope she didn't force herself to do something reckless again-'
"...Anata?"
He stopped at his tracks, and turned around automatically. His shocked eyes narrows gently to the woman behind him; his one and only love, his dear wife, Riekka.
"Riekka.." He smiled softly followed by a sigh of relief. His wish has been granted, she is alright, no injuries or any changes. Her beauty still remains, despite her angry.. furrowed brows?
'...She's angry?' A single sweat drop formed on the side of his head. No, not angry, her expression is more like the angry pout that he always saw whenever she was not satisfied with something- yes, she's angry. At him, of course.
"Uhm.. Rie-"
"You are late." Her pout changed to her typical, teary eyed face. "I miss you."
"Rie-"
"..So much."
"..I'm sorry."
"Why did you apologize..?"
"For making you wait."
You pursed your lips as he lift up your chin. "And for making you uneasy and have the guilt to be my wife."
You widened your eyes. He knew that you were listening to his conversation with Reborn. You shook your head and tug on his chest. "I'm sorry too.. for doubting your love towards me. But I-"
"I love you too."
Your lips slowly formed into a smile when he whispered the words that you've been longing to hear from him.
"Of course you do." You pinched his cheeks. "Your past self is really slow like a turtle..!" You cooed.
"Ahahaha.. I'm sorry."
He held out his hand.
"Let's go?"
You entwine your finger into his and nod. "I've baked your favorite cake, you know?"
"I'm looking forward to it."
And suddenly he paused from walking.
"...? What is the matter, Anata?"
"Talking about cake.." He turned to you. "I nearly forgot about it. Riekka..?"
"Hm?"
"What do you want for your birthday?"
"Birthday..? Me..?"
"Yes. I was not there during your birthday, right?"
"Birthday..? Ah.." You've completely forgotten about it. How could you remember when there's nothing else but the sadness that swallowed all over your emotions after your husband's 'death'? It was the same day when you were supposed to meet with Byakuran, which was taken over by Tsuna, the same day that he was killed in front of your eyes.
"I've.. forgotten about it though.. hehehe."
He smirked. That oblivious attitude of his wife is really adorable.
"Just say it. Anything."
"Anything?"
"Anything."
"None :v."
Now that's a quick answer.
"Riekka.." He sighed. "Just.. anything. Please don't say that it will be such a trouble for me to get it."
"That's-"
"Riekka. You've done a lot for me. You never give me the chance to give anything that you wanted to have."
"I already got what I wanted.."
"Don't give me 'I already have you as my husband' excuse. It wont work twice."
"Uhh.." He hit the point.
"Let's say.. you want a vacation? No, more like a.. second honeymoon vacation?" He grinned.
"...No."
"Then.. a diamond? Jewelleries, accessories?"
"You know I don't like that stuff." You raised your eyebrows.
"24/7.." His grin widen. "Night with me? I can take one week leave."
"O////O N-NO!"
He pulled back. "You don't want to?"
You flap your hands. "N-n-no..! It's not that I-.. though I want to.." You mumbled the last few words with a blush.
"Then, why?"
"I.. can't.. n-no..! It's not that I can't.. it's just.."
"What's wrong..?? Did you feel sick, anywhere..?"
"No..! I'm not sick..! I-"
He grabbed your hand. "Come, I will call Giannini to check on you..!"
"No-..! Wai-.. I SAID WAIT!!"
He froze from your outburst. It still scares him even though he already get used to your anger rage.
"Really..!" You huffed. "I'm trying to explain here and you just couldn't listen properly..!" You hold his hands. "Listen."
He blinks.
"It's not that I do not want any presents, it's just that.. that.." You blushed. "I have received it in advance, even before the day of my birthday. And it's not 'having you as my husband' excuse."
"But.. as much as I could remember, I haven't give anything to you yet-"
He flinched when you place his hand on your swollen belly.
"...." Slowly, he parted his lips and averted his eyes to you. "..Riekka?"
"Anata.." You widen your smile. "Thank you for the baby."
"...!!" He look at you in disbelief.
"It's been 3 months." You added with a giggle. "So.. thank you for the pres-...!"
He pulled you into a hug, burying his head into the crook of your neck. You smiled to his trembling fingers in your hair locks and breathe in his soothing smell on his chest.
"It must have been tough.. I was not there when you need me the most.. I was not there, when you need a protection for our child and could only rely on Ceres and your own flame..! I'm sorry, Riekka.. I'm sorry.."
"..It was, at first." You decided to tease him more but stopped yourself when you could feel something wet on your neck. His cheeks were wet. "...But I have you."
He stopped trembling.
"You, from the past. You've protected me well, despite your undecided feelings." You giggled. "You, awkward at first, but I can see the guilt and jealousy in you when you look at my ring, the sad expression that you made when Reborn-sensei tease you about the identity of my husband, you, who get serious when you come back from the past, who vowed to protect me no matter what, you, whom day by day, didn't hesitate to give love and attention to our child, despite.."
You pulled away. "There is no slight change for me to wear this wedding ring though you believed that both of us have the same mutual feelings in the past..! You were so shocked back then..!" You point at your sweet finger with tongue sticking out. "You are so cute when you are jealous..! Hehehehe..!"
He twitched. "...Looks like you are having fun there."
"I am. Hehehehe..!"
"And.. do my past self know that you are.."
"Uhuh. You shrieked a lot." You poke his cheeks. "You showed the 'please-let-it-be-me, please-let-it-be-me!!' face when you asked me who is my real husband. Hehe..!"
He twitched. Again. "O-Of course I would do that..! Since I can't do a poker face much.." He coughed.
"Hehehe. I love you ^^."
"..I love you more.." He caress your cheeks and pulls you closer. He lean down and give the long, warm kiss like he did during the wedding of 2 years ago. He was about to prolong the kiss and snakes his arms around your waist tight, when he suddenly, automatically, pulled away like a robot when a moan escapes your throat.
"..? What's wrong?"
"I-I'm sorry..!"
"Huh?"
"Did I suffocate you? I mean.. the baby..! I pulled you tight just now..!"
"O.O I'm feeling fine though.."
'I moaned because it was so good, that's all =///=..'
"Riekka, from now on, don't force yourself to move too much. Or even holding or carrying heavy stuff, okay?"
"Ah, okay..^^''."
And you get this feeling that Tsuna will be a good father in the upcoming future..
...The overprotective one.
***
"O-o-ouch Riekka- why-..!!" Tsuna makes a silent, painful gasp as you pulled his ears.
"This is a punishment for keeping a secret of your real plan to defeat Byakuran. And this..!"
His gasp could be heard this time when you pinched his stomach.
"..Is for making me lose all of my energy with your dirty tricks (a.k.a the common husband and wife activity at night) for 3 days continuously."
-Then Tsuna starts his new day with swollen ears and stomach :3-
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"They were back safely?"
You breathe a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad.. thank you for the update, Reborn-sensei."
Reborn smirked at the other side of the line. "So, aren't you going back to Italy?"
"...."
"There's a thing that you haven't settle it yet, right?"
"Uhn.." You nodded slowly with a flushed face.
"Make sure he's doing it right. Or else, I will find another candidate for you."
"Se-sensei..!"
"Good luck, then."
"Uhm.. goodbye."
"*Click*"
Ceres appeared out from the kitchen. "Are you ready for it?"
You cringed. "F-for what?"
Ceres giggled. "You better be. He's on the way to the apartment now."
"E-ehhhh??? How did you-"
"Ah, I had a telepathy with Giotto-sama about it. He promised to meet with me when he got back from the future with Decimo-sama." Ceres tap on your shoulder. "You should get dress soon." Ceres turned to the clock at the table. "Giotto-sama said he will be here in.. 5,"
"Hyaaaaa!!! Wait..!!!!"
"4,"
"Wait, I'm not-"
"3,"
"Ceres..!!!"
"2,"
"I'm not ready yet-"
"1,"
"O////O!!!"
Your door bell rings, followed by a knock.
"Riekka..? Is anyone at home?"
'It's..! Juudaime-sama's voice..!!'
"Ah, come on in, Decimo-sama." Ceres approached the door.
"Wait- Don't-..! I'm not ready yet- Kya!"
You stumbled upon a chair and fall down directly in front of the door as Ceres opens it.
"Sorry for the intrusio- wuah..! Riekka O.O???"
You fainted.