The Tartaruga Family

                                    

                                          
-Normal POV-
                          
As it turns out, Cielo is a great teacher. Within minutes of practice, Natsu finally learned how to operate the air bike. Though, he still fail at keeping it steady but at least he could drive it.
                          
They spent the next day between practicing on the air bike and polishing up their skills for the battle ahead. 
                          
On the third day, they each were left their own to train, prepare and in some cases, sleep. They each understood the importance of the Choice battle. They can't afford to lose. The whole world depends on them to win against Byakuran. Or at least that's what they're told.
                          
Cielo knew better. Byakuran's not the enemy this time. It was someone else. Someone who's still hiding in the shadows. Someone who haven't made an appearance yet. And that someone belongs to the Tartaruga Family.
                          
Within these few days, Cielo has been keeping himself occupied in the Archives, trying to find any records of this mysterious Famiglia. But till now, he haven't found anything except the brief mention of the name. The history, members or any info about their organization were not mentioned. And all Cielo knew about them is that they are shrouded in mysteries.
                          
'Just like me.' He couldn't help but gave a humorless chuckle. After so long, he still haven't found the people he was searching for. He's body is feeling weary and his heart is filled with the longing to see his love ones again.
                          
Reborn seemed to have the answers he needs but doesn't want to cooperate with him no matter what he says. 
                          
'That damn baby.' He growled as he strolled down the halls, occupied in his thoughts. But he's not going to give up just like that. He'll continue to hound him till he gives him the information he wants. 
                          
As Cielo walked through the hallways to the dorms. He overheard Natsu's voice talking to someone. Curious, he peeked in through the gap of the open door and saw a funny sight. 
                          
Natsu was squatting on the floor, holding a long feather toy and talking to an orangey brown feline. The feline was obviously not interested in whatever Natsu have to say and continued grooming it's ears with it's paw.
                          
Natsu was losing his patience as his tone of his voice got more agitated and he pulled on his hair in frustration.
                          
"ARGH!!! Why won't you listen to what I say!!??" He shouted. Natsu's box weapon continues to ignore him and proceeded to lick him hind leg. What an attitude.
                          
Cielo couldn't help but snigger quietly before turning away. 
'Good luck Natsu. This is something you have to get over on your own. Partners are a valuable thing. Once you've found one, you'll never be alone and he'll always be there to have your back. Isn't that right, Nuts?' Cielo smiled downwards at his box weapon dangling from a chain on his belt. The box shook, as if in agreement with what his partner is thinking.
                          
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"Ne Shoichi? Have you found out anything else about the Tartaruga Famiglia?" Cielo asked.
                          
Shoichi and Spanner are both working on their mobile base that will be used during the Choice battle. Even though Spanner didn't know anything about Cielo/Tsuna, they didn't have to worry about him eavesdropping on them because he's too immersed in his machines till he hasn't stopped once for a minute of rest. Once, he forgot to eat his meals till he's at the point of collapse and only ate once someone stop him. He's that dedicated to his work.