ONESHOT
Summary: Sequel to Equilibrium; Squalo knew he could take care of the
annoying woman just fine by himself. He did not need that annoying blonde scum
getting in his way! VOI!
My lack of KHR knowledge might make some things
untrue or some characters OOC and I guess I'll explain some stuff at the end of
the chapter, just so I won't spoil things! XD
I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn because if I
did, there would be a lot more Haru loving!
Please forgive any mistakes, both character-wise
and grammatically wise. lol, i still don't understand the beta system thing and
I don't really have time to re-read and edit things.
Tilted Scale
HappyFace1886
The moment Squalo heard that the head of the
Chiavarone Famiglia was going to make an appearance at the Varia headquarters,
he knew something bad was going to happen. It wasn’t that Squalo had a problem
with the young Decimo, in fact he often just ignored the trash, but his
instincts were telling him to be careful.
And one thing was for sure. His instincts were
rarely wrong.
“Squalo-san, are you alright?” he glanced at
Haru who had paused in her reading, her brown eyes looking at him in clear
concern. His gaze strayed towards the healing wounds and he immediately looked
away, unable to stand seeing them.
Even though a few days had passed, the damn girl
just healed so slowly.
“Humph,” he grunted before loudly scooting out
of his chair. “Let’s go.”
“Hahi?” Haru asked, startled as he stomped his
way towards the door. She closed the book and clutched it close to her chest,
running as fast as she could in order to catch up to the long-legged man.
“W-Where are we going?”
“Training,” he snarled loudly through gritted
teeth.
Her eyes widened. “B-But didn’t we just come
back from training? Did something happen, Squalo-san?”
An image of the Decimo of Chiavarone Famiglia
popped into his head and Squalo felt a vein starting to throb on his head.
“Nothing! Voi, we’re just going to go train!”
“Dino-san!” Haru chirped out happily, waving her
hand excitedly as she watched the blonde hair man make his way up the
staircase. Two members of his Famiglia followed him protectively from behind,
remaining close enough so that if anything were to happen, they would have
their leader’s back and he would know that they were close enough so that his
abilities would not be hindered.
“Hello Haru-chan, I see your injuries are
healing up quite nicely.” Dino said gently, watching as Haru wince and smile
sheepishly at him.
“Haha, yes, I have Squalo-san to thank for
that.” She glanced at the scowling swordsman leaning against the wall and gave
him a grateful smile. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have survived.”
Dino glanced at Squalo and though he maintained
his sweet smile, there was a glimmer of disapproval in his eyes. “Yes, we
should all be thankful he was able to get to you on time.”
Squalo’s scowl deepened and if Haru wasn’t in
the way, he would have charged up to the haneuma and declared
battle, diplomacy be damned. But Haru was still healing and wouldn’t be happy
with that.
Fuck, he hated this restriction.
And fuck it, he hated for caring.
“Ah, Haru-chan, this is for you,” Dino said,
presenting Haru with the large white bag he had been holding. Her large brown
eyes stared in wonder as he placed the bag in her hands. “It’s a little
something I got for you when I heard that you were recovering.”
Haru opened the bag and gasped, smiling happily
when she pulled out a plushy in the form of a Pegasus. In fact, the doll seemed
to greatly resemble Dino’s Box Weapon, Cavallo Alato. There were even red
flames decorating the horse’s white body. Haru was barely able to contain her
squeal as she hugged the doll for all it was worth.
“Thank you Dino-san, it’s adorable!” she said,
burying her face into the doll’s softness.
“I’m glad you like it.” Dino said with his smile
growing. He rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment while a light blush
dusted his cheeks. “I had a hard time trying to decide what to get you.”
“It’s wonderful,” Haru ran her fingers through
the horse’s mane. After being constantly surrounded by men who’d rather be
hacking body parts up –Lussuria-san didn’t count since she was still trying to
figure out if he was actually a niichan or a neechan- than showing even the
slightest display of affection, she felt content with finally being able to hug
something... though the image of Squalo-san being all affectionate and loving
did cause a cold shudder to run up her back.
“What’s wrong?” Dino asked in concern when she
saw her tremble. “Does something hurt?”
“H-Hahi, it’s alright.” She said only to flush
when he reached down and brushed her bangs away, placing his large, warm hand
on her forehead. “I-I’m fine Dino-san, r-really!”
“You’re heating up Haru-chan,” Dino exclaimed
before turning her around gently, placing a hand on the small of her back as he
led her into the hallway. “We should get the doctor to check up on you, just in
case.”
“I-I’m fine Dino-san!” Haru protested, but Dino
would have none of it. With a simple indulgent smile, he continued to guide her
into the corridor.
Meanwhile, Squalo watched them walk away, clenching
his fist tightly while he glared at the offending hand that was still touching
Haru.
“Miura-san, may I ask why you were out of bed
today?” a stern looking old man asked with his arms crossed. Haru winced at the
intimidating inquisitive stare and looked shyly at her hands, which were
wringing nervously on her blankets.
“H-Haru just wanted s-some fresh air.” She said
hesitantly, though unable to meet his eyes.
The man quirked an eyebrow, looking completely
unimpressed. “Miura-san, I, Alfonso De Luca, have been the head doctor of the
Varia for several years. I’ve had dozens of stubborn men sneak out of bed and
believe me, the consequences have not been pretty when I’ve caught a hold of
them. You may be a woman and not a member of the Varia, but that does not mean
you will be exempted from the rules!”
Haru winced at his harsh yell, but knew better
than to defy him. He was right, after all. Though her injuries had been healing
nicely, she still shouldn’t move so much. “I’m sorry...”
At her mollified tone, Alfonso seemed to soften
up a little. Haru was, after all, not one of those crass underlings of the
Varia and she was most definitely not like the stubborn bastards that led the
Varia. “I apologize for my roughness Miura-san, but you do not have the stamina
and healing ability as the rest of the Varia and thus, I must impose upon you
sterner rules lest you worsen your injuries.”
Haru nodded. “Haru promises! She won’t move out
of... uh... I mean she-!”
The quirk of Alfonso’s eyebrow returned. “This
includes withholding from venturing out when Squalo-san decides to train within
the forest.”
“B-But-!”
“Miura-san, please.” Alfonso said firmly. “This
is for you own good.”
Haru bowed his head. “Yes...”
From outside of the room, Dino, who had been
leaning against the wall from across the door, slowly opened his eyes and began
to make his way towards the training room located within the headquarters.
Harsh breathing echoed within the empty room as
Squalo stood before the destroyed machinery. A fine sheet of sweat had
gathered, but he couldn’t stop the angry frown from appearing. Normally he was
able to relieve stress by training, but today, it just wasn’t working.
No matter what he did, the fucking image of that
fucking blonde touching Haru came into his head and it fucking pissed him off.
Snarling furiously, he raised his arm to cause
further damage to the helpless machine when he heard the snap in the air.
Squalo instinctively ducked and rolled out of the way before deadly whip
wrapped itself around his neck. Quickly regaining his stance, he held his sword
defensively before him and narrowed his eyes at the sight of the fucking blonde
in front of the door with his whip poised for attack.
“Voi! The fuck do you want?”
“I came to talk to you.”
Squalo smirked. “Does talking involve trying to
kill me?”
“No, that was for allowing Haru-chan to be in
danger and this,” Dino cracked the whip threateningly,” this is for further
endangering her health.”
“If you want some, come get it!” Squalo roared
and immediately lunged for Dino. This was perfect for him. Instead of beating
inanimate objects in order to vent his frustration, he could just take it out
on the very person pissing him off.
The exchange of blows was sharp and quick.
Squalo caught sight of Dino’s men nearby, watching carefully in order to ensure
nothing went too far but remaining far enough to give the two sparring men
space. Humph, no wonder the clumsy Decimo of the Chiavarone was faring well.
“You should already be aware of the reason why I
came here,” Dino managed to whisper before the two broke apart, creating enough
space between each other so that they would be able to reassess the situation.
“Why should I give a damn about what those
fucking trash think.” Squalo demanded as the two began to circle each other.
The two glared warily at one another, ready to attack or defend the moment the
time came.
Dino tightened his grip on his whip. “Young
Vongola is worried about the fact that a dear friend of his is here with the
Varia. Yamamoto-san might believe that she is safe here, but the others aren’t
satisfied with just his word, especially not after she was kidnapped while
under your care.”
Squalo gritted his teeth at the indirect blow at
his pride. They doubted his ability to take care of Haru? “Don’t fucking talk
about things you don’t know about, scum!”
“I’ll talk all I want when it concerns
Haru-chan’s life!” Dino snapped back, his normally casual pretense destroyed at
Squalo’s callous words. “If you don’t care about her, she should be immediately
removed from under your care.”
“And where would she go? Back to the pathetic
Vongola when they can barely take care of themselves?” Squalo sneered, feeling
his hackles rising at the direction of his conversation. Haru was under his
care. His! He’d be damned before someone else took what was his.
Dino straightened his back. “No, I’ve already
offered young Vongola my services.”
Squalo couldn’t stop from growling. If this
piece of trash didn’t stop talking, the Chiavarone Famiglia was going to have
to find a new heir very soon.
“Once Haru-chan is fully healed, she’ll be
returning with me.”
“Like hell she will!” Squalo hissed. His body
was already couched down low, ready to lunge the moment the opportunity arose.
But he was too smart to make such amateurish mistakes. Dino’s men were already
poised to attack and while Dino wouldn’t allow them to interfere, Squalo knew
the men would attack either way if it meant being able to defend their leader.
“She’s my charge and I’m not going to hand her over to fucking worthless scum
like you.”
Dino narrowed his eyes. “At least with me I can
assure Vongola that she would be in no danger.”
“Like you can fucking prevent every kidnapping
attempt.”
“At least I’ll be more aware of her condition,
instead of forcing her to constantly go outside just because you selfishly need
to train.” Dino yelled back, unable to hold his fury. “Haru-chan is not a
fighter like the rest of us. She needs more time to heal and even if fresh air
does help people heal faster, the constant hike all the way to the area you
train is hindering her wounds!”
“Then I’ll fucking stop until she’s fully
healed!” Squalo yelled this before his mind could catch onto his words. What
the fuck did he just promise?!
Dino also appeared surprised by this
declaration. “Y-You would put your training on hold for her sake?”
Unable to take back his words, Squalo glowered
at him, but managed a stiff nod. He knew this was no small promise he was
making. Squalo had made sure Haru was always with him, even when he trained,
because he wanted her to be nearby in case another attack was made. If he was
going to keep this promise, he wouldn’t be able to train as much as he wished
since he would need to be constantly by her side while she was healing. “If
that’s what it takes for her to completely heal, I’ll stop.”
“Do you understand what you’re saying?” Dino
asked with a crisp scowl.
“Voi, of course I do!” Squalo snapped.
The two remained in a standstill, watching and
observing each other carefully when Dino suddenly straightened his back. He gave
Squalo a smile and Squalo couldn’t stop from shuddering at the sight of it.
“Well, I’m glad we both have an understanding.”
Squalo grimaced. “What shit are you spouting
now?”
“We both care about Haru-chan.”
Haru cuddled against the plushy, feeling
comforted by the fact she had something to cling against when she needed. Even
if she did understand and value the importance of space, there were just times
when one needed a great, big comforting hug. When she saw Dino-san again, she
needed to thank him again for giving her such a wonderful present.
There was a sharp rap on the door before it
slammed open. With a loud gasp, Haru sat up fearfully only to sag down when she
saw who it was.
“Squalo-san,” she said with a smile.
He grunted and sat down roughly on the chair.
“From now on, you’re staying in the medical ward.”
She blinked in surprise. “H-Hahi?”
“Fuck, you heard me. Until you’re completely
healed, you’re not leaving this place!”
Haru winced at the loud yell before shaking her
head in fierce protest. “But Squalo-san has to train! If-.”
“Stop arguing! Training can wait,” oh gods, he
couldn’t believe he was saying this. “Your health comes first. I don’t need the
Vongola brats badgering me to death because you got sick.”
“But-.”
“I said you’re staying here so you’re staying
here!” he yelled.
“Now, now, there’s no need to yell.” An amused
voice cut in.
“Dino-san,” Haru greeted with wide surprised
eyes when she saw the familiar blonde enter the room with a brilliant smile.
“You’re still here! Haru thought you had left already.”
He shook his head with a chuckle. “No,
Haru-chan, in fact, I think you’ll be seeing a lot of me.”
“Hahi?” Haru exclaimed in confusion.
Squalo’s eyes widened as well, but his was
filled with outrage. “Oh fuck no!”
“I promised Tsuna-kun to take care of you after
all,” Dino sat down on the other chair on the other side of Haru’s bed. “And I
managed to get the Nono’s permission to reside within the Varia headquarters
until its safe for you to return to Japan.”
“Really?” Haru said with an excited smile. It
would be wonderful to have a familiar face around.
“Fuck!” Squalo yelled.
Dino gave the two of them a bright smile and a
small nod of his head. “So please take care of me during my stay here!”
::owari::
