First person: Mariko

If there was one thing I was not looking forward to in this new life, it was school. School was the bane of my existence in my last life, it likely wasn't going to be any better in this one. At least I wouldn't have a problem with bullies, having taken matters into my own hands and insisted that Tsuna and I both learn martial arts among other self defense lessons. How to use weapons was definitely one of my favorites. I even had one of my tessen with me at all times.

You can never be too prepared.

Of course, I completely forgot about a bloodthirsty Skylark. Why wouldn't I remember him? Note: sarcasm.

At least I know that Tsuna could fight Kyoya now. Although I was wondering when his notoriously clumsy side would come out. It hasn't so far. Thank the gods. At least I know know that I can hold up against the Hibari Kyoya. What truly surprised me afterwards? The fact that we had apparently become best buddies. Of course nobody can resist my charm. *insert hair flip* But in all seriousness, I think Tsuna's flames are calling out to elements I swear. I've already got Mochida begging for my ass. It was however, rather hilarious when Mochida thought that Tsuna was in the way of our, I quote here, 'true love'. *insert floating hearts here* Ya....... Tsuna doesn't have a brother complex, he is just very protective. And I mean VERY protective. He even got me two different breeds of dogs that are known to be good guard dogs; a Belgian Malinois named Kenshin, and a Briard named Tarou. Both are rather large dogs. I mean.......... someone help me! Overprotective brother on the loose! Fortunately Lucky get along just fine with the dogs. I even saw them all snuggling the other day. Adorable. And Kyoya agrees with me on that account. He and I may or may not have teamed up against Tsuna for pictures of his adorableness.

But really, I have to agree with Kyoya on more than one account. And one of those matters in two words: Sasagawa Ryohei. Don't get me wrong, I know for a fact that that man will be an amazing asset to the family, and an even better healer when the time comes. Not that I will be the one to tell him. You will not be catching me dealing with him any more than necessary. No siry. I much prefer Take-kun. Speaking of Take-kun, I wonder were he is. Hope he isn't hurting himself over baseball like in the manga and anime. That'd just be upsetting to all of us. Especially Tsuna, he would see t as his fault and then nothing would get done.

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Kyoya saw me practicing with my Lightning flames today and immediately demanded that I teach him. So I do. As it turns out, I am also a Cloud.

Hu.

This is going to be fun. *grins evilly*

Off at the Sawada household Tsuna shivers.

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And thus the second change. May the consequences be large or small, it is done and cannot be reversed.

So mote it be.