"People cry not because they're weak. It's because they've been strong for too long."
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Tsuna was known as a weakling, a nobody who can do nothing during his younger days. But his friends and family said otherwise. They know that Tsuna is anything but weak.

He may be clumsy and not that bright compared to others but his will and perseverance are one of a kind. Even Reborn acknowledges that.

Tsuna had saved them many times and had been kind to them. He was also their source of comfort when their past or worries caught up to them.

But the sole reason why they said that Tsuna was anything but weak was because of Tsuna's ability to not break down easily. Being bullied physically and emotionally can do many things to someone, especially when they were bullied at such a young age. Tsuna was no exception.

Due to all of the bullyings he received at a young age, he tends to hide his pain and sadness away from other people in order to not worry his mother and the people around him. He also did that as a way to defy the bullies by not giving them the pleasure of seeing him cry.

Because of that, no one but his mother had seen Tsuna break down. So when one night, in the Vongola mansion, when Tsuna broke down after having a nightmare, no one knew what to do. Even Reborn himself was stuck in confusion.

Not knowing what to do, Tsuna's guardians only did what they thought was right. They sat around Tsuna like a wall surrounding a castle and began to release their flames softly. Even Hibari and Mukuro joined in without saying anything.

As they released their flames, they quietly sat there, hearing Tsuna's sob and watching his frame shook uncontrollably. A few minutes later, they were joined by the Arcobalenos, Yuni, Dino, Byakuran and the Funeral Wreaths, Enma and his guardians and even Xanxus and the Varias.

All sorts of colours filled the room as the air around them emitted a soft and calming aura. After an hour had passed, Tsuna finally calmed down and regained his senses back. Tired from crying for too long, he said nothing as he tried to calm his heart down. No one said anything as they continued releasing their flames.

Tsuna opened his closed eyes and gave a heartwarming smile to them. "Thank you," he said softly. Reborn, beeing the nearest to Tsuna, only patted the brunet's head. "Anytime, Tsuna." Reborn said with a genuine smile.

Tsuna smiled before averting his gaze from his tutor. Seeing that, Reborn quirked and eyebrow. "What is it, Tsuna?" Reborn asked. Tsuna shyly looked around before opening his mouth. "Umm..... I don't want to trouble you guys but.... do you guys mind if you sleep together with me?" Tsuna asked. "That is, if you want of course!" he hastily added before turning red from embarrassment.

Some chuckled while others laughed before saying yes. Tsuna only smiled in relief before dragging hinself down to the ground. "I don't want to sleep alone so...." Tsuna said sheepishly.

"Then, why don't we sleep like this? With Tsuna at the center and us around him? That way, we can protect him as well as being near him!" Yamamoto suggested. Everyone agreed without any complaints.

That night, the Vongola had became the witness for the most extraordinary dog pile in history. The bed was pushed out of the way and at the place where the bed was Tsuna who is inside a circle made out of his guardians, even Hibari and Mukuro.

The Arcobalenos and Yuni who were in their adult form slept not far from the right side of the group, although most of them slept in a sitting position.

The Shimon and Dino slept at the left side, leaning against each other while Byakuran and his Funeral Wreaths slept beside the Shimon group. The Varia slept at one of the corner of the room, Xanxus sleeping in his chair while the Varia members surronded him.

As they slept, everyone unconsciously allowed themselves to be basked in the calm yet strong Sky flames that was emitted by a certain brunet who only smiled and looked at them softly.