STORY

Please note that this story is based on Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

This story is written by Ailurophilek and Regionacht

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All canon credits goes to Akira Amano, creator of Reborn!

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Prologue

Prologue (Maybe)

Tsuna danced towards the sunset, twirling around in circles. Wait, no. That isn't how it's supposed to start. The real start of this story is much more… ah, I don't know. But we start with the one that is in the most pain.

The monster.

The creatures were there again, silently staring at him. A shiver ran down his spine, but he was already used to the feeling. Ah… They're here to torture me again aren't they? He stared back at them, helpless. Closing his eyes, he braced himself. The pain was more than real. The stabbing, the slicing, the pounding. He screamed, but there was nobody to hear except for the monstrous beasts. He rebelled, using all of his strength to rebel, but to no avail. He gasped but that just made them stab him harder. He was drowning, drowning fast, even though he had oxygen. He could see the water fill with wisps of blood; beautiful red blossoms, but those faded away quickly, as he probably would too. The stabbing continued, as well as the pounding, growing with the sound in his head. Violently screaming, he knew he couldn't last much longer. He hoped for someone to come and help, he wished for warmth. But there was nobody to help, nobody to care, nobody to save him, just like in his dark past. There was nobody… Nobody at all. Just before he fell into darkness for the millionth time, he saw a flash of a girl. A girl he knew all too well, smiling at him like nobody else would ever. His heart twisted with agony and remorse... knowing that she would have to suffer just like he did; the girl that he had brought to life.

One

Tsuna awoke from his nightmares , panting, with a small brunette girl pounding the pillow by him. "Oto-san, oto-san, WAKE UP!"

Tsuna yawned and ruffled Yuriko's hair, but shuddered as the nightmare played through his mind. Something was not right. He could feel that something dark was creeping it's way towards them. Tsuna then shook it off when Yuriko stared at him with big eyes and a wide smile, seeing that her father had finally awoken.

"Got it, Yuri. Now go to your mother. Did you eat breakfast yet?"

Yuriko pouted and stared at him in a reprimanding manner that was much like her mother's. "Ogaa-san said that we couldn't eat until you woke up. And I had to wait for you to eat pancakes! Big fat meanie oto-san!"

After she said this however, she immediately looked regretful that she said that, as if she was scared that she had offended him. Tsuna looked at Yuriko warmly before stretching and accidentally bouncing her off of him.

Sounds of fighting and squabbling came from outside the door. Tsuna frowned and climbed out of bed. He stumbled down the stairs. Tsuna caught Haru's eye and they both laughed. "Still clumsy today as always, Tsu-kun?" Tsuna smiled apologetically and opened the door-the door to Karina's bedroom. A person instantly yelled in his face.

"Sawada Kazuto, how dare you take charge of my life?! I want to be a part of the Vongola, not you! This is my life, my decision!"

"Karina, listen to me! It's too dangerous! You're risking your life! You don't understand what it's like to be part of the mafia!"

"Oh, like you know what's it like to be part of it! You're such a coward, Kazuto. I can't believe you're my brother!" Karina replied almost instantly. Huffing exasperatedly, she turned and looked at her father.

"As all boys are stupid." She muttered. Karina then realized that she has been looking at her father and her face lit up. Tsuna would understand. They were arguing about joining the Vongola – again, and this time, just like always, it was inconclusive. Kazuto still thought it was dangerous and Karina still thought that it wouldn't be a problem.

Kazuto took on a dark expression "I'm just looking out for you. Better safe than sorry," He wanted to say but turned to his father with a smile.

"Hey dad. Sorry to wake you up," he said, ignoring his twin sister. He brushed his dark hair away from his eyes, and glanced tiredly at Karina.

Tsuna made a face. The twins were fighting again. He wondered how he got himself all tangled with children problems but pushed the thought aways and instead chuckled as he patted Karina's head, which was covered in long, black hair. Much like her mother's, except longer.

"Well, Kari and Kazu. I'm glad both of you have strong opinions. You both take after your mother." At this, he winked at Haruhi just before she went back into the kitchen. Tsuna then turned to the two.

"All I have to say is that you two should be able to figure this out. Karina, your brother is just looking out for you. I'm sure he's just worried about you." Tsuna then turned to Kazuto as Karina worked up her anger.

"And Kazuto, it's not really your job to limit your sister's choices. She needs to have life her way. Remember that I'm in Vongola too, of course I would protect her best if she were to join." Running a hand through his hair, Tsuna squeezed Karina's shoulder.

"I believe you two can figure this out." He flashed a grin at Kazuto before leaving the room. Yuriko, who was behind the door the whole time, followed Tsuna out like a lost puppy dog. Karina turned on Kazuto instantly after Tsuna left the room and opened her mouth. However, she shut it close before anything could escape. She was still angry, oh yeah, she was. But she could also see Kazuto's point. It was dangerous. But she just wants him to stop treating her like a baby. She had already thought about all these things but life- there's no value in it if there is no adventure. Kazuto was silent for a moment before sighing and walked towards the kitchen, but he tripped over a chair and fell on his face.

"Ow!" he exclaimed.

"Argh. Kazuto, you are always so clumsy!" Karina said and picked up the chair. She took him by the elbow and harshly jerked him up.

"Gah! I'm sorry! It's not like I meant for it to happen! Now go eat breakfast or help mom with it; we've got to get to school now!"

Kari rolled her eyes.

"Kazu, it's almost spring break. Who cares?" She was still mad at him about the whole Vongola business. Unlike him, she kept grudges for a longer time. Even though, she strode into the kitchen to help Haru.

After making breakfast with her mother, Karina stopped in the hallway before entering the dining room and tugged on Kazuto, who was also going into the dining room. Almost hauling him back and stopping him in mid-stride. She wore the apologetic look she always did when she was about to get over her grudge.

"Ugh… Kazuto. I'm really sorry. I... just really want to take part in the vongola family. I mean, I know it's scary and dangerous but dad didn't die yet… I really think life would be so much better if I joined. And if I ever did get into trouble, I'm sure a brother like you would always be there for me."

Kari added the last part hesitantly, but Kazu smiled. "I understand. I just got too worried, that's all." He began to set up the table, nearly breaking many plates in the process. Karina helped him.

Tsuna came out of his bedroom, dressed in a formal suit.

"Well guys, I'm off to work!"

Haruhi hurriedly passed a boxed lunch to Tsuna and stuck her thumb out. "Haruhi is ready to say goodbye for the day!"

Tsuna smiled at Haruhi's daily optimism and kissed Yuriko on the head.

"Drive safely!"

Yuriko and Haru waved to him as he went into his car.

...

"You go first, I'm still hungry!"

Kazu sighed, "Kari, you already had two servings!"

"Shoes, Kari, shoes!" Haru yelled, a spatula in her hand.

Karina ignored both of them. Kazuto sighed and went out onto the back porch to wait for Karina with Yuriko, who wore a worried expression.

"Onii-chan… do you think Onee-chan will become a mafia?"

Yuriko stared up at Kazuto with big, watery eyes as they sat, waiting for Karina to finish her breakfast. Kazuto was holding his head in his hands.

"I...guess." He said but then patted Yuriko on the head. "It's okay Yuri, dad'll protect her." He then picked her up and spun her around while stepping into their grassy back yard.

"Believe me, Yuriko. Karina knows it's dangerous. She has always taken things seriously… I'm sure she thought about it already." He said, despite his own doubts. Then he stepped onto the porch again and yelled. "Oi, Kari! Hurry up! We're gonna be late!"

...

"Good morning! Ju-Daimei!" It was Gokudera, obviously, greeting Tsuna as he came out of his car and into the building that was now the Vongola's Japan headquarters. The building was massive; three stories and a basement covered in white marble stone. He was as cheerful as always in front of Tsuna. Tsuna smiled. By now, he has gotten used to how Gokudera always called him that. However, he also kept the habit of telling him to quit calling him that.

"Good morning, Gokudera-kun. But it's really fine to stop calling me that. I don't want to be anyone's 'boss'."

Gokudera lifted an eyebrow.

"Ju-daimei, I really appreciate you being my boss and as your right-hand man, I must give you the uttermost respect! Please forgive me! "

Tsuna frown-smiled.

"O-okay, it's alright. No need to do that, either," Tsuna stuttered. Then he straightened up and took a deep breath, stepping into the busy restaurant that led to the Vongola's working place. Today was probably going to be another busy day. He still hadn't sorted out the files about a certain mafia group that Reborn had told him to do research on. Tsuna had almost wailed when Reborn handed him the assignment. The mafia group was all the way in England and was not of his concern or business, even though he knew it probably kind of was. However, Reborn had simply slapped Tsuna on the cheek and jumped onto his head for him to accept the assignment.

"You're never too old for training. You are better now, I agree. But you still are a dumb one. Keep researching; it'll help you. No more complaints."

Reborn was drinking tea and dressed up weirdly that day – again. Tsuna had no choice but to do as told.

Tsuna was still thinking about that event as Hibari came down the hallway, as early as always. He was wearing the same tight expression with the same cold aura from twenty years ago. It was always coming off of him like waves, trying to drown everyone in it.

Tsuna instantly felt a slight shiver but he knew that Hibari changed; Now he wasn't as threatening as before, but still so. He knew that Hibari is to be trusted.

Hibari noticed Tsuna and eyed him dangerously before tipping his chin down just enough so it could be considered a nod of respect. Respect for Tsuna as the Vongola boss. It was a big improvement, even though Hibari still would not cease to threaten Tsuna from time to time.

Gokudera opened his mouth to speak, probably something about not being so rude and to give the boss more respect, but Tsuna grabbed his sleeve and tugged on it to make him stumble and a sign for him to not say anything. He was quite used to it already.

"How dare Hibari!" Gokudera hissed after they were out of earshot. Tsuna shook his head, trying to shake off the shiver.

"Hibari is as scary as ever!" Tsuna said in his usual scaredy-cat voice as they reached Tsuna's office. Even after working together for so many years, he still wasn't used to Hibari's glare. Tsuna stood there and lit up a small flame with his sky ring, inserting the flame into the 'lock' right beside the handle. Anyone who had a Vongola ring could gain accessibility to his office. The annoying thing was that he had to lock it using his ring again after entering, if he wanted privacy. Or in other words, every single time he entered his office.

But he constantly forgot to do that, leaving the door unlocked, which was fine by him. However, if Reborn found out that Tsuna left the door unlocked (Reborn detested that. He said it was deadly leaving doors unlocked) and also lets agents go in and out freely, he would kill him – more or less (which makes it deadly anyways, if Reborn is going to kill him).

Now opening the door, Tsuna took a look and checked all around to make sure everything was in place. He took caution while he stepped into his office. Tsuna's prudence couldn't be taken as foolishness, for Reborn had told him to be careful since anyone could be in his office, waiting to assassinate him just because he was of high hierarchy as well as a very famous family's boss. Because of this, Tsuna had to go through hard-core training, led by Reborn. Yes, he had started placing traps and other misery-causing items in Tsuna's office. While Reborn called it "typical, normal training", Tsuna called it "Reborn-trying-to-kill-me".

The first time, Tsuna had only just walked into his office when a bucket of water fell onto him from above. Stumbling, he lost his balance and when trying to gain it again, fell into a hole in the ground. Thankfully, the bottom was covered with hay or he could have sworn that he would have died and Reborn's assassination would be complete. After that, Tsuna tried to get up, but when standing, his foot triggered a thin wire. A 4-feet log came swinging at him and he had to make himself fall flat to avoid it, injuring his chin in the process. After the log had swung back and forth, he stood up but before he knew what was happening, he was flying in midair with the log bouncing away from his head from the blow. After crouching with pain in the dark pit for ages, Tsuna decided that he was ready to get out. This time being super cautious, he was surprised when he actually got out with no problems. However, before he had the chance to celebrate, a beep sounded and Tsuna could only pray to heaven as a tennis machine started chucking tennis balls at him, drowning him in a sea of tennis balls. All that time, Reborn had only sat on a windowsill, smiling to himself while drinking tea. He had watched the fun with Ryohei and Yamamoto, who were feeling extremely sorry for Tsuna, but were limited from helping, and to tell the truth, they laughed a lot when they saw Tsuna like that. And that was only the first time. Though Reborn had claimed the training as complete, Tsuna was still as cautious as a mouse sneaking past a cat. Just in case.

...

After researching for a while with Gokudera, Tsuna decided to take a break. It was already pretty late in the morning and noon was gaining on them. Gokudera's time was already up. His shift on looking through young adults' profiles had come. They were starting to gather information on the next generation's candidates. Gokudera stretched and flipped out a cigarette, which he placed between his teeth. Knowing that Tsuna had forgotten to lock the door, he tugged on it and went out. "Good luck with the research, Ju-daimei!" He encouraged. Tsuna rubbed his forehead and nodded, "Yeah, thanks."

...

Tsuna was eating lunch when an agent barged into his office in the Vongola's secret base, carrying a pistol. Great, forgot to lock the door again. But that didn't matter now; the agent looked like he just came from a battlefield. Tsuna's eyes narrowed. "Why in such a rush?"

"S-sorry to intrude, sir, but we're being attacked! Many of our men's bodies are out there!"

Tsuna's look sharpened. "By who?"

"A new family, I think, sir. They wouldn't reveal their name."

Gokudera interrupted, running into the room. "Ju-daimei! The intruders – they're taking our people! They are crazily killing anyone who refuses to go with them!"

Tsuna noticed that Gokudera's sleeve was covered in blood and one hand was clasped over the bloodied arm.

"Raise the auto-defense protocols, and please tell me, Gokudera, do you have any idea about who they are?" Tsuna immediately got up, ready to fight. He gestured towards the seat for Gokudera to sit, and motioned for the other agent to leave.

"I'm sorry Ju-daimei, I really didn't want to interrupt you. But it's just me and Hibari right now… They're the –"

Alarms blaring drowned out Gokudera's voice. He tried again.

"They're the –"

Sounds of people screaming yet again drowned out Gokudera's voice.

"THEY'RE THE –"

A bomb boomed, making it unable to hear him. Tsuna was already wearing his contacts and standing by the door. He made a hand gesture for Gokudera to stop. "It's alright, Gokudera-kun. Just rest here, I'll handle this. You can tell me later." Tsuna's eyes were focused and he turned to reassure Gokudera with a warm smile before stepping out into the chaos.

-END OF CHAPTER 1-

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Regionacht: We'll try to upload every week, but it will be pretty hard, as both of us have tons of stuff in our real life (yes, into the unwanted reality we return!).

If you have questions or critique or something or think that we're lacking in a certain area, please tell us. It'll make things better for everyone.

Ailurophilek: Anyways, NEXT TIME! What is happening? Who is so brave as to attack the Vongola family? Oh wait, you only do that in episodes… (Regi: EXACTLY) but I really want to give a NEXT TIME! Speech! Heh, you know, previews.