Hey guys! This will be my first fanfic so if I make any errors, feel free to tell me. My favourite Anime/Manga is Katekyo Hitman Reborn and I just played Persona 4. I like it and thought of a story involving these two. Hope you guys like it. Oh yeah, Tsuna and his guardians are getting their own personas too.
This story is going to take place over three weeks so I'm going to put the time and venue of the incident.
Crossover: Katekyo Hitman Reborn! X Persona 4 Arena
Disclaimer: I do not own Reborn! or Persona.
Prologue
-Week 1, Tuesday, Midnight, Unknown-
The phone started ringing in the midnight silence. It was then answered by a little boy with a fedora hat.
"Sir! The shadows are becoming active in the designated area!" an unknown voice called out
"Hmm... I see, it looks like I have to leave sooner than expected. Monitor the situation over there and make sure the shadows don't hurt anybody." a high pitched voice replied
"Yes sir!" the voice over the phone responded
The little boy then hung up his phone and looked back towards his young pupil.
"Your awakening shall soon arrive" he murmured
And with that, he left, leaving his sleeping pupil.
Chapter 1: The School Trip
It's been six months since the case of the Adachi murders was closed and everyone in the investigation team who attended Yasogami High School has moved up a year. Yousuke Hanamura, Chie Satonaka, Yukiko Amagi and Kanji Tatsumi continued living their normal lives in Inaba. Rise Kujiwara went back to being an idol but still comes back to Inaba once in a while to visit her grandmother and attend school. Teddie is still living with Yousuke while helping out at Junes, and Naoto Shirogane goes out of town every time she receives a new case, only returning after solving it. As for their leader, Yu Narukami, his parents had once again gone on a business trip and finally decided to allow him to stay at Inaba for the rest of his high school years attending Yasogami.
-Week 1, Thursday, Morning, Yasogami High, Class 3-2-
Yu, Yousuke, Chie and Yukiko were busy chatting away. They were once again in the same class with, unfortunately, the same teacher.
"Alright class, take your seats!" Kashiwagi Sensei shouted. "As you all know, your summer vacation starts next week. However, instead of staying at home and doing nothing, the principal has planned a two week trip to Yasomori for the whole school!"
The students were all shocked. Some sat with their mouths gaping open, others looked like their eyeballs were going to fall out.
"you're joking, right sensei?" a boy managed to reply "how could the principal's budget afford a two week trip, much less for the whole school?"
Kashiwagi Sensei smiled mischievously, oh how she enjoyed the shocked faces on her students.
"oh no, this is no joke, I assure you. The reason the school is able to afford this trip is because a famous professor from the outside proposed this idea and he is going to pay for it." she answered
"but, there has to be some kind of twist right?" A girl spoke up, "like we have to pay half of the fees for the trip or there will be some boring activities planned for us?"
"nope, none of that. You can do whatever you want on the trip and all you students have to do is to get permission from your parents and pack your stuff for the trip." Kashiwagi sensei responded with a smile.
And with that, the whole class burst into cheering and chatter.
Bits of conversation could be heard here and there
"I can't believe it, a two week trip!"
"the place we're staying at must be so run down that they have no customers, that's why they can accommodate all of us!"
"This town, Yasomori right? It must be a dump that no one wants to visit it!"
"Who cares!? We get to do whatever we want!"
The talking continued and Kashiwagi sensei didn't even try to stop them. It seems even she was excited about the trip.
-Week 1, Thursday, After School, Yasogami High, First Floor-
Yu, Yousuke, Chie and Yukiko were getting ready to leave school.
"So partner, you going?" Yousuke asked
"I dunno, I have to ask my uncle first. What about you?" Yu replied
"nah, I don't think I can go. Summer holidays are when Junes is at it's busiest so I have to help out." Yousuke moaned sadly
"well I'm going for sure!" Chie cut in "you're coming with us, right Yukiko?"
Yukiko shook her head sadly "the inn will be busy during the holidays too so I can't go."
"What!? Aww... Guess that can't be helped" Chie replied disappointed
"Senpai!" an unmistakeable voice called from behind
The four of them turned around to see Rise, Kanji and Naoto rushing towards them.
"Did you hear about the school trip!?" Rise screamed
"The whole school knows about it." Yu said calmly
"Are you going, Rise?" Chie inquired
"No, I have a few concerts scheduled during those two weeks so I can't make it" Rise responded on the verge of tears.
Yu comforted her by putting a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry about it, this is the path you chose isn't it?"
Rise nodded and smiled a little
"S-so N-Naoto, A-Are y-you g-going?" Kanji murmured
"Depends, I have to see if I get a case during those two weeks" Naoto groaned
"well, look on the bright side, at least we won't be bored during the holidays." Yu commented trying to cheer everyone up, although inside, he was sad that some of them couldn't make it.
At a corner of a wall, a person with curly sideburns listened in to their entire conversation. He gave an evil smirk. He would have some work to do.
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Dojima Residence, First Floor-
"I'm home!" Yu called out
"Oh, you're back. Take a seat, I need to speak to you about something." his uncle, Ryotaro Dojima responded with seriousness in his voice.
Yu nodded and took a seat. He knew the only time that his uncle took this tone was when the topic concerned a case, Nanako or himself. His uncle would never discuss a case with him and he has not gotten into any trouble so he knew it could only be about his uncle's daughter Nanako.
Then he noticed "Where is Nanako anyway?" he inquired
"She's in her room taking a nap" Dojima replied
"Even she needs a nap huh?" Yu laughed. Dojima smiled
Then, they both turned serious.
Dojima started "Alright, The thing is, the police department is going to transfer me to their headquarters outside of Inaba for a case that occurred there. It's only temporary but it might last for the entire school holidays so I'm going to need you take care of Nanako."
"Oh" was the only thing Yu could say. He couldn't believe the timing. At this rate, he wouldn't be able to go on the trip.
Dojima sensed something was off "what's wrong?" he asked
Yu wondered whether or not to tell his uncle. He didn't want Dojima to worry, but decided to tell because he learned from past experiences that his uncle's detective's intuition would lead him to the truth eventually.
"Well, you see, the school has a trip planned for the first two weeks of the school holidays and I won't be home for that period so..." Yu trailed off
"A two week trip? Dojima responded "I'm surprised the school can afford that, but that's not the point. It'll be a problem if there's no one to take care of Nanako."
"Well, it's not like I can't miss the trip and stay at home to take care of Nanako." Yu commented
"No, I wouldn't want that." Dojima pondered "do we have any other options? I can't take her with me, it might be dangerous."
Yu suddenly had an idea "Why don't she come with me on the trip?"
Dojima was surprised "Are you ok with that? And more importantly, does the school allow it?"
"We won't know till we ask, I'll approach the principal tomorrow." Yu said with newfound hope
"Then I'll come with you. Two is always better than one." Dojima suggested
They both agreed to the solution.
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Junes Department Store, Electronics section-
Yousuke and Teddie were just finished cleaning and were about to close up.
Yousuke sighed.
"What's wrong Yousuke?" Teddie asked while he walked over
"Nah, I'm just upset about the trip" Yousuke answered
"But You haven't even asked your dad about it yet" Teddie said
"What's the point?" Yousuke sulked "He's going to say no anyway"
"But you didn't even try!" Teddie refuted
Yousuke thought about it "he might be annoying at times but he's right, I should just give it a shot."
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Junes Department Store, Manager's Office-
There was a knock on the door
"C-Come in!" Yousuke's dad stammered
The office was very modern with a leather chair and a mahogany desk. On the desk sat a computer, some office supplies and a cup of coffee. The room also had some drawers and a few decorations to brighten up the room. It was a normal office for a manager.
Yousuke walked in, surprised to see his father's face pale white as though he had seen a ghost.
"You ok dad?" Yousuke inquired
"O-Ok!? O-Of course I'm ok, W-What makes you think I'm not? His dad responded, his voice fidgety
Yousuke still suspected something wasn't right but decided to leave it.
"Anyway, I wanted to ask..." Yousuke hesitated, but then, he suddenly bowed "Could I take the first two weeks of the school holidays off, please!"
He was already prepared to be rejected, that was why his father's response came as a surprise.
"Sure no problem, go ahead! And tell our mascot he can have those days free too and pass this to him!" he said with the speed of a bullet as he pushed a letter into Yousuke's hand. "Now, get out, I'm busy." he continued while pushing Yousuke out of his office.
The door was slammed shut once Yousuke was outside.
"That went better than I expected!" Yousuke talked to himself, "I didn't expect dad to be ok with it, although he was acting weird. But, ah well at least now, I can go on the trip with my partner and the rest!" He smiled. "Oh right, I better go pass this letter to Teddie." Yousuke thought as he noticed the letter in his hand, "although I wonder what's in here."
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Amagi Inn, Guest Room-
"Phew! Well, that's finally done." Yukiko sighed while wiping the sweat off her forehead
"Yukiko." she jumped, the voice had startled her.
"Mother, do you need me for something?" she responded while turning to face the person in the doorway
"Yes. Come to my room later on, I wish to speak with you" the person in the doorway said softly
"Yes mother" Yukiko replied. Although her mother showed a calm face all the time, she could sense that her mother was afraid of something
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Amagi Inn, Mother's Room-
After washing herself up, Yukiko went to her Mother's room.
"Mother, may I enter?" Yukiko asked politely
"Yes you may." her mother answered
Yukiko slid the door open and walked in wearing her usual kimono. The room was a traditional Japanese room with sliding doors. Her mother was seated on a pillow on the floor in front of a table.
"Take a seat Yukiko." her mother requested while motioning to the seat opposite her.
Yukiko proceeded towards the position her mother signaled and sat down. Just like her mother, she used the Japanese style sitting position.
Her mother began the conversation "I heard there is going to be a two week trip at your school this summer holidays."
Yukiko eyes widened in shock "how did you know, mother?" she questioned in surprise
"Yes, well... Let's just say someone told me about it..." her mother responded, eyes looking left to right.
Yukiko noticed her mother acting strangely but decided not to probe.
"It's true, there will be a trip, but I know the inn will be busy during that period, that is why I decided to give the trip a miss...
"No! You must not miss this trip!" her mother cut in "You shall be forbidden to help out at the inn for the first two weeks of the summer holidays! I demand that you attend it!"
Yukiko was stunned by her mother's outburst. She was usually calm and collected and this was the first time Yukiko ever saw her mother react like this. She wondered what had happened to make her mother like this.
"Mother, are you all right?" Yukiko pondered
"Yes... *huff* I'm sorry for that... *huff*" her mother replied while recovering from the outburst
Yukiko nodded her head in understanding
"Phew, I'm fine now. Anyway, back to the topic we were discussing, you should really go for the trip Yukiko, you deserve it after helping out so much at the inn. Just, think of it as a break." her mother said while smiling
It took a while for this to register into Yukiko. Her mother was actually letting her go on the trip?
"T-Thank You, mother!" she replied, bowing her head in gratitude.
When she lifted her head, her mother just sat there smiling
"Well then, that is all for now, you may leave." her mother requested
"Yes, mother." bowing again before getting up to leave.
Yukiko exited the room and slid the door close. She couldn't believe it, she was actually allowed to go on the trip! She couldn't wait to call Chie and tell her.
-Week 1, Thursday, Evening, Marukyu Tofu, Rise's Room-
Rise had been helping out at the store ever since she returned from school. She had been trying to avoid thinking about the school trip by keeping herself occupied but once the store closed and she returned her room, the thoughts kept flowing in and she couldn't stop herself from crying.
"No!" she thought to herself "this is the path I chose, I have to be strong!"
Just as that thought occurred, her phone started ringing.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, she went over and picked up the phone to check who the caller was. It was Inoue, her manager.
She opened the cover and answered "H-Hello, Inoue?"
"Ah, Risette, I'm glad I got you. I have some news I need to tell you." Inoue responded back into the phone.
"I-If it's about the time and venue of the concerts, don't worry, I already memorised them." Rise guessed
"yeah... About that, it seems that your concerts were cancelled" he replied
Rise was not sure she heard him right. Her concerts cancelled? No, it can't be true!
"C-Could you repeat what you said?" she stammered
"I said that your concerts were cancelled" Inoue repeated
She couldn't believe it! it was true! But why would it be cancelled!?
"What? But why?" Rise inquired
"Well... You see, the thing is, the venues where all your concerts were going to be held were all destroyed" he said grimly
"Destroyed? What do you mean by that?" she questioned
"I meant exactly what I said. The venues were trashed and turned upside down, of course, it isn't beyond repair but it'll take time. The culprit also left behind a sum of money to cover for the damage and the owner of the venues didn't want to call the police so there's nothing we can do." Inoue answered
"So... What am I supposed to do now?" Rise asked
"Well..." Inoue hesitantly responded "strangely enough, the places that were destroyed were only your performance venues for the first two weeks of your holidays. It was as if they didn't want you performing for that period only so... I guess you have those two weeks off."
"But!..." then she realized "Wait! Did you say the first two weeks of the holidays!?" she screamed into the phone
"Ouch!" he replied "Could you not shout into the phone? And yes, you have the first two weeks of your holidays off."
Rise couldn't believe her luck! This means she could go on the school trip with all her friends!
"Well, that's all I needed to tell you so I'm going to hang up now." and with that the line was cut.
After she put down the phone, Rise started thanking whoever it was that destroyed the venues many times over.
-Week 1, Friday, Early morning, Dojima residence, First Floor-
Yu and Nanako were getting ready to leave for school along with Dojima.
"Nanako, are you ready yet?" Dojima called out
"Ready!" Nanako called back as she skipped down the stairs
"Alright then, let's go." Dojima said
"Dad..." Nanako stopped Dojima "Why are you fetching me and big bro to school today? Don't you have work?"
"Well... You see, I need to go to your big bro's school to talk to his principal about something and since your school was on the way, I thought I might as well fetch you too." Dojima replied
"What do you need to talk to big bro's principal about?" Nanako inquired
Dojima looked at Yu. Yu shook his head indicating that he shouldn't lie to Nanako.
"Umm... You know the transfer I told you about? That I won't be here for a month and that your big bro will look after you during that time?" Dojima asked hesitantly
Nanako nodded her head
"About that... It seems your big bro has a two week trip out of Inaba during that period and I wanted to see if the school could take you along." Dojima continued
Nanako's face started to brighten up "Really!?" she inquired.
"Yup, so, can we go now?" Dojima asked
"Mm-hmm" Nanako answered cheerfully.
-Week 1, Friday, Early Morning, Yasogami High, Principal's office-
Two knocks were heard on the door.
"Principal, two people wishes to speak with you" a voice called out
"Come in!" the Principal demanded
The door opened and Yu accompanied by Dojima walked in.
The Principal was sitting on a leather chair behind a wooden desk doing some paperwork. The room had a window facing the school field and beside it was the school's flag. It also had a world globe and a cabinet full of thropies, along with a leather couch and some drawers.
"Greetings. Now, may I ask what would you two want with me?" the Principal inquired
"Then I'll get straight to the point." Dojima replied "I would like to request the school to take one more person on the school trip."
"One more person? And who would this person be?" the Principal asked curiously
"That would be my daughter. I am going out of Inaba during the holidays for work issues and my nephew here was going to look after her. However, I heard that he has a two week school trip coming up and I didn't want to mess up his plans. We eventually reached a solution that maybe you could allow my daughter to go with him." Dojima Answered
"Hmm... I understand your situation, however I cannot just allow a person who isn't from the school to go on it. After all, this trip isn't being sponsered by us." The Principal replied.
"But! Can't you make an exception?" Dojima begged
"I'm sorry, but unless we have the sponserer's permission, I'm afraid we can't allow that.
Dojima wanted to continue arguing but he knew it was pointless.
"I see... Alright then, I guess I'll take my leave" he turned to look at Yu, "sorry"
Yu just nodded, he understood the situation and didn't blame Dojima.
Just as they were about to leave, a small figure jumped into the room through the open window.
"I don't mind" said a high pitched voice
Yu and Dojima turned around to see a baby with curly sideburns and a scholar's outfit standing on the wooden desk in front of the principal.
"Professor Borin! What are you doing here?" The principal inquired
"I came to settle some unfinished business" Professor Borin said with a smile as he handed a box to the principal
"And what might this be?" the principal questioned
"It's a little gift from me to the school. Share it with the rest of the teachers, and I mean teachers only." Professor Borin responded with a menacing face
The principal opened the box and took a quick peek "How generous you are, Professor Borin, not only are you taking the school on a two week trip, but you also gave us this wonderful gift, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!" The principal commented
Professor Borin just gave a smile.
"Now, about your situation..." Professor Borin looked at Dojima and Yu "your daughter can come with us."
"Really!?" Dojima asked "Then, I'll pay for her fees. How much is it?"
"No need. I'll cover everything. Just make sure that boy takes care of the little girl." Professor Borin replied
"Thank you very much!" Dojima said in gratitude
Professor Borin just gave a simple nod.
"Well then, since the situation is solved, I would kindly ask you two to leave the room. Class is starting after all." the principal stated
They both looked at the clock. The principal was right, class is starting and Dojima needed to get to work. They spent way more time than they expected speaking.
The both of them bowed and quickly left the room with Yu going to his classroom and Dojima leaving the school. That left Professor Borin and the principal alone.
"Well then, I should take my leave soon. My work here is done after all" Professor Borin commented
The principal nodded. Professor Borin then leapt out the window and disappeared into thin air.
-Week 1, Friday, Lunchtime, Yasogami High, Class 3-2-
*Flashback* -Week 1, Friday, morning, Yasogami High, Class 3-2-
Yu had managed to make it to class just before the teacher came in.
He saw Yousuke, Chie and Yukiko chatting and looking extremely happy for some reason.
Yousuke spotted him and ran towards him. Just as he was about to speak, the teacher came in and told the whole class to quiet down as well as to return to their seats.
Yousuke then told Yu that he had some good news but will leave it till lunchtime to say what it is. Yu himself had some good news to tell so he couldn't wait till lunchtime came.
*End Of Flashback*
"Alright class!" Kashiwagi sensei shouted "before I end my lesson, I would like to make an announcement. For the two week school trip next week, students are required to form groups of 7. It doesn't matter what year, grade or gender you're from. And you are all supposed to write down exactly who is in your group. Everyone understand?"
"Yes sensei!" the whole class burst out.
The whole school was excited about this trip and most had formed groups even before the announcement was made.
As soon as Kashiwagi sensei left the classroom, Rise burst in through the back door, behind her followed Kanji and Naoto.
"Senpai!" Rise screamed "Guess what!? My manager said that my concerts were cancelled so I'm free during the first two weeks of the holidays! That means I can go for the trip!"
"Seriously!?" Yousuke, Chie and Yukiko cried out in unison
"Good for you." Yu replied calmly
"Why aren't the two of you surprised?" Chie questioned as she looked at Kanji and Naoto.
"She already told us when we met her in the corridor." Naoto answered "and it looks like I won't be getting any cases anytime soon so I can say for certain that I will be going."
Kanji was secretly happy in his heart.
"And I thought we were the only ones with good news." Chie responded "Yukiko's mom and Yousuke's dad allowed them to go for the trip!"
"Yup! And you know what else? It seems Teddie is coming with us on the trip!" Yousuke said happily
"Teddie!?" everyone shouted together
"Mm-hmm. He was really lucky and won a two week trip to Yasomori with us!" Yousuke replied
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!?" Chie screamed as she punched Yousuke in the shoulder
"Ouch! Sorry, but I wanted to leave it as a surprise till my partner got here. So, you are going, right partner?" Yousuke inquired
"Uu-huh, and Nanako is coming along with us." Yu responded
"Nanako!? The rest cried out simultaneously again
Yu explained the situation to them and once he was done, all of them nodded in understanding.
"Looks like everyone's going huh?" Rise said
"Yeah, who would've guessed." Chie replied
"Hey, since we're all here and there's 7 people, why don't we form a group?" Yu suggested.
They all looked at one another.
"I'm in!" stated Chie
"Me too!" Yukiko followed
"Count me in too!" Rise continued.
"Well then, guess I'm in too." Naoto responded
"Umm... Since all of you are in, I guess me too then..." Kanji muttered
Yu nodded in agreement and looked at Yousuke.
"Alright! Once again, The Investigation Team is back!" Yousuke announced
PHEW! Finally finished it! This first chapter was way longer then I expected it to be. Anyway, I wanna ask for the readers opinion. Do you guys think it's a little rushed? If you do, please tell me. And I'm sorry if there were repetition of words, phrases or sentences. I have a limited vocabulary. I am only at Tsuna's age after all. The next chapter will take place in Namimori with Tsuna and his family so don't miss it.
Oh one more thing, do you guys want a chapter on Reborn doing his "Work" in Inaba? If you do just tell me. Although it might take a while.
Thanks for reading!