A/N: Muaha. Hi again! Thanks for clicking this story! This time it's a multi-shot for 69xFem27! Hope you like it ;D
P.s. this was edited. I mean, I just edit the usage of "Kufufu".
Disclaimer: I don't own KHR
Summary: When things seemed worst, when there seemed to be no hope and blank, having a playful and dark illusionist didn't seem so bad; at least that's what the brunette thought. 69xFem27!
Warning: genderbend (fem27)
Petal Touch
"A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world."
- Leo Buscaglia
"Tsu-chan! Run!"
… I still remember that voice…
.
*bang!*
"Noooo!"
… I still remember the choking in my throat…
.
"You're next little girl,"
… I still remember the terror crawl on my skin…
.
.
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… Then why am I still floating in the darkness?
Sawada Tsunahime opened her eyes in a snap, only to be greeted by the blinding white. Her eyes swiftly took glimpses of her surrounding but nothing was different than all the others; it was only white. She groaned as she sat; her head ached badly and she's confused with everything. The last thing that she remembered was…
"… Mom!" She gasped before getting to her feet. She could feel her legs wobbling but she couldn't care less at the moment. Her head was trying to figure out where she is but the more she thought, the more confused she is. Her heart beat faster as she's becoming more desperate. All she could see was empty white room; not even a tiny hint of any other colors. Suddenly a snicker echoed, making her jumped at the unexpected voice.
"Kufufu, what are you doing with such a dumb look?" she turned around cautiously and greeted by an unfamiliar figure that she's sure never been there in the past minutes. He has mismatched eyes and a slight mark of scars on his body. He also has strange hairstyle and a disturbing smirk. His eyes glinted something.
"W-who are you…?"
"Oya? You could actually hear me?" the boy asked, as if amused. Tsuna on the other hand, feeling more confused rather than amused.
"Eh…? You're talking to me right?" Tsuna asked, tilting her head. He shrugged uncaringly.
"Hmm~, I wonder about that," he replied. Tsuna just stared at him with blank look. She doesn't get him, at all. But a realization struck her; he came to this place in some way right? 'So there's really is an exit around here!'
"U-umm," Tsuna's eyes swirled with emotions. "Do you know how we could go away from this place? In fact, where—what is this place?"
"Kufufu, to think that you haven't figure that out," he snickered mockingly. Tsuna raised an eyebrow at his gesture but stayed quiet. "Well then, as a reward for being able to hear me, I'll tell you," he said. "This is your inner world; your mind."
"Eh?" Tsuna took a look at her surrounding; this is her mind? "But how-"
"How could I appear in your mind although you've never known nor met me?" The boy beat her to it as a satisfied smirk crept on his face. "Kufufu, let's say this is my ability you see; I could enter people's mind, although only a handful of them notice anyway."
"Really?" Tsuna asked in awe. That sounded awesome and creepy on the same time; she wouldn't like it if any stranger entered her mind whenever they like it, especially without being noticed! "T-then how could you get out?"
"I could go whenever I please. After all, that's not my mind," he answered.
"… C-can you teach me how? I have to get out of here," Tsuna said before she bit her lips. "I-I mean, I have to get back to reality. I have to see my mom."
A smirk crept unto his face, "Hn, well then let me inform you two bad news," the boy said with a strangely satisfied tone when he saw the dismay mirrored on her eyes. "First, you cannot get out of here and second, even if you could, I won't tell you how."
"Eeeeh? B-but-!"
"Well then farewell," the boy turned his back to Tsuna which stared at his back in shock. She could saw some indigo fog around his body and she knew that whatever the trick was, he's really going out of that place, leaving her alone. Her heart beat rose and the drums were in her head, 'No… no!'
"Wait!" Tsuna almost cried at him. Every energy she has left felt like leaving her body as her legs couldn't hold on anymore and she fell unto the hard, cold floor. The boy's eyes caught a glimpse of the brunette from his shoulder; her head hung low as tears streamed on her cheeks, "Please… just… don't leave me alone… please..."
He saw her whole body trembling and he also felt the air changing very, very heavy; it's as if there's a boulder pressuring his chest. The picture didn't really touch him, but it felt nostalgic instead; he knew this feeling all too well. He looked at the girl from the corner of his once more and after what felt like eternity, he let out a sigh.
"My, my, looks like I have no choice," he said, almost like speaking to himself. Tsuna's head looked up when she heard him snapped his fingers. Suddenly a very hard wind blew from his direction, making Tsuna has to protect her eyes with her arm. The moment the wind stopped and she opened her eyes, what greeted her was a contrast from what she saw seconds ago.
"W-what…" she was left breathless as her eyes caught no end of the flower field. She never even saw one in the real world! Her arm moved slightly and she instantly felt a gentle stroke on her skin. She looked down and saw a small white flower by her side. Her eyes widen; if only she hasn't been told that she's in her own mind, she swear she would be thinking she's teleported to another place around the globe.
"That should erase that awful atmosphere just now," she heard his voice from behind her.
"…Y-you… you did this?" Tsuna asked in disbelief.
"Kufufu, who else would little rabbit?" he asked. Tsuna felt her words stuck in her throat. She just couldn't believe anything that happened to her in the last fifteen minutes. She looked at the flower and touched it. It was very soft. She let her finger brushed the small petals and a smile formed on her face; relief, light, and an unbelievable swell of happiness.
She closed her eyes and felt her body shook in happiness. She hoarsely whispered as tears starting to fall once more, "Thank you… thank you…"
The boy could hardly hear the words but before he knew it, a strong yet sweet breeze swept the room; but this time it's not because of his power. His eyes widen when the breeze met contact with his body. He suddenly felt so happy and light, as if there's not a single problem in the world. It's very pleasant.
He looked at the little figure in front of him and saw her body still trembled slightly. Strangely, it makes him feel satisfied to change her emotions to the better. As soon as the thought came to his mind, he quickly brushed off the new feeling. But still, he couldn't hide the wanting to stay there—just for a short while.
Meanwhile in the "real world"…
The neighborhood has been caught in panic as a rumor of a gunshot was heard from the Sawada household. The CEDEF and the Vongola Family has make contact with the police and so there's going to be no news or whatsoever about what happened. However, Sawada Iemitsu only came half an hour after the tragedy that befell on his family. He and the CEDEF arrived at the scene only to find the house completely silent. His eyes immediately caught a familiar figure in the hall.
"Nana...!" Iemitsu gasped out and immediately went to the side of his wife and half-lift her. "Nana…" Iemitsu whispered shakily, hands clenching his beloved wife tight. The other CEDEF members that went along with him paused for a while before they started to inspect the house. Iemitsu kissed Nana's forehead softly before a call came from Oregano.
"Master, over here!" Oregano called from the kitchen. Iemitsu slowly put his wife's lifeless body down before he went to the kitchen where some of his subordinates already gathered. His eyes widen when he saw none other than his daughter also lay in pool of blood on the floor just by the table. Iemitsu hurriedly knelt down and check Tsuna's body. He almost couldn't bear to lift her up, moreover to see her face.
"Master…" one of them tried to help but he shook his head. He put his index and middle finger on Tsuna's pale neck and much to his surprise; he could feel a very soft beating. His hands clenched her arm tighter.
"Call the rescue team," Iemitsu turned to his subordinates with panic burnt in his eyes. "Hurry!"
The days spent was magic to her. The boy, who introduced himself as Mukuro, has stayed almost every time which eased her very, very much. They would talk about things—small delightful things and sometimes he'll change the sceneries; flower fields, oceans, until mountains.
It was rare to see him angry. He always has that playful smirk instead. The only time he flashed out anger was when she went over the line and asked about his family and his eyes. Well, maybe also once when she asked how he got the haircut. Still, he was interesting and fortunately for both of them, she could see the light inside of him.
On the beginning, he always did things as if he's trying to test her patience; from teasing until somewhat like a bullying. But every time he did, what he earned was only a stare and a smile from the smaller figure. It was strange to him. He expected her to be angry, or at least tell him to stop so her reaction caught him by surprise. Just a bit.
Tsuna saw him as her true friend. Even in reality she has almost none and to met someone that would do this to her, it's truly a gift. Every time he tried to bother her, she only felt the happiness and relief from his presence. After all, she saw all his teasing and remarks was just his style to express himself. Maybe he doesn't know that she never has a friend that cared for her before—nor did she know about his.
"Mukuro…" Tsuna muttered as they look at the starry sky. Said teen hmm-ed in response. Tsuna paused for a while, "…When do you think we'll be back to reality?"
"Hm, I don't really care," Mukuro answered.
"…" Tsuna glanced at the figure beside her. "Then… why do you think we can't return to reality?"
"Maybe because you're dead already," Mukuro teased with an amused tone.
"T-that's not funny Mukuro!" Tsuna cried at him comically which replied with a snicker. Tsuna pouted before she looked up once again. A disturbing thought came to her mind. Could it be that what Mukuro said was true? After all, she felt like she's been here for a while, although she couldn't tell the time at all. They will be at morning for a second, and night right at the next second; it was all created by Mukuro's illusions. 'If I'm dead already… at least I want to know what happened…'
Tsuna sighed and closed her eyes. Nonetheless…"Thank you, Mukuro."
"…?" Mukuro raised his eyebrows. "Kufufufu, what's that all of the sudden?"
"For being here, for helping me," Tsuna breathed out contentedly. "And for being my friend… it was nice."
"… You're one strange little rabbit," Mukuro replied.
"I'm not a rabbit," Tsuna pouted before she looked at the stars again. A peaceful silence enveloped them. She clenched her fists tightly as the longing swell on her chest; overwhelming her. She looked at Mukuro who just stared up at the dark sky.
"If you want to say something say it little rabbit," Mukuro suddenly said, startling Tsuna who just realized she's watching him too intensely. Tsuna blushed and stammered an apology.
"I just… well… I just want to see reality once again…" Tsuna trailed off, turning her head at him. She whispered softly, "And when I did, I hope we could still be friends like this."
"…!" Mukuro glanced from the corner of his eyes and saw her truthful eyes. She meant what she said. Mukuro closed his eyes, "Kufufufu, I just hope you wouldn't regret what you just said little rabbit."
A chuckle. "I won't Mukuro. You're my one and only best friend," she said before she shifted her position and faced the sky. She closed her eyes and a smile crossed her face, "I really mean it."
Mukuro's eyes widen at the word she spoke. Even more so when he saw a shooting star in the sky before it's gone as fast it came. He stared quietly; he never told her how to do illusions like he did and to see the shooting star she unconsciously created, it just proved that she's not lying on what she said. He glanced and saw her closed her eyes. He slowly did the same and felt the growing swirl of emotions inside of him; why did he felt so warm?
A smirk emerged on his face. Looks like a trip to reality won't be so bad.
A/N: Yup, yup. It's the final of the first chap! Hehe what do you think about this? :3 see you later! XD
Questions frequently asked by readers (or I will if I'm one)
Q: Okaaaaay… another multi-shots…
A: I know, I know. I also reluctant to publish this MukuroxFemTsuna because well, I just knew that this plot won't be a one-shot. It has to be at least two or three chapters. But I will really try my best to update it asap… yeah.
Q: So… Mukuro's in Tsuna's mind? Dream? Or whatever that is?
A: yeah, it's kinda Tsuna's inner world. It's like when Mukuro meet Chrome for the first time; it's like that.
Q: Age?
A: Tsuna around five, Mukuro six… hmm
Q: What happened to Tsuna actually? And the first scene at the story? What's that?
A: Well, just the regular "enemy family shoot Nana and Tsuna when Iemitsu's not around". It will be explained further on the next chaps, but that's the main point. And for the first part of the story, that's what Tsuna thought and recall. Strange? Sorry about that, I just don't want the chap exceeded my "length standard" for a chap =.= hmm
Q: Tsuna and Mukuro didn't sleep?
A: Hmmm… this question also raise up in my head from time to time. Maybe I could answer you later on when I'm already sure (wth?) hehehehe
Q: Heeeh? Is this AU or not?
A: Maybe not. Because the time and background still connected to the cannon. Mukuro around that age should be still in the Estraneo right? Yeah…
Q: Wuut… so Mukuro can return to reality and he can also go to other people's mind?
A: Well, yeah. Mukuro can see the real world although of course, the people can't see him. Why? Well, will be explained later I guess hehe.
Q: Too fast progress!
A: Woops, I thought so too… the last scene right? I must have made it in one-shot style where everything progress fast… urgh. Sorry about that