AUTHOR UPDATE: 12/29/16

Story is undergoing major revisions. If you are an old reader, I highly suggest you go over the whole story once again because I corrected grammatical mistakes, compressed multiple chapters to make them more comprehensive and developed the plot better.

Once I have posted the edited first chapter, I'm planning to take down the rest of the chapters and revisions will continuously progress until I'll be able to pick up from where I left. Also, the original title of "La Pendule du Temps" was changed to "Le Pendule du Temps" when a kind reader pointed out my mistake. Thank you Lala! :)

I plan and will do my best to finish this story this time. Thank you for being patient and supportive until this time.

Love,

blossom

This story is something that just happened to cross my mind while I was about to sleep. Gradually, scenes began forming on my mind as time passed. I just can't ignore it.

I absolutely adore Chrome x Hibari.

Reminder: This fic is set before the Future Arc. There may appear some plot irregularities but forgive me because I had to do it this way to insert my own characters. Other arc events and characters will be inserted one after the other in random order. OCC.

Disclaimer: How I wish I owned Katekyo Hitman Reborn and I would have put together Chrome and Hibari…

Amano Akira-sama ROCKS!

Le Pendule du Temps

(The Pendulum of Time)

Prologue

It was a peaceful day at Namimori. The birds are chirping, led by an unsuspecting yellow bird that goes by the name of Hibird, chirping happily the melody of what it seemed as Namimori High's school anthem. Everything was in place, the steady flow of busy students, workers and other citizens pass by in a blur to make their way to their respective destinations. The crowd and long line formed on the popular local cake shop was shocking to anyone's eyes, however this is unsurprising if one knew the fact that today is an ultra-rare one-day sale, which sells its tastiest cakes half the price. Satisfied customers exited the premises with a jolly and satiated glow ready to go on their next journey.

No explosions, strange people chasing each other or thugs beaten up black and blue on deserted alleys. Nothing unusual, only peace and the regular hustle and bustle of this little town.

That is why Vongola Decimo, Sawada Tsunayoshi wondered what had led them to their current predicament. Only fragments of the ensuing chaos registered on his mind.

It involved his Guardian of Storm, Gokudera Hayato, self-proclaimed right-hand man together with their youngest, the Guardian of Thunder, Bovino Lambo who was busy boasting about his recent 'almost' successful attempt on assassinating his eternal rival, Reborn. The Storm began lecturing the Thunder and throwing insults at him. Thunder, in his outrage ran away but tripped at his own feet and the famous 10-Year Bazooka flew out of his afro which landed on the passing by Chrome Dokuro who was on his way to visit the Boss.

Everything happened so fast. Before they knew it, the familiar pink smoke emerged and engulfed the area. The Sky and Vongola Decimo, Sawada Tsunayoshi and his Guardian of Rain and Sun, Yamamoto Takeshi and Sasagawa Ryohei watched with fascination as a beautiful woman emerged from the pink smoke. The woman had a long, navy blue hair held by a butterfly silver clip and dressed in a crisp tuxedo with indigo undershirt. For a woman, she carries a man's clothing nicely. She appears unsurprised and observed her surroundings carefully, eyes widening slightly at the presence of younger versions of her colleagues.

What caught is the attention of the younger generation was her companion's sharp gaze and infuriating smirk that sent chills on their spine. Oho, interesting.

"Who are you? You better not be a hitman to assassinate Jyuudaime! I will blow you up to kingdom come!" exclaimed Gokudera who placed his body in front of Tsuna to shield him and whipped out 10 bombs out of nowhere. The Vongola boss and his family watched warily as a woman with long navy blue hair and a certain companion with her stood in front of them.

The lady appeared unperturbed, unthreatened and had the gall to smile, looking at them amusedly. She remained silent and exchanged a surreptitious glance at her companion, communicating in their own way asking how they should handle the situation. He gave her a pointed look that tells her to handle this fiasco alone, wanting to remain silent. From what she remembered, she was with her companion and they were both walking back to their home.

Now, four familiar faces welcomed her and from what she can deduce, their young comrade who has penchant for theatrics and childish tantrums unleashed a dangerous tool of his that somehow landed to her young self. It amused her how they don't recognize her, or her companion at least. Perhaps their appearance changed too much? Her reverie was cut abruptly when the hot-headed Storm had enough and exploded into a long, threatening tirade.

"Oi! Answer us woman! Who are you and where did you come from?" Gokudera once again shouted. Tsuna was trying his hard to restrain his storm guardian from being hasty. He might accidentally drop those bombs and put them all in harm. Meanwhile, Yamamoto is trying to calm down Lambo who is crying incessantly. He finally stopped when Ryouhei offered him some grape candy. He was munching on his candies and climbed on Yamamoto's head, now calm and wondering about the newcomers.

The said woman once again ignored the fuming Gokudera. She was still contemplating about how to answer when she saw that Gokudera was about to throw a dynamite out of spite, she knew she had to say something.

"Boss,"

Sawada Tsunayoshi cannot believe his ears. If he heard correctly, this beautiful lady just called him 'Boss'. There is only one person who calls him that instead of the usual Jyuudaime or Tsuna.

"Chrome?"

"Hai."

They stared blankly at her, minds trying to reconcile the appearance of their young friend to the appearance of this gorgeous lady in front of them. Even the calm and jolly Yamamoto has nothing to say to diffuse the tense atmosphere. Tsuna was openly gaping with his mouth wide. Gokudera was looking for a logical explanation of what just happened and what is happening. Lambo said nothing, since he was busy enjoying the candy he received from Ryohei. Well Ryohei was the same, clueless of what is happening.

"But how-

"Boss, you should know what 10-Year Bazooka does,"

"I know. But what happened to you? You've changed! I can't recognize you anymore!" exclaimed the shocked boss. The old Chrome was transformed into a lady worthy of a fortune, instead of the gothic, skull-loving vessel of Rokudo Mukuro.

The past Chrome Dokuro is a young girl wearing an eyepatch to hide her master's devil eye, pale skin, navy blue hair shaped in a pineapple style (much to a certain lark's chagrin), someone who loves skulls (printed on most of her accessories), with small and soft-looking stature akin to a gentle animal. Physically weak because of her missing organs and barely surviving on falsified ones, she is considered one of the weakest members of the Vongola Famiglia who needs a lot of protection.

The future Chrome Dokuro is notably different to her younger self, especially on her appearance. Her skull-printed eye patch was now gone and gorgeous almost transparent blue eyes are remarkably noted. The pineapple-inspired hairstyle was now replaced with a mass of flowing long navy blue tresses. She is slender, with long legs and stance that exuded confidence, power and unobservable tenseness, ready to spring into action.

Many things have changed. Rokudo Mukuro's "weak and dependent" vessel is now gone. A confident, independent and beautiful Chrome Dokuro was presented before them.

"I hope I changed for the good. Boss, can I ask a question?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"How many minutes have passed?" the woman wondered out loud.

"Now that you've mentioned it I am pretty sure that five minutes is up," said Tsuna. He looked at Yamamoto for confirmation and the baseball fanatic nodded.

"Don't tell me what has happened to us before in the future has repeated itself!" said Tsuna. Tsuna began to panic and dreading the consequences of Lambo's actions. Reborn will kill him! Hiiiiii! How to fix this mess?

Chrome is slighty concerned. There is an ongoing mafia war and the Vongola is in the middle of it, trying to end the fire that is slowly consuming their ranks. Without two of the Guardians, Boss' plans would be thrown off the hinge. It is not yet the right time for them to make their move and contact their past selves but it seems that Lambo-chan had messed up and has thrown a wrench on their carefully laid plans.

"Are you finished crowding now?"

Chrome almost forgot about her companion. Of course he would choose this time to step in. The surprised group turned at the silent man who remained mum throughout the whole confusion. But this man commands and demands undivided attention wherever he goes, he had enough of crowding.

"Hi-Hibari-san!"

Tsuna couldn't believe it. THE future Hibari Kyoya was in front of him. Like Chrome, he is wearing a crisp, expensive suit with purple undershirt. His aura is menacing and blood-curdling. He stood firmly like a panther, ready to pounce at his target once his hawk-like eyes detect any suspicious movement. When he flexed his fingers, Tsuna noticed two rings that decorated his fingers, one is the Cloud Vongola Ring that appears to have been modified slightly and a gold band?

"Hi- Hibari-san is that..?"

Tsuna was nervously pointing at the conspicuous object at his Cloud Guardian's finger. All of the other guardians observed their boss' strange reaction and looked at what he was pointing. This earned a healthy round of amusing reactions that made the skylark smirk triumphantly.

Hibari Kyoya was amused. So the herbivore was the first to find out. He raised his left hand and looked at his ring finger. Aside from his Cloud Vongola Ring at his index finger, there was a simple gold band lined with small amethyst stones. Chrome had a similar ring on her hand, only that it was lined with sapphire stones.

"Oh? You found out herbivore?" said Hibari. "Do you want to have a proof?" Hibari smirked wider if that is possible. Wordlessly and effortlessly, he captured the Mist Guardian in a kiss.

Tsuna couldn't believe it. In front of him are his two guardians who were assumed to be from the future caught in a lip-lock at the middle of the road. Several curious bystanders decided to crowd together but once they saw Hibari's piercing glare, they immediately retreated.

After what it seemed to be a full minute, Hibari pulled away. Chrome was panting lightly with a blush on her cheeks while Hibari is Hibari.

"Ok, that is just way too weird," mumbled by a nosy bystander. He meant it to be only in a whisper but too bad for him, Hibari Kyoya had had a good sense of hearing.

"What did you say herbivore? Are willing to be the first here to be bitten to death?"

The guy gulped nervously and stuttered on what to reply to the menacing disciplinary committee. As if by a divine intervention, an angel stopped the impending bloodshed, in the form of the future Dokuro Chrome.

"Kyo, enough," said Chrome while holding back her husband. Tsuna had anticipated that Hibari would resist and refuse to budge but to his surprise, he nodded and put his weapon down. The guy who was as nervous as chip breathes in relief.

"A-ano, may I ask why are you here in the future anyway?" asked Tsuna. All of his early fear and shock wore away. His Cloud and Mist guardians are together (literally and figuratively) went back to the ten years ago. More than 20 minutes have passed. Clearly, something must be wrong.

"Sawada Tsunayoshi,"

"Ha-hai!"

"It was the silly bovine who brought me and Kuromu to this mess. However, I admit that this is not a mere "coincidence". You may be the boss ten years in the future, however, I suggest you stop crowding around and cause disruption in the peace of Namimori. Follow us to the Reception Room and let's continue our discussion there," said Hibari. He didn't even bother to wait for confirmation, he dragged off his wife towards the direction of the Namimori High.

RECEPTION ROOM

Chrome was busily pouring green tea at the cups of an expressionless Hibari Kyoya and the nervous but determined Vongola Decimo. The other guardians, Gokudera Hayato, Yamamoto Takeshi, Sasagawa Ryohei and the young Lambo Bovino are also spotted in the different parts of the room.

"Before I speak of what is our purpose here, I must remind you that you have no means to change whatever was done. It all happened in the future. However, Kuromu and I are given a very important mission to carry out. That is to send a message to you from the future Sawada Tsunayoshi," stated Hibari. He produced a single letter with the Vongola crest embossed on wax seal he envelope. Tsuna took it reluctantly, with his Guardians peering closely. Even Chrome was anxious to see what is inside. It seems that the future Chrome was never told of the mission.

My dear past self,

I know you must be shocked by the sudden arrival of the ten years in the future Hibari-san and Chrome. In addition, I guess you have noticed the rather 'conspicuous' object that gave away their civil status. Trust me, I have the same reaction when Hibari-san asked for Chrome's hand from me (I took Chrome as my ward including Lambo, Fuuta and Ipin).

Anyways, the more important news that I shall convey to you is that an arising independent assassination squad, Acqua Serpente destroyed all whatever what was established here in the future. Their power was beyond our imagination. I was convinced that we would be able to annihilate them but it seems that my calculations were wrong.

The Cavallone family was severely damaged by a recent attack. Dino-san was injured badly and was reported to be missing by his right-hand man Romario. The Varia's Lussuria and Fran were assassinated. Rokudo Mukuro was able to escape the prison but was recaptured by the enemies. At present, three thousand men belonging from minor Famiglias affiliated to the Vongola were decimated. I must ask you to intercept this terrifying enemy while their power and influence is still budding and underdeveloped.

I am truly sorry for letting you shoulder the burdens of my time. However, I knew that I was strongest when I was still a young boy, innocent and hesitant but resolute to protect my friends and family. I will do my best to stop them from destroying everything in this time but I am relying in you and our Family to defeat them before the roots flourish and bear fruits of destruction. I sent Chrome and Hibari of my time to guide and aid you on your quest. They are my strongest assassination combo that has accomplished lots of high-risk mission during our times. I pray for your success.

Remember, you do not carry the burden of the bloodiest Mafia in history, instead you carry the power and responsibility to protect thousands of lives that have sworn their loyalty and allegiance to the most ancient and largest Mafia Famiglia in Italy.

Buona fortuna mia cara passato di auro.

Sawada Tsunayoshi

Vongola Decimo

つづく

Tsudzuku

Acqua Serpente- Sea Serpent

Buona fortuna mia cara passato di auto - Good luck my dear past self

Please give me a few days to update the revised chapters. I promise I'll be working on them and update as soon as I can. For the meantime, please feel free to leave a comment about your thoughts on the revised prologue.

Lots of love,

blossom