Through the Glass Window

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn

I only borrowed the characters and made up a plot of some sort

A/N This is my first fiction so I hope you enjoy and this is currently unbeta-ed

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That day it rained. The last day that we were by his side. We were his guardians. We should have seen this coming. We should have stopped them. We should have stopped this.

The five Vongola Elders were tired of the free spirited Vongola Decimo who ran the Vongola familgia with the advice and aid of his six guardians. The Vongola Decimo found the Elders position outdated and disliked their corrupted and cruel way of handling things. The Elders wished for an heir that would be easier to control, to manipulate; a figure head of sorts. But instead they were left with a leader who stripped them of nearly all of their former power. They saw that as an affront to them, the great and wise Vongola Elders who had been there far longer than that naïve foreign whelp. Each time they tried to sway the juvenile leader one way, his guardians would intervene and protect him from their twisted words. And with the guardians backing him, the young boss had the courage to override the imposing Elders orders. But the Elders were not deterred; they realized what they had to do. Separate the guardians from the Vongola leader, break the closely knit inner circle that surrounded their future puppet. Their hunger for power grew as they plotted. The tainted Elders found the perfect time to enact their plan, the Annual Vongola Meeting. Of course there were other meetings throughout the year, but this one was the largest and most important. Only the most influential members of the Vongola attended and as tradition dictated the guardians were not allowed to be present. Also, where other meetings were actively involved with the boss, this one was more democratic and was ruled by the majority. Sawada Tsunayoshi would be isolated and near powerless. The Elders licked their lips in anticipation as they sprinkled the seeds of dissent in the minds of many influential members, saying that the Vongola no longer needed guardians, that by having them it showed how weak their leader was. With each word that slipped of their corrupted tongues, the Elders slowly gained more support. Until the day of the Annual Vongola Meeting finally arrived.

Tsuna arrived at the meeting, closely followed by his guardians who were not allowed to attend the Annual Vongola Meeting but were allowed to remain outside to keep watch. They each gave their petite leader a worried glance as he was about to leave. The guardians rarely left Tsuna's side, always watching over him. Even the aloof Hibari and Mukuro, who seemed to have gained some sort of respect and loyalty to the Tenth Vongola boss, protectively guarded him. And they were always unnerved when they the annual meeting came around because they knew that Tsuna was left vulnerable to the corrupted wolves that helped lead the Vongola. Noticing his guardians' obvious concern, Tsuna gave them all a reassuring smile and mouthed 'don't worry' as he quickly entered the wolves den. Once the tall medieval doors closed behind him, Tsuna strode deeper into the large and dark meeting room and promptly he seated himself at the head of the long black table that was already filled with the other members. Tsuna was nervous like always but thankfully he had trained himself to have an impassive and authoritative presence when he faced the family. After all, the boss' job at the meeting was to calmly and objectively observe the meeting. He knew that he was not in favor with most of his family at the moment since he had only succeeded the title of boss a few years ago. But he was comforted by the presence of the two people the sat beside him. Reborn on his right side and Iemitsu, his father and outside advisor, on his left. The meeting went like any other as they discussed different problems, and the condition and the financial status of the Vongola. Tsuna noted the Elders', who were seated at the opposite end of the table, silence. His intuition told him something was up but he did not pursue it. He thought nothing of it until the meeting was drawing to a close. One of the Elders slowly stood signaling that he wished to speak. His back was hunched with age and seemed to buckle under the weight of his black and gold robe that contrasted to his pale and papery skin. But the Elder stood confidently despite his weak appearance and his aged eyes held a sinister glint as he looked at each of the adjourned members. His confident smirk was quickly masked by a solemn frown as he addressed the family.

"We, The Elders, have lived a long time and have seen the Vongola struggle as well as prosper. The Vongola has grown strong over the years and now stands at the pinnacle of the mafia world." He began in a formal voice but suddenly switched to a somber growl as he continued, "However, weakness has shown it self. And we all know what happens when a weakness is shown to the enemy. As it has happened many a time in our bloody history." He paused as a chilling silence befell the room, piercing each member with a knowing and cold gaze. "Attacks. Death. Massacre. Ruin." He stated slowly and loudly, enunciating each word as the all-too- real horrors played in front of the members' eyes like a movie.

"Weakness is a death sentence in our world. And that weakness has found itself a home in the Vongola, in the form of the Vongola's six guardians. We are already weakened by a foreign leader," he eyed Tsuna with an intimidating look, "And it has been a struggle to retain our strength when faced with the onslaught of criticism from other allied families. How are we to win them over when our own leader is constantly babied and sheltered by the guardians?!" he yelled in an exasperated tone as he stared at the members, "Who would want to ally themselves with such a weak looking leader? No one. We now have a weakness that will lead to our demise. Families will come and try to take the Vongola's position. We shall be attacked and led to bloody ruin!!"

He switched his somber and anxious tone to a smoother and sincere tone, "My fellow Vongola, We wish to implore upon you a plea. A plea that may save the Vongola from the attack that will soon come. We plea that the guardians be disbanded and demoted. By doing so our leader will no longer be looked down upon and the Vongola shall prosper once more." And with that the Elder sat down with a confident smirk. He had played them like a fine tuned instrument.

Silence followed as the information sunk in then a roar erupted from everyone. Random cries filled the room, some supporting the proposition and those vehemently opposing it

"The Guardians have been intact since the Vongola Primo, they are a part of the Vongola!"

"They shall be our ruin!"

"The guardians must be separated from the Vongola Decimo!!"

"Do you want to see the Vongola fall?!?"

"They have done nothing wrong except protect our leader!!"

"The guardians will lead to more blood!!"

Tsuna was shocked. Get rid of the guardians, his friends. It was so absurd. His thoughts were becoming more rage filled and indignant as the growing anger and need to defend his friends swarmed within him, almost cracking his impassive mask. Reborn noticed his former pupil's agitation, and knew that he could not let Tsuna crack in front of the family. So he decided to intervene.

The uproar that had reined in the meeting room was immediately silenced when one small baby stood.

"The Elders do have a point. Weakness does lead to downfall. However, the Guardians only add strength to the Vongola. They are excellent fighters and have protected the boss faithfully. And as you pointed out we are a leading family in the mafia world and there are many who wish to have our power and influence. And with a new and foreign boss we are also a prime target. The guardians not only protect the boss from enemies but also our family. We can't have assassins murdering our boss. That itself would lead to chaos or worse," Reborn spoke darkly as his expression was hid by the shadow of his black fedora hat.

Murmurs rose and fell as discussion reigned. Tsuna calmed down some and was grateful to Reborn for defending his friends when he could not. But his intuition still told him that something was amiss. The Elders confidence did not fall at all, for they had anticipated Reborn's opposition. The new how close Tsuna was to his inner circle and decided to use that against them.

"That maybe true. But how do you know if their loyalties are true? Sure they may appear loyal to both the Vongola Decimo and to the family. But how do you know that this is not all a traitorous farce?" A different Elder sneered as he stood, "Remember that one of the Guardians is the murderous criminal Rokudo Mukuro. He is an illusionist well versed in deceptions. He has murdered one family that had cared for him before, what makes you think that he will not insight the others to destroy another?" He accused in a voice that could be akin to the voice of a god condemning a population to a pestilence," Not to mention the cold blooded killer of a guardian, Hibari Kyouya. We have all witnessed his ruthless attitude and senseless blood baths. Do we really want such dangerous people near our boss?" He paused then added with an evil sneer, "Just as Reborn so righteously pointed out, we can't have assassins murdering our precious boss." He finished as he dramatically pointed to the young leader who was seated across the table. Setting the sides of the battlefield.

An angry roar arose as the number of those supporting the proposition grew. Tsuna looked at the angry supporters with sheer panic in his eyes. He looked at his father and Reborn, hoping for them to speak out. But they returned his frantic gaze with one of hopelessness and resignation. They had nothing to combat that. Anger swelled once again in him. He knew that Hibari and Mukuro would not harm him or the Vongola. He felt the indignant words die on his tongue as he looked at the others seated at the table. He saw that most had composed themselves and had slowly quieted down. He knew it was time, the only part of the meeting that he led and the one he dreaded most. The Vote.

Tsuna slapped his hands on the black table and stood. His presence stilled the remaining conversation at the table immediately. He was looking down at the ring on his hand, his internal turmoil running rampant. He took a shaky breath as he composed himself for what he was about to do. And when he finally looked up to face the family his eyes held a sad but steadfast resolution.

"The Elders have put forth a proposition that could greatly influence the future of the Vongola. So I implore you, as the Vongola Decimo, to please consider both sides and to make a vote. Remember whether the Vongola prospers or dies is up to the judgments of you, the highest of the Vongola." Tsuna paused as he solemnly gazed at each individual to allow them time to deliberate before continuing, "The proposition is whether the Vongola Guardians shall be disbanded and separated from the Vongola Decimo. Now all those in favor of the proposition let yourselves be known."

Nearly all the hands raised in a chorus of shuffling fabric, with the exception of the two seated next to him and a few people randomly placed throughout the table. His heart stopped within his chest and he felt like he was drowning slowly. But as if on autopilot his mouth moved to continue, "And all those against the proposition."

After a quick glance around the table, his voice, which was now devoid of any hope, muttered the words that would change the Vongola,

"I have accepted your will and as the Tenth Boss of the Vongola Familgia, I order the immediate disbandment of the Vongola Guardians and that they are separated from myself. Meeting adjourned."

So there is the first chapter of my first fic. Gah im excited! I never thought I would write this much for an idea that popped into my head this morning. Anyway I hope to continue this if I'm still in the creative mood.

Oh and by the way the Elders are like the Cervello, as in no one knows their names and they all look somewhat alike.

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