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Chapter 1

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X-X What if Tsuna was originally male X-X

"I have no idea why these two continue to fight...and they call me childish." I said watching Yoru and Rikuo go at it.

"Maybe it's because you look so cute, just like a girl!" Kejourou squealed with reddening cheeks.

"That's not funny! I'm male!" I said annoyed.

"Male or female, I think Tsuna-kun can attract the attention of anyone...that and Waka is quite fond of you." Kubinashi said with a small smile.

"It's not like I asked him to be fond of me..." I muttered annoyed.

"What, you don't like my attention?" Yoru asked appearing behind him.

"Hiieeee!" I screamed almost falling over.

"Don't be so jumpy. Although, that look on your face is quite cute." Yoru said kissing my cheek.

"Hieee! What are you doing?!"

"Yoru! Keep your hands off my little brother!"

It would have been less embarrassing if I was born a girl instead of a boy. Why does Yoru like teasing me like this? We're both boys! It's not natural for him to fall for another boy! Although...I think it would be ten times worse if I was a girl...He'd probably attack me every chance he gets if I was. I thought rubbing at my cheek.

X-X What if Tsuna and Rikuo were the Youkai and Yoru is human X-X

"Yoru-kun, you know you shouldn't pick fights with Ricchan! He's a Youkai after all!" I said bandaging his cheek.

"Tsk. Just leave me alone about it." Yoru said obviously pouting.

"You won't win, he's much stronger than you. We're hanyou, remember! We're much stronger than a normal human!" I said poking his cheek.

"Human or not." Yoru grabbed my hand, pulling it to his chest. His face was extremely close to mine. "I will beat him in order to marry you." Yoru said causing me to turn bright red.

Ever since Papa took Yoru in after some enemies killed his parents, this guy...he takes every chance he remind me of his intent of marriage! Papa find it quite amusing, but Ricchan...well, let's say the future Sandaime fully intends to never lose against the human male. The only reason why Ricchan decided to take up the position as Sandaime is to prevent someone from using me to get the position, that and to beat up suitors.

"Really..." I kissed Yoru's cheek, surprising the boy. I quickly disappeared from his grasp already halfway down the hall. "You already won my heart! I'll just tell Ricchan I want to marry you, idiot!" I said before running away.

I'm so happy I'm a Youkai! If I wasn't, I would definably be caught by Yoru within seconds. An odd shiver ran down my spine. If the situation was to be switched, I think he would be the one constantly teasing me. My heart couldn't take his normal advances, that's why I'm always quick to run away when he tries. Also...if he was a Youkai and I was human...I don't think it would be possible for me to run away that easily.

"Waaahhhh...I'm so lucky to be a Youkai." I said hiding my blushing face.

X-X What if Tsuna was an only child and Yoru and Rikuo were the same person X-X

"Tsuna, are you okay?" Rikuo asked noticing my blank stare.

"Ah...sorry, I was...spacing out again." I said with a sad smile.

"Don't push yourself too hard. It's almost...that day, isn't it?" Rikuo asked scratching his cheek.

"That's right, Rikuo-san. I'm sorry, but please allow me to take a few days off in order to return home." I said as I continued to sweep.

"I don't mind, but please be careful. It could be dangerous." Rikuo said giving me his usual smile.

"I know, thank you for your concern." I gave him a small bow. "Please take care, return home safely as well."

"I will, ittekimasu."

"Itterasshai."

I rose from my bow a few seconds later. The Nura clan was quite kind to take me in after Youkai killed my parents...but it was difficult for me to get along with the same kind as my parent's murders. It's not like I hate them, but it was...quite scary to think they could easily kill me if they so wished it. I got along quite well with Rikuo though. Perhaps it is because he has more human blood in him than Youkai blood.

"Saaa...I suppose it's time for me to head out." I said turning on my heels.

I put the broom back where it belongs before heading to my room. I bumped into Rihan on the way there and I quickly apologized to the man. I was thankful for his help and I admire the man...but sometimes even he scares me. The man only chuckled patting my head.

"No need to be so stiff, Tsuna-chan." Rihan said with his usual smile.

"I-I'm sorry..." I said as he continued to ruffle my hair.

"Are you heading out?" Rihan asked.

"Un, I must return home to pay my respect."

"Why don't you take Kubinashi or Kurotabo with you?"

"N-No need!" I covered my mouth, I didn't mean to shout like that! "I-It's just...I don't wish to bother them...Okay, I'm heading out now!"

"Ah, Tsuna-chan!"

I quickly ran to my room, grabbing my bag. It was...always hard to connect to those in the Nura household. It wasn't like they didn't try...but I was too afraid to connect to them. It was scary...very scary. I returned to my home in Namimori to clean my parent's graves and paying my respects before I returned home to clean. It was always a lot hard work, but it was necessary. I always spent a week in Namimori to care for my parent's graves and old home. During that time, I went to my parent's graves each day to retell of the previous years. Talking to my parent's...it made the pain in my heart go away.

"I'm back...Mama...Papa." I said kneeling down in front of their grave.

I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out. I curled up in a ball, burying my face in my knees. It was hard...so hard...being alone. It was scary being in a home full of Youkai...it was hard for me to speak out or be a bother to them. It was scary...the first day of my grave visits was my hardest...because nothing ever came out and I can only cry as I cleaned their graves.

"...Tadaima..." I whispered as I entered my old home.

It was still noon so I had time to get at least the living room cleaned out before it got dark. My heart ached as I stared at these familiar yet foreign walls. The pictures on the walls were turned around so it wasn't shown...it was too painful for me to look at them.

"Why...Why did this happen to me...Why am I all alone in the world...?" I questioned sitting on the old couch.

I fell asleep on the couch and I woke up, a blanket covering me. I was now confused and scared, I was alone...I know I was! B-But who was here? I silently walked around the house, searching for the culprit, but found none...that's odd...The house is completely cleaned. Who could have done this?

"...I'm sure I didn't clean...so who...?" I questioned heading to the kitchen.

There was food on the table and I stared at it for a few seconds. Okay, I know someone was here now. I microwaved the food and I sat down to eat. I silently said my thanks before digging in. Hm...this is definably the work of Yuki-Onna's. Did she come by? I thought with a tiny frown. I don't recall telling her or the others this address. The only ones who know would be Rikuo and Rihan.

"I guess...I can go to the graves early..." I said quietly.

I spent the day talking to my parent's graves. I didn't even care that it was getting dark and cold, I just continued to talk. It's not like anyone would be waiting for me in that house. Maybe if I had an older brother...it might have been easier. I thought with a sad smile. I made my way home when I tripped over nothing. If I fell...I'll surely die.

"It...might not be that bad..." I whispered with a faint smile.

I was surprised when someone had grabbed me, my face pressed against someone's chest. I inhaled the scent of vanilla and sakura...Rikuo? I pulled away a bit to look at the person's face, only to be met with red eyes that looked quite pissed off. I screamed, pushing back, only to almost fall once again. The male grabbed my wrist, his free hand on my lower back.

"What do you think you're doing? Do you want to die, you clumsy girl?"

"W-Who are you to call me that! Besides, it's not as if anyone cares about me! I wouldn't have mind dying!"

"Don't say such pathetic things, Tsuna."

"H-How do you know...?"

"You don't recognize me?"

"R-Rikuo...?" Was this his Youkai half...wait, why is he here?! "Why are you here? You should be in Ukiyoe!"

"My day self had come here out of concern for you." This Rikuo...he scared me a bit. "Why do you think no one would care?"

"It's just as I said! I have no one waiting for me, dying would be easier! I have no parents to go back to...It's not like...It's not like the life of a single orphan girl could mean anything to anyone."

"I would care, my day self would care, the Youkai at the Nura clan would care! Don't say your life is meaningless, Tsuna."

"Why would they care! I'm human! I'm a pathetic human who they had to deal with for years! No one would care...It would be easier..." I lowered my head, tears freely falling down my cheeks. "...if I didn't exist...then I wouldn't be alone..."

"Oi." My face was lifted up and Rikuo kissed me. "If you don't want your life, devote it to me instead. There's no problem with that, is there?"

"W-What...?!"

"It's no problem is it?"

"W...why?"

"Don't ask stupid questions. You told your parents want you wanted to tell them. Let's return home."

"E-Eh?"

"I know for a fact you only need to spend two days here. You spend the rest of the week crying before returning. I've always noticed...how red your eyes are once you return. Stop crying, because I'll be here from now on."

I stared at Rikuo's back...this Rikuo...he was quite cool...and very kind despite being a Youkai. I rubbed at my eyes, getting rid of my tears before chasing after him. I wouldn't mind...following this Rikuo, besides...I think he just gave me the wakeup call I needed. I was too afraid to face those in the Nura clan because they were Youkai and I was human. That shouldn't matter...because we are more alike than we might think. I shouldn't focus on the differences...but on the similarities.

"Rikuo-sama! Please take care of me from now on!" I said with a large smile.

"Of course." Rikuo said with a smirk.

"Also...from now on, I will not cry unless it's for good reasons! I'm sorry, for being a burden and causing you to worry for me. I'll work hard!" I said walking beside him.

"Good, you'll make a good bride."

"B-Bride?!"

X-X What if Tsu (15 years old) meets Natsume Takashi (Natsume Yuujinchou) X-X

I hummed a soft tune as I continued to create a chain of flowers. I sensed someone coming in this direction at a very fast pace, most likely a Youkai attempting to attack me again. I reached for the wooden sword at my side and I lifted it up, pointing it at the face of a young boy about the same age as me. The two of us stared at the other with a clear look of surprise, he wasn't a Youkai...he's human!

"You..." I took note of the actual Youkai I sensed just behind the boy. "Watch out!" I shouted getting up.

I quickly took down the Youkai behind the boy, dealing a blow that would knock the Youkai out for a few hours. I released a small sigh of relief, really...I think there would be chaos if I returned with a scratch on me. Yoru wouldn't let me out of his sights if I did.

"Are you okay? You're not hurt are you?" I asked turning to the boy.

"I-I'm fine...! Thank you!"

"I see...So you are human after all. Don't worry, I'm the same! You have quite a bit of spiritual power, it caused me to think you were a Youkai, but it was this one I sensed." I glanced at the Youkai behind me. "I'm sorry for surprising you."

"It's okay." The boy was staring at me with clear surprise on his face. "You said...you're the same?"

"Yes, I can see Youkai as well. If you have a moment, perhaps you can lead me back to town...I got lost."

"I don't mind!"

The boy, Natsume Takashi, and I walked to town chatting about our lives. I felt bad how he had to deal with Youkai since he was young and no one believed him about it. Ukiyoe has plenty of 'fear' that can cause humans to see them easily. Unless there is a very concentrated amount of strong Youkai in an area, there wouldn't be enough fear to allow humans to see them.

"Natsume!" I blinked in surprise when a maneki-neko came out of nowhere to head-butt the boy. Was this the 'Nyanko-sensei' he was talking about? "What are you doing, fraternizing with her?!"

"Nyanko-sensei! That hurts!"

"Of course it hurts!"

I watched the two bicker for a few minutes until I heard someone call for me. I released the urge to groan when I saw it was Kubinashi...in his usual poorly done human disguise. I'm sure to be scolded, I escaped the clutches of my bodyguards to play in the mountains...actually, I wanted to explore, but got lost instead.

"Tsuna-chan, you should be more careful! What do you think would happen if you returned harmed?! The Youkai in this area do not know what you look like so it would be dangerous for you to be out!" Kubinashi scolded me.

"I'm sorry, but it was so boring!" I was pouting. "No one lets me do anything anymore...a girl needs her space!" I said with a frown.

"At least be more cautious." Kubinashi said with a sigh.

"I am! I brought this with me!" I said holding up my wooden sword.

"If you really wanted space, just inform us so we can at least make sure the area is safe." Kubinashi said patting my head.

"Mou! You're too annoying, Kubinashi! I'm not a little girl anymore!" I shouted annoyed.

"You're still young." Kubinashi said with a good chuckle.

"Mou...Anyways, Kubinashi, I found an interesting person." I pulled Natsume over by his arm, stopping his argument with Nyanko-sensei. "This is the one who helped me when I got lost! He has a lot of spiritual power, right?" I asked with a smile.

"Ts-Tsuna-san!" Natsume said with a blush.

"You're right. He has more than any human should these days, he's not from a clan either." Kubinashi said staring at the boy.

"Oi! Brat, careful! You want to cause an all-out Youkai war?!" Nyanko-sensei asked the boy.

"As I said, I have no idea what you're talking about!" Natsume shouted at the boy.

"You brat!" Nyanko-sensei pointed at me. "This is the future bride of the Nura clan's Sandaime! If you get too close to her, then he might very well declare war!" Nyanko-sensei shouted.

"Bride...?" Natsume questioned looking between his sensei and myself.

"That's...not exactly a lie..." I said with a nervous laugh.

"Tsuna-chan, it's time to return. Yoru-sama will be worried if you don't return soon." Kubinashi said placing a hand on my shoulder.

"Ugh...overbearing Youkai...Natsume-kun, let's meet again!" I gave him a bright smile. "I'll be staying in the area for the next week, let's talk again! Let's go, Kubinashi."

"Ah, Tsuna-chan, please don't run! If you fall, you might hurt yourself!"

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Chapter 1 Ends

I was running on a serious blank when trying to write new chapters so I did a few 'What ifs' for my story Lily of the Valley. They're basically a few what ifs I was thinking of when I wasn't writing up a new story. The first two were quite short, but cute all the same since it still showed the love between Tsuna and Yoru. The third was actually quite sad and I totally didn't mean to make Tsuna a depressed little girl! It wasn't incest on that one since Tsuna is an only child in that what if and Rikuo was canon. The fourth was actually a small idea for a story I wanted to write with an older Tsuna, but scratched off since there is no way Yoru would allow Tsuna to leave Ukiyoe for long periods of time without him or an army of bodyguards. Yoru probably wouldn't declare war on any male getting close to Tsuna...he might just kill him very painfully. Please feel free to send me a few what ifs you want to see done. Well, until next time dearies! Bye-bye!