The Path to Greatness

In which Sawada Nana isn't as airheaded as she seems and how Tsuna became the great Vongola Decimo the world has come to know.

| PROLOGUE |

Nana, formerly known as Killer Maiden in the underground world, retired at the early age of 22 to settle down in little 'ole Namimori, Japan. She chose Japan for obvious reasons, it was time for her to return to her roots of the Land of the Rising Sun. Namimori was something more spontaneous, it was almost an unplottable piece of land hidden behind the bright city lights. Nana instantly fell in love with the peaceful, little town, it was the perfect place to start anew. A few forged signatures, a fake background, and a charming smile, and thus began ditzy Fukui Nana of Osaka who was raised by her great aunt after the death of her parents. Fukui Nana wanted to live independently and not be a burden on her great aunt so she moved to Namimori. With doe-like, watery eyes and an adorable pout, Fukui Nana won the hearts of Namimori.

Nana lived in a small apartment, while she did have a lot of money left over from her past occupation; she decided to get a job to keep an image to the town. She began to work part time at the local coffee shop, where for some odd reason, she was never allowed to make any of the coffee, but her pastries were to die for. Not literally, of course, but for Nana's skills, she was quite proud of her ability to easily adapt and cook non-poisoned food. While a great chef, Nana's coffee were always subpar, not that any of her co-workers would tell it to Nana's face.

And it was there, in that small town coffee shop that Fukui Nana met Sawada Iemitsu and fell.

It was like an old romance movie, time stood still and it felt like it was only the two of them in the room, and just like slow motion, Nana tripped, spilling the contents of the tray all over him.

Her brown eyes widened in fear, but looking up at his handsome, chiseled, smiling face, she knew everything was going to be okay.

She fussed over him, attempting to clean his soiled clothing, but he only held her wrist with one hand, and the other hand held her chin, softly pointing it to him. His voice was deep and smooth like velvet, sending shivers down her back.

"What is a sweet bella like you, doing in this town?"

Upon closer examinations, Nana knew exactly who he was. The pale blonde hair, clear blue eyes, and definitely brand name suit, it was none other than the Young Lion of Vongola, Sawada Iemitsu. Damn, Nana thought to herself, she really couldn't escape the mafia, could she. But wow, hearing his baritone Italian was like sweet honey to her ears, she couldn't help but blush prettily and fall a bit more into his arms.

Like that, he swept her off her feet, waited for her shifts to be over just to walk her back to her apartment, and soon he was kneeling on one knee asking for her hand in marriage.

Then she was pregnant.

It was the happiest moment of their lives.

And then he started to disappear more frequently.

She understood, but she wished she didn't. She wished he was there to hold her during her morning sickness. She wished he was there to see the life growing in her. She wished he was there to help her pick out toys and baby clothes.

But he wasn't.

It wasn't his fault, she reasoned, but a small voice in the back of her head told her that she was an idiot for falling in love with a mafia man. She knew, oh, she knew very well, it was always familigia over family, but somewhere the hopeless romantic in her thought she could change a mafia man's way.

Then came the birth of Sawada Tsunayoshi.

Sawada Nana was sure this was the happiest moment of her life.

"Don't worry little Tsu-kun, Mama will always be here for you."

*Fukui - means fortunate, and I chose this as Nana's fake last name because she is fortunate to be able to escape the mafia world and such

Wah, a new story! I have each chapter planned out for once, yay! It's going to be about 11 chapters max :~) Tell me what ya think in the reviews!