This is my first Multi chapter fic in KHR EVER! And I hope you all like it. XD
Plot Bunnies are AWESOME so long as they dont run away from you, I got this one while I was in the shower, and I wrote the first chap at school ;P Apparently, I was thinking of Ginban Kaleidoscope when I thought of this.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO MY DEAR READERS: THIS FIC HAS BEEN REWRITTEN. I WONT FORCE YOU TO RE-READ IT, BUT I DID MAKE MAJOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS STORY SO I SUGGEST YOU DO.
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn.
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"Operation X" the Brown Haired Teen stated as he positions one of his arms behind his back as a mechanical "Ryokai Shimashita, Boss" was heard from his headphones.
Bright orange flames were released from his hand, the scales from his contacts showing his Fiamma Voltage rising.
"10%" the mechanical voice announced. "20% and rising" it continued.
He waited for the right timing before he slowly outstretched his other arm, aimed right towards the Rogue Mafia Boss in front of him.
"X Burner" The Tenth Boss of the Vongola Family announced as Pure Sky Flames shot out of his outstretched hand. The attack was powerful, but however powerful it may be, he did not want to kill, which was why his flames were only strong enough to knock his opponent out cold.
This is Sawada Tsunayoshi.
No matter what his enemies might have done, no matter how much they hurt his Friends or family, he would never shed another's blood unless absolutely necessary. Just like how he still denies being the Boss of the Strongest Mafia Family in the world even at age 16.
This is his charm.
But it can also be his undoing; as one of the previously knocked out members of the Rogue Mafia Family snuck up from behind him wielding a metal bar in his grasp.
Because of the aftershock of firing the X Burner, he was not able to react as quickly.
BANG!
Tsuna's world immediately turned black.
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A Peaceful meadow with soft green grass, Sakura tree's in full bloom, Colorful flowers growing here and there. A beautiful blue lake that reflected the rays of golden sunlight, making it sparkle like diamonds.
The beautiful blue sky was vast and bright with only a few clouds floating about.
It was a beautiful scenery, perfect, peaceful.
Something that one would think existed only in one's dreams.
There is truth to this… for this place was only an illusion.
Nothing could be heard except for the rustling of the leaves in the wind.
The place was void of all life.
There was, however, a lone occupant under the shade of a large Sakura Tree; the blossoms fluttering ever so lightly in the soft breeze.
Rokudo Mukuro was calmly gazing at the scenery in front of him, a smile on his face… a solemn expression.
This was a world that existed only within his mind. A place where no-one could reach.
No-one except for Nagi.
Had felt a connection from the first time he met the girl, she was precious to him. They were alike in a way; unfortunate enough to be born in this cruel world.
Nagi was a very special person.
It was incredibly surprising that the girl was able to hear his voice, and that she was able to find her way to this place.
He smiled.
It is true that he longs for the outside world, where he could move freely and breath real fresh air.
He wanted to see the beauty of it all; a place like the one he's in now, except it won't only be an illusion.
He longed to feel the brightness and warmth of the light.
...
But he knew there is no such thing as light, it does not exist in this world.
He has been through all Six Paths of Reincarnation, experienced hell in all aspects.
And among all of them, the Human Realm is the worst.
Filled with Blood, Slaughter, showered in darkness and sins, he knew that there is nothing more hideous that the Human World.
His fifth skill, The Path of the Humans, proved it all. He had become a slave of this world's cruelty, he experienced everything. He himself was a demon, a being of darkness, one that can no longer be called a 'human'; and he became one of his own free will.
And he was not alone; there were others who joined him of their own free will. They are no different from him, they feel the same way, they felt the pain and suffering he did.
However, he will not let them fall so deep.
This was the reason he wanted to cleanse the world.
To use this realm's darkness against it.
Wash away all impurities and start the anew.
And he had gotten so close to that dream too
But now…
…Now he's not so sure.
He doesn't know what he truly wants anymore.
He still believes in what he have seen with his own eyes, the blood of his companions who were mercilessly tortured until they died, the selfishness and cruelty, the lust for power and material things that the vile creatures known as humans possess, the darkness that surrounds the entire world, engulfing and suffocating.
But ever since he was defeated by the Vongola Heir, his view of the Human World changed.
He found himself thinking… Maybe Light does exist. Maybe… this world isn't as cruel as he once thought.
And as strange and out of character it is, he wanted to believe.
"Mukuro, if I am not able to defeat you then I Can't Die in Peace!"
Eyes burning with resolve and determination, yet it held no form of hate or anger towards him, instead it held warmth.
Mukuro laughed.
How could that person's eyes have such determination to defeat him, and yet at the same time hold such warmth and kindness?
"Mukuro… A-Arigatou"
"Mukuro… are you alright? Are you really here or…"
"Mukuro… will we get to see you again?"
His eyes, naïve and innocent caramel eyes; although the fear was evident, it is always overshadowed by concern, pure… worry.
'How could a person worry so much about an enemy that had once tried to take everything he holds dear?' He thought.
"So many times… so many times was I given a chance to accomplish my goal, He was right in front of me, so ignorant and vulnerable… why didn't I seize it? Why did I let those moments pass? Why is it that I only stood there and watched? One scratch was all it took and yet…"
Sigh.
"Kufufufu~ You truly are an interesting person… Sawada Tsunayoshi" he smirked, his face held heartfelt amusement.
The blue haired illusionist outstretched his hand as a cherry blossom landed upon it, breaking as soon as it touched the surface.
That was when he saw something odd. His illusory world was wavering, a flicker here and there.
Mukuro just watched as everything around him dissolved into nothing.
"Oya?"
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"Juudaime! JUUDAIME!" Caramel eyes slowly opened to meet the worried gaze of a pair of emerald eyes.
"JUUDAIME!" Gokudera Hayato cried.
The brown haired teen tried his best to blink away the sleep from his eyes, finding it incredibly hard to do.
"Tsuna!" exclaimed the other person in his field of vision, Yamamoto Takeshi, a relieved smile decorating his lightly tanned face.
"You're finally awake" he heard someone mutter, he couldn't tell who, followed by hurried fading footsteps.
The said brown haired teen was indeed awake, but his mind was still too fuzzy to fully comprehend the situation. 'What happened?' he asked himself as he clutched his throbbing head. Out loud he just gave a "Huh?"
"Dame Tsuna! You've been in a coma for months! Everyone was worried you might never wake up!" A baby wearing a suit and a matching Fedora entered the brunette's vision, landing none too gently on his stomach.
"Itai! REBORN!" Sawada Tsunayoshi complained, his hand automatically went to his stomach, pain rushed through him due to the sudden movement, but right then he was finally able to process the information and all color drained from his already pale face.
"A-A Coma?" he asked incredulously. And then he recalled the events prior to his black out.
A rogue Mafia family went around attacking innocent people in Namimori. Apparently, they were trying to pick a fight with the Vongola. They finally decided to put an end to it by facing them, with much complaining on his part that he was NOT part of the Mafia. Gokudera and the others were battling against numbers so Tsuna was left alone to deal with the Boss and a few other subordinates.
Right after his final attack, someone snuck up from behind him and…
And…
"That damn Bastard nearly cracked your SKULL!" Gokudera cried. And then, he kneeled down so low his forehead touched the ground. (Dogeza- used to show deep apology or to express the desire for a favor)
"I'M SORRY JUUDAIME! I'M REALLY SORRY THAT I WASN'T THERE TO PROTECT YOU!" The Storm guardian apologized so sincerely, tears were forming in the corners of his eyes. His whole body was evidently shaking.
"G-Gokudera-kun…" Tsuna trailed off weakly, he really doesn't know how to deal with his friend when he's like this, thankfully there was someone who does.
"Maa maa, Gokudera, it wasn't your fault. Tsuna's awake now, he's going to be ok." The Rain Guardian comforted the white haired male, patting his back. But his tone implied that he is also trying to reassure himself as well as the Storm Guardian. Tsuna was able to pick this up.
"It's alright Gokudera-kun, Yamamoto. I-it wasn't your fault" Tsuna told them slowly.
"BUT IT WAS OUR FAULT JUUDAIME! YOU NEARLY DIED!" Gokudera's outburst could be heard throughout the entire hospital.
Tsuna flinched, and Gokudera once again apologized.
Yamamoto's face turned grim.
"You Should have been more CAREFUL Dame Tsuna!" Reborn spoke up, his voice was laced with anger and what might have been… relief?
Tsuna's expression fell as guilt flooded through him.
"I-I'm S-sorry to make you all worry. I-I didn't know what h-happened" Tsuna was shaking lightly.
"J-Juudaime/Tsuna"
At that moment, the door slammed open reveling Kyoko, Nana and Haru.
"Tsuna-kun/Tsuna-san/Tsu-kun!" The three of them chorused.
"Haru-tachi rushed here as soon as we got the call from Bianchi-san that you were finally awake!" Haru rushed to his side.
"Yokatta" Kyoko breathed a sigh of relief as she followed Haru's example. A smile on her tear stained face.
Tsuna blushed. "Kyoko-chan, Kaa-san, Haru!"
"Tsu-kun, this is such a relief" Nana wiped a stray tear from her eyes, Tsuna nearly teared up too as his mother gave him a hug.
It really felt like a long while had passed.
Leaning on the door frame was Bianchi, an smile of relief evident on her face half covered by amber goggles. In her hands was Lambo and I-pin, with Fuuta beside her.
"TSUNA! YOU'VE BEEN ASLEEP TOO LONG! LAMBO-SAN WAS BOOOORED!" complained the little cow as he jumped on Tsuna's stomach. "Hehee, you look absolutely horrible Dame-Tsuna!"
"What was that?" Gokudera readied his dynamite.
"LAMBO, DON'T SAY THAT!" I-Pin scolded her friend. She was wiping her eyes, tears were still falling. "Tsuna-nii!" she ran up to Tsuna, still crying. Fuuta did the exact same.
"I'm sorry… Tsuna-nii. Lambo-san was just worried about you" the black haired boy apologized, eyes downcast.
"Good thing you know Aho-ushi" the storm guardian muttered, putting away his weapons.
Lambo had a growth spurt. They all did.
In the past two years, Lambo has been learning manners, he was not so conceited anymore, at least not when I-pin or Gokudera are around. But he has already gained enough knowledge to know when he should bring his spoiled side out.
I-pin has become more mature, she acts much older than her age. She would always take care of Lambo when he got in trouble, became a mediator during quarrels, like she's a real older sister, and she became a real bishoujo too. Her hair grew long enough to be tied in two braided pig tails.
Fuuta hadn't changed so much, but he was getting taller by the day, Tsuna mused as he remembered him from 10 years later.
The Vongola Heir smiled sadly. He'd made so many people worry, and he didn't even know.
Tsuna put on a determined face. "I'm really sorry everyone, for making you all worry. I swear it will never happen again" he said.
"You better Dame Tsuna" Reborn stated, but there was relief in his voice. "Now you'd better heal up quick because you're going to be doing all the school work you missed during these past few months" Reborn lectured.
"EEEHHH? BUT REBORN!" Tsuna cried out, a panicked expression on his face.
"Here Tsuna, I made this especially for you. Eat it and get better soon" Bianchi was then beside him carrying a plate of poison cooking.
"EEEHH! B-BUT—" 'I'll die!'
"No Buts" Reborn finalized in his usual tone. If you looked closely though, you would be able to see a slight smile on the Arcobaleno's face.
Tsuna can see it. And he smiled as well.
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It was already passed morning visiting hours and everyone already went home. Gokudera threw a fit saying he would not leave Juudaime's side again, but Yamamoto was able to drag him out just fine.
Tsuna sighed. He had been asleep too long and he felt like none yet so much time had passed by. But he felt relieved that nothing much had changed in his absence.
He felt a shiver down his spine. He hadn't noticed before, but now that everyone else was gone, he felt it. A certain familiar presence.
'W-what is this feeling?' He looked around his now empty room, but no one was there. 'Just my imagination..?'
Tsuna decided to ignore the sensation and wash his face. He was still stuck to the IV, but the nurses said that he was free to remove it when he wants, and that he was also free to move, just not to leave his room.
So he detached the tube from his arm and made his way to the bathroom.
Getting there was quite a task, being immobile lying in a bed for so long would really limit your movement. Law of Use and Disuse or something, he wasn't paying so much attention to the teacher at that time.
When he finally got there, he turned the tap on and splashed some water on his face. It was so refreshing, he sighed.
Afterwards, he grabbed a facecloth and dried his face. He examined himself in the mirror, reminded of Lambo's earlier comment, he did, indeed, look horrible; skinnier than usual, pale as a ghost, and it even looked like he hasn't slept in days, which was really ironic since from what he heard, he hadn't woken up in months.
A light chuckle escaper from his dry lips as he continued to inspect himself.
But then, he noticed something, just a little detail that was not supposed to be there.
His blood ran cold.
The strange feeling finally made sense.
"H-HHIIIIEEE!"
There in the mirror, staring right back at him, was a certain Shadowy Blue Haired Illusionist with a look of pure amusement of his face.
"Kufufu~ Finally noticed?" the one in the mirror spoke.
Tsuna fainted.