A/N: Hey guys! This is my second story, so please go easy on me. I'd appreciate some constructive criticism… Anyway, here it is.
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Tsuna... How long has it been? Everytime I close my eyes, I see your cold, lifeless form. Crimson liquid steadily pouring out, your face getting paler. Your skin cooling as your life essence was ripped away from you. It wasn't fair. You didn't deserve this, you never deserved this. I always ask myself, what if? If it wasn't for me... You'd still be alive. You would've had a normal life, a life where you didn't have to deal with the mafia.
But... I know that isn't true. Even if I didn't arrive at your doorstep all those years ago; your father is still the leader of CEDEF. It's funny. Even if we didn't meet, your life would still be in danger, you would've never met your guardians, or the rest of your Family. Hell you could've died way before your 24 years of age. Who knows? Mama and Iemistu could've arranged your funeral, when you were 14. The thing that would've did you in was probably a sniper from an enemy Famiglia.
Maybe as you were bleeding out on the pavement, you were thinking why? You would've never known about the mafia, or the fact you were the Young Lion of the Vongola's son. Dying a meaningless death because your killers didn't have the decency to leave you alone. Even I have to admit that, but... That didn't happen.
I came to 'tutor' you in the ways of the mafia, guiding you towards the inevitability of being the Vongola Decimo, still endangering your life... But to a lesser degree. At least, you knew how to defend yourself and why so many people were after you. Yes, I agree that there were a few bumps along the road. But, it was nothing that you couldn't handle. The Ring Conflict, going to the future, the Acrobaleno Trials, going against Daemon Spade, defeating Byakuran, the Inheritance Ceremony, and you freeing me from the curse.
I guess along the way, I started to think of you as a son. Just like you started to think of me as a father. I was always pleased how you never failed to run up to me first, completely bypassing Iemitsu, making him moan and groan the whole time. Of course, you'd just roll your eyes and smile at me anyway. I still remember when you first 'accidentally' called me dad. You were so flustered and kept on stuttering apologies, even though you sensed that I didn't particularly care. Which is why I'm regretting everything that happened. Instead of smirking and teasing you about your slip up, I should've said it's fine and told you that I thought of us as father and son, as well.
I should've... But I didn't. I don't know if you know this Tsuna, but, I love you so much and I'm sorry that I never told you that. Though you probably did know, didn't you?
Nothing has ever been the same since you died-no murdered-But, I hope you're happy and watching over all of us. And I hope that you are smiling and being the best person you can be, even in death. Arigato Gozaimasu, Tsuna.
My Boss.
My Student.
My Son.
Whew! I'm finally done! Anyway, I hope that all of you enjoyed this and I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
R&R