Hey, everyone, this is going to be a new fanfiction I'm going to start~

Summary: When Mukuro agrees to take on the role as Vongola's mist guardian, Chrome is just another ordinary member of the Family, causing her to flee. Her answer arises with the Varia, who take her in under their wing.

Time Frame: Ten years later

Pairing: Eventual Chrome x Xanxus (X96)

Disclaimer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Akira Amano does.

Life in the Varia
Chapter One: No Longer Needed

The doors opened, revealing a tall figure standing in the middle, with four others standing on either side. Walking forward, the man spoke, "Sawada Tsunayoshi, I agree to your terms."

The shocked boss held a calm demeanor as he stared at the man standing in front of him. He had sent a message to the Kokuyo Gang two days ago, requesting that Rokudo Mukuro take on the role as Vongola's mist guardian, but he hadn't expected a reply so quickly, and especially in person no less.

A kick to the face snapped him out of his thoughts, "aye, dame-Tsuna, don't just sit there looking dumb!" His former tutor snapped.

"Reborn!" Tsuna whined. Then turning his attention to the man standing patiently in front of him, he questioned, "and you're sure about this?"

"Of course, Tsunayoshi," Mukuro smirked, "but only on one condition."

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A happy Chrome Dokuro nearly skipped down the large hallway of the Vongola mansion, having completed a successful mission with no complications. She was headed towards Tsuna's office to turn in her paperwork when she froze in her tracks. Standing in front of her was a tall, well-toned man, wearing a long, black jacket, a white t-shirt, a loosely-hung tie, dangling black belts, black trousers, black boots, and sprouting unmistakable blue pineapple-styled hair, tied with a long ponytail reaching his lower back. Latched to his right arm was M.M., with her short, scarlet hair, magenta tank top, and short, denim jeans. Next to her stood a very bored Fran, wearing a simple navy blue t-shirt and dark pants. Then to the left of Mukuro, a very angry Ken Joshima's wild, untamed, blond hair bounced as he yelled at a quiet Chikusa Kakimoto, who wore his white beanie, a loose white hoodie, and tight, black jeans.

Quickly moving to the side and hiding behind a post, Chrome watched them pass. "Mukuro-sama…" She whispered.

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Tsuna rubbed his temple, trying to stop an unwelcome headache. He had decided to call a meeting to discuss the matter concerning Chrome now that Mukuro had agreed to take on his role. At his right, a very annoyed Gokudera Hayato argued with a loud Lambo Bovino. In the far left corner, his energetic sun guardian, Ryohei Sasagawa, continued to try and fail to persuade an irritated Hibari Kyoya to sit at the table with the rest of the guardians. Then, a fashionably late Yamamoto Takeshi burst through the doors, causing even more chaos.

"Alright," Tsuna said, silencing everyone in the room, "I have called this meeting to inform all of you that Mukuro has agreed to take the position of Vongola's mist guardian."

"What?!" Everyone shouted in unison.

The skylark headed towards the door, tonfas out at his sides, and an immense killing aura surrounding his entire body.

"Wait," Tsuna called out, "I have a very strong feeling that you will want to hear what I have to say next." When the ex-perfect kept walking, he added, "it's about Chrome."

Another surprised yell came from the guardians seated at the table, and the cloud guardian halted his movements.

Confident that he had finally gotten everyone's attention, he continued, "because of Mukuro, she will no longer be the mist guardian."

A pair of cold, steel eyes glared at the Mafia boss, yet again emitting a powerful killing aura. He would never admit it, but Hibari had formed a deep bond with Chrome during their many missions together, and had begun to enjoy her company quite a bit. And Hibari wasn't the only one who wasn't taking the news well, the other guardians were shouting at Tsuna for a further explanation, though to no prevail, all they got from the boy was silence.

"Ma, ma, at least tell us if she's staying in the Family," Yamamoto proclaimed.

"Of course," Tsuna replied, "now that will be all. There will be no further questions."

The five guardians left the room, still pondering about Chrome, leaving an exasperated Tsuna in the room.

Why, Mukuro? He wondered.

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Chrome stared out her window, her mind racing with a million questions pertaining to Mukuro's return as she stared at the bright, full moon shining above her. The vibrating of her phone signified that she was to report to Tsuna's office, so she stood up and grabbed her paperwork on the way out.

Arriving at the doors of Tsuna's office, Chrome knocked softly and walked in when she was granted approval.

"Bossu, I have th-" she was cut off when Tsuna spoke.

"Chrome, from this point, you are no longer a guardian."

Words failed her as she stared at her boss. What was he saying? She thought, Was this some sort of joke?

"Mukuro has taken his rightful role, so you are free from your responsibilities, and can live freely here with the others."

Her eye widened and she couldn't believe what he was saying. She had trained for years to be able to protect them, to fulfill her duties of protecting her Family and boss. She had gone through countless struggles to become who she was today: confident, strong, and changed. She had completed an endless amount of missions successfully and without fail. She wasn't going to let all that go to waste just because Mukuro had come back.

"Okay," Chrome finally spoke, "I'm sorry…"

"Wait, Chrome! I'm the one that's sorry!" Tsuna shouted, but it fell to deaf ears as Chrome walked out of the room.

Rushing down the hallway, Chrome burst through the front doors and felt the rush of cool air hit her face. With nowhere to go, Chrome sunk back against the side of the mansion, with her face in her knees. She hadn't allowed herself to cry in years, and she wasn't planning on starting again now. Her long, purple hair covered her pale face as she sat there, pondering over what to do. The only family she knew was with the Vongola, all her friends were there, she had no place, and no one, to turn to. But it turns out our little illusionist was wrong, there was one more person, and he was just the person to appear to front of her. Feeling a familiar presence, Chrome looked up at the figure standing before her, and her eye widened.

"Chrome, what are you doing out here?"

"I… There's no place to go."

"Tsk, of course there is. I've asked you multiple times during your training."

"But, Mammon-sensei…"

"Come, Chrome, join the Varia."

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