Hey there! This is my first fanfiction, so I am bursting with excitement. I hope that you guys adore my little story.
Just so you know, the main character's name is Sora Kuroi (Kuroi is her first name since in Japan the surname is first)
NOTE: this takes place right before the Kokuyo Arc.
And for future reference: Inferno means Hell in Italian
By the way, POV tends to change a lot in the story. So sorry if that bothers you. I also apologize for any spelling and grammatical errors and if characters are a bit OOC.
I do not own anything of Katekyo Hitman Reborn. All rights go to the lovely and wonderful Akira Amano. I only own my characters such as Kuroi and any others I create.
[3rd Person Limited: Sora Kuroi]
The wind brushed through long, jet black hair of a young girl. Her uneven in length pigtails flowed with the wind. With her hands behind her back, she walked graciously across the grounds of Namimori Chuu with a small smile planted on her face. She observed her surroundings and spotted a group of two and followed.
"Neh, did you happen to do yesterday's math homework?" The brunette asked.
"Cheh, that math was too easy. Not even worth doing," The silver-head boasted, "Why, did you not do it, Juudaime?"
"No! It's just that I didn't quite understand it, hahaha," The scrawny brunette replied nervously.
"Yo Tsuna, Gokudera," A tall boy with spiky, black hair greeted.
"Goodmorning, Yamamoto," Tsuna greeted.
"Tch. Baseball-idiot." Gokudera insulted with disgust.
"G-Gokudera-kun.." Tsuna put on a face of disbelief, even though he should be used to Gokudera's attitude by now.
"Are you guys going to the roof for lunch?" Yamamoto asked happily, shrugging off Gokudera's insulting words.
"If I say no, will you leave?" Gokudera became more frustrated by the second.
"Yeah, we're going to the roof. You can come," Tsuna invited with a smile.
"Great!"
"Shut up, Baseball boy!"
As Kuroi watched them curiously, she contemplated why she was instructed to go to Nami~ Chuu. She only received a letter via mail. She did not know a person by the name of Reborn, the person who sent it. In the letter, she was told to head over to Nami~ Chuu and to seek out a person by the name of Sawada Tsunayoshi and to await with said person for further instructions. It also explained in a post script that if the person she is looking for does not comply, she must to tell said person that she was sent by Reborn and that if he doesn't listen, he'll be shot.
Seeing that her target was found, she followed the group up to the roof while keeping her distance. She did not go onto the roof. She watched through the ajar door and pondered how to go about greeting them. Kuroi was about to take a step out, when a deep, stern voice put her to a hault.
"Who are you?"
She turned around to see a tall (tall to her), menacing, teenaged male around the age of 16, looming over her threateningly. He had short black hair where the bangs were parted so that they would form a "V" shape. His eyes were of a steel color and were thin and narrowed due to his glaring. His black and red jacket hung over his shouldes. It possessed a red and gold arm banned attached by a safety pin on the left sleeve that read, "Disciplinary Committee". He was wearing a white dress shirt, black pants and black penny loafers. A scowl settled on his face.
"U-um..." She stared blankly at him, though, not out of fear, but out of being surprised.
[3rd Person Limited: Hibari Kyoya]
Hibari narrowed his eyes even more (if that were possible), and asked again, "I don't like repeating myself: who are you?"
He analyzed her appearance; she was wearing a mint-green button up dress that went just passed her knees. The long sleeves were a little baggy and touched the base of her fingers. They had ribbon tied tightly around the wrists. At the end of the sleeves, lace encompassed the fabric. Under the dress, was another layer of white fabric that was a little thicker than the outer layer. She wore black and white, stripped stockings underneath that covered her bare feet. Strangely enough, she wasn't wearing shoes. Her black hair was just as odd; it was put up in high twintails that were set closer toward the back of the head instead of at the sides. Her left twintail was shorter than the other; it reached down passed her shoulder, while her right reached down to her hips. Her eyes were exceedingly strange as well; they were a beautiful shade of gold with small red hints around the pupil and the outer rim of the iris.
Hibari didn't understand why there was a child running around in his school. All he knew was that he didn't want that, and her stalling to answer his question was not helping, so he took out his tonfas.
"If you don't answer me, I will bite you to death. Now, who are you and why are here?" Hibari took a step forward toward her, causing her to back up.
[3rd Person Limited: Sora Kuroi]
Kuroi backed up against the ajar door, and because of her weight being pushed against it, it flung open, allowing her to fall on her rear end. She winced and looked up at the unknown threat, whom of which just lowered his tonfas and gave her a dissatisfied look.
"Nah~ H-Hibari-san!?"
Kuroi's eyes widened, and she shot her sight over to the three that she was going to talk to.
"Eh? Who's she!?" Tsuna pointed at her as if he were pointing out a rat in a restaurant. (That sounds worse than what it really is XD)
"Awe, she's cute," Yamamoto started walking toward Kuroi.
She wasn't sure how to respond, so she got up and backtracked. However, she forgot that Hibari was still behind her, so she bumped into him. Out of shock, she turned around abruptly and backed up again. Unfortunately, she lost her balance again and fell backwards. However, instead of falling on the floor, two arms halted her fall.
"What's that girl's problem..?" Gokudera scratched the back of his head.
"You're a bit clumsy, aren't you?" Yamamoto smiled as he held her gently in his arms.
Out of shock, Kuroi didn't answer. She merely stared at him.
"A~re? Where are your shoes?" He asked her.
"...Uh..." She still did not answer.
"Tch. Stupid girl.." Gokudera did not seem impressed.
"So.. What's your name?" Tsuna asked as he approached her and Yamamoto.
"... Hnn... S-...S-Sora.. Kuroi..." She was baffled by all of the attention she was recieving.
"Eeehh? 'Kuroi', that's a cute name," Yamamoto grinned at her.
"So.. Um... Why are you here, Sora-chan?" Tsuna knelt down beside her while Gokudera stood next to him.
"Oh! ... Um.." Kuroi rummaged through the pockets of her dress and then pulled out a folded up letter, "Here."
Tsuna took the paper and read it out loud, "'To Sora Kuroi, I understand that this may seem odd at first, but you are instructed to head to Namimori~Chuu and present yourself to my student, Sawada Tsunayoshi. You are to await with him for further instructions.
"P.S. If he does not comply, show him this letter and let him know that it was from Reborn and he will be shot if he does not follow directions,'- EEEHHHHH?! Reborn?! Why, Rebron?! -'Sincerely, Reborn'"
"R-Reborn-san is in on this?" Gokudera was entirely confused.
Everyone was surprised to see that a timid, strange, young girl was sent to them on behalf of Reborn.
"The kid? Really?" Yamamoto was just as surprised.
"The baby...?"
"Nah~ Hibari-san, you're still here!" Everyone forgot that Hibari was still there.
He only narrowed his glare at them even more and then shifted his gaze onto Kuroi, who then buried her face into Yamamoto's chest. She was unsure of how to react to all of the attention.
"So, what instructions was Reborn referring to?" Gokudera asked Tsuna.
"I'm not sure," Tsuna read over the letter again, "It doesn't say anywhere in the letter."
"Ciaossu." An unfamiliar voice to Kuroi greeted.
Everyone looked over toward the fence where the voice originated from. A baby wearing a black suit, a yellow pacifier and a fedora with chameleon on it was standing on the edge of the fence, smiling toward everyone.
"I see you made it here safely, Sora Kuroi," The baby directed his attention to Kuroi.
"Eh?" Her head perked up.
"I'm the one who sent the letter. My name is Reborn."
"Reborn!?" Tsuna exclaimed in shock.
"Reborn-san!" Gokudera was equally in shock.
"Oh, Kid," Yamamoto greeted with a smile.
"Baby," Hibari greeted in his own way.
"I see you've all met Kuroi as well, yes?" Reborn smirked.
"Uh.. Yeah.. About that; why is she here, anyway?" Tsuna asked.
"To put it bluntly, she needs protection." Reborn answered.
"Cheh. Why? What's so special about this brat?" Gokudera questioned with disgust.
"I would go into details, but I am not inclined to explain any further than what I'm about to say. You will learn, later on, what her significance to the Vongola is." Reborn's smile faded and he took on a more serious demeanor.
"Vongola?! She's a Vongola!?" Tsuna exclaimed.
"Not exactly."
"So what's so special about her?" Gokudera was growing irritated,
"I can't say specifically. Not right now. But she holds the key to great power and absolute destruction. That ring on her right hand is not just jewelry, it bestows unimaginable Hell by her will and her will only."
"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed except for Hibari and Kuroi.
"I never saw a ring on her!" Tsuna started searching over her and pulled out her right hand.
"Huh, it must've been hidden under the sleeve of her dress," Yamamotot said.
Tsuna analyzed the ring on her hand. It was black with gold lining and vines. A red, spherical, transparent marble was settled on the top. Around the marble was the word Inferno.
"Hn...?" Hibari became interested at looked over to her.
Kuroi's eyes just widened at the statement she heard. She didn't understand what the ring was, she just knew that it was a family heirloom given to her when her parents deceased.
"I can't tell you what that ring is. Not at the level you all are at right now. However, I will say that she is in danger of those who wish to harness her power to bring havoc upon this world, so that's why I ask of one of you to be her Guardian."
"Tch. As if I would. I'm not gonna babysit!" Gokudera declined.
"If you do, you'll prove to Tsuna how reliable you are."
"Nyah~! A-Alright... I'll do it..." He grumbled.
"Wait a minute. I don't think that's a good idea. Remember what happened last time when he was with Lambo?" Tsuna recalled.
"Nah~!"
"Oh.. True... But, even if I wanted to, I can't because of Baseball. We have a tournament coming up, so practices will get in the way of me being able to watch her." Yamamoto also declined.
"That's right... Aah.. What do I do? I already have Reborn, Fuuta, Lambo, I-Pin, and Bianchi, along with my mom at my house. I don't think we can take in anymore," Tsuna became conflicted and started scratching his head.
"So... Then that's leaves..."
Everyone looked over at Hibari.
Kuroi gazed at Hibari who stared back her.
"Hn?" Hibari turned his attention to the group staring at him, "What do you want?"
"Eh.. Um.. Hibari-san, could you... watch over Sora-chan?" Tsuna asked hesitantly.
"No."
"But you're the only person who can!"
"I don't have time to babysit weak herbivores." Hibari started for the exit.
"Hibari!"
"Hibari-san! Wait!"
He kept on walking.
"Oi, Hibari." Reborn called out for him.
Hibari stopped in his tracks and looked at Reborn, "Hn?"
"I'll owe you one if you do it." Reborn offered with a smirk.
"Oh? Is that all?"
"I know that you're interested in finding out what power she has in store. This should be a fun assignment for you. But not only does she have power, she also has speed and she's an unnaturally fast learner."
"So?"
"I'll fight you if you do it, then." Reborn went to is last resort.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Hmm.. An interesting offer.. Fine. I'll do it. However, if she gives me trouble, I will bite her to death." He then turned around and headed for the door.
"Oh, one more thing, Hibari."
Hibari stopped walking, but didn't turn around.
"She has no sense of fear." Reborn sneered.
Hibari smiled and walked on. When he got to the door, he opened it and looked at Kuroi.
"Neh, You. C'mon."
Kuroi perked her head up and looked at Reborn who gestured for her to go. She looked at Yamamoto, who released her from his grasp, and got up to turn to him.
"Thank you.. Yama.. moto-kun," She said respectfully and hugged him.
"You're welcome." He said with a smile.
Kuroi turned and jogged over to Hibari who was kind enough to hold the door open for her. Before she left she turned to everyone and said goodbye and went hastily through the doorway. Hibari looked over to Reborn and then closed the door.
[3rd Person Omniscient]
"So, what did you mean by her not having a sense of fear?" Gokudera asked Reborn.
"That's right! I forgot about that," Tsuna realized.
"... It's hard to explain.. But because of her power and her... 'significance', she is not prone to having a sense of fear. It'll all make sense in time." Reborn explained.
Everyone looked at each other.
"Well, I believe lunch is over. You should get to class and actually learn something, Dame-Tsuna." Reborn broke the silence.
"Reborn!"
"A~re? You know, I just remembered something..." Yamamoto said.
"What? That a rock is smarter than you?" Gokudera joked.
"No, not that. But... We could've had Sasagawa Senpai look after Kuroi-chan."
"..." Everyone was silent.
"Oh, well. Hibari's already got the job." Reborn smirked.
"I totally forgot about Onii-san..." Tsuna remembered.
"You know, I think Kuroi would rather be with that bastard, Hibari than with that boxing idiot." Gokudera added.
"Y-yeah..."
[3rd Person Limited: Hibari Kyoya]
Hibari closed the door and looked at Kuroi who was waiting patiently by the stairs. He didn't know what to do with her, and he had a lot of work to get done. He decided to do his patrolling first, since he was already up. He didn't feel like going into the Reception Room to finish paperwork only to get back up and patrol the school when he was done.
Hibari kept is gaze on Kuroi as he passed her to go downstairs. She only looked at him, vacantly, in return. As he went down the steps, he could feel her following. He walked out onto the third floor and patrolled the halls, all the while being followed by a small girl.
He didn't find anything to bite to death on the third floor, so he moved on to the second. There, he found a couple students cutting class. He walked up to the students.
"Where is your pass, Herbivores?" He glared through them.
When the two students heard the familiar voice, they froze.
"Ah! H-Hibari-san!"
"Fuukinchou!"
The two boys were surprised to see him, especially with a little girl.
Hibari raised his tonfas, "Show me your passes or I'll bite you to death."
They were too scared to answer.
Hibari glared at them and then within a second, he attacked the two boys, beating them senseless. When he was done, he looked over at Kuroi who was, to his surprise, vacant in expression. She looked at him and then at the two motionless bodies. He watched her walk over to the bodies. She got on her knees and sat on her legs and poked one the bodies in the face. She observed the markings and bruises and then looked innocently at Hibari.
"You're strong," Was all she said.
She got up and walked over to him, "I can tell you like to fight. You enjoy it, but only when it's an exceptional opponent. That way you'd have a challenge."
Her statement surprised Hibari. He didn't expect her to say something like that, nor be able to walk up to him after witnessing a beating. She was so timid when she was up on the roof with everyone else.
"Why do you act so differently from before?" He asked her.
"Mmm... It was just overwhelming when I was up there. I just get overwhelmed when I'm in crowds. That's why at the orphanage, I spend most of my time up in this one big tree. It's the only place I can go that's not surrounded by people."
'So, she doesn't like crowds and she's an orphan...' Hibari thought to himself.
"I guess you could say that I get a little clingy when I'm in crowds... Oh, by the way, what did that one guy mean by 'Fuukinchou'?" Kuroi asked with her head cocked to the side.
"I am in charge of Namimori~ Chuu's Disciplinary Committee." He simply stated.
"Cool." She said and then walked down the hall.
Hibari stared at her for a few seconds and then followed. The two headed outside to patrol, all the while Hibari was constantly being asked questions. Most of them had to do with Namimori~Chuu, but others, made him irritated. By the time they were done patrolling the outside, it was nearly time for passing period.
Hibari and Kuroi set off to the Reception Room. When they were on the second the floor, a bell went off on the intercom.
[DING DONG DING DONG]
Within seconds, the halls were flooded with people. This instantly made Hibari irritated. Though, he wasn't the only one upset. He looked back to Kuroi and noticed she was highly uncomfortable; she was stiff and motionless, her eyes were widened, she didn't speak and she appeared to not be breathing at all. She was a perfect statue.
There were many people staring at Kuroi, since they were unsure as to why there was a kid in a middle school in the first place. They also stared because they were unsure why her expression and posture was they it was. Then, some looked at Hibari and they instantly knew why: Hibari Kyoya was there and he was going to bite her to death. Or, at least, that's what they were thinking.
"Oh, no. Hibari is here..."
"Dude, is he gonna bite her to death?"
"She's just a little girl, though."
"Better her than us..."
"Hey, little girl, you should run!"
But, whatever the students said, there was no affect on Kuroi.
Hibari was about to just walk away, until he was stopped by someone.
"Oi, Hibari. You're supposed to take care of her. Just leaving her there like that isn't the best way to protect someone." Reborn chided.
Hibari narrowed his eyes and looked over at her. Reluctantly, he walked over to her. As soon as he reached her, everyone went silent and tension arose. Everyone was unsure as to what he would do. He looked down at her and she, still, remained motionless. He let out a small, agitated sigh and placed a hand on her shoulder. As soon as he touched her, everyone gasped and she flinched. He then ushered her to start walking. Murmurs were begginning to fill the air. After a couple of steps, he released her shoulder and they both kept walking. Hibari lead the way for her while the students departed to the sides of the hallway.
The minute bell went off and everybody started rushing to class. During the chaos, Hibari felt something tug at the back of his arm sleeve. He looked down to find Kuroi in a frantic state, clutching his arm sleeve in a grip so tight, her knuckles turned white.
Some people stood and gawked at the sight, bringing Hibari's annoyance level higher.
"Let go," He said sternly and irritably.
She did not move, however.
"Let go, now, or I'll bite you to death," He raised his free arm to show a tonfa.
She still did not move.
Hibari was becoming more and more frustrated. He was about to strike her when he realized that she has no sense of fear, so threats wouldn't do any good.
He decided to just ignore her and continue to the Reception Room. By the time they got there, class had already started. Kuroi seemed to have finally realized what she was doing and she immediately released Hibari from her grasp.
"I-I'm so sorry!" She bowed respectfully and stepped away from him.
He looked at her out of the corners of his eyes and spoke menacingly, "Don't ever do that again, Herbivore."
He retreated over to his desk and sat down to do his paperwork.
[3RD PERSON LIMITED: Sora Kuroi]
Kuroi was extremely hesitant to move. But, she managed to pull herself together to go sit down on the couch. After all of that walking, it seemed inviting after all. Kuroi gently sat down on the couch and looked at Hibari out of the corners of her eyes. He didn't seem to take any notice of her, so she thought that she was okay.
After a half an hour, she began to feel very drowsy, and since she was on the couch, she decided she should fall asleep. Besides, it would give Hibari some peace and quiet while he does his paperwork.
All the while, when trying to sleep, Kuroi constantly thought about what her ring meant and what power she possessed. She had no idea as to what the future might have in store for her.
With plenty of confusing, terrifying thoughts in mind, she fell asleep.
[END]
I hope you guys enjoyed my first chapter. I will be posting up more as soon as possible. I will also be working on other stories as well, such as one-shots, drabbles, etc. please leave a review for me and let me know how far I should extend the story. (what arc I should continue to). I have read all of KHR, so all arcs in the manga are an option.
Arigatou! :D