Title: Across the Line
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn in any way or form, whatsoever.
Prologue: A Vast Sky
He couldn't see the man's eyes. They were hidden by not only his rimmed, straw sunhat but an incredible, really bright light. It was seemingly blinding, yet he could see it perfectly, jumping around the entire body in joy. The small boy had seen this many times before, but never in this colour; never this beautiful. He smiled slightly, letting his eyes follow the orange Flames as they flipped and turned in and around the elderly arms. He couldn't help it: the sight was stunning.
So captivated in his thoughts, the young boy failed to notice anything.
He didn't notice the man's elongated finger pressed against his brow.
He didn't even begin to notice another, much smaller flame embedded at the end of it—dancing almost in pain as compared to the others.
He didn't even flinch when that light began dimming as it tried to pull away from him, terrified.
Nor did he register the flame around himself, cushioning his own body in light warmth. Undying warmth.
Of course, the trembling scowl across the older man's face was proof enough that every little detail the child refused to regard would change his life.
For better, or for worse; only time would tell.
Authors note: So begins the journey! I'm actually very happy to finally start posting this. Updates will sadly be slow. I have a habit of starting one thing and then moving onto the next before I finish the first so there will be - and already are - a few chapters being drafted at once. Apologies, in that regard. Though I have every intention to update as often as I can.
This is actually a slight collaboration between my very close friend, endlesslifex - also known as Alice - and I. She has been an absolute star in assisting me both in proofreading and plot-development, among many other things. I really don't know what I'd do without her.
Next Chapter: Broken Bliss