T23-2

Hitman To Hitman

Summary: With an older brother as Decimo, Tsuna became the Dark Lion of Vongola. A ruthless assassin trained by the greatest himself, Reborn. But one stupid mistake has Tsuna running for his life, and into the arms of the man he fell in love with, Reborn. R27.

Chapter 2 – We Meet Again

Tsuna continued to look down the street from the large glass window. The people looked like ants from his point of view; they were all moving, going somewhere, doing something. He couldn't help but feel a form of jealousy at those people; he knew some of them were going to sleep. He was tired as hell; all he wanted to do was sleep. However, his editor wouldn't allow it. Not until he decided what cover he wanted for his new book.

"I think this pearl blue cover would be a nice fit-"

Tsuna started to bang his head against the glass, hoping that it will break and end his misery.

"Oh! What about the writing style on this one it's-"

Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang.

"Now this one looks lively! It should stand out in-"

Death anytime now would be great. Tsuna thought.

"Tsuna what's wrong? Wait have you been ignoring me?!" She cried.

Tsuna turned around and looked at his editor, her dyed red hair perfectly matching her personality. Tsuna groaned, "Pearl blue cover, with the third cover writing style, with the second's paper quality. Author's name S.T., can I please go to sleep now Akemi?"

Akemi closed her notepad, making sure she wrote it all down. "It's perfect. By next week we'll be ready to publish. But why don't we fully spell out your name this time, give the readers something to look-"

"No."

Akemi frowned, "You sure?" She said softly.

Tsuna gave her a hard glare, "Positive, just the initials."

She sighed, "Okay, I'll inform you as soon as I can. Hopefully this will be international seller like your last one." She said cheerfully.

Tsuna shrugged, "It really doesn't matter to me." Tsuna smile at her. "Thank you Akemi, for everything and sticking with me this far."

Akemi flustered, "No no no! You do all the work! Besides…" She rubbed her hands greedily together. "The more the book sells the more I make!"

Tsuna sweat dropped, Greedy much? Tsuna heard the door open, he saw Akemi wave him a goodbye and she was gone. Most likely to get a head start on the publishing paperwork. Tsuna walked to his wall glass window again, staring at the night sky. A pang of nostalgia echoed in his heart, the Sky representing his soul too much. He shook his head; it was now in the past. He turned around, and clapped his hands twice, the lights going out.

He started to walk away from the window, but he turned around and gave one longing look, filled with sadness and ache.

I still miss you, Reborn.

"Heading to Japan again?"

Reborn nodded, putting his suitcase in the trunk of his Black Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, closing it with a slam.

"Iemitsu told me if you would put these flowers on his grave." Lal said quietly. She couldn't believe that it has been one year that Tsuna died. He was the only brat that she actually liked. The Guardians and Nowaki just pissed her off; the brat would actually make her laugh. Colonello laid a hand on her shoulder.

Reborn accepted the flowers and laid them on the passenger seat. He could see the grieved looks Colonello and Lal had. They trained Tsuna too, along with the rest of the Arcobaleno. Tsuna did have a piece of their hearts ever since he broke their curse. They would kill for him, destroy countries if he asked.

"Put these for us kora?" Colonello said, bringing his right hand from his back to front, a huge bouquet of flowers.

"I will." Reborn said. He nodded to both of them and got in his car, started the engine and sped off.

Colonello shook his head as Lal shoulders slumped.

"He's changed a lot hasn't he kora?" Colonello said sadly. Reborn and him usually had a fierce rivalry, but it blurred from existence. The spark that Reborn possessed, like the Sun flame, burned out.

Lal crossed her arms, "For the worst."

Colonello cupped his hand around Lal's, and smiled, "Let's get back to our honeymoon!"

A bonk on the head, "You idiot!"

Tsuna blew on his tea as he waited for Akemi to show up. She informed him yesterday that publishing just started and at least hundred thousand copies will be printed. Tsuna argued with her that they should start with the minimum of ten thousand, but she and the publishing company insisted. But Tsuna couldn't help but shake his head in astonishment. When Akemi became determined, she would complete it until the end. He couldn't help but feel lucky that she was his editor.

Tsuna's eyes scanned the Café, his eyes detailing every part of it. It wasn't crowded, just a few people relaxing. Though he wasn't an assassin anymore, his instincts and intuition were still intact. He trained when he could on his private floor gym in his mansionette. It was a habit he couldn't break, its' been drilled into his brain. 'Practice makes perfect, perfect equals success, success equals not dying.' Tsuna shook his in amusement, Reborn's motto during training.

He heard the chime of the door and saw Akemi walk in. He waved at her and she smiled at him, her heels clacking as she walked to his direction. A giddy smile was on her face, despite how tired she looked. Tsuna knew she was up to something. A waitress left a drink on their table and made her way to another customer.

Akemi glowed, "A double frappe with extra caramel, lightly fluffed?" She questioned.

Tsuna nodded, "Yup, your favorite."

Akemi squeal and pinched Tsuna's cheek, "Oh look! You're such a good friend! You remembered! So many surprises today!"

Tsuna raised an eyebrow at that, "Surprises?" He raised his cup.

Akemi looked around the Café, and then pulled out a book. Tsuna's eyes widened, he grabbed it in his hands. He felt the cover, flipped the pages, looked for any mistakes, but he couldn't deny it looked better than he imagined.

Tsuna's eyes softened, "Wow…Akemi you didn't have to do this…I could have waited."

Akemi shook her head, "You deserve it. I wouldn't be here if I weren't for you Tsuna. You're the best boss I could ever have." She started to tear up; she left like the luckiest girl in the world. She was newbie, a rookie, in the publishing company. So authors weren't interested in her in any way, so she had to be an Editor's assistant. But then she heard that the company's newest author book went global. She decided to introduce herself.

Though it wasn't the best intro ever, she made herself look like a complete moron. However Tsuna took the chance and wanted her as his Editor. The company was against it, but Tsuna was adamant. Either he goes or she stays. But when she got the job, she realized that she was Editor to an International Best-Selling Author. Despite her nervousness, Tsuna had faith in her. She wasn't going to prove him wrong.

Tsuna reached for her hand, "We both did it. Do you have a marker?" Akemi nodded and reached in her bag and passed Tsuna her black Sharpie. Tsuna opened the book, opened the marker, closed it, and gave it back to Akemi. Akemi look bewildered that Tsuna was giving her the book back.

Tsuna smiled, "Open it."

Akemi did and one silent tear strolled down her face, she choked back her sob as she read the cursive writing.

Sawada Tsunayoshi,

To my Editor & Friend, Ochide Akemi

Thank you for everything.

It was his name. He never wrote his full name in any of his books. She realized how much Tsuna valued her that he was willing to write his full name. It meant too much, it meant so much too her.

Quickly wiping her face, "Thank you Tsuna." This was one of the greatest moments of her life.

"You deserve it. You do know that book is first edition right?" Tsuna asked, putting he hand under his chin, elbow against the table.

"O-of course!" She rubbed her hands greedily, "Now that it has your signature it's worth a fortune!"

Tsuna and Akemi stared at each other, before they started laughing. Everything seemed right in the world.

"What would you like Sir?"

"Espresso please."

Tsuna felt his world freeze again. That smooth, intoxicating accent only belonged to one man. Reborn.

How did he not feel Reborn's presence the second he stepped in the Café? This is horrible. Tsuna immediately puts his hoody on, trying to blend out. Tsuna remembered that Akemi was with him, her face alerted by Tsuna's reaction.

Tsuna hithered Akemi closer with his finger and whispered quietly, "Akemi listen carefully. Do you see that man in the fedora?" Akemi looked over Tsuna's shoulder, she could him, and he was sitting not too far from the door. Her eyes sparkled.

"Oh wow! He's gorgeous!" she whispered happily.

Tsuna's eyes narrowed, "He's from my past." He hissed quietly. Akemi's eyes widened, and then narrowed. Tsuna just asked one thing from her when she became his Editor, do not ask about his past. She knew this was serious and that Tsuna was uncomfortable. She could see that he wanted to leave.

"What do you want to do?" She whispered.

"I'm going to leave first. But let's make it look it look real, I'll call you later, okay? Don't. Say. My. Name." Tsuna said, laying out the plan. Akemi nodded, she held out her hand.

"Pleasure doing business…boss." She said comically. Tsuna lightly blushed at her words. He knew she was trying to make it sound dirty.

Tsuna smiled, "The pleasure is all mine." Two can play that game.

Akemi glared at him and 'hmphed' away from him, knowing she lost her battle. Tsuna then started to walk to the door, his face slightly turned away from Reborn and his hood helped create a shadow. He could hear his heart beat louder with every step he took. Why did Reborn get a seat near the door? Oh that's right, in case of a probable chance of being over numbered. Tsuna shook his head; This is not the time to be thinking of lessons!

Akemi watched him open the door but form the corner of eye she see's that Tsuna left his wallet. She grabs and quickly gets off her seat, "Tsuna your wallet!" She stops and freezes. What did she just do?

Tsuna felt that aura and busted out the door and ran for his life. He was terrified. He knew that Reborn was right after him, he could feel it. He shoved into people rudely, blindly ran busy streets, and took as many shortcuts as possible. He could feel his phone in his pocket vibrate and The Imperial March ringtone play, it was Akemi. She was warning him, he had no time to answer.

As soon he felt that aura a certain distance away, he made his way to one of his apartments. As a former assassin, it taught him to be cautious. That caused him to get more than one living place, and in different social classes. A house, mansionette, and two apartments. He made his way to the closest apartment. He took a different route, taking longer streets, more corners. But then he felt that presence close in.

He ran for dear life to his apartment, the aura a distance away again. He put his hand in his mailbox, taking out the extra key. He opened the door, shut it, and leaned against it. He panted for air, sweat covering his body. He was never this terrified. He walked to the bedroom but at the doorway he froze.

Ice filled his veins as he could literally feel his blood leave his face. He started to tremble as he slowly, very slowly turned his head. A whimper of fear escaped his throat.

How did he find me?

He could see Reborn in the darkest part of the living room, blending in so easily. His fedora lowered to cover his eyes, his body leaned against the wall, shadowed with the darkness. However, his aura was darker. It was crushing him, he forgot to breathe.

Reborn lifted his fedora elegantly dangerous in a smooth snap. His dark charcoal eyes' staring into Tsuna's frightened honey brown.

"Tsuna."

Tsuna couldn't take it anymore. Everything blurred and the fuzzy darkness closed in.

The dryness of his mouth woke him up, also the headache that pulsed his brain. Lifting his head, everything looked normal. He looked at himself, okay not so normal. It was green rope, Leon. He winced as he felt it tighten, Leon was mad at him. He deserved it that's' for sure. His heart beat started to speed up once again. He was here. Only God knew what was going to happen to him.

Reborn knew no mercy.

"Awake Tsuna?"

Tsuna felt his heart skip a beat…in fear. "Y-Yes."

Reborn emerged from the darkness, "Now tell me, why was I on my way to Namimori to visit a grave, when the supposed dead Tsuna is drinking tea?" He ticked at the end. His anger barely restrained.

Tsuna looked down at the floor, he was on his knees. He was heaved off the floor from his collar, meeting the very livid face of Reborn.

"Do you know how much your death fucking killed me?" Reborn roared. Tsuna started to tremble once again. Tsuna tried to open his mouth.

"Shut up! I want to kill you so bad for the pain you put me through! I lost you! You were dead in my arms Tsuna! Dead! I've died a thousand deaths since then! I can't go one day without thinking of you because every little thing reminds me of you! You! You…stupid moron…you…" Reborn's anger depleting. He slowly lowered Tsuna to the ground. Tsuna couldn't stop the tears that already flowed.

Too much emotion, it was over pouring. He was drowning in a pool of ache, regret, and love. Tsuna could do the only thing he could. He kissed Reborn's lips softly, he had nothing to lose. If could feel Reborn's lips on him, just once, he would gladly die. Tsuna didn't expect Reborn's reaction.

Reborn's hand dug itself in his hair, titling his head to the side, deepening the kiss. While the other wrapped around his waist possessively. Tsuna's felt his body melt into Reborn's, lost in the heat. Reborn's tongue prived between hi s mouth, battling his own tongue. It was a battle of dominance, but Tsuna submitted. Reborn was already mad, he didn't need any angrier.

Tsuna's moan as Reborn coaxed his tongue. Reborn tasted every inch of Tsuna's mouth. Claiming it as his own, Tsuna was his. He growled as Tsuna released a delicious whimper. He pressed harder, wrapping his tongue around Tsuna's. Both parted panting, a thick string of saliva connecting them both.

But Reborn didn't stop; he shredded Tsuna's shirt open. He started to leave marks, hickey and love-bites, his hands searching for skin. The primal instinct to mark what's his, his territory, taking over. He bit between where the shoulder and neck, he bit hard. He felt his groin stir at the seductive cry Tsuna gave. It was turning him on.

Tsuna wrapped his arms around Reborn's neck, dragging him down for another kiss. Teeth clashed, tongues combined, Tsuna then licked Reborn's cheek. Reborn then grabbed Tsuna's wrist above his head. Both stared at each other, taking heavy breaths. Reborn gave Tsuna a smothering look.

Tsuna then realized he was flat on the floor, chest totally exposed. Reborn then started sucking his nipple, causing him to yelp. He had to stop this. As much as he really wanted to do this, they had to talk first. He mewled has Reborn's blew on it.

"Re-Reborn." Tsuna stuttered, trying to free his wrist. But he didn't stop. He wrapped his legs around Reborn's waist and flipped them over, sitting on Reborn's pelvis. Reborn smirked at the position and gave a small thrust, making Tsuna cry in surprise.

Tsuna looked at him, "Reborn we have to talk."

Reborn let his body relax and bended his knees, Tsuna leaned against Reborn's legs. His hands resting on Reborn's impressive abs, his fingers tracing it back and forth.

Reborn sighed, "Yes we do." Reborn's eyes burned into Tsuna's, his hands grabbed Tsuna's and pulled him forward. Face to Face.

"So tell me Tsuna…" Tsuna looked away, ashamed.

"Why are you alive?"

"So you're telling me your dumbass of a brother told you that?" Reborn seethed.

Tsuna nodded, his fingers running through Reborn's hair, sadness evident in his eyes, "Yes. He knew of my trauma, Reborn. So he used it against me. Either I destroy Vendicare or die. But I became so mad and angry that I just rampaged. I massacred every Vendicare I saw, with no regard if I lived or died…"

Reborn looked up, "What happened next?"

"Bermuda was waiting for me. We fought. I was able to injure him, but barely. He sent one his chains and it went through me. I was dying…" Tsuna trailed off. What happened next was hard for him to say. He didn't know how Reborn would take it.

"Reborn…I understand when he said The Sky's turned Black and the Sun's gone Dim… it meant us." Tsuna spoke quietly. Reborn sat up, staring Tsuna intently.

"The Sun's gone Dim huh? That explains it. I went "Dim" when you died." Reborn crossed his arms but, "What did he mean with The Sky's turned Black, Tsuna?" Tsuna got off the floor creating space between him and Reborn, Reborn followed.

"Reborn, I was dying. He didn't want to kill me so he did the only thing he could to keep alive." Tsuna spoke, disgusted. "He was using his flames Reborn. His black flame to keep me alive."

"It changed me Reborn. I'm not the bright sky anymore." Tsuna turned around; dark flames appeared on his hands. Reborn took a step back.

"My orange Sky Flame is gone Reborn…I wanted to die so bad." Tsuna cried. He felt like a monster. This black flame was incredibly powerful. Crazy strong and wild, it was nothing like his harmony flame.

"Do not ever say that in my face. Do. Not." Reborn growled, he grabbed Tsuna hands ignoring the black flame. "If this…" He raised Tsuna's hand, "…is what kept you alive. Then I don't care if it's different, you are still here."

Tsuna felt something warm spread in chest, his mind repeating Reborn's words. He didn't notice that his flame slowed down, transforming one last time. It became soft then hard, exactly like his original but still black.

Tsuna buried his face into Reborn's neck, "Thank you Reborn, thank you."

"Besides it's not so bad. Have you trained you it?" Reborn asked, running his hand up and down Tsuna's back.

Tsuna nodded, "I tried but it's too much for me to handle."

Reborn smirked, "I guess I have to train you all over again."

Tsuna smiled, "I guess we do. Now where did we left off..." Tsuna licked Reborn's cheek all the way down to his neck, giving nibbled bites along the way. Tsuna jumped and wrapped his legs around Reborn's waist.

"Where's the bedroom?" Reborn said, tilting his head to side giving space to Tsuna, who was sucking his neck erotically.

"Straight ahead." Tsuna mumbled.

Reborn was there in a flash, he dropped Tsuna on the bed. He straddled Tsuna.

He closed in on Tsuna's ear, breathing hotly, "I'm going to make you scream."

Tsuna licked the shell of Reborn's ear, "Make me."

This chapter is dedicated to: Moonpuzzle.

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