A/N: To be honest, from the time before I have an account here, I already planned that the story that I will make no matter what is about family-theme fic! And I'm glad that it finally come true~~

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Stargazer: Hi! Thank you for your reviews on my other stories too XD I'm really, really happy you did! LOL I just thought that Tsuna must have wanted to give the best for her father right? So if her heart not sure, I guess she'll look for another one because she's strongly wanted to cheer her father up. But anyway, I'll keep a note on that. Thank you~~! :D I'll do my best :3

Disclaimer: I don't own KHR

Summary: Tsunahime was alone when her parents murdered. And it's been decided that Reborn will be the one who took care of her. How does this combination go? Could Reborn actually took care of a child? And how does Tsuna feels about Reborn's presence in her life? (Daughter27 & FatherReborn)

Warning: GenderBend (Fem27), AdultReborn, wrong time of the year (Father's Day in Italy supposed to be at March 19)

A Heartening Gift

"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."
- Johann Schiller

Italy…

A man with a fedora sighed as he dropped his things in the sofa and put down a little girl; not more than six years old on a bigger sofa. The girl was sleeping but her face didn't look so happy. The girl looked like she was in a painful nightmare and she keep moving around. Reborn pulled out a small blanket from a rack and cover her with it.

The man, Reborn, then sat on the smaller sofa beside and let his back lean. Why does he agree to do this again? He thought as he rubbed his temple tiredly.

Just a few hours ago, he agreed to take care of the little girl, Sawada Tsunahime because her parents just died because of a murder a few days ago. He already refused to take the job, but his boss said that the safest and best person to take care of her was him because the culprit could follow her anytime. He knew he was the best, but he never even feed a child! So how he was supposed to do now?

He glanced at Tsuna when suddenly Tsuna turned in her sleep. He could hear her whispered her mother and father and small tears were starting to fall. He sighed from his nose silently before he stood up and lifted her bridal style and carry her to his bedroom. For now he should just trust his father instinct… if he has one that is.

Five years later…

Tsuna moaned in her sleep and rubbed her eyes. She opened her eyes and when she concentrated, she could hear a very soft voice of someone sipping a drink outside the room. She sat and stretched her limbs. She slowly pulled herself off from the bed and the comfortable blanket and walked to the door. She opened the door and glanced at the source of the sound.

Tsuna saw Reborn sipped his coffee with a newspaper on his other hand. "What are you doing Tsuna? It's rude to stare," Reborn said without looking up from the newspaper. Tsuna startled when she heard him say that and walked over to him.

"Good morning, Reborn," She said as she sat on the sofa beside Reborn. "Are you going somewhere this morning Reborn?"

"Aah, there's a job today; I'll probably come home a little late, so make sure you behave because Bianchi couldn't come today," Reborn said as he took another sip. Tsuna sweat dropped and sighed relief. Bianchi, one of Reborn's girlfriends dropped by every now and then to visit him. She was really glad when she brought Gokudera Hayato, her younger brother along. Gokudera will show new tricks that are very interesting, but she's not looking forward to eat what Bianchi cooks though.

"Looks like I'm safe today…" She half-whisper to herself until she remembered something. "But Reborn, we've run out of the main ingredients! How am I supposed to cook without any ingredients?"

"Well then you'll just have to skip dinner and went straight to bed," Reborn smirked. Tsuna pouted at his reply.

"Then, how about I went to the supermarket later? It's not so far, and I remembered the way," She suggested with a bright smile. Reborn put his cup on the table and put his newspaper down.

"No way Tsuna, not until you could differ a bad ad a good person," Reborn said and crossed his arms.

"I already could Reborn! Trust me! And it's not going to be longer than five minutes!" Tsuna tried to persuade Reborn. Reborn smirked at her and replied shortly.

"No."

Suddenly the alarm rang and Reborn looked at his watch. He stood up and wears his fedora. Tsuna also stood up and skipped to him as he opened the front door. "I'll be going now; don't cause any problem, you hear me Tsuna?"

"Yeah, yeah Reborn," Tsuna sighed but suddenly Reborn added.

"And don't leave the house, Tsuna; I mean it," Reborn said seriously which make Tsuna gulped before she nodded nervously. She waved at him as he walked away and went to his car. The car engine started and just in another moment the car started to drove away. Tsuna keep staring at the gradually smaller car. Tsuna smiled and closed the door behind her as she went inside. She skipped to the bedroom and pulled out her bag under the bed.

She smiled brightly when she saw that her bag was untouched. It always makes her worried because she's sharing a room with Reborn and Reborn just seemed to know everything about her. She couldn't keep a secret from him, which she thought very annoying. She's very nervous especially for this one because she hid it at a very dangerous place; right under their bed. Reborn could have taken it anytime; it's a wonder he didn't. She then took out a small card from her bag.

Tsuna grinned when she read the card and pulled out another thing from inside of the bag. She pulled out her wallet and checked the inside. She don't have much money because Reborn rarely give her any pocket money because if she went out of the house, Reborn will come along with her and he'll be the one who pay for what she needs; not the things she wanted anyway.

Reborn was just too cautious because of what happened five years ago, or so Tsuna thought he was. Reborn never let her went out of the house alone. At the very least, Bianchi should come with her; who always makes her go to the pet shops or other weird places although sometimes she would bring Tsuna to the boutiques; but that didn't interest her very much.

Tsuna has always see Reborn as her father and tutor figure. He has taught him many lessons like in schools and also taught her about Italian language which she could speak with no big problem now. She loved him dearly although she'll get very lonely when he's out. But she certainly refused his offer of having one of his girlfriend came over and accompanied her until he went home. She's fine with Bianchi, but with the others, it'll be much worse than to be alone.

Reborn also gave her many rules though and would give her many punishments if she breaks it. Tsuna was afraid of the punishment, but this time, she will have to do that. She has made decision from months ago; only this time that she would break Reborn's promise. She has no choice after all. She put all of the needed things to her small bag and went to the front door. She took a deep breath before she opened it and rushed outside. She'll have to hurry; or this plan will failed miserably.

Meanwhile with Reborn…

Reborn sighed and couldn't focus on his drive. He knew that Tsuna was planning something; her eyes tell everything. He's not sure on what she'll do but he hoped that she didn't do anything reckless. He has warned her many times before but who knows what she will do. We're talking about Iemitsu's daughter after all.

Reborn has been taking care of Tsuna for years and he couldn't help but feel his protectiveness rose as time went; she just looks so weak and fragile. He couldn't even imagine how she could survive on the outside world. Reborn tightened his hold on the wheel as he thought about the worst case scenario, "Tch, that girl; she's just like her father; always so handful."

He sped up his car and decided that he'll finish the mission as soon as possible. He has a bad feeling about this.

"Hmm… let's see… what I need last is milk… butter… and chocolate…" She mumbled to herself as she searched in the shelves. The places were all very high but luckily the ones she needs were mostly on the under levels of the shelves. She has almost all that she needed but the last one was on the highest level and she knew she couldn't reach it; even if she jumped.

Just when she was wondering what she should do, a man pull out the milk she needed and hand it to her. The man smiled widely at her, "Is this what you want little girl?"

Tsuna's eyes widen at his gesture and nodded unsurely. She took the milk from his hand and stared at it before she looked up once again, "Thank you sir,"

"Don't mention it," The man grinned. "Are you… Reborn's kid?"

"Eh?"

"I've seen you coming with Reborn many times before and it makes me curious; what's your relationship with him?" The man asked to her playfully. She smiled when she heard his question.

"Reborn was my dad!" She answered enthusiastically before her tone changed dramatically. "He took care of me after my parents… were gone."

"Hoo… so your parents have died," The man said softly. "Well I'm so sorry to hear that little girl."

"It's okay; my parents were in heaven right now, so they should be happy," Tsuna replied back with a smile.

"So Reborn took care of you in your parents place… where is he today? Why is he not coming with you?" The man asked.

"He has work to do today," She answered. The man nodded.

"When will he go home?"

"Probably at evening; he said that he'll come late today," She said. The man nodded once again before he grinned.

"Well, how about I will pay these for you? It'll be bad right if Reborn know that you bought this without his permission," The man offered.

"Well… I suppose so…" She mumbled as she remembered just how careful he is, but then again, he'll know this sooner or later. She smiled, "Thank you sir, but no thank you, I'll pay this by myself."

"You sure?" He asked again. Tsuna nodded at his question. "Very well then."

And with that Tsuna went to the cashier with the ingredients she took, not noticing the man's expression changed behind her. He took out his phone and whispered sharply on the line, "Target was alone; progress with the mission."

"Hmm… I don't really understand this…" Tsuna mumbled as she read the procedures in the book she bought. She was now in the kitchen, preparing the thing, only that she has a big problem now with the oven. She has used the stove before and could cook a few simple cook well, but she never cook with an oven.

She flipped the page to the previous one and read it all over again. She looked at the image provided by the book but Reborn's oven was slightly different with the numbers; it's not buttons like in phone, but it's like a wheel to rotate. She observed it carefully but still she didn't get it. She let out a sigh and decided to just rely on her luck. The thing's appearance is not looking pretty good either way.

Tsuna put the stuff inside the oven and rotate it more or less a whole turn. She could see the oven started and she sighed of relief. Well, at least the oven didn't explode. She walked over to the chair and let herself fall on it. This is going to take a while.

Meanwhile with Reborn…

Reborn was now already on his way home and he couldn't feel relaxed in the slightest. He finished the mission hurriedly and as fast as possible this time. Finish fast; that's all in his mind now. He kept tapping his finger as he looked at the time.

He let out a frustrated sigh as he sped up the car. Although he doesn't have any super intuition whatsoever, but right now his instinct told him that something bad was coming. And if he couldn't make it in time, he knew that something bad will happen to Tsuna.

He just knew.

In front of Reborn's place…

"So when will we begin the attack, leader?" One of the figures in the shadows said.

"Ssh be quiet," The other man said. "We'll begin anytime now; but we'll have to wait until the signal come."

The other man nodded and they both went silent as they waited. Just in a few while later, they could see their watches shined; indicating it's time to move. They both glanced at each other and nodded. They both pulled out their guns from their jacket and started to approach the place, which was fortunately or unfortunately very lonely.

They both went to the window and lucky for them that the kitchen and the living room wasn't separated by a wall which make then could see Tsuna in the messy kitchen, sitting on a chair with a bored expression. They both smirked and loaded their guns.

"Kill her in one shot," The 'leader' half-whisper.

"Okay," The other man replied as he aimed his gun at Tsuna who just stood up and walked to the shelve.

With Reborn…

Reborn finally arrived at his place and parked the car. He sighed silently as he about to turn off the engine when he suddenly see in the shadows, near the window; two figures with guns and one aiming to something inside the house.

Reborn's eyes widen as he realized what happened. He quickly turned his key and exited his car and immediately rushed to the front door.

With Tsuna… (a few while ago)

Tsuna keep staring at the oven tiredly. She has spent quite a while waiting for the oven to finish baking but it just seemed never end. If the baking hasn't finished, then she won't be able to finish it on time; including the tidy up and decorating because the kitchen was in a horrible mess right now! Reborn would no doubt give her a length lecture plus a hellish of punishment.

She sighed and suddenly she heard a 'click'. Her whole face brightened as she realized that the baking has finished. She pulled out a cloth from the shelves and walked toward the oven. She was about to open the oven with the clothe in her hands so her hands won't be burnt, when suddenly she heard the front door slammed open. Her eyes widen when she saw the figure.

"Reborn…?"

Before Tsuna could ask why he was here this early, Reborn run toward her and pushed her, making them both fell to the ground. Not until a second later, a bullet passed over just a few centimeters above their heads. Tsuna's eyes widen of the sudden event; she didn't even know which part she supposed to be surprised the most. Flashback of when her parents died returned in a flash.

Tsuna's heart beat rose and she couldn't even move an inch but Reborn already on his knee and pulled out his gun and aimed toward the window. Reborn pulled the trigger almost immediately and he could hear a sound of something crashed to the ground outside. He could also hear the sound of someone's running further from the place which Reborn decided to ignore; he'll settle everything later.

Reborn looked down and could see Tsuna panting slightly. The sight reminded him of her grief when her parents died. Reborn bent down and shook her softly. "Tsuna, are you alright?"

Tsuna stared at him for a while before she nodded very slowly. Reborn sighed quietly as he carried her bridal style and walked to the nearby chair. Reborn could feel how small she is in his arms; she didn't seemed any different right now from the time he carried her five years ago. He could also see her expression the same; shock, horror, anguish all pictured in her eyes. And Reborn never liked any of those in her innocent eyes.

Reborn put her down softly and her eyes were still blank; that must have reminded her of that time also. Neither said a thing until Reborn decided to take a blanket for her; she was trembling. But her hand stopped him when she pulled his arm.

"Don't… leave me… Reborn…" She whispered as tears starting to fall on her cheek. Reborn let one of his knees on the floor and meet to her eyes level. Just about Reborn wanted to say a word, Tsuna jumped toward him, caught him by surprise. But of course, that's not enough to make him fall on his back. Tsuna hugged him tightly and buried her head on his shoulders; as if afraid that he was going to gone anytime.

"Reborn… I'm… I'm… scared…" She said between hiccups. Reborn closed his eyes and sighed from his nose quietly.

"Don't worry; those guys won't appear anymore," He said solemnly. "Not when I'm around."

Tsuna moved her head and Reborn could see it as a nod. She whispered, "Thank you… Reborn…"

Reborn let out a soft 'hmph' but they could felt the warmth in the atmosphere and in their own hearts. They keep at that position for a few while before finally Reborn break the silence.

"By the way Tsuna," He started and Tsuna break apart from him and looked up. "Just what have you done with my kitchen? And what is this smell of something burnt?"

Tsuna blushed hearing it and realized the important thing that she about to do if not disturbed earlier. Her distress quickly turned into panic, "AH! I forgot about the oven!"

She stood up and rushed to the oven. Reborn saw the sight and smirk before he stood up as well; satisfied that she was back to normal. She was about to open the oven barehanded if not stopped by Reborn. "What were you thinking of touching an oven without a mitten?"

"But I gotta hurry Reborn!" She blushed, trying to reason out. Reborn sighed before he calmly pull a small clothe nearby and open the oven. What comes after was a pile of black smoke which makes Tsuna cough.

"Are you experimenting a new type of charcoal Tsuna?" He teased after he saw it. Tsuna blushed hard from his comment but couldn't argue back. The thing she made was now burnt and becoming almost black. She felt like crying when she saw it; it was supposed to be a colorful cake.

"You better have an explanation for all of this Tsuna," Reborn said as he pulled out the plate from the oven and put it on the table. Tsuna pouted of disappointment as she saw his back in front of her. She really couldn't do anything right is she?

When he turned around and face her again, she could feel she was getting smaller. She put her hands behind her and could feel something poking on her back pocket and realized that it was the card.

"So?" Reborn asked to her which makes her nervous.

But as she stared straight at his eyes; she could feel another feeling other than fear of getting yelled at. She could feel her heart warming for unknown reason. It was the same when she did something wrong and was called by her parents; there are love and care in their eyes, more than the anger. Her eyes becoming teary and she make up her mind.

She pulled out the card from her back pocket and holds it on both hands, stretched to Reborn. Reborn looked at her then look at the card.

"What again Tsuna?"

"This is for you, Reborn," She said intently. Reborn stared at her for a while before he took the card from her. Her face lit up as she saw him took it but her expression changed on what Reborn has to say next.

"Hmph, I won't open this card until you finish cleaning the mess you made," He smirked. Tsuna was about to protest before she pouted and turned around to take a broom by the side of the shelves. She mumbled her protests to herself as she started to clean up the kitchen. Reborn smirked seeing it before he opened the card when she's not looking.

Reborn's eyes widen when he read what's inside before he smirked and closed the card once again. He put it in his pocket and looked at Tsuna softly. "No dinner until you finish it all Tsuna."

"Wha-" Tsuna gasped when she heard that. She was about to scream but then she only sighed and smiled. It's just can't be helped with him; not that she want it another way though.

When they were in bed and Tsuna was already sleeping by Reborn's side, all the time leaning close to him, he took out the card from the drawer beside him and let himself smile when he read it once more. He looked down at the smaller figure before he pulled her closer. She moved slightly but then smiled contently.

"Geez…" He whispered as he smiled, for the first time with warmth and stroked her hair softly. Said person smiled contently in her sleep as she buried her head on his chest, feeling the warmth.

If this is what a parent felt, then Reborn couldn't help but feel he was the luckiest man on earth to be able to experience this from her.

Reborn, thank you for everything,
I'm really glad that Dad sent you for me,
Happy Father's Day, Reborn…

A/N: Yet another simple story. LOL I've always wanted to make Reborn more protective… maybe in another story. Because in this event, it seemed to be… not really show that. But oh well, I hope you like it :3 Please R&R~~!

P.s. Hi guys, I just want to tell you (promoting LOL) if you'd like to read Fem27x00 (Enma), Fem27x69 (Mukuro), Fem27xBel (Belphegor), Fem27 & Iemitsu (father fic), or Fem27xarcobaleno (because right now it's Fem27xSkull), Fem27 & guardians, Fem27xBasil, and Fem27x18 (Hibari) {there are two of this pairing} you can check it out on my prof. LOL okay that's all :D

P.s.s. For "Sky's Lost Pieces", I have a few plots in mind. BUT one of them is HibarixFemTsuna again. Do you want it? Or… let's just see YamamotoxFemTsuna first?

Questions frequently asked by readers (me too as a reader):

Q: What's with the end of the story? Poem?
A: Nope, it's what's inside the card.

Q: What's all with the 'mittens'?
A: LOL perhaps most of you didn't pay much attention to this word, but I was really confused on mentioning the name of… 'that'! So, I guess yeah, it's mitten. Hopefully. LOL

Q: Is this AU?
A: Nope. I just think that the Vongola will only took care a child on their HQ if they're really, really, really, extremely in a no-other-option situation, so yeah. They just picked Reborn whom Ninth most trust beside Iemitsu to take care of Tsuna.

Q: What does Reborn's place look like?
A: Perhaps just like the houses at the first episode of KHR anime.

Q: Why is Bianchi here?
A: Let's just assume that Bianchi know Reborn already and has become one of his girlfriend. She is one of his girlfriend right?

Q: Just who were those guys? An enemy family?
A: Antagonists.

Q: To make it clear, what's Tsuna's making?
A: A cake. That ends up burnt.

Q: Why's Reborn have an oven?
A: He just did.