A/N: Phew. I am glad that I received, at least 4 compliments, since there are only four reviews on the first chapter. Sigh… well, I dare to say that I wrote it seriously, so… that was my best and longest chapter so far… I couldn't update sooner because I was writing another fic for Durara called 'Twisted', IzayaNamie. And then, I still have my Truth or Dare fic, which I must update soon… sigh… I hope I did well for this chapter, though…
Warning: There are some mistakes and grammatical errors I made in this story. My apology for being such an idiot, but English is not my main language, so it is kind of obvious if there are some mistakes. And also, I was half-asleep and I was in a rush, so I will fix this chapter later.
Words in italic are Mukuro and Chrome conversation inside her head, I repeat, words in italic are conversation between Mukuro and Chrome inside Chrome's head.
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"Chrome, you have new clients." The brunette opened the door of Chrome's office and glanced inside the room. He saw his cloud guardian, Hibari Kyoya, sleeping peacefully on the black leather couch. But his dear mist guardian was not there. Scared that he might wake the cloud guardian, Tsuna left the office as quietly as possible.
'Where could she be?' Tsuna drifted off. He didn't pay attention while walking in the long corridor of Vongola Main Base. That was then; he heard a soft chuckle from Yamamoto Takeshi's office. Tsuna turned his body around and stared at the rain guardian's door. Was it his imagination?
'Did I just hear Chrome chuckling?' Tsuna rubbed his head slightly. He sighed, and decided to take a quick look in his best friend office. Though, the possibilities of Chrome's presence in the rain guardian's office almost zero, he did it, anyway. Tsuna turned the silver door knob over. With a small 'click', the door swung open.
"Good morning, Yamamoto." He greeted his best friend and his rain guardian warmly. Yamamoto and Chrome turned their heads to see Tsuna, leaning against the door. Chrome nodded politely, while Yamamoto giving him a wide grin.
"Yo, Tsuna! Come, we have some interesting stories! Right, Chrome?" Yamamoto spoke with his usual cheerful and easy going tone. Chrome chuckled again, and smiled at her boss. Tsuna was amazed. He knew that the rain guardian was friendly, but never expected him to be this friendly with the anti social Chrome. He shook his head politely and smiled at the guardians.
"I hope I can, but right now, we're pretty busy, Yamamoto. There's a client for Chrome. I'm really sorry about this." Tsuna sighed heavily. Yamamoto just laughed and glanced at Chrome. Chrome nodded at him and stood up.
"I understand. I'm sorry for making you and the client waiting, boss." She apologized with her flat and firm tone. Tsuna blinked twice. She stared at Chrome for a while.
'She already changed…' Tsuna thought, then shook his head.
"No, it is fine, Chrome. Sometimes, we need a break too. And it seems that you and Yamamoto are best friends now, huh?" Tsuna winked at Yamamoto, who once again laughed at his statement. Chrome smiled a little.
"Then, I'm leaving now, Rain Man. Sorry for disturbing you." She bowed slightly and left. Tsuna frowned a little. He looked at Yamamoto and asked.
"Rain Man?" Yamamoto shrugged.
"The only thing she couldn't change." Tsuna laughed along with Yamamoto.
Chrome walked silently to Vongola Main Base lobby on the first floor. A soft sigh escaped her mouth when she arrived in front of the lift. Suddenly, she could feel the presence of her 'Master' inside her head. Chrome focused her mind and listened to his voice.
Mukuro-sama… Chrome called for his name for the first time in a while. She hasn't called him since the incident with Hibari, because she knew that her boss would call for him right away and put him in the same office with Hibari.
Chrome knew that it was a bad thing to do, so she took his place. But she still knew that Tsuna would get angry at her master, so she tried to talking with Mukuro when no one is around, even if their conversations were going inside her head.
Kufufufu~ Mukuro laughed with his usual weird laugh. He read her mind, once again. Chrome sighed heavily. This is the part she became uncomfortable with, when he read her mind. She heard Mukuro chuckled once again.
Oya, oya? It seems that you have some kind of secret now, am I right? Mukuro talked with his usual politeness. Even so, Chrome knew, that each word that came from Mukuro's mouth were dangerous. Every time he spoke, all of his words were just one of his beautiful traps. He was, one of the most dangerous criminals after all.
Depends. She replied as careful as usual. Chrome had changed from an innocent weak girl into someone she never knew before. She thought that she looks like Hibari now, but she quickly dismissed it. She finally realized that she looks like a cold hearted assassin than a mafia.
Oh~? Depends on what? Chromecould feel that Mukuro was smirking inside her head. She couldn't fall for his trap now.
You didn't read my mind, Mukuro-sama? Chrome asked flatly. Mukuro made an understanding noise.
I see. I wonder if you hate me that much, Chrome. Do you? Mukuro asked, looked rather amused. Chrome smiled slightly.
That depends on you, Mukuro-sama. Mukuro chuckled softly.
It seems that you've become an interesting girl, Chrome. I was looking forward to see you again. But now, Mukuro paused. Chrome could feel his smirk all over her head. She shivered slightly.
I wanted to see you so badly. Kufufufu~ Mukuro ended the conversations with his infamous laugh.
Chrome finally arrived at the main lobby. She explored the whole room with her violet eye and spotted a couple in front of the receptionist desk. She walked toward them and gave them her best smile.
"My name is Chrome Dokuro. I am Vongola Guardian of Mist, at your service." Chrome spoke as polite as she could. She already did this countless of times, and her speech never failed to take her clients attentions. The boy, who looked younger than her spoke nervously.
"There's an ancient book stolen from our Mansion, last Saturday… the thieves were professionals… they broke our security alarm and killed our guardians… can you help us?" he stared at Chrome with one of those puppy eyes. Chrome shifted uncomfortably under his stare. The woman, around 17 years old, with black and long wavy hair stepped forward.
"Please, we will reward you afterward… but please help us, Chrome-sama…" she begged with tearful eyes. Chrome sighed and took her note and a pen. She wrote down their problems and asked their personal information. The couple looked uncomfortable, but they answered her questions one by one. When the formalities done, Chrome looked at them and explained;
"I will do the job two days from now on. Because both of you lack of information, I will try to find out more about the thieves from Viper-sama. She might know something from the details you just gave me. If you gave me fake information, then it will be your fault. I will contact you later, Miss Ellenna and Mister Gerard."
Both of them nodded. Chrome watched as the black haired boy, Gerard left without a single word. Ellenna took her attentions and excused herself and Gerard. Chrome just nodded and went to the lift. A heavy sigh escaped her lips, once again.
"Clients?" the smelled of cigarette filled the small lift. Chrome shifted her gaze up to the storm guardian. He was smoking calmly inside the lift, looking straight ahead with his calm face. Chrome leaned on the wall slightly, too tired to stand firm.
"Don't collapse here. That baseball freak will kill me-if that even possible." He inhaled deeply, before realizing smoke through his lips. Chrome sighed and pressed her forehead against the cold metal.
"How's Haru-san?" she asked through her sleepy eye. She heard Gokudera 'tch-ed' and smiled softly. The lift door opened, and Gokudera left the tired Mist Guardian alone. Too tired to move, Chrome sighed and fell on the floor. She saw someone coming through her sleepy eye.
"How troublesome." She heard the man spoke with a cold and arrogant attitude. Chrome smiled to herself. She gathered all her strength and sat. The Cloud Guardian stared blankly at her. Chrome looked up and smiled faintly.
"I need some help." She whispered slightly. Hibari frowned in displeasure.
"Only herbivores need help." Hibari replied her coldly. Chrome chuckled slightly and drifted off to sleep. Hibari sighed slightly. He wrapped her arms around Chrome and took her to the office… their office, I mean.
When they passed Tsuna's office, the door was open. Tsuna was about going to get some lunch, since it was 3 and he didn't get any lunch from the Office Boy. Before he could step out of his office, Hibari walked passed him with Chrome on his arms. Hibari glanced slightly at Tsuna, and glared dangerously. Tsuna, mouth wide opened, almost fainted.
"T-that was unexpected…" Tsuna muttered, but loud enough for Hibari to hear it.
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Once again, I'm sorry for some mistakes and grammatical errors. I was in a rush and half asleep when I wrote this. I need to finish my 'Truth or Dare' 6th chapter and my 'Twisted' 2nd chapter. So, it will take a pretty long time to update again. Please review. Because reviews are love.
