AN: I'm glad that this crossover was taken well. It made me so happy reading the reviews. Though, this chapter is more of an introductory first of how Vongola really factored in in Kuroko's life. I'm integrating on how he was blending well with his 'family'. I'm trying to depict on how the Vongola Famiglia are as grown up adults but still retaining their personalities. Other KHR and KnB characters will appear soon.

Warning(s): A little OOC. Some OCs (Kuroko's mother and other Vongola children).

Pairing(s): None as of yet.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroko no Basuke or Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

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[Chapter 2: My Family]

"Yo!"

Tetsuya blinked in surprise and the only sign that he had been startled was dropping the book that he had been about to put back on the shelf. If people often stated that he was good at scaring them with his lack of presence, then his father could effectively shock them out of their wits. The man was just too silent and he was just there before anyone noticed while Tetsuya was just there the whole time. And, it seemed, he still wasn't used to it.

Though, his father had the knack for always telling whenever Tetsuya was in the vicinity. Even with his low presence, Yamamoto Takeshi was always aware of Tetsuya. Maybe it came with good instincts or maybe it was a father thing.

Looking over his shoulder, he saw the man leaning on the doorway of his room and grinning at him.

"Tou-san," Tetsuya nodded as he picked up the book that he dropped earlier.

"Sorry about Senna earlier," The man started awkwardly as he rubbed the back of his neck. "No matter how much I scolded her about it, her mouth just didn't seem to have any filter," He laughed sheepishly as he entered the room.

"It's fine," He replied as he sat on his bed. "But, is she really keeping tabs on you?" He couldn't help but ask curiously, after all, it brought some sliver of curiosity if they would ever–

"Nah," Takeshi waved off with a cheeky smile. "Not really, only when your name comes up," He admitted as his smile widened into a grin.

"So, you really don't have any intention of getting back together," Tetsuya remarked quietly but no hint of any disappointment in his tone. While he might have expected something to reconnect between his parents, he also knew that they were just too incompatible. Watching them sometimes made him wonder how they even got together in the first place. Well, his father was too easy-going and kind, his mother often fawned about that, but he was also too honourable and noble for her taste. Frequently mentioning that he wasn't adventurous enough despite his laidback personality.

And many people knew how his mother's idea of adventurous was synonymous with 'dangerous' and 'meddlesome'.

His father was too cautious for a person to be of the same mindset.

They were practically opposites. Well, maybe the statement that they did attract was correct at some point.

"Well, I'll admit that she's an important person right now but I don't think we will ever reach that point again," Takeshi disclosed with a small smile as he leaned back on the study table across Tetsuya. "Besides, the fact that she can't let go of her job to stay with you instead doesn't exactly make her top one of my favourite people. I'll be the first to admit that we're similar in regards to that aspect but she's your mother and I just think she's too afraid to be tied down. It just doesn't mean that she doesn't love you," His amber eyes had gone a little bit melancholic at the thought.

"I understand," Tetsuya smiled, having already heard this. "And you don't have to defend her, I already know,"

"Ha-ha, I just didn't want to seem like I was badmouthing her or anything," The man defended with a small chuckle. "But, the truth of the matter is, I don't think you should get your hopes up. Your mother would never agree to it," He confessed thoughtfully.

"What about tou-san then?" He looked at his father curiously.

"Me?" Takeshi blinked. "Well, the interest just wasn't there anymore, you know? Not the way it used to, at any rate," He shrugged half-heartedly.

"At least, tou-san is honest about it," Tetsuya nodded as if he didn't expect any less.

"So," Takeshi started lightly with a sharp look. "Are things between you and your middle school buddies fine now? I saw you talking to Seijurou after your match with Rakuzan. Don't think I've forgotten what you've pulled on us after you graduated middle school either," He reminded with stern look.

Tetsuya flinched.

"Yes, things are well between my former teammates and I," He couldn't help but brighten a little at the thought. "But I am also happy at Seirin. Maybe, like what you said before, it was better for us to go our separate ways. In the end, we were just never meant to be teammates," Tetsuya quietly observed but without any hint of sadness this time, just a strong trace of nostalgia in his soft voice.

"Well, who said that you couldn't be friends?" Takeshi raised an eyebrow at him. "And you're ignoring the other issue," He pointed out with a half-smile.

Tetsuya thought about how his former teammates were taken care of in their respective teams and couldn't help but think that he was happy for them. Especially Akashi. And he was glad at the thought that despite splitting up, they were friends once again. Not the cold strangers that he had come to know by third year middle school.

About the other issue, Tetsuya hesitated.

"Well, actually, I didn't disappear or run away," Tetsuya admitted with a frown. "Kaa-san made me promise not to say this but I could tell that it had been troubling tou-san and the others for a while now," His lips curved into a faint frown.

"Senna?" Takeshi straightened. "What'd she got to do with this?"

"Kaa-san kidnapped me for a four-day impromptu trip to Singapore with her," He deadpanned as he recalled the experience of being hauled into the car by his mother out of nowhere just after the graduation ceremony. "I tried persuading her to call you or at least make sure that you knew where I was but, you know kaa-san," Tetsuya commented wryly as he watched his father hold his head and groan at the revelation.

That hadn't been the first time that it happened. But Tetsuya had managed to call those times before.

What differentiated that time was that Tetsuya wanted to be away from Tokyo. And being out of the country constituted the same. Still, he shouldn't have acted like a rebellious teenager by letting his mother convince him into not contacting his father and letting the man know he was safe.

To say the least, when he showed back up at the house, his father hadn't left home for the duration of school break just to be certain that Tetsuya wouldn't 'disappear'. He felt guilty that he had unnecessarily worried his father.

Might as well say it now since that had been months ago. And the whole family hadn't stopped badgering him about it.

"Someday, I won't be able to stop Hayato from trying to kill her if she keeps doing this," Takeshi sighed exasperatedly with a shake of his head.

"Eh? Kurokocchi's family?" Kise blinked as he eyed the Seirin team across from him.

Riko nodded enthusiastically.

"Yes! You've been friends since middle school, right? You should've at least met them at some point," She pointed out as she waved off Hyuuga's incredulous glare. While Kuroko had gone home with 'Lambo-san', Riko had been quick to call the whole team back to school.

Needless to say, aside from Kuroko, Tsuchida, Mitobe, and the first year trio, all of the club members made it. And, she just took advantage of Kise's habit of stopping by Seirin to see Kuroko. Unfortunately, for the blonde, Kuroko was already gone and Riko seized the opportunity to interrogate him within Seirin's gym.

Though, for some reason, Kise actually looked uncomfortable.

"Well, his mom is eccentric, that's for sure," He mumbled thoughtfully. "She must've been gone longer than I thought for Seirin not to actually meet her," He scratched his head as if remembering a particular unpleasant memory.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Kagami questioned impatiently.

"Uhm, how do I say this," Kise scrunched up his face in thought. "She has this habit of randomly pulling Kurokocchi out of school whenever she was in Japan. And she is really scary. She always made it a habit of knowing who Kurokocchi was acquainted with during middle school. So, she must not have been in Japan when Kurokocchi entered Seirin or else you'll actually think twice before agreeing to meet her," His face turned slightly green and it made the team wonder what his experience was with Kuroko's mother.

"But, what about his dad?" Kiyoshi brought up with a curious look. "The man who picked up Kuroko mentioned him wanting to meet us,"

"And, that man didn't seem to like the Generation of Miracles," Kagami snorted as he crossed his arms.

"His dad was the one who was often around," Kise perked up as he seemingly ignored Kagami's remark. "And, he's always watching whenever we have a match during middle school. Didn't you see him during the final match this Winter Cup? He was there! But, out of all of us, the one who is most acquainted with Kurokocchi's family is Akashicchi. But that's only because their fathers seem to know each other. Though, his dad's kind of cool but he's not around long enough for us to actually get to know. Like his mom, though, he always asked for names," He explained as satisfactorily as possible.

Hyuuga frowned.

"So, we'll have to expect that they're going to be adamant about knowing our names," He observed with a frown.

"That's natural, right?" Izuki wondered out loud. "I mean, a parent wanting to know who his son's friends are,"

Somehow, there was scepticism hanging in the air.

"What about his father's friends?" Riko pressed with a contemplative gleam of her eyes. "Kuroko-kun said that they're visiting and one of them even picked him up," She elaborated when she received questioning looks from her teammates.

Getting to know Kuroko's parents from another's perspective was fascinating. And a little unnerving. Still somehow managing to sound vague without really leaving anything out.

"From what I remember, though, there were different people who sometimes picked Kurokocchi up in the middle of a school day," Kise scratched his head. "Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman. Whenever that happened though, somehow, classes were always cancelled due to one incident or another. We never did figure it out. There was that rumour that someone with tonfas was once looking for Kurokocchi and beat most of the guards of our school when they refused to let him in. But I don't think that's true, though," He laughed sheepishly at the thought.

An awkward silence ensued.

"That's it?" Koganei wondered incredulously when Kise failed to say anything further.

"Hey! No fair! At least, I know something about Kurokocchi!" The blonde huffed defensively as he pouted, missing the dark look that passed Riko's eyes at his careless statement. "Besides, if you want to know so badly, you should've asked Aominecchi! Even if I'd hate to admit it, he was Kurokocchi's best friend in middle school," He sulked at the thought.

"As if I will ask anything from that bastard," Kagami scoffed with a moody scowl.

"Mou, it's your choice," Kise pouted. "I wish you luck in meeting Kurokocchi's family. From what I remember, Aominecchi preferred doing joint homework in his own house rather than Kurokocchi's since that one time he visited," He spoke with a sage nod.

As if that was supposed to reassure them.

"I heard that your team won the Winter Cup," Tsuna commented with a smile as he stared at his Rain Guardian's son.

"Hai," Tetsuya nodded courteously. "But it was a very close and long game. As expected, Akashi-kun's team is formidable," He remarked impassively as he took a spoonful of rice. They were in the middle of dinner and, so far, things were still quiet amongst the family.

Hayato snorted beside Tetsuya as he nonchalantly put more vegetables on the teal haired teen's rice bowl.

"Well, I knew you could do it," He grumbled with a half-hearted frown. "And Vongola isn't going to lose to the likes of Akashi Iesato. That man is already pissing me off with that holier-than-thou attitude of his. No wonder his kid's messed up," He scowled as he bit into his grilled chicken roughly.

"Isn't that just because Hayato-san never won a verbal argument against him?" Tetsuya couldn't help but jab as he watched the silver haired man's face contort with annoyance.

But it was very obvious how he hadn't denied about his former basketball captain's state.

"That's not the point!" The Storm Guardian snarled, incensed.

"Yare, yare, Hayato-nii," Lambo sighed as he slumped on his seat. "Aren't you just being a sore loser about this?" He drawled with a roll of his eyes.

"You annoying cow–" Hayato's grip over his chopsticks tightened.

"Oi, Hayato, calm down," Takeshi placated with a laugh. "You're a lot grumpier than usual. Are you drinking your supplements?" He questioned with furrowed brows, tone concerned as his amber eyes stared intently at the other.

The Storm Guardian's left eye twitched.

"That's enough guys," Tsuna sighed exasperatedly while Tetsuya watched in fascination as Hayato instantly calmed down.

"As expected of Tsunayoshi-san," The teal haired teen couldn't help but mutter.

"Tsuna's just fine, Tetsuya-kun," The brunette smiled in that tired sort-of way that he knew he wouldn't win the argument. "But I'm rather glad that you're doing well. Kyoko-chan sends her regards by the way. It's a pity that she and Hana had to visit their parents with the kids today. Tomomi is very adamant about coming here to see you. It's been a long time since he's last seen his Tetsu-nii after all," He chuckled softly.

Tetsuya smiled at the reminder of Tsuna and Kyoko's eleven year old son. Out of all his 'cousins', Tetsuya was the eldest since his father had him young. He had three 'cousins' in total. Then, there were Hayato's thirteen year old son, Tohru, who was in Nagoya with Haru. Tsuna's eleven year old son, Tomomi, and Sasagawa Ryohei and Hana's nine year old son, Ryuuji, who was also in Namimori. And, to say the least, all of his cousins adored him one way or another.

But, out of all of them, Tomomi was the one who practically worshipped Tetsuya. Tsuna called it fanatical, Kyoko called it cute, and the others just went with it as long as there were no problems between them.

"Yes, it's been a long time," He agreed quietly. "Speaking of which, will Tomomi-kun and Ryuuji-kun be visiting then?"

"They are," Tsuna confirmed with a relaxed sigh. "Kyoko and Hana will be arriving with them tomorrow afternoon," He revealed with a pleased gleam in his brown eyes.

"Another bunch of brats," Lambo sighed from across Tetsuya.

"Maa, that's good!" Takeshi beamed. "By the time holidays are here, the whole family will be gathered! Isn't that good to hear? Ne, Tetsuya?" His amber eyes shifted to the teal haired teen who only gave a small nod.

"Whatever," Hayato grumbled but not looking unhappy about it. "Haru said that she'll be here for Christmas with the kids,"

"Where's Senna-san, by the way?" Tsuna wondered as he looked around for the teal haired woman.

"Ah," Tetsuya released a soft sigh. "She went out and said that she needed to take care of some business," He relayed impassively as he set his chopsticks down and wiped his mouth with a napkin, already finished with his food.

"At this time of the night?" Hayato grouched with a frown. "I knew that woman was always crazy but she's obviously taking it up a notch,"

"Hayato-kun," Tsuna sighed.

"Well, that's Senna for you alright," Takeshi stated good-naturedly. "She can't sit still for too long," He chuckled as he ruffled Tetsuya's hair from his other side, grinning.

Tetsuya sighed at the action but didn't slap the hand away.

"What about Kyo-nii and Ryo-nii? Where are they? I thought they were going to be here with you?" Lambo wondered with a raised eyebrow. It didn't escape their notice that Tsuna and Gokudera seemed to stiffen at the mention of the two missing guardians.

"Well, we might've left them in the airport," Tsuna smiled and his eyes were twinkling with mischief.

"Eh? You did?" Takeshi blinked.

"Don't ask," Hayato grunted in annoyance. "They brought it on themselves, those two," He shook his head irately.

Lambo chortled.

"Well, from what I remember of Kyouya-san, there's no doubt that he's going to try his hand in killing you two," Tetsuya couldn't help but deadpan at the way the other two didn't seem to be repentant at the very least. "And Hana-san is going to go for an attempt too as soon as she finds you," He added for good measure as he watched the silver haired man scoff while the brunette man suddenly seemed uncertain.

"Didn't you say that your friends will be here tomorrow?" Tsuna suddenly changed the topic, laughing uneasily.

"Hai–"

Before Tetsuya could put any word in again, Hayato cut him off with a growl.

"That perverted Aomine brat again?" He growled menacingly. "Or Iesato's homicidal brat?"

Tetsuya couldn't help but internally wince at that depiction.

"Ha-ha, no, it's his new team," Takeshi placated but his eyes were sharply staring at his son as well. "And stop calling them brats. I'm glad that Tsuna and the rest will be here to meet them as well, though, since dad is still taking care of the Sushi Shop in Namimori. He'll be here in two days," He stated as he drank a glass of water.

"That's great," Tsuna remarked pleasantly but his eyes were glowing.

Omake

Takeshi opened the door to his house only to be greeted by the tear-stained face of his son's friend, Ogiwara Shigehiro.

Before he could say anything, the kid tackled him around the middle, wailing.

"Waah! Takeshi-san!" Ogiwara cried loudly. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! It's my entire fault!" He sobbed as he clung to the man like a leech, refusing to let go. Not that Takeshi tried to pry the boy away anyway, just rubbed soothing circles on his back.

"It's fine, Shige," He assured with an uncertain smile. "By the way, where's Tetsuya?" He wondered as he looked around, not catching sight of his son.

If anything, the boy wailed louder.

"It's my fault! I let Kuroko be kidnapped!" Ogiwara hysterically bawled, his arms tightening around Takeshi. "B-But that lady was too fast and I couldn't do anything! And she stuffed him in her white van and drove away! And I let Kuroko be kidnapped!" His voice had raised an octave.

"Oi, what the hell's going on?" Hayato scowled as he finally investigated the noise.

"Kuroko was kidnapped!" The boy yelled, voice cracking.

"What!" The bomber screamed in alarm as he ran towards them and seized Ogiwara by the shoulders. "When did this happen? Why was the kid kidnapped? And stop fucking crying already! Damn!" He cursed as he let go and instantly reached for his coat.

A hand on his shoulder stopped the silver haired man.

"Hayato, stop," Takeshi stated lightly. "You don't have to panic–"

"Don't have to panic? This is your son who's just been kidnapped, you sword idiot!" Hayato roared angrily, face darkening by the second. "And how the fuck can you stay calm about this?" He demanded furiously.

"–since I think I know what just happened," The Rain Guardian continued steadily as if the other wasn't about to blow a gasket.

Ogiwara was still crying as he rocked himself back and forth on the floor.

Takeshi eyed the boy before crouching down and wiping his face with a handkerchief that he had procured from his pocket. Ogiwara effectively stopped crying but he was sniffling loudly as he puffed out his cheeks.

"Did Tetsuya's 'kidnapper' have long teal hair?" He asked gently, ignoring the fuming Hayato behind him.

Ogiwara nodded.

"And did my son resist?" Takeshi questioned again.

Ogiwara shook his head.

The Rain Guardian sighed in relief.

"It's just Senna," He revealed to Hayato whose fists were clenched so tightly. "She took Tetsuya without permission again, it seemed," Takeshi sighed exasperatedly, feeling a headache coming as he pinched the bridge of his nose.

"I'm gonna kill that woman when I see her," The silver haired man growled.

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"Let me talk to Tetsuya, dear," Takeshi smiled but his eyes were narrowed darkly and his voice was tinged with sarcasm.

[Eh? Why do you–] She was cut off as shuffling was heard from the other line.

Takeshi heard her indignant complaints as the shuffling continued before it went silent.

[Tou-san,] A soft voice suddenly greeted him.

"Tetsuya!" Takeshi breathed out, voice heavy with relief. "Where are you? We were so worried about you. Your friend thought you were kidnapped," He laughed as he remembered sending Ogiwara back with numerous reassurances that Tetsuya would be fine.

[I apologize, please tell Ogiwara-kun that I'm not in any danger,] Tetsuya stated quietly but there was a hint of guilt in his tone. [As of right now, we are currently on our way to France, mother had a sudden urge to see the Louvre Museum with me,] He disclosed with exasperation.

"Well, tell her that I'll see you in a few," He said calmly into the phone as he shouldered his coat. "And that she may want to stay away from Hayato. I'm not going to be held accountable for his actions when he's still livid as we speak," His voice had a trace of amusement.

[Will do,] His son replied.

"Take care, then, Tetsuya," Takeshi smiled. "And, enjoy your trip while waiting for me,"

With that, he disconnected the call.

He might not have been as expressive about it but he was bubbling with annoyance underneath. This was the fourth time. It figured that he would've to remind Senna why she should stop being so reckless. For a moment a while ago, he had honestly thought Tetsuya was kidnapped because he was the Vongola Rain Guardian's son.

Honestly, he might not just stop Hayato someday.

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TBC.

AN: Seirin will be meeting Kuroko's family next chapter! I hoped I explained some of the dynamics, especially with regards to Kuroko's parents. Though, this isn't OC bashing. But, with the way I described his mother, this is how I pictured a crazy, dysfunctional family to be.

Thanks!