Chances

Usual disclaimer at work here also. So yeah, this one's number two, a bit more background info on Rosalina. I asked you guys to give her a chance, yes? Well, I hope you'll stick by this fic. Reviews are very much appreciated, as it tells me I'm doing something good for once.


2. An Interference by Chance.

Hibari was not happy. It was the early afternoon, his relaxation time. He would bite to death anyone who dared interrupt him without good reason.

So when Kusakabe had the unfortunate task of informing him what happened, he was not a bit happy. He was fuming with a calm face plastered on by years of experience.

The baby had asked to see him. Sure, if it was the baby, he knew he had good reason to call him out, so he had not chance but to walk to the Vongola side of the base. The doors slid open smoothly, and Hibari slightly calmed down a little as he made his way to the Vongola Control Room where the baby dressed in a hat and suit usually was. And surely, the baby was there, with the round fat man who wore a simple back and white suit.

"Yeah, you called, baby?"

The baby nodded. He could tell Hibari was restless, and got straight to the point. He asked the fat man to bring up the 'scene' in question. The man nodded, and the screen shot out a scene, probably from a surveillance camera.

Hibari's eyes widened in shock, but only slightly. He did not expect her to come to him at this time. He remembered her promise almost ten years ago. As if he would forget. The baby noted his reaction.

It shot the scene of an ally, where a group of drinks machines were arranged in a row. Written on one particular one which was red, were the words written in what looked like black marker pen:

I ask for access to Hibari Kyoya, in the name of Rosalina Echearte and the Veillion Family.

The woman in question was leaning on the wall, looking at the floor, then looked straight at the camera and waved with a slight smile like it was the most perfectly normal thing to do. She looked no different than the time he met her almost ten years ago. For the sake of being recognised by Hibari. It somehow made sense. How that woman spoke to him almost ten years ago telling him she would be his ally, even if she was not needed. However, even the best fighters were curious. Curious of new things, new people, and new power. How she made access to him ten years ago was the least of his worries. He knew who she was, not like how he was ten years ago, uninvolved with the Mafia at all. It was certainly possible, to get him to give her access to the base.

"Let her in?" Reborn simply asked, eyes looking straight at the man with the choice.

He shrugged and walked off, and Reborn took that as a yes. He caught the challenging look in his eyes.

"Giannini, could you please open the entrance for that woman? Don't want to keep her waiting."

"Right away, Reborn-san!" The Arcobaleno nodded; as he watched the woman click her fingers for the writing to disappear. She quickly raced down the stairs that were shown second later.


Tsuna had just finished his training with Lal Mirch deep underground. The feisty older woman was indeed skilled, and there were many things about box weapons he did not understand. But he was keen to learn and practice to become better, to eventually go back to their peaceful past. He would protect Kyoko and the others. Definitely.

But now, he was heading to lunch. He was to have lunch, take a ten minute rest, and head back down there.

He suddenly bumped into a person he didn't get a good look on. "I'm sorry, em-"

"Its fine, Vongola Decimo. My name is Rosalina Echearte. I would like to see Hibari Kyoya, if he's here."

"Em – I'm sorry, I don't know. Anyway, how do you know about me? I don't know you at all –"He was nervous, because he had never met her before, Reborn never told her and him, and he didn't even know whether or not if she was an intruder or not!

Rosalina eyed the younger boy with curiosity. He was surely panicking, eyes wide. She only smirked.

"Don't worry, I'm not an intruder. Whoever opened the entrance let me in. Simple."

She heard a soft sound coming from the ceiling so she looked up. He looked up too, wondering what she was looking at.

Reborn hung down from a thin wire and aimed a gun at her. Strangely, she didn't show any discomfort. She was perfectly calm, like she was in no danger at all.

"Oi, Reborn! What are you doing? Don't point your gun around like that! W-Who who is she anyway?"

"Idiot Tsuna, show more respect! Hasn't she just introduced herself? She's Rosalina Echearte, twenty-four years old, Boss of the Veillion Family, famed for their intelligence and is one of the strongest Families in the Mafia world. Ever since Rosalina's reign, the family have been doing better than before, but since the Milliefiore battle against Vongola started, they've not been heard of. You could learn a lot from her, you know, no-good Tsuna."

He laughed nervously and looked surprised. "I'm sorry."

"It's fine. You'll be much better than me in the future. Heck, you were way impressive in this era." She frowned slightly. Reborn looked back at her with studying eyes. Leon returned to his original shape, and sat on his shoulder.

"Oh, yes, you wanted H-Hibari-san right? I-I'll take you to him."

"Are you okay? You're stuttering. You're scared of him? Ha-ha, why are you? He's adorable! And so very exciting!" She giggled. She reminded him more of a teenager his age than a full grown adult. Unknown to Tsuna just then, Reborn had already left. She sighed. Tsuna blushed, turned and started mouthing excuses.

Just at that immensely cliché moment, Rosalina's stomach growled at the same time as Tsuna's. They shared a moment's hesitation before laughing out loud at each other.

"Come with me, Rosalina-san. Come have lunch with us and I'll introduce everyone! After that I'll show you were Hibari-san is." Tsuna nodded. He was kind to everyone, and the strange woman who wore framed glasses was not going to be an exception.

She shrugged, and started following the younger boy. Human needs were there to be fulfilled, sadly, plus it wouldn't hurt to personally know the other kids around the huge base. She had all the time in the world.

These kids where the only chance, yet their boss seemed so carefree and idiotic. But it was information that made the day. The kid was like the splitting image of Vongola Primo, and possessed the same powers. Seeing Vongola Decimo's family was like reliving a whole generation. She felt lucky being born in the same era as he did, as information mixed in with her own gut instinct told her that all sorts of interesting things were going to happen to him. Exciting things.

Rosalina could hardly wait, with a huge grin plastered on her face as she was almost skipping. Skipping.


Rosalina is a lunatic for randomly grinning when she's pleased about something. As shown in this chapter, she had gotten her way in every manner. Uh huh. This story lacks much description because it's focused on the actions really. I describe like crazy when I write angst. This fic is a cheerful, somewhat funny, friendshippy kind. I don't write like this a lot, but I don't suck at it, so I do :D Plus it's like she's actually part of the original cast, but she's not, and I kind of want her to haha. I updated faster than usual. Anyway, I don't think you'll have to wait long for the next chapter either, because I love this story (and Hibari, haha).