Second Chances: Love & Betrayal

Chapter Six

Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyō Hitman Reborn.

A/N: Tsuna X Hibari. AU. Some OoC. Sequel to Second Chances.

Answers to questions/comments can be found at the end of the story.

Takeshi, Hayato and the Gokudera Family

"Daddy, are we there yet!?" Takara whined from the backseat.

Sparing a quick glance at his husband, Takeshi noted the tightening of Hayato's grip on the steering wheel as the silver-haired man stifled a groan. Smiling broadly, Takeshi turned his full gaze onto his daughter. "No, sweetie, we are not."

"But I wanna see Auntie Bianchi! Now!" The brunette whined as the seatbelt restrained her from flinging herself at her father.

"Ta... ka... ra..." growled Hayato warningly.

"Hmpf." The five year old wrapped her arms across her chest as she fell back into a full pout.

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"Finally!" Flinging her door open, Takara launched herself from the car as it came to a full stop. Before her feet hit the ground, she was swept into the hair. "Auntie Bianchi-i-i!"

Exiting at a slower pace, Takeshi smiled at his sister-in-law as she hugged her niece.

"I still don't know why we needed to bring Takara along. This is a business trip, not a family gathering," Hayato muttered under his breath to Takeshi.

Ignoring the Storm Guardian's surly mood, Takeshi moved to greet Bianchi and Skull.

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Walking into the large parlor room of the Gokudera Mansion, Takeshi moved to sit next to his husband on the large brown sofa. Pausing, he noted that Takara had curled herself into Hayato's side and was fast asleep. Nodding to himself, he changed direction and sat on the chair nearest to Hayato. He would not sit on the sofa for fear of waking his precious daughter.

Bianchi and Skull entered soon after Takeshi. Sitting in the loveseat across from Hayato, they turned their attention to their guests and waited. When the silence continued, Bianchi took it upon herself to break it.

Talking softly, she spoke evenly, "Though I love to see my little brother and his family, I know that this is not a social call."

Takeshi's moved to deny was thwarted as the former assassin turned mafia don continued to talk.

Shaking her head, purple hair flying, Bianchi shushed her brother-in-law, "No, Takeshi. This visit was planned too fast and rushed." Taking a deep breathe, she asked, "So, what has happened?"

Takeshi looked to Hayato. Shoulders stiff, Hayato merely smiled grimly as he lightly ran fingers through Takara's long, brown hair. Running fingers through his own hair, the Rain Guardian sighed as he met Bianchi's eyes. "Tsuna asked us to visit."

Bianchi's only response was to lift an eyebrow as her left hand moved to grasp Skull's right, effectively stopping him from rising.

Whispering, Hayato spoke slowly and precisely, "Juudaime has sent each of his Guardians to speak with members of the Inner Council."

"Why," Skull began to yell but was silenced by Bianchi's hand across his mouth.

Once her husband settled down, she asked his question for him, concern lacing her words. "Why would Tsuna need to do that? We have a meeting in a few days."

Takeshi, trying to lighten the mood, attempted to make a joke of it. Leaning back in his seat, he rested his head in the palm of his hand s and looked at the ceiling. With a lightness in his voice, he stated, "It seems someone has a death wish and is attacking the Vongola."

The room fell to silence as the joke fell flat.

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With Takara put to bed in the guest room designed for her, the four mafia members regrouped in Bianchi's office. Seated at her desk, with Skull leaning against the wall behind her, Bianchi waited as Takeshi and Hayato sat in the two chairs across from her.

Without preamble, and in a professional tone of voice, Hayato began, "The Vongola is under attack. We have suffered losses, both in people and in finances. The culprit is another mafia family close enough to the Vongola to hurt us."

Bianchi felt her body stiffen as her baby brother spoke. Anger that someone would threaten him and his family consumed her. Outwardly, she narrowed her eyes and glared at Hayato as her voice growled, "Why couldn't this wait until the meeting? Does Tsuna suspect us?"

At Bianchi's words, Skull rushed to her desk. Palms flat on the oak top; he leaned forward and screeched, "How dare you!"

Hayato and Takeshi merely stared at Skull. They expected his outburst and waited for Bianchi to diffuse the situation.

Placing a hand upon the one nearest to her, Skull's wife shook her head. "Relax. We will hear them out."

"Hmpf." Skull pouted as stood up and he crossed his arms over his chest. He didn't move from Bianchi side but stood glaring at his brother-in-laws.

Slowly, Takeshi leaned forward. Letting his Rain Flame seep through his aura, he tried to calm the room as he spoke, "We are not accusing you of anything. Hayato and I just want to make sure you are okay and wonder if you have had any problems."

Still tense, Bianchi answered, "We have had no issues. In fact, our business is improving. Scheletro has been visiting with Skull and they have merged some of our businesses while merging others."

Hayato felt his blood rush to his feet as his strained voice asked, "No problems. None at all?"

Sensing his husbands worry, but unsure of its source, Takeshi tried to follow Bianchi's answer.

"Nope. None. In fact, Scheletro should be here tomorrow with more numbers to review."

Abruptly, Hayato stood. Sparing a short glance at the other three in the room, he blurted out, "That's enough. I'm going to bed," and left the room.

Stunned at the Storm Guardian's sudden actions, the three sat in silence until Skull nervously broke it, "Um, anyone want dessert?"

Notes and Answers to Questions/Comments:

(1) This the sequel to Second Chances.

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(4) WOW! Almost a year! Ugh! Fortunately, this is the last chapter reintroducing characters and their new lifes. Soon we will have lots more Tsuna & Hibari!