Title: Sawada Tsunayoshi – DARKNESS and LIGHT

Disclaimer: I don't own KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN, AMANO AKIRA does. I will only be borrowing the characters.

8

"What was that?!" Gokudera slammed his hands on the table.

Reborn gathered Tsunayoshi's guardians along with Vongola Nono's presence – and few other important people to Tsunayoshi.

"It is true. Dame-Tsuna lost some of his memories." Reborn informed. He covered his face with his hat. He knew how everyone would react to the news. Despite the promise, he knew he had to tell everyone regarding Tsunayoshi if he wants the brunette to recover fast.

Iemetsu sighs, saw Reborn's action as signal that it is his place to explain the situation. "Actually Tsuna didn't want to get everyone worried, wanted to keep the matter a secret. You all must have noticed a change in his personality -lack of information sometimes."

"Why did you hide it from me?" Timeteo asked as he controls his rage from bursting out. He expected that at least he would have been informed by Reborn of Tsunayoshi's situation.

"That's right! Vongola Nono being kept in the dark was one thing; why was it that even I was kept in the dark?!" Dino voiced. He could not accept that his brother might have lost memories he shared. He really likes Tsunayoshi for various reasons.

"We were afraid that someone might take advantage of the situation, in the end we deiced to tell it to all of you." Iemetsu reasoned. "Anyway, it is still my son." He is a doting father, regardless of the change; he felt relieved that he can see his son alive.

"Where is he right now?" Timeteo asked out of curiosity and concern.

"Training." Reborn in a flat tone spoke. "I said to Hibari that he can play with Tsuna for a bit." There was a hint of amusement in his voice.

"What?" Dino stares at Reborn. He thought along the line it was so like Reborn despite the circumstances.

Gokudera stood from his seat. "THAT BASTARD!" He is brimming with jealousy that Hibari was actually sparring with Tsunayoshi. He wanted to be the one at Tsunayoshi's side especially had found out that the brunette lacks some memory.

"Does Hibari know?" Sasegawa asked.

"… Yes." Iemetsu informed. "We told him the situation first. We hope that by sparring, Tsuna would recover some of his memories." He paused. "In any case, someone is watching over him." He recalls the conversation he had with Hibari.

14=21=14

"Oi, what is going on with the herbivore?" Hibari asked Reborn as he saw the infant hitman at the corridor of the school.

Reborn eyed Hibari. "Currently he is not himself. You must have sensed it already." He expected that the way Hibari is above the rest.

"Tsk." Hibari turned his head away, grumbles. "That damn herbivore leaving something like that?!"

"?" Reborn eyed Hibari. "What is it that Tsuna said to your letter? I am sure that he left one to you as well."

Silence. Hibari did not want to talk about the letter he had received from Tsunayoshi for it seemed that he is close friends with the brunette. He did not want to be lumped with the herbivore. Then again he didn't want to lose his plaything.

"Hibari, whatever information you have might return the old Dame-Tsuna back." Reborn stated.

"A more private place would be better." Hibari turned away. "Decide on it later."

Reborn nods.

The same day, Hibari once again met up with Reborn, this time Iemetsu was present as well.

Hibari did not say a word about the added presence. He was just around to tell what he received information from Tsunayoshi. He threw a letter to Reborn's direction. "Read this. I thought of burning it but I didn't. I don't know how you will take it though."

Reborn eyed Hibari before he opened the letter. He read the letter aloud for Iemetsu to hear.

Dear Hibari-san,

Hehehe…. This is the second time I wrote to you. Weird? In any case, the information I want to impart to you is important. I don't want to burden you or anyone else, but I figured someone should at least be aware of the reason I disappeared. After long consideration, I chose you since there is a possibility that you need to tell someone, or have someone read this letter.

Hibari-san, I am on the run right now. Wondering why and who? It may sound absurd to you but it is because of a dream. I don't understand everything, but the dream I had is a warning that I am in danger and those around me. I have experience enough that it is not a simple threat. My decision might not be what everyone wants me to do, but it was the only choice I have at the moment. Despite running, I am still training. So you don't need to worry. I will appear when I am ready – by then I might give you more information if I find anything about my current situation and my present enemy. Though in case something still happens… I am sure that everyone will be prepared by then – stronger.

… … … PROTECT THE FAMILY in MY PLACE. Sorry and Thank you.

Iemetsu and Reborn eyed Hibari as soon as the infant finished reading the letter.

"So he didn't really tell you anything else?" Reborn asked. 'Just some rambling.' He sneers; though they all know at least that it is related to something that Tsunayoshi had seen.

"Damn it!" Iemetsu breathed. He cursed unable to do anything for his son as more questions arise.