To the guest whom asked when canon started, it's when Tsuna and co. are around 14-ish, so about 7th-8th grade? I say that only because their school is called Namimori Middle School and Tsuna is 14 at the beginning, but thank you for reviewing! Also, I edited the first 5 chapters, so little changes have happened if you want to check that out. Just as a heads up, this chapter will have a couple Hamilton references, and that trend will most likely continue from here on out. Now, sit back, relax, and on with the show!

DISCLAIMER: Why would I own such an amazing, glorious manga/anime? That credit goes to the fabulous Akira Amano!

Warning(s): Yet another timeskip, courtesy of the author not knowing what else to write for the Child Arc. Cursing, Hamilton, and Reborn.


Hikaru sang softly, trying not to attract the attention of a certain carnivore. He had allowed her to eat on the school roof, so long as she didn't make any noise and Hana didn't come along, which was alright with her. She needed time alone, so it worked out. She couldn't deal with the silence and broke one of Hibari's rules, and she started hummin, then humming escalated into quietly singing.

Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall
and we break
and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
when everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.

She smiled, remembering the impact that song first had on her, and had now become her motto not in this new life of hers.

Hikaru knew she was in the clear when Hibari opened an eye, glanced over at her, then went back to sleep.

The peace was disturbed however, when Kusakabe ran up to the roof with annoyance reining in his face alone.

"A fight has been scheduled in the gym after school ends, Kyo-San. Is there any particular way you would like to handle this situation?"

"Hnn. I shall oversee it. We are looking for new recruits as well."

"Yes sir. I apologize for the disruption." Kusakabe then quietly let himself off the roof area and went downstairs, not making a sound throughout the entire exchange. Because of how silent it was, Hikaru couldn't help but wonder if the Disciplinary Committee oiled the doors regularly so they didn't creak loudly.

Hikaru also was having an internal plight over the news though. Was that when Mochida-Senpai challenged Tsuna for asking out Kyoko? Or a different fight that wasn't mentioned?

Well, she would have to go after school to the gym now, wouldn't she?


As the school day drew to a close, Hikaru heard the dreaded news of canon beginning, Reborn existing in Namimori, and Tsuna growing into a badass.

Hana had shared the info once their classes ended, as they were separated into different classrooms once they started middle school and it just continued through 7th grade.

"Who thinks Dame-Tsuna will run away before the fight?"

"Dame-Tsuna won't show his face in school once he loses, if he shows up in the first place!"

"Who? Dame-Tsuna? Sounds like a loser."

The jeers and insults about Tsuna were endless, and before we even made it to the bottom floor, I almost lost my temper multiple times. Though Hana was the only reason I didn't lash out at those assholes. She reassured me until she turned to threats, which somehow worked.

"Hikaru, come on, don't tell me that these jerks actually ruffled your feathers now, did they?"

"Don't worry about that monkey, he'll be fine."

"If you stop again I will hit you."

Then the moment of truth.

We opened the doors to the gym, scanning the crowd for any familiar faces when their eyes landed on one Yamamoto Takeshi. He was towering over the fangirls surrounding him watching the room with dull curiosity. Then his eyes wandered over to us and minimally brightened.

"Yo, Hikaru, Hana!" He called us out, arms waving as a greeting, while his fanclub turning towards Hana and I with fire in their eyes, probably wanting to strangle the life out of them.

We waved back half-halfheartedly, the club mildly unnerving me while Hana wasn't fazed.

It was then that the carnivore stalked in, looking pissed at the crowding and loud noises his school was causing.

The lurkers in the back were smart, and quickly moved out of the way when Hibari made it clear that he wanted to pass through.

Mochida Kensuke even shut up from all the boasting he had been doing previously, instead opting to go for offensive gestures than using his vocal cords.

The gym doors opened, and the small stature of Sawada Tsunayoshi walked slowly inside, looking terrified.

I didn't like that expression on Tsuna's face. It should never look that resigned to a guy like Mochida.

So I shouted, "YOU CAN DO IT TSUNA! I BELIEVE IN YOU!"

His ears burned red, but he looked in my direction gratefully as he walked a bit more confidently. Probably. It might have been wistful thinking.

Hana then told me to shut up and watch.

We observed as Mochida began bragging once again that he would easily defeat Tsuna in a fight. I sighed. I really didn't want to see Tunafish in his boxers.


My heart practically stopped.

My mind went blank.

It's one thing to watch an anime where someone gets shot and survives, but in real life!?

It was terrifying.

All I know is rushing towards Tsuna to push him out of the bullet's path and keep him safe then-


"RE-BORN!"

Tsuna looked at Hikaru in horror.

thatwasn'tmeantforherhatwasn'tmeantforherthatwasn'tmeantforher

And it was all his fault.


"Tch."

The bomber looked at the Tenth Generation Mafia Boss in disgust.

So easily shoved by a stupid woman? How pathetic.

He shouldn't have expected much in such a peaceful town like Namimori, much less a student who was a civilian.

Still, who could refuse a legend such as Reborn-San?


Reborn was pissed.

No, scratch that, he was mortified.

How could he, the Worlds' Greatest Hitman, miss!?

He would have to punish his student later, but formally force Hikaru Sasagawa to join Dame-Tsuna's Familiga.

There is no choice in that matter.

For her, at least.


Finished! I DON'T HAVE WRITERS' BLOCK ANYMORE YAY! Thoughts, questions, concerns? R&R unfortunately doesn't mean rest and recuperation, but it does mean read and review! I hope that you enjoyed!

~ TheAngelicPyro