Second Chance Chapter 10: The Past, The Challenge and The Ball, a katekyo hitman reborn! fanfic

A/N: I know I said that the previous chapter would be my last update for the month but I did put quotation marks on it because I wasn't sure about that myself. Well, I still have lots of free time so I got to finish another chapter. Hope you all enjoy this. :) Special thanks again to my reviewers. :)

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Kyoko Singing

Disclaimer: I do not own the songs and Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

Chapter 10

In a Vacant Practice Room

Tsuna and Frau were standing in silence but Tsuna decided to break that silence.

"So Zehel-san, what do you want to talk about?"

"Why did you do that, Sawada-san?"

Tsuna frowned and said, "Do what?"

Frau looked at Tsuna in the eyes and answered, "You know what I'm talking about."

Confusion was clearly seen in Tsuna's eyes.

"Does the words Haru and past ring a bell?"

Realization hit Tsuna like a lightning. He looked away and frowned. "It was for her own good. I didn't want to get her further involved in the mafia. I did consider her joining us though. But suddenly the fashion designing scholarship came and that was the best chance she had to live and stay with her family that was in France. She didn't want to accept the scholarship. I know she wants it and she wants to be with her family but she wanted to stay with me. I saw that she was willing to throw away all her dreams to be with me. I know it's actually a good thing for me but I didn't want her like that. I want her to be able to reach her dreams and grasp it in her hands. And I also want her to be with her family that she misses so much. I guess I was afraid that someday she'll regret that she chose me and this mafia mess rather than her dreams and family. I wanted to protect her from the harsh world of the mafia. And the only way to get her to leave and accept the scholarship was to hurt her. Pretty ironic isn't it? I wanted to protect her from the pain that the mafia will give her but instead I hurt her and there was no way that I could have protected her from that. But that's not the worst part of all this mess. We were trying to push her away from the mafia life but by doing that we only pushed her nearer to it. I never thought that her family would be a leader of a mafia family."

Frau put a hand in Tsuna's shoulder. Tsuna then looked up at Frau. "It was such a noble thing to do. You gave up your happiness for her to be safe but did you think about what she felt about that? Haru isn't as weak as Kyoko-san and she's smart too. She chose you over everything else because she knows she'll be the happiest with you. Without you, everything else will be meaningless. She was willing to accept the dangers that came with staying by your side. She is no damsel in distress. She is the queen that will stand by her king and fight with him whatever happens."

Tsuna laughed. "You're right about that. Deep down I always knew that but I just didn't want to acknowledge that she can take care of herself. I never thought of myself as the king that'll fight side by side with the queen. I always thought that I wanted to be the knight in shining armor that'll save the princess. I love her. And I wanted to protect her. I know you feel that way too, right? After all, you love her too and as a guardian the urge to protect her is stronger. How do you that? How do you stop yourself from trying to save her all the time?"

Frau smiled at him. "I trust her. I trust her strength. I trust her when she says she can handle it but of course I still stand behind her to watch over her and if there is a need for me to help then that's the only moment I'll move in and help her. She doesn't make a fuss about that because she knows that at that moment she really needed my help. She's not prideful. If she needed help and you're there, she'll be grateful for it. She wouldn't get mad and say that she could have done that without help instead she'll thank me or us and say that she was sorry she couldn't stay true to what said about her being able to handle everything on her own."

Tsuna looked down and laughed but it was not a happy kind of laugh. It was a bitter laugh.

"So I couldn't trust her? I guess all the problems were from me. Just like what Reborn said. I'm such an idiot."

"Don't feel bad about not being able to trust her to handle everything on her own. From what I've heard, she never really had proper training until she went to France. If I were in your place, I would have done the same thing. I couldn't trust somebody to take care of herself when she didn't even have any training. When I met Haru, she was already a feisty and intelligent little girl. She was an expert in martial arts and self-defense. And as time went on, she learned to use weapons. She got better in using them but she was the best at knives and guns. Her aim was unlike any other. If she aims at you, you better expect that she won't miss. Her shots are always spot on. Of course by that time, I could trust her to save herself from dangerous situations."

"Thank you, Zehel-san. You've been really nice to me. I guess I can't go on with my plan anymore. I'd feel really bad for it and besides I clearly have no chance in getting her back. Take care of her and love her for me too. I wish the both of you happiness." Tsuna smiled at him but Frau frowned at him.

"You're giving up just like that? You haven't even done anything yet."

"It is really obvious that she doesn't love me anymore. She loves you now."

"That's where you're wrong. She does love me but she still loves you. Behind all that hate for you is the love that she still feels for you."

Tsuna looked at him in surprise and couldn't speak so Frau continued talking.

"Let's make a deal. I know you'll want to take her back but clearly I have an advantage here because I'm the current boyfriend and you're the ex that's not even allowed to go beyond her first layer of walls. I will allow you to make your moves on her. Do everything to win her back and I won't interfere with it but I will also do everything to make her stay with me. Haru will be the one deciding who to choose so I really don't have any right to prevent you from winning her back. Do we have a deal?"

Tsuna was processing everything in his mind but then asked, "Why are you doing this? I was already giving up. You could have had her to yourself if just kept your mouth shut about her feelings for me."

Frau smiled at him. "It's because I love Haru. I want her to really choose who would make her happier. I don't care if she chooses you. Of course, I'll get hurt but if you're really the one who can make her happier then I would be happy for the both of you. Haru's happiness is also my happiness."

Tsuna smiled back at Frau, "I agree with that. Haru's happiness is my happiness too. I guess we have a deal, Frau-san. Don't expect me to give up easily. I'll be a tough rival."

Tsuna extended his hand and Frau shook his hand. "I won't go down that easily, Tsuna-san. You better try your hardest if you want to take her back."

They let go of each other's hand. Frau reached for the door and opened it but before he stepped out he thought that Tsuna might really need an advice.

"Tsuna-san, Haru won't listen if you try to talk to her. She'll just run away. I suggest that you sing to her rather than talk to her. Best of luck in changing your songs for the Zodiac Ball."

With that Frau walked outside and the door closed. Tsuna was shocked at first but then smiled. "Thank you, Frau-san, for everything."

Tsuna soon walked out and went to his friends in their assigned practice room.

"Okay guys. How do you feel about changing our second song?"

Everyone in the room looked at him surprised but the one who asked the unsaid question in their heads was Chrome. "Why boss?"

Tsuna smiled and told them everything that he and Frau talked about a while ago.

Everyone was happy for him even Mukuro and were all willing to help him in all of his plans to get Haru back.

The following weeks were busy as hell for everyone and finally it is the day of the Annual Faux Zodiac Ball.

Les Étoiles De L'hôtel Du Ciel

The hotel was bustling because of the Annual Faux Zodiac Ball. The outside of the hotel were filled with cameras, fans and paparazzi.

It was already seven in the evening and famous celebrities were starting to arrive.

Tsuna and his friends were inside a black limousine and were currently waiting in line until their ride was in front of the entrance of the hotel.

"Reborn! You still haven't answered my question. Where did you get this limousine?"

"Shut up, Dame-Tsuna. Isn't obvious? It's a limousine owned by the Vongola. It isn't that hard to borrow when I said that the Decimo was going to use it."

Tsuna was shocked then sighed. "You're unbelievable."

"I know. Just shut up and be grateful. Now, put on your best smiles. We're going in."

Soon the black limousine stopped and they all went down.

All the guys, including Reborn, Lambo, Fran and Belphegor were wearing black coat and pants. They also wore a white long sleeved polo under their coat and a black bow tie. They all looked dashingly handsome and all the cameras focused on them.

They all smiled at the cameras except Hibari. He just kept a straight face and walked directly inside.

Right after he left, the girls stepped out of the limousine.

Chrome was the first to get out and Mukuro took her hand. She wore a dark violet dress.

Second was Hana who was escorted out by her boyfriend, Ryohei. She was wearing a burgundy dress.

Third was Bianchi who wore an emerald green dress. As soon as she stepped out, Reborn went to stay at her right shoulder.

Next was I-pin who was escorted by a grumbling forced Lambo. She was wearing a light pink dress.

The last one to step out was Kyoko who was escorted by Tsuna. She was wearing a light blue dress.

When they were all out, they walked inside with smiles on their faces which were quickly replaced by awe and surprise at the appearance of the hotel. They walk towards the ballroom.

"What was the name of the ballroom again, Hayato-san?" Asked Kyoko.

"Virgo Ballroom."

"But there is no Virgo Ballroom here. All the names are in French. Do you know what the French term is for Virgo?"

"Wait. Let me think. I think it's Vierge."

"Thanks. How many languages do you know? Oh. There it is!" Kyoko pointed the ballroom and they all went there. As they entered, they saw that there was a grand staircase going down to where the tables are. The place was designed with white and gold. And there is a red carpet as you go down the stairs to the aisle until it reaches the stage.

As they descended down the stairs, an usher went near them and led them to their table.

They sat around the table and looked around.

"They got a fancy hotel. It makes me feel like I'm in France." Hana was amused with the look of the hotel.

"What was the name of this hotel?"

"Tsuna-kun, it is named Les Étoiles De L'hôtel Du Ciel."

Tsuna nodded and thought, 'I wonder what that means.'

"It means The Stars in the Sky Hotel, Sawada-san."

Tsuna looked at the person that answered the question in his head and saw that the one who answered him is Athena who was with Kenji.

"Oh. Good evening Moretti-san and Shun-san." Tsuna and his friends smiled at the couple.

Athena smiled back at them but Kenji retained his straight face. Athena noticed this and hit his stomach with her elbow.

Kenji glared at her then forced a smile at Tsuna and the others.

Tsuna noticed this and just sweatdropped at the two.

"Sawada, we'll be at the table on the left of the table in the center and since you're just at the right of that table, you'll be near us. Just come to us if you need something. And by the way, Kyoya is with us on our table. I think he prefers our crowd than yours."

Tsuna looked at the table and saw that Hibari and all of Haru's guardians are there except the couple that they are currently talking to and Frau. Tsuna also saw that the table in the center were not occupied yet. He wondered why but just proceeded to look for Haru.

Kenji noticed this and said, "Haru-sama's not yet here. You'll see her later."

After that the lights dimmed down and Athena excitedly said, "Oooh. It's starting. We'll be going back to our seats now. Kyoko, do your best later. Sawada-san, goodluck to you and your band too."

Athena smiled at them and they went back to their table.

A girl entered the stage and started the event with a prayer followed by the national anthem of Japan and France. When it was finished the girl exited the stage.

The MC soon appeared on the stage.

"Good evening everyone and welcome to the Annual Faux Zodiac Ball! How are you all doing today? Everyone looks so pretty and handsome. I guess everyone prepared for this, right? So how about we start this by welcoming the current president of the Faux Company, Mr. Ryuu Miura, together with his wife, Veronique Leontine Miura."

An emerald-eyed man with dark brown hair wearing white coat and pants appeared on the top of the stairs together with a brown-eyed woman who looks like an older Haru with blonde hair wearing a gold dress. The spotlight were on them until they arrived at the stage. Everyone in the room clapped their hands.

"So they are Haru's parents. I wonder how old they are. They look so young." Said Kyoko.

The others were also surprised because this is the first time that they'll be seeing Haru's parents. Haru never showed them a picture of her parents.

"Next, their son, Calvin Leonard Haruo Miura."

A blonde-haired guy with emerald eyes appeared on the top of the stairs. He was also wearing white coat and pants. Just like his parents he went to the stage.

"Dame-Tsuna, he's the ninth boss of the Fiametta Family and also Haru's older brother."

"I know, Reborn. And don't call me Dame-Tsuna at least while we're here."

Reborn just smirked at Tsuna.

"And lastly, the princess of the family, Haru Celestine Zephyrine Miura with her boyfriend, Frau Andre Zehel."

Frau appeared on top of the stairs with Haru who was clinging on his arm. Frau was wearing white coat with black linings and white pants. He was also wearing a black long sleeved polo underneath his coat with a gold necktie.

Haru was wearing a long white dress with golden designs.

Tsuna stared at Haru in awe. 'She's so beautiful.'

"Tsuna, I suggest you close your mouth and stop drooling. A fly might come in."

Tsuna snapped out of his daze when he heard what Hana said. He looked at his friends and all of them were smiling at him.

Haru and Frau walked towards the stage and Tsuna eyes followed Haru until they reached the stage.

"Now, let's have the opening speech from Mr. Miura."

Haru's father stepped forward and said his speech. After he finished, the MC took over again.

"Before we start everything else, we'll have our delicious dinner first."

The Miura family together with Frau went down the stairs and proceeded to the unoccupied table in the center. Tsuna still followed Haru with his eyes. He saw them seat down around the table and talk so casually even with Frau.

'I guess Frau really have a big advantage. Haru's family knows him; talks to him like he's family and they most probably trust him to really take care of Haru. This sucks. You really messed up big time, Tsuna. If you just kept your stupid plan in your mind then you would have been in his place now.'

The dinner was already being served and he was still deep in his thoughts. But suddenly, the MC said something that snapped him out of it.

"While we are all enjoying our dinner, a pretty lady with light brown hair is going to sing for us. Let us welcome, Ms. Kyoko Sasagawa."

Everyone clapped their hands.

"You're up Kyoko. Show them how awesome you are."

"Thanks Hana. I'll do my best." Kyoko smiled at her but her smile didn't reach her eyes. Only Tsuna, Reborn and Yamamoto noticed this.

Kyoko then looked at Tsuna, "Tsuna-san, I-"

Kyoko was about to say something but stopped herself and went to the stage.

'I wonder what she was going to say. Why did she look like that? Her eyes almost looked so sad. No. It's more like a guilty look.'

Kyoko reached the stage and smiled at the crowd.

"Enjoy your dinner, everyone."

After that, she started to sing.

(I Choose You-Sara Bareilles)

Let the bough break, let it come down crashing

Let the sun fade out to a dark sky

I can't say I'd even notice it was absent

Cause I could live by the light in your eyes

Tsuna and his friends were wide-eyed as soon as Kyoko started singing. They knew this song.

Kyoko looked at her friends and smiled sadly and looked at Tsuna guilty.

I'll unfold before you

What I've strung together

The very first words

Of a lifelong love letter

Tell the world that we finally got it all right

I choose you

I will become yours and you will become mine

I choose you

(Yeah)

Tsuna looked at Haru but Haru didn't look at him.

There was a time when I would have believed them

If they told me you could not come true

Just love's illusion

But then you found me and everything changed

And I believe in something again

My whole heart

Will be yours forever

This is a beautiful start

To a lifelong love letter

Tell the world that we finally got it all right

I choose you

I will become yours and you will become mine

I choose you

We are not perfect

We'll learn from our mistakes

And as long as it takes

I will prove my love to you

I am not scared of the elements

I am under-prepared, but I am willing

And even better

I get to be the other half of you

Tell the world that we finally got it all right

I choose you

Yeah

I will become yours and you will become mine

I choose you

As the song finished, Tsuna's and his friends' minds were confused as hell.

Everyone clapped for Kyoko clearly amazed at her singing voice.

Kyoko smiled at the crowd then looked at Haru. She saw that even Haru was clapping her hands but it doesn't seemed like that the song affected her in any way.

She then looked straight at Tsuna who was giving her a confused look. As she saw this, she felt so guilty and mouthed him, "Sorry, Tsuna-kun."

After that a very familiar music started that sent Tsuna and his friends to be more surprised than they already are.

(Standing in Front of You-Kelly Clarkson)

You say it's easier

Alone and undisturbed

You said yes and danced before

And got your feelings hurt

You say most days you're good

It's not so bad, this room

Why chance the rain today?

Even though it's clear and sunny

And you fight it so hard

How to tell if it's real or not

Take a breath and listen (listen)

Open up stop wishin' (wishin')

All that you've been missin' (missin') is

Standing in front of you

Everything you're fearin' (fearin')

All the walls you're buildin' (buildin')

Take a chance your reason's (reason's)

Standing in front of you

Tsuna looked at Haru and thought, 'What the hell is happening? Why is Kyoko-chan singing these songs? Did you give these to her? Why?'

You start to sway again

Feeling good in your skin

You start to remember when

You didn't have to try

And then the glitter turns to dust

The color fades enough

To make out pictures of a fire

That burns like love

You can close your eyes don't worry

I'll still be here in the morning

Take a breath and listen (listen)

Open up stop wishin' (wishin')

All that you've been missin' (missin') is

Standing in front of you

Everything you're fearin' (fearin')

All the walls you're buildin' (buildin')

Take a chance your reason's (reason's)

Standing in front of you

And they won't break us

And they can't get through

Cause I'm gonna be here

Standing in front of you

Take a breath and listen (listen)

Open up stop wishin' (wishin')

All that you've been missin' (missin') is

Standing in front of you

Everything you're fearin' (fearin')

All the walls you're buildin' (buildin')

Take a chance your reason's (reason's)

Standing in front of you

As the song finished everyone clapped and Kyoko bowed down and thanked everyone before giving the stage back to the MC.

"That was Ms. Kyoko Sasagawa. She's one of the newbies who'll be joining the Faux Company. She will be forming an idol group with our famous duo, Ms. Athena and Ms. Hanna. Now, they'll take over the stage and perform for us."

The audience clapped as Athena and Hanna entered the stage and started to perform.

When Kyoko went back to their table the first thing that she said was, "I'm really sorry, Tsuna-kun. I really didn't intend to sing those."

"It is okay, Kyoko-chan. Can you just please tell us what happened?"

Kyoko nodded at them then sat down. She told them everything that happened when she chose her songs.

They were all surprised.

"Haru never let anyone sing the songs that she composed and sang for Tsuna. This is bad Tsuna. It looks like you're being taken out of the picture fast. We better make everything work for our performance."

Tsuna didn't answer. He was still so shocked.

'The first song that Kyoko sang was the one that she wrote when we finally got together and the second one was the first song that she ever wrote and sang for me. Why, Haru? I thought you said you'll never let anyone sing that song except you because you wrote it for me.'

Tsuna's friends were getting worried but Bianchi stood up and went to Tsuna then slapped his face. It was a powerful slap and it was a good thing everyone were paying attention to Athena and Hanna so they didn't see the commotion in the Vongola table.

Everyone stared at Bianchi in horror while Tsuna stared at her shocked and hurt.

"Snap out of it Tsuna! You want to win her back right? Get a grip! The fight for her is not yet over. You still have a chance."

Tsuna then smiled and said, "That really hurt, Bianchi-san but thank you. That snapped me out of my pity party. I'm not going to give up that easily."

Bianchi smiled and returned to her seat satisfied with Tsuna's response to her actions.

Everyone was relieved and smiled at Tsuna showing him that he has all of their support.

'You better prepare yourself, Haru. I'm going to make you fall in love with me all over again.'

Tsuna smiled and he was feeling all the confidence that he worked hard to get for a very long time swelling up inside him.

A/N: This is my longest chapter as of yet but I think it's just because of the lyrics of the songs. Look forward for more songs in my future chapters. Review everyone. :)

~Lala-chan