A/N: Finale!

P.s. there are some edits in this chap. Though I said that, it's more on the conversations and such, but not the writings (grammars and such) because, well, I'm in a rush… though that's a pretty common excuse. *Ahem* anyway, I hope you can enjoy it, still! XD

Disclaimer: I don't own KHR

Summary: The Vongola boss whispered his wish and apparently, a little "luck" was on Tsuna's side that night, for his wishes was heard by the falling star. And when he wakes up he find an unknown girl-version of him sleeping in his room…? Fem27 & 27!

Warning: GenderBend (Fem27)

CHAPTER 13: Reaching Hopes

"Saying goodbye doesn't mean anything. It's the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it."
- Trey Parker

Previously…

Tsuna sighed relief nonetheless; it's all over now. They've won. Just when that triumph thought came to him, his body now called out to him. His strength quickly faded away and he could feel his consciousness left him. He fell to the ground and he heard a sad voice, "It was similar… like that time…"

Tsuna wondered what Tsunahime meant by that but he didn't have enough power to ask. Then everything went black.

Tsunahime opened her eyes slowly and saw white surround her. She could smell the strong scent of medicine in the air. It almost sent her a heart attack when her mind registered the fact where she was—until she calmed herself and convinced herself that she's not in straps or binds and there are no mad scientists or doctors that were going to inject her like guinea pigs. She sighed softly at the recollection.

"Have you awake, Tsunahime?" a voice, so tender, said from her left. She looked to the source of the voice and saw Tsuna sitting by her bed with his guardians, Enma and his guardians, Reborn, and Ninth behind him. Her eyes should've widened in shock but it softened instead. They made it… She sat up but the stinging pain bolted through her veins and she involuntarily rubs her temple to ease it.

"A-ah! Are you okay, Tsunahime?" Tsuna asked to her. She smiled, somehow not registering the fact that she's the one who's injured—she's just happy to see her counterpart still safe. She nodded.

"I'm fine Tsunayoshi, thank you," Tsunahime said as she straightened her back. When she did, she breathed out. "I'm sorry that I've cause you to worry."

"Don't think about it, Tsunahime," Ninth said with a kind smile like he used to. "We're glad that you were awake already."

Tsunahime nodded before she looked at the crowd, searching for a certain figure. Her smile faded when she didn't find the figure she's searching for. Reborn was observing her with great skill and that didn't go unnoticed. He knew almost immediately who she's searching for.

"Iemitsu has gone buying a drink for you; he'll be back soon," Reborn smirked. Tsunahime's eyes widened but there's a sign of relief and gratitude, even a hint of shyness and insecure. Reborn watched her smiled and nodded. Both of them know how much this meant to her.

Tsunahime looked around. "Ah! Where's Chrome-chan?" Tsunahime asked as she noticed the girl's absence.

"She's fine. She was sleeping in another room," Enma answered promptly.

"I see…" Tsunahime looked down at her lap and recalled that feeling again; like something was bothering but she didn't know what it is! Whenever she saw Mukuro, or rather, Chrome, that feeling resurfaced yet and yet again. Maybe it's her own feeling or perhaps she's overthinking it, but she can't be that sure yet. Years of living in danger and probabilities has expanded her thoughts and she was taught by Reborn (in her world) that she should always follow her instinct. The problem is, she's not a god so she can't be all-right-with-no-faults right?

"Tsunahime?"

"Say, Tsunayoshi…" she pushed her own might and out of the comfort zone. "Can you tell me… well, tell me about Chrome?"

"Chrome?" there was puzzled blinks all around. Tsuna himself did it. "Why?"

"I… umm… something just bothering me… and I feel that it has the connection with her… sort of…" Tsunahime trailed off, feeling confused herself, as if the question was for her. Most of them shared a couple of curious and confused looks but they understand and didn't pry further. Tsuna stepped in.

"Well… we didn't know much about her too actually," Tsuna started as he tried to recall his first encounter with the indigo-haired girl. "But… Chrome's organs seemed to be gone and Mukuro's illusions were the only reason she could survive. I hope that she could heal up though…"

"Organs?" Tsunahime nearly exclaimed in surprise. She never thought it's that serious. Tsuna nodded.

"Y-yeah…" Tsuna looked down. "I-I don't really know the details; she rarely talks about herself. But Mukuro should know her best."

'Mukuro…' a glassy layer covered her eyes and it showed deep longing. Her soul was calling for the said teen but she knew best that Tsuna's world and her own world is different. Things changed and she wondered what would happen if something happen otherwise. Well, she thought, this is the answer.

"Where is he right now?" Tsunahime asked with a strange voice, which Tsuna and some others noticed but choose to stay silent. Gokudera and Aoba looked rather uneasy though; they seem like wanting to ask what she's hiding but know better. Tsuna side-glanced at Reborn.

"He's in Chrome's room… supposedly," Tsuna answered hesitantly. Mukuro… Tsunahime immediately went to the side and about to get up from the bed. "Ah! Tsunahime you're not supposed to get up!"

"But I got to meet him immediately!" Tsunahime said stubbornly.

"Is it as important as recovering yourself?" Adelheid asked.

"It's much more important!" Tsunahime nearly exclaimed before she realized who she's talking to and calm down. "This may actually connect to a much bigger thing—this could be the reason I'm here."

"?!"

"What do you mean Hime?" she could see the silverette's widening eyes. Just the same with the Gokudera in her world, he would only reacts like that when he's shocked, not surprised. She suddenly has the urge to hug him.

"Well, if… this is what has been bothering me all this time… then it must be the answer!" Tsunahime try to explain. Seeing she won't budge in any cost, Tsuna about to move from his seat.

"Then I'll call Mukuro here-"

"It's supposed to be around the time where we battle against the Varia. A few months ago," Reborn suddenly cut in.

"Reborn you knew about it?" Tsuna asked.

"Think of it Dame-Tsuna. We battled against Mukuro in his real body just before we battle the Varia where suddenly Chrome appeared instead of him. Isn't that enough clue already?" Reborn explained.

"W-well if you put it that way…"

"A few months ago huh…" Tsunahime half-whisper to herself before a smile appeared on her face. "Then it's all make sense; that strange feeling came to me at the same time, well, more or less."

"Then… what does that mean?" Yamamoto asked. "And what's this 'feeling' you just mentioned?"

"Actually, in my world, I never met Chrome. My mist guardian has been only Mukuro since the start. But a few months ago, Mukuro and me have the same uneasy feeling that we don't know what. It's like… you forgot something but don't know what," Tsunahime explained before she gasped. "That's why I wished… that I could find what's giving me that feeling! That's my birthday wish!"

All of them would've gasped, but some were still left in trail. "Which extremely means…?"

"My wish has been fulfilled!" Tsunahime said brightly. 'More or less…' Everyone also looked delighted but it vanished when a notice came to their mind.

"But… nothing happens," Julie pointed out. There's a few nod and Tsunahime sweat-dropped, feeling a bit silly.

"Hmph that's because we've got another one's wish to fulfill," Reborn said looking at the figure beside him. Said person gulped and suddenly felt nervous. He could feel the pressure from everyone in the room and he's not exactly enjoying the attention. "Spill it out, Dame-Tsuna."

"I…" Tsuna gulped once again seeing the stares from the entire occupants in the room. "I… I just wish that… everyone will not be in a dangerous situation anymore… I wish that… everything is going to be fine." Tsuna trailed off, a hint of red is visible in his cheeks.

"You're still going on about that Dame-Tsuna?" Reborn sighed with his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"I can't help it Reborn! I don't want everyone to be involved in such a dangerous thing! Kyoko-chan and the others could have gotten hurt last night!" Tsuna exclaimed, annoyed with the fact that his tutor's not sympathizing with him. Reborn replied with a blank stare, as if stating the obvious.

"That's your job as a boss to protect them; the mafia world was never so kind," Reborn said seriously making Tsuna frustrated; Reborn has always answered the same thing every time this topic was talked about.

"But-" Tsuna was about to reply when he suddenly feel warmth covering his hand. He looked to the figure and saw Tsunahime smiled at him. It was warm, and almost nostalgic. Tsuna know himself better than anyone—so he understands his female counterpart just as well.

"I know exactly how you feel Tsunayoshi, but Reborn's right; the mafia was kind to none," Tsunahime said, smiling bitterly at Reborn, whose eyes covered by his fedora. Her brown eyes glazed and her smile almost breaks. "I… entered the mafia world since I'm no more than three. Throughout the years there were so many times that I literally wish to just die. But I didn't. When I think of my friends and families that are waiting for me, how could I?"

Tsuna bit his lips nervously. "Since… you're three?"

"Yeah… Since my parents died," she smiled reassuringly at Tsuna, whose eyes widened in serious shock. She knew that he would never imagined that Iemitsu and Nana were dead—either in parallel world, or the future, she knew he's not prepared—she's never prepared as well. Tsunahime whispered, "They were killed by… the Estraneo Family."

"The Estraneo Family?" Enma almost winched. Watching his best friend and his counterpart withered in sadness just make him all the same sad. Maybe there's a strong feeling of camaraderie as well, but the memories of Daemon's manipulation and the anger for Tsuna because of the misunderstanding feel fresh in his mind. Strange, just a while ago he wanted to kill Tsuna and make him feel the same sadness and grief when "his father" killed his family. But right now… he wished such a thing would never happen to his brunette best friend.

"Yeah," she smiled wearily. She looked at the red-head and mentally comforts him that they're okay. "At that time, I really wished I could just die. A part of me screamed out why is it so unfair for this thing to happen to me…" she trailed off. Now the atmosphere in the room was similar with the counseling room, where people confessed about their traumas and feelings. Sympathy and gloomy was thick in the air.

"Tsunahime…"

Then, she smiled. "Well, that's then and here I am, alive. By the time I went over the trauma, I've realized that it was my fate and whether I like it or not, I have to go through this and survive with my life. I kinda accepted it, I guess," Tsunahime chuckled lightly. She could see some stares *cough* Reborn *cough*, saying that she's not in the place to laugh and she's sure that he really wanted to smack her head. She looked at Tsuna, "But you were different from me, Tsunayoshi. You're very strong. I'm sure you'll become a great boss."

"I…" Tsuna trailed off unsurely.

Tsunahime tilted her head. "If you say you want everyone to be safe, you should look back to what had happened. Isn't all this time, all of you had worked together and protect each other?" Tsunahime said and was relieved when she saw the spark in Tsuna's similar brown orbs. "Don't ever forget that, Tsunayoshi."

Tsuna almost gasped out when the words struck him in a way. All these times, they've gone through life-or-death situations, but lived until now only because they've protected and helped each other. He still could remember all the little details and how they showed their faith in him—and his in them. A smile emerged in Tsuna's face as he nodded.

"You're right, Tsunahime. Thank you," Tsuna said in a half-whisper. Reborn smirked and Gokudera's eyes were teary with joy. Tsunahime returned it with a grin.

"Hey, you are me and I am you; I know you could do it," Tsunahime said. Tsuna smiled and was about to reply when they heard a slight creak by the door. All eyes simultaneously glanced at the door and saw six familiar infants entering the room.

"Arcobaleno!" Tsuna noticed. There's a few gestures of acknowledgement as they make their way to the white bed. Colonello, the one who stood in the front, jumped to the bed and pulled out a clear cracked pacifier. His face was serious and he's not exactly happy.

"I believe this is yours, kora," Colonello said, stretching his hands holding the pacifier. Tsunahime's eyes widened and she took it from Colonello's hands nervously.

"A-ah… Thank you…" Tsunahime stammered but didn't have the courage to look at the rain Arcobaleno in the eye. If anyone saw her eyes, they would've wondered what's wrong as it was covered with guilt.

"Tsunahime…" a soft, gentle voice calmed her down and she saw the holder of the red pacifier stepped towards her. "I don't know if this was something sensitive for you but could you please tell us… why did you have the pacifier?" Fong asked and she knew although he was dying for an answer, but he won't pressure her to answer. Tsunahime was thankful for the gesture and she sighed silently.

"Don't worry, you can trust us, kora!" Colonello have a slight smile in his face now. Tsunahime's head jerked up.

"No! It's not like I didn't trust you! It's just…" Tsunahime trailed off and sighed loudly as she looked at the pacifier in her hands. "I got this because of my own recklessness… it gave me a few… unkind circumstances but it's nothing bad." Tsunahime smiled and looked deeply at the Arcobaleno. "I didn't regret doing it, though you were the ones who were feeling troubled by it instead."

"…?"

"Could it be that the pacifier was the reason why she went here? Of all the other parallel worlds?" Lal asked sharply.

"Now that… could possibly be true," Tsunahime replied, noticing that fact as well. 'Hmmm… interesting,' Verde thought as he fixed his glasses.

"Well, can you tell us in details then?"

Tsunahime looked at the Arcobaleno, then at Reborn, then at Tsuna, who looked clueless and shrugged his shoulders. She almost laughed, "… Sorry I can't, because this has to be decided by the other Arcobaleno too. The ones in my world I mean," Tsunahime smiled. "But I just want you to know; I will give my all for your sake."

All the Arcobaleno were still in confusion but they seemed delighted, albeit startled, by her sudden vow. They were still wondering about what happened in Tsunahime's world, but mentally put it aside. "We know that already, kora!" Colonello smiled which earned a grin from Tsunahime. Suddenly the door flew open once again and a figure entered the room, this time an adult.

"Ooh looks like I came in time to see my daughter awake!" a cheerful voice exclaimed in delight. Tsunahime's eyes widened and she couldn't know if her heart was stopping or racing as her eyes took in the figure in front of her. Memories quickly flooded her mind and she thought of nothing but to hug him and ensure that he's real or just another dream. The person she's been dying to see—someone who, science tells, she would never meet again. She got up from the bed and walked toward him slowly.

"D-dad…" her voice came in a shaky tone. Said figure's eyes changed becoming serious, calm, but warm. He put down the shopping bag he hold and walked to her. When they were in front of each other, Tsunahime looked up and met his warm gaze, He knows… The adult smiled and reached out a hand and ruffled her hair softly. She couldn't hold her feelings anymore and she jumped to him and hugged him as tight as she could, as if he'd disappear again if she loosened up.

"Dad… I… I missed you!" she said as tears started to fell. Iemitsu smiled and stroked her hair with one of his hands.

"Aah, I'm sorry… Tsu-chan," Iemitsu said, speaking what his father-instinct told him. There's a feeling of contented inside of him and he somehow knew how much Tsunahime missed this moment; he could predict pretty much what happened in her world.

"I… I…" Tsunahime tried to say more but words stuck in her throat. She has longed for the figure and always hoped that she could have the chance to meet him again. And now, here he was standing in front of her. She was completely speechless.

"You look so much like your mother, Tsu-chan," Iemitsu said, breaking the hug and wipe her tears with his hand. "And you both are much better with a smile." Tsunahime nodded and hug him back. She sighed contently; not wanting to let this moment passed. Every occupant in the room smiled as they saw the sight. There's a soft creak of the door and they all look at the door once again.

"I'm so sorry for disturbing your time, but it's time for Sawada-san to rest," a man in white uniform said. They looked at the clock that said it was 11.56 at night.

"It's this late already?" Yamamoto asked absently with a disappointed tone.

"Then I guess we'll go now," Ninth said as he stood up. Tsuna also stood up while the others straightened up. Tsuna smiled at her; the purest smile he ever has. "Thank you Tsunahime… for everything."

Tsunahime smiled back and nodded. Everyone bid their good bye and left the room. When there's only Tsunahime and Iemitsu in the room she wiped her teary eyes once again. She smiled at the figure in front of her.

"It's nice to meet you again dad," she said with a brilliant smile. Iemitsu nodded and ruffled her hair.

"Tsu-chan," he smiled. "No matter what happen, I want you to remember that I'm always by your side and I'm watching you over," Iemitsu kissed her forehead. "I love you; my little angel."

"I love you too dad…" her voice was really breaking now. How he was similar with the one when she's five years old—the one who pull her through and keep her safe.

Iemitsu smiled as he also left the room. Tsunahime replied with a bit of a bitter smile as she watched him leave. She couldn't, and shouldn't, stop him. So she walked to the window, looking up at the dark sky as a light breeze caressed her back. "… It's almost time for me to go, Mukuro."

Suddenly mist flames appeared in the middle of the room. A figure was standing in the middle of the indigo flames. "Kufufufufu, looks like you're better than the Vongola in this world."

"That's not true," she smiled. "I just know you best, that's all."

"Hmph, you sound confidence, little rabbit."

"Is that obvious?" she almost chuckled.

"… You haven't told me the whole story."

Tsunahime turned around and faced him. She smiled as the ticking clock echoed in the room, "I'll tell you everything when I meet you again."

"Hmm, dodging from the question are we?"

"More or less," Tsunahime laughed softly. She walked over to Mukuro and their eyes met. "You know what, you really helped me a lot; both here and in my world. I just want you to know… you're my trusted friend," Tsunahime said with a deep and calm stare. Mukuro seemed to be startled, for a second, but recognition came along with it.

"Kufufufufu well it'll be good to make you owe me," Mukuro smirked.

"Glad I didn't," Tsunahime said before she sighed. "It's about time for me to go."

"You better not get lost to another parallel world again," Mukuro teased playfully which make her blushed.

"I won't!" she huffed her cheeks. "Geez, I see that side of you didn't change at all."

Mukuro snickered as a response. Tsunahime looked at the clock; three minutes left before midnight. The seconds were going fast and she was pondering in the little time she has. Finally coming to a decision, she pulled out a small thing from her small purse by the bed and put it on the table. She then wrote in a small paper and put the note under it. Mukuro was watching with interest but didn't question her action. When she's finished she turned around and looked at Mukuro again.

"I really am going to miss everything in this world," Tsunahime said softly. "But I didn't regret coming here."

Tsunahime looked at the clock once again and noticed that she only has a few seconds left. She looked at Mukuro, "It's time…" she smiled. "Goodbye, Mukuro. Let's hope we'll meet again."

Mukuro smirked and snorted. He wouldn't admit it, but he's looking forward for their next encounter. The next moment, warm light filled the room.

"Goodbye, Tsunayoshi," a soft voice echoed. "I know that we'll meet again."

Tsuna looked at the window in front of him and gazed at the night sky. He smiled as he saw a falling star crossed in the sky. 'I know Tsunahime, see you later.'

"Your wishes… have been fulfilled…" a deep low voice said through the dimensions.

A/N: This is the FINAL chapter of "Fulfilled Wishes"! Thank you for everyone that has supported me by ANY and EVERY way! Really, really THANK YOUUUUUU! *bow*

P.s. There's still more to this! Please look forward to the SEQUEL. It will be more focused on revealing what secrets Tsunahime has in her world. It'll be very different from the cannon, so please look forward to it!

Questions!

Q: Why the characters didn't play much role even though this is the last chap?
A: So sorry, but in this chap I'm only focusing on Tsuna, Tsunahime, Iemitsu, and Mukuro. Because they were the main icons for this chap, the reasons you'll know at the sequel XD

Q: Why Mukuro?
A: Will be revealed at the sequel. But it connected to Tsunahime's past and Estraneo.

Q: Why is it people keep coming in and out of the room?
A: Because it's their appearance time.

Q: What's the thing Tsunahime left?
A: It won't affect anything so I'll tell you right away: it's the bullet she used at the previous chapter. It's the black bullet that makes people gone to death-like state unless the bullet was taken out from the body. For the purpose, you'll know later.

Q: Where's Variaaaaaaaa? Dinooooo? Dr. Shamaaaaal? Gaaaah all my favorite characters!
A: Whoops! One room for a patient won't fit for twenty+ people right?

Q: So, when's the next sequel coming up?
A: As soon as possible. I'm writing this as fast as I can. Because probably I won't have any other time to open netbook except Friday-Sunday.

OMAKE

Tsunahime's world

The whole Vongola HQ was in a chaos; people communicating to the other allied families, some were running across the HQ, some discussing about the missing Vongola's Tenth Princess, and so on. Tsunahime's guardians, Varia, Dino, Shimon, Byakuran, and even the Arcobaleno were all there too. They were right now in Tsunahime's room, searching for some clue if she left a note where she has gone.

"Tch! There's no clue at all!" Squalo exclaimed annoyed and frustrated. It's been a few days since she disappeared. At the next morning after her birthday, there's no sign of her anywhere! Even her flame reading was none. Everyone, especially them, has been worried sick. And as each moment passed by, they became more frustrated.

"Could it be that she run away like years ago?"

"It's better than if she's kidnapped."

"No way!"

"Gosh, just where's that girl?" Suddenly, a light appeared at the ceiling above them. All of them looked up and a figure fell from the source of light.

"HIIIIII!" A shriek they all knew was heard. All of them moved by reflex and Reborn – who is the nearest to the light – immediately catch the falling figure. The figure; a girl with long brown hair and eyes coughed in Reborn's arms. The entire occupant gasped as they recognized the girl.

"Tsuna!" They all said at the same time. Tsunahime blinked a few while before she looked around her and saw that she's in her own bedroom with the familiar people she has been living with.

"I'm… I'm back!" Tsunahime realized and smiled brightly. Suddenly a smack hit her on the head. Flinching, she saw the one who did it; none other than her tutor, Reborn.

"Baka, where have you been?" Reborn said and she knew he's somewhat crossed from the way he said her nickname. He sounded relieved though, and she mentally smiled. She herself was relieved to see him in his adult form and immediately put her arms around his neck. She could see most of the occupants about to rant some protests, but when they share the same relieved look, well, she didn't really mind. She tightened her hug.

"I'm home!"