Disclaimer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Death wasn't something I wanted to be acquainted with.

But I had chosen to do it anyway. My death could've been avoided, I was scared and I could have turned away and feigned ignorance to the gun in that stranger's pocket

My conscience didn't like that, it screamed at me to help.

So I gave my life to save and preserve these kid's futures. I wasn't trained in fighting and I was far from fit for it.

But in that moment adrenaline and instinct took over. I died and took the shooter with me. I didn't regret my actions but I felt tainted by the stranger's blood. The blood of someone who wanted to snuff the fire inside little ones before they even began.

I died telling the kids it wasn't their fault with a smile on my lips.

However, I didn't expect to be given a choice and another chance.

It was the most surreal experience, I felt as though I was being cradled by the darkness but no skin or any other material came in contact with me. I was, in lack of other words, malleable like in a dry liquidy cloth way. Like how I imagine the invisibility cloak from the HP series felt like.

Whispers were spoken but there were no words. Only pulses of feeling and intent.

I wanted to live, I begged with all that I am with no voice. I was selfish, I wanted to feel. To fall. I wanted the caress of wind through my hair, to just breathe in. I wanted my life back.

The being paused in consideration.

Images and scenery passed my mind's eye. A whisper of request, to take care of this world filled with web-like cracks.

I somehow knew that I was tasked with the care of a world for there were too many.

The meiger amount of beings weren't enough to maintain the ever expanding worlds and there wasn't enough time.

It was then I noticed that I wasn't alone. A weak young soul was clinging onto mine. Images of the stranger raising the gun to take one final shot appeared. Fury bubbled up in me before it was popped by the fact that we were dead. I sobbed for the poor soul that was taken away before it even experienced life at its fullest.

The being pulsed with a sigh.

I remembered what was shown to me and I accepted. I asked to take the clingy soul with me and the being relented.

Then I was passed onto something.

Darkness overtook me and I knew no more.

-o-

Gaining awareness was gradual and confusing.

It was harder with the fact that I had a tag along. Apparently there were no available bodies on the brink of death that were compatible with the young soul.

Our souls intertwined and so did our habits.

Tori, the tagalong influenced me more than I expected. I've already had trouble socialising but Tori's condition made it all the more difficult. It didn't seem like I'll have lots of companions.

There was an imbalance when we were forced into the same body. She had asd in her previous life and it somehow transferred to me. Our personalities meshed and so did our memories. It would get better with time, until then I was fronting while Tori remained in the backseat.

Everything seemed just a little more oppressive than it used to be

Our mother was there to help us out and I will forever be grateful to her. Growing up was an experience I never knew I wanted to feel again. I wasn't aware of my baby years, thank god.

It was the fact that I got away with things I wouldn't be able to as I grow older.

I liked how there were no burdens placed on my shoulders. That I can just run around and get free things from a lot of people.

My new life was peaceful and not restrictive.

Or I thought it would be peaceful for the most part. The kidnapping proved me wrong.

When I saw the sign over the new town I blanked out for a few moments.

Namimori was a place I had only seen in an anime. Katekyo Hitman Reborn to be exact. I held a certain fondness for it and the characters.

It was all fun and full of humor but I would be a fool to think it was just that.

I almost laughed at the irony of it all. This was the universe that I wanted to shift to. I was so close and I guess I got my wish after all huh?

I would have been more worried about the danger of it all. But considering my new job, my impending headache can only be attributed to all the chaos the mafia will no doubt cause. I mentally weeped at the image of paperwork stacked mountain high.

Tori sent a pulse of worry.

I soothed her worries and informed her that it wasn't serious.

We moved into the new house and I took a moment to stand in the middle of the empty building.

This life was a new start, I didn't want to waste this opportunity. So even if it will inevitably get dipped with the tainted underworld I'll live it to the fullest.

-o-

On the plane to Italy I left our mom's side in business class and wandered around. I looked back at her to see her still asleep with a sleeping mask on.

I somehow ended up in first class trying to find the bathroom.

"Oh! What are you doing here?"

I jumped at the voice and spun around. There was a flight attendant in a red uniform. She was speaking in English which I was not supposed to know.

"Aa, Gomenasai pwetty lady."

My brows furrowed at the slight lisp as I gave a bow.

"Aww, how cute~ where are your parents?" she asked in Japanese this time.

I ignored her as I looked longingly at the food.

"Are you hungry?"

Absent-mindedly, I nodded while salivating at the variety of snacks in first class.

There was an announcement that I didn't bother figuring out the contents while I covered my ears at the sudden sound. I whimpered at the sensory overload.

The attendant fussed and gave me a fluffy earmuff to block out the sound. I sighed in relief and carded my fingers through the fluff while Tori sent concerned pulses. I projected a reassuring pat for her and accepted the food the attendant gave me for free.

I was then led back to our mother who also fussed for my well being. She asked me if I was fine and I nodded and lifted up the snacks.

She stared at them and then at me with confusion. I narrowed my eyes and demanded praise for my hard work of acquiring more quality food for us to enjoy.

She didn't get it but she did give me a pat.

What a good mother. Even if she is somewhat slow on the uptaking. No matter by the time I'm done with her she'll be quality. Ah I'm speaking like the varia now oops.

-o-

We finally landed and I was shooed off into a room with another kid.

Both of us stared at each other in silence. The girl looked like she was at a loss on what to do.

I, on the other hand, just contemplated my luck. The girl I was staring at had pink hair and green eyes who also went by the name Bianchi.

I didn't really know what to do in situations like this so I just kind of sat there. It probably looked creepy with the way my eyes were an acidic electric yellow that looked like it would glow.

Baby-anchi looked unnerved so I was doing myself no favors in trying to get along.

The pink haired girl was so open with her emotions that it fascinated me. The shean in her eyes finally settled into determination and I was momentarily startled. She looked like she was scheming and I sweat dropped.

But I was also apprehensive, what could she have planned for me? I hope It doesn involve my early demise.

Surprisingly she took out a book from her shelf and sat a little ways next to me.

I shifted at the close proximity she had with me but I paid no heed to my discomfort to find out what she wanted to do.

"You're shy aren't you? Don't worry I won't make you do stuff you don't like."

Ah, not exactly right but it was a fair assumption.

"Instead I'll read you something so you're not bored if you don't want to talk."

That's.. Quite considerate, huh.

"There was once a bird gifted with wings but no ability to fly…"

Her voice lulled me to sleep where I dreamed about birds making parachutes.

-o-

When we left I gave a tentative wave to baby-anchi who was looking through a window. She looked like she didn't expect it but was pleasantly surprised. She beamed and waved back enthusiastically.

I felt my cheeks warm and I averted my eyes.

I tugged on my mother's sleeve and demanded to be picked up. Without words of course.

My mother betrayed me by chuckling at my predicament. I was tempted to bite the shoulder I squished my cheek on.

But I did nothing since I was still lethargic from my nap. Mother you are a lucky human being but beware, your luck will run out someday.

We flew back home and I conked out again on my bed. Dealing with foreign places and people is draining.

AN:Here's the pov of the oc :D

Sorry it's short, I just can't focus on this stuff a lot bcuz I always get new ideas and now I want to write a one shot.

Also the airplane scene was inspired by a yt short lol.

Ciao!