Second Chances

Chapter Six – Bianchi

Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyō Hitman Reborn.

A/N: Adult Reborn X Nana. AU. Some OoC. Will update relationships as other relationships appear ;)

Answers to questions/comments can be found at the end of the story.

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Present Day

Unable to stop the tears and emotions roiling through her, Bianchi cried herself to sleep.

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Unbeknownst to the occupants of the house, Adult Reborn heard everything. His box weapon still in effect, as it now lasts about 10 hours, he was in his apartment.

Shoichi, Spanner and Giannini had been borrowed from the Vongola to assist Reborn in setting up his apartment's spare bedroom as an office. His office now contained a wall with 25 screens, which currently showed the main rooms of the Sawada residence as well as the locations of Tsuna's guardians. An audio system was set up to listen in on multiple locations, including each room of the Sawada residence as well as those of the guardians.

Concerned yet confident in his plan, Reborn picked up his phone and called in his next favor.

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Ding. Dong. The next morning, Bianchi awoke slowly. Her eyes were puffy and bloodshot. Sitting up, she ran her fingers through her tangled, purplish pink hair. Catching her reflection in the mirror, she winced.

"Bianchi! There is someone here for you!" Nana called from the bottom of the stairs.

Sighing, Bianchi quickly made herself presentable, even though she was still wearing yesterday's crumpled clothes.

Descending the stairs, Bianchi was surprised by the young man talking to Nana. "Carcassa Skull?" Bianchi asked as she blinked sleep from her eyes. 'First Adult Reborn, now Adult Skull?'

Looking upwards at Bianchi, Adult Skull waved an envelope. "We have a mission!"

Confused, Bianchi continued towards Skull and wondered, 'Why would we have a mission together? He is a member of the Carcassa Family where as I am the current heir to the Gokudera Family.'

With a frown, Bianchi approached Skull and swiped the enveloped from his hand. Ripping it open she pulled out a formal invitation and groaned.

"Ms. Bianchi Gokudera of the Gokudera Family,

You are cordially invited to the Annual Gathering of Alliances. The accompanying limo will transport you to the private jet. Please prepare for a minimum of 5 days of negotiations.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Nono of the Vongola Family"

Holding in her groan, Bianchi looked passed Skull to the idling limo. "I suppose you are the heir to the Carcassa family?"

Skull's headed bobbed as he happily chirped, "Yup!"

Resigned, Bianchi turned on her heel and headed to her room to pack. 'Why me? Just when I have problems to sort through, the Mafia calls me to duty…' Mulling over this Bianchi almost blamed Reborn, yet she remembered her father informing her after last years' event that Nono wanted the heirs at this year's meeting.

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Around the corner from the Sawada residence, Reborn covertly watched as Skull put his plan into motion. As Bianchi was driven away in the long black limo, Reborn made yet another call while waiting for Dame-Tsuna to leave for school.

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"Tsu-kun! You're going to be late again!" Nana called up the stairs.

Tsuna winced, expecting an attack from Reborn. When none followed, he sighed. Glancing at the clock, Tsuna groaned inwardly. Rushing he dressed and sprinted down the stairs.

Bump. Bump. Crash. Tsuna tripped and rolled down the last of the steps, crashing into the door. Gathering his belongings, he hurriedly called out to his mom as he exited his home.

Yamamato and Gokudera were already waiting for him on the sidewalk. Yamamoto raised his arm behind his head, and spoke, "Um, Tsuna," while scratching his neck. "Did you ask your mom?"

"What do you need Yamamato-kun?" Nana asked from the doorway. Holding out a bento to Tsuna, she continued, "You forgot your lunch, Tsu-kun."

Arm still behind his head, Yamamato spoke sheepishly, "Um, my old man wanted to me to invite you and Tsuna over for sushi."

Tsuna had taken his lunch from Nana, leaving her hands free. Stunned, she began wringing her hands in her apron. "Oh. Um, Tsuyoshi-san? He wants Tsu-kun and I to eat dinner with you?"

Yamamato nodded.

"O- Ok." Nana responded slowly as she returned to the safety of her home.

Once in the kitchen, Nana began cleaning the remains of breakfast while Fuuta had I-Pin and Lambo watching TV in the other room. Nana's thoughts began to drift. 'Tsuyoshi-kun…'

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20 Years Ago

Rebboku-san was gone and Nana was waiting for her second suitor to appear, but she couldn't stop thinking about him.

Still sitting in the straight back chair in the small tea shop, Nana was nervous all over again. She fidgeted in her white short-sleeved blouse and long navy blue skirt, fingering the darkening tea stain.

Nana looked up as the bell above the door chimed. Entering the small café was a young man…

Notes and Answers to Questions/Comments:

(1) Glassed Loner - Nana's father received his portfolio through the matchmaker. The real question is: Why did the matchmaker have it? The answer will appear soon.

(2) Ruon jian - Nana's other suitors will be addressed soon, as well as Nana's father's role.

(3) Thank you for the reviews and questions!