Second Chances

Chapter Ten – Ultimatum

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. Please read for an important announcement.

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Present Day

The knife in the chef's hand clanged into the cutting board. Yamamato left it stuck in the wood, as he wiped his hands on his apron. Nodding, he motioned for Reborn to follow.

Flipping the open sign to closed, the hit-man followed the chef to the dojo.

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Once in the dojo, both men put distance between themselves. Turning to face each other, neither man was relaxed. Both were positioned to strike.

"Rebboku-san, what do you have to say?" Yamamato asked warily.

Reborn eyed the older Yamamato. He knew that he needed to tread carefully, as Tsuyoshi was the father of Tsuna's underage Rain Guardian.

"I am courting Sawada Nana. Sawada Tsunayoshi and Vongola Nono have both given me permission." Reborn ended with a smirk.

Yamamato's eyes narrowed at the hit man. "The Sawada's do not know the truth. Nono does. You do. And I do."

Fingers twitching, Leon crawled down Reborn's hand to curl around his wrist. "What are you trying to say?"

"I will not accept this until the Sawada's know the truth."

Glaring, Reborn felt Leon shift in his hand. Taking aim at Tsuyoshi, he stated. "If they learn the truth about me, your son will learn the same about you."

Flinching, Yamamato nodded once. "That is a risk I am willing to take to protect Sawada Nana."

Reborn lowered his gun. "I would expect no less from a Yamamato. You are sworn to protect…"

"Was sworn." Yamamato cut Reborn off.

Pulling his fedora over his eyes, Reborn smirked. Turning to leave, he ordered Tsuyoshi, "Cancel your dinner," and disappeared.

Alone, Yamamato Tsuyoshi grimaced. He needed to speak with his son… soon.

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20 Years Ago

Shamal is the nakōdo's grandson? Nana realized as the two greeted each other and introductions were made.

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Compared to the previous two meetings, this one was very different, relaxed. The nakōdo had excused herself and was watching the duo from a nearby table.

Nana enjoyed Shamal's company. Though she had yet to learn his first name, she felt as if they could be great friends.

Shamal talked about his school and family. He wanted to be a great doctor and scientist. He told Nana about his experiments in disease transmission and cures. She was fascinated.

In turn, Nana told Shamal about her school. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do yet, but her father had her attending a prestigious private school that would hopefully gain her entrance into Tokyo University.

When Shamal asked about her family, she informed him that her mother had passed away recently so it was only her dad and her. She had no other relatives and her father worked long hours as a financial advisor for foreign companies working in Japan.

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Unbeknownst to the young couple in the café, the World's Greatest Hitman had been observing Nana the entire day and this conversation was giving him all the info he needed to know to complete his mission.

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At the end of the day, Nana knew she was infatuated with Rebboku-san; could, maybe, love Yamamato-san; and definitely wanted Shamal for a friend.

Notes and Answers to Questions/Comments:

(1) Only 1 new reviews or questions. I don't need much, just enough to keep me on the right track as to what YOU may want to see happen… (Thank you balabalanceh!)

(2) Please checkout the spin-off/side story Second Chances: Skull. Enjoy!

(3) NO MORE FLASHBACKS! Everything from here on will be through conversations, so that we can see reactions

(4) ***Due to the recent changes in my life and adjusting to new routines, Second Chances will now be a bi-weekly update, with more updates as time permits. Thank you for your patience. ***