Second Chances
Chapter Seventeen – Third Truths
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.
Present Day
Though he was nervous, Reborn refused to show it. Today he would not procrastinate. Today's date would just be the truth.
So, without meandering, they began their walk towards the Namimori Station Underground Shopping Mall construction site.
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As they approached the construction site, Nana's confusion rose. Wondering why Ren-kun would take her here for a date, she glanced in his direction. Yet, his fedora was over his eyes. She couldn't read him.
The construction site before her was in full swing. Workers were digging tunnels and moving large pieces of equipment around. As she and Ren-kun approached, a path began to open before them. Following him, Nana wove through the sea of workers.
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Reborn eyed the workers as he guided Nana through the site. Each was carefully selected by the Vongola. Some were actual construction workers while others were mafioso.
Finally, Reborn came upon a grate within the ground. As he approached, two of the workers broke off from the rest and approached the grate. Nodding to them, they bent and opened it.
Smirking, Reborn turned to Nana, "Ladies first."
With a look of confusion, Nana took his hand and allowed him to lower her into the ground.
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As Nana's feet touch solid ground, her eyes took in her surroundings. Instead of a sewer tunnel or subway extension, she found herself in a brightly lit hallway.
Turning to Ren-kun, she found him watching her. As he pulled his fedora over her eyes, her curiosity rose. "Where…"
Ren-kun interrupted her, "This way."
Following his directions, she found herself walking through a maze of underground hallways. Some were empty of anything, while others had doors or construction workers carving out new rooms.
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As Reborn guided Nana down the last hall, he glanced at his phone. Everything was in place. Sighing internally, he prayed to whatever may be listening the Nana would handle this okay.
Turning to his guest, he pushed his fedora off his face and looked directly at her. "Nana-chan," he paused as worry crossed her face. "Nana-chan, you agreed to three dates and then you would make a decision to marry me, or not.
This is our third date. On our first date, I explained our past, why we met and why I left. On our second date, I explained both who I have been and where I have been."
A lump had formed in Reborn's throat. Swallowing it down, he continued, "Today, I will show you the last of my secrets." Searching her face, he saw fear in her eyes. "But, they are not my secrets alone."
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Nana felt as if her stomach was holding a ball of lead. Ren-kun's words made her curiosity turn to apprehension. What could he mean by 'not my secrets alone'?
Nodding slightly, Nana let him know that she understood. Whatever was beyond the door at the end of the hall would make her decision final. Step by step, she followed him to the closed-door.
As she watched Ren-kun reach to open the door, she thought she saw his hand waver. Taking a deep breath, she watched as the door opened.
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"Reborn! Why did you call Juudaime out of school?" Gokudera exclaimed as the door opened.
Glaring at the bomber, Reborn opened the door fully, revealing Nana standing next to him.
"HIEE!" Squealed Tsuna as he back pedaled at the sight of his mother.
Hibari's eyes narrowed at Reborn, "Explain yourself, or I shall bite you to death."
Reborn ignored the Vongola within the room and turned to Nana-chan, whose color had drained from her face. "Nana-chan, please sit before you faint."
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Nana walked slowly to the chair Sasagawa-kun pulled out for her. Her eyes took in the sight before her. Tsu-kun and his friends filled the room. Gokudera-kun, Hibari-san, Yamamato-kun, Sasagawa-kun, Mukuro-san, Chrome-chan, Lambo and Fuuta were watching her carefully. Vaguely, she thought she remembered the others as Shoichi-san, Spanner-san, and Giannini-san.
As her head began to spin, she felt the world tilt. Her last thought before blacking out was, 'What do Tsu-kun and his friends have to do with Ren-kun and the mafia?'
Notes and Answers to Questions/Comments:
(1) Sorry for my absence! February sucked emotionally, and then I smashed my fingers in my car door…
(2) Please checkout the spin-off/side story Second Chances: Skull. Enjoy!
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