USW: Gah! Finally finished chapter 6. Sorry this took so long. I had a hard time coming up with something for the end.

Lazu: Anyways! On to the story~!

Len: We do not own KHR. If we did, I would pelt you all with pineapples from the heavens.

Chapter 6: Reunited in the Reborn World

Aoyuki stood in front of Tsuna's house.

"Well, this is Tsuna's house!" Yamamoto cheerfully said.

Kimimi said to meet here. I wonder if she and Kura are already inside.

Yamamoto and Aoyuki walked up the steps to Tsuna's house. As Aoyuki was about to open the door, the door burst open and Sakurako leapt at Aoyuki.

"Yuki! I missed you! I've been so worried! You didn't show up for so long! Kimiko hasn't shown up either! Where could she be?" Sakurako looked close to tears.

"It's okay, Sakura. I bet Kimimi went to look for her "husband" as soon as she appeared here."

Tsuna appeared from inside the house. "Hey! Where are you going—Yamamoto! What are you doing here?"

"Haha, I was showing Yuki around town. He seems to know your new friend there. You sure have a lot of friends, Tsuna."

Suddenly, Reborn landed on Tsuna's head, knocking him to the ground.

"Oww! Reborn! Why did you do that?" Tsuna's face was pressed against the ground.

Reborn ignored Tsuna, looking at Aoyuki. They stared at each other for a while.

Reborn smirked. "Will you join our famiglia?"

"Huh? Kid, you want Yuki to play the mafia game, too? Cool, we got more members. Haha!" Yamamoto laughed.

Sakurako and Aoyuki both stared at him.

He still thinks it's a game.

Gokudera appeared from inside the house.

"Hey, baseball idiot. Did you bring another weirdo here?" He looked at Aoyuki. "Who's this person?"

Reborn jumped on Yamamoto's shoulder. "He's the newest addition to the famiglia."

"Reborn-san! Why is someone like him also joining the famiglia?!" Gokudera shouted as he pointed at Aoyuki, who was just rolling his eyes at him

Reborn just sighed, "Can't you see, Gokudera? He's the same as Sakurako."

"How the heck is he the same as that woman!?" Gokudera yelled.

"Hey! My name is not woman! It's Sakurako!" Sakurako shook her fist at Gokudera..

"Shut up, woman!" Gokudera yelled back at her.

"G-Gokudera-kun!" Tsuna tried to calm his friend.

"Sakura, you know better than that.." Aoyuki stated.

"Hmph! He started it." Sakurako pouted and pointed at Gokudera, making him get a tick mark on his head.

He was about to throw his bombs at her, but Tsuna stopped him from going any further.

"HIIEEEEEEE! Gokudera! Don't throw your bombs at other people!" Tsuna shouted while holding his head.

"Fine, but if that woman keeps getting on my nerves..." Gokudera glared at Sakurako.

"I told you! Stop-" Sakurako's mouth was being covered by Aoyuki's hand.

"Okay. Stop fighting now. Sakura, aren't we missing someone?"

Sakurako's eyes widened. Aoyuki removed his hand from Sakurako's mouth when she stopped struggling.

"Where's Kimiko?!" Sakurako's personality changed from wanting to kill Gokudera to being close to tears.

Aoyuki sighed. "I bet she went to look for you-know-who."

"Then we have to go find her!" Sakurako said with pleading eyes

"Find who?" Kimiko casually walked into Tsuna's front yard, as if she owned the entire place (like a boss).

"Kimiko!" Sakurako ran over and gave Kimiko a hug. However, she gasped when she noticed she didn't have a white streak on her hair.

Oh dear...Sakurako stared at Kimiko.

Aoyuki walked over to where the two were and noticed the absence of a white streak as well. "Uh, Kimimi, how did you get here?"

"Oh, you know. My minions carried me here. Fufu~" Kimiko smirked. "After all, I didn't know my way around here so I asked them to escort me."

"Kiki! You can't make people carry you around!" Sakurako chided.

While Sakurako and Aoyuki were scolding Kimiko for using her powers for evil, Tsuna, Gokudera and Yamamoto were staring at the newest addition to the trio.

Reborn jumped off of Yamamoto's shoulder and walked towards the three.

Reborn addressed Kimiko. "So, you must be one of them. Are you going to join our famiglia as well?"

"I suppose. After all, I don't have anything to do for the next week or two."

Gokudera glared at Kimiko. "Reborn-san! How come you're recruiting these people to our family? The Tenth doesn't need all these people when he has me, his right hand man!"

"Hm. It's because you'll need their help for what's coming in the future."

Kimiko spoke up. "Oh, that's right. Do you mind if I speak with my friends alone for a moment?"

"Sure. Let's go, baka-Tsuna." Reborn replied. Then he kicked Tsuna back inside the house.

The three heard Tsuna crash into a wall, along with a loud "HIIIEEE".

"Tenth!" Gokudera rushed into the house, with Yamamoto carrying Reborn on his shoulder following shortly behind.

The three stood in Tsuna's front yard.

"So I found out what arc we're in." Kimiko said in a low voice so they wouldn't be heard. "It's the end of the Varia Arc."

"Really? Does that mean...?" Sakurako gasped quietly.

"Yep. Muku-kun's not here..." Kimiko sniffled, while Sakurako and Aoyuki face-palmed.

"You love Mukuro too much." Aoyuki continued, "I noticed that Tsuna, Yamamoto, and Gokudera were wearing their rings."

"That means we're heading to the future!" Sakurako realized.

"Yeah...and Kimimi, stop crying...You know you're going to see Mukuro later." Aoyuki stated.

Kimiko pouted. "But—"

"No buts! Just wait until the choice battle!" Aoyuki said to end Kimiko's puppy dog eyes moment.

"But that's so much later." Kimiko whined. She received a glare from Aoyuki. "Fine...What do we do now?" Kimiko looked at the two.

"I guess we have to find somewhere to stay." Sakurako said.

"Do you think Reborn can get us a place to stay?" Aoyuki asked.

"I already have a place to stay. In Kokuyo Land." Kimiko grinned.

"What did you do?" Sakurako looked suspiciously at Kimiko

"Did you use your powers for evil again, Kimimi?" Aoyuki stared at Kimiko.

"Fufu~ I only brainwashed Ken and Chikusa to be my minions. You know, the usual."

"Really?" Sakurako face-palmed.

"Why would you do that?!" Aoyuki asked her.

"That's what they get for not letting me see Muku-kun. Fufu~" Kimiko laughed evilly.

"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear anything. So Yuki, where are we going to stay?" Sakurako asked.

Suddenly, Reborn landed on the ground next to them. "Don't worry. I've arranged for Aoyuki to stay with Yamamoto and Sakurako can stay with us. Kimiko already has a place to stay, huh?"

"Ehh? Reborn! Don't jump out of the window like that!" Tsuna called from the second floor window.

"Dame-Tsuna. Worry about yourself." Reborn grabbed Leon, who turned into a gun, and pointed it at Tsuna.

"HIIEE!" Tsuna fell backwards and the people outside heard a loud crash.

"Well, if you guys don't need me anymore, I'll be going now." Kimiko walked towards the exit. "By the way, did you guys notice our phones are in our pockets? Text me when you need me. See ya."

Sakurako and Aoyuki both reached into their pockets and took out their phones.

"Oh my gosh. I can't believe we get a signal here." Sakurako stared at her phone in amazement.

Reborn tilted his hat. "So you aren't from around here, right? Sakurako, I'll require you to tell me what you know about us later when Tsuna's asleep. Tomorrow's Thursday so Tsuna has to go to school. Would you like to be enrolled in Namimori Middle School?"

"Yes! We'll get to spend more time with Tsuna and his friends!" Sakurako grinned.

"Should we get Kimimi to go to Namimori Middle as well?" Aoyuki asked.

"She might be a bit busy where she's going, so probably not. Besides, we don't want her to meet the others while she's in that personality." Sakurako pointed out.

"Alright then. I'll go get Yamamoto so he can take you to his house." Reborn went back inside the house.

"Oh god. I'm going to his house. Oh god, Sakura, what do I do?" Aoyuki mumbled, looking nervous.

"Calm down, Yuki. It's going to be okay. Text me if you have any problems."

Yamamoto came outside. "Hey, Yuki! You're going to be staying with me for a while, huh? Alright! I'll show you around Namimori before we head home, okay?" He put his arm around Aoyuki's shoulders.

Aoyuki froze, and slowly turned to stare at Sakurako with wide eyes. "Help me," he mouthed.

Sakurako just looked at him and gave him a thumbs up.

"Sakurako. Let's go. Mama's making dinner." Reborn hopped onto Sakurako's head.

"Ehh, alright." Sakurako headed inside Tsuna's house.

What Happened Earlier with Kimiko after defeating Chikusa

Kimiko dragged Chikusa into the Kokuyo building.

I wonder what arc this is.

She called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?" Silence answered her.

She looked around at her surroundings.

It looks like there was a battle here. Oh no. Does that mean the Kokuyo Arc is over?

She dragged Chikusa to a corner and began to explore her surroundings.

"Hey! Who's there-byon? What are you doing trespassing on our territory?" A figure appeared from the shadows. "What did you do to Kakipi? I'll make you pay-byon! Kong Channel!"

"Shit."

Kimiko ran outside with Ken chasing her. She ran into the forest and Ken stopped. The trees were too close together for his large size.

Kimiko was up in a tree sitting on a branch, watching Ken look for her.

Damn. What to do? I can't go inside the building if he keeps this up. I'm a bit tired from fighting Chikusa and I probably can't handle Ken right now. I guess it's time to use that power.

Kimiko focused on the area next to where Ken was searching. Suddenly, a Kimiko look-alike appeared next to Ken.

"So that's where you were-byon!" Ken lunged towards Kimiko, but she disappeared into mist as soon as Ken hit her.

"Fufu~ Just have to wear him out until I can get close without being harmed." Kimiko muttered to herself.

All at once, a bunch of Kimiko's with weapons appeared around Ken.

"An illusionist? How dare you be like Mukuro-san! I'm going to destroy you-byon!" Ken shouted.

He jumped up and hit the one closest to him. The illusion faded.

"You can't do this forever-byon!"

Three Kimiko's ran at Ken with their staffs drawn. Ken ran at them, knowing the illusions would disappear as soon as he hit them.

"Oww!" Ken was hit with several small sharp rocks hidden in the illusion.

I'm so glad I watch Muku-kun's battles. I already know how to fight with illusions, fufu~

The illusions kept attacking without mercy. Soon, Ken was overwhelmed and lying on the floor, with Kimiko's holding him down.

Fufu~ That didn't take very long. He seems a little weak like Chikusa.

The real Kimiko hopped down from the tree and walked over to Ken, who was on the ground struggling. She grabbed his chin and forced him to look into her eyes.

"Hey! What are you doing-byon?' Ken yelled at her.

"Shut up." Kimiko glared at him.

"Yes, Mistress Kimiko." Ken droned in a monotone voice with a blank look in his eyes.

"Fufu~ I like the sound of that." Kimiko giggled evilly. "Lead me inside, minion."

Kimiko rode on Ken's shoulders, while he ran back into the Kokuyo building. When they arrived, Chikusa was beginning to stir. Kimiko jumped off of Ken's shoulders and looked at Chikusa, who was staring at her standing next to Ken.

"Well, that certainly won't do. Doggy, restrain him." Kimiko ordered.

Ken grabbed Chikusa's arms and dragged him over to Kimiko.

She crouched down next to Chikusa, removed his glasses, and looked into his eyes.

"Are you going to tell me where Muku-kun is now, Kakipi?"

"Yes, Mistress Kimiko." Chikusa sounded the same as Ken with the same blank look. "Mukuro-san is in Vindice."

"Damn. Is Chrome here?"

"Um, who are you and how do you know me?" A quiet voice asked from the shadows.

"My name is Tetsume Kimiko and I'm taking over."

After Kimiko Left Tsuna's House

Kimiko walked around the corner where Ken and Chikusa waited for her.

"Come on. Let's go back to Kokuyo Land. But first, we should buy dinner. How does Chinese food sound?" Kimiko asked, while jumping onto Chikusa's back.

"I want some gum-byon!" Ken spoke up.

"You have plenty of gum back home." Chikusa sighed. "Why do you have to ride on my back? Ken can carry you just fine."

"It's amazing that I can order you around and you still keep your personalities. I wonder why that is?" Kimiko mused.

~Time Travel to their arrival back home~

"Chrome! We've got food!" Kimiko shouted into the building.

"Um, I'm right here." Chrome came out of the shadows.

"Don't scare me like that. Here, have a dumpling." Kimiko passed Chrome a paper plate with food on it.

Chrome looked down. "Um, thank you."

"Don't mention it. Besides, us girls have to stick together. By the way, can I borrow some clothes? I'm afraid I don't have anything other than these."

"Eh, I think there's a room with some more Kokuyo Middle School uniforms. I can take you there now." Chrome said, starting to stand up.

"No, no. Finish your dinner. You look like you need it. Hurry before it gets cold."

Chrome stared at Kimiko. "Thank you, Kimiko-san."

That eyepatch won't let me control her, but it doesn't seem like I need to. Too bad Muku-kun's not here. But, I'll see him at the mist battle, so for now, I'll have to take care of Chrome.

"Call me Kiki." Kimiko smiled at Chrome, who shyly smiled back.

At Tsuna's House

"My~! So you are Sakurako-chan?" Nana said after Reborn introduced Sakurako.

"Yup!" Sakurako nodded.

"Well, make yourself at home, I'll be preparing dinner~"

"Oh if it's ok with you, can I help since I'm staying here?"

"Really? That would be wonderful!" Nana said happily.

With Tsuna, Gokudera, and Reborn...

"Reborn-san? Are you really sure that those three are special?" Gokudera asked Reborn who was sipping his espresso.

Reborn sighed, "When the time comes, all of you will see how useful they can be."

Gokudera and Tsuna looked at each other then back at Reborn.

"What are you two staring at?" Reborn asked as he finished his espresso.

"N-Nothing, Reborn!" Tsuna and Gokudera replied back.

With Sakurako...

"Sakurako, you really are good at cooking~" Nana complimented after tasting some of Sakurako's stew.

"Thank you Nana-san!" Sakurako answered back.

"Its no problem at all dear~" Nana then looks at Sakurako.

"Hm~ I really wanted to have a daughter like you, but still I'm fine with my Tsu-kun! Oh!"

"What's wrong Nana-san?"

"You came here without any clothes right?" Nana asked.

"Oh now that I think about it, I guess I didn't..."

Suddenly, Bianchi walked into the kitchen and asked, "Is there anything wrong, Mama?"

"No...Oh! Maybe Bianchi can lend you some of her clothes? You wouldn't mind right?" Nana said while turning to Bianchi.

"It's fine with me. Follow me, Sakura." Bianchi said as she motioned her hand.

"Okay, and thank you, Bianchi-san!" Sakurako smiled back at her.

"It's my pleasure, and you can call me Bianchi-nee if you want." Bianchi said.

"A-Are you sure?"

"Positive, now let's go find you some clothes." Bianchi grabbed her wrist and led Sakurako to her room.

With Tsuna...

"Huh?" Tsuna suddenly smelled something from the kitchen as he walked down the stairs.

"What's wrong, Tenth?" Gokudera asked.

"This smells a little different than what Mom makes..."

"Really?" Gokudera said.

Tsuna, Gokudera, and Reborn sitting on Tsuna's head walked into the kitchen and saw the stew.

"Mom? Did you make this?" Tsuna turned and asked his mom.

"No, it was Sakura-chan~" Nana replied as she continued chopping some vegetables.

Gokudera then motioned his hand to tell Tsuna to come with him to the hallway.

At the hallway...

"She's trying to poison us, Tenth!" Gokudera warned Tsuna.

"Eh? But-" Tsuna tried to say, when Bianchi came down the stairs saying, "It's alright. I didn't cook."

"What? Sis!" Gokudera managed to say before passing out.

"Bianchi?!" Tsuna shouted in surprise.

"Yep, I didn't even help. It was mostly Sakura and Mama that cooked." Bianchi said while folding her arm together

"Thank you for clearing my name Bianchi-nee!" said a voice from upstairs.

"S-Sakurako-san?!" Tsuna stared as the girl walked down the flight of stairs.

Sakurako was now wearing a blue t-shirt with a star decor along with dark blue capris.

"Yes, Tsuna-kun?" Sakurako turned to Tsuna after glaring at Gokudera.

"Oh yeah, Tsuna, she's staying here." Reborn said, jumping off of Tsuna's head.

Tsuna stared at Reborn with wide eyes, "Huh? What?"

"Reborn. Is this what you meant when you said it was arranged?" Sakurako turned over to Reborn who was now being held by Bianchi

"I just said that you're staying with us." Reborn said with an evil glint in his eyes that made Sakurako think:I just met the sadistic side of Reborn..

At Dinner...(Gokudera left already after saying "I'm sorry" to Tsuna)

"This stew is delicious, Sakurako." Reborn turned to Sakurako.

"Thank you, Reborn!"

"So, Bianchi..How about taking Sakurako as your apprentice?" Reborn turned to Bianchi who ate some more of Sakurako's stew.

"Hm...are you fine with that Sakura?" Bianchi asked Sakurako.

"Really?! I would love to!" Sakurako said with sparkling eyes.

Tsuna did a spit-take and said, "What?!"

"I will teach you the art of love~!" Bianchi said, while putting her hand on Sakurako's shoulder.

"Yes! Bianchi-nee!" Sakurako agreed.

"Eh?!" Tsuna was shocked and began imagining what it would be like with two people who can poison others.

Later at night...

Sakurako was sleeping in her new room, which had a bed, a closet, drawers, night stand, and a desk. The room didn't have much in it, but the closet held the clothes that she's borrowing from Bianchi.

Suddenly, footsteps could be heard approaching the room. The door opened to reveal Reborn standing there. He walked over to Sakurako's bed. When he saw her sleeping, he grabbed Leon from his hat.

"Wake up." He said while Leon transformed into a gun.

"I was already awake since you came in." Sakurako said as she sat up. "You don't have to point a gun at me." She yawned.

"Hn. You can never be too sure. So, tell me what the three of you know." Reborn jumped onto her nightstand and sat down.

"Fine. So we came from another world..."

~Time Travel to End of Conversation~

"And there you have it." Sakurako finished.

"So you know what's going to happen in the future." Reborn looked at her.

Sakurako nodded.

"Are you going to assist us in our battles?"

"We'll do what we can for now." Sakurako replied as she lit her sky ring which was just a simple ring with a small topaz gem. A tiny but noticeable flame appeared on her ring and on her other finger was a ring with a star insignia on it.

Reborn stared at the girl a little surprised but his face was blank.

Not only can she fight, but she can also make a resolve that quickly...

Reborn tilted his hat down a bit.

Shimizu Sakurako...you and your friends might be a great asset to our family.

At Yamamoto's House

"So you're staying with us, right, Yuki?" Yamamoto asked, smiling at Aoyuki.

"Yeah. Hey. Your school requires you to wear uniforms right? Will I get in trouble if I don't wear one?" Aoyuki asked.

"Haha, don't worry. I have extra at home. You can borrow one if you want."

"Are we the same size though? No, right? I don't think I'll be able to wear yours. Is there a shopping center anywhere near here? I need to get some clothes if I'm staying at your house."

"Hm...Oh! We can go to this store that I go to for clothes. "

"I guess that's fine. Let's go then.

~Time Travel~

"What about this shirt?" Yamamoto held up a light blue short sleeved t-shirt.

"It's nice. But if it's blue, it needs to be a darker shade."

"Alright. I think there are darker colored clothes in the back. I'll go look for some." Yamamoto walked towards the back of the store leaving Aoyuki to his thoughts.

He's so considerate, unlike the jerks at home. I really am lucky to get to stay with him. I wonder how I can get him to like me? What if he doesn't even like guys in that way? Then what'll I do?

Yamamoto came back holding a pile of clothes. "How are these?

"Ehh, I guess that's alright."

"Haha you have to try them on. There's a changing room in the back. Do you need me to carry your clothes for you?"

Wow. Such a gentleman~ No, I'm a dude. I can carry my own shit. I got this.

"No thanks. I can carry my own stuff." Aoyuki replied and headed off to the back.

Oh. He has really good fashion taste. I like these. Although the pants could be a bit different.

~Time Travel to cashier~

"Shit." Aoyuki swore.

"Eh? What's wrong?" Yamamoto asked.

"Uh. I don't have any money... At least not money in the currency you guys use."

"Haha, is that all? I can pay for your stuff."

He's so kind. I don't think I know anyone back at home who would do that. God. You're a wonderful person.

"Eh, how should I pay you back?"

"Oh, you don't have to pay me back. Think of this as a gesture of friendship!"

! What. Friendship? Friendship! Oh son of a banana. Is this the rumored FZ? Damn. Damn it all. I need to talk with Sakura and Kimimi on how to get out of this.

"No, no, I insist. I could work somewhere part time to pay you off."

"You don't have to, but if you insist..."

Yamamoto paid for Aoyuki's clothes and they left the store. They were heading out of the Namimori shopping district when Aoyuki saw a Now Hiring sign on a cake shop.

"Hey, Yamamoto, I'm going to go over there for a minute to look at that sign."

"Haha, a cake shop? I'll go with you!"

Aoyuki looked at the sign.

This seems perfect for me! Wait. This shop seems familiar... Oh! I remember! This is the shop that Haru and Kyoko go to. Oh well. Those cakes were delicious anyway. Let's go get that job!

Upon entering the cake shop, Aoyuki noted that even though it was lunch time, the shop wasn't in a rush hour. Walking over to the counter, Aoyuki asked, "I saw the sign outside. You guys are hiring right?"

"Oh, yes. We've been searching for more aspiring workers, however not many people came by for a job."

"Oh really? Why is that? These cakes are pretty delicious."

"It's because not many people know how to make cakes nowadays, since you can buy them in stores."

"Oh, well, I know how to make cakes. But beside that, could I get the job?"

"Of course! Just fill out this application and bring it back when you finish it!"

"Okay. Thank you very much. Alright Yamamoto, shall we go?"

The two left the store and started to walk to Yamamoto's house.

~Time Travel to arrival at Yamamoto's house~

"I'm home! And I brought a friend!" Yamamoto said.

There's that word again. God damn it all. *Sob.* Damnit. I'm going to get out of that zone.

"Oh, Takeshi. Who's your friend?" Yamamoto's dad appeared from inside the shop.

"This is Kaji Aoyuki. He's going to stay with us for a while, is that okay?"

"Of course. He can stay in the guest room." He turned to Aoyuki. "Feel free to ask me for anything you need."

"Thank you for your hospitality." Aoyuki thanked.

"No problem. Anything for a friend of Takeshi. Oi, Takeshi, show Aoyuki to the guest room."

"Alright dad. Come on, Yuki. Follow me." Yamamoto headed into the house.

I guess that's that. I'm staying with Yama-chan. I wonder what we'll do tomorrow.

Lots of talking and lots of thoughts again. :) Sorry about that. For the sake of this story, we're going to increase that break between the end of the Varia arc and the Future arc. Just to get some more character development in. Anyways~

Yay! All done! Chapter 7 coming up soon, so don't forget to write a review and hit a favorite or follow button!

ONWARDS~ CHARGE!