. that last chapter was so depressing I haven't been able to make myself continue. I will now though, I don't want to take forever updating like some other people do. . ahem. I shall not name names. You know who you are…

Anyway. Enjoy the story and don't forget to R&R.

I woke up in a white room. My first thought was that I had died but then I saw some random doctor near me and knew that wasn't possible. There weren't perverted creepy doctors trying to kiss you in heaven. Were there?

I ducked out of his way and stepped off the bed. To my surprise Nikko was there. He hadn't said anything this whole time I was dodging the creepy doctor. It was unlike him. I studied him closer. His brow was furrowed as if deep in thought. It was an odd look on an eight-year-old face, but not odd on him. He was a deep thinker.

As I watched him he absent-mindedly stomped on the foot of the pervert doctor who was making another dash at me. He was observant and active even when he didn't fully process what he saw.

I took his hand and we walked out of the room. School was almost out so there was no point in going to class. We wandered randomly. Well, actually I was following Nikko and he was wandering randomly.

We ended up on the roof. I was a little paranoid that we'd find Hibari there, but I realized he was probably in class or his office. I sat down and stared at my wise little bro until he seemed to shake himself awake.

"What were you thinking?" I asked. This was somewhat routine.

"Nothing." This was not routine. Nikko always told me his inner thoughts. My eyes narrowed. What could he possibly feel he needed to keep from me? I fixed him with my super secret stare. A look I developed especially to retrieve information from others.

It was a mixture. There was some glare. Some puppy dog. Some curiosity. Some pleading. A little indifference. It's hard to explain, but if you can imagine it you'd understand why it works so well.

To my surprise, Nikko held up. He did the smart thing and took it on. If you look away from it, guilt eats at you until you cave. "Nikko." I commanded sternly. That did it. Nikko had to listen to me when I really wanted him to do something.

He sighed. "I was just thinking about Hibari." That wasn't what I wanted to hear, but I remained silent, urging him to continue. He looked at his feet. "Maybe, maybe… we should go talk to him."

There was no way. Hell must have frozen over. This couldn't be Nikko. I must have involuntarily glaring at him, because his eyes widened and he quickly stuttered to explain himself.

"W-well, j-just to set him straight!! Explain we weren't going to take it anymore…," he didn't "and… maybe… thank him?" WHAT THE HELL?

"You're kidding me right?" That's all I said. When what I really felt like saying was 'Have you fucking lost your mind you retard? We can't go talk to that bastard because he'll fucking kill us! And thank him for what?!?! He hasn't done anything but try to kill us!!' But of course I can't cuss or yell at Nikko…

To my surprise he didn't back down. Instead he gazed at me steadily and said in his calmest most determined voice, "I have a feeling." That was it. There was one thing we shared in common: our stubbornness.

If there was something I decided on, it would happen. The same went for Nikko. That wasn't the only reason I ended up agreeing with Nikko though. One reason was because when Nikko had a feeling, it was usually right, and I couldn't hold up against him anyway. The other reason was because, for some bizarre reason, I wanted to see Hibari too.

I was on edge as I walked to class with Nikko. My first day of school had been catastrophic, and now I was going to do something suicidal. So much had happened it felt like years had passed since my old life, not 4 days.

I stepped into the room and found Gokudera and Yamamoto talking with Tsuna. As I closed the door behind me, the whole class started whispering. I walked over to my only acquaintances and tried smiling at them. Nikko made no such attempt and maintained a passive face. I probably should have followed his example because my smile felt more like a grimace.

"Hey…" I said. "Sorry about yesterday." I tried out an apologetic face. I don't even want to imagine what it looked like. Fortunately they forgave me, Tsuna a little frightened, Gokudera grudgingly, And Yamamoto gladly. We spoke for a bit. They didn't bring up the incident for which I was grateful.

The teacher walked in and I was about to take my seat when I realized Nikko was gone.

My blood ran cold.

Shit.

Nikko

It hadn't been as hard getting away from Nekko as I thought. She normally kept her eyes glued on me, but she had been preoccupied in her attempt to make friends. I didn't blame her. She would need someone to talk to after I started school.

I speed walked to the reception room, hoping he would be there. I was surprised to find the door already repaired. Hibari had knocked it clean off its hinges yesterday, but here it was looking good as new.

I turned the knob. It opened. I took a deep breath and stepped inside, telling myself this was a good idea.

Immediately I realized Hibari wasn't there. But a bunch of Disciplinary Committee members were. This was definitely a bad idea. I took off running.

It was common knowledge that when you are being chased, the best place to go is an area where you can hide, but still get away. The last thing you wanted to do was go up, because you don't want to trap yourself. My brain in a complete state of chaos, I, of course, chose the latter.

I ended up on the roof, and of course, the way disasters seemed to multiply, found Hibari Kyoya napping there. What to do. Death by skylark or death by mob? Well, I had been planning on talking to Hibari anyway…

I ran over to him and shook him awake. In a way, it worked, the mob backed away. But, two seconds later he was holding me up by the collar of my shirt, muttering how he was going to bite me to death for waking him up.

Then, at the worst possible time, Nekko popped up.

Nekko

Damn it. Nikko was going to get it. You don't just run away when there's a maniac out to get you. Where did he go? I headed towards the roof thinking he had wanted some time to think. I was building up a big rant for him. He wasn't going to get away with this.

Everything I had prepared to say deserted my mind, however, when I saw what awaited me on the roof:

Hibari, nearly strangling my poor Nikko. Surrounding them was a ring of men, all with the same weird hair cut. Hibari threatening my poor Nikko. Hibari. My Nikko.

I lost it. No, I was past the point of losing it. I stayed calm. Nikko saw me. He saw me calm. He freaked out.

"N-Nekko! Nekko no! It's not what you think-" I shut him up with a smile. Yeah. I really had lost it.

"You have got some nerve. You nearly kill me. Not once, but 3 times. You have ruined my life. But now… now… You have gone too far. What did you expect to accomplish by kidnapping and thrashing an eight year old? No. This, I can't forgive." I was smiling, but my eyes didn't match. I was nearly crying with fury. They were ice.

He dropped Nikko. He seemed honestly surprised. Nikko started to talk again, but a glance cut him off. I took his hand and was about to walk away when the most unexpected thing happened. Hibari, the unforgivable, grabbed my free hand.

What the hell? I yanked it free but he caught it again and spun me around. I backhanded him before I could think. He lifted a hand to the red mark on his face. He was staring at me, and I stared back, confused. I saw apology, anger…hurt?

It didn't matter what he felt though. No one screwed with Nikko and got away with it. I yearned to beat the crap out of him, but that would be what he wanted. He was a fighting maniac. It was the hardest thing I felt I would ever have to do, but I turned around, and walked away.

Hibari

The herbivore was dangling from my fingers. He had woken me; therefore I was in a bad mood. Just then the herbivore's older sister, Nekko, showed up. She took in the sight. I did along with her. My men were surrounding us. She face was shocked for a moment, furious, than an icy calm. She walked over.

She spoke calmly but I could hear the angry undertone. She was under the impression that I had kidnapped her precious weakling. I knew automatically this was bad. This girl was strong, and her strength was only increased by the herbivore.

I put down the herbivore almost immediately. I didn't want to fight her. Wait. Why didn't I? I was confused by my own feelings, angered by them, and by the girl for believing I was such a fiend. Was that the impression I had given her, even after I had been merciful and sent her to the nurse.

I realized this was no time to ponder, she was leaving. I reached out, not knowing what I was going to do. Why did it matter what she thought? All the other herbivores were terrified of me, but that didn't matter. This girl wasn't afraid, she hated me. I had crossed the line she allowed no one to cross.

I was… what was this? Afraid? Sorry? I mostly felt regretful. There was no way she would fight me again. She would never speak to me again.

She pulled away. I had to explain. I reached out again, pulling her to see her face. She slapped me. It hurt. Had I ever been slapped before? I didn't think so. She looked confused but then her expression changed suddenly. It was resolute, cold and determined. She took the hand of the one dear to her and walked away.

AHHHHHHHH!!! YOU GUYS DO NOT UNDERSTAND!!

I am sooo ready to add in my life changing fluff moment, but I don't want to be too fast or oc. I came so close to doing it this chapter… but it wouldn't have had the affect I wanted…

ANYWAY. It will progress. There will be no more of this nonsense. It's killing me. If you have any suggestions please state them! R&R! THX

oh and sorry this one is kind of short. The next chap will make up for it.

P.S I don't own Katekyo HItman Reborn or any of the characters. I only own Nekko and Nikko. (Go ahead and make fun of my creativity...)