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Oh and this takes place between the Kokuyo Land Arc and the Varia Arc

Disclaimer: I don't own KHR but I do own Yukiko

Ano michi made hibiku kutsu no oto ga mimi ni nokoru
Ookina jibun no kage wo mitsumete omounodeshou
Chittomo kawaranai hazu nanoni setsunai kimochi fukurande ku
Donnani omottatte kimi wa mou inai

The Sound Of Shoes Echoing Out On That Road Is Still Left In My Ears
Staring At My Large Shadow, I Wonder If You Still Think About Me

Even Though They Shouldn't Have Changed At All, Sad Feelings Swell In Me
No Matter How Much I Think Of You, You're Not Here Anymore

My heart clenched as I stared at the old house in front of me. The same old house I haven't seen in six years.

Gingerly I placed my hand on the gate and leaned my head against it. A memory of me running away from Tsuna made it's way as I chuckled at myself.

Light padded footsteps echoed in my ears as memories from long ago flashed before my eyes.

"How did you know?" I wondered out loud pushing myself away form the gate. The old bat laughed as she grinned at me.

"You told me this was the best place ever. That you always wanted to run away to here and be with him. Here's your chance kid." She pushed past me and opened the gate.

I stared past her and into the front yard where everything was overgrown. A grin made its way on my face as I walked in. It was the same as before, well except for the overgrown grass that is.

"Go see him." She stated. I turned to her in surprise.

"Go, your always talking about him, so go." She grinned at me and grabbed the luggage.

"I don't know." I mumbled shyly looking away from her. "What if he doesn't remember me." I kicked a stray rock that was on the sidewalk.

"Then what's the point of this?" My head snapped up to her. "We came all this way only to have you chicken out! Besides that is a chance you're going to have to take kid. Now go!" She grabbed me by the arms and pushed me out.

I stumbled and barely managed to regain my balance. I turned back to give her a piece of my mind but she was already gone. I scoffed and stuffed my hands in my pocket.

First the old bat get's rid of my tattoo, cuts my hair, dyes it back to black, and now she has the nerves to push me around! I glared at door and stuck out my tongue.

"Stupid old bat." I muttered to myself and walked away from the old house.

Nothing hasn't changed much. It's still the same town I remember. Well from what I see. But, it doesn't matter if the town is the same. The people could have change though.

I ran my hands through my hair and stared at the shadow in front of me.

"I really do wonder if he remembers." I whispered wrapping my arms around myself. I felt so scared to meet him. What if he doesn't remember me or changed a lot? I sighed and looked up at the sky.

The colors were red and orange and a faded light pink. Birds flew to nearby trees to get ready for night. Kids were already coming back home from friend's houses or playing around.

A grin spread onto my face. Excitement began to bubble up in my stomach. My heart started to race faster and happiness started to overwhelm me. It's been so long since I felt like this. I laughed out loud ignoring the looks I got from some of the people that were outside.

Suddenly I bumped into something or someone and fell on the floor. Sounds from the other person falling followed as well.

"Ow." I mumbled rubbing my but. I looked up to apologize to the person but I froze with my mouth gaping like a fish.

"Yu-chan?" The brunette questioned staring at me in surprise.

"Nana-san?" I mumbled staring at Tsuna's mother. She smiled at me to which I smiled back.

"Ah, sorry! I wasn't watching were I was going!" I exclaimed and began to pick up the groceries that she dropped. She laughed lightly and helped me pick them up.

"It's okay." I smiled at her and stood up. I held out my hand to her and she took it. I pulled her up and then grabbed the groceries.

"Oh you don-" She started but I cut her off. "It's okay Nana-san. It was my fault you dropped them anyways." She smiled at me gratefully.

"So you came back with your grandmother?" Nana questioned as she rinsed the lettuce.

"Hai." I replied my left eye twitching. I made a mental note to remind the old bat that she is my grandmother.

"I'm glad. I bet Tsuna'll be happy once he sees you." She stated turning to me with a smile. I blushed lightly and grabbed the lettuce from her.

"Where is he by the way?" I questioned chopping the lettuce.

"He's in his room. Why don't you go up to meet him." She suggested and took the knife from my hand. I smiled at her.

"It's okay, I'll help you make dinner before I meet him." I stated a little nervous.

"So sweet. I wish Tsuna was more like you." She mumbled to herself. I chuckled to myself and started to rinse the carrots. I really wasn't ready to meet him, so this is a great chance to pass some time.

"Mom I'm going to go see-" I turned towards the voice. At the kitchen door there stood Tsuna in his school uniform. We stared at eachother for what have must seem forever.

"Y-Yukiko!" He exclaimed in surprise. I smiled and dropped the vegetable I was rinsing in the sink.

"What are you doing here?" His eyes were as big as dinner plates. I laughed lightly.

"I came back!" My heart was filled with happiness. He seemed like the old Tsuna I knew. It was like he didn't change.

"You can go, but take Yu-chan with you." Nana cut in. Tsuna turned to her and nodded.

I turned off the sink and told Nana-san goodbye as I followed Tsuna.

"You know this wasn't the kind of reunion I expected when I saw you." I stated lightly with a chuckle once we were outside. Tsuna jumped at my voice.

"Gomen. It was a surprise." He mumbled. I sighed and grabbed him by the arm. I pulled him into a hug. He tensed automatically.

"It's been so long." I mumbled into his shoulder. I pulled away and rubbed the back of my head. "Sorry, I just missed you so much, I couldn't help it." I grinned at him sheepishly. His face was beet red.

"So where were you going?" I questioned to break the awkward silence. I was curious to know. Maybe he had a girlfriend?

"I was going to meet Gokudera and Yamamato about what we're going to do about the bill." He looked away from me.

"Bill?" I repeated softly. He froze and began to sweat.

"W-We ran up the bill at a...uh a sushi restaurant!" He exclaimed waving his hands in a panic. I rose an eyebrow. Tsuna was such a bad liar.

I opened my mouth to say something, but I sensed a killing intent.

"Duck!" I cried out and pushed Tsuna down. A few seconds later there was an explosion. I frowned and began to scan the area. Tsuna was freaking out.

"Stupid cow get back here!" A voice screamed followed with laughter.

"What the hell?"

"It was...fireworks!" Tsuna screamed panicky. I turned to him. That was no firework.

"Jyudaime?" We both turned to a see a guy with silver hair and a cigarette in his mouth.

"Gokudera!" I stared at the guy Tsuna was going to meet. My eye twitched as he inhaled and exhaled from the cancer stick. This must be a mistake. There is no way that Tsuna knows this...this..hoodlum!

"Who are you? What are you doing with Jyudaime?" He glared at me and got into a defensive position. Tsuna began to panic.

"First why do you keep calling him Jyudaime? Second I'm Yukiko an old friend of his." I glared back and placed my right hand on my hip.

"You better not be trying to seduce your way into being Jyudaime's right-hand man!" He glared and started to take something out of his pocket. I glared at him and started to feel tense. Tsuna kept looking back and forth between us.

"Seduce? Right-hand man? What the hell are you smoking other than that cancer stick?" I screamed ready to slap the hell out of this guy.

"Ciassou." A voice stated before anything can happen. Tsuna began to freak out even more. I looked up at the wall to see a baby in a black suit with a fedora hat and a chameleon on it. The baby jumped off the wall and onto Tsuna's shoulder.

"Tsuna who's the kid? Don't tell me Nana had another one!" I frowned and turned all the way to Tsuna. Before the baby could say anything Tsuna covered his mouth.

"He's a cousin!" He cried out. Suddenly he was on the floor with the baby strangling him. Gokudera began to freak out as I stared wide eyed and started to check on Tsuna once the baby let go of him.

"I'm Reborn. Tsuna's home tutor." He squeaked.

"Home tutor?" I echoed before snickering. I knew Tsuna was bad at school, but not enough to have a kid teach him.

"Zurui Yukiko, would you like to join our family?" He questioned. That seemed to snap Tsuna out of his state as he began to freak out. I tilted my head staring at Reborn confused. How did he know my name?

"You can't be serious Reborn!" Gokudera exclaimed pointing at me. I frowned at him. If he holds his finger in front of my face any longer I'll break it off. But what Reborn said caught my atention, so I guess cancer boy could wait. I turned my attention back to Reborn.

"Family?"

"Even though he doesn't seem like it, this useless Sawada Tsunayoshi is going to be the mafia boss for the Vongola family." I froze at the words he just said. This had to be a lie. I turned to Tsuna who had his hands on his head.

"Is this true?" I mumbled lightly.

"Of course it's true you stupid woman! Jyudaime is going to be a great boss!" Gokudera stated proudly.

"G-Gokudera!" Tsuna wailed.

I looked down clenching my hands. I spent six years in my life going after mafia families and always wanted to know what it would be like if I came back, only to find out the one person I hoped to see is in the mafia. Fate must really hate me.

"No." I hissed glaring at the baby.

"You don't have to! He's just a baby he doesn't know - Huh?"

"Sorry Tsuna, but I have others thing I forgot I had to do." I forced out giving him a fake smile. He only nodded at me surprise. I pushed past Gokudera and headed back home.

My heart began to feel like it was going to explode. My body started to feel heavy and my eyes started to itch. Anger and sadness began to overwhelm me leaving no trace of the happiness I felt before.

When I knew I was far away from them I leaned against the wall. A bitter chuckled echoed in my ear as I started to pound the wall.

"He remembered me, but he's different now." I mumbled lightly. No wonder why cancer boy kept calling Tsuna 'Jyudaime'.

"He's not the same." I mumbled turning towards the wall and punched it with all I had.

I left Italy to get away from the mafia only to find my way back into it. And it's my childhood friend no less! I punched the wall again before screaming out in anger.

"He's not the same." I repeated lightly before screaming out again. Breathless I leaned my head against the wall closing my eyes tightly. I felt like crying so bad, but I wasn't going to. I was going to be strong.

Hoped you guys liked it!

I'm a little worried that I didn't keep them in character though :/

Does my character seem a little mary-sueish? I kind of think so.

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