AU Fanfiction.
Fanfiction's Genre: Horror and Drama
My Genre: Criminology and Psychology
Rated: M

Dark and Mature themes.

Author's Notes: This story is based on pure fanfiction. This is, however, realistic and will have non-mafia (Hints will pop in though) and if there happens to be an experience similar to this story: It's pure coincidence. I have no connections toward anyone with experiences and this is all based on how I imagine it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn nor the characters- But I own the plot and the idea.

Quick Note:

"Past"

"Inner Voice/Desires/Thoughts."

"Speaks"

Awaken

"Better to be a spirit with the earth beneath you than a corpse pinned tight by the weight of the world."

― Alexander Gordon Smith, "Solitary"

Tsuna awaken when the breeze softly pass through his light brown hair. It was already cover in dirty and leaves as Tsuna slowly open one eye, noticing the light brightening the spot he was under. As the bird chirped and he can hear car not far off, and kids playing in a nearby park while waiting for the bus stop. Tsuna slowly got up and looked around, seeing he was still under the bridge.

It was morning.

Tsuna yawned loudly, stretching his upper body, wincing at the dull pain in his rear after drinking a pain reliever last night. He scratched his head before taking out his honey bun and started munching, as he laid against the hard wall. Slowly eating and taking medium gulps of his large water bottle, Tsuna fixed himself and shake his hair with his free hand. He brush off the dirt and leaves off of him and got up. Quietly groaning in pain, he pick up his stuff and decided to walk around, to look for a possible better shelter or something.

As he walked, he saw a group of kids hanging out, laughter ringing his ears from the distance. Tsuna frowned. He never got to experience something like that. The little kids, waiting for the bus made jokes and started chasing around as other were saying good byes to their parents.

Parents. Mom and Dad.

"Tsu-kun! Mom will always love you!"

Tsuna unconsciously gripped his backpack and continue to walk. No need to be upset over something that he knows he'll never get. Reality is harsh.

Tsuna bit his lips, as harsh as reality he has to keep his head high. He made a huff and continue to walk, somehow finding himself in a public bus (He thought earlier if he take one, it would make him find a place easier and faster but was wrong), occasionally getting stares every once in awhile.

''Mom, why is that kid standing funny?'' a young boy whisper loudly.

The mother stared at Tsuna, who was in a awkward position that obviously implied something and glared. ''Now, that's adult stuff. He's nobody. Lets go, Damion.''

Tsuna grim. The whispers and the snickers were humiliating. However, he kept his mouth shut. As the whispers grew like fire, his hand clenched tightly.

''How can a young man who just did 'that' stand out here shamelessly?''

Tsuna winced. If only they knew.

''Teenagers these day, have they no pride?''

A frowned.

''He look disgusting. Like he hasn't shower for days.''

A sigh.

''Hahaha, probably why he's sulking about. He probably easy, and loose. No man wanted a use one.''

Eyes narrowed.

''Such a nobody. Pathetic.''

A flinch.

''They're sins of God. Disgusting homo-!''

''SHUT UP.'' Tsuna roared to the people. The fire went down like a snap of a finger. Every eyes stayed at him before looking away. Tsuna clenched his fist once again with anger and embarrassment before making a force requested stop. He felt his skin itched irritably but ignored it. He would just get more attention. Not that it makes a difference.

As he get sneak peaks and obvious stares, Tsuna gets ready to head down until a boy went up to him. The boy grabbed his hand and left something there before pulling his sleeve down and whisper something in his ear. However Tsuna was already out before he can make a proper response. When the bus left, he looked at his hand.

A twenty bill with a note saying 'Don't lose hope.'.

Tsuna smiled a little.

He felt the same spark in his chest grew a tiny bit bigger as the little boy's word replay in his mind.

'Mommy and I wish you the best luck.'

Tsuna walked down an urban neighbor which was empty and slightly abandon. However Tsuna wasn't worried much because he was feeling slightly better. The situation reminded him of a memory when he was very young.

Tsuna was a young boy at the time and he remember that he was being bullied for his lunch money once again. It was during elementary time, however this memory was special because it was the only one time, he met somebody who helped him.

''Dame Tsuna. Give us your money because obviously you won't need it. You don't eat, you freak.'' One of the boy taunted him.

''Yeah, in return we'll let you this time.'' Another laughed.

Tsuna shivered in fear as he clumsily tried to open is back pack, but ended up spilling everything because of his sweaty finger. He made an attempt to pick up his stuff, but was stop when one of the kid harshly grabbed his hair and pull him up by force. Tsuna winced at the stinging pain, as tears welled up in his eyes.

''Look now, Dame Tsuna. You made a mess just for giving your lunch money to us? You really are pathetic.'' The first one sneered and he pulled back his fist, as the other kids smirked. Tsuna closed his eyes, waiting for the painful impact but felt nothing. However, his hair was let go, and he heard some groans and shout. Tsuna clenched his eyes, afraid they'll still hit him.

''Hey you. Open your eyes and stand up like a man.'' A small gruff voice spoke harshly. Tsuna snapped his eyes open to see another kid his size in front of him as the kid glared at him fiercely. He looked around to find the bullies on the floor, knockout. His eyes widen at the kid in front of him.

''Y-Y-Y-You s-save m-m-!'' Tsuna was cut off though.

''Yeah yeah. I save you. Stop stuttering like a pathetic weakling. I just wanted to ask you where was the office.'' The kid said in annoyance. Tsuna stared at him for a bit though.

The kid in front of him had the richest brown hair ever with porcelain skin and bright green eyes. Tsuna notice his outfit was well chosen with high brands and very stylish. He almost shriek when he saw the kid had a gold lock as a necklace and fancy bracelets.

''Stop being dumb with me! Where the fuck is the office, you weakling?'' The kid barked, scaring Tsuna a bit. Tsuna ignored the cusses, knowing it was bad and if the kid in front of him says it with ease, he's bad also. But his gut told him otherwise.

''Y-You follow this hallway a-and c-choose the left hallway before going to the first r-r-right door.'' Tsuna hastily explain, pointing his finger to the hall.

The kid just stared at him at more before huffing. ''Che. Better be correct or I'll kick your ass.''

As he began to walk, he was stop with somebody grabbing his hand. He look back and saw this Dame Tsuna kid (He overheard from the other bullies.) Shyly grabbing his sleeve and facing the floor.

''Better be worth it.'' The kid growled, pulling his arm forward from his grasp. "Whatcha want, kid?"

Tsuna slightly squeak and regain his composure. He ignored the fact he was called 'kid' by another kid. ''I-I-I just wanted to say... thank you.''

He looked hesitantly at the kid, who was looking at him with his head tilted and then smile brightly. The kid later looked at him flabbergasted and a tint of red on his cheeks.

''G-Gah! Your welcome, geez!'' The kid sputtered before walking away rapidly. Muttering things that said 'Shouldn't smile like that' or 'Too goddamn bright'. However Tsuna ignored it.

Tsuna just smiled to himself and clean his mess up before walking away also, leaving the knocked out guys behind him. However that little new found happiness he discovered, disappear when he was beaten twice as hard the next day and realize he forgot to ask for his saviour name.

It was getting later in the evening when Tsuna realize he did't made much progress.

In fact he went in a circle, finding the same bridge from afar again. As he realize the situation, he want to facepalm himself for being bad at directions and continue walking toward the bridge, deciding to stay there for the night again.

His skin itched. Tsuna scratched his neck, this time harshly annoyed at the fact it was itching, every time. Forcing himself to ignore the itch, he continued to walk the same road from yesterday, hoping it'll be a nice walk.

Although as luck hates him like usual, Tsuna heard a dog barking furiously at him as he pass by an abandon house. Tsuna looked behind him and immediately saw a chihuahua running so fast like a bullet toward him while baring his teeth in a threatening manner. His eyes widen in incredulous as he recognize the barking. It's the dog from yesterday. But the only difference is, the dog isn't tied.

However he started running, shrieking out all the while in pain he's forcing and fear from being bitten.

''HIEEEIIE!'' Tsuna yelled as he ran, almost flailing his arm if it wasn't for his iron grip on his backpack. The brunette was failing at running though. He was only limping faster. The pain shocking his back, he jumped at every stinging pain. Nonetheless, he kept running quickly. It was fast to keep the dog about a foot away.

As he ran, his eyes scanned around, looking for someplace that the dog won't reached. When he found a tree that was easy to climb but not short enough for the dog to jump on, he quickly ran (Speed walk) to the area.

He nearly jumped on top of the tree, climbing on a branch, and just stayed there, trying to fool the dog that he disappeared.

The dog wasn't fool though. He started barking and jumping tree, every once in a while catching his shoes. Tsuna then clung on to the branches as if his life depended, which in this case, it really does.

However he felt a queasy feeling in his gut saying the place is dangerous, but Tsuna argue mentally he rather risk it than meeting his death.

So Tsuna stayed.

For hours.

It was already night time when the dog was nowhere to be found. Scratching his neck, nervously, Tsuna slowly climbed down, checking his surrounding out of paranoia every two minutes and then rested on the tree, trying to calm down the throbbing pain on his rear and lower back. He sighed softly, blowing his hair out of his eyes. He wrapped himself with his jacket in desperate attempt to keep the cold chilly breezes that growing. As he felt himself lose his guard, he scratched his neck.

His skin itched again.

He felt another queasy feeling down in his gut from earlier but now stronger and tingling sensation in his chest. However, out of pure annoyance, he ignored it. He stayed like that, somewhat satisfy that the day ended well. As he take another deep breath, he was about to get going until he heard a group of laughter.

''Hey you! Got money, beautiful?''

Tsuna flinched. He spoke too soon.

He turned around, and he saw a group of drunk men, walking toward his way. Tsuna felt his heart raced as he turned around to escaped their sight.

''Darling, we're only asking for money.'' The same one shouted. The voice was familiar though. Very familiar.

"A feisty one, also. Bet he's tight" One of the man spoke, taking a large gulp out of his beer and looking at him with eyes of amusement and lust."

Tsuna's eyes widen at the sudden flash of memory.

"He looked around in desperate to find if anybody wanted to help him, but no one was there. Everybody just laughed and continue with their life as if this was an everyday thing."

Tsuna shook his head out of those memories and continue walking faster. No. No. Not another experience. Not today.

Kill Him.

Tsuna just stayed silent at the whisper. The lone sinister whisper echo his mind. His heart pumped faster as he silently tried to decipher, why is he hearing voices. When, he heard another whisper, he strained his ear to listen but it was too late.

He shrieked when he felt a large hand grabbed his shoulder. In fact, he screamed.

''NO! DON'T TOUCH ME!''

The man backed up in surprise before one of them laughing to break the surprise tension.

''Feisty, huh. It's okay pretty boy, just asking for your money. Give us your backpack.'' The same one spoke with a mock of concern. However, his eyes shown with recognition when he saw Tsuna's face clearly.

No.

"Hey! You're that kid from the bar!" The man, spoke with amusement dancing in his eyes. He pointed at Tsuna, confusing the group. The man merely grinned, like he won the lottery.

"Ha! I heard he went missing after that day. He's not here anymore, right? He's probably dead, in the street." The man laughed. He took a gulped of his beer. "Does that mean I can have you?"

Tsuna's eyes widen. No. Not again. No. No. No.

No.

His skin started shivering violently and itches a lot more. His hand automatically scratched his neck, but quickly dropped it down as he felt a cold sweat breaking.

''L-Leave me alone.'' He spoke, his voice breaking.

The group just stared at him curiously.

"Hehe. Boys, you can have his items. I'll keep his body as my own personal belonging."

Tsuna suddenly felt a warmth spreading his chest like a fire when he heard those words.. He felt a heavy black spot in his mind. Almost as if trying to control him. Like an animal in a cage trying to escape, whatever it was, Tsuna didn't let it go unnoticed. In fact, he loved the sensation. The gulf of power and confidence, striving in his blood. It was amazing. Thrilling. Tsuna merely grinned maniacally, similar to that day.

''Heh. You'll still touch me, even after being used by a dead man?'' Tsuna mused clearly. "Quite desperate, if you ask me."

The group's atmosphere suddenly changed. It was confusion, and tension that could've been slice open with a knife.

''Ahaha. You're pushing the buttons now. Give your stuff to my buddies, here and come to me. There will be no harm.''

Tsuna smirked. The fire sensation in his chest flaring. The black spot in his mind suddenly becoming clearer but still hazy around the corner. It's almost as if there another person controlling this. Tsuna mentally felt accepting of this but at the same time, warily and hesitant. It was as if he's releasing a lion out of his cage. A lion that was risky.

''Really?'' Tsuna mocked. "I'll like to see you try."

However before the group can make an motion, a loud bark appeared. Tsuna recognize it as the same dog from earlier. But instead of the dog going against him, the dog going against them.

The dog literally jumped a foot up and bit the man's crotch, holding tightly. The man howled in pain as the group started approaching Tsuna who immediately got into a fighting stance but before that, the dog got off and bit into another man's crotch and then another one, all leaving one hell of a bite to each and making them drop. Tsuna was frozen but the dog barked at him, telling him to run and Tsuna snap out of his daze and ran, ignoring the throbbing dog follow soon shortly and Tsuna, by instinct ran toward the bridge.

Tsuna was grinning all along.

The young brunette found the bridge and his same hiding spot the same, as he then rested there. Catching his breath, he made eye contact with the dog.

''Thank you.''

The dog then looked away as in grudgingly manner to say it wasn't a problem and then growled at him. Tsuna surprise at his sudden action took out something out of his backpack. He took out beef jerky and gave two pieces to the dog who happily nearly chop his fingers off.

When the dog finished eating his jerky, and Tsuna drinking some pills to relax the dull throbbing pain in his rear, as the night has grown across the sky.

Tsuna bid goodbye to the dog, and he immediately got comfortable as he made fire nearby to warm him from the cold, after checking his surrounding. Tsuna felt some bug crawling on his neck and it started to itch. As he scratched his neck, killing the bug, he felt a bump. He groaned silently, taking out the cream that soothes burns and rashes, and later rubbing some cool cream on his neck. He silently hiss at the coldness, goosebumps growing and laid down beside the fire. As he watched the fire flicker with admiration and beauty, he saw the rising colors of orange, red, yellow and amber. The fire flickered with a purpose. To make light. To make warmth. To protect.

Tsuna sighed dreamily, as the sleep was getting to him. He quickly thought of what happened today. His experiences and realizations slowly sunken in his mind as he drifted to sleep.

However, as chaotic the day was, he knew he learn three deep things that will affect him later on in the future. Something that can change his life. Or him.

One, no hope is lost. Very rare, very strange, but hope will come when unexpected decides to take a visit.

Two, there will be bad and there will be good. However, in every bad there will be good. And in every good, there will be bad: Nobody is pure. But nobody is a complete flaw.

And lastly, three: Tsuna doesn't know this one exactly. But he knows, deep in his mind there someone there. He's not alone. And Tsuna doesn't know which side is he's on.

Oh ReaLLy?

A/N:

I came back! So I went back to Florida, to my old hometown (I currently live in Virginia) for like the weekend but it was like a spur of the moment decision. So all in all~ I didn't have time to update. NOW IT'S HERE. Mmmm~ This one was hard to type, because I had to balance Tsuna's character and his growing dark mind, since it's a slow progress. After all, Tsuna finally took notice of his other side, that he isn't normal.

THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS! I was happy to read them. I kept rereading them. Lol. They really keep my motivation up!

ALSO~ Check out the story 'Expression' in my stories. It's a oneshot and 8059, my OTP. So read it and tell me what you thought of it!

~Next chapter is going to be update next week:
The Awaken of Piovere