Jychan: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn! I'm just an ordinary fan who loves doing fanfics for KHR.
Summary: She disappeared from their sight the day after they graduated High School. Five years later, she appeared at one of the Vongola Function Parties as the Boss of the Rose Noire Family. Was she still the Haru that they knew? TsunaxHaru
5
They had just finished the conference call with all the other Guardians from the other HQs'. They were shocked as well that the China HQ had been blown up into pieces. It was shocking, considering the Vongola and Rose Noire's strongest Guardians were teamed up together. What was worst was how they had no idea whether the two were still alive.
While Haru was just being silent in a side, Tsuna had comforted her by patting her on the back, assuring her that Hibari and Li-Chen were just fine. Hibari wasn't the Cloud Guardian for nothing. Li-Chen wasn't her Guardian for nothing. They would show up soon, alive somewhere. She didn't need to be worried at all. Instead, she had to focus on how they would fight off Andre's minions.
Vio simply said nothing. She knew that Tsuna had done her job instead. He had comforted her. But it was weird since the Vongola Boss-no, all the Vongola Guardians were familiar with her. It was like they had a deep bond with each other. that they knew each other ever since. Was it possible that her Boss had already met the Vongola Guardians in the past? Though she was Haru's Underboss, she had no idea on Haru's life before she went to France.
Gokudera was just silent in the entire conference call. He said nothing. It wasn't that he felt scared or worried like Haru. Well, he was a bit worried, but he trusted on Hibari. He trusted the Cloud Guardian. He knew that Hibari was Tsuna's strongest Guardian, but he wouldn't admit that out loud. No. His pride as the Vongola Underboss would not let him. But he had this instinct, that Hibari was out there with Li-Chen, perhaps, still alive and breathing.
Antoinette had a horrid expression on her face. She couldn't believe that Li-Chen wasn't there. Well, Li-Chen would disappear once in a while, but Antoinette then knew that she was alive. But now, she couldn't believe that her partner was missing in action. She was strong. Antoinette knew. She was her partner always whenever they had missions. But, her missing in action now was just horrible. Yet, she hoped that she was still alive.
Yamamoto was honestly surprised that Hibari couldn't be seen. He had known the Cloud Guardian since they were still in High School. He knew how scary their then-Discipline Committee Head was. And until now, he was still scary. And yet now, the said Cloud Guardian was missing. It was truly surprising. But Yamamoto knew that somewhere Hibari was still alive, giving out threats to people. He couldn't help giving a chuckle on his thought.
Lambo was truly worried. He knew that if Hibari was dead, then he was beaten, therefore, if Tsuna's strongest Guardian was out, Lambo could be as good as dead too. He wasn't that strong compared to the other Guardians. He knew that. He was a coward. He knew that. And yet, he still had to fight. He knew he had to. He had to fight for the people who had raised him up since he was still a toddler.
Lizzy was in the verge of crying. She had looked up to Li-Chen so much, even if she was a coward now. Li-Chen had almost sacrificed her life in the past for her. Lizzy was truly grateful to the Chinese woman for that. And even if they said that there was a possibility that she was dead, Lizzy couldn't give up the thought of seeing Li-Chen once again. She knew that she was still alive. She had faith on that.
Dino was honestly surprised that his student was missing in action. He wasn't worried for Hibari. Instead, he was worried of the woman with Hibari. He knew that Hibari is entirely hopeless when it comes to other people. But then again, Dino had heard that the woman with Hibari was Rose Noire's strongest Guardian. So, he knew that the two of them would come out alive. He smirked.
Ryohei was really surprised that Hibari was missing. He knew how strong Hibari was, which was why he would often challenge the older guy into a challenge everyday when they were still in high school. He would often go to Hibari's house and challenge him into a fight. But then, he would always get beaten. Time has passed, but Ryohei still knew that Hibari was still stronger than him. So, he definitely knew that Hibari was still alive with his tonfas.
K had a serious look on his face. He couldn't help wondering why the China HQ had exploded all of a sudden. Unless if someone had tipped off on the structure of the China HQ. And even if Andre was part of the Rose Noire in the past, the China HQ still didn't exist at that time. So, there was a big possibility that there was a traitor in the Rose Noire Famiglia. He frowned. Who among the Guardians could have betrayed them?
Sachiko bit her lower lip. She was really worried of Li-Chen. She knew how trustworthy Li-Chen was. Li-Chen would do and complete any job that they gave to her. She was that good. She never failed them. She was at top shape always. She preferred to do things in a diplomatic way, but if things get rough, she could still get her way. But Li-Chen had changed already since that incident. But, she was still strong, right? She sighed.
Rico was silent, but he wasn't losing faith compared to other people. He knew Li-Chen's potential and how strong she was when serious. By the tone his boss gave earlier on how Li-Chen had made a decision to return back to Hibari's aid, he knew that she was serious. She could wipe out those enemies in an instant, but if they were really strong, she could still wipe them out, but it would take some time.
Mukuro just gave a smirk. He wasn't interested on the Rose Noire woman. For all he could care. But then, he knew that Hibari Kyoya was still alive there, wiping out their enemies. He knew Hibari Kyoya. He knew him well.
Chrome was just quiet. She was deadpanned. She didn't know what to do. But she was sure that she could trust on Hibari. He was really strong. He was on par with her Mukuro-sama. For him to lose was definitely impossible.
Haru kept silent among all of this. She knew that she had to be strong, even if there was a chance that one of her Guardians was dead. She shook her head. It was impossible for Li-Chen to be gone. It was impossible. She was strong. Haru knew that. And she also knew that Li-Chen would return to them soon. She wasn't sure when but soon, just like what Tsuna had told her. She had to trust him. She had to hold on to his words.
So, instead of sulking in a corner which the Haru of the past would have done, she took up a serious face. She had to look strong. She couldn't be weak at this point in time. She broke off from Tsuna's pat. She didn't need to be encouraged by some other mafia boss. She coughed and told them about how they couldn't slack off just because two of their comrades were missing. Instead, this should be a reminder for them to strengthen their defenses.
The rest of them nodded on what Haru said. While the others had thought that Haru was so strict and heartless, Tsuna had seen her hands quivering and shaking. He gave a small smile. Haru had definitely changed, but she was still the 'Haru' who would still worry and cry for others. Perhaps, things could go back to the way they were. After all, she was still the 'Haru' they knew.
As soon as the video conference call was over, Haru had fell down on her knees. She wasn't that heartless yet. She still didn't acquire the heart of a mafioso. She was still weak. And she hated it so much. She was so weak that she couldn't protect her friends. She was so weak that she couldn't have helped Li-Chen, who might be dead more or less. She wasn't able to prevent that power struggle years ago.
Tsuna went near her and was about to comfort her more when Haru held up her hand. "Please. Don't. Not now. Would it be fine if you left me first, Sawada-san?" Haru asked as Tsuna stopped his actions and nodded. And he got up and left the whole conference room to Haru herself. He could understand her. He knew that she had to be strong at times like this. Only she alone could help herself recover from this.
But then, deep inside, he knew that this was still the beginning and not yet the end of all these. There was more yet to come. And if they weren't careful enough, the same thing would happen again. And if this happen again, he knew that they couldn't take the damage that they were going to get. But, then he just wished that he could help Haru get over this problem. He knew that she alone could deal with it. Plus, where was Reborn at this time?
Haru just sat down on her knees. She wasn't that strong yet. She couldn't bear this anymore. She just wished she could go back to the past and erase all the things that happened. If only she didn't go to Paris, then there would have been no power struggle at all. Andre wouldn't pose a threat towards the Vongola and Rose Noire. Li-Chen should not have been missing in action.
She cried as a blue handkerchief came out of her pocket. She glanced at the handkerchief. It was an heirloom given to her by the former boss of Rose Noire. And she had realized something. This was the exact counterpart of the rings of the Vongola. What the Rose Noire Famiglia had weren't rings though. They were epitomes of the different elements that they hold.
She was the void that would protect all the negative things that would head towards their way. She was the void that would protect anything that backfires fire, wind, water, light, metal and wood. She would protect them. That was what she swore when she took over the Rose Noire Famiglia. She would sacrifice anything, even herself, just to save her peers.
She stood up from her current position. She could do this. She should do this. She would do this to save her friends. She needs to. She has to. She has to face this headstrong. Besides, if Li-Chen were beside her, Li-Chen would tell her not to slack off and focus on whatever she had to do. Haru chuckled. How could have she forgotten to not put trust on her strongest Guardian?
Coward or not coward, she was still strong. She couldn't be easily beaten. Even without her Rose Noire heirloom, Tan Li-Chen was hard to beat. She was that strong. And that was basically why Haru gave her the heirloom of the wind. She was too strong to be beaten. She was free and she could dwell off wherever she wanted to go. And like the wind, she could never be bound by anything.
Tsuna was just waiting for Haru outside at the corridors. He knew that she had to get by with it be herself. Any help from anyone else will be useless. He couldn't go inside his room or anywhere else. He was anxious to see Haru. He couldn't help waiting outside the room. He wanted to help her, but he couldn't. He just couldn't. And so, the best thing that he could do now was to anticipate and see how long she would be able to cope up.
Besides, she was strong. He knew that. To be a mafia family boss, one needed to be strong. So what Haru was experiencing right now was just too much to be a shock to her, but he knew that she would get by. He knew that she would recover from the pain that she was feeling right now. She had to. Otherwise, they would lose the battle and they would lose more of what they have lost.
But what if she wasn't going out even when it's already evening? Well, he might try checking up on her and probably leave some food or meal at the floor then just leave silently. She needed silence. Well, yes. He could do that. Although his intuition tells him that it wouldn't last long. She might come out any time now. So, he just stood there silently, while leaning on the wall.
"Sawada-san, you were out here?" Her voice had interrupted his thoughts as he went back to reality. He smiled. She was back now to herself. She wasn't depressed anymore or anything. He hugged her immediately without any thoughts. He was just glad that she was already back to normal. He was just happy that she wasn't crying anymore or anything. He was too worried of her. Now, she was just back to normal. And that was enough for him.
jychan: Okay. So, that was it. SO, SQUEAL. CLIFFHANGER. So, what do you say about me making a companion story? Probably focusing on one of the other Guardians? :))))
10th Squad 3rd Seat: Another cliffhanger for you. xD
Rieyama Yuuko and .FlAmEz11: Another update! :D
Mailumia: Stay tuned for "that" happening here on Black Rose. :)
Hevimankeli: Well, she's really not the Haru from the past already. She's changed into another Haru. So, yes. Well, there might be a chance that she might return to her old self. But, let's just wait and see. :)