"Is that what you wish?"

There's a glowing creature that look exactly like a phoenix in front of someone. That someone was a male, has a honey brown hair and around 24 years old. That person was looking the phoenix before him, showing his resolve that will never waver to the decision he had made.

"Yes." the person answered.

The glowing phoenix observed the young man who had come to make a wish. He rose both of his wings and spoke, echoing around the place.

"Your wish shall be granted, the price of your wish will be…"

The young man listened to his demand. After hearing it,

"What?" He gasped and faced down. Little debate and sadness shown in that person's eyes, he had made a decision and so he faced the bird and answered.

"Take it."

The glowing phoenix glowed even more as the light surrounded the place. The young man closed his eyes as the light consumed him.

A young girl woke up from a dream, breathing hard from what she had seen. She's sleeping in between two restaurants and near on the garbage tank. She wore filthy shirt and pants. Her skin was pale and thin due to never eating regularly. She had white hair that could compare to a white snow and turquoise eyes.

She took a deep breath and looked up on the gray sky, it seems it's going to snow today. The weather was cold and she's breathing coldly. She doesn't have anything to protect herself from the coldness. She hugs herself, making herself warm.

"So cold..." She murmured to herself. She thought back on the dream she had, a dream that kept showing multiple times every time she sleep. A dream that kept reminding her why her life was… cruel.

"I really am a Dame person… always without you who guides me every time I became weak and coward." She murmured, remembering someone in her mind, someone she would like to meet once again.

"I miss you… Reborn."

The young girl soon walked around the streets. No one dared to talk to her or pity her, for everyone who saw her describe her as weird, abnormal and poor. Weird because of the unique color of her hair and eyes, abnormal because it's like she never felt cold which she's actually freezing and poor because of how she dressed.

The young girl didn't mind as she kept walking, without knowing where actually trying to go. As she walk around, she began think about herself and why she had this life.

After the fateful day where he had given his wish, he thought that everything would end but instead, he was given another life, a life he never thought of having one. He was born as a girl, born on the poor family by two parents. They looked surprise at first, because of uniqueness but didn't mind, they gave the child happiness and life.

He on the inside was very shock on on the situation until he had realized what happened to him. He was re-born as a new person, a new family and name. He found it questioning, can't believe how things happened that he was suppose to be dead because of his wish but now… thinking won't help him as he decide to figure things out after he had grown up and hopefully, he could meet him.

He lives as a girl named Teresa Nueve, meaning Reap Snow in Italian. She lived happily with her new family until she turn seven years old. Her mother and father became addicted in gambling, she failed to stop the two until the family gain more financial problem, leading them to lose home and so forth.

She never attend to any school but smart enough to know this would happened, but something afterwards she never expected to happened. Her own parents sold her to someone and will become a prostitute which she definitely refuse to happen. She can't believe they will treat her like that but gave no grudge, knowing they no longer have a way to get money on their situation. What sadden her was when both got the large money after solding her, they never said good bye or anything, they quickly walk away with gambling in mind.

This was the first time she had felt abandonment. She understand but she felt anger to her own parents. Why won't they listen to everything she has to say? Was it a child's voice unconvincing to adult's ears? Was that how it supposed to be?

The man who sold her quickly took her hand and pull her away, heading to the destination where her life will change. She refuses to do such thing. Until she found him, she will never submit to anyone.

She bit his hand and groan in pain as he let her go, giving a right chance to run away. The man chased her. She continued to run as fast as she can. Her speed saved her from her cruel moment and started to live alone on the street, as an orphan without a home. That's when she had felt loneliness of being alone.

She tried working hard but bad things kept happening, leaving her to be alone without any food or water to live. Many had tried to take advantage due to her rareness that's very attractive but successfully escape without letting them do as they please. Her knowledge was beyond that they had known which no one knows, even her own parents who abandoned her.

She had her memories of her past life which feels like yesterday. Her past life, she's a man who made a wish that turned out to being re-born as she's now. Her past life's name was Sawada Tsunayoshi known as Vongola Decimo of the strongest Mafia all over the world. In the current time, she's 12 years old.

The person she's looking for was the person her past life until now she love, the ex-Hitman who's number one all over the world, Reborn. She believe that he too was re-born as a new person, with a question whenever he had his past memories like her or like any normal circumstances, re-born with no memories of their past life. She will find that answer, ones she able to find him.

"Reborn" She whispered as she remember the man she still love and searching without end. "Everyone" She whispered again, remembering his past friends whom he had left, his Guardians.

Remembering back, she's sure that Vongola and his friends had believe Sawada Tsunayoshi is dead. His letter proves it, telling if ever he didn't come back, they will consider him dead, which in reality wasn't and re-born as a new person.

She felt sad and pain, for making them worry and for disappearing like that. Even so, she felt no regret on her action. She just hope that if ever she ever see them again, they're now happy and moved on. It's been 12 years, she's sure they have moved on… or so she thought.

She walk around endlessly, she soon noticed a bar just ahead and it seems there was a ruckus inside which calls trouble. She sigh and was about to pass though it when he noticed two people came out, two familiar people for her. The 36 years old Gokudera Hayato and Yamamoto Takeshi. Gokudera was drunk and Yamamoto was there to carry him.

"You okay Hayato? Come on now, we have to go." A concern Yamamoto said to the drunk Gokudera.

Gokudera glared, "Shut up Baseball Freak! Stop being like a mother hen to me! I want more drink, let me GO!"

"But you're already way too drunk and you still have worked to do Gokudera. It's enough, you need to rest." Yamamoto said but he hissed. "Shut up!"

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes as he remind him, "Tsuna wouldn't like it if ever he sees you like that."

Gokudera's eyes widen as he heard his Juudaime's name. He looked below and griped his hand hard. He still can't get over on his boss's disappearance and death, no matter how many years had past ever since.

Nueve decided to approach the two, telling herself it will be alright because the two will never recognize her as their friend. She wanted to help them at the very least she can do, she wanted them to get over on her (His) death.

"Excuse me," Nueve called their attantion which she succeed. They're surprise on how beautiful her hair and eyes. It was indeed attractive that no one will ever take her eyes off to her. Her voice was soft and innocent. "Is there something I can do to help you two?" She asked, hoping for them to say yes… but...

"No, we don't need one. Just get out." Gokudera said as he looked away.

Mentally, she's hurt. She doesn't want to see her (his) right hand, Gokudera to act like this.

"Did something happen to someone precious to you?" She asked, hoping to know what happened to them after she (he) had run away in that fateful day.

Both stayed quiet, she can sense they will never tell anything. It was natural, she's an outsider and a stranger. She gave them a bright smile, "Don't be sad you two, I'm sure that whenever that precious person is, that person doesn't want to see any of you sad and hurt. That person would like you all to be happy." That was actually how she feels for them.

Both were surprise on her words and what's more were her bright smile. They were reminded of that person, the one who gave them happiness, Sawada Tsunayoshi. His last wish and his last words were said the same as this girl.

Yamamoto was the first one to recover and gave small smile, "Thank you young lady."

Nueve smiled knowing she had cheer up the sadness of the Rain. She approached the Storm. Without warning, she kissed his forehead, that surprise Gokudera.

She smiled, "Usually I give sweet things like candy or chocolate to cheer someone up but I don't have one so I hope that could cheer you up."

Gokudera's eyes were still wide as what this girl had done. For some reason, his eyes were hallucinating like who's in front of him was actually his Juudaime.

She bowed before running ahead, leaving the two staring at her as she leaves. Nueve was hurt but tried to hold it inside. She doesn't want to see them sad, she know it was her fault but what's done is done and hopping on the day where the chosen candidate can replace her (him) for the Guardians.

It's been three weeks since the day she had met Gokudera and Yamamoto. She decided to head to the Vongola Mansion even if her body small and weak. She wanted to know how the Vongola was doing and so was her (his) friends.

She walk all the way to the town where the Vongola Mansion was located. It took her a whole week just to arrive there. It was a hard journey, she walk at the same time finds some food to eat which were leftovers. It was indeed harsh life but not ones she complained.

When she arrived, she went on the Vongola Entrance gate. She just observes how the Vongola from the far, the mansion hasn't changed ever since she (he) disappeared. Nothing indeed change but the atmosphere around the mansion was so… empty. There's no longer an atmosphere that could say safe and home, it became more sadness and dangerous, why?

Nueve mentally sigh, she doesn't like it but what can she do? As she stare the mansion from afar, she heard two men gossiping behind her. She can't help but listen to their conversation.

"Vongola sure change ever since the last boss disappeared."

"Yeah, it was no longer a powerful and peaceful like before… but you know what, there are rumors that the last boss died."

"For real!?"

The man nod, "This is what the rumors said, Vongola Decimo left a note to his room, telling them he will disappear and do something that not a single person know. If ever he never came back after a year, they will have to declare him dead."

"Then? What happened?"

"After a year, no sign of his return and so they started searching for the Decimo. For whole three months of searching, they finally found him but he's no longer breathing, he's dead."

"For real! Then the rumors that I kept hearing about the Decimo being dead is true!?"

"Yeah, although no one know how he died. There are rumors says he died in poison, being stab and so forth."

"So the reason was not clear."

The man nod, "They held a secret funeral for Decimo and looks like they found a new candidate but this person wasn't much qualified to be a boss. Decimo's Guardians are sure having a hard time for that brat."

"I must say it's true. I took a glance on this candidate yesterday and he had a high pride for himself."

"Yeah, yeah it's true..."

As both men continue to their conversation, Nueve on the other hand was shock. They had found her (his) body and already dead. So that's how they're convince that she (he)'s truly dead. She mentally laugh herself (himself), how funny it is that she (he) made them all grief to her (his) lose.

As Nueve could only describe herself (himself) as pathetic who doesn't deserve people like his Guardians for hurting them. Before she could think more, there's a loud crash of table behind her, she turned around. She was surprise to see Hibari Kyoya, 35 years old, standing in front of the two who were discussing about the new candidate, tonfas in hand and glaring at them to death.

"Herbivore, for making such strange rumors, I'll bite you to death." Hibari without making them react immediately bite them to death.

Seeing that felt nostalgic from her past life as Tsunayoshi. Few minutes later and both were down and groaning in pain. The people around them were hiding, fearing the Vongola's best fighter Guardian, Hibari Kyoya. The only one who was around was Nueve herself.

After finishing the two, Hibari glance her. She gulps, hoping she didn't do something to make him angry. Hibari on the other hand felt familiar presence, strange. He's sure this is the first time meeting this girl but why does he feel he knew this girl. Had he met her before?

Hibari approached the young girl. Nueve didn't move on spot but kept observing. He stood in front of her who never show fear or weakness. Hibari narrowed his eyes on the young girl and finally asked.

"Your name Herbivore?"

Nueve was bit surprise that he asked her name. She answered him, "Teresa Nueve"

"Have we met before Herbivore?"

"No, this is the first time we had met." She lied.

Hibari doesn't buy her answer but he himself wasn't sure if she had really answered truthfully. He can tell he knew this person but he can't pinpoint when and how.

Nueve on the other hand was very hurt like she wanted to cry. She can't tell they had truly met before, when her past life was still alive. She can't tell anyone because it was connected to the price she had payed, just to see Reborn again. Until she found him, she cannot be known by any people that knew her as Sawada Tsunayoshi.

For long silence, Hibari gave up. "Hn, leave Herbivore"

Nueve's eyes widen before smiling. She went near to the Cloud and whispers which surprised Hibari.

"Thank you for everything."

Nueve quickly pass through him and run away. Hibari was about to halt the young girl but no longer on sight, like she had disappeared. Hibari for some reason remembered the brunette. He doesn't know why but… that young girl made him remind him of that Sky Herbivore.

Nueve's POV

I run quickly after telling that to Hibari-san. I made sure he can no longer find or see me. I run as fast as I could until I stop near the shopping mall entrance. I stayed there and rest, trying to catch my breath.

My body was freezing to death, there are times I wonder why people thought I never felt cold when the truth is every cold season I almost die freezing. How much more when there's a storm in the middle of the winter? Somehow, I able to survive alone but how long? I gripped my own fist, telling myself I should not complain. This is the price, I have to endure it until I found him.

As if on cue, a bookstore just beside the shopping mall opened. There were four black men came out, seems to be a bodyguard of someone. Then I saw a young man who looks same age as me. A black hair and onyx eyes, his hairstyle reminds me of someone I know, someone I been looking for so long. There was a next man behind the young man, a teenager and looks like a butler of the young rich man. That man whispered something on the young man.

Something in my mind tells me something, it was telling me that I had found the person I'm looking for, Reborn. Without thinking, I immediately run, heading on the young man. I was about to call his attention when two men stopped me.

"Stop!" The man on the left said.

I struggle on their hold, "No! Let me go! I have to talk to him, I need to speak to him, let me go!"

I saw both young man and butler turn to me.

"What's wrong?" The teen butler asked.

"This young shitty girl is trying to get near the young master." The right man answered.

I answered back, "I just want to speak to him, there is something I need to know about him, let me go!"

The teen who looks like a battler observed me then gave his verdict, "Take her away."

I panicked, I was about to shout when finally, he spoke.

"Stop."

They all looked to the young man who's been address as young master.

"But-" the left man was about to protest when the young master gave a dangerous glare making him flinch, not wanting to anger the young master he turn to his partner and nodded as signaling to let the girl go and so they did.

I immediately went to him and gasp in front of him but didn't mind. I'm happy, I could finally talk to him. I slowly looked up to face him. He's waiting for me to speak and so I did.

"Reborn" The first time I said the name in front of someone. I could see a the surprise on his eyes but turn back to normal. I found it questioning, does he remember me?

"I'm sorry but I'm not the person you are speaking." He said to me which surprise and hurt me as I showed my horror look.

So he doesn't remember his past life like me? His past memories with me? Does he not recognize me because on my new appearance? Or he really… doesn't know me.

I looked down. It hurts, really hurts in my heart as I want to die immediately to end it. I finally spoke in low tone.

"I-is that so? … I'm… I'm sorry…" I can't control myself as my tears fell to my eyes. I no longer took a glance to look at him.

If he can't remember me then maybe he really… I think it's good. I'm just happy to see him again and now finally alive and living peacefully. No longer has any connection to mafia, just a rich and normal citizen. He will no longer suffer, like he had live when I heard Mysteria's story about him.

I slowly looked up to him again, crying but smiling. He looks surprise on how I look but didn't mind. I just went near to him just a bit and just once, I want to call him on his past, real name.

"Renato Sinclair"

I whispered and immediately turn around then run. It still pains me, I want to run away, away from him but something surprise me as someone took my right hand and he called me.

"Wait!" the young man shouted as he pull me to him. He ones again saw my teary eyes with pain and shock. For some reason, he immediately hugs me really tight that he doesn't want to let me go.

I keep crying in shock, even if he hug me. That's when he called me in low tone, in my name. "Tsuna… is that you Tsuna?" he asked in tone of disbelief.

I was surprise even more. Reborn… he remembered his past life like me. He remembered me, Reborn remembered me! Its too much to believe.

I cried even more such as I hug back tightly like he is to me. I whispered his name, "Reborn… I miss you Reborn."

Finally, I have finally found the person I love, the person I payed my life just to see him and be with him.

Finally,

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We're together again.

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn