Vongola mansion, Marfred ordered to call on the Fergana Famiglia boss for a private meeting. The boss came with few bodyguards, all wearing mask of a demon as they approach the Vongola's candidate.

"Glad to meet you Vongola's candidate boss" The boss greeted as he offer his hand for a handshake.

Marfred smirk and took his hand as both handshakes together.

"Follow me" Marfred said as he went away.

Only the boss followed the candidate as they went on the room where it was prepared for both of them. Both sat on the opposite side and both became serious.

"Mind if you take off your mask? It's very uncomfortable to talk to someone who I can't see." Marfred said.

The boss shook his head "I hereby decline, I cannot show you my face until you become officially become a Vongola Boss."

Marfred gave an unnoticed twitch to his eyes, not liking it when someone disobeys him. "Fine then. Here is the reason why I called you here."

Marfred slide a photo and surprised on the mask boss, it was a girl who has a white hair and turquoise eyes with a bright smile. The boss knew this person and narrowed his eyes on the candidate boss even if it was unnoticed due to his mask.

"What do you want from this girl?" The masked boss asked.

Marfred smirk once and demand his desire to him. "I want her Fergana Boss, I want this girl to be mine."

The masked boss was taken a back on the demand. "What?"

"I want this girl and I know you have this girl under your nose. What do you say? Give her to me in exchange of my promising of protection over your famiglia."

"If not?" The masked boss asked.

Marfred gave an evil smirk and narrowed his eyes on the boss "Then expect for your destruction with your famiglia and family."

The masked boss didn't react but inside to those mask, he was sweating for a bit. The masked man was none other than Leonardo de Fiore. He doesn't like the thing he was demanding to him. It was like he was telling him to betray his son's feelings and sell his beloved lover!

It was a long silence before he finally answered him "I'll think about it."

Marfred smirk even more and narrowed his eyes even more to him. "I'm expecting a good response from you… Leonardo de Fiore"

Night on Raul's room, Raul was happily painting as his model. Nueve was sat on the fine chair. Nueve was happy to see Raul was painting her.

Raul was almost done to his painting and it was almost realistic, it was indeed a fine art work. Nueve as she sat still felt something and immediately looked outside the window.

Raul raised an eye brow on the sudden movement. "What's wrong?"

Nueve didn't immediately response as she seems confused for some reason. Raul decides to put the brush and paints down and wipe his hand on the clean towel. Nueve then spoke.

"Raul… I have a bad feeling about something"

"Is your hyper intuition reacting?" Raul asked as he went beside her.

Nueve became worried as she looked to Raul. "I don't know but might be. It was faint but I sense something was coming that I would never like to happen… Raul what do you think it means? Will I be separated from you?"

Raul gave comfort as he hugged her "Shhhh, don't say that Nueve. No one can separate us and no one will ever take you away from me. I promised didn't I?"

Nueve nod, remembering his promise which she treasured "I know Raul, but I'm still afraid that would happen."

Raul no longer speak as he just comfort her at the same time, he was telling her that he will always by her side through action.

Next day, Nueve was suddenly called out by Raul's father and so she went to his working area alone.

Inside to his working area, Leonardo was working on his papers alone when he heard a knock.

"Come in" Leonardo said as he heard the door opened.

Nueve came in and closed the door. She then walked to him as he put his paper on the side and looked to her.

"Sorry for the sudden call Teresa but I need to talk to you alone at this moment." Leonardo said and Nueve shook her head, smile on her lips and said "its fine Sir, but it was indeed surprised me when you called me out."

Leonardo gave a small smile "Is that so, then let's get down to business."

The atmosphere became tense as Nueve became serious from instinct. Leonardo became serious and told her his demand.

"Teresa… I want you to live with the Vongola's candidate alone."

Nueve was surprised. What? She's living with the Vongola's candidate? Looking closely on him, she can tell there was a hidden meaning.

"Are you saying you don't want me to be here? At the same time you want me and Raul to be separated!?" Nueve almost shout on her questioned.

Leonardo low his head for a bit and took a bit silence before answering her "Yes. I don't want you for my son Teresa. Don't get me wrong, you're a great and nice girl Teresa, which is I'm very thankful that you can make my son happy but… I don't think he is meant for you…"

Nueve wanted to hear the reason, she talked before he could add more "Sir I am asking the real reason, I don't want to hear any more lies. Tell me the truth."

Leonardo was now thinking. He can't possibly say it was for the safety of his family because he was the boss of a mafia and they need the Vongola's protection to stay alive.

"I'm not lying, I am honestly saying that you aren't meant for my son and-"

"Did the Vongola candidate, Marfred told you that he want me in exchange for something?" Nueve asked, somehow she just needs confirm her deduction if ever she was correct or not.

Leonardo just became quiet, still thinking on what to say.

Nueve grip her hands, firmly at the same time in rage has spoken. "I will never be someone to that spoiled heir! I will never leave Raul, he is the person I love and I will stay by his side no matter what people say to us."

"Teresa"

"No! I'm sorry but I had enough excuses. I will leave now and return back to work with Raul. Good bye Sir."

Nueve bowed a second before immediately leave, no longer letting Leonardo had a chance to speak. After she's gone, Leonardo sighs deeply, tired and angry. Leonardo had truly accepted her for Raul, that's the truth. But because of the mafia that has been found by his grandfather, he need to protect his family and famiglia. What a confusing mess.

'What should I do?' he thought to himself.

Somewhere, Felise had heard the whole conversation she smirk, liking that something could make the girl better use for the family. More better than becoming Raul's future wife.

Nueve drive her car heading back on the company. As she drives, she was murmuring the same words over and over.

"I'll stay with Raul, no matter what" her tone was determination and resolve, a very strong resolve.

As she keeps driving, her phone rang at the same time, a traffic light turn red so she stopped driving. She took the opportunity to take her phone and answer it.

"Chaos"

"M-Ma'am we have an emergency" an employer called to her.

She narrowed her eyes as she asked "Tell me the details"

After hearing that, she immediately went to the hospital where some of the employers were sent due to the accident. In their company, there was actually a plan of advertisement as the employers were heading on the location of where they will do their advertisement but an accident happened, leading them to be sent immediately on the nearest hospital.

Nueve went to the doctors and asked for their conditions. The doctor answered back and according to him, they were out of danger but still needed to rest. That made Nueve feel glad that they did and asked the doctor a favor if he could contact their family and the company will answer the payment for them.

Nueve then called to Marcell to report what happened.

"We knew Mistress and Master Raul insisted on coming on the scene which they got their accident. Master Raul was right now with the police, talking to them about what they had found and what truly happened." Marcell reported to her.

Nueve nod on the information. "I see, please tell him that they were all fine now. I'll be coming back little bit late to check more about what truly happened to them. So please tell him that or he might get start worrying for me."

"I will Mistress" Marcell off the call.

Nueve put her phone down and sigh. What a strange day she had. She put her phone back to her pocket and stood up on the waiting chair and was about to head off when someone familiar called out to her.

"Oh, if it was the Fiore's secretary, Teresa Nueve, right?"

She turn around and saw Marfred, innocent smile and seems truly had liking on her.

Nueve narrowed her eyes on the person, completely not liking on meeting him again. "What do you want? I'm busy at this moment."

"Oh, rude are we"

"That's how I am."

Marfred chuckle for a bit, "Such an interesting woman. You also have a rare hair color. They aren't silver like the two on the mansion, a complete white hair like a snow and turquoise color eyes, unlike the angry sea weed guy that keeps yelling at me."

'Silver color and sea weed eyes… is he talking about Gokudera-kun and another silver hair, Oniisan?' She thought to herself.

Marfred smirk as he step forward while Nueve stood still, not afraid to his presence. "I heard about some of your employees got on the accident, is that why you're here?"

"To investigate and also see how they were doing. We treasure every employee that was working hard for them to help their family, especially their children to live. So it was right for me to be here and know the truth about what truly happened." Nueve answered seriously.

"But I heard it was an accident Nueve, it was technically their fault." Marfred said, like stating the obvious fact.

"It can also be not because they were either targeting the company or them. I won't jump on any conclusion as soon as possible. It was better to investigate them first before saying what truly happened. If ever it was truly an accident then I will no longer tolerate even more. Accident always happened even if you're careful or not, no one is to blame such incident."

"You sound like a detective itself Teresa." Marfred commented in amusement.

Nueve shook her head "It was just an obvious fact. A candidate boss of Vongola should know such simple thing right?" she narrowed her eyes on the end of her word.

Marfred chuckle even more "You really are an interesting woman I ever faced. I feel like wanting you now."

"Unfortunately I am now belong to someone" Nueve told him but seems no effect on him.

"Then how about leaving him and come to me instead? I can give you everything you wish like a queen of the entire world. Left him and come with me instead." Marfred offered but his eyes were filling with lust as he looked to her.

Nueve immediately answered him "My answer is no. I don't need riches to be happy. I want to be with the person I love, nothing more nothing less."

"You mean your boss, Raul R de Fiore, right?" Marfred asked, not liking her answer.

"Yes, I love him more than anyone. I can throw everything just to be with him."

Marfred smirk evilly "He can throw you like nothing. Do you think what he was showing to you was love and not desire?"

"I see that to you but he is different. He loves me more than anyone. He can throw everything just to stay with me and as is said, I will do the same for him. For you who just desire me because of my eyes and hair then I'll tell you now that I will never come to your side." Nueve stated. Marfred glared at her and she continued. "Marfred Francia Bayle never show yourself to me again. If you'll excuse me"

Nueve walked as she pass through him but he will never let that conversation end as he grab her arms and throw her on the wall. He then locked her up so she won't escape.

"Do you think I'll give up so easily? I always take everything I want! No one will ever defy me as I will become the next boss, the most powerful man all over the world. That fact also includes you Teresa Nueve. I want you and no one can deny that." He growled in front of her.

Nueve was now thinking on how he will never become the next boss. He is not worthy and truly not a best choice candidate for the Vongola she (he) had fix and created. She sighs as she answered with no fear in front of him. "I'm telling you now, you can never have me for I myself won't let it happen."

Marfred gave a smirk, it was a lusty smirk "Say as many denies as you can but in the end, I will always win. I will have you Teresa"

Nueve was now having a bad feeling about this. She pushed him away but he was struggling not to let her go.

"Oh, never expect for you to be a strong girl with such beautiful body. I'm sure every inch of your skin is white as an ice." Marfred commented in lust.

Nueve glared at him. He then took her cheek roughly and about to give a force kiss which Nueve immediately react as she was about to punch his stomach when something hit Marfred first. Marfred fell on the side and heard a cling of a metal. Looking on the object, it was a… tonfas.

'Tonfas? If I remember correctly that belongs to…' Nueve trailed off as she heard a familiar voice.

"Herbivore"

Nueve looked on the side and saw him, Hibari Kyoya with Kurasabe on his side.

"Hibari-san" Nueve whispered to herself, glad that he was here and took a great timing on her rescue.

Hibari glared dreadfully on the person on the floor which is Marfred who seems shaking on Hibari's presence.

"Herbivore get out… NOW!" Hibari growled as Marfred stood up immediately.

"This is not over yet, I'll be taking you whenever you like it or not Snow White" Marfred said to Nueve before running away, fearing the strongest Guardian of Cloud, Hibari Kyoya.

Nueve then looked to Hibari and bowed a bit "Thank you for saving me."

Hibari then stared at her and didn't answer, instead, it was Kurasabe "No problem, we're just glad you're alright."

Nueve smiled on the two, truly glad they came and saved her.

"Herbivore" Nueve looked to Hibari "Aren't you the herbivore six years ago?"

"Six years?" Nueve questioned. Thinking back, she had indeed met him before she got reunited to Reborn which his name was now Raul.

Nueve looking carefully on Hibari who was seeking an answered nod. "From the looks of things, I had indeed met you before." Nueve stated. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go. Thank you again for saving me."

Nueve bowed to them before walking away as she passes through them and went ahead. Hibari took a minute before turning around, no longer seeing her. Hibari seems thinking something before closing his eyes and walking away. Kurasabe just followed him from behind.

Nueve as she walked away was thinking about Hibari. The same eyes she had seen six years ago were still same until now. 'Is he still moping on my death?' she though wondering. After so much thinking, she just laughs at herself, 'Like that will ever happen, he is Hibari-san.'

Soon, the patience had woken up and their family had arrived for them. Nueve gave her greetings before speaking to their employees, hearing their statement about what had happened.

On her discovery, they heard a loud explosion from behind. It was one of the wheels had gone lose and they had lose control before slamming themselves on the highway until they bump on the pole where it end.

Nueve found little suspicious because they always check the vehicle before letting them ride off. She then decides to ask their engineer and bid her farewell to them. Arriving back on the company, she had met up with Marcell and Raul who was talking to the head engineer with the other engineer.

"Mistress welcome back" Marcell was the first to greet as he bowed down to her.

Nueve smiled "I'm back Marcell." She greeted back.

Raul turns around and smiled as he pulls down his fedora. "Welcome back"

Nueve smiled even more, her cheek turn red as well. "I'm back Raul"

Later they had discuss their findings and found out that it wasn't an accident but someone else had plan it. Looking carefully, the company seems being attacked by some unknown enemies or other company competitors. Raul keep his composure but he will made sure he will find those who were targeting his company and will never show mercy on them. In the end, Nueve never told him about what Raul's father had told him, meeting Marfred, his threat and Hibari for she knew she will never leave by his side, no matter what happened, even it means death.

Day passes and more problems had now coming on the company. Someone were indeed attacking them and not once holding back. Leonardo was now talking to his son but not once Raul ever listens. He always made himself composure no matter what problem had come to him. Leonardo knew who were behind to this entire problem, Vongola. Vongola was attacking them. The only one who could have done this was Marfred. Leonardo curses him, he knew, he will never stop until he got what he wanted, and that is his son's lover, Nueve.

Month had past and the problem had turned worst. The company was being bankrupt so suddenly. Nueve as she was with Raul knew he doesn't like it. He never voices his thought or frustration, he was always quiet and always with her, making sure she will never worry anything but she always do. Nueve for many days of thinking knew who were now behind of these attacks, Vongola, especially Marfred. Nueve grip her hands, everything was happening, all because of her, because of her that Raul was suffering.

"Nueve" A deep voice called out which made Nueve cut off to her thought. She turns around and she was hug so suddenly by Raul. "Don't worry, nothing will happen… okay?" he reassured.

Nueve return the hug and nod, even so, she was not convince. She was the reason, so she will end it.

Night when Nueve was the first one to return, she was suddenly welcomed by Felise.

"Hello brat, still masking your ugliness?" Felise said to her while she didn't react. Nueve was used to her insult and she will never put herself down again.

She bowed a bit for respect. "I had come back, now if you'll excuse me I have something to do so I shall leave." She then walked away.

"Wait" Felise told her and she stop.

Felise went to her and slap her cheek. It was strong but it seems Nueve doesn't mind at all. "You bitch, I heard everything from my husband, I never thought that you could gain some use for our family. Why don't you just leave Raul and marry the Vongola Candidate. He was more richer and he has more than us, everything were already there. You don't need to be here or pretend to be a good girl and a loving girl. Leave on this house and ditch him."

"Is that all you have to say?" Nueve asked to her. She then looked to her. Her expression was stoic as she was showing she was not hurt at all. "I love Raul with my heart and soul. I don't want to be someone whom I don't love, especially that spoiled child."

Felise glare at her. "You dare to defy me? You Bitch what do you think you are!? Remember, because of you that my husband's company was getting bankrupt and who's the reason is that? YOU!"

Nueve's eyes widen, it hit her. Yes, it was her fault, all her fault. She grip her hand and bit her lower lips, controlling herself from crying.

"You see trash, it was all because of you that everything around Raul was disappearing. You can help your beloved lover if you will just disappear to his life and never return back. Go and surrender yourself to him, that way you didn't just help Raul from his problem but also the whole family." Felise tempted evilly on the guilty look of Nueve.

Nueve was controlling herself not to believe on every word she says, even so she can't help but blame herself on what's happening. Raul was suffering all because of the company. She doesn't want Raul, her beloved to suffer because of her. She was about to speak when someone familiar had spoken first.

"Then leave the company and restart all over again."

They all looked on the person who spoke and surprise, it was Raul. He was serious and his eyes were shadowed by his fedora.

"Raul since when did you arrive?" Felise asked him.

"The beginning, also I am not suffering at all. I don't really care about the company's problem and bankruptcy. I am actually ready to give up on that." Raul told her which surprise the two. Felise was about to speak when he continued, "But the only thing I will never let go is someone that is mine and mine alone. Nueve is mine, no one else." He said in murdering tone which made Felise flinch.

Raul immediately walked to Nueve, pulling her hand and drags her to his room. Nueve didn't ask on why and for some reason, Raul was upset. She just let him do what he wants as both arrived to his room and he locked it.

Nueve was about to speak when Raul drag her to his bed and pushed her down. Nueve was so confuse as she was immediately been kissed by Raul. His kiss was demanding for an entrance and Nueve gladly opened it for him. Raul was now devouring every inch of her inside. Nueve can't help but moan on how rough he was giving to her.

It took more than minutes before the two broke from the kiss, trying to catch their breath. Nueve was already burning red all because of the kiss he had given. She can't help but to have more from him. Raul understood that and then hugs her. She immediately hugs him back, meeting the warm Raul has.

"Nueve are you turning weak?" Rail asked which shock Nueve a bit.

Nueve looked down as she grips her hands to his back. "I… I might be" she admitted. "I don't want to cause trouble, I don't want to see you down and frustrated. I had been blaming myself for it, even so… I'm fighting against it. Because I don't want to leave by your side." Her tears flowed down. "If I did, what purpose did I sacrifice my life for… Raul… Reborn I-"

Raul wipes her tears as she stops speaking. Raul's eyes were showing soft and love. "This is not your fault Nueve, you are not alone. Remember that I am here for you, we're fighting this together Nueve." He comforted her. "No one will ever take you away from me, no one, even Marfred, my step mother, my father, no one."

Nueve was bit surprised. "Raul… You already know that…"

"Marfred confronted me before the bankruptcy happened. He threatened me that if ever I don't give you to him, he will take away the business and soon those people I precious and then you. You know I'll decline him and so he done this but I never get myself affected on such things. As long as I have you, nothing matters." Raul told her and her tears came out even more.

Raul gave another kiss which she returns it back. It was a sweet kiss for the two and for long minute, they broke apart.

"You are mine Nueve, I'm making you mine no matter what people says. I want you to stay by my side no matter what. I had waited for more than 18 years, I don't know if I could hold back anymore." Raul told her, his eyes were reflecting his desire as he looked to her.

Nueve smiled and respond to him. "I am too Raul, we had waited for so long. I don't want to wait any more."

Raul smiled, knowing she had given him a permission to do it.

"I'm marking you mine. No one can take you away from me, your mine… Tsuna" Raul told her, showing his lust as he began dominating her neck which made Nueve raised her head to give him more access and grip her hand even more to his back.

Nueve was moaning a bit on how he licks her neck so teasingly. "Ra-Raul… make… make me yours… I want you now."

Raul smirks as he took off his favorite fedora, revealing his hair. He pulled down his tie and kissed her as he dominates her once again and she moan how passionate Raul is for her.

Soon, more moans can be heard from Nueve as Raul found it like music to his ears. He enjoyed hearing her moan, especially his name. Nueve seems burning all over to her body, everything he touch, lick, and suck. Raul never left anything as he travels every part of her body. Nueve wanted him more, she wanted him, and lust was forming to her eyes as how her body was reflecting the same thing. Raul found it funny but complied for he desire the same thing as her.

Next morning, Marcell in exact three a.m. came to his master's room, waiting for him to come out since it was his usual early time of waking up but never came. Seven a.m. and still no sign of his master so he decide to knock on his room, knowing it was lock.

"Master Raul, Master Raul it's morning, it was time for breakfast." Marcell called out to his master but again, no response. 'This is now getting weird. Master Raul always wakes up 3 am to train until now. Not once he missed a day but now… I wonder what's wrong?' he questioned to himself.

Marcell for long waiting was getting worried as he went off to find the spare key for the room. It took 10 minutes before he came back.

"Master Raul I'm sorry but I would open the door." Marcell said as he inserts the key on the hole and unlocked it.

He then opened the door and went it. He closed the door before heading on the bed where his master was sleeping. As he walks, he had smelled something which he found it questioning. He doesn't like the smell, more like it was tempting. When he got on the sight of his master, he was surprise.

There, his master, Raul was sleeping and seems… naked. Beside him was Nueve, same as him. Both were covered by blanket as it covers their nakedness. Marcell was freaking out.

'Wha-what should I do!?' a panic thought of Marcell.

"Is that you Goffo Marcell?" a familiar voice asked. Looking on the person, it was Raul, seems awake.

Marcell immediately stood up straight and turn around. "I-I'm sorry for entering without your consent but it was morning and already 7 am. Breakfast is already prepared for both of you."

Raul just nod. "Good, we'll be there any minute and-"

"D-don't worry Master, I will never say it to anyone!" Marcell immediately said, panicking as he was about to run on the room when Raul spoke.

"No, you may tell them." Raul said which earn a shocking look to Marcell as he immediately turns around in wide eyes shock. Raul just smirks, "If ever they ask Goffo Marcell. We'll be going soon, you may go now."

Marcell bowed down and left as soon as possible. Raul was laughing on the inside and he was also thankful that Marcell didn't forget to lock the door before he truly left. He looked on his side where Nueve was sleeping soundly to his chest.

Raul knowing he needs to wake her up but can't. She's too cute that he can't bring himself to wake up the sleeping beauty. Raul chuckle to himself, remembering the night they had done. Thinking back, the reason he got a phobia to girls was because of Rick's dirty mouth and also girls squeezing him wherever he goes. He cursed his life at first but now found a way to deal with it and used it as his advantage to deal every job he had choose and complete them.

His thinking snap when Nueve moved a bit, coming closer as she was seeking more warm from him. Raul smiled, knowing that his beloved now belong to him. Finally, he decides to wake up the sleeping beauty.

"Wake up Nueve, its morning." Raul told her to her ears as she slowly opened her eyes.

She looked around at first, seeing the sun was shining already on the room then looked back to Raul and smiled. "Good Morning Raul"

Raul smiled and kissed her forehead, "Come on, we need to take a bath and get some breakfast." Nueve frown as her below seems painful, Raul chuckle on sight, "Can't walk?"

Nueve pouted to him "Because you have done it rough on my first time, I told you to be gentle."

"Did you? As I remember you keep yelling my name and asking more"

Nueve blushed on embarrassment "S-shu-shut up!"

Raul chuckle once again and hug her, pulling her to him. He then spoke, seems serious and angry, pointing to himself. "I wonder why we didn't done this on our past lives? I truly regret it, although I know I can never make you feel better because I no longer have a sense of feelings. If only I didn't have that seed, I could make you live happily, without leaving your Guardians."

Nueve looked up to her lover. She can tell that he seems blaming himself on what happened on the past. She hugs him back, giving comfort to her beloved Raul. "Don't Raul, maybe if things didn't happen, I will still be a man, and I know many would be against us but in this life, no one will."

Raul looked down to her. "Are you saying you disgust it?"

"No I didn't mean that! It's just that I don't want to hear any insults from anyone. I don't want to hear someone bad mouthing you Raul… to tell the truth, I too felt that it would have been better if we had done this from our past lives… that's why… I-"

"Enough, we can no longer return back on the past. It would have been better if we think about the present." Raul told her which she smiled and nod, agreeing to his statement. Raul then asked her. "Wanna take a bath now?"

"If you'll carry me" Nueve answered which Raul glad to as he went off the bed then carried her, all the way to the bathroom.

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn