A/N – What's is up guys!? I'm back alright! Okay, before you guys start shouting at me, I just want you to know my trial exam is awfully close and that gave almost no time to update to you guys regularly. I will try to but I can't promise anything as of late. So please understand my situation!

Aside from that, Happy Ramadhan guys! XD Though it's almost over… sorry for the late greeting =.=' So, to those who are a Muslim like me, how you guys faring out so far? Me? I'm doing alright. Just a little tired every now and then. Let's enjoy the last few days of Ramadhan together!

Also, its kinda disheartening that I didn't get many reviews on the last chapter. It really make me sad. To those who did review me, well, what can I say? You're AWESOME! Thank you for supporting me and please continue on supporting me 'till the very end!

I would also like to apologize if my writing mojo had gone a little off. That's what you get for not writing for so long… Urgh. This year is too hectic for me! Never the less, let's go on with the show!

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn or Black Rock Shooter! If I did, Tsuna would know that he had a badass black persona~

CHAPTER 5

Ice Cream Companion

It had been several days since Tsuna had befriended the green eye girl known as Yomi. After the name introductions had been clear away, they proceed exchanging their phone number. Yomi told him that she never have a guy friend before so she was unsure how to treat him but Tsuna smile kindly and assure that he understand.

He told her that he had a friend who is a girl and was very timid and shy. They started off by texting or calling each other at night before going to bed just to tell the other about their day. Tsuna knew that Yomi was still shy around him but he had experience due to Chrome so whenever he talks to her, Tsuna always makes sure to carefully spoke to her as not to startle the girl. After many days, Yomi slowly start to warm up to him. He learns from his conversation that she live out of Namimori and attends the school there. Tsuna also learn that Yomi had a couple of good friends that she cherishes deeply. The loneliness that the 2 of them felt, bring them closer until they become fast friends. Now Tsuna had something to look up to before he went to bed. He didn't feel so… Cold that much anymore.

Anyway, Tsuna was a little surprise when Yomi demurely ask the brunette if he wanted to hang out with her tomorrow at Namimori which, of course, Tsuna accept immediately. Since Yomi was going to be a frequent visitor to Namimori, Tsuna wanted to be the one who show her around his town. They made plans on where to meet and at what time before wishing the other good night. Tonight, Tsuna slept with a small smile for the first time ever since his family and friends left him.

He heaves a sigh of relief. Looks like his efforts up until now are not for naught. The soft wind rustles the leaves on the tree that he was resting under. He had return to his own world after the battle with that green eye monster and gaining her loyalty. He needed some rest before he could continue on pursuing the others. The coffin was placed neatly beside him like previously. His wounds were almost healing to the fullest since creatures like him are capable of healing in a rapid pace. So why is he feeling relief you say? well it;s because he couldn't hear his 'human self' today – which is something he's very much glad.

At least he's own wounds are healing bit by bit. He silently hopes that his 'human self' will be a little patient for just a few days more. He glance up at the apple hanging on the tree above him. It was bright, juicy red but if one were to examine closely, you would notice that the apple was tinted with a faint shade of black. He narrow his eyes at the horrible black shade that is tainting the innocent fruit. He will not allow the apple to corrupt even more. He swore with his own existence that he will do everything he can to eradicate the pests that dares to sully his apple. Because the apple symbolize the heart of his 'human self'. It was the purpose why he was alive, what he must do.

Tsuna had woken up early due to the excitement of today's event. It had been some time since he hangs out with his friends or family, so it feels good to have a companion around. Today the cute brunette notices that it was slightly hotter than yesterday, so he wore something loose and comfortable to suite with the weather. Before he went off to his destination, Tsuna didn't forget to hang the laundry since he didn't want to waste such opportunity. Tsuna was waiting for Yomi at the cake shop that they visited recently. But since he was a few minutes early, Tsuna waited for the girl patiently but because it was just too damn hot, his throat begin to feel dry and his lips were beginning to chap, much to his annoyance. He took a quick peek at his watch and was satisfy that he still has a few more minutes before Yomi would arrive. So without further ado, he dash to the nearest shop to buy some cool refreshments. "Ice-creams would be nice right about now…" The boy uttered as he scan inside the fridge for some ice creams.

Tsuna turn to the left and saw some particular ice-creams that he had very much enjoyed when he was little so he bought all of them. Which it was not many because there were only three ice-creams left of that particular flavour. He pay for the ice-creams at the counter and was about to leave the store when a hazy blur pass by him in a form of a girl. "Oh man… They don't sell it here either…" The girl's voice whines dejectedly. Said girl went to the counter and ask, "Excuse me but do you sell any vanilla cookie dough ice creams?" Her voice was hopeful. "I'm sorry miss but we're all sold out" The cashier said apologetically. The girl frowns at the thought of not having her ice creams. Being the kind heart that he is, Tsuna smile softly and approach the frowning girl. He took one of the ice creams that he bought and offer to the girl.

"Umm… If you don't mind, I'm willing to share this with you" The girl immediately look up at him. Her eyes widen with glee at the sight if her ice creams but hesitated. "A-Are you sure?" She ask hopefully. "Absolutely" Reply the still smiling Tsuna. He idle wonder if he would made a new friend today. That would be really nice. "Thank you so much then!" She beam and took the ice cream. "It's really hot today, ne?" Tsuna inquire as he too, took a spoon of his ice cream. "Un!" She agrees, eating her ice creams. She was really enjoying her cold treat. "I'm Koutari Yuu, by the way" She said with a smile. "I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi" The brunette reply. "Yosh! Since you gave me my favourite ice cream generously, you will now be my friend!" She proclaim enthusiastically. "I-I see…" Tsuna was startle at her sudden loud announcement but inside, his heart was tingling with happiness. Looks like he scores another friend. "So Tsuna-kun – can I call you that? – Wanna hang out?" She offers brightly.

She was positively brightened with the sun. "I like to but maybe some other time" Tsuna reply apologetically before continuing. "I'm actually waiting for a friend –" "Tsuna-kun? Koutari-san?" Inquire a surprise voice. Both Tsuna and Yuu turn to see Yomi at the side. She was wearing cute clothes yet befitting of the heat. "Ah! Yomi-chan!" Yuu cheer. "What are you doing at Namimori, Koutari-san?" Yomi ask shyly with a small smile as sign of greeting to the hyper girl. "I was just looking for some of my favourite ice creams; the weather is so brutal! They all run out at our place so I thought that Namimori might have some. But then it was all run out and that is when I bump into Tsuna-kun! He gave me some of his and now we're besties!" Yuu explain briefly. "Is that so? Tsuna-kun is truly kind" Yomi said gently. Tsuna promptly laugh awkwardly at the girl's comment. "I didn't do anything noble of sorts Yomi-chan…" He blushes. Yuu tilt her head aside in confusion. "Eh? Have you guys met before?" She ask, blinking at both of them as Tsuna handed an ice cream for Yomi and the latter thank him timidly with a smile. "We just met actually…" Yomi answer and took an experimentally scoop of her ice cream. Yuu begin to think seriously until an idea pop out. "Hey! Since you guys know each already, let's hang out today!" Yuu suggest. "Tsuna-kun can show us around this place" Tsuna turn to Yomi. "I don't mind. How 'bout you Yomi-chan?" He asks. "I don't mind it either…" She said happily. "Great! Let's go now!" Yuu exclaim and grab both of her friends hand and they went around the town. Tsuna could honestly hope that today he will have fun with his new found friends.

His 'human self' have no idea how hot it is. Especially at this particular world. He quickly side step and slide smoothly behind a moving block to get some distance away from his adversary. He also made a mental note to watch out the flames that is trying to burn him. He jumps to a high block and stare at the girl. Her arms are made up of two huge black mechanical arms. She has a robotic tail with a vertebrae-like design that moves freely and also act as a weapon that could extends for a short distance – he experience that at first hand, and her feet are black metal stilts. She has a black hood with white flames on it and white ribbons at the base of her tail and knee highs. She has bright orange circular eyes and short white hair as well. He had arrive at her world earlier to challenge her and somehow, in the middle of the fight, she had drag him to her world.

A giant orange rubix cube that is suspended in air surrounded by vicious gigantic barbed wire that is spiral upwards. Since this is her world, he recently discovers that she could easily move the cubes by slamming her fists into one of the blocks. Something he had to watch out too, or not it would be a disadvantage to him. He easily dash away just as the girl whip her tail at him. Close combat would be foolish as her large arms were very physically powerfully. His only option was to defeat her quickly before she found herself a chance to plummet him with those arms of hers. He created a huge ball of energy coated with his flames and launched it at the incoming girl. The girl eyes widen slightly at the sight of the flaming ball. She try to stop it with her arms but was having great difficulties as the flames were scorching her mechanical arms. She gritted her teeth and punches the flaming ball with inhumanely force, disintegrate it with just one punch. An orange glowing spectral claw with black dye tips greeted the unsuspecting girl. The claw grab the girl face and shove it down savagely. But he didn't stop it there; he lifted the girl and flung her through a block. He then slowly approach the girl to see if she was knock out. The sound of machine guns discharge halted him.

The girl got up and her fingers were aiming at him. He quickly move his coffin infront of him to protect himself. Just as the girl was about to attack, both of them were suddenly wrap tightly in chains. It seems that some chains snake up from their feet unsuspectingly while they were fighting. He knew exactly who control the chains. They both look up and saw the green eye girl fall from the skies, along with her giant skulls. Her expression was neutral. The orange eye girl stare at her warily while he simply wonders what she why she was here. Why did she interrupt their fight? The chains suddenly loosen around their body and instantly fell down. The two of them didn't continue on with their fight though. They both wanted to know why the green eye girl was here. Said girl began walking and surprise the both of them by standing infront of him. Her strange scythe pointed at the other girl. No words were exchange, instead the stare into each other eyes for the longest time.

Finally, the orange eye girl closes her eyes. Just by staring silently, she understands what they wanted from her. She soon open her eyes and went closer to the two of them. The green eye girl lowers her weapon and step aside, revealing him to the orange eye girl. She raises her fist wordlessly infront of him. Waiting for him. He nodded and greeted her fist with his own. And just like that, he now knew that name of the girl - Strength. It was just like how he knew the name of his previous opponents; Black Gold Saw and Dead Master. And in return, they learn his name too. He close his eyes and sigh. He now need to find only three more...

A/N - So how was that? Now Strength decide to join him too. Just who are the last three more girls? Guess you just have to know next time~

Was this chapter short? I hope not! I'm sorry if there's any silly mistakes in this chapter. I haven't got a Beta reader to help me yet T.T I will try to keep the error to a minimum though... Haih... I'm so tired but I will not abandon you guys!

By the way, just to let you know, I will add a character that is not present in the OVA or anime of Black Rock Shooter. Instead, I choose a girl from the game... Can you guess who she is~? She will appear on the next chapter soon.

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That's it for today! Hope to see you guys soon~