A/N – Finally! After a few days this chapter is finally finish! You have no idea how much I had to put through just to get this done. My parents are being so infuriating that I couldn't have the time to do this! Urgh, though it's annoying to constantly put up with them, I would always write this because it helps my blood from going off the freakin' chart. So here you go! I do hope that you guys appreciate it.

tsukuyomi. sakurachi: Of course, I won't let Reborn and the Vongola knows about Tsuna counterpart. I plan to made them caught off guard very, very soon. I want them to remain ignorant until it becomes too late for them to aware. Yes, I intended to made Tsuna more mature as the story goes along. I try to make him not just grown up, I try to improve his lifestyle and a bit of his attitude too. But relax, Tsuna will not be Occ in this one. I hope you will look forward to more chapter real soon~

VenomRogue: As always, nothing eludes you. Yes, this chapter will reveal Black Rock Shooter and a little bit of his power. Hope you'll enjoy!

ShinDragonX: Really? I updated on your birthday? Awesome! Consider it as a gift from me, okay? Oh, and happy belated birthday! What I can say is that loneliness will not be a problem for Tsuna anymore. There will be more obstacles that he had to face but rest assure, he got new friends or in other terms, guardians that are willing to protect him.

Shimphony: 2 A.M? Hell yeah! Who needs to sleep anyway? XD

tarious123: Yes, this chapter will be about Black Rock Shooter. It's fine if you didn't know about the game, I'm willing to explain to you if you're confused about something. Will Tsuna and him going to fuse? Hehehehehe... Well yes but it isn't like what you think. You'll just have to find out soon~

So that's it for the reviews! I have to wonder... Did any of you guys actually read my replies? O.o I hope you do! It's just something I do to feel closer to you guys.

So I guess that's it for the intro of this chapter. Please forgive me for any mistakes and errors you might find in this chapter. I was under pressure when writing it =.='

I so do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn and Black Rock Shooter!

Now let's get on with the show~

CHAPTER 8

Not Alone Anymore

Her footsteps were calm, relax and so is her posture. The faint sound of her breathing is a sign of her being the only creature in this random, crumbling world. The cliffs were slippery but she was careful not to let herself fall. After all, she needs to investigate about a certain being. Recently, she could feel that their connected worlds have become... Lively. She doesn't have a single idea what could cause such sudden changes but what does she do know is that someone is behind it. She could faintly feel that whoever is behind it radiates power. Power that is born from the accumulation of all negative emotions. This is something she must look into. After all, her purpose is to eradicate all beings that are similar to her so that their 'human self' would be at peace. Such as the will of her own 'human self'. And because of that will, she is strong. Her 'human self' fought for other's happiness and so, she will do just that. She didn't mind carrying the burdens alone but after she had become a little... Insane, she then learns what it means to be hurt. To acknowledge her own agony. After she was defeated by her own 'human self', her counterpart that she had sworn to protect, she had return to normal but was still determine to fight. For her dear 'human self'.

Her train of thoughts were briefly put on hold when she falls down into a rather familiar world. A white world with ancient ruin Greek columns. It still remains the same though the 'usual' welcoming committees weren't there to greet her this time. She scans the area warily for any sign of an army of little hooded figures and their master as she walk ahead. As she passed random white columns, Black Gold Saw appears from behind leisurely. She then lean on the pillar, her red skeletal hands wrap across her chest. The 2 beings stare at each other silently. She read everything that she needs to know through Black Gold Saw's red eyes. She then closes her own eyes for a moment before continuing on her journey. Black Gold Saw quirk her lips slightly into a smirk as she watch the other's back going to the distance. She was seriously curious if he could really take on the blue eye demon. Oh well, time would only tell...

Bones were scattered all over the place as to be expected. The world was still cover with murky green mist, and eerie green flames. As she walks around the corner of the world, her attention fell to the ruin black castle that was position at the far centre of the world. She was familiar with this world too because she had fought with the resident before. The scent of death lingers around her but she ignores it. A sharp wind blew pass above her and she look up. Dead Master was riding on one of her white giant skull, observing her intently. The 2 of them exchange questions and answers. Mainly she was the one questioning while the green eye girl was providing the answers that she needed to know. And yes, as you can guess this is all happening by them just staring at each other. Talking proves to be quite arduous for them to achieve but because of that, they could communicate in a different method. Black Gold Saw, Strength and she were the only ones that could show some emotions because they had merge or connect with their 'human self'. Of course, even that was rarely. Black Gold Saw had a firm bond with her 'human self' for a long time and because of that, she had adapted to emotions. The blue eye girl broke of their contact and walk off. Dead Master told her straight on that she plan on interfering in their fight because her 'human self' adore his counterpart and for that she cannot let anything happen to him. The blue eye girl didn't give a reply; instead she informs her that she was just curious about him for now. And so Dead Master watches her go but was determine to stop the rock cannon user if she ever tries to kill him.

She now arrives at an also very familiar world. Hey, once you've fought with someone in their world, you couldn't really forget about it. This world is too hot for her liking and it's always shifting and moving that it put the place in an unstable state. Strength was already waiting for her once she fell into said girl's world. Wasting no time, Strength mentally told her that she too, vouch for him. His counterpart had become her own counterpart's friend and had treated her kindly. So she had no qualms about him so long as her 'human self' is comfortable. Now this piques her interest to a higher level; these 3 girls had ally themselves willing with this stranger all because of his resolution and 'human self'? He must be really strong then. Strength slams her Ogre arms to one of the block aside to reveal a hole underneath it. She passes by Strength who did nothing as she fell down through the hole. The giant rubix cube shifted and turns again, effectively closing the hole. Strength's tail twitch as she recalled her fight with him that was suddenly interrupts by Dead Master. At that time, she was really surprise to find the green necromatic girl defended him from her. It was at that time she understands why she did that... thanks to her counterpart.

At another world, or maybe one could say, parallel world, high above the sky and almost near to the Heavens, lies a girl enjoying herself with a cup of tea. As she sat cross legged elegantly, she smiles to herself as she stares into her tea cup. An image of the blue eye girl walking towards her destination appears on the surface of her tea. Unknowingly to the black rock cannon user, her every move was currently observed by the white haired girl. "So instead of him searching for her, she comes to him... How about that?" She chuckles as she idly stirs her tea. She wasn't simply stating that she had enjoyed her tea with his counterpart before. He was naive yet sweet. Grieving yet hopeful. It's no wonder why his 'other self' is worrying his head off concerning about Tsunayoshi's condition. While he was carrying the burdens of Tsunayoshi, the cute brunette was currently shouldering other's pain. His own pain was nothing against his family and friends burdens but that soon changed over the past few months. Things have rotated; Tsunayoshi could no longer carry the burden of the Vongola and thus making his own grieves escalated quickly. The result was him becoming abnormally powerful as the weight of his personal pain had become ten times heavier that the weight of the Vongola's. White Rock Shooter knew this because he had told her before he left her domain but what she didn't know is that how he intended to clear this mess. Which is why this makes everything seems so fun to the former singer. The suspense, the thrill, the climax – everything! White Rock Shooter promise to support both Tsunayoshi and his counterpart until the party is over. It doesn't matter if it ended badly or he finally achieves his ambition; what matter is the present.

The final world that she was familiar with before she venture to his world. So far, all her encounters with the black personas got her intrigue. Who would possess such influential behaviour that could even convince Black Gold Saw to become an ally? Apparently him. Although she does have a side conclusion that maybe his 'human self' is what attracts them. But the thing is, Mato haven't come across his 'human self' just yet so the blue eye girl couldn't assess the situation quite clearly yet. The human must be something if his counterpart behaves in such manner. A gentle metal screeching alerted her. But it seems that that inhabitant of this pink world isn't a hostile at the moment. Chariot appears before her completely without her sword and shield. She inquires about her confrontation with him that makes her become his ally. She replies by saying that her counterpart had sooth a small fraction of his burden and promises him to stay at his side. Ah, she finally has at least a little sum of this stranger. His counterpart is grieving out of control and he is working on giving him peace. She closes her eyes delicately. She knows exactly how to help his 'human self'. This is what she was born to do. She could save him easily by killing his 'other self', thus forgetting about the pain and memories of the current him. Chariot scratches her wheels on the floor, giving the girl an ear chilling feeling down to her spine. When she opens her blue circular eyes, Chariot was telling her not to underestimate him. When she fought against him, he didn't reveal his true potential to her. He was merely relying on his brute strength and instinct to fight. She does believe that that is what he's been doing in his fight with the other counterparts. She nodded her head once and quickly resume on her search of his world. Chariot was very well aware of the fact of their existence – it's because of their love for their 'human self'. They love them so much that they are willing to put their lives on the line just to ensure that their beloved humans will keep smiling. The outcome of the fight between her and him will be their love for their counterparts. Just who love their 'human self' far more strongly than the other?

Tsuna was happily wrapping the delicious bentos that he made last night with bright colour cloths before he packed them all up along with a thermos of cold juice inside a rucksack. "Alright! I guess that's everything" He muses as he checks his preparation for the last time. Last night, Saya had invited him to a picnic with her and the girls. Apparently, the girls were from the same school and were close friends. They planned to have their picnic at Namimori's lake as to not be an inconvenience for Tsuna. Saya had also mentioned that she wanted him to meet a certain someone from their school. When ask, Saya merely reply, "She's a close friend to the girls too. Who knows, maybe you'll two get along. She's pretty curious about you too, you know" Tsuna wonders why the woman didn't mention the girl's name but he didn't mind it that much. He agrees to join their picnic and went off to prepare the meals before going to bed.

His cooking skills had improved greatly to the point that it can rival his mother! He had mastered Japanese cuisine and was interest with Western now. He wanted to practice cooking Italian delicacies since he was fond of the place. Tsuna made a quick dash to his room to check himself infront of the mirror, to make sure that he was somewhat neat and clean before meeting with the girls. He would never forgive himself if he somehow embarrassed himself infront of them. God, he doesn't think he could even live to see another day! And with that horrifying possibility, the brunette smooth any wrinkles that was form on his orange t-shirt. When he looks up at the glass again, he saw his 'other self' for a split second before Tsuna quickly blink and he disappear. Tsuna heave a calming sigh. He was slowly begun to convince himself that his dark counterpart isn't so bad. It started because of a recent dream that he had.

He saw him in a bright white world standing proudly while his head was downcast. In his claw was a white watering can. Tsuna then realized that he was watering the bed of flowers that was infront of him. His expression was empty but his eyes were warm, shining softly. 'The flowers must mean a lot to him...' Tsuna concluded as he continues to watch his counterpart nurturing the blooming flowers patiently. His 'other self' then shifted his head at Tsuna's direction and before he knew it, he had woken up with a small smile on his face. Once he was satisfied with the way how he looked, Tsuna went down to grab the rucksack before heading off to the lake. "Hope I'm not late..." He hums, feeling a little better than yesterday. Tsuna feel like he could skip his steps but quickly restrain before making a fool out of himself. As he passed by the school, the brunette fail to notice a pair of cold eyes intently stare at him from the rooftop...

The lake wasn't far from where his home is and it only needs him to walk a few minutes to reach it. The lake serves as a relaxing place for family and friends to spend with each other at their leisure. Today, the lake was bustling with people but Tsuna simply walk pass through them because the picnic was supposed to be held at the other side of the lake, away from the crowd. As he walks on ahead, he could already saw a group of girls chatting happily at his direction. "Ah! Tsuna-kun!" Kagari called once she saw his figure. She waved at him, beckoning him closer. "Am I late?" The brunette asks shyly as he approaches them. "Relax Tsunayoshi-kun, you're just right on time" Saya assure the boy as she helps Yuu to set the plates on the chequered blanket beneath them. And so, Tsuna help the girls place the food infront of them all the while talking about all sort of things. Each brought their own homemade food along to share. There was a girl that Tsuna had never meet before sitting across him beside Yomi. He noted that the girl had short, black choppy pig tails and blue eyes. She was wearing a simple blue t-shirt with a logo of a white star on the front and blue shorts with white sneakers.

She smile at Tsuna went she saw him looking at her. He replies back with his own smile after he was able to stop blushing like mad. He could already tell that the girl is very kind. After they ate, the girls went towards the lake to have some fun or simply splashing their foot in the water. Leaving Tsuna with the blue eye girl. Tsuna watches with content seeing how his new friends were having a blast. It gives him a peaceful feeling knowing that they are with him. "So you're Tsuna-kun" The girl said, breaking Tsuna from his silent moment. "H-Hai" He reply. "No need to be afraid, Tsuna-kun. I won't bite" She teases. He nodded and the girl sat down beside him. She offers a hand to him. "My name is Kuroi Mato. Please call me Mato!" She grin that made Tsuna reminiscence of a blooming lily. "Nice to meet you Mato-chan. I'm Sawada Tsunayoshi, though you can call me Tsuna" And with that, the 2 of them become friends as they shook their hands warmly.

His body tenses all of a sudden. His senses were screaming at him, telling him that someone had entered into his world. The rustling of the leaves were a proof. He threw a brief glance at his coffin that was stood up beneath his favourite tree before he cast his view beyond the horizon. There was a black figure walking calmly towards him with a giant black weapon. His eyes narrow as the guest – the very first one that he has. He does nothing even when his 'uninvited' guest appears right before him. The 2 of them took the other's appearance deeply.

The guest that stood before him is a pale skin, blue eye girl with black hair tied in uneven twin tails – he notice that the right lock of her hair is shorter than her left. Her clothes consist of a string bikini top under a black jacket. The jacket has a white stripe running along the length of each of her sleeves and has a white star design on the front (left side) and back. She also wears a pair of tight-fitting shorts, gloves, and black knee-high boots. Her weapon is a black cannon that he guessed the trigger and the handle to shoot are inside the gun.

Now he was certain that this was the girl that White Rock Shooter had warned him. They have similar appearance too, except for their different colour palette. The blue eye girl watches as he stood from the position that he was just in. He was kneeling near the earth of the rows of flowers, tending and nurturing them before she arrived. He had showed the flowers to his counterpart to convince him that he means no harm towards him and that these flowers are actually his memories. All the happy memories that he had gain throughout his life. As his 'other self', it's his responsibility to preserve these flowers so that Tsunayoshi would always remember them fondly. Dark brown eye never weaver away from the blue ones, he allows the girl to reveal her intentions before him. He was going to look for her after he tends to the flowers but he had never expected for her to actually have the nerve to enter his domain. She surprises him even more when she held out a hand to him. At that moment, he stare into her eyes and he knew they reason why she came to him. Without further ado, he slashes the air infront of him and it creates an opening of a ripped black dimension. He enters and disappears, closing the riff.

Tsuna laugh as Mato was telling him some funny things that Yuu and Yomi did in the earlier years that they met. The 2 of them were still chatting whilst the rest went to buy some ice-creams from the nearest convenient store. "So that's about us; now what about your friends, Tsuna-kun?" Mato ask, while wiping the tears from her eyes. The brunette's smile slowly dropped and his good mood was slowly diminishing. "I have friends that I really care deeply. Maybe even too much some would say..." Tsuna muttered. Sensing the sudden depression from the boy, Mato quickly try to remedy her errors. "Ah! I'm so sorry Tsuna-kun! I shouldn't have ask" The girl said regretfully. "It's fine..." Tsuna allow a small smile to assure the girl. Mato lean forward, her expressions are worried and concern over her new friend. "Is there anything that I can help you, Tsuna-kun?" She asks softly.

"I can't stand seeing you look so sad..." Tsuna spare a glance at the girl; she was honest and caring. He feels like he didn't deserve such compassion. But he didn't think he could bottle these feelings any longer. "In that case, do you mind listening to me?" He inquires. Mato nodded dutifully and waited for Tsuna to speak. "Throughout my life, I've been known as useless or no-good. I can't do a decent job, I fail a lot at school and I'm really bad at sports. At first, I thought that is how it's going to be my life but then it changed when my... Home tutor arrives" Tsuna secretly thought that he didn't need to include Reborn in his sad spiel. He didn't want the girls to know that he's the soon to be boss of a mafia family. He wants to be a normal teen for them, no mafia related. "Ever since then I met a lot of friends, went through some crazy stuff with them but most importantly, I was happy being surrounded with such people" Tsuna paused to smile sincerely at the memories and Mato too, couldn't help but smile.

"But recently, they began to drift apart from me. My family is quite big and my mother never really has any time for me anymore. My friends have their own lives too. Now I guess it's just me again" His heart clench painfully. He had given everything to his dear family and friends. Countless time he lays his life in line just for them. Many times he hardens himself under the mafia harassment because he wishes to fulfil his ancestor desire. To return Vongola to like it was before, to not be tainted by blood and betrayal anymore. He was nearly killed in a daily basis, unaware of his so called guardians. There will be one day when he would have to kill in order to protect those he cares but then, what would they think of him then? Would they see him as a cruel heartless monster? Tsuna begin to suffocate. All these horrible possibilities were just too much for them. Seeing the other was wheezing and his face was flush red, Mato immediately begin rubbing his back worriedly. "Oh my gosh, Tsuna-kun... You're hurting... you're hurting so badly..." She whispers. The boy didn't reply. He forces himself to push the nightmare deeper into his mind.

Her fingers were on the trigger as she took a few cautious steps backwards, head swirling to all direction. She didn't believe that he had disappeared to another place, no – she was certain that he is here. The white world begins to darken slightly all of the sudden. A drop of water fell on her pale cheek. She gently wipes them away with her free hand. More water droplets begin to fell down from the sky as it darkens even more. She soon was drench wet but this doesn't drop her guard down. Rain? No... It's tears. A painful claw was dug across her back all of the sudden. She winces in pain before turning back only to discover that no one is there. So this is one of his ability. She closed her eyes and waited to hear some sort of sound to come. Then it did. She whirls around and shoots her rock cannon just as he went out of his dimension to attack her again. He smash the impact with his claw but soon retreat back to the pocket dimension before the door close up again. It was a game of cat and mouse to them.

The pain on her back wasn't too severe so she concluded that she could withstand it for now. Throughout their battle, all she could do was defend herself against his surprise attacks. He was fast and unpredictable. She needs to think of another solution. There was a red apple growing under the tree branch that was far infront of her. There was also a silver coffin with chains too. She didn't know what made her target the apple but she could feel herself drawn to it. The apple radiates warmth and kindness with a tint of despair and lost. It must be a key component to this world. She aims the cannon at the apple to draw him out which it soon did. Sensing that his apple was on the line, he instantly appears infront of it protectively. He threw a glare at the girl before running to the left, to draw the fight away from the tree. She complies and begins shooting powerful blast at his direction. He hiss at her deadly accuracy, but didn't deter from his plan. He needs to get closer to her since her weapon is more favourable for long range assaults.

The blue eye girl watches in silent understanding at his attempt to get close to her. She put down her cannon which immediately halted the dark brunette. Her black blade materialize in her grasp and her left eye shoot out a fiery blue flame. He guesses that the girl intended to bring the battle to another level. He regards her now as a potential threat that cannot be overlooked. She is strong, yes but her eyes are fuel with the resolution to kill him, to put an end to his counterpart misery. Kind as it may, it doesn't solve his problems. He would soon be rebirth anyway if she does kill him, probably even becoming stronger than he is now. She doesn't understand that his problem cannot be easily dispatched. It's not just a matter of fighting anymore. It's something far bigger. He allows himself to relax for a brief moment. Pure orange flames burst to life on his forehead, just like how his 'human self' was before he went to his HDWM. But he was different. Much, much more different. The flames travel down to cover half of his face, just beneath his lower frame. It was as if he was wearing a magnificent masquerade mask made of Sky flames. His eyes were hidden from view but he was ever powerful. The 2 beings then dash forwards and resume their battle.

Mato didn't like how Tsuna is in pain. Not at all. When she first saw him, she promptly thought that he's better of smiling. When he told her about his family and friends, she was inwardly enraged. How dare they ignore someone as kind as him as if he was some kind of a broken toy! Mato had heard a lot about him from Yomi and the rest. How they had meet a brunette from Namimori. How he had treated them kindly at the same time secretly displaying such sadness. The girls had been through some tough times together and discover wondrous things about themselves that they never knew could be possible. That no matter how much you try to convince that you are alone without anyone, you are actually never truly alone.

They would always be someone or something that would silently stood beside you, shouldering all your pain without a sigh or complains. "But you know what...?" Tsuna suddenly continue, tears were now freely flow down from his red eyes as he musters a tiny smile. "I wouldn't trade them for anything in a world" At this, Mato scrunch her face in shock and confusion. Didn't his friends and family do this to him? Causing him so much pain? So why isn't he willing to let them go? "Even when they abandon me, I love them too much to abandon them. It's not their fault that they didn't know anything. You might think I'm crazy but maybe it's better this way" He continues to smile that sick and sad smile of his that froze Mato into a trance like state. Never before has she met someone who held so much love and compassion for the people who doesn't even deserve it. "My tutor always reprimand me that I cannot show my weakness to others, that I must be brave in front of them in order for me to become strong, that I must willing to get hurt for the sake of others – " His agony was briefly put a stop when a warm body was pressed tightly into his. His despair was momentarily forgotten to be replace by a blush on a face due to extreme embarrassment.

"M-Mato-chan...?" He stuttered incoherently. "It's not right Tsuna-kun! If it's too painful you just need to leave them! You need to forget about them so you could be happy! We'll be your friends, okay?... It's not right for someone so kind to be so much in pain..." She sobs, her head was on his shoulder and he could feel that his shirt was slowly getting wet. Letting go is easy but obtaining it back is another matter. Was he strong enough to let go those he cares about? It scares him to find out. There's no happiness without hardship. So what should he do...?

They dance under the heavy rain, neither refuse to take a bow. Her blade against his claws, attempt to kill the other. She channels her strength through her blade while he uses his entire body to ram and attack her. She spun away only to dash forward and slash him across his torso – an eye for an eye. He stumbles down due to the wound, placing a claw over it. He shoots another glare at her. Their battle is actually decided by their counterparts. He will lose if Tsunayoshi accept her suggestion, which is to let go all of the pain. She will lose if Tsunayoshi was damn headstrong with holding to his broken hope. The blue eye girl waves the blade to remove the brown liquid that is his blood.

He have to give it to her 'human self'; she is very convincing. He struggle to get back on his feet again. She is sorely mistaken that his power at that limited. His blue gems begin to glow brightly, radiating white wisp of energy forming around him. With a silent cried, he summons White Sin. A simple white feather wing burst out from the left side of his back. At first glance, the wing is nothing out of the ordinary but then it transform into a male angel. In his angel form, White Sin has no legs instead his hips is attach to her opponent's back where the wing itself lays. The girl studies the angel carefully. The angel had black hair with some white lining in his bangs, tied into a ponytail with a white ribbon and his eyes were piercing yellow yet he didn't have the circular pattern. His fingernails were painted black as the night. His clothes consist of a white pin stripe suite making the white as the base colour. There were chains hanging across his white vest. A black short mantle draped around his shoulders as well as white extensions that stem from it. There were angel wing symbol sewn on his clothes, possibly as half of a references to his own symbol. She also noted that he has only one wing on his left. She wonders about his right...

White Sin is the manifestation of all of his kind deeds that was stain with guilt. Such as helping those in need in the name of the mafia. He a sentient being who is a part of his counterpart. With White Sin, he was certain that he will overpower her. The shape shifting angel smile before his hands widen and frost begin to cover them.

Mato continue to comfort the sobbing boy as best as she could. She didn't know what else to do – she tried to convince him to forget about his pain but he was still in the midst of confusion. She knows that it was selfish, to forget everything that you've been throughout but sometimes, it's better for you start fresh from the start. For some, it may be the only way. Once he was calmed down, his eyes were red and puffy and his face was glistening with tears. "I really need to let that all out... Thanks for being with me Mato-chan" He hiccup with a smile. Mato smile a little but it doesn't really change the situation. "I think... I made up my mind..." Tsuna begins.

"I... refuse to abandon them..."

Mato eyes widen in disbelieve. Just how loyal is this guy? "I will continue to stay firm to my decision as long as I can..." Said the brunette, determine.

"I don't know for how long but when everything is too much for me to bear anymore... will you still stay at my side, Mato-chan?" He questions, staring seriously at the girl.

Mato's cheeks tinted red as his request but she agrees eagerly. "Un! I will promise to always be at your side, Tsuna-kun! Even if your own family turn their backs at you!" She promised with fire in her eyes.

"I'm glad..." The boy whisper and they pinkie promise. Mato giggle when she saw his face was both blushing and smiling at the same time.

"Hey! Hey guys! We're back~" Yuu sang out. The duo turn to see their friends had return with many plastics of ice creams. "Okay, so we really don't know what flavour Tsuna-kun prefers so we just buy everything we see! Hope you like it!" Kagari exclaim as she starts distributing the ice creams. "Y-You really didn't have to buy so much Kagari-chan" Tsuna sweat drop at the pile of ice creams that lies before him. This was just like when he ate macaroons with her the other day. Believe it or not, the girl could actually eat every last piece of the treat all by herself! "Is Tsuna-kun alright?" Yomi inquires softly. When she saw his eyes were puffy and red, she began to dap a white handkerchief on them, effectively wiping traces of tears away.

Tsuna blushes even more at Yomi's affection. "I-I'm alright now..." He stammered but feel oddly ease. When was the last time his mother had been at least this affectionate towards him? "Was Tsuna-kun crying?" Saya ask, blinking once. "Don't tell me that Mato-kun made Tsuna-kun cried!" Yuu accused with a sly smirk. "You get it all wrong, Yuu-chan!" Said girl wave her hands, defending herself. "I was just trying to help him!" Tsuna chuckle and Yomi sat beside him, quietly eating her ice-creams. "She's right Yuu-chan. I guess I just need to let out all my bottled feelings out in order to make my decision" He sigh before slowly unwrapping his Vanilla ice-creams. "Decision? About you family and your mean friends?" Kagari quirk, quickly sitting infront of him.

Soon, all the girls were interest in his decision. "Yes... Running away won't solve my problems. I need to face it somehow... though I don't know exactly how but it's enough for now..." He explains, a little embarrassed of himself. "That's wonderful Tsunayoshi-kun. At least you're happy now" Saya noted. "Yeah! Remember, we'll always be Tsuna-kun friends!" Yuu announced, raising her popsicle up. "We'll get through this together, Tsuna-kun" Mato added with a grin. "Like this, none of us will be left alone!" Kagari also added in. "I...I just want to be with Tsuna-kun..." Yomi shyly admit. Tsuna watched in awe as his new friends gives their total support to him. "Everyone... Thank you so much..." He breathe. Finally, he was able to claw his way of the cold abyss. Thanks to these people who become his new lights, he was able to be shrug off the loneliness that he had been feeling all this while. He found a new chapter with them away from the mafia. Tsuna couldn't even be happier. His holiday break was starting to look fun and exciting. And what better way to spend what's left of it with his new found friends.

Deadly tall, ice shards burst out from the ground due to White Sin's will. She relentlessly continues to attack him even though his distractions were great. White Sin attacks are based on ice and light which became a hindrance to her and not only that, she recently discover that he had more than one weapon. Just when she thought his claws were deadly, he summons chains of firearms to assault her from all different angles. White Sin create small butterfly made purely out of ice and let it flutter towards the unsuspecting girl. She didn't see the ice creature attack itself to her neck. At first contact, the butterfly absorb into her, immediately immobilize her in ice. White Sin was able to control ice because Tsunayoshi has one technique that could freeze his opponent using his flames. Just how the angel was able to convert the flames into ice. So now she was completely immobilize, not in a block of ice, rather cover in thick frost. As she tries to fight herself free, the battle was finally conclude to an end.

"I... refuse to abandon them..."

Both beings held their breath. The rain suddenly stop and he promptly looks up at the now white sky. He wonders what his 'human self' have decided.

"I don't know for how long but when everything is too much for me to bear anymore... Will you still stay at my side, Mato-chan?"

At his inquiry, he went back to face the frozen girl, empty as always. He could see it in his her eyes, that whatever her counterpart decided, she will undoubtly obey without so much for a rebel.

"Un! I will promise to always be at your side, Tsuna-kun! Even if your own family turn their backs at you!"

The girl closes her eyes gently. If that is what Mato wishes... Seeing how she submits to her counterpart's promise, White Sin unfreezes her. He hesitates for a moment when he held a claw to her. He acquires her strength in order to drag his 'human self' out of the misery once and for all, including himself. The girl slowly open her eyes and accept his claw but not before agreeing that she will stand by his side and that she will kill him once his goal is accomplish. Just how he requested. The duo flame's dies out and each took a step back. White Sin transform again into a wing once the battle had ended. Soon, he felt that more guests had appeared. Black Gold Saw, Dead Master, Strength and Chariot suddenly circle them. They simultaneously nodded their head once. They are willingly to stand beside him no matter what it may lead. Black Rock Shooter too, nodded. Finally, now he could move on to the next phase.

"That was an entertaining show. It seems that he's truly cannot be underestimate" White Rock Shooter hum to herself as she sat the tea cup down. With her black parallel self, this party will be total kick ass. "Maybe I'll visit Tsunayoshi-kun soon. His town look so much fun" The White haired girl decided. She will visit the cute tuna very, very soon.

A/N - I simply have no shame in admitting it! This is seriously a long-ass chapter! XD Oh my gosh! I had so much fun and stress doing this! So he finally form his own guardians with the last addition of Black Rock Shooter. Now all he has to do was to wait for a perfect moment to start his plan. Everything is going according to his plan nicely...

And so there you have it! Black Rock Shooter have appear! I will reveal more about him very much soon but for now, it's time for Tsuna to finally enjoy himself with his friends like how he supposed to.

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