In silence [Reborn Fanfic, 1896]
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Title: In Silence
Author: Primal Red
Character(s)/Pairing: Dokuro Chrome. Hibari Kyoya. 1896.
Genre: General/Romance (multichapter)
Rating: PG-13 for combat violence and blood
Warnings: Chrome being unaware of her own words, and Hibari being himself.
Summary: Silence is often a way of speaking in a different dimension. [AU from chapter 256 of the manga in the Future Arc, gradual and eventual Hibari/Chrome]
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Chapter 1: The Partner
It had started off innocuously as a way of strengthening the teamwork between the Guardians. If she had realized that things would result in the present situation, Chrome would not have hesitated to disappear for the sake of Mukuro-sama’s peace-of-mind.
For one, she was pretty sure that Mukuro-sama would not like the idea of her walking around with the other Guardians out of more than necessity; she was Mukuro-sama’s subordinate and Boss’s Mist Guardian, nothing more. The problem, however, was that Boss insisted that she stay with the group for reasons that she couldn’t quite understand. Sawada Tsunayoshi had mentioned that the group needed to train on teamwork-a word that she wasn’t very familiar with unless it involved Ken and Chikusa and Mukuro-sama.
And, yet, somehow the infant hitman by the name of Reborn had insisted-had decided for the Boss-that they all needed the training, even though they had just arrived back to their rightful time a few days ago after having fought the Millefiore family in the future ten years later. Chrome wasn’t sure what to make of it, but she was sure that she didn’t want to stay around and be a burden to the people who have sheltered her in Mukuro-sama’s absence-and she was sure that she didn’t want to be around the other Guardians more often than Mukuro-sama believed was right for her.
It’s alright, Chrome. Go with them.
Chrome nodded hesitantly. If you insist, Mukuro-sama.
The voice in her mind chuckled. It would be a good way of finding out more about the Vongola, and it would certainly help you become a stronger fighter. Don’t worry so much, my cute little Chrome.
Chrome blushed at the reassuring words. Yes, Mukuro-sama.
She then turned, and glanced at the rest of the group. From what it seemed, Boss was attempting to pacify the Storm Guardian in order to keep him from arguing with the Rain and Sun Guardian again. It seemed like the usual way they would interact, and though Chrome didn’t know what it meant completely, she did know that they were not noticing her presence for the moment.
And that was definitely a good thing.
“We are going to split the Guardians into pairs from now on.”
“Ehhhh?! What do you mean, Reborn? Who’s going to pair with who?”
“We’re going to get into that now.”
The Guardians all began to talk amongst one another and think about what pairs they would be in, all of them except for Chrome and the Cloud Guardian, the boy she learned from Mukuro-sama to go by the name of Hibari Kyoya. From the one-eyed girl’s vantage point, she saw the expression on the Storm Guardian’s face change to one of contemplation and hope, and wondered briefly whether it was because he was just like her in a way-hoping to stay with the Boss in the same way that she, Ken and Chikusa wanted to stay with Mukuro-sama.
“First off, we’ll begin with you, Tsuna.”
“Huh?”
“Tsuna will go with Lambo, since he is the only one who can get the Thunder Guardian to do things without much force.”
“Ehhhhhh?!! But, Reborn! I can’t possibly-”
“What?! I wanted to be with the Tenth!”
“Hahahahahaha…Gokudera, it’s okay, really. Calm down.”
“…shut up, baseball idiot.”
“The next two will be Gokudera Hayato and Sasagawa Ryohei.”
“What the hell to the EXTREME?! I don’t want to be with Octopus-head!”
“Neither do I want to be with YOU, lawn head!”
“The thing is, the two of you are least likely to work together at this point in time, so it is necessary in the team to strengthen your work habits in case you do actually end up fighting side-by-side. What’s more, this is only a temporary sort of teamwork practice. In the later part of this training, all of you are going to work with the one you choose if you want.”
“…damn it…”
“…hahahaha…what about me, then?”
“Yamamoto Takeshi, you are going to work alone with me.”
“Oh. Hahahahaha…how nice.”
“Indeed. Your teamwork skills are the most top-notch in this team, since you understand the need for it and have proven yourself in battle in the time ten years into the future. So, all you’re going to be working on is your skills for now. Later, we’re going to team you up with someone.”
Chrome mentally relaxed. She wasn’t going to be teamed with anyone she didn’t know.
“Then…what about…”
“The last two Guardians are going to be teamed up as well. Hibari…you do remember what I said to you just a few days ago, right?”
Chrome froze, and looked out of the corner of her eyes just in time to see the boy named Hibari Kyoya narrow his eyes, then nod calmly.
“…indeed. You owe me one for this.”
“Most certainly. So, that will be it, then. Tsuna and Lambo, Gokudera and Ryohei. Yamamoto and myself, and Hibari and Chrome. Today will be the day we begin on this sort of training, so you can all go with your partners to a place where you can train each other.”
Chrome felt something knot inside her stomach. She was…she was going to be teamed with the boy that Mukuro-sama fought with.
Hibari Kyoya.
No! No! This can’t happen! I wanted to be alone…just…
The voice in her head chuckled amusedly. Now, now, Chrome, it’s okay. He will not hurt you as long as I am alive.
But…Mukuro-sama…that’s not what I mean…I…I don’t want to be with anyone here except for you.
Don’t worry, Chrome. It’s not like Hibari-kun will change that, right?
Chrome nodded fiercely. Right! Nothing will change that!
It was then that the girl noticed that Hibari had stepped much closer to her-with an expression that looked like a glare-and had placed his hand on her shoulder. He then placed his other hand on her wrist, turned, and began walking in the direction of Namimori High School.
Um…
She wasn’t sure what to say.
Chrome allowed herself to be pulled along, keeping her wince to a minimum from the subtle yet powerful pulling that was at her wrist. For someone who Mukuro-sama defeated before, Hibari-san was very strong.
Chrome bit on her lip nervously. She recalled how the Cloud Guardian had easily destroyed one of the particular opponents in the Millefiore. It had been testimony of the power of the Cloud Guardian-and though she knew that Mukuro-sama also had such capabilities, she was surprised to find that Hibari-san had the power to destroy so easily.
She could only hope that Hibari-san wouldn’t do anything to her or Mukuro-sama. She didn’t know how to talk or interact with people-and from what she heard, Hibari-san didn’t seem to like being with anyone at all.
She just hoped that everything will turn out okay in the end, because she wasn’t sure how much she could take from any changes in what she saw.
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To be continued...
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Review, please. ^^; I want to improve my writing skill, especially with these two.
skylark_90. :D I hope that this is an acceptable beginning of the fanfic, comrade. ;)
Title: In Silence
Author: Primal Red
Character(s)/Pairing: Dokuro Chrome. Hibari Kyoya. 1896.
Genre: General/Romance (multichapter)
Rating: PG-13 for combat violence and blood
Warnings: Chrome being unaware of her own words, and Hibari being himself.
Summary: Silence is often a way of speaking in a different dimension. [AU from chapter 256 of the manga in the Future Arc, gradual and eventual Hibari/Chrome]
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Chapter 1: The Partner
It had started off innocuously as a way of strengthening the teamwork between the Guardians. If she had realized that things would result in the present situation, Chrome would not have hesitated to disappear for the sake of Mukuro-sama’s peace-of-mind.
For one, she was pretty sure that Mukuro-sama would not like the idea of her walking around with the other Guardians out of more than necessity; she was Mukuro-sama’s subordinate and Boss’s Mist Guardian, nothing more. The problem, however, was that Boss insisted that she stay with the group for reasons that she couldn’t quite understand. Sawada Tsunayoshi had mentioned that the group needed to train on teamwork-a word that she wasn’t very familiar with unless it involved Ken and Chikusa and Mukuro-sama.
And, yet, somehow the infant hitman by the name of Reborn had insisted-had decided for the Boss-that they all needed the training, even though they had just arrived back to their rightful time a few days ago after having fought the Millefiore family in the future ten years later. Chrome wasn’t sure what to make of it, but she was sure that she didn’t want to stay around and be a burden to the people who have sheltered her in Mukuro-sama’s absence-and she was sure that she didn’t want to be around the other Guardians more often than Mukuro-sama believed was right for her.
It’s alright, Chrome. Go with them.
Chrome nodded hesitantly. If you insist, Mukuro-sama.
The voice in her mind chuckled. It would be a good way of finding out more about the Vongola, and it would certainly help you become a stronger fighter. Don’t worry so much, my cute little Chrome.
Chrome blushed at the reassuring words. Yes, Mukuro-sama.
She then turned, and glanced at the rest of the group. From what it seemed, Boss was attempting to pacify the Storm Guardian in order to keep him from arguing with the Rain and Sun Guardian again. It seemed like the usual way they would interact, and though Chrome didn’t know what it meant completely, she did know that they were not noticing her presence for the moment.
And that was definitely a good thing.
“We are going to split the Guardians into pairs from now on.”
“Ehhhh?! What do you mean, Reborn? Who’s going to pair with who?”
“We’re going to get into that now.”
The Guardians all began to talk amongst one another and think about what pairs they would be in, all of them except for Chrome and the Cloud Guardian, the boy she learned from Mukuro-sama to go by the name of Hibari Kyoya. From the one-eyed girl’s vantage point, she saw the expression on the Storm Guardian’s face change to one of contemplation and hope, and wondered briefly whether it was because he was just like her in a way-hoping to stay with the Boss in the same way that she, Ken and Chikusa wanted to stay with Mukuro-sama.
“First off, we’ll begin with you, Tsuna.”
“Huh?”
“Tsuna will go with Lambo, since he is the only one who can get the Thunder Guardian to do things without much force.”
“Ehhhhhh?!! But, Reborn! I can’t possibly-”
“What?! I wanted to be with the Tenth!”
“Hahahahahaha…Gokudera, it’s okay, really. Calm down.”
“…shut up, baseball idiot.”
“The next two will be Gokudera Hayato and Sasagawa Ryohei.”
“What the hell to the EXTREME?! I don’t want to be with Octopus-head!”
“Neither do I want to be with YOU, lawn head!”
“The thing is, the two of you are least likely to work together at this point in time, so it is necessary in the team to strengthen your work habits in case you do actually end up fighting side-by-side. What’s more, this is only a temporary sort of teamwork practice. In the later part of this training, all of you are going to work with the one you choose if you want.”
“…damn it…”
“…hahahaha…what about me, then?”
“Yamamoto Takeshi, you are going to work alone with me.”
“Oh. Hahahahaha…how nice.”
“Indeed. Your teamwork skills are the most top-notch in this team, since you understand the need for it and have proven yourself in battle in the time ten years into the future. So, all you’re going to be working on is your skills for now. Later, we’re going to team you up with someone.”
Chrome mentally relaxed. She wasn’t going to be teamed with anyone she didn’t know.
“Then…what about…”
“The last two Guardians are going to be teamed up as well. Hibari…you do remember what I said to you just a few days ago, right?”
Chrome froze, and looked out of the corner of her eyes just in time to see the boy named Hibari Kyoya narrow his eyes, then nod calmly.
“…indeed. You owe me one for this.”
“Most certainly. So, that will be it, then. Tsuna and Lambo, Gokudera and Ryohei. Yamamoto and myself, and Hibari and Chrome. Today will be the day we begin on this sort of training, so you can all go with your partners to a place where you can train each other.”
Chrome felt something knot inside her stomach. She was…she was going to be teamed with the boy that Mukuro-sama fought with.
Hibari Kyoya.
No! No! This can’t happen! I wanted to be alone…just…
The voice in her head chuckled amusedly. Now, now, Chrome, it’s okay. He will not hurt you as long as I am alive.
But…Mukuro-sama…that’s not what I mean…I…I don’t want to be with anyone here except for you.
Don’t worry, Chrome. It’s not like Hibari-kun will change that, right?
Chrome nodded fiercely. Right! Nothing will change that!
It was then that the girl noticed that Hibari had stepped much closer to her-with an expression that looked like a glare-and had placed his hand on her shoulder. He then placed his other hand on her wrist, turned, and began walking in the direction of Namimori High School.
Um…
She wasn’t sure what to say.
Chrome allowed herself to be pulled along, keeping her wince to a minimum from the subtle yet powerful pulling that was at her wrist. For someone who Mukuro-sama defeated before, Hibari-san was very strong.
Chrome bit on her lip nervously. She recalled how the Cloud Guardian had easily destroyed one of the particular opponents in the Millefiore. It had been testimony of the power of the Cloud Guardian-and though she knew that Mukuro-sama also had such capabilities, she was surprised to find that Hibari-san had the power to destroy so easily.
She could only hope that Hibari-san wouldn’t do anything to her or Mukuro-sama. She didn’t know how to talk or interact with people-and from what she heard, Hibari-san didn’t seem to like being with anyone at all.
She just hoped that everything will turn out okay in the end, because she wasn’t sure how much she could take from any changes in what she saw.
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To be continued...
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Review, please. ^^; I want to improve my writing skill, especially with these two.