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{"Sorry I'm late!" -Tsuna yells running in the studio- "Hello is anybody here!?" -Looks around- "Well I guess I should do the disclaimer since nobodies here. SmallBasilisk28 doesn't own Naruto or Katekyo Hitman Reborn." -As he was about to leave Tsuna gets tackled to the ground by Naruto- "Now where do you think your going Tsu-kun?" *-* HIIIEEE!}

{This story will be a Naruto x Tsuna pairing so don't read it if you don't like it. You have been warned.}

{Warnings, updates are random.}

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Chapter 1

Eleven year old Tsunayoshi Sawada was running for his life trying to get away from the school's resident bullies chasing after him in what appeared to be the worst day of his life. Let's rewind the clock a bit. Tsuna's day started off with his mother leaving early to run errands forgetting to wake him up so he overslept forcing him to miss breakfast and showing up late for class. That wouldn't have been so bad but he ran into the demon Kyoya the leader of the Disciplinary Committee who was in a particular bad mood today

It snowballed from there and after limping to class his jerk of a teacher called him out in front of the entire class saying loud enough for everybody to hear. "Are you that much of a dame that you can't even remember when class starts." While walking to his seat in the back of the class with his head down to the sound of everyone laughing at the nickname he hated but couldn't do anything about Tsuna missed a red-head giving him a look from the seat behind him. After that Tsuna tried to keep his head down but apparently Nezu was getting some sick joy out of seeing how much he didn't know so he was called up to answer questions that nobody else knew if the looks on their faces were anything to go by but they still laughed at him because he was the school dame.

At gym his day took a nose dive when the teacher told them they were playing baseball and he had to listen to the class arguing over who wouldn't get him on their team. After that it was time for lunch were Tsuna found out his money was missing. He was starving and was almost in tears over everything that's happened so far when a passing student he didn't know tossed a protein bar at him as he was walking by. Tsuna looked up in time to see the red-head already leaving the classroom but he still called out thanking him, at least he wasn't going to go hungry even if it was the worst thing he ever had in his life.

Now we catch up to the present to find out why our dear Tsuna was being chased by the group of students. The team he was on had lost badly and they were blaming him but what did they expect to happen the other team had Yamamoto the baseball prodigy of course they were going to lose. But unfortunately for Tsuna some of the more foul players decided to punish him for their loss rather painfully.

Tsuna's breath was labored from running all day so spotting a narrow corner coming up he took it hoping to lose them in the back allies. Grabbing the nearest trashcan he threw it to the ground hoping for a few seconds and kept running forcing himself to run faster when he heard them colliding with it.

When Tsuna finally made it to the back allies he thought he was safe until he saw a group of high school students hanging around talking and was about to slip away when one of them spotted him. "What the hell are you doing here brat!" One of the older boys yelled walking towards Tsuna after spotting him standing there frozen out of fear. Seeing the lowly brat just standing there ignoring him he got angry and punched him in the jaw sending Tsuna to the ground. "Yo what the fuck Daisuke he's just a kid you didn't have to hit him!" One of the other guys snapped getting to his feet pulling Daisuke away from the kid.

The two of them were about to start arguing with each other when they saw a group of kids running into the ally looking out of breath. The bullies were angry and glaring daggers at Tsuna who had his back against the nearest wall shaking like a leaf from all the eyes on him. Daisuke was about to yell at them too when a low humming was heard coming from behind them and coming closer. Turning the older students saw a red-head slowly walking their way humming to himself while kicking a soccer ball along his path as he walked forward uncaring about anything around him.

His school uniform was dirty with a bandage across the whisker marks on his right cheek. But what drew everybodies attention was the loud music blaring out of the head phones he was wearing. The red-head wasn't paying anybody attention as he walked past the group eyes closed bobbing his head up and down to the beat of the music.

Tsuna seeing him was about to shout a warning for him to run away when the red-head stopped in the middle of both groups opening his eyes and turning to stare directly at him. Blue eyes stared into his brown for what felt like an eternity before the red-head kicked the ball at his feet high into the air signaling the start of the fight. The first one to fall was Daisuke who folded into himself from the fist embedded in his gut. Grabbing Daisuke's skull the red-head smashed him into the wall before attacking the stunned crowd that hade been chasing him the music coming from his headphones blaring loud enough for Tsuna to hear as he tore into them those blue eyes growing cold and the whiskers marks on his face becoming darker as he tore them apart without a single concern.

Tsuna watched somewhat afraid as he smashed one of the older boys knees bringing him crashing to the ground before kicking him in the chest slamming him and the guy behind him into a nearby dumpster. As he watched the fight Tsuna wondered why the red-head was even helping him instead of walking by like most of his teachers do when they see him but crushed that thought not wanting to push his luck seeing older students getting thrown around with little effort. After the last one hit the ground he watched on as the red-head started going through their bags and pockets. "Catch Tsuna." He heard as the red-head tossed a wallet his way startling him out of his thoughts as he scrambled to catch it.

"S-sorry but do I know you?" Tsuna asked nervously while catching the other wallets thrown his way hoping he wouldn't turn on him for being rude.

"You might not have heard being late today and that teacher being a world-class jerk but I'm the new student in class. The names Naruto Uzumaki number one trouble maker and delinquent at your service." He told him with a laugh as he finished taking their wallets and phones stuffing them into his open backpack. Standing up he wiped the dust off his pants ignoring the soccer ball that landed on his head as he walked over to were Tsuna was.

"Come on Tsuna I'm taking you to get that bruise on your face checked out it looks pretty bad." Naruto told him touching his cheek where the bruise was starting to show but froze suddenly a spark of electricity running down their spines. Tsuna didn't know what was happening but when Naruto touched him he saw happiness, excitement, then disappointment and rejection flash across Naruto's face before it vanished completely replaced with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Well my house isn't that far off so... " Naruto trailed off not knowing what to say as he started walking off, his eyes brightening a bit when he heard the sound of shoes following after him.

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After getting a bag of ice for the bruise on his cheek Tsuna was left alone in Naruto's living room after he left to answer the phone in the next room. He kept glancing around looking from the television and system to all the boxes scattered around on the floor. Seeing a few photo's on the wall already unpacked he got curious and walked closer so he could get a better look at them. The first one a ripped photo in a blue frame it was only showing only the right half that had a smiling red-haired woman holding her swollen belly while looking over at whoever was in the picture beside her. He noticed two rings on her hand one looking like a wedding ring and the other more intricate with what looked like the symbol of the moon on it.

The next photo was in a red frame and it showed the same woman smiling at the camera while holding a blond four-year old wearing an orange fox jumpsuit in her arms. 'Cute' Tsuna thought seeing a little Naruto clutching a stuffed lion while waving at the camera a bright toothy smile on his face. The whisker marks on his cheeks making him look like a little baby fox in his opinion.

The last photo was in a crimson colored frame and it showed a slightly older Naruto with red hair now. He was staring at the camera with the same cold look in his eyes he saw earlier today. The two rings from the first photo were on a chain around his neck. Standing behind him with a hand resting on Naruto's head was someone he couldn't make out because of the large straw hat hiding everything but the small smile on his face. He saw a two-year old standing on the mans right shoulder that was dressed up like a doctor with his lab coat and glasses, the spiky green hair and green eyes glinting behind his glasses gave the baby a very creepy look. The one being held in Naruto's hands was violent looking wearing an oversized blue jacket that hid his arms, a white belt holstering a pair of toy guns, and orange goggles covering his short, spiky, black hair. He was concerned about the scar over his closed left eye but what drew his attention was the pacifier's around both of their necks.

He turned when he heard one of the sliding doors open to see Naruto walking in with a plate of sandwiches in his hands. "Sorry it took so long but I figured you'd be hungry since you only had my protein bar for lunch." Naruto told him another smile plastered on his face that Tsuna just knew was fake.

While eating a few of the sandwiches on the plate they talked for some time about random things around town with Naruto inputting things he saw during his travels. Turning the television on Tsuna finally noticed the time when he saw the news report talking about a break in at the police station.

He was about to grab his bag when Naruto snatched his cellphone out of it while also bringing his own out. "Come on Naruto I really need to get going." Tsuna told him while trying to grab his phone as Naruto danced around him continuously typing on both.

"Here." He told him putting Tsuna's phone back into his hands and seeing brunettes confusion elaborated with another fake smile "What I need your number if were going to be hanging out this weekend like you promised." As they walked outside Naruto missed the almost tearful look Tsuna gave him as they parted ways.

The second the door closed behind Naruto the light in his eyes grey cold, the smile on his face vanishing. Pulling out a second phone from his back pocket he pressed down on the buttons using speed dial to call a number. "Nezu Dohachiro, Namimori." Naruto spoke into the phone his voice coming out cold as ice the second it was picked up.

"We're even then." Was the only thing said before the line went dead leaving Naruto to stare at the picture on the wall.

'Why now, why after leaving it all behind do I find a Sky I can harmonize with. If I follow him can I find my purpose?' Naruto thought his mind going back to a conversation he had with his onii-san all those years ago.

{Flashback}

A young Naruto was standing in front of the recently dug grave not acknowledging the figure approaching behind him.

"What are the chances I can find my Sky if kaa-san couldn't find hers?" Naruto finally asked after a few more minutes of silence while looking up at the cloudless night sky.

"It wasn't that she didn't find him she just couldn't approach him." The figure told him leaving the 'ring' unspoken.

"You'll find your Sky Naruto-kun just be patent and remember your mothers last lesson to you." The hooded figure said while laying a rose across the gravesite.

'The Moon is the light among shadows that guides the Sky even through its darkest hours. Find your home my piccola volpe and help your Sky change the world.' Naruto thought hearing his mothers words echo in the back of his mind.

"Its raining onii-san." Naruto spoke out loud while turning around to start heading back. The rings around his neck shinning off of the moonlight as he walked down the path.

"It is." The hooded figure agreed seeing the tears running down Naruto's cheek.

{Flashback End}

Running a hand through his hair Naruto pulled out his second phone and was about to dial a new number when a voice spoke up from behind him "Baka-fox I already know everything so put your phone away."

Naruto whipped around immediately blinking his blue eyes in shock but kept his composure even though he looked like bolting any second. Because sitting on the couch he was just at where the two people he was about to call for advice Verde and Obito. Verde just gave him a quick nod before going back to his computer but Obito whipped his chain out smashing it against the back of his head.

"That was for leaving without telling me and making me call in Verde's debt to help track you down." Obito told Naruto while smashing the chain against his knee when he tried to get up.

"And this is for getting Iemitsu's son of all people as your Sky, an untrained Sky at that!" Obito snapped out jumping on Naruto's head sending him crashing back towards the ground an evil glint in his eye as he drew his guns from his belt.

"It should be simple to work around the Ninth's seal but your going to have to teach him some things if you want to harmonize properly Naruto." Verde spoke up interrupting Obito's punishment of Naruto before going back to his work ignoring the gunfire in the background.

"Ha! That will royally piss Iemitsu off if my student is the one that trains his son." Obito mused out loud while fighting down a smirk thinking of the looks on a couple of faces when they found out he was still alive.

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"I'm home!" Tsuna called out as he walked through the front door only to get blindsided by a worried Nana Sawada the second she saw the bruise on his face.

"Are you alright? Did you run into those bullies again?" Nana asked with concern in her voice while looking him over for any other injuries and finding none finally let her son go.

"I did but my new friend Naruto helped me out." Tsuna answered with a smile on his face that helped put her at ease if only a little.

With little to no prompting he told her all the good parts about his day after getting chased by the bullies while editing the bad parts so she wouldn't have to worry about him.

While she was cleaning the dishes Nana was smiling happily ecstatic that her Tsu-kun finally had a friend, that he finally found someone who saw the good in him. It broke her heart every time she saw him bandaging his cuts and bruises when he didn't know she was there or when he stayed up late trying his hardest to study only to come home with a failing grade because the teacher accused him of cheating. Those where the days she was almost in tears thinking she was a bad mother because she couldn't do anything to help her son.

There were even days she would come close to just taking him out of school and moving to another town maybe Kokuyo or somewhere further to give him a chance in a different city. But she faltered and pushed those thoughts aside every time her husband would call or send a card but even those had been barely coming anymore for whatever reason.

"Did you hear me Mama?" Tsuna asked looking at her with a concerned look on his face.

"Sure I can't wait to meet Naruto when he comes over this weekend." She answered happily thanking whoever up there that was watching over her son.

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"Morning Tsuna!" Naruto called out getting his attention as he neared the school gate.

Looking around Tsuna spotted him leaning against the wall a smile on his face as he waved him over. He was about to ask Tsuna if he could talk later when his instincts screamed for him to move. Grabbing Tsuna and pushing him behind him Naruto drew his trench knives blocking a tonfa that came out of nowhere.

"Fight me new carnivore!" The demon prefect demanded wanting to fight the red-head that bite the students for crowding yesterday before he could.

Seeing Tsuna hiding behind him scared out of his mind Naruto snarled his canines showing as he snapped back "Bring it teme!"

Author's Notes -

I'm not bashing anybody but maybe a bit on Iemitsu the man isn't exactly father of the year in my book. I mean if your that high up then your going to make enemies and leaving your family alone with no kind of bodyguard is stupid to me. I love the stories were it's more realistic with people coming after them because their his family and Tsuna finds out about his fathers real job.

I've spent a month in a half with nothing to do but think over story ideas so all of mine are getting changes and improvements.

This one is a repost of The Eclipse Guardian after hearing advice on how it could be better.

Translate - If I get any of them wrong please tell me.

1. little fox - piccola volpe

Re-written on 12/06/15.