Disclaimer: I don't own Hitman Reborn in any shape or form. I write this fic for my own amusement and to practice writing. I do not make any profit off of this fic.

Warning: this fic contains AU, alternate universe, cussing, genderbending, soul marks, mentioned death, violence, character death, ooc, oc probably, evil twin, child negligence, suicide, mentioned suicide and romance.

This chapter is super short.

To a World of Soul Marks

Ch4

Wearing a loose t-shirt and shorts Tsuna entered his room or the room that was now his. As this room once belonged to the female Tsuna of this world and while Tsuna may have her body he was not that Tsuna. Letting out a sigh he plopped down on the bed in the room and lay on his stomach. Burying his head in his arms Tsuna tried to go over everything that he knew.

He was currently stuck in an alternate universe inhabiting the body of his alternate female self who had committed suicide. His alternate self had been sixteen and as Tsuna inhabits her body that meant he is now physically sixteen. School would be starting soon and Tsuna supposes he will have to attend. At the very least to not seem suspicious and also if he was stuck like this it would be good to finish high school. His alternates selves (and he supposed his) family had all taken off for Italy and left his alternate self here alone. Apparently his alternate self has a brother, so now Tsuna has a brother. Then there was the Kawahira issue…

Kicking his feet on his bed in frustration Tsuna decided that he would deal with Kawahira later. For now he would figure this out himself. Rolling over Tsuna absently began to rub the right side of his abdomen.

'And then they're those marks…'Tsuna thought. 'They almost look like tattoos. Could it be… bullying?!'

The thought of putting Tattoo's on someone could be some sort of bullying in this world was distressing. But Tsuna quickly dismissed the thought as he remembered all the people he saw who had one. He tried to think of any time he had seen people who had tattoos.

"Don't tell me its gangs?!" Tsuna cried out as he shot up out of bed only to trip over his own feet and crash to the floor.

Turning himself over Tsuna looked at his bed from his position on the floor and noticed what appeared to be several books underneath it. Curious Tsuna reached under the bed and pulled out three books. Sitting up and leaning against the bed he read the titles.

"'A History of Soulmarks', 'You and Your Soulmark' and 'The Curious Case of SoulMarks'," Tsuna read out loud. "So these types of things are popular here. Though I guess the idea of finding true love is always popular."

Opening the first book Tsuna came to a page describing the first recorded soul mark. He quickly grew bored and opened the next book, 'The Curious Case of Soulmarks."

"In todays world soulmarks are considered an essential part of oneself. While it's true that they can play a big part in ones future they can also be a hindrance causing confusion, grief and reliance. To many people today depend on their soulmarks to lead them to those they should love. Instead of looking at what is around them they fantasize about a love and life that will never happen. Allowing for them to easily be tricked by others with undesirable intentions." he read.

"What in the world is this," Tsuna muttered as he placed the book down, "maybe some sort of setting in popular fiction?"

Picking up the final book, 'You and Your Soulmark', Tsuna began to read. "Soulmarks are considered birthmarks or natural tattoos which are present at birth. These marks are used to help one identify ones soulmate."

"Is that so…so that's what a soulmark is…" Tsuna wondered and continued to read.

"Though it should be noted that not all soulmates are romantic in nature. A person is born with at least one soulmark but can have multiple. Soulmarks are always located in the same spot as ones soulmate. For example if your soulmark is on the palm of your hand, then your soulmate will also have their soulmark on the palm of their hand." Skimming a few pages Tsuna read, "there are three different kinds of soulmarks; names, first words and symbolic."

Growing a bit bored Tsuna started to skip through some pages. "Soulmarks which are classified as names; are the name or names of one soulmate. Name soulmarks can be in a different language but both soulmates marks will be in the same language. In other cases name soulmarks can be definition or meaning of a soulmates name."

"First word soulmarks are the first words that one says to their soulmate and vice versa."

"Symbolic soulmarks is a mark that symbolizes ones soulmate. These soulmarks are often the most difficult to decipher as they can have multiple meanings. They can symbolize a soulmates personality, hobbies, career, name or abilities. For example one could have a soulmark in the shape of a heart. This could mean that ones soulmate name could mean love or heart, it could also mean they are a loving person or they could work in some way with hearts, like a heart surgeon.

'How complicated,' Tsuna thought, 'not only that but the symbolic soulmark can also be like the name soulmark. So basically the symbolic soulmark is a symbol that isn't a written word. While the name soulmark are words that spell out who your soulmate is.'

"The easiest seems like the first word soulmark," Tsuna reasoned, "but then again what if its something common like, hello or how's it going or even is this seat taken?"

Tossing the book to the ground with the rest Tsuna stood up and lay back down on the bed. "Are girls really into this whole soulmate thing? Though I guess when I was a teen even I thought about that stuff. Though most of the time it dealt with Kyoko."

'That's right Kyoko! I wonder if she's around?' Thinking this Tsuna rolled onto his stomach and found it hard to keep his eyes open. As his eyes began to shut he thought 'I suppose I'll find out soon enough…school starts up soon…'

Hey, its been a while since I've updated this fic. Its super short, I know. It has some stuff about soulmarks and is setting stuff up for later on. Next chapter Tsuna should be going to school and wont that be fun. Did you actually think I would tell you what soulmarks Tsuna has already? LOL

I either have a cold or allergies(its been windy) so I'm feeling sick. I really need to update some of my other fics… -_- but currently love writing new chapters for my KHR fics. I love Tsuna so much XD.

Just to let anyone who doesn't know I have a KHR fic that is a crossover with Boku no Hero Academia(my hero academia), its called "A Hero of Dying Will'. Since it's a crossover, it can be found in the crossover section or on my profile. (also if you haven't read it yet, check out my fic 'The Hero is a Novice' ;-) )

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