AN: This is going to be a KHR AU story. I recently read a story that shows Frederico showing up so I wanted to make my own.

AN2: I've fixed a few mistakes in this chapter and added some more details. Hopefully, it's better than the previous version.

Disclaimer: I don't own KHR but I wish I did.

Summary – Frederico, Timoteo's thought to be dead son, is found alive and rescued by an anonymous group of people. The Vongola Family and her allies are overjoyed. Tsuna finds himself pushed aside as someone more worthy of the title Vongola Decimo has appeared.

Unknown Location

A lone man sat chained to the wall in a dark and musty cell. His wrists were raw from the handcuffs and his lips were chapped form dehydration. His once upon a time designer suit no longer looked fit to wear. His right eye was swollen and his body was thin from months of 'mush' for food. His name was Frederico, third candidate to the Vongola Decimo position.

He could still remember the day he was captured. How he cursed himself for letting his guard down like that. If Massimo or Enrico could see him now, they would surely laugh themselves to death. In the underground world, everyone knew that messing with the Vongola was tantamount to suicide. So, how could he have known that the Genovesse would betray the Vongola like that? Hell, even now, he didn't think that the Vongola even knew about the betrayal.

Frederico sighed for the umpteenth time since he was captured. 'How long has it been since they caught me? I wonder if Massimo has become the Decimo yet. At least I know that the Vongola will be in safe hands. Better Enrico or Massimo run it than a bastard child like Xanxus….Or, God forbid, that yellow monkey failure that Iemitsu calls his son!'

His cell door opened and he heard footsteps echo throughout his cell. "Well, well, well. You are looking fine today, young Frederico!" a deep yet slightly creepy voice said.

The prisoner immediately recognized the voice. How could he not? This man had only been here to taunt him every chance he got since his capture. "Can't say the same to you, Gayman. You look terrible! What happen? Did the wife finally find out you bat for the other team?" Frederico spat out with his raspy voice. Even though his throat felt scratchy and his tongue was like sandpaper, Frederico couldn't resist insulting the man.

A tick appeared on the man's face. "For the last time, my name is Carman! Remember already, you Vongola scum!" He screamed as he chose to ignore the second half of Frederico's insult.

The chained man smirked at his success in making his tormenter lose some composer. "That's not much better. What was your mom thinking giving you such a girly name?" Frederico retorted.

Carman's scowl soon turned into a creepy smile which set off alarms in Frederico's head. "Enjoy this while you can because the Boss has no need for you anymore. You're gonna die today."

"You'll never get away with this! My Family will find me and annihilate you guys! The Genovesse Family will be forgotten in history and the only time people will even speak of the name will be with pity! Pity at how you guys were foolish enough to go against the Vongola!" Frederico yelled.

"That would be true only if they're still looking for you. But, to everyone else in the world, Frederico of the Vongola Family has already passed on; died by a fire he accidently started himself. Tragic, I know. Boss even gave his condolences to Vongola Nono at the funeral." Carman said with glee as he watched the young man's face pale. "Well, it has been nice chatting with you, but duty calls."

Carman signaled with his hand and beside him, two men took out handguns and took aim at the prisoner's head. Right before they shot, an explosion was heard. The ground shook and Carman held onto the cell door to steady himself. "What is going on!" he roared into his radio. He waited for some sort of explanation, but all that could be heard was static noises.

Suddenly, chains came out of nowhere and trapped the two subordinates. With a quick jerk, both fell face first onto the stone floor. Carmen cursed and pulled out his hidden gun. He looked around frantically for his enemy and yelled "Who the F*** do you think you are! Attacking the Genovesse like this, you must have a death wish!"

No sound was made. Carman opened his mouth again, hoping to lure his enemy out with taunts and insults. "Come out you bastards! You God forsaken cowards! I'm gonna g-"

Before he could finish, a needle pierced his throat. With a gurgle, he dropped to the floor with a thud. His mouth foamed purple: the obvious sign that he had just been poisoned.

"Boss said not to kill anyone." an unmistakable female voice said.

"I know, but he was so annoying! Besides, Boss also said not to take anything but you still raided their equipment room." another voice responded with an accusation of his own.

"Psh, whatever let's just get this guy outa here." The first voice said as three people stepped out of the shadows. "Still, what kinda base was this? It only took the three of us to bring it down and I did most of the work!" They were all wearing masks so that no one could see their faces. Each one was of an animal design with a certain feral quality added on.

The one with the snake mask answered. "Well, the Genovesse is more business oriented so a low security level is kinda expected." Frederico absentmindedly noted that this voice was different from the one who offed Carmen. That meant that the killer was either the one wearing the Dragon mask or the one with the Cat like mask.

Frederico looked up stunned. If what he heard was correct, these three people who sounded no older than 20, had just singlehandedly taken out a whole base! But, even though they had just saved him from certain death, he was still wary of these unknowns. You could never be too careful in his line of business after all. "What do you guys want? And, why are you saving me?"

"We're just here to help you and the reason is none of your business." Snake said as he started to undo the chains that kept Frederico from his freedom.

Before Frederico could say anything else, he felt a sharp chop to his neck and his world went dark.

"Why'd you knock him out, Hiro?" the first voice asked.

"He woulda asked too many questions. Better we knock him out and make him stay unconscious before he sees too much. We don't want the Vongola knowing about us just yet. Plus, didn't I tell you to call me Snake when we're on missions?" the now identified Snake said.

"I got it, jeez. It's not like anyone's listening." The first voiced said as the group left with Frederico in tow. They went towards the exit and climbed into the helicopter waiting for them. The journey was made in silence as each masked individual pondered about the fate of the man they just rescued. What did their boss want with him?

One hour later, something started to vibrate in Snake's pocket. He pulled out his phone and plugged a headset in to prevent the chopper's noise from interfering with the upcoming conversation. With a slight nod to his companions, he picked up the phone.

"Hello?"

"Snake, is it done?"

"Yes Boss, everything went according to plan. We have secured Vongola Nono's third son and are heading to the designated base as we speak."

"Good job and thank you. I'm glad that I can always count on you. Tell Leopard and Dragon thanks as well."

"There's no need for thanks Boss. We're just doing our jobs. Vongola better be grateful for this."

"Haha. I'm sure they'll be ecstatic! Looks like time's up for now. I have to go; Gokudera-kun is coming upstairs. I'll see you guys later. Ja-"

"Thanks for your hard work Boss."

-Character Profiles-

Sawada Tsunayoshi

Age – 15

Gender – Male

Family – Sawada Nana (mother), Sawada Iemistu (father)

School – Nanimori Middle School

Affiliations – Vongola Family, Ombranera Family

Names – "Dame" Tsuna, Vongola Decimo, Ombranera Primo, Ombranera's Fiery Phoenix

Weapon of Choice – Wire Gloves

Flame Type - Sky

Kim Sung Ha

Age – 16

Gender – Male

Family – Kim Cho Hee (sister)

School – None

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ombranera's Bloody Wolf

Weapon of Choice - Swords

Flame Type - Storm

Yang Ju Long

Age – 16

Gender - Male

Family – None

School – International School of Beijing

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ombranera's Mystic Dragon

Weapon of Choice - Needles

Flame Type - Mist

Emilia Conti

Age – 15

Gender – Female

Family – Elena Conti (mother), Dianora Conti (sister), Antonio Conti (brother), Benito Conti (brother), Angelo Conti (brother)

School – Bonvolia Boarding School

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ice Queen of Bonvolia, Ombranera's Dancing Leopard

Weapon of Choice – Spear, Bo staff

Flame Type - Sun

Alexandra Gram

Age – 15

Gender - Female

Family – Dexter Gram (brother)

School – MIT

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ombranera's Soothing Swallow

Weapon of Choice – Sais

Flame Type - Rain

Dexter Gram

Age – 15

Gender – Male

Family – Alexandra Gram (sister)

School – MIT

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ombranera's Rampaging Bull

Weapon of Choice – Fist, Deck of Cards

Flame Type - Lightning

Yanagi Hiroshi

Age – 15

Gender – Male

Family – Yanagi Tsume (mother), Yanagi Genosuke (Father), Yanagi Kyoutaro (brother), Yanagi Kyousuke (brother)

School – Nanimori Middle School

Affiliations – Ombranera Family

Names – Ombranera's Iron Snake

Weapon of Choice – Chains

Flame Type - Cloud