Chapter 2: Art Thou Forlorn, Thy Lone Cloud?

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What do you wish for?

Wishing is for herbivores.

What do you want?

I want to fight.

What do you seek?

I seek amusement worth a lifetime.

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A dark-haired raven wearing a uniform with his black Namimori jacket hanging loosely on his shoulders strolled around his beloved Namimori town watching the Cherry blossoms at its finest. Slowly and gently, lovely little sakura petals fell on his hands, smiling a little to himself. He was all alone in the bright midday as he found a shade under the beautiful trees. This was his forbidden haven, only his.

He studied the sky, finding himself bored. He usually loved this time of the year, why not now? His attention was caught by a cloud fleeting in the sky. Does it ever get bored, he wondered. He slowly closed his eyes only to feel drowsiness as sleep took over him. He stayed like that for a few hours not even caring the least in the world.

He finally awoke a few hours later and decided to check on Namimori Middle School. 'It is almost time for end of classes. Herbivores think they can stay in school after classes.' the raven thought as he clicked his tongue in disappointment. 'Another bunch of weaklings that I shall welcome this year. Everyone's the same. They are all herbivores.'

"Look! It's Hibari Kyoya!"

"Are we going to die?"

"It's Hibari-san! Run!"

The young male, finally known as Hibari Kyoya, smirked as he felt the fear emanating from those weak herbivorous people. He remembered the times that he instilled fear into his victims be it a boy, girl, man, woman, kid, but never the elderly. He at least had manners and respected the elderly.

Hibari is known as the strongest in Namimori. Not a single thinking soul doesn't know his name. He is the chairman of the iron hammer that punishes those who disturb its peace, the Namimori Middle School Disciplinary Committee. His name is taboo to his every victim for their body remembers how it trembled and quivered helplessly as they were beaten to their very core.

The raven smirked contently as the bell rang signaling the end of classes and everyone scrammed out of the school just feeling his presence. His job for today is finished, he said to himself. "Herbivores bitten to death this day equals 0. At least herbivores know how to behave in first day of school."

Hibari was about to go to the reception room when he heard two voices in the faculty room. He took light steps and eavesdropped in the conversation of two voices.

"Reborn-sensei?"

"Yes, Dame-Tsuna?"

"Why did you call me here?"

"And this concerns you because...?"

"Why do you keep answering with questions?"

"My stupid student, you are aware that you are doing it too, are you not?"

"Why are you still asking questions?"

"Why exactly?"

"This conversation is going nowhere, isn't it, Sensei?"

"Do you really think so?"

"I don't know, do you?"

Hibari's head just ached as he listened to the two voices now identified as Sawada Tsunayoshi's and Reborn's. The conversation itself was utterly stupid, he thought. He rubbed his temples to remain calm and overhear the conversation until the end. There was just something about the new teacher. He knew it in his voice and the way he holds himself, the teacher holds power and strength.

"Alright, let us stop this nonsense and start discussing. Do you know why I called you here?" Reborn asked the gaping student who was deciding whether he should talk back or not. Seriously, he was asking that a while ago and received no decent answer.

"No, Reborn-sensei." Tsuna just answered as he looked around not wanting to meet the intense gaze his teacher was giving him.

"I received rumors, or should I say facts, about your last year's performance in your studies and extracurricular activities." Tsuna audibly gulped at that as he pouted a little. Reborn chuckled slightly at himself. 'Cute,' he thought. "I plan to change all that. That is why, I'm hiring myself as your new home tutor. Besides, I don't really have place to go because that stupid father of yours tricked me into going here in Japan."

"Eh? My father?" Tsuna stared at his teacher, wide-eyed. It's been a long time since his father was uttered in his life. This guy has connections with his father? Seriously, what was that stupid father of his had been doing besides meeting dangerous people? Not just that, that guy tricked his new teacher and now he has to pay the price. "My father tricked you? Wait! That guy is still alive? I-I mean, you are my teacher, t-that would be wrong!"

'This is starting to get interesting.' Hibari thought as the conversation was finally getting somewhere. He peeked through the slightly opened door, seeing the figures of the speakers. Hibari knew the brunette. Apparently, the said brunette holds a record of the longest streak of being late last year. They had always seen each other every day last year, of course, punishment received. They were almost best friends if you think, he sarcastically added. Hibari continued to listen at the two of them.

"You know what's wrong? This." In Reborn's hands were Tsuna's last year's perfectly wrong tests. Tsuna flushed as he bowed his head in embarrassment. Reborn watched amusedly at his student's antics. He closed his eyes for a moment only to open his eyes a few seconds later and looked at the slightly opened door.

Hibari flinched inwardly. He was slightly taken aback by Reborn's intimidation. Even he, the proclaimed strongest in Namimori, was slightly fazed by the new teacher's intimidating stare.

"Well, you don't have much a choice. I already know where you live. I expect you to be home after this, I'll follow after arranging and fixing my papers. You're dismissed, Dame-Tsuna." Reborn gestured at the door. Tsuna's jaw dropped. They just met and he is already ordering him around and he will live at his house.

"O-okay." Tsuna hastily reached for the door and opened it. As soon as Tsuna left the room, he automatically ran out of school.

Hibari went to the reception room when Tsuna was dismissed by Reborn. He didn't like the way the new teacher looked at Sawada Tsunayoshi. "Pedophile." Hibari unconsciously said out loud.

Hibari checked the files that were left on his table. He just checked the casualties and the troublemakers on the period of time that he was gone.

It was almost sunset. The sun was just beginning to set as the bright orange light began to change to a dark orange light. The cherry blossoms were still dancing as it fell from its place.

Hibari slowly rose from his seat as he decided to leave his work as it is. He leisurely walked through Namimori. He admired the peace that he fought hard to attain. Deep in admiration, he slowly began to focus as he reached Namimori Park. The Namimori Park was the best place to view the cherry blossoms. He was about to enter when he saw a familiar silhouette in his forbidden haven.

The silhouette never moved, only standing still. The young male was staring in the cherry blossoms, smiling to himself.

Sawada Tsunayoshi.

Tsuna slowly closed his eyes, just inhaling the scent of the cherry blossoms, accepting the cold breeze that was touching his face. Tsuna began to open his mouth, about to speak only to close it again.

Hibari watched in curiosity, observing the herbivore's every actions when he heard a lovely tune. It was faint but, Hibari heard it. He heard Tsuna hum a beautiful melody and slowly closed his eyes deciding he liked it. He was surprised when the hum was replaced by a voice.

"Slowly and gently, time passed by," Tsuna began as he slowly sang the lullaby that his mother used to sing to him when he was just a kid. He still vividly remembers how his mother sang to him in the early spring. "Mysterious, I thought."

"I looked at the endless meadows, as it was eternity itself." Hibari walked nearer to the young male quietly. He wanted to hear that song and he promised himself that he will etch that song in his heart forever. "Everlasting is my love, how I wish that you see. Wear that smile in your heart, as you bring shine to my life."

Tsuna was sure that he just skipped most of the parts. Those lines were the ones that were really engraved in his heart and left a strong impression in his life. He stared at nothing for a mere second when he suddenly remembered something important. "Right! I got to go home!" Tsuna walked briskly until the park was out of his sight.

Hibari just stood there in deep thought. He was disappointed that the song ended fast. He noticed that the song was really a lullaby. He liked the herbivore's voice. Hibari began to lie down in the evergreen grass, only the lullaby lulling him to sleep. With that, he fell asleep as he finally dreamt a beautiful dream. That is when he decided that he will follow the herbivore to the ends of the earth as he finally found his source of amusement.

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To Be Continued

A/N: Haha. I don't know what to do. I am sleepy so I didn't finish the lullaby cause my stupid brain is not cooperating to think of something unique and creative. So, that's about it for this chapter. Please help us stop the destruction of Fanfic! Please! Sign the petition! IDK the link, lol. But, anyway, see you next time!

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN. IF I OWN IT, THEN WHY WOULD I WRITE A FANFIC ABOUT IT IF I CAN JUST DIRECTLY PUT IT IN THE MAIN PLOT. THINK.