Blossom - Katekyo Hitman Reborn - R86

Summary: The Haru factor is a question that has always driven Verde insane. What was her purpose in Vongola Family? What the hell was Reborn planning?

Haha, summary sounds way better than the actual thing. Probably because it's a oneshot that it makes it hard to write. -__-

My lack of KHR knowledge might make some things untrue or some characters OOC. 

I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn because if I did, there would be a lot more Haru loving!Please forgive any mistakes, both character-wise and grammatically wise.  I don't really have time to re-read and edit things.

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Blossom

HappyFace1886

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Reborn was known for being a lone wolf. He may occasionally partner up with others, but there was never one person that lasted for a definite period of time. If he did stay for an extended episode, it was because he was a tutor to that particular person. And even then, he remained distant and conserved.

To get the infamous assassin Reborn to be a tutor was also a difficult task. It wasn’t enough to just be friends with him to ask of him of such a favor.

Reborn himself had to be interested in the task at hand.

And so no one was surprised when Reborn took the job of tutoring the heir to the all-powered Vongola Famigilia.

The Vongola was one of the oldest mafia families in the world and was also considered to be the strongest. To raise the heir up close and personal was a privilege... though most who knew Reborn first hand knew he only took the assignment because he was interested and because he considered the Nono a friend.

All the data gathered was fact.

This, Verde knew.

He also knew that Reborn always calculated plans ahead of time and even if a hitch appeared, Reborn was always calm, managing to somehow add that problem into the original plans to reach the final conclusion he had been aiming for.

But this time, the situation with the Decimo... there was one aspect that Verde just couldn’t understand.

“Miura Haru,” Verde said the name slowly, watching carefully to see if there were any changes in Reborn’s features. Much to Verde’s annoyance, there was none. “What is this girl to you?”

Reborn, with the neutral expression he often held in his baby form, spoke bluntly. “You’re stupid as always.”

Verde twitched. He really didn’t like Reborn, but what he hated more was not knowing something. He was a genius and was too accustomed to being aware of everything. However, for once, he was stumped.

Just what role did this Miura Haru play in Reborn’s tutelage of the boy, Sawada Tsunayoshi?

The others, Verde could understand. The majority of them were being groomed to be the guardians of the Vongola. Kyoko Sasagawa was the love interest. I-pin was an assassin with the potential to be someone formidable, which is something very handy for a mafia boss to have.

But with did Haru have to offer?

She wasn’t some child of a wealthy family. She didn’t have unusual gifts that could be used by the Vongola. Granted, she was a smart albeit naïve child, but there were plenty of smart people to choose from in the world. Was it because she was loyal to the bone? Regardless of that, she didn’t have the emotional strength or the courage to survive in their dangerous world.

Loyalty was admirable, but a rather useless and heavy baggage when the person holding such loyalty isn’t able to provide proper aid.

So why did Reborn add Haru into the Decimo’s family?

It was driving Verde mad, the fact that he didn’t know why!

“Let me guess, is it to make sure that the Vongola child retains his humanity?” Verde hypothesized. “After all, being entrenched in such a blood-thirsty world can twist a person’s viewpoint. And that’s especially dangerous if the person is in possession of a great deal of power and authority.”

“Kyoko-chan is doing a fine job of making sure that dame Tsuna doesn’t forget himself.” Reborn replied and would have rolled his eyes if it wasn’t beneath him. He thought Verde had something important to say when he had called him out, but to think it was simply just inane curiosity.

“Then why?” Verde demanded. “Nothing makes sense! She doesn’t have any value that can be added to the equation!”

“If this is all you’re here for, I’m leaving.” Reborn said, hopping off the chair, his offered tea left untouched.

Verde growled and followed Reborn. He was not going to let up on his subject. His pride as a scientist and famed ability to figure out any plot or machinery would not let him. However, the same pride would also not let him resort to begging for the answer. “Then what? Is she supposed to be some mistress for the Decimo when hard times come about?”

The words came out in sarcasm, but caused Reborn to stop in midstep. Verde froze at the feel of bloodlust that began to fill the air. He was no fighter, but having surrounded himself with many experienced warriors in the past, Verde knew this feeling all too well. Though feeling his throat choke up, he didn’t falter.

“Hit a nerve, did I?”

Reborn glanced at Verde through the edges of his black fedora hat. “Don’t say that again about Haru.”

“Why? It’s the only conclusion someone can come up.” Verde continued. Good, maybe if he continued to goad Reborn, he’ll let something slip. Fat chance of that actually happening, but the percentage of that happening was a lot higher than if Verde just continued to pester him with questions. “Or maybe she’s just some sort of passing amusement? After all, with that naivety and loyalty, it’ll be so easy to toy with h-.”

The cold metal end of Reborn’s pistol tapped the side of Verde’s face and his rant swiftly came to an end.

...okay, so maybe this was the downside if he pissed Reborn off too much.

He had been crazed by his need to know that he had temporarily forsaken how dangerous Reborn truly was.

However, Verde wasn’t worried. In fact, he merely gave Reborn one of his popular confident, basically arrogant, smirks.

“You run your mouth way too much,” Reborn said in a cold, calm tone.

“I’ve already been told that it’ll be the death of me,” Verde said chillingly, “but we both know that today won’t be the day.”

“No, it won’t,” Reborn admitted before shoving the gun harder into Verde’s face. “Don’t push me.”

“Quite a reaction you have there, Reborn,” Verde continued snidely, a calculative twinkle in his eyes. Now, this was an interesting situation. “Does the sound of me insulting that child really aggravating you? This isn’t like you, after all.”

And no, it really wasn’t.

Reborn was known for being cool in every given situation. Even if the incident was dangerous with no way out, he would always be calm, holding such an air of authority that one couldn’t help but obey. Not to mention, he always found a way out.

That unpredictability was another thing about Reborn that annoyed Verde.

But to get such an emotional reaction out of him? Now this, Verde enjoyed.

“Now you’ve made me even more interested in the girl,” Verde crowed, wondering how else Reborn was going to act. He sneered in triumph when Reborn pulled his gun away, his fedora hat shadowing his eyes. “Maybe I’ll bring that girl under my tutelage. She’s smart enough to at least be above those peons. Who knows... maybe I’ll even be able to gain her loyalty and turn her against you.”

“It’s as you said,” Reborn murmured, walking away. “Haru has loyalty that can be compared to no other.”

“The future is far away, Reborn,” Verde called out. “Anything can happen.”

The green haired child was too caught up in his momentary victory that he didn’t notice the smirk Reborn wore.

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A few days passed with the incident between Reborn and Verde unnoticed by anyone before a loud cry erupted from the Sawada household.

“Eh?” Tsuna yelled out in surprise, almost falling backwards at the enormity of the situation. “Verde-san said what?”

Haru flushed lightly. “He asked if Haru wanted to become his student.”

“Che, what could an arcobaleno want with a useless woman like you?” Gokudera grunted, a look of annoyance on his face. He flinched, however, when Haru slammed her hands on the small table, the force of her hit causing the tea cups to rattle.

“Haru will have you know that Verde-san made the offer because he believes that Haru is very smart!” she yelled and then crossed her arms, looking away in a huff. “He believes that Haru can do a lot, like create inventions alongside him and also create programs to help with the Vongola security system.”

“B-But this is Verde-san we’re talking about,” Tsuna protested. “I know he’s not completely evil or anything, but who knows what sort of underhanded plot he has!”

Haru smiled at him. “It’s okay, Tsuna-san, Haru will be alright! Verde-san said that he’s considering to stay longer in Japan, meaning Haru won’t be too far away from everyone. If anyone worries, they can check on Haru any time that they want.”

The concern still didn’t leave Tsuna’s face. “But still, I-.”

“Let her do it, dame Tsuna. It’s what she wants to do.” Reborn said, landing right on Tsuna’s head from behind, causing him to fall face forward into the table. “And I’m sure Haru will learn a lot from this experience.”

“Reborn-chan understands me, doesn’t he?” Haru said ecstatically, giving the small child a brilliant smile. “Just watch, Haru will learn everything she can from Verde-san and after that, she’ll be able to help you next time something dangerous happens.”

Reborn returned the smile and watched as Tsuna still continued his protests, albeit half-hearted now since Reborn gave his approval. Gokudera, on the other hand, was still grumbling in the corner, wondering why someone with a revered status wanted anything to do with someone who had no contact to the mafia. The small glances he gave Haru was the only giveaway that told of how he too was concerned by this random turn of events.

Though many didn’t notice due to the happy smile Haru would often give others, Reborn was aware of how it actually hurt Haru that she couldn’t help others when they were of need. She couldn’t compare herself to Kyoko either since the affection and comfort Kyoko gave Tsuna was something Tsuna chose to accept... Kyoko was the one Tsuna chose, so no words Haru gave would have an effect on him.

Under Verde’s tutelage, Haru would grow.

She would grow in the manner Reborn knew she would once given the push in the right direction.

And he would watch as she did, subtly guiding her and observing as she bloomed in a strong, mature, and independent woman.

For there was nothing Reborn didn’t invest in if it didn’t catch his interest.

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::owari::

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AN: Yeah, yeah, I'm sure a lot of you are wondering what the hell is this drabble. It was a sad attempt to write a R86. Since this one made me irritated, I wrote another one to make up for it. -__-  This one felt too teacher/student for me.

Basically, Reborn sees potential in Haru, something people don't. Hence the reason why he allows her to get involved with the mafia.

I think Verde’s dislike of Reborn can make Verde act irrational. Not to mention, being a genius who is rarely wrong, I’d think that Verde hasn’t really had much contact with something he doesn’t know... so it’s making him act out of his normal character. xD And it also allowed Reborn to take advantage of him.