The Legendary White Demon
Chapter 1- All locked up!

Once upon a time in a far away land called Asgard, lived a silver- haired boy with piercing blue eyes by the name of Killua. He was locked up all the way up a tower all alone. The reason? His family believed that Killua had a hidden power within him… a power of light! And since every one in his family are professional assassins, they think that letting Killua roam freely is a big disgrace to their family name.

And so, he never knew the meaning of happiness, love and friendship. People from all over town believed that he was the White Demon that descended from the heavens because he can be menacing when he's out of control. But deep inside, he's really a sweet and good-natured boy. Struggling hard to fly away from his imprisonment and sadness. 12 years have passed and the boy grew lonely.

One day when he was looking out his window, (the only window in his room) a blue bird perched on his finger.

"Hey there! You're looking lively today!" Killua asked sweetly. The bird pecked the tip of Killua's index finger. "I'm glad to hear that!" Killua smiled. "I wish I could be like you…" Killua looked down. "Free to fly wherever I like to go! Away from this imprisonment" Killua said, disappointed. "But… I know that would never happen!" The bird looked sad as well.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. "Come in, Carla!" Killua called. Carla unlocked the door from outside and came in. "How did you know it was me?" Carla disappointedly asked. "You're the only person who knocks on my door!" Killua answered. "Oh yeah! Anyway, I brought you some food!" Carla showed him a tray full of Killua's favorite foods. "You know, you could get in trouble doing that!" Killua reminded her while he gently stroked the blue bird's feathers. "I know, master Killua!" Carla laughed. "I told you not to call me that!" Killua scolded her sarcastically. "But I wanted to!" Carla insisted. "You sound royalty!" she teased. "Quit it!" Killua pouted. "Yes, master! Well, I got to go! Your mom still needs me!" Carla turned to the door and reached for the doorknob but then, stopped and turned back to Killua. "By the way, master Killua, nice bird!" Then, she left.

Killua looked at the bird again and smiled at it as the bird pecked Killua's index finger once again. "Well, you better go! Your family must be looking for you now! Go on, fly away!" Killua let the bird flyaway. "You take care now!" he shouted back as he looked at it disappear into the horizon. He took a deep breath and looked at the sky.

Then, he heard someone silently laugh behind him. "Interesting!" a familiar voice, said. Killua jumped and turned around and saw Illumi standing beside his door. "Brother!" Killua half-shouted. "What are you doing here?" "What a rude welcome! I came here to check up on you, little brother!" Illumi said. "What for?" Killua shrugged. "It's none of your business, brat!" Illumi fixed his eyes on Killua. Killua felt silent. Illumi broke the silence and said: "Look! I don't want to see you with that bird you just fooled around with!" Illumi warned. "I was not fooling around with it, it was my friend!" Killua defended.

Illumi immediately grabbed Killua's neck and he slammed Killua on the wall. "The Zoldick family is not allowed to have friends! Animals… humans… or even insects! You better watch your nose, little brother, or you're going to lose it!" Illumi threatened and dropped him on the floor. Killua gasped for breath as he reached for a vase on top of a table.

His vision was blurry and he was very dizzy. He grabbed the vase and threw it at the direction of Illumi but it missed inches away from him. "GET OUT!" Killua shouted. With that, Illumi left Killua crouching on the floor; wheezing. Killua felt like blowing up, he felt like going out of control. 'Calm down, Killua! Get a hold of yourself!' Killua thought. With that, tears flowed from his eyes as he clutched his fists and banged the floor. "I want to go away!" he whispered.

The next day, Killua woke up, still crouching on the floor. The blue bird flew by his window again. Killua stood up and patted the bird. "Hey! You came to visit me again!" Killua smiled. The bird chirped at Killua and Killua laughed. The bird was holding an amulet on its beak. Killua took it. "For me?" Killua asked. The bird nodded. Killua smiled. "Thank you very much!" he said as he wore it. By the way, do you have a name?" Killua asked. The bird looked down and chirped sadly. "I see, then, can I name you?" Killua gently asked. The bird reacted with a smile. Killua giggled then begin to think. "Hmm... Since you're blue... I'll name you 'Aoi!' How's that sound?" The bird chirped gladly and Killua continued laughing.

Suddenly, Aoi pointed its beak outside Killua's window, then, it flew at the sill. "Huh? What are you trying to say?" Killua approached it. Aoi continue to point it's beak out the window, it flapped its wings uncontrollably. Killua slowly began to understand. "Aoi, You- you mean- you want me to flyaway with you?" Killua smiled. "Out there into the world?" Killua's eyes brightened. Aoi nodded its tiny head. Killua felt like this is going to be the adventure of his life. He ran to his dresser and started packing some of his clothes and took some candies and his watch from his drawer. He swung his backpack to his shoulder and turned to look at Aoi. But... he disappeared! "Aoi? Aoi? Where are you?" Killua searched the windowsill. "Aoi?" Killua panicked.