New Begginings

Hi HxH fandom! Okay so this is my first ever fic ever (ever) so bare with me. I love HxH and writing so I figured I may as well give this a shot. Hope you like it. Please let me know if you if it!

Kurapika wasn't what you would call a people person, but he was the kind of person people liked. He's intimidating and soothing at the same time, deadly yet simultaneously the thoughtful person you would meet. Leorio found himself thinking this while flicking through his patients' records . He hadn't seen the golden haired boy in two years yet he would often unintentionally veer his thoughts in the direction of Kurapika. He thought of Gon and Killua too, though he kept regular contact with the boys. Just two months ago the three met up in York New city to catch up. They had changed a lot, mentally and physically. The raven haired teen now reached his shoulder and the beginnings of facial hair could be seen growing in his sculpted features. He was all muscle, His brown eyes still held the same childlike wonder as they always did, those same eyes could be seen looking at Killua like he was the sun, moon and the stars, Gon's loyalty to the boy never wavered. Killua's white hair had grown out, pulled back into a loose ponytail. He was slimmer than Gon, who's shoulder's had broaded to almost match Leorio's. Killua was lean, elegant almost, butterfly like. The boys acted the same yet there was clearly a change in their relationship, a brush of hands, or subtly standing a little too close to eachother had told Leorio this. And he was happy for them, the seemed truly content with eachother. However, the eldest of them all couldn't help but feel a tad bit of envy. Not that he had feelings for Kurapika, no, but he would like to see the other more often, or at least have a phone conversarion every now and again, jeesh was that so much to ask for? He really did have a habit of getting side tracked when he needed to get stuff done.

Since the events in York New City, the last time the four of them were together, Leorio has progressed immensely in his dream of becoming a doctor, ultimately making his dream a reality. He had passed medical school, surprisingly with flying colours. That was a year ago. Now he has set up a small clinic above the floor he was renting. He didn't mean to boast but he was doing pretty well for himself, offering medical care at the lowest possible price he can offer has gotten him places. Always being busy, and being the only one working at his small clinic does have its downsides however. He never has time for anything, that doesn't exactly bother him, it means less time for his mind to wish Kurapika was at his side.

Mrs. Kinsella, paid. Edna Roberts, prescription signed, paid. Eliza McTi... Leorio jumped, there was a soft knock on his door. Dumfounded he checked his watch. 2:47A.M. Do not recognise appropriate times to call. The clinic closed at seven. Reluctanly, with stiff legs, he trudged to the door, met his hand with the cold brass of the handle and slowly pulled it open. Bald head. Bucked teeth. Big eyes, is what he was met with.

"Good evening Mr. Leorio. My sincerest apologises for calling so late. Is this time inconvenient?" the woman was short with a soft, melodic, calming voice. She looked up at him with questioning eyes.

"Melody...? Em, how'ya been. Well I was awake anyway so you may as well come in." He stepped aside and allowed Melody to shuffle passed, bowing her shiny head. Trying to make sense of the situation through a haze of exhaustion, Leorio was suddenly all too aware of everything that was going on.

"Kurapika! Is he okay, why are you here? What happened, dammit?" Leorio, panicked, watched with bulging eyes as Melody chuckled.

"Your heart is beating faster than a hamster's on a wheels." she closed her eyes, a small smile playing on her lips, like she was laughing at a joke he didn't get. Or maybe he was the joke... "Kurapika is fine, he's been asking for you."

"Oh." He cleared his throat and wiped his sweaty palms in his palm tree patterned pyjama bottoms. "Wait, what?"

"Well, he calls to you in his sleep, while he's tossing and turning." Melody sat herself down on one of Leorio's brown leather sofas and placed her joined hands on her lap. "Our boss, , was recently caught in a cross fire while attending a charity banquet , that left her paralysed from the waist down,"

Leorio stared at her, brows furrowed. "Why are you telling me this?"

" 's condition is worsening, her body cannot handle the stress that it has been put under and it is already failing her. The surgeons and doctors say she has a few months at most." Melody had a look of pure despondency glazed over her wide eyes. "She needs a full time carer with medical experience and qualifications, none of us mere bodyguards will do. wants better for her. "

Leorio, seating across from Melody nodded his head, a look of pity and regret mirrored on his face."And you want me to fill this position of carer?"

"Yes, you would be most fitting." Melody nodded, a look of sheer determination on her face.

Leorio thought about this for a minute, though he did't feel like his answer woyld eed that much thinkinging over. "I'm afraid I must decline, I'm sorry but I have patients, a rent to keep up, a clinic to run. I can't just abandon everything."

"Kurapika wants you to fulfil this job."

At this Leorio's head unintentionally shot up. "What makes you say that?"

"He calls out for you in his sleep, his heart, it quickens at the mention of your name, it sings an almost upbeat tune, unlike the one of woe which is usually harbours." Melody was headstrong. " Please , not only does need you, but Kurapika... Kurapika is slipping into a dark age. He's eating and sleeping less. He leaves early and comes home late, looking unkempt and ruffled with bruises, cuts, scratches, limps, broken bones. Oh Leorio it's awful! It puts a sad tune to my heart. He's secretive and independent but also proud and inverted. I can see him fading, soon he will be non existent, I've tried to help but he turns away and tells me he's fine, don't worry yourself"

"He calls my name in his sleep?" Leorio questions, looking shook.

"Yes"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"I see. Can I sleep on it. I'll let you know first thing tomorrow." Leorio said, obviously troubled,

"I'm afraid we don't have that kinda of luxury. I have booked two tickets back to the Nostrade estate in one hour."

"WHAT?" Leorio's jaw dropped.

"It's true."

A minute's of silence passed, the gears turning in Leorio's head could be heard in all corners of the house. "I'll go!" Leorio exclaimed

"I have already arranged someone to look after the clinic so don't stress," Melody says

Leorio zooms around the house firing random bits and bobs into his briefcase until he was ready to go, striding out the door, Melody at his heels. He had no clue what he was getting himself into.