Dumb rambling, story starts lower down: This story was actually supposed to be a small fluff one-shot with an affectionate Killua that was supposed to help me de-rust my writing after a few years of not writing anymore. Then I ended up going through books on my bookshelf as references on writing styles, and as I learned more I ended up wanting to do more.

Next thing I know I'm working on this for days at a time during my free time, and have spent probably a good month on it revising and coming up with ideas. Then it evolved from a small one-shot to some..monster.

I was going to keep it a one-shot, but it's gotten so big that I decided to break it up into chapters to make it easier for anyone who actually decides to read this. It starts out pretty slow, but the "chapters" start getting longer as it goes, and will consist of a scene and a flashback.

Truth be told, at the beginning I didn't even plan to post this anywhere, but...

I guess things change.

Anyways, I rambled enough.

This is an AU: Following a day in the modern life of Gon and Killua (No specific year) with flashbacks to show their development together. The present time is a little more Gon-centric and the flashbacks are more Killua-centric.

Rated T for: Pretty light cussing, slight sexual themes (No smut scenes), and some violence.

Pairings: Slow starting Killua and Gon

Summary: Killua was the heir to the Zoldyck conglomerate, but when he is disowned by his family and dropped off at an orphanage. He ends up getting taken in by two people who completely turn around his way of thinking, and his faith in people.

This is not beta read. If you see a mistake feel free to PM me or tell me in a review.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hunter x Hunter. I would love to though.

StartedXThere, EndedXUp Here

Chapter 1: Started ThereXBeginningXZoldycks

"Killuaaaa! Get UP!" Gon's voice echoed throughout the house.

Age 3-5

Killua had been an orphan ever since his family disowned him, leaving him at an orphanage at the age of 5. They had always abused him in some of the worst ways possible for the sake of 'raising him' to be the successor of his father, who is the owner of the Zoldyck conglomerate.

He had it hammered into his head to not speak unless spoken to, and not unless deemed necessary by his mother so that he could sit in on his Father's meetings without worry of interrupting them.

Any other lessons, including stealth training to be able to move around unseen in public and hide from enemies of their family, were taught to him by his older brother Illumi. He had been authorized to beat young Killua whenever he would voice any type of opinion of his own or show any type of child-like qualities.

At the age of 5 when young Killua finally got fed up enough, he had a particularly bad outburst in which he informed his older brother of how he didn't care about his family's business, the clients, and especially the members of his family, wishing he was never born into the family.

So his older brother informed their parents of this rather than wasting the time and energy beating him once more, and they granted his wish.

Again, it starts out slow and the chapters will start getting longer as it goes. This wasn't built to be made of chapters at first, so I apologize for all the very short beginning chapters.

First story in years, so I don't expect anyone to really like it. Don't feel obligated to give a good review, I accept good and bad alike, so don't hold back. Though I prefer any review to none at all. Constructive criticism is very much welcomed.

Thank you for reading.