Disclaimer: Hunter X Hunter belongs to Togashi Yoshihiro.
Author's Note: Hello, folks! A newbie here! I am a bit nervous. This is the first time I ever write a fanfic for this fandom. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this story!
Chapter 1: That Girl, Awkward.
Sun in the sky
Trees upon the ground
Our bodies are from the Earth
Our souls come from the Heavens above
The sun and the moon sheds light on our hands and feet
The nature rejuvenates our bodies
Sends our bodies to the wind that blows across the plains
Give thanks to the Gods who abode in the heavens for the land of the Kuruta
Let our spirits live in everlasting vigor and protection
I seek to be capable of sharing the mirth with my people
To be capable of sharing their sorrows
Offer homage to the people of the Kuruta tribe
Let thy blazing scarlet eyes bear witness
A little girl around the age of ten or so stood infront of the graves of the Kuruta tribe, her recently dyed short hair swayed gently in the wind. Her dark eyes were closed while the prayer was spoken flawlessly from her mouth. Both of her hands were clasped infront of her.
The expression on her face looked too calm and peaceful for one who lived in a world plagued by calamities and infested with dark beings that carried death and despair.
"Your Majesty? They are here."
The girl turned around gracefully. The clothes she wore were that of a normal civilian, baring no indication of her being a royalty. A beautiful smile slowly presented itself on her lips.
"Hello. You must be Killua and Alluka." She addressed the two people that just joined her on the premise.
"It is an honor to meet you, Your Highness. Ah! No," Killua corrected himself, "It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty."
"Hello! It is nice to meet you!" Alluka chirped.
A melodious laugh escaped from her. "Likewise. It is always a pleasure to meet Kurapika's friends. Please, just called me Woble."
Woble Hui Guo Ruo, daughter to Nasubi Hui Guo Ruo and Oito Hui Guo Ruo. The fourteenth prince. The sole survivor of the Dark Continent's last expedition and current king of the Kakin Empire.
"Alright, Woble. I will ask only once. Are you sure about this?" Killua asked seriously.
'You were made king. You have an entire empire to rule for yourself. Are you sure?' A dark voice questioned her.
'They taught me how to act like a king but they never taught me how to be a good one. I have come a long way but I am not fit to rule. I refuse to be a puppet king.'
Power comes with a responsibility. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
People called her king but she never considered herself to be one. She was a fighter, a warrior, and above all else, a survivor.
A strong resolve shined from her eyes.
"Yes." So much emotion was put into that one word.
"My fate and the future that awaits me were already decided from the moment I was born but I have been so blessed by other people…"
Those who shed their blood for her. Those who fought to the last for her cause. Those who sacrificed themselves to protect her.
After all, there can be no victory without any sacrifices.
She shook her head. Forget it. She already left that ship and all the horrors in it behind.
"I cannot ever hope to repay their kindness and everything they did for me but if I were given the chance to help them with their struggle, I would take it."
No matter what they did in the past, the people in the Black Whale didn't deserve their ending.
Killua smiled at her, "And that's why we are here." Then, he turned to Alluka. "Nanika! Come out!"
Alluka closed her eyes and when she opened them again, the eyes turned all black like a creepy doll. "Aye!"
It was no good if it was Gon or Killua since the one going must be younger than Alluka. By proceed of elimination, the young prince was chosen.
Killua took a deep breath. "So, Woble, remember that you could land anywhere at anytime in the company of any kind of people. It is best to stay alerted and be prepared for anything."
She winced. Her mind needlessly provided her a gruesome imagination of herself landing in the fourth prince's room. She let out a curse word that will make her mother gasped in a horrified manner inside her mind.
'I won't let any harm come to you. I will always protect you.' The voice hissed protectively at her.
"I am ready." She said simply.
Killua just smiled in return. This girl will be fine. She was strong in her own way. "Good luck!"
"Nanika! Send Woble to the past!"
"Aye!"
There was a feeling of being pulled and her heart beating wildly like it will burst from her chest. Then, nothingness and a soundless scream for a few terrifying seconds before she materialized out of thin air and landed on someone's lap.
Ouch.
Her dark eyes met the cold black eyes of the man whose lap was currently occupied by her.
Oh. She knew this man alright. She recognized him even before her eyes landed on the cross that was tattooed on his forehead.
"WHEN I AM KING, I WILL SURELY CHANGE RYUUSEIGAI!" She shouted at the top of her lung. Her teary eyes fearlessly clashed with a man far older than her whose eyes had the same shade of black as her.
Ah, it felt like such a long time ago. How old was she back then? Four? Five?
She was brought back from her trip to memory land to present from a thumping sound. Apparently, the book that the man held in his hands fell to the dusty floor in surprise.
Thirteen pair of eyes, including the one whose lap she sat on, landed their gaze on her in alerted manners.
'Well, at least, it is not Tserriednich.' The voice chuckled darkly in an amused manner.
'… Shut up.'
'You can blame fate for always dealing you with a shitty hand.' The voice inside her head offered.
Not exactly helping but she felt better that way.
She took a deep breath. Okay, no choice but to keep going forward now.
Proceed with caution. Her good instinct told her warily.
It was okay, she still got her nen. Not to mention, her guardian spirit beast constant looming presence fiercely reminded her that she was not alone in this.
Then, she realized her position.
"This is awkward." She said with a good mirth while still sitting on the lap of the Genei Ryodan's leader.
Author's Note: Well, that's it for now, I guess. Please don't forget to leave kudos and comment on your way out, readers! Thank you.