AN: Okay so this is my first story ever...so I hope it is somewhat ok. This is a semi-AU. I do need to do more research to get this story somewhat on track with the anime/manga. Meaning..to get it to "fit" Feel free to comment etc. Depending on how this goes I may continue this. Let me know what you guys think.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HUNTER X HUNTER!

Chapter 1: A Song x Worth x Listening

"Well...I think this is the place. What do you think?" The young boy addressed a white dove-like bird in a small cage that he was holding. He stared at the bird for a bit. As if 'hoping' he would get a response from it. "Yeah I think so too."

This boy is a young hunter. His name is-

Ging Freecss...

Ging Freecss, 15yrs old. A very adventurous young boy. Ging was trying to find something to do after completely repairing the secrets of the tomb. It wasn't as if he didn't want to stick around and see the look on people's faces as they finally got to see what's inside. But it just wasn't him to stick around in one place for too long.

After saying goodbye to his colleagues, thanking them for all their hard work. He looked for something... more. There was a town a little ways from the tomb that held a competition for the "strongest man around". Apparently, it's current title holder hasn't been beaten in over 10yrs. A tall, bulky man with intimidating eyes. Many were afraid to even approach him. Claiming that his screams were as ferocious as a lion's roar, or so they claim. No one dared to challenge him. And if they did they were considered "insane". His name, David.

When he heard about it, Ging was confident enough in his skills to beat this David guy.

Continuing walking down a semi-crowded path within the town; he chuckled to himself. "Man..I would've thought someone as 'scary' as he would have a 'scarier' name to match his image." A frown crossed his face, keeping his eyes straight forward. Trying his best not to engage in any conversation. Stubborn and shy, as he was told many times. He just thought it was best to not be known by anyone.

He was then pulled away from his thoughts when the bird he was holding started to chirp in a loud song, a quick song which ended with the bird frantically flapping its wings.

Ging's eyes widened... 'No...' he thought to himself. He raised the cage to eye level and faced the bird's front to him. He stared intently at the bird. These type of birds were originally white like doves. But when it happened...the bird's belly would turn a light blue color.

He swallowed hard...heart racing in his chest. Shutting his eyes tightly trying to calm his breathing. "It's really happening huh?" Asking no one in particular. He slowly opened his eyes and lifted his gaze. And just a little distance away was a young girl. She was picking up something from the ground it appeared. Her right side facing him.

"Geez, people here are seriously lacking some manners." She mumbled loud enough while she picked up the mysterious object, holding it tightly in her hand. She rises from her kneeling position, then looked over to where Ging stood. Confusion showered her face. She looked at the strange young boy holding a bird cage, looking at...no staring at her.

Ging flinched when she looked his way. He knew he must've come off as a creep since he was without a doubt staring at her. His heart that was already racing raced even faster when she sent him a small smile.

'Oh crap...this is really happening.'

AN: I hoped you liked it...I'll find a way to connect Ging's past to the present...perhaps before he leaves for the DC...not sure yet. Thank you for taking the time to read. I really truly appreciate it.

Thatsoneperson