"I think your ready, Asuna." My grandfather says panting with a sincere smile. I've been training hard for the past 3 years and everyday he would tell me i'm not ready. He has denied me from going to take the Hunters Exam for 3 years.

Today, I have finally showed him im ready. Just in time too, the Exam starts in two weeks. I have the skills to fight, and I finally have the basic skills of nen. I gave my grandfather a huge smirk still catching my own breath. "I finally did it" Was all I could muster to say, i was in disbelief.

My Grandmother came out and told us it was supper time. Both my grandfather and I gave each other a wink. We got cleaned up and sat down with her for supper. She was not going to take the news so well.

My grandfather cleared his throat before breaking the silence. "Kanako my love, I have some splended news to report" My grandfather took her hand in his and gave her a very gentle smile. My heart started to pound, what if she refused?

"Asuna has trained hard over the last 3 years, and today she has proven she is ready to go and become a Hunter." My Grandmother's face went from a gentle smile to a look of lost hope. She is going to say no.

She looks to me, reading my very worried and begging face. Before she looks down at the table. At that moment she had a look of defeat on her face. This is a big deal to all 3 of us.

You see, when i was just 4 years old, my parents were great hunters. All my grandparents have ever told me, was that they lost their lives while being a hunter. My grandfather was once a hunter aswell. But he gave up the life to raise me.

I want to become a hunter! I have to ace that exam with minimal damage and prove to them im going to be the best hunter ever! Thats when i realized both of my grandparents were staring at me.

"Do you have what it takes, to take a life?" My Grandmother was very serious. I've never killed another human being. I've been taught how to. I have been taught how to hunt, to fish, how to trick the eyes of others. How to do the basic skills of nen. My entire being looks fragile, but its not the true case for what i hold underneath.

"If I must, then i can. But if I have the choice.. I will avoid it." I was hoping I had the right answer. My Grandmother let out a sigh she must of been holding onto. "Then you better get going". Both my grandfather's face and my own lit up with glee. I quickly chowed down my supper and was excused to go pack and prepare. I would have to leave tomorrow if I was going to make it on time.

An Hour later:

I had finally decided on an outfit I would be wearing. I packed a small amount of needed supplies to keep things light for the trip. I took my bath and went downstairs to visit my grandparents for the last time. We spoke of my childhood days and completely avoided the hunters exam subject.

Once it had gotten nice and dark I gave both my grandparents a tight imbrace before giving them farewells for I will have to get up nice and early. I headed up to my room and laid in my bed, my mind was filled with the possibilities that could come from this new adventure. All i knew was, I better get some darn good sleep, I had a ride i had to catch soon.

The next morning about 4am:

I woke up checking the time. It was 3:47am. It was time to get ready to leave.

I put on my outfit and brushed my hair and stared at the mirrior.

I chose a white button up long sleeve shirt, a black vest, black flexable jeans with a belt that had some pockets for various items i may find or buy and my black blopts that tucked nicely under my pants. I drifted my eyes over my own figure portraid in the mirrior.

Im 5'5", im thin and have slightly tanned white skin. I look from my waist up to my chest, and i sigh slightly, most girls my age have a nice set of breasts, but mine are atleast visable even in the vest. I look up to my face, my lips are pretty thin. my nose is just the right size. My eyes are very dark in color, almost black, but if looked closely in the sun, you could see the hint of brown they carry. In front of them was my red framed glasses. I then stare at some of the freckles on my face, they mostly only showed up around the bridge of my nose and cheek bones. I then look at my hair. Black barely touching my shoulders, with the crimson red taking over the front half mostly, there was a little black still left up here, just not a lot.

I nodded to myself, and grabbed my small bag and flung it over my shoulder and headed downstairs. The house was nice and peacefully quiet. I snuck to the kitchen and took my favorite cookie. Before heading to the front door. I got to the door and something sitting on the side table caught my eye. I looked at it and realized it was a Trench coat, with a note on it.

Asuna,

We wish you the best of luck

Take this jacket, it belonged to your mother

We await your letter

P.S Don't let desires over take you.

Love,

Grandpa Daichi

and

Grandma Kanako

I let out a small chuckle and i took the jacket and i smelt it. So mom smelled like pinecone. I put the jacket on and opened the door. I took my first steps and once i got far enough away i turned and waved to the house i grew up in. "Goodbye home, goodbye grandma, goodbye grandpa. My story is just beginging."

I then turned around and started to run, i had a boat to catch at sunrise!