So.. I'm breaking two of my big rules here: No songfics, and no switching POV's. But I came up with this idea and I'm interested to see how it's going to turn out. So review please! It's my first fanfic in a while so bear with me….
Obligatory Disclaimer: I do not own Hunter x Hunter (manga, 1999 anime, OVAs, movies, or 2011 reboot) I also do not own the song (Beginning by One Ok Rock).
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Keep My Heart Beating
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Just give me a reason
To keep my heart beating
Don't worry it's safe right here in my arms
As the world falls apart around us
All we can do is hold on, hold on
Take my hand
And bring me back, yeah
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(Gon POV)
I'm running so fast that I can't breathe. Kurapika and Leorio are calling me, I know, but I can't stop. How could I be so stupid? After all of the times that Killua was there for me, I abandoned him. When he needed me most, I wasn't there. And now he's in trouble. Killua, the indestructible former assassin, could be dead. How could I have been so stupid?
"Damn it…" I lost the scent. I look around frantically, giving my friends time to catch up. Kurapika's eyes are a bright red, as they've been for the past few hours. Leorio looks a healthy mixture of worry and determination.
"Which way, Gon?" Leorio asks. Though he's the calmest of the trio, his voice trembles. I close my eyes so I can concentrate, focusing on the scent of my friend. The misty night air makes it hard to track him. But I feel a fragment of a smile reach my lips as I point North East and open my eyes.
"That way."
"Well let's go then. We don't have time to wait around." Leorio smirks confidently and starts running, gripping the ever-present briefcase. I grin and follow with Kurpika.
Hold on, Killua. I'll bring you back. Just keep holding on.
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(Killua POV; Earlier that morning)
"I can't wait to see, Gon! It's been so long, hasn't it, big brother?" I smile a little at Alluka, though I don't respond. All the training in the world can't make the nerves go away and I opt to keep my eyes on the road in front of us as we walk.
It's been almost two years since I've seen the person I once called my best friend. It's not like we aren't friends anymore. But time's changed us. Gon found Ging. He found his dad. The whole purpose of him taking the Hunter Exam in the first place. And I left with Alluka- partly because I wanted to protect her, but partly because I didn't want to get in the way. The truth is that Gon and I never had any intention of making friends at the exam. We were good for each other back then. But it was only a temporary thing. That's it. At least that's what I tell myself in order to feel better about the whole thing.
"Why are you so quiet, big brother? Aren't you excited?" the thirteen-year-old pouted at me. I sigh and close my eyes.
"Ecstatic." I kick a rock under my foot. I hear Alluka stop walking beside me. Opening an eye, I look toward her, stopping. "What?"
"Why are you being so weird? You've been moody all week!" She crosses her arms, frowning. I roll my eyes.
"I'm not moody. I'm just not looking forward to things being awkward."
"Awkward?" She tilts her head to the side. I sigh again.
"We've barely talked in two years, Alluka. Are we supposed to just pick up where we left off? Pillow fights? Adventures? We're too big for that stuff now. We're completely different now, I bet." I shrug, "I'm just not getting my hopes up."
"Oh…" Alluka frowns again. I ruffle her hair and smile at her.
"Let's get this over with, okay? Then we can do something fun." I grin at her, trying to get her to smile again. I don't like seeing her sad, especially when it's my fault. She smiles a bit.
"Kay! Race you!" She starts sprinting towards the town where Gon and his dad are apparently living.
"Hey! Get back here!" I run after her, laughing.
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AN: Sorry first chapter's so short! I'll update in a few days or so and I promise the other chapters will be much longer!