I DON'T own Hunter x Hunter.
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Trees and flowers were everywhere. Everything was lush and thriving. You could practically feel the nurturing aura that was surrounding the isles. The islands that normally lack the touch of humans were full of tents and people. Why? Well, it was the time of the season where these people would pray for a good and productive season. They would ready their boats and leave for The Shinjinbukai Isles (The Godly Isles). They would stay for three days cleaning and decorating the shrines, making offerings, and doing anything else to please their Kami-sama.
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"Uwah! That looks so fun." said a girl while pointing at a group of children playing with a ball. "Can I go play with them?"
A man in armor turned to her. "I'm sorry Makoto-sama, but it is forbidden for you to interact with anyone that was not cleared and cleansed." He gave her a sad smile. "If you want, I can bring a ball for you to play with."
The girl shook her head and just kept staring at the children. She wished she could be with them. She, too, wanted to play with other people, not just by herself. Even then, she rarely got to play; every day she would train and learn.
"Ne, Makoto-sama?" She turned to face the guard. "Would you like me to tell you that story?"
She perked up and nodded her vigorously. "Yes, please!"
The guard chuckled at the irony of the story being the girl's favorite. But, oh well. Anyways, he cleared his throat and started.
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Once upon a time, there was a village. You see, this village was extremely poor. Crops did not grow well, there weren't a lot of animals, and the weather was harsh. One year, the weather was harsher than usual. Many people did not survive the winter and summer. Everyone was losing hope.
But…on the brink of death, a child called out to the Heavens to help. Hearing this heartfelt plea, a single light fell from the heavens. When the light touch the ground, everything got better. Crops grew, animals prospered, and the weather was never too hot or to cold. That light was actually a little girl. Everyone was overjoyed. This Child from the Heaven had saved them, and for that they owed her their lives. They promised to protect her always.
After they were gifted their Child of the Heavens, the village became prosperous. Many people came from near and far to see the miracle child. They all wanted to feel the purity that radiated from her. However, one family's greed overwhelmed them. If they had the girl, they could feel this purity forever. They wouldn't have to share her with anyone. And so, they decided to abduct her. They sneaked into the girl's shrine in the middle of the night and stole her from her room.
They didn't make it.
The guard that was stationed there reacted and killed the family. All the while, their precious light was asleep.
After this incident, the villagers were paranoid with fear. What if someone else decided to take their light away? And worse, what if they succeeded? They could not bear the thought of losing the girl. An assembly was held and it was decided that the girl would be kept safe in a place that no one else could reach. But where was this place? No one knew. If this place didn't exist, then they would make one. So they sought out these rumored blessed people that could do the unexplainable. They even convinced each and every noble, including the royal family, to help with this proposition.
They combined their efforts to created seven beautiful isles, one main isle surrounded by six other ones. On each of the sub-isles, they built grand shrines; the main isle had a lavish oriental palace. They made sure that EVERYTHING that the girl could POSSIBLY need was there, even if some didn't really make sense. They also made sure to put multiple defenses to protect the isles from anyone that is looking to harm them.
They couldn't stay. They wanted to, but they couldn't. Staying would increase the risk of something happening to the girl. Therefore, they decided to only visit the girl once each season for three days, on the first Sunday of the season. They would come, pray, give the girl luxurious gifts, and tell her about the world. They would also make sure that she is properly educated, not that they had to worry. She would have already read the books in the library twice by the time they came back. Other than that, she would run around and practice the things they learned. She was always dedicated to her learning.
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"Nothing really happens afterwards, but some say that one day the girl will leave the isles to spread her majesty to the world." He finished.
Makoto was bouncing. "Wow! That would be so cool! I hope I could do that."
The guard got a sad look in his eyes. He wasn't stupid. He knew that they couldn't keep her on the islands forever, unlike the elders. After all, nothing is forever. He just hoped she wouldn't lose her kind heart when she faces the evil of the world.
"Ne, Yori-san, what happened to the child that prayed to the Heavens?" she asked.
He smiled. "He spent the rest of his life protecting the girl he loved."
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Did you like it?
If you have read my other fanfics, then you would know I mentioned watching the Hunter x Hunter (2011) anime. I've been reading some HxH fanfic so I had this idea. I had to write it before I forgot. I know I have two other stories but I write when I have inspiration. So this doesn't really change anything.
Can you guess who is who in the story? I'll tell you in a different chapter if no one gets it.
