A/N: So looking over my stories I realize; writing Mary-Sue is cringe worthy and I had lots of fun with Trick-or-Treat and Christmas: Hunter Style!... So to keep with the kinda-sorta-theme, here is a New Year's two shot featuring the cast of Hunter x Hunter! (You many commence laughing at any time XP)


New Year Countdown Clock: 6 hours

Sitting unconventionally on the couch (with their feet against the backs and their backs on the seats, with their heads hanging over the edge) were Gon and Killua. In their hands were controllers for the joy station the two had received a week prior – a Christmas present from both Leorio and Kurapika.

"Arg! That's not fair Gon!" Killua shouted as his body seemed to match the characters as he weaved from side to side, avoiding the attacks of Gon's virtual character. The other preteen had just successfully completed a combo, bringing his friend's HP points to near zero while the silver haired boy was helpless to stop him.

"But Killua~! It's totally fair!" Gon, with his spikey black hair nearly reaching the floor because of his current position, responded as his body too squirmed back and forth. It was not uncommon for the boys' virtual fights to turn into living room sparring matches, much to Kurapika's annoyance.

The noise of the video game carried far down the hallway, reaching the ears of the young boys' two, older, friends. Leorio and Kurapika were sitting at the small round table in the kitchen, finishing the remnants of (yet another) take out dinner. They had splurged for Chinese food since it was New Year's and Kurapika and Leorio both had agreed not to even attempt to cook.

The Kurta, true to his persistent nature, had given many tries at learning to cook an edible dish or two and Leorio, in trying to support his friend, had also made a few attempts. Each and every one had ended with the two younger boys as the guinea pigs, and no amount of poison tolerance in Killua, or Gon's seemingly iron stomach could save them from the symptoms of food poisoning. Thankfully, Leorio had begun to see the need to keep a fully stocked supply of stomach medicines on hand for the two.


New Year Countdown Clock: 3 hours

Jerking the tap to stop the flow of the hot water, Hisoka stepped from the glass enclosed shower stall. Grabbing a small towel to cover his shoulders so his wet hair would not drip upon them, he exited the bathroom and into the somewhat small hotel room. It was not his usual top-floor suite but Hisoka had (for once) not seen fit to splurge, as the room was only being used for the convenience of the shower.

Hisoka had no plans of sleeping tonight. New Year's came once a year after all and Hisoka found the all-consuming, all-encompassing parties to his extreme liking.

Walking out wearing nothing to cover any part of himself, Hisoka never paused at seeing his long-time "friend" Illumi Zoldyck. The thought that the magician actually had someone, anyone really, who he could claim as such was amusing and Hisoka did not spare a thought as he chuckled aloud, earning a rare, pondering, glance from the long haired assassin.

"Illu~chan…" Hisoka cooed, walking towards the dresser to pull forth a clean outfit, "If you continue to stare at me like that I might start to blush~"

Illumi, blinking, seemed not to notice the clown's words and instead walked into the bathroom and shut the door. Silent moments passed before the unmistakable hiss of the shower came through the closed door and Hisoka turned back to the task of dressing for the first of many parties. New Year's was only coming closer the magician mused…


A/N: Okay, EXTREMELY short I know (apologies go here until you can forgive me) BUT I had an idea and I need the readers help to make it possible!

Because I am feeling reckless, and I will have nothing but long boring hours ahead of me while I dogsit for a friend, I want to have a party of my own. So for all my lovely readers, if you feel like joining in to help herald in the New Year: leave me a review, or send me a PM, with a description of "yourself" and your gender (or I will randomly assign them *evil laugh*).

If you chose to leave a review but DON'T want to take part in the party, please TELL ME SO.

See you all on New Year's Eve! *waves*