WRITER'S NOTE: I don't own any of the characters in hunter x hunter. But I also have OCs that will use here. This is my first fan fic. I hope you like and enjoy reading it. Some scenes were already in my head long time ago so I think this time im gonna write it down. Enjoy! Comments and Suggestions are welcome. ^^
Overview: The story will focus mostly on Kurapika. I made this character a female, because I prefer Kurapika as female. She's one of the anime characters that I gender bended. This will a Kuro and Kura pairing but will have a bit of a Killupika pairing too (There are some scenes in my head for Killupika moments but maybe I could write them next time if Im gonna have some time, hope so). So the title of this story will be
Now. Enjoy. ^^
CHAPTER 1: REUNION.
Kurapika carefully studied the map as the train head its way to the York new city. It will take a 2 hour trip and she opt to spend her journey studying the city, highlighting every streets and places she have to familiarize when she get there, since she thought of she might stay long in that place. Hunting down the thieves that massacred her family wasn't just an ordinary thief. She found out that they're very dangerous and cruel group, known as the Phantom Troupe. Maybe this is why nobody dared or no one could manage to lay a hand on them. But for her, she didn't mind what kind of group are they, she's not afraid of them, whether they're monsters. They've killed so many lives, not only when they killed her family and her clan then, but until now. The case on Kurta clan's vanishing. She grudged at the thought. The Kuruta clan didn't vanish mysteriously; they've been massacred and gouge out their eyes. How many lives still to suffer the loss of their loved ones? That's why Kurapika engaged herself recently in some investigations to help others give the justice they have to receive. If nobody could stop them then she will. She was busy at her thoughts when she realized that she almost crumbled the map she's holding, and her eyes began to turn scarlet. She inhaled to calm herself, rested her head on the seat closing her eyes. Nobody should see her eyes like that, she doesn't want to scare the passengers, and she doesn't want to repeat what happened back then when she was with Pairo. She could still remember the first time people have seen her scarlet eyes. She didn't like their accusations, calling her a demon child. They didn't even know what they're saying. That's why she couldn't blame her family in not wanting her to go explore the world. They wanted to protect her and the village. Her parents always telling her there will come a time she will know everything about the world where she could stand at her own feet and could protect the village. She always thinks of herself like one of the characters on the book she and Pairo read that Sheila gave. She always wondered what the outside world look like, she always thought of her own journey. Well, that happened so quickly... and unexpected. Losing her family at the age of 12 forced her to learn anything what the world looks like. And that is... The world is cruel. She held out a necklace beneath her blouse and look at it intently. This is the only thing remained from her family; her mother gave it to her before she leave the village to find a doctor for Pairo. She could still remember her mother's smile so clearly, like she's still here, by her side, whenever she feels lonely she always look at her necklace to remind her the good old days she had. She almost fell asleep when her phone vibrated. She fished it out on the pocket and read the message.
'Hey! How's everything? We heard from Leorio that you're going here in York new city. Gon and I were here too.
We'll be glad to meet you up here. Leorio also is on his way to the city. Care for a reunion? :)
-Killua'
Well, that's great! She smiled as she sends her reply.
'Yup. In fact, I'm on my way there, I think I'm gonna be there in an hour. :)
-Kurapika.'
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She smiled as she hid back the phone, she slouch back on her seat and look at the scenery outside. She misses them too. It's been a year since they see each other, after they've passes the hunter exam and went to their own plans. She missed those times when they were together on exams. She never thought she could gain new friends for her only focus her mind on avenging her family. She keeps herself distance to others. She lived the rest of her life living alone. Yet she never thought she will gain new friends. She started to see some changes on herself. Maybe the outside world wasn't so bad after all. She thought as she drifted herself to sleep.
"Kurapika! Hey!" Gon called cheerfully as they approach her. "Hey how are you two doing?" she smiled. Gon told her about their search for Ging and they discovered some records here in York city that could help them finding him, that's why they're here. "And you how are the plan so far?" Killua ask. "Same reason as you guys, I've discovered that the Phantom Troupe was still active here in York shin." She said bitterly. "I guess the answers we're searching for are here in York city." Gon grinned. "I'm glad we meet again." He added. "Me too." She smiled. "Where's Leorio?" she asks. "He said he will be here in an hour." Killua said. "Well I guess, we should wait for him here." Gon said. While waiting for Leorio, the three opted to stay on a near coffee shop to wait there. Kurapika started to get herself busy on the laptop while her two friends decided to order a drink. She thought of to search for a suitable hotel in this place. "You could stay in the apartment we're renting." Killua said when he notices her searching. "There's still one room available and you could afford the rent better than staying in a hotel." He added as he puts down the ordered drinks on their table. "His right Kurapika and we could also help you in finding the phantom troupe." Gon seconded, sitting across her. "Thanks. But you don't have to; really I could take care of it." She smiled. "But you could stay with us." Gon insist. Kurapika stops for a moment. "I still going to think about it first." She said. "Cmon, besides, we have the same goal, we search for someone that might be here in York city so it's better if we help each other, we're friends after all right." Gon begged and Killua just laughed. "He's right Kurapika, it is better if we work it out together, like the old times." He said. Kurapika can't help but smiled, she was lucky to have friends like them. "Fine, I take it." she sighed. She was about to proceed on her laptop when Killua pulls it off from her. She frowned as she tries to take it back. "What's with you?" Kurapika said. "I guess you could continue your business later after we're done on our reunion. You work too much on that case of yours." Killua grinned. "Well, I'm used to it." Kurapika raise a brow. Killua closes the laptop and give it back to her. "Why don't we have some fun for today, give yourself a break some time." he said. Kurapika rolled her eyes as she hid the laptop in her baggage. Gon decided to share some of their stories to Kurapika and later on the conversation made them feel enjoyable, they've missed this kind of conversation, they also recalled the times when they take the hunter exams. And also for the first time they knew her secret, Kurapika couldn't help but blush and Killua tried not look at her. Killua was the first one to find out that she's a girl, eventually he told Kurapika then, to tell Gon and Leorio. So that time, not only chairman Netero of hunter association knew about her identity, but also her friends.
Killua checked the time and its 2:00 in the afternoon. They've never notice the time pass that quickly and still no Leorio. Killua texted Leorio asking him where in the world is he? After that his phone rang. "What?! You're in a hotel?" Killua shouted on the other line making Kurapika and Gon struck at their seat. "I did text you that we should meet here in Le Belle coffee shop!" he hissed. "I It's all thanks to Gon." He said.
This place looks familiar? Kurapika thought. They've arrived at the said hotel. The hotel looks more like of a huge Celtic mansion, same design as her family mansion. Except that the hotel was wider and bigger. The walls were painted oak white and the roofs were dark brown, similar to the medieval age's castles. Her eyes widens as she saw the interior of the mansion. The wall has carved patterns similar to Kuruta garb and the floor was covered with a scarlet carpet. "What's wrong?" Killua ask noticing her uneasiness. "This place has the same design of our mansion." She murmured still staring at the walls. "But is there any way that the owner of the hotel was one of Kuruta?" Gon ask. Kurapika wondered the same question, but she was sure that nobody ever survived the massacre for the only person that was not on that village was herself which only happened a few weeks after she left the village.
They proceed to reception area and ask for the guest list named Leorio Paradinight. "May I see your ID sir?" the receptionist asked kindly. The woman was wearing formal red blouse with a black pencil cut skirt, her hair is dark brown that is laying perfectly on her back, her eyes were dark green hues that plays with the light of the hotel and a little nameplate was pinned on her left that is written with a name "Lara".
"Well, I don't have any ID are their license cards okay?" Killua asked pointing to his friends. The woman nodded and Killua asked his friends for their license cards. He handed it over to the woman and she scanned the cards. The woman furrowed when she saw Kurapika's name, she looked at the blonde and studied her. She handed back the card to Killua with a smile on her face. He noticed the woman's glared on Kurapika but he choose to ignore it.
"He's in room 426. Enjoy your visit." Lara answered. "Thank you." He said and bowed.
They head to the elevator and went inside as soon as the elevator door opens. Killua is somewhat pissed on Leorio, if not for Gon's pleading they will not come here.
At room 426.
Gon knocks and the door opened. Leorio was caught by surprise by their arrival. "Guys! You came! I miss you so much!" he hugged them wrapping his arms around the three. "Yeah we missed you." Gon chuckled. "Me too!" Leorio said releasing them and suddenly kneeled in front of Killua who was shocked. "Please. Please forgive me Killua. I don't mean to be late that much. I'm sorry." Leorio begged. "Well it's too much." Killua said grumpily. "Please. I won't do it again. Please don't kill me!" Leorio said hugging his legs. "Okay! Will you shut it and I'm not gonna kill you!" Killua shoved him off. "Why don't we get inside and talk that later." Kurapika chuckled and pushed them inside.
"Yes ma'am I try to search her records on Hunter association site but it doesn't indicate any of her identity. Only her name and her hunter examination records were there. I'll send you the information later." Lara explained on the other line. "Hunter association doesn't give any confidential records of their examinees. I will contact chairman Netero and talk about it. Thank you Lara, I hope she's the one we're looking for." a woman on the other said in a mild tone. "I hope so too ma'am." Lara smiled and nodded before the line ended.
"Zeke, I have a favor to ask." she said tapping a button on her ear piece. "What is it Lara?" a deep voice answered on the other line. "I think I found her, the Kuruta." She smirked. "Really?" He said with a lofty voice. "How can you be so sure about that?" Zeke asked. "Just a guess, but I saw her hunter license and the name we've been looking for was same as her, also her features that Miss Enya told us." she was referring Enya to the woman she called a while ago. "Besides, the girl reminded me on the portrait on Miss Enya's mansion. She resembles it." she added. "You may be right, but you do know that many blonde and blue eyes girl that could be just look like her in this city." Zeke pointed out. "I know. That's why I'm making sure if she's the one. Will you help me out or not?" Lara said sternly. "Okay. I will." Zeke chuckled. "She's on room 426, she's with her friends visiting the guy named Leorio Paradinight." she said checking her guest book. "She's wearing a gray cardigan and jeans, accompanied by two boys, the one who has silver hair and wearing a white long sleeve and a scarf around his neck, the other one is has black spikey-hair and wearing a green hoodie jacket. Stay at the exit lobby and I'll inform you once they head out the room." she explained. "Got that." Zeke said and Lara ended the line.
The kids were having fun talking about their latest adventures and shared some jokes which was the center of ridicule was none other than Leorio. They've missed this moment for sure.
"So. How's everything going on Leorio?" Gon asked as he takes a bite on a pizza. They're now sitting on the living room enjoying the treat Leorio have prepared for them. "How does it feel to be a professional doctor?" he added. Leorio just smiled and a hint of excitement could see on his face. "Being a doctor is really hard, but I enjoy it. I'll never regret choosing this." he grinned and his friends congratulated him. "When I got sick, I'll call you Doctor." Gon joked. "It should be for free. Right?" Killua grinned at Leorio but Kurapika gave him a slap on his arm. "Haha just kidding guys." Killua laugh. "Yeah why not, we're friends after all. Besides there's nothing I could help but this." Leorio said sipping on his coffee. "And I'm not like any other doctors that treats everyone just to have money!" he added firmly. Leorio's point of view about everything can get by having a money, changes then. He learned many things especially when he started taking the hunters exam and knowing them. As for his friends they're glad to see the changes of him, they keep on supporting and cheering him up. He remembered his bestfriend, if only he was here. He'll be proud of his achievements. He'll be here too celebrating with them.
"So can you tell us what plans you have here in York shin?" Kurapika asked. "I want to be part of the York shin medical hospital. I've been so many places and I volunteered in every hospital I visited and York shin medical is one of the well-known hospital in the world. Also, I wanted to meet some famous doctors around the world. That way I could widen out my profession and the more I get to know these doctors the more knowledge I will gain." Leorio said proudly as he laughs. "Don't get ahead of yourself, you're still at the bottom." Kurapika said laughing.
Time passes by so fast and for a moment they didn't realized that it's almost night time. Even if they still want to stay and talk about everything, they need to go home.
"I really appreciate your visit guys. Thank you so much!" Leorio made another hug like he did before when they arrived. "We still gonna see each other again, so, can, you free us, from your grip. We can't breathe!" Killua said struggling to Leorio's arm. "Sorry." Leorio chuckled.
"Take care yourselves guys. Specially you Kurapika." Leorio said waving them goodbye. "Don't worry. I won't." Kurapika laughed and trailed her two friends heading on the elevator.
"They're heading towards the exit, Zeke." Lara taps on her ear piece. She could see the three heading out the reception. "Follow them to where they heading. Don't make yourself notice." Lara said.
"Got it." Zeke said. The guy wears a formal black suit matching with red tie and white inner long sleeve. He looks in 30s and wears glasses. His eyes were green that matches his ginger hair.
He watches the kids head outside the hotel and get into the cab. Then he grabs his keys and quickly went inside the car and drive, following the cab.
"Say would you like to work for Mr. Nostrade? we work there as one of his bodyguards." Gon said. "Nostrade? I think I've heard his name before." Kurapika paused. "He's one of the riches people here. He usually went on every auctions held in the city." Gon explained. "It's because his daughter pushes him to buy anything she wants from the auction." he added. "He's spoiling her too much." he chuckled. "Well, they're rich after all, I bet even Mr. Nostrade didn't mind about it." Kurapika shrugged. "So you're going with us?" Gon ask with excitement. "That thing, I'm gonna think about it first." she said. "I still have some things to finish." she said. "You really are a busy bee." Gon said hoping she would take the offer.
"Killua is there something wrong?" Gon began to realized that their friend became silent for a moment. "Nothing. I just remember something." Killua made an excuse, but unknown to them he felt something or someone's been following them. He turns at the back of the car seeing some other cars trailing behind. He thought he's just being paranoid and sighed leaning back to his seat.
For a moment they became silent. They watched as they pass the busy street. The city is more crowded and busy at night. The lights illuminates brighter. People seems didn't sleep at here.
"Stop the cab." Killua said and drag his friends out to the car. "We're not there yet. What's wrong?" Gon complained. They look around and found themselves on the night market. "We've been followed. We'll take another route." Killua explained. Kurapika studied the place; she carefully looked around, observing every people that pass by. Nothing seems to be different but she readied herself. Gon used his Gyo to detect who's been following them but he found nothing. "Let's go." Killua murmured and the two followed suit pushing against the crowd. They decided to use zetsu to keep the stranger out of their tracks.
Zeke went out of the car as he saw them walking past the market. They may have known they've been followed. He carefully followed them in the middle of the crowd.
The kids walked in a fast pace hoping that they could lose the stranger. He could tell. They head their way on one narrow alley heading to the other side of the road. This place wasn't that crowded anymore.
"You seem to know where to go." Kurapika commented. "Actually I don't have any idea where are we." Killua snapped. "Great." she said gravely. They went straight ahead of the road and began to run. They turn right on another intersection and saw another narrowed alley but they found out that it was a dead end. The wall was too high to climb and if they use their nen to jump over it the stranger would sense them if he has the ability.
Zeke ran pushing the crowd. They started to head on another road and passed by the intersection. These kids sure were fast runners. He found them entering a narrowed alley. Proceeding on the way, he suddenly stops finding that the alley was a dead end. "How could they manage to go through that wall?" he thought. He used gyo to search for any nen traces but he found nothing. He tapped on his ear piece and called Lara. "I lost them." he said still panting. "These kids were not ordinary." he added. "They're hunters." Lara said on the line. "What?!" he paused. "Why didn't you tell me." he exclaimed. "I told you that." Lara said flatly. Reminding him that she found it out by the license card she scanned. "Oh, that. I forgot about that." he said apologetically. "It's ok. Head back here immediately we should meet Miss Enya. Thank you any way." she said and cut the line. Zeke let out a sigh and walks back to the market.
"He's out!" Gon whispered. They're peeking inside the trash container. Of all the things they have to hide themselves, this is the only option they got. "Great! So can we get out now, it stinks here!" Kurapika complained. They quickly jump off the container gasping for an air. "This is embarrassing, if Leorio found this out he'll definitely laugh at us." Killua muttered dusting off some dirt. "Arrrgh! I'm stinky!" he added. "Who's that guy anyway?" Gon asked. "I have no idea either." Killua said and they head off to their way to apartment.
Gon fished out the keys to his pocket and opened the front door. They head to the first unit where the landlady resides. "Good evening Mrs. Ayo!" Gon greeted as the door opened revealing an old woman. "We would like to take the other room from the flat we're renting." he added. "Oh that." she said mildly and steps forward looking at Kurapika who bowed politely. "For your girlfriend?" she grinned, giving the boys an exchanging look. Kurapika blushed. It was the first time someone said that towards her and her friends. "No! She's our... Friend." Killua scowled but Mrs. Ayo only laughs as she joined them upstairs. She showed the room to Kurapika and gave her the key. "Enjoy your stay dear." she said sweetly. "Good night boys. Take good care of her." she said winking and went out of the flat. Killua just sighed and Gon grinned. "Here's your room." Gon showed her. "It's not that good but we hope it's okay for you." Killua said. "Of course it's fine for me. You've done enough help for me. Thanks a lot." She said. "No problem at all. Remember that just in case; don't hesitate to bother us if you need help." Killua said before they went out the room.
Kurapika set aside her belongings and look around the room. The room only fits for one person but its cozy and she finds it decent. Her friends were right on choosing her for this room. She unpacks her things and decided to get a shower before head to sleep.
Now one of my OC. Mrs. Ayo their landlady she's not too old though and a kind and happy person. ^^
Thanks for reading. Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments. Thank you.
