Chapter 3
Kurapika visited his old elementary school where he was allowed to enter by getting permission from the school gatekeeper. Of course nobody was at school on Sunday. He went to his former class and looked for his old paper work, was my writing that horrible? Kurapika smiled, at least all the answer is correct. If Lukso Province still existed, I should've been in high school right now. But even if he did, Kurapika's knowledge would already surpass any normal high school teacher; he never needed school to gain knowledge.
There was a school rabbit which he received the honor on naming it because of his achievement being the highest student to score overall tests. "How are you doing Atlist?" Kurapika pated the female rabbit and fed it some carrots.
It was starting to get dark, everything felt so fast today. He should go home and have dinner like he would if the massacre never happened. On the way home he made a couple of short visits to his friends.
Daniel was gasping for breath when he arrived back in the library.
"That was fast." The old librarian led Daniel to the Nen section again, "Which book are you going to copy?"
"Every book; It's the least I can do to say sorry."
The librarian didn't seem to look surprised. "Boy, I'll be leaving soon to have dinner. This maybe the last time we'll ever meet."
How come everyone seems to know what's happening so fast? Daniel smiled at her, "It was nice meeting you ma'am."
"I shouldn't call you boy, what's your name child?"
"It's Daniel." His smile grew wider.
"Daniel is such a unique and lovely name. My name is Murtha." For the first time, the old librarian Murtha smiled at him.
Daniel was left turning every book alone.
-Daniel's POV
Thank God I'm an alien who can read super fast, not to mention my perfectly neat fifty words per second handwriting and photographic memory. Yes, I literally mean fifty words per seconds.
After a couple of books I've read and copied about Nen, I seem to understand what it is. I should try it sometime; it looks fun.
The stars shone brightly on the pitch black sky with a soothing light from the full moon. It was already seven past forty five minutes when he arrived home.
"Mother, Grandfather, I'm home-" Kurapika was inside the house when nobody was there. He saw a handwritten note from her mother.
Dearest Kurapika,
Dinner tonight will be held at your favorite restaurant.
Be there at 8p.m. sharp.
Regards,
Your strict Mother.
He smiled reading her note. She always did jokes in a manner of formality. Kurapika left the house and headed to his favorite childhood restaurant. He already learned Nen and could feel everyone's aura that he knew inside the restaurant. It was clearly a surprise dinner; something he doesn't want to spoil by already knowing it. Kurapika opened the door which made a sounding creek.
"SURPRISE!" everyone in the room shouted at the same time; his family, his friends, and every employee in that restaurant. The room felt very crowded considering it was such a big one with many widows, but he recognized all of their faces.
Kurapika couldn't help but smile, "I get a surprise when it's not even my birthday?" His expression was something purely innocent.
"Sit, Kurapika!" Gale pushed him to sit on one of the chairs; from there he could see everyone.
Kurapika tried to say something, "Everyone I don't-"
Rena stopped his words, "Silence dearest Kurapika!" She stood and gave an announcement. "My friends and family, today we shall celebrate Kurapika's return."
But everyone will leave.
"Although there will soon be words of farewell, we will never truly leave him. With the Scarlet Eyes and our temporarily beating hearts, let us pray that tomorrow will be better than today."
Kurapika thought how her mother's words were like puzzles that never really made any sense.
"And now, let's have a happy face so we won't grow wrinkles like my son."
I don't frown that much. Wait, do I? Kurapika touched his forehead while others laughed. Even Murtha the old librarian who had real wrinkles did.
"Tonight, dinner will be served with no expenses what so ever!"
Um, did mother just talk Leorio?
"Eat as much as we all want because we won't get fat. Except you Kurapika, who's still alive."
Sound of joyful laughter and clapping hands filled the room as Rena sat back on her chair.
As time passed, Kurapika and everyone else shared endless stories. Apparently any story involving Leorio seemed to be the funniest ones. He met with his fellow schoolmates and also joked about their childhood memories.
"Hey, did you know Kurapika once copied a couple of answers for a quiz in 5th grade?" said Gale.
"Huh? Never thought Kurapika was also a sly one. He would mutter things how cheating is stupid and unjust, this is somewhat ironic!" answered one of his friends who was wearing glasses.
Kurapika remembered that boy with glasses was someone who had the closest grades to him; he always looked envious whenever Kurapika got the highest grade. "It was only that one test! I swear!"
"Hmm… was it really Kurapika?"
"Y-yes."
"You look doubtful."
"Urgh…just don't tell my mother OK."
Kurapika overheard his mother's conversation with another woman.
"If I were still alive, Kurapika would be married when he turns 18! I really want many grandchildren, maybe 5 or 6."
The woman who was talking to his mother nodded a couple of times in agreement.
He felt goose bumps and paid attention elsewhere.
-Daniel's POV
Yes! I've copied everything!
Oooo
It was one of the most enjoyable moments in his life. He wanted this feeling to be eternal.
But Kurapika knew it was impossible; because he saw the time on the antique clock at the corner of the room.
"Kurapika, it's time for us to leave isn't it?" Rena was smiling at her one and only son.
He just gave a slow nod to his mother but didn't face her. She hugged Kurapika.
"If you cry, I'll start to cry. So don't cry OK. I'll always love you."
"Yes mother." But Kurapika couldn't help it; tears began to flow from his eyes again.
Everyone in the room slowly turned silent; they all gave him a warm smile as everything began to fade.
"Don't worry Kurapika you have new friends now." Anita was smiling as she held Gale's hand.
Gale gave him a small smile, "Goodbye Kurapika and please stop pursuing vengeance, it's pathetic."
Quince nodded, "Yes, he's right my grandchild."
Rena silently whispered to him, "Farewell Kurapika, remember that we will always be with you."
"I know mother." Everything disappeared as he wiped his tears. All the lights were dead and the buildings turned as it was after the massacre. Kurapika was lead by the moonlight as he walked outside.
-Daniel's POV
It seems that Dannyville has now turned into a ghost town like before. I could feel nothing here anymore. Looking at all the lifeless and damaged building feels sad but somehow different from the first time I arrived; like a burden has been lifted.
"Hey." Daniel was standing behind Kurapika. He was holding a stack of neatly organized paper.
"Did you know that this was the spot where I first saw all the dead bodies?"
"How did you survive?"
"I wasn't here that time." Kurapika turned to Daniel and gave him a smile. "Daniel, thank you for everything. You never did have to apologize."
"I-I…" Daniel didn't know what to say other than to give him the papers, "um, here it is Kurapika."
"Thank you again." Kurapika stored the heavy papers inside his bag which almost couldn't fit.
They walked together for the rest of the hour. The dead Lukso Province seemed to look beautiful at night. It was so peaceful.
"Kurapika, it's time for me to go back to my earth." Daniel's body seemed to fade.
"Goodbye Daniel."
They shook hands. Daniel was now gone.
Kurapika visited his father's cemetery and placed fresh flowers. He left Lukso Province that night and got on the earliest train. He started to read everything that Daniel wrote.
"I'm sorry everyone, I just can't let go of my vengeance yet."
"Hey man, where have you been the yesterday?" Willy was sipping lemon tea while he watched TV on the couch. They were in a rented apartment.
"I went to another dimension." Daniel sighed.
Dana looked worried because of Daniel's tired face, "Have you slept?"
"No, and I haven't even eaten anything."
"Here!" Emma tossed him an apple.
"No, Daniel should eat something real." Joe tossed him a burrito.
Daniel sat on the floor and started to eat. "This is the best burrito I've ever tasted!" His energy was back.
Dana sat beside him, "so, are you going to tell us what happened?"
"Remember when I fought alien 404…" He explained his story from the beginning till the end.
Willy placed his glass on the coffee table, "Wow man!"
"That's so sad, poor Kurapika." Emma had a look of compassion in her eyes.
"I actually learned something in that world you know." Daniel looked excited, "I learned a thing called Nen!"
"Nen? What's Nen?" Joe asked Daniel while his mouth was full of nachos.
"I never tried it but…" Daniel's body was suddenly covered with thin smoke, "I think this is something called an aura."
"Wow!" His whole Drang said in surprise at the same time.
Little does Daniel know, his Nen abilities could surpass Gon and Killua's in a short period of time; but that's another story.
The End
Me: Oh Danny, why didn't you use time travel?
Daniel: Because a person's death is something that can't be changed.
Me: riiight…
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