Author's Note: I don't own Hunter x Hunter !
Chapter 15 - Emiko and temporary decision ...
~ still in the past ... ~
~ ... but three years have passed now ... ~
~ ... so 15 years ago ... ~
Three years….
Actually tireless training ...
Fun ... and our friendship ...
We have learned Nen… .and have chosen a new destination….
... the Hunter exam!
...
Why?
Because we needed a new adventure ... our master recommended the exam ... that's why we went this way ...
We… meet an interesting person….
A new important person for Yutaru ...
The wheel of fortune in Yutaru's life slowly began to move again….
"Well? Are you excited? "Fifteen-year-old Yutaru asks Tanju, who is of the same age, bored as they waited for the exam to begin.
"Yes ... and how!" Tanju says without hesitation. "Have you never heard the rumors? First of all, it is very difficult ... and secondly, newbies are made in the worst possible way ! "
Yutaru sighs at the statement. '… ..Typically enhancer. Simply knitted ... and say what you think. 'He crosses his arms.
...
Then they heard a noise.
"Seems to be starting." Tanju says seriously.
"Stay calm. We will pass this test, no matter how difficult it is. "
"…Yes. You're right. "Tanju calms down.
"Tse, of course I'm right." The orange-haired boy grins. "You are talking pointless stuff and I will always say the right thing, typical course of our friendship!"
"… ..You shouldn't have expressed it like that…." The brown-haired boy says slightly offended.
~ a few days later ... ~ (yes. That's right, I'm too lazy to write!)
~ still under examination ... the 3rd phase! ~
Tanju and Yutaru were in an area in a mountain range, their task is to find materials that have been described on a piece of paper. You are not missing much….
"It has to be here ..." Tanju mumbles.
"Don't worry, we still have enough time." Yutaru says calmly.
...
"Hm?" Yutaru stopped.
Tanju looks at him questioningly. "Is what?"
"I heard a strange noise. Not you?"
"…." The brown-haired boy stayed calm to try to hear something.
Then the two heard a scream, they didn't think twice and ran to the source of the scream.
...
When they arrived they saw a girl, probably the same age as Tanju and Yutaru, who had been attacked by a huge animal. ... it resembled an oversized bird of prey ... ..a rare species, apparently.
"We have to help!" Tanju called.
"Yes ... we should ... -"
But before the two knew it, a strange noise came and they saw how the giant bird was pierced by 'Gemstones.
...
There was a huge silence for a long time.
Until finally someone started to talk….
The brown-haired teenager walked slowly towards the girl. "Everything okay? Are you… hurt? "He asks uncomfortably.
Yutaru also slowly composed himself and also went forward. He looked at the girl more closely and ... ..stopped unexpectedly when he looked at her closely: She was actually wearing normal, plain combat clothing. She had long blue hair and her green eyes showed great innocence ... what was that looking for in the Hunter exam?
'Incredible… ..' the orange haired boy looked amazed at the teenage girl. 'She ... she is ... ..'
The girl looked confused for a moment, but then looked sad. "Poor bird ... I didn't mean to." She mumbles desperately.
"Huh?" Tanju cocked her head in confusion. "So… was that really you? Did you use those strange gems? You already have mastered Nen ? "he rattles down his questions without pausing.
"Yes." The girl replied, not at all touched by the many questions. "A good friend taught me ... ..but somehow ... I can't control my ability ..." She scratches her head. "… ..He last said to me… .I should go to the Hunter exam, there I would then be able to control it if I passed the exam… .but…." She bowed her head dejectedly. "….I have not made it yet….."
"… ..are … are you a specialist?" Yutaru still asks, stunned.
The girl looked at him, she nodded. "Yes."
Tanju immediately noticed his friend's change in behavior. 'what does he have?'
The blue-haired girl got up slowly. "You two wanted to help me, I thank you for that. My name is Emiko. "She smiles gently at both of them.
"Oh! No problem! "Tanju grins broadly. "My name is Tanju!"
Emiko nods and then looks at the orange-haired teenager. "And you? What's your name, if I may ask? "
"... .. um ... .. my ... my name ..." Yutaru stutters. "Yutaru! I'm Yutaru! "He smiles awkwardly.
She offers him her hand. "I'm very happy, Yutaru."
"… ..Yes." He shakes her hand lightly.
...
'Honestly… ..what has he got?' Tanju frowns. 'I do not know such behavior from him at all!'
But he shakes off the thought and crosses his arms. "Maybe we'd better hurry now, otherwise we won't be able to pass the exam ... because we're letting us be here."
"You're right, let's go." Yutaru agrees.
The brown-haired teenager looks questioningly at Emiko. "Don't you want to stay with us, Emiko-san? If the three of us unite, we are stronger! "
"Hm ..." She thinks about it for a moment. "Gladly." She smiles. "But please. You don't have to say -san, Tanju. "
"As you wish."
With that, the three of them went on to pass the hunter test as a third party ...
… .a new destiny begins to open… ..!
~ a few days later ... ~
Yutaru lay lost in thought on the grass…. 'I've never had such a strange feeling… .why with Emiko?' He looks at the sky.
All three made it to the last exam, now they are waiting their time until it begins. Strangely enough, Yutaru went off to rest without Tanju.
...
"Are you okay, Yutaru?" Tanju finally found his buddy and walked up to him.
"Yes, it works." He simply says.
"…." The brown-haired boy sat down next to him. "You know ... that you can tell me anything, don't you?"
"Yes."
Tanju sighs in defeat. "… .During… .during the Hunter exam, I was thinking about something all the time… ..about what Emiko said." He says calmly.
"Huh?" Yutaru looked at him in disbelief. "W-what? What exactly do you mean?"
Tanju shrugs his shoulders. "She said she couldn't control her Nen properly ... that's when I thought of my grandfather." He smiles slightly. "He wrote in a letter a long time ago that he was building a dojo ... I think I want to help him next! Yes ... I want to become a master there too. "He grins broadly. "I want to help a lot of people to teach Nen ... to make them stronger ... of course only those who deserve it ... ... but ..." he begins to rave.
The orange-haired boy is astonished at these words. "You ... .. you also want to help others who are unable to control their powers ... isn't that so ?"
"Exactly! You got it! "Tanju got up excitedly. "I don't care what you say! I'll do that after the exam! "
Yutaru shakes his head. "... and I as your buddy ... want to support you." He mumbles.
"Are you sure?" He asks in a sad voice. "Wouldn't you prefer to spend a little time with Emiko?" He asks innocently.
"W-w-what ?" Yutaru blushes heavily. "Why should I do that ?"
...
"You experienced classic, clichéd love at first sight, that's why." The brown-haired teenager says seriously. "And I want to support you ... as best I can."
"… ..Tanju… .you are… .real… .. directly with your words." Yutaru sighs. "Can I really leave you alone? Are you really that independent? "
"Of course." Then he pulled him up. "And ... now you confess your love to her! Immediately! "He pulls him along. "And then you tell her that she will come with you! You will always be together! "He beams.
"W-w-wait a minute! It's just really embarrassing what you're talking about! "The orange-haired teenager's blush grew stronger.
"I don't care."
...
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After a few days it was clear to me what Yutaru felt for Emiko. When he saw himself in his mind the whole time, I could already see what he noticed ... ..not just his family ... but me too.
I didn't want him to regret it forever, that's why I pushed him so hard. But ... it was the right decision ... ... it really was!
And I know ... if the two of them run into problems, they will solve it together or ask me for help too!
And I also found a new dream ... a dojo ...
Finally ... .. the three of us made it ... ..we are hunters!
What other advantages it could bring us ... we couldn't really imagine yet.
~ a week later ... ~
Tanju looked proud of his Hunter license. 'Maybe I should make a detour to my parents and show them that? He thinks about it. 'I haven't seen her for a long time… ..' he looks dreamily at the sky.
Then he suddenly felt a clap on his back and was startled. He turned around quickly and saw Yutaru and Emiko.
"Stop dreaming, Tanju." Yutaru said bored. "You mustn't neglect your cover."
The blue-haired girl looked worried. "Are you okay?"
"No." The brown-haired boy smiles. His brown eyes shone. "I think before I go to my grandfather I will first visit my parents."
"Nice, you will be happy." Emiko winks. "After everything you've done and they really still support you." She points to Tanju's departure.
"Yeah ... maybe you will complain first ..." He mumbles dejectedly.
"Hm, home ..." Yutaru mumbles. "I don't know ... Emiko by my side is enough for me, I don't have to go back."
Emiko blushes. "Huh ? No! Your father will be sad then! And didn't you say you have a little brother ? What will become of them ? "she asks excitedly.
Tanju looked thoughtfully at both of them. "If you really see your father again ..." he began hesitantly. "Will ... you give him your opinion then?"
Yutaru nods resolutely. "I am not marrying an arrogant woman with 'royal' blood. If I get married ... then Emiko! I would rule an empire with her for a while, if you like, without terrorizing it, of course! "
Emiko nods. She sees his determined look. "Couldn't ... you also get an advantage through this?" She asks mysteriously.
Both teenagers looked at her in confusion.
"Why smash something ... when you can just end it yourself forever, without violence. Wouldn't that be a lot better? "She asks naively.
Yutaru thinks about it for a moment. "Is it ... that easy?"
Tanju put his hand on his shoulder. "You will already know how to do it. I know you can do it! Change the fate of the Himiki family! "
"The name of Himiki!" Emiko added.
"Yes." The orange-haired boy smiles softly. "You are both right ..." Then he looked at his buddy again. "Good luck ... I'm trying ... to stay in touch!" He says normally.
"Yes ..." He looks alternately to Yutaru and Emiko. "Be happy ... you are still young!"
The blue-haired girl smiles gratefully. "Become a good master so you can help your grandfather." They shook hands with each other.
...
With that the three went their separate ways….
...
Their fate was uncertain….
Yutaru's plan ... ..will still be a long deliberation ...
And Tanju starts to help his grandfather in a dojo ... if he can persuade him ... he wants to call it Tatsu-Dojo!
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Did we keep in touch?
... already ... in part. I don't know when exactly ... maybe after a few years? In a strange way our contact was broken off…. Whether someone caused it… .or it was Yutaru himself… .I don't know….
What was the last I learned from him?
If I think about it ... all three of us should have been eighteen at the time ...
I received a letter ... from Yutaru ...
It was not filled with understandable information….
he had only written ... .: - ~ There will soon be an encounter for both of them that they could never have dreamed of so early and they are already very proud of it ... ~ -
What it meant exactly ... I didn't know ...
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But I think ... I'm slowly getting it ... ... after twelve years ... I'm starting to ... understand it!
~~ End of the past! ~~
~ Back in the present…. ~
~ Tanju's room ... ~
...
Everyone in the room stared at Tanju, slightly stunned and surprised. There was a very long silence.
Leorio and Kurapika exchanged glances with Gon.
Kazu was the first to get a word out. "That was your past, Tanju?" He asks carefully. "Are you saying that your buddy Yutaru has something to do with Kaori?"
"Yes. It can only be. "
Kurapika hesitates to say, but gave Tanju a serious look. "Do you think ... she is ... his daughter?"
Tanju nods. "Yes." He looks depressed on the floor. "I should have noticed! She looks like the cut of Emiko's face! And all of her behavior ... is a complete mix of Yutaru and Emiko! ….damned…."
"It's not your fault, Sensei!" Shiro says calmly.
"Do you actually have a photo of the two of them?" Leorio asks casually.
...
Tanju walked slowly to his dresser, rummaging around until he found a small box. "I think there is one here ..." He looks inside. "... here." He gave Leorio a small photo.
There were three people on the forum, they all looked like they were fifteen
...
"Oh!" Gon said, startled. "Kaori? In ... older? "
Komei shakes his head. "That must be Emiko ... yes ... she looks just like Kaori ... unbelievable!"
"The only difference between the two is that Kaori has shorter hair." Kurapika says after briefly looking at the picture.
Gon looked at the picture for a long time, lost in thought. 'Kaori ...' he got up slowly. "Where will she be now ?" he asks Tanju directly.
The brown-haired man shrugs his shoulders. "Probably in Himiki Castle, they have lived there since Yutaru was a child."
"Where is that?"
"I've never been there… ..and to be honest, I've never asked." He confesses.
Leorio and Kurapika also got up slowly.
"Do you want to go there, Gon ? But you're still hurt! "Leorio puts a hand on his shoulder.
The blonde kurta nods in agreement. "Also ... if you couldn't take on this opponent earlier ... I doubt you can do it now."
The spiky-haired boy shakes his head. "And Kaori? I have to save her! I have promised it!"
"First keep a cool head." Tanju said calmly.
"Tanju-san ..." Gon looked at the brown-haired man.
"If you keep going wherever now ... you will lose before you can see her again. And you can't save her with that. "
Gon slowly sat back down and nodded. "How do we plan it….? What will the plan be? "He tried to remain calm.
Kurapika and Leorio smiled in relief. "Yes, what do we have to do?" The man in the suit asked.
Gon looked at both of them with wide eyes.
Kurapika sat down slowly, Leorio closely followed. "Do you really think we're leaving you in the lurch now of all times? We finally want to give you something back because you've always helped us, Gon. "
"We're friends!" Leorio says proudly. "We are of course also interested in Kaori's well-being. We'll help you until you can hug her again!" He grins.
"Leorio… ..Kurapika …" Gon beams. "Thank you ..." he now has a steadfast, determined look.
Tanju sighs slightly. "In my opinion ..." he spoke and everyone looked at him expectantly. "Gon ... you should rest first ... we'll talk more tomorrow, okay? Do you get that?" he asks.
Gon paused, but nodded in defeat. "Yes ... we'll talk tomorrow."
"Good."
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'Kaori ... wait a little longer ... we need a plan first ... and I have to get stronger quickly ... ..for you ... ..to save you!'
Hopefully everyone will come up with something good ... otherwise Gon and Kaori will never see each other again ...
To be continued…
Neo-Digital:… .that was a lot of information at once… .. ° _ °
Gon: ... yes ... I agree!
Leorio: Let's first come up with a plan!
Kurapika: We also have to find out where this castle is!
Gon: ...
Neo-Digital: Yes ... that will unexpectedly be a long story ... (what kind of ideas will I come up with ?)
Gon: See you in the next chapter!