Author's Notes: I don't own Hunter X Hunter. And some characters are not part of Hunter X Hunter,

"Must be a fox", Kurapika said as he ready his gun. They didn't know it was Neon as she moves the other side. When she heard someone holding a gun because of its noise she sat up straightly.

"Who's there?"

"Neon are you crazy there's no one here only the three of us", Bernadette said.

"But Bernadette I heard someone holding a gun", Neon replied. Kurapika was shocked to see Neon was also here. He smiled to himself. Fate is playing with them again. He decided to show himself. And also Leorio.

"I'm sorry ladies I thought we saw a fox", Kurapika began as he went to Neon.

"We're sorry. I told Kurapika that I saw something", Leorio also apologized.

"Prince Kurapika?!" the three girls said in unison.

"Oh yeah...it's the Prince Kurapika alright. And I'm his best friend Leorio", Leorio added. Kurapika smiled seeing Neon again.

"It's glad to see you your Highness. I'm Bernadette", Bernadette said as she bowed.

"And I'm her sister Catherine", the younger sister said as she also bowed.

"Such polite ladies", Leorio began. Kurapika's eyes turned to Neon.

"What's your name?" Realizing that she was rude Neon bowed down even though her dress is not beautiful like her sisters.

"My name's Neon Nostrad...your Highness", Neon introduced herself. After bowing she looked at the Prince with a smile.

"I'm sorry we thought you were a fox Neon", Kurapika began.

"None at all your Highness. I'm also sorry I was being rude to you your Highness", Neon also apologized.

"It was nothing compared to ours". Then he took her hand and kisses the back of her hand. "A pleasure to meet you Neon".

"Me too your Highness", Neon said cheeks flushed. Kurapika smiled to her while her sisters where so shocked.

"Until we meet again. Good day". Then he and Leorio turned to leave.

"Can't believe we saw the Prince!" Bernadette exclaimed.

"But he only kissed Neon's hand and not ours!" Catherine complained. Neon was still standing there very shocked on what happened. She felt happy to see the Prince and he even kissed her hand.

'One thing bothers me...he looks like Chester. If I'll see him I'm going to tell him this'.

The three had arrived to where their Mother was an hour later. And they we're leaving. "So do you have a good time?"

"Mom we saw the Prince!" Bernadette replied.

"And?" their Mother was very eager to listen.

"And he kissed Neon's hand", Catherine added.

"What? But why not the hand of you two?" their Mom said again. While they we're trying to explain what happened Neon was looking outside of the carriage. Prince Kurapika...she had seen him personally at last.

It was another day as Neon went to the city coz' her step mom ordered her to buy something. "Only apples are last in the list", Neon muttered to herself. "And there it is!" She was about to grab the apples when somebody bumped her. "Sorry!" The two said in unison. But she was glad to see Chester...again. "Hi Chester!"

"Neon...hi!" Chester greeted with a smile. "Buying apples?"

"Yup! My step mom told me. Are you going to buy also?" Neon asked.

"Yeah..."

"Then I'll buy you one".

"No that's alright! Neon you don't have to be-"

"Don't worry it's nothing for me", she replied, smiling at him. He paused for a while then blushed. She's too kind. "Here", she said giving him one apple. "Let's go somewhere. I wanted to talk to you".

"Thanks", Kurapika said.

"Don't mention it". And you know what? He almost fainted right then and there because of her smile.

They sat on the grass which is near the river as they we're facing the river and Kurapika eating the apple. "So what are we going to talk about?"

"Actually...yesterday I and my family went to the forest to have some so-called-picnic. Couldn't believe who we saw though...I saw Prince Kurapika!" Neon exclaimed. Kurapika wasn't shock though.

"Oh really?" She nods her head. "They say the Prince goes to the forest once a week".

"We also go there once a week".

"So...what did the Prince told you?" Kurapika asked, taking the last bit of his apple.

"Well...we introduced ourselves and also my stepsisters we're there. And he kissed the back of my hand. And it was me who he only kissed", Neon replied, dreamily. Kurapika began to lie down on the grass.

"Sounds sweet", was all Kurapika could say as his cheeks turned red. Neon inspects him as she looked at him. She was on top of him.

"You're turning red. Why is that?" Neon asked. He controls himself from blushing too much.

"Nothing I'm fine", Kurapika replied. Now he noticed that their faces we're close. But he had grown fond of her closeness. "Neon". It was her turn to blush because of the huskiness of his voice. "You're...y-you're..."he was stammering and on the second thought he doesn't want to say it.

"Hmn?"

"You're...too close". She blushed some more and move away.

"I'm sorry". But his blue eyes didn't leave her as he watched her. He likes her actually. And she is different from any other girls. And not just any other girls because she's special. He looked at the sky and it turned grey. He sat up.

"Neon you have to go...before it rains", Kurapika began. Neon stood up too bringing the things she bought.

"Yeah I guess so. See you around...Chester", Neon said.

"Bye...take care...Neon", he also said. She ran home quickly. But rain started to pour. When she reached her house it was late in the afternoon and she has to cook dinner. She was soaking wet as she started to sneeze.

The next day Neon found herself difficult to stand. It's like her body was beaten up more than thirteen times. She touched her forehead and she realized she had fever. Of course it was raining yesterday and she was soaking wet! It took her five minutes to change because she still puts the food in its proper place. Alberta noticed her stepdaughter didn't cook breakfast and its 9:00a.m. She went up to check on her. "Neon!" Alberta exclaimed, almost a little angry as she went near her. "Get up and make breakfast!"

"I-I can't stepmother".

"And why not?"

"I-I have f-fever..."was the weak reply of Neon. Alberta put her hand on top of Neon's forehead. And she really has fever. Her step mom sighed.

"Fine. Rest until you get well. I'll just tell Bernadette and Catherine to do the chores". With that her step mom left.

Kurapika escaped from his castle again. And decided to visit Neon. Along the way he saw Gon and Killua. "Gon and Killua!" the two boys looked at the person as Kurapika went to them. "Have you seen Neon by any chance?"

"Actually we're going to visit Neon today", Gon replied cheerfully.

"Really? Can I come with you? I-I want to see her", the so-called-Prince added, cheeks flushed. But he hoped and prayed the two boys didn't notice it.

"Sure you can", Killua replied.

"Great". As the two boys went to Neon's house.

"She's sick", Alberta said flatly as she looked at the three visitors of Neon.

"She is?" Gon repeated.

"Yes she is and she's sleeping right now. If I we're you I'll leave her".

"We won't leave her", Kurapika said. If only they knew he was the Prince they'll follow his command but right now he's just an ordinary person. "If you don't mind we'll take care of her". Alberta raised her brow.

"On one condition". Kurapika doesn't really like conditions but if it's the only way he could see her then he'll agree to it.

"Which is Madame?"

"Can the three of you cook lunch and dinner today? My daughter's are getting tired".

"We're not paid for that!" Killua said, almost annoyed.

"Killua calm down", Gon whispered.

"Fine. At the end of the day I'll pay for the three of you. You had to agree on this. If you wanted to see Neon".

"Fine we agree", Kurapika replied. Alberta had an evil smile.

"Do your work then", she said as she left the room.

The three boys we're in the kitchen preparing some lunch. "Oh I want to hit Neon's stepmother on the face. Who does she think she is? Ordering us around!" Killua said angrily as he was preparing the dishes.

"I'm sorry you have to be in this mess. I really wanted to see Neon. Anyway after eating your lunch in here you can go back home before your parents will start looking for you", Kurapika said while preparing a soup for Neon. And Gon was making their lunch.

"That's all right. But are you sure you can handle the dinner tonight?" Gon asked.

"Yeah".

"You like Neon don't you?" Gon asked. Kurapika paused to that.

"Umm...I like her coz' she's a good friend", he replied, cheeks flushed.

To be continued...