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Heh Killua	By : Dadou Category: +G to L > Hunter x Hunter Views: 4595 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 1: x The Mission x

Two faces were staring at him with wide eyes. Two boys, one taller than the other, a raven haired and a white haired boy. Netero chuckled. It was beautiful how life gathered opposites, and managed to still, still surprise him with young new spirits at his old age...

"You've been summoned here, at the Excellence Hunter Committee. If you want, you may sit down "Both kids nodded but did not sit expectant. Netero proceeded feigning a serious voice as he observed the two youngsters.

"The reason of our meeting should be celebrated" He took notes in his mind with wonder all the while… both were wide eyed, yes, yes. But one was about to jump in expectance, while the other was pretending to act indifferent. One was already accepting and leaping forward at whatever was to be proposed, whatever to come. The other was imperceptibly covering both of their backs.

"... Since the motive of our meeting is a celebration I ordered champagne" he presented a tray with wine glasses filled with the clear sizzling liquid "Now... I'm aware of your age. But it is a special day. And we are celebrating because of your age after all. Would you like to try-"

But one of them had already been curious enough to take the glass from the table without waiting, sniffed it and dipped a finger to taste the liquid before Netero had finished his words. Netero could not help a light chuckle. The tanned boy had probably never had the luxury to ever hear the name of such beverage, or so his moves revealed.

The other boy had looked at the tray with catlike eyes and a smug knowing grin, as if he had taken champagne before quite a number of times…and considering his past job, he probably had had celebrations- other dark types of them- with similar beverages. He observed the silent pale boy sipping the drink quietly, having checked beforehand with sight, smell and taste that it wasn't poisoned. Just for Gon of course because he was immune to all he'd heard. They were so different. In such thoughts the old man hadn't realized that now both were looking at him curious, huge eyes, violet and caramel. They elicited in the old man a low grumble which the boys soon realized was a badly hidden laughter.

"What is it?" they both spoke at the same time and looked at each other and back at the president of the hunter committee wondering why the crazy man was laughing and took so long for a crappy introduction. Gon was actually also wondering how come they always spoke at the same time. But then Killua went ahead

"Old man, if you don't begin soon, I'll serve myself the entire bottle, before you notice." he pointed smoothly to the rest of champagne at his desk "mind we are kids and that shouldn't happen under your care." he winked.

Hunters Killua thought… particularly OLD renowned hunters, geez it's like each one's crazier than the other… I wonder how it will be when we find Gon's father... His thoughts were interrupted by a very upset shaking voice disturbingly near:

"How dare you act in front of Mr. Netero like that?"

The shorty phlegmatic assistant had presented both boys to the president earlier that evening, having lectured them on etiquette for an hour before the reunion. He continued to exclaim annoyed" you...you don't speak without his permission! You should say 'what is it Mr. Netero, or what is the cause of your laughter, Your Excellence Mr. Netero! And you should say thank you for the champagne before drinking it, AND OFCOURSE wait for his cue to drink it in first place! Weren't you paying attention?" he tried to say in an aside to them. But Netero continued to laugh as he waved his hands to silence the very agitated assistant.

"Leave em, they are amusing!"

"So... what is it oldish man?" Killua grinned against his glass, and Gon nudged him ( -Killua shhh!) (Hey it hurt!)

The assistant was about to pass out so Netero kindly did a favor to him "Please my dear assistant, don't worry about these kids. You are free to go now"

The assistant bowed three times and left, still fumbling about the incident.

The boys waited in silence.

"You must be wondering why you are here and what are we celebrating"

Dude hasn't he said that like three times now? This for Killua was of course a lot.

But Gon politely nodded, curiosity mingling with his attempt at remaining formal and up to the circumstances. Killua smirked inwardly.

"We are celebrating precisely because of your young age. And because at your age you are now being assigned a HXH mission"

A light sparked in both set of eyes. It was not because of the compliment, they'd heard lots remarks regarding their youth in their short life. No, it was because they were being assigned a mission!

The chairman could already see the raven boy imagining all sort of epic fights and monsters and adventurous stuff. So Netero added, patting his head "Don't get ahead of you. This is a quite simple mission, one of the most simple I've given as a chairman." He could see both faces dropping in disappointment. The old man chuckled.

"However, I have to inform you. You are indeed the youngest hunters to get assigned an HXH mission in 120 years. I know no one at all from the many I've known, whom in such a short span of life- 12 years- has gathered such amount of talent before, as you both have. Nor have I met anyone with such a potential and talent being so young. And that's not at all a small deed. This is why we are entrusting you with a Hunter Committee Mission. So let's cheer!"

Netero raised his glass but was startled to realize both kids had already drunk the champagne from their glasses long ago. They had nothing to cheer up with and looked doubtful about what to do next. The old man amused, commented

"Did you like the champagne?"

"No" both boys at the same time.

Netero laughed delighted as he served the boys cranberry juice he had under his desk, already having fathomed such an outcome. He raised his glass "now it is! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

"Cheeeers"

And they drank.

Netero put his glass down. "So… back to business. Your mission falls under the animal species hunting kind. I received excellent recommendations regarding your abilities in this field" Netero smiled kindly.

"This assignment will be extensive. This is why you are provided with two full years on your contract to complete it. You will be given a map with different locations to be studied, and you will be given all the facilities and financial aid to travel to these places." Netero explained.

"Your work will be to sample all the rare species that you find there in a fashion similar to your last job. We are only interested in new species, so you will be given a camera alike to the ones I believe a fine young hunter named Kaito presented to you once"

He opened his desk to reveal two shiny black new cameras that he handed to the boys.

"So boys….did you know that humans have registered more than 1 million 600 thousand species in the world?" Netero asked them as he handed each one the shiny black camera. He took delight in the mirth and excitement sparkling in the boys' eyes as they examined the black devices, rejoicing in the familiarity and yet feeling they had been given a shiny new birthday present.

Netero pointed smiling "even though 1 million 600 thousand is quite a number of species , specialists believe there are lots and lots yet to be discovered…they have calculated the number of hidden species ascend to more than-"

"10 million!" Gon jumped "they say over 10 million haven't been registered at all!" the raven finished the sentence

"You are correct" the old man and Killua stared at Gon in disbelief. Killua rolled his eyes. Netero asked them "so you are interested?"

"Quite quite yes!" the tanned boy chirped.

"And you?"

"Is there a payment?" ...Killua bit his tongue a little then. Because it had sounded so Zoldick.

"We will finance all the expenses of your trips, including food and travelling Medias" the old geezer winked.

"So, are you interested?"

Killua looked at Gon, checked and back at Netero" I'll do as he does" He shrugged coolly. Netero could tell that he was actually quite excited too, but he was pretending safe nonchalance. The old man chuckled and ruffled the white haired boy this time. This one tensed. And looked up and froze him cold with a harsh were-not-children- face.

Netero cleared his throat.

"So, the locations. You have to find species in west Yoruba first on the red points you can see here." he pointed to the unfolded map.

"Killu we're being financed for having fun!" Gon whispered excitedly as he looked into the map. The albino shushed him with a nudge and a grin lingering his lips.

"Then you'll go to the isolated chain of islands of the pacific in a special cruise. Seven floors and fancy" The boys' eyes glowed "and finally, a surprise for you! You'll have to go to both your homelands my lads! For whale island and Kukulu Mountain are classified as the least known or studied places amongst the different ecosystem landscapes! They will be your final destinations"

Netero appreciated how Gon's face glowed at the thought of going to Whale Island. And he noticed how Killua eyebrows had creased for just a second before he adopted a cold impassive stance. Netero realized that at the thought of going to his own homeland, all of the friendliness that had softened his boyish features had erased. The albino now gazed coldly as he sipped his cranberry juice. He'd probably taken it as a punishment. But Gon had interjected before any of these observations lasted a second in Netero's mind.

"Mr. Netero, if we have a problem with visiting some of the locations specified what should we do?"

Killua looked at the boy somewhat surprised. Netero replied

"All these locations are subject to discussion of course. Should there be any problems, we can redirect you. But …" and Netero did not look at them to proceed, but went for the window to open it " ... the idea of living as a true hunter is to learn to face it all. Even the hardest and the deadliest. The real fears lie inside us, not on locations. It would be a pity if you had a problem" Netero looked to the skies outside gravely... It did not feel right but he knew he had to push them a little.

"But you are kids of course, if you are that afraid of the storms in the chain of the Pacific islands, you only need to inform me and I'll send you somewhere else." he turned to them clasping his hands "Just go analyzing each location when the time arrives…"

He'd deviated the subject knowingly...

He could feel the cold radiating in that boy's chest... It was sad...

But he hoped his advice was taken wisely...

"As it is an extensive mission, it does not mean you have to work all days of the month, or even all months. You just take care of having the assignment complete by the three years I'm giving you".

"Hai" they both lifted their heads up, with the gesture compromising to this new adventure...

Netero observed them. A flashback presented to his eyes, of the times he was just a kid as well...and the many adventures and troubles and fun he'd' ran into… Maybe in which adventures would these kids get into…? He smiled warmly at them.

"Please know that whatever trouble your run into, you can count with me. I do mean it, whatever the nature, you're not alone in this new journey" he said kindly. The boys nodded.

"I wish you luck" he winked at them and gestured the door to let them know the meeting was over.

...

They were now leaving the building in silence...

Gon eyed Killua. But this one stared ahead.

Suddenly he broke the silence "Let's do this"

"...Hai!"

I decided to split the original first chapter in two, it was too long

Sooo Read and Review please! This will be a long fic ;) You want more, just tell me!
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