crystal clear || hunter x hunter x reader

III: [ scarlet × and × white ]

Who knows how long we've been running, before long we reached stairs that went upwards towards the surface. I find myself running beside Kurapika.

"(Y/n)-san?"He asks me, I turn my attention to him.

"Hai?" I answer.

"What made you change your mind on taking the exam?" He asks while panting going up the stairs. I look towards the people in front of us, thinking.

"Well, I did stumble upon this exam venue by accident, but I guess being a Hunter has it perks so I decided to try it out."I answer with a small smile.

"I see. So you're travelling by yourself?"He questions, I give him a small nod.

"Yeah. Truth be told I'm on a mission."I tell him, he raises a brow.

"A mission?"He repeats, I nod as we pass a few passed out bodies on the stairs.

"It's more of a mission to live up to expectations, but- I can't go home until I find out-"I suddenly stop talking and bite my lip.

Why am I opening up to him so quickly...?!

"Find out...?"Kurapika trails off, I look away and look at my feet that were running up the stairs.

Do I tell him...? It doesn't hurt to tell one person right?

"Truth is- I'm from the Ayahari Clan, our white crystal like eyes are what distinguish us from outsiders, at a young age, we're given an opportunity to be chosen for a great power since ancient times. But, since our founder that lived centuries ago no one of the clan has been chosen to inherit the power, until I was chosen." I tell him, I look across to him, my eyes widen.

He's not surprised...?

"I heard about the Ayahari Clan, truth be told I'm a Kurta."My eyes widen as my mind flashes back to four years ago. I look forwards, a little shaken.

"I thought-" I start before Kurapika cuts me off.

"I'm the last surviving member, I'm going to become a hunter to exact revenge on the-"

"Phantom Troupe." I breathe out as I think deeply.

"Yes."

Four years ago, after we heard of the massacre of the Kurta, we were sure we were next- we tightened security and went into hiding concealing our location.

"Four years ago, we were sure we were next."I mutter as Satotz speeds up the pace.

"Our clans were close, I saw the Ayahari elder every now and then when he visited. Is he well?" Kurapika asks, I nod silently.

"He's alive, but his back isn't keeping up with him much longer."I chuckle, I focus back to the exam.

It's the color of our eyes that we're hunted for.

"These eyes, do you think they're a curse, or a gift..?"I whisper. Kurapika looks away in deep thought.

"No idea, but from my experience, they're objects of greed."

For some reason...it's like I've known him for years, talking to him like this...maybe it's because we both have something similar...?

"Kurapika, (Y/n), Leorio! We're going ahead!" Gon yells as he and Killua run past us.

"They're full of energy."I mutter as I tighten my bag around my body.

"Yeah, they're kids for ya!" Leorio yells as he runs next to us sweating profusely with only a tie around his neck. I let out a small snicker and run a little faster.