This Side of Paradise: HxH Royal UA

Who? VII.

I sat between my brother Milluki and Kalluto at the long table my family ate at, like I always have. Though, the air seemed to have a sort of tenseness that left one uneasy and squirmy.

"Eggs," Milluki said to me (Milluki never asked for things, it was always a command), pionting at the neat basket of perfectly hard boiled eggs a few inches away from me.

"Say it nicer and maybe i'll consider," I said, turning my focus back to my untouched food on my plate.

"You're such a brat, just get the eggs Killua," He snapped at me, I could feel his piggy glare settling onto me.

"No."

"Seriously? It's the least you can do-"

"I don't care."

"MOMMM! KILLUA'S BEING RUDE!" Milluki yelled down the table at our mother, who was eating silently next to the head of the table, where my father sat. She looked like a china dool sitting there, just swift mechanic motions of her arm as she picked up her food and ate so daintily it made me sick. Everyone was so...egh here, no one had an ounce of personality.

"You're a full grown man, deal with it yourself," Kalluto said, looking over at me and then back down at his plate. I rarely like Kalluto, but it was times like these, hating on Milluki, did we really ever bond together.

"You stay out of this!" Milluki shoved a large finger in my little brothers direction, "This doesn't concern you!"

"So Killua, how is the butler-in-training doing?" My father said from the head of the table. Instantly everyone stopped talking and looked down at my stern looking Dad.

"Oh Gon? He's great, he will make a good butler someday...hey, how is Alluka doing by the way?" I asked cautiously, just incase my Fathers mood was somewhat bad, you never know what mood youre going to get when it comes to him, the King of Yorknew. I could hear a chair creak at the end of the table where my mother was sitting.

"You know we do not discuss such things that that here, drop it," she said, tone as stiff as she looked, I could see the muscles in her jaw tightening with each word being pronounced. So I did, but I was going to bring it up later anyways.

"I assume you know of your meeting with Lady Rin and Lady Tethen this afternoon as well?" My father asked me. Not daring to look up, I grimaced to my untouched food.

"Unfortuately, yes," I said deciding to look up, and I was suprised to see a look of distaste on his face.

"Yes well, this could lead to bigger and better things for Yorknew, soon we can then form that alliance with the NGL Union we've been discussing for ages."

"Wait, what do you mean "This could lead to?" youre not saying what I think you are right?" I asked, anger bubbling up inside me.

"Marrige." Was all my Mother said before I lost it.

"WHAT?? NO YOU CANT BE SERIOUS RIGHT? YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I HATE- dislike PRINCESS RIN!" I said, pushing my chair back so I could stand.

"Killua sit back down! Where are your manners?" My Mother snapped at me.

"No! You never care about my say in things or my opinion! I hate how you people control my life!" I stormed out of the room, not even caring to push my chair back in.

"KILLUA ZOLDYCK YOU COME BACK HERE RIGHT THIS INSTANT!" My mother screeched after me. But I didn't care, I was done. Done with this family, done with this palace, and done with everyone in this stupid palace. First Alluka, now this? I dont think so.

Without thinking, I ran straight past my side of my chambers and right up to Gon's bedroom door. Maybe he'll listen to me and understand me.

I hurridly knocked on his door, worried that my mother might send Reilegh or even herself after me.

"Come in!" a cheerily, muffled voice from the other side of the door shouted. I reached for the door handle, how could he be so happy all the time? I walked into the room, I didn't really remeber what the guest room looked like since there were no use for it until now. The room was furnished quite elegantly, consiting of a comfy looking four poster bed with red bedding and gold lacey trim, a small autamin at the foor of the bed that matched the covers, and a small silver vanity that led to what looked like a washroom. Thick crimson curtains partially covered a large window next to the vanity, lighting the room with a pleasant glow. Gon was laying sprawled out in an akward position with a book open in his hand.

"Oh, it's just you, what is it that you need? Sir Reilegh said you wouldnt be finished eating for another... fifteen minutes I think," Gon closed the book, but didnt move from his...entanglement.

"What are you doing?" I asked, walking closer to the bed and leaning up against one of the posts.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, why are you laying like that?"

"Oh, like this? Its comfortable thats all."

My back ached just looking at him.

"HOW? That literally looks incredibly painful!" I exclamied raising an eyebrow.

Gon sighed and sat up.

"So, what did you need?"

I sighed, and sat down on the autamin. Fiddling with my long fingernails that I refused to let anyone beside Alluka or myself cut.

"Its my parents, they set up an afternoon tea with Princess Rin from the NCL Union, Gon, they want me to marry her," I said, leaning back on the foot of the bed and closing my eyes. What a mess this is going to be.

"Well, whats so wrong with that? Do you not like her or something?" Gon asked, moving closer to where my head was resting.

"Are you kidding? I Can't stand the girl! I've only had to deal with her once before when her Mother and mine went to a dinner party at somones estate in Upstate Yorknew. Rin had to stay with us while they went because her father was away on a buisness trip, and since we were the same age we were supposed to play togther and stuff. Well, she wandered off and found Alluka's room, then went in without asking anyone! Of course poor Alluka was scared to peices becuase she was just taken off lockdown and had no idea who this girl was. I don't blame Alluka at all for trying to sever her foot off, not one bit! She should've lost her whole foot instead of her toes, and then she came crying to me telling me that someone had hurt her, like it wasn't her fault, so I took care of everything of course, but there was not much twleve year old me could do with out Reilegh's help. Anyways, she really annoying, she went on and on about how great the NGL is and how her new dresses were coming in next week, give me a break!" I ranted, I was so pissed off, why couldn't Gon understand why girls were so annoying, exept for Alluka, Alluka is the only girl who I trust and love.

"Hmmm I see, but before you say anything more...who's Alluka?"