Weakness [Hunter x Hunter]

Prologue

glam gas island, 2002

The cool wind blowing throughout the empty alley sends shivers down young Hisokas spine. He was practicing tricks with his cards that Moritonio, the ringmaster that taught him nen, got him for his sixteenth birthday a few years back. His eight year old sister sleeping soundlessly beside him, her head rested on his side. The cards had an aura of danger attached to them, the sight of them enough to make any civilian uneasy.

He was waiting for one of the Zoldycks to come and try to complete his job. Abaki, another outcast that worked at the circus, was always annoyed that he was better than her, even going as far as to hire a Zoldyck to get rid of her little "problem". When Moritonio took him and Salem off the street, he easily adapted to the environment and quickly learned the techniques, causing him to move up the ranks quite fast.

Being fond of the early memories, he supposed it was a shame to kill him. He could've deemed useful later down the line. Continuing to make his card tower, he smiled a wicked smile, sensing the strong aura coming near.

"So strong..." He mumbled, his excitement growing. A man appeared in front of him, he saw the thick
raven hair fall down to his shoulders. Hisoka looked through his bangs, refusing to look up at him. A small but plausible gesture that pissed off the young Zoldyck.

"Who hired you?" Hisoka asked, knowing the answer.

"I am not permitted to say." The boy replied, preparing himself for combat. One foot behind the other, pins in hand.

Hisoka stood up, cracking his limbs. "This'll be fun." He states, almost in a whisper. A sigh fell out of his upturned lips as he stood, "It's been awhile since someone was worth my time." He says, preparing for combat. "Let's fight."

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This was the first and only time Illumi didn't finish a job.

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Word count: 340

(A/n: I am SO excited to start this book!! lmk if you have any ideas for the plot and any feedback!!)