Zoldyck's Daughter

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"Breaking Chains, Building Bonds"

It was a rare, quiet morning at the Zoldyck mansion. The infamous family of assassins, known for their cruelty and deadly abilities, were often consumed by their work. But for her, this morning was different. Y/n Zoldyck, the eldest daughter, sat in her room with her back against the cold, silver walls, staring out the window that overlooked the endless horizon of the Kukuroo Mountain. Her heart, though filled with love for her family, craved something more.

The desire to explore beyond the mansion’s walls, to travel like Killua, her younger brother, had once done — it burned inside her. But the Zoldycks were overprotective of her, even more so than they were of Killua. While they expected Killua to face deadly foes, they shielded Y/n from even the slightest harm.

She sighed, her silver hair falling into her face as she heard a soft knock on the door. It creaked open just a little, and there stood Killua, eyes filled with that mischievous spark that was both familiar and comforting.

"I know that look," Killua grinned, leaning against the doorframe.

"What look?" Y/n smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"That 'I want to leave this boring house' look," Killua teased, walking into the room. "You can’t fool me. I’ve had that look all my life, remember?"

Y/n stood, her tall and graceful frame exuding a calm power that was distinctly hers. “You get to travel. Gon, Kurapika, Leorio—they’re all out there experiencing the world. And here I am... locked in this tower like some fragile doll.”

Killua’s eyes softened. He knew all too well the weight of family expectations, the chains that bound them to the mansion. "Come with me, then," he said suddenly, his voice steady but excited. "We’re heading out again soon. Gon's training to strengthen his Nen, and we could use someone like you. You're more than ready, Y/n."

Her heart leapt, but doubt clouded her joy. "Illumi... Father... they’ll never let me leave."

"Who says they need to know?" Killua winked. "They can't control you forever, Y/n. You’re a Zoldyck, but you’re you too. And you’re strong enough to make your own choices.”

Her resolve hardened. She was leaving.

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The next morning, Y/n and Killua embarked on their journey, escaping the mansion with minimal resistance, save for the silent knowledge that Illumi had probably already noticed her absence.

Y/n couldn’t help but feel the weight of her family’s protectiveness even as she followed Killua. Illumi had always been quietly watching her, a shadow in her life, and she knew he wouldn’t be pleased. But for now, she relished her freedom.

When they met up with Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio at a training site deep in the mountains, the group welcomed her with open arms. Gon, ever the beacon of optimism, bounced toward her. “Y/n! I’m so glad you came! I’ve been wanting to train with you forever!”

Kurapika, with his calm demeanor, nodded approvingly. “It’s about time you left that place behind.”

Leorio was, as usual, more dramatic. “Finally! The Zoldycks are letting someone loose without trying to kill us first.”

Y/n smiled at them, warmth filling her chest. This group—though not related by blood—felt more like a family than she could’ve imagined.


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Days passed, and Y/n immersed herself in the rigorous training, learning more about Nen and honing her abilities. Killua stayed by her side, watching over her with a sense of protectiveness that matched her own. The bond between them deepened, not just as siblings, but as equals.

One evening, after an exhausting day of training, Y/n sat on a cliff’s edge with Killua. The sunset bathed the landscape in gold and orange hues. She looked at him, sensing his silent thoughts.

“You’ve always looked out for me, Killua,” she said softly, her eyes meeting his. “But it feels different now. I don’t need protection anymore, do I?”

Killua’s smile was bittersweet. “Maybe not from enemies. But I’ll always look out for you, Y/n. It’s what family does.”

She leaned her head against his shoulder, the quiet of the evening enveloping them in peace. For the first time, she felt that familiar Zoldyck protectiveness, but it was different now. It wasn’t suffocating. It was... safe.

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Later that night, as the campfire flickered and the rest of the group slept, Y/n felt a strange presence nearby. A chill ran down her spine, but it was familiar. Stepping away from the fire, she spotted a figure in the shadows.

Illumi.

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"You knew I’d follow you," he said, his voice as emotionless as ever.

Y/n crossed her arms. "I’m not going back, Illumi."

"I didn’t come to take you back." His dark eyes bored into hers. "I came to remind you that the world is dangerous. And though Killua thinks he can protect you... he’s not enough."

Y/n held her ground, her Nen flaring slightly. “I can protect myself. And I’ll never be enough if you keep trying to hold me back.”

Illumi’s eyes flickered, a moment of something like uncertainty passing through them. He stepped forward and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Do what you want. But don’t die.”

And with that, he vanished into the night.

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Y/n returned to the fire, feeling stronger, freer, and more sure of herself than ever before. With her family watching from afar, and her new family by her side, she was ready to face whatever challenges came next.

The world was vast, and she would conquer it, not as a Zoldyck assassin, but as Y/n, sister, friend, and protector.
















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The End

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