The Magician's Dilemma (Hisoka x Reader) (Hunter x Hunter)

Chapter 1

(Y/N)'s Point of View

I ignored the leaves which clung to my face and hair as I sprinted through the forest terrain. Faster. Faster! My legs ached and were on the verge of collapse, but I had no choice other than to continue on at top speed.

I had finally done it; I had finally ran away from the abusive home I had endured for nearly 18 years. I was currently 17, just one day away from my 18th birthday and the adulthood which accompanied it. Over the many years since my mother's passing, the abuse never stopped. Each of the many scars forged forever on my skin served as a reminder of my father's presence even when he was not near. Now that I was becoming an adult,  I knew I had to get away. The thought of one more beating, one more scar, for something I didn't even deserve was utterly unbearable. I remained unsure of how I managed to survive the series of incidents and remain mentally sane. Maybe I no longer was.

I tried my best to not be overwhelmed by the thoughts racing through my head and the loud thumping of my heart, faster and faster, louder and louder, as I ran. My eyes darted around, searching for any sign of life that may be waiting to attack. It was a particularly dark night. I could barely see a few feet in front of my own face, leaving me on edge and full of adrenaline. This was it. Escape or be apprehended forever. If I was to be caught by my father, I would surely experience abuse beyond imagination. If I was to be caught by my father, I would be as good as dead.

I took a sharp, sudden turn North. My home was located in a small town moderately close to York New City. If I could make it there, I knew I could blend in with others. I wouldn't be easily found in York New. In addition, there were millions of people in the city, surely one of them would know something about the hunter exam. York New was my only option at this point. My desire to reach the city pushed me forward, and I continued to run.

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It had been about 3 hours since I escaped from the prison known as my house, and I was still running. At this point, I was about halfway to York New. Although I was unfamiliar with the area, I had prepared myself well for this day. I had studied maps and trained my body so that I could complete my trek. I was beginning to experience a bit of fatigue, but not much. The night was still new, and I still had a large amount of energy to expend. I escaped as soon as my father retired to his bedroom, so it was probably around 2 or 3 now.

"I can do this!" I thought to myself, pushing the limits as to cover more and more ground. With every step, I was distancing myself further and further from my abusive father and tragic past. I may not be running at an extreme pace, but that would not matter as long as I made it to York New.

I continued to run, and time continued to tick on. First one hour. Then two. Then three. By now, my legs felt like they were made of cement: heavy and unable to be moved. Despite this, I pushed on. I knew I was close to the city. I had to be close.

My pace slowed. I gasped for breath, hoping for the sweet taste of air to fill my lungs and replenish me. I was exhausted. Could I even go on?

That's when I saw it. It was a light. It was small at first, no more than a tiny ember in the pitch black sky. Like fire, it grew, and slowly yet surely illuminated the sky with bright, blinding rays. It was the sun. But in that moment, something else was much, much more important. The sun's gentle rays fell gracefully upon all the earth. In the center of it all was a glowing spectacle; a beacon of hope:

York New City.

Well, here's the first chapter! I was able to finish it surprisingly soon. What did you guys think of the length? I considered combining chapters 1 and 2, but then I didn't know if it would be too long. Anyways, hopefully you enjoyed and thanks for reading so far!