Warning: May Contain Yaoi/ Shounen Ai stuff..
My first fanfic..^_^ expect everything.. haha.. on with the story..
FATE'S CHAIN
Chapter 1:
The Island
Its quarter past nine in the morning and the only thing that can be heard inside a spacious hotel room is water hitting the bathroom floor and the clock ticking.
The room is big enough to accommodate four people. The walls are painted white, and the floor is fully covered with brown, soft carpet. The room was bathe with sunlight penetrating through the glass window of the room. A sofa and 2 chairs were also located just in front of the television set, which is positioned at the right side of the bathroom door. There are two large beds inside the room; one bed is large enough to be occupied by two people. On the wall, 3 paintings were scattered; one hangs between the bed's headboards, the other one is placed above the table just beside the door and the last one is placed on the wall adjacent the window.
At quarter to ten, the occupant of the room slid open the bathroom door. He walked out of the bathroom and started to move towards the closet. Reaching the closet, he pulled out a set of fresh clothes; underpants, white trousers and black v-neck, long-sleeved shirt. When he finished putting on his garments, he walked a few paces and was now looking out the window, appreciatively observing the York Shin City view below. He raked through his waist-long blonde hair, trying to fix it in place.
He was staring into nothingness while his thin fingers fidgeted with his hair.
Today is the day he was looking forward to, because he and his friends would be reunited again. Coincidentally, exactly two years ago, he left his mortal enemy, Kuroro Lucifer somewhere on top of a canyon range.
He was pulled back into reality when his cell phone alarmed, signifying that he has to go already. He hurriedly put on his socks and shoes and snatched the keycard, cell phone, wallet and a rubber band from the bedside table. He walked towards the door and opened it, he glanced back, checking if he missed or forgot something before totally shutting the door behind him.
He briskly walked towards the elevator and pushed the 'down' button. The blonde had to wait patiently for the elevator doors to open because his room was located on the twelfth floor of the hotel building.
Once the doors opened, he stepped right inside the elevator car and pushed the '1' button. The doors closed and the car started to descend. He knows that it takes a few minutes to descend from the twelfth floor to the first floor so he made use of that time to tie his hair into a ponytail. His ponytail was almost perfectly clean, with only a few strands sticking out of place, his bangs falling in front of his eyes, covering almost the upper half of the azure orbs. His side bangs were long enough to cover his ears, thus covering his left earring. He looked more like a lady rather than a man because of his hair accompanied by his lithe build and feminine facial features.
The elevator doors once again opened; a sign that he already reached his floor destination. He moved out and walked towards the exit of the building. A hotel staff called a cab for him, held the door open until the boy is already inside the cab. After the hotel staff closed the door, the blonde nodded as a sign of gratitude.
"To the Airport please." Kurapika said hastily.
The cab driver nodded as acknowledgement and began to drive in the not-so-busy street. There wasn't too many vehicles traveling that time so the ride was continuous and smooth. After 15 minutes, they've already reached the airport. Kurapika brought out his wallet and paid the driver.
"Thank you ma'am!" was the response of the cab driver.
"WTH? Hey! I'm not a lady! "He complained inside his mind but before he could voice it out loud, he managed to force a fake smile for the old man. He didn't feel like arguing about his gender right now because he is far too much excited to see his best friends.
He gracefully jumped out of the cab and ran to the airport's entrance.
The Kuruta entered the airport and positioned himself where he could easily spot new arrivals. He stood leaning on a pillar, with both his arms folded, and his right leg also folded, sole against the wall.
He waited for several more minutes until he could finally see three familiar figures from a distance; Gon, Killua and Leorio.
Gon is the smallest of the three. He has big brown eyes and spiky black hair. He also has wild animal instincts.
Killua on the other hand was a bit taller than Gon. He has sharp, mysterious black eyes, and silver hair that surely attracts attention as it was an uncommon hair color. He is an ex-assassin from the famous Zoaldyeck family.
Leorio is the tallest of them. He looked far older than the three of them. He has black hair and he wore circular tinted eyeglasses. He is a medical student, aspiring to be doctor.
The three familiar figures, carrying their luggage were nearing his position and when they were just a few feet away, Gon stopped walking. The smallest boy sniffed the air around in a canine-like manner. Killua frowned at Gon's actions and eventually hit the smaller boy's back of the head.
"Hey Gon! Why are you sniffing like a dog? You're embarrassing, really!" Killua growled.
"I could smell Kurapika's scent... It's near but I can't see him! " Gon said while massaging the back of his head
The three of them looked around the airport lobby. They saw 2 children running around on their left; Parents scolding the 2 children; an old lady sitting by the bench; a couple talking casually at the far left end of the lobby; a 'lady' with long blonde hair, leaning on a pillar who is eyeing them through her sunglasses; the passengers that are exiting who were aboard the same plane they were in minutes ago; 2 guards standing at the airport's entrance and ground crews scattered all over the lobby.
"He's not here. He must be waiting outside, so come on, let's go." Leorio said.
They passed by the 'lady' who was now eyeing them with shocked eyes. They hurried to the exit and squeezed their way out. They looked around again but they saw no Kurapika.
"Where is he? He said he'd be here in the airport before we arrive." Gon asked his companions.
Killua brought out his cell phone, turned it on and dialed Kurapika's number. It was ringing but the owner of that number is not answering the call.
Kurapika saw his three friends stop on their tracks. He laughed when he saw Gon sniffed like a dog and the silvered haired boy suddenly hit the smaller boy's head, and then his friends looked around the lobby. He was about to go where they were standing but the three suddenly hurried to the exit. He was stunned by their action so he wasn't able to move for a few seconds.
The realization hit him. His friends didn't recognize him at all. "Maybe because my hair is long and they haven't seen me like this before," he thought to himself as he sighed. Then his phone rang, and the screen flashed Killua's name. He didn't answer it. He decided to exit the airport and follow his friends instead.
Kurapika came out of the airport with his hands still folded. The blonde saw his friends looking around again, then he decided to walk towards where they were standing. When he was still several feet away from them, he shouted "Hi!" and waved his hand at them.
The three turned to where the voice came from to see who uttered the greeting. They were shocked to see the young 'lady' they saw earlier beaming, while walking towards them.
"Who is she?", asked Killua and Gon in unison.
"She looks familiar though.", Killua continued.
"I don't know. But she's pretty. Maybe I'll get to know her right now!", Leorio said maniacally.
The trio walked to meet the 'lady' halfway. When they were just a few feet away, Leorio came to a halt and beamed at the 'lady'.
"Hello pretty lady! I'm Leorio. What's your na-". But before he could finish his sentence, Kurapika already kicked his chin.
"I know your name you twerp! And what's with the 'pretty lady' huh?" Kurapika retorted violently.
The kick shocked Leorio, which led to his luggage being sprawled of the ground. His eyesight blurred at the shock. His brows furrowed. He narrowed his eyes and tried to focus on the figure in front of him. When his eyesight cleared, he saw the 'lady' not wearing the sunglasses anymore, and 'her' side bangs were tucked behind her left ear. "This person looks familiar…cerulean eyes, blonde hair, left earring... Kurapika! ", he thought as his eyed widened in shock.
"Ku.. Ku.. Kur.. Kura…" stuttered Leorio.
"Spit it out old man!" Kurapika said demandingly.
As Leorio stuttered and stare at Kurapika with wide eyes, Gon and Killua tried to suppress their laughs and eventually failed. They were enjoying the look on Leorio's panic-stricken face. Kurapika wanted to laugh with the two boys because Leorio's face was horribly twisted and hilarious. But Kurapika managed to stop himself and maintained his serious and angry façade.
"Ku.. Kurapika…" Leorio said while his eyes are cast down on the ground and he was scratching a non-existent itch at the back of his head,
"I have never seen you this way before. I couldn't recognize you with that long hair and sunglasses of yours… It's easy to mistake you for a girl you know?", Leorio trailed off, eyes still cast down, face still twisted.
"He's.. hahaha... right Kurapika… hahaha… I also thought that you're a… hahaha… lady a while ago... hahaha.", Killua managed to say while laughing so hard.
Kurapika imitated Killua's action towards Gon earlier, and hit Killua's head with his hand.
Killua touched the spot where Kurapika had hit him, and felt that there's a small bump developing.
"Got anything to say Gon?", Kurapika hissed while looking at the smallest boy of the group.
"Nope." Gon answered instantly while smiling innocently.
"Good! Then let's go eat! I have already made a reservation for our lunch." Kurapika said as he and Gon started to walk already.
The blonde turned around, glared at Leorio and Killua, and said, " Hey are you coming or what?".
Leorio gathered the luggage and he and Killua followed Kurapika and Gon's lead, while massaging each of their injuries; Killua smoothing his head, and Leorio massaging his sore chin.
The four of them halted as they reach the waiting area for a cab. The cab stopped in front of them. Leorio stuffed their luggage in the cab's trunk and seated himself in the passenger seat. Killua, Kurapika and Gon occupied the backseat.
"Your destination please." asked the cab driver politely.
"The Island." Kurapika answered with equal politeness.
Behind the bushes that surround the airport, 2 pairs of eyes watched the group of four boys carefully and eagerly.
Whose eyes are those?
NOTE: So what can you say? Any violent reaction? Suggestion? Criticism? You can say anything you want to say.. it will be very much appreciated..^_^