I pull my legs to my chest and rest my chin on my knees. "Luna! Come inside!" The distant calls of my brother doesn't really register in my mind, or rather, I ignore him.

My feet were nuzzled into the snow, my purple eyes looking over the clean, undisturbed snow. A sigh escaped me, hearing my brother calling once more. I stand, stumbling a bit before turning to walk back to the house, once I reach my home, I sneeze.

"Luna! You're getting sick again!" Rigel, always the worrywart, hurried over to me. He too, barely wore any heavy clothing. Scooping me up, he cradled me to his chest. I said nothing and he sighed, "stop sulking. You know you can't be outside too long. Being used to the cold is one thing, but there are so many germs that can attack you."

While he speaks, I look him over and don't reply. His skin tone was a bit darker than my own and he had short hair that was slightly choppy since he cut it himself. The tips of his brown hair was dyed red and his eyes were a bold golden color. A dragon tattoo ran around his arms, wrapping them up in a similar way our mother had once had hers.

He took my silence as an answer, carrying me to the couch in our cozy cottage. "I made soup, stay there." He ordered, walking out the room a moment after. "Lulu....?" I look down, catching sight of my youngest brother, Sirius.

He smiles, his missing front teeth making my lips twitch. I picked him up and set him in my lap. "Why dwo you weave da comage if you gets wick?" He had a slight lisp, I pull him close to me and kiss his cheek. "The snow calls for me." My voice is soft and he smiles brightly. "Wif da snof cwall me?" My eyes widen a little before I close my eyes and pull him closer.

Nuzzling my cheek against his soft hair, I hum. "I hope not..." I whisper, feeling him shiver. I pull away and grab a blanket, wrapping him up in it. His soft white hair poked out and he giggled as he poked his head back out, heterochromatic eyes staring back at me.

"Here you two," Rigel enters with two bowls of soup. He hands them to us and Sirius thanks him. Sitting down, Rigel scoops up Sirius and smiles. "Let me help you big man." He chuckled, taking the spoon in the bowl as Sirius smiled and allowed it. The only time he'd allow anyone to baby him, was after being called 'big man'.

Looking at my own soup, I find the creamy substance too hot and blow on it. It cooled down almost immediately, my hands were freezing the sides of the bowl as well. "Luna...." Rigel frowned, noticing. "Stop freezing your food."

His demanding voice has tears welling in my eyes almost immediately, he was disappointed in me. "Ah! Dwon cwy Lulu! Wigle didm mean i'!" Sirius is quick to comfort me, waving his hands around. I sniffle, only a tear falling before I nod.

Rigel sighs and goes back to feeding Sirius once he can manage to get his calm attention once more. I pick up my spoon and begin to eat. The soup was still slightly warm, causing my body to heat up a little. That and the fireplace burning nearby had me shaking in mere moments.

I sneeze, curling up and letting my bowl fall to the floor. It was empty, thankfully. Rigel gets up, setting Sirius on his hip. I'm covered with a blanket and my eyes move up to meet Rigel's. "Get some rest," his order rung in my ears and I nodded.

Rigel leaned down and had Sirius wipe my sweat away before they both kissed my forehead. "Night Luna," Rigel whispered. They both left the room after grabbing the dirty dishes.

They'd be going to sleep soon, I had to stay by the fireplace. I hated it, it only made me feel horrible. I shut my eyes, listening to the cackling laughter from the fireplace, taunting me.

Turning away, I pull the blanket over my head. It'll only make me hotter but I don't care, anything to block out that laughter. Tears slip down my face as I grip the blanket tightly.

I fall asleep, somehow.

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A shattering noise wakes me from my sleeping spell. I shoot up, looking around frantically. Did anyone else hear that? I move to get up, shaking as I stand. I go to move around the couch but I'm stopped by a pair of hands. One held my arm and I suspect the one near my neck was holding a knife.

"Shhh, are you the only one here?" A male's voice reaches my ears and I nod quickly, not wanting to endanger my brothers. "Hmm....alright," his hands disappear and I'm shoved onto the couch a split second later. A low whimper escapes me as I look up at a glowing male?

"I need a place to stay for awhile," he states bluntly before sitting beside me. Tears begin falling from my eyes and I curl away from him, shaking. "Eh? Why are you crying?" His hand grasps my wrist and a sob escapes my lips. "Wow, you're thin." He states bluntly and I yank my hand away from him.

"I'm Killua, I'm not going to kill you...." He scratches his neck and I try to make out his blurry figure, practically blinded by my tears. White hair, pale skin, a long sleeve shirt, and blue eyes? "How long...?" I ask, hoping he understood. "Huh? What do you mean?" He questioned and I clenched the edges of my jacket tightly. "Living here... until you kill and leave?"

His expression turns cold and my blood freezes, "I already said I'm not going to kill you! I just need somewhere to stay until this blizzard passes." I cringe but get confused, "blizzard?" I stand up and he frowns, following suit. Barefoot, I walk to the door before opening it.

He obviously doesn't think I'll run or he believes he can catch me if I do. I take a shaky step out into the snow and my shivering stops instantly. The tears on my face freeze and a smile lines my lips. Snow hits my face and I turn around. Sure, there was more snow falling, but a blizzard? What was this boy talking about? Is that thing chasing him or something?

"You're weird," two words leave his mouth before I can speak and the words are caught in my throat. Tears prick my eyes, barely slipping down my cheeks before they freeze. I sit down, sniffling and whimpering. Why was he so mean? He broke into my home and then called me weird!

"Stop crying, you crybaby. I'm on my way to find the crystallized girl." He states, taking a step outside. My eyes widened, he was one of those people. I grabbed a handful of snow, 'I have to protect them.' He walks closer and when he's close enough, I throw the snow at his face. Getting up without checking to see if he was affected, I run away.

I dart through the trees, not knowing where I'm headed. I heard a crackling noise near and I stop, slamming my back against a tree. Apparently, I'd used too much pressure and the snow above fell on top of me. My sight is cut off along with my air. I move my hand and press two fingers to the snow in front of my nose, barely able to move.

Two holes are made and I sigh in relief as air fills my deprived lungs. I feel lightheaded, running exhausting and exerting my body. 'Did I lose him?' Just as I think I did, something grasps my hand and I squeak. A tug yanks me from my little snow fortress and I fly face first into a hard chest.

"I didn't think you had it in you," I struggle against his grip, not answering the white haired male. He sighs and I'm pulled into his arms, one of his arms locking me in place while holding my wrist. His other hand pressed to my neck, that same sharp object that I have yet to see against my neck.

"You know where it is, tell me." I shake my head and wince when the blade breaks my skin. "I don't want to kill you, just tell me." I go to stomp on his foot but I'm stopped. He turns me then pushes me to the ground, pinning me under him. I finally see my blood on his nails, my eyes widening. "Tell me!"

I flinch, crying again. He grits his teeth and I notice him shaking a little. 'He's cold...' I realize, frowning. "If you don't, I'm sure those other two guys will." My eyes widen, having thought he knew nothing of my brothers. "S-Stay away from them...." I whisper, my voice cracking.

I'm yanked up and my arm is twisted behind my back painfully, "let's go back. Then tell me what you know." I say nothing and I'm pushed forward. We begin moving and I know now that I have no choice but to follow his directions. What should I do? Staying silent, I allow him to drag me back to my home. I sneeze and tumble as we enter the cottage, not capable of holding myself up any longer.

"I just need to have it for the hunter's exam, I'll bring it right back if it's that important." I grunt as he lifts me up and lays me on the couch. I can't tell him though, I know he's getting irritated with me and it scares me but I can't tell him! I'm trapped, I can't do anything. Frustrated tears begin falling down my cheeks and he groans in irritation, "again with the tears?!"

No answer leaves me and he growls, "tell me or I'll kill them!" My body trembles as more as I open my mouth to speak, the words get caught in my throat.

It's not just that I don't want to.

I literally cannot.

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Word Count: 1710 

Hey everyone, this book and about 2 others are why I've been absent. I think any HunterXHunter fans will enjoy this one~!

Reaper- Today is Anime-chan's birthday too. 

Reaper! You aren't supposed to say that! 

Reaper- *shrugs* Felt like it.

REAPER ENRICO UNICO, you go stand in a corner!

Reaper- *huffs* Fine. *trots over to corner and stands* 

*face-palms* I forgot horses always stand anyway.

Reaper- Not a horse! -_-

Are too! 

~Animeandmusic

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