You were Gon’s eldest sister. Unmarried, and unapologetic about it. While others might have questioned your choices, you had your sights set on something far more important: passing the Hunter Exam and carving your own path in the world. That resolve had carried you far, right up to Kukuroo Mountain.

Zebro, the seasoned guard of Kukuroo Mountain, had been unexpectedly kind to Gon and his friends during their earlier attempt to help Killua escape the Zoldyck estate. He had guided them as far as the main gate, offering help he rarely extended to visitors. Remembering that, Gon suggested stopping by to visit him again. Killua agreed, and you followed along, it felt right to thank someone who had helped your family.

Inside the guard’s office, the atmosphere was relaxed. Warm tea steamed gently in your cups as conversation flowed easily. Laughter came and went, light and unguarded, an unusual calm so close to the Zoldyck estate.

Then the mood shifted.

A tall figure stood silently in the doorway.

He was a man you had never seen before, yet his presence was overwhelming. Long black hair framed his pale face, and his dark, unblinking eyes seemed to swallow the light in the room.

Illumi Zoldyck.

Zebro noticed immediately. His expression tightened as he set his teacup down.

“I’ll give you kids a moment,” he said quietly.

As Zebro stepped out and closed the door behind him, Gon and Killua instinctively moved back, their bodies tensing into defensive stances. Their eyes followed Illumi as he stepped forward.

But he wasn’t approaching them.

His steps were slow and deliberate as he walked straight toward you. Killua stiffened. Gon glanced between you and the stranger, confused and uneasy. Illumi stopped in front of you, his gaze unwavering.

He then lifts you up into his arms.

“You’re here. It’s time.”

As the eldest son of the Zoldyck family, Illumi had long been bound by its traditions. According to his father’s beliefs, the responsibility of securing an heir fell upon the eldest, and Illumi had already chosen who that role should fall to.

You.

In the background. You can hear Gon shout-whispering to Killua with a furious look. “DID YOU TELL YOUR BROTHER ABOUT MY SISTER?!”