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Aggravated sighs rang through the high emasculated ceilings. The lavishly decorated entertainment room covered in red satin cushions , black silk cloths over the couch. The fifteenth century looking room was where the angry king fumed over the smirking red head.
"You have to pick someone!" The angry voice boomed as acidic eyes glared down to the figure lazily leaning against the arm rest of the couch. "You turn down every person offered to you! This is unacceptable!"
Gold eyes only smiled at the king as long strong legs crossed confidently over the puffy white pants. Running long delicate nails through wild red locks a menacing chuckle left full lips.
"Dear, do calm down." The quiet woman with blue hair urged placing a gentle hand on the broad shoulder. "You mustn't upset yourself so much."
The fuming redhead glared at his wife. "He is trying my patience!" Glaring towards his son once more he leered "You have to find someone and stop scaring them away! Perhaps ask Illumi to ma-"
"Indeed not." The smirking redhead's deep smooth voice finally spoke as the lethal muscles danced under his pale skin when he tensed. "He is insufferable on the best of days - as well as he is already spoken for."
Sighing again before throwing his hands up in aggravation pulling his shaggy red hair as his eyes screwed shut. "You're 'insufferable ' Hisoka! Should you not choose one - I wi-"
"You shall do nothing." Hisoka stated rising from his lax position his arm bands chiming as he did so. "I am perfectly capable to rule this kingdom on my own , you see."
"You will do no such thing!" Demanded the gruff voice stated. Both men stood tall , standing over six feet, pale skin lethal toned bodies tensing as they glared eye to eye. "You will mate , Hisoka. Weather you find someone who can stand you or not - you will be mated by this mating season." The king demanded before smirking darkly with a twinkle in his acid green eyes. "Should you not be mated this season , Hisoka, " the heavy strong hand grasped the pale bare shoulder , calculating gold eyes followed the action in disdain annoyance before cutting his look to his king. " You will not be in this kingdom any longer."
"Father ," the silky voice sounded confident as the angry face cocked to the side. "should no one be willing to stay with me then-"
"Not my problem, is it." The gruff voice cut in as Hisoka scuffed. " I care not if you have to force some poor soul to you - mate or you'll be out of my kingdom. Demon prince or not - you'll have nothing."
"You can't do -"
"Heed my words , Hisoka." The man darkly stated before turning towards the door. "Be prepared for your departure in two hours to meet Machi Komachine at their manner. Remember, play nice." The man cooed shutting the door gleefully.
Hisoka glared at the closed door as a demonic growl flowed from clenching teeth. "She is also not worth my time!" He screeched before flipping the couch he had sat on , in aggravation. "You think such absurd things are of interest to me! I've gone 24 seasons without such worthless things - I need not to have them now!" Continued ranting the angry manic redhead before stomping to his connected bed chamber.
Throwing his form on the silk sheets he glared at the bed canopy grumbling. "Your insufferable, unintelligible, worthless regards for my rule over the kingdom is useless. To threaten throwing me out - tch , just try I'll take your head with ease." Tossing to his left side in aggravation the demon price glared at the rising sun before closing his narrow golden eyes with an angry huff.
'To think I need another to fulfill my rule, what nonsense. I need no other , want no other accept myself and my kingdom. I'd torture anyone who dare try to take what is mine.' Were the angry thoughts the redhead drifted to sleep to. 'I'd rather sleep than meet the prud.'
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"My prince," came a timid female voice following four knocks. "I beg your pardon , your highness, the car is ready to depart." The petite girl bowed as molten eyes glared at her.
"Mm, that so?" The half awake figure intoned quietly. "Why so far away? Do come in , Komugi." He purred motioning with his fingers to come forth.
The short blonde jump slightly blue eyes shining in fear before she timidly moved to the large bed. The redhead sat up as she approached. "Y-y-yes, your highness?" Stuttered the frightened voice with a slight slur.
The golden eyes glowed as he leered down to her before sharp claws overlapped as long fingers squeezed her neck harshly. Harsh gasps and choking sounds filled the still air as the small figure gripped the strong forearm.
"Mmm, such loud noises. " cooed the velvety voice. "You should know how to remain silent no matter the torture you receive, yes?" He questioned using his free hand to run deadly claws along her trembling cheek. "Was the last punishment not enough to teach you , hmm?"
"Hisoka." The loud husky woman yelled from the opened doorway. "Put her down , now. She has done nothing but what she was instructed to." The tall elderly woman stood menacingly in her blood red suit.
"Hn," Hummed the angry redhead as he dropped the girl in a heap on the floor. Glaring to the girl as she ragged for air. "That so...Tsubone."
"Its so." Tsubone said stalking forward. Glaring into the demons eyes before she smiled. "We are ready to depart, young prince."
The prince growled as he turned from the figure. "Should I refuse to go?" He questioned looking out at the high sun.
"You as well as I know it is not optional." The redhead growled once more glancing over his shoulder at the woman. "How might I make this less ... aggravating for you , young prince." She questioned as she has had a soft spot for the harsh and angry prince. She believes that not having a mate is the result of his brash manner - her memories of the happy boy clouding her mind.
Cold gold eyes cut in her direction. "Hn," he scorned before turning to face her smiling sweetly. "Perhaps, we can walk instead of the car ride , hmm?" He knew all too well the woman was much to weak with her pitiful memories of long ago. The times when she would over look his harsh , rude , and dense tendencies a child - the times she would bend to his will simply because she believed he were not the vile demon before her. "Simply would make me feel much ... better. You understand, right?" He cooed. Dark eyes watched him quietly. "I've been in such terminal and stress it would truly satisfy my tension , you know."
Tense shoulders slumped a fraction as she watched him before sighing. Narrow eyes danced at her demeanor- he won.
"Of course, young prince. Only-" she willed lifting her wrinkled hand. "Should you promise to be on your best behavior with the princess."
"Mmm, certainly. I'll be plenty placent after such a freeing walk , yes?" He purred putting a black jacket over his shoulders but nothing further. "Shall we then?" He sauntered to the window before bellowing giddy. "Do keep up if you can, mm." With a dark chuckle he vanished through the window.
The demon prince bound through the tall thick trees gracefully. His mind wondering over the blek future his father was trying to force upon him.
Demons imprint on their mates for life. They feel an underlying pull so to speak , Hisoka , does not feel for another being let alone feel such tedious things as mating to be a need for him. No he would need nothing of the sort.
Cruel, ruthless, murderous, harsh , evil and vile were how every being in the kingdom described Hisoka. He knew his father was hoping to mate him for the people to assume he be more understanding of others. The mere idea caused Hisoka to scuff as he slowed his pace.
"To assume I'd ever be less than I am. Utterly hilarious." The demon growled scratching his pointed ear absent-mindedly. An annoyed breathe released as he plucked cherries from the bush. The redhead paused when he sensed a familiar arua. "Hmm," smiled the devilishly before following the strong and clearly angry being.
"-never! You can't take Killua!" An abundantly high voice echoed through the trees.
"Hn, he is mine. I'll do as I please." Illumi intoned boredly. "You will move away now."
Chuckling from his perch to see the ravenett calmly walk forward to where the voice was coming from , though he was unable to see further from his vantage point as the figure disappeared behind the tree wall. Frowning when the tall figure was leaving his sight Hisoka jumped to follow.
"No -"
"Look out!" The younger Zoldyck yelled shoving the shorter black haired boy out of the way before the redhead could clash into him.
"Hmm," the demon smiled to the taller man as said man cocked his blank face sideways.
"Why are you here?" The uninterested voice said.
"Mmm, you know, I was in the area." He chuckled with a shrug. "Figured I'd stop by."
"Ha! Eat this!" Yelled the smaller raven haired boy as he attempted to kick the red haired demon.
The redhead easily dodged as he seemingly vanished only to grab the boy around his throat. " Well , hello there little boy." The demon purred smiling mischievously.
The small boy gasped and clawed at the pale arm while glaring definently. Kicking towards the man wildly he struggled refusing to let himself lose. 'I won't let you take Killua!' He thought heroically.
"Stop!" The little white haired boy yelled charging forward. "Don't hurt Gon!"
Hisoka chuckled darkly as Illumi plucked him up right as he reached him. "You still fight to keep him in his place , Illu?" He taunted until the boy in his hands spit in his face. The demon slowly turned his aggressive look to him.
"No! Leave him alone! Gon didn't mean it!" Killua yelled struggling in the strong grasp of Illumi.
"Hush, he did it to himself." The tall raven haired man murmured in the white haired's ear.
Hisoka tightened his grip on the neck now seeing the hard bright eye on him. Narrow eyes widened a fraction as they locked eyes. 'He looks as though he wishes nothing but death upon me... no one has ever dared look at me in such away...' the husky moan left full lips as he tightened his grip once more. "No on has ever dared look at me like that... mm, I almost feel the daggers you're throwing." He moaned again.
The clawing hands at his forearms struggled more desperately. 'He's gonna kill me... who is ... this...' the desperate hands stilled , falling limply.
The demon gasped slightly before dropping the boy to his knees. Hisoka leaned down ignoring the flailing white haired boy and his frantic attempts and pleas that he doesn't know any better. The gasping boy held his throat unaware of the tall figure crouched beside him.
Golden eyes examined the small figure with great interest. His well tanned skin with not a flaw in sight, shiny, thick, black , messy hair stood up in all directions, but his favorite feature were those hazel doe eyes - so full of life and emotion. Through those eyes Hisoka saw raw emotion and was truly captivated by the being.
"Mmm, tell me..." Hisoka drawled causing confused doe eyes to look at him. "What is your name , little fruit?" He cooed.
The small figure watched unsure of what he should do as those gold eye gleamed dangerously. He examined the man before him warily. His muscles were stacked with muscles that promised the worst beating you could imagine - fully in view thanks to his wide open jacket, the strange white pants were baggy but tapered in at his bare feet. The strange honey orbs narrow as they analyzed him , the vibrant red hair that stood off perfectly, as if he spent hours perfecting it , and the weird pointed ears with small dangly gold things that his Aunt Mito would wear from time to time.
"Well?" He prompted smiling widely showing his perfect , white teeth and gleaming caines.
"Don't answer that!" Yelled Killua. "I'll go with you Illumi only if you don't let him hurt Gon!" He cried.
"Hush, Killu." The older said placing his chin in the white hair. "If he were going to kill him , he'd be dead already." He continued boredly.
"Hmm, Gon is it?" Hisoka pressed lifting the jumping boy's chin so he could meet the breath taking eyes once more. Gon nodded slowly just staring at the deadly beautiful man.
Gulping with a wince the boy whispered. "W-who are you... what are you..."
The demon giggled leaning closer to Gon. "Why I'm a demon of course. My name is Hisoka - Hisoka Morow."
"Young prince," the harsh woman reprimanded coming onto the scene and pausing at the sight before her.
Illumi stood with the younger brother behind the genuinely smiling Hisoka. An actual smile not one he had faked or an evilly scheming one - no, an actual smile , while he held the small being in front of him.
"Uh, sorry..." the small figure said. "Am I supposed to know who a 'Hisoka Morow ' is? Cause I don't." Gon said honestly causing the elderly woman to tense awaiting the harsh blow that would inevitably follow such a phrase to the dark demon prince.
The tense silence dragged on before Hisoka chuckled lightly. "Hmm, I am a prince after all , my little fruit." The demon moved closer to the human boy smile widening
"Demon?" Gon questioned. "Uh , you know they don't exist, right? Did you maybe hit your head or something that you got a brain issue?" Golden eyes widened as the small tan hands grabbed the pointy ears before attempting to pull them off as he murmured. "How did you get your ears to stay on so well... with glue or something?"
The demon prince grunted before removing the hand. Honey eyes narrowed as he leaned forward - ignoring as the boy attempted to wiggle out of his grasp - he took a deep breath from his chest before moving to the crook of his neck causing gon to stiffen. Taking another deep breathe he smiled wildly at the slight whimpering sound it elected. "I assure you , Gon..." Hisoka moaned. "I'm very real. Every part of me. Ears included." He said pointedly as he pulled back eyes much darker now.
"Get away from him , Hisoka!" Killua yelled kicking a rock towards the demon only to be blocked and dark gold eyes turned to him.
"Leave him be , Hisoka. He won't do that again." Illumi said sternly as his grip on Killua midsection tightened.
"Do keep him under control then, would you?"
The white haired boy , noticing that the demon had all his attention on he and his brother yelled to his friend. "Run, Gon, now!"
Gon looked stunned a moment watching Killua's paniced face until the man, Hisoka , began to turn back to him looking angry. With a squeak , Gon was scrambling to the tree line and running.
The demon growled in aggravation before turning to the older Zoldyck glaring. "Didn't I say get him under control?" He demanded.
The younger Zoldyck elbowed his brother in the crotch and took off after Gon. Now fearing for his own life as much as Gon's.
Racing through the dense woods trying to avoid tripping over fallen logs or rocks. Harsh panting and buzzing heart beat , Gon risked looking back to see his white haired friend in the distance.
He paused yelling , " Killua , you're alright!"
"Keep running you idiot!" The white haired boy yelled waving his arms frantically.
"Ahw," Gon whined with a pout but refusing to move further. "I'm out of breathe and besides we are pretty far so we'll be fine!" He beamed with a smile as the panting Zoldyck hunched over. "Besides, come on you don't believe that demon stuff - it's crazy!" He laughed completely carefree. " I'm a demon , ha ha ha! I'm very real , ooo-" Gon mocked as he continued laughing.
"Gon, " Killua whispered seriously. "He really is a demon and a prince. He and Illumi are friends - have been since I cam remember."
Hazel eyes blinked rapidly with the tan face looking shocked. Then boisterous laughter filled the air as Gon slapped his back. "Oh , that was great!" He roared throwing his arm around his shoulders. "You always think Illumi is a demon!"
"Well that's cause he is!" Wide blue eyes buldged as he grabbed his tan cheeks. "You don't want to listen but I'm telling the tru-"
"Are you a demon , Killua?" Gon's serious voice questioned. When Killua paused looking at him as if he was stupid Gon erupted in laughter. "See ! Makes no sense! You would have to be a 'demon' too. But they're not real. So you are just over exaggerating things."
"No! Gon," Killua groaned fisting his hair. "Illumi isn't my actual brother, his mom married my dad! Look I can prove it, Illumi is a demon! Stop laughing at me." Killua pouted as he pulled out his cell phone attempting to show a picture only to be cut off as Illumi called.
We paused looking at eachother then to the phone. "Don't answer that!" Gon exclaimed. "He obviously doesn't know where you are!"
"Gon, he always knows-"
"Yeah, I know, I know. " Gon mocked. "'He always knows - he's a demon , oooo'. Come on, man , if he did why is he calling you? Now, stop looking so down - smile! The sun's out , its a great day!"
"Gon..."
The two figures hovering above the pair watched on as the two began talking about the events that took place.
"Gon, hmm?" Hisoka murmured gaining the blank dark eyes turning to him.
"Yes, Killu's , apparent new companion." The blank tone drawled. "He and his family are new to the city."
"Hmm, New, you say. How interesting." Hisoka murmured.
"Insufferable, you mean." The raven haired man stated glaring to the loudly laughing boy. "He and his family can hardly make it in the city , they won't be here long." Long strong arms crossed over the green chad chest with a grunt.
Gold eyes turned to the figure. "How do you know this , hmm? Have a new hobby?" The raven haired man glared to Hisoka.
"No, I do not. I simply wanted to know whom Killu was hanging with. A child that pure and sheltered can really be a pain when I'm trying to court Killua this mating season." Illumi grumbled more angry than usual.
"Hmm, I see. Finally that age , right?" Hisoka's gaze fell back to the happy beaming boy. 'You shine brighter than the sun... you're blinding...'
"Are you listening?" Illumi growled swatting at the demons redhead.
"Mmm, of course not..." he chuckled darkly before standing fully in the branch, eye still glued to the small being underneath them. "What was it you said?"
"Honestly, Hisoka." Sighed Illumi. "Gon and his family are from the small poor island off our cost. They flew in 3 months ago and have been struggling to even afford food. The brat stays glued to Killua's side weather he sneaks away to hang or insists Killu stay with him. He attempts to spend every moment with him- claiming to be his best friend so I know many things about him - "
"Young prince, are you ready to depart soon?" Tsubone questioned as she listened intently to the two converse , wondering why the young demon was so interested in the innocent boy. "Master Illumi, my apologies for speaking out of turn we simply are in a hurry." She said with a bow.
"How old is he?" Hisoka hummed ignoring the elderly woman.
The raven haired man turned to him puzzled. "Huh? Why does that matter?"
"Do you not know?" He countered.
"Hn, he is fifteen, soon to be sixteen the day after tomorrow. Now my question, why?"
"Mmm," Hisoka moaned quietly. "He is sunshine itself , you see. I want that bright laughter all to myself." He gleamed as he turned to Tsubone. "We will not be going to see that wretched woman.
"Prince," Tsubone said threateningly stepping forward to the tall redhead. "We are to get you a mate this season! You agreed before we left , you would-"
"Instead we'll be visiting that boys family." He gleefully stated placing his hand on his hip. "I have indeed found my mate."
"The boys family won't even entertain that idea , Hisoka." Illumi stated ignoring the woman's surprise. "He is very sheltered they know not of where he is now. They are working and he snuck out."
An irritated twinge grew in the redheads jaw as he growled. "Humans are dreadfully greedy , I'll pay their price. Should they decline, " he hummed looking back to the bright boy as they left the clearing deciding on their lunch. "Well these are my lands you see, I always get what I want. One way or another."
"Hisoka, you know not of this boy! He is inn-"
"He is mine!" Growled the demon prince glaring menacingly at her. "He will mate me this season - today seems as if it were fated to us for this meet. Weather you agree , he agrees , they agree or father agrees - matters not to me. The boy is mine. I am to have him at the castle by the end of the week." He stated pushing his claws through his hair. "Is that understood , Tsubone?"
"How will you go about this , Hisoka?" Illumi intoned. "Will you -"
"Should all else fail , Illu." The redhead cut in smoothly with a lopsided grin. "I'll hire you to bring him to me , any price of your choosing of course. Sound fair?" When the raven haired man cocked his head blankly a sinister smile spread across the perfect pale features. "He'd be away from dear Killua if he's with me - would he not? What is it you would lose in this exchange, hn?"
The raven haired man straightened at this and a rare smile crossed the blank features. "Hmm, you drive a hard bargain."
"Mmm, that's what we do , isn't it?" He murmured holding a pale delicate hand out.
"Mm, won't get you're hands dirty though , I see..." the blank expression back in place as Hisoka chuckled.
"Hmm , after that slaughter all those years ago... I'm a bit on thin ice - I may just lose my castle should this fail... hmm, so what will you do? Will little Killua be alright to run off with Gon-"
"Enough, you have a deal you despicable demon." Illumi chuckled shaking hands with the glowing redhead.
"Mmm , the worst." He agreed. "Let's go, Tsubone. I'm quite famished." He chuckled heading back from where he came. "Tah,tah. I'll be in touch, Illu ~ until next time." He waved before leaving the two in the tree in shock.
Hisoka smiled to himself thinking of bright hazel eyes watching him in such a harsh manner. The challenge presented in those eyes caused his whole body to shiver as he hugged himself.
"Young prince, please forgive me but, " Tsubone said her dark eyes watching Hisoka worriedly. "That young boy is-"
"Mine , as I stated already." He said easily not bothering to look her way.
"But , sir , he is a child. An innocent child.
" She persisted. "He won't ever agree to mating with you - I doubt he even knows what that mean!"
Stopping abruptly the redhead turned to face her. "Tsubone, I will teach him then. Do you think me incapable of such things?"
"No , of course not , sire." She muttered.
"Then it's settled."
"No, it's not. There's only 3 weeks before mating season is to begin. The boy won't agr-"
"Ah, what was it father said..." Hisoka feigned remembering before he beamed. "Oh , that's right. He said 'he cares not if I have to force some poor soul to myself - mate." He grinned darkly as he placed a cool hand to her trembling shoulder. "Gon is mine. Let's plan to fetch him the day after tomorrow , yes , Tsubone?"