History Fanfic / OCStory

The story itself blends elements of several genres, similar to the canon material's own range of inspirations. These include elements of [[{{FilmNoir}} neo-noir]], [[{{Horror}} horror]] ([[{{PsychologicalHorror}} psychological]], [[{{SlasherMovie}} slasher]], [[{{SurrealHorror}} surrealist]], etc), [[{{ConspiracyThriller}} political thriller]], [[{{CrimeFiction}} crime thriller]], [[{{PsychologicalThriller}} psychological thriller]], [[{{ActionAdventure}} action-adventure]], [[{{ComedyTropes}} comedy]] (including [[{{BlackComedy}} dark humor]] and [[{{SurrealHumor}} surrealist humor]]), and, also like the canon, includes many concepts that could be considered [[{{ScienceFiction}} sci-fi]] or [[{{Fantasy}} fantasy]]. Some of these elements are due to the wide array of influences, spanning several mediums and many genres. Aside from the source material, the story is influenced by works of [[{{Anime}} anime]], [[{{Manga}} manga]], [[{{ClassicLiterature}} classic literature]], [[{{Film}} movies]] (classic and contemporary), western television series, [[{{Comics}} comics]], [[{{Music}} music]], [[{{VideoGames}} video games]], and [[{{TruthInTelevision}} real world historical events]], including a plethora of references to works spanning the range of influences and similar properties.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Each arc focuses on a [[{{RotatingProtagonist}} different]] [[{{CastHerd}} group]] of around 10 submitted characters and the various relevant supporting characters to the themes of that arc, only to have all surviving characters continue to play a part in the subsequent arcs. Members of the cast are often killed off, sometimes several at once.

* ThoseTwoBadGuys: Drear and Gnadi.

* DefectiveDetective: Multiple examples. Including [[{{Asexuality}} asexual]] [[{{CelibateEccentricGenius}} eccentric]] Jaune Gruber.

* RoaringRampageofRevenge: [[spoiler: Thazath Cluth, after his brother Ksaksa had been killed.]]

* BackToTheDead: [[spoiler:Barrett Kal returning only to get killed by Klaus Bonaparta.]]

* HitmanWithAHart: [[{{RetiredBadass}} Secluded former hitman]] Klaus Bonaparta in Story 3 is this, though not for too long.
* IAmNotLHanded: This is the default attitude most Nen users have towards their powers. Many fighters go to great lengths to keep their opponents (along with anyone who might be observing the battle) from getting a proper understanding of what their particular Hatsu is and how it works, as doing so reveals the Nen's limitations and vulnerabilities. Being willing to reveal your Nen to another is either a gesture of complete trust or a sign of your confidence in your ability to use your Nen, despite your opponent knowing how it works.

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->''"Nature." The kids looked as though they discovered a new way of life, "No matter what, nature is always more powerful. So don't worry about the wind or the waves. Even the night owl shivers at the thought of them. Yet, the owl still continues to be strong and efficient. You might even say that it is only because the owl has nothing else to worry about that nature seems so scary. It is the only thing left to worry about for the shivering night owl."''

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[[caption-width-right:350:From left to right: Candy, Souma, Shen, Banda, and Kasumi]]

* OnlyNickname: The Gambler.

* TragVillain: [[spoiler:Shivra Nyarl, who was experimented on and, in the end, [[{{DrivenToSuicide}} decided to end his own suffering]].]]

* KickChick: Candy Rye, with her Step-By-Step ability, enhances her legs in order to move around extremely quickly, jump very high, protect her legs from damage and, of course, kick *really* hard.

* AbusiveParents: - [[spoiler:Ksaksa and Thazath Cluth’s “mother.” For Thazath, [[{{RapeAsABackstory}} he even had to endure a very unfortunate type of abuse.]] Not wanting Ksaksa to suffer the same fate, [[{{Matricide}} he got rid of their mother.]]]]
* Addict - Alicia and Dwyer. Also, [[{{Recovered Addict}} formerly]], Banda.
* AgeGapRomance: - [[spoiler:Gorick and Kasumi. Though both are well-into adulthood, one is in their mid-30s and the other is in their mid-50s, creating a two decade gap.]]

* AlcoholicParent: - Jaune Gruber’s father, as shown in the spin-off backstory.

* AWayOutOfACaveIn: - Happened during the entrapment of the party including Rowen and the Argent Industry crew, alt ought here were mysterious side-effects such as [[{{Laughing Mad}} uncontrollable laughter.]]

* Blood Brothers: - Subverted in that Riv and Lake are actual brothers. Their Nen Ability is literally called Blood Brothers, and functions as a blood pact between them to combine their own individual abilities.

* Cold-Blooded Torture: - [[spoiler:The journalist kidnapped by the cartel obviously had to endure a terrible amount of torture, including[[{{Eye Scream}} his eyes brutally getting taken out.]] [[{{AngstWhatAngst}} He didn’t seem too bothered about it]], though.]]
* ColdSniper: - Barret Kal.

* HeadTurningBeauty: - Emeralda’s eyes, her most distinctive feature, and the reasoning behind her name Meaningful Name.
* HealingFactor: - Ksaksa Cluth as part of his Nen ability. He is able to restore his severed limbs(also part of his Nen ability) by eating raw flesh. There’s also Candy with her Healthy Seasoning ability, using her spices to heal people from different types of injuries.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: - River Mason has what many would call a terrible attitude towards other people, especially strangers or those that he doesn’t trust. But at his core, he cares deeply for his young brother Lake.
* KickChick - Candy Rye, with her Step-By-Step ability, enhances her legs in order to move around extremely quickly, jump very high, protect her legs from damage and, of course, kick *really* hard.

* SuperEmpowering: - Libon’s speciality is crafting Nen abilities for other people.

* TragVillain: - [[spoiler:Shivra Nyarl, who was experimented on and, in the end, [[{{DrivenToSuicide}} decided to end his own suffering]].]]
* WeHardlyKnewYe: - Many characters endure cruel fates in untimely fashion, even some who were fairly young and [[{{Too Good for This Sinful Earth}} relatively innocent]].
* WiseBeyondTheirYears: - A fair amount of characters throughout the story embody this. Lake Mason is an amplified example of this because he had been wise beyond his years even before [[{{Innocence Lost}} he went through the harsh realities of the world.]]
* WitnessProtection: - [[spoiler:Attica]] during the third story.

* IronLady: - Minerva.

* ManipulativeBastard: - Cojot.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed - Notable examples include Winston Church and Jewels.

* NothingIsTheSameAnyMore: - The [[spoiler:destruction of Auxilium, a major location within the story.]]

* OnlyNickname: - The Gambler.

* AWayOutofaCaveIn: - Happened during the entrapment of the party including Rowen and the Argent Industry crew, alt ought here were mysterious side-effects such as [[{{Laughing Mad}} uncontrollable laughter.]]

* Scar: The most notable example being Zero.

* DrowningMySorrows: Hohn Cronus, as a result of his friend Rafa Gi's disappearance [[spoiler: and death. Although later on, he's seen [[{{HesBack}} well and recovered.]]

* DrowningMySorrows: Hohn Cronus, as a result of his friend Rafa Gi's disappearance [[spoiler:and death. Although later on, he's seen [[{{HesBack}} well and recovered.]]

* AbusiveParents: - Ksaksa and Thazath Cluth’s “mother.” For Thazath, he even had to endure very unfortunate type of abuse Rap as a Backstory. Not wanting Ksaksa to suffer the same fate, he got rid of their mother Matric.

* AgeGapRomance: - Gorick and Kasumi. Though both are well-into adulthood, one is in their mid-30s and the other is in their mid-50s, creating a two decade gap.

* DrowningMySorrows: Hohn Cronus, as a result of his friend Rafa Gi's disappearance [spoiler:and death. Although later on, he's seen [[{{HesBack}} [well and recovered.]]