Line #5 FanficRecs/HunterXHunter


1	Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth getting your Hunter's License for]] here:
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3	These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''Manga/HunterXHunter'', all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '''zapped'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page.
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5	Do warn when a fanfic may head into non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.
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8	[[WMG: Authors and Websites]]
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10	[[http://harukami.livejournal.com/tag/hunterxhunter Harukami's fics]]
11	* Recommended by: lettergirlmj
12	* Harukami has written about various different topics, both shipping and gen, and the characterization is always perfect. Most of them are pretty old, but they are all definitely worth a look.
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14	[[http://almondinflower.livejournal.com/tag/fandom%3A%20hunter%20x%20hunter Lynn's fanfics]]
15	* Recommended by: lettergirlmj
16	* The author likes to focus on Killua in her stories, but Kurapika and Hisoka make some appearances too.
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18	[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/olivemeister Olivemeister's fics]]
19	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
20	* The content is split mostly between heartbreaking tragedy and really hot porn. There is no in-between. The collection of vignettes that take place in the Harry Potter Universe is especially worth a look. Olive mostly focuses on the relationship between Gon and Killua, but the Kurapika/Leorio pairing has made a few appearances recently as well.
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22	[[WMG:[[GenFic General Fics]]]]
23	''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''
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25	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11149740 Skipping Stones]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Coolio101/pseuds/Coolio101 Coolio101]]
26	* Recommended by [=MidnightStarHunter=]
27	* ''Status'': In progress
28	* ''Synopsis:'' The ripples caused by a tiny pebble can spread across an entire lake. Now imagine if you replaced that pebble with a boulder...in which Gon travels back in time and Changes Things. Aka the obligatory time travel fic, because every fandom deserves one.
29	* ''Comments:'' Time travel fic with Gon being Gon, which is predictably hilarious. And after all the angst that fic writers churn out from CA and their separation in the anime, it's just nice for someone to write a future in which Gon and Killua are still best friends going on adventures together without the usual circles spun around achieving forgiveness and reconciliation.
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31	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32313607 Strange Summons]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/inabsurd/pseuds/inabsurd inabsurd]]
32	* Recommended by [=MidnightStarHunter=]
33	* ''Status'': Complete
34	* ''Synopsis:'' The Zoldycks are in a class all their own—the kind you only summon for strange and unusual jobs.
35	Math homework alone is a level of strange and unusual that Killua isn't prepared for, never mind the caster himself.
36	* ''Comments:'' I really love this premise for a magic au, it's really fitting for them.
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38	''Fanfic/AutumnsChildren'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3441439/November-First November First]]
39	* Recommended by rallipretac
40	* ''Status'': Complete
41	* ''Synopsis:'' The dead don't forgive what the living can't forget. Haunted by vengeful souls and secrets, Kurapika will do anything to lay them to rest. Even die. Even live. (AU-ish York Shin.)
42	* ''Comments:'' One of the only, only femKurapika fics where Kurapika remains stunningly in character despite a gender change.
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44	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1101876 Epistle]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/Shadowling/pseuds/Shadowling Shadowling]]
45	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
46	* ''Status'': Complete
47	* ''Pairings:'' hints of Gon/Killua
48	* ''Synopsis:'' It's been five years since Gon and Killua parted and Killua began traveling with Alluka, but thoughts of his friends still linger in his everyday life. When the siblings return to the Republic of Padokia to celebrate an old holiday, Killua finds himself reflecting on his old relationship with Gon and what he wants out of life now.
49	* ''Comments:'' One of the most perfect character-study pieces about Killua, hands down. The mythology behind the titular "Epistle" holiday is fascinating on its own as well.
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51	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7912635/1/Free-Samples Free Samples]]'' by windlily
52	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
53	* ''Status'': Complete
54	* ''Synopsis:'' Killua and Alluka discuss Gon over a free samples display. Post-Chapter 339 spoliers.
55	* ''Comments:'' A short lovely story that examines Killua's relationships with Gon and Alluka.
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57	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/298934 The Shape of His Devotion]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/lucathia/pseuds/lucathia lucathia]]''
58	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
59	* ''Status'': Complete
60	* ''Synopsis:'' Killua runs. For Gon's sake. (Set after the Chimera Ant arc. Warning for Character Death.)
61	* ''Comments:'' This fic incorporates some canon from the arc that follows the Chimera Ant arc, but as that arc was still ongoing at the time, this fic is now an AlternateUniverse. Spoilers for Alluka and Alluka's abilities. Very sad.
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63	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/300774 Sleeping Beauty, or the Unconscious Man on the Bed]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/lucathia/pseuds/lucathia lucathia]]''
64	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
65	* ''Status'': Complete
66	* ''Synopsis:'' This had become a daily routine for the silver-haired boy, as essential as eating and sleeping. The man on the bed never responded, but the silver-haired boy had grown used to having a silent and unresponsive audience.
67	* ''Comments:'' A fic that deals with the aftermath of chapter 307. Sad, but has an uplifting ending.
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69	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9486680/1/nine-snapshots-of-kurapika-and-leorio-post-york-shin-city nine snapshots of kurapika and leorio post york shin city]]'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1776334/princess-kally princess kally]]''
70	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
71	* ''Status'': Complete
72	* ''Synopsis:'' Leorio watches as Kurapika spirals downwards and wonders, 'how do you help someone who doesn't want to be helped' slight spoilers for election arc. pre-slash.
73	* ''Comments:'' The characterization of both Leorio and Kurapika is pitch perfect. Leorio's efforts to stay connected to Kurapika despite his attempts to isolate himself are heart-wrenching to watch.
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75	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/993306 Say it first (someone has to) ]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/factorielle/pseuds/factorielle factorielle]]''
76	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
77	* ''Status'': Complete
78	* ''Pairings:'' hints of Gon/Killua and Palm/Killua
79	* ''Synopsis:'' It's nobody's fault that they lost touch, but there's still plenty of blame to go around. (In which Killua is a terrible role model, Gon hasn't changed a bit except for where he has, and fights to the death are the solution to everything.)
80	* ''Comments:'' For those who were unhappy with the events of chapter 338 of the manga, this story is the perfect feel-good fic. Spoilers for the last few chapters of the manga, of course.
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82	[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11251441/1/An-Old-Song An Old Song]] by MurderM4chine
83	* Recommended by rtr5
84	* ''Status'': Dormant
85	* ''Synopsis:''''The Hunter's Association is the last of the free mercenary wizard companies, struggling to keep its name afloat in peaceful times. Killua is a freelance assassin who has just been hired to kill their captain. Fantasy/Magic AU.''
86	* ''Comments:'' The story takes place in an AU where nen is replaced by magic, and all the characters use aliases to hide their true names. It's only a few chapters in but it looks promising.
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88	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/2372222 A Day In The Life, or, The Many Assassinations of Pariston Hill]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/readerofasaph/pseuds/readerofasaph readerofasaph]]''
89	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
90	* ''Status'': Complete
91	* ''Pairings:'' Pariston/Ging, Gon/Killua
92	* ''Synopsis:'' Everyone's out to kill Pariston and it's everyone's problem except his. (Alternate summary: Pariston and Ging being domestic with the kids.)
93	* ''Comments:'' This is probably the best characterization of Ging and Pariston I have ever seen in my life, and I can't believe it's in a slice-of-life story where they live with Gon and Killua (some of the time, at least). It's ridiculous and I can't recommend it enough.
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95	''Bless Us All'' (rewritten version of ''Blue is the Color of Happiness'') by [[https://www.wattpad.com/user/faufaren faufaren]]
96	* Recommended by inazumera
97	* Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
98	* Synopsis: He goes out into the world and he meets so many new people-- people that are kind to him, gentle like no one has ever been gentle with him before, people that are good in their hearts and pure in their intentions, and they want to help him. But he's already gone-- taken apart and completely shredded beyond any hope of repair, and you can't fix something that's not even there anymore.
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100	''[[https://www.reddit.com/r/HunterXHunter/comments/56o4hf/oc_story_hub/ OC Story]]'' by [[https://www.reddit.com/user/GuyWithSausageFinger GuyWithSausageFinger]]
101	* Recommended by ControlledByShalnark
102	* ''Status'': Complete
103	* ''Synopsis:'' A Hunter looking for his missing friend, a city-wide crime operation, and an open contract on a mysterious person, all come to a head on the island province by the name of Cowtip and draws in Nen users from around the world for various reasons.
104	* ''Comments:'' This story is made up of completely original characters, submitted by Redditors on Reddit, all taking place in the Hunter x Hunter universe. The characters that were submitted are lovable, and it's immensely well-written and avoids tampering with the canon in any way. In other words, it's pretty immersive. It was an interactive experiment that led to a very well-thought out and deep Hunter x Hunter fic, one of its goals is to also give fans something to enjoy during the infamous manga hiatuses.
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106	''[[https://www.reddit.com/r/HunterXHunter/comments/6bdyor/oc_story_2_hub/?st=j42clzzv&sh=d42cac08 OC Story 2]]'' by [[https://www.reddit.com/user/GuyWithSausageFinger GuyWithSausageFinger]]
107	* Recommended by ControlledByShalnark
108	* ''Status'': Complete
109	* ''Synopsis:'' The sequel to the above OC Story. Within the United Provinces of Imperium Occisionis serial killings have been taking place, a wealthy and eccentric entrepreneur dies leaving behind a mysterious and powerful relic, and a famous comedian is holding a big first-time tour of the country. The story follows characters both from the previous story and new in the provinces of Anhydrought and Maremortuus, as the happenings draw numerous Hunters and Nen Users toward their goals.
110	* ''Comments:'' As mentioned, this is the sequel to the first OC Story, so another story comprised of original characters. If you find that you enjoyed the first one, then this one is also definitely your cup of tea. There is also an ongoing third sequel that you can check out on Reddit, which will be shared here soon too.
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113	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306116/1/Lattices Lattices]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4820842/Rhyss Rhyss]]
114	* Recommended by {{@/Tyran}}
115	* ''Status'': Complete
116	* ''Synopsis:'' After six years of military training, 16 year-old Asterra is off to do what everybody in her clan is expected to do by tradition: prove their right to be an adult by passing three phases of the Hunter Exam. But she's got her sights set on bigger goals than just being recognized as an adult. The Hunter x Hunter story with an OC.
117	* ''Comments:'' An excellent story with a well-written OC in Asterra, a plot that explores the Hunter x Hunter world and the characters that inhabit it.
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119	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15700275/chapters/36487221 Resurrection x and x Reconciliation]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Ihc Ihc]]
120	* Recommended by ArtisticAnt
121	* ''Status'': Dormant
122	* ''Synopsis'': Neferpitou survives the fight with Gon due to an underlying condition of their Nen abilities, leading to another, but different, confrontation with Gon.
123	* ''Comments'': An AU/canon divergence fanfic that's probably one of the better, if not best, fanfics I've read so far where Pitou survives in a way that actually could've worked canonically while covering all bases to make it happen. In addition, this fanfic does an excellent job with keeping everyone in character.
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125	[[WMG:[[{{Shipping}} Shipping Fics]]]]
126	''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
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128	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3646131/chapters/8055165 Domestic Divergence]]'' by [=Chyme=]
129	* Recommended by {{@/Cardamomlace2}}
130	* ''Status'': Complete
131	* ''Pairings:'' Komugi/Meruem
132	* ''Synopsis:'' In another world, Komugi and Meruem live a little longer. But just a little.
133	* ''Comments:'' Quiet what-if fic about what might have happened if the Rose Bomb wasn't as lethal as it was in canon. Great exploration of how Komugi perceives her world.
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135	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/27225 Domesticity Arc]]'' by Mina Lightstar
136	* Recommended by {{@/bluetwinkletoes19}}
137	* ''Status'': Complete
138	* ''Pairings:'' Mainly Leorio/Kurapika, Gon/Killua in the background
139	* ''Synopsis:'' A series of short stories about Leorio and Kurapika living together supposedly after the series. Hilarity ensues.
140	* ''Comments:'' Kurapika's sarcasm is well written, and both Leorio and Kurapika act in character, and their bickering can be quite amusing to read, especially when it's over the color of their office.
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142	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7529430/1/bFortune_b_bX_b_bFreedom_b_bX_b_bFate_b Fortune X Freedom X Fate]]'' by [=ColorlessButterfly=]
143	* Recommended by {{@/LiahFaile}}
144	* ''Status'': Complete
145	* ''Pairings:'' Hisoka/OC
146	* ''Synopsis:'' Please understand; she was just an ignorant coward who was too scared of living to die properly. He was just a psychopath who became interested in her ability to see what he had hidden for so long. After all, his hands are swathed in murderous black strings, while hers are starkly bare - so tell me, what kind of bloodied threads will connect them together? Hisoka X OC. Pre-Canon.
147	* ''Comments:'' This piece turned out to be so interesting and engaging, and it's now complete! The author captures the spirit of the city around the Heaven's Arena and the darkness behind Hisoka's character so well. I got chills when I read this! If you've ever wanted Hisoka to be pulled into a realistic romance, then this is a must read.
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149	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5650325/1/1001_Nights 1001 Nights]]'' by [=Runandra=]
150	* Recommended by {{phantomdare1}}
151	* ''Status'': Complete
152	* ''Pairings:'' Kuroro/Kurapika, Shalnark/OC
153	* ''Synopsis:'' Kurapika had a question. Should he feel unfortunate, for losing the only Scarlet Eyes that he thought he had retrieved, and knowing that Kuroro Lucifer; his nemesis, had finally broken free from his Chain of Judgement? Or should he feel fortunate that he actually bumped into him in his task to retrieve some ancient relic? One thing for sure: the appearance of a genie definitely spelled D-O-O-M.
154	* ''Comments:'' Plays well on the differences between Kuroro and Kurapika, and gradually develops Kurapika's character into finally forgiving the vendetta against the Spiders and finally accepting that revenge isn't the best way to go.
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156	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4084538/1/The-Joker-and-the-Queen The Joker and the Queen]]'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/8915/Shade-Mimir Shad Mimir]]''
157	* Recommended by lettergirlmj, rtr5
158	* ''Status'': Complete
159	* ''Pairings:'' Hisoka/Illumi
160	* ''Synopsis:'' lllumi accepts a job from Hisoka against his better judgment. When "a date" proves to really be, "just a date", both his patience and his deductive skills are tested.
161	* ''Comments:'' This fic has the absolute best characterization of Illumi and Hisoka in a pairing fic that I have ever seen. No contest.
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163	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4827416/1/The-Joker-and-The-Ace The Joker and The Ace]]'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/8915/Shade-Mimir Shad Mimir]]''
164	* Recommended by lettergirlmj, rtr5
165	* ''Status'': Complete
166	* ''Pairings:'' Hisoka/Illumi (Warning for non-explicit dub-con/drugged sex in the second half)
167	* ''Synopsis:'' Sequel to The Joker and The Queen - Hisoka takes it upon himself to sabotage Illumi's work. The only scenario more annoying would be Illumi actually requiring the help of his saboteur... Letting the poison just kill him would be significantly easier.
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169	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/364748 Limits]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/SilverThunder/pseuds/SilverThunder Silver Thunder]]''
170	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
171	* ''Status'': Complete
172	* ''Pairings:'' Gon/Killua, hints of Leorio/Kurapika
173	* ''Synopsis:'' Sometimes there isn't as much time as you'd think... and sometimes there is.
174	* ''Comments:'' An adorable fic in which Killua worries over his growing feelings for Gon, and Leorio gives him some good advice. (written pre-Chimera Ant arc)
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176	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/364757 A Need to Know Basis]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/SilverThunder/pseuds/SilverThunder Silver Thunder]]''
177	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
178	* ''Status'': Complete
179	* ''Pairings:'' Gon/Killua
180	* ''Synopsis:'' When it comes to Killua, Gon has a right to know these things.
181	* ''Comments:'' This fic probably has the best characterization I’ve ever read of Gon yet. A lot of times people write Gon like this innocent little thing that needs gentle, loving care, when in fact, Gon is difficult as hell to deal with and his curiosity and lack of shame knows no bounds.
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183	''[[http://m.fanfiction.net/s/2639565/1/Eat-Me-Haunt-Me Eat Me Haunt Me]]'' by ''[[http://m.fanfiction.net/u/558751/ glitch and gremlin]]''
184	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
185	* ''Status'': Complete
186	* ''Pairings:'' Gon/Killua
187	* ''Synopsis:'' Gon and Killua have a significant discussion about cannibalism and metaphysical wonders.
188	* ''Comments:'' Both heartwarming and slightly disturbing, this fic captures the spirit of the series as well as the dynamics between Gon and Killua perfectly.
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190	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3526334/chapters/7756313 The Predatory Wasp]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/silvercistern/pseuds/silvercistern silvercistern]]''
191	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
192	* ''Status'': Complete
193	* ''Pairings:'' Gon/Killua
194	* ''Synopsis:'' Five years without any contact was a long time. The distance had built new walls on top of old wounds. They were still best friends, maybe, but did they really know each other anymore? In an ideal situation, they'd spend some time alone, maybe go on a few small adventures. Take it slow. Rediscover what drew them to each other in the first place. But Killua had officially decided that the situation was not ideal. In fact, it was so much the opposite that he was going to have an enormous hickey on the inside of his elbow. Because instead of taking things slow, they were pretending to make out in a closet.
195	* ''Comments:'' This story is an amazing example of the "fake relationship" fanfic troupe, and it utilizes it's premise to the fullest. The author shows a great understanding of both Gon's and Killua's characters, portraying both the fundamental aspects of their personalities along with little nuanced details that truly enhance the reading experience. Plus, the story includes some great Original Characters that fit right into the universe and move the story along perfectly.
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197	[[WMG:[[CrossOver Crossovers]]]]
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199	''Mithridatism'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/olivemeister Olivemeister]]''
200	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
201	* ''Status'': Dead, deleted. Author asks that it please not be reposted on other platforms.
202	* ''Pairings:'' Gon/Killua
203	* ''Warnings:'' WIP, Cannibalism, Blood and Gore, Character Death, Vomiting, Intense Violence, Nightmares (tags may be updated)
204	* ''Synopsis:'' Tokyo Ghoul AU featuring the HxH cast. There were people who didn't belong in the world of ghouls. People who should have been kept as far away from that horrific universe as possible. They weren't.
205	* ''Comments:'' Wow. The level of thought and detail put into this fic is absolutely amazing. The characterization is great, the plot is enticingly suspenseful, and the twists are fantastic. However, the story also contains a large amount of fairly disturbing content, so mind the warnings on this one. If you can handle it, this fic is a definite must for Hunter x Hunter fans.
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207	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11301202/1/Shinnen-New-Year Shinnen:New Year]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1236084/Ford1114 Ford1114]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/50988/Kanius Kanius]]''
208	* Recommended by tikum31
209	* ''Status'': Complete
210	* ''Synopsis'': Years have pass since he wielded the Guilty Crown. The young man, his wife, and their other friend meet new people to have a New Year Nightfest, alongside many sub-plots in a playground that is Manhattan. However, when an ancient conspiracy makes its reemergence, the heroes and villains put aside their differences to stop them, while the young man must reunite his Guilty World.
211	* Crossover with: Anime/GuiltyCrown, Fanfic/GuiltyCrownTheLostKingdoms, Fanfic/YuYuGiDigiMoon, FanFic/DigimonFusionKai, Fanfic/KaniusProductionAbridged, various anime and fictional works in popular culture
212	* ''Comments'': This is a mega crossover taking place after Guilty Crown. At times it’s hard to follow with so many characters, but the plot and concepts are interesting enough for readers to keep going, and focuses on Shu’s main perspective in getting involved to confront his past demons. The Hunter x Hunter gang appear and obviously meet the [=YuYu=] Hakusho characters.
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214	''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/7800820 my heart is gold and my hands are cold]]'' by ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/users/DecemberCamie/pseuds/DecemberCamie DecemberCamie]]''
215	* Recommended by lettergirlmj
216	* ''Crossover:'' ''Literature/HisDarkMaterials''
217	* ''Status'': Complete
218	* ''Warnings:'' Emotional and Psychical Abuse, Dysfunctional Family, Blood and Torture, Daemon Separation, Non-consensual Daemon Touching
219	* ''Synopsis:'' Humans and their daemons were never meant to be kept apart, that’s what his heart tells him. But they are Zoldycks and Zoldycks live by ideals that reject the heart entirely. Hunter x Hunter with daemons, focusing on Killua Zoldyck and growing up in the Zoldyck household.
220	* ''Comments:'' This honestly might be one of my favorite depictions of Killua's homelife in the Zoldyck household. The horrific nature of his upbringing is so well portrayed, I have no words.
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222	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2623825 The 40]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/The_Ravenclaw_Werewolf/pseuds/The_Ravenclaw_Werewolf The_Ravenclaw_Werewolf]].
223	* Recommended by Potential1900
224	* ''Status'': Ongoing
225	* ''Synopsis'': A MassiveMultiplayerCrossover with 39 other media series, Killua Zoldyck woke up in an unknown dimension with 39 other characters to witness the future events of their respective journeys.
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