isabellerecs | Entries tagged with fandom: hunter x hunter

Title: Intrigued

Author: tastewithouttalent

Canon: Hunter x Hunter

Pairing: Ging Freecs/Pariston Hill

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 2,490

Summary: "Ging can almost stand Pariston, when the other man isn’t talking." It takes a lot to hold Ging's attention. Pariston manages it, for a while.

Recommendation: Comment Hiatus ~ A partial hiatus in that I'll post a rec but I won't do the write up because I'm really behind and real life is getting in my way.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #3,139

Title: There's a Place for Us

Author: smithpepper

Canon: Hunter x Hunter

Pairing: Kurapika/Leorio Paladiknight

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 52,946

Summary: Tired of worrying about Kurapika, Leorio hatches a plan to keep him safe. (Set somewhere between the York Shin and Dark Continent arcs.)

Recommendation: I love that this fleshes out Leorio and his journey and how he has been trying to reach out to Kurapika. I love them being in his home, but all of the drama of Kurapika's hunt is still there. Good, good stuff.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,945

Title: Watch Your Language

Author: Caprichoso

Canon: Hunter x Hunter

Pairing: Kurapika/Leorio Paladiknight

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 8,082

Summary: ""As it turns out, he *was* quite interested in Kurapika's native tongue. He was absolutely interested in Kurapika's tongue. And above all, he was interested in exploring Kurapika's tongue with his own."" Linguistic fascination used as a vehicle for a healthy dose of smut, occasionally detouring into sexual logistics hangups, snarky banter, and/or Great Big Stupid Feelings.

Recommendation: A little language, a little laughter, and some quality sexytimes, you know, all the good things. I love that they joke in bed, it just makes it even better. More real and intimate. But then, oh then, we talk about the Feelings.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,944

Title: I Am Easy to Find

Author: maximoffs

Canon: Hunter x Hunter

Pairing: Kurapika/Leorio Paladiknight

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 7,243

Summary: Seeing Kurapika there— drenched from the rain, swaying where he stands— stops Leorio in his tracks. “Hi,” he says, blinking like a man who has no control of his eyes. “Hi,” Kurapika says back, and collapses in the doorway. Or; Leorio offers Kurapika a place to stay while he's in town. Or; Kurapika horrifically unhealthy lifestyle is concerning.

Recommendation: When your entire life is taken up with revenge healthy life choices aren't a priority. Thankfully Leorio is there to help when Kurapika lets him. And then maybe they talk about feelings. *happy sigh*

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,943

Title: Quiet

Author: tastewithouttalent

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Kurapika/Leorio Paladiknight

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 2,894

Summary: "The two younger boys are sleeping in the same space, and it’s a small space, and they’ve already agreed to keep their hands to themselves for the evening." Leorio and Kurapika try to resist temptation. And fail.

Recommendation: Yah, that whole keeping their hands to themselves. . .not gonna happen. ;D

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,942

Title: Immersion Learning

Author: Han502653

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Kurapika/Leorio Paladiknight

Rating: General [G]

Word Count: 4,115

Summary: Kurtas—The language of the Kurta people. As of the Kurta massacre eight years ago it has been declared a dead language. Tragically little literature exists of it and no second language speakers are known. It is the true epitome of a Dead Language (Leorio picks up a surprising amount of Kurtas over the years.)

Recommendation: AAAAHHHH! This is so cute! I love Leorio picking up all the little tidbits of the Kurta language and speculating on the meaning via context clues. So cute!

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,941

Title: A Visit From the Zoldycks

Author: ohofcourse

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 37,611

Summary: Illumi appears at Hisoka's door one day in the hopes of avoiding his parents until he can kill them. Domesticity ensues.

Recommendation: I'm going to be honest, I think Hisoka is way more 'functional' in this one then he actually is but it works and he's still not quite right in the head. But Illumi, man, he has all the trauma. I like that they get nice things though, and get to have them together.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,934

Title: This x Moment x Now

Author: Dionte

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Mature [R]

Word Count: 18,128

Summary: Illumi was never a normal child. He was twelve when he met Hisoka, and was convinced he became even less normal after that. Their relationship was nothing but chaos.

Recommendation: This isn't how one usual makes friends, but honestly, it works for them. If these weirdos eventually end up with more, so much the better.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,933

Title: A Very Hisoka Wedding

Author: Carochinha

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow, side of Gon Freecs/Killua Zoldyck

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 32,745

Summary: Illumi’s getting married. Hisoka’s not happy. Gon is helpful. Killua wonders why his life is like this.

Recommendation: Oh this was so great! I love that this seems like something that would happen with the Zoldycks. I love that the Bride is her own character with her own plans and motivations. I love Gon and Killua being in a reluctant alliance with Hisoka. It just so great!

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,932

Title: Born x Without x You

Author: Dionte

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Mature [R]

Word Count: 18,689

Summary: Moritonio’s Carnival went to Kukuroo once a year. Hisoka was thirteen when he choose the least expressive kid in the audience to volunteer for a magic trick. It didn’t take long for him to become obsessed. Carnival/Circus AU.

Recommendation: Oh man, this was so good. Hisoka is almost cute, well almost, he is certainly less murderous, as is Illumi. And they are certainly cute together.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,632

Title: Bedroom Hymns

Author: tastewithouttalent

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 9,209

Summary: "Illumi looks at the jars for a breath, feeling something tight around his chest ease, like restraints he hadn’t even known were there, and then there’s a call from around the corner, loud over the sound of running water: 'Is that housekeeping?' and Illumi’s attention gives the makeup up at once to swing around to the source of that speech instead." Illumi has an unexpected reaction and Hisoka adapts.

Recommendation: Uh oh, someone has caught feelings! I love that Hisoka is sans makeup for this as well, he's as reall as he'll ever get. But they are still so delightfully messed up for all that.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,631

Title: Green with Envy

Author: dollcewrites

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 6,600

Summary: What promised to be an easy job for Illumi becomes increasingly difficult when Hisoka involves himself. Naturally. But perhaps, this time, it's constructive.

Recommendation: Psychotic, yes. Romantic, debatable. Working for Illumi, undoubtedly. Working for me, unfortunately.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,630

Title: It's What You Do

Author: Mntsnflrs

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Illumi Zoldyck/Hisoka Morow

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 10,815

Summary: Four times Illumi and Hisoka met before the Hunter Exam, and one time after. Or; Illumi should probably get a clue.

Recommendation: Sometimes you don't want to read a story about good guys having healthy relationships. Sometimes you want some messed up fuckers to be soft on each other. And boy is Hisoka a creeper, but on the other hand, it's almost cute seeing them have a history together and growing mutual interest.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,629

Title: Husband x Husband

Author: Moonsheen

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Gon Freecs/Killua Zoldyck

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 6,447

Summary: In order to steal back a prized treasure from a greedy collector, an older Gon and Killua need to book a room in an elite hotel. The only problem? It's a honeymoon suite and only married couples need apply...

Recommendation: This is awesome, they are all grown up and doing jobs, and faking relationships (or are they). You know, the important things. I loved all the details about job, a nice sprinkle of worldbuilding.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,617

Title: Things Left Unspoken

Author: dinosar

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Gon Freecs/Killua Zoldyck

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 5,840

Summary: Keeping secrets from your best friend is hard. Killua learns that the hard way. -- Killua is eighteen, and everything feels wrong.

Recommendation: These two are just so cute (it's really jarring in the show though cause they're still cute, but lots of stuff is just too messed up). There is also angst but that is mostly self-inflicted and in the end unwarranted.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,616

Title: Fallout

Author: tastewithouttalent

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Leorio Paladiknight/Kurapika

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 4,485

Summary: "Leorio is fully halfway down the block in the other direction before his brain clicks in recognition and sparks into frantic overdrive." The consequences of Leorio passing Kurapika on the street after manga chapter 339.

Recommendation: This is so good! The anger, the catharsis, the heat, blergh. So good. So perfect.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,615

Title: Ember

Author: Caprichoso

Canon: Hunter X Hunter

Pairing: Leorio Paladiknight/Kurapika

Rating: Mature [R]

Word Count: 6,665

Summary: "Leorio lets out what could pass for a laugh, a little huff that releases a burst of cigarette smoke. It's a perfect metaphor; there's something toxic burning inside him, eating him away." The cloud of feigned nonchalance is suffocating them both. Kurapika sees hints, an outline of what he's failing to understand... but Leorio still won't tell him what's wrong.

Recommendation: I gotta be honest I was not prepared for where this show actually went, I thought fun adventure story and boy was I wrong. Jeez. That being said, Kurapika is right, Leorio should know better. But than again, so should Kurapika. The metaphors work.

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Recommendation #2,614