#lp anastasia au

[anotherrosesthatfell]

Just a question, what if there's a timeline where Passivemare never bother Lux? I really like the What if au thing so I kind of want to know about this!

Ohh interesting question :)

I had this what if conversation with a fan of mine year ago. If you guys know lovely princess then yeah, I took that as an inspiration.

Lux basically inherited most of her personality from Passivemare but since we are talking about what if. Lux will stay the same like she is when she was a child.

She is shy and introverted when she was a child. This is because she rarely interact with other expect for Hope.

Basically if you know how kid Palette act- *Cough* brat *cough* foul mouth *cough*

So like the original story, Dream took Lux to his home. At first it was fine since Ink is okay with it. In the original, Ink only adore Lux because of her charisma and also because Lux personality almost reminded Ink of Paperjam. So, Lux will not be adore by Ink in this au.

Meanwhile with Dream, he is in fact will adore Lux but neglected her because he is busy with works and Palette. Lux in fact an illegitimate child which cause scandal for years and it had Dream under the stress. In the original, Lux charms and fake personality had people fall over their heels for her. But since Lux is very shy and extremely extrovert, she often hide in the house.

Lux still gets bullied in this au because Passivemare was not there to help her so do with Merciless.

When she was 15 years old, she met Merciless in the church praying with Crescent. In fact, Lux and Merciless relationship is much more healthier than the original one. Sure do the original one they already have a healthy relationship but this is different. Merciless enjoy Lux kindness and company while Lux enjoy to have someone to talk. They both are friends for years.

As for Palette and Lux relationship. Well they don't have the best relationship but at least it's not like the original. Palette did try to get along with Lux but they are opposite personality. So they both are like LP Jeanette and Anastasia.

Drop still exist in here and I can say she have the best relationship with Lux and Palette. Lux and Drop have so much in common-

And also, since we have Dream like basically a royalty. Lux also basically a princess which is she will be put in an arrangement marriage. :')

Dream choice is Crescent since he trust Crescent enough to bring Lux happiness but oh boy. Instead of happiness, she fell into deep depression. Lux could not handle the sudden stress marrying someone you don't love.

Because of that, she have an affair with Merciless. They both love each other so much but fate and destiny doesn't allow them to be together.

So, Lux was publicly executed for having an affair.

Merciless just there can't do anything. Crescent don't want his baby brother to die so he false accuse someone else to took his place.

The end :)

[icharchivist]

... okay I was thinking it as a joke because I saw an Anastasia gifset on my dash

but

an Anastasia!Leopika AU

and I was just joking to myself like “ahah ye fun” but

Kurapika as the last survivor of his family

Leorio as a con artist preparing the deal of the century to get money

but ending up falling for Kurapika 

and basically it can work

help

[pokemonruby]

Character Profile: Leo Pendragon

heyo! it’s been awhile since i’ve discussed anything about my novel but, i recently read @punkrockclassic‘s profile of her characters so i decided heck, i wanna try this too! i apologize if this gets... extremely lengthy. 

(Artwork by my wonderful boyfriend @faeriemagics!)

Name: Leonardo (Leo) Pendragon Why did I pick this name?: Well, mostly because of the symbolism! Leo, of course, means “lion”, and considering his courageous nature it suits him a lot! As for his surname, “Pendragon” belongs to King Arthur from Arthurian Legend! We all know him as a valiant hero, after all. It’s quite the suitable designation for a fantasy novel’s protagonist.  Book and role: “Lost Paradise”, and he’s the main protagonist! 

Job: Leo is an explorer who belongs to one of the kingdom’s largest guilds, known as the “Ravenglades”! He’s to report discoveries directly to their chiefwoman, Anastasia, and was even asked by her to research into the whereabouts of the sacred land, “Paradise”. Needless to say, Leo’s goal (at the start of the novel) is to both carry out that particular assignment and keep the promise he made with his presumably deceased friend, Prince Matthew--to make the world a better place.  Age: 20 is Leo’s default age! However, he ages as the storyline progresses; by the climax, he is around 24!  Personality type: ENFP, the Inspirer.  Character history: When I first began production on Lost Paradise around the time I graduated from middle school, needless to say, Leo was nothing like he is today. In fact, the original version of Leo was timid and suffered from self-esteem issues. He’d prefer the company of his homestead rather than a life of adventure, incomparable to the dauntless protagonist we acknowledge nowadays. 

Leo was originally the overrated “chosen one” troupe, as well....Keep in mind I was fourteen and this was supposed to be a way to pass time; however, once I recongized that i could actually transform LP into a real book....I became more serious with how I wanted to present his character. I think I did a good job at improving him, too! It’s difficult for me to write another protagonist as lovable as he is, which is why I haven’t made much progress with my other works. (Except for Monochrome--I absolutely adore Agnes’s character. I’ll have to talk about her in another profile).  Personality description: I don’t want to say Leo is your stereotypical “adventurous” protagonist.... Behind his seemingly “cheerful” outlook on life, he’s a rather complex character with an infinite amount of relatable traits. That’s why I adore his personality so much, because he feels like an actual, breathing person. Let’s go into a bit of detail! 

On the outside, Leo is described as venturesome--someone who would willingly plunge into otherwise dangerous locations for the mere thrill, a suitable personality for an explorer like himself. He is kind-hearted and tremendously loyal to his comrades, especially Alexander. Leo would risk everything to protect the people he loves, even if his own life were on the line--he always, always puts others’ welfare before his own. It may seem like a heroic trait to possess....However, it’s also Leo’s downfall; because of his inability to worry about himself, he pushes himself to the limit constantly. Whether studying, exploring, fighting for his friends--etc, Leo could become a bloodied mess and concern moreso about the mere scratch on someone else’s finger. This introduces the reader to the self-hatred he desperately tries to keep hidden away. Leo Pendragon, while adorned with such a sunny smile.... is merely a mas. In actuality, this is an individual that is overrun with endless stress; forced to prove himself, or else he’s....nothing. Leo’s biggest phobia is of his own uselessness, which comes into play once he acknowledges how gifted everyone else within the cast is except for him. The self-proclaimed “hero” without a strength of his own. 

Leo is also prone to reckless behavior, especially if it involved the people he cares about. Without first thinking about the consequences, he would throw himself onto the battlefield to defend another. He’ll pull miraculous stunts to assure that everyone else is safe and sound.... but wouldn’t bat an eye at his own injuries. He, however, always responds to that with a smile--”At least nobody got hurt, right?” while hiding the festering cut on his abdomen. A short temper isn’t out of question, either. If someone were to insult say....Alexander, for example, it wouldn’t end well--Leo has picked fights with much larger, stronger men more times than he can count. Merely because they insulted someone close to him. All in all, Leo is relatable; like I said, he feels like a real person. He has limitless flaws, but also qualities: Cheerfulness, intelligence, a golden heart, etc. He’s your trademark hero with an actual backstory to fuel his determination. He’s a hardworker, needless to say. Someone who doesn’t understand the meaning behind the phrase “give up”--never surrendering to fate, no matter the odds. 

(Artwork by @killrot! Leo is the one on the right, while Alexander is the other!) FUN RANDOM STUFF Hogwarts house: Gryffindor  Theme song: "Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay. 

Cinnamon roll status: Looks like a cinnamon roll, and IS a cinnamon roll. Alignment: Chaotic Good  Best and worst subjects at school: Well, Leo never went to school.... After all, he was an orphan until his tenth year. After that, he was “tutored” by Alexander and Matthew respectively; however, he quickly became invested in history and studied it himself. History is his overall best subject for obvious reasons, but he excels in all of the core ones. I’d say one that he is lacking in slightly is Chemistry, though.  Dream job?: He’s already accomplished his dream job.... an Explorer! 

Cat or dog person?: Dog!  Clothing style: Leo prefers comfortable wear, such as button-ups (that are lazily tucked into his trousers--which are usually dusty because... well, exploration), an oversized trenchcoat, etc. He loves accessories, though. Hence the bandana he always wears around his forehead; however, it also holds significant value to him....being the first present Alexander had ever given him. In a Modern AU, Leo would be a flannel with a graphic shirt underneath kind of guy--and a lot of piercings.  Coffee or tea?:  Tea! 

Aesthetic?: An outdoorsy / historical type of aesthetic! Ancient ruins, vast grasslands, scattered maps upon a table, aged books, sunflowers--etc! It describes his overall character very well, considering how he’s an explorer and all. 

Something everybody likes that they hate?: Authority, probably. Leo is the type of person to completely ignore the rules & do whatever his heart tells him.

Something everybody hates that they love?: Being outside--which I can say a lot of people detest the idea of. Also, going into abandoned and otherwise dangerous locations for the mere thrill.  Sexuality?: He is the biggest bisexual you’ll ever meet.  Favourite time of year or day?: Summer! And dawn, probably.  Insecurities: Lord, where do I begin. Leo.... profoundly believes that he’s “useless”, unable to truly support other people. That he has to constantly prove himself, otherwise he’ll be considered a “failure”. As I mentioned before, this is his greatest phobia--to seem insignificant in the perspective of those he loves. Behind Leo’s commonplace smile is stress--stress because of everything he’s ever done, merely by existing.  Birthday: June 21st Zodiac: Cancer Spirit animal: Probably a wild dog of some kind! Maybe coyote?  Favourite hobby?: Studying ancient texts, reading, exploring, cooking, sparring with Alexander and et cetera.  How was their childhood?: Leo was abandoned by his parents at a young age, forced to survive on the Capital’s streets with only thievery to keep him alive. Time and time again, he was beaten by the local shopkeepers for taking an ounce of bread--bread easily replacable, but none would turn a blind eye to a malnourished child. Eventually, around his tenth birthday, he met Alexander Frost on a rainy afternoon....he was the first to take Leo’s hand within this miserable existence of his. Alexander, otherwise known as a noble belonging to the “Frost” household of distinguished knights--knights who serve directly beneath the Emperor, no less, would sneak Leo into his mansion and care for him. Their bond developed more and more with each moment they spent with each other....and Leo was introduced to “friendship”, a luxury he’s never indulged in before. Eventually, he met Matthew upon a trip to the palace--unaware to formalities, he became fast friends with the second heir. However.... this seemingly “peaceful” era within Leo’s life would extinguish soon enough, with the Emperor’s assassination and Matthew’s thereafter disappearance--presumed dead. Even so, Leo never regretted anything; he truly believes his childhood was worth it, despite the misfortune. After all, he was able to meet his future lover in unexpected events.  Relationship with his parents?: Leo never knew his birth parents--as mentioned above, he was abandoned by them for unknown reasons. Later, it’s revealed they were merely trying to save him from an otherwise inescapable disaster....However, lost their own lives in the process. There is another character who Leo respects as a fatherly figure, however: Judah, another member of the Ravenglades and their second-in-command. Anastasia has always acted akin to a mother/elder sister for him as well. Needless to say, Leo doesn’t mind the mystery surrounding his origins....After all, he still has family, whether they’re blood related or not..  TV show he would like?: Discovery channel is Leo’s ideal way to spend Saturday night.... that and Animal Planet as well. He’d be every intrigued by nature documentaries. In this hypothetical modern AU, HXH would be his favorite anime....For obvious reasons. Also DBZ. 

Social media?: Leo would probably be popular on instagram! He’d take photography of beautiful landscapes and abandoned locatons. Also, he is the master of selfies. Beware your feed.  Quotes: Will update later! I don’t have any off the top of my head at this moment.

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24...”

I admit I am a sucker for red eyes, so you can bet I would be very careful about finding ways of incorporating Kurapika's red eyes into any au I put some thought into lol.

Okay so, how would you imagine the dynamics of Leopika's relationship would act out?

*high five of the red eyes lover* I’m really really glad :DDD This is the best way to do it I’m glad we’re on the same page there ;O

Oh boy.  Well they wouldn’t be introduced for the best reasons so I think Kurapika would be a little wary of Leorio at first? I mean. 

Leorio wouldn’t be telling he’s trying to get money to become a doctor, just like in canon, and Kurapika would just be even more upset that Leorio is trying to get money on the backs of the Kurta (or, if memory loss,  just that he would do something that mannerless to get money). Kurapika isn’t too found of people who sell their souls for money and he kinda looks down on that.  So they’d be off a bad start imo?

On one hand, Kurapika is like. The exact Kurta’s rumor’s portrait and he seems to be able to adapt to his plan quite a bit. plus, Gon ended up liking him fast so it’s easier, and honestly? they’ve been auditioning so much people that someone like Kurapika in the end isn’t that bad. On the other, tho, I don’t think Kurapika would go too easy on Leorio because of the money thing, a bit like when they met in canon, and it would start a bit of conflict between them. Because Kurapika would likely pick on Leorio sometimes and Leorio would reply ofc.

But also as they’re travelling together, and also with Gon and Killua, I think they will both grow to see the other isn’t that bad, and they can see how caring they can be  in general. Eventually kinda like in canon Kurapika would realize that there’s more to Leorio than what meets the eyes and would mostly be a little gentler around him, which would surprise Leorio at first but will likely fluster him a little.

As it is I still think that they would be like, lowkey bickering and teasing each others (which was why it kinda hit me at first the whole Anastasia thing because it could be them) but they will truly and purely end up caring for each other.

and I’m a little. not the greatest to write about love so I’m a bit clumsy on that. But I’m kinda curious for how their relationship could develop especially around the quest to find the Kurta, and like, Kurapika softening enough to really wish Leorio can get the money he wants so he can follow his dreams, while Leorio ends up feeling a bit weird bc he’s not really sure he can let Kurapika go once everything is over in a way? idk

I’m shit at thinking those kind of things up akjhds 

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@killuabs replied to “¦ okay I was thinking it as a joke because I saw an Anastasia gifset...”

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I POSTED IT ACCIDENTALLY WHEN I WAS CUTTING A PART OF MY TEXTPOST TO PUT IT AFTER BUT 

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ALO THINK ABOUT IT

I mean??? SERIOUSLY. Leorio with the poor background who is looking for money (he’s still trying to be a doctor in this verse  but he knows he’ll need money first and damn the consequences)

And the Kurta family had been killed all aside from one remored survivor that therefore everyone is looking for, because there’s huge money on him because a relative is looking for him

so Leorio as a con artist trying to find a person who could fit the part and gets to meet Kurapika, and well dude you know the story like me it could actually work

rework the scenario of the movie a little around, especially if you wanna keep the red eyes (which I want personally) and like?? Maybe Chrollo as Rasputine, looking for the last red eyes for a spell or smth

And just you rework a bit everything around and you can have a good story dude it started out with a joke bc of this gifset but actually I think it might be a legit AU 

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@killuabs...”

In order to save on money that they hardly have, Leorio finds someone who can forge a fake extra ticket and papers for a whole lot less money than paying for a real ticket and travel papers. But who do you suppose the "grandmother" of this au is? Pairo perhaps? But instead of having Pairo old enough to be this Kurapika's grandmother, perhaps Pairo is his uncle or cousin a few years older.

Maybe in this storyline, it's Kurapika who was going to leave since it's canon that Kurapika was very adventurous and curious about traveling. And just like in the series, Kurapika had just left when the Kurta clan's slaughter. But instead of canon, perhaps there were rumors about a possible attack and because of Pairo's condition, they had sent him away before the massacre and that's how he survived.

That’s probably going to be trouble but ye I can totally see them trying to do that omg.

Ye that’s kinda what I though? I mean I think it’d be more likely him to be Pairo  if we need to pick a family member to look for Kurapika. If we really want an old one it’d be the chief, but ye, I truly go more on Pairo. And Pairo can even be a little younger maybe, just that he managed to get the rumors that we’re looking for the last Kurta once he got old enough to be able to get himself protected. 

And yup I think it can work? But does it mean in that AU Kurapika remembers being a Kurta you’d say? Because I think that, especially with Leorio already trying to find the last of the Kurta for money, if he does remember that would be ways tricker to deal with. Maybe just learning about the massacre when he was away triggered a memory loss (like he had an accident after learning about it or something) that would just slowly come back during the travel the more they get them to learn about the Kurta. (also I totes see Kurapika just starting to beam with anger hearing about the massacre without really knowing why and when he starts remembering he gets into his revenge mindset while everyone tries to still bring him to Pairo because it will be far less destructive for him). 

... also I still don’t know if I keep the red eyes or not because I re a l l y like the red eyes thing and we can still use it as an excuse (like instead of Rasputine it’s the troupe looking for the last eyes that are after them) and Kurapika, without really remembering his past and maybe growing in an environment who barely heard about the Kurta’s massacre, would just know he needs to hide his eyes and not tell anyone about it. Dk tho if Leorio would know about the eyes while looking for an actor or nah. 

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@killuabs replied to“@killuabs replied to “¦ okay I was thinking it as a joke because I saw...”

That's such a good idea oh my gosh;;; it's too much, too good

im just

this would be too good

of course not the movie step by step bc it has to be different

but like imagine Killua as Leorio’s right hand for exemple

Gon who’s with them in their travel

Kurapika either have memory loss or doesn’t know he’s being looked for and is too used to hide himself to really realize, and especially if the red eyes are still in the au, he is always hiding them so it’s not like anyone really sees it (until the day he might finally open up to the squad and they realize they have a real Kurta and they all panic)

Hisoka as this guy

i t c a n w o r k

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24...”

I like to think that in the beginning, Kurapika's memory is fuzzy but he remembers bits and pieces, and this is how he learns to hide his eyes. So when he meets Leorio and Gon, Kurapika has an aversion to Leorio because his main priority is money, and although Kurapika knows how it feels to not have money and pinching pennies just to get by. He does appreciate Leorio's theory that the world runs on money, but he disagrees with Leorio's methods of trying to con Pairo.

At first, Kurapika doesn't want to go along with it. If the person searching for him is really a member of his clan, he doesn't like the idea of Leorio playing them just for the reward. (I like to think that Pairo's name and identity are unknown but the only released information to the public is that he's searching for his lost family member and willing to offer 2 Billion Jenny as a reward. Then there's a portrait of young Kurapika, and that is all the public knows)

Recognizing Kurapika's reluctance to go along with this scheme, Killua reminds Kurapika that this is his best option of finding out 1.) His identity (as he would still have the majority of his memory still forgotten) and 2.) The best option of getting Kurapika back with his family (when he does remember that's he's a Kurta member). So Kurapika does agree begrudgingly to fall in with Leorio's plot only for the sole purpose to get back to his last clansmen.

As in canon, I like to think that Kurapika is not a pleasant travel companion to Leorio. He mocks him, he makes jabs at Leorio whenever he can, and this is kind of Kurapika's way of soothing his own ill ease at being a part of this plot to trick Pairo into believing that he is who he's supposed to be. He enjoys Gon's company because Gon is a curious young man who has far more noble aspirations for going along with this plot than Leorio does.

It's a plus that Killua has grown fond of Gon.

I believe that Leorio would react to Kurapika and his behavior like he does in canon, violently and with great offense. However, they never actually come to blows over their bantering, just that the tension is so great that Killua and Gon feel they have to play referee when they go for each other's throats. However, as Kurapika begins to remember who he is, I like to think that he begins showing facets of vulnerability that tug at Leorio's innate protective nature.

Because Kurapika is remembering his past, he knows that Leorio is honestly bringing him to his last surviving Clansman, and as they've been traveling he has noticed that there is more to Leorio than what he lets on, so he softens toward Leorio, all the while Leorio is softening toward Kurapika.

They would still bicker and argue, but not at-your-throat kind of arguing. More like how they are toward the middle of the Hunter Exam Arc, where they tease and joke and poke fun at the other (like how horrified Kurapika looked when Menchi told him his sushi is just as good as Leorio's), but when they come into danger, they would die for the other (like how Leorio wanted to keep Kurapika and Gon out of the cave where the snakes were even as he knew he would die)

Because of this dynamic that they eventually develop deeper feelings for the other, in a slow burn sort of way. Something that they don't notice is happening until one or the other is in danger. With the Phantom Troupe out searching for Kurapika, there is a lot of danger to be felt. The only thing I would change between the film and this au is that Kurapika does not need to be rescued EVERY TIME, like Anya needed to.

After all, Leorio and Kurapika are both badasses, so it's more like they work together to deal with the Troupe's traps/assassination attempts rather than have Leorio/Dimitri have to come to Kurapika's/Anya's rescue at the last second. That whole damsel in distress thing is seriously overrated and would be OOC for Kurapika.

This is. Honestly so perfect I’m smiling like an idiot. Everything you say is completely spot on and how I would think the things would move on. And yup I totally agree with everything, every single details, this is all perfect.

I also think Kurapika can totally defend himself correctly, but yup, eventually I think that when they fight ~together~ they’re even better. Kurapika isn’t a damsell in distress and neither is Leorio, so it would be far more fitting to have them balancing each other on this point. (besides they have kids to take care of in this au. Kids that can kick ass themselves, but still.)

but gaah this is so good I don’t know what to add this is. Perfect. This is exactly how it would play out and this is just. So pure. Thank you so so so sos os so much omg

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@killuabs replied to “¦ okay I was thinking it as a joke because I saw...”

I picture Gon as Vlad, because Vlad is adorable and sweet and often Leorio's conscience. And he heard about Ging's last whereabouts were in Paris so he decided to tag along with Leorio. And Killua is the dog, because I believe Kurapika and Killua make a pretty awesome team.

you know what?? You’re entierely right??? This would be exactly how I pictured it (pls it means Killua and Gon would spend half the time cuddling so A++) and I can see Gon teaming up with Leorio for stuff like that (just look at how he stole Ponzo’s tag for Leorio).  And I agree that Killua and Kurapika makes an amazing team, I still cry over everything about it. So to make him human in that AU you can just say that Kurapika run into him when he was leaving the orphanage, like Killua is a runaway kid who just wanna go somewhere else and they decide to tag along since they both want to leave the country. (and when they’ll meet Leorio and Gon ofc he’d spend so much time with Gon rip).

this au is so good I still cry over it I ca nt be lieve

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@killuabs replied to “¦ okay I was thinking...”

I can imagine Killua had heard through the grapevine about Leorio and Gon's plan and when he heard Kurapika murmuring about not wanting to work at the fish market, he offered the idea of getting out of the country through them, and Killua tagged along because he was heading that way in the first place. Bonus points because Kurapika provides good, intellectual company.

omgggg yes. Yes yes it’s entierely fitting. Also it means that eventually if they end up meeting Leorio and Gon and all, they will have to argue they need one more ticket to leave, and Leorio is. Not too hot with the idea. (the point is to get rich after all, and another ticket will be a pain to get with the very little money they have). Eventually it’s a combined effort of Kurapika who, likely, ended up caring about Killua enough to argue his case and basically saying “if he’s not going I’m not going.” (which would be a real shame because they never found before anyone who looked that close to the description of the last Kurta), and Gon who is totally against Leorio on this and just argues for Killua’s sake, saying that after all once Leorio gets the money it’s not like the supplementary ticket would matter. 

and if Leorio and Killua have the same dynamic at the begining than at the begining of the manga/anime, Killua would mostly constantly calls him an old man and Leorio would spend a good part of the way to at least internally blame the other two for that (before of course ending up caring for Killua bc it’s Leorio we’re talking about)

I just. Really love this au aah

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@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24 replied to “@ghostwriter24...”

Perhaps it's not amnesia. Maybe it's a two-way street. Pairo knew that Kurapika was out there somewhere but might not have known how to find him, whereas Kurapika had heard from Killua about Leorio and Gon's plan and when Killua mentioned about the Kurta name, because it wasn't something just anyone would be familiar with, he decided to investigate to see if there was any truth to the idea one Kurta survived the massacre.

As for his eyes, I think Kurapika, if he did have amnesia at one point and began remembering things again, would just wear contact lenses just like in the York New arc.

The reason why I think Kurapika should keep his red eyes is because when Pairo and Kurapika reunite, he can use his eyes as proof of his identity. Although Kurapika's physical appearance hasn't changed much, because of Leorio's scheme, Pairo would still need at least some form of confirmation that Kurapika is who he says he is.

Although in canon, Kurapika's eyes turn red primarily because he's angry, he did mention Kurta clan members' eyes glowed red when they show a lot of emotion. So when he removes his contacts to show Pairo proof, they're not scarlet but actually more of a sweet, strawberry reddish-pink color because of his rush of relief and love and joy of finding Pairo alive.

I think there could be a vague legend about the Kurta clan's red eyes, but because no one has really seen a Kurta person with red eyes while they were still alive, I don't think Leorio would think to search for red eyes while holding auditions. Which keeps the authenticity and genuine relief Pairo feels when Kurapika reveals his red eyes to him because that would be one thing that no one could duplicate even if they did know.

And he may have kept to himself about it because he couldn’t be sure if the person who was looking for the Kurta was an actual family member or someone who would just be looking for him for money? Like, I’d totally see that if rumors about the Kurta surviving were to happen, especially post-massacre where it was proven that the eyes could really get you rich easily, if anyone was to look for the Kurta it would be far more likely that they’re doing it to kill the last survivors for the money. But it would also put oil on the fire on why Kurapika wouldn’t trust them with his identity per se and fake being oblivious about it, fake being an actor, as he’s trying to see if the lead is legit while also protecting himself. Also, for as long as Leorio mentions getting rich over it, even as he gets to trust him Kurapika would find it probably even harder to open up with “hey my eyes are worth multiple billions each” (even if during the trip Kurapika will learn that Leorio’s ambition to get rich are for much humbler reasons that Kurapika can’t help but respect, but it would be therefore a huge test of trust when Kurapika actually opens up about it).

and ye to me in any ways, Kurapika wouldn’t go out on travels without contact lense. With memories or not, his eyes while red are associated with the devil, so if memory loss, he may just try to protect himself and not scare people with his eyes. Which would be the loophole of the memoryloss plot if well, in the end he opens up about it to Leorio & cie, since he wouldn’t know all the others stuff that would have him protect himself at this point. 

And I completely agree on the red eyes thing. First because you gave me the perfect justification to keep them (and I lo v e the red eyes so much) but also because it makes total sense and it would be the sweetest reunion there is. and I could see indeed Leorio rationalize that it must have just been a gossip, nothing too worth caring about (which would probably have Kurapika rolls his eyes like “if it wasn’t me you found you’d be in such trouble”) 

ye I really like this whole justification akdhsjkdh I really really like it!! thanks :D

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So, I just wanted your opinion. In the film, Rasputin makes three attempts at Anastasia, one involving personally going to kill her. So how do you suppose the Phantom Troupe would come after Kurapika and Co.? And which members should I include?

oooh Interesting thought.

So the thing is that, there’s also some purpose to that, especially the first attack - with what happened with the train, it allowed to the plot to have them spend more time together in more uncomfortable situation (like Camping, taking cars with random strangers, the boat ect) and therefore pass a little more time together and intereacting. So first incident would have to be a real unconveignance to have them spend some times together if you want.

Then it’s kinda tricky because in the movie, it’s only one badguy with magic, here it’s multiple members. First I think, they should have a reason to hunt down Kurapika in particular while so many people would fake being a Kurta, especially after they thought they killed them all. to them, likely, it’s kinda insulting that they didn’t kill /all/ the Kurta. But why would they try to go after Kurapika of all people knowing especially that Leorio is a con? 

so eventually I could see a first attack to test out if Kurapika would be part of the Kurta too? and like, they wouldn’t try to kill him right away, they’d likely want his eyes too. so it might be more sneaky. The train incident, or its equivalent, could be to see what a Kurta would do in an extreme situation.

Usually, the troupe works in some sort of Group. I think that, of the troupe, those who’d come directly to fight would be Uvogin, maybe Nobunaga, Feitan? Phinks? I think? They’re kinda the most offencive ones, although Shal’ and Machi aren’t too bad either. I think especially on the first try to see if he’s a Kurta.

After, depending on how we keep/adapt the powers, Pakunoda could be also at least sent on the first attack to see if it’s the Kurta they’re looking for y’know? And Shal’ can be really useful to gather the informations and spy a bit on them too. (like maybe Shal thought it through by spying and then proposed to try an attack)

Then for the second attack it could be more personal, more with a real intend to kill. Which could be one of the trickest to deal with.

In the end I think the “one by himself” to come would be Chrollo, deciding to take an eye out by himself. (especially if say, Kurapika kills Uvogin in that AU too). I think Chrollo would be “the final boss” in a way

Also if you ever wanna re-use Hisoka, you can always say that Hisoka was taking part on the audition to eventually get to localize the Troupe and Chrollo. If ever ;O

But ye this is still kind of a hard one ajkdhsds