Meetings and Greetings
Killua's P.O.V
Throughout my life my family had been assassins. They expect the same from me. What can I do? After all, I just wanna have fun. Being an assassin is no fun. It can be exciting from time to time. Gon has made it exciting. Fun. Being his friend isn't so bad either. But, even now, I still don't know what love is. Why do I want to know anyway? It's not like I'm ever gonna get it.
Boring, boring, boring. Today is so boring. Nothing fun ever happens. Oh well, might as well go do something with Gon.
So, uh, I was just riding my skateboard through the streets. Nothing fun about that, well, until I met up with Gon that is. I waved my hand high in the air and jumped off the moving board. I ran towards Gon and he ran towards me.
"What are we gonna do?" I asked.
Gon put his finger to his lip signaling he was deep in thought. I stood there waiting as he thought. Time ticked and he didn't come up with anything.
I couldn't wait, I became pissed. "Oh, forget it. Let's just go find something to do." I said, clearly annoyed. I turned and walked as Gon followed. Today probably won't be as fun as I thought.
Horuka's P.O.V
Okay, so, today was soooo boring. I don't even know how to express it. You know what, I don't think anyone cares about what some random twelve year old thinks. I managed to escape a recent job my dumb mother assigned me. Hey, just because you were born an assassin didn't mean you'd have oblige to being one. Of course I snuck out, my mum would kill me if she found out that I was sneaking out. They named me after what I did, I killed, made deaths, but only rarely. I just want to have fun and play. I wanted… I want friends.
I strolled around casually and everyone stared and pointed.
"Oh look, it's Horuka Kaiba. She's not as fowl as everyone says she is."
"I heard she's an assassin, not just any, but the top of her family."
All the gossip made me cringe. I hated how people decided who I was just from my family background. I mean, sure thing my family is completely nuts and I've done a few unforgivable things myself but still, no one'd really taken the time to get to know me. Know how I felt. I pinched one of my teeth; remembering the sensation when they would enlarge and give me the sense of power they did. They were often enhanced to be sharper than knives and harder than stone; which sucked when I bit my lip by accident cuz blood would just be gushing which was kinda annoying. Nen… I still need to train harder to truly perfect my enhancing technique.
In the midst of my pondering, in the middle of the square was a beat down match. I grinned at this, fights were one of few ways to make new friends right (well really it's through sport… but fighting counts too I guess)?
"Let's fight." I grinned. In the crowd were a lot of boys. Men mostly. But, I found two boys.
I stared at the two. Look about my age. I looked at the boy with silver hair and pale skin. I don't know why, but I felt compelled to engage in conversation with him. And the slightly more adorable looking boy beside him.
I grinned at the boy. This should be fun. He didn't seem to take any notice of me. Well, maybe he did. Who knows? It had been a while since I had tracked down the Phantom Troupe. They're still on the loose but I know Kurapika will find them.
I folded my arms, looking around at my various opponents. They all looked ten times larger than I and were all well-built with bulging muscles. I felt kind of intimidated to be honest, but I shook it off easily since I'd probably taken down guys larger. However, out of the lot, only two challengers appealed to my satisfaction. Green suit, spiky hair boy, and the mysterious boy who attracts my attention. I don't know why but it's true. I watched the people fight as opponent after opponent fell whilst I bet on the next winner on my own. Finally, the little green suit, spiky hair boy walked up to the stage.
The announcer called out the names of the challengers. "Here everybody is the one and only Gon Freecs." The man gestured to the right side of the ring. "And, over here is the master Shujo Goman." The people cheered as the fight began. I was very impressed with this kid. He won with a shove and the man flew. It fired me up. I wouldn't hold back on this kid.
As the match finished, I felt someone watching me. I couldn't tell who. I scanned my surroundings, my sight was very strong. When you're an assassin, you need strong eyes. He was from such a distance. I discovered who was watching me. Gon's friend. We exchanged stares and I couldn't help but grin which I'm pretty sure he noticed.
"Okay, next up is the legendary Killua Zoldyck; the son of the Zoldyck's. And another legend, Horuka Kaiba. Daughter of the Kaiba family." His eyes grew wide as so did mine. That's why he looked so familiar to me. Not because he was very similar to me, but because he was an assassin himself.
"This should be fun." He said. His hands in his pockets as mine were on my hips. I licked my lips. I wasn't one for fighting but this should be fun.
"You're like Hisoka." He said.
"Hisoka?" I puzzled, shrugging off his statement.
Instantly, as the crowd began cheering and placing bets, I charged in. He dodged quickly as I did and he chopped the spine of my back. I giggled.
"That tickled you know." I spoke.
He looked surprised. "So, how are you gonna counter?"
I walked up to him and gave a kick in his shin. It wasn't very strong, but even the strongest of men fall to my knees because of such a kick. He laughed. "Is that it? I imagined the legendary Kaiba daughter to be a champion fighter like her family." He laughed. I grinned.
"Just so you know, I'm no fighter. I'm a born assassin." I grinned. He looked calm now.
"Not surprising to me." He smirked. Was I intending to be surprising?
"You're wondering why right? Well, that's because I'm the same. I'm a born assassin. I'm carrying on the family business. But, all I wanna do is play and have fun. Oh well, let's fight. My turn." He used rhythm echo. A very professional assassin technique. Before I could react, he was right behind me and kicked me in the face. I spat blood on the arena.
"You really are good." I smiled, wiping the blood from my mouth. I'd never really been attacked so full on, it gave me chills down my spine to be honest. I got back on my feet, doing a few backflips before trapping his throat between my shins, attempting to crush his throat.
"Meh. It's okay." He smirked near breathless. "But I'm better." He pulled my legs apart, kicking me away with awing force. I fell to the ground but managed to stand again. I watched, but all I could see was black. I grew faint and dizzied. As I thought I was about to pass out,
"Hey, Horuka, are you okay?" Gon asked running up to the stage.
"Why? Why are you being so nice to me? You barely know me, and, I'm an assassin." I looked stunned, foreign to this feeling of kindness.
Gon grinned. "Cause we're friends now."
My mouth formed a smile. "I succeeded. I've made friends." I sighed.
"Besides, Killua's an assassin, but he's my best friend." Gon chimed.
"But don't even try to steal my position as best friend. I'll kill you if you do." He joked. But something in his voice made me think it wasn't a joke.
Gon was up for his next match. Killua and I sat down at a bench and talked a bit. "What's your story?" He asked nonchalantly. It didn't bother me though. Just the fact that he wanted to know more about me, already filled me with joy.
"No different from you I'm guessing." I laughed softly. "Three siblings all with exceptional powers and two controlling parents."
"Welcome to my life." He shrugged, hands behind his head. "My bro, Illumi doesn't hate me, but he'll do anything to make me an assassin. He was even willing on killing Gon for it." Killua clenched his fists, he must hate talking about Illumi.
"Do you like being an assassin Killua? I hate it. It drives me nuts. All work and no play. No friends. And the worst part is, you can't stop doing it."
Killua looked down like I did. Tears rolled down my eyes. "I ran away from home. I never want to see them again. They'll talk me out of having fun and make me kill." I clenched my fists. Something warm touched my hand. I looked up and wiped my tears away. Killua's hand was on mine.
"I feel your pain. I'm the same." He smiled at me.
"Gon wins!" The announcer announced. I slipped my hand out from under his and walked over to Gon beside him.
"Gon you're awesome!" Killua commented.
"You really are good." I smiled.
Gon was happy. "I think we should go back to the hotel Killua. We have to get ready for tomorrow."
I was confused. "Where are you going?"
The two looked back to face me. "We're going to Mourn City. We have to meet up with our other friends Leorio and Kurapika."
Kurapika. I need to see him again. I looked at the two. "Can I come with you? There's someone I need to see too. Besides, I just made friends." I smiled.
The two cheered. They took me to their hotel. It sure was expensive. "So, uh, I don't have any money." I said, emptying my pockets. "Can I crash with you guys?"
"Sure." They said in unison.
The room was ordinary, nothing special. The bed was huge, but as an assassin, I was trained to sleep anywhere. Besides, I'M A GIRL! I can't share a bed with two boys I just met off the street. So it was pretty much settled. I would travel with the two and follow on their adventures.
"What's in Mourn City?" I asked, perching on the top the window.
"Nothing much, but in three days, there's going to be a huge event. There is an auction worth billions, trillions, bazillions, etc. And there is a huge parade to celebrate the birthday of some guy." Killua explained.
"There will be a lot of mafias, people and thugs there. The thugs aren't there to steal, but to share their treasure for something worth more. And the-"
"Phantom Troupe will be there." I said coldly.
"Yeah. How'd you know?" Killua said playing with his yo-yo.
"I used to go after them with Kura- I mean with an acquaintance." I said. I blushed a deep red. I used to actually have a crush on Kurapika. When I was lost on the streets, forced to steal, he came up to me and offered me somewhere warm to rest. He was a bodyguard then so he talked Neon Nostrade. I bet he still is. He made me a bodyguard, giving me a little extra treatment than the others. I always went with him on assignments and he taught me how to use my Nen. Somehow I had grown an attachment to him and grew a strong feeling for him.
"An acquaintance huh? Who?" He kept pushing me.
"Someone. I barely remember his name." I protested.
"It's a he. You do remember. You nearly said his name too. Who is it?" He continued to push me.
"No one you would know." I shouted, my protests weren't very strong though.
He lay on the bed as Gon showered and I lay on my windowsill. His eyes became wide in a second and he sat straight up. "Do you have a crush on him?" Killua shouted. His eyes were wide and cat ears popped out of the top of his head.
"No, besides, think Neon already has a crush on him." Oh damn, I just told him another clue.
"Neon, the person Kurapika protects. Kura, Kura, Kura, Kura. I got it. You like Kurapika!" He laughed.
"Oh god, wait till he finds out!" Killua laughed like a crazy person and I was arguing that I don't.
"I seriously don't know who Kurapika is. I'm not joking." Lying through my teeth. Very useful.
He stared at me hard. I didn't change my expression. "Guess you don't. You're no fun." He said, his cat ears disappearing.
Killua's P.O.V
This girl is fun to mess with, what's her name again? Hikura, Hukoro, Hikari, or yeah that's right. Horuka. Besides, it's nice to find someone who understands my pains.
Who to thought someone lived the same assassinating life as I did? It's so interesting. Oh, Gon's coming out.
"Yo, Gon." I said.
He looked at me. "Yeah Killua? How's Horuka?"
"Sound asleep. Can you give me a list of that Nostrade girl's bodyguards?" I laid on the bed playing around with my phone.
"Um, there's Kurapika, Melody, then there's- wait Killua, why do you want to know?" Gon asked.
"Kaiba girl over here like's one of her bodyguards." I gestured to a sleeping Horuka. Her brown curls covered her face and her hazel eyes but she wasn't asleep. If she was, I would hear the slow breathing. "I want to find out who. Thought it was Kurapika, but guess I'm wrong."
"Oh, okay, I guess so. I may've forgotten who the bodyguards are." Gon said, rubbing the back of his head. I sat straight up with an impatient expression on my face.
"Baka!" I said, throwing pillows at him. Gon defended himself. Once the pillows were all on the floor, we giggled and laughed. We both heard a third voice join ours. I relaxed. "Goodnight Horuka."
"Goodnight Killua. Goodnight Gon." She whispered.
"Goodnight Horuka!" Gon shouted. The sound ran in my ears and in Horuka's too. "BAKA!" We shouted and grabbed the pillows on the floor and began hitting Gon with them. We laughed like a couple of idiots. At twelve, we fell asleep. I woke up during 2am to find Horuka laying in my lap. I blushed at the sight of her innocently in my lap. I got a pillow in front of me and placed her head on it and on the floor. Gon's head was on my shoulder. I smiled. I grabbed another pillow and placed Gon the same way I did with Horuka. I grabbed a pillow for myself and lay on the floor beside them. "Goodnight."
I woke up late in the morning. "Killua. Killua." Some voice chanted "KILLUA!"
I jumped from place. "What?" I groaned. "It's 2am."
"Wrong." Horuka said. "It's 2pm. Get moving. We need to catch the airship."
"Okay." I groaned.
I stood up and saw Gon had already left to get breakfast. I picked up my phone and yo-yo. I stuffed them both inside my pockets. I picked up a few of my clothes and stuffed them inside our bag. Horuka was busy cleaning out the bathroom.
"God. I'm finally done!" I slumped on the bed as she walked out.
"Hey, Gon's not gonna be back for a while. Want to fight?" She grinned.
I sat up. "now you're talking my language."
We walked down to the hotel's fight arena. There was a crowd of people that wouldn't ever leave. In the ring, we saw Gon.
"GON!"
"What are you doing?"
"I thought you were getting breakfast."
"Well, I did get breakfast, until someone dragged me into the fight." He grinned.
We became really mad. We began starting a huge argument.
"Hey, what are those kids doing?" one bystander asked.
I was kicking Gon now.
"They seem like good friends."
In the background Horuka was shaking him by the shirt collar.
"Yeah."
We ended our argument and walked to the place where people go on airships. We boarded an airship to Mourn City. We arrived in a day or so. We had snacks during the flight (I ate all the sweets kikiki) and slept. At 4am, I looked out the window and saw Mourn City. We'll arrive in an hour or two.