A Twisted Fate
Author's Note: I'm aware that the drinking age is technically 21, but the fact Leorio brought up the lowered drinking age from his own country, I'm taking creative liberties and am putting the drinking age at 18.
Chapter 1: The Unexpected
Killua thought he'd seen enough of the world to not be surprised anymore. He'd run away from home at the age of 12, tired of the assassin life, and looked for something, anything to do with his strength and new freedom that didn't involve killing people for money. What he'd found was the life of a hunter and Gon. Gon was his first and closest friend whom he had come to cherish more than anyone else in the world… not that he'd admit that openly.
Him and Gon were thick a thieves, and had been through a lot together: The hunter's exam, escaping his family's estate, Heaven's tower and learning to use Nen, The Phantom Troupe, Greed Island, the Chimera ants...and that was just in the first two years.
It was six years later, both of them have grown up, gone on adventures both alone and together within that timespan. Last night they had just celebrated Gon's eighteenth birthday. Now that they were both legal adults, able to do more than just hunt, Killua knew things were surely about to get more interesting.
Getting out of the shower he rubbed his hair dry with a towel and looked at the lump under the sheets. There were soft groans and grumbles of protest at the blinding sun streaming through the curtain.
"I told him not to drink so much Sake for his first time. Oi! Gon!" He grabbed the covers yanking them back. "Rise and shi…Geh!" Killua's eyebrow twitched at the sight of the female body. She wore Gon's shirt and boxers, both loose and slipping off her petite yet full figured form. She had elegant athletic limbs, long hair to her waist and a sweet innocent face.
"Are you for real, Gon? You actually had yourself a girl while I was asleep? Bastard…" He grit his teeth in agitation. He was no good with girls so it irritated him that Gon had a steady growing fan base over the years. "Oi! Wake up!"
The female on the bed stirred and slowly sat up rubbing sleep out of her eyes.
"Mmmmm it's morning already?"
"Yeah, if you're hungover then go find someone who cares. I don't know you and I don't want you in my room."
"Hmmm?" Still sleepy the girl look at him big eyed and confused. "What are you talking about Killua? You know me."
"Hah?" Maybe he'd been a little drunk himself but he would have remembered meeting this chick...wouldn't he? "Look just because we met last night doesn't-"
"Killua are you feeling alright?" Rising up on her knees she lay a hand on his forehead. Killua blushed bright red and cursed Gon mentally for bringing a floozy into their room. "You got a fever? Maybe you should lay back down."
"Hey stop touching me, I'm fine! Jeez you're easy." Killua backed up. "I'm not into loose women."
"Okay now you're really making no sense." She pouted at him and rubbed her throat. "Man I'm never drinking again. It's making my voice sound weird and squeaky."
Killua blinked a few times then narrowed his gaze. Suddenly he went pale staring into those familiar honey gold eyes.
"G-Gon?"
"Hmmm?" She sat on the edge of the bed now, her face confused and still sleepy. "Yeah, what is it Killua?"
"EH?! No way!" He pointed accusingly, his face completely shocked and baffled. "What the hell happened to you! You're… you're a-"
"I'm a what? What's the matter Kil.." She paused sensing something was off. She stepped up to him and leveled with her hand to gage their height. "Did you have a growth spurt? I used to be the same height as you."
"Gon...do this." Killua cupped his hands on his own chest. Gon followed suit...feeling the bouncy mounds where hard pecs used to be.
"Hmmm?" She finally glanced down and went wide eyed. "Eh!? Where'd I get these?!" She started feeling herself all over and panicked. "My balls are gone! My-"
"You got turned into a chick... Like all the way…" Killua yelped when Gon suddenly closed the distance and started beating on his chest.
"I bet you had Alluka do this! What kind of stupid prank are you trying to pull? Turn me back you jerk!"
"Idiot I wouldn't use Alluka for this!" He lifted his arms trying to defend. "I only ever use her powers as a last resort or for emergencies!"
"Well this is an emergency! Call her! Have her change me back! I can't let anyone see me like this!" She cried. "What would Ging say? Kite will never let me live this down... And Mito-san-"
"Gon calm down!" Killua grabbed her by the shoulders, Gon's breasts pressing up on his chest making them both very aware of the intimate embrace. Killua immediately pushed her back arm's length. "Listen...we'll figure it out. I'll call Bisky and have her meet us someplace. Meanwhile wrack your brain... try and figure out what you might have done last night to trigger….this." He motioned to all of her then grabbed his cell to make the call.
Still teary Gon sat cross legged on the bed trying to figure out what was going on. Was he still drunk? Was this some kind of an illusion? Maybe he hit his head and this was all a delirious dream? Worse case scenario was all of this was real, someone deliberately changed his gender...but for what purpose? What or who could possibly benefit from him having boobs?
Smoke came out of her ears, and unable to help it she started fondling her chest again. The soft plush feel of them and the tingle it gave her made her giggle.
"Bisky isn't answering her phone… but I left a…" he paused watching Gon. His face went red and his eyebrow twitched irritatingly. "Will you stop that? You're making me really uncomfortable."
"Gomen Killua, I can't help it. They're just so big and bouncy!" She giggled again.
"I said knock it off!" Killua shocked her with his nen and sent Gon sprawling on the floor and twitching. "Damn it this is weird. Now listen, I left a voicemail with Bisky asking her to meet us back at Hunter's headquarters."
"I told you, I only use Alluka's power if I don't have any other choice. Since you were turned this way by something other than her power, than there must be a way to change you back without resorting to that. Which is why I called Bisky. Your dad would Get dressed and let's go."
"Okay…
"Um… one problem with that Killua." Gon held up the shorts and then let go only for them to pool at her feet. "The clothes I wore here don't fit me anymore."
"Ah damn, you're right. You're gonna need new clothes." Killua rubbed the back of his neck. "Well let's do this." He removed his belt and lifted the shorts up and tied the belt tight so they just hung loose on her hips now. He then tucked the shirt into the waistband, flushing a little when he felt the bare skin of her butt against his fingertips. "Sorry."
"Hmm? For what?" Gon blinked holding her arms up so he had full access around her. Killua paused and looked up, his eyebrow twitching in frustrated irritation.
"Gon… you… geez, you're a girl now, do I really have to spell it out for you? If I'd done that to any other girl I'd have been smacked silly."
"Ah, you've a point. Still I don't mind if it's you Killua." Gon smiled, her face sweet and angelic. Killua raised his hands to his face muttering.
"So bright…" He muttered to himself and shook it off. He smacked his cheeks and took a deep breath. "Okay, back to the task at hand. You're completely covered now, so our first stop is to get you some clothes, and the second is to buy train tickets."
"Can we eat first?" Gon asked, her stomach rumbling in perfect timing. "I'm starving."
"Sure I guess… but clothes first. You may be covered but you still look ridiculous all tucked and stuffed like that." Killua pointed out after gathering their belongings. Gon held out her hand for her bag but Killua carted it up himself.
"Killua you don't have to carry my bag for me." She had to jump to grab the strap of her backpack. Once she had her fingers around it she gave it a tug and met with tight resistance. "Let go! I'm a girl, not disabled."
"I've got it, we don't need someone coming along and thinking you're an easy target to rob." He grumbled and yanked back holding it high up and out of reach. When she made a leap for it he put his free hand down on her head and his face suddenly lit with a wicked grin. "You know I could get used to being taller than you. You're a lot easier to handle."
"Oh really?" Gon's eyes took on a fierceness and she lifted a foot kicking out. The shoe that was way too big came loose and smacked Killua in the face. He dropped both bags and held his face.
"OW! You little-" Killua shook it off and grabbed up the shoe. Holding it up like a weapon he ran after the retreating Gon, picking up the second shoe at the top of the stairs on the fly. The chase lead all the way out into the town square, and just as Gon paused to see if Killua was still following her he snagged her up by the waist and tossed her over his shoulder. "GOTCHA!"
"WAH! Killua! Put me down!"
"No, if you won't cooperate I'll just cart you AND the bags." He whistled and strolled with Gon fidgeting and banging her fists against his back. She didn't want to use Nen because she didn't want to hurt Killua… even though she was sorely tempted to. Instead, she resigned to her capture and slumped against his shoulder pouting.
"I never realized how much of a bully you were until now." Gon humphed and got a chuckle out of Killua.
"You're just now realizing that?" He smirked and stopped to set her back down on her feet and hold out the shoes. She in turn handed him the bags. "I'll give you your bag once we get you outfitted. I just don't want you trying to defend yourself when you could lose your pants in the process. It spells trouble."
"Alright. I guess that's fair." Gon sighed and looked around for a shop.
"Any idea on how you got this way in the first place?" Killua asked stuffing his free hand into the pocket of his jeans.
"Not really…" She scratched the side of her cheek her eyes lifting up showing she was thinking back. "The last thing I remember before passing out was some girl talking to me about a fountain."
"A fountain?" Killua cocked a brow. "What kind of fountain."
"The alcohol kinda jumbled everything together. Hmmm…" She closed her eyes making a frustrated face. When her ears started to smoke Killua grunted.
"Don't overheat your brain. If you can't remember then we'll just have to do some research and hope that triggers something. Maybe we can find a link between a fountain and metamorphosis."
"Metamorphosis?" Gon questioned curiously.
"Yeah, narrowing down to gender swapping might rule out other possibilities. If there is a connection to this fountain and the fact you've swapped genders then there could a number of possibilities and properties the fountain has. The water could just alter appearance based on the givers preference, or it could be some kind of wishing well…" Killua tapping a finger in the air as he listed various scenarios.
"I think that's grasping at straws… there's no guarantee that this fountain the lady mentioned and my transformation have anything to do with each other." She lifted her arms above and behind her head and paused spotting a store for clothing. "There's a store, let's hurry and finish this so we can go get something to eat!" She rushed in, yanking the shorts up as they started to slide over her hips.
Killua paused watching Gon from behind. He felt his face going flushed as the image of her curvy form imprinted in his brain.
"Ugh, something's gotta be wrong with me. I know she's actually a boy, and my best friend and yet…" he smacked a hand to his face groaning. "I need to get laid. I can't have these complicated lusty feelings clouding my senses." He let out a deep sigh and slapped his cheeks again to smack him out of the daze. "Alright! From now on you see Gon… and only Gon! He's a man! You're not attracted to men! YOSHA!" He hurried inside.
~Twenty Minutes Later~
Killua gawked, his brow twitching and mouth wide open in shock. The tomboy had turned full on bombshell in a matter of minutes. Gon frowned a bit into the mirror playing with a strand of hair that the shopkeep had curled and fluffed sexily.
"Voila! C'est Magnifique!" He kissed his fingers with his wide protruding lips. "A beautiful woman, ripe for ze picking of any handsome bachelor!"
"She wasn't... really looking… for that kind of style." Killua managed to stagger out the sentence and wiped blood from his nose. Gon's new curves were shown off in a sassy little dress that had off the shoulder sleeves, a cinched waist and hugged the curve down to the thigh. She sported high heel shoes and her lips were painted bold red to match the look. "We're hunters, we don't exactly-"
"Oh! Of Course! Please forgive me mademoiselle I simply got so excited! Allow me to show you something a bit more to your liking." He took her hand kissing the fingertips making Gon go blue in the face.
"Okay this whole changing gender thing just officially got weird." She complained but allowed the shopkeep to escort her back to try again. The second time was better, as he went with simple and cute rather than drop dead gorgeous. The cute royal blue skirt, strappy sandals, and light blue top fit Gon's sweet face, and kind personality, but did little to stop the skipping in Killua's heart and aching loins.
One last try… he thought… if this didn't work Killua would have to demand putting her in boy's clothes, or he'd never get his glands under control.
The final try was the winner… though Killua thought she looked better in the cute sailor skirt and jacket, this look was one of a true blue female hunter. Khaki shorts that went just past her thigh held many pockets and fit comfortably on those curvy hips. The black tank top was cotton, comfortable, and underneath she had on a sports bra that would keep the girl's in check. The shop keep had fitted her into some sturdy hiking boots, and to add some girly touches clipped little yellow butterflies on the laces and the scrunchy he'd used to pull her hair into a high tail. Last but not least he slid on a short sleeved green jacket with many pockets like the shorts for storage.
"It's perfect I love it!" Gon shouted with excitement. She wasn't sure whether it was the girl in her, but she actually really did like the butterfly touches in her hair and shoes. "What do you think Killua?" She beamed at him and he couldn't help but smile.
"There's my best friend." He lifted a fist up and she bumped hers with him. "Let's go hunt up a cure!"
"Yeah! Oh I told him I'd take the other outfits too since he was so nice to fit them to me." she smiled sweetly. "Besides who knows if I might need them during the trip."
Oh… damn… Killua thought diverting his eyes.
"Hopefully we won't, and this will get solved quickly." He cleared his throat and motioned her out. "Pay for the clothes and let's get out of here."
"Yeah! Thanks a lot mister!" She handed him the money and kissed his cheek. Killua gawked and Gon pulled back blinking.
"Huh… I wonder why I did that…"
"Let's go, before he gets any weird ideas." He grabbed her hand and yanked her out still flushed.
"Hmmmm…" Gon looked down at their linked hands. She's held Killua's hand before… but she wondered why it felt different now. His hand was so big in comparison to hers, rough and calloused from their many adventures and his training. Still, feeling it clasped over hers, warm, protective, caring, made all kinds of twists and knots form in her belly. "Killua…"
"Hmmm?" He glanced back, saw her slightly dazed expression. "What's the matter Gon?"
"I-" she started to speak, but because she felt a small flutter of embarrassment at her own thoughts, she shook her head gripping his hand tighter. "I hope Bisky will have an idea on what to do about this."
"Me too… there's a cafe near the train station. We'll get food there then buy our tickets." He turned his attention back to the path ahead of him. He was unaware he still held her hand and Gon hoped he would continue to not notice.
Killua… Gon thought silently her eyes lifted up to watch his intense face… If it turns out I have to stay this way… would you still be my friend? Would you stay with me?
Gon had never truly been afraid of anything… but the thought of parting from Killua again, even for a brief time, scared her to death.
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