Why, Hello hello! Look who's back! Yuki Candy Heart, finally here with the second story of the Gift Series, the sequeal to Unexpected Gift, Lost Gift! This is only the prolouge so it's a bit short, but the next few are longer. I recommend you to read the story before this, Unexpected Gift, before reading this one, but of course it's all your choice. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this short chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Hunter x Hunter, only this story and the previous one.
I looked down at the can of orange juice that I had just received from a certain Rookie Crusher with the fake smile and stupid motives that surprisingly didn't remember us, the cold metal refreshing to my warm hands. It was nerve wrecking on what we've saw and were seeing, nothing making much sense right now, and it was hard to believe and at the same time to not believe. There was an expiry date on the side with all the nutrition facts on the drink and I had to stare at the date for one long moment, confused at the digits showed. February 1, 20XX. In other words, ten years ago which made no sense unless this drink was really old. It was fairly strange because I knew for a fact Tonpa wouldn't just give us an expired drink and forget us, plus we've already proved that it was still laced with laxatives but fresh. I then looked up at a pink, purple and white poster about some party event that was going to happen sometime that was conveniently placed in the sealed, plain room filled with more and more people, suspiciousness, annoyance, and anger all oozing off them, a familiar and rather nostalgic feeling. After all, this was basically the same place as last time, just not underground and all dark and stuffy. I didn't pay attention the information about how it was going to be loads of amazing fun with all these rides and shows and only searched for the series of number that would be my second amount of evidence. February 14, 20XX. Ten years ago. This had no explainable reason for except for a few possible exceptions. I then looked back at the can, making sure my eyes weren't deceiving me and the poster to double check on the date before finally turning over to the white haired boy at my side, his eyes narrowed in confusion, the same can of juice against his lips, drinking down the orange, poisoned liquid. He had changed, I could tell but he still had the same soft, fluffy, white hair, the same dashing, sapphire blue eyes, the same soothing, comforting warmth and all I wanted to do was cling on to him and never let go. My eyes then moved to the green haired teen who stared blankly at the poster we were standing in front of. He hadn't changed much, but Gon was always a weirdo so it was hard to tell. But the way he laughed, the way he talked, the way he smiled, the way he did things hadn't changed and I doubt they would anytime soon. The intelligent blond who was holding his chin in thought, eyes calculating and scanning everything around him. Now, he seemed different. It was like he went back to the way he was in the Hunter Exam Arc, smiley, grateful, kind, loyal friend of mine. Though I doubt that it was because he had changed in the long time I hadn't seen him and it was only because he was with the rest of the crew, I was back and the situation we were currently in. And the old looking man who was gapping in shock, and looking at him made me briefly wonder if he had become a doctor yet but nonetheless he was still same old annoying, loud, Tonpa-hating, easily angered yet kind hearted person. Unlike them, I didn't change much. After all, this body was probably frozen in time and had no soul to occupy it, but my hair had grew to an annoying length, but he said it looked nice so I guess I'll get used to it eventually, and I grew a bit like the two boys I was closest to. I looked back at the juice in my own hands, finally coming to an understanding on just what was happening to the five of us and I could tell that this was not going to end well. It was nice to see everyone again. It was nice to go on another adventure with them again. But for god's sake, can't we do something a little saner!
"I'm going to kill you, Hana."
The first thing Hana had done was tell the Zoldyck family about their missing heir, as much as she hated him. She had apologized a million times, explained the situation and hoped nothing bad would happen to her or the family.
Their answer?
"It's fine. Killua is a strong boy. And I'm sure you'll find and bring him back soon." Silva had went casually, as if she had not just done something so horribly wrong.
Next was to return back to Pieto Island and give news to His Majesty about the situation about his lovely princess. She was hoping he wouldn't explode and go on some crazy fit that she couldn't fight back against.
Instead?
"Oh, it's alright. Yukiko would like sometime with her friends again, I'm sure. Just make sure to bring her back safely." Just like the Zoldyck Family, it was as if he didn't even care about his daughter.
Finally, Hana looked for the technically triple star Hunter, Ging Freecss to give him the news about his only son; although she wasn't sure he really cared after abandoning his child at a tender age. But Ging was his father, and he should care if his son was sent into an unknown dimension.
Right?
"Oh. Well, whatever. As long as he gets off my track. Besides, he's a Hunter. Gon's going to face all sorts of things like this." And just like that, she had realized just how irresponsible all those parents were, trusting the person who screwed up to be able to bring them back home safe and sound on the whim. Maybe she was just paranoid. Maybe this was the perks of being the Arakaki Guardian. Maybe she was underestimating those children.
So why was it that now, in her unwell state, that her arm was pinned against her back in a tight grip that if there was a squeeze, she was sure her arm would break, and a cold, sharp, metal knife against her neck, making her very uncomfortable. She would've rolled her eyes and glared if it wasn't for the sneeze that made its way up to her face and the way her eyes were slowly but surely fluttering shut out of exhaustion. To stay awake, the blond focused on the situation in front of her, looking over to the red haired clown, flipping a card around between his second and third finger, flashing between a Joker and an Ace of Spades. Her eyes moved to look up slightly, staring at the long, black hair and pale skin because that was all she could manage to see in her current position. Hana let out a sigh, easily sensing the intimidating and serious aura coming off the two.
"My, my, Hana-chan, I almost couldn't recognize you. I never knew you could look like this. What happened to your childish appearance, now?" Hisoka asked playfully, though his voice was tinted with curiosity. She was in adult form. The blond had completely forgotten, have gotten too used to it already to realize the difference. Her mind spun for a moment and she wanted to bang her head against a wall, but she couldn't do that now, now could she?
"I'm tired. Takes less work to maintain this appearance." She let out a glare, mainly at the clown since she couldn't do so to Illumi in the position they were in. "What do you two want?" The woman asked, although she obviously knew the answer to it. There could only be one reason that Illumi and Hisoka would decide to attack her and it was stupid of her not to think about these two.
"What did you do with Killu, Old Hag?" Hana huffed at Illumi's directness and the horrible nickname that made her want to punch him because she was too frustrated, tired and needing tea to keep herself from feeling that way. Hisoka thought it was an amazing idea to pipe in now, knowing all too well that she was all too sick to even use her Nen ability. The clown grabbed a strip of her long blond hair, curling and twirling them around his long fingers while smirking at the troubled look Hana gave him.
"And while you're at it, care to elaborate on how my prey suddenly disappears as well?" He added into the question she was almost dreading to answer and let out an annoyed groan in the process. Stress and guilt were slowly crawling up her stomach, along with the growing headache that made it so much harder to focus.
"A malfunction." Was Hana's simply reply to the two grown men. "There was a malfunction." The magician raised an eyebrow and drilled holes in her with his golden orbs. The oldest Zoldyck remained silent and stoic, waiting for her to continue. Once again, Hana sighed, really wishing for them to just disappear and leave her be.
"I already told His Highness about Yukiko-sama's disappearance." She let out another sigh and clicked her tongue slightly. "He just told me to bring her back safely. I'm prob- no, I am worrying more than him." Having an urge to grab something to let out her bubbling frustration and grabbed the closest thing near her, which, for some reason, was Illumi's long black hair. Hana wrapped her fist around the strand as tight as she could and when she still wasn't satisfied, began tugging softly, or what she thought was softly. The assassin's eye twitched annoying, but with his hands full, he was unable to make the annoying woman stop. The blond let out a small smile in amusement.
"I also told Silva-sama and Kikyo-sama as well." She paused to let out a sigh, continuing to play with the black strand of hair. "They didn't seem particularly concerned either. In fact, Brat, I'm sure you're worrying more that your parents are." Illumi made a small glare for the nickname, drawing the weapon closer to her. Hana didn't react in any way, continuing with what she was saying.
"I also managed to locate Ging-sama… and he wasn't worried either. At all. You're worrying ten times more than him right now…" Hana made a face in annoyance, glaring at thin air, saying the man's name with a voice laced in sarcasm. "That stupid good for nothing father… Didn't even ask me to bring him back." There was a moment before she suddenly thought about why Hisoka was here and blinked.
"Wait. I get why I'm worrying. And I get why the Brat is worrying. But why are you worrying, Hisoka?" The blond couldn't help but ask in confusion. An amused look came onto the said man's face.
"Well, Hana-chan. I thought you stole my prey. I've spent a long time cultivating that fruit, you know?" The clown replied with a knowing like look and a smug smirk. Hana gave him a disgusted look, thinking just how unbelievable he was.
"Anyhow, don't worry so much. I swear I'll be able to get them back… yes… it'll only be a game of hide 'n' seek, I guess." She stated and let out a soft breath, hoping it'll be just that easy. But first…
"Now, get off, Brat. I have no wish to be raped by you today." And suddenly all the tension in the air dissolved into completely nothingness. Illumi almost froze and blinked.
"Like I would do that to you, Old Hag." The assassin scoffed and the knife was gone from the girl's neck, who sighed in relief in response.
"Well, what was I supposed to think? Both of you guys jumped me when I was walking and dragged me to a dark alleyway!" Hana fumed, although tints of playfulness were in her voice. "Get off!" Hisoka piped up, a mischievous smirk coming onto his lips.
"Yes, get off so I can have a turn, Illumi." He went, poking Hana's cheek teasingly. The blond paled, if it was possible with all the blood going to her head already, and latched a hand onto the assassin's clothes before crying out dramatically.
"Noooo! I rather be raped by a Brat than by you, freaky psycho clown!" She shuddered at the horribly, disgusting thought, keeping up with the childish banter even though her head was killing her. The assassin's eyebrows rose as the red haired man let out a pout and puffed out his cheeks. The girl let out a soft chuckle under her breath as Illumi finally let her go. Before she could make some sort of comment, stretch her arm or dust the dirt off her dress, her world spun as it pounded heavily in agony. She attempted to stay standing but her legs buckled underneath her and she felt herself fall backwards. Through Hana's blurry, blue eyes, she managed to see the slightly alarmed faces of the two males. She couldn't help how nice a nap would be right now, even though she should be starting to search for Yukiko and her group of friends.
Oh, whatever.
And everything went black.
To be continued…
And that's the end of the prolouge! I should be updating the next chapter next week hopefully, but if not, it should be next next week. I never know becuase of school XP Anyway, do review, favorite and follow and until next time!
