A captured spider has its limbs tangled within unbreakable links of metal. Labored breathing is all his small lungs can manage through the constricting clinks of silver. Like a doll, his joints and skin will break and leave behind a broken mess. Tight links drove heavy bruises in the prisoner's bare wrist, ankles and throat. This trapped spider will soon perish, branded by choking metals and judged by no one but the captor himself.

Gon wonders if the chain user would be alright with just that.

He could detect the other's uneven breathing. The last Kurta was debating to kill the spider member within his grasp. Hesitation, after the other, killed off more than half the Phantom Troupe. Gon's friends. The people who treated him kindly and gave him small pats on the head for doing well. People who played with and comforted him during thunderstorms on cold nights. This chain user had killed most, if not all of the Spiders.

Gon doesn't want his pity or mercy.

Lips moved, and the blond in front of him flicked his wrist. The restrained spider dismisses whatever the Kurta says. Gon accepts his fate, idly wondering if the others were waiting for him in their own special place. What if he can't find them? Will Gon be able to find his peace again?

Everything within him gives away with a horrid crunch, starbursts of pain shooting up as far as the skies. His ears blare in a never-ending ring, following his consciousness into eternal sleep.


"Gon!" A cheerful masculine voice called, much too light, much too gruff, and way too love to be calling the same boy who was notorious for thievery. "Gon! Look here!" The man repeated, and the very soul who knew his name blinked awake. Eyesight was a little blurry but manageable. "Yosh, here I am!" Deep laughter resonated from the man's throat.

Where? The child spider conjures as he notes the absence of mental pain in his feet. Gon looks to the speaker, noticing the man was holding a baby. The child in his hands was awake before him, watching the adult but eyes gazed in wonder. Gon took a moment to register the man's features before a name popped into his head.

"You're quite the smart one, aren't you, Gon?" Ging muses with a smile.

Oh. Gon calmly blinks as he watches the man create silly faces and tickle the other baby's chin. The spider looks to his own tiny fingers as answers fall into a mental web. This is reincarnation. He's heard stories of this. A second chance. However, that didn't make sense. How and why did this happen? Does this mean the lone spider has a sworn duty to change the future? To save his fallen comrades? To destroy the threat before it gathers power? Gon eyes the other baby with curious observation. He's never had a sibling before. Was the result of his soul tampering with the world? ...Gon's really puzzled.

"What are you looking at, Asas?" Ging, their father, questioned with a puzzled glance. The spider's ears burned as stress piled up further from the sudden touch. "I-Is that steam coming out of your ears?" The man panics, scooping the reincarnated boy up with a worried look and putting the other boy down. "What's wrong? What's wrong, Asas?" Ging was panicking, trying to soothe the baby by gently rocking him while mumbling a lullaby of sorts. "What are you thinking about?"

Asas? Gon looked to the other baby but his apparent sibling didn't react. The actual baby watched with drool dripping from the mouth. The spider then noticed Ging was actually speaking to him. Asas. His new name.

The spider was supposed to be Asas? Gon is Asas? Asas is Gon?

Wait, then who is Gon? Why did Ging call his name if he was 'Asas'?

"Your brother is fine, Gon." Ging appeased the curious baby on the ground, watching the two with interest. "At least, I hope so." The man murmurs, shaking his head. "I need books about twins." He mumbles. "Maybe the Hunter website…" Ging began to ramble quietly to himself while the two babies remained on flat ground with a blanket covering the floor.

Oh, The thief's mind supplied as he made eye contact with his supposed sibling. Ging had sat him back on the ground for brotherly interaction. I get it now. The other boy, Gon, blinked at him before sputtering playfully and reaching for his tiny hands. The spider now known as Asas allowed it. The warmth of another person soothed his thoughts to create an actual answer to this strange situation. Asas kept his stare on the other baby, Gon, who merely blabbered with a stretched happy smile and squeezed the spider's hand.

I shouldn't exist.


Asas spends his days observing and interacting with his new circumstances. He took the new role of someone likely to die young due to his existence being an anomaly. Asas found himself increasingly bored as days flew by but at least his legs were developed enough to walk. Due to the newfound freedom to move, his twin took almost every five minutes to hold his hand and the spider couldn't understand why.

Asas wondered if he was like this when he himself was an actual baby. It was a little off-putting and confusing, to watch yourself begin to grow without you. How do you live with a literal copy of yourself while holding a different name? Whenever Asas would think too deeply on his situation, steam would flow from his ears and Ging would once again have a mini-heart attack in panic. After the fifth time, he just rushes for a semi-cold towel and hopes for the best.

Asas doesn't feel an ounce of guilt for Ging's worries at all. He stopped trying to find the man in his old life, abandoning the dream of becoming a Hunter at ten years old. Asas knows the man will eventually leave his sons on Whale Island. Asas was completely neutral about the man who helped create him, much less his mother.

And so, when Ging scoops them up for some kind of adventure, Asas smiles for the first time in months since he became aware. Their father also grows a smile as he swiftly takes strides outside with the twins in strong arms. The easy ride results in Gon cheerfully pointing at trees and flying birds as the walk commenced.

"Asa?" Gon, his brother who couldn't pronounce 'Asas' yet, poked at the spider's hand. "You happy, Asa?" The innocent question allowed the thief to avert his eyes before glancing back.

"I think so," Asas replies, core trembling in anticipation.

"Da! Asa happy! I'm happy!" Gon cheered, and Asas smiled genuinely at the other's childhood innocence. Yes, the spider simply couldn't bring himself to hate his mirror copy. "Da, happy?" The actual baby then questions, watching Ging for a reaction. The man laughs, deep and near gruff.

"Of course! You two should keep one another happy. Could you promise me that, Gon? Protect your brother. You too, Asas." Both boys received a gentle flick of the nose.

Gon giggles but nods in excitement. reaching and grasping Asas' small hands. "Okay!" His twin accepts without a second thought, and the spider debates how long it'll be until the thief dies a cruel death because there's no way he could harm the boy who should rightly live. Even if the desire burns as hot as the sun and refuses to die out like a normal star. As the painfully long walk continues, the actual baby decides to observe everything in a quieter manner.

While this pleasant silence occurs, Asas muses about the loss from his previous experiences. The spider had already lost his life. He has stolen many things but he could not snatch this (the other Gon's) destiny.

Asas also knows he shouldn't exist and yet…The reason why he hasn't attempted suicide?

I want to see Mito-san. This whisper tempted his thoughts every single day. The small quivering boy inside him pleads every time Asas looked at Ging or heard the man's voice. I want to see Mito-san. The echo kept the spider going. There weren't too many things that made sense here. It made Asas' head hurt and steam. However, the spider knew everything would be fine if he met the woman who raised him. His adoptive mother.

Mito-san, how are you?

Ging pushed a door to a simple house open. Not a hint of dust dropped from the doorway.

Are you doing okay? In this mirror world?

The house was dark, lights dim. There was the sound of a machine humming along with its functions. Ging closed the door with a content hum before strolling into a room. There was a bright screen along with a game console and several game cards. "Hey you two, we're going to play a game for a little. Remember to stay close, alright?" Without waiting for the confirmation from the children, the man emitted a spike of Nen and Asas felt ill as they were transported to a new area. He felt reality loosen and the thief fell into a state of unawareness.

I want to see you. The spider blinks awake, noting Gon was still fast asleep in Ging's arms. A gentle wave of wind touched their faces. The sight of plentiful vibrant grass burning a memory into the thief's mind. Sunlight poured through the clear sky as Ging took the moment to gesture to the entire area and introduced it as 'Greed Island', a place Asas knew nothing about. He does not recall hearing about it in his past or with the troupe.

However, that means nothing to Asas. This is simply another step closer to Whale Island.

I miss you, Mito-san.

Along with the faceless blurs he's come to forget.


This restaurant was a minor place where many people didn't visit, Asas observed. There were only the staff and a couple of other customers in total. The music playing covered up the quiet chatter going around as the smells of food lured consumers. Their father must've had a good reason to find a less-populated diner to visit. Did Ging have hidden enemies at this point in time? Asas found himself learning a little about the man who would soon make the choice to drop them at Mito's residence.

For example, the man liked to implode surprises on others at the drop of a hat.

"Happy Birthday, you two!" Ging grinned at both twins with a thumbs up. There was a small yellow-frosted cake decorated with coconut flakes and a duo of candles. There were also scoops of ice cream and selection of either chocolate or strawberry milk. Asas isn't sure children as young as they should eat this much dessert but he also doesn't care.

Gon has already snatched the chocolate milk. The actual toddler had retrieved the best milk flavor while Asas was observing the cake.

Gon plays dirty. However, the spider can respect the one who made the first move while others were distracted. He would've done the same, really. Asas takes hold of a cup of pink milk and begins to drink, watching his twin while Ging subtly coos over them for their apparent adorable-ness.

"Eat as much as you want. We're not in a rush." Ging gently tells the boys, and Asas catches a smothered glint in the man's eyes. "We're going on a long journey after this, so eat up." He cuts the cake in pieces, placing slices in front of the twins with a patient smile.

"Than...Thank you, Da!" Gon chirped, stuffing his face immediately. After one bite, the boy's face lights up and he tries to devour the desserts before him. He offered a spoonful of ice cream to Asas when noticing his twin's lack of appetite. Asas silently declined with a sip of strawberry milk.

Asas doesn't bother giving his thanks to Ging, he saw no reason to. His eyes had trailed to one of the other people minding their own business. The man a table away was eating a waffle but chewing slowly as if in deep thought. Asas kept his watch, viewing the man stands up with a sigh and begin a casual approach.

Ging's eyes changed immediately, a near glare on his face if it weren't for the forced grin with his expression. No one else present caught it, but Asas saw Ging's fingers twitch into a defensive position. "Is there a problem?" He curtly calls, and the spider couldn't help but respect the protective aura. "As you can see, I'm having lunch with my kids." His tone came off loving and friendly but it was anything but.

The other man flinched, catching onto the coated hostility. "No, sir. I just overheard…" Eyed trailed over to the table with cake and other sweets. He swallowed a lump judging by the cold sweat on his face. "It's your twins' birthday but where's are their gifts?" The stranger questioned with a strained smile. "You haven't brought them any yet?"

Ging blinked. His threatening atmosphere dropping in intensity.

Gon was too busy eating coconut flakes one by one to pay attention. Asas said nothing.

"No. Are you proposing something?" Ging finally looks to the two boys with the type of affection Asas has rarely seen in the spider leader's eyes. The reincarnated boy isn't sure how to feel about seeing the same light in Ging.

"You're a...Major big shot of this game, right?" The nameless man shivered when Ging stared at him. "I mean, look, no man in his right mind would bring his kids to Greed Island unless he was powerful." A shift in stance. "Or a major contributor to this game. I'm not here for any trouble. And I doubt I actually could give you problems." The brave man with a cold sweat tilted his head. "So how about a trade? A couple of cards for your sons' gifts. I happened to have two S-cards of the same type."

Ging laughed as the other adult shifted uneasily. "A big shot? Me? Hardly. You must have the wrong guy." The man who wired the spider and his twin leaned toward the stranger. "But you know...That sounds like an interesting offer! What do you think about Patch of Forest? Is that good enough? Book." A blue object materialized in the air. The father of two flips through his book with a flick of the wrist.

Asas watched with fascination, Gon pausing to observe what was so amazing before gasping and pointing at the floating book.

"Book. And that's...More than great actually. Miniature Dragon. Two of them, fitting for your twins, yeah? I heard twin dragons are the strongest." The man muses as he flips through his own book and takes out the duo of cards. "I'm sure they'd like the collection." He flashes both cards in their direction.

The spider feels a stir in his stomach, his own hidden venom burning his stomach. The thief recognizes this feeling. He blankly stares at the stranger who had offered the pointless deal.

Asas looks over to Ging. He hardly talks to the man, much less want to help him. However, Gon was present and the actual baby could always use a lesson even if the other was far too young to remember it. The memory might stick in the back of his other self's mind.

"No." Asas voices, his tone one of simple protest. He points at the card on the left, focusing on the bubbling lava within his organs. "No!" Asas frowns, amber hues a flame.

The man offering the dragons looked at him with puzzlement.

Ging smiles. "Even my newly two-year-old son recognizes a counterfeit when he sees one. Trying to trick me, partner?" His smile falls to a grin, unkind and impatient. There was a new type of aura shrouding the restaurant. Gon and the others remained oblivious while the target took a moment to stare,

The other man quickly recognized his mistake when Ging flashed back to a normal friendly expression. He flushes scarlet, legs wobbly. "O-Of course not! I must've picked up the wrong card. For precaution, card thieves you know?" With a hasty gulp, the nameless man swaps the fake. "Here you go. Sorry about that." He rubs the back of his neck as the two men trade. "I'll um...I'll be going now," And the man without a label dashed out of the restaurant, ignoring the shouts for him to come back and pay for his half-eaten lunch.

"He could've at least paid his bill," Ging mumbled before turning to the spider. "You're awfully sharp, aren't you, Asas?" His fingers toy with the duo of cards while he stares at the singled-out twin. "And I'm willing to count on the fact you have a scary hunch factor." Ging laughs wholeheartedly.

Asas chose to ignore him, sipping the half-empty strawberry milk.

Gon's glass remained half full with his own chocolate drink. It appears after the nameless man left, the boy lost interest and continued devouring whatever sweets he could reach. At this point, dessert was nearly finished. The current Gon was a fast eater, it seemed. Asas only managed the amount close to a cupcake, too distracted on Ging's ramblings and more. Asas couldn't help it, with Ging acting suspiciously. What's with the thin silver and black box? Why is He putting the cards there instead of the blue book from earlier?

Ging stood up with a heavy exhale which swiftly turned into a tired smile. "I guess we should get going. That encounter sure killed our mood. Even if I managed to get you wonderful gifts. Right, boys? I think these cards should work well...Probably." The man looked to them as if he would get a wholehearted response.

"Yea!" Gon was the only twin who replied happily, much less speak back.

Asas finished up his strawberry milk. He pushed his glass away and gazed at the texture of the cup.

The group left the restaurant without a fuss.

"Okay you two, repeat after me…" Ging provided them both with cards non-related to the previous events.

"Leave!"


"You want to take these cards out? For your sons? Do you realize you're breaking the rules, Ging?" A girl with peculiar red eyes remained seated on a high tech chair. She blankly stares at the trio with a smile, masking whatever true thoughts lingered. "You hold a lot of power on Greed Island. Indirect gifts to your children should not be occurring from a game they can't play properly." As she said this, pale ruby hues scanned the two cards.

"Come on, Elena. It's their birthday! Their birthday!" Ging repeats as if those words could easily overturn a conversation. His hand slams onto her desk. "Don't you feel sorry for them?" He back-points to the duo of boys with a thumb, to which Gon was barely staying awake and Asas was busy watching the change of colors between machinery.

"...Greed Island rewards players for completing the game. You have long finished it along with the rest of the other creators. Giving them these cards will provide an unfair advantage," Her mouth froze, watching Ging without majorly changing her expression. She didn't speak further.

"Listen, Elena." Ging began, voice a whisper and if Asas wasn't sharp, he would've been fooled into thinking the man was pleading. However, no, Ging wasn't desperate enough to beg. "This will be the last time I personally take them here." His eyes shine. "So could you do me this little favor?"

Her hands twitched.

Ging didn't break eye contact.

Gon quietly slept and Asas finally closed his own eyes. Both twins didn't move as Ging shifted them in his arms.

"I understand." She finally gives in, unchanging of her facet but exhaling to breathe. "Now begins the process of conversion. Please explain to yourself the next time you come here. Or don't bother coming back." Elena glanced away, eyes back on the keyboard. It took a moment for the warning to ring true in words. "Your cards will be ready in a couple of moments...Here." The black box is given without another word. Elena doesn't give parting words as Ging basically flees the room after the deal is made.

Asas slowly lifts his eyelids to see the man in a cold sweat.

"Phew. Forgot how stubborn Elena can be. Those twins might give me hell the next time I," He pauses, eyes trailing to the spider twin. "Ah, so you were faking sleep? What a trickster. You'll grow up strong like Gon. I can tell." Ging smiles, but the thief couldn't help but feel irritated. "Now. Let's begin our journey to a special island…A place where I'm certain things will be alright."

Asas couldn't stop the swift sprout of a bud full of hope and content.

"And now you're smiling? You must like adventure, Asas." Ging mumbles, but he wasn't too happy judging by his lowered tone. However, the spider didn't care. He felt nothing for the man even as he gently carried both the spider and his mirror self out of Greed Island's station. His core was completely stone cold.

Asas didn't care for Ging at all. And truthfully, the spider was certain he never will. Once abandoned, forever left to the wolves.

Only Mito matters.

There was a tug on Asas' arm. He noticed Gon had grabbed the spider's limb on instinct in deep sleep. Asas stares at the sleeping face of his presumed sibling. The spider watches the baby breathe with his many mental eyes, knowing his mirror self was just a new soul who entered this world with a big destiny waiting for the unsuspecting child. There would be many dangers following Gon in the future. On and off Whale Island.

Asas purposely looks away, moving his arm so the other's small fingers fall off, and they do.

I can't wait to see you again, Mito-san.


A/N: Uncertain if I'll be able to get the next chapter out quickly...But what do you think of this so far?

There's only a couple Phantom Troupe!Gon fics about there. I'm disappointed. I've started this to change that.