Disclaimer: I do not own Hunter x Hunter in any way. All rights are reserved to Yoshihiro Togashi. I do, however, reserve the rights to my original characters and plot.

Hello everyone! I have been really obsessed with Hunter x Hunter and been trying to find a decent fanfiction anywhere that meets my standards, but alas I have not found any that have suited my interest entirely. That's why I have created this story.

Unknown Person's POV

'Looks like we are stopping at Whale Island now.' I thought to myself as I looked up and saw the island as the ship got closer and closer.

I put my hand on my head to stop the breeze from taking off my hood.

We arrived at the docks a few minutes later and rested there allowing applicants for the exam to come abroad the ship. I could hear the sounds of people cheering.

"Good luck!"

"Knock 'em dead!"

I went over to the other side of the ship and saw people waving at a boy who looked to be the same age as myself. He had black hair that stood tall on his head with greenish-black eyes and he wore a green jacket with green shorts as well as carried a small bag with a fishing pole. As we got further and further away, the boy began shouting.

"I'm going to become the best Hunter in the world!" the boy shouted while waving his hands, "Once I'm the best Hunter in the world, I'll come back!"

'Well, that will attract attention from the others on this ship.'

"The best Hunter in the world?"

"The kid doesn't respect us."

"Every year, there are millions of skilled applicants for the Hunter Exam," a man began, "But only a handful are selected. Don't say stuff that you can't back up, boy."

The boy ignored them and began walking down the stairs and I decided to do the same as I don't care to be up there any longer with people who won't make it.

The boy and I noticed two men bullying a younger guy who seemed to be carrying a box full of green.

"What are you doing, Katsuo?" one of the guys said.

"At this rate, you'll never make a decent sailor," the other one said.

Both began laughing at him as he got up, then the one behind him kicked him and made him fall over again.

"Why are you bent over?"

'Hm... I may need to step in.'

"Hey, losers!" a loud boisterous, yet raspy voice shouted.

A man with a scruffy beard and a large body came out wearing a captain's hat, so I can assume he is the captain of this ship. I noticed the immediate tenseness in their bodies as they froze up.

"Don't slack off!"

"A-Aye Sir!" the two older men said before running off to do their duties.

The larger man looked at Katsuo-san as he collected the green apples that fell out of the box.

"Hey..." the man began, "Didn't you hear me? Move that box!"

"A-aye Captain!" Katsuo-san said while getting up.

"Hold on!" the boy said before throwing an apple that strayed.

"Thank you!" Katsuo-san said before heading below deck.

I noticed the seagulls creating a ruckus.

'There seems to be a storm brewing.'

"A storm's coming." the boy said.

"How can you tell, boy?"

"That's what the seagulls are saying."

"What?"

"Plus..." the boy climbed up using the net and went onto the small lookout platform, "A huge storm's coming! I can tell by smell!"

"He sure is interesting," I muttered.

I turned my attention away from the boy and looked at the captain of the boat.

"Captain."

"Huh? Ah yes?"

"You should watch your crew, they seem to like bullying that guy, Katsuo-san," I began, "They were kicking him as he was trying to gather the apples that fell."

"Hmm... Thank you for letting me know."

"No problem, I hate bullies."

I walked into the boat to head for safety as I knew the store wouldn't be here before long.

~A little while later~

I was resting in a corner, mediating as the boat rocked against the crashing waves.

'The captain seems to know how to handle getting through this storm so I won't worry.'

I noticed the ride began to become smoother as we went on, which means that we can relax for the moment.

I noticed the captain was standing by the door and seemed to be assessing the situation.

"Not one of them can stand," the captain began speaking out loud, "Pathetic. And they're supposed to be taking the Hunter Exam."

'It seems the exam has already begun...'

The boy from earlier (that I was watching) was taking care of a sick man who couldn't handle the storm.

"Here are some herbs," the boy began, "If you chew on them, you'll feel a little bit better."

"W-Water..." the man said.

"It's coming, so hold on."

I also noticed the other two who see to be not affected by the storm. A blonde haired boy who was reading a book in a hammock. The other was a bit older guy who was wearing a suit and was eating one of the green apples that Katsuo-san was carrying earlier.

"Those who can stand, follow me."

I got up and followed after the captain silently. The other three followed behind me. We went into the bridge of the boat which help several crew members taking care of their duties.

"First, tell me your names."

"I'm Gon!" the boy said.

"I'm Kurapika," the blonde haired slightly older boy said.

"It's Leorio," the oldest guy said.

"My name is Sakurako, a pleasure to meet you," I replied while bowing.

"Why do you want to become Hunters?" the captain asked.

"Hey! If you're not an examiner, you can't boss us around!" Leorio exclaimed.

"Just answer the question!" the captain replied.

"My dad is a Hunter," Gon began, "I left Whale Island because I want to know why my dad desired so much to be a Hunter."

'His father must be a very good hunter if he has his son trying to find out more about him.'

"Hey, kid!" Leorio shouted.

"Huh?" Gon said.

"You're not supposed to answer his question!"

"Why can't I tell him why I'm here?"

"Not a team player huh?" Leorio began, "I don't want to reveal why I am here."

"I agree with Leorio," Kurapika stated.

"Hey! Aren't you younger than me?!" Leorio shouted, "Show some respect!"

"It's quite simple to avoid pesky questions by offering a plausible lie," Kurapika said.

"Hey! Are you listening to me?!"

"However, it is quite shameful to rely on deceit," Kurapika began while ignoring Leorio, "That said, if I were to tell you the truth, I would be exposing my deepest secrets. That is why I can provide an answer."

"Hey, you... Don't ignore me!"

I looked at them, then stared at the captain before saying, "I wish to become a hunter because I want to explore undiscovered regions and learn ancient as well as lost languages."

"That sounds like fun Sakurako-chan!"

"You aren't a team player either, I see, little girl," Leorio muttered.

Kurapika didn't say anything.

"In other words, you refuse to answer my question," the captain said after my answer, "Hey Katsuo."

"Aye captain?" Katsuo answered anxiously.

"Tell the examination board, we have two more dropouts." the captain replied.

Kurapika and Leorio stared at him in shock.

"What do you mean?" Leorio asked.

I snorted before saying, "You haven't noticed? Leorio-san, Kurapika-san, the Hunter Examination has already begun."

"What?" they said in unison while looking at me in shock.

"It is just as she said," the captain began, "There are as many Hunter wannabes as there are stars in the sky. The examiners don't have the time or resources to review them all. so they hire people like us, to trim the fat. I've already notified the board that everyone else had to withdraw."

They stared in shock while I just smirked since I already knew the truth.

"If they couldn't handle a little storm, they'd stand no chance in the Hunter Examination's later stages," the captain continued, "In other words, you proceed to the main exam if I pass you. So think carefully before you answer my question."

"So he says..." Gon stated.

"Should have told us sooner," Leorio said grumbling.

"I am the last survivor of the Kurta Clan," Kurapika began with a sorrowful expression, "Four years ago, my clan was annihilated by a band of criminals. I wish to become a Hunter and hunt down the band, the Phantom Troupe."

I looked at his face to see a determined and serious expression.

'Hm... I hope he knows that capturing or killing the Phantom Troupe will not be an easy task' I thought to myself.

"So you want to become a bounty hunter?" the captain began, "The Phantom Troupe is a Class-A bounty. Not even the most grizzled Hunter can touch them. You'd be throwing away your life."

"I do not fear death. I fear only that my rage will fade over time." Kurapika replied with his eyes turn scarlet for a split second.

"So, in others, you want revenge," Leorio began, "Does that require you to become a Hunter?"

"That may be the stupidest question I've ever heard, Leorio."

"That's Leorio-san to you!"

"Places accessible only to Hunters... Information otherwise unobtainable... Actions other impossible... There are more reasons than your brain could handle."

"Hey!" Gon said while standing in front of Leorio, "Why do you want to become a Hunter, Leorio-san?"

"Me? I'll make it short," Leorio began, "I want money. Money can get you everything! A big house! A nice car! Good liquor!"

"You can't buy class with money, Leorio."

"That's three times now," Leorio began aggravated, "Come outside. I'll end the filthy Kurta bloodline, here and now."

"Take that back Leorio!," Kurapika shouted being affronted by Leorio's insult, "Take that back."

"That's Leorio-san to you."

They both walked out of the room angrily going upstairs into the storm like baka...

"Hey, boys! I'm not finished yet!"

"Just let them go."

"Huh?"

"Mito-san once told me... that if I want to get to know someone, you need to make an effort to understand why they're angry," Gon began, "It's important for them t understand why they're mad. So we should let them settle it themselves."

"Captain! L-Look!"

"If we get caught by that waterspout, the ship will sink."

"Lower the sails now!"

"Aye!" Katsuo-san replied.

"I'll help!" Gon said.

"Me too," I stated.

"Uh-huh, come with me!" Katsuo-san said.

We followed him with quick steps onto the deck as we ran to grab the ropes in order to lower the sails.

"Hurry! The waterspout is gonna catch us!"

~Meanwhile~

"Take back what you said! Take back your words and I will forgive you, Leorio," Kurapika said.

"How many times must I repeat myself,? Leorio began while taking out his knife, 'You should show me some respect. I won't back down."

"I have no choice then," Kurapika muttered while pulling at two wooden swords.

~Sakurako's POV~

The wind and waves were not helping us to pull the rope any faster, any minute now the ship could sink. I look over and seem everyone had fallen over except for Katsuo-san who was now flying through the air towards the raging water.

"Katsuo-san!" Gon shouted.

Gon ran after him, while I pulled out my metal wire and through around Katsuo. It gave Gon enough time to catch him. Leorio and Kurapika grabbed Gon's legs.

I sighed in relief and thought 'Good job'

The storm passed by without any further incidents and the sky became clearer as we moved further and further. I walked over to them.

"Are you all okay?"

"Hai Sakurako-chan."

"Yeah, we are."

"You idiot! If we hadn't grabbed your legs, you'd be shark bait right now!" Leorio shouted.

"Honestly... How reckless can you be?"

"But you did catch me," Gon said.

"Huh?"

"You both caught me!"

"Well, I guess so..."

I smiled and saw Katsuo-san running to us, already looking better.

"Gon!"

"Katsuo-san!"

"Thank, Gon! You saved my life."

"I couldn't have done it alone. These three helped me save you."

I was not surprised Gon noticed that I helped in securing Katsuo.

"Thank you very much," Katsuo-san said while bowing.

"No, you don't need to thank me," Kurapika responded.

"Yeah, I am glad you are okay," Leorio said.

"Yeah! So I'll be returning to my station!" Katsuo said before turning around and leaving.

Kurapika looked at Leorio and then smiled benignly.

"What?" Leorio said suspiciously.

"I apologize for my rude behavior," Kurapika said, "Sorry Leorio-san."

"Wh-What's with the sudden change?" Leorio began, "We sound like strangers... Just call me Leorio... Leorio works. I'm also sorry. I take back everything I said. I was wrong."

"No, it's okay."

We then heard the same boisterous voice laughing.

"I like you guy!" the captain began, "Okay! I'll take responsibility for bringing you four to the port closest to the exam site."

"Really?" Gon said, "What about your test?"

"Like I said.." the captain said, "It's my decision to make. And all four of you pass!"

"Yay!" Gon shouts.

"Well then, I will formally introduce myself to you then since we will be participating in this exam together," I said while taking off my hood, "My name is Kimura Sakurako, it's a pleasure to meet you."

They looked at me in shock

"Is something the matter?" I asked.

"It is just that..." Kurapika muttered.

"I didn't expect that," Leorio said.

"Sakurako-chan you are really pretty," Gon replied.

I blushed at that and turned around before saying, "You shouldn't say embarrassing stuff like that out loud Gon!"

"Eh? But I am being honest..."

"Anyways... Kurapika and Leorio..."

"Yes?"

I turned back to them angrily and yelled, "You can't be calling Gon an idiot when you both acted like that earlier with your petty feud. Especially during a storm."

They looked a bit shocked and frightened to be yelled by a little girl.

I rolled my eyes and looked at Gon.

"Gon, how did you know it was me that had the metal wire?"

"I saw a thin wire pass by me and wrap around Katsuo-san's waist as I went to grab his hands. When we were placed back on the deck, the metal wire had let go of him and I watched as it came back to you."

"Ah, you are really observant then."

"Ne, Sakurako-chan, how old are you?"

"I am 12 years old."

"Ah, me too!"

We proceeded to relax as the ship headed towards Dolle Harbor. Time passed quickly as we reached the port. I put my hood back on my head.

We arrived quickly and safely before the ship docked at the harbor. Leorio and Kurapika went on ahead while Gon and myself stayed behind to speak with the captain.

"Thank, Captain! I had a great time!" Gon said while shaking the captain's hand.

"Thank you for the safe passage," I said while bowing.

He laughed before saying, "I had fun, too. Right! As a token of my appreciation, I'll give you some advice."

"Advice?" Gon asked.

"Look. See that big cedar tree on the hilltop?"

"Uh-huh."

"You should make your way there first," the captain began, "It's a shortcut to the exam site."

"A shortcut?" Gon said, "Got it! So, we just need to head for that tree!"

"We'll do that, Captain!"

"Thanks!" Gon and I said.

"Bets of luck, you two!" the captain said with a smile.

"Yep! Same to you!" Gon said, "Take care!"

Gon ran off in search of Leorio and Kurapika, while I turned back to the captain.

"Captain, is there a trap set for potential examinees since you told us to head to the cedar tree instead of going on a bus or train?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, the trap is buses that will claim to take you to Zaban City, but none of them have made it."

"Thank you for the advice," I said, "Goodbye Captain!"

I caught with Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika who were standing in front of a map.

"Huh... That's strange."

"According to the notice I received, the exam is supposedly being held somewhere in Zaban City," Leorio began, "Righ now, we're here. That tree is in the opposite direction."

"Perhaps you misheard him?"

"No, he told us to head to the cedar tree," Gon replied.

"I see..." Kurapika said while thinking.

"And this notice isn't any help!" Leorio began complaining, "Where, exactly, in Zaban City are we supposed to go?"

"Our task is to find the exam site, using a limited amount of information," Kurapika began, "Just another test before we'll be allowed to take the Hunter Exam."

" I-I knew that... I knew that already!" Leorio said.

"Anyway, I'll go have a look," Gin began, "The captain must have had a reason to suggest it."

We watched Gon slowly walk away.

"You shouldn't take those buses Leorio," I said before running after Gon.

I caught to Gon and said, "Wait for me Gon!"

"Oh, Sakurako-chan!" Gon said while smiling.

"I trust the captain's word so I am going to go with you," I began, "Oh you can call me Sakura or Kou."

"Sure, Kou-chan."

As well we continued walking, Kurapika and Leorio eventually joined back up with us as well headed through a valley and into a village of some sort. I looked back and notice the guy far behind us.

'Hm.. he must have been eavesdropping on our conversation with the captain and is following us...'

"This is a creepy place..." Leorio said, "I don't see a single person."

"No, there are plenty here," Gon stated.

"What?" Leorio asked.

"He means they are hiding Leorio," I replied.

A door suddenly opened revealing masked people on a stage except an elderly and more masked people pulling said stage out.

"W-what's with the freak show?" Leorio whispered.

"Exciting..." the woman said.

"E-Exciting?" Leorio repeated.

"Exciting..."

"Exciting."

"Exciting two-choice quiz!" the old woman yelled.

Then the masked people started playing instruments and all I could do was stare.

"You boys and girl are headed for that tree on the hill, correct?"

"To reach that tree, you must pass through this town," the old woman began explaining, "I shall administer a single-question quiz."

"H-Hold on!" Leorio began, "What's going on here?"

"You'll have five seconds to state your answer," the old woman said while ignoring Leorio, "Give the wrong answer, and you're disqualified. You'll have to give up on taking this year's Hunter Exam."

"I see. Then this is part of the Hunter Exam."

"I see how it is," Leorio said, "I happen to be a quiz expert. Wait. Only one question?"

"You answer must be either the number 1 or 2," the old woman continued, "Any other answer will be considered incorrect."

"Hold on!" Leorio began, "All three of us share one question? So if one of them answers incorrectly, I'm disqualified, too?"

"As if that would happen!" Kurapika exclaimed, "What scares me is the high likelihood of the vice versa happening."

"What was that?" Leorio shouted angrily.

"But you know..." Gon said, "This way's easier since only one of us needs to know the answer. I'm not good at quizzes."

"Fair point," Kurapika said.

"I agree with Gon," I stated.

"I suppose..." Leorio muttered.

"Hey there. Hurry up," the stalker guy said while walking up, "Or else I'll answer the question first."

"Who are you?" Leorio asked.

"He has been following us, all the way from the port to be exact," I stated nonchalantly.

"Huh? Seriously?

"Sorry kids, I happened to overhear your conversation."

"What will you do?"

"He seems eager to take it, " Leorio began, "We should let him go first. That way, we will know what kind of question to expect."

"I don't mind." Gon stated.

"I have no objection," Kurapika said.

"Sure, besides I doubt he'll pass anyway," I said while smirking.

"Then I'll get to it," the guy stepping up to the buzzer stand that was placed by one of the masked people.

'He must think we are fools for letting him go first, however... the joke is on him."

"Here is your question," the old woman began, "Evil villains have captured your mother and lover. You can only save one. Select 1 for your mother, or 2 for your lover. WHich will you save?"

'So it is that kind of question... Hm... It makes sense to use it for the Hunter Exam...'

"H-How is this even a quiz?"

The guy then taped the buzzer and then said, "The answer is 1."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"Because you can't replace your mother. But you can find another lover," the guy stated.

"What?" Leorio said in surprise.

"You may pass," the old woman said.

"What?" Leorio said in shock and anger.

"You just have to tell the old lady what she wants to hear," the guy said before heading behind the stage, "Adios."

"Hey, now! That's all bull!" Leorio began shouting in anger, "How was that the right answer? We're supposed to give the answer the old lady wants? And that's considered correct? Hey, say something! I won't put up with this sham. I'll find a different route."

"It's too late," the old woman began, "Refuse to take the quiz, and you're disqualified."

"Th-That's just ridiculous! Different people would expect different answers! There is no right answer!" Leorio shouted at the old lady.

I watched as Kurapika looked up in shock.

'Seems Kurapika figured out the right now. I know the old women noticed as well.'

"Leorio!" Kurapika exclaimed.

"Wait!" the old woman began, "Not another word from you. Say anything but the answer. and you're immediately disqualified."

I sighed and looked at Kurapika, nodding that I know the answer.

"Here is your question..." the old lady began, "Your son and daughter have been kidnapped. You can only rescue one. Select 1 for your son, or 2 for your daughter."

No one answered due to Gon thinking, Leorio being angry, and Kurapika, as well as myself, know the answer.

"Five..."

"Four..."

"Three..."

"Two..."

"One..."

"Buzz. Time's up."

Leorio decides to jump in the air and aim a wooden stick at the old women. I decide to let Kurapika deal with this.

Kurapika blocks Leorio's wing.

"Don't stop me, Kurapika!" Leorio shouted," I won't be satisfied until I taught this hag a lesson!"

"Calm down Leorio!" Kurapika replied.

"How am I supposed to calm down?"

"You'll waste our correct response."

"Correct response?"

"What Kurapika means like that silence was the correct response," I stated.

"Silence? What do you mean..."

"You hit the nail on the head," Kurapika responded, "Remember what you said? There is no right answer."

Leorio realized his response.

"Precisely," Kurapika began, "This quiz had no right answer. However, we could only state 1 or 2 as the answer. In other words, we weren't meant to respond at all. Silence was the only response."

"But what about that other guy?"

"They never said he gave the right answer," I began while walking closer, "She only said, "You may pass." In other words, this path is the wrong path. Am I right?"

"Precisely," the old man began as she walked over, "The correct path is over here."

Two of the masked people opened the doors that the stage had come from.

"This leads directly to the tree. Walk two hours, and you'll reach the top."

"Oh, so that's what this was about.."

"A couple lives in the cabin beneath that tree. They serve as Navigators," the old woman continued, "If you meet their standards, I believe that they will guide to the exam site."

I heard something drop and could assume it was Leorio dropping the broken wooden stick.

"Gran, I'm sorry for my rudeness."

"Don't be. I don't mind," the old woman began, "I do this job because I enjoy meeting people like you."

"Huh?" Leorio said as he lifts his head.

"Do your best to become a good Hunter," the old woman says while smiling at Leorio.

Leorio just scratches his head and gives an amiable smile.

"Ahhhhhhh," Gon exclaimed while sitting down, "It's no use. I can't think of an answer."

"You were still trying to find an answer? You can stop."

"Why?"

"The quiz is over."

"I know," Gon began, "But... But you know... What if I run into a situation like that and I can only save one person... What should I do?"

Leorio and Kurapika stared on in disbelief.

"It wouldn't be right to choose just one... But one day, I might have to make that choice."

It was silent for a few seconds before I decided to answer.

"Well Gon, I would hope that you consider us friends," I began explaining, "I am certain as friends I would help you in those kinds of situations so you didn't have to choose by yourself. Besides, that's when or if it happens."

"You're right Kou-chan," Gon replied and stood up.

We said our goodbyes to the old woman and the masked people. We then headed up the path towards the Cedar Tree.

~2 hours later~

Gon and Kurapika walked in front of me, while I was in the middle and Leorio behind me.

"It's totally dark out..." Leorio began complaining,"'Walk two hours,' she said? It was two hours, two hours ago! Damn. Another 'Beware of Magical Beasts' sign. Are we ever gonna make it to the exam site?"

I walked further from his complaining.

"I am hungry! I need to take a dump! I need to take a leak, too!"

"Leorio!" Gon shouted, "We'll leave you behind!"

I just sigh in exasperation.

"I see it," Kurapika stated.

I lift my head up and look in the same direction as Kurapika.

"I see it as well, hurry up Leorio!" I said as I started walking again towards to the house.

We walked for a couple more minutes and then reached the front of the house. It appeared to be a log cabin with many windows and a double door entrance.

Leorio steps up to the door and begins knocking.

"Hello? Anyone home?"

"Are they out?"

I could sense the presence of three inside while there was another presence waiting outside.

'Hm... so this is another test.'

"We're coming in," Leorio said.

We walked in slightly before noticing a Magical Beast, a Kiriko to be exact.

"It's a Magical Beast!"

"A Magical Beast?"

"A Transforming Magical Beast, the Kiriko!" Kurapika began, "They can take human form! That's an extremely intelligent creature!"

"There's a woman in his arms!"

"And a guy on the floor who needs medical attention..."

The Kiriko leaped out of a side window.

"P-Please... Please save my wife..." the man asked.

"Leorio, we'll leave the injured man to you!"

"I stay to guard them, in case the Kiriko comes back!" I shouted as Gon and Kurapika ran after the Kiriko.

I turned my attention to Leorio as he nursed the man's wounds. I knew that the man was not human at all and he seemed to be faking being unconscious. Leorio finished with healing the 'injured' man.

"Now that Leorio is done, why don't you tell me about the fact that you are a Kiriko?"

Leorio looks over at me in shock of my accusation.

"Sakurako, he is unconscious right now and how can he possibly be a Kiriko injured like this?" Leorio asked.

"Isn't that simple Mr. Kiriko-san, I mean you have been pretending this whole time."

It was silent for a few moments before laughter was heard by the man.

"How could you have known?"

"Simple, I can tell that your presence is not human, rather I feel that you were nonhuman."

"You are very preceptive, Sakurako-dono."

"I want to ask you something, the other presence that I felt outside was another Kiriko, correct?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Hm... I sense everyone is now returning to the house, let's go outside and wait."

~A few minutes later~

"Hmm... How many years has it been since someone was able to tell us apart?"

"I'm ecstatic!"

I could hear Leorio whispering to Kurapika since I am standing in front of them.

"Can you tell their faces and voices are different?"

"No, not at all..."

"You see, the one Kurapika and I beat up is the husband."

"Which one are you talking about?"

"To put it simply, the husband is the one with a deeper baritone voice, which the wife has a slightly higher and thinner voice than the husband."

"Eh, another one can tell us apart sweetheart!"

"These kids are bright."

"Anyways, allow us to introduce ourselves," the husband Kiriko said, "We are the Navigators. Our family provides support for the Hunter Exam."

"I'm their daughter!"

"I'm their son!"

"Man, you had us fooled."

"The Hunter Exam changes sites every year," the husband continues, "It's quite difficult to locate."

"So we Navigators help by guiding the applicants to the site," the wife Kiriko finished

"I see, that's how it works."

"But we don't help every candidate," the daughter stated/

"We test applicants to see if they're qualified to take the exam."

"Kurapika-dono," the daughter said.

"Yes," Kurapika replied.

"You successfully use the vaguest of hints to determine that we weren't spouses. The hint was these tattoos which, in this region, mark a woman as single for life. Kurapika-dono demonstrated that he is very knowledgeable. Therefore, he passes."

Kurapika sighed in relief.

"Way to go, Kurapika," Gon said.

"Thanks," Kurapika replied.

They bumped fists with smiles on their face.

"Leorio-dono," the son said.

"Yes," Leorio replied.

"You never realized my true identity," the son began, "However, you dressed my injuries faster and more thoroughly than any doctor. More importantly, you continued to reassure me that my wife was safe."

"S-Stop it! It's embarrassing..." Leorio said while looking away.

"Your kindness makes you worthy to take the Hunter Exam. So you pass," the son stated.

"R-Really?" Leorio said.

He sighs while sitting down on the grass in relief.

"Thank goodness..."

"You did it!"

They bumped fists as well.

"Gon-dono,"

"Yes."

"Your superhuman physical ability and powers of observation make you worthy to take the Hunter Exam. So you pass," the husband said.

Gon bumped fists with Kurapika and Leorio.

"Finally, Sakurako-dono," the son said.

"Yes," I replied.

"You were able to sense the four of us immediately and identified us as nonhuman. You stayed to protect Leorio because of it and you knew I was not really unconscious. Which means you have good observation skills like Gon-dono and have a high awareness. This makes you worthy of taking the Hunter Exam."

"Arigato," I said before bowing.

The son and daughter went back to their original forms. Since Gon and I don't weight much even together, we were holding onto the same Kiriko by their ankles.

"We will now take you to the exam site."

"Isn't it great that we all passed?"

"It's too early to celebrate," Kurapika said, "We've merely earned the right to take the right exam."

"What's wrong with celebrating a little? We're making progress." Leorio replied.

"Honestly, you people really should think," Kurapika said while sighing.

"Hey! Why must you be such a smart-ass?" Leorio asked angrily.

Leorio started to make a fuss and caused the Kiriko began to shake.

"Stop moving around! If you fall, blame yourself!" The two Kiriko carrying Leorio said.

Gon and I just started laughing at Leorio's predicament.

~This is the end of this chapter, hope you enjoyed and please leave a comment~ I would like to hear what you guys have to say~