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Back in time, when Killua ran away from home to join the Hunter exam, Ayaka's parents had sent Illumi after him to ensure his safety. They had also attached a tiny camera recorder to Illumi so that they could watch his and Killua's efforts. What Illumi didn't know, was that the camera was solely for Ayaka's entertainment. She would watch the film every day, noting the people Killua and Illumi met. So, to some extent, Ayaka knew about Gon, Leorio, Kurapika, heck, she even remembered Tonpa. So, of course Ayaka would remember the only person Illumi practically had contact with.
This was exactly why Ayaka was currently berating herself at the moment. Why didn't she ever understand that usually dark alleys usually have dangerous people inside? But seriously, Ayaka had serious bad luck or something. After all, the first person she meets turns out to be her oldest brother and his insane clown friend. Ayaka mentally face-palmed. Of all people…
You might be wondering why Ayaka wasn't jumping for joy or something. After all, the only reason she ran away from home was because she wanted to meet her brothers. But if you think of it this way; she didn't even know if her brothers would like her. And Illumi would for sure cart her back home before she even manages to meet Killua, or Kalluto, or even Milluki…
Back to the present, Hisoka pushed Ayaka back a bit so she was trapped in his arms. The joker-card, enhanced to a diamond edge by nen, never left her neck. Ayaka gulped. Illumi casually walked over to the wall and pulled out the needle that was embedded there. Great, what can I do now? If I use my real inhuman-like speed I gained from assassination training, Illumi would for sure recognize the skill…
Illumi glanced at Hisoka before his gaze slowly moved onto Ayaka. He took in her appearance, and Ayaka was immediately glad that she fell into this mess after she changed into her disguise. Hisoka laughed, a sound that rattled Ayaka slightly, before he slid the card closer to her neck.
Something was not right… Ayaka felt confused. Why had they not tried to kill her yet? Don't tell me that Illumi nii-sama already saw through my disguise…
Illumi sent Hisoka another glance. Hisoka shrugged, before he started to speak. "Boy, what is your name?"
Ayaka understood immediately. They were wondering if she was perhaps another assassin, maybe from a rival house, or maybe even a messenger. Sorry, I'm from the same house as you. Nope, no rival assassin house member here. Please let me leave in peace?
Belatedly, Ayaka remembered that they were still waiting for an answer. Hurriedly, she opened her mouth, somehow remembering to lower her pitch at the last second. It still sounded high, but Ayaka hoped that they would attribute it to the nervousness. After all, there was an equivalent to a knife at her throat.
"Um." She squeaked softly. Coughing slightly, she attempted her sentence again.
"Um. My name is…"
Oh. Oh.
…Fudge.
Inwardly, Ayaka began to panic. She was stupid, that was all it was to it. She forgot to think of a boy-ish name for herself! Oh no, what can I do? They're staring at me, I can't think of something-
RING!
Ayaka jumped. Both Illumi's and Hisoka's attention were averted as they stared at the source of the ringing; Illumi's cell phone. Ayaka internally let out a sigh of relief. Saved by the bell…
Illumi put the phone on speaker as he answered it. No, actually, Ayaka thought that it was already on speaker. Nonetheless, Ayaka really wasn't prepared when a high shriek and a sob blasted out of the tiny object. She cringed as Illumi blinked.
His voice was emotionless as he greeted the crying person. "Mother."
Okay. Now Ayaka could feel the cold guilt creeping onto her. Kikyo Zoldyck bawled some more, letting out long strings of words that probably made no sense to Illumi but practically summed up everything that happened.
"Illumi! It's so awful-my flower doll-she went-she ran away today-everyone didn't notice-my baby!"
Illumi blinked again. Even if he was emotionless, Ayaka could see that he was completely confused. Suddenly, the bawling became only a noise in the background as a brisk voice started speaking.
"Illumi." Silva Zoldyck greeted his oldest calmly, as if his wife wasn't bawling behind him. Ayaka felt her heart ache slightly from the immense guilt that piled onto her.
"Father." Illumi, again, replied emotionlessly, waiting for a clear explanation for the probably un-expected phone call.
Silva began hesitantly. After all, how was he supposed to tell his son that he had a sister who had just ran away from home?
"You have a sister."
…Okay, maybe like that.
Hisoka tensed slightly as Illumi's eyes widened a fraction. "I-what?!"
Silva apparently got over his hesitation as he plunged into an explanation. "She was hidden from all of you because we didn't know how you would react to having a sister. We were going to tell you after she grew up a bit. But, I guess she got a bit impatient…"
Illumi got over his shock as his voice went back to its emotionless and flat volume. "What happened?"
This time Kikyo answered, her voice high and shrill. "She followed Kil's idea and ran away from home!"
Silva continued talking as he apparently stole the phone back from his wife. "I already contacted Milluki and told him to find Kalluto. The same goes for you, Illumi. Get this message to Killua and tell him that I will contact you all in a week's time."
Illumi blinked. "Killua is in the Heavens Arena, and he will not listen to me rationally."
Ayaka perked up at the mention of Heavens Arena. Both Hisoka and Illumi glanced at her. She finally got a back story to what she was doing here. Thank goodness for that phone call…
Silvia replied plainly. "Just tell him, Illumi. He will probably be the most concerned. I have to go. Remember, in a week's time."
And the line went dead. Illumi wordlessly closed the phone before he turned towards Ayaka. His voice was flat as his eyes gauged her. "You are interested in Heavens Arena?"
Ayaka inwardly celebrated. Illumi seemed to have taken the bait. She forced herself to cheerful talk. "Yup! I wanted to earn some allowance, but I got lost. I heard some voices and wanted to ask if you guys could give me some directions!"
Hisoka laughed and the card under Ayaka's neck disappeared. He, like Illumi had before, gauged Ayaka. "Boy, you can fight?"
Hey, that's an insult! An insult I tell you! Of course I can fight, I'm a Zoldyck too, you know! …Oh, wait, you don't know…
Ayaka smiled convincingly. "Enough to get by! I want to get to the 200th floor!"
Illumi glanced at Hisoka. Ayaka knew what they were thinking. Killua was already at the 200th floor as well.
Finally, Illumi turned back to Ayaka. "Would you send a message to my brother for me? He is on the 200th floor. You will have to get to the 200th floor before the end of this week. Hisoka can influence the staff so that you will have a match every time one ends."
Ayaka smiled happily. Score one for me! "Sure! You have to take me to Heavens Arena though."
Hisoka laughed. "Of course, boy. But you never answered our question. What is your name?"
Ayaka beamed. She was ready this time. "My name is…Hana. It's nice to meet you."
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Ayaka means "colour" and "flower". (That's where I got the title LOL XD.) Ayaka picked Hana as her fake name because Hana means flower, which was part of her real name. And before you say anything, Hana can be a name for a boy too. For example, Asakura Hana from Shaman King Flowers is a boy. Anyways, like the last drill, please review! I will update faster if there is a lot of reviews! So review! XDDDD See you next time! Bye~