Chapter 4 : Company

Title: Love conquers all?

A/N: Hey, guys, I thought I should tell you that the names and appearances of the characters in this fic will be a mix of the 1999 and 2011 versions. Also, Kurapika is a girl in this. I like yaoi but I suck at writing it, so a little gender bending is required. I'm not paying much attention to anything after Phantom troupe arc. I may borrow some events in G.I arc, but will probably ignore the rest. Please, please review. This is my very first fanfic, so I hope you will go easy on me. Thanks for reading.

Disclaimer: Me? Own Hunter X Hunter? I wish! If that was the case Kuroro and Kurapika would have been a real couple.

Pairing: Kuroro and Kurapika.

Warning: Harsh language and adult themes.

Rating: T


Chapter 4 : Company

Three more days. In just 3 more days, Serenity would reach a position from where Kurapika and Krisu could travel to the Island. How they were to do that, she had no idea. Her companion had just smiled enigmatically when she raised her question. To her surprise, she was beginning to regret that their journey would soon be over. Yes, the first couple of days were boring but that man was surprisingly good company.

They'd been travelling together for 4 days now and it was not the silent trip she'd expected. Well, conversation had been practically non-existent between them in the beginning; their conversations were just polite and matter-of-fact. But a simple book had changed that.

During the night of his first day in Serenity, She had chanced upon Krisu reading a book. Nothing too remarkable about that but the specific volume he'd possessed had piqued her interest. It was a great book and one of her favorites. Her surprise had been evident and they began discussing the book. At first, it was for the sake of propriety, but she soon found herself having a brain-spar with someone for the very first time.

Generally, she had to keep her more complex opinions and views to herself. It was necessary as she'd yet to find someone who could keep up with her at an intellectual level. Sometimes, it made her feel smug. But sometimes, it was irritating and disappointing. As great as Gon, Killua and Leorio were, she couldn't really discuss books or history with them. The first(and last) time she'd tried, she had found herself on the receiving end of three, identical, clueless stares. She smiled softly at the memory.

Krisu was another story entirely. She truly enjoyed their conversations and the debates that occurred whenever their opinions clashed. She was sorry that the relaxing 'cruise' was coming to an end. Somehow, she doubted that they'd have time for friendly chats once they reached their destination.

A soft tap on her shoulder brought her face to face with Merin, one of the ship's maids. The young, pretty brunette handed her an envelope and executed a short, cute bow as she generally did.

"Be sure to come, Miss Suzuki."

Without further explanation, she turned and walked away.

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Kuroro closed the book he was reading and glanced at the clock. 9:00 pm. She should come back any time now. He was and continued to be amused by Kiyoko's habit of spending most of the day staring at the sea. The girl seemed to have a lot to think about.

He'd been pleasantly surprised when he found himself enjoying her company. For someone so young, she was definitely knowledgeable. Her intelligence and wit had taken him by surprise. And it made the journey a heck of a lot less bleak than he'd anticipated.

He had accepted the fact that this cruise was just a necessary step he had to undertake in order to reach the isle. But he liked the trip, though only because he liked the girl. It wasn't everyday he found someone who could match wits with him. He'd almost instantly decided not to kill her once they reached their destination. He needed to evade her somehow, but he would not kill her. It would be a grand waste!

His silent musing was disturbed when a thoroughly confused young woman burst into the room. Kiyoko Suzuki held what appeared to be a pale blue envelope in her hand. After taking one look at her expression, he asked the obvious question,

" What is the matter?"

She silently thrust the blue thing at him and he found himself looking at the….invitation to a dance?

"A dance on the ship? Interesting." He said and looked up at Kiyoko. "But why are you so affected by it? You don't have to go."

She frowned and twirled a strand of her hair.

"Yes, I will. Chairman Netero sent a letter 'advising' me to attend. The host is apparently his close friend and the one who's assisting us on this trip."

Though Kuroro had known her for only a short time, he could see that she was more upset than she was letting on. Suddenly, she threw her hands heavenward and exclaimed,

"What the hell is that crazy old man thinking? I can't dance!"

The girl sounded like she thought the world was ending and Kuroro surprised them both by laughing out loud. Something he never did. He wasn't even acting. He rarely had to, with her.

She fixed him with a murderous glare and shook a finger at him.

"What's so funny, mister?"

Her attitude did little to sober him up, but with a herculean effort, he stopped laughing and met her dark gaze with his own.

"You're afraid of a dance?"

She replied in a firm, exasperated tone, "You don't get it, Krisu. I. Cannot .Dance .At .All."

No matter how much he enjoyed her company, his next words had no justification whatsoever.

"I'll teach you."

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A/N: Clearly, I'm out of my mind. Oh well, put up with me guys. I'm really sorry for any spelling and grammatic errors. I'd like thank all those who've reviewed, followed and marked this as a favorite. You're the best!