Hello again! I tried to update faster… did it work? It's shorter, though... I feel as if I should have a regular updating schedule. I'll try, but it's probably not going to be resolute as school is stressing and hard. Plus with my procrastinating self… Anyway, moving on! Okay, so I feel bad for MutteringsofMaddness because I feel as if I wronged them in some way, so I'll just post this without them betaing this.

Reviews:

Isella of the wolf tribe: Hehe, what a coincidence! I must have read your mind. Mwhahahaha! Jk, I actually had this written up for about a month or so, but my beta didn't give any notification to me whether or not they had finished editing and revising, not saying it was their fault! No it was probably mine for not asking them to say anything to me. Yeah, so I gave them a month or so, I feel bad because they might have still been working on it and was going to notify me when they were finished, but they weren't and now I'm stressed. Oops?

Anyway, thanks for reviewing! It's always nice to have people like you who make me feel better about my bad writing when you review. Hehe, yeah, I noticed my mistake afterwards, but then I was like, "Oh well. I'm sure they get what I mean." I can't really do anything about the memories fading, well, I can, but… It wouldn't be fair to have them already know everything and maybe change the course of the plot because they want to save people. So, I might actually have them regain their memories about the series after the events happen later on, like when they rescue Killua and then Ebony and Vi remember the episode, or I can actually have them have like visions when they see certain characters. For example, they see Gotoh and then they suddenly see him dying. But I want them to seem as if they are a part of the series and have nearly no prior knowledge about anything. Actually, you just opened up my mind. I think I'll hold a vote. It probably won't be an official poll, but just to review what you think.

Oh yeah! I've read your amazing story, well, I've been lectured on it from my cousin. You see, this is a joint account, I am the Silver. My cousin is the DewDrop. So, there's like 5 other stories written by her and this is mine. Not that you care, but that's how it is! So I think my cousin may have favorited and followed your story, probably without dropping a review. Sorry about her! I should probably go read more into your story though and drop a review. Crab biscuit? Oh, I think I remember something about this… Crab is fine on its own, but when incorporated into a biscuit it loses all flavor and becomes yucky, right?

Whoo… that was long. Thank you for your review and I hope I see you again!

Every Shadow has its Twin: Thank you! Ebony might actually not fight at all because I'm not sure who to put her up against unless I make a completely new character. I might just make her not fight in this part and add in a later piece that takes the place of the 50 hour wait. If I decide to have her fight of course. Or, I could put her against the betting woman. Yeah, I think I might do that. Oh, the possibilities. You'll see how Vi fell in a bit as I elaborate further into her side of the story. You are welcome, thank you for reviewing.

Guest: When I can. And when I'm not lazy. Aw, thank you!

Moving on with the story!

Vi

"I think I got it! I'm doing it! I-" I ran into a wall. "Goddammit! I hate this." As soon as I pushed Ebony and the boys through the floor, I stomped around the roof, disturbing other people in the process, until I finally fell through a door.

Thinking on it now, that was probably not the best idea as I'm now lost and only have... sixty-nine hours left. Oh well. It's not as if I can do much about it. I've wasted about three hours bumping into walls. I have to get through this maze. This booby trapped maze. So far, I've nearly been sliced into two by a giant, flying axe, almost impaled by a pit of spikes, barely avoided getting crushed by the classic giant ball, and nearly fell off of a random cliff.

Now that I think about it, would I have gotten somewhere if I fell down the cliff? I feel as if I'm only making progress if my life is endangered. Such as when that giant stone ball was trying to squash me flat. I didn't bump into any walls then. Now look at me. It's like I'm a magnet and these things are steel! Oh, you must be wondering why I'm bumping into these walls. I'm not blind, I swear. I just can't see anything. There is no source of light whatsoever other than the tiny bit from my watch, showing how much time there is left.

"Damn it!" I rubbed my nose as I slammed into yet another wall. Now, I know what you're thinking. Why don't I use my watch to guide me? Well, I would if I could. I've tried. Every time I point my watch in a random direction other than up, even if it's just dangling at my side, the watch's light goes out. And no, I'm not keeping my wrist pointed up the entire time. It's not like the light is bright enough that I can see more than a millimeter in front of me.

'I wonder what Kurapika is doing… He's probably getting through all of this easily, isn't he? He's so cool and smart. I'm glad I stuck stupid Ebony with him. Otherwise, I feel as if she might have accidentally killed herself in some way. Yup. Totally worth giving up my- WHO AM I KIDDING?! I WANT TO BE WITH KURAPIKA! WAAAAAAHHHHH!' I yelped and cursed again as I smacked my nose on another wall.

"Ow. My poor nose. I think I just became Tonpa with his box nose." I sighed and kicked the wall in front of me. "Stupid wall." I turned in another random direction and lost my balance. "Shit! It's that cliff!" I flailed my arms around like an octopus, trying to regain my balance and not fall to my death. Of course, with my luck, one of my flailing arms whacked me and I lost my balance and fell.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" My scream echoed on the walls and made it sound as if there were ten other people here, screaming along with me. I threw my arms out to the side, trying to find grips on the walls or something. Too bad I couldn't touch the walls. You know, I wonder how I looked to other people. Psh, not that anyone other than the examiner is watching this.

Earth Life

"Oh-" Ebony gasped for breath. "My God!" She cackled, clutching her stomach as she watched Vi fall, looking like an idiot. Vi was in the corner, hiding her head in her hands.

"Why. Why am I the one looking like an idiot?! What happened to anime logic where I'm supposed to look all graceful and pretty while falling?!" She shrieked. Ebony just laughed harder.

"Man, I love this new version!" Ebony fell over and rolled on the floor, continuing to cackle like an idiot. Vi scowled and smacked her on the head.

"Stop it." Ebony ignored her and continued laughing. Vi twitched. She smacked Ebony again.

"Stop." This time, Ebony got up, wiping tears from her eyes.

"Ah. Man, that was funny." She reached up and started to comb through her hair with her fingers. Her hair had gotten messed up while she rolled on the floor and now it was all tangled and hurting.

"Wait until you do something stupid in that show," Vi threatened. She turned back to the TV to see that she was still falling, but she had now calmed down and she looked less like an idiot.

"Ah. I already know I'm an idiot. I don't care if you laugh at me!" Ebony declared, pointing her finger towards the ceiling. Vi gave her a blank stare.

"..."

Hunter X Hunter world

Vi

'When am I going to stop falling? This is just getting old.' At least ten minutes have passed and I'm still falling! I looked down to see if I could find anything and it was no surprise to see a bit of light that got brighter as I fell. Hold up. A bit of light?

"Dammit. AIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

'Why did my scream suddenly change?' I asked myself. 'I swear to god that I sound girlier now than I have in my entire life other than when I'm fangirling over Kurapika. But of course that's completely reasonable, as- HELL!' I landed on my butt on a very hard surface. I groaned.

"Ow…" Where am I?

"VI!" Someone screamed. I looked over in that direction to see Ebony waving like a maniac. I waved at Kurapika, pretending I didn't know that idiot over there.

"Hi, Kurapika!" Ebony looked very pissed over there, but who cares what she thinks? My darling future husband is there! I suddenly heard an incredibly deep voice.

"Is this your desired combatant?"

"No!" Kurapika said. "I will-"

"No, I will!" Leorio said, stepping forward.

"No, me!" Gon waved a hand in the air.

"I want to do it!"

"I thought I would?" Ebony asked.

In unison, all of the boys answered, "No." I looked at them in confusion. What the hell are they talking about?

"You do realize that Vi has to fight, right?" Ebony suddenly said. I raised an eyebrow.

'What? What are they talking about?! Tell me! And why can't I talk?!'

"What?!" Leorio yelled. I nodded.

'Yes, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! Let me talk!'

"See, the metal thingie has extended on the prisoners' side, but not ours?" Ebony pointed in my direction. My eyebrow twitched as they just continued talking about pointless crap instead of answering my question. Granted, I couldn't say it outloud, but they should still know that I have no idea what the hell is going on! I heard footsteps behind me and a large shadow fell over me. I looked up to see a scarred bald man looking down at me. I yelped and scrambled away.

"What? That's not fair!" Leorio protested. I nodded.

'Yes! It's not fair that I know nothing of what you are talking about! And the fact that I can't talk!'

"It is fair. One person per side," a voice said from the speakers. The same voice that I heard after I fell through the door. The examiner's.

"But we didn't choose Vi!"

'Didn't choose me for what?'

"She was the first one on the platform. Therefore, she has to fight," the examiner said. He sounded very exasperated. Actually, he sounds like me when I'm arguing with Ebony. See? I told her that she's very exasperating!

"You stupid power abusing grandpa! Quit being biased!" Ebony yelled. She stomped her foot on the ground and I sweatdropped. How childish of her.

"You little- my job is to eliminate as much of you as possible. I'm only doing my job," the examiner stated coldly. Ebony lowered her head and her fringes created a shadow over her eyes. Suddenly, a ball of water crashed into the wall.

My eyes widened. Ebony must be incredibly mad about something to show her powers in front of the gang. Kurapika slowly approached her cautiously.

"Ebony…"

The scarred man sneered at me. I narrowed my eyes at him. I didn't like his aura. It was so stifling and evil.

Ebony

"Leave this to me," Kura-nii said quietly, approaching me slowly. Gon and Leorio nodded. Killua looked a bit more hesitant, but slowly nodded as well.

'Ha! Vi's going to completely annihilate that guy! He has no chance! He's just… a prisoner that's been confined to prison for more than a hundred years…' My breathing quickened and I clenched my fists. Kura-nii was at my side in an instant, throwing all caution out the window. He frowned and started leading back into the tunnel where he made me sit against a wall.

"Ebony. Calm down. Your eyes are red. They will start to hurt if they are red too long," he said, rubbing my back soothingly.

Baldy cleared his throat. "Now, let us determine the method of combat." He flashed an evil grin. "I propose a death match." My blood ran cold and I clenched my fists tighter. Kura-nii's hand stopped rubbing my back abruptly before going back to rubbing, albeit a bit harder. Another ball of water crashed into the wall.

"Ebony!" Kura-nii scolded. I ignored him.

'Oh my god. This is bad. Vi's going to die.' As I came to that realization, I started shaking. Kura-nii sighed and did something completely unexpected. He hit me. I bet you thought I was going to say he pulled me into a hug or something, right? No. He hit me. He whacked the top of my head with a fist. It didn't really hurt, it just stunned me. Who would have thought that Kura-nii would be the violent type?

"A death match?" I heard Gon ask in surprise.

"Ebony. This isn't like you. Remember that Vi can decline. Or surrender. Don't worry. She won't die." Kura-nii didn't sound confident enough for me to believe him.

"Fine. I can do a death match," Vi said. We both stiffened and I felt my eyes burn as tears started welling up. I latched onto Kura-nii and tears started streaming down my face as the severity of the situation hit me harder than ever.

Vi

The scarred man cleared his throat. "Now, let us determine the method of combat. I propose a death match." I swallowed nervously.

"A death match?" Gon asked. I forced a smile onto my face.

"A death match seems to be a bit much, don't you think?" I reached for my katanas slowly as I created more distance between me and the scarred man. The man smirked.

"Then what do you propose?" My eyes darted around nervously and I wet my lips.

'Think, Vi! How can you get out of this? Well, I could surrender… And let everyone down? But I might die!' I took a deep breath as my resolve hardened.

"Fine. I can do a death match." I heard gasps from behind me, but surprisingly no crash this time.

"Vi! What are you doing?" Leorio hissed. I ignored him. The scarred man smirked.

"I commend you for you courage!" He tensed as he got ready to attack. I didn't move from my position.

'Ha. How ironic. This move is anything BUT courageous.'

"Let the fight BEGIN!" The scarred man yelled as he leaped into the air with a battle cry. He was coming at me with a hand stretched out toward my throat.

I could feel the tension in the air as I backed away and yelled, "I SURRENDER!" The scarred man stopped in surprise and landed on his feet in front of me. I heard relieved sighs from behind me and I grinned nervously at the prisoner.

"What did you just-"

"Hehe… Sorry, uh, I gottagobye!" I ran back, full speed to Gon and the others as soon as the metal bridge started extending again. I sighed in relief as I got off of the bridge.

"Hey, Eb-"

"VI!" I was tackled into a hug and landed very painfully on the floor on my back. I winced.

"What the hell-" I stopped speaking as I felt something wet on my shirt.

'So, she's either licking me or crying. I hope it's the latter. Not that I hope that she's crying, I would just prefer tears on my shirt rather than saliva. Although, now that I think of it… if she's crying she'll get snot on my shirt. Damn… whatever, let's just comfort her.' I patted her back.

"There, there." Ebony's shaking lessened and so did the dampness. She raised her face from my chest and I grimaced.

"... Ebony. This was a new shirt! And you just ruined it with your snot and tears!" Ebony sniffled and glared at me.

"It was not! You've had it on for months! I can tell because it smells!" I twitched.

"Oh yeah? It's not like you smell like roses either!" I threw Ebony off of me. I could see Leorio and Kurapika sigh in the back. Yup! We're back to normal again.

There was chuckling from the platform in the middle, where the scarred man still stood. "Alright… We win this round." There was a beep as the zero on the scoreboard above the cloaked people turned into a one. "If we win two more rounds, you lose. You won't be able to advance or turn back. You will be stuck here until the seventy-two hours are up. Should that come to pass, our sentences will be reduced by seventy-two years." He gave another evil sounding laugh and finally turned around to leave to his side of the room. Ebony and I shuddered.

Ebony

Another prisoner came up into the light, his cuffs falling off of his wrists with a loud clatter. He threw off his cloak to reveal greasy hair and a sly grin. He had an incredible resemblance to a weasel. Kura-nii got up from where he was sitting and walked up next to Leorio.

"Regardless, we need to win three rounds and advance," he pointed out, warily eyeing the weasel man. Killua sighed.

"Who's going next?" Gon raised his hand like he was in a classroom.

"Me! I'll go!" Kura-nii, Leorio, and Killua went silent and just blinked at him. Leorio put his hands on his hips and looked down concernedly.

"Are you sure?" Gon nodded.

"Un!" Killua turned to examine at the opponent walking across the metal bridge.

"The next opponent doesn't look too strong."

"But you can't let your guard down," Leorio countered. He glowered at the weasel man. "He's still a criminal." Gon took off his backpack and put it on the ground. He seemed a lot more serious than a few seconds ago.

"Un. I know." He started walking across the bridge.

Hehe, so no offense to the Naruto fans who love Itachi. I certainly love him. Itachi is amazing!

Okay, so! Isella of the wolf tribe just opened my eyes and I was like, "Holy crap. Is my decision to have their memories disappear ruining the story?!" So, I'm holding a vote! Please do vote. I'll have it up for a couple of chapters (So like a year with how slow I update) and I want everyone to vote! Even guests.

Okay! So, the question is… Drum roll please! Should I have Ebony and Vi's memories of the series return to them? (How? Idk. I'll probably have them wish for their memories to return to them as a guest suggested.)

A: Yes, completely.

B: No.

C: I should give them visions after they see a certain person or thing. Such as, Ebony and Vi see Pakunoda and suddenly have a vision of her giving up her life for her friends.

D: Have them regain memories of the episode after the even happens and then have them remember a bit more that happens after that. So, if you will understand what I'm saying, Killua is retrieved after he goes back to the Zoldyck manor by Gon and his friends and then Ebony and Vi suddenly remember that particular episode and something after that like them separating and Kurapika becoming a bodyguard of Neon. You see what I mean?

Just put a letter in your review (Something like… I choose a. Or Choice: a. Or I want a. Or just something to tell me you chose whatever choice you chose.) It'll help me more than if you say: It's up to you. The reason I put up a vote is so you guys can choose. Not me. So, VOTE! Please? *Holds up Gon with his puppy dog eyes*