AN: While I was "trying" to write this, I was re-watching Hunter x Hunter (2011) to build up motivation and inspiration for this chapter... But it turned out to be more of a distraction than actual help. Anyways, I hope you like this chapter.
Chapter 7: Hunter x And x Assassin
Looking at the beautiful starry night as she sat outside on the backyard porch swing, Skylar couldn't help but be swept away in her thoughts. After she and Ging kissed and he'd asked her if she wanted to come along with him, she told him that she would have to think about it and as much as her heart had leapt in joy with the idea of actually being with him; it was just too soon and too sudden for her to leave home. Perhaps this was the thing she's been waiting for, but she can't say for sure. This might be an opportunity she'll never get again.
"What am I going to do?"
"Skylar honey, what are you doing up so late? It's four in the morning." The gentle voice of her mother came up from behind before she came around and seated herself comfortably on the swing next to Skylar.
"I can ask you the same. What are you doing up so late mom?"
"Well, I didn't know I had to answer to you young lady." The elder woman looked at her pointedly with a smile. "I heard you get in late and usually when you do come home in the wee hours of the morning, you are troubled by something. What's troubling you?"
Skylar looked down to her lap, "Mom that trouble is someone." She sighed rather loudly into the cool night, the feeling of wanting to cry was slowly creeping up. The stinging sensation in her eyes as tears started to form starting overwhelming her.
The woman scooted closer to the troubled teen, taking a hand in hers for comfort even if just a little. "Is this someone's name so happen to be that Ging guy? Did he come by and do his yearly visit?"
Taking a deep breath to safely speak without her voice cracking. "Yes...Ging came back and I'm always really happy when he comes to visit. I feel so refreshed and a whole new person, someone better much happier when I'm around him." she paused- there it goes again, here comes the waterworks. "But.."
Seeing how Skylar looked off into the distance whilst tears streaming down her face, it worried the older woman greatly.
"Baby..whats wrong?" She pulled Skylar into a hug.
She wrapped her arms around her mother, embracing her in desperate need. She felt torn, how is she suppose to decide between her family or an unknown future with someone that could bring her great happiness that she yearns for very much.
"Mom he kissed me..." her voiced cracked.
Olivia looked down to her daughter in confusion. Skylar did like Ging right? Or maybe she didn't like him like that...maybe she read to much into the way Skylar would speak about Ging. Patting her head, coaxing her to continue speaking all the while giving the comfort she needed.
She allowed Skylar to continue-
"I-I wanted to kiss him after all this time. I've been waiting to be kissed by him, but I was never too sure if he even felt the same for me Mom. But now that I know that he like me I guess, I should feel happy right? I should be happy that the one guy I care so much for possibly feels the same way."
"Sky..." she let her go, putting the space between them at arm's length. "I know you must be a little bit confused. Guys can be a little weird when it comes to their feelings, they can be too proud I guess and think that expressing themselves will hurt their pride when it comes to their feelings. I don't know this Ging guy personally, but I from what you told me he does seem like he cares about you."
The tears continued to stream down her face, but this time a little less than before. "I'll admit that I am a bit confused as to where we stand now, but his feelings for me aren't the problem. He asked me to leave with him. Leave and go and travel the world together." Skylar looked right into her mother's eyes which widened from shock of the request Ging had made to her. "Mom I'm confused because I really do want to go with him. He's giving me until dawn for an answer since he has to leave again soon."
"But?"
"But I don't want to leave you and dad al-"
"Skylar, I want you to do what you think is best. If you really want to go then go. I know there's nothing here for you to bring you the life you want, just how nothing was here for Kyo. Did I agree with Kyo when he went back to the Zoldycks? Of course not, but it's better than staying here living your life in a choking misery. I don't ever want you to hold back your potential or dreams for us. I don't want you to live and regret the rest of your life asking 'What if'."
"Mom I-"
"Your dad and I will be fine. After all, we were doing just fine by ourselves before we found you and Kyo sleeping in the woods all those years ago."
Tears started to form in her eyes too, she absolutely loved her adopted children. Olivia and her husband struggled with having children after many miscarriages as they lost hope in their early years. It felt as if they weren't meant to have a family. But when they finally did have a son, he was soon taken away from them; after that, they didn't want to go through any more heartache and so they stopped trying to have children. Now here they are in their late 50's, finding the twins was a definite blessing. Even though the twins were already 10yrs old when they had become a part of the couple's household, they didn't love them any less. If anything, they loved them even more.
"If you believe you'll be happier with Ging...then go for it."
"Are you sure?"
"I wouldn't be telling you if I wasn't."
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Ging had a hard time falling asleep as he tossed and turned in his bed to no end. Looking over at the bedside clock that now read 5:00 a.m., another hour or so till its dawn. He managed to convince himself that he wasn't going to get any sleep with his current state of mind and got out of bed only wearing his boxers, walking towards the window of his room at the motel he was staying at for the night and stared at the starry night.
"Why did I kiss her? I mean it's not like I don't like her; but for her sake, It's best if we just stay friends. Otherwise, my own selfishness would harm her." Goosebumps started to raise on his skin, sending cold chills down his spine. "It's going to be a chilly day... I guess I better get ready and head for the bridge."
He didn't bother messing with his hair for it was going to be wrapped up anyways. After dressing himself, he picked up his bag that he traveled with and made his way out the door heading towards the bridge. The walk itself felt really long in the quiet morning and the sun was on it's way to kiss the horizon. Making sure to take a path that avoided Skylar's home, he thought it was best not to tempt himself to see if she was in the house or not. Walking a little longer, it wasn't until he reached the bridge where he stopped in his tracks from what he saw. Making the quiet chilly morning became loud as his heart fluttered fast against his chest.
The early morning sky couldn't compare to her natural beauty that radiated every so beautifully. The one he stayed up all night for stood in his path in the middle of the bridge with a bag by her side and a big smile that had spread across her delicate features.
"I hope you didn't change your mind about me tagging along while you slept. That would be a very bad thing." She smiled happily.
Ging closed his eyes and chuckled with a tilt of his head. "I wouldn't be too happy if I were you, you'll be stuck with a selfish person for a long time."
"Oh really? I didn't think you wanted to keep me around for that long." she giggled when a fresh blush appeared on his cheeks. "Are we going to have a whole life together now?"
"Don't start with me now. It hasn't even been 5 minutes and you're already messing with me." Ging flustered as her laughter filled the quiet early morning. "What about your family? Aren't you going to miss them?"
"Did you miss your family when you left them behind Ging?" She challenged playfully, already knowing a bit of his past from what he told her.
"I know what you're trying to do and it's not going to work Sky."
"Okay, well unlike you I said my goodbyes before leaving."
"Alright smartass, don't make me regret in asking you to tag along." Walking to her side, he paused moment while she picked her stuff before continuing down the unknown path that was ahead of them both. As long as they both kept each others company, it should be the only thing they need from one another.
"So where are we going?"
"There's a site that needs to be discovered." He grinned with a spirit in his eyes. For the first time in his life he would discover what it would take to protect and cherish what could be easily lost.
Three Months Later
"Wait, teach me Nen? I already know Nen. Why in the world would I need to take lessons from you?" Ging said from his bed of the hotel they were currently resting in. They've had quite an adventure over the past few months thought it was more work for Ging than it was for her. Ging always occupied himself with discovering new archaeological ruins and used his fortune to restore it. Excavation and preservation of these archaeological ruins was what he devoted himself as a Hunter.
Something that she caught onto quickly.
So what was her part in this whole shenanigan? Well, she did a little bit of supervision, making sure all was according to plan. But in all truth, she was only an obstacle that stood firmly in his way. This is his dream, this is something that he wanted to do. And although she had fun working with him and the colleagues he'd introduced her to, she wanted something more, something different. She wanted a bigger change in her life. She's having fun, but there's something more that's waiting for her.
Skylar sat on her bed looking across to where Ging's was where he was laying on his back.
"I will admit, your Nen is pretty darn good. Heck, I say that it's nearly perfect if you ask me."
"If it's nearly perfect then why-"
"You have a few small weak spots that needs to be fixed. If you want to be close to perfect as possible, I suggest you take my offer."
Ging pondered for a little bit at her request to help him. He knew that she wasn't clueless when it came to Nen and all. Over the few months they've been together he learned that she used to be an Assassin for the Zoldyck family and putting two and two together, he figured that she and her brother were the 'Infamous Zoldyck Twins'. A pretty high reputation that they've gotten at a pretty young age, but that title that used to put fear into people's heart eventually became a bedtime story.
From the get-go he knew she was something else, definitely not a normal person. But what could go wrong if he takes up her offer? He trusts her and this will be the perfect time to test just how insanely strong a Zoldyck twin was. Judging by those stories, they indeed have made themselves known for their strength. Spreading chaos to the very unlucky victims.
"Alright, I'll accept your offer." He watched her closely, she tried to hide a smile but failed to do so. One of the many things he liked about her is how easily happy she can be, but would never say out loud.
"Okay! I will take you on as my student-"
"But under one condition..." he interrupted, "You can't hold back on me, otherwise 'teaching' me how to fix my flaws would be pointless." Yes, he wants to see just how strong she really is. If looks can be deceiving, than she wins the fooling game because it looks like she can't fight.
"Deal and don't go crying back to mommy when I kick your ass."
"Don't worry, I don't plan on it."
AN: So... What do you guys think of the story or this chapter even? Your opinion really matters. Anyhow, I hope you liked this chapter in a way. I need to start taking my time to flesh out the plot etc. Thank you for reading.
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