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Killua: No you don't

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Sayuri, Killua, Gon: tenshi99 does not own HunterxHunter


Chapter 6 "Hikari x Confusion x Decision"

"As I thought" Kurapica mused "Only general information can be found about the Hikari clan" he turned a page in the book he was holding

"It's the same here" Leorio scanned the computer screen "Even with the hunter's license"

"Why?" Gon watched as Leorio clicked away

"It says here that the Hikari clan is an ancient family of nen users with the ability to control the elements. Apparently they take pride in their abilities and would rather keep it from others"

We were currently in the Nostrade Mansion's library, searching for any data regarding this Hikari clan. Kurapica kept his word on telling me about it but it was not much so he decided that it would be better if we researched on it.

I run my hand across the text in the book in front of me

"Of the Hikari, masters of nature who is said to have made a pact with the guardians of the earth in exchange for their powers. Only few are known about this reclusive family, their secrets are one of the most sought after knowledge in the world. The whereabouts of this mysterious clan is unknown up to this date."

I bit my lower lip and my fist clenched. Obviously I had some kind of connection with this Hikari clan. The name, power, the secrets, it can't be just mere coincidence.

But why is it that I'm learning this only now?

Seventeen years. And not once did my parents mention something about this. Why? What was there to hide?

It doesn't seem like a bad to thing to me, a secret family that knows something about my powers, they can help me control it or maybe take it away.

But most importantly I might have a place to return to, a home.

"Oi" Killua nudged my leg using his feet. He was sitting across me, head in his hand and eating a lollipop "Do you really want to bite your lip off?"

I released my bite on my lip and childishly stuck my tongue out. He answered it with rolling his eyes. I dropped my eyes back to the book, not wanting to look at Killua for a long time because the events last night kept replaying in my mind.

The stars, his promise, the dance

I felt a blush coming to my face and I shook my head furiously to get rid of the images in my head

I can't afford to be distracted; I won't let hormones get in the way of my goal.

I lifted my eyes to glare at the said distraction. He simply stared at me while twirling the candy in his mouth.

"Why are you even here?" I asked rather rudely. He wasn't helping in the research, saying that it was boring and he doesn't like doing this kind of things.

He pointed to Gon and that was a valid explanation already. They were always together, I know that they were bestfriends but isn't this too much.

I smirked when an idea popped in my head.

"Oh right" I pretended to read again "hmm, lovers can't stay away from each other after all"

I mumbled the last part but I was quite sure that he heard me because he stiffened in his chair. I pursed my lips to keep my laughter in, I turned page in the book while waiting for him to recover from my words. From his reaction, I thought that my theory might have been correct. It took him about 5 minutes to fully recover from the shock.

"What did you say?" his voice was shaking, I looked at him with pretend surprise

"Hmm?" I must have struck a nerve because he looked absolutely furious; his eyes were narrowed at me and his body was shaking

"Can you repeat what you just said?"

"What? About you and Gon? Well I just assumed given the degree of your relationship and-"

He stood up and banged his hands on the table

"HEY!" I stood up too as the books cluttered to the floor "What is your problem?"

Gon, Kurapica and Leorio looked at us, alarmed by our sudden hostility

"What's wrong you two?" Gon approached us

Killua continued to glare at me and I returned it with the same intensity

"I am not gay" Killua stated

I crossed my arms across my chest and scoffed "Well if the shoe fits"

I knew that it was not a good idea to provoke Killua but I just can't stand the fact of losing to him in any way. That cockiness he has doesn't fail to get on my nerves and I refused to back down from him.

He scowled at me before a glint crossed his eyes "Fine"

My eyes followed him as he went around the table to stand in front of me, leaving only a few inches between us.

"Come on guys, calm down" Gon was trying to get in between us but neither refused to budge. Kurapica and Leorio were standing close by, ready to take action in case things get out of hand. I didn't really want to fight him inside Neon's house but if that's what he wants then I would gladly give it to him.

I stepped back as he took a step towards me. If I didn't our bodies would touch and that was last thing that I wanted. I placed my hands infront, waiting for him to strike but he simply took another step forward. I responded with another step backwards.

He continued to stalk me until my back hit the wall

"Hey, you idiot, what are you trying to do?" I shrieked as I tried to shove him away. He took a final step forward and placed his hands on the wall, pinning my arms to my body. "Stop it!"

To say that I was nervous was an understatement. How did things turn out this way? I had the upper hand just a little while ago, and now I'm the one backed up against the wall. This was not going the way I planned and I had the impression that Gon can't help me this time. But that did not stop me from giving him a "help me" glance.

"Killua" Gon started, it was evident in his face that he was just as confused as I am with his bestfriend's behavior "Maybe you should sto-"

"Hey, you" I turned my face only to be met by Killua's face. I gulped at our proximity but I didn't want him to know about my uneasiness so I took a deep breath to calm myself before glaring at him again

"You're too close, you stupid homo pervert" I tried to keep my voice even

"Homo huh? Guess I'll just have to show you that I'm straight" he grinned and my eyes widened in alarm as he closed the distance between our faces

My heart started hammering in my chest, this is so not good, and he was too close. I could feel his breath on my face and my breath became shallow. Our eyes were locked to each other. He must be bluffing; for sure he'll pull away so I just have to wait for that moment. I won't give him the pleasure of knowing he can break me with this

I kept my face as straight as I can "Get off, stupid ho-mmph"

Before I knew it Killua crushed his lips to mine. It didn't even have time to give a proper reaction because it was gone as soon as it came. If it weren't for Gon's reaction and the tingling sensation on my lips, I wouldn't have even believed it happened. Killua stepped back and smirked, clearly pleased with my reaction.

I must have looked stupid, standing there frozen with my eyes wide open and my mouth hanging in disbelief. I looked around to see Gon, Kurapica and Leorio having the same expression as I had.

It was Leorio who recovered first; he coughed before giving Killua a knowing smile

"Well, would you look at that, I guess you're growing up after all, I was kinda getting worried. I thought you guys didn't even have hormones"

And with that the four of them started laughing. Kurapica and Gon clapped Killua on his back and that stupid white haired pervert actually smiled at them with that smug look on his face.

Something clicked in my mind and realization suck in. I touched my lips with the tip of my fingers and the tears started to flow from my eyes

My first kiss

Something so important was taken away from me just like that and by someone who I can't get along with. It felt wrong, a kiss is supposed to be given to the person you love, isn't that what my mother always told me. That I should save myself until I find the one person who was meant for me, I felt disgusted and dirty. It was so unfair, why was everything being taken away from me.

I stifled the sob that was threatening to escape from my mouth. Wiping away the tears, I marched towards them with a stoic face. They must have noticed the tears in my eyes because their expressions change from amusement to apprehension. I placed myself in front of Killua and looked at him with as much hatred as I could muster. I pulled my arm back, I may not be as strong as Gon but I knew that even if it's just a little I can hurt that arrogant face, I let my aura gather in my fist and punched his left cheek with all I've got. I heard the gasp of the people around me but I didn't care. I don't even feel sorry for what I did. My punch didn't seem to have much of an effect other than the bruise that was getting visible on his cheek but the message was delivered and I was fine with that. Turning my back to them, I marched out of the library with my head held high.

I made my way out of the mansion and went to garden. It was the best place for me to calm down because it was filled with nature. I sat near one of the flowerbeds and closed my eyes, letting myself get lost within the serenity of the garden.

"Sayuri-chan" brown met brown as I opened my eyes. Gon had followed me and was now standing a few feet away. He seemed to be wary of my reaction because he didn't try to get any closer. I closed my eyes again, trying to think properly. Was I mad at Gon? Maybe a little because he laughed but he did try to stop the pervert. I sighed and opened my eyes again, this time I smiled at him.

"What are you doing way over there?" I patted the ground next to me

"Is it okay?" he asked with no trace of humor in his face

I laughed a little before nodding "Don't worry, I wont hurt you"

He laughed and then sat next to me. I laid my head on his shoulders and exhaled deeply. We sat there for a few minutes until he broke the silence.

"About before, I'm sorry, I should have stop Killua, I never thought he would do that" Gon placed his arms around my shoulder, the difference of my relationship with Gon and Killua was so noticeable. It was easy for me to be around Gon, it felt natural like we were meant to be friends. I actually see him as the older brother I never had. On the other hand, with Killua, I'm never able to relax unless both of us were not talking. We are constantly in each other's throat and the antagonism is quite obvious.

"Forget it, I really don't want to talk about that right now" I closed my eyes, using Gon's even breathing to calm myself

"If that's what you want" he laid his head on top of mine and I found that strangely comforting "So, what do you want to talk about?"

I shrugged; my mind was blank at the moment

"Then, about the Hikari clan" Gon suggested "What do you plan to do now that you know about them?"

"Nothing, it doesn't make any difference" I lifted my head off his shoulder and stared hard at the ground "It doesn't change what I want, I still want to find my parent's killer more than anything right now. Of course knowing about them might help after; at least I know that I might have someplace to go to"

My decision was made that night and nothing can stop me. This new knowledge meant nothing now. Whatever the Hikari is, it would have to wait until I get my revenge.

I flashed a smile in his direction

"I don't plan to become a burden to you guys forever; I don't want to get in the way of your journey to find your father"

He shook his head

"I was kind of hoping that you'd change your mind after finding out that there is somewhere better you can go. I should have known, you never change your mind once you've decided on something" He chuckled and tightened his hold on my shoulder

"You're not a burden, at least not to me or Killua" I rolled my eyes when he mentioned the last name and he laughed at my reaction "I'm serious Sayuri-chan, and if you ever need a place to return to, you can always go back to Whale Island. I'm sure Mito-san would just love to take you in as a daughter. Of course, I wouldn't mind having you as an imouto" He ruffled my hair before standing up

I took the hand he offered and he helped me to stand. He was about to pull his hand away but I held on tighter. I answered his questioning look with a simple smile and we walked back in hand-in-hand.


It was a little after lunch and it was time for us to go. Gon had announced during lunch that we must really be going after the meal because according to Killua if we don't leave now we might not be able to catch the plane. Kurapica, Leorio and Neon went with us up to the gates of the Nostrade mansion to see us off.

"Why can't Sayuri-chan just stay here?" Neon complained to Kurapica. She had voiced out during lunch that I was welcome to stat in the mansion for as long as I want but I respectfully declined her offer

"Neon-sama, we can't force her to stay if she doesn't want to. Sayuri-san has some things that she has to do" Kurapica calmly explained to her

Neon huffed her cheeks at Kurapica before turning to me. She threw herself at me and I staggered a bit with her weight.

"You have to come back again" she pulled back "I have a lot more clothes that I want you to try on"

I laughed, thinking that it was a joke but the look on her face told me that she was dead serious

"Okay Neon-san, I'll come back to visit"

"Promise?" she held out her pinky finger and I crossed it with mine

"Promise"

While we were having our exchange, the four guys were also busy with their parting words

"Be careful you two, don't do anything too dangerous. Behave yourself, lil' Killua" Leorio joked eyeing the bruise that was forming on Killua's right cheek

"Urusai" Killua touched the bruise and winced. I inwardly smiled at my work.

After Gon and I went back to our room, we found Killua tending to the bruise I made from punching him. He looked up as we entered and raised his brows when his eyes reached our hands. Gon gently let go of my hand and made his way to Killua. I went to the bed and sat down.

"That looks a bit bad Killua, weren't you able to cover your face with nen before she punched you?"

Killua grimaced "No, I didn't think that she would go for my face" He glared but it didn't faze me

Gon sniggered at his friend "That's what you get for kissing her"

"As if I even enjoyed doing that"

I felt my breathing stop and at the same time I heard Gon gasp

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2…

1…

Whatever control I had on my temper before went out the window

I walked towards the spot on the floor where Killua was sitting

"YOU STUPID PERVERT!GIVE ME BACK MY FIRST KISS!"

Using my left foot I kicked his right cheek before walking out the room towards the dining room.

"We have to see each other again sooner" Kurapica shook Gon and Killua's hand

"Of course" Gon grinned at them

I went towards them and held out my hand

Kurapica took it "Its been a pleasure Kurapica-san. Thank you for everything"

He nodded "Same here"

I shook Leorio's hand next "It was nice to meet you Leorio-san"

"You as well Sayuri-san"

I looked at Gon and nodded

"Let's go Gon, you too baka-hentai"

"Don't call me that!" Killua shouted at me

I ignored him and I heard the others laugh

We started to walk away. After a few steps we took a final look back and waved at our friends before continuing on with our journey


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