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Author Note: Like always I wanted to say thank you again to NailoSyanodel (go see her profile) boyfriend for correting my mistakes and offering some good suggestions to enhance this story.
Here's an other chapter for all of you. This one is a little bit short, but the next one will be longer
I also wanted to say thank you to all the people who are reading it even if you don't review though I would like to know you opinion so if possible please R&R.
Chapter 08: Rescue
It was the evening of the following day, after the flower shop closed when a miserable Aya, Ken, Yohji and Kurapika finally sat at the table for an important discussion. "Omi was not at school today and he didn't come back last night. I believe he was captured yesterday," Ken stated. "We need to find out where he is and get him out of there as soon as possible."
Nodding solemnly, Kurapika spoke up, "I agree with Ken. While delivering flowers today, I stopped by the park where he was last night and retrieved his communicator. From the clues I found in the area, he was most likely captured. Finding Omi won't be a problem, I can do that easily. The problem is how to save him which is more troublesome." The pace of all these events were happening too quickly, which caused his anxiety to rise.
With a heavy sigh, the young hunter knew he had to make a decision, "I hate to admit it, but I should stay behind. Omi safety is our priority for now and since last time I encountered them, I totally destroyed our plan and my friends also got captured because I could not control myself. Also I don't know if they are aware of the fact that I'm in town, if not than it might better to keep it like that for a while. Since you're going on a rescue mission only, I think you'll have more of a chance of succeeding if I'm not there." Having made his position clear, Kurapika felt better and whispered almost imperceptibly "It's clear they never forgot anything about me."
Increasingly irritated with the mission going sour so quickly and having his leadership usurped, Aya stood, "Alright then, Ken, Yohji and me will go to rescue Omi and Kurapika you'll stay in contact with us here at the base in case something goes wrong."
Agreeing completely Kurapika nodded and even though he knew Aya was still in command, felt necessary to add,
"You'll have to wait until only a few members are in their base with Omi to increase the chances of success. Being just the three of you I think you can make it. You'll need one person to protect your retreat, one to distract the spiders while the last of you get Omi. From the small amount of blood I saw in the park, I think he might be slightly injured, so be careful while saving him."
"Yohji can probably grab Omi with his wire from a distance. I'm sure Omi can support it a little bit since it's to save his life. I can distract them and Ken will help us retreat. Anybody have any objections with that set up?" Aya asked and was glad to see everyone was in agreement.
"Now that this is determined. We'll try to save Omi tonight if possible. Kurapika how do you intend to find him?"
"Using the same thing that led me here." Kurapika replied smiling. "Do you have a map of the town and surrounding area?"
Not understanding the need for such an odd question, the three looked at each other inquisitively. "We should have that somewhere." Yohji replied as he stood to begin searching. It only took a few minutes before he finally found one, opened it and laid it on the table. "But, why do you need a map?" Yohji wonder as all of them were.
"You'll see." Kurapika answered as he put his right hand over the map. Aya, Ken and Yohji were surprised to see several chains running down the backside of his hand. Each chain could be seen attached to a ring on each of his fingers and disappearing up his sleeve to go around Kurapika wrist. None of Weiss could determine the lengths of the chains as they stared silently. Finally Kurapika let go of the one attached to his ring finger. Fixed to the end of it was a ball, his Dowsing Chain.
"Where did you get that?" Yohji asked surprised he never saw or heard of anything like this before.
Kurapika didn't answer, concentrating on finding Omi. By using his chain over all the map and thinking of Omi at the same time, he was able to find where the spiders had taken him. "There!" Kurapika said pointing to a location on the map. "That's where Omi is and I'm a 100 sure about it."
Somewhat shocked by the firmness in Kurapika's voice, Ken and Yohji leaned in closer. "How did you do that? I never saw you carrying any chains?" Yohji questioned again.
"That would take me a lot of time to explain and I doubt we have some to spare right now." Kurapika answered.
"He's right Yohji. We'll ask questions when Omi is safe." Aya stated. "Now let's just hope he was able to keep Weiss existence a secret without getting himself into more trouble than he is already. Let's go get ready for tonight."
Later that night at the Spiders hideout a few lanterns provided light for the four of them there, while the others were out pulling off some jobs and leaving them to guard their captive.
Looking down at the prisoner as he laid on his side. "I wonder why the boss insisted on keeping this guy alive?" Phinx asked aloud not really expecting an answer. "He probable don't have anymore information for us." Not understanding his boss orders, he began to pace around.
"I don't know and I won't question him on it. If you want to know ask him yourself." Nobunaga replied. "Shalnark, would you give him some water before he chokes to death?"
"Sure, hey Kalluto, could you pass me the glass of water beside you?"
Kalluto gave the glass to Shalnark, who helped Omi up so he could drink the water. Feeling very sick Omi didn't have the strength to say thank you.
Unknown to the Ryodan a shadow moved in the dark, Yohji watched them. Seeing Shalnark go back to his place after helping Omi drink, Yohji whispered through his communicator. "Kurapika, there's only Phinx, Kalluto, Shalnark and Nobunaga for now. Do you think it's ok for us to move in?"
Thinking for a moment as he weighed the three men's chances against the four Ryodan, Kurapika swallowed hard in his dry throat, "Yes I think so. This will probably be one of the best occasions you could find and maybe the only one. Just make sure you don't engage in any fights and focus on getting Omi out of there."
"You heard him Abyssinian. They're all far from Omi, so it's now or never. Be careful." Yohji said.
"Don't worry for me. Focus on Omi." Aya replied.
He watched Yohji on the other side of the room getting his wire ready. Moving to fulfill his part of the mission, Aya slid out of his hiding place with his Katana loosely in his hand as it pointed towards the floor and forcing four pairs of eyes on him. Moving slowly away from Yohji, Aya made sure their gaze were focused on him.
Aghast that had been infiltrated, the remaining spiders stood in shock. "Who are you and how did you get in here unnoticed?" Phinx demanded.
Aya only smirked back at him, seeing Yohji's wire shoot behind them and twist around Omi. Quickly Yohji rewound his wire, grabbed Omi into his arms and ran toward the exit as fast as he could. Signaling Aya to do same thing as Yohji and take off toward the exit. Outside, Ken was waiting for them, his motorcycle already running. Yohji jumped into the sidecar they had installed for the occasion as Aya jumped behind Ken, his Katana back in its sheath and they took off.
It took around thirty seconds for the Ryodan members to come back from their shock and realize that there prisoner was escaping with the help of, at least, two other people, but it was thirty more seconds for Weiss to gain an advantage. "We have to get him back, or all of them or the boss is going to be really mad at us." Phinx ordered. Immediately all four of them started running after the motorcycle using their Nen to help them start catching up with Weiss.
Speeding down the road, Yohji checked Omi over and let the rest of them knew his condition through their headset. "We have to get Omi to the hospital. He has a really high fever and the wound on his ankle looks bad. It might be infected and will probably need some treatment quick!"
Listening in, Kurapika couldn't help but make a suggestion. "Go to Leorio's clinic. I'll go there to warn him and wait."
Keeping his eyes on the road. Ken questioned. "Alright. Aya, are they following us?"
"Yes they are and they seem to be catching up only by running. Are they inhuman?"
Overhearing the conversation just before closing the phone and going to the clinic, Kurapika's breath quickened. "No they're using Nen, I'll explain that when we have more time." Kurapika told them and by the background noise he guessed they were on their way to the clinic.
While discussing that matter Weiss passed in front of three kids that they didn't even notice. "Weren't those Kurapika co-workers?" Biske asked.
"Yes they were, but they seem to be in a hurry." Killua replied. "I wonder why?"
"The Ryodan." Gon answered as he pointed out the four people pursuing Weiss. "We have to help them escape. If we don't stand against them, than Kurapika co-workers will be killed in less than a second."
Biked agreed and turned to her students "I agree. Gon, Killua, you go and escort Kurapika friends. I'll take care of the Ryodan and make sure they don't follow you and them. I'll catch up."
"But…" Gon started.
"No 'buts' I'll be fine. Don't worry about me." Biske said. "Now go!"
Killua grabbed Gon by the arms without giving him a chance to reply and forced him to catch up with the motorcycle by using their own Nen they were able to do.
Carefully Biske put herself in the middle of the Ryodan member's path and she made sure they would stop. "If you want to get to them, you'll have to beat me first." She stated as flatly and coldly as possible.
As the four Spider skidded to halt and looked at her, "That shouldn't take long, but if you want to live kid, step aside." Nobunaga replied.
"Kid eh? We'll see who's the youngster around here," Biske said. "Last time I checked, I was older than all of you." Smirking, she started the fight.
"Are they still following us, Aya?" Ken asked.
"I don't know. I can only see two small people that look more like kids than those Ryodan members." Aya answered but as soon as he finished saying that, he was able to recognize the two silhouettes, in his disbelief. "It's Gon and Killua."
Catching up to the motorcycle easily, the boys waved hello. "Hey guys," Killua said. "Biske stayed back to keep the Ryodan members busy, while we get you to safety."
"We're going to the Leorio clinic, Omi needs medical attention and fast." Yohji replied. "Are you sure that young lady will be ok?"
"Don't worry. She's powerful, even if her looks are deceiving. It's her cover for her strength." Killua told him.
Minutes later, they arrived at the clinic where Kurapika and Leorio were waiting outside to take care of Omi. Kurapika was relieved to see everybody was okay and didn't even think of asking what Gon and Killua were doing with them.
