Supernatural Hunter Harry
Chapter 10
A New Rival Appears
On the way to the site of the Third Phase of the Hunter Exam, the applicants were given some time to regain their strength and wits. They were gathered in one of the meeting halls inside the airship where Netero is making an announcement.
"Allow me to introduce myself to the forty-three applicants remaining," added a serious Netero.
"My name is Isaac Netero, Chairman of this year's Hunter Exam Selection Committee and you remember Beans, my secretary. He was the one who gave you your tags. Originally, I'd planned to make my appearance during the exam's final phase, but due to extenuating circumstances…" when Netero said this he took a quick glance to the applicants but his gaze lingered longer on Harry and Hisoka, causing Harry's eyebrow to twitch when he noticed where his grandfather looked.
As if the Chairman's stare awakened a beast, the tension from the applicants rose higher. The excitement from the remaining Hunter examinees rose through the roof.
"I am liking this atmosphere," said a suddenly smirking Netero.
"So I think I will stick around for the rest of the trip," continued Netero.
"We are scheduled to arrive at our destination at 8AM tomorrow. You'll find dinner waiting in the dining hall. You are also welcome to get some rest. In other words, you are free to do as you please until you are contacted," announced Beans.
Harry hearing the announcement sighed in relief that at least he will be able to rest a little. He knew this airship like the back of his hand as he had been riding it since he was a kid.
Gon and Killua went to explore the ship and Leorio and Kurapika went somewhere to eat and rest.
Hmmm… I wonder what I could do? Thought a suddenly restless Harry.
So, Harry just wandered around the ship walking wherever his feet will take him. After a few minutes of talking he heard voices talking in one of the private rooms of the ship.
"Hey, how many applicants do you expect to make it?" Harry heard a woman's voice. After much scrutiny, he determined that the voice was from the Second Phase Examanier, Menchi.
"You mean pass the Exam?" said another voice that Harry recognized as Buhura.
"Yep. This year we do have an impressive group. Though I did fail all of them at one point. Didn't you notice? One of them have this aura thing going on… What do you think Satotz?" said Menchi.
"Oh yes. I like the rookies this year," replied Satotz.
"So you agree? I think #294 has a good shot," exclaimed Menchi
Harry thought for a few seconds on who #294 is. He suddenly remembered the bald-guy that went after him on the Second Phase of the Exam.
#294. Hanzo. From what I heard from other applicants, he is from a Ninja Village. Physically speaking he is top notch. He is not overly muscular and he is lean enough just to become fast and agile which is the main attribute to being a ninja. Although, his strategic thinking and intelligence department seems to be lacking, he compensate it with his creativity and ingenuity in battle.
Harry heard Satotz say, "I am partial to #99,"
Number #99, huh? I agree with you there Satotz. Killua is one hell of a kid. His potential surpasses even Gon's. However, there seem to be something holding him back. I cannot run a full diagnosis on him until he becomes a hunter or he learns Nen.
"He looks like a selfish, spoiled brat! What do you think Buhura?" replied Menchi.
And there is that too. Chuckled Harry.
"Well, he isn't a rookie, but #44 is the one I favor. I am sure you noticed, but when #255 was throwing a fit, it was #44 who was on the verge of killing someone. If it wasn't for #406 calming him down he might have done it," answered Buhura.
Of course I calmed him down. I don't want him to fail the exams again because of some stupid reason as him not being able to control his urges. I might have some word with him about his bloodlust. Thought Harry vehemently.
"Speaking of #406, Harry, did you notice anything strange about him? If Buhura didn't mention it, he would have slipped my mind," asked Satotz.
"You are right Satotz, if Buhura haven't mentioned him I would totally forget him. Which is scary, for an applicant of his caliber to go around unnoticed. He has this whole innocent aura around him that makes you think that he can't even hurt a fly but I know underneath that is a beast waiting to be unleashed," shuddered Menchi.
"In our line of work sometimes being underestimated is one of the best thing that can happen. Do you guys know anything about Harry?" asked a concerned Buhura.
"All I know is that his stamina is really high as he was the first to finish the jog inside the tunnel and he wasn't even winded when he got out. He even got there before I did. He also cares about number #99, #403, #404 and #405. It also seemed like something happened in the Swamp between Harry and #44 since the air around them seemed to have changed. There was a time wherein their group got separated from the main line," concluded Satotz.
"He knew what a sushi was which speaks volumes of his knowledge. He also has this glint in his eyes that seems to catalogue every movement and information he can gather on people. I have seen him do it to us Buhura. You might not have noticed it Satotz because there was still a lot of people in the First Phase of the Exam. If he was also able to curb #44 bloodlust then he must be really strong if not stronger than #44," said Menchi.
"So we all agree, huh? This Harry is one applicant we have to watch out for? And seeing his relationship with #44, I hope he will not be swayed to the darkness," finally replied Satotz breaking the silence that descended on the three Pro-Hunters.
Harry getting tired of hearing about himself continued walking and decided to go to the balcony in front of the ship to get some fresh air.
Upon arriving at the balcony, bear the ledge in front and reflected on what happened so far.
The first test and second test of the Hunter Exam is done already. So many things have happened. I've met my potential students. Knowing their personality and dreams made me think of possible ways of helping them grow stronger.
Harry continued thinking about how he will be training four of them until his thoughts went on something he dreaded to think about.
Hisoka. Now, I am definitely sure that I have been near him. He is magical, like me but it seems like he is not as naturally attuned to magic as I am as he didn't notice it when we were fighting. I am not sure if I should tell him or not about this. Maybe, I could wait and see where this will all lead. I haven't felt like this from anyone.
Harry thought turn to an abrupt halt when he felt someone behind him.
"Who is there?" asked a tensed Harry. Ready to spring to action if need be.
"No need to worry, Harry. It's just me," replied Hisoka while walking near Harry.
Harry exhaled. Speak of the devil.
"What are you thinking about?" asked Hisoka while he seated himself behind Harry and put his arms around him and smiled that creepy smile of his.
Harry resisted the urge to lean backwards on Hisoka's muscular chest.
"Just thinking about this exam so far," replied a suddenly self-conscious Harry.
"I think you can pass this exam, Harry," said Hisoka with such certainty and conviction and forcing Harry to lean back while he puts his head on Harry's shoulders.
Harry sighed in contentment and replied, "What made you so sure?"
"Harry, you fought me and we ended up on a stalemate. Most of the people that challenge me are now dead," replied Hisoka with a maniac glee in his eyes and a fanatic grin on his face.
Harry knock Hisoka's head lightly to get him out of his thoughts.
"I do hope that you are thinking about something perverted like a normal person with your thing poking me and that you did not just get an erection when you thought about killing someone," chided Harry to a now moping Hisoka.
Harry laughed seeing Hisoka face and Hisoka was surprised that hearing Harry's laughter is as pleasurable as a good fight, if not more. Hisoka then made it one of his task to make Harry laugh.
"Maybe, or maybe its just you causing it to go "up"," teased Hisoka while he gently rubbed Harry's face.
Harry turned scarlet and removed Hisoka's hand from his face but he did not let go of it.
The two of them just sat there for sometime, enjoying the presence of each other and the view of the forest and the stars.
The silence was disrupted though, when Harry snored, as it seems like he had fallen asleep. Hisoka just hummed for a bit but he carried Harry inside the airship towards his room to rest.
Unknown to the two of them someone was watching them from afar, leaving behind a malicious aura and creating a clattering sound of wood when he walked away.
Harry suddenly jolted awake when he felt the killing intent of his grandfather. Worried that something is wrong he started to get up.
The only problem is there is an arm draped over him and he found Hisoka sleeping beside him. He started staring at Hisoka as this is the first time he has seen him in a relaxed state.
Tha malicious smile gone with Hisoka hair wrinkled in a sexy kind of messy look. Hisoka lips slightly parted that he can smell his minty breath when he exhales. Getting more curious, Harry leaned forward to check on Hisoka's face. He has an unblemished faced only marred by the teardrop and star tattoo.
Harry frowned and looked a little bit closer to look at the tattoo.
It seems like it's not a tattoo but a piece of paper attached to the skin. I wonder what it is. Thought Harry.
Harry suddenly realized how close he was to the sleeping Hisoka that his lips are almost touching Hisoka's nose. With his heart thumping a mile a minute, he edged away from Hisoka, moving as slowly and carefully as he could.
Once, he was out of bed he put a blanket over Hisoka and left the room to search for his Grandfather. If he had looked back, he should have seen Hisoka's eyes fluttered open and honest smile appeared on his face.
Harry used his sensory capabilities to look for his grandfather and he grumbled in relief when his found his Grandfather playing with Gon and Killua.
I was worried for nothing and now I am awake.
After a few minutes of watching he saw Killua walk out of the padded room with a look of barely suppressed rage on his face.
Even though his potential as an assassin is unparalleled, Killua is still a kid after all. He can barely control his urge to kill hence he opts put of the game, smart but kind of worrying. The kid will kill someone who looked at him the wrong way if this continues.
Harry followed Killua but it seems like he was too late. He already killed two applicants #390 and #391 with the bodies left behind on the hallway. Harry did his best to cover up the mess and clean up and look for Killua.
Harry was able to catch up with Killua when he saw him sitting at one of the benches near the window.
"That was bad form, Killua," reproached Harry.
"Huh? What do you mean?" answered Killua.
"If you are going to kill someone do it properly. Dispose of the body where no one can see or if they see it make sure that you are really far away so that you won't be suspected," scolded Harry.
Killua looked at him awkwardly and ask, "You are not disgusted that I killed someone?"
"Killua, we are here to become a Hunter. Part of being a hunter is doing dirty jobs that others might find horrible and disgusting," said Harry.
"The first time I have seen you, I knew you have killed already. I can see by the way you look at others and your eyes are pretty telling. For an assassin you sure are different," chuckled Harry.
Killua was surprised that Harry was able to deduce that he was an assassin.
"Were you listening in too when Gon and I were talking? Is that how you knew I am an assassin?" inquired Killua.
"No, I wasn't listening. As I've said I knew you were an assassin the first time I've seen you. Your steps barely produce sound, I have to concentrate for me to be able to feel your presence and I knew you've killed before. You being an assassin don't matter to me. You are you. You are Killua." Harry responded.
"Aren't you scared then?" inquired Killua and the response he got from Harry surprised him.
Harry laughed.
"Killua, you may have high potential but that is it for now. Just potential, give it some time and we will cultivate your latent skills," stated Harry after he finished laughing.
"Besides, you should be the one who is scared…" whispered Harry while he looked at Killua with malicious intent in his eyes. Harry's aura without warning changed into that of an apex predator.
Killua heard him whisper and saw his eyes and as he was paralyzed in fear, he just have one thought in mind. I am going to die. But as soon as Killua felt the malevolent intent, Harry's aura changed to his usual calm and friendly quality.
"But of course, you are my friend so you don't have to be scared of me…" ended Harry while smiling at Killua innocently. Harry ruffled Killua hair and started walking away. Leaving Killua in his thoughts.
Just who are you, Harry?
Harry on the way back to the padded room was in such a deep thought.
I was right. Something is holding back Killua. When I touched his hair, I was barely able to sense the Nen imbedded at his head. Whoever left this curse on Killua must be really skilled. I do wonder though what kind of curse it is.
When he arrived at the padded room, he saw Gon sleeping on the floor with a huge bump on his forehead and his grandpa talking to the phone.
"Could you make the airship move slower, Mr. Helmsman?" said Netero on the phone.
Harry went to the sleeping Gon and patched up Gon's bruise on his head.
"You didn't have to be so tough on them ji-chan," said Harry when he felt his grandfather at his back.
"Ho ho ho… Well, you know me Harry. Gon and Killua reminds me of you when we played this game when you were a kid and it got me so excited to see their potential! Plus, I was kind of bored being cooped up here," said the Chairman. After some, deep thinking Netero uttered.
"Gon has your courage and ingenuity and Killua has your strategic mind and detail for minute things. I am surprised at the skills that this two possess at this age," concluded Netero.
"That's one of the things I wanted to talk to you about, ji-chan. I want to be the one to train the Gon, Killua, Leorio and Kurapika in Nen," said Harry.
"Hmm… I have no objections to that Harry, but they have to be a hunter for that first," said Netero.
"Hai… I do understand ji-chan and I am sure they will pass," concluded Harry with faith in the four of them.
"We will see. Anyways, why don't you get some more rest before we arrive at the Third Exam site?" suggested Netero.
"Ok… You better rest too, ji-chan. You are not as young as you used to be," said Harry while going out the door.
Netero annoyed at his grandson's disrespect shouted, "I can still whip your ass to the ground, Harry!"
Harry heard Netero's shout and couldn't help but chuckle. On his way to his room, he met this weird hunter candidate #301. The candidate was glaring at him cruelly. While he passed him in the hallway, Harry felt a little spike in killing intent that made him tense.
After turning the corner, Harry relaxed when he no longer feel the glower of #301.
What's wrong with that pinhead guy?
Opening his room, he saw Hisoka still asleep. As silent as he could he slipped in the bed to sleep. As soon as his head touched the pillow, Hisoka's arm wrapped around him.
Who knew Hisoka would be such a cuddler when he sleeps?
This was Harry's last thought before he succumbed to sleep with a content smile on his face.
A/N: This chapter has been so fun to write! J I do hope am not making Hisoka and Harry's love story move to fast. I am getting giddy with delight just writing it! (Most of the scenes are the things I wanted to do with my partner… LOL) Anyways, please review! Next would be the Trick Tower! (I thought it was called Prison Tower)
Thank you for all the reviews and for those who followed and favorite'd my story. J It really warms my heart and pushes me to do better.
917Brat: You'll see more of Harry's dark side on probably a couple of chapters. I already have an idea on what will happen. J Just have to write it down!
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Next Chapter: Prison Tower! I am pumped up writing this one!