I'm boredddddd...so, I updated again since tomorrow I'll be starting on my revision. I know I shouldn't wait for the time to come, but I didn't plan to study today. So, yeah...enjoy!

Part 21: Mana's Water Divination

The next day, the three headed to Wing's house as always. Mana watched them train and cooked for them too as Wing had requested her. He couldn't get enough of her cooking. She was happy to know that. After dinner that day, they would be learning about Hatsu.

"Today, we will finally train in Hatsu. Once you master Hatsu, you will have learned the basic principles of Nen," Wing explained.

The three boys and Mana listened to him.

"After that, you will need to work on developing on your individual Nen style," the man continued.

"Osu!" the boys replied.

Mana nodded to him to show that she understood too.

"Hatsu is the technique by which you control your Nen. It is a culmination of Nen and there are six distinct categories," the man started.

Enhancer: a person is able to strengthen objects. Emitter can propel their aura. Transmuters can alter their aura's qualities. Conjurers are able to manifest their aura. Manipulator can use their aura to control objects and creatures. Specialists are those that do not fall in any other categories. They were told that the key was to find the power that suited them.

"The power that suits you?" Gon asked.

"Nen is linked to individual ability, with two areas of particular prominence," Wing explained.

He said the first would be the natural potential. Second is the potential refined later in life. He took Gon as example who was born with a flexible, springy body. He remarked that Gon's acute senses were the product of a childhood spent in nature. The categories were actually chosen at birth – the Nen would in any categories since then. But, there are probabilities to change the type of Nen they have. He even took Hisoka as an example – the way he turned his aura into a gum showed that he is a Transmuter.

"Is there any way to learn which category your aura falls into?" Killua suddenly asked.

"There is," Wing said, smiling.

He poured water in a glass and put a single leaf in the middle. He called that, 'Water Divination' – a Shingen-ryu technique for classifying one's aura and also used in training Hatsu. He demonstrated his Nen. Upon releasing his Ren on each side of the glass simultaneously, the water overflowed.

"Now, you three tried," he said to the boys.

Gon was the first and his result was the same as wing – he is an Enhancer. Zushi's Ren caused the leaf to slightly move – he is a Manipulator. Killua, among all, caused the water to change its taste and become a bit sweet – he is a Transmuter.

"Wait," Gon said before Wing could even start his lecture.

He turned to Mana, making the other three turn to her too. Mana blinked at them confusedly.

"I want to know your category," Gon requested.

"H-Huh?" Mana's jaw dropped.

"That's right…I feel like knowing too," Killua suddenly agreed.

"Yeah, Mana-san's aura is a unique one," Zushi agreed too, nodding to the two boys.

"B-But…" Mana blurted.

"Why don't you demonstrate to them?" Wing said to her.

Mana sighed as she went up to the desk where the glass of water stood. She brought her hands to either side of the glass. She told them to promise not to laugh. The boys nodded eagerly while Wing smiled as a reply. Mana started to release her Ren. The three watched closely.

The water started to evaporate until only a drop left and of course, the leaf remained. The last drop floated in midair with the leaf on it. It danced in midair with the help of the last drop of water. Then, the drop of water fell back into the glass and it was filled up with water in an instant. The leaf went back to its place, floating in the water just like before.

"Well?" she asked Wing, deeming that he knew her category.

'You're a specialist!" he exclaimed, amazed, "But…it will take you long to master enhancement…"

"Yes, it did take me long…I learned Nen since I was three. Though I can barely use enhancement," Mana started.

The boys turned to her. She nodded and explained why.

"My mother didn't want me to constantly think about father. So, she asked my Grandma to come and visit sometime to train me. I was somewhat confused at that time. It didn't really help me to forget about him," she said, looking at each of the males as she talked.

"I see…" Wing said, nodding.

Mana forced a smile but no one could sense it – her sadness. Wing continued his lecture, saying that he wanted the three boys to train their Nen for four weeks.

"That means, I can't bother you two…" she muttered.

"We'll squeeze some time for you," Gon reassured her.

She smiled to him and nodded. They headed back to their rooms after that.

Mana thought that she heard rustling noises in the middle of the night of 11th June. For the whole day, she avoided the boys in order to give them time to train their Nen. All she did that day was minding her own business in her room. A piece of paper slipped under her door. Mana rushed to get it and jumped back to her bed just in case someone was going to barge in and grab her before she could react. Deeming that it was safe, she read the note.

'Meet me at the café you always eat at, 5.00 p.m. tomorrow. – Your Father.' Mana gulped as anxiety made their way into her guts. Her mind was instantly clogged with what she would ask her father, but, most of all, will he answer any questions just like he had promised?

"Mana, are you in?" a voice startled her.

Mana could hear a faint sound of a knock on her door. She rushed to open it without a second thought. It was Gon. Finding it hard to believe, she blinked a few times to let her brain register the fact that Gon was at her door.

"Can I come in or not?" the boy asked.

"Y-Yes…" Mana replied.

Gon came in and sat on a couch by the window. He turned to her and she blinked again at him. He rubbed the back of his neck, thinking of what to say.

"I thought you might need company. I saw someone heading this way…was it your father's man?" he remarked.

Mana nodded. He widened his eyes a bit when she handed him the note. Gon read it and sighed.

"You're going?" he asked, concerned was in his tone.

"He promised me after I won the three matches," Mana explained.

"Is that why you struggled so hard to win?"

Mana nodded slowly, bringing her hands up to her chest. The boy noticed that she was holding her trembles. He guessed that she was afraid or even more than that by the thought of seeing her father alone. Gon got up from his seat and went up to her. He hesitantly brought his arms around her. Mana deemed that he wanted to comfort her with a hug. She brought her arms around him, resting her head on his chest. Gon was warm, much warmer than Killua. Gon hugged her too, glad and satisfied that he was able to calm her.

"I'm sorry I wasn't always there for you," he apologized.

"It's not your fault…besides, you have your own goal to fulfill..." she answered, slightly shaking her head.

He rested his chin on her head, sighing happily. Another knock was heard and the two pushed away immediately. Realizing what he just did, Gon blushed furiously. Mana stared at him before rushing to open the door as the person knocking it was getting impatient.

"K-Killua…what are you doing here? It's in the middle of the night," she said.

"I sensed someone else with you and thought I should come and check…" his words trailed off when he caught sight of Gon.

"Hi…" Gon stammered.

"What are you doing here?" the silver haired asked.

"I came to check up on her," the black haired answered.

Killua half glared as he was a bit jealous of Gon getting to Mana's room before him. Then, he turned to look at Mana. She was wearing a nightdress as usual but a dark blue color this time.

"You let him in?" he asked.

"I let you in…" Mana replied in a confused manner.

Awkward silence was in the air. Killua stared at the two back and forth. Mana gazed at the floor. Gon looked out through the window. He then coughed to garb the two's attention.

"Seems like you're fine…I should be going…" he suddenly spoke to Mana.

He left after saying goodnight to the two of them. When the door shut tight, Killua stared at Mana in a way that makes her feel uncomfortable. She waited for him to burst but he refrained from doing so. He was afraid that she might cry like that one night.

"You didn't bother us at all today," he started.

"Yes…I want you two to train hard," she replied, looking at the floor.

"I see. Gon was worried sick about you," Killua said to her.

"I didn't know…I'm sorry…" she mumbled.

Killua stepped closer to her and she didn't take that as a sign to back away. He saw the note on the table, so he took it and read it. Mana remained silence as he did. He widened his eyes in shock.

"You're…not going…are you?" he asked, concern was in his tone too.

"No, I'm going…alone," Mana answered with determination.

She looked up at him and noticed that he was somewhat wearing a worried expression. Killua quickly turned his face away, calming himself down.

"Do what you want…" he suddenly voiced out.

"Killua…" Mana stepped closer to him.

The boy seemed to be hiding his expression away from her. Is he scowling? She wondered. Killua didn't say a word. Is he worried? She wondered again/

"I…want to know…" she started, clenching her fist.

Killua refused to listen. He exited her room without a word. Mana stood there, eyes welling up with tears as she thought of her two best friends. They were able to put up with her up until now and she hoped that they would let her stay. Now, she highly doubted that.

"I just…want to avenge Mommy…" she burst into tears.