Chapter 20: Lie X Charm X Sacrifice

Karuze could see Kurapika is now having determined look as he finally realizes what Karuze just said is true given that could be easily accomplished with the help of Conjurer. Instantly, he bailed his hand into a fist as he grit his teeth then punch the railing, accompanied by the sound of rattling chains around his hand.

"Damn it! Why didn't I realize that possibility!" Kurapika shouts in anger as his eyes turn scarlet then close his eyes in regret, thinking had he realize this sooner, he might be able to change things.

It was then Kurapika turn to look at Karuze with his normal eyes, then spoke with soft voice "Have you told the others yet?"

Karuze merely shook his head, knowing Kallua knows without him saying a thing so it does count of him not telling others. Seeing Karuze look honest, Kurapika gives a small nod as he now spoke in clear voice.

"Don't tell them, this is my fight and mine alone"

Karuze only goes silent which Kurapika took that as agreement, few moments later, Kurapika type in his phone towards Gon that he will meet the group next day with Karuze tagging along which Gon happily replies that she is looking forward to it.

Karuze definitely didn't miss the soft smile Kurapika lets out when he sees Gon's reply which made him roll his eyes as he knows that is one of Gon's effect towards Killua and Kallua.

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The next day, Karuze and Kurapika walks to the park to meet Kallua, Killua and Gon as Leorio and Zepile are handling the auction. Karuze sweatdropped as he sees Kallua being the judge for both Killua and Gon having eating contest of fast food face to face while at same time, making sure to tidy up their trash.

It was then Gon sees both Kurapika and Karuze walks towards them which cause Gon called them out in enthusiasm. Which also, causes the half-chewed food got thrown in Killua's face. Seeing that made Kallua instantly reach out for his handkerchief and wipe his father's face while Gon goes to meet both of them.

"This is great" The spiders are dead, so you can finally focus on your main goal" Gon instantly said which made Kurapika looks slightly surprised yet Karuze can tell that Kurapika is having a guilt for not telling them the truth "You have to find the eyes of your people" Gon continued which Kurapika merely respond with calling out her name softly.

As Gon was about to offer help when Kurapika needs it, Karuze could sees Killua is sneaking around behind Gon's back and thrust a bowl of pie in her face, successfully cutting her off which made Karuze chuckle while Kallua having a shock look for what Killua just did. Well luckily he brought two handkerchief then as he sees Gon tries to throw back the leftover pie towards Killua but missed as she chase after Killua whom then manages to grab another full pie and jump then throws back in Gon's face.

It ended up with Kallua finally managed to put a stop to both of them as he now wipes Gon's face, Killua grinning like a cat while Karuze laughing loudly and Kurapika also laugh as when he is with his friends, it was where he could let down his guard and having a peaceful time.

Once everything's are settled, the group finally meet together with Karuze then introduce himself to Leorio in the hotel minus Zepile whom leaving to validate their checks and find more gems to sell. As Leorio push a button of the lift, he tells Kurapika that he got intensity and looks more intimidating while Kurapika merely noted that Leorio don't seem to changed much which Leorio instantly countered that Kurapika gotten more annoying as well.

"Karuze, you had been with Kurapika all this time?" Gon asked in curiosity which Karuze only nodded as he spoke "Yeah, feels like I'm dealing with another Kallua though"

Both Kallua and Kurapika instantly gives a glare at that statement.

Their lift has arrived and Leorio instantly ask their most curious question on how did Kurapika able to kill one of the Spider's member while only learn Nen recently. Kurapika whom getting the hint of why do they want the answer, instantly rejects them as he kept it a secret that the Spiders in fact alive and the reason he is with the group is that he wants them to put a stop in catching the spiders,

As they arrived in their hotel room, Kurapika knew he didn't wish to tell his friends about his Nen, for he didn't want to involve them in danger once more. Especially when Killua tells him about the woman whom named Pakunoda that are able to read minds for she is the surviving member including Nobunaga, whom Killua knows how much deep grudge he has against Kurapika and also trying to chase both him and Gon which Kallua silently grit his teeth. Hearing all of that made Kurapika made his decision of not telling them that the Spiders are still alive.

Kallua gives Kurapika a long stare which Kurapika noticed. Kallua feels off with Kurapika looks like keeping a tight lid on himself. He starts to deduce that Kurapika knows that the Spiders is alive as he sees Karuze whom slightly avert his eyes which gives Kallua all the answer he need.

Kallua only silently sigh as Karuze had change the future yet he can't talk back for he already made many changes so he can't complain. Still, he may need to do something to make the past back in track, making Kurapika open up about his source of Nen power that causing him capable of defeating the member of Troupe.

It was then the weather starts to turn worse, lightning flashes as rain falls hard. Killua keep giving suggestion for chasing the remaining Troupe but to avoid suspicion, Kurapika tells the group that he will go with Gon's suggestion, to focus on recovering his clan's eyes. Karuze could only gives a hidden smile for looking at the others have no suspicion on Kurapika's action that hiding the truth. It was then his phone is ringing as he sees it's Melody.

Karuze took the call while Kurapika looks in silent stare. Kurapika did ask Melody to call Karuze as he turn off his cellphone for Hisoka might call or text him and will lead the group gets suspicious of Kurapika. Karuze then hand his phone towards Kurapika, saying "for you" while Kurapika just taking the call and listening on what news Melody is bringing.

Kurapika seems taken aback with the new information, telling the group that the reward for the Troupe's head has been rescinded as the Troupe is from Meteor City. Hearing that made both Killua and Gon look each other in disappointment, knowing they did put their money and didn't get it back.

Gon is the only one whom had no idea on what's Meteor City, Killua did know as Canary originally from there. Without a doubt, Kurapika, Kallua and Karuze knows along with Leorio. Leorio took the role of explaining that Meteor City is a city populated by people who, as far as society is concerned, don't exist. Officially its unpopulated but being said that ten million people live there. It began as a dump over 1500 years ago but people who lives there began to live off the garbage as you are allowed to dump anything there. From garbage to weapon, even people and the resident will accept anything there. Even the Meteor City residents share a bond thinner than that between strangers, stronger than any family there.

Kurapika added that there are those who provide Meteor City with weapons and precious metals under the pretext of garbage and that would be the Mafia community which in return the Mafia recruited people from Meteor City as people whom didn't exist as society was concerned are perfect for commit crimes. The Troupe destroyed the normally intimate relationship between the Mafia Community and the Meteor City but the Mafia has decided to prioritize that relationship.

Gon seems taken aback with the new information while Kallua knows all of that stuff for he did visit there when he was little with Canary as a guide. He is actually a frequent visitor to Meteor City as he also found some stuff he is looking for in there and he made sure to drop some things equivalent with the stuff he wants. In a way he also one of the provider, guilty as charged as the Zaoldyeck family also hires them like they hire Canary.

It was then out of nowhere Kallua suddenly stood up which made the others look at him as if he gone crazy, yet Karuze could see Kallua suddenly feels discomfort as he looks at his surrounding which Karuze knew that only one person whom can make Kallua feels that way.

"Where is he? Where!?" Kallua suddenly called out in loud voice as he circles the room then sharply looks around which make others more sweatdropped at Kallua's strange out of character antics.

Karuze gets up and look around in his same position as well which makes the group more confused, seeing the confused stare made Karuze sighed.

"Kallua act like that because he could feel Fraze's presence and he is sensitive of it. Whenever he gets like that, its a sign that.."

GRRBSHHH!

The group plus Karuze turns to see Kallua had turn one of the single bed over and -

"Sign that Fraze is nearby. See?" Karuze continue to finished his explanations as the group wide eyed seeing Fraze indeed there without them noticing at first, hiding under the bed, lay low the entire time.

Fraze looks up at Kallua whom look at him angrily and disgust which he merely smiles widely and gives a whistle "Nice view Kall-chan~"

With no need to register the meaning, Kallua merely gives a stomp on Fraze's back in anger which the group look in shock while Fraze merely moans in pleasure.

"Ahn yes, I can't believe we are in S&M play, It's more than fine to me" Fraze said as he huffs and grunt while blushing madly.

"S&M?" Gon tilt her head as she tries to register the meaning which made Killua panics and Leorio gape then Kurapika look in shock. Karuze starts to stomp in anger towards Fraze and joins Kallua in the stomping but he goes for Fraze's back of head.

"Shut up you pervert! You are a bad influence with Gon and Kallua!" Karuze said as keeping his foot align with Fraze's head in pressure which Fraze tries to said something but becomes inaudible as it comes out as muffled words.

Kallua does the same, not leaving his foot out of Fraze's back. He looks annoyed but tries to calm as he looks at Karuze.

"So, what should we do with him?"

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Hisoka already heard on Fraze's information about the boss stealing the Nen of the ability to see the future with the accurate fortune from the Nostrade daughter which causes Fraze to leave the base and look for Kallua because he didn't want to be found out that he is from future. Hisoka of course allows Fraze to go for he didn't want the boss to find that out as well and that will take all the fun away.

The moment Hisoka had heard everything he needed from Fraze, Hisoka had formulated a plan on what he needed so the Troupe will stay as Nobunaga currently picking a fight with the boss, calling him Chrollo on wanting to stay and find the chain user since the boss wanting to depart tonight with the treasure. Hisoka lets out a smirk as Fraze indeed telling the truth, he do think that Fraze is still not telling the entire truth but he knows that because Fraze also had his own ways which Hisoka respects as Fraze his best friend after all.

Nobunaga then has his fortune told which definitely has difficulty on interpreting the meaning. His fortune goes by this.

"The calendar loses a precious component. The remaining months gather to mourn. The first moon, having missed his opportunity, continues to pursue the eleventh moon alone. The chrysanthemum withers and falls, to lie on the ground beside the bloody Scarlet Eyes. But the spiders does not stop even after losing half its limbs"

The Troupe starts to think that it may have something to do with how the Mafia moves the merchandise when they attacks and the current fortune Nobunaga has may telling them about half of their members may die after losing Uvo. Shizuku whom got curious and reads Nobunaga fortune, starts to ask about hers which goes like this.

"The calendar loses a precious component. The remaining months gather to mourn. You join your ally as an offering, to keep him from being lonely. You will find eternal rest in a room filled with black merchandise. Beware solitude above all, you have the most to fear when your re alone with another"

Once Shizuku reads her fortune, she declared that she will die in next week for her fortune has only two verse including Shalnark and Pakunoda will die as she thought the numbered months refer to the Troupe member. Chrysanthemum is flower of September, blooms in august and withers in June which refer to member number 6, 8 and 9 which are Shalnark, Pakunoda and Shizuku.

It was then the topic of Scarlet eyes in the fortune made some of them recalls about the Clan whom eyes turn red and theres survivor. Shalnark tries to reason with Nobunaga that if they confront the chain user, they will lost half of their limbs on top of Shalnark and Nobunaga has easy replaceable powers, Shizuku and Pakunoda has rare powers that The Troupe cannot afford to lose. Nobunaga silently deep in thought as he knows Shalnark is right as he finally sees the reason why Chrollo wants to departure tonight for they wont be running into chain user next week for the advantage of being able to predict the future means they can avoid undesirable prophecies.

Nobunaga could only grit his teeth as the more he hears about Chrollo reasoning as Chrollo indeed think well about the Troupe and he can't find any flaw. As Hisoka has watch the scene unfold, it was time to start his plan as Hisoka asks the Boss for tell some of other member's fortune which they may gather additional clues for avoiding the prophecy. Once some of the Troupe has theirs, Hisoka smirks as he sees his fortune.

"A red-eyed costumer will visit your shop, half angel, half death-bringer, you would do well to sell the calendar's secrets. He will especially pleased to learn the eleventh moon's secret. The customer will return on a hot day, leaving you alone with a man bearing 's cross. The false fourth moon will be torn away from the calendar. Only six pages remain."

Hisoka slightly smiles as he finish reading his fortune. It was then Pakunoda comes over, asking for his fortune. Hisoka look at Pakunoda's eyes for distraction as he then uses his Nen ability to change the fortune which causes stir when the Troupe reads Hisoka's arranged fortune.

"A red-eyed customer will visit your shop, seeking to make a trade. The customer will use the sword of law on you, taking the calendar's secrets with him. The eleven-legged spider grow homesick, losing five more legs, do not leave your temporary shelter for you are one of the remaining legs"

Nobunaga instantly draw his blade, accusing Hisoka for selling Uvo out. Before he could reach Hisoka, Shalnark and Franklin starts to move in front of Nobunaga, asking him to calm down and maybe hearing Hisoka's explanation yet Hisoka merely says the first verse is true and unable to say anything about this week. He proceeds to say that to tell the reason would be telling precisely on what he cannot say. Thus he can't say and its not he wont say,its that he can't say and that is all he can let them know. If the troupe can't accept that explanation, he will have to defend himself even if he has to fight.

What Hisoka had said has instantly caught Chrollo attention. But Nobunaga was having none of it as he pretends to give up then dash towards Hisoka, intending to cuts him which Hisoka's prepares but surprised when Nobunaga suddenly disappears and then standing in the position where Chrollo is and Chrollo is currently in Nobunaga's position moments ago.

"Did the boss do that?" Phinks ask Machi which Machi merely replies "Probably"

After asking Nobunaga to be quiet for a bit, Chrollo starts his questioning in which if Hisoka can't answer just says so.

"In the fortune, what are the calendar's secret?"

"The powers of the Troupe's members"

"Of how many members?"

"Seven, no Eight. The boss and Uvogin, Shizuku, Machi, Franklin, Pakunoda, Shalnark and I add up to eight"

Hearing that made Nobunaga grit his teeth in anger while Chrollo calmly look at Hisoka in questioning look.

"So until yesterday, you didn't know of Kortopi's ability?"

"That is correct"

"What is our opponent's power?"

" I cannot say"

"What about his appearance?"

" I cannot say"

" What is your relationship to him?"

" I cannot say"

Feeling Chrollo has heard enough, he close his eyes as if to process the information as he finally said "I understand" and then starts to tell his theory when he close his book.

He theories that the red-eyed customer has two abilities at very least. One would be ability to defeat Uvogin while the other one would be about silencing Hisoka. Considering the phrase of sword of law, means it might telling Hisoka not to lie and not giving any information about him and he might have something being placed in Hisoka's body. Especially about trade, something the customer took giving impression that he use sword of law to attack Hisoka and it was truly powerful for capable to restrict Hisoka's speech. Hearing what the Boss has just theories made Hisoka excited, feeling more and more tempted to be the one to kill him.

Hisoka felt amused that his plans is set in motion and goes smoothly as in actual, there is no sword of law being placed in his body and he only revealed the powers of two members which is Uvogin and Shizuku not eight. It was indeed a risky gamble which would make the Troupe against him if the boss hadn't figure the meaning of his fake prophecy and it was all he needs to do for the Troupe to stay. Considering if they leave Yorknew City, he won't be able to know when he would see the boss again.

The dispute of leave or stay then starts with Hisoka adamant of staying. The Troupe starts to look at their boss for their order which Chrollo then look at the others and saying in crystal clear voice.

"Stay"

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The group could only look in silent shocked stare as they sees Fraze being bound to chair with a rope that Kallua had prepares in his rucksack, even infused it with Nen to make it more harder to break which brought more sweatdropped look from group as they thought that Kallua is truly prepared for everything.

"Really Kall-chan~, if you want to bound me forever and ever, you could have ask you know" Fraze gives a smile as he spoke in lust filled voice "I'm always yours after all"

Creepiness aside, Kallua held himself strong as he starts to give Fraze a cold look and then held his gun at point blank range on Fraze's forehead.

"O..Oi Oi, isn't that too much!?" Leorio looks in panics, seeing the usually calm, collected Kallua turn murderous at the sight of Fraze.

"It was normal like this" Karuze stated which followed by nods from Killua and Gon while Kurapika seems to recognize that it is also normal.

"IT IS!?" Leorio only gapes more and shocked as the others are indeed, feel this is all normal.

Fraze lets out a low, creepy chuckle which made others more creeped out. It was then surprisingly, Fraze lets his gaze landed on Kurapika whom starts to be on guard.

"Restrain and vow"

That short statement is enough to make Kurapika wide his eyes as the others while Karuze slightly gape and Kallua raise his eyebrow a bit.

"That is Kurapika's Nen power that made killing one to the Troupe member possible" Fraze gives a smirk as he gives a look that Kallua catch, knowing what it is and in his mind, he can't believe this will be the first of him and Fraze being in synch.

"Keeping the fact that the spiders bodies are fake are truly mean to keep from your friends, are you trying to abuse the trust they gave you?" Fraze said while Kallua merely presses the gun harder against his forehead in response while the group starts to stir in unexpected facts.

" What are you talking about? The Spiders is alive?" Kallua ask in tone that he made to make himself look like he didn't believe what Fraze just said and questions it while silently indicate for Fraze to blab more which Fraze intend to do and Karuze catches what the two did, definitely surprised that this is the first they are having the same intent.

" Yup, the bodies are fake, thanks to the Conjurer's work" Fraze gives a childish smile "But Kurapika already knows right?" In an instant everyone sees Kurapika whom just turn silent " Also about restrain and vow-"

"Enough" Kurapika spoke softly yet the tone was strong and hard "Don't say anything more"

"Kurapika..." Gon said almost in heartbreaking way "You knew all this time...and you didn't want us to help!?" Gon starts to shake softly "Aren't we friends!? We are all here to help!"

Hearing what Gon had said made both Killua and Leorio nodded as they too wanting to help while both Kallua and Karuze only look at Fraze whom just grins before they turn to look at Kurapika.

Kallua could see Gon managed to crack Kurapika's hard shell and knows that Kurapika will tell his powers and what they needed to know. With that, Kallua took off the rope that bound Fraze and hold Fraze's hand which made Karuze gape while Fraze smile wider in glee as he tries not to scream in happiness. Even both Killua and Gon look shock at what Kallua just did while Kallua just so focused on what he will discuss with Fraze then gives his gun to Karuze, he had no idea that some of them are shock from his unpredicted action.

" I apologize for this stupid cousin of mine. I'll definitely teach him a lesson so please excuse both of us" Kallua said, dragging happy Fraze before giving a telepathy at Karuze as they gets out of the room.

`Do stay there and stick with Gon all the way`

Without the group noticed, Karuze gives a small nod in response of that.

Kallua continues to drag Fraze out even ignoring the rain drenching them which Fraze had no mind. All in his mind are just being blissful for being able to held hands with his Kall-chan~ after 7 years.

`Uwaahh~ Kall-Chan~ his hands are so soft and smooth, even though that hand has already ended so many lives, its still the most beautiful hands ever that I won't even mind if its circling my neck~'

"Oi"

`His pale skin with such beautiful fingers, those fingers~ it made such beautiful requiem when they do the deed, such a bliss for those people whom had their life taken by this hand'

"Oi!"

`Haa~ And I have it in my hand right now. Wait! Doesn't this mean I shouldn't wash my hand from now on!?

"OI!FRAZE!"

"Waaa!" Fraze jump in shock for Kallua has scream right at his ear which causes him to close his eyes and instantly took his hand off to rub both of his ears which he deeply regrets. He may love to hear his Kall-chan voice over and over but that loud is quite..out of question. Well, he is lucky that Kall-chan~ is considerate and lets out scream that his ears could still he open his eyes, he meets angry and..damn, wet sexy Kallua in rain. Fraze instantly gets a hard on, as he huffed and blushed hard seeing such a rare scene that he instantly burn in his memory.

"You.." Kallua's glare harden which made Fraze gets more excited. He can't believe he drag Fraze all the way to quiet and estranged place only to have Fraze not listening to what he wants to say. It was then he realized that he didn't feel much disgust like back in Heaven's Tower towards Fraze, guess meeting Fraze so many times and he didn't want to look weak in Fraze's presence made him slightly get used to his presence.

Kallua starts to chuckle for that, him being used to Fraze even slightly is definitely he can't tell good or bad but Fraze definitely thought he may die soon as he gets so many luck with his Kall-chan~ today.

`Whaa, just what is happening!? First is Kall-chan~ holding my hand then sexily being wet in front of me and now he chuckles happily which charms me more!? Am I gonna die soon!?`

Kallua raise his eyebrow at Fraze whom is look...bewildered? Kallua could even sees Fraze is starting to burning up which is strange as... Fraze doesn't usually gets sick. Could it be..that side effect of the youkai DNA has started!?

Without any warning, Kallua let his forehead rest on top of Fraze's whom jaw dropped at how close his Kall-chan~ is. Fraze starts to stutter and gape in nervousness, considering this is the first and closest he has ever been. Even when he tries to back off, Kallua gently hold the back of his head which made him steams more. Meanwhile, Kallua is just focusing on tell the temperature that Fraze currently have using the method his mother usually do to tell their temperature. Currently, he could tell that despite the rain, Fraze indeed burning up and his temperature has risen, thinking that he may discover something new about the side effect made him unconsciously having a bright smile which Fraze didn't miss.

Too much, the adrenaline rush is too much swirling inside of him especially seeing his Kall-chan smile brightly at him...too much to handle that Fraze starts to feel his sight clouded and...

He pass out...while standing.

"Wha!? Oi! Fraze! What the heck!?" Kallua starts to shook Fraze whom didn't woke up. Kallua looks at Fraze in shock for being so unguarded and lose consciousness in front of him. Did that DNA made Fraze weaker?! But he also shows symptom of overheat like Gon when she thinks too much of stuff that she can't handle!

`I don't even know where should I left him. Considering Fraze always stays with Hisoka and I have no idea how to contact him' Kallua thought he should just decided to dump Fraze in nearby inn or hotels. As he thought that, he starts to carry Fraze on his back.

"What the- what is this hard thing poking my back!? Did he kept a gun inside of that place!?"

Not wanting to take the gun away or even be uncomfortable when carrying Fraze, he opted for the princess carry instead.

It was then few hours later that Fraze woke up and found himself in unfamiliar hotel room. As he looks around to figure out where he is, he found a note written by Kallua which he easily recognize by the neat, beautiful handwriting.

`I have no idea on where you are staying and I'm a bit in hurry so I drop you off in nearby hotel and already paid for a day stay with your money. I'll contact you later to discuss something important. By the way, I took the liberty to check your body aside that place and found theres nothing wrong, just signs of fatigue and feverish so take good care of yourself. Also, don't put a gun in that place next time, that's disgusting. I don't want it to explode and shoot me or even taking it away when I was about to carry you on my back so I opted for princess carry instead. Anyway, just stay safe and healthy'

"Huu...WHAT!?

Fraze thought he could explode as he roar with regret. Never mind about his money, how could he miss to feel being carry in princess carry by Kall-chan!?. And well that place might also be gun that could explode though he rather not wanting Kall-chan to take that gun away or he might be uke forever, but still, why must he lose consciousness of all that times!? And that Kall-chan check his body!? That place may not be included but...For real!?

And Fraze ended up having another fever plus headache while having those thought involving Kall-chan swirls around and lingering in days until Kallua had contact him for the discussion and he turns strangely healthy afterwards.

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The Troupe starts to think of the possible course to happen in next week as some of them recall their fortune that are concerning such as Shizuku.

"You will find eternal rest in a room filled with black merchandise. Beware solitude above all, you have the most to fear when your re alone with another"

Then the next are Pakunoda.

"On a dark day with very little light, you will face two choices within a small room. You must choose between pride and betrayal. While the death-bringer hovers near"

The last one is Shalnark.

"Do not make any phone call. When it matters most, you will be unable to reach anyone. It would be unwise to answer the phone, for the death-bringer will come calling one time in three"

It was then the boss starts to break the Troupe in groups for the operating next week and hoping to avoid being alone to avoid the undesirable end. Afterwards, Machi then relays on information about some kids know about their base which Machi still can't ignore despite they have no connection to chain user, hearing that made Nobunaga piped in excitingly as he completely forgot about it, starts to recommending to recruit the kid which Machi flat out rejects instantly for she didn't bring that topic out for that. That made the boss interested in hearing more as both Machi and Nobunaga explains.

The boss indeed agrees with Nobunaga as he thought that girl is interesting but most likely wont join the Troupe. Still, what interest him more is that masked one whom fight against Nobunaga and use brilliant strategy to not only fend off Nobunaga but also render him helplessly. Nobunaga pouted as he has to recalls that before then once more recommending for recruit and Machi again rejects for her hunch. The boss do trust Machi's instinct which made him giving orders to make fake bases to be safe and they did it, creating 50 buildings for countermeasure.

The topic then goes on about recall information Uvo tries to look for the chain user which Shalnark helped by looking from hunter website about the Nostrade's daughter bodyguard whom The boss meet and stole her power. The boss then takes out the paper on updated list of the bodyguards which shows two more members shows up in the list.

"Seven members...There could be more. That's a lot of people to guard one girl" Franklin comments which Phinks replies "He must love his daughter"

The boss shot that down, knowing Nostrade only cares about his daughter ability as He achieved his current status by using her power and many resent his advancement.

"But why did she come to Yorknew city?" Shizuku suddenly asked which Pakunoda merely replies "For the auction, I imagine"

As The boss hears that, the thunder struck as if inspires him from that answer. The boss instantly comments on how an idiot he is for not regarding on why the daughter is in Yorknew, for if he did consider that, they would be able to find the chain user sooner. He is too focused on the fortune telling that he disregard that, now to safe to assume that the daughter is coming for the auction, he recalls the girl is fond of body parts which Shalnark catches on.

"Scarlet Eyes" Shalnark said as he finally put the pieces all together which The boss nodded as he knew the chain user desire two things for the first is exact revenge on the Spider and to recover his people's eyes. Which is why the chain user joins the Nostrade Family, knowing the daughter would love the Scarlet eyes.

Once they confirm they did have copy of the Scarlet Eyes and it functions as En, they starts to look for the original for Kortopi able to tell the location from the original. Once the original was found, Kortopi starts to look the copied Scarlet Eyes.

"I can see the same shape, 2.500 in that direction, the northwest"

The moment Chrollo hears that, he starts to look at the map and found it is located in Hotel Beitacle and Kortopi reminds them to hurry as the En effects will fade in few hours. Nobunaga insist on going which Chrollo agrees but on condition that he accompany's him that made Nobunaga smile wide.

They are now prepares to be going to hotel Beitacle to meet the Chain user.

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Kallua on his way back to the hotel he stays with the others as he found they are already away. He rummages his rucksack and found his phone has message from Karuze just a minute ago.

`We have finally starts the Spider Operation, once you have arrives back to hotel, try to go to hotel Beitacle quickly!'

Kallua narrows his eyes as he takes his katana near his rucksack, with a few turns and click along with infusing the aura, the katana starts to shrink in necklace size which Kallua took a choker from his rucksack and wears it then snaps the katana on the front of choker, as if it looks like accessories now.

With a last glare, he uses In, grabbing his cloak then rushes out of the hotel unnoticed. Since it was a hassle to run on the streets, he opted for jumping on a building to another all the way to Beitacle Hotel.

It was then he could finally sees, the three of them, Gon, Kurapika and Karuze are chasing the Spiders ahead whom still not sensing their presence for they are still focusing on their target but Kallua knew its a matter of time they would noticing. Then,he could also sees Killua in the alley, closing his distance with others. Once he locks eye with the boss, he notices that the boss now knows they are finally being followed, causing him to send telepathy to Karuze.

`Karuze! I'm here, let's start our own operation!'

With that, the three members chase their target ahead while the Boss, Shizuku and Machi turns back causes Kurapika to hide in alley, Gon hides behind the dumpster while Karuze jumps up to the roof which the Spiders caught three, despite only silhouettes.

Kallua instantly grab Karuze and uses the cloak to cover themselves as Karuze return inside of Kallua. The cloak gave a perfect cover as Karuze returning and appearing always having light which causes attraction.

Once Karuze returns, Kallua could hear the spider calling for the one hiding on the roof which Kallua already prepares himself for. Not wanting to risk his parents further, he jumps off, showing himself to be captured.

Both Killua and Gon only widen his eyes, knowing Karuze should be the one on the roof. Machi noted that Kallua is new yet seeing him knows the other kids made the Boss ask Shizuku to captures him while Machi ties the other two for he trust Machi's instict and keeping them alive for the kids may have connection with chain user.

Gon looks at the Troupe's leader as she ask the question "How can you kill people who have nothing to do with you?"

Lightning flashes after Gon uttered that question, however not just Chrollo but also Kallua reacts inside which Chrollo notices before he noted despite she had surrendered, she still looks hostile. Yet, he still unable to give clear answer, backtracking and questioning himself which Killua had no idea on what is he talking about.

They just decided to go to the hotel Beitacle next, on their way, Chrollo got a call of Pakunoda, saying they had figures out the chain user identity despite the power is still unknown and they will meet in Hotel Beitacle lobby. Chrollo notices the look both Killua and Gon has when mentioning knowing the chain user identity but he can't get anything from Kallua. While they walk again, Gon debating inside for it will be useless to capture Pakunoda while Killua tries to analyze as they might switch targets and have to confer before they move. It will decide after the first instant and slight delay would cost their lives. However as he looks at Kallua, he can't believe that his look is just the same, calm and collected which Killua can't understand.

`Did he..has a plan? He did switch places with Karuze... but, what kind of plan was it!?'

It feels long but they have finally arrives at Hotel Beitacle lobby. As they lean on one of the lobby's pillar, the three of them could feel they are on high alert. It was then a familiar loud sound rang through the lobby without a doubt, Leorio whom sat directly across of them.

"Damn, may future's dark, because of the failures working for me!" Killua realizes the meaning as Leorio continues "Listen, this once, I'll close my eyes like nothing happened. One more mistake, and you'll get it good!Now listen, seven on the dot. You better come to the hotel by then!"

At that the three of them realizes the meaning instantly, using darkness for their advantage. Kallua could see from the corner of his eye that Killua has relax his fingers, prepares to dislocate his fingers to escape from the thread. The three could see, 3 more minutes until the blackout.

"Paku and the others are here" Shizuku said which Nobunaga could see his favorite kids are here, plus another one whom are not familiar. He starts to see the familiar two, ignoring the other one.

"What's this? You got caught again?" Nobunaga starts to make his own speculation "I get it...You changed your minds and decided to join, right?"

"We didn't know that the reward for you guys was rescinded" Killua replies that Nobunaga countered "So, you screwed up again while stalking us? Didn't learn your lesson, huh. But this must be a fate at work. Well, lets be friends" Nobunaga said the end with a smile, trying to look friendly to the kids.

"No way" Killua instantly said "We were only following you for the reward. I wouldn't even want to look at your faces" Killua instantly look other way and close his eyes.

Both Kallua and Gon comment on how smart that is, for that is natural and won't look much suspicious. Seeing that made Gon also agrees and look other way then close her eyes as well which invite an amusing laugh from Nobunaga.

"Well, boss? They've got guts, right? Their sass reminds me of Uvo" Nobunaga said, still trying for recruitment while Kallua could tell that the boss is starts to get suspicious. He decided to buy more time to his parents as he sees Nobunaga is about to place both of his hands on top of their heads.

"Stop that"

That chilling voice made all the attention goes towards Kallua. Both Killua and Gon silently shouts his name on surprise, not knowing what is he doing right now.

"That voice..." Nobunaga trails off before narrows his eyes in realization " So that was you! That mask katana wielder!"

Now the boss look at Kallua in interest as he look at his direction "That was him?"

"This boy beats Nobunaga?" Shizuku looks at the boy he captured then look at Nobunaga whom seething.

"That was because I'm unprepared" Nobunaga said before he comes over Kallua's side " Huh, I'll have to ask for a rematch"

"This is not the time for that" Machi pipes in as she sees Paku "Describe the chain user for us"

"Before that Paku" the boss pipes in "I want you to check something about these kids"

Both Killua and Gon react while Pakunoda asking on what to know which the boss merely replies what are they hiding.

Kallua notices from the radio that its only one minute left, as Pakunoda walk towards both Killua and Gon for checking as they panics inside, the boss pipes in.

"Not those two, that one"

'Eh?'

Both Killua and Gon is now confused, that one then...Kallua!?

"Find out what that one is hiding" The boss repeats as Pakunoda now walk towards Kallua.

Kallua knows this is risky for Pakunoda to learn about him, to be honest this is unexpected that the Troupe leader has taken an interest for wanting to learn about him. He starts to look around with his eyes and found the pillar act as blind spot for the other spiders won't be able to see his eyes as even the boss could only sees the back of his head, along with Shizuku. Machi are busy with his parents with Nobunaga watching them while Kortopi stands next to the boss for the guard. Kallua smirk in his mind for he has just formulate the next distraction. As Pakunoda slowly reach out her hand towards Kallua, Kallua gives a glare.

Pakunoda instantly wide her eyes, slightly retract her hand as she sees Kallua's eyes suddenly turns crimson, letting her have a thought that he may be related to chain user. Instantly, Pakunoda thrust her hand for immediate reading but Kallua is faster, suddenly break his hands free without doing any damage to Shizuku which brought a surprise from both Shizuku and Pakunoda as Kallua instantly crouch down and grab his katana choker.

"Now!" As Kallua yelled that, he close his eyes which then Pakunoda took her chance to another read but-

The blackout happen, the three open their eyes (with Kallua's eyes turn back to normal sapphire color) to see the spiders frozen in the unexpected situation. Kallua instantly grab the katana and turn it back to the usual one then took it upon himself to take Pakunoda down , rendering her unconscious for few hours on the floor using his katana before paralyzes Shizuku with a swift graze hit to her right shoulder which causes her to collapse and groaning on the floor. Seeing Killua had free himself and trying to attack Machi for taking Gon hostage, Kallua dash first for the first attack, knowing Killua can't defeat Machi. Using his charged aura katana, he successfully cuts the aura thread in pieces and frees Gon which Machi can't believe that her thread has been broken. Once he sees both of his parents unharmed, he instantly sheathed his katana to his side.

"Now's our chance!"

Kallua instantly grab both of them and dash towards the door, before the spiders could give a chase in the direction towards Kallua's voice, never in his life Kallua thought he would do something so rude and disrespectful towards his parents for he instantly calculates his strength and throws both of them out whom yells in shock then landed just an inch from the door, slightly groan in pain.

"Run! NOW!"

Both Killua and Gon could only wide his eyes when they look back, seeing Kallua wield his katana and rush back to fight back. Killua knows both he and Gon are hopeless so he instantly drag Gon away and flees which despite her protest, he tries to ignore but Killua knows one thing he can't forgive.

He had left Kallua there to die.

Meanwhile, Kallua could see from corner of his eye that Killua had already taken Gon away which brought a smile to his face. This is all went according to his plan, he will make sure his parents are safe while he will be the one to be captured with the plus Kurapika will captured the boss. He already made sure Karuze would tell Kurapika to leave him by himself for he already made some countermeasure against Pakunoda then he will wait for his escape when the spider took him back to the base.

He manages to injure Machi, Shizuku and Nobunaga in the fight while he suffers some hits on his shoulder and left arm (in purpose) before he let himself being captured by Machi (acting dejected and irritated). With his natural acting and holding back his power well, the spider didn't realize that and thought its normal as Shizuku has recover and help with the fight which made them able to apprehend Kallua and found nothing suspicious for him to fail to escape.

"Damn! This guy lets those two escape again!" Nobunaga grit his teeth, confiscating Kallua's katana as he sees Machi now use his thread to capture Kallua, tighten it a bit as revenge for made Pakunoda unconscious.

"Shizuku, are you alright?" Machi asked which Shizuku nodded as he notices "That guy with radio is working with them"

Nobunaga shook his head with irritation "Whatever!" He let his gaze landed on Kallua "This guy is stronger than those two, we should keep more eye on him"

Shizuku agrees before then she notices something.

"Huh? Where's the boss?"

Lightning flashes which made them realizes their surrounding to see for a few seconds as Nobunaga utter the fact..

"The boss is gone..."

Kallua silently smiles at that, seeing Kurapika had done exactly as planned and now it only matters of time for him to break escape later.

XXXXXXXXXX

Both Killua and Gon has finally meet up with the others (Leorio, Melody and Kurapika with the Spider's boss chained, restricted) in a car. Having the boss in their car made chilling atmosphere so neither are speaking a word. Leorio drives in nervousness as he repeatedly looking at rear view mirror, looking if there are any tailgate.

"It's okay" Kurapika said, knowing what Leorio is doing "Number of enemies are injured and they won't move until reinforcement arrives.

Killua however, grit his teeth remembering what had happened and how they just heard from Kurapika that from the start, Kallua had already planned to sacrifice himself. He knows Kallua has a plan, but that plan is about him sacrificing himself and let them escape while he stays there to die!? Even Gon looks irritated as she slowly reach out Killua's hand and gives a gentle squeeze. As Killua starts to calm down and look at his girlfriend eyes, it was a strong eyes, believing Kallua is alright and they will give him such lecture when he returns.

Kurapika notices the troupe leader is staring at him which he irritatedly ask "What are you staring at?"

"Nothing" Chrollo starts to look at the view in front " I didn't expect the chain user to be a woman"

"Did I say I was?" Kurapika takes off the wig "You shouldn't let appearances deceive you" Kurapika then continued with anger filled voice "Anyway you should watch what you said since it may be the last thing out of your mouth"

Chrollo however, only stays calm and collected as he uttered the fact "You won't kill me. You left your precious friend behind"

That made Killua react the most while Gon tries to calm Killua, Kurapika snapped, knowing it is true but Kallua keep telling him that he will be fine.

"I'm not so composed that I will ignore your taunts!" As Kurapika said that, Leorio tries to calm Kurapika, not wanting Kurapika to go over the limits.

Chrollo continues for another taunting "That girl fortune didn't mention any of this. Which means this event isn't significant enough to matter"

"You bastard!" Kurapika yelled in anger which made Melody calls Kurapika's name to calm him down but its not working. Even Leorio starts to threaten Kurapika, seeing the limits has been broken.

"Do you need further explanation? I consider this situation the same as an afternoon coffee break" Chrollo continues taunting made Kurapika has scarlet eyes "A peaceful outing"

That did it. Kurapika instantly punch Chrollo which Leorio shouts to calm Kurapika as even both Killua and Gon tries to calm him too. It was then Leorio mention they are in equal footing which Chrollo spoke in disbelief.

"Equal footing? You must be mistaken. First of all, you've made the wrong assumption. I have no value as a hostage" Chrollo stated calmly, as Kurapika accuse him of lying, Melody stops him stating everything is true that Chrollo truly know its reality and they are the one in ropes.

"What.. then, we can't save Kallua!?" Killua yelled in disbelief which Gon also goes wide eyed. Kurapika refuse to believe it, turns to Melody for more confirmation.

"His heartbeat is normal. He isn't shaken by any of this. He isn't worried or frightened of death. I can hear that he's accepted death. I can hear that he walks with death every day" With each words, Senritsu starts to feel fear, hearing Chrollo's heartbeat "How is he capable of producing such a sound? No more! I can't take any more of this! I don't want to listen to you or him!"

Seeing Melody breakdown made Kurapika call her name softly which made Melody continue "He truly believes he himself has no value as a hostage. But the fact remains that he is the leader"

Kurapika turn to look at Chrollo, as if wanting answer "What are you..What are you people?"

Chrollo close his eyes as he hears that then he open his eyes and answer nonchalantly "The spider"

Kurapika still grit his teeth, it was then he change his questioning "Five years ago, were you the leader when the Troupe slaughtered the Kurta of the Scarlet Eyes?"

Chrollo merely goes silent which irritates Kurapika more as he then takes out his judgement chain which Chrollo merely gives a look and smile as he stated "Are those the chains you used to kill Uvo? What were Uvo last words"

"I don't remember" Kurapika said but that were shot down by Chrollo "You're I right, Miss?" Chrollo said to Melody whom also agrees inside"

"I can relate" Chrollo continues. "I feel the same way. I have nothing to say to you"

That only made Kurapika angrier which Leorio tries to calm Kurapika for not to fall in provoking. Killua even yells with Gon then grab Kurapika's shirt in desperation which made Kurapika fighting in his mind then retract his chains, trying to calm himself.

Seeing that reaction made Chrollo positive on chain user's weakness and he can use it.

XXXXXXXXXX

The reinforcement of the spiders has arrived which are Phinks, Feitan and Shalnark. They instantly demand explanation in which they starts to saying there are blackout, they are injured, Pakunoda is still unconscious and they are in no position to move which Feitan merely had no idea and blaming by saying why they didn't give a chase.

"Read between the lines! We can use him as hostage!" Nobunaga said as he looks at Kallua "If we let him escape its over as the boss may have been captured with that chains that Uvo can't break." Nobunaga shouts in irritation as Feitan truly didn't understand and just blaming Nobunaga's group for not giving a chase which just irritates Nobunaga more.

"Okay, we can assign the blame later. We need a plan" Shalnark said, being the intelligent and calm headed trying to cool down the group.

As tense atmosphere surrounding them then its broken by phone which Phinks carries, seeing its the boss which made all of them react.

"Hello?"

" I have three demands" That voice made Phinks realize its chain user "The general rule is that my demands are absolute. If you don't obey, I will kill your leader immediately. First, do not follow me. Second, do not harm your hostage. Third, put the phone to the hostage"

"Can I ask you something first?" It's about the second demand" Phinks said, looking at Kallua "That hostage puts up a struggle, so we have to break few bones" Phinks starts to smirk, thinking he is being smart but Kurapika could hear the bluff from Melody so he coldly said "Then we're done negotiating" and hangs up.

Hearing that made Phinks sweatdropped that his tactic didn't work and the rest of them could see how uncool that was. He calls Kurapika again afterwards and quickly said "Sorry, I was lying. He did get injured back then but now, he is unharmed"

"This is your last chance. Do not fool around. Put the hostage through the phone" Kurapika said as when the phone get passed to Kallua, both Machi and Nobunaga hits Phinks head at same time, stating he is an idiot.

Kallua had no understanding on why Kurapika wants to have a call with him, he thought he made it clear for them not to worry about him as this is his choice alone.

"Hey" Kurapika said which made Kallua raise his eyebrow slightly which went unnoticed "What is it?"

"You made that woman Pakunoda unconscious wasn't it? How long will she be out?" Kurapika said in a tone of saying be quick and be clear for the answer.

"Few hours, roughly 4-5 hours" Kallua said.

"Can you wake her up? I can't have that much time" Kurapika said, in urgent tone

" I can, but was it necessary?" Kallua ask, knowing that hindering his own plans.

" It is, you have to!" Hearing that made Kallua sigh, thinking he has to form another plan for this hindrance.

"Fine..." Kallua said grudgingly before he spoke really softly at the end, knowing only Melody will hear him" Just leave me be". The phone then passed to Nobunaga with Kurapika explain on what Kallua will do which the Spider lets him yet being alert.

"My katana.." Kallua said as he held out his hand towards Nobunaga "Hand it over, I need it for the wake-up call"

Nobunaga gives the katana but gives a glare at Kallua "If you use it to escape or even kill Pakunoda, we'll kill you"

"Don't worry, I have no such intention" Kallua said as he took his katana and made his way towards unconscious Pakunoda. Honestly, he could wake her up without it but it will give risk for his memory being read.

Kallua starts to brought the katana down in speed that is moderate in spider eyes since he is hiding his true strength as he presses the spot needed with right pressure and right moment. Within a second, Pakunoda opens her eyes and gasp as she sees Kallua.

"You..."

"Paku" Nobunaga held out the phone and gives it to her then having the chain user to fill in what happened while Kallua begrudgingly handed his katana again and Machi recaptures him.

While Pakunoda goes upstairs alone so others won't hears their conversation, Kallua just formulate more plans so he could escape later. He knows that Melody will tell Kurapika and he truly plans for this to end with his sacrifice as he knows, that is what he needed to do if it means it will save his parents.

Few moments later, he could sees Pakunoda goes alone which others tried to stop but Nobunaga stops them stating Pakunoda will go alone and they will return to hideout per chain user order. Phinks, Feitan and Shalnark agrees to follow Pakunoda while Nobunaga, Machi and Kortopi agrees to let Pakunoda go as they didn't want their boss killed. While other thinking to follow as they didn't want the fortune to come true for their half our limbs are gone.

Shizuku suggest for coin flipping but then she agrees with Nobunaga side. As Phinks about to go, Nobunaga stops him which Shizuku intrude that made Phinks having another sweatdropped. Shizuku truly agrees with Nobunaga but stating that the rules are absolute and if they reject the rules, they reject the spider. And also reject the boss which they can't do.

Kallua merely watch in amusement despite he didn't show it in his face. He knows that he would have chance to escape when they return to base and then, he will escape and will comes back. He already tells Kurapika not to worry about him as he has no value as hostage.

With the group in dispute, his chance of escaping is wider as he already made so many plans, back-up plans and another back-up plans in case he needs it. He smirked inside, for he will do whatever it takes to return to the group.