"Open up the fucking door you red headed chili pepper with emotional unstableness!" Valeria had her legs twisted in an incredible position as she hopped from one side to another in front of the only bathroom available in the servant quarters of the Zoldyck family. "You goddamn girly boy! Stop braiding your hair and let me use the washroom!"
"It's not my fault that nature decided to fall upon you to use the washroom while I'm using it. If you're so desperate go pee in the bushes or whatever gorillas do." Shion replied from indoors as he braided his hair. He smiled to himself as he sadistically allowed Valeria to suffer outside. On normal occasions, she would normally bust the door down, but she was already warned that their whole group will be kicked out if there is a damage in property. Right now the whole gang was camping out in the quarters mainly because Gon wished to open the door himself and undergo some training. They were all wearing weights and that already made it hard enough for Valeria not to accidentally swing her weight and knock down a vase.
"Not my fault my ass! You were the one who put laxatives in my drinks you fucker!" Valeria growled and Shion merely chuckled in feigned innocence. "Me? Why on earth would you suggest that?Are you sure you didn't drink someone else's medications for constipation? I wouldn't be surprised if you did with that nonexistent brain of yours." A scream of frustration could be heard throughout the house.
"Despite how deadly Valeria makes Shion appear to be, I think its rather refreshing to see a easily stirred up Valeria." Gon mused as he drank his milk and ate his breakfast. Kurapika groaned and thought otherwise. "I think it's getting a little bit irritating. I see both Valeria's hatred for Shion as well as why her parents consider disowning her."
"Isn't that a bit harsh?" Gon laughed while gloom and annoyance emitted from Kurapika. No matter what Kurapika said, both Lavines refused to listen and the fact that they were genuinely trying to murder each other irked Kurapika's blood which longed for vengeance for his clan. He didn't understand. THey were a clan, a family, and yet they are purposely trying to annihilate their kin. It was almost as if fate was playing a cruel game on them. It took away from those who treasured, and left the ones who were toxic and murderous to unravel themselves.
"This whole feud is foolish. I'm going to do some weightlifting. Let me know when these ridiculous monkeys stop their bickering." Kurapika got up and struggled to place the heavy, empty dishes into the sink. Valeria watch the blonde leave before criticizing the other Lavine. "See what you did, you psychopathic fucking loser? Open the goddamn door before-" The door burst open and Shion tied the end of his braid with an irritated smile from his face. His entertainment from her suffering turned into annoyance and boredom from her obnoxious shouting. He made sure to slam the door open that it knocked her face. He then casually stretched before jogging on the spot and stretching. "Good morning!"
Valeria grumbled and went into the washroom, making sure to punch him in the stomach. She then rushingly shut the door before Shion got the chance to block and pry the door back open. Shion bit his lip and scoffed in frustration as he clutched his gut. He sat down and took a mandarin, beginning to peel it.
"Okay so are we ready to do this?" Gon asked as he stacked his dishes. Kurapika and Leorio nodded. Valeria immediately stumbled out of the bathroom door after washing her hands and gave him a thumbs up. The group made their way out of the servants' quarters and back outside of the main gate. The past several days were a failed attempt except for the Lavines. Gon, Valeria, and Shion were told to sit on the side obediently as puppies since there was an injured, and there were two who could already open the door. It would be meaningless if they just opened the door, the others still need a chance to train.
"Do you think we should throw them down the mountain?" Valeria whispered to Shion. The redhead hummed before responding: "I think it would be more effective if they just faced off the guard dog." Gon looked at them with disbelief before sighing. Of course that is there solution to things. He then turned towards Leorio and Kurapika who were cracking the door by the slightest bit. He took off his bandages and vest before joining the two. The door finally pushed open and Gon fell through the middle. Valeria rushed over to them and gave both Leorio and Kurapika a hard slap on the back while grinning like a proud mom. "Now we just have to pick up the silver haired hellion."
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"Is it just me or does the atmosphere here and beyond that butler is different. Like I don't know, we are entering a cemetery?" Valeria asked as she pointed at the female butler apprentice in front of them. Gon didn't say a word and walked forward, ignoring the butler's drawn line with a staff. He was immediately knocked backwards. But he didn't stop trying. The day quickly turned from noon to dusk. Suddenly, the apprentice was shot from the side after she had softened.
"Ah. So you're Gon. I have a message from Killua. 'Thank you for coming. I really appreciate it but I cannot see you right now. Sorry.'" The lady of the Zoldyck family stepped out from the trees as she covered her smirk with a fan. She then shifted her gaze on Shion and grinned. "Future chief of the Lavines. What a surprising visit. Are you accompanying these children on their play date?"
"Well, I have to babysit one of them since the current chief needs her home. It's been a while since we've last met. You are still such a beautiful lady." Shion smiled pleasantly in greeting as he gagged a little in his mind. The woman glanced at Valeria before throwing a backhanded comment. "You flatter me, Shion and please excuse me, young one. I hardly noticed you. You don't have the intimidating and magnificent aura that the Lavines typically have." Valeria felt a vein pop as she replied. "Oh not a problem."
The woman had the nerve to gasp before she politely introduced herself, and the small child next to her. "I apologize for not introductions myself. I am Killua's mom. This is Kalluto."
"...Why can't Killua see us?" Gon asked as Valeria passive aggressively slapped a leaf of some sort onto his face and rubbed it onto his wounds. Gon winced in pain but chose to ignore it. As they continued to converse, Valeria felt her eyes twitch in annoyance at her tone. She then felt herself flinch as the woman began to scream out of nowhere and screamed about "father" and "don't do it".
"...What the fuck? Is she high?" Valeria muttered to herself then looked at Kurapika and Leorio, expecting them to give her an answer. She only received the same facial expression that she was making. Suddenly the woman turned around and ran as she briefly apologized.
"So…" Leorio began.
"I'll take you to the butler's house. There's a phone that can be linked to the main house." Canary opened her eyes slowly and got up. She then lead the group into the woods again and this time, it was a foggier and longer sky was already turning into a dark blue.
"How did you know the crazy lady?" Valeria asked Shion with a wary look. The redhead thought about it for a while, as he tried to recall the memory. He then shrugged and answered "When I went to drink with her husband?"
"Huh."
They were greeted you a line of butlers who provided medication, bandages, and tea for them. For some odd reason they were now trying to guess which hand had a coin in it. Then it became an explanation on how they were going to be tested on.
Then Killua opened the door and grinned as he rushed toward Gon and the others. "Finally we are leaving." Valeria whispered to Kurapika as she punched Leorio in the shoulder. The group left as quickly as they could and fled the town. Or that's how Valeria described it.
"I'm going to need money to participate in the auction so I'm going to find a patron." Kurapika smiled as he faced them. Leorio stroked his stubble before deciding that he will go home. "I can get accepted to medical school because this license." He smirked then everyone looked at Valeria. She looked away, almost as if she didn't have the guts to look them in the eye. Therefore Shion spoke for her. "She's going back home. There are some important things she have to prepare for right?"
The group stared at each other for a silent three seconds before Valeria spoke up again. She lazily picked her ears and offered a fist bump. "But I promise that I will see y'all on September 1st." Everyone smiled in relief before fist bumping her. "Don't forget, Yorknew City."
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"Lifeng. Did you pass?" A man asked as his back was towards Valeria. He had shoulder length, wild red hair and a broad back. There were scars on any area with skin that was visible. Shion bowed before he left the brown haired girl with the man. Valeria rummaged through her bag and pulled out her license, asking: "Do you mean this piece of trash?"
"Hmph. That arrogant attitude of yours haven't changed." He turned around to face her. He had a large scar across his face. Valeria spat on the ground as she looked at him with disgust. "I wonder who I take after, Father." She pulled aside a chair and sat down, pouring herself a cup of tea and drank it. She then gagged and tossed the china cup aside, shattering it.
"Did you kill anyone?"
"The daughter who you tossed onto a boat and was sent off to fend for herself just returned and that's what you ask. Wow, I feel the love. No, father dearest. I'm not anywhere near Che'ang so why should I."
"Hong Shi told me that you've made friends. Seems like you've softened. No matter, I can easily fix this. We found a family living on the edge of the family, which is our territory. Execute the father and husband of the family." Her father waved in two men who tossed a man with ropes around him in front of Valeria. Immediately she scowled with disgust.
"P-please! Don't kill me, my family will move! W-we didn't know that we were on the property of the honourable Longhu , I have a wife and two children barely six years old."The man pressed his forehead on the ground. Immediately, Valeria knocked the chair that she was sitting on, onto the ground. "This is such a bad joke. You want me to kill the breadwinner of the family?" Her father didn't say anything but simply glared at her.
"Ho? Are you actually defying me?" He focused his will to kill towards her and the girl froze. She began to tremble in fear and couldn't return his gaze. She looked away and stared at the man with pity. Extending her nails until they grew into sharp claws, Valeria closed her eyes as she apologized. "Sorry, buddy." A drop of tear fell from the man's eyes and was going to plead once more before his head was fully removed.