AC1252: Thanks for the review and as for the One Piece story don;t worry it will be updated soon, got the chapter halfway done, and as for "Ruma" (Roo-ma)'s Appearance well she has the same height and skin tone as Gon, but with slight freckles, she also has Long Brown hair and a Beanie that she wears, She wears shorts and a brown shirt, She also has a Backpack and a Bo staff that, as for her Personality, likes and dislikes, you'll learn more about it in later chapters,
"YES FINALLY!" Ramu yelled running off of the ship. Ramu then took a deep breath.
"Are you okay Ramu?" Leorio said
"Yeah I'm fine." Ramu said
"Thanks a lot Captain that was a lot of fun." Gon said shaking his hand
"Ha I would be lying if i said I didn't have a a good time myself Also let me give you a bit of advice. Do you see that big Seeder Tree on the top of the mountain there. "The Captain said pointing
"Yes." Gon said
"You want to make it there first its a shortcut to the Exam site." The Captain said
"a Short Cut? Great!" Gon said
Good luck out there," The Captain said
"Thank you, have a safe trip, take care of yourself!" Gon yelled running
The four of them were now looking at a map of the entire city.
"Where does it say where the Exam site is at?" Ramu said
"Well according to this notice the Exam is suppose to be held somewhere in Zaban City, and according to this map and that Tree that Gon mentioned, were going in the opposite direction." Leorio said
"Are you sure you didn't mistaken what the Captain said?" Kurapika said
""I Don't think so, he said that we should head towards the Seeder Tree." Gon said
"I See." Kurapika said
"And this Notice isn't any help at all, it says that the Exams are in Zaban City but it doesn't say where it is exactly." Leorio said
"Are task is to find the exam site with only limited information." Kurapika said
"What?" Leorio said
Ruma then snapped her fingers.
"Oh I get it, so this must be another test, in order to determine if were worthy to take it, right?" Ruma said piecing things together.
"Exactly." Kurapika said
"Yeah I knew that already you two." Leorio said
" I'll check it out for myself, see what the Captain was talking about," Gon said walking off
"What? are you serious the bus is going to be leaving any second we need to be there when it does." Leorio said
Gon just continued walking.
"Geez that kid is to trusting for his own good you can't just trust people all the time." Leorio said
Kurapika then started walking off
"Where are you going?" Leorio said
"I'm intrigued about the Captains advice but even more so by Gons behavior, I'm curious to see what he does." Kurapika said walking off.
"All right then whatever, come on Ruma lets go." Leorio said walking away. he then stopped and turned around only to see Ruma walking away to follow Kurapika and Gon
"RUMA, YOU TO!?" Leorio yelled
Ruma just waved good bye as she picked up the pace trying to catch up with Kurapika and Gon
"Okay Fine then, it wasn't long, but it was nice knowing you guys..." Leorio said walking towards the bus
"So it was a trap."
Leorio then stopped in his tracks as he heard a couple people talking in an alley
"All I'm saying is none of the buses made it to Zaban City, Rookies always fail this part they'll believe anything you tell em hahaha."
Leorio then started to run back.
"HEY GUYS! WAIT FOR ME!" Leorio yelled running to catch up
The Four of them continued to walk the trail towards the Large Seeder tree and as they continued onward they found themselves in what looked old Western Ghost Town.
"This place gives me the Creeps." Leorio said
"Your telling me, where is everyone? theres not a single person here." Ruma said feeling a bit on edge
"There are people here..Look." Gon said pointing.
The four of them looked forward and noticed a group of people wearing asks rolling out a large stage with there people on it one of them being an very short old woman.
"Exciting." The Old woman said
"Exciting?" Leorio said
"Exciting...TIME FOR THE EXCITING MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ!" The Old woman yelled
The four of them just stood there confused.
"Let me take a guess you Boys are headed for the Seeder Tree on the hill Yes? theirs only one way to get there, you'll have to pass through this town first. you must pass a Quiz comprised of a single question" The Old Woman said
"Wait!? Whats going on!?" Leorio said
"You all have five seconds to answer if your correct you can move on if not you'll be Disqualified from this years exam." the Old woman said
"I see its another trial before making it to the Exam." Kurapika said
"So thats it? no problem I'm excellent at Quizzes, Wait a minute only one Question!? "Leorio yelled
"Your Answer must be either Number 1 or 2 any answer that's not Number 1 or number 2 will be deemed incorrect." The old woman said
"hold on, all four of us have to share the same Question, so if Kurapika gets it wrong I'm Disqualified?" Leorio said
"Very Unlikely although if the role was reversed it would be inevitable." Kurapika said
"You wanna repeat that again!?" Leorio said to him angry
"I don't know about this, I get very nervous with Quizzes." Ruma said rubbing her arm nervously
"Its okay, even if one of us gets it right, all four of us gets to move on, and I'm really bad at Quizzes." Gon said
"Thats True. " Loerio said
"Fair point." Kurapika said
"Never thought of it that way." Ruma said relaxing.
"hey hurry it up , Or I might answer it before you guys get a chance."
All of them turned and noticed a man walkign towards them
"Who the heck are you?" Leorio said
"You don't know he's been following us ever since the port?" Gon said
"Really? "Leorio said
"Yeah sorry kid didn't mean to eavesdrop but I couldn't help listen." The man said
"What will you do?" The Old woman asked
"So what you guys think should we let him answer first, see what to expect what the question might be?" Leorio said
"Sure I'm okay with that." Gon said
"Good Idea." Ruma said
"No Objections here." Kurapika said
The four of them then moved out of the way for the man to walk past towards the answering table.
"Once I Ace this quiz I'm going to leave a trail of traps for anyone that tries to follows me." the man said in his head with a smirk
"Here is the Question, a group of Villains kidnapped your Mother and your true love, and you can only save one of them, choose 1 for your mother or 2 for your true love which one lives and which one dies?" the Old woman said
Gon, Ruma, Kurapika and Leorio where left shocked
"WHAT KIND OF QUIZ IS THIS!?" Leorio yelled
"I Pick number 1." The Man said
"Oh and why is that? "The Old woman said
"Its your Mom, you can never replace your mom, but a lover you can always find another one." The man said
"...You May pass." the old woman said pointing back
"Seriously!?" Leorio yelled
"It seems the trick is telling whatever the woman wants to here adios." The man said walking past the Stage.
"HANG ON WHAT KIND OF CRAP IS THAT!? THERE NO WAY THAT WAS THE RIGHT ANSWER! WERE JUST SUPPOSE TO SAY WHAT WE THINK SHE WANTS TO HEAR WHATS UP WITH THAT!?" Leorio said
"YEAH THATS REALLY MESSED UP! THIS QUIZ IS AWFUL!" Ruma yelled complaining stomping her foot on the ground hard
The Old Woman was silent
"ANSWER ME!?" Leorio yelled angry but the woman kept silent
"Fine forget it! I'll find my own way!" Leorio yelled ready to walk away
"YEAH FORGET THIS STUPID QUIZ!" Ruma yelled ready to walk away with him
"Its to late for that...If any of you leave now you will be automatically disqualified from the Exam." The Old woman
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!?" Ruma yelled
"THATS NUTS! DIFFERENT PEOPLE WOULD ANSWER THAT IN DIFFERENT WAYS! THEIRS NO RIGHT ANSWER FOR THAT KIND OF QUESTION!" Leorio said
Kurapikas eyes went wide
"There are no Right answers." Kurapika said in his head piecing things together
"LEORIO, RUMA! WAIT THE QUES..." Kurapika said
"Thats Enough! I won't hear anymore besides your Answers! if you say anything else besides that you will be Disqualified!" The Old woman yelled quickly to them
Leorio just had anger written all over his face as Ruma just had a sign of frustration almost to the brink that she was about to cry.
"Here is the Question. a Group of Evil Villians kidnaps your son and your daughter which one will you save and which one dies. choose 1 for your son or choose 2 for your Daughter. you have 5 seconds to answer...5." The Old woman said
Leorio then just walked towards an old barrel picking up a stick
"4." The Old woman said
"Just keep counting down you old Hag." Leorio said in his head swinging the stick up and down in anger.
4...3...2." The Old woman counted down
Ruma just put her hands on her head in frustration closing her eyes.
'Theres no way..I wouldn't want to do that, Why would I choose between something like that!? this Woman is mean! No Way, No Way...but if I don't give an answer I'll get disqualified...This is so messed up!...No...I Refuse...I won't answer it,...its wrong...I'm sorry Shuyo...I let you down." Ruma said in here head as tears started to fall from her eyes. as she looked up at The Old Woman in anger.
ERRRRRR. TIMES UP!" The Old woman yelled
Leorio quickly ran towards the Old Woman as he jumped into the air ready to attack her with the Stick that he picked up as he let out a frustrating scream, only for Kurapika to get in his way and block it with his Bokken.
"OUT OF THE WAY KURAPIKA!" Leorio yelled
"STOP IT!" Kurapika yelled
"Why should I? this old bat deserves it!" Leorio yelled
"YOUR REALLY GOING TO RISK THAT AFTER WE GOT THE ANSWER RIGHT!?" Kurapika yelled
"Leorio and Ruma were left shocked.
"Wait What?" Leorio said
"We...Did?" Ruma said
"Remember what you said earlier, you were right, there was no right answer to the question, The answer was silence." Kurapika said
"But she let that other guy pass though." Leorio said
"She never told him he was correct, all she said was "you may pass" meaning, The path the other guy took wasn't the way to the exam site, is it?" Kurapika said turning towards the old woman.
The Old woman smiled
"That is correct." The old woman said walking off the stage, and then revealing an entrance.
"Keep walking down this route for 2 hours and you will make it towards your next destination, The Seeder Tree, from there you will meet a couple that lives in a cabin underneath the tree that will serve as navigators on your journey, they will guide you to the exam site, that is if you live to there expectations." The Old woman said
"I'm sorry, I hope that you can forgive me for being Rude." Leorio said
"And I'm sorry to I shouldn't have said those things to you, that was mean of me." Ruma said wiping away her tears
" Don't be, I don't mind. meeting people like you, is the only reason why I do this job in the first, You two do your best, become the best hunters you can be" The Old woman said
"Sure. "Leorio said
"Thank you, I really appreciate it." Ruma said wiping the rest of her tears away.
"Ahhh I'm stuck I can't figure out the right answer. " Gon said as he slumped to the ground
The three just smiled and chuckled
"Your still looking for an answer you can stop now." Leorio said
"Why?" Gon said
"The quiz is over." Kurpika said
"Yeah Gon, Theres no point in thinking about it anymore." Ruma said
"But there is ..what if...what if that really happens to me someday? If two people are in trouble and I'll only be able to help one of them, then what?" Gon said
The three of them then looked at Gon kind of shocked
"It wouldn't be right to pick one or the other, but like it or not that's a a choice I might have to make, I just...Hope that I know what do." Gon said
"The boy is right of course, that is indeed the true purpose of this test, the abstract may come to pass and a Hunter must be ready, reality can be cruel, and it often strikes without warning, one must always be prepared for these crossroads in life." the Old woman said in her head as Gon, Ruma, Leorio and Kurapika walked on.
(Trail to the Seeder Tree)
UGH two hours she said, it feels like we've been walking forever." Leorio said
"It shouldn't be any farther now." Kurapika said hopefully
"Thats what you said an hour ago...(Looks at sign)..Look theres another warning magical beasts sign. I get the feeling we'll never get there" Leorio said
"I'm just bored of all this walking" Ruma said
"Hey Guys look I can see a Cabin! Gon said pointing forward
"You do?"" Ruma said
"Finally!" Leorio said
as they made it towards the cabin they noticed that the cabin door was suspiciously open and they looked they noticed a Large Creature towering over down man while holding onto a Woman. the creature was large had yellow fur and three sharp claw on each hand, and long ears
"Kikikikikikiki." The Creature snickered
"What the hell is that?!" Leorio yelled
"Its a Kiriko, its a magical beast that can change its Physical Appearance." Kurapika taking out his Bokkun.
The Creature then snickered and jumped out the Window with the woman.
"Please..you have to save my wife." The man said as he was on ground.
"He needs Medical attention, I'll stay here and take care of his wounds." Leorio said
"Right." Kurapika said as him, Gon and Ruma went to chase down the Kiriko.
As the three of them were running Gon then noticed the Kiroko jumping on the tall branches of the tree
"He's up there." Gon said
Ruma then from the corner of her eye noticed a shadow quickly passing by to the side of them in the forest.
"What the?" Ruma said as Gon quickly shouted
"GIVE HER BACK!" Gon yelled
"Why don't you try and take her from me!" The Kiriko said
"WOAH IT CAN TALK!?" Gon yelled surprised
"A Kiriko can also mimic human voices as well." Kurapika said
Gon then started to jump up towards the branches of the tree to catch up the Kiriko as he Took out his Fishing rod.
"Hey you stupid Kiriko!" Gon yelled as he jumped towards it catching the Kiriko by Surprise
"Woah he's fast." The Kiriko said
Gon then Hit the Kirioko on the head letting it go of the woman and Kurapika grabbing her before she hit the ground
"You little Brat you'll pay for that!" The Kiriko said jumping off while Gon was giving chase.
"Are you Okay? " Kurapika said to the woman
"I'm fine..Thank you." The Woman said
Ramu then started to Run towards Gons Direction
"Where are you going Ruma?" Kurapika said
"I'm heading off to help Gon" Ruma said
"I wouldn't worry about him I'm sure he can handle himself" Kurapika said
"As we were running, I noticed a slight shadow go right past us that looked like another one of those creatures, I think there might be more then one of those Kirokos here. He's going to need help if theirs two or more of them out there. " Ruma said taking out her Bo Staff.
"Are you sure you want do that? This forest holds more then just Kiriko out there?" The woman said in concern for the Girl
"I'll be fine this won't be the first time I've had to run into a Forest in the dark filled with dangerous creatures, I won't stand by and not do anything when I know I can. " Ruma said smiling as she ran off.
(Later on)
As Ruma was running out into the forest she was making sure that she was keeping a close eye on her surroundings.
"kikikiki."
Ruma then stopped in her tracks as she heard the Kiriko Snicker, Ruma tightened her grip on the staff. she then took a deep breath as she Quietly listened, She Listened Carefully, she then Quickly turned and Swung her Staff from Behind as the figurequickly jumped over her and landed right in front of her and she noticed the Kiriko standing right in front of her.
"Kikikiki, you can't run away now?" The Koriko snickered.
Ruma went into a fighting stance.
"Who said anything about running?" Ruma said sticking to her place
"The Kiriko looked a bit shocked at what she said.
"Your not planning to Run?" The Kiriko said
"I'm not gonna Run, Theirs someone out there with another one of you, And if I can help him anyway I can I will, and if that means by fighting you so that you don't get to him, then so be it... I'm not useless." Ruma said
"Who is he to you?" The Kiriko said
"A friend." Ruma said
"So your willing to put your life on the line for someone else?" The Kiriko said
Ruma then twirled her Bo Staff and then pointed it at the Kiriko, pretty much giving the Kiriko her answer
The Kiriko started to walk towards her Ruma then quickly swung her Bo Staff only for the creature to catch it in its Claws.
"You know what kid...I like you." The Kiriko said with a smile letting go of her staff and backing off.
Ruma was left confused.
"What?" Ruma said
"HEY! HEY HONEY! C MERE YOUR GONNA GET A KICK OUT OF THIS!" A long distance voice yelled out
"I can assure you that your friend is safe, Go on and head back to the cabin." The Kiriko said jumping off
"Wait What!?" Ruma yelled confused.
(Back at the Cabin)
Ruma, Kurapika, Gon, and Ruma were back at the cabin while the two Kiriko and the Couple went to introduce themselves on who they were.
"How many years has it been since anyone was able to tell us apart?" The Male Kiriko said
"I'm so happy." the Female Kiriko said
"Can you two tell them apart?" Leorio said to Ruma and Kurapika
"No not at all." Kurapika said
"Not really but its kind of cool." Ruma said
"Do you see? the one that I hit was the Husband." Gon said pointing at one of them
"And which one is that exactly?" Kurapika and Leorio said
"Allow us to introduce ourselves we are the navigators our family supports Hunter Exam," the Male Kiriko said
"I'm there Daughter." The woman said
"And I'm there Son." The man said
"Man, great job you sure had us fooled." Leorio said
"The Hunter association, hires navigators like us to to help guide worthy Applicants to the Examination site." The Female Kiriko said
"Oh so that's how it works" Gon said
"Now don't get the wrong idea, we don't help every candidate." The woman said
"First we test them to see if there qualified to take the exam, making sure they have what it takes." The man said
"Mr. Kurapika" The Woman said
"Yes?" Kurapika said
"We made certain we only gave you vague hints but you were still able to catch them and determine that we weren't really a couple, you only caught a glimpse of my Tattoos but you knew that in this region these tattoos are only worn by woman who have taken a vow of Chastity, You demonstrated that you are incredibly Knowledgeable therefore you Pass." The Woman said
"Way to go Kurapika." Gon said
"Thanks." Kurapika said breathing a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Leorio, you sir unfortunately never realized that I wasn't who I claim to be, however you dressed my wounds faster and thoroughly then any doctor more important you demonstrated a lot of empathy and kindness for reassuring me that my wife would be okay. Your Compassion makes you worthy of taking the Hunting Exam for that...You Pass." the Man said
"Seriously!? Phew." Leorio said dropping to the ground.
Good job Leorio." Gon said
"Miss Ruma" The Female Kiriko said
Ruma gulped in nervousness.
"Yes." Ruma said
"Although venturing off further into the forest on your own was pretty Reckless, you did so because of your concern for someone else's safety, and even in the face of what you thought was danger you stood your ground, your act of Selflessness shows me that you are worthy enough to take the Hunting Exam..You Pass. " The Female Kiriko said
Ruma then gave a large smile.
"Oh Thank you! Thank you so much." Ruma said
Congratulations Ruma!" Gon said
"Mr. Gon, Your Superhuman physical ability and your Powers of observation defys Logic, you to are worthy of taking the Hunter Exam, So you pass." The Male Kiriko said
Gon just gave a smile as he looked at Kurapika, Leorio and Ruma as they gave him a smile back
it wasn't long until the four of them were being carried off by the four Kiriko high in the air as they were flying them towards the Exam site.
"Woah I've never been this high in the air before." Ruma said
"Can you believe that all four of us passed?" Gon said
"I wouldn't celebrate just yet we've merely earned the right to take the Exam." Kurapika said
" Its progress, that earns a little bit of celebration. "Leorio said
"Honestly have some foresight." Kurapika said
"Do you have to be such a smart ass all the tiIIIIME!" Leorio yelled as he nearly lost his grip.
"HEY STOP SQUIRMING IF YOU FALL ITS YOUR OWN FAULT!" The Kiriko warned
"Be careful Leorio." Ruma said
To Be Continued.
Well another Chapter down, and in other news HunterxHunter is back on Hiatus...Again...Ugh.