Upon the School Grounds Part 6
by: the cat
Disclaimer: These lovely young gods are not mine. They just come down from heaven to whisper stories in my ear. So, don't sue me!
Warning: Yaoi/shounen ai. If you hate the idea of our lovely boys with each other, please stop.
*****
Gon was sort of excited. Today was a beautiful day and the birds seemed to be telling him to go on.
Today is the day that he and Killua would finally make peace.
All he had to do was drop the note in Killua's locker.
He peered in the hallway. Thee were a lot of people, but that could be both good and bad. It was good, because he was shielded from Hisoka's view somehow. But, it was bad, because who knew if they were spies for Hisoka?
He took a deep breath and tried walking as casually as possible down the hall.
So far so good. Ten more steps, eight, seven, six, five ...
He was there! He just had to put the note in ... the ... slot.
"Hi, Gon!"
Hisoka! No, the voice was too high pitched. He turned, his heart thumping so heart it could practically deafen him.
It was a pretty girl with pink hair flowing smoothly down her back. Neon, a classmate of his. A bit spoiled, but most probably not a spy for Hisoka.
He quickly dropped the note and smiled stiffly, "Hi, Neon."
Neon smiled, "What are you up to? Whose locker is this? Are you giving a LOVE NOTE to a GIRL???" She smiled wickedly, "You can trust me..."
Sure, Gon sighed. She just had to shout that he dropped a note in a locker. If Hisoka was here ...
Oh no!
Hisoka was walking down the hallway with ... Killua's older brother, Illumi. Gon had to get out of here before Hisoka saw him!
"Go-on." Neon whined, "Tell me!"
Hisoka's gaze fell on Gon. And he smiled and nodded.
Gon's stomach dropped to the floor. He knew. No ... just because he was standing by Killua's locker didn't mean he actually talked to him ... but still, if he didn't shut Neon's mouth.
"L-let's go to class." he stammered to Neon and he left.
*****
What does Kurapika think of him now? Leorio wondered as he sat down on his seat. Yesterday, he walked Kurapika home. He tried a lot of times to talk to Kurapika, but he just got monosyllabic answers, like yes and no. And bye.
Was it possible, he gulped, that Kurapika liked Kuroro and was angry at Leorio for ... disturbing ... them?
NO WAY! his brain screamed. Kurapika wouldn't like that stuck-up senior. That handsome, rich senior. Leorio sighed, compared to Kuroro, Leorio was nothing.
The members of the Genei Ryodan in his class filed inside the room. Feitan was looking distinctly and him and there was a smirk on the cruel face.
"Oh no." Leorio muttered. Did Kuroro sic his attack dogs at him?
He knew Kuroro would be very, very angry at him. Was he now going to pay the price for last afternoon?
With Feitan in the lead, they walked over to him. Shalnark, Kurotopi, Feitan and Franklin.
"Hello there." Shalnark smiled, but, beneath the smile, was a threatening expression. Shalnark could kill Leorio and he wouldn't lose the smile on his face.
"Hi." Leorio was amazed that his voice didn't crack.
Feitan jerked his head, "Outside. Now." They turned and left.
Leorio sank in his seat, aware of the stares of his other classmates. Leorio was a person who did his best to avoid the glances of the Genei Ryodan. Now, he had pointed their attention to him.
Well, it least it was because of Kurapika.
Who incidentally entered the classroom at that very moment.
His eyes fell on Leorio, and ... he smiled. "Hi." Kurapika said. He walked to his seat. "Are you okay? You don't look well."
No kidding, Leorio thought. Unwillingly to stop himself, he held out his hand and caressed Kurapika's silky hair. "I'll be back. Wait for me, okay?"
Kurapika looked puzzled. At that moment, Leorio wanted to hug the boy soooo much. But ... he had something to do.
"Where are you going? Class is about to start."
For Kurapika, he would face those bullies. "Just trust me, okay?" There was a tremor in his voice.
"O-okay." Kurapika looked concerned. "Do you want me to go with you?"
"No." Leorio smiled at him. Kurapika was concerned for him! At least, he had that. He will have to talk to him later.
If there was a later.
*****
Kuroro and the rest of the LOYAL Genei Ryodan members were with him.
"Do you think he will come?" Machi asked him.
Kuroro's deadpan face showed nothing. It didn't show feelings of fury ... and regret. "Yes." he flatly said. "He'd better."
Feitan was beside him, "He wouldn't dare not come. He was so scared in the classroom."
Shalnark was playing with his cellphone, "He'll come. He has delusions of bravery."
Delusions were right, Kuroro growled to himself. How dare Leorio disturb him and Kurapika? Pakunoda, too. Did they think that Kuroro would just lie down and accept that?
Nobunaga clenched his fingers, "I've been wanting to beat someone up for so long."
Kuroro nodded, "That reminds me, Shalnark, any updates on Ubogin's Red Eyes?" It was time to assert himself with his followers.
Shalnark shook his head, "The guy has tighter security than anything I've known."
Kuroro expected that, "Well, I have some things to add." He began, "Red Eyes operates in a vast area, but my sources say that he is in THIS area as of the moment. I tried contacting him. You could do that by contacting a someone called Scarlett in a squatter near here. But ..."
"But what?" Nobunaga was impatient.
"The men I sent were killed." Kuroro said in a flat voice.
"I vote we go to this Scarlett." Nobunaga was itching to get to Red Eyes.
"He's here." Phinx murmured. "Leorio."
"Good." Kuroro eyed the tall junior approaching.
A few feet away from them, he stopped. "What do you want?"
Kuroro stepped forward, "I want you to stop your meddling."
Leorio scowled, "If it has something to do with Kurapika, I have every right to, as you say, meddle. I'm his best friend!"
"It's not your business." Kuroro calmly said. "As long as I'm concerned." He continued walking until he was face to face with Leorio. "Do you understand?"
"You have no business being with Kurapika." Leorio spat out. "And don't tell what's my business or not."
Kuroro stepped back and sighed, "Frankly, I didn't want to hurt you. But you leave me no choice." His fist raised up and punched Leorio.
Leorio staggered back, blood pouring from his nose.
Kuroro also stepped back. "It is time," he ominously began, "For you to feel the wrath of the spider."
And the others descended on Leorio.
Like vultures descending on the prey.
*****
Pakunoda was prepared to beg for Kuroro's forgiveness on her knees. She knew that he and the rest of the Genei Ryodan were on the school grounds somewhere.
But where?
"Hai!"
"Augh!"
Pakunoda paused. She knew those voices ...
No.
She ran in the direction of the voices and saw Leorio being beaten up by her former friends.
"Stop that!"
Pakunoda wasn't the one who yelled that. She turned and saw Kurapika behind her.
Amazingly, the attacking stopped.
Kuroro's eyes widened at the sight of the one he adored. "Kurapika!" he exclaimed.
Leorio's prone form was motionless.
Kurapika quickly ran to Leorio. "Why did you do this?" he asked in a distressed voice, very different from his usual calm.
Kuroro cleared his throat, "Leorio ... was ... interfering..." he was looking down, as if ashamed.
Pakunoda has never seen this side of Kuroro. He was usually assertive, or at the worst, distracted. But never ashamed. Especially about the Genei Ryodan's movements.
Kurapika looked ready to pounce on Kuroro when Leorio groaned.
Pakunoda looked at Leorio and there were so many wounds, bruises, that you couldn't even tell what his features really are.
"Leorio?" Kurapika asked, uncertainly.
Leorio opened an eye, "Kurapika ..."
"Can you walk?" Kurapika winced as he touched Leorio's face.
"Maybe ... you'll have to support me."
"Of course."
With that, Kurapika practically carried a limping Leorio away from the scene.
Pakunoda couldn't help but glance at Leorio as they passed her. Was he the same spirited person yesterday? He looked broken, by the Genei Ryodan.
"Pakunoda." Kuroro called to her in a flat, barely repressed voice.
Was it her turn? Was she now the one going to be beaten up by her former friends? The ones she trusted?
She nodded at them and walked towards the group.
"Kuroro, I ..." her apology was in shambles in her head. She could picture Leorio's head ... the barely recognizable face.
Kuroro turned to the others, "What do you think? Should she remain a Genei Ryodan, even after her show of disloyalty?"
Machi nodded, "I do. She just wanted to know what you and Kurapika were up to. She was concerned for you."
The others remained silent. Pakunoda knew what they were thinking ... Pakunoda intervened with Kuroro's business. Kuroro is very, very, very angry with Pakunoda.
They weren't going to support her.
Their silence condemned her.
Pakunoda took a desperate step forward. "Please ... I didn't mean to interfer ... it's just that I was so tortured that you were with Kurapika. I ... I ... I love you, Kuroro!" Tears were falling down her face, she knew rejection was going to come. And what else.
"Kuroro!!!!" she sobbed.
Was there a trace of emotion in his black eyes?
Kuroro closed his eyes, "As leader of the Genei Ryodan, I declare Pakunoda no longer a member of the Genei Ryodan." he turned to the others, "And we all know what this means. Shalnark?"
Shalnark avoided Pakunoda's eyes, "Once a member of the Genei Ryodan, always a member of the Genei Ryodan ... until death." He recited a lesson taught long ago by Kuroro.
Kuroro nodded and looked at Pakunoda's kneeling form. "Pakunoda. Good bye. I always thought you were a good member." Was there a trace of regret in his eyes? Maybe, but there was also a steely glint of anger.
Pakunoda crumpled to the ground. She didn't bother looking up as Kuroro flatly said, "Phinx?"
"Yes?"
"Take care of her."
"Of course."
Pakunoda glanced up at Phinx. Her friend.
He looked her in the eye. "I ... have to do this. You know that."
Yes, he did. Pakunoda nodded. But her head was screaming PLEASE!!!
At least it was Phinx ... Pakunoda thought. That was her last thought.
Because Pakunoda died. Because of her love. And Kuroro's lack of it.
*****
Killua opened his locker forcefully. He was going to get his skateboard and leave this accursed school. He was going to become an apprentice for his father. Just as long as he didn't have to see Gon's deceitful face. The boy actually dared to smile at Killua today!!!
A piece of paper fell out.
It was from Gon. All thoughts of hatred towards him fled as he read the note. Killua felt like laughing ... Gon was still his friend! He reread it, savoring every word.
"Hisoka?" Killua whispered ... "Pins?"
Killua's mind quickly put the pieces together. Hisoka was a sadistic maniac, but pins weren't his main mode of operation ... but it was Illumi's.
His older brother.
Killua crumpled the note in anger, it all fell into place. Illumi told him that Gon couldn't be trusted, of course ... he knew what Hisoka was planning. He even helped him!
He remembered his childhood with Illumi, his seemingly innocent brother was an evil person who liked hurting animals, people, Killua.
In the name of family, Killua hadn't retaliated.
But now, Illumi had gone too far.
It was time to show him and Hisoka that Illumi wasn't the only sadistic Zordick.
He got on his skateboard and fled.
*****
Kuroro felt a sliver of regret as he watched Pakunoda's body fall. Phinx had done a good job. She actually looked like she was sleeping. She said she loved Kuroro. Frankly, he didn't doubt it. But he didn't feel anything for his former groupmate. She was just a pawn. To be used.
Then he thought of Kurapika. He had to ask for Kurapika's forgiveness. Kurapika will have to understand why Kuroro hurt Leorio. It was for their future. It was for their love.
He'll have to apologize to Leorio, too. Ugh. It wasn't part of the plan that Kurapika would see Leorio's downfall. But it couldn't be helped.
Kurapika was just too nice, he mused, remembering the sweet kiss of yesterday. And sweet.
He was suddenly aware of the rest of the Genei Ryodan staring at him.
Oh yes. There was another matter that they had to investigate.
Scarlett and Red Eyes.
"About Scarlett and Red Eyes," he began ... will they go later? Hmm, he doubted that Kurapika would go with him later, so he might as well ... "Later, we'll meet at the school entrance. We'll go together to the squatter area."
Nobunaga nodded eagerly.
The others were quiet, contemplating Pakunoda's death.
"Can I expect the rest of you?" he asked the others.
They nodded in unison.
"Good." he walked away from the scene of death.
Now, that was done, he could think about other things. Should he give Kurapika a book to express his apologies? That seemed like a good plan, Kurapika loved books.
Oh, Kurapika ...
*****
Hisoka smiled to himself. He knew that Gon wouldn't be able to help it. He just had to try to communicate with Killua.
He eyed the skateboarding figure from the rooftop.
"What do you think he'll do?" he asked Illumi.
"We're not exactly sure what was in the letter." Illumi mused, "But I think it is safe to say that my little brother will come to us."
Hisoka chuckled, "Of course." He was actually fond of Killua, "The little monster."
Illumi grinned, "He'll probably blame us for trying to ruin his precious friendship."
"Yes. What'll we do to him?" He knew that Killua was Illumi's favorite brother. He didn't want to annoy Illumi by killing Killua or something.
"I'll take care of Killua." Illumi said. "I can handle him ... unless," the smile drooped, "He goes to our father."
Hisoka nodded, Illumi's father was a man that everyone feared. "You do that, I'll play with Gonny."
"Will you need my help?" Illumi asked.
Hisoka fingered his deck of cards. "No, thanks." he casually replied. "It's time to show Gon the real Hisoka."
"Hm, kinky." Illumi smirked.
*****
So this is what heaven is like ... Leorio thought, trying to open his eyes.
As his eyes slowly focused, the day's events crashed down on him.
Oh yeah, the Genei Ryodan ... Kuroro ... Kurapika.
Kurapika ...
He focused on the figure beside him. The head with blond hair was resting on his side. Kurapika was sleeping.
Leorio smiled at the memory of Kurapika rushing to him to help.
Argh, even the smile hurt his face.
Kurapika stirred and looked at him, "Hey. You're awake."
Leorio opened his mouth and winced, even that hurt. "Yesh." he managed to mumble.
Kurapika looked concerned, "You shouldn't speak. Your face is black and blue. You don't need to say anything."
His green eyes were so filled with understanding and ... was that love?
Leorio didn't dare hope. Even if he had loved Kurapika ever since first year, when he first entered their school.
He could still remember the first time they met ... but that is for another time.
"Leorio ... I ... thank you for coming for me yesterday. I'm sorry I didn't say anything during the walk home." Kurapika looked earnestly at him.
Leorio didn't say a word (he couldn't), but his eyes implored Kurapika to continue this heart-to-heart session that he was experiencing.
"I was so worried about you when you left the classroom. I ... knew ... that it had something to do with the Genei Ryodan. With Kuroro." Kurapika sighed, "I actually used to think that Kuroro was a nice person. Oh well."
He held out a hand to caress Leorio's face, "I ... I couldn't think when I saw you lying there. So quiet. I thought you were gone."
Leorio felt his heart flutter in his battered chest, this is almost worth getting beaten up for! he thought. "Ku-krapka..." he struggled to speak "I ruv u."
Great, he miserably thought. His burning confession of love was practically undecipherable!
But Kurapika understood. "Oh, Leorio. I ..." he took a deep breath, "I love you, too."
Umm ... Leorio must have misheard. What did Kurapika, the cool one, say?????
Kurapika turned away, "I ... didn't know what to with my feelings." he confessed, "But I do. You were such a nice person, that I couldn't help it. You're a great person, Leorio. And I love you."
Leorio crinkled his eyebrows, did he get this right? Kurapika loved him? He must have been beat up so bad to be hearing things.
Then, Kurapika kissed him.
Okay.
He wasn't hearing things after all. He kissed him back as well as he could.
Considering that he was bruised and every movement hurt. But hey, it was the best kiss ever!
Except for one thing. The shadow of Kuroro entered his mind. Kuroro wasn't going to give up Kurapika.
Leorio hugged Kurapika (painfully), he wasn't going to let Kuroro interfer in their relationship!
No way.
TO BE CONTINUED
YES! Leorio and Kurapika finally got hitched ... sort of. Is this a short chapter? I sort of rushed it. Sorry for whatever mistakes you may find!
Okay, tomorrow, I have school, so ... I'll probably get to write next weekend. x_x But please read it okay?
I'll probably write sidestories for this. You know, what happened in the past ... I can't help but think of those! Like for example, how did Hisoka and Illumi develop their relationship? And how did Kurapika and Leorio meet? And all the others, like Senritsu and Neon.
Hmm, next chapter ... see Kuroro and the rest of the (living) Genei Ryodan minus Hisoka (as usual) go see this Scarlett... Who is that anyway? What will Killua do to fix what Hisoka and Illumi did? What evil plot is Hisoka cooking up NOW?
Please read that! (When I type it ... oh no.)
Comments please!!!
For email: fantastisch_katze@yahoo.com
by: the cat
Disclaimer: These lovely young gods are not mine. They just come down from heaven to whisper stories in my ear. So, don't sue me!
Warning: Yaoi/shounen ai. If you hate the idea of our lovely boys with each other, please stop.
*****
Gon was sort of excited. Today was a beautiful day and the birds seemed to be telling him to go on.
Today is the day that he and Killua would finally make peace.
All he had to do was drop the note in Killua's locker.
He peered in the hallway. Thee were a lot of people, but that could be both good and bad. It was good, because he was shielded from Hisoka's view somehow. But, it was bad, because who knew if they were spies for Hisoka?
He took a deep breath and tried walking as casually as possible down the hall.
So far so good. Ten more steps, eight, seven, six, five ...
He was there! He just had to put the note in ... the ... slot.
"Hi, Gon!"
Hisoka! No, the voice was too high pitched. He turned, his heart thumping so heart it could practically deafen him.
It was a pretty girl with pink hair flowing smoothly down her back. Neon, a classmate of his. A bit spoiled, but most probably not a spy for Hisoka.
He quickly dropped the note and smiled stiffly, "Hi, Neon."
Neon smiled, "What are you up to? Whose locker is this? Are you giving a LOVE NOTE to a GIRL???" She smiled wickedly, "You can trust me..."
Sure, Gon sighed. She just had to shout that he dropped a note in a locker. If Hisoka was here ...
Oh no!
Hisoka was walking down the hallway with ... Killua's older brother, Illumi. Gon had to get out of here before Hisoka saw him!
"Go-on." Neon whined, "Tell me!"
Hisoka's gaze fell on Gon. And he smiled and nodded.
Gon's stomach dropped to the floor. He knew. No ... just because he was standing by Killua's locker didn't mean he actually talked to him ... but still, if he didn't shut Neon's mouth.
"L-let's go to class." he stammered to Neon and he left.
*****
What does Kurapika think of him now? Leorio wondered as he sat down on his seat. Yesterday, he walked Kurapika home. He tried a lot of times to talk to Kurapika, but he just got monosyllabic answers, like yes and no. And bye.
Was it possible, he gulped, that Kurapika liked Kuroro and was angry at Leorio for ... disturbing ... them?
NO WAY! his brain screamed. Kurapika wouldn't like that stuck-up senior. That handsome, rich senior. Leorio sighed, compared to Kuroro, Leorio was nothing.
The members of the Genei Ryodan in his class filed inside the room. Feitan was looking distinctly and him and there was a smirk on the cruel face.
"Oh no." Leorio muttered. Did Kuroro sic his attack dogs at him?
He knew Kuroro would be very, very angry at him. Was he now going to pay the price for last afternoon?
With Feitan in the lead, they walked over to him. Shalnark, Kurotopi, Feitan and Franklin.
"Hello there." Shalnark smiled, but, beneath the smile, was a threatening expression. Shalnark could kill Leorio and he wouldn't lose the smile on his face.
"Hi." Leorio was amazed that his voice didn't crack.
Feitan jerked his head, "Outside. Now." They turned and left.
Leorio sank in his seat, aware of the stares of his other classmates. Leorio was a person who did his best to avoid the glances of the Genei Ryodan. Now, he had pointed their attention to him.
Well, it least it was because of Kurapika.
Who incidentally entered the classroom at that very moment.
His eyes fell on Leorio, and ... he smiled. "Hi." Kurapika said. He walked to his seat. "Are you okay? You don't look well."
No kidding, Leorio thought. Unwillingly to stop himself, he held out his hand and caressed Kurapika's silky hair. "I'll be back. Wait for me, okay?"
Kurapika looked puzzled. At that moment, Leorio wanted to hug the boy soooo much. But ... he had something to do.
"Where are you going? Class is about to start."
For Kurapika, he would face those bullies. "Just trust me, okay?" There was a tremor in his voice.
"O-okay." Kurapika looked concerned. "Do you want me to go with you?"
"No." Leorio smiled at him. Kurapika was concerned for him! At least, he had that. He will have to talk to him later.
If there was a later.
*****
Kuroro and the rest of the LOYAL Genei Ryodan members were with him.
"Do you think he will come?" Machi asked him.
Kuroro's deadpan face showed nothing. It didn't show feelings of fury ... and regret. "Yes." he flatly said. "He'd better."
Feitan was beside him, "He wouldn't dare not come. He was so scared in the classroom."
Shalnark was playing with his cellphone, "He'll come. He has delusions of bravery."
Delusions were right, Kuroro growled to himself. How dare Leorio disturb him and Kurapika? Pakunoda, too. Did they think that Kuroro would just lie down and accept that?
Nobunaga clenched his fingers, "I've been wanting to beat someone up for so long."
Kuroro nodded, "That reminds me, Shalnark, any updates on Ubogin's Red Eyes?" It was time to assert himself with his followers.
Shalnark shook his head, "The guy has tighter security than anything I've known."
Kuroro expected that, "Well, I have some things to add." He began, "Red Eyes operates in a vast area, but my sources say that he is in THIS area as of the moment. I tried contacting him. You could do that by contacting a someone called Scarlett in a squatter near here. But ..."
"But what?" Nobunaga was impatient.
"The men I sent were killed." Kuroro said in a flat voice.
"I vote we go to this Scarlett." Nobunaga was itching to get to Red Eyes.
"He's here." Phinx murmured. "Leorio."
"Good." Kuroro eyed the tall junior approaching.
A few feet away from them, he stopped. "What do you want?"
Kuroro stepped forward, "I want you to stop your meddling."
Leorio scowled, "If it has something to do with Kurapika, I have every right to, as you say, meddle. I'm his best friend!"
"It's not your business." Kuroro calmly said. "As long as I'm concerned." He continued walking until he was face to face with Leorio. "Do you understand?"
"You have no business being with Kurapika." Leorio spat out. "And don't tell what's my business or not."
Kuroro stepped back and sighed, "Frankly, I didn't want to hurt you. But you leave me no choice." His fist raised up and punched Leorio.
Leorio staggered back, blood pouring from his nose.
Kuroro also stepped back. "It is time," he ominously began, "For you to feel the wrath of the spider."
And the others descended on Leorio.
Like vultures descending on the prey.
*****
Pakunoda was prepared to beg for Kuroro's forgiveness on her knees. She knew that he and the rest of the Genei Ryodan were on the school grounds somewhere.
But where?
"Hai!"
"Augh!"
Pakunoda paused. She knew those voices ...
No.
She ran in the direction of the voices and saw Leorio being beaten up by her former friends.
"Stop that!"
Pakunoda wasn't the one who yelled that. She turned and saw Kurapika behind her.
Amazingly, the attacking stopped.
Kuroro's eyes widened at the sight of the one he adored. "Kurapika!" he exclaimed.
Leorio's prone form was motionless.
Kurapika quickly ran to Leorio. "Why did you do this?" he asked in a distressed voice, very different from his usual calm.
Kuroro cleared his throat, "Leorio ... was ... interfering..." he was looking down, as if ashamed.
Pakunoda has never seen this side of Kuroro. He was usually assertive, or at the worst, distracted. But never ashamed. Especially about the Genei Ryodan's movements.
Kurapika looked ready to pounce on Kuroro when Leorio groaned.
Pakunoda looked at Leorio and there were so many wounds, bruises, that you couldn't even tell what his features really are.
"Leorio?" Kurapika asked, uncertainly.
Leorio opened an eye, "Kurapika ..."
"Can you walk?" Kurapika winced as he touched Leorio's face.
"Maybe ... you'll have to support me."
"Of course."
With that, Kurapika practically carried a limping Leorio away from the scene.
Pakunoda couldn't help but glance at Leorio as they passed her. Was he the same spirited person yesterday? He looked broken, by the Genei Ryodan.
"Pakunoda." Kuroro called to her in a flat, barely repressed voice.
Was it her turn? Was she now the one going to be beaten up by her former friends? The ones she trusted?
She nodded at them and walked towards the group.
"Kuroro, I ..." her apology was in shambles in her head. She could picture Leorio's head ... the barely recognizable face.
Kuroro turned to the others, "What do you think? Should she remain a Genei Ryodan, even after her show of disloyalty?"
Machi nodded, "I do. She just wanted to know what you and Kurapika were up to. She was concerned for you."
The others remained silent. Pakunoda knew what they were thinking ... Pakunoda intervened with Kuroro's business. Kuroro is very, very, very angry with Pakunoda.
They weren't going to support her.
Their silence condemned her.
Pakunoda took a desperate step forward. "Please ... I didn't mean to interfer ... it's just that I was so tortured that you were with Kurapika. I ... I ... I love you, Kuroro!" Tears were falling down her face, she knew rejection was going to come. And what else.
"Kuroro!!!!" she sobbed.
Was there a trace of emotion in his black eyes?
Kuroro closed his eyes, "As leader of the Genei Ryodan, I declare Pakunoda no longer a member of the Genei Ryodan." he turned to the others, "And we all know what this means. Shalnark?"
Shalnark avoided Pakunoda's eyes, "Once a member of the Genei Ryodan, always a member of the Genei Ryodan ... until death." He recited a lesson taught long ago by Kuroro.
Kuroro nodded and looked at Pakunoda's kneeling form. "Pakunoda. Good bye. I always thought you were a good member." Was there a trace of regret in his eyes? Maybe, but there was also a steely glint of anger.
Pakunoda crumpled to the ground. She didn't bother looking up as Kuroro flatly said, "Phinx?"
"Yes?"
"Take care of her."
"Of course."
Pakunoda glanced up at Phinx. Her friend.
He looked her in the eye. "I ... have to do this. You know that."
Yes, he did. Pakunoda nodded. But her head was screaming PLEASE!!!
At least it was Phinx ... Pakunoda thought. That was her last thought.
Because Pakunoda died. Because of her love. And Kuroro's lack of it.
*****
Killua opened his locker forcefully. He was going to get his skateboard and leave this accursed school. He was going to become an apprentice for his father. Just as long as he didn't have to see Gon's deceitful face. The boy actually dared to smile at Killua today!!!
A piece of paper fell out.
It was from Gon. All thoughts of hatred towards him fled as he read the note. Killua felt like laughing ... Gon was still his friend! He reread it, savoring every word.
"Hisoka?" Killua whispered ... "Pins?"
Killua's mind quickly put the pieces together. Hisoka was a sadistic maniac, but pins weren't his main mode of operation ... but it was Illumi's.
His older brother.
Killua crumpled the note in anger, it all fell into place. Illumi told him that Gon couldn't be trusted, of course ... he knew what Hisoka was planning. He even helped him!
He remembered his childhood with Illumi, his seemingly innocent brother was an evil person who liked hurting animals, people, Killua.
In the name of family, Killua hadn't retaliated.
But now, Illumi had gone too far.
It was time to show him and Hisoka that Illumi wasn't the only sadistic Zordick.
He got on his skateboard and fled.
*****
Kuroro felt a sliver of regret as he watched Pakunoda's body fall. Phinx had done a good job. She actually looked like she was sleeping. She said she loved Kuroro. Frankly, he didn't doubt it. But he didn't feel anything for his former groupmate. She was just a pawn. To be used.
Then he thought of Kurapika. He had to ask for Kurapika's forgiveness. Kurapika will have to understand why Kuroro hurt Leorio. It was for their future. It was for their love.
He'll have to apologize to Leorio, too. Ugh. It wasn't part of the plan that Kurapika would see Leorio's downfall. But it couldn't be helped.
Kurapika was just too nice, he mused, remembering the sweet kiss of yesterday. And sweet.
He was suddenly aware of the rest of the Genei Ryodan staring at him.
Oh yes. There was another matter that they had to investigate.
Scarlett and Red Eyes.
"About Scarlett and Red Eyes," he began ... will they go later? Hmm, he doubted that Kurapika would go with him later, so he might as well ... "Later, we'll meet at the school entrance. We'll go together to the squatter area."
Nobunaga nodded eagerly.
The others were quiet, contemplating Pakunoda's death.
"Can I expect the rest of you?" he asked the others.
They nodded in unison.
"Good." he walked away from the scene of death.
Now, that was done, he could think about other things. Should he give Kurapika a book to express his apologies? That seemed like a good plan, Kurapika loved books.
Oh, Kurapika ...
*****
Hisoka smiled to himself. He knew that Gon wouldn't be able to help it. He just had to try to communicate with Killua.
He eyed the skateboarding figure from the rooftop.
"What do you think he'll do?" he asked Illumi.
"We're not exactly sure what was in the letter." Illumi mused, "But I think it is safe to say that my little brother will come to us."
Hisoka chuckled, "Of course." He was actually fond of Killua, "The little monster."
Illumi grinned, "He'll probably blame us for trying to ruin his precious friendship."
"Yes. What'll we do to him?" He knew that Killua was Illumi's favorite brother. He didn't want to annoy Illumi by killing Killua or something.
"I'll take care of Killua." Illumi said. "I can handle him ... unless," the smile drooped, "He goes to our father."
Hisoka nodded, Illumi's father was a man that everyone feared. "You do that, I'll play with Gonny."
"Will you need my help?" Illumi asked.
Hisoka fingered his deck of cards. "No, thanks." he casually replied. "It's time to show Gon the real Hisoka."
"Hm, kinky." Illumi smirked.
*****
So this is what heaven is like ... Leorio thought, trying to open his eyes.
As his eyes slowly focused, the day's events crashed down on him.
Oh yeah, the Genei Ryodan ... Kuroro ... Kurapika.
Kurapika ...
He focused on the figure beside him. The head with blond hair was resting on his side. Kurapika was sleeping.
Leorio smiled at the memory of Kurapika rushing to him to help.
Argh, even the smile hurt his face.
Kurapika stirred and looked at him, "Hey. You're awake."
Leorio opened his mouth and winced, even that hurt. "Yesh." he managed to mumble.
Kurapika looked concerned, "You shouldn't speak. Your face is black and blue. You don't need to say anything."
His green eyes were so filled with understanding and ... was that love?
Leorio didn't dare hope. Even if he had loved Kurapika ever since first year, when he first entered their school.
He could still remember the first time they met ... but that is for another time.
"Leorio ... I ... thank you for coming for me yesterday. I'm sorry I didn't say anything during the walk home." Kurapika looked earnestly at him.
Leorio didn't say a word (he couldn't), but his eyes implored Kurapika to continue this heart-to-heart session that he was experiencing.
"I was so worried about you when you left the classroom. I ... knew ... that it had something to do with the Genei Ryodan. With Kuroro." Kurapika sighed, "I actually used to think that Kuroro was a nice person. Oh well."
He held out a hand to caress Leorio's face, "I ... I couldn't think when I saw you lying there. So quiet. I thought you were gone."
Leorio felt his heart flutter in his battered chest, this is almost worth getting beaten up for! he thought. "Ku-krapka..." he struggled to speak "I ruv u."
Great, he miserably thought. His burning confession of love was practically undecipherable!
But Kurapika understood. "Oh, Leorio. I ..." he took a deep breath, "I love you, too."
Umm ... Leorio must have misheard. What did Kurapika, the cool one, say?????
Kurapika turned away, "I ... didn't know what to with my feelings." he confessed, "But I do. You were such a nice person, that I couldn't help it. You're a great person, Leorio. And I love you."
Leorio crinkled his eyebrows, did he get this right? Kurapika loved him? He must have been beat up so bad to be hearing things.
Then, Kurapika kissed him.
Okay.
He wasn't hearing things after all. He kissed him back as well as he could.
Considering that he was bruised and every movement hurt. But hey, it was the best kiss ever!
Except for one thing. The shadow of Kuroro entered his mind. Kuroro wasn't going to give up Kurapika.
Leorio hugged Kurapika (painfully), he wasn't going to let Kuroro interfer in their relationship!
No way.
TO BE CONTINUED
YES! Leorio and Kurapika finally got hitched ... sort of. Is this a short chapter? I sort of rushed it. Sorry for whatever mistakes you may find!
Okay, tomorrow, I have school, so ... I'll probably get to write next weekend. x_x But please read it okay?
I'll probably write sidestories for this. You know, what happened in the past ... I can't help but think of those! Like for example, how did Hisoka and Illumi develop their relationship? And how did Kurapika and Leorio meet? And all the others, like Senritsu and Neon.
Hmm, next chapter ... see Kuroro and the rest of the (living) Genei Ryodan minus Hisoka (as usual) go see this Scarlett... Who is that anyway? What will Killua do to fix what Hisoka and Illumi did? What evil plot is Hisoka cooking up NOW?
Please read that! (When I type it ... oh no.)
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