Upon the School Grounds Part 7
by: the cat
Disclaimer: HAH! Scarlett is mine. Finally, someone is. But ... the rest of them aren't. Don't sue me.
Warning: yaoi/shounen ai. yum.
*****
"Good afternoon, Master Kill-"
Kanalia was cut off by the deadly glare in Killua's face.
Killua was shaking with rage as he kicked open the door to Illumi's room.
Illumi smiled as Killua stomped into the room.
"Well, aren't you home early?" Illumi asked, smiling at his brother.
Killua scowled, "You threatened Gon's family, didn't you?"
Illumi got a brush and played with the bristles, "In a roundabout way, I suppose."
"And you tried to destroy our friendship?!"
Illumi brushed his long hair, "Killua, Killua. When will you ever understand? The Zordicks don't have friends. They have, allies, enemies, even, say, companions. But never friends." He threw a pitying look at his brother, "As heir, you should have learned that by now."
Killua approached Illumi with clenched fists. "I guess you will never understand." he started in a poisonous voice. "You will never understand, because you have NO HEART! You are just a cold someone who will never achieve anything in this world."
Illumi smiled, picking at Killua's nerves, "You are young, Killua. Besides, how did you think that Father became this successful? Do you think he did it by being all nice and friendly?" He laughed coldly, "He did it by being strong, something you will have to learn, I see."
"And you'll help me?" Killua sarcastically said.
"Of course."
Killua's anger level suddenly zoomed up at the gall of this ... monster. He leapt on his brother, with claws stretched out. It was time to wipe that smirk off his face."
*****
The Genei Ryodan were now in the area.
"Um ... how exactly do we ask for Scarlett?" Nobunaga asked, surveying the poor surroundings.
They looked so out of place in their school uniforms. People their age were in rags, faded clothes. A lot of children were running around covered only by a filthy shirt, and maybe even nothing at all.
Shizuku grimaced, "They're not wearing anything." She seemed shocked by the idea.
Kuroro nodded, "Remember, everyone, Shizuku, this is the squatters' area. Watch your step. Things could become dangerous."
They all nodded.
They all followed Kuroro to a particularly broken down dwelling. It wouldn't be proper to call it a house, not at all. That was the state of it.
Kuroro gave them a warning look as he knocked on the "door" (really a piece of roof that had a calendar of the last decade).
"Whaddya want? If you're from the store, I will pay mah debt ... really!" a woman of about twenty years looked out at them. "And who are you?"
A bit confused, Kuroro smiled congenially, "We're looking for Scarlett."
The woman opened the door a bit wider and smiled at them, "Well, that'd be me. The Scarlett darling." She was leaning against the wall in a VERY provocative pose.
With the door fully open, the group had a better view of Scarlett. She wasn't very tall ... about Machi's height. She had long blond hair and ... as for her eyes, they were covered in shades. She was wearing a lumpy, nondescript dress that didn't hide her obviously stunning figure.
She looked as dangerous as a ... bird. Not dangerous at all.
"Well?" she sounded very annoyed at the group for not answering. She was staring at the Genei Ryodan and her eyes widened at the uniform. "Hey ... yer school, you're from Kurapika's school?"
Kuroro practically choked at the word Kurapika.
Feitan took over, "You know Kurapika ... Miss Scarlett?"
Scarlett giggled, "Ain't that sweet ... don't 'miss' me, young man. And sure I know Kurapika. Why, he's mah li'l brother! That little 'un. Well, I dunno how come ya'll here if yer visitin', 'cos the kid doesn't live here."
Kurapika's ... older sister? Well, except for the hair, they don't look the same at all. Or act the same.
Scarlett immediately stood up a little taller, "Well, if yer his friends and all ... tell him to come ova and visit his big sista at times ..."
Kuroro regained his composure, "Yes, well, we will do that, ma'am. But we have a question. We hope you will answer."
Scarlett smiled at him, "Yer a purty 'un, ya are. Sure ... I'll answer yer questions ... being Kurapika's friend and all."
This was the moment, "We would like to know who Red Eyes is and where to find him. Ma'am."
Silence.
*****
"What is happening here?!" A tall woman with bandages all over her face (from her latest facial surgery) came over.
Killua paused in the process of scratching Illumi, who was smirking at him. "Mother." he muttered.
"Why are you scratching your older brother, Killua?" Kikyou's voice was reminiscent to scratching a blackboard to Killua's ears.
"Something about his so-called friend." Illumi sniffed.
"Illumi, I'm talking to KILLUA!"
Kikyou ignored Illumi's rolling eyes and eyed her younger son.
"Illumi interfered with my friendship! He and his friend, Hisoka, threatened Gon's family if he wouldn't stop being friends with me." Killua knew he was whining, but he had to.
Kikyou put a hand on her forehead, "Children will be the death of me. Look, Illumi, I know you have Killua's best interests in heart, but you can't protect him all the time. He'll have to learn things his way."
She turned to Killua, "And Killua, don't try hurting your brother. Seeing my children fight makes me want to cry and you know what that does to my wrinkles."
"Yes, Mother." the two answered, subdued. They knew that Kikyou was going to go directly to Silva, their father. And no one wanted to be on Silva's bad side.
Silva was harsh.
"Say sorry to Illumi, Killua." Kikyou demanded.
"But ... okay. Sorry, Illumi." Killua muttered, glaring at him.
Illumi smiled grandly, "Anything for my little brother."
Kikyou smiled, "Now isn't this a lot better? Well, study now you two!" she turned and left.
With her gone, Killua's voice went acid. "Just stay away from Gon."
Illumi just smiled, "Don't worry, I'll always do what's best for my little brother."
And a sort of truce was formed.
*****
Hisoka was pleased, yes he was. He knew that Gon wouldn't be able to hold on to his silence to Killua.
Now was the time to go to phase two of the plan. Unfortunately, he was pretty sure that Illumi wouldn't be able to help him now.
Oh well. Hisoka had other tricks up his sleeve.
And Gon was now walking down the street.
"Gon!" he smiled teasingly. "Had a nice day?"
"Why are you here?" Gon was doing a good job of pretending to be indifferent to Hisoka, but he could determine tension.
Hisoka pouted, "I thought you wanted to talk to me. After all..." he lowered his voice, "You contacted Killua. And you know what that means ... I get to play with you again!"
"Play?" Gon choked. Then, he glared, "Stay away from me and my family."
Hisoka grinned, "I told you I would ... if you wouldn't tell Killua about our little deal. But you did. So ... you practically gave me permission to play with you and your little family."
"You shouldn't threaten people anyway!" Gon growled. "It's wrong!"
"But it's fun. Now, I'll give you a little riddle to play with ... who is going to kill your lovely auntie Mito?"
Gon paused in midstep. "You wouldn't ..."
Hisoka pinched Gon's cheek, "I'll give you more clues later."
Then, he was gone.
And Gon ran towards home.
*****
Scarlett finally cleared her throat. But when she spoke, there wasn't a trace of that accent she had a while ago. "Red Eyes? Well, why don't you come on in."
Kuroro nodded, "Thank you for your hospitality." He turned to the group. "Feitan, Machi, Shalnark, Nobunaga, come with me. The rest, stay here."
Scarlett watched this with interested eyes.
She led the way inside.
The five eyed the surroundings, warily, it was as rundown as the outside. But, Kuroro had the feeling that the house, like Scarlett, has more than meets the eye.
What about Kurapika? Scarlett was Kurapika's sister ... what did that mean?
Maybe nothing, but maybe everything.
Scarlett gestured at a few warped chairs, "Sit down."
They did.
Scarlett smiled at them. "So why do you want to know who Red Eyes is?"
The four exchanged glances uneasily.
"Well, we have something to ask him." Kuroro answered, wishing that Scarlett would remove the dark shades.
Scarlett smirked, "What do you want to ask Red Eyes?"
To tell or not to tell? Scarlett was dangerous for sure, Kuroro could tell by the way she held her body.
But they were dangerous, too.
Kuroro's pleasant disposition changed, "Tell us, woman." He stood up, quickly followed by the four. "We have no time for pleasantries."
Scarlett didn't even blink. "Neither do I."
Kuroro nodded at the four.
Nobunaga rushed to Scarlett. He was going to pin her to the floor. Machi was preparing her thread to tie Scarlett up.
But Scarlett was no longer there. Instead, she was behind Feitan, with a chain around his throat.
Time seemed to be suspended.
"So, what do you want to ask Red Eyes?" she conversationally asked, tightening her hold on Feitan's throat.
Kuroro closed his eyes, it was time to back up. "About ... a death of our friend."
"Oh?"
Shalnark cleared his throat, "We have reason to believe that Red Eyes killed a friend of ours, and we want to know why."
Scarlett removed the chain around Feitan's throat and laughed. "Is that all?"
She smiled at them, "Death ... doesn't it hurt us all? Well, to ease your thoughts, I'll tell you something."
They looked at her.
She removed her shades, "I'm Red Eyes." One of her eyes were perfectly red, the other was emerald green, like Kurapika's.
Nobunaga growled at the sight.
She smiled eerily, "I had nothing against your friend, but he had to die. Now, I'm a peaceful person and I like you, since you know my little brother. That's why I'm going to let you go, except for this one."
She caressed Feitan's cheek.
"He will be some sort of ... credit. You won't tell others about me, and I won't kill him."
"Leave."
*****
Kurapika was in his arms. Leorio had dozed for a while and had awaken to Kurapika in his arms.
Very pleasant. Even if they were both fully clothed and Leorio was bruised all over.
"Slept well?" Kurapika inquired, looking up at him.
Leorio nodded, "Uh-huh. I dreamt of ... an angel." he smiled at Kurapika.
"That's nice." Kurapika smiled back.
It was time for some action ... "I dreamt the angel was kissing me." hint hint.
"Hmm ... well, I had a dream, too. That my best friend was kissing me."
Well, it was time to make dreams come true.
*****
Gon was worried. Very worried.
He practically cried in relief when he saw his aunt and his grandmother sitting at the dining table, discussing something.
He hugged them.
"What's wrong, Gon?" Aunt Mito asked him.
"Nothing ..." Gon forced a smile.
His grandmother smiled, "Had a nice time?"
Gon thought of the hellish Hisoka, "Uh, yes." he lied through his teeth. No sense in letting them become worried.
"We're glad you settled so well in school." Aunt Mito smiled.
Gon smiled back, but it dropped when he saw a smiling Hisoka by the window.
Hisoka breathed on the glass and wrote down. Tonight.
Gon got the message. Tonight, Hisoka was going to kill his aunt.
TO BE CONTINUED
Was it short? Maybe. But ... limited time!
Kurapika and Leorio got very short exposure time ... well, it's because they weren't really doing anything. Just have a sweet moment while sleeping. Awww...
Well ... I'll write more on the weekend!
Hmm, what'll happen in the next chapter? (Hopefully, it will be longer.) Well ... Gon's going to do everything to protect his aunt ... but what if something still happens? Leorio and Kurapika talk about themselves and their possible relationship. And Kuroro will have a difficult Genei Ryodan in his hands!
Er, you don't get it? Don't worry. Just read the next chapter!
COMMENTS!!!! And ... thanks for reading!
For email: fantastisch_katze@yahoo.com
by: the cat
Disclaimer: HAH! Scarlett is mine. Finally, someone is. But ... the rest of them aren't. Don't sue me.
Warning: yaoi/shounen ai. yum.
*****
"Good afternoon, Master Kill-"
Kanalia was cut off by the deadly glare in Killua's face.
Killua was shaking with rage as he kicked open the door to Illumi's room.
Illumi smiled as Killua stomped into the room.
"Well, aren't you home early?" Illumi asked, smiling at his brother.
Killua scowled, "You threatened Gon's family, didn't you?"
Illumi got a brush and played with the bristles, "In a roundabout way, I suppose."
"And you tried to destroy our friendship?!"
Illumi brushed his long hair, "Killua, Killua. When will you ever understand? The Zordicks don't have friends. They have, allies, enemies, even, say, companions. But never friends." He threw a pitying look at his brother, "As heir, you should have learned that by now."
Killua approached Illumi with clenched fists. "I guess you will never understand." he started in a poisonous voice. "You will never understand, because you have NO HEART! You are just a cold someone who will never achieve anything in this world."
Illumi smiled, picking at Killua's nerves, "You are young, Killua. Besides, how did you think that Father became this successful? Do you think he did it by being all nice and friendly?" He laughed coldly, "He did it by being strong, something you will have to learn, I see."
"And you'll help me?" Killua sarcastically said.
"Of course."
Killua's anger level suddenly zoomed up at the gall of this ... monster. He leapt on his brother, with claws stretched out. It was time to wipe that smirk off his face."
*****
The Genei Ryodan were now in the area.
"Um ... how exactly do we ask for Scarlett?" Nobunaga asked, surveying the poor surroundings.
They looked so out of place in their school uniforms. People their age were in rags, faded clothes. A lot of children were running around covered only by a filthy shirt, and maybe even nothing at all.
Shizuku grimaced, "They're not wearing anything." She seemed shocked by the idea.
Kuroro nodded, "Remember, everyone, Shizuku, this is the squatters' area. Watch your step. Things could become dangerous."
They all nodded.
They all followed Kuroro to a particularly broken down dwelling. It wouldn't be proper to call it a house, not at all. That was the state of it.
Kuroro gave them a warning look as he knocked on the "door" (really a piece of roof that had a calendar of the last decade).
"Whaddya want? If you're from the store, I will pay mah debt ... really!" a woman of about twenty years looked out at them. "And who are you?"
A bit confused, Kuroro smiled congenially, "We're looking for Scarlett."
The woman opened the door a bit wider and smiled at them, "Well, that'd be me. The Scarlett darling." She was leaning against the wall in a VERY provocative pose.
With the door fully open, the group had a better view of Scarlett. She wasn't very tall ... about Machi's height. She had long blond hair and ... as for her eyes, they were covered in shades. She was wearing a lumpy, nondescript dress that didn't hide her obviously stunning figure.
She looked as dangerous as a ... bird. Not dangerous at all.
"Well?" she sounded very annoyed at the group for not answering. She was staring at the Genei Ryodan and her eyes widened at the uniform. "Hey ... yer school, you're from Kurapika's school?"
Kuroro practically choked at the word Kurapika.
Feitan took over, "You know Kurapika ... Miss Scarlett?"
Scarlett giggled, "Ain't that sweet ... don't 'miss' me, young man. And sure I know Kurapika. Why, he's mah li'l brother! That little 'un. Well, I dunno how come ya'll here if yer visitin', 'cos the kid doesn't live here."
Kurapika's ... older sister? Well, except for the hair, they don't look the same at all. Or act the same.
Scarlett immediately stood up a little taller, "Well, if yer his friends and all ... tell him to come ova and visit his big sista at times ..."
Kuroro regained his composure, "Yes, well, we will do that, ma'am. But we have a question. We hope you will answer."
Scarlett smiled at him, "Yer a purty 'un, ya are. Sure ... I'll answer yer questions ... being Kurapika's friend and all."
This was the moment, "We would like to know who Red Eyes is and where to find him. Ma'am."
Silence.
*****
"What is happening here?!" A tall woman with bandages all over her face (from her latest facial surgery) came over.
Killua paused in the process of scratching Illumi, who was smirking at him. "Mother." he muttered.
"Why are you scratching your older brother, Killua?" Kikyou's voice was reminiscent to scratching a blackboard to Killua's ears.
"Something about his so-called friend." Illumi sniffed.
"Illumi, I'm talking to KILLUA!"
Kikyou ignored Illumi's rolling eyes and eyed her younger son.
"Illumi interfered with my friendship! He and his friend, Hisoka, threatened Gon's family if he wouldn't stop being friends with me." Killua knew he was whining, but he had to.
Kikyou put a hand on her forehead, "Children will be the death of me. Look, Illumi, I know you have Killua's best interests in heart, but you can't protect him all the time. He'll have to learn things his way."
She turned to Killua, "And Killua, don't try hurting your brother. Seeing my children fight makes me want to cry and you know what that does to my wrinkles."
"Yes, Mother." the two answered, subdued. They knew that Kikyou was going to go directly to Silva, their father. And no one wanted to be on Silva's bad side.
Silva was harsh.
"Say sorry to Illumi, Killua." Kikyou demanded.
"But ... okay. Sorry, Illumi." Killua muttered, glaring at him.
Illumi smiled grandly, "Anything for my little brother."
Kikyou smiled, "Now isn't this a lot better? Well, study now you two!" she turned and left.
With her gone, Killua's voice went acid. "Just stay away from Gon."
Illumi just smiled, "Don't worry, I'll always do what's best for my little brother."
And a sort of truce was formed.
*****
Hisoka was pleased, yes he was. He knew that Gon wouldn't be able to hold on to his silence to Killua.
Now was the time to go to phase two of the plan. Unfortunately, he was pretty sure that Illumi wouldn't be able to help him now.
Oh well. Hisoka had other tricks up his sleeve.
And Gon was now walking down the street.
"Gon!" he smiled teasingly. "Had a nice day?"
"Why are you here?" Gon was doing a good job of pretending to be indifferent to Hisoka, but he could determine tension.
Hisoka pouted, "I thought you wanted to talk to me. After all..." he lowered his voice, "You contacted Killua. And you know what that means ... I get to play with you again!"
"Play?" Gon choked. Then, he glared, "Stay away from me and my family."
Hisoka grinned, "I told you I would ... if you wouldn't tell Killua about our little deal. But you did. So ... you practically gave me permission to play with you and your little family."
"You shouldn't threaten people anyway!" Gon growled. "It's wrong!"
"But it's fun. Now, I'll give you a little riddle to play with ... who is going to kill your lovely auntie Mito?"
Gon paused in midstep. "You wouldn't ..."
Hisoka pinched Gon's cheek, "I'll give you more clues later."
Then, he was gone.
And Gon ran towards home.
*****
Scarlett finally cleared her throat. But when she spoke, there wasn't a trace of that accent she had a while ago. "Red Eyes? Well, why don't you come on in."
Kuroro nodded, "Thank you for your hospitality." He turned to the group. "Feitan, Machi, Shalnark, Nobunaga, come with me. The rest, stay here."
Scarlett watched this with interested eyes.
She led the way inside.
The five eyed the surroundings, warily, it was as rundown as the outside. But, Kuroro had the feeling that the house, like Scarlett, has more than meets the eye.
What about Kurapika? Scarlett was Kurapika's sister ... what did that mean?
Maybe nothing, but maybe everything.
Scarlett gestured at a few warped chairs, "Sit down."
They did.
Scarlett smiled at them. "So why do you want to know who Red Eyes is?"
The four exchanged glances uneasily.
"Well, we have something to ask him." Kuroro answered, wishing that Scarlett would remove the dark shades.
Scarlett smirked, "What do you want to ask Red Eyes?"
To tell or not to tell? Scarlett was dangerous for sure, Kuroro could tell by the way she held her body.
But they were dangerous, too.
Kuroro's pleasant disposition changed, "Tell us, woman." He stood up, quickly followed by the four. "We have no time for pleasantries."
Scarlett didn't even blink. "Neither do I."
Kuroro nodded at the four.
Nobunaga rushed to Scarlett. He was going to pin her to the floor. Machi was preparing her thread to tie Scarlett up.
But Scarlett was no longer there. Instead, she was behind Feitan, with a chain around his throat.
Time seemed to be suspended.
"So, what do you want to ask Red Eyes?" she conversationally asked, tightening her hold on Feitan's throat.
Kuroro closed his eyes, it was time to back up. "About ... a death of our friend."
"Oh?"
Shalnark cleared his throat, "We have reason to believe that Red Eyes killed a friend of ours, and we want to know why."
Scarlett removed the chain around Feitan's throat and laughed. "Is that all?"
She smiled at them, "Death ... doesn't it hurt us all? Well, to ease your thoughts, I'll tell you something."
They looked at her.
She removed her shades, "I'm Red Eyes." One of her eyes were perfectly red, the other was emerald green, like Kurapika's.
Nobunaga growled at the sight.
She smiled eerily, "I had nothing against your friend, but he had to die. Now, I'm a peaceful person and I like you, since you know my little brother. That's why I'm going to let you go, except for this one."
She caressed Feitan's cheek.
"He will be some sort of ... credit. You won't tell others about me, and I won't kill him."
"Leave."
*****
Kurapika was in his arms. Leorio had dozed for a while and had awaken to Kurapika in his arms.
Very pleasant. Even if they were both fully clothed and Leorio was bruised all over.
"Slept well?" Kurapika inquired, looking up at him.
Leorio nodded, "Uh-huh. I dreamt of ... an angel." he smiled at Kurapika.
"That's nice." Kurapika smiled back.
It was time for some action ... "I dreamt the angel was kissing me." hint hint.
"Hmm ... well, I had a dream, too. That my best friend was kissing me."
Well, it was time to make dreams come true.
*****
Gon was worried. Very worried.
He practically cried in relief when he saw his aunt and his grandmother sitting at the dining table, discussing something.
He hugged them.
"What's wrong, Gon?" Aunt Mito asked him.
"Nothing ..." Gon forced a smile.
His grandmother smiled, "Had a nice time?"
Gon thought of the hellish Hisoka, "Uh, yes." he lied through his teeth. No sense in letting them become worried.
"We're glad you settled so well in school." Aunt Mito smiled.
Gon smiled back, but it dropped when he saw a smiling Hisoka by the window.
Hisoka breathed on the glass and wrote down. Tonight.
Gon got the message. Tonight, Hisoka was going to kill his aunt.
TO BE CONTINUED
Was it short? Maybe. But ... limited time!
Kurapika and Leorio got very short exposure time ... well, it's because they weren't really doing anything. Just have a sweet moment while sleeping. Awww...
Well ... I'll write more on the weekend!
Hmm, what'll happen in the next chapter? (Hopefully, it will be longer.) Well ... Gon's going to do everything to protect his aunt ... but what if something still happens? Leorio and Kurapika talk about themselves and their possible relationship. And Kuroro will have a difficult Genei Ryodan in his hands!
Er, you don't get it? Don't worry. Just read the next chapter!
COMMENTS!!!! And ... thanks for reading!
For email: fantastisch_katze@yahoo.com