Upon the School Grounds 9
by: the cat
Disclaimer: Oh please. They aren't mine .... only the ever dear Scarlett/Sukari.
Note/Warning: Yaoi. Is that good enough? Perhaps bigger: YAOI. Okay. Got it? No flames because of sexual preferences. If it's because of other complaints, flames are okay.
*****
Kuroro stood by the school gates. He had just said good bye to Phinx and Shalnark. They had the first shift on operation:SOS or Spy On Scarlett.
Kuroro had wanted to come along. He really did, but he realized that there was another thread to that Scarlett person.
Kurapika.
What exactly was their relationship? Scarlett said that Kurapika was her brother, but ... was it true? Was Kurapika involved with Red Eyes' activities?
He didn't really know, but he intended to find out. For Feitan.
Well, knowing Kurapika on a more personal level could be an added plus to his future relationship with him.
So he was waiting for Kurapika to come out.
At first, he was worried that Leorio ... that clown ... might be with his love, but Leorio left earlier, looking a bit sad.
Has there been some sort of argument between the two? Oh, Kuroro desperately hoped so. As annoying as the fact was, it is true that Kurapika and Leorio have a close relationship. He intended to terminate that soon.
Another thing he was worried about was if Kurapika was still angry at him about Leorio's being beaten up.
There he was!
"Kurapika!" Kuroro called out to the blonde.
Kurapika paused and smiled at him, "Oh, Kuroro. What is it?"
Kuroro just stared at the smile. He's not angry at me, he thought happily.
"Uh, Kuroro?" Now, Kurapika was looking at him curiously. "You called me?"
Kuroro shook himself out of his stupor, "Oh, yes. Sorry about that." I was just admiring you, he thought to himself. "I was just wondering if ... you wanted to see the library at my house. I have some new acquisitions and you might be interested in seeing them." He was cool as ever. That was a good excuse to talk to Kurapika one-on-one.
Kurapika thought about it. "Well, I don't really have much to do today. Sure, I'm interested in your book collection."
Kuroro smiled, "Well, the collection is pretty vast."
Deep down, he was so excited. There was no Leorio in sight and he was going to get Kurapika to come over to his house! He would know information about Scarlett, and he would be closer to Kurapika!
Wait a minute ... he was Kuroro. The leader of the Genei Ryodan. He should maintain his eternal calm. He did not have some sort of teenage crush ...
"Shouldn't we get going?"
Kuroro practically slapped himself. He was acting like stupid, starstruck kid! "Sure. My car's over there."
*****
Feitan was bored.
He was still staying at the little shack of Scarlett's and so far, she had only appeared to give him food. Whenever he tried wheedling information from her, she just ignored him.
Feitan was also angry at himself. He was FEITAN!! He's supposed to be a strong person, a member of the Genei Ryodan! Members of that group don't just get caught.
Even assuming that Scarlett was an expert, he should have made some sort of resistance to trouble her, but no ... getting him was as easy as pie!
Okay. He had to calm down.
Undoubtedly, the Genei Ryodan was thinking of a way to save him right now. Well, he wouldn't leave that to just them. He had to think of a way to escape.
He looked around at the place where he had been staying for a whole day already.
It was a small shack, but he was in a smaller room. It had no windows, but the walls looked weak.
He could have escaped earler if he wasn't staying in a DOG CAGE!
He shook his head. He was tied up and staying in a dog cage!
How would he ever regain his pride?
The rest of the room was pretty empty, except for a calendar of last year and a small stool that couldn't have supported anyone.
There was a sound by the cardboard door.
Scarlett's blond head peeked in.
"Well, we are all still comfortable, eh?" she smiled at him.
Feitan had to admit that she was pretty ... kind of resembled Kurapika now that he thought about it. Curse that boy! If Feitan got out off here, he would question Kurapika until he shivered with answers!
Well. He would do that if Kuroro wouldn't kill him.
Then, inspiration struck. "I need to go to the bathroom." he informed the girl.
"That bathroom? Just do your thing there, and I'll collect it later. There is a little platform there anyway for dog poop."
"How would I remove my pants?" Feitan snarled, thinking that he would have to be just like your average mutt.
She giggled and put a cigarette in her mouth. "Too bad for you. You think of a way."
She lighted the cigarette and smiled at him. "You know, you're pretty cute. But the two people outside are too."
Two people outside? The Genei Ryodan always worked in pairs ... was it them?
"What do you mean?" he asked, feeling suspicious of this information.
"You mean they aren't your friends?" she got a piece of paper from her breastpocket and read from it, "Aren't their names Shalnark and Phinx?"
What the ... what was written on that paper?
"Who are you talking about?" he asked testily. Was it possible that the two were outside and this girl was aware of that? Or were they captured too? Or maybe, she's just yanking his chain.
"You're so sweet when you're so protective." Scarlett laughed. "I'll just have to take care of them. Don't worry, you won't have to share your little cage."
With that, she slinked away and closed the cardboard door.
Feitan felt like shaking the bars of the cage in frustration. The two ... they were possibly outside for him ... He had to do something, but he was bound and in a cage.
Ugh.
Now, he wasn't bored. He was just too annoyed.
*****
Shalnark felt that there was a sign on his back that said 'I don't belong here!'
He and Phinx had changed clothes, so that they would blend in, but the people around them walked at a 2 feet radius, at least. They knew that the two teenagers didn't belong there.
And they didn't want to mug them.
That was the puzzling thing.
He would have thought that two well off-looking boys would have been mugged in a second in this neighborhood.
"I have a bad feeling about this." he whispered to Phinx.
"So do I. I haven't seen a shadow of Feitan at all!" Phinx whispered back.
" ... Right." Shalnark replied.
"We've been here for two hours!" Phinx sighed, scratching his head.
Shalnark surveyed their surroundings. Phinx was right. They have been there for two unproductive hours. He made a mental list of things to do.
First of all, they need a better camouflage. Their pose as a couple of guys 'hanging out by the bench' is not very ... discreet.
Second, their new camouflage must allow them better access to the quarters of that Scarlett woman. Obviously, the action is not evident from the outside.
"We need a new act." he announced, quietly of course.
"Yeah. It's so boring here." Phinx grumbled.
"Any ideas?" Shalnark asked. He looked at his watch, "Well, Franklin and Shizuku will be here in a few minutes. It might be better for us to make plans with them."
Phinx grinned slyly at him, "Are you sure you don't just want to hang out with Shizuku?"
Shalnark, much to his regret, turned a bit red, "Don't you think it would be more effective to have four people instead of two?"
"Kuroro always said that more people means there is more at risk," Phinx reminded him.
"Well, two people aren't very effective in this mission." Shalnark retorted.
"We should be on our way now." Phinx said.
Oh yes. The smooth, undercover turnover.
The two got off the bench in unison and bought some cigarettes from the nearby store. The proprietor eyed them in a suspicious manner.
On cue, Franklin and Shizuku walked down the street, pretending to be boyfriend-girlfriend, holding hands and looking all moony.
Why don't I get paired off with Shizuku? Shalnark silently complained.
The two boys sauntered off towards the pair.
"Hey! Fancy meeting you here!" Shalnark greeted them.
Franklin stared at him in shock. Nope, that wasn't in the script. He was really shocked. They were not supposed to know each other. They were supposed to just pass by.
"Hey!" Shizuku grinned, "Uhhhh ..." It appears that even she is dumbfounded by the change in scenario.
"Erm ... we always seem to see you in the weirdest of places." Phinx offered.
"Yes ... so what's up?" Franklin asked, maintaining a 'cool' exterior.
"Why don't we all go together?" Shalnark suggested, "We can have more fun."
"Right. More fun." Shizuku echoed. She looked around, her eyes gliding over the scenery, "It will be dark soon." she added gamely.
Hmm. Yes. An idea sprouted in his head. It will indeed be dark soon.
Darkness means a cover for more ... intimate, more effective spying.
*****
If there was a photo album of Kuroro's life and he managed to get every event of his life in it, he would most probably put this event on the front page, even the cover.
Having a perfect dinner with Kurapika.
He was so surprised with how well things turned out.
When he asked the blonde to stay over for dinner, he readily agreed.
Was he finally realizing that his destiny was with Kuroro?
Yummy.
It's a good thing his parents are never around, Kuroro smiled.
"You have a very impressive author collection, Kuroro." Kurapika commented as he finished the last bit of his dessert.
"I try my best to feed my mind," he humbly said.
Oh no. The meal is at its end.
Kurapika would have to leave any moment now.
"It was very kind of you to have me over for dinner." Kurapika broke into his thoughts.
"It was nothing. Umm ... I would like to discuss something with you, if you would not mind." Kuroro suddenly blurted out.
What would he like to discuss? He simply had no idea. He just HAD to speak to him some more. Oh yes. He has to ask about his older sister, Scarlett. Cooling off after dinner would be the best occasion to do so.
"It would be the least I can do for such a fabulous host." Kurapika nodded.
When they have settled in his study, Kuroro did his best to control his hormones.
Kurapika looked so wonderful browsing through his books!!!
Kuroro walked over to him and closed the book at his hands.
"Yes?" Kurapika looked at him questioningly.
Kuroro slowly made Kurapika lean against the bookcase. "Kurapika ..." he whispered at his ear.
He could feel Kurapika trying to move against him, but Kuroro had him pinned against the books.
"Er..."
He really should be asking about Scarlett, but his lips were burning to touch him...
So he simply bent over and kissed the object of affection/obsession.
He kissed him with all the emotion and desire that has been trapped within him for so long.
Please Kurapika, don't move away, his mind begged the other.
But ... to his delight, Kurapika was responding to him!
Perhaps it is time to move over to the bedroom?
*****
Darkness is a cloak.
Some people fear it, but to Shalnark it is as comforting as a mother to a child.
"Are you ready?" he asked Phinx.
Phinx gave him the 'I-can't-believe-you-are-asking-me-that' look.
Of course, Shalnark told himself. This is Phinx. The guy who is always prepared for a little ... action.
They were by the back door, now.
Shalnark pushed the 'door' and to his surprise, it moved without any effort at all.
They got into the 'house' with no trouble in sight.
It was too easy.
It was also dark and hard to see a thing.
But they can't turn on a switch. The owner might become suspicious.
Phinx turned right and began examining what he could by the moonlight.
Shalnark also got to work and began groping through the dark, wishing for some sort of clue.
He found himself touching some piece of cloth just above the floor. Its material was like that of pants.
Wait a minute. There was a leg within the pants!
"Visitors at night?" the person attached to the leg he was holding said aloud.
"Trying to get a feel no less!" Hmm. That came from Phinx's side.
Uh-oh.
The light switched on and a man wearing a suit and shades appeared before him.
At the opposite side of the room was an identical man, holding Phinx by the neck.
He had to get out of this possibly tricky situation!
Shalnark quickly jumped back as the man near him made a move to get him.
The man was not as graceful as Scarlett, he mildly observed.
Time to get moving, he told himself as he was dimly aware of Phinx throwing his captor to the floor.
The man in front of him got a whip from his jacket.
No way was Shalnark going to allow him to use that.
He rushed the man and punched him in the face.
"You little brat!" He wielded the whip towards him.
It caught him in the arm.
The thing with whips is the the one who controls it wins.
And Shalnark is going to gain control over this one.
A smart move of his wrist with a matching kick allowed him to gain control of the said whip.
A few more moves and the man was kneeling over in front of him.
Phinx had also gained an advantage with his own suited opponent.
Shalnark got his trusty knife and held it at the throat of the man. "I'm not so little, old man. Now, you will talk."
He gestured at Phinx. "This one talks. We won't need that one."
So Phinx pummelled the man into unconsciousness.
*****
Hisoka didn't like this at all.
His nose is broken AND Machi was lecturing him over it.
Really.
"You are so stupid. You play with innocent boys for fun, right? But you had to get hurt in this one. Did he scare you so much?" she taunted him.
This ... girl was in his living room and she doesn't even offer a word of sympathy!
"Why exactly are you in my house?" Hisoka asked, trying to be a glib person, as usual. "I don't recall inviting you."
Machi glared at him, "It wasn't my idea, you know. But I have to update you on the movements of the Genei Ryodan, you know. Kuroro requested that I do so today, since you were absent and my shift in operation SOS is much later. With you as my partner, I might add."
Hisoka grimaced, "I suppose I'll have to thank our wonderful leader for pairing me with such a luscious female."
It was so fun to see Machi struggle to keep her temper.
It made Hisoka want to taunt her more.
"Whatever." Machi rolled her eyes, "Look, we are after Red Eyes now. He killed Ubogin remember?"
"Uh-huh ..." Hisoka smiled coyly.
"Well, the way to get to him is through Scarlett." She gave him an evil eye, "And while we were attempting to contact her, Feitan was captured."
Hmm. Sounds serious.
"Are we going to rescue Feitan tonight?" Hisoka asked. Even he didn't want his allies in danger. Even if it meant sacrificing his 'torture Gon' time.
Machi shrugged, "Hopefully, Shalnark and the others are already onto it. We'll go there at around twelve to see what's up."
"And where's our fearless leader?" Hisoka drawled.
Machi sighed.
Odd. She was part of the group that though the leader was infallible! Why was she sighing?
"Yes? I did not understand the meaning of that sigh."
"He said he'd wheedle information about Scarlett from Kurapika. It turns out that he's her little brother." She made a face, "He'll probably do it while attempting to seduce him and all."
That stopped Hisoka.
Kurapika was very dangerous. The others didn't possess his knowledge on that boy.
Scarlett is his older sister?
He opened his mouth to speak ... but he couldn't help but remember Kurapika's last words to him.
Words of threat.
But he had to say it ... for the Genei Ryodan.
"The leader might be in danger." he said in a serious voice, so quiet that Machi felt that she just imagined it.
"What?" she looked at him.
"Kurapika, the beautiful, golden boy ... is quite dangerous." His hands were shaking now. Kurapika warned him to keep his silence ...
Machi looked at his eyes and felt real fear, "What are you talking about?" she asked in a concerned voice.
"Let's go to Kuroro."
TO BE CONTINUED!
Woohoo! Another chapter done!
Sorry for the HUGE time lapse between the last one and this one. Please REVIEW it! Those little words really keep me going!
So ... what'll happen? Is SOMETHING going to happen between Kuroro and Kurapika? Is Kuroro really in danger? What's up in Scarlett's abode? Will the Genei Ryodan be able to rescue Feitan? Where are Leorio, Gon and Killua? What are THEY up to?
Hehe. Secrets will be revealed in the next chapter! So .... you guys better look out for that!
by: the cat
Disclaimer: Oh please. They aren't mine .... only the ever dear Scarlett/Sukari.
Note/Warning: Yaoi. Is that good enough? Perhaps bigger: YAOI. Okay. Got it? No flames because of sexual preferences. If it's because of other complaints, flames are okay.
*****
Kuroro stood by the school gates. He had just said good bye to Phinx and Shalnark. They had the first shift on operation:SOS or Spy On Scarlett.
Kuroro had wanted to come along. He really did, but he realized that there was another thread to that Scarlett person.
Kurapika.
What exactly was their relationship? Scarlett said that Kurapika was her brother, but ... was it true? Was Kurapika involved with Red Eyes' activities?
He didn't really know, but he intended to find out. For Feitan.
Well, knowing Kurapika on a more personal level could be an added plus to his future relationship with him.
So he was waiting for Kurapika to come out.
At first, he was worried that Leorio ... that clown ... might be with his love, but Leorio left earlier, looking a bit sad.
Has there been some sort of argument between the two? Oh, Kuroro desperately hoped so. As annoying as the fact was, it is true that Kurapika and Leorio have a close relationship. He intended to terminate that soon.
Another thing he was worried about was if Kurapika was still angry at him about Leorio's being beaten up.
There he was!
"Kurapika!" Kuroro called out to the blonde.
Kurapika paused and smiled at him, "Oh, Kuroro. What is it?"
Kuroro just stared at the smile. He's not angry at me, he thought happily.
"Uh, Kuroro?" Now, Kurapika was looking at him curiously. "You called me?"
Kuroro shook himself out of his stupor, "Oh, yes. Sorry about that." I was just admiring you, he thought to himself. "I was just wondering if ... you wanted to see the library at my house. I have some new acquisitions and you might be interested in seeing them." He was cool as ever. That was a good excuse to talk to Kurapika one-on-one.
Kurapika thought about it. "Well, I don't really have much to do today. Sure, I'm interested in your book collection."
Kuroro smiled, "Well, the collection is pretty vast."
Deep down, he was so excited. There was no Leorio in sight and he was going to get Kurapika to come over to his house! He would know information about Scarlett, and he would be closer to Kurapika!
Wait a minute ... he was Kuroro. The leader of the Genei Ryodan. He should maintain his eternal calm. He did not have some sort of teenage crush ...
"Shouldn't we get going?"
Kuroro practically slapped himself. He was acting like stupid, starstruck kid! "Sure. My car's over there."
*****
Feitan was bored.
He was still staying at the little shack of Scarlett's and so far, she had only appeared to give him food. Whenever he tried wheedling information from her, she just ignored him.
Feitan was also angry at himself. He was FEITAN!! He's supposed to be a strong person, a member of the Genei Ryodan! Members of that group don't just get caught.
Even assuming that Scarlett was an expert, he should have made some sort of resistance to trouble her, but no ... getting him was as easy as pie!
Okay. He had to calm down.
Undoubtedly, the Genei Ryodan was thinking of a way to save him right now. Well, he wouldn't leave that to just them. He had to think of a way to escape.
He looked around at the place where he had been staying for a whole day already.
It was a small shack, but he was in a smaller room. It had no windows, but the walls looked weak.
He could have escaped earler if he wasn't staying in a DOG CAGE!
He shook his head. He was tied up and staying in a dog cage!
How would he ever regain his pride?
The rest of the room was pretty empty, except for a calendar of last year and a small stool that couldn't have supported anyone.
There was a sound by the cardboard door.
Scarlett's blond head peeked in.
"Well, we are all still comfortable, eh?" she smiled at him.
Feitan had to admit that she was pretty ... kind of resembled Kurapika now that he thought about it. Curse that boy! If Feitan got out off here, he would question Kurapika until he shivered with answers!
Well. He would do that if Kuroro wouldn't kill him.
Then, inspiration struck. "I need to go to the bathroom." he informed the girl.
"That bathroom? Just do your thing there, and I'll collect it later. There is a little platform there anyway for dog poop."
"How would I remove my pants?" Feitan snarled, thinking that he would have to be just like your average mutt.
She giggled and put a cigarette in her mouth. "Too bad for you. You think of a way."
She lighted the cigarette and smiled at him. "You know, you're pretty cute. But the two people outside are too."
Two people outside? The Genei Ryodan always worked in pairs ... was it them?
"What do you mean?" he asked, feeling suspicious of this information.
"You mean they aren't your friends?" she got a piece of paper from her breastpocket and read from it, "Aren't their names Shalnark and Phinx?"
What the ... what was written on that paper?
"Who are you talking about?" he asked testily. Was it possible that the two were outside and this girl was aware of that? Or were they captured too? Or maybe, she's just yanking his chain.
"You're so sweet when you're so protective." Scarlett laughed. "I'll just have to take care of them. Don't worry, you won't have to share your little cage."
With that, she slinked away and closed the cardboard door.
Feitan felt like shaking the bars of the cage in frustration. The two ... they were possibly outside for him ... He had to do something, but he was bound and in a cage.
Ugh.
Now, he wasn't bored. He was just too annoyed.
*****
Shalnark felt that there was a sign on his back that said 'I don't belong here!'
He and Phinx had changed clothes, so that they would blend in, but the people around them walked at a 2 feet radius, at least. They knew that the two teenagers didn't belong there.
And they didn't want to mug them.
That was the puzzling thing.
He would have thought that two well off-looking boys would have been mugged in a second in this neighborhood.
"I have a bad feeling about this." he whispered to Phinx.
"So do I. I haven't seen a shadow of Feitan at all!" Phinx whispered back.
" ... Right." Shalnark replied.
"We've been here for two hours!" Phinx sighed, scratching his head.
Shalnark surveyed their surroundings. Phinx was right. They have been there for two unproductive hours. He made a mental list of things to do.
First of all, they need a better camouflage. Their pose as a couple of guys 'hanging out by the bench' is not very ... discreet.
Second, their new camouflage must allow them better access to the quarters of that Scarlett woman. Obviously, the action is not evident from the outside.
"We need a new act." he announced, quietly of course.
"Yeah. It's so boring here." Phinx grumbled.
"Any ideas?" Shalnark asked. He looked at his watch, "Well, Franklin and Shizuku will be here in a few minutes. It might be better for us to make plans with them."
Phinx grinned slyly at him, "Are you sure you don't just want to hang out with Shizuku?"
Shalnark, much to his regret, turned a bit red, "Don't you think it would be more effective to have four people instead of two?"
"Kuroro always said that more people means there is more at risk," Phinx reminded him.
"Well, two people aren't very effective in this mission." Shalnark retorted.
"We should be on our way now." Phinx said.
Oh yes. The smooth, undercover turnover.
The two got off the bench in unison and bought some cigarettes from the nearby store. The proprietor eyed them in a suspicious manner.
On cue, Franklin and Shizuku walked down the street, pretending to be boyfriend-girlfriend, holding hands and looking all moony.
Why don't I get paired off with Shizuku? Shalnark silently complained.
The two boys sauntered off towards the pair.
"Hey! Fancy meeting you here!" Shalnark greeted them.
Franklin stared at him in shock. Nope, that wasn't in the script. He was really shocked. They were not supposed to know each other. They were supposed to just pass by.
"Hey!" Shizuku grinned, "Uhhhh ..." It appears that even she is dumbfounded by the change in scenario.
"Erm ... we always seem to see you in the weirdest of places." Phinx offered.
"Yes ... so what's up?" Franklin asked, maintaining a 'cool' exterior.
"Why don't we all go together?" Shalnark suggested, "We can have more fun."
"Right. More fun." Shizuku echoed. She looked around, her eyes gliding over the scenery, "It will be dark soon." she added gamely.
Hmm. Yes. An idea sprouted in his head. It will indeed be dark soon.
Darkness means a cover for more ... intimate, more effective spying.
*****
If there was a photo album of Kuroro's life and he managed to get every event of his life in it, he would most probably put this event on the front page, even the cover.
Having a perfect dinner with Kurapika.
He was so surprised with how well things turned out.
When he asked the blonde to stay over for dinner, he readily agreed.
Was he finally realizing that his destiny was with Kuroro?
Yummy.
It's a good thing his parents are never around, Kuroro smiled.
"You have a very impressive author collection, Kuroro." Kurapika commented as he finished the last bit of his dessert.
"I try my best to feed my mind," he humbly said.
Oh no. The meal is at its end.
Kurapika would have to leave any moment now.
"It was very kind of you to have me over for dinner." Kurapika broke into his thoughts.
"It was nothing. Umm ... I would like to discuss something with you, if you would not mind." Kuroro suddenly blurted out.
What would he like to discuss? He simply had no idea. He just HAD to speak to him some more. Oh yes. He has to ask about his older sister, Scarlett. Cooling off after dinner would be the best occasion to do so.
"It would be the least I can do for such a fabulous host." Kurapika nodded.
When they have settled in his study, Kuroro did his best to control his hormones.
Kurapika looked so wonderful browsing through his books!!!
Kuroro walked over to him and closed the book at his hands.
"Yes?" Kurapika looked at him questioningly.
Kuroro slowly made Kurapika lean against the bookcase. "Kurapika ..." he whispered at his ear.
He could feel Kurapika trying to move against him, but Kuroro had him pinned against the books.
"Er..."
He really should be asking about Scarlett, but his lips were burning to touch him...
So he simply bent over and kissed the object of affection/obsession.
He kissed him with all the emotion and desire that has been trapped within him for so long.
Please Kurapika, don't move away, his mind begged the other.
But ... to his delight, Kurapika was responding to him!
Perhaps it is time to move over to the bedroom?
*****
Darkness is a cloak.
Some people fear it, but to Shalnark it is as comforting as a mother to a child.
"Are you ready?" he asked Phinx.
Phinx gave him the 'I-can't-believe-you-are-asking-me-that' look.
Of course, Shalnark told himself. This is Phinx. The guy who is always prepared for a little ... action.
They were by the back door, now.
Shalnark pushed the 'door' and to his surprise, it moved without any effort at all.
They got into the 'house' with no trouble in sight.
It was too easy.
It was also dark and hard to see a thing.
But they can't turn on a switch. The owner might become suspicious.
Phinx turned right and began examining what he could by the moonlight.
Shalnark also got to work and began groping through the dark, wishing for some sort of clue.
He found himself touching some piece of cloth just above the floor. Its material was like that of pants.
Wait a minute. There was a leg within the pants!
"Visitors at night?" the person attached to the leg he was holding said aloud.
"Trying to get a feel no less!" Hmm. That came from Phinx's side.
Uh-oh.
The light switched on and a man wearing a suit and shades appeared before him.
At the opposite side of the room was an identical man, holding Phinx by the neck.
He had to get out of this possibly tricky situation!
Shalnark quickly jumped back as the man near him made a move to get him.
The man was not as graceful as Scarlett, he mildly observed.
Time to get moving, he told himself as he was dimly aware of Phinx throwing his captor to the floor.
The man in front of him got a whip from his jacket.
No way was Shalnark going to allow him to use that.
He rushed the man and punched him in the face.
"You little brat!" He wielded the whip towards him.
It caught him in the arm.
The thing with whips is the the one who controls it wins.
And Shalnark is going to gain control over this one.
A smart move of his wrist with a matching kick allowed him to gain control of the said whip.
A few more moves and the man was kneeling over in front of him.
Phinx had also gained an advantage with his own suited opponent.
Shalnark got his trusty knife and held it at the throat of the man. "I'm not so little, old man. Now, you will talk."
He gestured at Phinx. "This one talks. We won't need that one."
So Phinx pummelled the man into unconsciousness.
*****
Hisoka didn't like this at all.
His nose is broken AND Machi was lecturing him over it.
Really.
"You are so stupid. You play with innocent boys for fun, right? But you had to get hurt in this one. Did he scare you so much?" she taunted him.
This ... girl was in his living room and she doesn't even offer a word of sympathy!
"Why exactly are you in my house?" Hisoka asked, trying to be a glib person, as usual. "I don't recall inviting you."
Machi glared at him, "It wasn't my idea, you know. But I have to update you on the movements of the Genei Ryodan, you know. Kuroro requested that I do so today, since you were absent and my shift in operation SOS is much later. With you as my partner, I might add."
Hisoka grimaced, "I suppose I'll have to thank our wonderful leader for pairing me with such a luscious female."
It was so fun to see Machi struggle to keep her temper.
It made Hisoka want to taunt her more.
"Whatever." Machi rolled her eyes, "Look, we are after Red Eyes now. He killed Ubogin remember?"
"Uh-huh ..." Hisoka smiled coyly.
"Well, the way to get to him is through Scarlett." She gave him an evil eye, "And while we were attempting to contact her, Feitan was captured."
Hmm. Sounds serious.
"Are we going to rescue Feitan tonight?" Hisoka asked. Even he didn't want his allies in danger. Even if it meant sacrificing his 'torture Gon' time.
Machi shrugged, "Hopefully, Shalnark and the others are already onto it. We'll go there at around twelve to see what's up."
"And where's our fearless leader?" Hisoka drawled.
Machi sighed.
Odd. She was part of the group that though the leader was infallible! Why was she sighing?
"Yes? I did not understand the meaning of that sigh."
"He said he'd wheedle information about Scarlett from Kurapika. It turns out that he's her little brother." She made a face, "He'll probably do it while attempting to seduce him and all."
That stopped Hisoka.
Kurapika was very dangerous. The others didn't possess his knowledge on that boy.
Scarlett is his older sister?
He opened his mouth to speak ... but he couldn't help but remember Kurapika's last words to him.
Words of threat.
But he had to say it ... for the Genei Ryodan.
"The leader might be in danger." he said in a serious voice, so quiet that Machi felt that she just imagined it.
"What?" she looked at him.
"Kurapika, the beautiful, golden boy ... is quite dangerous." His hands were shaking now. Kurapika warned him to keep his silence ...
Machi looked at his eyes and felt real fear, "What are you talking about?" she asked in a concerned voice.
"Let's go to Kuroro."
TO BE CONTINUED!
Woohoo! Another chapter done!
Sorry for the HUGE time lapse between the last one and this one. Please REVIEW it! Those little words really keep me going!
So ... what'll happen? Is SOMETHING going to happen between Kuroro and Kurapika? Is Kuroro really in danger? What's up in Scarlett's abode? Will the Genei Ryodan be able to rescue Feitan? Where are Leorio, Gon and Killua? What are THEY up to?
Hehe. Secrets will be revealed in the next chapter! So .... you guys better look out for that!