@@@@ Well, I am getting close to the end of the story now! I have more of it written already but haven't had much time to get it into the computer. -- I am taking six classes and working full-time so my schedule is pretty tight. Thanks for taking the time to read my story.

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The man slipped through the darkened hallways of the service area; he had carefully scouted his location and found the room he wanted while hacking into the computer. He had made certain that the flamboyant fighter had left before creeping up to the door of the suite. The duplicate card key worked instantly allowing him entrance. He peered into the luxurious sitting room. No one was present. Silently, he scuttled further in, looking for his prize. There she was sleeping in a large bed covered with a silk sheet.

He tiptoed to her, calming his elation. The beautiful girl lay naked just under the thin material. The stalker reached out, his hand hovering over her cheek before retreating back to his side. The bathroom was to his immediate right; he grabbed the lipstick on the sink and wrote his love note on the mirror. "Bitch, you are mine! I'll be back for you and I will kill your lover! Jai" He looked at the mirror momentarily satisfied and then fled. 'I will kill that bastard for touching what is mine and she will be punished.' He thought grimly.

Illumi had followed Jai, blending into the walls, hiding his nen to the point of invisibility. He pulled back his hand to throw the pins he held as the stalker crouched over the sleeping figure. He waited trying to discover the man's intent.

The intruder backed away quickly and turned to the bathroom scrawling a message on the mirror. Illumi allowed him to escape for the moment. He could find the intruder again later.

Hisoka finished his meeting with his favorite Ryodan contact and was strolling back to Celestial Tower when he received the call.

"I'm at your place. The stalker was just here. Kassari's sleeping; the drug in her water put her under deep. I think you should see the message he left."

"I'll be right up."

Hisoka glanced at the girl comfortably ensconced in the bed. She hugged the pillow close, wrapped into her favorite position. Hisoka had long ago picked up on her small habits. He did not analyze his feelings for her; that was not his nature. He simply lived the moment. Being the loner, he generally detested living with someone else for such an extended period but she was soothing and he enjoyed her company. But the meaning behind his feelings was not really important to him.

The two men stood looking at the mirror. Illumi glanced at the magician, eyebrows raised. "So what now? I think it's obvious what the ass wants. So do you want to get involved or let it take its course?"

Hisoka smirked, "Now I hunt." His eyes closed to slits and a maniacal grin spread over his face. His aura flared showing his killing urge.

Illumi followed him out calling for the maid service to clean the bathroom as he hurried after the disappearing killer.