Vowed Vengence

by GW

disclaimer: I do not own HxH or anything used in this story... Don't sue me pls...

After retrieving Gon and Killua from the Genei Ryodan, Kurapika fainted after telling Leorio and the others that the battle between him and the Spider had just begun.

Chapter 2: To struggle or not to

Gon jumped up early in his bed to see if Kurapika is doing fine. Too bad, Leorio is already awake and is ready to head for Kurapika's room when the boy woke up. "Leorio, are you going to see Kurapika?" Gon asked. "Yes, Gonny…" "Could you please wait for me for just a minute, I'll just change… " "Nope, you wake the little kid up" pointing to Killua, "then you could follow me later."

Leorio went to Kurapika's room finding out that the blonde boy had already left. 'Now where would that boy ran off to?' Leorio thought while scratching his head.

Kurapika did not felt sleepy after having that nightmare so he decided to have a walk early that morning. 'Maybe inhaling fresh air can help me get rid of the heavy thing that's been occupying my chest the whole night.' he thought. He continued his walk unknowing where his own feet will take him.

'What should I do now? Would I continue chasing the Ryodan? But I already cut the Spider's head off! WHAT SHOULD I DO?'

At last, He ended up perceiving that it is already dawn and he is still at the park.

'They must be worried about me by this time.' He said to himself while walking his way back to the hotel. 'I must go home…'

Someone caught Kurapika's hand before a car could hit him. 'Oh my, what has been happening to me? Am I still in a trance?'

"Kurapika, are you alright?"

So, Senritsu saved me. Kurapika's eyes widened when he saw the girl laughing.

"What's wrong?"

"What are you doing in the park this early?" the music hunter said, "Our boss is already looking for you." Again, she chuckled.

"What's wrong?" Kurapika asked "come on, tell me!"

"You are roaming around here with your pajamas on!" then she chuckled again.

"What?" Kurapika's face turned red.

"Will you come with me to the boss? Or will you continue your battle with the Ryodan?"

Kurapika smiled which made Senritsu a little surprised. She had never seen Kurapika smile.

"I think I'll go with you, after I change."

"Ok, I'll be waiting for you at the park!" Senritsu smiled. 'He appears to be different from the Kurapika whose been with me for a long time. It seems like it's the first time I get to deal with the real Kurapika.' The short woman thought while looking at Kurapika.

When Kurapika reached their room, he witnessed the three of his friends squabbling about his absence.

"What?" Gon shouted.

"You mean he escaped!" Killua yelled.

"Don't shout at me you two!" Leorio said while trying to control his temper, "I don't know where to find him so the two of you must help me look for him."

Gon's brown eyes widened as he smiled and cried aloud "Kurapika!"

Leorio and Killua turned to the door behind them. Kurapika is there, standing, smiling at them.

"Hey, who told you that you could get up? You're still under par, what if something happen to you?" Leorio yelled at Kurapika.

"I know, I know." Kurapika replied with a calm voice. "I can take care of myself."

Leorio's jaw hung for he can hardly believe that Kurapika is not mad at him. Kurapika is a kind of person who will never accept his faults even if he knows he is wrong.

"Uhm, I remember, I was just about to ask who among you changed my clothes."

"Not me!" Gon replied wearing a smile on his face.

"Not me either!" Killua said while looking at Leorio.

"Wait, I'm not guilty… I, I…" Leorio lied.

"I'll just head for the Nostrad's Mansion." Kurapika said after he got himself fully clad.

"You'll still go to work?" Gon asked.

Kurapika smiled. "don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I can."

After talking to his boss, Kurapika went to the hall of the Nostrad's mansion where Senritsu awaits him.

"What happened? Did you tell the boss that you're going to quit the job?" Senritsu asked while following Kurapika.

When Kurapika reached the gardens, he faced the girl and answered "No," then continued to walk.

"I told him that I need to take a break." Kurapika continued "And you'll be the one in charge while I'm gone."

Senritsu nodded. "Are you going to keep track of the Genei Ryodan?"

"Not now, not unless I found out if it's still pertinent for me to do so."

"No, you're not gonna stop me Gon, I'll follow that lad. I won't believe that he's gonna do good things right now." Leorio shouted hysterically. "I knew it, he's after that Ryodan business again."

"Haven't you heard him say," Gon tried to explain.

"Say what?" Leorio asked.

"He said that he'll be back as soon as possible and he can take care of himself!"

"Do you still believe that boy?"

Gon nodded.

"How pathetic! Isn't he the one who told you 'I'll help you find Hisoka at Yorkshin, Promise.'" Leorio said while imitating Kurapika.

"So are you saying that that boy is good for nothing?"

"Yes he is!" Leorio said.

"Really?!" Kurapika thumped on Leorio.

"I was just kidding…" Leorio said while grasping his distended face.

Kurapika's face become serious, "I'm going back to my homeland…"

"But I thought Kuruta tribe had already vanished?" said Killua.

"No…" Kurapika denied "At least not yet…"