Last chapter before I post my own.

"What do you mean something happened to them?"

"They went to tail two of them. The spiders were just out in the open. It was a good oppurtunity for info."

"How long ago was that?"

Leorio paused.

"Two days ago. They haven't come back."

On the other end, he heard Kurapika's breath go from calm to erratic and aggravated.

"I see." Kurapika said, trying to retain his composure. "Leorio, what do you think they did with them?"

"I... I don't know. They probably just captured them for now."

"That's all?"

"I'd rather not think about anything else."

"Okay. I'll call you back at a later time. I'm busy." Kurapika immediately hung up the second he finished his sentence

Leorio lowered the phone from his ear, stuck on what to do.

Kurapika clenched his phone in his right hand. It was bad enough Gon and Killua went after the Troupe themselves, but now they've been captured. Maybe even worse, they could be dead. Neither option was good, but he'd go with the former.

He was angry. He wouldn't let anymore of his friends get killed by the spiders.

"Damn it." He snarled, his eyes glowing a bright red under his contacts.

The sky was dark and filled with stars. A pale skinned man walked through the entrance to the Phantom Troupe's base. His hands were in the pockets of his coat.

"Ah, it's the boss." Phinks said.

Nobunaga perked up hearing that Chrollo returned. He got from behind the box he sat behind.

"Hello." Chrollo said.

"Boss," Nobu responded, walking over to his commander.

Chrollo's eyes glistened a little, ready to hear what he had to say.

"We may have a new candidate to join us."

"Oh?" Chrollo's eyebrows raised.

Phinks sighed. "I doubt he'll agree to this."

"Shut up." He said, glaring at his

comrade, earning a deathly stare back.

Chrollo looked at both of them softly. "We'll see about this..."

Nobunaga led Chrollo to the room that held the two kids. He opened the door with a creak, welcoming them by the smell of vomit and blood.

Gon was still being held up by the leather noose, his legs trembling. His face was covered in blood from wounds around his eyes from skin that had been peeled off.

Wounds were plastered all over his body, many deep, fresh and oozing with blood. His eyes were closed and he was breathing heavily through his mouth.

"Man, Feitan, you don't hold back." Nobu said to Feitan who had just let go of the strap, letting Gon fall to the floor with a loud thud and cough.

"Machi, what are you doing in here?"

The pink haired woman briefly looked at Nobunaga before looking down at Killua's neck.

"Feitan told me he wasn't allowed to kill this kid and he needed a favor," She said as she continued to stitch the boy's neck closed.

"This isn't the first time."

The room got awfully silent for a second before Chrollo piped up.

"Which one are you recruiting?"

"Ah, the black haired one."

Chrollo directed his attention to the boy shivering on the floor.

"Let me see his face." He said.

Feitan grabbed the strap and pulled down harshly, yanking Gon off the floor, causing him to choke. Chrollo gently grabbed Gon's cheeks and leaned in close to his face. Chrollo's dark, beautiful eyes stared into Gon's bright but pained ones. The head of the spiders gave off a mellow smile and let go. He turned and walked back to the door, everyone but Killua staring at him, hoping for a response.

Chrollo stopped and looked behind at Nobunaga.

"You've got a good eye, Nobunaga. He has potential,"

Nobu's eyebrows raised in surprise.

"But. If you can't convince this boy to join within a week, you are to kill both children."

That statement earned a gasp from both Nobunaga and Gon, while earning a small "ooh" from Feitan.

And with that, Chrollo left the room, closing the door behind him.

The spiders and Gon stared at the shut door before turning their attention to the boy who screeched, "No! You can't kill us!" He was soon cut off with a choked cry as he was raised off of the ground again. He kicked his legs violently, hoping the floor would come within reach.

"I didn't give you permission to talk." Feitan snapped.

Nobunaga sighed and turned to Feitan. "I guess I'll leave this to you."

Feitan squinted, probably scowling under his collar.

Machi stood up from where she kneeled and left the room, Nobu following her out.

Feitan dropped Gon to the ground, also exiting the room.

"I'll be back." He said.

Gon hacked up his lungs, splattering blood on the floor. Blood ran down his body from all his wounds. He couldn't take this anymore. He was starting to feel numb in his emotions. How long has it been at this point? Two days? Maybe three? He wanted to die, but he wouldn't let the Phantom Troupe kill him. Gon looked up at Killua, who was still unconscious. He just wanted them to be out of here. How did everything go so wrong?

Gon slowly closed his eyes. He was tired. Very tired.

The sound of bussing faintly entered Gon's hearing. Suddenly, the searing pain of a million needles stabbing him from every angle broke him from his sleep. The boy let out a sharp shriek as the pain continued. It quickly ceased, leaving a sharp tingling feeling behind. He curled his body, convulsing from the pain.

What just happened?

"You just got electrocuted, at 1550 volts." Feitan said from behind him.

"This won't have to get any worse if you just join us."

"N-never." Gon choked.

Something touched his back, immediately starting the pain again. Gon's screams of agony were louder as the volts were more powerful.

Killua, who was now awake, stared at Gon. His back was arched and his legs were giving involuntary kicks from time to time. He couldn't do anything; just watch. Yelling out would probably make it worse; he didn't want Gon in anymore pain than he was already in.

The electrocution stopped then started again, worst than before. But with each time, Gon's cries died down.

Feitan grabbed the boy's black hair and pulled his head up to get a good look at him. Gon's eyes were blank and empty, and his breathing was oddly controlled but heavy.

The spider gave a light cackle and dropped the boy's head. He got up and left the room, flashing Killua a satisfied look.

Killua gulped and looked at his friend.

"Gon?"

He waited for a response.

"G-Gon, are you still there?"

"K-Killua," Gon let out with a raspy voice.

"You're st-still alive."

He paused.

"I'm so-sorry. I can't do this anymore."

"What?"

"I give u-up. I can't t-take this."

"No way. But you promised."

"I-I-I can't do this. I-I'm sorry."

"Gon, please." Gon refused to respond, letting silence overtake the room.

For what felt like 3 hours, the two did nothing until Feitan reappeared in the room.

"Are you ready to join us yet?"

"Ye-yes."

Next chapter is mine, i hope you guys like it