Chapter 6
Some lines are taken directly from the anime.
Hitoshi POV
I was standing in the elevator room next to some white haired kid. If you squint really hard he looks a little like Illumi. Except the colour scheme is wrong and the kid doesn't look lifeless- well as lifeless.
"Why are you staring?" The kid asked.
I didn't even realize I was staring, I opened my mouth hesitating slightly, "Well?" The kid asked.
"Sorry, I didn't realize I was." I said trying real hard not to use my quirk.
The kid opened his mouth to reply and I saw his face go blank. I suppose I didn't succeed. I might as well just leave him under my control for now, it'll be less annoying that way. "Go stand quietly in the corner over there and forget you ever talked to me." I said. The kid went and did that, and stared blankly into space for the remainder of the time in the elevator.
When the elevator got to the bottom a green being was waiting with numbered cards. "Here you are, number 98 and the young man in the corner over there is number 99. Make sure to wear your numbers at all times and be careful not to lose them."
I nodded my head and released the short white haired kid from my control.
"Huh, I'm at the bottom already?" He said looking around confused. He walked up to the green being and took his card, he shot me a confused glance and walked away.
I sighed slightly, I shouldn't have talked to the kid at all, if he's even half of what I think he is then he's suspicious of me now. I walked further into the room and pinned my number to my chest.
I looked around studying the other applicants, none of them (save Hisoka) seem to know nen. Curious. It'll make this exam easier, that's for sure. "Hey you new?"
I looked at the person who interrupted my train of thought, he didn't look very honest. "I'm Tonpa! Do you want some juice? I'm something of a veteran around here, if you need any help with anything you need only ask."
I decided to take a page out of Hisoka's book and shot him a look, backed with a little KI that promised a prolonged and painful death if he didn't back away. He seemed to have gotten the memo because he shivered and backed away mumbling "Sorry." then said, "another crazy one eh?" once he turned around to leave.
I narrowed my eyes. He'll die, in time. The man shivered again.
I felt a jolt of pride coming from Hisoka and turned to look at him. 'Nicely done.' he mouthed. I sent him a wave of gratitude as thanks. He smiled at that and the applicants standing around him backed 5 feet away in fear.
I moved closer to a wall and stood there silently for what felt like forever.
The elevator doors opened for the hundredth time that day.
I was still leaning against the wall as I had been for the last few hours.
I looked over at the elevator and studied the three new contestants. The first one out was a tall man wearing a blue suit, the second out was a blonde haired kid wearing a tabard. The last person to step out of the elevator was a short kid with green hair and a green outfit.
The group looks interesting. That annoying guy- Tonpa approached them and started a conversation. If the kids can't see past the guy then they shouldn't be here.
A few minutes later I heard a scream coming from the middle of the room. I turned to look at Hisoka who was standing in front of a man whose arms were disappearing. "My, how unusual. Seems this poor man's arms have turned into flower petals. Now you see them now you don't. You should be more careful and do apologize when you bump into someone." Hisoka said.
Hisoka was feeling mild amusement, I felt a small jolt of it through the connection.
I noted that Illumi/Gittarackur was feeling indifferent to the situation and hadn't even turned to watch the small show Hisoka put on.
I turned my attention back to the group standing with Tonpa. The group- in my opinion- was way too trusting. They took the juice Tonpa offered them and would've drank it if the small green kid hadn't noticed something was off. Kudos to you small green kid.
A bell sounded suddenly and the wall opposite of the elevator rose to reveal a purple haired man with no mouth. "Thank you for waiting. The entry period for hunter applicants is officially closed. So with no further ado, the hunter exam will now begin. One final word of caution, if you're short on luck or ability keep in mind that there's a very real chance you could end up seriously injured, death is another distinct possibility. If you're willing to accept the risks involved I'll ask you to follow me now, but for the rest of you kindly exit through the elevator located behind you." The man said.
No one moved, I'm not surprised. Why leave when you're already here?
The man continued, "Right then. Very well. All 404 applicants will now participate in phase one."
The man turned and began walking further down the tunnel. All the examiners followed closely behind him. I waited until the applicants in front of me started walking before starting myself.
The man started to pick up the pace, causing a ripple effect, and soon all the applicants including myself were jogging to keep up with him. "How rude of me, I neglected to introduce myself, I am Satotz, your examiner for the first phase of the exam. It's my responsibility to lead you all to the second phase." The man- Satotz said.
"Second? What happened to the first?" Some random applicant asked.
"The first phase is already underway." Satotz replied.
The people around me started mumbling doubts and other irrelevant things. I sighed quietly, why are people here so dumb. Like do you need it spelled you for you? Wanna go back to kindergarten to re-learn the ABC's? Honestly.
"The first phase is quite simple, all you have to do is follow me to the second phase. So try to keep up." Satotz clarified.
"Follow you?" The same idiot from before asked, "So that's it? Nothing else?."
"That's right. I cannot tell you where or when you must arrive. You need only to follow me."
I stared at the wannabe ninja with a horrible sense of style and debated shooting him. I brushed my fingers over one of the guns strapped to my hip. I had my twin guns strapped to my hips and my sniper slung over my back, I had a random knife in my shoe and another on my forearm. I also have spare ammo and another knife in a pouch strapped to my waist. I do believe I have everything I need to put a bullet in the annoying bald ninja's skull.
I felt someone approach me from behind, I turned my head and looked up at Hisoka. "Hello little kitten~. That bloodlust you just shot through the connection was positively delicious~."
I nodded my head in thanks.
"Hmm~ will I be hearing your beautiful voice at all during this exam?"
I took my phone out of my pocket and sent him a text.
1 New Message from Little Kitten ️
Little Kitten ️: When there aren't people around
"I might just have to take you with me and hide you away from prying eyes~" He purred.
I shook my head. I texted him again.
1 New Message from Little Kitten ️
Little Kitten ️: No thanks, we literally live together
"Fine I won't kidnap you, but the second we get a moment alone you sit on my lap and don't move until I tell you too~"
1 New Message from Little Kitten ️
Little Kitten ️: No 3
I turned off my phone and shoved it back in my pocket. I looked at Hisoka again, I blew him a kiss and took off towards the front of the mob. I had been near the back of the mob 'cause texting and running is surprisingly challenging.
I can't see the clown's face anymore but he's probably in shock. Lol.
I was running alone near the front of the mob of applicants and was rather content until I saw the stairs. I sighed in annoyance. I hate stairs.
I miss Denki and Monoma.
They'd carry me up the stairs.
But alas I'm doomed to be forever alone.
My phone buzzed so I took it out of my pocket and checked my texts.
1 New Message from Psycho Clown ?
Psycho Clown ?: You're being dramatic kitten, I can feel your utter despair from here ?
I stared at the text. Monoma was dramatic. Well is, last I saw him he was still alive, I'm the one that's dead. Or was dead? I don't know.
I refrained from replying to him and simply started to run up the stairs.
I ran for what felt like hours. The white haired kid from the elevator and the green kid who spit out the juice ran past me. I could theoretically run faster but why bother.
The exit was finally in sight, I sped up a little and ran out the exit. I was standing on a grass field in front of a forest. I looked around and saw that I was one of the first ones to make it out of the tunnel, only around 15 people were standing around.
I went and stood up against a tree watching the exit of the tunnel to see who else would come out.
I had no idea how to end this. In fact I don't even know what this is.
Thoughts?
