Hitoshi POV

"So I have to get on this flying abomination?"

"Yeah, it's called an airship, it's used to fly places; a faster mode of transportation, if you will." I whispered, didn't want anyone to hear me or think me crazy for talking to a cat. Nyx, by the way, was the size of a kitten and cuddled up in my arms.

I hadn't wanted anyone to freak out when they saw a panther, also I don't think I'm allowed to even bring a wild cat on board.

"You're delusional, you know I'd already suspected you to be a little crazy but this is completely wrong. There's no way you're getting me on that metal bird."

"Nyx, please can you just cooperate with me this one time?"

"No, then I'd be making your life too easy, and I wouldn't be able to watch you struggle."

This damned cat. After he mauled and killed that lady he followed me around. I couldn't get him to leave me alone, and I didn't want to fight a cat. So we're partners in crime now I guess.

"Look Periwinkle, I don't care what you want. I'm telling you, I'm not getting on that flight. You can't make me, remind me again who's in charge of this operation?"

"You are." I muttered, "And my hair is not periwinkle, it's indigo."

"Good, glad we've established a clear leadership role. And I don't care what colour your hair is, I call you what I want."

I sighed. This fucking cat.

"Hey, look at me, don't look at the crazy people getting on the flying death machine. I should be your only focus from now on. If I so much as see you looking at other people I will skin them alive. Don't think for a second that I won't do it." Nyx threatened.

"Why do you even care so much?"

"I claimed you as part of my pack, you're mine now kit and therefore my responsibility."

"So I'm like your child or something?"

"Yes exactly, feel free to call me Daddy."

"I'll feel free not to."

"You're a child of chaos now Periwinkle, go destroy something." Nyx ordered.

"It's impossible to take you seriously in this form."

Nyx huffed. "Then I'll just revert to my original form."

"Please don't."

"You brought this on yourself." Nyx jumped out of my arms and grew back to his majestic, glorious, stunning, large self.

"Hey! HEY! Who let a panther in here?"

"Where'd that thing come from?!"

"AHHHH!"

"Run!"

"Now look at what you've done." I whispered.

"Dear son, as you'll come to know I thrive in chaos. This is positively wonderful."

"Hey!" I raised my voice. Everyone in the area who was making any kind of sound froze. "This never happened, delete any and all videos, if anyone asks some fool pulled a prank."

I turned to the guilty entity. "Fine, you win, we won't take 'the flying death machine', although I was fairly certain you were a spirit of death."

Nyx grinned, "Good. Yes, well I'm a fan of others' deaths, not my own." He shrank back down into a little kitten and jumped into my arms. "We'll Shadow-Travel, go find a nice shadow by a tree or something. And release these fools."

I sighed again, this was going to be a long day. I released everyone and went to go find a shadow.

I don't know how I managed to get adopted twice in a week, but I won't question it. What happens is going to happen I guess. I can't control fate.

"This'll do, set me down."

I put Nyx down on the ground in front of a large tree in the woods. He grew to full size again and sniffed the base of the tree. "Purr-fect."

He turned back to me and said, "Get on."

"I'm not going to ride you."

"Periwinkle, just do as you're told."

I held his gaze, before admitting defeat and reluctantly climbing on his back.

"Now hold on tight, wouldn't want you to fall off and get lost amongst the shadows."

I tightened my grip on his fur, careful not to hurt him and braced myself. Nyx took off without warning and sprinited straight into the shadows at the base of the tree, right before I was sure I'd meet my untimely demise via tree, the shadows folded around us like a dark embrace. It was cold and silent. I knew I was still with Nyx, I could feel his fur, but I couldn't see him.

"Kit, you doing alright?" His voice sounded like it was underwater, I gave no reply. "Kit, you gotta tell me where we're going, can you visualize it and let the darkness guide you?"

I visualized the back alley right by Heavens arena. I felt a small tug in my gut, the image of the alley flashed in front of us. "C'mon concentrate, visualize it, feel it."

I pictured the alley in my mind again, this time a specific spot, the image flared infront of us again like a gateway. Nyx ran through before my concentration failed.

He came to a stop in the alley and let me off his back, I stumbled a little and held onto the wall for support.

"Well then, lead the way, Periwinkle." Nyx dawdled.

"Give me a second will you? I feel like I'm going to fall over."

"Meh, you'll get used to it." He brushed off.

"Alright, I don't even know if I can take you inside, but I have a way with words so I'll make it work. Also shrink and jump in my arms will you?"

Nyx shrank down without complaint and jumped in my arms.

"Ah Hitoshi, it's wonderful to see you again. Since you've been here before and were eligible to become a floor master, if you win one match we'll send you straight up to the 200th floor. Fail and you'll have to start again from scratch." the desk lady said.

I inclined my head in understanding, I shifted Nyx to one arm so I could fish my phone out of my pocket. I typed up a question, Is my cat allowed in here?

The lady read the message and responded, "Of course, it's absolutely no problem, he's just adorable!"

Nyx growled. "I'm not cute damn it."

"Oh my! Quite the feisty little kitten you have there."

Yeah, he's still getting used to being around other people, he'll come around.

"Well, you should be called for your match shortly, have a wonderful stay!" The lady said, waving her hand in a 'goodbye'. I waved back.

"Hitoshi Shinsou and number 1873 please come to arena 1 for your match."

I got off the bench I was sitting off and walked over to the arena where the match was taking place.

When I got there the crowd watching the fight started muttering things to themselves.

"Isn't that guy from the 200s?"

"Yeah, he left and just recently got back."

"No way, the Midnight Gunslinger."

"Isn't he crazy strong?"

"I heard he was going to become a floor master."

I sighed. You fight on the 200th floor a couple of times and everyone knows who you are. "Well damn Periwinkle, you're not as pathetic as I thought you were." I ignored the cat and set him down on the ground by the edge of the arena.

I studied my opponent. Another hard-headed buff guy who thinks he's all that. This'll be quick.

When the ref called the start of the match I let the guy run at me. Right when his fist was about to connect with my face I stepped to the side and stuck my foot out. He tripped and fell out of bounds.

"The winner is the Midnight Gunslinger!"

Just Hitoshi (preferably Shinsou) would've been fine.

"You can head right on up to the 200s Hitoshi." The ref said. I nodded my head in acknowledgement and walked over to Nyx. I picked him up and made my way over to the elevator.

I got off the elevator when it arrived on the 200th floor. I turned the corner and froze. Hisoka was sitting on the ground at the end of the hall.

"Hello kitten~" he got up. "You've kept me waiting for far too long~." Hisoka walked over and hugged me. Nyx yowled and jumped out of my arms. "Watch it you deranged fool. You could've messed up my fur." Hisoka pulled away at the cat's tantrum (which probably only sounded like meows to him) "A cat…?" Hisoka looked perplexed, "My have you already replaced me?"

"No you fool," I whispered, "He's been following me around."

"Oh in that case, I could get rid of him for you."

"Ha! I'd like to see you try." Nyx mocked.

"That's a fight you're going to lose. Like it or not he's staying, I've gotten used to his presence, he doesn't bother me anymore."

"Liar. You think I'm annoying." Nyx accused.

"Why're you sitting on the ground anyway?" I inquired.

"A test two little fruits have to pass."

"You sent Kil and Gon off to learn nen?"

"Sharp, that's correct."

"Well, I won't bother you any longer." I started walking towards the registration again.

"You could never bother me Hitoshi. I've missed you, we'll spend the evening together catching up." Hisoka stated.

"Sure just don't try anything, you're going to regret it." I threatened.

Hisoka grinned, "I'll see you tonight kitten~."

I turned and walked away. I let Nyx trail along behind me. I feel kinda sorry for anyone who has to walk through that hallway today. I walked up to the desk person to register for a match.

"Hello, here to register?"

I nodded, I shifted Nyx onto one arm again and took my phone out of my pocket. Anyone who wants is welcome to challenge me, tomorrow or after that. I showed the guy my message.

"Alright, you'll have plenty of people wanting to fight you tomorrow. I'm assuming you'll be staying in Mr. Morow's room? Or do you want your own this time?"

Morow's is fine.

"Understood, have a good rest of your day."

I nodded again and walked off.

I entered the room and collapsed on the bed. I was exhausted, maybe I'll just sleep a little…

"-shi, Hitoshi. Wake up, there's…glaring at me. Hitoshi."

I blinked my eyes open slowly before closing them again. I mumbled a few things incomprehensibly and snuggled back into the blankets.

"C'mon kitten~ get out of bed~."

I flung my arm out in the general direction of the voice and tried to fall back asleep. Unfortunately for me, my arm was caught and then used to pull me out of my bed right into the arms of the offender. I blinked a few more times and stared at Hisoka's naked chest. "Where're your clothes?" Was the first thing out of my mouth.

"Your cat is glaring at me." he dodged the question.

"Is he? Wonder why. I guess not everybody appreciates your naked body."

"Are you saying you do~?"

"No. I said not everybody. And currently I really don't appreciate this position we're in, so if you could kindly let go before I set my cat loose, that'd be appreciated."

"Kitten~." Hisoka whined, "Just this once?"

"No. Fuck around with Illu."

"Bu-"

"No." I raised an eyebrow daring him to say more.

"Fine, kitten you win this round~ but only because of your pet over there, I'll have you the minute you're alone. I'll slam you against the wall and fuck you so hard you wont be able to walk in the morning."

"Oh honey, you'll never get close enough." I teased.

"I seem to be close enough right now, little kitten~."

"Are you sure about that?" not even a second later I had Hisoka pinned down on the ground with my knee pressed into the small of his back, "I didn't learn nothing with the Zoldycks you know." I whispered in his ear.

"Mm, kitten~ what say you to a match in the arena together? We're bound to attract a crowd."

"Don't you have your cat fight with Kastro coming up?"

"I always have time for you~."

I got up off Hisoka and walked over to Nyx who was still glaring at the clown. "I'll see how free my schedule is." With that I sat down on the armchair next to Nyx and absently stroked his head.

"And find some clothes will you?" I added as an afterthought.

Thoughts?