Chapter 8 : Zaodyeck Estate X Bonds X Reunite
Kallua staring at the view of all the familiar sight as he finally arrived in the republic of Padokea in the afternoon. He is definitely surprised that the town itself only changes a bit after all these years. He walks leisurely towards the Zaoldyeck estate.
"I better check on father first. The others can wait till later" Kallua said to himself, hoping that his father is fine.
He calculated that with his slow walking speed, he would arrive in nighttime, works well for him as he wants to arrive when the group as Gon, Kurapika and Leorio is not there. He thought that the group might have been leaving and thinking of coming again tomorrow as he sees the tour bus going back with full speed causing him to hide in nearby bushes, afraid that the group would see him from the bus window as he himself is quite out of place. After all, no one would be walking as even his father using bus to go back to the Zaoldyeck Estate. He deducted, they must have seen Mike even though not all of its parts. If yes, more panics is guaranteed to happening.
"I wonder if this was a good idea" Kallua mumbled as he finally arrived and it definitely already night time.
Host, are you going to come back after come all this far?
Kallua only sigh at that, it's not that he doesn't care about his family. He just want to make sure the future doesn't changed though he can't deny when he gives that reason to Karuze, he only said that his host was running away.
Host, if you truly care for your family. It doesn't matter if the future changes right? What matters is your family safe and sound and that's that. Even if it means defying your father's family and changing their destiny.
Kallua still remembers that words Karuze gave him as when he thinks about what happened during the final hunter exam. He was hesitating but now, he would do anything to protect his family even if it means to defy his father's family.
He finally arrived, seeing all the familiar seven gates in front of him. He sure is quite a bit surprised to see that Zeburo is not in his post.
Maybe he's already resting inside? Besides, it's not like you can make a call in there for Gotoh as well, right?
Kallua nodded at Karuze statements for it's true that he can't say anything about his identity now. So it was quite a relief that Zeburo is not here.
"Let's get this over with, I'll visit my father right away" Kallua said, grit his teeth and prepares to push the gates.
He was glad that for now the group was not involved yet.
How wrong he was.
He had no idea that the group along with Zeburo are inside, currently meeting Mike whom is lying down right now in front of the group with the empty, cold eyes and scanning them.
"You see, Mike is not your average animals. You can't communicate with him" Zeburo said as he tries to convince Gon.
"Yeah" Gon nodded as she trembles in fear, "I don't want to fight it"
Zeburo notices Gon's personality and approving her determination for not leaving until they meet Killua, He nodded in satisfaction and asking the group to follow him in which they did. As they passing Mike, the sound of the gate opening surprises them.
"The gate is opening? Someone is coming!" Kurapika said, completely alarmed.
"Who is it?" Leorio asked in panic, they are unable to see as Mike is right in front of them and blocking the gate view. Still, they could see the gate slowly opening all the way up which brought fears in all of them.
"No…way" Zeburo stuttered nervously "The gate is opening all up to the seventh gate! Could it be, Master? Everyone, you must hide, quickly!"
At that, everyone goes hiding with Leorio to drag Zeburo to hide with them in nearby bushes.
"Gon, I'll face them. As a guard, they won't be suspicious of me" Zeburo said, didn't want the group to be found out and killed right on the spot.
Before Gon could say anything, Mike stood up causing everyone could see that it was Kallua who just opens the gate.
"Kallua?" Gon mumbled, not knowing why he is here when he told the group that he won't come with them.
"Young master Killua? But- no, he is not. Who is he?" Zeburo look surprised, seeing how they are so similar.
Leorio look shocked "Are you serious? He just opens the entire gate! All seven of them!" He said in hushed whisper yelling tone as he is almost speechless.
Kallua didn't realize the group was here as the sound of the gate opening and closing made him unable to hear the group conversation. It was then he sees Mike walking towards him, distracting him from observing his surroundings.
Mike staring at him with its cold, emotionless eyes in which Kallua do the same before then he held out his hand then waves it down quickly as he said "Mike, sit!"
Mike obeyed without a second thought which surprises the group entirely. Zeburo can't believe his eyes as Mike only obey Zaoldyeck family. Does that mean, that stranger is a Zaoldyeck? But he never ever seen him nor hears about him before and he was one of the longest guard to be employed here!
"Alright Mike, good job" Kallua said as he pat Mike, Mike lets out a loud soft growl at that.
The group can only silently gape at how Mike is very obedient towards Kallua. It was then Gon is trying to come out from their hiding place but Kurapika prevent her.
"Kurapika?" Gon asked in a soft voice as she looks at Kurapika next to her.
Kurapika shook his head "For now, we should be observing" Kurapika said in soft but firm tone.
Gon almost protest but seeing Kurapika look serious made Gon nodded before then look back at Kallua in which Kurapika does the same.
"Alright Mike!" Kallua then jump upwards and landed on top of Mike "Take me to Canary!"
Zeburo widen his eyes at that, how did that stranger knows about Canary?
Mike gives a loud howl before then dash away with Kallua. Few seconds later, the group along with Zeburo comes out from the hiding, seeing Kallua had gone along with Mike.
"Whoa" Gon said in exciting tone "That looks fun!"
Kurapika and Leorio sweatdropped a bit as Gon seems to be terrified of Mike just few seconds ago and now she looks excited for seeing Kallua riding on Mike.
Zeburo had his mouth gaped, he still can't believe that there is someone whom he doesn't know yet able to command Mike perfectly.
"Seems Kallua is a Zaoldyeck. But both Kallua and Killua said that they are not siblings. So what were their relationship then?" Kurapika mumbled, deep in thoughts.
"Maybe they are cousins?" Leorio said, thinking it might be true.
"That's impossible" Zeburo piped in "I am one of the longest workers here and I have never ever heard about someone in the family of Zaoldyeck named Kallua"
"Then who is he? Why does he seem to be very familiar about this area?" Kurapika said as he looks towards the direction where Kallua just passed with Mike.
Zeburo does the same "I don't know" before he looks serious "But one thing for sure is that he is truly a member of the Zaoldyeck family. Him able to command Mike definitely the solid proof of that"
Hey host, how come you are able to command Mike perfectly when in the past, Mike doesn't even know you?
Kallua narrowed his eyes a bit at that "Mike recognizes the blood that flow within the Zaoldyeck in a single glance. That is another one of its strict training to make Mike easily adapt for the Zaoldyeck next generation"
And that is you, right host?
Kallua only gives a soft sigh at that before notices that he is already close towards small gate in which Canary usually guards.
Mike stops right in front of the gate while Kallua look down to see Canary eyes a bit widen and softer at his appearance.
Kallua easily jumps down from Mike. Patting it for a while before instructs Mike to go away in which it obediently do so. Letting out another soft sigh, Kallua turned around to see Canary whom are few meters ahead had maintained her composure.
"Please leave" Canary said emotionless though Kallua could easily see her eyes are wavering a bit.
"I can't do that" Kallua said as he takes a step forward causing Canary to draw a line with her rod. "If you take one step beyond this line, I shall use force to remove you" Canary exclaimed.
"That's too bad" Kallua said, continues walking "After all.."
"I'm already passing through"
Canary widen her eyes as she heard that voice from behind, she slightly turn her head only to see Kallua is there looking at her, right few meters behinds her She was so sure that he is still in front of her a while ago and now he is already behinds her!?
`What a speed. It's almost terrifying' Canary thought in surprise as this is the first time has ever happened to her.
"Jaa~" Kallua said casually as he turns around to walks and wave his hand. Canary slightly widens her eyes for she could see Killua-sama in that stranger.
I'm surprised that she didn't stop you
"If she did, I'm prepared. For now, it's better to moves faster as I didn't want to face Gotoh now" Kallua said before then dashing through the forest until he reaches the Zaoldyeck Estate while using In.
This place is always the same. They could use some redecorating.
"This place will never change" Kallua mumbled as he walk through the dark and dim light hallways towards the solitary confinement room. He was positive that his father is taken there for punishment as he did ever taken there for his trainings but never for punishment as he always obeys whatever they asked him to do and never rebels.
He arrived at the front door but he realized that except his father, he sense some people presence inside.
"Milluki-san? Grandmother Kikyo and Kalluto-san as well" Kallua mumbled in soft voice as he recognizes their presence before slowly opening the heavy and thick isolation room door quietly, opening small gaps to hear and sees that Killua is now hang and supported by the chain with the pillars, Milluki has a whip while Kikyo and Kalluto are looking at Killua's condition.
Loud sound of Kikyo's closing fan is ringing across the room "Milluki! Shut your mouth!" Kikyo said in scolding tone in which Milluki `tched' at that.
"Kill, stop being stubborn and say that you are sorry" Kikyo said in sweet tone towards Killua while Kalluto silently watch with Kallua grit his teeth silently, seeing so many bruises Killua get from Milluki's whipping.
"Oh right. That friend of yours..Gon, was it?" Milluki said, trying to provoke Killua. That statement made Killua's hand twitch a bit as a reaction while Kallua silently twitching his eye.
"She'd better off just leaving but it sounds like she wants to try the Testing Gate" Milluki said, provoking Killua.
Kallua widen his eyes at that for he thought the group leaves during the daytime. Does that mean the group actually stays behind? The chance of him being seen coming inside the Testing Gate by the group are 80% in his calculation. His identity as a Zaoldyeck must have been discovered by the group as well if they had seen him with Mike too.
"Gon is here…" Killua softly mumbles as he looks towards Milluki.
"Milluki! You're talking too much!" Kikyo exclaims, scolding Milluki. "Listen to me, Kill" Kikyo said in another sickly sweet voice.
"You didn't even tell me?!" Killua snapped.
His action got Milluki whip Killua's cheek at that "Don't yell at Mama!" Milluki exclaims angrily.
"I told you to shut your mouth!" Kikyo scold Milluki again.
`Yeah, Grandmother is always at Papa's side in the past' Kallua always thought that it's a bit amusing.
Aren't you lucky that when you are born now you had your grandmother, grandfather, great- grandfather and lastly, Uncle Illumi at your side?
`Not sure to think about that' Kallua thought as he fixed his eyes on the scene at the isolation room.
"I didn't think I needed to tell you, Kill… Since it's impossible for her to open the front gate" Kikyo said in soft and sickly sweet tone towards Killua.
"She'll do it" Killua said with confident tone.
"What?" Kikyo seems shocked at that.
"Gon will open it" Killua said with a smile.
Kikyo gives a sigh before giving a fake cheery self "Oh, that's nice. But she'll still never make it here…"
"Gon will" Killua cut her off "She'll do it" Killua's eyes glowing with trust "She will definitely make it here"
Kikyo is flabbergasted now. Unable to say anything, she asks Kalluto to follow her out along with Milluki who is leaving as well in which Kallua immediately hide himself. After making sure he is not discovered and the three of them has leave, Kallua opens the solitary confinement door quietly and closes it then seeing Killua hung his head low and didn't realize his presence because of his In.
Kallua made sure that no one is around the hallway before then deactivating his In causing Killua to suddenly flinch at the sudden presence in the room.
"Killua" Kallua called out softly causing Killua to finally face him. His eyes widen as he can't believe that Kallua is able to make it here.
"What- how…" Killua about to say more but Kallua put his index finger near his own lips, asking for Killua to stop asking.
"Sorry but I don't have time to answer all of your questions. I merely trespass to come here" Kallua said in soft tone.
Killua does the same "Are you coming here with Gon?"
Kallua shook his head at that which made Killua's spirit drop a bit "I'm sure she is trying to reach you by training to open the Testing Gate" Killua smiles at that statement.
Killua then slowly blinking repeatedly, as if trying to make sure that he isn't hallucinating "I never thought that you would be here"
"I want to see you. I'm a bit worried, especially after that final hunter exam" Kallua said.
Killua slightly scoffed at that "I'm fine. If anyone whom you should be worried at, that would be Gon"
"I was thinking about checking on her after I'm checking up on you" Kallua said "Milluki wounded you quite good, huh?"
Killua narrowed his eyes "How did you know about Milluki?"
"I overheard all of your conversations just few minutes ago" Kallua said "I have to wait until everyone goes out so that I can talk to you"
"I see" Killua slightly nodded at that "I let Milluki hit me on purpose so you don't need to worry as I'm used to this"
"Will you be alright?" Kallua asked even though he knows his father will be.
"Yeah you worrywart. I'll be fine" Killua said as he grins at Kallua.
Kallua slightly smiles at that knowing Killua is definitely fine and no need to worry after all.
"Oh right" Killua remembers something "I'm sorry about my behaviors"
Kallua look confused "What behavior?"
"It's well.." Killua slightly blushes and turn his gaze away from Kallua "I meant during the hunter exam, I purposely ignoring you and hating you., so" Killua trailed off and spoke in soft tone "Sorry about that"
It sure is hurt for Kallua that his father is ignoring and hating him but hearing his apology made Kallua forgot all the pain "its fine"
"Hey" Killua called out and look at Kallua with hopeful eyes "Will you be my friend, Kallua?"
Kallua look surprised even though he didn't show it outside `Friends… with my own father?'
Isn't this great host? You will be able to interact more with your father
Kallua knows that Karuze is right but the problem is, he never had a friend before so this is really a surprise and also, this is his own father! So many thoughts are drifting inside his head now.
"That's… definitely weird" Kallua mumbles out as he hung his head low and Killua hears it clearly
Killua knows that means Kallua didn't want to be friends with him. Maybe he shouldn't have asked.
"Because … we are friends already, aren't we?" Kallua said with a smile.
A genuine and bright pure smile that he has long forgotten.
Killua widen his eyes as that bright smile reminds him of Gon. Still, that brought a smile for his face as well as he made another friend that has always been with him.
"Thanks, I'm really grateful" Killua said in sincere tone.
Kallua gives a small smile and a nod at that.
"Go check up on Gon. Make sure that she won't get into any trouble" Killua said "Tell her that I'll be waiting"
"Alright, though I know that she gets tendency to always gets into one" Kallua said with a slight chuckle before he turns away and look behind "I'll give that message for her"
Killua nodded gratefully as he sees Kallua out. He lets out a smile, how could he just hate him?
BAM!
Killua is alarmed now, hearing a loud sound just a second Kallua goes out.
"KALLUA! WHAT'S WRONG!?" Killua yelled loudly but no one answered him, panic is now stricken his face.
`He has to be alright! I don't want to lose him" Killua thought, hoping Kallua would be fine.
Well, we got found out. Seems he had used En to detect you, host, before you even enter the estate.
Kallua only slightly nodding his head at that as he was attacked the moment he is out from the solitary confinement room. The culprit is none other than Zeno Zaoldyeck, his great grandfather. He managed to block the attack though it seems that he have to be prepared to fight against his great grandfather.
"You block that well" Zeno said as he looks at Kallua "Similar with Killua in appearance yet overpower him in abilities and potential"
Zeno smirked at that "You are just like what Illumi said"
Kallua slightly widen his eyes at that, does that mean Illumi-sensei had calculated the probability of him coming here?!
"Are you going to kill me?" Kallua said in cold and emotionless tone
Zeno's mouth curve into a grin at that "That would be impossible and a waste. Considering you are a Zaoldyeck"
This time Kallua can only be silent. Too much facts has point him to be one as his Zaodyeck Bloodlust, him able to command Mike and knowing Canary. Most probably Zeburo sees him opening the gate, riding Mike and reporting it to Gotoh then Gotoh reports it to Zeno.
`No use hiding it now, I guess' Kallua thought, he already told himself that he won't run away.
"Follow me" Kallua blinked at Zeno's sudden words "Silva wants to see you too"
And Kallua had no choice but to do so.
Sound of the door opening that Kallua knows so well, he is prepared to face his grandfather who is now looking at him, as if trying to see his soul with his cold gaze.
"So, he's finally here" Silva said with intimidating mere presence that Kallua noted hasn't changed much.
Kallua nodded at that as he comes inside with Zeno. Silva lets out an amused smirk at the sight of Kallua.
"Kallua is your name, right? I believe that is what Illumi told us" Silva said as he leans on the couch he currently sitting at. "And I would like to see if it's true that you inherit the Zaoldyeck Bloodlust"
Zeno who is now standing beside Silva is watching Kallua with interest eyes as well.
Kallua instantly lets out his own bloodlust which brought approving looks and nods from both Silva and Zeno. It was then Kallua close his eyes and communicating with Karuze.
`Karuze, lend me your bloodlust until to the point I'm still able to maintain my sanity'
Host, you are completely swallowing your pride in asking this aren't you?
`Yeah, I am'
Alright host, I accept your decision
Kallua's bloodlust instantly multiplies, it wasn't that strong compared to the final hunter exam but it's enough to make both Silva and Zeno smirks at having someone inherit the bloodlust that used to be only first generation possess.
"What powerful killing intent. So this is the power of the Zaoldyeck Bloodlust" Silva said, letting out amused laugh.
"However, I felt like he is holding back. Seems that this is not his full power" Zeno said, speculating.
`As expected of great-grandfather. He is extremely analytic in everything' Kallua thought then stopping his bloodlust.
"Interesting" Silva gives a small chuckle and stood up "Still, I would like to know who you really are" in which gain Zeno's attention as well.
Kallua knows that revealing his identity is bad but he already vows that he would stake his life and anything in order to protect his family. Even including revealing his identity if it means to ensure his family safety.
"My name is Kallua Zaoldyeck" Kallua said before looking at Silva and Zeno seriously "The heir and the son of Killua Zaoldyeck"
That brought flinch of surprise reaction from Zeno and Silva for a split second yet another second passed, they are back into calm demeanor.
"Hmm, that is quite a surprise" Zeno said, truly not anticipating this.
"Killua's son? Isn't Killua way too young to have a son? Kallua even looks older than him" Silva said as he cross his arms, demanding more explanation.
Kallua's eyebrow slightly twitching at that comment.
"I'm only 12 years old and I'm his son in future. I got sucked inside the dimension portal which is why I'm here now" Kallua said, explaining the matter quickly.
"I see, I ever heard of that phenomenon" Zeno said in understanding "I'm glad to see my great grandchild possesses the blood that I always thought it was a myth"
Silva nodded at that "Seems Zaoldyeck future would be plunged into more darkness"
Kallua only goes silent, not knowing what to comment about that remark.
"Either way, we need to tell everyone. This extremely rare occasion needs to be celebrated" Zeno said, grinning a bit.
"No need" Kallua said quickly which brought raised eyebrows from both Silva and Zeno.
"If possible, I would like few to know this. I don't even want my Papa to finds out about my identity or the future would be changed" Kallua said, almost pleading at both of his grandfather and great grandfather.
Both Zeno and Silva look at each other before nodding then look at Kallua.
"Alright. I don't even want to lose my talented great grandchildren anyway" Zeno said "It won't be hard since the one who knows about your Zaodlyeck Bloodlust is me, Silva and Illumi"
"Illumi had the right to know. Was it fine for you, Kallua?" Silva asked as he looks at Kallua.
Kallua nodded at that "Illumi-Sensei would figure everything out anyway"
"Hm" Zeno grunted "Are you staying here for a while?"
Kallua slightly raise his eyebrow at that "Well, I didn't plan that but, is it alright?"
Zeno crackles a small laugh "You are a family, of course it is more than alright. Though we need you to stay in secret so the others won't know. Stay still in Killua's room and don't come out until we came to give you food"
`Why do I feel like a pet that needs to be hidden from the family?' Kallua thought silently as he remember that he used to do that, hiding some injured wild animals in his room to treat them but his mother found out easily since she understand animals too well. Luckily he didn't get in trouble but his father keep asking him not to do that anymore.
Because you are one. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Karuze's sudden outburst rang in his head suddenly causing Kallua to slightly shook his head `Whatever' Kallua thought as he goes on his way towards his father room secretly with the help of his father and grandfather.
When he finally arrived and comes inside, he gaped slightly.
Is this your room? Because it certainly looks quite it
"Whoa, I never thought father's room is the same as mine in the past. Almost but still quite alike" Kallua said excitingly as he walks towards the bed and lay on it.
The only difference is your father kept a lot of video games, some comic books then some weapons while you kept so many encyclopedia, notes about science formula and novel thriller.
Karuze took the opportunity to come outside from his host and snooping around.
"What are you doing?" Kallua said, almost threating for he didn't want Karuze to destroy his father's things.
"Just checking" Feeling Kallua's piercing stare, Karuze respond with a blank stare towards him "I won't break anything"
Trusting his other half a bit, Kallua decided to take a quick nap despite it is already past midnight but still fully alert for just in case something had happened.
Now, Karuze is humming slightly as he is checking some things. He smirks as he checked the things under the bed and found something.
`Yahuu, a box' Karuze thought excitingly as he opens it `Wonder what's in it'
When he finally sees the content, he is thankful that he is not making any sound because what he found are adult magazines.
`Nice, it's good that my host's father has interesting things to look at' Karuze thought with a smile since he knows Kallua is very innocent so his host never know and kept adult magazine.
Still, he prefers to keep his host innocence since he thought it was more interesting for him. Maybe Killia had been rubbing off on him a lot more than he actually thought. His host's sister is not someone to be taken lightly despite she is not a fighter.
Karuze reads the magazine with smirk that is not leaving his face. He thought that Killua has a good taste in choosing the magazine but still frowned a bit at the thought of Killua choosing Gon since his magazine taste didn't match Gon's appearance after all. Guess love is truly blind after all.
Kallua stirred a bit and slightly opens his eyes, he is surprised that Karuze is behaving really well for not complaining about anything.
"Karuze" Hearing his host's voice made Karuze immediately close the magazine "What are you doing?"
"Uh.. well" Karuze stammered "Reading?"
Kallua is fully awake now from hearing that. Karuze reading a book might be the sign of the apocalypse.
He starting to blink repeatedly before taking a sitting position then looking at Karuze with strange dumb look that makes Karuze's jaw dropped at that since Kallua always barely expressionless. Now, Karuze wished he had a camera to capture his host's first dumb look ever that he never showed until now.
"Reading what? If that book were able to make you behave, it must be a very interesting book" Kallua said, with hint of interest glint in his eyes.
Karuze cursed in his mind at that, forgetting his host's first hobby is studying and would always read any book available even if it's a very ridiculous book. There is no way he would let his host reading porn books, his fun would be no more if that happens although actually he didn't realized himself that he didn't want to taint his host's pure innocence.
Karuze starting to hastily and secretly picking up all the porn books and putting it back to the box. Before then, a book has caught his eyes.
"I'm reading these" Karuze said then tossing the book into Kallua's direction whom caught it with ease.
His eyes skimming at the title "Guide to be full-fledged assassins, written by Illumi?" Kallua never thought his sensei had written this kind of book for his father.
Filled with curiousity, he started to read the book which makes Karuze smirked and back into reading the porn books. He knows that whenever his host has started reading, his host would already be in another world. The only way his host would stop reading is when he felt threaten or when his family calls him, sometimes telephone sound works well too. Either way, he is free to read the` dangerous' book now.
It was few hours later then Kallua decided to close the book then lay himself on the bed while Karuze already sleeping like a log beside him (Karuze had already hidden the `dangerous' book of course)
As he recalls everything happened today, he suddenly recalls the memory of a worried shouting voice coming from Killua when he left the solitary confinement room while being attacked by Zeno. He needs to make sure to visit his father again to make his worry lessen. Maybe tomorrow, after he checked on the group.
When tomorrow finally came, Kallua immediately run towards Zeburo's place after making sure he didn't get found out and had breakfast secretly while Karuze decided to stay back at Killua's room (no doubt for reading more porn). Karuze had to convince Kallua real bad that he won't destroy anything and it took one hour until Kallua has finally trust himself to leave Karuze alone. Makes sense for both of them since after `that' incident, Kallua refuse to let Karuze alone without him.
Kallua finally arrives, hiding and camouflage his presence to see the group is working hard to open the testing gate. Kallua felt kind of bad for not helping or revealing himself but he knows that the group will be able to open the gate without his help, no doubt about it.
It has finally become a routine for him, to check on the group often while secretly sneaking inside the solitary confinement room to meet Killua. Killua is pleased that Kallua is alright but surprised that he is still be able to walk around the estate unnoticed. However, during the time of Kallua's visit, Killua managed to smell blood occasionally on Kallua even though it's faint.
"Kallua" Killua called out suddenly, wanting to ask about it but looking at Kallua, he suddenly found himself unable to ask about it.
"It's nothing" Killua said again as he turn his head, which makes Kallua a bit clueless yet he seems to know what his father wants to ask him.
Why did you still have a blood scent, is that right?
Kallua raise his eyebrow at that statement Karuze just said. As he walks at the end of the hallway towards the room to meet his grandfather,iIt can't be helped that he had blood scent. After all, he is chosen to do the work that originally should be Killua's but because he is being punished right now, Kallua had to do it.
It was then the time of the group pass the testing gate has come. Kallua immediately bring the news to Killua.
"Really? They finally pass the testing gate? That's great" Killua said in enthusiasm, gleeful smile is now decorating his face.
Kallua can't help but letting out a small smile too, it's been quite a while for him to see his father is so happy.
"I better go" Kallua said which earned an audible gasp from Killua.
"Leaving already?" Killua asked quickly, he kinda miss Kallua for he is the only one who would talk to him here and also fun to talk with, just like Gon, Kurapika and Leorio.
Killua gives a small smile "Don't worry, you know I'll be back soon. And I'm sure you'll be out pretty soon"
With that, Kallua leaves and leaving Killua slightly puzzled by his words.
Because your grandfather is going to call your father right?
"Right, Karuze…" Kallua nodded slightly "How's things over there?" Kallua said, through telepathically.
Right now Karuze is the one who is spying on the group. The two of them are able to communicate telepathically when they are apart or when Karuze is inside of him. Not only that, Kallua is able to see what Karuze sees through his Sapphire eye as it is called `The Gaze Eye'
Karuze's Gaze Eye works when he covers his Crimson Eye with his hand and all he sees with his Sapphire Eye would be able to be seen by Kallua no matter how many distances they are apart. The ability stays as long as Karuze covers his Crimson Eye, when he uncovers it, the ability would break, thus leaving Kallua unable to see what Karuze would see. They rarely use this ability because of `that' accident, making Kallua refuse to let Karuze out of this sight and mostly keeping him inside. The only flaw in this ability was when Karuze shares what he sees, Kallua was unable to see his surroundings as he could only see what Karuze is seeing now.
"They already are meeting face to face with Canary. She is not going to let the group to pass" Karuze said through telepathy, still sharing the view.
"I see. For now, I'll better wait in father's room. Be there in 3 minutes, cut the connection and resume it when I have arrived" Kallua said, still seeing the shared view.
"Roger"
In that instant, Kallua's vision went blur for a moment before he's finally able to see his own surroundings. Kallua fell slightly dizzy as he rub his eyes , it was as expected as it has been so many years they had used this technique and Kallua is still not used to it yet.
Karuze still keeping his eyes on the group. Right now he is debating himself whether he would let his host to see this scenery or not. The scenery of having his mother to keep being beaten by Canary for being stubborn. Karuze knows for sure, the moment he shows this scene, Kallua would definitely having a bloodlust already. His mother has always being the source of his bloodlust triggers after all.
"Hey Karuze" Kallua said through telepathy "Why aren't you showing anything?"
Karuze only gives an awkward smile towards himself, knowing he shouldn't have been the one who spying on the group today.
Then again, having his host spying today would make things much more difficult after all.
The sight of his mother being beaten until all afternoon will definitely be like, calling death.
Lucky for Karuze, Silva had called for Kallua to come inside his room so Kallua only ask Karuze to keep spying on them or more like keep an eye on them.
Karuze scoffed lightly at that "More like keeping my Sapphire eye on them, huh?" Karuze said while still keeping his eyes fixed on the group.
He slightly widen his eyes at the arrival of Kikyo who no doubt just injure Canary with Kalluto faithfully walking beside his mother. Karuze can't help but grin as he watches the scene when Kikyo screaming.
"Interesting turns of events"
Meanwhile, as Kallua is now sitting next to Silva, he turned as he heard the sound of the door opening.
"Killua" Kallua called out.
Even Killua is surprised, he never thought he would see Kallua again but right beside his father.
"Father, Why is he with you! What have you done to him!?" Killua said, alarmed before gives a slight sigh of relief when he sees that Kallua is unharmed.
Kallua made a sign to sit on the chair at the opposite side of them in which Killua understands and sits on it.
"Kill, I heard that you made some friends" Silva said, starting a conversation.
"Yeah" Killua said shortly while occasionally taking glances at Kallua, making sure that nothing happened towards him.
"What sort of people are they?" Silva asked, his eyes are not leaving his son.
"What sort of…?" Killua trailed off "They're people I enjoy being with. Including Kallua" Killua laid his eyes on Kallua the moment he said it.
Hearing that made Silva suppress a smirk "I see"
Kallua slightly avert his gaze away from Killua in embarrassment.
"How was the exam?" Silva asked again, making Killua back to face his father
"It was easy" Killua answered in easy going tone.
"Kill, come over here" Silva said as he take a quick glance at the spot at his left while Kallua is currently at his right side.
"Huh"? Killua blink in confusion at his father sudden request.
"I want you to tell me more" Silva said, causing Killua to slightly widen his eyes. Even Kallua had the same reaction as Kallua.
"What did you do during the exam? Who did you meet? How did you feel? You can tell me anything" Silva said as he take a glance towards Kallua as well, indicating he wants to know from his grandson as well.
"Okay" Both Killua and Kallua said in synch.
This time Karuze is following Kikyo and Kalluto as he was going back to the Estate as well. However his ears caught unpleasant news.
"Kill seems to be having fun with Papa and.. who is the other boy!?" Kikyo said, gritting her teeth.
`Crap. Now Kikyo is aware of my host presence. What should I do?' Karuze thought in anxiety.
Even Kalluto had a slight surprise look as he didn't know that there is somebody else in the Estate. An intruder?
"I won't forgive them!" Kikyo said as picking up speed with Kalluto following closely and Karuze following in secret.
"And guess what Gon said next" Killua said in excited tone "She didn't want her legs cut off, but she didn't want to surrender either"
"She had always being filled with stubborn trait" Kallua continued.
Silva gives a light laugh, followed by both Kallua and Killua "She's so self-centered" Killua added.
"Sounds like an interesting girl" Silva said.
As both Killua and Kallua continue rambling, Silva noticed the same both excited look on both of the father and son faces.
"Kill" Silva said causing both Killua and Kallua to look at him.
"Do you want to see your friends? Of course, you are going with Kallua to meet your other friends" Silva said, looking at his son seriously.
When Killua's gaze to other direction, Silva continued "You don't need to hold back. Tell me the truth. Thinking back, we never had a father-son chat before"
Hearing that made Kallua realizes how long it has passed since the last time he and his father had a chat before.
"Thinking back, I was raised by my parents to be an assassins. And I raised you the same way" Silva continued.
`Grandfather still raised me the same way he raised father' Kallua thought as he narrowed his eyes in pouting demeanor.
"You and I are different. I didn't realize that until you left home" Silva put his hand on top of Killua's head "You are my son. But you are your own person. Live as you please" Silva gives a light pat "If you get tired, you can come home"
Silva look turn serious as he look at Killua "I'll ask you one more time. Do you want to see your friends with Kallua?"
Killua nodded "Uh-huh"
"I understand" Silva retract his hand "You are free now. But.." Silva bit his right thumb, drawing a bit of blood out "Promise me one thing. Never betray your friends. Understand?" Silva said as he offers his thumb.
Killua did the same, biting his right thumb, drawing a bit blood out "I promise, I'll never betray them. Never"
Then they both pressing their bloodied thumb together, sealing their promise.
Now, Kallua follows Killua who is excitingly running along the corridor, hoping to see Gon and the rest. As they both running together, they stopped immediately as the door in front of them opened with a force.
"Kill" No doubt it was Kikyo, as she look at Killua, she is surprised to see another same boy she look similar with Killua, even Kalluto look surprised.
Kikyo quickly shook herself to snap out of it "It's too late. Those three left. Return to your cell"
"No way. I'm leaving" Killua said firmly.
"Same goes with me. Had enough of this place" Kallua continued.
"KILL!" Kikyo screams as she launch her hand forward in motion to stop Killua but froze in shock.
Both Kallua and Killua gives her the coldest look they muster. "Out of the way" They both said in cold voice.
The two of them walk passing Kikyo and Kalluto in the same pace. Leaving Kikyo flabbergasted while Kalluto are in a daze.
"Oh, Kill along with that boy. How cold their eyes are" Kikyo said, dreamily.
As both Kallua and Killua are on their way to the Butler's office. Kikyo is now screaming towards Silva who undoubtedly had already used towards her screaming to the point it has become pointless while Kalluto just watching.
"What were you thinking? Kill was finally home!" Kikyo said in cold voice towards Silva.
"For now, we'll let him to do what he wants" Silva said quickly, wanting to end this conversation.
"No what are you saying? This is a critical juncture in the process of determining if he's qualified to lead the family!" Kikyo screamed, demanding an explanation
"So you understand what's at stake" Silva glares at Kikyo "Then stop griping, and keep your mouth shut!"
"No! How could you let him leave! Not to mention with another similar boy like him away. He also had potential" Kikyo said, mentioning Kallua. That statement caught Kalluto's interest as well.
"That boy plays a large role as well" Silva begins to chuckles madly "Killua will come home one day. Because he's my son"
Ignoring his wife ranting's further, Silva looks at both of his hands. His right thumb still had a mark of slight wound from the promise along with his left thumb. Silva gives a light smirk at his left thumb.
Back then, Killua didn't realize at that time that Kallua's left thumb had a slight blood mark along with Silva's left thumb.
Kallua had also made a promise with his grandfather before Killua had come.
He had sworn to be the next heir of the Zaoldyeck and never betrays them.
And he would always keep his promise.
As Killua and Kallua had wait in a room directed by one of the butlers. Kallua receive telepathy from Karuze, asking him to reveal himself as he already arrives ahead than the group.
"Hey, I think I need to go to the toilet now" Kallua said, trying to excuse himself so that Karuze can go back inside of him. The two of them needs to be at least 1 meter apart so that Karuze is able to go back inside Kallua.
"Oh, alright" Killua said as he eats some chocorobots. "Come back soon, will ya"
"Sure" Kallua said before he goes out takes a stair down, a bit surprised that there is not a single butler around.
`Strange, there should be at least so many butlers in the office. Where could they have gone?' Kallua thought before brushing it and goes to meet Karuze whom already wait near the end of the hallway.
"Took you long enough host" Karuze said as he taps his foot repeatedly.
"Sorry" Kallua said sheepishly "Killua and I talk a lot about some things"
Karuze huffed a bit "I guess I could let you off for bonding with your father. I'm going back now, the group is already here" Karuze then goes back inside his host.
"Oh, they are here already?" Kallua said and was about to see Killua to tell the news before froze in realization.
`Wait, there is no single butler around here. Could it be that all the butlers are waiting to ambush the group?' Kallua thought.
Hard to say host, after all, I did see the group being welcomed. Who knows
With that, Kallua quickly goes back towards the living room and opens the door towards the living room.
"Oi Gotoh.." Kallua stopped, widening his eyes.
The group is there alright but he sees some of the butlers are drawing out long knives and one of them taking Canary hostage with Gotoh sit right in front of the group.
"Kallua!" Gon called out in mix of surprises and glee.
"Kallua-sama, this is-" Gotoh almost losing his composure at seeing Kallua there suddenly.
"What is the meaning of this?" Kallua mumbled, almost audible.
"Please forgive me, Kallua-sama" Gotoh said as he tilts his glasses upwards.
In an instant, a butler has sneak behind Kallua but failed as Kallua notices it and held the butler down.
"You shouldn't resist, Kallua-sama" Gotoh said as he looks at the group.
Kallua realizes that Gotoh and the butlers are holding the group and Canary as a hostage.
"Fine" Kallua said and release the butler "You are asking them to play a game right? No worries, I won't intrude and Killua is not with me together now"
"Killua is here?" Kurapika, Leorio and Gon said in the same time.
Gotoh gives a glance towards Kallua "Even when you said you won't intrude, we still need to take some measures"
The butler is now back at capturing Kallua who is now, not resisting.
"I'll explain the rule of the game" Gotoh continued " If one of you answers incorrectly that person is out of the games. Should you all be disqualified, I shall tell Killua-sama that you left and that he will never see you again. The same goes with Kallua-sama" Gotoh glances at Kallua who only shrug.
"Killua is.." Gon started to say something but cut off by Gotoh.
"Silence. Your lives hang by a thread. Now, answer my question" As Gotoh said it, he flip the coin and moves his hand quickly in full speed, causing many after images of his hands to appear. When Gotoh stops his hand movements, smoke could be seen rising up due to the friction of the movement, causing the heat.
"Which hand?" Gotoh asked.
`Right hand' Kallua thought as he looks at the group whom are looking nervous `Wait, they can't see it?' Kallua thought silently.
`I couldn't see it..' Gon thought in anxiety.
"Don't take too long" Gotoh said, looking angry "You have three seconds to answer."
Gotoh point the butler whom holding Canary captive with his chin "After three seconds have passed, slit her throat"
"Ok" The butler said, drawing the knife closer.
"Wait! Left hand!" Leorio said quickly without thinking.
"I pick the right hand" Gon said.
"Me too!" Kurapika said causing Leorio to look in disbelief that he is the only one that choose left hand.
Gotoh showed his right hand, which had the coin causing Leorio grit his teeth, indicating he had lost.
"One disqualified" Gotoh said, flipping the coin once more and moving both of his hands in tremendous speed.
`This is futile. I can't see anything' Gon thought as she tries to concentrate on the movement.
"Which hand?" Gotoh asked once more.
`Left hand' Kallua thought, guessing since he is in boredom.
Both Kurapika and Gon are looking at each other for a while.
"I choose the right hand" Kurapika said.
"I pick the left" Gon said.
Gotoh showed both of his hands "It was in my left hand. Only one remains now"
As Gotoh was about to start the next coin toss, Gon stop him.
"What? If you are trying to buying time. I'll kill one of your friends" Gotoh said with annoyance in his voice.
Gon turn towards Leorio "Leorio, lend me your knife"
"Huh?" Leorio asked in surprise.
"Don't worry. I won't use it on something stupid" Gon said as she removes the bandage on her right eye.
Getting the idea, Kallua gives a half amazed and half awkward grins at that. Seeing his mother has bleeding herself to reduce swelling on her eye.
Come to think of it, Kallua begins to realize that he has gone for a long time. Killua should have been searching for him right now.
And Kallua was right.
"Geez, how long am I supposed to be waiting for Kallua and Gon?" Killua said as he taps his foot when he lay on the couch.
"Oi Gotoh!" Killua called out "Kallua! Where are you" Killua opens the door, looking around the dark hallway. "What's going on?"
Kallua sure can imagine his father is looking annoyed right now. As much as he wants to go back, he better makes sure the group has passed this little test prepared by Gotoh first.
Gon opened both of her eyes "Okay. Now I can see. Give me your best" Sharp concentration is shown through her eyes.
Gotoh started again, moving his hands in tremendous speed before catching the coin.
"Which hand?" Gotoh asked.
"Left hand" Gon said while Kallua said in inside his mind.
"Not bad" Gotoh said, his annoyance tone has risen "In that case" Gotoh stood up then throw the coin upwards, alerting the group as two butlers are now stand by Gotoh sides and moving their hands in synch with Gotoh.
The three stopped and look at Gon at the same time "Who now holds the coin" Gotoh said.
The moment Gon smiles, Kallua started to grin too, knowing his mother has figuring out who has the coin.
Gon pointed the butler behinds her "The person behind me"
And it was right, that butler showed the coin in his palms.
Gotoh gives a small smile and clap, along with other butlers "Brilliant"
It was then, Killua appear out from the door at the precise moment.
"Gotoh, is Gon here yet? And where's Kallua?" Killua asked as he looks around.
"Yo" Kallua said, putting up his hand as he is now standing beside the group.
"Killua!" Gon said excitingly.
"Oh! You're here, Gon!" Killua said excitingly as well before looking at Kurapika "Along with…" Killua stopped "Kurapika?"
"I'm just an afterthought?" Kurapika said dejectedly with a bit of sweatdrop.
"Liorio" Killua said as he pointed at Leorio.
"Leorio!" Leorio shouted in annoyance.
"It's been a while. I can't believe you came. What happened? Your face is a wreck" Killua said, teasing Gon.
Gon brushes it off and return the teasing "Yours isn't any better"
The two laughed together for a while. Kallua goes towards Leorio and Kurapika's side.
"Hey Gotoh! I told you to let me know as soon as they arrived" Killua said, almost scolding. "What were you doing?"
Gotoh bowed "Forgive me. I had them participate in a little game"
"A game?" Killua asked in clueless tone before realized something "Kallua, why you didn't return sooner? Just how long does it take for you to go to the toilet!?"
Kallua gives an awkward smile at that "Err, I'm watching their game" it was quite a truth after all.
"It was nothing more than a poor joke" Gotoh said, trying to reassure Killua. "I apologize for any aggravation. Did you enjoy yourselves?"
Leorio shakily ruffles his hair "That was a really good acting"
"What? Did they try something?" Killua asked, looking at both Kallua and Gon.
Gon shook her head "No, they were entertaining us"
Killua seems relieved to hear that "Anyway, let's go somewhere else. Anywhere else, right now." Killua's face turn sour "If we stay here, my mother will gives us an earful"
Gon nodded at that "yeah"
While Kallua letting out a slight chuckle, he can't help it since his father sour expression is quite funny.
Gon seems to smile more at Kallua's action.
"Listen Gotoh. I don't care what mother says, don't follow me" Killua said in commanding tone.
Gotoh bowed once more "Understood. Please take care"
"Gon. Let's go" Killua said "Bye"
As Kurapika, Killua and Leorio left, Kallua look behind to see his mother goes to talk to Gotoh.
"Gotoh-san. Once Killua leaves, you'll be lonely, huh?" Gon asked.
Kallua understand that, after all Gotoh had been the one who takes care of his father since his birth until all this time.
"No. We butlers feel no emotional attachment to our employers" Gotoh said.
`Liar' Kallua thought.
"You're lying" Gon said, blowing a raspberry towards Gotoh.
As Gon prepared to leave, Gotoh calls her.
Immediately Gotoh toss the coin up and catch the coin in a slower speed.
"Well? Which hand?" Gotoh asked as he holds both of his hands.
"Isn't it your left hand?" Gon said as she pointed the hand but to her surprise, it was in the other hand.
"What? No way?" Gon exclaims in surprise.
"Indeed. It was a deception. In this world, there are many things that are wrong. Please be careful" Gotoh bowed towards Gon "I am entrusting Killua-sama to you"
Other butlers bowed as well in which Gon nodded and left while Kallua still stays behind.
"You really are just like what he said. Cheating at the end even though you hate it" Kallua gives a slight smile at Gotoh.
"Kallua-sama" Gotoh said in a slight surprise.
Kallua gives a slight nod "I take my leave as well"
Then Kallua leaves and join the groups leaving Gotoh a bit stunned. He seems to see both of Killua and Gon in Kallua.
You seem to be in quite having a mix up feelings at meeting Gotoh
"I guess. I kind of glad to meet the man who had also had part in raising my father" Kallua mumbled in almost audible so that the group didn't hear him. It went well since they are focused on Killua. "I only heard about him after all" Kallua looked down as he walks.
"Kallua! You are slow! Come on! We are going to leave you"
Kallua looked up to see the group had been calling him.
He can't help but smiles.
He was glad to be sucked inside the dimension portal.