Author's Note: Cliffs - they are quite symbolical to Ging. And Gale, I have something special for her and for you, guys.

Miwaku: I don't own Hunter x Hunter.

CHAPTER 19

The weeks passed with everyone busy in testing the video game. Ging had to make sure that the game was no less than perfect, of course. If he worked on something, it should come out better than expected.

First, the technical bugs. Ickshonpe, Eeta, and Elena were in charge of that. They corrected any errors in the codes, commands, and other in-game characteristics. It was the most crucial part of the game and Ging did not to interfere with any of that since he did not understand computer language.

Second, the visuals and ending of the game. Wdwune took care of the visuals, refining the details and enhancing the colors. Meanwhile, List improved the effects. Those two also talked to other people they contacted to help with the game. As for the ending, Ging approved it, but he somehow felt that he should add more into it.

Third, Razor's job. Since the muscular man was in charge with guarding, Ging taught him to form a Nen ability that could help. That was how the 14-Nin no Akuma was formed. It definitely fit Razor's personality and hidden talent (a.k.a being a sports and gym freak). Ging knew that it would be difficult to defeat that ability, and Razor himself. He had no problems with that.

Lastly, the overall game itself. That was Ging's duty. He was the one who made business with the pleasant investors that were willing to make a contract that would sell the game in billions of Jenny, just as Gale requested. He also contacted his special non-profit organization to spread the news of the soon-to-be-released never-before-seen Nen-based video game for Hunters. Rumor mills, black markets, the rich and famous, anywhere and everywhere. He wanted everyone to know it...and be shocked that there will only be limited copies. It would keep the stakes high, the money higher, and the excitement even higher than higher.

'Soon.' Ging smiled and stared at the sky. He was standing on the highest cliff overlooking the whole island, excitement pumping through his veins.

"So, what would you name it?"

Ging turned his head to the side where Gale was. She looked better now than the past few days. He had noticed that the woman was pale and green in the edges. He had only thought of it as a stomach bug and had handed her a glass of water everytime she puked. In return, he had been teased for not being able to crouch to hold her hair up since he was an old man.

Remembering that a question was asked, he answered, "Greed Island."

"Greed Island?"

He had thought about that name, of course. It was not just a spur of the moment. "It's the first letters of the names of the major contributors to this video game."

Gale hummed at that. "So, where am I in that?"

"You're the 'G'. I'm the 'N'. You're the one who inspired me to make this after all."

"How romantic." Ging flushed at Gale's words. "Wait, where's the 'W'?"

"Oh, yeah. I almost forgot to tell you that. Yesterday, I changed Wdwune's name to Dwun because it confused the hell out of me." Ging chuckled at the memory.

"Ging, you can't just do that."

"But I did. A member of my special group is a part of the world statistics office. He managed to change the name in minutes. He could still use his old identification cards though."

"Sheesh, you're really powerful, do you know that? Of course you do, don't even answer." Gale smiled a little.

Ging just shrugged at her. He did not think of himself as powerful really. He was only asking one of his allies. It was probably the connections.

"How are you feeling then?"

"Excited." Ging replied honestly. "We all worked hard on this. It's pretty much the first work I want to show off to the world."

"It is one of a kind. Nothing has been made like this. You're practically gonna become history."

"Not only me." Ging stared at the big, hazel brown eyes. "You, the Hacker Hunters, Razor, List and Dwun, and so many others. We all helped each other get to where we are right now. All that hard work, journeys, almost got our minds fried just so we could finish a concept...those are all important. So don't say it's just me. It's all of us."

Ging saw the bright smile before he was hugged tightly. "Ging, thank you." He could only let out a small laugh and hugged Gale back.

When Gale pulled back, she did not let go immediately which confused Ging. He eyed the way the black-haired woman was fidgeting and gritting her teeth in a nervous manner. He felt her winds - so different from the natural ones because it was infused with her aura - wrap around them, swirling in agitation. He had to ask, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, well, for me. But I need to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"What would you like to name our child?"

Ging's mind reeled and he just blinked in shock. He then shouted, "Wait, what?!"

It was not a question he was expecting. He supposed it was a hypothetical question and he would have told her that he would think about it, but then he saw her face.

It was dead serious. Ging could not see it being a hypothetical question anymore.

And he knew, something just went downhill.

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Ging let Gale ramble, not saying a word as they walked back towards the inn they were staying. He heard her explain that she had been vomiting since last week and that she had missed her period (that word still irked him now). It was why she had bought a pregnancy test (how convenient it was that they also thought of building a pharmacy in the island) and there, she had found out that she was pregnant.

Ging did not know what to say. He was literally speechless. He, a nineteen-year old Single-Star Archaeological Hunter, was going to be a father. He just got his girlfriend pregnant in just one night of sex. And even though they had alcohol in their systems that night, he had made sure that he was wearing a condom. But it looked like on that night, it was just his luck - good or bad, whichever - that it broke and thus, failed at its job.

After the explanation, Gale fell into silence. Ging wanted to say something, anything really, but he found himself floundering...and panicking. He did not know what to do. He was not ready for any pregnancies or babies or whatever shit that involved him and parenting together.

He did not notice he was muttering it under his breath until he heard Dwun yell out a, "Gale, you're pregnant?!"

Ging snapped out of his reverie and saw his surroundings. He was in the lobby of the inn...and it looked like everyone else heard that.

"Congratulations, Gale-san, Ging-san!" List even clapped his hands. Ging wondered why he had to clap his hands.

"Congrats!" Razor patted him and Gale on the shoulders.

"Congratulations." Eeta and Elena nodded simultaneously.

Congratulations on the baby. Was written on Ickshonpe's sketchbook.

'Why is everyone okay with this? Shouldn't they be panicking? Or is it just me?' Ging was not sure anymore. He could feel his breathing speed up and his head thudding. Everything was happening too fast. He could not control it.

This was not what he wanted.

This was not what he needed.

This was not what he desired. At. All.

It was supposed to be a first night of safe, protected sex. But it would seem that even he could fail the 'protected' part.

"Um...thank you, guys, for that." Gale mumbled out while looking down.

Ging forgot where he was again. He could not do this here - the panicking. He had to breathe, calm himself, let the nerves settle so that he could think about it without getting a nervous breakdown of 'Oh fuck, what am I supposed to do?!'

And so, he willed his Nen to be hidden, but powerful enough to boost him. Then, he was out of inn, running to god-knows-where, and at the back of his mind, he was hoping that all of it was one big nightmare that he would wake up from.

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Gale had a few days to recover from the shock of becoming pregnant. That was why she understood the shocked silence from Ging.

But when she turned and saw that he was not there anymore...it hurt, so damn much.

"Where's Ging?" Razor asked.

"I don't know." Gale sank down to one of the chairs in the lobby. She was reeling from the pressure and stress. She needed to calm down or it might lead to drastic events.

"Well, that's just rude, leaving us like that." Dwun grumbled out.

"I think Ging was in shock." List suggested.

Gale snorted softly at that. "Shock is an understatement." She had a feeling that Ging was not just shock. He was also panicking, not used to not knowing. He had never been good with the unexpected, even if he was one.

"Are you okay, Gale?"

"Can a doctor here help you?"

Gale smiled at the twins' questions. "I'm fine, thank you. And I don't think I can handle a doctor right now."

Ickshonpe wrote on his sketchbook and showed her the paper. But you need to see one if you haven't. A baby needs that much.

"I know, Ickshonpe." Gale frowned sadly. If only Ging did not run off like that. She would give him space but only if she knew where he was.

"We'll find Ging, Gale." Razor stated in determination. "Surely, he wouldn't leave the island."

'Not too sure about that.' Gale thought but smiled a bit to reassure Razor. "Thank you."

The three Hacker Hunters decided on using their computers to get the coordinates while the others searched, the old-fashioned way. Gale was left in her room to 'rest and take it easy'.

'I'm being treated like a fragile woman.' She scowled and crossed her arms. But then, she remembered what her condition was. She lowered her arms to her still-flat stomach, where a baby was growing in her womb. 'Technically, I am, with him or her in me.'

Closing her eyes, she let her winds circle her in a calm and gentle manner. This always helped her relax and that moment was no exception.

'Ging, where are you?' She was worried. She hoped that the man was okay and not doing something drastic. But who knew?

Ging Freecss - predictable with his shy and awkward personality, but an enigma as a whole. Enigma was actually the first word Gale associated with Ging. She always felt confused by his actions and words, wondering about his motives and what he really wanted to do.

She thought she understood him as time passed. They became a couple, talked about everything and anything, and even had sex (which led to the current situation but anyway). Surely, that was enough.

However, to a Ging Freecss, enough was not yet enough. Gale opened her eyes at that and scowled. 'I can't just wallow in misery like this.' Since she knew it was not yet enough, she had to do the next big thing.

They needed to talk. ASAP.

She quickly went to the window of her room, opened it, and let her wind flow out in order to sense him. If her wind could sense even the tiniest prick of his aura, she could find him.

And she would. She would not despair just yet. The talk has not happened...and this would be the deciding factor for what would happen next.

'And I'll be ready for it.' Her big, hazel brown eyes stared at the sky. 'Hopefully.'

She could only hope she will be. She had enough hurt to last a million lifetimes. She did not want to add more to that.

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's Note: Ah yes, the dramaaaaaa. This chapter was supposed to be split into two in the outline but fuck that. This is better. And I'm happier with it.

Expect in the next chapter: Lie Down, Try Not To Cry, Cry A Lot

See you next time!