Hey guys here is something. This story is doing most au stuff, because I know that both in anime and cannon the Phantom Troupe go to Greed Island via the traditional way, but I liked this hack idea. They are pretty smart guys so they could find someone or have Shalnark to find a way to hack the game and let them go into teams so they could play the whole game as a hole. Also, I wanted a spider to be with Gon so he could have a bonding time and some kind connection so they could make sure that the Brainwash don't wear off if he knocks his head or some nen awakes him, if they want to attack Kurapika back they want Gon to stay one of them as long as it takes.
So, this is the explanation now here is the chapter.
Back at Greed Island
Gon and Machi were walking in the vast green fields of Greed Island and looking around the huge place. No wonder the creators wanted to make this place a secret of the real world because if you could trick people into playing this game then you would fool a great pile of nen users and that's not a good idea.
''So, what we do know?'' Asked Gon.
''in about 5 days we will meet the other spiders. While we do that, we should look for the exorcist.'' Said Machi all simple.
''Should we play the game while doing this?'' Asked Gon
''Let's focus on the mission first. While doing this we can collect some of those cards, it might help us but remember the main reason of why we are here is Chrollo.'' Said Machi
''Sure.'' Said Gon with a smile
Gon and Machi enter in the first city of the ´´game´´ and it look straight up real.
''This is look so realistic!'' Said Gon impressed.
''Of course, it is. This is place is in fact real but if we tell that to the other people we might be in trouble.'' Said Machi all cold.
''Machi, do you at least know the history of this game and why it exist?" Asked Gon
''There is no explanation. This place is as mysterious as you can imagine, not even Shalnark with his hunter license could find the reason. I guess the game creators wanted to make sure that this would be kept a mystery.'' Said Machi
''How long this game was created?" Asked Gon.
''About 13 years.'' Said Machi.
''So, nobody ever come close to win?" Asked Gon.
''Yes, and nobody has no idea on what the big prize is.'' Said Machi.
''And yet they all play this game.'' Asked Gon
''Yes, whatever the prize is it must be big and whoever those people are they must be strong to operate a place like this.'' Said Machi all serious.
''Man, I wish I know who these creators are. I guess Chrollo would really like their nen.'' Said Gon all serious.
Machi didn't know how to react to this. The brainwash was indeed working Gon really saw himself as a spider and Machi had no problem with that, but she had admit that was kind creep hanging out with this kid that she barely knew and go find the exorcist for Chrollo.
''They are topic for another, you know the main reason why we are here.'' Said Machi all serious.
''Sure, Chrollo life is at stake here so we need to focus on that.'' Said Gon all loyal like any good spider.
''Of course. So, what we do? I´m asking you that.'' Said Machi stopping in her tracks to see if Gon knew what was the next step.
''We need to go around and gather information.'' Said Gon with a smile.
''Yes, by the looks there is a town ahead of us. We need to be discreet and don't reveal our position on the troupe. There are still hunters around this game and one wrong move and we are in trouble, so mouth shut Gon. Got it!'' Said her all serious like an older sister.
''Got it.'' Said Gon with a smile and Machi only looks annoyed at this and keeps walking.
Gon was all serious at this time. He was in official troupe business so he need to show his most powerful abilities otherwise Chrollo would see him as worthless, so he would anything that would grant his boss to come back.
Machi was seeing the otherly cheerful and yet serious on Gon face. She could sense his aura and while it was good still need some practice.
''With the right training he can actually become a good leg. Maybe Nobunaga was right.'' Thought Machi.
The two arrived at a local town that looked just like any normal town. There they saw a board full of quest just like in those RPG, it would be good to look at the quests and see if there was something about an exorcist.
''Do you find anything?" Asked Machi
''No.'' Said Gon
They looked all over the board and didn't find anything about an exorcist, only quest for money and more cards. Soon they move out to look for more information and were approached by a goofy looking cat man wearing a chef uniform.
''Hello there young travelers. Would like to go inside and eat, I have pretty yummy food.'' Said him to the two.
''Well, that looks…'' Said Gon ready to eat but Machi grabs him by the shoulder and walks away.
''Remember this is a ´´game´´ he will not answer your questions unless is something related to his story or quest.'' Said her all serious.
''Oh so he has to follow some rules.'' Said Gon all clueless.
''I guess. He is just some poor nen user that is being forced to work here.'' Said Machi.
''But he looked so real.'' Said Gon looking at him.
''They are trained to do that Gon. This whole place is like a mascared, it might look pretty but only has lies. All these non-playable characters, they are as real as you and me.'' Said Machi.
''So, they repeat the same thing to everyone all day long?'' Asked Gon.
''My guess yes. I think they get paid a fat check for doing these stupid's things.'' Said Machi thinking of a reason.
''Wow how desperate are they?'' Asked Gon.
''You would be surprised what people would do for a huge sack of jennies and jewels.'' Said her.
''True.'' Said Gon remeberign his fake memories all the time got huge amount of rewards for their mission and he was still left to not go in these quest for being too weak.
Machi looked around and saw that there was no sign of an exorcist or clues that might lead to one. This whole place was a huge waste of time.
''So, what we do know?" Asked Gon.
''We need to play a little of the game. This way we can learn more around this place and gather more information about the exorcist.'' Said Machi
''And maybe we can even win the prize.'' Said Gon with a smile
''We are not here to play the stupid game Gon.'' Said Machi all serious.
''Sorry but imagine the huge amount of payment that we might win. Come Machi this might be a good reward to give to Chrollo.'' Said Gon with an idea and Machi only sighed.
''If we are lucky, we might find some clues on how to beat this game.'' Said her.
''don't worry Machi I think we can manage this. The Troupe always wins in the end, I just wish I was stronger like the rest of you guys.'' Said Gon a little sad in the end.
Machi was now with an idea in her head. Chrollo mentioned that Gon was the son of the powerful Ging Fressc, so if Gon trained more his nen they can actually have some powerful tool at their back and call.
'So, if we train him up even more his nen might be suitable for Chrollo. If his father is a great hunter than he might be stocking some immense power himself too.'' Thought her.
''Gon I think you need more training. So, in the time being that we are not looking for the exorcist or gathering cards you are training.'' Said Machi all serious.
''Serious alright. I won't let you down Machi.'' Said Gon.
The two kept walking away from this city and ready to go to another place and soon try to contact the other spiders. Right as they are about to leave, they seen a gathering of people surrounding a boyd that has been detonate in half, and since this game was real that person was super dead.
''The bomber strikes again.'' Said a random man.
''Yes, his attack are getting worst by each day.'' Said another one.
Both Machi and Gon hear that and got intrigued.
''The bomber?'' Asked Machi
''Should be worried about that?" Asked Gon.
''I will think about it. If he start to become something in our path, we will deal it, but for now lets just forget it.'' Said Machi.
Machi wasn't sure what to think about that. If there was someone bombing people left and right that might be a problem.
''It might be some looser with no life wanting to beat this game. Let him root here in this prison.'' Thought her all cold.
The two were now off the town and ready to explore a little more of this huge place.
''So, know we can explore?" Asked Gon excited.
''Yes, but don't get too excited. We are still on Troupe business we will look for shelter and stole some people money and food. Think you can do this?" Asked Machi.
''Sure, leave to me.'' Said Gon.
Machi was still not smiling at Gon cheerful attitude. Is kind weird thinking of one of the spiders always smiling. I mean they do and Shalnark has one glued to his face, but she could feel a happy smile and not a serious one. That's gonna take some work.
''Let's do some digging around.'' Said Machi.
''Alright.'' Said Gon ready to start to play the game.
Machi and Gon went forward and were ready to explore the mysteries that Greed Island had to offer while the other spiders were on other sections of the Island and looking for clues too.
Back at the real world
Killua was at his hotel room trying to be calm as he waits for Kurapika and Leorio to return from their private Hunter investigation. He was now cursing Illumi nonstop because if wasn't for that bastard he would have his license and be using to find Gon too.
''Man, how long has it been?'' Thought Killua as he looks at his room watch clock.
Soon someone knocked at his door.
Knock
He ran toward the door and open it to see both Kurapika and Leorio.
''Finally. What did you guys find?" Asked Killua.
''A lot.'' Said Kurapika.
The two arrived with some notes and printed papers. That looked like someone file case and they were about to be busy for a long time.
''So, what is in all these papers?" Asked Killua.
''You told us that Gon father was one of the creators of the game.'' Said Leorio.
''Yes.'' Said Killua.
''So Gon dad. His name Ging Fresc, there is little information about him other than he is a really powerful guy and an incredible hunter.'' Said Kurapika looking at the research that they did on Ging.
''Yes, this guy is almost impossible to find anything to read or heard.'' Said Killua.
''But why would the Spiders kidnapped Gon? I mean I get to have revenge on me, but why him?'' Asked Kurapika.
''don you think they will use Gon to get Ging?" Asked Leorio.
''Possibly. If his father is a famous hunter then maybe their leader would like his nen.'' Said Killua.
''I mean he is with the chain on his heart so he can't use nen.'' Said Leorio
''Yes, but with an exorcist that can be removed.'' Said Killua
Kurapika was now a little anxious with all this. He knew that any nen attack could be removed with an exorcist, but he hated the idea of Chrollo Lucifer walking around free again.
''I know that you two want the best for me but please let's stop to talk about him. I'm still fresh over that night.'' Said Kurapika with a serious face and the two saw that he was still pretty upset from letting the leader of the Phantom Troupe get away.
''Sure man. I´m sorry.'' Said Leorio.
''Thanks.'' Said Kurapika now smiling.
Soon they kept looking at the files and notes. It was like a madhouse, they look the history of greed island, all the rumors and ideas that were spread around this famous game and think of what the Phantom Troupe style on the game could be.
''Are you sure is safe for you to be here? Don't you work for a big mafia boss?" Asked Killua.
''Is ok. My boss is busy with some trouble that happen after her daughter power vanished.'' Said Kurapika.
''What do you mean?'' Asked Leorio.
Kurapika didn't know if he should tell them about Neon but he felt that he could trust Leorio and Killua.
''His daughter had the nen ability of predict the future. He valued her as his most prized possession because thanks to her he won all the bets and deals in his life.'' Said Kurapika.
That information shocked both Leorio and Killua. A nen ability to predict the future, they would like that next time they went to the lottery.
''So that guy was living a good life thanks to his daughter powers?" Asked Killua .
''Yes, pretty much.'' Said Killua.
''And what happened?" Asked Leorio
''She lost her nen ability a few days ago. She can't access the ghost that helped her predict the future anymore.'' Said Kurapika.
''When did this happen?" Asked Killua.
''I think a few days.'' Said Kurapika remembering Neon tantrum moments when she was stuck on her room and one day she was let out and spent most of the day shopping.
Leorio then realized something.
''Hey Kurapika, are you up for some theories?" Asked Leorio
''I supposed so why?" Asked him,
''What if the leader of the Troupe stole her nen power?" Asked Leorio
That was a good suggestion. That manpower was essentially stealing abilities.
''That could be a possibility. I don't know why I didn't think of that.'' Said Kurapika all shocked.
''Yes, be able to predict the future would be a very useful tool at your disposal.'' Said Killua.
Kurapika saw that they were right. The leader of the Phantom Troupe liked to keep his members alive so being able to make sure that they would be ok was a pretty neat power.
''I mean he still with the chain in his heart so he can't predict his future at the moment.'' Thought Kurapika.
He then looked at his two friends and asked the follow question.
''Do you care if I am present in most of the investigation?" Asked him. Despite the seriousness his still had other business to attend.
''not actually, but we need you in this plan to get Gon back.'' Said Killua.
''Yeah man. If someone is getting Gon back is the three of us.'' Said Leorio
''Ok, so what should I do next?'' Asked Kurapika.
''Tell your boss that you can get his daughter nen back. In return you ask him to pass you around for more underground organizations. I can guarantee that this way you will find more of the kurta eyes and more money.'' Said Killua with a good plan.
''Alright.'' Said Kurapika walking away.
Kurapika went to call his boss while Leorio and killua keep looking at the papers.
''So, you really think that the underground world has more of his clan eyes?" Asked Leorio confused.
''I think so. Only sickos would buy those eyes. My family has some human and animal bones as decoration, but we are not weirdos to buy actually flesh to expose.'' Said killua.
While they were both discussing possibilities Kurapika return to the two.
''So?" Asked Leorio.
''He said yes and gave me a time limit.'' Said Kurapika
''How long did he give you?'' Asked Killua.
''3 weeks, after that he needs to be out of this city, or the others family will go after him.'' Said Kurapika.
That was complicated now. They had a time limit to do this rescue mission as a team. Kurapika need it to return to his duty as a bodyguard and Leorio had to return to study, that would leave Killua alone to battle the Troupe and that didn't look that good in paper.
''Do you think that can be enough to get Gon back?'' Asked Killua in worry.
''I don't know.'' Said Kurapika all honest.
Leorio was now thinking of some solution to make this whole mission be more simple.
''You think we can have some extra help?" Asked him
''Like who? All the other guys from the Hunter exam?'' Asked Killua with a doubt.
''I can rally up Melody and Basho to help us.'' Said Kurapika
Killua liked that idea. Melody was a very skilled hunter and one that earned his respect.
''That would be very helpful actually.'' Said Killua.
''Hey Killua, you know that after this time is up we are going our separate ways.'' Said Kurapika all serious.
''Yeah man and I also need to return to my studies. I have some free time and I can get a fake sick leave but if I am out too long, I am going to get kicked out.'' Said Leorio
''Yes, I know that we don't have to be glued all together. Even thought all of us together is the best idea we all have our path to take. You two have yours and if the time is up I will do the rescuing alone.'' Said Killua all serious. He knew that team up wasn't forever.
''Yeah.'' Said Leorio feeling a little bad.
''He has a point.'' Said Kurapika all sad.
The sad moment last about a minute because they realized that the person that always cheer them up Gon was not there and yes with those monster of the Phantom Troupe, so it was time to get serious.
''Let's stop thinking about what will happen if the time run out. We better use all the time we have to get to Greed Island.'' Said Kurapika all serious.
''Right!'' Scream the two.
''So Killua what is the situation. How can we enter in Greed Island?" Asked Kurapika.
''We need to show our nen abilities to impress the guy that bough most of the copies.'' Said Killua.
''My nen is good so I think I can pass.'' Said Kurapika
''How is yours Leorio?" Asked Killua.
''Mine is ok but still not the same level as yours Kurapika.'' Said Leorio.
''So, you need to train more. I can't believe I´m saying this but better hit of the gym than the library.'' Said Killua.
''Hey, remember I want to be a doctor. I won't have time to train.'' Said Leorio all pissed.
''What Killua said is right. If we want to impress the lookers we need to start train more Leorio. So, you should stop studying for a while and train with us.'' Said Kurapika.
''Fine.'' Said Leorio all embarrassed.
''Ok, so we need to train our nen in order to go to Greed Island.'' Said Killua with an bright smile.
Kurapika was seeing the big picture of all this. If they want this mission to succeed, they need to play serious 100%.
''So, we should spent most of the next day training non stop until our bodies cant handle our auras. Later I will call melody and Basho to meet up with us the following day and the five of us can do this test.'' Said Kurapika explaining how he intend to do this whole thing.
''I guess this is a plan.'' Said Leorio with a smile
That made the trio feel more comfortable. Now they had an plan to go and rescue Gon.
''Perfect.'' Said Kurapika happy that his plan was accepted.
''Yes, we are settled for this.'' Said Leorio
''We can go and rescue Gon.'' Said Killua.
''Yes, and then I can revenge my clan and finish the job.'' Said Kurapika showing his nen chains.
''First Gon then revenge, ok Kurapika.'' Said Leorio trying to calm Kurapika
'Alright.'' Said Kurapika calming down.
Killua was now happy that this thing was now in good hands. The three of them can go and rescue Gon with no problem.
''So, what should we do know?" Asked Killua.
''I guess we should sleep. Tomorrow will be a vicious training day, so lets all eat something and have a good night of sleep.'' Said Kurapika.
''Alright.'' Said Killua
''Let's do this!'' Scream Leorio all exicited
''For Gon.'' Said Killua putting his hand like a way to make a promise. (You know standard anime thing)
The two older man do the same thing as they united hands with Killua and make that promise.
''For Gon!'' Scream the trio.
At Greed Island
Gon and Machi have been walking almost the entire day, they were now approaching another town and after a day in this so called Game they were able to get a few cards.
''How many cards did we get so far.'' Asked Gon
''We have 12.'' Said Machi looking at the book.
''Why is this so complicated?'' Asked Gon frustrate that they got not that much cards.
''I don't know. I don't play RPGs.'' Said Machi.
''So far we have no clues on what should do next.'' Said Gon all tired.
''We are stuck with no idea on how to get an exorcist or what kind quest should we take. This is why I didn't want to go to this stupid game.'' Said Machi all tired.
''Sorry Machi.'' Said Gon
''It's bad enough that we are on this chase but if we don't do this quickly that clow is going to pass us.'' Said Machi worried that Hisoka might find the exorcist before them.
''We have someone doing this already?'' Asked Gon.
''Yes, before we go here, we sent the previous number four to go and look for an exorcist. But we can't trust that guy.'' Said Machi
''Oh, Omokage successor.'' Said Gon remeberign that the puppet user died in combat and someone replaced him.
''Yes, his name is Hisoka. Remember him?" Asked Machi in wonder.
''I don't know. I guess I meet him, but I don't remember much of him. I just think Chrollo told me to keep far distance from him.'' Said Gon with his fake memories.
''That creep only was a member for 2 or 3 years. He left a few days ago, only wanted to be one of us just to battle Chrollo. We need to find an exorcist before he does, if not he will attack him.'' Said Machi worried because she knew Hisoka wasn't kidding when it comes to fight Chrollo.
''Alright so we need to hurry.'' Said Gon.
Machi then realized something. If they were going to make sure Hisoka won't kill Chrollo they would have to stop him, so they would need all the power that they can gather and so far, this kid didn't have an specific nen power yet.
''Stop!'' Scream Machi.
''What?" Asked Gon
''How is your nen?" Asked Machi
''I don't know I guess improving. Why?" Asked Gon as Machi punches him in the face.
Smack
''Ouch!'' Said Gon in the ground with a huge bump in his check.
''This is for you to be smart. You should have use your ren to protect yourself.'' Said Machi all cold.
''But…'' Said Gon trying to defend himself as Machi kick him in the stomach.
Smack
''If you want to be seen as a serious Phantom Troupe member you need to work out your nen and strength. If you managed to beat Phinks at the arm wrestling than it means you are not weak, but you are still not experience.'' Said Machi.
''But I am strong.'' Said Gon trying to
''Prove.'' Said her all cold.
Gon then got up and quickly tried to attack Machi with a Hatsu attack.
''Aaah'' Scream Gon.
Machi dodges so easily and with a blink of an eye she pushes Gon right in the stomach.
Bump
''Argh!'' Scream Gon spewing blood.
''You are still reckless in combat. I have to admit a Hatsu attack might be good but I´m still far ahead of you.'' Said Machi
''I can still hurt you.'' Said Gon in pure pain.
''You might lend a few punches in my body but nothing that I can't heal.'' Said her
''I can prove my strength Machi. Just give a test, anything.'' Said Gon.
''Alright.'' Said her
Machi then looked around and saw a huge guy with his Greed Island book looking at the cards that he collect in amusement as he laughs maniacally.
''He He He.'' Laugh him out loud.
''See that guy?'' Asked Machi to Gon.
''Yes.'' Said her.
''Kill him and steals all his valuables.'' Said her all cold.
That made Gon flitch a little bit. He remember that he fought a little bit in the Troupe but he never killed anyone before, maybe because the rest thought he wasn't ready yet.
''Why?'' Asked Gon.
''You want for me to see you as one of us? Kill him. That's the sign that you are loyal to us and Chrollo.'' Said her all serious. She was going to rest near a tree for a while now.
Gon was now a little confused about all this. Should he kill someone?
''If you screw up, I will cut one finger of each hand. You have ten minutes.'' Said her all serious showing her nen threads.
Gon was now a little afraid. Machi was always serious so if he wanted to keep his fingers he might as well do what she said. He goes towards that guy and he looks as creepy as he saw. Really overweight duded with a jacket and glassed.
''Hello there kid. Tell me do you have any cards?'' Asked the giant man.
Gon didn't know what to say. He wasn't a good liar but before he could say anything the man picks a knife and cover with nen, possibility to make a bloody mess.
''Give me your cards!'' Scream him all hysterical.
He then tried to attack Gon and the young hunter saw that this scumbag deserved to die and now.
''Aaaah!'' Scream Gon ready for combat.
Machi was waiting near the tree as she looks at her watch and nine minutes had passed since Gon left.
''He better be back, or I will take one of his thumbs.'' Thought her.
Gon then return much to Machi surprise.
''Machi, he didn't have enough jennies. Do you think this enough?" Asked Gon all covered with blood and a few guts parts.
Machi was in shock by this. That really happy go luck kid was now covered with all the things that assassin are usually surround by. Shalnark really did a good job, because instead of crying or trembling Gon was actually smiling like a little sociopath. Happy that he got to kill someone.
''He truly is one of us.'' Thought Machi with a hint of interest. This would be a funny training ahead of them.
''Very good Gon.'' Said Machi.
