This chapter is mainly dialog which I do apologize about, but next chapter we should have more action...I think.

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Guest (back in chapter 1): Why did you use Nagisa for your cover image?

Response: I don't know if you have already read the other chapters that would give you the answer (Chapter 2) But that is what Nagisa looks like in this story and a real explanation will be explain later in the Hunter Exam Arc.

YOU CAN FIND THE IMAGE FOR NAGISA OUTFIT ON MY QUOTEV ACCOUNT! USERNAME IS xXskullgirlXx IT'S UNDER THE SAME STORY NAME. YOU CAN FIND THE IMAGE BACK IN 'The x final x descion' AND ON THIS CHAPTER TOO! PLEASE LOOK AT IT!

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"I really wouldn't drink that if I were you."

"Huh?" Gon, Kurapika, Leorio and Tonpa turn to the sudden voice and saw Nagisa standing behind Tonpa with her arms crossed and on her chest is a badge with a number 45 written on it.

'Geh, this girl again!' Tonpa thought eyes nervously scanning around for her father praying that he won't make another appearance and make due with his threat.

"Ah!" Gon gasped out in surprise when he recognizes who the girl was. "Nagisa!"

"Hold on, you know this girl, Gon!" Leorio asked.

"Yeah." Gon nods "I ran into her last year."

"Hehe, it's good to see you again Gon." Nagisa smiled before she became serious "Anyway as I said don't drink that juice. It's full of laxative, so if you want to take the exams don't drink it."

"What!?" Both Leorio and Gon shouted while Kurapika had a look of shock on his face. Tonpa on the other hand began to sweat nervously when he knew his cover has been blown.

"Hey is this true man!" Leorio yelled grabbing the front of Tonpa shirt.

"Uh… well, I, uh…" Tonpa sputter holding both his hands up "Hey! Will you look at the time! Gotta go!" He quickly got out of Leorio's grip and ran into the sea of crowd.

"Hey get back here!"

"Don't bother." Nagisa told him "You'll just be wasting your time."

"Tch."

"If I may ask "Kurapika began as Nagisa turn to him "How did you know what was in those drinks?"

Nagisa blinked "Oh, well…"

I should have fucking known.

I should have fucking known.

I should have fucking known!

That god damn clown. How the hell am I even surprise? I should have known better than this. When I think I figured out my father he goes and does something so dramatic and catches me off guard.

"I chose to take the Hunter Exam." I firmly stated looking up at Hisoka.

There…I said it. I will take the exam and find my mother.

"That's good to hear." Hisoka smiled "It would have been bad if you said no."

…Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

"Why is that…?" I dreaded to ask.

"Because dear…I had already sent in your application on the same day I sent mine~"

…

…Say what now?

Did…Did I hear that correctly…?

Did he actually…

"YOU DID WHAT NOW!?"

As it turns out, I thought with my eyebrow twitching, he had plan to tell me about my sudden application as he drags me to the exam site.

The damn fucker didn't even ask me first! (Minus the time on the island!) All he said was that he knew I was going to take it regardless. You'd think he'd have SOME consideration about my feelings. But no, he didn't.

He does know I could die right?

…Right?

…Probably not.

I heaved out a sigh leaning forward as I rest my chin in my palm. I'd it once and I'll say it again: I should have fucking known.

"Hey there! You look a bit stress out."

Hmm? I open an eye seeing an oversize man smiling at me while holding a can of juice. Yeah…I don't trust that smile. It almost like Shalnark smile when his acting all innocent like. He may have a childish face but in no way shape or form is he a nice guy. People learn that the hard way. Thank god we're good friends…gaming friends that is. His almost like an older brother to me even though I'm mentally older then him.

"Nervous about the exam?"

"Who are you?" I asked in a bored tone.

"My name is Tonpa." He said then held out the can to me. "Here why don't you take this; it'll help you calm down."

"Uh…"

"My, my what is this I see?" A male voice rang out.

I looked up to see Hisoka standing behind Tonpa with a closed eyes smile and his arms crossed over his chest. And boy does he look pissed. Even Tonpa himself looks scared and ready to piss his pants as he looks over his shoulder to see him too.

"A little pig trying to poison my cute little daughter? (Hey! Who do you think your calling cute here you pedo-clown!) Now that won't do at all."

I could practically feel Hisoka KI leaking out of him—even some nearby bystanders went on edge or look a bit ill from it—as he held one of his cards against Tonpa's throat.

"Y-Your…Your daughter!?" Tonpa squeak out looking even more scared then before.

"Your scaring him, Papa." I mutter though I could honestly careless if he was or not. If he manage to somehow piss my father this much…then he'd probably deserved it.

"Yes. My daughter." Hisoka said opening his eyes as he gave Tonpa a death glare "Now let me give you a simple warning. If I catch you anywhere around my daughter again and I will gut you like the pig you are. Are we clear?"

"C-Crystal clear sir!" Tonpa quickly said before taking off with a speed he'd probably never ran before.

"…After that Tonpa stayed very far away from me." I finish telling them.

"Well after a threat like that I would too." Leorio said.

I nod. "Yeah no kidding I don't exactly blame him either. Also another thing you should know about Tonpa, he is known as 'Tonpa the Rookie crusher'. He enjoys crushing hopes of new examinees, so don't trust everything he says or accepted anything from him."

"Really?" Gon asked with a tilt of his head. Is it legal to be that cute? "But he seemed like a nice guy."

"It just shows how people will do anything to pass." Kurapika said.

"Man I can't believe we trusted that guy." Leorio grumbled.

"Well this just shows you not to trust everyone. So choice wisely on who you can trust or not." I said. "By the way… what are your guy's names? I already know Gon, so it would be wrong if I didn't know yours."

"Oh, well my name is Leorio!"

"And I'm Kurapika."

"So Leorio and Kurapika got it." I nod and place a hand over my chest. "As you already heard from Gon, my name is Nagisa. I'm a rookie too. Nice to meet you."

"Oh, by the Nagisa, who is your father?" Gon asked.

"My father?" I blinked at the sudden question "Well…you guys already known him." There's no point in hiding who my father is, they're bound to find out either way might as well and tell them now.

They blinked and at the same time they said "We do?"

"Yeah…" I nod "he did make a big scene after all. Number 44, Hisoka.

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"EEEEHHH!?" They all shouted in shock…mainly Gon and Leorio, Kurapika kept quiet but from his wide eyes and mouth slightly ajar I could tell he was shock too.

"You mean to tell me that psychotic clown is your father!?" Leorio yelled.

Could he be any louder? Shout it to the whole world why don't you.

I sigh. "Yes. Yes he is…unfortunately."

"Hey…uh…you're not going to go and suddenly kill people are you?" Leorio wearily asked keeping a slight distance from me.

"Will I…*sigh* No, I won't. I'm not like my father. I only kill if necessary so you are fine Leorio." I told him. "Though speaking of my father, you should stay away from him if you can, as he won't hesitate to kill you if he has a chance. Please keep that in mind. If I'm near him I can distract him so you can get away but I can't promise you that it will work."

"Got it." Kurapika said "We'll keep your warning in mind. Thank you for telling us."

"Yeah! Thanks Nagisa!" Gon happily said.

"Yeah thanks."

"Heh, no problem."

RING~~~~~~~~~~~

The sound of a ringing alarm suddenly went off making us to look over in the direction it came from. When it stop the ground shook a little when the wall on the other end lift up revealing a tall man wearing a purple suit and had not mouth.

…Wait…

…No mouth!

What the hell!?

How does this guy even eat!?

"I apologize for the wait." And how the hell is he even talking!? "The entry period for Hunter applicants has ended. The Hunter Exam will now begin!"

"Heh." I smirked, about damn time I was starting to get bored here.

"A final caution." The man said "If you are short on luck or ability, you could very well end up seriously injured or even dead. Those who accept the risks, please follow me." He shoved his left arm out "Otherwise, please exit via the elevator behind you."

Looking around I didn't see anyone showing signs of second thought. Looks like everyone is staying then.

"Very well. All 404 applicants will participate in Phase One." He turns around and began to walk with both his arms and legs stretch out.

…Um…Okay? I thought as we began to follow him.

"Of course, no one turned around and left." Leorio said. "I'd hoped a few might withdraw."

"Well, seeing how it was a challenge to get here, I wouldn't want to leave either." I said.

As we continued to walk I notice the change of pace and next thing I knew we are now running along with everyone else.

"Wh-What?" Leorio said confused.

"The people in front started running." Gon said.

"Yeah, no kidding."

"He's picked up the pace."

"I neglected to introduce myself. I am Satotz, the Phase One examiner. I shall lead you to the exam's Second Phase." Satotz inform.

"Second Phase? What about Phase One?" 294 inquires.

"It has already commenced."

"Huh, no way." I said in a bit of shock.

"You must follow me to Phase Two. This is the exam's First Phase."

"Follow you?" That's it?" 294 asked again.

"Yes." Satotz replied. "I cannot tell you where or when you must arrive. You need to follow me."

"Oh joy…" I mutter catching on how the test is going to be. My legs are sooo going to murder me later.

"I see how it is." Looks like Kurapika caught on too.

"This test is weird." Gon said.

"I expect it's an endurance test. Fine by me." Leorio smirked "I'll be right behind you!"

*Sigh* well it's nice to know that he has positive attitude. But not knowing how far we'll run is going to be a mental strain on the brain. It would seem he is also testing our mental fortitude.

AAaaahhh…I'm already starting to hate this exam. I blame the clown on this….actually everything I went through is the clown's fault!

The exam's First Phase begins, amidst a mix of warriors and knaves. One candidate is disqualified before it even starts. The total number of Hunter applicants is 404.

whhooohooo! We finally made it to the main story line! Man I feel so happy at finally getting here. Anyone else?

Also have you guys seen the dub for Hunter x Hunter 2011? I feel like they did a great job and picking the voice acters. What are your thoughts about it?

And one more thing, I recently started working (back in September) I'm a Bus Aide for Transportation so I work with special needs children. So I'm busy from Monday through Friday. So the only times I can write is on the weekends and holidays or if I have time on break. Thought I'd let you guys know since update will be slow. It was one of the reasons why I didn't upload last year I was buys focusing on my job and making sure I got the hang of it before I went back to my fun activities of reading and writing. If you want to know when the next chapter will be updated go to my profile page and scroll to the bottom you'll see where I'm at with the chapters.