Sorry for the small wait guys! Work had me REALLY busy, so I didn't have a lot of time to work on this chapter and add to the fact I was having a bit of a problem on how I wanted to take this chapter. For the past weeks since I've updated I have been getting up a 5 in the morning can coming back home around 5 ish. I only had a 90 minute break in between and by the time I get home I only have 4 hours of free time before I have to go to bed. So I didn't work on the chapter till the weekended roll around as I wanted to relax when I got home.
If I wasn't busy the past weeks this chapter would have been up A LOT sooner. Anyway I'm skipping most of episode 5 beside one part as I didn't really know how to do this chapter so yeah...And I'm also a bit disappointed on how this chapter turn out. *sigh* I blame work they've kept me so busy that the idea that I had for this story...didn't turn out how I wanted it to *cries* try to enjoy this chapter guys. I'm sorry if it's really bad or whatever.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I'm cutting this chapter in half as I'll be heading out to Kutsucon tomorrow (Feb 15) I'll be there for all four days. When I get back I'll work on the second half. I just didn't want you guys to wait longer then you already have for this part. Sorry!
Any spelling errors will be fix tomorrow
'Ahh, damn it Gon! Please tell me that you didn't go back. Even after the warning I gave you.'
When Killua and I found the main group we notice that Gon was not behind us. It didn't take me long to figure out that Gon went back to look for his friends. …Aanndd I remember that this is the part where Gon and Hisoka cross paths. Lovely. Cursing to myself for not keeping a better eye on him, I told Killua to go on ahead as I went back to find Gon.
So here I am running back to find him and hopefully save him from Hisoka. I honestly don't know how this confrontation is going to go as I do know that Hisoka saw me with him throughout the exam. I truly doubt he is pleased with that, for now I can only hope the confrontation goes the same way it did in the anime.
"!...Oh no, Gon!"
Fuck. I didn't make it in time!
When I finally found him, he was already in a choke hold from Hisoka. Damn it I need to save him and fast. My hand went to my weapon belt behind my cape; grabbing hold of one the duel pistol/kama I quickly took it out and push down on the button to let the chain out.
"Hmhm…How wonderful… I really do love that look…!" Hisoka blink in shock when a chain with a blade attach to the end wrap around Gon and yanked out of his grip. "Well now…" He looked over at the other end of the field to see his daughter catching Gon in her arms as she sat him down on the ground.
"Gon, are you okay!?" I worriedly asked him as he coughed and inhale trying to gain his breath back. Despite all the coughing he managed to nod his head. Letting out a relief sigh I pull out my other weapon, and stood in front of Gon. I really don't want to fight Hisoka, hell I'm nowhere near his level, I mean sure I can land some good blows but…if he was my enemy well…good bye world, I'd never like you anyway from all the bullshit you'd put me through.
Anyway back to what I was saying before I got off track. Father or not, enemy or not, I'm still going to protect Gon. Despite being in a body of a 12 year old I still am an adult in mind. Call it motherly instinct to protect the young or whatever—even though I'd never had kids of my own, I was 20 when I died—if I have to fight Hisoka just to give enough time for Gon to make a run for it…so be it.
"Hmm~" A smirk came to his face "So, you wish to take part in my Hunter Exam too, Nagisa." A card came in his hand.
"!?" I quickly got into a fight stance holding up the duel pistol and activating my Gyo. "I generally don't care who you fight Papa or who you see as your new 'toy'. However I draw a line when you attack people whom I consider as friends."
"That right?" Hisoka ask "Then how far will you go to protect them, hm~"
Shit!
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Shit! Shit! SHIT!
Without wasting a second I started firing at Hisoka who easily sliced the bullets with his card.
…I really need to know how he makes those cards so sharp to cut skin and bullets.
"Nagisa!" I quickly glance over at Gon seeing him get back up before looking back at Hisoka, who I may also add is slowly coming over here. Damn I might need to go in for close combat, but I can't leave Gon here defenseless.
"Don't even think about it, Gon!" I told him "I know you want to help but you are not strong enough to face him nor do you have a weapon."
"But-!"
"No Gon!" I snapped quickly reloading my guns "Fu-!" I quickly grabbed Gon and jumped out of the way when Hisoka threw some cards at us. Upon getting back into stance I gasped when I saw Hisoka standing right in front of us. And before I could even blink, Hisoka patted my head.
…Huh?
"Do not fear." Hisoka said. "I will not kill your friends." I can hear the 'yet' in there. "They both passed."
They? Looking around I spotted Leorio out cold in the middle of the field. How did I not see him…? Wow I feel like an awful person for not noticing him.
Hisoka let out a low chuckle "Yes, you all pass well. Grow up and become a fine Hunter."
Ring Ring
"?" Gon and I blinked at the sudden sound as we watch Hisoka pulling out a walkie-talkie. Wait…when did he even have one?
"Hisoka, you should get back here. We're nearly at the Phase Two site." A disembody voice came through.
Did Hisoka make a shady alliance that I'm not aware of here?
"Okay, I'll be right there." Hisoka replied before walking over to Leorio "It's always good to have friends. You can find your own way back, yes?" I knew that last comment was pointed at Gon and not me as Gon slowly nodded back, still in a small state of shock. "That's a good boy." He looked over to me "Are you going to stay or come with me."
"I'm staying with Gon."
"*Sigh* Very well then." With that he began to walk away.
Once he was out of site, I collapsed on to the ground let out a tired sigh.
"Ah! Are you okay?" Gon worriedly asked kneeling beside me.
"I should be asking you that?" I sigh "What the hell where you thinking challenging him? I warned you and your friends at the beginning of the exam."
"!...Nagisa your eyes…"
"Hmm? What about them?"
Before I could get my answer or Gon from opening his mouth another familiar voice came out.
"Gon! Nagisa! Are you all right?" We looked over to see Kurapika running over to us.
"…" I sigh looking down at the ground. "…What a day."
I almost hope that I never have to fight Hisoka again. Sighing again I deactivate Gyo.
"Looks like we made it in time." Kurapika said as we approach to where everyone else was at.
"Thank god!" I mutter. I really hope the next exam doesn't involve more running or I'm going to quit! As we came in with the crowed we began to look around trying to spot Leorio.
"Leorio…" Gon mutter. "Leorio!" We looked over at Gon sudden shot and spotted Leorio leaning against a tree.
Running over to him, Gon place his case next to Leorio as he rubbed his cheek "Man, that stings…Why am I all beat up?"
"Huh?" All three of us blink in shock. He doesn't remember what happen?
"My memory is kinda hazy."
Yeah…He got knocked up pretty bad.
"We probably shouldn't tell him what happened." Kurapika whispered to us.
"Good idea." I nod "It's probably for the best."
"Yeah…" Gon agreed as well.
"Gon. Old hag."
"Err!" I'll kill that brat!
I glared over at Killua as he came over to us.
"Killua!" Gon greeted.
"I can't believe you guys actually got here…I thought you were done for."
"I just tracked Leorio's cologne." Gon told him.
"Cologne?" Killua blinked in surprise. "That was how?"
"Surprising, huh? Gon here has some good tracking talent." I said.
"…You definitely are weird." Killua mumbled to him.
"Excellent work, everyone." Satotz voice rang out. "Phase Two of the exam will occur here, in the Biska Forest Park. So, I shall take my leave. Best of luck to all of you." With that we all watch Satotz take his leave.
Rumble
"Hm?" We looked over to see the iron gates slide open from there we saw a mansion and a lot of…coo…king… tabl…es…oh no.
Oh dear god no!
Oh please oh please oh PLEASE! Don't tell me that the next challenge is cooking! I take back what I said before! I don't mind the running in fact I feel fully energized to do another long ass marathon but PLEASE anything besides cooking! I mentally cried.
"Will all applicants who passed the First Phase please enter?" The female called out. "Welcome. I'm Menchi, the Second Phase examiner."
"And I'm Buhara, the other examiner." The really big guy sitting behind Menchi greeted. Damn his huge.
Grrrrooowwwwwllll
…That was a loud growl.
"Wh-What was that sound?" Someone in the crowed said.
"You must be hungry." Menchi looked up at Buhara.
"I'm starving…"
"There you have it." Menchi said standing up "Phase Two will involve…cooking!"
CRACK
…C-Cooking…
"Woah, Nagisa turn to stone!"
"What the hell Old hag?"
"Ha…ha…haha…"
"Do you think she lost it?"
"I don't know."
…I'm going to fail.
"C-Cooking?" Hanzo said in shock.
"Wait! Cooking?" Todo frowned in displeasure "We're here to take the Hunter Exam!"
"That's quite right." Menchi nods. "Your challenge for the Second Phase is to produce a dish that will satisfy our palate."
"Why do we have to cook?!"
"That's because we are… Gourmet Hunters."
"Huh?" Todo blinked before bursting out into laughter which then was followed by everyone else laughing. "Man, what a letdown."
"They're Gourmet Hunters…" One of the applicants mocked.
A frown began to from on Menchi face as she watches the applicants laugh at them.
'The Gourmet Hunters Menchi and Buhara…' Satotz thought as he watches from a distance in the nearby tree 'Their selection as examiners could prove problematic. Only fifty applicants…No, depending on the task, it's possible that fewer than ten applicants will pass Phase Two.'
"So, Gourmet Hunters, what are we supposed to make?" Todo asked.
Menchi glared at him before closing her eyes "Buhara."
Behind her Buhara stood up. "The required ingredient is pork."
"Pork?"
"As in pig meat?"
"You're free to use meat from any species of Biska Forest pigs. You must use the cooking facilities here to prepare the pork. And you only pass if we both find it delicious." Buhara informed them.
"And we will evaluate more than just the taste." Menchi added "Don't underestimate the intricacies of cooking. Got it? When we've both eaten our fill, the exam will end."
"We get it. We get it." Todo cockily said waving his hands. "Let's just start."
"Then, the exam's Second Phase" Buhara smacks his stomach making a loud noise "begins now!" With that everyone turn around and ran out of the gates as fast as possible.
"All right let's go!" Leorio shouted.
"Wait! What about Nagisa?" Gon asked.
"Ha…haha…cooking…hahaha…"
"Forget about her Gon, we have more important things to worry about." Killua told him.
"But…"
"I'm sure Nagisa will be fine, Gon." Kurapika said "She'll join us soon once she get her bearings together."
Gon looked a bit unsure as he glances at Nagisa one more time—who is still in a stone form—he is curious on how she did that—and doesn't appear to look like she'll get better soon—before hesitantly nodded his head "Okay, let's go."
As the four left leaving Nagisa alone, Hisoka walked up to her "Oh dear, it looks like she broke. Well~ that won't do at all." He picked her up as he began to head out as well.
Back up with Menchi and Buhara…
"Free to use meat from any species of pigs?" Menchi laughed "You have a real nasty streak."
"Choosing the ingredients was my job." Buhara reminded her.
Menchi looked up at him "Only one species of pig lives in the Biska Forest, correct?"
Buhara smirked "I hope they don't get themselves killed."
Menchi chuckled "Still though…" Her mood instantly changes to happiness in a blink of an eye "Did you see Lyza's daughter!?"
"Huh?" Buhara blinked.
"#45, Nagisa! Oh she looks so much like her!"
"…You're doing it again, Menchi."
Menchi blinked before coughing in her hand trying to calm herself down. "Right, sorry."
Buhara laughed "You really do admire Lyza a lot don't you?"
"How can I not admire such a Legend?" Menchi exclaimed "Slaughtering a whole village of thieves, standing toe to toe against the Chairman Netero, the most wanted person to be dead in the underworld. Not to mention that Lyza possess a greater threat than the Phantom Troupe. She is one scary lady."
Buhara nodded with a frown "Not to mention the rumors that she accomplished all that without using Nen. It's a good thing that we're friends and not her enemy."
"Indeed." Menchi nods looking back at the gate. "Man…" She sighs "I kinda almost wish we did a dessert round instead. However…I still want to see if what Lyza said was true about her daughters cooking skills in the kitchen."
"Burns everything she touches in the kitchen." Buhara said. "Beside one certain food."
"Cheesecake." Menchi smirk.
"So…you're going to be the next examiners next year?" Lyza asked taking a bite of her steak. In front of her were Menchi and Buhara, who invited Lyza to have dinner with them. Giving the fact that Lyza herself had nothing better to do—and was not the one to pass up on free food—said yes to the invite.
"That's right!" Menchi nods with a smile "This time we Gourmet Hunters will be able to show the little examines what it means to be a Gourmet Hunter."
"Hmm" Lyza rested her check in the palm of her hand, twirling her fork that had a new slice of steak. "My daughter and lover will be participating in that Hunter Exam as well."
"Really? Your daughter is going to be there too?" Menchi asked.
Buhara swallowed his food before speaking "But how do you know she'll be taking the exam?"
"Netero called me a while back; telling me about how Hisoka failed. And knowing him, he'll take the exam again taking Nagisa with him as she will be old enough to. Whether she likes it or not." Lyza mumbled the last part as she took a bit off the fork. "Also if she does make it to your phase be sure to judge her like you would with anyone else."
Menchi smirk "I would have done so even if you have told me to or not."
Lyza smiled at her "Just wanted to be sure."
"Hey what's that supposed to mean?"
Lyza leaned back in her seat crossing her arms and leg with a smirk forming on her face "Though if you do want to see her to pass…you should make the challenge a dessert round."
Both Menchi and Buhara blink "Why is that?"
"Nagisa…can't cook. And not in the way that the food is bad, but in a way that whatever she touches; be it a knife, pot, food, ect. they all burn in flames. So she will fail your exam very quickly."
"But if she burns everything she touches in the kitchen, why do you suggest a dessert round?" Buhara asked.
Lyza sighed tilting her head back gaining this faraway look in her eyes. If Menchi and Buhara didn't know any better…it looked like Lyza was recalling something from long ago. "Nagisa can't make dessert either besides one dish…and that is a cheesecake." She looked back at them "For some strange reason it's the only dish that she can cook. It's why it's one of her favorite dish. But you are the examiner so do whatever you want."
"You know…for someone who never meet her daughter, you sure do know a lot about her." Menchi said.
"Heh. I know more about Nagisa, then she herself will ever know." Her red eyes began to have some sort of glow to them "I was after all with her in her past life."
CRASH
"Aaaaahhhhh!" An oversize man fell to the ground as he watches two of his bodyguards get torn to shreds.
"Was that really all you had, you damn pig." Lyza glared at the man licking the blood of her cheek. Slowly she made her way in the room stepping over the dead bodies. "Yama Takeshi, you have quiet the bounty on your head." A sinister grin appeared as she played with the tip of her sword "You've pissed off a lot of people you know." The moonlight in the room made her red eyes glow making them look like a pool of blood. Her white outfit stain with the blood of her victims giving her the look of a demon coming to collect its deal from a victim.
"Please spare me!" The man sobs pathetically "I'll…I'll pay you whatever you want! You can have anything you want, but please spare me!"
Lyza stood in front of the crouched man with a tilt head "Huh? Anything I want you say?"
Taking this as a sigh that she might let him go the man nods "Yes! Anything you want just name it and I'll give it to you."
"Well then that's a very nice offer!" She sweetly said with a closed eye smile giving off an air of innocence.
"What is it that you want?" The man cried leaning forward a bit before a scream of pain ripped out of his throat when the blade of her sword stabs him through the right side of his chest.
"Your death." Lyza bluntly says in the still sweet voice.
"*Cough*" Blood spilled out of his mouth "Mon…monster….your…a-a de-demon…!"
"Idoit." Lyza crouched down to eye level moving the sword around in his chest causing him even more pain "Are you now just realizing that?"
The man eyes widen in fear as the last then he see is the blood chilling smile on the woman face as she brought her sword down on his head.
Five minutes later, Lyza walked out of the mansion passing by many dead bodies of men and women some of children that were hired bodyguards as well. Arms behind her head Lyza looks up at the sky and lets out a hum.
"I want a cheesecake."