Candy's P.O.V
"Those are the exact words that I wanted to say to him…I thought he will consider me a nuisance when I ask about being my friend. But now, he's the one saying those words to me! Oh I'm so happy I can die right now!"
"Killua, you're really amazing, you'know."
"Huh?" Suddenly a little flustered, the color of his cheeks turns slightly red. "What's this about?"
"Just a compliment." I answer.
The rest of the afternoon goes by quickly and happily. We'd run around the place. Killua is, of course, faster than me, but he'd always wait for me to catch up everytime I fall behind.
The sun begins to set. "Aww! What a romantic view for us!"
Just when I'm about to hug Killua, I notice someone hiding in a bush behind him. He's one of the butlers, clenching a knife in his right hand. With his left hand, he trying to signal me to be quiet.
"He's going to murder Killua!...Did dad order this? Why?"
Millions of thoughts rush into my head simultaneously. "No! I can't let Killua die!"
I begin to walk toward him for an embrace. He also begins to make his way over to me. With my arms around his shoulders and my face next to his, I quietly whisper, "Someone's beh-" However, he cuts me off mid-sentence.
"I know. I was able to sense his presence the whole time."
How? He knew about the stalker the whole time? And he acted normally… he faked it so well!
Killua's P.O.V
He did a really bad job on hiding his presence...but…
My thoughts are interrupted by the stalker's sudden movement. He dashes toward with a knife in his right hand, luckily I'm quick enough to dodge the attack. However, I have to let go of Candy in order to get out of his way.
"You're too slow, old man." I taunt him.
"Oh really? But your head is too slow." He points at the trees surrounding us. "We have placed ambush around here. So….better turn yourself over before we use force."
"What'll happen if I don't give up?"
"Well, two things will happen. Number one, we'll capture you by force and you'll be executed. Number two, your love over here," He points to Candy, "Might be in trouble."
"Yeah, right. You're not going to do anything to the Princess of this kingdom. And plus, she's no my lo…..wait….is she?" I turn around and look at her uncomfortably. She manages to squeeze out an awkward smile.
The man turns to talk to Candy. "Miss, all you have to do is to corporate with me. You won't get hurt. I promise." He walks toward her and lifts her up.,
"No! Put me down!" She screams and tries to escape the man's grip. However, it's futile.
"Now now, I'll get you back to the palace. You'll be happy there."
"Be happy?! With who?! How? How can I be happy without my only friend!"
-hk.
Emotions overwhelm me after hearing that last sentence.
"Damn! Why am I crying? Ughh..! I look so stupid right now!"
"Now, Miss, I'm asking for the last time, be quiet!"
"Oh yeah? What are you going to do if I don't?"
He slaps her in the face with his hand. From the loud sound of it, I can tell it's not a light one.
"Oh no. Sir, you don't just hurt her like that." I say sarcastically.
"Come and stop me then." He says mockingly.
My nails sharpen into claws, my eyes turn dark, blank of any emotions. No love, no hate. To me, no feelings exists now. After going into my Assassination mode, all I do is kill.
Of course, I hate going into this mode. It can be really painful for others to watch. And since I no longer have any emotions, I murder mercilessly.
Before I can stop myself, however, my feet is already off the ground, with my knife-sharp nails pointed directly at the man's heart.
A second later, his heart is no longer inside his body. And one second after that, he's dead.
The man collapses down, and Candy falls onto the ground.
I say to the other hiding in the trees, "If y'all are bored. I'll be happy to play with you. And by play….I mean….entertain me."
After a few scurrying sounds in the bushes, they've all left. I turn back into my normal state.
"Oh! What have I done! I didn't mean to kill him!" I look at the corpse on the ground and the blood dripping from my right hand.
"Umm...Killua?" Candy asks. She's too shocked to even stand up.
"Yeah?" I turn around to face her.
"Who...are you?" She asks timidly.
I knew this moment would come, but it's still so stressful.
I sigh deeply, and says "I think it's time….for me to tell you the truth."