We just arrived at Zaban city, We fallowed the son navigator through the city, many merchants tried to sell us stuff. Gon kept getting distracted by it all. WE arrived at a tall building. We all felt a since of... The navigator pointed at a restaurant across the street. We all were in shock. The exam is at a restaurant?!
The navigator explained it has to be low key to find. Which did make sense. We walked inside, the navigator asked the chef for the back room, and the chef asked what we are having and he replied back with saying a steak combo for 4, the one that will make us 'see the light'. The chef gave us a tense look down and asked the navigator how he wants it cooked. The navigator replied " Grilled slowly over an open flame till done please". Wow this is a big deal, I thought the exam would be decently easy to do. I'm so thankful for my new companions, or I would of never made it this far. I had a slight guilt look on my face and Kurapika noticed it.
The chef sent us to the back room. The navigator opened the door and we walked in, there was a circular table and 4 chairs around it. "What, where are all the other applicants?" Leorio asked him. " I cant wait for that steak combo" Gon commented. "Gon, that was just the password to get us inside im afraid, im sorry. It did sound good though." I smiled at him. " Oh okay, so we don't get to eat?" I shook my head no. The navigator spoke up "Only 1 in 10,000, your very lucky, thats how many ever make it this far. nice job, you did great for first timers. Well good luck to you." We thanked him and he left the room. Kurapika turned to me. " Are you alright? You looked a little flushed a bit ago." I nodded " I just wish I was of more help.. is all." Leorio patted my shoulder, "Your plenty help, Asuna. Im sure you'll even become more so during the exam." I nodded."Thanks guys."
The room started shaking, and I felt a tingle in my tummy. "It seems, this room is actually an elevator" Kurapika mentioned. We looked above the door to see it counting from B 6 to B 8. "That explains it" Leorio sat down. " That bastard expects to see us next year because he expects us to fail."Leorio had a bit of an irritated look on his face. "Once every three years, is how often a rookie passes the exam" Kurapkia stated as we all sat down too. Both Leorio and I gave him a shocked look. So our chances are slim.. We decided to let Kurapkia explain more about it and he told us how its way to taxing and mentally and physically harsh. I thought back to my 3 years of training with grandfather. Im glad I did get some training in before.
Leorio went on about money again and then Kurapika got into an argument with him over it. They then tried to bring us into it, asking who was right. We were literally saved by the bell. The elevator dinged at B100. The doors slide open, it was some kinda huge underground tunnel. There were a lot of people too, way more then I expected. The majority of them looked at us as we entered. We all felt the grim-like presence down here. "Excuse me!" Gon yelled. Everyone turned back away from us.. Harsh. "Looks like everyone is really on edge down here" Gon put his hand down.
We suddenly heard a "Hello, please take your number badge thank you." He was handing Leorio a badge with the number 403 on it. He gave Kurapika 404, Gon 405, and me 406. The green guy then told us we must wear them on our chest at all times, and not to lose them. "Don't think ive seen you guys before" We looked up at a kinda tubby, elder looking guy, had the badge number 16 on him. He was sitting on a pipe toward the top of the tunnel. "You can tell its our first time here?" Gon asked him. "More or less" The guy jumped down to the ground. He started walking up to us. He explained how its getting easier since it was his 35th attempt. We were all in shock, 35th attempt?! " I guess you could say im a hunter exam veteran" He put his hand to his chest. Leorio quietly mentioned it wasn't something to brag about. He was right, I wouldn't do this 35 times! The guy told Gon if we had any questions he would be happy to help. This guy honestly seems a little to nice.
He told us his name is Tonpa. Gon introduced our names to him. Not sure I really want anything to do this guy.. he seems.. way to nice. Gon asked him about others who are retaking the test several times now. At this point I started to zone out. I started looking into the crowd and getting ideas on what we are up against. I noticed a few of them only had standing out aura, but I couldn't see them through the crowed. So there are other nen users here. Some people moved and i got a glimpse of a guy in purple bump into a Jester looking guy. I took a quick double take and realized the Jester guy had a lot of power. Shortly after the guy bumped into him, the guy started yelling in terror, I saw it, the nen. The guys arms turned into flower petals spewing out like blood.
" My how unusual, it seems this mans poor arms have turned into flower petals." At this point everyone was watching in slight terror. " Now you see them, Now you dont." He opened his arms. He had nice red hair up to a point, He was wearing make-up, a Green tear drop under his left eye, and a pink start under his right eye. He had pink circle like things on his neck, arms and waist, and his shirt was covering his chest, was white as his pants, and had card symbols on the shirt. His eyes were Yellow like a snakes. "You should be more careful, and apologies when you bump into someone." The man said clearly guilty. Everyone had a look of disgust on their faces. Tonpa then spoke up. "Just perfect the psychopath is back again." We looked at him and Gon asked if he knew him. Kurapika made the point he must of tried and failed last year. " Number 44, Hisoka The Magician, he was the number one picked to pass last years exam, until he almost killed an examiner he didn't approve of." We watched him walk away from the scene. "Then what the hell is he doing here!" At this point I zoned out again, I just kept staring at this Hisoka guy. He has a lot of power, and he is way different then anyone I have ever seen. I need to keep my eye out on him, he could be trouble.
"Oh I almost forgot! Lets have a toast to friendship" Tonpa pulled out some juice cans. Leorio didn't take any time taking one. He gave one to Gon, Kurapkia then offered me one. " Thanks but no thanks, i'm not thirsty" I smiled to him. He got a little mad look in his eyes and quickly shook it off as the rest said their thanks and opened them up. Tonpa toasted to new friends. Gon took a sip and started spewing it back out. He claimed he thinks the juice went bad. I knew this guy was to nice. He had anger in his eyes then apologized. He was super guilty. He apologized again then walked away. I sighed with relief. I dont like that guy one bit. I saw a guy with a bobble head and yellow dots all over him walking around. He wreaked of creepy nen too.
A ring could be heard echoing. We all looked at the source of it, tracing it back to a wall. The ring then stopped and the wall lifted. There standing was a guy in dark purple clothes with light purple hair. Holding this little green head which i gathered was the thing ringing. " I apologize for the delay, Thank you for waiting. The entry hour for applicants is officially closed. So with no further ado. The hunter exam will now begin." Everyone was mentally preparing.
"One final word of cation, if your short on luck or ability, keep in mind that there is a very real chance that you could end up seriously injured. Death is another distinct possibility. If your willing to accept the risks involved, Ill ask you to fallow me now. But for the rest of you, kindly exit through the elevator behind you." Nobody moved, so we are all in then. " Right then every well. All 406 applicants will now participate in phase one." He turned around and put his foot straight out in front of him. He began taking steps with his arms and legs completely straight. What an odd but cool examiner.
We all started to fallow behind him. His pace started picking up pretty fast. we had to start jogging behind him. " How rude of me, I neglected to introduce myself. I am Satotz, your examiner for the first phase of the exam. Its my responsibility to lead you all to the second phase. The first phase is already under way." Everyone looked confused. We had to start running at this point. " the first phase is quite simple, all you have to do is fallow me to the second, try to keep up." So all we knew was we had to follow him and there is no telling what we might encounter or how long we will be running. Leorio got cocky about running.
I kept my breath nice and steady and focused on the possibly long, long run ahead.
