Kurapika and I eventually made it to the island meeting point. We were hiding behind some trees and bushes to observe the area. To my surprise, there's no one there and it's close to the seventh day.

"What should we do Kurapika? There's no one here" I asked

"What do you mean 'no one's here'? Huh Aoi?" said a voice behind me

Kurapika and I turned around to see Leorio standing there.

"Oh! Leorio!" I was excited to see him. I guess it's because Kurapika and I won't have to be alone anymore.

"I guess you had the same idea as us. Hiding from the meeting point?" Kurapika said

"Yeah well. I still didn't get my six points. I saw you two walking here earlier so I decided to follow you guys" Leorio said with a sigh.

"Wait. You don't have six points yet?" I asked

"Nope. I can't find my princess" He said

"Princess? Who do you have?" Kurapika asked

"It was that cute girl I saw back at the hotel. What was her name...Ponzu!" Leorio said

"Seriously? Ponzu? You got her number and you have yet to see her?" I said, shaking my head

"Hey! She's a tiny person in this gigantic island! How do you expect me to find her!?" Leorio yelled

"Aoi, you know this girl?" Kurpaika asked

"Well sort of. She was the girl I switched rooms with when we were at the hotel" I said

"And you haven't seen her all week?" Leorio asked

"No. The only people I saw this week were either dead, unconscious, Kurapika and two idiots who almost stole my plate" I said.

"You almost lost your number plate!?" Leorio screamed. "How did that happen!?"

"It wasn't my fault! One of them had a stupid monkey and he attacked me!" I yelled back while pointing at my face

"Whose the idiot now Aoi!?" Leorio said

"Still you idiot!" I screamed

"Now, now you two. Stop arguing. The conclusion is, I managed to save Aoi from losing her number plate and Leorio, you still have a target to find" Kurapika said as Leorio and I stopped glaring at each other.

"Oh? Kurapika saved you huh?" Leorio said while winking at me.

I knocked his head and called him an idiot.

"Leorio. Did you see anyone during the week?" Kurapika asked

"Well. I sure as heck didn't bump into Hisoka. That would've been a problem. But the only person I saw this week was Hanzo." Leorio said

"Did Hanzo get his plates when you saw him?" I asked

"Yeah. He said that he finished it since day one." Leorio said

"That was fast. I wonder who his target was" Kurapika said

"Beats me. Oh but he did kept asking me about your whereabouts Aoi" Leorio said

"What? Me? Why was he looking for me?" I asked

"I bet he wanted to be with you for the rest of the week. I think that guy likes you Aoi" Leorio said while poking my shoulder

"I sort of know that already" I said with a nervous smile

I looked at Kurapika and he had a blank stare.

"Well, good thing Hanzo didn't get to see Aoi this week." Kurapika said

"Huh? Why is it a good thing?" I asked. Lost as ever.

"Don't worry about it" Kurapika said with a smile

"Well. Since my little princess isn't here, I guess I should continue to find her and leave you two alone. See ya!" Leorio said as he was about to start walking.

"Oh no, no, no Leorio. You're staying with us" I said as I grabbed his ear and dragged him back to us.

"It'll be a good thing if the three of us stick together" said Kurapika. "More eyes to spot Ponzu for you"

"Alright fine. I'll stay" Leorio said in defeat. Then he leaned in and whispered in my ear "What the hell did you and Kurapika do alone?"

I blushed at what he said. Technically, we didn't do anything alone but all Kurapika did was kiss my forehead and that was embarrassing enough.

"Nothing...K-Kurapika's idea is right though. We'll help you find Ponzu since there is still time before the exam is over" I said, trying to cover up my red face

"Hehe. I see how it is" Leorio said with a goofy grin and winked at me while I slapped his shoulder

"Let's go idiot" I said

We were about to leave our hiding spot until someone called out to us.

"Wait for me guys!" That sounded like it was coming from above us

I looked up at a tree and I see Gon jumping down towards us

"Hey Gon!" I said. Excited to see him

"Hi guys" He said with a smile.

"Where you up there the whole time!?" Leorio asked

"Yup I was. I was sitting on top of the tree. I saw some people pass by this area too" Gon said

"Oh!? I should've looked for Ponzu on top of the tree!" Leorio shouted

"Yeah but its not use for you. Only Gon is capable of doing that" Kurapika said

Leorio sighed. "Yeah, you're right."

"By the way Gon, did you manage to get six points?" I asked

I looked at Gon's face. He was a bit disappointed. I also noticed a bruise on his left cheek.

"Yeah. Sort of." Gon said quietly

"Sort of? Who was your target?" Kurapika asked

"It was...Hisoka"

Leorio, Kurapika and I had our eyebrows raised when Gon mentioned Hisoka's name. Of all people, he got Hisoka. What luck. I knew it must've been difficult for Gon to get his number plate.

"Does that explain the bruise on your face Gon?" I asked

"Yeah. It was really hard to get his plate number without fighting him. But in the end, I got it" Gon said

"I'm impressed. Usually the others would've given up and grab the non-target plates" Kurapika said

"That reminds me, am I the only person who still don't have all six points?" Leorio asked

"Well what about Killua? Has anyone seen him?" I added

Everyone shook their heads 'no'. Maybe I shouldn't be worried about Killua. He is a Zaoldeyck family member after all. Their professionals at this kind of stuff. Most likely he got his plate since the beginning of the week and wandered around bored.

"Great. I bet Killua is done too. It's only me without a plate number." Leorio said while sighing in defeat. "Wait Gon! You were up on that tree! Did you manage to see Ponzu walk by?"

"I don't think I remember seeing her. But she smells like drugs right?" Gon asked

"What? Drugs? Why would she smell like drugs?" I asked, confused

"If I remember correctly, I heard that Ponzu is known for using drugs and poison and such as her weapon" Kurapika said

"Oh. I didn't know that. That's cool" I said. That would be a cool technique to use if someone like her joined the Phantom Troupe.

"Gon you said you smell her scent before?" Leorio asked

"Yeah I did. I still smell it right now" Gon said

"Then lead us to her!" Leorio shouted as he picked up Gon and started pushing him around the area.

"It's this way guys, I don't know how far she went though"

"I don't care! As long as it takes me to my princess!" Leorio shouted

"Oh brother. Let's just hope you get your number plate before this ends" Kurapika said

After walking around with Gon sniffing on the ground for a long time, the sun was finally starting to set. It's going to be our final night on this island.

"I think I know where she is resting" Gon said

"Where is she?" Leorio asked

"She's inside this cave" Gon pointed at a decent sized hole underneath a tree.

"What? Are you sure she's in there?" Leorio asked

"Positive. Her scent ends in there" Gon said

"Well. Time to go save the princess" Leorio sid as he was about to go inside the cave

"Wait Leorio! What if she set a trap inside that cave?" Kurapika said

"Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. She's a girl right?" Leorio said

I gave him a look. I'm a good girl you idiot.

"Well how about you let the OTHER GIRL like me inside the cave first. She'll probably be more comfortable seeing me than you. You idiot" I said as I started to walk forward.

"But Aoi, what if you get hurt?" Gon asked

"It'll be fine if I get poisoned. That way, Leorio can be the one to heal me. He is a doctor after all. Wouldn't want the only person with medical experience to get hurt." I said as I continue to walk.

"Wait Aoi" Kurapika said as he walked up to me.

"Yes Kurapika?"

"Please be careful. If you don't come out within fifteen minutes, then we're coming in" Kurapika said with a look of concern.

I gave him a smile and a 'thumbs up'

"Don't worry. I'll be fine"

With that, I walked into the cave and went down a steep path. The cave was pretty dark but I was still able to see the ground. Or at least I hope it is the ground.

Pretty soon, I saw a small light at the end of the cave and went through the small opening.

I looked at the corner of the area I was in and I see Ponzu sitting there with a very tiny lantern.

"Aoi?"

"Hey Ponzu"

"What are you doing here?" She asked

"Well, my friend caught your scent here. Your plate number is actually one of my other friends target and we were searching for you. Why are you in this cave?"

Ponzu looked at me and then picked up her tiny lantern. She stood up and shined it around the area. I didn't realize it, but this entire area was full of snakes.

"Just so you know, we're trapped here." She said

"What? Why?" I asked

"Because of him"

She pointed towards the middle of the area. Sitting there, surrounded by snakes, was the freaky snake guy from the hotel.

"Are we really trapped here?" I asked

"Yes we are. There's no way out" she said

"How are you sure?"

"These snakes are trained. Anyone who goes near him or tries to leave will get attacked. Their venoms are deadly if you get bit." She added

"So we really are trapped..." I said quietly. I just hope the others don't come in.

Come to think of it. The freaky snake guy hasn't said a single word since I got here.

"Why isn't he saying anything?" I asked

"Because he's dead" Ponzu said

"Dead!? How?"

"My hat. I keep poisonous bees inside my hat. They only come out if they sense that I am in danger. It just so happens that I tripped and fell when one of his snakes tried to attack me. And they killed him. I didn't even get the chance to get his number plate. He was my target too" Ponzu said as she put the lantern back on the ground.

"Isn't there any way for us to leave?"

"No. Those snakes are guarding the exit. I've been here since yesterday"

"Seriously!?"

"Yeah."

There is no way I am going to let myself be trapped inside this place. Plus my friends are waiting for me outside!

"So, since this man is the owner of these snakes, wouldn't he most likely have an antidote with him? You know, incase his snakes ever deiced to bite him?" I asked

"He probably does" Ponzu said.

"This man is your target too right?"

Ponzu nodded her head

"Okay. How about I reach down his shirt and get the antidote and number plate? Shouldn't be that hard right?" I said as I started to walk towards the corpse.

"No don't do it Aoi! He has snakes underneath his clothes as well! They are there to protect his body" Ponzu said as I turned around to look at her

"You're kidding me right? This guy is willing to carry snakes around his body just to protect himself? That's crazy..." I whispered.

"That's why I said it's no use. How about we just sit here patiently and wait until tomorrow morning for the Hunter's association to pick us up. It's the last day anyways, we failed" Ponzu said as she sat on the ground and hugged her knees

I looked at Ponzu. I was sad to hear her give up like this. I know we can always try next year but I was never here to give up. Even though I was taking this exam out of boredom, I am still a person who is not willing to fail. I will try my best to get us out of here.

"Sorry Ponzu, but I'm not going to sit here and give up. I am sticking with my plan of getting that antidote and number plate" I said

"What!? Are you serious!? You know you could die Aoi! What if he doesn't have an antidote!?" Ponzu shouted

"Don't worry. I won't die" I said with a smile

"How are you sure?" She asked

"I am positive that this man has an antidote. It's just like what I explained earlier. Most likely animal owners would carry medicine or antidotes with them if they ever get bit or attacked. So he should have one. You get it?" I said as I tapped my head with my finger, letting her know that we have to think harder.

"I see. I get it now" She said as he nodded her head

"How about we make a deal Ponzu"

"A deal? Like what?"

"If I am able to get his number plate, I need you to put the antidote on me since I'll most likely get bit. Also, If I somehow managed to get us out of this hellhole, you'll give me your number plate. Is that okay?" I asked

Ponzu thought about it for a while until she finally decided.

"Okay. It's a deal. But please be careful Aoi" She said

"You got it!" I gave her a smile with a thumbs up and cautiously walked up to the dead mans body.

One by one, snakes were coming out from his body as they all hissed at me. Without hesitation, I reached my hand inside his shirt and started searching.

Snake after snake crawled around my arms and body. They all started to bite every inch of my body. It stung like hell. I could feel the venom being released inside my body. My body was going numb. I still have to find the antidote and number plate!

After a minute of searching with unbearable pain and numbness, I finally found them!

"I got it Ponzu!" I shouted

I jumped back as far as my body could and fell to the ground. It was completely numb. I couldn't feel my fingers. All I could do was move my eyes. I looked at my hand and there was the number plate and antidote.

"Quick...Ponzu...the...an...ti...dote..." I said with short breaths. My throat was starting to swell as well.

"Don't worry Aoi! I got it!" Ponzu grabbed the antidote from my hand and stabbed the syringe on my leg.

I felt the cooling sensation of the antidote around my body. The numbness was slowly going away as I started to feel my fingers again.

"Thanks...Ponzu" I said with some strength to speak.

"Yo Aoi! Are you there!? It's been fifteen minutes!" I could hear Leorio's voice echoing around the cave.

I forgot about the fifteen minute limit! If my friends come in here, they'll be trapped as well!

"No...don't..." I said, not being loud enough

"Aoi!" I turned my head to see Kurapika, Gon and Leorio running towards my side.

Ponzu used the last syringe and injected in me, then she shifted over for my friends to get closer to me.

"Aoi, what happened?" Kurapika said as he kneeled next to me.

"You guys...shouldn't have came here...its a trap..." I said

"A trap? What trap?" Leorio asked

Then the guys turned around and realized that this area was covered with snakes. Ponzu explained them the entire situation that happened here while I rested and tried my best to regain my strength.

"Aoi you silly, you shouldn't do a dumb move like that!" Leorio screamed at me.

"I'm sorry guys. I just wanted to help Ponzu. So I had to do what I had to do" I said, trying to sit up.

Kurapika held his arm around me to support me.

"I'm just glad you're okay. Please. Don't worry us like that Aoi. You took really long in here" Kurapika said

"I'm sorry..." I said, looking at the ground. I didn't mean to worry them.

"Well Aoi, judging from your bite makes all over your body and the antidote Ponzu used, you should be feeling better any minute now" Leorio said as he examined my body.

"Thank you" I said as I looked at my body. There were bite marks everywhere. "Yikes, I look like hell"

"Now that Aoi is better, do you have any plans on getting out of here?" Ponzu asked

"This looks tough. We're surrounded by snakes. Dangerous ones. Is there a possible way?" Kurapika said

We all shook our heads.

Time passed by, I'm not sure how long but it felt like hours until Gon finally spoke up.

"I think I have a plan" Gon said

"You do?" I asked

"Yeah. Ponzu, how did you get in this cave?" Gon asked, looking at Ponzu.

"How did I get here? I used my sleeping gas" Ponzu said as she took out her gas from her pockets

"I see. Then why did you try to use the gas to get out of here?" Gon said

"I had a mask. But I fell on top of it and it broke" Ponzu said as she pointed out the broken mask on the ground.

I actually didn't notice the broken mask at all. I looked at it and see that its only the mouth piece left. The rest of the mask was broken.

"We can use your sleeping gas to get out of here" Gon said

"What? But we don't have a mask to cover our mouths. And mine is broken" Ponzu said

"What do you have in plan Gon?" I asked

Gon walked over to the broken mask and picked up the mouth piece.

"I plan on holding my breath the entire time and carry you guys out of here"

"Are you crazy Gon? Would you even be able to hold your breath that long?" Leorio asked

"Yeah. I use to always time myself whenever I'm bored back at Whale island. The longest I ever done was seven minutes" Gon answered

"It is a plausible idea. But would you be able to carry all four of us on your back?" Kurapika asked

"No. I was thinking maybe Aoi can use this mouth piece while carrying Ponzu out of the cave. That way, I take you and Leorio" Gon answered

"Wait, why me?" I asked

"I think Gon has a point Aoi. Maybe it'll be a good idea if you're the one to carry Ponzu. I don't think she'll let any of us touch her" Kurapika said

"I agree. I don't really like guys I don't know grab onto me or anything" Ponzu said as she looked at each guy.

"Well. I guess it's the best plan we have. Let's do it" I said

"Good. Ponzu, can I please have the sleeping gas?" Gon asked

Ponzu, still holding onto the gas bottle, tossed it towards Gon and Gon shaked it a bit.

"Okay Gon. I trust your plan. I'm ready whenever you are" Leorio said

"Right. I'm going to open it now. So get ready Aoi" Gon said

"I'm ready" I said, gripping onto the mask.

Gon opened the sleeping gas and sprayed it all over the area. I quickly covered my nose and mouth with the broken mask. The snakes immediately fell asleep along with Ponzu, Kurapika and Leorio.

I quickly carried Ponzu on my back while Gon picked up Kurapika and Leorio. Gon gave a thumbs up and we quickly ran as fast as we could out of the cave. I ran past many sleeping snakes, while avoiding them so they wouldn't be stepped on.

We eventually made it out with just one minute to spare. I took the mask off and threw it to the ground, then I gently placed Ponzu next to a tree to lean on.

"Phew...that was close. Made it just in time" Gon said as he took deep breaths

"Yeah. It was a good idea you had Gon" I said with a smile.

I looked at the sky, it was morning. We probably spent the entire night in that cave. I didn't think it'd take us that long to get out of there.

"Aoi, I have to do something. I'll be back really quick!" Gon said as he started to run off

"Wait Gon! Where will you meet us!?" I yelled out

"Back at the meeting point! Don't worry, I'll be there!" He said as he disappeared past some trees.

That kid sure is something. I wonder where he went.

I dig into my pocket and took out the freaky snake guys number plate. I placed it on Ponzu's hand. Then I grabbed her number plate.

"Just like I promised Ponzu. Hope you had a nice dream" I said with a smile.

I turned around and saw that Leorio and Kurapika were waking up.

"W-what? Where are we?" Leorio asked

"We're out of the cave. It's morning already" I said, looking at the rays of the sun

"Wow, we've been in there for a while" Kurapika said

"Yeah." Leorio agreed, then he looked at the sleeping Ponzu. "I guess I can't be her prince."

"Oh that reminds me Leorio, here" I tossed Ponzu's number plate to Leorio

"How did you get this?" He asked

"I made a deal with her before you guys showed up. Now you have six points" I said, winking at Leoiro

"Yes! I'm done with this part! Thank you Aoi!" Leorio shouted as he ran up to me, picked me up and spun me around in happiness

"Okay Leorio! I get it! You're welcome!" I said, trying not to feel dizzy

"I think you can put her down now Leorio" Kurapika said with a nervous look

Leorio finally put me down and Kurapika put his arm around me to prevent me from falling. I was dizzy from all that spinning.

"By the way, where did Gon go?" Leorio asked while looking left and right for Gon

"He mentioned that he has some business to take care of. He said that he'll meet up at the goal anyways" I said

"I believe we'll see Gon but look up there, it's the airship" Kurapika pointed at the sky as we see the huge airship passing by.

"The fourth exam is now over. All exam candidates, please return to the starting point. Any person left behind will be disqualified."

That was coming from the speakers of the airship.

"Well, time to go back. Just in time too" Leorio said with a smile as he flipped the number plate like a coin and caught it.

"Let's go then. Maybe Killua is there" Kurapika said

"Right! Let's go!" I said

So the three of us raced back to the starting point. Hopefully we can meet Killua and Gon there along with everyone else. I wonder how many people passed this part of the exam.