It was raining now, we traveled through the city by foot along with taking the cities subway system.
We all stayed together as a group, being cautious of anything in our surroundings. We even used our abilities to cover ourselves, make ourselves invisible to the people of Yorknew City.
I'm being extra cautious in case I sense any of my friends around here. I need to make sure the Spiders don't get into contact with any of them.
"Which way Shizuka?" Chrollo asked
Shizuka was in charge of directions since she's holding the directory book of the city.
"Uhmm...I think it's that way" She was pointing towards east
We continued walking casually until Kortopi spoke
"It's moving" He said
"What's moving?" I asked
"The eyes, I can feel someone moving the eyes. It's as if the person is trying to run away" Kortopi said
"I guess we're going to hunt now. No more waiting" Chrollo said as he fixed his black jacket.
"We should hurry then" Nobunaga said
"Everyone, be prepared to fight anyone that is going to get in our way. Pakunoda, I want you to interrogate this person. Including questions about Uvogin. Nobunaga, you can do whatever you wish to do" Chrollo said
I felt my necklace act up. It was shaking vigorously again.
I looked around the rainy, foggy area. Someone is around, spying on us.
I can sense it. But I can't sense who exactly.
"Ready? Go!" Chrollo said
All seven of us bolted as we ran as fast as we could to the hotel.
We ran past each civilian on the streets and even ran on the sides of the wall. At the speed we were running, these people won't even notice us, we run as if it was a strong gust of wind.
"We're being followed" Chrollo said
"What? Since when?" Machi said
"I sensed it before but I couldn't pinpoint it" I said
Nobunaga took out his sword as if ready to fight.
"Is it the chain-user Boss? Let me at him!" Nobunaga said
"No. You, along with Pakunoda and Kortopi are going to follow that person who has possession of the eyes. The rest of us will take care of our follower. Go!"
With that, Paku, Nobunaga and Kortopi continued running while the rest of us stop and turned around with our weapons.
I had absolutely no clue who it is that's following us but I need to keep an eye out for my friends, if they're here.
"Don't loosen yourselves, stay invisible" Chrollo said
"Do you see anyone? Shizuka? Machi?" I asked
"I see a shadow hiding in an alley" Shizuka said
"and I see one hiding behind a mailbox" Machi added
I could feel my heart pounding.
My necklace, acting up again. It's trying to tell me that those two people hiding are people I know.
That means it's two of my friends. But which two?
I had my flute, out and ready, incase I had to attack anyone that will cause trouble for all of us.
It was quiet for two minutes. I looked around, looking for signs of any other person around. But I sensed nothing.
"Alright! I give up!" someone shouted
Oh no...it sounds a lot like Gon.
"Sorry! I promise not to following you guys anymore. I'm really sorry" Gon said as he popped out from behind the mailbox.
My jaw dropped. You can't be serious! I told him not to come back!
"It's you again" Machi said
"Is this the kid mentioned before Aoi?" Chrollo asked
"Yeah. This is one of the kids that escaped from me" I said
Just then, Killua came out from the alley.
I wanted to smack my forehead.
What on earth are they getting themselves into!
"You too?" Machi asked
"Yeah." Killua said
We both exchanged glances.
As I looked at Killua, I feel like something is up. He was making a facial expression I've never seen before. Something is being planned. Just what though?
"What should we do with them Boss?" Shizuka asked
"We keep them with us." Chrollo said as he took out his cellphone and made a phone call. "Phinks, meet us at Takuru beach hotel. End your search. We have a change of plans"
"Can't we just kill these two already?" Machi asked
"No. They're staying with us" Chrollo said as he hung up the phone.
"Why?" Machi asked
"There's a big possibility that they are connected with the chain-user. We'll go to the hotel. Meet up with everyone else there. If they try to run away this time, kill them" Chrollo said
With that, Machi used her thread and tied their hands behind their backs. We all started walking to the hotel with me staying in the very back of the group.
I remained silent the whole time. I would make things obvious if I tried talking.
We reached to the Takuru Beach Hotel. The inside of the hotel was gorgeous. It had many plants around the area and had a setting of a summer beach theme.
"We'll wait here in the lobby for everyone else. We'll guard by that pillar" Chrollo said as we went to the corner of the lobby.
There was a four-sided pillar where we stood around. We each picked a corner to guard. Machi was the one in charge of watching Gon and Killua.
I looked at Killua again. I can sense he's doing something. It looked as if he was secretly mouthing some words.
For what though?
Then it hit me, the music hunter!
Is she involved with the gang too? Is she helping Gon and Killua out with whatever is going to happen? Does this mean that Kurapika is nearby?
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TIME OUR MEETING STARTS!?"
I heard a very familiar, idiotic shout.
I turned to where the voice came from, and there it is.
I see my good friend, Leorio.
He was sitting at a nearby couch, making a 'phone call'. I knew he was displaying a message for Killua and Gon. So I tried to listen to his conversation.
"Takuru Beach Hotel! Not Takoyaki hotel! You're such an idiot! Listen! Our meeting starts at 7pm sharp! Not a minute later or sooner! Can't meet this time? Then consider yourself FIRED!" Leorio shouted as he hung up the phone and read a newspaper.
I gave off a slight smirk that no one else could see.
I'm really glad to see Leorio. Back at his goofiness. I missed that.
But his message though.
I know something is up at 7pm. But what? What is going to happen?
I looked at the lobby clock. It's 6:57. That means something will happen in three minutes.
"Oh? There's the others" Shizuka said as she pointed at Paku and the others.
"OH! They got caught again!?" Nobunaga said in joy and ran towards Gon
"We didn't come here for you" Killua said
"Really? You didn't come back to join us?" Nobunaga asked
"No. We actually got caught following you again" Gon said
"It was you two!? Wow. I didn't realize that. See Boss. Don't you think these two would be a great addition to the group? They have similar personalities to Uvogin" Nobunaga said
"What? They're just kids. Of course they have these personalities" Machi said
"Even so, I would like them examined. Pakunoda, check them" Chrollo said
"With pleasure" Paku said as she walked up to them.
Crap! If she checked their memories now, then Kurapika's image will come into place.
I need to stop her now!
"No" I said as I walked in front of Killua and Gon.
This seemed to have shocked everyone.
I quickly looked at the clock and there was one minute left.
"Move out of the way Aoi" Paku said
"I'm sorry, but I won't let you look into their memories" I said.
I know I'm taking a big risk here. But I'm willing to risk myself then have something bad happen to Gon and Killua.
"What is going on Aoi?" Shizuka asked
"I've noticed she's been acting weird ever since we first encountered the kids" Machi said
"I know why" Paku said
She and I looked at each other.
"Aoi, I've been keeping this quiet the whole time. But now I have to ask you something. Is there something going on between you, these two kids and possibly the chain-user?" She asked
Before I could even answer, everything went dark. Pitch darkness
"What the!?" I could hear Nobunaga shout
"I can't see!" Shizuka said
I stood in my spot, not being able to see anything for these few seconds is a disadvantage. Is this the plan they had all along? To escape through darkness?
Just then, I heard a bone crack, Paku scream and someone kicking another person. I even felt something flew past my face and hit the pillar behind me.
"Got ya!" I heard Nobunaga said
"You're not going anywhere" I hear Machi say
After five seconds, the lights came back on.
I see Machi holding onto Killua and Nobunaga hanging Gon by his legs.
"You two must think you're slick. But you failed" Nobunaga said
Gon and Killua failed to escape.
Damn. What now? I thought to myself.
"Hey guys. Where's the Boss?" Shizuka said
"Hm?" Nobunaga said as he looked around.
We all looked around as well.
It was only me, Paku, Machi, Nobunaga and Kortopi in a circle. The missing person was Chrollo.
What on earth happened to this plan of theirs? Was it for Killua and Gon to escape? Or was it for Chrollo to go missing all along?
Author's note
Hello fellow readers!
I just want to give ya'll a heads up that I'll be posting at least one or two more chapters before Thanksgiving break. I will be taking a break from Fanfiction from Thursday till Dec 1st. I will be spending the weekend with my friends, family and church for Thanksgiving. So I am very thankful and blessed to have all of you here as faithful readers. I do strongly encourage all of you to spend all this time you have with your loved ones as well. So with that, I'll be back within the following chapters when I'm taking my break!