Oh my gosh! Sapphire gets a little violent in this one. Some of you who like this kinda stuff, I hope you like it. I made it a little longer this time. Please R&R. I love all their little moments. They're so cute! I came up with a ship name for them. Ready? Kilphire! It sounds like kill fire. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own HxH.
Sapphire POV-
"What did he just say?" Gon asked dumbfound.
"D-did he just say he gave up?"
"Maybe he meant give me a sec."
"What did you just say?" The man said looking menacingly down at him.
"I lose. If I admit defeat you win right?"
He started laughing. "Sure I'll take this win."
Tonpa walked back with everyone glaring at him.
"Wow that was sad. He looked a lot scarier up close."
"Bastard..." Leorio grabbed him continuing, "you just confirmed my suspicions. You're a piece of trash, who's only good at sabotaging other applicants!"
"Exactly." He smirked. "That's what I do every year, and I plan on continuing the tradition. I'm not looking to pass. I'm only in it for the thrills."
"The thrills?"
"Yes-"
"You know what shut up I'm here to pass this exam. Try all you want, but I won't let you stop me! Now can you two stop fighting so we can move on. The prisoners are waiting for us."
"However if they are trying to buy time then it was right for the old man to give up. That bald guy probably would've went straight for your throat so you couldn't give up. Then he would've tortured you without killing you for the remaining time."
"You look sick." I laughed.
Killua POV-
Leorio just cost us fifty hours. A figure walked out into the light. The hand cuffs fell like all the others had.
"Can I make a request?" Asked the prisoner. He looks kinda scrawny.
"What is your request?" Kurapika asked.
"I want to fight the girl." He pointed to Saph.
"No-."
"Fine." She cut him off.
She walked to the arena.
"How are we going to fight?"
"How about this? If you can endure my torture for five minutes. I will allow you to fight me. You're obviously not worthy yet."
She looked mad, but pushed it aside.
"You don't need to do this Sapphire! Don't accept!" Leorio shouted.
"I accept."
"Good."
A table rose from one of the tiles. It had leather straps. She walked up to it and climbed on. He strapped her legs down and then her arms.
"Only five minutes?"
"Yes."
A timer showed on the clock set for five minutes. It counted down from three as he pulled out a knife. That's not fair she doesn't have a weapon. The timer started.
"You know you remind me of a cat. How about some whiskers?" He said devilishly.
He pulled the knife over her skin drawing three whisker-like cuts on both cheeks. She held a straight face. That must've hurt.
"This is a nice shirt. I wonder what's under it?" He pulled out a match and some kind of fluid.
"This fluid is highly flammable. Let's see how you deal with fire."
She smiled, "You'll see."
He stopped smirking and poured the vial on her shirt. Is he really gonna light her on fire?!
He stroke the match on the table and the flame ignited. Throwing the flame carelessly on her shirt it burst into flames. Her smile widened.
I didn't wanna look at her in pain, but what was under her shirt was tempting me.
The flames died down and she was left to a black bra with white lace. A deep red spread over my face.
Her face went dark. I looked at the clock, she still had three minutes. Time felt like it was going in slow motion.
"Let's see what we can do with your stomach."
I looked over at the other prisoners some were beginning to look away. Is this where it gets bad. He's been easy on her so far.
He plunged the knife into her side. Coughing, blood came from her mouth. Damn, he's starting to piss me off.
I heard giggling and looked at her. The hell?
"Like that? I've got more." He went to her other side and started sawing at her skin.
She only has a minute left calm down! I was breathing heavy and switching my nails on and off. The table was now covered in her blood.
"Good girl."
Moving towards her legs he sliced the side as he went and did the same to the other side as well.
I looked at Gon go was worried and angry. While Kurapika and Leorio were just barely holding themselves back from yelling.
A bell rang signaling the five minutes was up. I released the breath I didn't know I was holding.
"Uh oh times up." He said faking sadness. "I guess you made it. Huh? Why so quiet now? Are you giving up?"
I saw her twitch at his words. Please be ok. She pulled her arms and legs free one by one. Snapping all the straps.
She slid off of the table, and landed on wobbly legs. Standing up straight she looked towards him. His face contorted into one of fear. Whatever face she made it must've been frightening.
"Now it's my turn. She said huskily.
He backed away a little. Even the other prisoners stepped back.
She looked at the speaker. "Does killing your opponent still count as a win?"
"Yes."
"Good." I could hear the smirk in her voice.
"Sapphires scary." Gon said looking at me. I just nodded.
"Don't look away from your opponent or you'll get cut!"
He ran at her with the knife. She easily grabbed his wrist and and broke the arm. Pulling off his hood she grabbed him by the hair. It was black and to his chin.
"Let's start with the head and work our way down. Oh wait that won't work were on a time limit."
Going into what seemed to be hysterics. She picked up the knife and dug it into his calf dragging it through his leg until she got to the knee. It made a sickening noise. Doing the same to the other leg. He screamed in agony.
"Please.. I give up." It was barely audible over here.
"What was that I couldn't hear you?" She asked pretending not being able to hear him. She took the knife to his throat.
"Be a little louder." She whispered threateningly.
"I SURRENDER!" He yelled. It echoed through out the whole room.
"Good boy." She said releasing him and dropped the knife.
She walked across the path, head down not looking at any of us.
When she was about halfway I dared say, "Sapphire?"
Her head snapped up to show slightly golden eyes instead of the normal green. Everyone gaped in awe or fright. She walked past us without a word. Sitting in the corner she tucked her knees in she laid her head on them.
I walked back to her and threw my shirt at her. Her head popped up and her eyes were even brighter in the dark.
"Uh, put this on so your n-not as exposed." I stuttered.
For once she smiled. Turning away I walked towards the ledge.
"Who's next?"
"I guess it's up to me."
"What, Killua?! Damn I really needed to win…"
"Gon… This guy is pissing me off!" Idiot.
Gon sweat dropped holding his hands up. "Now, now."
"Don't give up before we even know what the contest is. If it's something like math, I'm surrendering."
"That's right! Depending on your opponent, we might still have a chance!"
I'm sure I can handle whatever they throw at me. I just hope Saph is ok. She looked really mad at herself when I gave her my shirt.
I heard a sort of dragging, and bricks breaking. Looking over at the other side of the room I saw my opponent was pulling the wall apart with his bare hands. The others over there shrank away from him. He took off his cloak. He had blonde hair with a matching moustache.
"That guy…" Leorio trailed off thinking.
"Do you know him?"
"We should take the loss. Killua! Don't fight him!"
"Why not?" He doesn't look that tough.
"He is the worst serial killer in Zaban city." Serial killer? Ha. What an amateur.
Leorio continued, "the victims all had one thing in common. He killed them all with his bare hands. He was known for his iron grip, the power in his fingers. You don't have to face that psycho… there's always next year."
Sapphire POV-
I sat in my corner trying to calm down. Guessing from everyone's reaction they didn't realize I was so violent. This reminds me of my dream. Is everyone going to avoid me now? I hate it when this side of me shows.
Sadly I stood up and slipped Kil's shirt on. The sleeves were a little too long so they covered my hands. Killua was the only one who didn't seem to be afraid of me. The turtle neck was still warm.
I walked closer to everyone. No one seemed to notice that I had moved. I looked at all of them. Gon looked up at me and smiled. I searched his face. He seemed sincere. Putting on my fake smile I sat down. I watched as Kil walked towards his opponent. His opponent looked strong, but from what Leorio said Kil could handle him.
"How are we settling this contest?" Kil asked acting innocent.
"Contest? I think you are confused." The killer looked like he was itching for a fight as he continued, "this will be a one-sided massacre. I have no interest in the exam. I just want to hear you scream."
"Really? Ok, then the loser is the one who dies." Kil said unfazed by his words.
The man looked surprised. "Yeah, that's right. I'll tear your body apart."
Kil started to move in slow motion. Before the prisoner had even realized what had happened Kil took his heart. Everyone gasped. Kil had ended up behind him holding the man's heart up.
"What? I'm so cold." He turned towards Killua who was smirking. The heart he held out was still beating. "That's…mine. Give it back." I had to pull the turtle neck up over my mouth to stop from laughing at how desperate he looked.
The heart stopped beating and the prisoner fell to the ground dead, hand still reaching out. Kil put the heart in the outstretched man's hand.
"Okay. That's three wins, two losses. We pass right?"
"Yeah, you win." The first prisoner sweat dropped.
"By the way, you must be itching for some action, since you didn't get to do anything. Want to play with me?"
"I'll abstain."
"Oh, ok." Killua shrugged and started walking back.
"Who is he?" Leorio asked shocked.
"That's right you guys don't know."
"Don't know what?"
"Killua comes from an elite family of assassins."
"An elite family of assassins?" Leorio blanched.
"I'm back." Leorio jumped back. "What?"
"Well, good job!"
"You did good." I said standing. He smiled at me.
"That doesn't fit very well does it?"
I blushed shaking my head. "It's fine, thank you."
"You're welcome."
A bridge led to a new room.
"Across this bridge is a small room where you will spend your fifty hours."
"Well let's go." Kil started walking. Gon and I nodded following him.
There was a metal door that locked behind us after we entered. A timer set for fifty hours showed on a screen. The room was nicely furnished. It was adorned with leather chairs, a fridge, and a bookshelf. I opened the fridge to see its contents. It had a few snacks and different juices. This isn't enough to feed me. I was one of those people who are a lot yet stayed skinny. Sighing I grabbed a soda and sat in one of the chairs.
"You should probably get those wounds checked out." Leorio said concerned. "Do you mind if I look at them?"
"Why not. They're not that bad though."
He checked my legs first, getting rid of the half dried blood. The cut wasn't that deep. He bandaged it anyway. Next he moved into my sides.
"These ones are deep I'm gonna need to put alcohol on them. It might sting a little."
First he cleaned the wounds then, he took out the alcohol, and poured some on a rag. Applying it to my side he took out another, and did the same.
"Want me to clean the ones on your face?"
"No, I can do it."
Handing me a wet towel, he smiled as he bandaged my waist. I wiped my face off. There was a lot more blood than I was expecting. Handing Leorio his towel, I went to see what Gon and Kil were doing. Gon was trying out Kil's skateboard. As he tried to do a flip the board flew out from underneath his feet, and hit Tonpa in the head. Serves him right.
"No more skateboards in here!" Leorio yelled.
"Aww, I wanted to try to." Pouting I sat down and put in my headphones. As I hummed along to the song, Kil popped up in front of me. I pulled out one of the headphones, so I could hear him.
"You know you sound pretty good."
"Thanks, but I never really thought I was that good."
"Have you ever tried singing in front of people?"
"No, I would never be able to do it. I get incredibly shy when I sing."
"Aw I wanted to hear, but I guess if your too scared…"
"Who said I was scared?! I just only sing in front of… really good friends."
"So we're not friends?! And after all this I thought you might've at least thought of us as friends." He was faking it and I could tell.
"You know that's not what I meant!" I huffed.
Putting my headphone back in he smirked, and walked away.
I drank my soda for a while. This is totally boring. It's probably around eleven. Sighing I stood and stretched only to cringe in pain. I hadn't noticed my sides hurting till all the adrenaline wore off.
"Damn…"
I looked around Kurapika was sleeping with a pile of books beside him, Leorio was passed out next to Tonpa, while Gon and Kil were sleeping across from them.
"Can't sleep?" Kil asked startling me. I hadn't even closed my eyes.
"Not really. What about you?"
"I can stay awake for at least three days."
"Oh… It's kinda cold in here don't you think?" I asked trying to change the subject. I was one of the few who ended up with out a blanket. We all played Rock Paper Scissors to see who would get one. Which I've recently realized I suck at.
"Want my blanket?"
"Really? Are you sure? Won't you be cold?"
"Stop asking so many questions!" He said throwing the blanket at me.
I caught it and wrapped it around myself. It's still warm.
Sitting next to him he asked, "What are you doing?"
"I'd feel bad if I didn't share." Laying next to him I threw part of the blanket over him.
"Thanks…"
"No problem." Sighing I closed my eyes.
I was almost asleep when Kil moved. Opening my eyes slightly, he was smirking and holding up his pillow.
"What are you doing?" I groggily rubbed my eyes.
He put his finger up to his lips, then pointed to Gon. His eyelashes were fluttering. Faker. Kil threw the pillow at him, which Gon easily caught. He threw it back, and this went on for a little while.
Dummies.
Did you like it? I thought it was a little weird that he would give her his turtle neck. Because it was under his other shirt, but I really wanted her to wear the long sleeved one. It's so much cuter that way. Don't forget to Favorite and Follow! Do you like KilPhire? If you can come up with a better one please tell me. Bye!
