Bonus Chapter

Killua's X Restless X Night

Killua arrived at the hotel and before opening the door, he took a peek at Kaala, sleeping soundly. He felt her body go limp and her breathing slow down some time back.

He knew she would succumb to her fatigue.

He opened the door as quietly as possible but found Biscuit already up, waiting for them. She stood up from her chair with a sympathetic expression on her face.

Killua was suddenly brought back to reality. He tasted something bitter in his mouth, like he was about to throw up.

"I heard from Gon. Are you ok?"

Killua's eyes hid under his bangs as he walked past Biscuit.

"I am. Don't worry." He knew Biscuit wasn't to blame for his weakness, but somehow he felt some degree of resentment towards her for making him promise to do something he dreaded. He was being irrational and it was not fair but he didn't want to deal with this now.

"You will keep your promise, right?" This time her tone was more direct and authoritative.

Killua stopped, not bothering to face her. "I said I would, didn't I? I told you, don't worry."

"Good. I'll be leaving now then. I just wanted to say goodbye and…to tell that I'm very proud of both of you."

Killua remained quiet. Biscuit got her suitcase and was about to leave when Killua spoke.

"Thank you. For everything."

Biscuit smiled weakly. She felt touched by his words and was tempted to pat his head, but she resisted the urge.

"Good luck at NGL. I'm sure you'll get there somehow. Tell Kaala that even though I might not agree with her, I do respect her. Ja na."

The door clicked and silence took over the hotel room. Killua sighed a few seconds later and walked into Kaala's room. Gently, he laid Kaala on the bed, removed her shoes and tucked her in. He guessed releasing that tight hair band would be more comfortable for her. Since removing it by conventional ways would be very troublesome and risky, he cut it with his sharp nails, freeing her hair.

Killua recalled how much sweat she had on her earlier and realized she hasn't drank any water since the fight. He went to the kitchen, filled a glass with water and left it on her night stand.

Satisfied, he walked to his own room. He placed his hand on the doorknob but he couldn't bring himself to open the door. He was sharing the room with Gon, and he was sure his friend was not gonna be able to sleep tonight. He wasn't either.

I can't face Gon… not tonight.

Disappointed, he chose to lay on the couch in the living room instead. Hands under his head as he stared at the ceiling.

His feelings were in a turmoil. His thoughts were a mess. He didn't know what he was supposed to do. He didn't even know what he wanted to do.

Frustrated, he punched the backrest of the couch with his fist.

Damn it all! What should I do!?

He closed his eyes and breathed in, hold it for a few seconds and then released it. He repeated the same process a couple of times as he thought of nothing. His mind blank.

He opened his eyes again. He felt calmer and more serene but with a new sentiment of nostalgia.

I'm being silly. Gon isn't even gone yet and I'm missing him already. He laughed bitterly at himself.

Suddenly, a waterfall of memories flooded his head. The day he met Gon.

["My parents are assassins."

Gon blinked. "Both of them?"]

How weird and fun was to be around him.

["I just tracked Leorio's cologne"]

His embarrassing honesty.

[Biscuit smiled. "Well, what will you do once you find Ging?"

"Naturally, I'll introduce him to Killua. My best friend in the world!"]

He spat a laugh. "We had fun didn't we, Gon?" he whispered to himself.

They always have fun together. Even the past month. Despite training and the impending danger they were approaching.

He remembered some nice memories of the three of them. Kaala was funny and kind too. He grew very fond of her in such a short time.

He remembered that one time they shared their Hunter Exam stories.

"How long have you two been Hunters?"

Gon and Killua were still struggling to keep their Ren active for long periods of time. Long referring to more than one hour.

Gon dried the accumulating sweat on his forehead with his arm. He lifted two fingers and answered proudly with a smile . "I became a Hunter two years ago. It was very challenging and dangerous but really really fun! I got to meet many skilled people. Including Chairman Netero."

"Oh really!? You met grandfather?"

"Yeah. Killua and I played a game with him. He made a deal with us." He lifted a finger as he quoted. "'If you're able to defeat me, I shall let you be Hunters' he said. We just had to take a ball from him to win."

Kaala shrugged happily. "That does sound like him. And how did you do?"

"We weren't even close! He was super fast and strong for someone his age!"

"I know right? He is some kind of superhuman!"

Killua watched them talk as he focused on his Ren. Sweat was running down the sides of his face and he used the back of his arm to dry his chin before they would drip to the floor. He looked at Kaala.

She isn't even sweating a drop. How much has she trained in her life?

Compared to Gon and him, she has way more experience when it comes to Nen. They had opened their nodes two years ago when Wing-san agreed to train them. Ever since, they have learned a lot but every time they discover something new, they realize how far they were to reach their full potential.

She couldn't possibly have started training a short time ago.

"..lua. Oi!"

She must be several years ahead of us. I wonder when did she began to…

"Killua!"

He snapped out his thoughts. Kaala was now talking to him. Killua turned to look at her.

"You said something?"

Annoyed, she repeated her question. "I said, when did you become a Hunter?"

"Oh, last year." he smiled as he bragged, suddenly wanting to feel superior. "Actually, I was the only one who passed that Exam."

Gon and Kaala almost jumped in surprise.

"Eh!?"

Gon spoke first "You never told me that Killua!"

Killua rested his hands in the back of his head. "I didn't?". He acted innocent.

"No, you certainly did not!. That is amazing!" Gon beamed, proud and happy for his friend.

"How did you do it?" asked Kaala incredibly curious and equally impressed.

Killua was pleased with their reactions and showed a smug smile. "Wasn't that hard. I took everyone's number tag in the first phase of the Exam. They didn't even know what hit them"

"Oh! Impressive Killua!" Kaala said as she applaud him. Killua felt great hearing her praises, but somehow he felt even better at having her attention on him.

"I barely made it through the Exam. Fortunately there was no fighting involved in any phase."

"You passed on your first try? How was your exam?" Gon asked. His brow shining with new sweat but he didn't noticed.

Kaala pointed at Gon. "I'll tell you about mine if you tell me about the exam you guys took together"

Killua smiled genuinely "Fair enough."

They chatted about their examiners and challenges from each point of view, describing their hardships and experiences with enthusiasm. At least until Gon and Killua suddenly saw black and passed out from the effort.

Killua laughed. Training and talking wasn't easy at that point, but it did help on keeping their minds busy and entertained.

Kaala would even offer to bring cold drinks for us when we were really tired and we couldn't even move.

A nostalgic feeling washed over him again. The fun times together were coming to an end soon. He would leave Gon's side as promised.

I hope he understands.

He remembered Kaala's words. Even if they part, he could still work on conquering his weakness and not leave Gon. He just couldn't think of a way to do it in the next 30 days. He would have to accomplish it after they separate. Somehow.

He was willing to face great dangers to become strong. Mentally, physically and emotionally. His brother's coward teachings will vanish from his mind and he will finally taste freedom.

Maybe Kaala would agree to help him. She could assess the dangers before they even happen and…

Damn it! I'm just thinking about running away again! Besides… if by staying with Gon I'm risking his life, I'd be risking Kaala's if she's around me.

He sighed.

He really was useless. Unworthy of friends. Destined to be what he was born to do. In the end, he was just an assassin. A Zoldyck. Nothing else. No one cared about him but his interested family.

He scolded himself at that thought.

That's not true. Gon cares. Leorio cares. Kurapika. Biscuit. I think even Kaala cares. She went a full month knowing who I was and treated me as a friend.

He pushed his negative thoughts aside and focused on recalling the good times they had together.

He remembered when they were sharing their personal tastes in food once.

"...mangoes, grapes, apples, oranges, pineapples, cherries, bananas, kiwis, strawb-"

"Basically any fruit then." interrupted Killua.

"Pretty much." she was almost drooling as she listed her favorite foods. "I love anything with cheese too. Or chicken. Or beef. Or-"

"Basically anything."

She puffed her cheeks in annoyance at the new interruption. "I don't love EVERYTHING. I am picky at some stuff."

"I think it would be easier if you listed the things you don't like." Gon added.

"Hmm.. onions, shallots, pickles, reddish, red peppers…"

Killua blinked at the last one.

Kaala looked at the boys. "I think that might be it. What about you guys?"

Gon raised his arm as if asking permission to speak. "I love seafood. In Whale Island we eat a lot of fish, shellfish, shrimp, and other stuff we catch on our piers. One of my favorite snacks is dried cuttlefish! A guy back home catches the cuttlefish himself, shreds it, drieds it and sells it in packages so you can eat it whenever you want. He also sells dried shrimp and smoked squid. Mm mm mmm!"

Killua didn't find any of that slightly appetizing. But Gon did grow up surrounded by water so it was logical he would like that kind of stuff.

Kaala was more open minded but her face had a doubtful expression. "Sounds weird but I would like to taste it someday."

"You'd like it! I know it. It's really good and nutritious!" he turned to Killua. "What about you Killua? What do you like to eat?"

Killua scratched the back of his head and looked at the ceiling uninterested as he answered. "I actually eat pretty much anything except red peppers." He then turned very serious at Gon and Kaala as he pointed at them with his index finger. "But there is no doubt chocolate is the best thing there is in the universe!"

Kaala and Gon stared at him a few seconds, emotionless. Then they looked at each other with the same expression for another few seconds. Suddenly Killua jumped at their explosive and loud laughter.

Gon rolled on the carpet holding his stomach. "It hurts! It hurts!"

Kaala was hitting the carpet with her open palm as she laughed hysterically.

Killua crossed his arms in annoyance. "Wh-what's so funny!?"

Kaala managed to control herself before Gon. "The cool and composed Killua, the most 'mature' of us, loves chocolate so much to consider it the best thing there is in the galaxy?"

"Universe!" he corrected.

Kaala and Gon started their laughing frenzy again.

A vein popped in Killua's forehead. He was about to yell at them to stop but suddenly a lamp hit him in the side of his head, knocking him to the floor. At the same time, another object hit Gon on the face, effectively stopping his rolling and laughing streak.

"ORA! What do you brats think are doing!? Keep practicing your Ren!"

In the heat of the moment, they had forgotten to keep their Ren active. Killua and Gon rapidly got in position and started practicing again. Killua got a huge bump on his head and Gon's face had a red mark perfectly resembling a shoe sole.

"As punishment you will start the 3 hours again! You hear me!?"

"O-OSU!"

Killua looked at Kaala with the corner of his eye. She was covering her mouth with both hands to contain her laugh. Her face was red and she had tears in the corner of her eyes.

He had to contain a smile forming on his lips. He suddenly didn't mind the pain throbbing on his temple.

The next day, he said goodnight to everyone and headed to his room to rest when he found a bag filled with chocolates sitting on his pillow. He looked at Gon's bed and saw a plastic bag filled with weird shaped, yellow strips of some kind of meat. He turned to his own bed and took the note right beside it.

Sorry for causing you trouble yesterday. Enjoy!

PS: I love chocolate too! So don't feel too bad.

He stared at the note for a few seconds.

"PFF HAHAHAHA! What's with this message?"

He was about to open the bag and eat every piece inside it but changed his mind at the last second. He decided to store it under his bed temporarily.

He shared it with Kaala the very next day.

Killua kept remembering fond memories for hours, each one improving his mood little by little. He opened his eyes and realized the room was slightly more lit than before.

It must be dawning. He had spent the whole night sulking and going down memory lane.

He breathed in deeply and exhaled. He felt better. His spirit was lifted. His determination to protect Gon... to protect Kaala and Gon, stronger than ever.

He heard a click and a yawn followed by steps. Then Kaala walked into the room, dragging her feet lazily to the kitchen. Her eyes were almost closed, not yet adjusted to the light. Her hair was a mess and spongy. The dim light was enough to reflect a shiny line of drool starting on her lips and ending on her left cheek.

Killua realized she hadn't notice his presence yet and decided to have some fun.

He waited until she was at the middle of the room, right in front of the couch.

"Good morning"

She froze. "Eh?" Her eyes widened as she faced Killua, lying in the couch with a teasing face.

Killua saw in slow motion how her face turned all shades of red.

"KI-KILLUA!?" She frantically ran her fingers through her hair to comb it and tone down the frizz.

"What are you doing up so early!?" She used her arm to get rid of her drool and her hands to clear her eyelashes of any crust they might have.

Her reaction was even better than expected. He resisted the incredible temptation to laugh at full power.

"Why are you up so early?" He asked back.

She was looking at everything except him."I- I-I'm getting something to eat. I didn't eat di-dinner last night so I'm incredibly hu-hungry." Her embarrassment was evident and hilarious.

Even with her current messy appearance, Killua found her very pretty and adorable.

He mentally sighed. I should make the best out of this final days and tease her more often.

"Anything in mind?"

She gathered the courage to look at him. "I don't know, I'll eat whatever I can find. Maybe cereal." She shook her hand dismissively.

"You need something more nutritious than cereal. You had a fight yesterday. A very demanding one." He scolded

"Look who's talking, chocolate boy. You mean you would eat Gon's dried fish?"

He laughed. "No way! I meant you should eat something more than just cereal. C'mon, let's see what we can find."

"Hmm? You're cooking for me?"

He entered the kitchen to look for ingredients. Kaala followed.

"I didn't have dinner either and I could use some food too. Since you're too lazy to cook, I'll have to prepare something for both of us."

"Oh, and here I thought you were doing something selfless for me".

"Stop mocking me or you'll eat cereal and Gon's fish for breakfast" he said as he checked the refrigerator.

"You wouldn't do that to me." She said as she sat on a chair at the table.

Killua kept his eyes on the interior of the refrigerator. "No, not to you." He glanced at her and her smile was replaced by wonder. He felt uncomfortable at his own answer and changed the topic back to breakfast before she could say anything. "I found cheese. You like anything with cheese, right?" He showed her the large piece of dairy he had found.

His strategy was a success. Kaala forgot about his words as she beamed at his discovery. "Right!" She flashed him a genuine smile as she rested her chin on her hands, elbows on the table. "Thank you"

He looked away to hide his face. "You know; you really have bad memory. I told you to stop thanking me for everything." He scolded.

She laughed. "I did not forget. I just chose to ignore that advice."

Killua sighed. "Fine, suit yourself. As always."

Kaala, at her victory, stuck her tongue out at him playfully.

Killua realized, as he prepared breakfast, that losing wasn't always such a bad thing.

Please review!

I'm pretty happy that everyone liked the last chapter so much! Keep telling me your thoughts and give me feedback! I will definitely consider them for future chapters.

MakkuroX: Thank you so much! Actually yes! Reading does wonders and I do love a good book or story. I'm actually running out of fanfictions D: any suggestions?

Havanatitiana: I'm thrilled to know you liked it so much! I'm trying really hard to keep them in-character and write as true to themselves as possible.

Vere: I'm not sure what you mean reader x Killua but I don't think so. I use Killua's perspective very often but it's meant to be Killua x Kaala. They're still not going to NGL. Im trying to cover as much as possible of the anime. Some parts will be romance oriented, others action oriented. NGL it's still a little far.

AtsushiLiezl: Thank you for reading! Hope I can keep you interested.

All Guests: Thank you for enjoying Unpredictable as well.

As you can guess, I based Kaala's tastes on my own. I really do hate onions and peppers and I love every fruit there is!

See you around! Buh bye!