Haruna: Heey, it's me again (:
Killua: Nobody missed you xP *Crosses arms*
Haruna: *ignores* I hope you like this (REEAAALLYYY LONG) chapter, when Leorio, Kurapika and Gon will finally appear =D
Said ones: *wearing cool sunglasses and black suits* YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH \o/
Killua: …I lied, thanks God you're back, now have this *hands out hammer toy*. GO GO GO! THEY'RE THE TARGET!
Haruna: …-.-' Why did I come back again?
Hisoka: Because you love us *grins*
Haruna: =.=' *whacks him with hammer toy*
Shalnark: *Looks to Hisoka, who's passed out* WOOAH, TAKEN DOWN WITH ONE HIT! LOOKS LIKE A BAD POKEMON CHOICE!
Haruna: o.o... It's your turn *hands hammer toy to Killua*
I calculated my chances of winning, and I must say they were only 60%. By Zaoldyeck's teachings, I should run away, but by my laws, I would fight him for my own safety. I couldn't let this maniac alive; he'd ruin my plans for sure. I attacked with my claws, making a huge damage on his chest, on the exact spot where should be his heart. But I must've miscalculated my strength, because his heart wasn't on my hands, only a few pieces of cloth, skin and blood. Less blood that I wished for…
- You're actually pretty fast!
- I can say the same.
- My name is Kuroro Lucifer, and you are…?
- … - He was trying to distract me, but I wasn't sure why… - Hm, you don't want to say it. That's okay! We'll have more things to talk about, then!
- Tsch! – What an annoying creature… Too bad I don't have any snails, or else, crocodiles to throw at him…
- I like witty girls, you know? Makes everything a little more… Fun… - Okay, that's it! I jumped on his direction, giving him the worst mental attack ever, making his ear bleed a little, and making my path to his neck easier. But, again, he dodged.
I used my ten to continue fighting because, somehow, his aura was growing bigger and bigger… I punched him, I kicked him, I almost cut his head off, but the man was just really good at dodging and enduring my attacks. "Damn, I think that in this world my powers get weaker… And there's this dog-collar thing… Enough! I can't let him go now." – I thought not taking my eyes away from Kuroro, who was panting, but still got that sadistic smile on his face. I growled and let more power flow to my aura, making it get wider and a little more violent. We were on the brim of the roof, on opposite sides. I thought about using the slight breeze that was surrounding us to push him out of the roof, but I think that he'd simply jump to another roof. Fire? It was starting to rain. Water! Maybe if I make him come to this little pool in front of me… No, too risky.
- Tell me, do you have any friends? – He decided to break the silence once again.
- Not of your concern. – His ears were bleeding, he was really tired, and his mind was getting slow, so HOW could the man still stand in there? Unless… Someone is telling him what to do… Someone is controlling him! "No no no no, I'm getting paranoid. Be rational!"
- I'll understand as a no. What if I said to you that I have this…- I didn't let him finish, I've read his mind and knew what he was going to say.
- I rather die than joining your stupid Gen-ei Ryodan gang.
- Is that so? Well, let's ask the 'stupid gang' about this… - He softly said, and gestured to someone behind him. And then I knew I was screwed.
He wasn't alone, there must be like ten or eleven of them, and all in almost the same ability level as him. That's why he was so calm! Oh my, I was being distracted so I wouldn't sense his partner and SHIT, I WAS TRAPPED!
- Shal, why don't you take off of him your… Thingy? I think Danchou will be okay now. – Said a girl with a black hair and giant glasses.
- He said not to do so until the girl was trapped.
- She is trapped, stupid head. – Suddenly joined a man with a weird hair and samurai clothes.
- No she's not, she's right there. Completely free. – He pointed to me. That red-head boy was actually right. I was planning my escape.
- Ha ha, as if that she'll get away from us.
- You can't be sure! She's good! Even Danchou is damaged, look! – And he showed him his… I don't know what that is…. Well, it had a few buttons, made weird sounds and had a bright sort of screen on top.
I used this moment to jump out of the building, perfectly and soundlessly landing on the floor. Of course, I mentally distracted them before this 'brave' act. All of them. Even that weird guy with red hair and black with red details clothes. By the information I got seeking through their minds, I found out that his name is Hisoka. He didn't get distracted, but didn't try to follow me either. His last thoughts were something like: "It'll get funnier to get if we have to hunt her down! Ku fu fu~"
And then I ran like there was no tomorrow, because there would be NO TOMORROW if those guys captured me. I thanked those enormous buildings for making a giant maze for me to hide in, but I knew that if they wanted, they could follow my smell or even my aura, because I couldn't just lower it, I'd be dead if they jumped out of no where and hit me! Walk through shadows was impossible; I used too much aura in that damn fight with that damn Kuroro. "Curse him. Curse my stupidity. Curse MY LACK OF ATTENTION! CURSE THAT GUY AHEAD M-" I was so busy cursing that I even forgot to dodge him, and before I knew, we were rolling on the sidewalk, destroying trashcans and leaving some random people completely in panic thinking: "OMG, people are falling from the sky, RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!" Yeah, humans can be really pathetic when they want. Anyway, after some good fifty meters we stopped and I saw myself on his eyes, our face only three inches away. I was on top of him. Blushing, I spoke:
- I'm very sorry sir, are you okay? – I quickly got up, looking around to see if any of those freaks were following me. Nope, no one in a mile. I faced him again, and got surprised with the deepness of his eyes.
- I ask it to you! - He said sitting and scratching the back of his head.
- I-I'm fine, thanks. Here, I help you. – And offered my hand, which he quickly grabbed and used to get up.
- Woah, you're quite strong and… Hey! Where you're going? – I was turning on my heels and preparing to run away, when he held my arm, forcing me to face him again. And then I realized: He shouldn't be alive! My speed was nothing less than 60 Km/h, and I hit him without any sort of protection! He should be nothing but a piece of disgusting meat right now!
- I'm sorry, I… I have to go. – Impressive, but not worthy of my time.
- Wait! You seem a bit frighten, can I help you? – He looked right into my eyes, and I saw his genuine concernment about me. That melted the fear away from me for 3 seconds, before I realized I was the one who'd put him in danger if I'd stay any longer.
- Leorio! Let's go! – Called out a little boy with spiked black hair only a few steps away from us. When he saw me, he tilted his head and frowned, as if trying to recognize me. – Hey, who's the girl?
I panicked. Using the moment of his distraction, I twisted my wrist and turn back, trying to escape again, only to get face to face to a blond and serious looking boy.
Iiiirk! – Before I could do anything aside this ridiculous sound, he slid an arm around my waist and another one around my arms, temporally immobilizing me.
- It's okay, we're not going to hurt you.
I relaxed a little, but my heart was still pounding too fast. In his mind, I found their names: Leorio, Gon and Kurapika. I made my best to keep a normal tone when I said:
- Then why are you trying to immobilize me?
- Excuse me, trying? You're compl- HEY!
- You were saying? – I said in a monotone voice, dusting off some imaginary dust on my clothes. I managed to escape his "hug" without him even noticing.
- Wow, you're really fast! Even faster than Killua! – Said Gon.
My heart skipped his beating. The world slowly stopped. I gasped, desperately needing oxygen.
- Wha… What's his name again?
- Killua. He's my best friend and-
- GON! How many times did I tell you not to give away our names? – Said another boy with white hair, approaching with an ice cream on each hand. "No. It can't be him. No way."
- Eeh, sorry… - The little brat said sweat dropping and scratching a non-existent itch on the back of his head.´
- Who's the fox girl? – Killua said gesturing to me with his chin. He didn't change in the slightest.
- Well, I was going to ask it when everyone decided to show up. – Explained Leorio. – Here, let's start all over again. My name is Leorio, and they're Gon, Kurapika and Killua. – They all nodded with the head, except for Killua, who was giving me a quizzical look, as if… Aw ducks, as if he recognized me from somewhere…
- My name is Yako.
- Eh, different.
- Look, I really have to go but… - I felt a shiver down my spine when I realized that Hisoka was a few blocks away, and had this weird thirst for our deaths… - How about I make this up for you by buying you some… - DAMN! I don't know how to act among humans! Killua was holding some ice cream… Candy! Candy is for kids, what do adults eat? I looked around desperately searching for a solution when I sniffed out… - COFFEE! I mean – I lowered my tone. - Coffee! I'll buy you guys a nice cup of coffee!
- Err, okay…
- Great, let's go, there's coffee over there. – And practically dragged them there. Okay, literally dragged them there and only got satisfied when Hisoka's aura was inexistent. "Phew." And flopped down in the nearest chair, closing my eyes for a while and forgetting about the world.
- Okay, what's happening here? – I almost jumped out of the chair. Dammit, I completely forgot about them! This time, Kurapika was giving me a quizzical look.
- What is happening here is that I… Was running really fast and accidentally hit Leorio. – Inwardly, I was hitting my head on the table. "WHAT ARE, EIGHT? EVEN KINOTO CAN MAKE UP A BETTER LIE THAN THIS!"
- Yeah, right. I saw what happened, and no normal person can run that fast. – Kurapika said in a 'dare-you-to-say-otherwise' tone, and leaned his shoulders over the table.
- Yes they can, when they're on adrenaline and… - Now I was yanking my hair out. I sighed seeing his victory grin. – Fine. I was escaping from a few people. End of conversation. – I prepared to get up and pay the bill (Before coming back to this world, Ryuky teached me about money, credit card and this kind of stuff. Apparently, I had this bank account, with lots of money. Cof cof, forty-billion-lots-of-money cof.), but killua was standing beside me, and I could see in his eyes that he was in a mental battle against his past and the present. I mentally groaned before Leorio could save the day with our drinks.
- Here you go! Cocoa for you three and coffee for us. - Said a happy Leorio handing the hot drinks for everyone. The rain had stopped outside, but I managed to get my clothes soaked in my 'escape' and only now the cold water made effect over my body. Okay, 'cocoa' could be very nice now, since I can't use my powers to take this water off my clothes…
I sipped on the drink, a bit cautious, because I had never tasted this thing before. Well, it's actually… Good! I didn't care about their amused faces while I slowly tested it. At the end of fifteen seconds, I was happily enjoying this 'cocoa' thing.
- What, did you never drink this before?
- Nuh-uh. – I said after finishing my cup and wondering if I could go order some more.
- You got a little something here. – Gon said repressing a chuckle and gesturing to his upper lip. I blushed.
- Oh, thanks. – I quickly clean that up and started to play with my empty cup. Only now I realized how tired I was.
- You're a Kitsune, aren't you? – Asked Kurapika. I knew this was coming by the time I discovered his story. To be short, the Kuruta clan believed in Kitsunes, dragons, demons and everything you can imagine. By the way, they… Ahem, he was uneasy about this. In his mind, celestial creatures were evil and mischievous. Even though the dragons had given them the ability to use the scarlet eye and stuff, but anyways.
- Yup. But I'm not here to mess up with your mind or your feelings, Kuruta boy. – I said in a sarcastic voice, amused with his embarrassment. You see, Kuruta's people believed that Kitsunes only came down from their celestial dimension to play with people's lives. Okay, for a while that's what they did, but after some time, we started to be nice, giving good advices and everything to a few people!
He blushed and sipped on his already cold coffee.
- Ne, Yako-san, what's a kitsune? – Asked Gon with a peculiar face, a mixture of excitement and doubt.
- They're just some sort of mutated fox that likes to play around with people's feelings. – Growled a now proud and arrogant Kurapika.
- Hm, Kurapika-kun, you sound really bitter to me. – I teased him. And hell YEAH, he took the bait!
- You're wrong, I'm not bitter. - Ha ha, was that a nerve twitching on his forehead?
- Then why are you acting like you were?
- I'm not! I'm just upset about your coldness over people's feelings!
- Wow, that was deep. Maybe you should write down on your diary.
- Stop mocking me! – He growled, hatred dripping of every word. – And I don't have a diary!
Pretending to write on a paper with my hands I started:
- Dear diary, today I found a really bad Kitsune and…
- ARGH! You're impossible. Why are you doing this, anyway? I'm only saying the truth!
- What, aren't I that mutated fox who like to play around with people's feelings? This seems to be the perfect occasion! Tell me, Kuruta boy, have you been in love with someone lately? – I provoked him. Truth is, I got a little hurt. No one in the staring trio dared to put a finger on our childish fight, and were giving us a concerned look.
- Every Kitsune is evil. You can't be any different!
- Every man is stupid and annoying. You can't be any different!
- Hey, I'm not stupid! ... – He silenced after finally realizing my point.
- I rest my case. – Oh sweet victory. I leaned back on the chair, still glaring at him.
We both stood in deadly silence, his pride battling against morality. I could see the little gears in his head working at full speed, and listen in the front row his internal discussion with himself. Exceptionally, he had given in to his moral sense, like every Kuruta would do. "How can I judge before I even talk to her?" The blond boy sighed.
- I'm sorry. – Kurapika finally apologized to me. I studied him a few seconds, but the boy wasn't lying. Actually, he was a little happy to find me; a part of his past, his believes, was still alive.
- It's okay. – I tried to be a bit warmer, and gave him a half-yet-warm smile.
- Could any of you two explain what happened here? – Asked Leorio.
- Nothing much, just updating some millenary discussion. – I ironically said, and both of us burst into laughter. It only got worse when Kurapika and I looked to their stunned faces, making us nearly fall off the chair.
After a good minute laughing our lungs off, we decided that it'd be a good idea to explain them the situation. Kurapika told them about Kuruta's point of view, and I told them about what I've learnt on 'dragon's camp'. Even the blond got a little entertained with the story. The time was flowing so fast that none of us realized how late it was before our fourth cup of coffee/cocoa, but no one made a mention to get up and leave.
- Which reminds me, from whom exactly were you running from? – Asked me Killua. I was still making a painful struggle to refrain telling him my whole name, our story and everything… And he'd still study my face trying to recognize me.
- From a weird guy. – My brain almost exploded when I remembered their extraordinary aura and how Leorio was still alive after our disastrous collision… Snap! – Wait a second, you guys… You're hunters, aren't you? – I asked with a bit of hope. – That's the only explanation Leorio is still alive!
- Eeeh, no it's not…
- Anyway! – I cut Kurapika impatiently.
- Yes, we are! – Answered Gon in a happy tone.
- Gooon!
- Aw, Yako-san won't do anything to us.
- That's not the point!
- Hmpf. Killua's always yelling at me… - Gon pouted childishly.
- No I'm n-not! – Killua stuttered and blushed.
- Leaving them both aside, what's with the hunter question? – Leorio caught my attention again.
- Hunters are supposed to be the best among humans, right?
- Well, yes but…
- So you guys are really strong, riiight? – I was almost exploding inside. They could help me with my whole mess!
- I guess we can say so… But where do you want to get with this?
- I want you guys to help me out!
They all silenced. Uh-oh, what did I do wrong this time?
- I-I mean, I'll pay you and stuff, and… and… If you're already busy I'll just find someone else… Okay I take back what I said… - I panicked again, the color vanishing from my face.
- What are we supposed to do? – Asked Killua in a suspicious voice.
- Erm… Do you know Gen-ei Ryodan? – Kurapika instantly sat up straight and looked into my eyes. They were red. – Ok, you know. Apparently, Kuroro is after me, and I can't afford loosing time of energy fighting him.
- Wait, did you meet him?
- He caught me in a trap, and I was too tired to fight them all at once. So I escaped and hit Leorio at full speed.
- Basically, you want body guards, is that what you're saying? – Summed up Killua. I almost bit my hand to refrain patting him on the head.
- No, absolutely not. I just want those guys away from me, for as long as you can.
- Is that something personal, Yako-san? – Asked Gon.
- No. I have another business to take care and I can't… Be worried about some freaks talking about wanting me as their doll. – I felt shivers down my spine when I remembered his voice reaching my ears.
- What if we accept the job? – Asked a suspicious Kurapika. I knew he would accept the job even if I made him walk on fire.
- I'd pay a great deal of money after I got this other issue solved.
- Like…?
- Ten billion jenis. – They shocked at my straight and determined answer.
- T-Ten bil…?
- Each. – I was staring at the table, as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. I was actually thinking about my mission, and how it was finally working out for me. They were still shocked, so I sighed and got up of the table. The bill was already paid.
- I'll give you time to think, but thanks anyway. – And I marched to the door, the cold wind biting the tip of my ears and nose.
Five seconds passed, and a radiant and joyful Kurapika rushed out the coffee shop, searching for me.
- WAIT! Wait up, Yako! We'll take it! – His face was nearly red from happiness and the rush. – All we have to do is prevent gen-ei Ryodan from reaching you, right?
- Basically.
- And we can use any weapon or… Or use any method we want, right?
- Kurapika-san, I don't care about what you're going to do, I just want them away from me.
- YES! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! – He suddenly threw his arms in the air, yelling and doing a sort of… Victory dance…
- What did you do with him? Kurapika barely smiles, and now he's… - Leorio gestured the 'dancing-boy-we-pretend-we-don't-know' with his hand.
- Dancing?
- Yes!
- I think… I just gave him the opportunity to finally revenge his clan, without using dirty money, or illegal ways. – I said still looking to him.
- Well… Thank you for that.
I frowned.
- Why are you thanking me?
- You see, Kurapika is quite a stubborn person, therefore, he'll seek revenge to the end of his life despite the consequences. But I think that if we're all together…
- You'll be able to protect him from himself.
- … Bingo. – He blushed a little.
- But you want to be a doctor! How are you going to study?
For a second, he stared me in shock, but then he realized it'd be too much trouble trying to deny or figuring out how I discovered it. Leorio looked ahead to two boys chasing a maniac Kurapika, and sighed.
- I'll find a way. I'm more concerned about him that with my studies… - Wait I've read it on books… Selfless acts… That silly look on his eyes… Leorio is blushing? "Aw no…"
- You like him.
Again, he faced me with a shocked expression, but this time a lot more red than before.
- O-Of course I like him! He… He's… Kurapika is my friend!
- You know what I mean.
- … Fine. I like him. – Leorio admited to the sidewalk, while kicking a metallic thing away. Even though having a serious issue over the 'love' matter, I thought this was cute.
- Don't worry, I won't tell a soul about this.
- Thanks but… Aren't you disgusted or something like that?
- Why should I?
- Well, we're both guys and stuff…
- Leorio-san, if you love him, and I mean really love him, I'm completely ok with it. Besides, why should you care about other's people opinion?
- I… I don't know. – I think I caught him off guard.
We both walked in silence, still watching the happy trio ahead. A yawn escaped my mouth before I could suppress it.
- Where are you staying, Yako-san?
- Hm, I found a very nice tree in some park, but I don't think I'll be able to find it again…
- A tree? – Asked Killua, who'd given up on trying to stop the dreamy Kurapika from hugging (suffocating) Gon.
- Yes, a tree. Where else could I stay?
- HMMM, I don't know, does the word 'hotel' rings a bell to you?
- Ahem, I actually don't know any howtels…
- HO-TEL. – Corrected him.
- Yes, that's the word.
- Don't tell me you've never been in a hotel before…
- Okay. – I childishly closed my lips, as if to keep a secret. Seeesh, what's the problem?
- First the cocoa. Now a hotel! WHERE did you come from?
- Not from here.
- … Fine.
- Ne, Yako-chan, why don't you come with us? Our room is soooo big! We could invite the entire block, and there'd still BE ROOOM FOR MOOORE! – Invited a very drunken Kurapika.
- Yosh! Good idea! Yako-chan, you can stay in our room! – Agreed Gon smiling widely.
I looked to Leorio. He was too busy poking Kurapika, who was still giggling. Then I looked to Killua. Meat ball was staring at me.
- It's not like we've got another option, anyway.
- Killua! – Shouted Gon.
- You! You annoying prick and… - They both started to fight on the street, leaving me to follow the destruction path on my own. Actually, it was good. No one would see my smile, and no one would feel my happiness for all of that.
We arrived at the hotel, and they offered me a bed, but I preferred to stay in the living room. When they all were really sleeping, I walked to the window and looked to the moon. Silently, I thanked whoever is there to be thanked for, and cried for the first time in years. I buried my face in my arms, and let the cold breeze play with my hair, gently caressing my face. I cried of happiness. I cried in relief. I cried of fear. And I cried in shock when I felt the presence of a boy standing behind me, also crying, but mostly staring me with a blank face.
- I… I remember you… Onee-chan... – And more tears ran freely down his face.
Leorio: FINALLY! Hey, how about making me as a wild werewolf and- WHACK!
Kurapika: Oh no! The bug flew away! *Cynic like*
Leorio: I bet the damn bug wasn't on the top of my head… *Glares*
Kurapika: Are you calling me a liar? *Raises eyebrow*
Leorio: No, I just think that that dictionary is a little too much for a- WHACK!
Kurapika: Shoot! So close!
Leorio: WOULD YOU STOP THAT? IT REAL-WHACK WHACKY WHACDY WHACK!
Kurapika: I think it's dead now :D.
Leorio: You THINK?
Kurapika: … *Stares to the giant lump on Leorio's head*…
Leorio: Why, I always knew that you think I'm gorgeous but sto- *MASTERMIGHTYWHACK*
Kurapika: Okay, I'm pretty sure it's dead now \o/ *Happy like*
Haruna: Thank you and please review ^-^/