The Light In Your Eyes

by Maddylovesyou

A light that is so precious. A light that brings hope and can change any situation from dire to okay. A light that one would kill for. Killua would certainly kill for him.

7. Chapter 7

Warning, sexual content in the first section.

Gon wakes up, his eyelids feeling heavy and his heart thudding slowly. He doesn't remember his dream last night but he knows it was the nightmare again. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't escape it. He wanted to wake up. He wanted to get away from whatever was tormenting him. It seemed like it lasted forever but then there was relief. A pressure, a warmth against his body. He heard a voice...Killua's voice and all the bad melted away. He remembers that much. The rest of his night was darkness, Gon wanted to wake up after that nightmare but his body and mind were exhausted. He fell asleep and stayed asleep.

Gon looks over to his side, feeling better at seeing Killua laying by his side, his back is turned to him as he sleeps soundlessly. Killua saved me from the nightmare again...Gon smiles, his chest feeling warm. He turns to lay on his side so he can stare at the back of his friend's head. Killua's white hair is spread out on the blue pillow. Gon can't help to think it looks like the sky, the pillow being the blue while Killua's hair being the clouds. He chuckles to himself as he scoots closer. The blanket is only covering his waist, Killua's muscular back can be seen though his thin t-shirt. Even though Killua is muscular and Gon knows how very powerful this boy is, he can't help to feel that Killua looks cute curled up like he is. He looks vulnerable in a way, his pale porcelain skin almost looks breakable.

Gon feels his stomach twist and the warmness he feels bring him back to his mission. Right. I have a sickness to deal with. Gon's eyes shine with determination. So what's making me sick right now?...Is it because I'm staring at Killua? Or because he looks cute? Maybe Killua makes me feel sick because he's so cute? Do I have a sickness towards cuteness? Gon's face flushes a bit when he breathes through his nose, oxygen and Killua's scent being sucked in.

Killua smells like chocolate and something else...like how it smells after it rains but a bit different. Killua smells like clouds and moonlight. It's difficult for Gon to explain how Killua smells but he knows that he likes it. He loves how Killua smells. His scent is unique, just like everything else about him.

Gon's heart beat picks up speed. He wants to get closer to Killua. That's what his instinct is telling him. But Gon's starting to feel pretty sick. I have to push on. Leorio said the sickness can't hurt me. I have to figure out what this is. I have to grow up and catch up with Killua! Gon moves so that he's behind Killua, his back against Gon's chest. The raven haired male lays his head next to Killua's on the same pillow, taking in the scent of Killua's hair. It smells so nice... Gon feels a strange feeling in his lower stomach. He feels uncomfortable but he continues. He presses on. Gon touches Killua's back with his finger tips, watching as his finger goes over the bones and muscles of his back. The shirt is too rough feeling. He wishes Killua wasn't wearing a shirt right now. He wants to feel his soft skin like he did last night.

Gon swallows, his heart beating faster and the heat is pooling lower. He feels strange and his senses on high alert as he moves his hand to touch Killua's toned, pale arm that's exposed. Gon's hands feel so rough compared to the skin he's touching. He gently runs his finger down, enjoying being this close to his best friend and being able to feel his hair against his cheek. Gon's waiting for Killua to wake up. Really he's surprised he didn't wake up when Gon moved right next to him. Killua must be really tired...

Gon glances over at the clock by the bed. It's going on 11 o clock. Aren't we going to the beach today?

Gon grabs Killua's shoulder and pulls so the other male lays on his back. His head stays to the side, his bangs in his face but if Gon didn't know better it looks like Killua's flushed. Is it hot under the blanket? Gon starts to grab the blanket only for Killua to grab it as well, keeping it up but his eyes don't open and he doesn't move. Gon blinks, the sight of Killua laying in bed with his face flushed, his hair sprayed out and his neck exposed makes him feel really sick. There's a pressure down below and his boxers feel smaller somehow.

"Ne Good morning Killua." Gon smiles, leaning over to kiss the ex-assassin on the cheek, his heart flutters at feeling his soft cheek against his lips. Killua's eyes snap open, and his face gets redder. He puts a hand to his cheek, sitting up in bed but he keeps the blanket covering his waist.

"A good morning kiss?" Killua grumbles, glancing away, fidgeting. "Are you going to be doing this every morning?"

"Yup! If you don't mind. I like sharing this with you." Gon smiles, hoping his face doesn't look red. He feels hot.

"...I don't mind." Killua mumbles before he grabs Gon's shirt and pulls him closer, giving him a quick peck on the forehead. "Good morning." Killua's face is so red, Gon can't help to chuckle. It's cute how he gets flustered.

"Hehe Killua you're so cute when you get flustered." Gon giggles. Killua kicks him off the bed, still keeping the blanket over his waist. The ex-assassin's eye twitches and he glares but his face is even redder now.

"Don't tease me! It's just weird waking up like that, I'm not use to it." Killua grumbles, crossing his arms, a rare pout on his face. "Don't call me cute. It's insulting."

"Really? Why?" Gon blinks. He's upside down on the floor, he had landed on his head, his body twisting at a weird angle. He flushes when he notices something. He lays down on the floor, on his stomach, wincing when his 'problem' pushes against the carpet. It got hard! I can take care of it now like Leorio said!...but I can't let Killua see it! Then he'll know I'm sick! And he'll know I haven't beaten it yet. "I don't think being called cute is insulting. I love being called cute by Mito-san."

"It just is." Killua huffs, staying on the bed much to Gon's relief. "Being called cute by your mom is different. They're weird like that but being called cute by another man is..." He trails off. "I'm not cute."

"But you are Killua. You're so cute. Especially when you curl up into a ball when you sleep." Gon smiles, thinking about it. He winces again when his problem twitches...it's so hot down there.

"I-Idiot! Why are you so shameless?" Killua sounds flustered.

"I'm just speaking the truth. I'm not saying it to offend you. I honestly think it!" Gon wants to get up on the bed with his friend but he's still hard. It can easily be seen through the boxers.

Killua's quiet for a moment. "You know you can get back on the bed right?" his voice sounds a bit different. He takes a deep breath and it's gone when he speaks again. "What are you doing anyway?" Killua glances down, Gon tensing when he feels those purple eyes on his back. Killua blinks. "Why are you just laying on the floor like that?"

"I don't feel like getting up. It's comfy down here." Gon smiles sheepishly, feeling warmer when he gets to see Killua's face, those purple eyes looking down on him, with those long eye lashes. He can see the purple earrings hanging from his ears and he can see the trances of pink in his cheek from all the blushing he was doing.

"Weirdo." Killua grunts before a smirk comes to his lips. He gets out of bed, stepping on Gon's back doing so before he walks off of him towards the bathroom, whistling innocently. Gon grunted from the weight but when Killua pressed on his back, his erection rubbing against the carpet. Painful pleasure coarse through him for a second. It felt good, a strange sensation he hasn't felt before. It caused him to make a weird sound. Killua stops whistling when he heard it, Gon tensing when Killua turns around and the smirk is gone. He glances at Gon with concern.

"Did I hurt you? Is your stomach hurt or something?" Killua watches Gon shift under his gaze, the raven haired male can't look at him. He's so nervous. He doesn't want Killua knowing about this. Killua's eyebrows furrow watching him. "You're hiding something. I didn't kick you that hard off the bed... are you feeling sick? You look a little red." Killua walks closer, Gon scoots away from him, biting his lip when his 'issue' brushes against the carpet some more. Leorio said this illness can't hurt me...but this is feeling painful.

Seeing Gon move away only seems to worry the ex-assassin more, he gets on his knees next to Gon who has buried his face in the carpet, his body tense, he feels a bead of sweat start to fall down his face. "I'm fine K-Killua." Gon tries to give him a smile but It feels strange on his face. He's not good at this.

"No you're not. Stop lying." Killua glares at him, grabbing a hold of him. "You wouldn't be laying on the floor like this, you would have gotten up. When I stepped on you, you sounded in pain. Tell me what's wrong."

"N-Nothings wrong!" Gon hears himself shout, feeling scared when Killua grabs a hold of him. He feels too warm! This feeling is intense. He wants to feel more pressure and Killua's tight grip on his arms has made him warmer somehow. This is bad. The sickness is getting out of control. What do I do? Killua's going to find out at this rate!

Killua's glare deepens "Bull shit!" he tries to roll Gon over but the raven haired male grips onto the carpet, not letting himself be moved. Killua huffs, standing up he grabs Gon's arm and pulls up, trying to get Gon to stand up. "Get up then if you're okay."

Killua's strength pulls Gon forward a bit, his erection rubbing against the carpet causing him to hiss, it hurts but sends shock waves of pleasure down his spine, his face getting flushed. He wants to touch it, he bites his lip and closes his eyes, trying to fight Killua and fight this sickness.

The ex-assassin lets go of him when he hears the hiss and sees Gon's reaction. Those purple eyes light up in concern before he glares at Gon. "That's it. I'm getting Leorio. Obviously something is really wrong and you're just trying to play it off." Killua turns on his heel and quickly makes his way over towards the door. Gon can't even say anything before the ex-assassin is out of the room, hurrying to get Leorio.

"Ne...what should I do?" Gon mumbles to himself, wincing when he moves, creating fiction down there. Leorio told me when this happens I should go with my instincts and touch it...but what will happen? He didn't tell me that...he just said to touch it. I feel really sick right now, even Killua noticed it. I feel hot...taking a cold shower got rid of it but I'm suppose to touch it. Do I have time before Leorio comes? What if I don't get this chance again?

Gon stands up quickly, running into the bathroom. He closes the door and locks it. But he knows this door will not hold back Killua or Leorio if they think something is really wrong. Should I just take a cold shower really quick? Or should I touch it? Will touching it make it go away or will it make things worse? Leorio said I should touch it to understand this sickness but...I don't want Killua to know I have it!

Gon's thoughts are in a whirlwind all the while he's feeling too hot and his boxers too tight. What caused this? Why do I feel like this? I was just touching Killua...I just gave him a good morning kiss...Gon slides down the door till his butt touches the floor. He looks down at the lump in his boxers. He pulls off his boxers, hissing at the feeling of his erection being freed. He's starting to lose his train of thought. He just feels so hot and the pressure is too much. Something is building up. He needs something.

Gon slowly touches the tip of his penis with his fingers, feeling a slight jolt. He grips the base, following his instinct and squeezes. His breath hitches, a pleasure he hasn't felt before being found. Gon slowly strokes himself up and down but it feels rough and the skin keeps catching on Gon's calloused hands making him wince in pain. It's too dry...maybe if I used water?

Gon gets up, rushing over to the shower, a feeling taking him over, an urge. He turns on the shower, letting the water soak his chest before he reaches down and starts to stroke himself again, it goes more smoothly this time. It still feels a little awkward to do but his hand glides easier now. Strange sounds escape Gon's throat. Sounds that he may have made when he's hurt but he's not hurt now. What he's doing feels good. He's never felt this sensation before. His legs start to shake and he has to brace himself against the shower wall. Gon closes his eyes tightly, not in control anymore. His instincts are taking over. Overwhelming him. He bucks into his hand, his eyebrows furrowed in his concentration. But in the darkness of his mind he starts to see things and remember things.

He remembers Killua's scent, the way he looks all curled up asleep. He remembers the feeling of Killua's cheek against his lips. He remembers Killua's sculpted chest and how the water had dripped off of him when he got out of the shower. He remembers the feeling he got when he held Killua's hand. He remembers the smiles and the feeling of Killua's thigh against his own. He remembers the smirks Killua gives him and that mischievous look in his eyes.

Then he starts seeing something that didn't happen. Killua gripping him and stroking him like he is now with himself. The thought spurs Gon on and he strokes frantically, something about to happen. Something is coming, his body is so hot, the pleasure mounting to the point where he thinks he's about to explode-

"Gon?" Killua's voice can be heard,the concern there. That's all it takes. It's like Killua's voice was the trigger. Gon squeaks when all the tension is released, he squeezes his eyes shut, his breathing uneven and he rides out this feeling. It feels soo good. Gon never knew there was such a feeling. It felt like a great release. Gon catches his breath, opening his eyes to see a bunch of white liquid running down the shower wall. He blinks. Did that come out of me? Gon can't care too much. He feels all tingly now...and sleepy. But just a little bit. His body feels so relaxed like he just got a really good massage.

Gon tenses when he hears the door get busted down. The raven haired male quickly sprays the wall with the water, sighing in relief when it quickly is sprayed off and goes down the drain. The raven haired male feels a little weak in his legs, the heat from the shower and the after glow of what he just did getting to him.

"Gon, I got Leorio. I heard you make a sound." Killua moves the shower curtain out of the way just when Gon is trying to get out to get a towel. The surprise of Killua just ripping the shower curtain open and his sudden tiredness makes him trip over the edge of the tub, falling onto Killua. The ex-assassin stumbles back a couple of steps but he steadies them soon after. He looks down at Gon in concern only to glance away quickly. "G-Gon! See Leorio, something's wrong with him, he's having trouble keeping himself up."

"No i'm okay now Killua I just needed to take a shower. I feel better now." A lot better. Gon flushes when he looks up at Killua and they lock eyes. When he looks into those purple orbs he remembers what he was thinking about that made him release and made him feel so good. Killua holding him in his arms, stroking him. Being In Killua's arms for real and seeing that concern on his face makes Gon feel warm all over again. His body feels tingly.

"Let's get him a towel, I'm going to check you up anyway Gon. It's not like you to be weak like that and Killua said you were acting suspicious before he left. If you're feeling sick you got to let us know. I can't help you if you're not honest." Leorio hands Gon a towel, the raven haired male letting go of Killua to wrap the towel around his waist. Gon glances at Killua again, taking note of how he's not looking at him, his face is red. He also can't help to notice the huge wet spot on his shirt from where he caught him.

"Sorry about getting you all wet Killua."

"Don't say sorry about that, just start telling the truth." Killua glares at him, but Gon has known Killua long enough to know that he's worried. Gon frowns, that's what I didn't want to happen. Gon's eyes shift away from Killua's, feeling a little strange now looking at him. The feeling is more intense almost. Have I made the sickness worse? Gon bites his lip, wanting to ask Leorio about it right away but he decides to walk out of the bathroom and sit on the bed. Leorio sets his suitcase next to him, opening up and pulling out his stethoscope.

"I'm going to start listening to your lung, heart and abdominal sounds okay?" Leorio puts the stethoscope on his chest. Gon stays still, wondering if his heart is still beating fast. It's probably slowed down. Gon looks over at Killua, seeing the ex-assassin leaning against the wall, watching with his arms crossed. I wonder if he's mad? He seems like it.. Leorio keeps moving the stethoscope around before he takes them off. "Your heart and lungs sound good. Your stomach isn't hyperactive." Leorio starts to press on his stomach. "Tell me if you feel any pain." Gon shakes his head then Leorio pulls away. "do you feel bad now Gon? Do you feel hot? Is your mouth dry? Do you have a headache?"

"Um..." Gon glances at Killua, seeing the ex-assassin give him a stern look. He looks at Leorio. "well I feel kind of tired now, and my mouth is a little dry."

"You feel tried now?" Leorio raises an eyebrow. Gon swallows. He feels bad for making Killua worry but he really doesn't want him to know he's going through the sickness. At least not the adult sickness. He doesn't want him to know how far behind he is. Gon leans in, whispering to Leorio.

"I did what you said..."

Leorio looks confused for a moment before his eyes light in realization and his face gets red. "Um...yeah okay." Leorio sighs in relief, giving Killua smile. "He's fine Killua. There was no need for you to drag me out of bed like you did." Leorio gives him an annoyed look. "It was just a stomach ache. Gon's just dehydrated, he needs to drink some fluids and he'll be fine."

"A stomach ache had him laying on the floor, hissing in pain?" Killua raises his eyebrow, glancing over at Gon.

"well you said that you stepped on him so you may have triggered a more painful response." Leorio shrugs his shoulders.

"It's okay Killua i'm fine!" Gon jumps up, spreading his arms, smiling. He didn't like that look that flashed through Killua's eyes at what Leorio said. He doesn't want Killua thinking that it was his fault...of course Killua caused it but it's not his fault it happen. This is Gon's sickness. The raven haired male still doesn't' understand what happen but it felt really good and now he feels relaxed and his head clear. "It wasn't that bad, I was just overreacting."

Killua stares at Gon for a moment before nodding. "Alright. If you say so." Killua relaxes a bit getting off of the wall to take a step towards the raven haired male. Killua hits Gon over the head, getting the raven haired male to grab his head and whine.

"Killua what did you do that for?!"

"For getting me worried over a stomachache." Killua's eye twitches, putting his hands on his hips.

Gon rubs his head where Killua hit it, pouting over at him. Killua glances away, huffing. Gon can't help to smile though. Killua's not mad. Not really mad at least.

"Alright Gon once you two are ready meet us down at the cafe down stairs. We're going to have breakfast and then head out to the beach." Leorio grins, he looks at Killua. "Make sure he drinks plenty of Fluids today Killua and keep an eye on him. Just in case something else happens."

"Oh don't worry I will." Killua smirks, giving Gon a mischievous smile that makes the raven haired male tense.

Leorio grins to himself, like he knows some unknown joke before he makes his way out of the room quickly, shutting the door behind him.

"Ne i'll get dressed." Gon walks over to the dresser, feeling better now that he's sat out in the cool air and caught his breath. He still feels nice though, reminding him of what he just did. He can feel Killua's eyes on him for a a moment.

"I'll go take a shower." Killua grabs some of his clothes from the dresser before heading over to the bathroom. "But seriously if you feel bad again, don't play it off." Killua glances back at Gon. "You can tell me."

"I know." Gon smiles sheepishly. "I didn't want to worry you but I made you worry by doing that so i'm sorry." Gon scratches his cheek.

"It's just that you're never sick and when you get a stomachache it's when you eat way too much too fast." Killua looks like he's thinking a moment before he glances back at Gon. "When we get down to the cafe you're going to be chugging that water you hear me?"

"yes sir." Gon chuckles at the look Killua gives him and he can't help his chest to feel warm when he gets a smile to crack on the ex-assassin's face.

"Good." Killua walks into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Gon stands there, smiling at where Killua was before he starts to dry himself more. He throws his towel off to the side, shivering slightly. He seems more sensitive now somehow but the feeling is slowly wearing off. He puts on his green trunks before putting on a white tank top. Gon sits on the bed, staring out of the window, watching people walk to the beach in the distance.

Now I have to think...Before it got hard I was touching Killua and thinking how cute he was. When he kicked me off the bed I noticed it. Killua made it like that. The sickness caused it. Leorio told him when it happens he should take care of it, which means touching. I did touch it and it did go away...white stuff came out. Is that apart of the sickness? Was that the infection? But it didn't make the sickness go away, if anything it felt stronger when I looked at Killua. Leorio said when it gets hard you want to do sexual things...Gon's eyebrows furrow, he hugs his knees to his chest. Leorio was right, I just had to follow my instinct. It felt awkward to touch it at first but then it felt really good and then it felt amazing. He's never felt anything like it. It was pure pleasure. While he was feeling so good he started thinking about Killua, his smile, his scent, and then he started seeing Killua touching him. Killua's voice made him release that white stuff and then he felt really warm and relaxed.

Does this mean I want to...do sexual things with Killua? Gon will have to talk to Leorio about what happen but...one things for sure, he wants to do what he just did again sometime but he's worried that if he keeps doing it he's only making the sickness worse. I'll need to ask Leorio if it's possible to make the sickness worse by doing it...but it felt so good. I hope it will get hard again somehow.

" I'm ready." Gon glances behind him to see Killua walk out, he's still drying his white locks, one of his eyes closed as he does so. He's wearing his blue swimming trunks and a black tank top. Those purple earrings dangle around as he dries his hair.

"Yay lets go!" Gon feels an excited flare as he jumps off the bed towards Killua, the ex-assassin's eyes widening before he sides steps Gon, the enhancer lands on his hands and does a flip, landing on his feet. Killua smirks at Gon. The enhancer pushes off to jump towards Killua at a speed where he can't doge this time. Killua throws the towel to the side, bracing himself for the other male. Gon tackles Killua, the ex-assassin sliding a few feet but he's able to grab him, putting him in a head lock. Gon wiggles, getting out before Killua tightens his grip and seals the deal, Giggling as he moves away, grinning at his best friend.

Killua chuckles, those purple eyes seem lighter now, and Gon's happy. He didn't like seeing Killua all worried. He wants to see him smiling and laughing.

"Stop goofing around. Lets get you something to drink." Killua grins, ruffling Gon's hair, his still wet black locks getting smoothed out before slowly springing back up. Gon leans into the touch, feeling like a happy dog getting petted by his master.

"Okay." Gon grins when he whips his hair, spraying Killua with water before he runs towards the door. "I'll beat you down there!"

"Cheeky bastard." Killua grins, wiping the water off his face before running after Gon down the hallway. Gon chuckles, feeling happy, feeling light. He loves being here, spending time with Killua. Soon Gon will be on Killua's level and the other male won't have to worry about explaining simple things to him. He'll figure out this illness and become an adult.

I'm getting there Killua! Gon grins back at Killua who is hot on his tail, a smile on his lips as he reaches out to grab him. Gon closes his eyes in his smile.

Killua really is amazing. Getting rid of his nightmares, he's so strong and smart, he understands all the adult stuff, and his eyes change colors. He's the one who's given him the adult sickness that he has to figure out to grow up and it was the thought of Killua that helped him feel so amazing.

Killua truly is his best friend and he never wants to be apart from him.

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Kurapika takes a sip of his coffee, watching the TV that's in this small cafe. The local news is on, a lady with long brown hair talking about how the weather is going to be. Sunny, no chance for rain. The waves aren't too bad and the current isn't strong. A perfect beach day. The blonde glances down at the two bags he packed, just in case everyone else didn't come prepared which he guesses they won't. The blonde frowns to himself as he cuts up his eggs and puts some into his mouth, looking at the table that is empty except for him.

This morning Killua came into our room in a rush. He dragged Leorio out of bed, saying something about Gon feeling bad. I had to stay put and get ready. When Leorio came back he was grinning. He told me Gon was okay and that he has something to tell me later. I'm glad Gon's okay, I was worried. Kurapika sighs in relief. He told me to come here ahead of him. He'd join me once he finishes getting ready.

Kurapika takes another sip of his coffee. Really though I could have just waited. The blonde's thoughts are broken as Leorio comes into the cafe, a grin still on his lips though he does look a bit bashful as he walks over to Kurapika with a bag on his back.

"Welp Gon did it." Leorio throws his bag down, taking a seat next to Kurapika.

"He did it?" Kurapika blinks.

"Yup." Leorio's face gets a little red and he scratches his cheek. "He took my advice if you know what i'm saying. I bet that's what Killua was talking about. He said Gon wouldn't get up off the floor and when he stepped on him he made a sound of pain...I'm betting it was something else. When Killua left, Gon took care of the problem like I told him to."

"He..." Kurapika's cheeks tint. He almost wants to cover his face with his hands. He just got a most unwelcome metal image of Gon.

"Yes." Leorio seems to have mixed feelings about it too but there's a kind of victory there. "It happen sooner than expected but this could be good. Maybe Gon will see it now. I bet he'll ask me questions soon, I could see it in his eyes when I checked on him this morning. It seems he wants to keep it from Killua." Leorio thinks. "That may be a good or bad thing."

"Yeah as for right now I say he's making good progress. Today we'll see if Killua will make any progress and confess to me. I hope he does." Kurapika takes another sip of his coffee. "I don't want us to fight any longer."

"Yeah I understand that. Hopefully it will go smoothly tonight." Leorio's eyes flash and he grips his fist. "If not though...I won't stand for Killua hurting you."

"I can take care of myself you know?" Kurapika gives him a teasing smile when Leorio's eye twitches. "Don't worry." He turns his smile to something sincere.

"Hmpth cocky bastard." Leorio grunts but his lips turn into a smile. The blonde and brunette share a look, both staring at each other a moment longer than needed. Kurapika can feel his chest tighten and his heart beat faster. I've missed sitting like this with you Leorio...

"Haha i'm going to beat you Killua!" The moment is broken, the two older men looking over to see Gon running towards the cafe, those amber eyes bright. Kurapika blinks watching as Killua pulls Gon back only for Gon to pull him back. They fight like this back and forth, before they both trip over each other, practically crashing into the room and knocking over a couple of tables in the process.

"What the hell!" Leorio's eye twitches when a chair that had been knocked away hits him in the side. "Gon I thought you said you were feeling tired!"

"I was but I don't any more!" Gon chuckles, getting up from off the floor, Killua standing up next to him, grinning himself. "Don't worry we'll clean this up!"

"Geez. Good thing there's no body in here but us or you would have knocked a couple of people out." Leorio grunts as the two teenage boys get to work setting up all the tables again and moving the chairs back to the way they were, both the boys giving sheepish smiles and chuckling to themselves. Kurapika can't help his eyes softening watching them. Really now...it's so nice seeing those two together. He can never feel sad when he's with everyone. Killua will make a great mate for Gon. Th ex-assassin just doesn't believe in himself, and he doesn't believe in Gon's feelings either. Once it becomes known, nothing will be able to tear them apart. The kurta is sure of it. Their bond is so deep. A love that anyone watching must appreciate.

Kurapika chuckles quietly to himself before he glances over at the TV. The woman is no longer talking about the weather. Kurapika's eyes widen. "...The circus that came to visit our lovely island has gone missing along with the hundreds of people that went to see their show last night."

"is she talking about the circus with the white fox?" Gon stops chatting with Killua when he hears the woman on the news. The two teenagers walk over to join the older males, all watching the TV intently.

On the TV It shows where the circus was, all empty and bare, just as they saw it yesterday when they wanted to visit. "It would appear that the circus just left but listen to what some of the tourist and locals have to say."

"My wife went out with the kids to take them to the circus yesterday. I w-was busy at work so I didn't go. She was texting me saying how amazing the show was but then she just stopped. She never returned home, nor did my kids." a man talks on the TV now, his eyes are watery, fear in them. "How is the circus Gone? When my wife and kids aren't back? Where did it go?"

"I wasn't feeling good but a group of my friends went to the circus last night. My girlfriend was texting me through it, sending me pictures. The last picture she sent me was of a white fox, then I didn't hear from her." A younger woman is seen, she looks afraid as well. "None of them have returned." Gon tenses at hearing the white fox, his fist gripped at his side.

"As you can see there's much alarm for the fact that the circus is no where to be found. They haven't tried to make it off the island either, says the border patrol. They would have seen them especially if they still have the hundreds of people. The police are honestly baffled with this turn of events. They don't know how hundreds of people and a circus just disappear out of thin air. It's all very mysterious and frightening. Search parties have started all around the island trying to find the missing circus and their missing love ones." The news woman comes back.

"That's insane. How does that happen?" Leorio mumbles to himself, his eyebrows furrow.

" I think we should join the search parties and look for the circus!" Gon looks at everyone, those amber eyes determined. "the circus wouldn't have just stolen hundreds of people. Something must have happened."

"He's right. There's no reason why they would do that. I don't see how they could benefit. They don't need money, all those circus performers are rich off their shows." Killua glances at Gon. "And it seems suspicious to me that the last picture that was sent was of the white fox..."

"You think someone attacked the circus after seeing the white fox act?" Kurapika locks eyes with Killua, his face is blank, not showing the distrust or anger towards him. Hiding it well. "After they found out it was real..."

"But the circus was packed up and there was hundreds of people there. And those circus members looked strong. Who could just completely take everyone off the map?" Leorio glances between everyone, looking for their opinion.

"That's a good question." Kurapika closes his eyes. He has a bad feeling. His stomach twisting and he can feel his heart rate go up. It couldn't be...them could it? The white fox is a rare catch. Something that the troope would be interested in. Kurapika grips his fist under the table, and can feel his eyes about to change to red. I need to stay calm...I need to stay level headed...

"I think after we eat we should head out right away to search for the circus! I'm worried about Clover and all those people." Gon states, those amber eyes firm, showing he's already made up his mind. Killua glances over at him before he nods, the ex-assassin following Gon's lead like he always does.

"I knew this was coming." Killua puts his hands behind his head.

"But what about the beach?" Leorio frowns. "I was looking forward to that." Leorio glances at Kurapika.

"The beach can wait! We can go another day. We're on vacation for a month and it's only been less than a week!" Gon gives Leorio a determined look. "but all those people can't wait. I feel like something really bad has happened." Gon's fist shakes a little. "And I don't like it at all."

"I'm with Gon. This needs to be looked into." Kurapika responds once he's calmed down, looking at Leorio. "There will be other times for the beach just as Gon said."

"I guess..."Leorio grumbles. "And here I thought this was suppose to be relaxing. Of course something like this has to happen."

"Killua lets get some food." Gon looks at his friend before they head up to the cashier to order.

"Okay." Killua follows after him. "and remember, you're chugging water."

Their conversation becomes mummers in the back ground. Kurapika can't understand what they're saying or what anyone is saying. He's trapped in this feeling he has, a horrible foreboding. He came on the vacation to get away from the troope, to get away from his hatred and all the darkness. Now it's here, he's almost sure of it. Kurapika can feel himself slipping away. His heart is beating faster and he knows if Melody were here she would say his heart is beating a melody of rage. I have to control myself. I have to. I don't know if it's the troope yet. I have to keep calm.

"Kurapika...you okay?" Leorio's soft voice breaks Kurapika out of his thoughts. His vision comes back to him, he was seeing white a moment ago. He looks over at Leorio to see him staring at him in concern. "You got really pale...Do you think it's them?" Leorio frowns when Kurapika's bangs cover his eyes.

"I'm not sure. I hope it's not." Kurapika grips his hands. "I don't want them here."

"...I hope it's not either." Leorio looks at him seriously. "If it is the troope...don't over work yourself Kurapika."

"I can't make any promises." Kurapika closes his eyes, taking deep breathes.

"...Don't think too much about it. It could be anything. One things for sure we will find that circus. Gon won't stop till he does since he's taking a liken to that fox." Leorio smiles hopefully, wrapping an arm around Kurapika, pulling him close in a side hug. "So don't look so down. This still is our vacation...I don't like seeing that look on your face."

"You're right..." Kurapika smiles sightly, feeling a bit better. He feels like he can think straight again, Leorio's words and his kind touch bring him back. Like he said there's a chance it's not the troope...of course that makes him think what else could it be? Why would the circus just head off with hundreds of people? How did they stop all cell phone connections before someone was able to call 911 and say what was going on? It sounds crazy that anyone would be able to pull this off if they aren't the troope.

"I wish I had a scent to track." Gon comes back to the table, carrying a tray filled with eggs, pancakes, bacon, and a pitcher of water. He sits down, his eye brows furrowed. "I don't have anything from the circus though that would work. Killua's earrings are from the circus but he's taken showers with them on. The scent isn't of the circus anymore."

"Yeah so we can't rely on Gon's sense of smell yet." Killua takes a seat next to Gon, having a tray similar to his. "But you might pick something up while we're searching around. You know how the white fox smells right?"

"Well the white fox didn't really have a scent." Gon frowns, thinking. "And it rained a lot yesterday."

"So what ever trail they had is gone." Kurapika nods as he takes another sip of coffee, Leorio getting up to get his food. When he comes back, the blonde looks between everyone. "Gon's tracking ability by smell has been ruled out. So what is our plan of action?"

"I think we should split up to cover more ground. Gon and I will take half of the island while you and Leorio take the other half." Killua locks eyes with the blonde, his face is blank and those eyes serious but the blonde knows that Killua is being paired with Gon and that's final.

"I agree about splitting up. We should start at where the circus was last seen. Investigate and see if we find any clues before we split up." Kurapika glances at everyone.

"And I can try to get a scent. It's worth a try." Gon shoves a whole pancake in his mouth, chewing quickly before swallowing like it's nothing. The blonde is a bit taken aback by seeing Gon practically inhale a whole Pancake but he doesn't say anything.

"You don't have to rush Gon. It's impossible for the circus to leave the island. I'm pretty sure all the borders are secured, looking for the circus and all those people." Kurapika finishes up his eggs, staring at the younger male as he takes a couple of pieces of bacon and shoves them into his mouth. "Weren't you not feeling well this morning?"

"I want to get out there as soon as possible! I'm use to eating like this!-" Gon beams proudly only to get his ear pulled by Killua. "Ow!" Gon whines.

"Idiot your stomach was hurting this morning so don't go shoving food down your throat! Drink this." Killua shoves the pitcher in Gon's face, his eye brow twitching. "Like Kurapika said, the circus isn't going anywhere. Just eat your food like a normal person and drink all this water."

"Mm okay." Gon huffs alittle but he takes the water and drinks it out of the pitcher. Slowly but surely chugging it all before he takes a forkful of eggs and puts it into his mouth. Gon is still eating really fast but he's not shoving large amounts down his throat like he was before. Killua watches him for a moment before nodding his approval before he gets to work on his food. Watching these two boys eat is like watching a vacuum cleaner suck up dust.

Honestly if Gon really had stomach issues he should probably be eating slower than that as well. Kurapika looks over at Leorio who is finishing up his pancakes. "So is everyone good on the plan? We'll keep in contact by cell phone. If anyone finds anything contact the other team okay? Then we'll all meet up and proceed. We're not sure what we are dealing with so we should be cautious." Kurapika feels his heart start to peak up speed, that deep fire about to spark but he holds it down. "If the search takes too long and we start to get tired and hungry then we will stop and get something to eat before going back out again."

"Sounds good to me." Leorio looks at Kurapika seriously. Gon and Killua nod their heads, both their mouths filled with food.

"But you know I really don't know what to think about all this." Killua states once he swallows his food. "When we went to the circus there were many other hunters there too. There was a really strong one next to Gon. They weren't just regular people. I'm sure that the last show they had also had hunters in the audience. How could anyone silence all those people so quickly? Especially with pro hunters in the audience?" Killua taps his fingers on the table, thinking. " My first thought was that it was an inside job. Maybe some of the circus members decided they didn't want to be apart of the circus anymore but wanted the valuables. They could have hired others to be in the crowd and take care of anyone who could contact the outside world. The issue here is why would they take hundreds of people with them? If somehow they were able to kill them all then they would just be dead weight. If the circus just disappeared that's one thing, but the fact that all those people who went to see the show are gone, is crazy."

My thoughts exactly. Kurapika takes a deep breath, looking down at his coffee. "It doesn't matter what happened, we're going to find the circus and all those people. You saw how they were Killua. The circus people are really nice and powerful. I don't know what happen but we're going to find them." Gon grips his fist, looking at everyone with those bright amber eyes, a fire of determination in them. Kurapika can feel the dread slowly ease away. Even though this situation looks grim, Gon is able to cheer everyone on, and insist that they are going to come out on top. Those amber eyes give hope. Kurapika can see it in everyone at the table. Leorio has started to grin, and Killua is giving Gon a look but his shoulders have relaxed, those purple eyes have a light to them that only seems to be around if Gon is.

Gon's light is nice and it helps but Kurapika still feels the dread, and the uneasiness his body is experiencing. He wants to find this circus as soon as possible. He hopes this is some strange misunderstanding and they're off at the beach somewhere having a great time but Kurapika knows that's a fool's thought. He has a feeling that all those people are dead and what they are going to find will be a nightmare.

If it's the troope, Kurapika's nightmare has followed him to his sanctuary.

---

There's no sound but the wind whistling through the sky. There's nothing but bare soil all around, only the indents in the ground from the poles that held the tent tell them that the circus was actually here. Killua glances around, looking for any car tracks or foot prints, any spilled fluid or something dropped, anything. There's not even trash. It looks like the circus just left like they were suppose to. No signs of struggle, no blood. All is as it should be.

It's unsettling. Even his father would have trouble pulling this off. They had to pick everything up in a matter of hours. There is no mistake here. No clues. This is insane. The ex-assassin almost wants to believe that the news reporter was wrong or there was some mistake. This seems impossible.

Killua glances over at Gon who is crawling on all fours, looking intently at the ground and sniffing occasionally. He's trying to pick up a scent, if Gon's able to, that's the only clue they have to go on. The ex-assassin looks over at Kurapika and Leorio who are on the other side of the field, by the way their talking and the expressions on their faces they haven't found anything either. There's a few other people here who seem to be looking for any clues but less than Killua expected. The circus show Gon and Killua went to was full of hunters. All those hunters couldn't have left the island could they? Where are the hunters at? Shouldn't they be jumping on this just as they did?

"Ne this smells strange." Killua looks over at Gon to see him sniffing at the ground, his eyebrows furrowed.

"Did you pick up on something?" Killua jogs over to his best friend, watching as the other male sniffs intently.

"It smells really bad in this one spot. I can't explain it...some kind of chemical?" Gon starts to dig into the ground with his hands. Really Gon is just like a dog. Killua doesn't think too much on it though when Gon pulls out something from the ground. The ex-assassin's eyes widen. Its a piece of flesh, dripping black liquid. The piece of flesh isn't bloody and it doesn't appear to be rotten yet. Killua can see some aura on it when he uses Gyo. "Killua...this is..."

"Yeah. It's from that performer with the flesh daggers I volunteered with. It's a large piece of flesh too. What's that black liquid?" Killua's eyes narrow as he takes the flesh away from Gon quickly, looking at his hands. "you don't have any cuts do you? On your hands?"

"No why?" Gon tilts his head, the tips of his fingers are black.

"Because it might be some kind of poison. We don't know what this black stuff is." Killua relaxes, that slight panic he felt dying down. "This stuff is strange though. It has the consistency of water. It's not oil."

"And it smells really bad." Gon sniffs his fingers, his face scrunching up before he wipes his fingers on the ground, getting the liquid off.

"It smells like...blaming fluid? Something like It." Killua gets some of the liquid on his other hand and sniffs it close to his face. It's actually kind of hard to smell, Gon's nose is much better than his. Killua looks back at Kurapika and Leorio, when the blonde looks over at him, Killua makes a 'come here' motion with his hand before turning his attention back on Gon who is sniffing around the hole where he dug the flesh out of. "Do you smell anymore of this weird stuff? Do you think we could use it as a trail?"

"Maybe. I smell bits and pieces of it. The rain from yesterday is making it hard." Gon looks over at Killua from being on the ground.

"Did you guys find something?" Kurapika walks to the two teenagers, those gray orbs immediately falling on the piece of flesh Killua is holding in his hand.

"What is that?!" Leorio points a finger at the flesh, his nose wrinkling up.
"It's skin from that performer who turned his skin into daggers." Killua turns the thin piece of flesh around, looking at it. "Gon smelled this black liquid and found this in the ground."

"What is that..?" Kurapika narrows his eyes, watching the black liquid drip onto the ground. He looks at Leorio. "Do you have any testing tubes? Or a container of some kind?"

"Yeah I think I do." Leorio gets on his knees, placing his suit case on the ground. He opens it up and searches through all his things. He pulls out an empty pill bottle. "Good thing I haven't been cleaning out my suitcase as much as I should have." Leorio grins, handing the bottle to Kurapika. The blonde walks up to Killua, popping open the bottle and placing it under the flesh. The black liquid drips into the bottle, Kurapika waiting till he's gotten a cap full before pulling away.

"We'll keep a sample of this. I wonder if they have a lab here to analyze it?" Kurapika looks at Gon. "Do you think you have a trail?"

"Maybe." Gon gets on his hands and feet again, sniffing the ground intently. He walks to the right of the hole sniffling before moving left. The raven haired male keeps going back and forth, his eye brows scrunched in concentration. Killua scowls when he sees a man point at Gon and chuckle with his friend. Killua walks so he's in their line of vision, giving the two men a dark look, those purple eyes getting glossy, his smile sinister. Needless to say the two men run off quickly after, he hears one of them say ' oh shit' before they fall on their face, get up and run off. "I think I got a trail!" Gon beams excitedly, looking back at his friends. "It's faint and it's in bits and pieces but it seems to be leading me that way!" Gon points towards the trees in the distance.

"Alright lets get in the car and i'll drive us over. It's good to have the car readily available just in case." Leorio looks around. Kurapika nods in agreement before walking off with Leorio.

"Gon, Killua we are going to drive over. Leave that piece of flesh in the hole for the police Killua." Kurapika glances at the ex-assassin, Killua dropping it with out any complaints, wiping his hands on the ground. He looks over at Gon and sees the raven haired male is running towards the forest already, hands behind his back. Killua smirks, of course Gon wouldn't want to waste time getting in the car.

"We'll meet you there!" Killua yells at Leorio and Kurapika before he takes off running to catch up with Gon. When it comes to speed Killua is only slightly faster than Gon, his child hood probably has a little something to do about that. The ex-assassin moves as fast as he can, his arms swinging next to his body, his purple eyes locked on Gon, his hair is whipping behind him, his earrings bouncing.

"Killua! The closer we get...I smell it faintly in the wind! More of this stuff is definably in the forest!" Gon glances over at Killua when the ex-assassin finally catches up.

"I have a feeling if we follow where the stuff is we'll find something." Killua looks forward. "But it seems strange to me. The way it was buried like that...almost like they wanted someone to find it. Like they wanted someone to have a clue. Maybe they thought the police would have brought dogs to sniff them out? A normal human wouldn't have been able to find that. Only someone with your nose could." Killua looks back at Gon, watching the raven haired male's expression. Have the police not been out here? Or do they not have police dogs on the island? If not then they would have never have found that piece of evidence. None of the circus members knew of Gon's smelling capability did they? Killua searches his memories...No Gon never said or did anything to give that away.

"Yeah I was kind of thinking that too. Maybe the performer left it there to help people track where they're going." Gon's expression Is serious, those amber eyes burning with a fire. " I don't know what's going on but I don't like it Killua. We need to find them as soon as we can!"

So you can sense it too Gon? This feeling in the air? Killua nods. The two boys stop once they reach the beginning of the forest. They're panting slightly but they still have their breath. Gon starts to sniff the ground again so Killua glances off to the side, watching as Leorio and Kurapika pull up next to them in the car.

"Do you still smell it?" Kurapika gets out of the car with Leorio, the two older males walking closer.

"Yeah I do. It's stronger over here." Gon starts to crawl into the forest, sniffing at the ground and trees, his eyebrows scrunched in concentration. Killua walks behind Gon, his purple eyes glancing around, watching their surroundings closely for anything suspicious. Kurapika seems to be on guard as well. Killua glances back at the blonde whos doing something similar to him, his shoulders tense. Killua quickly goes back to being on the look out once he feels that sick twisting of his stomach when Kurapika stares at Gon. He can't think of last night. He has to stay focused. This is business. I can deal with him later.

They all stay in silence, watching Gon as he sniffs here and there, following him deeper into the forest. Killua can't shake the feeling that they're being watched. The ex-assassin looks around, his eyes narrowed, searching for any detail out of place but nothing is.

"Hm the scent ends here." Gon's statement gets Killua to look at his friend, the raven haired male has stopped against a large rock. He sniffs at it, frowning. "maybe it's in the rock?" Gon starts to knock on it "Should I break it?"

"hold on." Kurapika puts a hand up as he walks around the large rock that towers over them, studying it. He starts to knock on it in a couple of different spots before he hits a part that sounds hallow. Kurapika pulls his fist back and punches the rock, it shattering under his power, put only a small part of it, making an opening into the rock.

"Wow! A secret passage way!" Gon runs over to the blonde with Killua by his side.

"There's no way a hundred people and a circus is in there though." Leorio stares carefully into the darkness of the passageway they just made. "What if this is some kind of trap?"

"That's possible. I was just telling Gon it seemed strange that piece of flesh was just waiting there, as if it was meant to be found. Then someone with smelling capabilities would have been lead here. A normal human couldn't have shattered that rock though..." Killua frowns glancing over at Gon from the corner of his eye. Whoever this is...did they lay this trap out for Gon? Without Gon we would have never found this. "I'll go in to look-"

"No I will." Kurapika cuts him off, not looking at the ex-assassin or the raven haired male.

"What? But I wanted to go." Gon pouts. "Let me come in with you-"

"No." Killua and Kurapika say at the same time, Killua a bit more sternly, getting Gon to slump.

" why not?"

"Because it could be a trap waiting for you in there, and the passageway looks tight. It's really only big enough for one person to squeeze in at a time. If you were to go in after Kurapika, if there is a trap in there, you wouldn't be able to get out fast enough and Kurapika would suffer damage." And I don't want you going in a dark, small space with that guy! Killua puts his hands on his hips, looking at Gon sternly, knowing exactly what's going through his friend's head. "Let Kurapika do this."

"He's right Gon. If you were to come with me you'd get in the way." Kurapika smiles over at the raven haired male. "I'll be fine."

"...okay." Gon shifts a bit, not happy with the decision but he'll put up with it. "I still think I should go in there." He slumps, shifting restlessly. Killua knows he was excited to go into the rock, saying it could be a trap only made the raven haired male want to go in more. He must be pretty disappointed right now but Killua isn't comfortable with letting Gon go in there, with or without Kurapika. There's defiantly going to be something in that rock, he's sure Kurapika can feel it too. He was going to go in there instead but if the blonde wants to do it, be his guest. He'd rather stay by Gon's side anyway.

"Are you sure about this?" Leorio grabs Kurapika's arm when the blonde had ignored Gon's statement and was walking towards the dark opening in the rock. "You won't even be able to see in there!"

"I made sure to bring a flash light. Just stay out here. If anything is wrong i'll come right out. Don't worry." Kurapika gives Leorio a reassuring smile.

"You better or i'm coming after you! I won't wait here too long if I think somethings up." Leorio lets go of Kurapika a bit reluctantly. He seems unsure about this whole thing as well.

"I know." Kurapika takes out the flash light from his pocket and turns it on, he walks into the narrow passage way slowly, squeezing his way into the rock.

"Be careful not to get stuck!" Leorio shouts after him, his eye brows furrowing in concern.

"...How long should we wait before we go in after him?" Gon looks at Killua.

"If something goes wrong we'll know it, if we start piling in after him we'll block the exit. I think we should just wait patiently." Killua crosses his arms, staring at the dark passageway. Gon is concerned about Kurapika...but it's because they're friends. Not because Gon likes him or anything. Even the ex-assassin is a little on edge about this, though a sick part of him would smile if Kurapika didn't come back. Killua has mixed feelings about the Kurta. I can't let this get dragged into today. I can't be worrying about Kurapika's feelings for Gon or if Gon will return them now. There's more pressing stuff at hand! Get your head in the game!

Leorio bites at his finger nails, staring into the dark space, shifting back and forth. "Kurapika? You alright? Did you find anything?"

There's a long moment of silence. It's tense. Seconds go by, minutes, it seems like hours. He can see Leorio is about to run into the space only for Kurapika to come out, his bangs covering his eyes. "Let's go back to the hotel."

"Why? Did you see something?" Leorio looks Kurapika over, sighing in relief when he doesn't appear to be hurt.

"I did but there's no point in continuing." Kurapika starts walking back the way they came, his voice is strained.

"but what about all those people? And the circus performers and Clover? We haven't found them yet!" Gon glances between the rock and Kurapika, frowning. "I think we should keep looking-"

"They're all dead."

Those three words are spoken darkly by the Kurta. He stops walking, letting his words linger in the air. The three friends stare at the blonde with wide eyes. Killua licks his lips nervously, glancing over at Gon, the raven haired male seems confused and shocked right now. But if what Kurapika says is true, soon he'll get angry and he'll never give up the search for who did this. If anything happened to the white fox...He'll be upset. Killua didn't want it to come to this. He had hope that maybe they were all alive even though deep down he knew they weren't. Ever since he saw that news report he's felt this feeling of dread.

"How do you know that?" Gon's the first one to speak, frowning deeply. "What did you see in the rock?"

"The rock is filled with cell phones, purses, bags, clothes. In there is also a large container of that black liquid...that liquid was all those people melted down. Whoever did this laid it out smoothly. There was also a message telling where to find the circus trucks but I don't think we should get anymore involved." Kurapika's voice shakes.

"A-All of them? All those people?" Gon's face falls before he grips his fist. "even the circus members?

"It was the circus who did this." Kurapika turns to face them, he still wont' show his eyes to them.

"What?" Killua's eyes widen at that. "How do you-"

"Gon was meant to go into that rock. All the messages were addressed to him." Kurapika takes a deep breath. "The leader of the circus group has gone mad. From what I read in there, he claims that last night Gon attacked the circus troope and stole the white fox."

"What? Clover was stolen?... But I didn't do it!" Gon's eyes widen.

"He was with us the whole time." Killua raises his eyebrow but he grinds his teeth, knowing where this is going.

"We know that but this man truly believes he saw you steal the fox last night. In a rage he killed his audience saying that anyone whos seen this disgrace should be put out of their misery. He's set on revenge." Kurapika looks up those eyes look tinted red. "I'm sure that if we go to where the message said the circus trucks are, he'll be waiting there with a trap. This man isn't normal and obviously unstable. Playing this game with him is dangerous."

"But...But I didn't do it." Gon's frown deepens.

"It makes sense that the circus had something to do with this. The leader went crazy,killed the audience, while the other members got to work cleaning up the mess to leave. If the leader thinks Gon did it that's why he left that clue for Gon to sniff out...but how did he know about Gon's smelling ability?" Killua feels a pang of anger over the whole situation but he doesn't let it show. He feels his protective side kick in. He wants to hold Gon and at the same time he wants to kill this leader for making that frown on Gon's precious lips and threatening his love.

"I don't know how he knows that...there's a lot of things I don't understand how he knows and I don't understand how he pulled off killing all those people, along with hunters, quick enough that none of them could have called for help. This man is dangerous." Kurapika looks at Gon seriously. "We shouldn't go confront him yet when we know nothing about him. We could very well be walking into our deaths."

"I just need to clear my name but...when I think about what he's done to all those people..." Gon grips his fist. "I know I didn't steal Clover but then who did? He must of looked like me if the leader mistook me for him." Gon tilts his head, thinking.

"We can worry about who stole the white fox later, first we have to clear your name and get this freak off your back." Killua says seriously, not liking how Kurapika is acting. The blonde is slightly freaking out. On the verge of panicking. Killua can sense it. Something else must have been in that rock...

"IF only we knew the leader's number or something. We could make contact with him without having to physically see him." Leorio says quietly glancing at Kurapika before he sighs. "This really was meant to be relaxing." Leorio grumbles.

"Wait! Didn't that guy give you his card? It had a number on it didn't it?" Killua's eyes light up, looking at Gon hopefully.

"Oh yeah it did!" Gon's eyes shine, smiling at Killua. "That card is in our hotel room."

"Lets go back there and call them. Hopefully they'll pick up and we can try to sort out this misunderstanding." Kurapika turns and starts walking, not waiting for anyone this time. Leorio goes to catch up with him, the brown haired male looking at his friend in concern.

"...Kurapika-" Leorio starts.

"Don't ask me about that rock again right now." Kurapika covers his eye with his bangs. Leorio stares at him for a moment before nodding, walking by his side. Gon and Killua follow after them, the ex-assassin deep in thought.

Really why did this have to go and happen? It seems like whereever we go some shit is going down. Killua glances at his friend. Gon is biting at his lip, his eyebrows furrowed, and those amber eyes glossy. He's deep in thought. He's probably confused right now. This search party did take a turn for the unexpected. He's probably angry with the leader for killing all those Innocent people, and he's probably worried about Clover.

I can read you like a book Gon. Killua grabs Gon's cheek and pitches it playfully, giving his friend a smirk. "We'll clear your name in no time, and then we'll find who took Clover and put the blame on you ."

"yeah." Gon smiles appreciatively. Those eyes lose that dull tone and become brighter again. Killua's heart skips a beat. Truly, you look best smiling Gon. You don't have to worry about a thing. I won't let anyone hurt you. I'll let you fight your own battles but as soon as you can't fight anymore, I'll be there to finish up.

You are my most precious. More precious than the expensive stones that hang from my ears, more precious then the sun and the moon, more precious than the air I breathe.

And you don't even understand this power you have over me. Gon reaches out, grabbing Killua's hand, jolting the ex-assassin's senses. His hand feels on fire and he feels warm all over, his heart thudding quickly in his chest.

"You don't mind do you?" Gon smiles sheepishly.

"...No." Of course I don't. Gon must be really worried about this or maybe he feels guilty about all those people dying. Whatever the case, Gon is holding his hand because he needs his support. Gon needs him for something. And he came to Killua. Gon's not up there trying to hold Kurapika's hand, he's holding his hand. I'm the one who knows you the most Gon. Don't you see it?

Gon lets go of Killua's hand after giving it a squeeze, sighing happily. "I feel better now. Thanks Killua."

No, thank you. "Whatever." Killua grunts, feeling too warm, his hand tingling where Gon had been holding it. He feels his face color. Don't you see the influence you have on me? When i'm with you I want to be at my best but you make me my worse. You have the power to build me up or destroy me. I'm no fool, I know more than anyone...

That you are my greatest weakness Gon freeces.

---

"I know I put it somewhere..." Gon mumbles to himself as he digs through his dresser, throwing his clothes on the floor.

"You know what I don't understand though." Leorio comments after awhile of just standing there next to the blonde, Killua in front of him as they watch Gon search for the card. Kurapika is silent but those gray eyes look at Leorio from the corner. "If this guy thinks Gon stole the fox, why would Gon search him out? If Gon really stole the fox, he would be focused on getting away with it. They'd be no reason for him to go after the circus."

"...The leader believes he has something that is important to Gon. In the letter telling where the circus is it said that he must come alone if he ever wants to see his 'precious' again." Kurapika rubs his temple, his lips going in a tight line. "I'm sorry I didn't mention that before. It slipped my mind."

"...Kurapika do you need to sit down? You don't look so good. You just saw something traumatic. I know we've been through a lot but it never gets easy." Leorio puts a hand on Kurapika's shoulder, the blonde tenses up badly, his breathing becoming jagged.

"...I'm...Fine." Kurapika shakes his head. "I'll take it easy after this is over."

"Ah ha!" Gon suddenly shouts, digging deep into his dresser.

"You found it?" Killua walks till he's next to his friend, his keen ears listening to Leorio's and Kurapika's conversation while keeping his eyes on his friend.

"yup here it is." Gon gets out of the dresser, holding out the business card that one guy gave him. He grins. "I don't know how it got all the way back there but at least I found it."

"Lets hurry up and call these guys. We'll need to get their side of the story first before we can counter it with the proof of your innocence." Killua's eyebrows scrunch a bit. He seems tense. Everyone in the room seems tense.

Gon's still kind of in shock. He doesn't see how all of this could have happened so quickly and how the circus would have thought it was him. The thought that someone stole Clover doesn't sit well with his stomach. He doesn't want to be a enemy of the circus. He wants to help that guy get his Clover back. He doesn't like the leader much though...

Gon starts to pull out his Beetle to call the circus only for Killua to smack his hand, giving him an annoyed look. "You can't just call them here! They'll track the call-"

"They already know where Gon is." Kurapika cuts in, getting the ex-assassin to tense.

"Really?" Gon blinks before tilting his head. "Then why didn't they come here to get me?"

"I don't know." Kurapika glances to the side. "So it doesn't matter what cell phone you use. You can go ahead and call them."

Gon nods. Killua is tense right now, his fist gripped at his side. The raven haired male knows he's not liking this. But Gon's not scared. He isn't worried. Gon is innocent and he'll prove it to the circus and then he''ll find Clover.

Gon dials the number before pressing send. He presses it against his ear, the ringing going on a couple of times before someone picks up. Killua, Leorio, and Kurapika are all staring at him intently, waiting patiently, ready to jump in if they have to.

"...Is that you Kid?" the man's voice sounds scratchy but Gon knows it's the man that Clover had taken a liken to.

"Yeah it's me." Gon listens to the man's heavy breathing before continuing. "I didn't steal Clover yesterday. why does your leader think I did?-"

"Because he saw you, hell we all saw you!" The man shouts, Gon moving the phone away from his ear. "It was during my act, I had just shown everyone how Clover is real when you come from the ceiling, dropping in, laughing like some crazed manic! All I remember is darkness after that. When I woke up I was on the floor, all the people in the audience were dead, the leader was weeping and Clover was..." The man swallows. "You made the leader snap."

"That wasn't me! Yesterday I was out with my friends, spending time with them at the chocolate factory! I never attacked you guys." Gon frowns. "I would never have taken Clover away from some place she is happy. I knew she was happy with you, I would never have tried that-"

"It doesn't matter what you say. I don't believe you. If you want to prove your innocence then come to the circus tonight. And come alone." The man snarls before hanging up. Gon frowns putting his phone back into his pocket.

"Ne he didn't believe me. He says if I want to prove my innocence I need to come to the circus alone tonight." Gon starts to stretch. "Okay! So what do you guys want to do till then? We could still spend some time at the beach or-"

"You serious right now?" Killua snaps, looking at Gon seriously. "You can't go to the circus alone tonight. It's going to be a trap. I could hear the tone of his voice, they're not looking to be proved wrong Gon, they're looking for revenge!"

"But If I don't go then it looks like i'm guilty and i'm not. I want them to know i'm not the one who did it Killua. I'll be fine-"

"No." Killua shakes his head, giving Gon a firm look. "I'm not going to let you walk into such an obvious trap-"

"We should let Gon go." Kurapika speaks up, taking a step forward, Killua giving him a surprised yet dark look in response. "If Gon doesn't go it will look bad on him. It will look like he has something to hide. It may be a trap but Gon's presence will say a lot. No guilty person would come knowing it's a trap to convict them but a innocent person wouldn't have that worry. Gon knows he's innocent so that's why he's not worried about going. I think it's the only way to get the leader to see it wasn't Gon." Kurapika takes a deep breath. "You know that if Gon doesn't go that the leader will just seek him out Killua. We don't know the extent of the leader's power. We have to go about this cautiously."

"...But are we really going to let him just go by himself? What if he needs help?-"

"I'll be okay Killua! Trust me! I'll prove my innocence and then come back." Gon smiles brightly, determination in his eyes, a fire there. "I really don't like that someone has used my face to do this crime. I won't stand for it. Once they see this they'll know I didn't do it. You have nothing to worry about." Gon smiles at his friend who is looking at him with wide eyes.

"Gon..." Killua's stiff, his eyebrows furrowed. Gon knows that look. The ex-assassin doesn't want him going off alone. Gon knows he'd be the same way if the tables were turned and Killua had to go to the circus alone. But Gon can take care of himself. He's a pro hunter and soon to be an adult. He's working on it. He's getting stronger bit by bit, building up his body, mind and spirit.

"You can't follow after him Killua. No matter how good you are it's too much of a risk that the leader will know you're there." Kurapika steps up, eying the ex-assassin. "If that happens, you'll put Gon in even more danger."

Killua tenses, gripping his fist. Was he planning on sneaking after me? Gon chuckles sightly before holding out his pinky finger. "I promise that i'll come back Killua. I have a good feeling about this."

Killua stares at Gon's pinky before pushing it away. "Don't promise me. Just come back." Killua looks at him sternly. "If you take too long I'm coming in and i'll kick your ass."

"Haha okay." Gon chuckles, putting Killua in a friendly head lock, ruffling his soft locks. "It'll be fine! Why don't we eat some chocolate or take a walk, or train, or watch a movie, or do something fun!" Gon grins when Killua struggles against him, pushing him off after awhile,his face flushed.

"...I pick eating chocolate." Killua grunts, crossing his arms.

"Okay we can do that." Gon smiles turning to look at his other friends only to see the two older males are gone. Gon blinks. "Ne they left?"

"That's fine. Let's play a video game or something." Killua points to the system that's on the floor. " Why don't you get that set up? I'm going to go down stairs and order us a pizza, i'm getting hungry."

"Good idea." Gon rubs his stomach when it growls. "I didn't realize how hungry I am too. I'll get a game set up to play! Hopefully they have a two player one!" Gon starts digging into the stand under the TV, hearing Killua walk out the room.

Gon wasn't lying. He really does have a good feeling about tonight. That if he shows up and talks to the leader he'll be able to clear his name. He'll also tell the leader about how he feels about him killing all those people. He'll tell them he wants to help find Clover and this person that used his face to commit this crime. In all honesty, Gon's feeling excited. It's been awhile since something like this has happened. It's a tracking mission too, to track down who ever did this. This will train him more and soon...he'll find Ging.

Everything is slowly falling into place. Soon he'll be able to introduce Killua to Ging. Soon he'll be able to go back to Mito-san. Soon he'll be able to walk on the same level as Killua...soon he'll beat this sickness.

He's doing it one step at a time.

---

"Kurapika." Leorio speaks after awhile of silence, the older male had followed the blonde back into their hotel room when the kurta just up and walked out of Gon's room. Kurapika doesn't turn around to face his friend. He's barely able to hold it together. He needs a quiet place to think things through.

"I need to be alone right now." Kurapika keeps his voice in check heading towards the balcony.

"..Alright." Kurapika can hear the concern in Leorio's voice and can feel his eyes on the back of his head. He brings no comfort right now. He walks out into the balcony, closing the sliding door behind him. This is the first time he's used this, and it won't be the last. The balcony has a beautiful view of the beach before them. Before Kurapika can't even take a breath to think before he hears the sliding door open behind him and Leorio's voice shouting.

"Hey he said he wanted to be alone-" His voice is cut off by the sliding door shutting.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"Kurapika doesn't have to look to know It's Killua standing behind him. "Why did you encourage him to go?! Weren't you the one who said we shouldn't presume this anymore when you came out of the rock? Why change your mind and let Gon go?"

Kurapika doesn't answer. He keeps staring off into the sky, trying to keep his heart rate down but it keeps beating that melody. A melody of destruction.

"Tell Gon to go to the end of the beach on the left side. He should start heading out at 11 and get there by 12."

"You didn't answer my question." Killua's voice is dark. "What are you hiding? There was something else in the rock wasn't there? Something you're not telling us about. You looked awfully pale coming out."

Killua is still as observing as he was when he was younger. Kurapika should have known he would have sensed if he was keeping something from them. The blonde swallows.

"As I said, Gon was meant to go into the rock. I wasn't lying about the clothes or the container of the black liquid. But there was other things in there also, and they were items that shown the leader was threatening all of us. If Gon would have gone in there he would have been blinded by his anger and rushed to meet the circus. I'm glad i'm the one who saw it and not him." Kurapika takes a deep breath but his eyes are changing red and his face is getting pale.

What he saw in that rock changed everything. Inside waiting for him was the spider's body. The one he had choked out. He once again saw that purple face that has been haunting his dreams but this time the face was more rotted, the eyes liquidity. He was hanging by a chain, swinging slowly in the small space. It was the boy he killed. Kurapika couldn't move. Couldn't think. He had buried that boy back in a forest before they went to this island. How could the leader have known Kurapika murdered him and where he was? How could he have retrieved him so quickly? It was impossible.

Kurapika looked at all the messages numbly, the one under the boy said "I'll chain your friend down with the same chains he uses." There was also a picture of Killua and Gon, the picture had been torn, separating Gon and Killua. Killua's face had been scratched out. The message next to it was this 'i'll take your most precious friend and tear him from you. You'll never recognize his face again." The last item was a picture Gon wouldn't recognize but Kurapika did. It was Leorio's friend, the one he lost all those years ago. The message next to it read "I'll make him join his friend, he can be a doctor in heaven."

Kurapika was terrified. He was in compete shock. After looking at everything he got out as fast as he could, trying to keep himself in check so he didn't freak out his friends but really Kurapika was freaking out. The blonde wasn't thinking straight. He almost wanted to tell everyone that they're leaving. They can do their vacation else where. The dread that Kurapika felt in that rock was in describable. Killua's right, he didn't want Gon going to meet this man but now that Kurapika's had some time to think about it...

They don't have a choice. They have to deal with this issue. But Kurapika isn't planning on letting Gon go and deal with this himself. Not at all. It's obvious to him now that the spiders have to be involved in this. Maybe they have connections with this circus leader?

"If we try to stop Gon that will only make him want to go more. He'll try to sneak out and find the circus himself and then we wouldn't know where he is. It's best for us to let him go and keep an eye on him. I know you're worried but don't be." Kurapika glances back at the ex-assassin who is staring at him intently, a frown on his lips.

"What were those items of?...the ones you said were threatening us?"

"I don't want to talk about those. Just tell Gon what I told you." Kurapika stares out towards the sea. "And if you do follow Gon, Killua. Make sure you're not seen."

The ex-assassin tenses but he doesn't say anything. "I know you're still uncertain about this but know I wouldn't try to put Gon in danger. So watch after him tonight." Kurapika takes a deep breath, trying to hold himself together. "Lucky you...you get another day. I wouldn't dare try confessing my feelings tonight."

Kurapika can feel Killua's glare and the malice in it. Kurapika ignores it as the ex-assassin slowly moves away and out of the balcony.

"Uh...are you okay Kurapika? Killua looked very pissed leaving." Leorio pokes his head out soon after, frowning.

"I'm fine." Kurapika lies. "He was just worried about sending Gon out. You don't have to worry and neither does he." the blonde smiles at Leorio. "You should get us something to eat. We could watch a movie, try to relax before tonight."

"Sounds good to me." Leorio smiles but it doesn't reach his eyes. He's still concerned. If Kurapika could clam down he would feel warm. But he feels too hot. His rage is slowly building and he's going blind by it. When Leorio leave his eyes turn red and he grinds his teeth, gripping the railing.

How dare they come here? How dare they threaten his friends? How dare they bring that boy's body here to mock him with? How dare they try to ruin their vacation? How dare they try to place blame on Gon? A boy innocent of everything?

Gon's not going to be the one showing up. Kurapika jumps over the railing, his chains appearing on his hand. I'm gong to be the one and I will get my answers. I'll take out anyone who gets in my way.

Forgive me Gon. I gave you the wrong address. Forgive me Killua, I've been lying to you about my feelings and I've been making you worry about Gon. Forgive me Leorio...I've been pushing you to the side and now I'm ditching you.

I just...really didn't like how they threatened you. All you wanted to do was take us all away from our daily troubles. You wanted to treat us to a vacation, time for us to spend together and have fun. You've always been kind. You don't deserve to have your vacation ruined over my sin. I knew killing that boy would follow me and catch up with me someday. I don't want Gon or Killua being dragging into this either. If the spiders have a bone to pick with anyone it should be me and me alone.

I'm sorry for making this vacation complicated Leorio.

---

"Haha take that Killua!" Gon chuckles, moving his fingers quickly on the controller. The two teenage boys find themselves sitting on the floor with a couple empty pizza boxes next to them playing Mario carts. Gon just threw a banana peel causing Killua's cart to slip up.

"Damn." Killua's eye twitches when Gon ends up coming in first place. "This is a stupid game away."

"Don't be mad because I beat you." Gon teases, poking Killua in the cheek. The raven haired male can't help to once again realize how soft Killua's face really is.

"shut up you just got lucky." Killua pulls Gon's cheek in response, smirking when the raven haired male winces.

Gon chuckles feeling happy that Killua seems to have calmed down. They're able to have fun playing this game while eating together before he heads off. Gon glances over at the time...it's almost 11. Time really flies when you're having fun. Now that he's been sitting here with Killua so long he almost doesn't feel like going. He wishes he could just keep playing.

Gon can see Killua shift from the corner of his eye, those purple eyes look down at his hand that's on the floor before looking forward again. "ne Killua if you want to hold my hand you can just grab it!" Gon smiles brightly at his friend only for Killua to tense and flush. The raven haired male reaches over, grabbing Killua's hand, interlacing their fingers. "It's okay. I want to hold your hand too. It's because we're so close right?" Gon smiles, looking down at their hands. He feels his heart pick up speed and his stomach start to turn in that feeling. "So I don't mind if you want to hold my hand, if you don't' mind I want to hold yours."

"...Gon you know this isn't normal right?" Killua doesn't look at him, staring at the TV, those bangs blocking his face from him once again. "Holding hands like this. If you keep this up I'll..." He trails off, biting his lip.

"You'll what?" Gon frowns. "Is it that you don't' like it Killua?"

"...It's not that I don't like it...It's just couples hold hands." Killua takes a deep breath. "We're not together like that Gon."

"But we're friends and I want to hold your hand." And it makes me feel sick. I need to understand everything to understand the sickness. "But i'll stop if you want-" Gon tries to pull away only for Killua to tighten his grip on his hand, not looking at him. Killua is tense, as if he's waiting for Gon to rip his hand from his or yell at him.

Gon smiles, squeezing Killua's hand reassuringly, letting him know he's not going to let go. Killua has a hard time with his feelings. It must be strange for him, the idea of two adults holding hands that aren't in a relationship. Maybe it is strange for me to want to hold hands with him...it's even stranger that it makes me sick. But the funny thing is that Killua goes along with it. The fact that Killua tighten his grip means that he likes holding his hand too, even if he won't say it.

Killua's cute like that. Gon finds his heart beat picking up speed and he feels warm. He wants to kiss Killua's cheek like he did this morning. He wants to wrap his arms around him. This sickness is really affecting him more now because of what he did this morning. He's made it worse. Once this thing with the circus dies down he really needs to talk to Leorio.

They sit in silence for awhile, just holding hands. Killua still seems tense and there's a feeling in the air that Gon can't really explain. Killua rubs his thumb over Gon's hand, the small touch getting his heart to skip. It's such a gentle touch. Killua doesn't look at him but this feeling grows between them. Gon feels himself inch closer, while Killua does the same, not looking at him. Killua turns his head, their eyes locking. Those purple orbs of his are deep, his eyes half lidded. Seeing that look on his face makes his stomach feel weird.

"Hey Gon..." Killua whispers in his ear, that sweet tingling against his ear drum making him feel strange. "I want you..." Gon's about to ask what he wants him to do when Killua pulls away, whatever feeling was in the air goes away as Killua smirks, pulling at Gon's ear. "To give me a rematch! I swear you cheated."

"I did not! How can you even cheat in Mario carts?." Gon whines, getting away from his friend's pull, their hands separating in the process.

"I'm sure you found a way to."

"Ne that's not fair Killua, you're the one who cheats most of the time-"

"hey I do not! Don't talk back to me Gon. I'm the one who taught you how to play video games. I'm kind of like your master." Killua's smile is cat like. He's teasing him.

"You only taught me how to use the controllers." Gon pouts. He glances over at the clock, Killua doing the same, his smile leaving his face, a serious expression taking over. "It's time Killua."

"I know." Killua stands up with Gon, those purple eyes locked on him.

"So I just head towards the end of the beach." Gon checks his pockets to make sure his Beetle is on him before he smiles reassuringly at Killua. "I'll be back soon! I'll prove to them I had nothing to do with it. So just wait here for me Killua."

The ex-assassin doesn't say anything as Gon walks out of the hotel room. He doesn't follow him either. Gon can tell he doesn't like him going off on his own to face a trap but the raven haired male couldn't feel anymore confident. In a sense he likes this. He wants to show Killua that he can handle things by himself. Gon isn't stupid. He knows this leader is very powerful if he was able to kill all those people in a matter of seconds. Hunters included. But he doesn't like being blamed for something he didn't do.

Gon is by no means weak or guilty. He will come alone and alone he will prove his innocence.

So just wait for me Killua.

---

"He just got in a cab." Killua stares out of the window, watching the raven haired male getting into the yellow car before being drove away. "Now's my chance." The ex-assassin moves away from the window. I know you told me to wait here. I know Kurapika said not to follow but I can't just stand here, twiddling my thumbs when you could need me. I'll follow behind you and stay far away, I won't use zetsu, they'll think i'm just a hunter in town nearby. I'll keep close...so if you should need me, i'll be right there.

Killua grips his fists, knowing Gon will be angry if he ever finds out. Oh well. This whole circus thing makes me uneasy. Protecting you comes first. I'll deal with the consequences later. Killua walks over to the hotel door, about to open it to follow after his friend only for someone to knock at his door. Killua raises his eye brow, opening the door.

"Has Kurapika come here by any chance?" When Killua shakes his head, Leorio slumps. " It's been hours...After that talk with you I went to get us some food and when I came back he was gone. I didn't say anything because I thought he just needed his space, maybe he went for a walk but an hour went by and he wasn't answering his phone. He's no where in the hotel and he still won't answer his phone, i'm worried about him." Leorio pants, looking out of breath.

"I haven't seen him." Killua's eyes harden. "I don't have time for this though. I need to catch up with Gon." Killua moves Leorio out of his way, feeling restless. He doesn't have time to worry about Kurapika-

"Do you think he went to the circus too?" Leorio's eyes widen, those brown eyes of his shaking. "Kurapika was acting strange ever since he went In that rock. I don't know why he would go to the circus alone but it's the only thing I can think of. I feel it in the pit of my gut." Leorio blinks when he sees Killua's still walking down the hallway. "Wait! I'm coming with you."

"You might give me away." Killua doesn't look at him as he keeps walking.

"Bastard! I'm not going to give you away. Either way it's too bad, i'm coming! If Kurapika has gone to the circus before Gon, that leader is going to be pissed off when Gon gets there. They'll need our help-"

"Shit why did he do that? Stupid!" Killua growls thinking of the blonde putting Gon in more danger. He said he didn't want to do that! He's causing Gon more trouble and he claims he loves him? Ha! Killua starts running down the stairs, his eyes narrowed and his pupils dark.

"Killua! Wait!" He can hear Leorio's voice but he's not going to wait for him to catch up. He needs to go and he needs to go fast. Killua runs out of the hotel, glancing around for a cab. When he doesn't' see one. he sighs, pulling out his phone-

"I've already called one." Leorio pants, running out of the hotel soon after him. Hm? Leorio's gotten faster. Killua takes note of this before nodding slightly. "Of course I don't know if Kurapika did that. He could still be taking a walk for all I know. I just...feel like something's off you know?"

"I know what you mean." Killua shifts, feeling anxious now, even more so than before. Kurapika could have messed things up badly. IT's Gon who's going to suffer the consequences.

The cab comes pretty quickly and the two males get in, both of their minds occupied. One thinks of the Blonde while the other thinks of Gon.

"Take us towards the end of the beach I'll tell you when to stop." Killua tells the cab driver. "You'll be paid more the faster you get us there."

That's all the cab driver needed to hear before he's speeding down the road.

Really now, It was Kurapika who said no one should follow. Now we're all involved. Killua shakes his head. Whatever happens, i'll be there to fix it.

I won't leave without you Gon.

---

Gon looks out of the cab window, humming to himself. He's almost towards the end of the beach. It won't be long now. His Beetle starts to vibrate. Gon blinks before he digs the Beetle out of his pocket. He's expecting it to be Killua or one of his friends but it's a number he doesn't recognize. Gon answers it.

"You're going the wrong way." A silky voice purrs into the phone.

"No i'm not." Gon blinks. "I was told to go to the end of the beach."

"You were told wrong." The voice chuckles. "I suppose this makes sense then. You weren't the one to go into my rock were you? I put a lot of work into that too. I wanted you to see it. Oh well." There's a shuffling sound. "Meet me in the forest where you found the rock. One of your friends has already joined the party." The man hangs up.

Gon's breathing becomes uneven, he stares at the phone with wide eyes. Kurapika told me the wrong place? Why?...And that man said he had one of my friends? Who?...Kurapika? "Sir I need you to turn around! Take me to the forest next to where the circus use to be! Take me as fast as you can!"

The cab driver makes some grunt about high pay before he turns the wheel sharply, doing a 180 before he zooms off in the opposite direction. Gon's heart is beating faster, gripping his fist. Messing with him is one thing but when they get his friend's involved...If they hurt anyone of them he'll make them pay. He doesn't understand why Kurapika would lie to him but it doesn't matter right now. Gon grips his fist, thinking about his blonde friend. Kurapika has always been kind to him, listening to him and teaching him things without judgment. He always gives good advice and fights for what he believes in. Mr. leader, if you hurt Kurapika, I won't show you any mercy. You're fight is with me, not him.

I won't stand for you hurting any of my friends.