A/N: Hope you enjoy ^^
Disclaimer: I do not own Hunter x hunter or any character used.
The moment that the Magician stepped out from behind the curtains the audience fell silent. Kuroro announced that there was a slight change on the acts tonight, but either way he hoped that they enjoyed. Hisoka walked with a strut in his steps as he made his way to the center of the stage. The smile on his face hid the true expression of surprising annoyance and anger of not seeing the child. If you could hear his thoughts then you would probably want to stay as far from him as possible.
Hisoka really had no motivation to do his planned tricks and illusions. He knew that Kuroro would question the decision he had took as he made his way out from behind the curtains. He started out with something as simple as a card trick, something to just keep the audience from leaving. Even though it wasn't as amazing as he usually did, the audience was still intrigued by it. Funny even the smallest little thing can still keep a humans interest. As usual he scanned the audience to see the expression of amazement on the children's faces, it didn't last long though since he felt like the only child face that he would want to see was the child that he met a few days go.
Kuroro wasn't too happy with the fact that Hisoka decided to go with a different trick than the one he had planned, though it was a good thing that the audience liked it enough to stick around.'What the hell is the meaning of this? What made him decided to go with a different routine than the one he briefly showed me' He thought, tapping his chin in a thoughtful manner.
The feeling of hope and excitement that he had felt that afternoon as he patiently waited for the child to show was slowly dropping. He continue with the typical Magician tricks and illusions, not really caring one bit if Kuroro later gave him a lecture for his current behavior. His smile didn't quit reach his ears as he did the vanishing illusion. He honestly wanted to get this over with and do something that always seem to bring a smile to his face. No one had the slightest idea of what he liked to do when he either wasn't happy or bored and looking for some excitement, possibly one of the biggest reasons why they didn't stay in one place for too long.
The audience didn't really care if they had seen these tricks and illusions before. It always seem to keep them amazed by such things. The children cooed with amazement clearly written on their faces, the parents as well were just as amazed by the beautiful job that the magician was doing.
Hisoka softly sighed, Finishing another illusion. One more and he could return to his tent where he'll most likely destroy something. His hope and whatever was left of his excitement was just about gone and he didn't even notice that he had a few mistakes in his routine, good thing that the audience wasn't as quick to see the flaws. Maybe the child lost the ticket and his friend was telling the truth about not having any money to come to the circus. One part of his mind told him that could be true and the other half is screaming at him to be angry, but at who?. He couldn't be mad at the child since it really wasn't his fault if he did loose the ticket that he had given to him. 'Let's just finish this~ ' He thought. He threw the deck of cards into the air and then they quickly retracted back into his hand in a perfect little stack. The crowd murmured wondering how that was possible when they clearly saw that each of the cards went up in and down in different directions.
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Once his time was up, he bowed down and tipped his hat. The audience clapped and cheered at the amazing performance of the magician. He knew after this the circus was over for the night and the ticket he had given to the child was only valid for the opening of the circus. Unless the child had some money tucked away to purchase a ticket , then Hisoka would never get to see him or learn his name. He stood back up and was just about to turn around when he saw that the child was barely coming in through the entrance of the big top. He wanted to run towards him and force him to explain as to why he hadn't showed up for the circus or more importantly to his act.
The child happily took the chair with the green ribbon and his friend with the fluffy white hair crossed his arms in annoyance, and another male who was probably a few years older than the two younger males shook his head also in annoyance. In the end they ended up walking up the stairs to sit in the toppest row.
Kuroro and the rest of the circus performers walked towards Hisoka. Each standing in a line and bowing a couple of times. How badly Hisoka wanted to run towards the child, though he knew if he did do that then the others would probably piece this and the green ribbon together. They would figure out that the child was the one who the chair was for.
"We would like to thank you all for coming out tonight and feasting your eyes on the beautiful acts that all my performers have proudly practice till they were flawless. We hope you return to see us one more time before we must be on the road once again. Please give a round of applause to my amazing performers" He said, motioning with his hand towards the others.
The audience clapped and cheered.
The magician walked out the line, walking up to Kuroro and whispering something into his ear.
Kuroro gave Hisoka an unsure look before he cleared his throat."Before you go...I would like to invite you to watch one finale performance by my magician Hisoka"He hurried the others away from the stage and into the backstage.
The false smile that he wore was quickly replaced with a smile that he would probably only wear around the child."I would like to apologize from stopping you from leaving, but I would like to share one more card trick with you~ " He reached into his pocket and threw out a light peach color powder, creating a cloud when it exploded on the stage. Once it cleared there was a small table in front of him. The audience were taken back by that.
"Now I would like someone from the audience to come up and help me~ " Just as those words left his mouth, smalls hands quickly shot up in the air. A stage light crazily shined on the different children and even a drum roll was heard in the background. He really didn't need to think about this."You there~" He said, pointing a long finger at the green wearing child.
The child pointed to himself and he nodded. The child quickly stood up and walked up the small stairs on the side of the stage. He had a small bounce in his steps as he walked towards Hisoka. He was overjoyed to know that he was chosen to help with the trick.
"Why hello again~ " He greeted in a silvery tone."May I know your name?". Finally he will be able to know this beautiful child's name.
The boy happily nodded."My name is Gon" He cutely answered.
Hisoka wanted to grab at his chest with how cute he spoke his name. Oh how he wished that he could his voice over and over again, though that would need to wait for later."Alright. Gon, I need you to pick either spades,hearts, diamonds, and clubs~ "
He thought for a second or so before answering him."I pick diamonds"
"I see diamonds..Now, don't think of diamonds and randomly point either direction~"
His small finger pointed to the left.
He quickly and skillfully shuffled the deck of cards before laying out the first six cards facing up. the cards were a black 3 of clubs, red 4 of diamonds, black 5 of clubs, red 3 of hearts, red 5 of diamonds, and black 4 of spades in a line."Very well then. I would like for you to mentally pick a card without picking it up. Tell me when you have it in mind~ "
Gon's brown eyes looked down at the line of cards."Okay!"
The magician stuffed the rest of the cards into his dress pants."Now I will take up these cards. I need you to think of the card, but don't tell me which card you chose~" He picked the cards up and looked over them before removing one card from the six." I will now remove on card from the pile, which should be the one you mentally chose~" He set down the remaining cards in a line once again.
A huge smile spread onto Gon's face when he saw that the card the he had chosen was not one of the remaining cards."Sugoi!" He couldn't believe it.
"Now would you please tell the audience which card was the one that you chose~ "He motioned for him to turn towards tot he audience.
He did what he was told and spoke in a loud excited voice."I chose the 4 of diamonds"
Hisoka read out the remaining cards and said that the card that Gon chose was not in the line and he also held the card up. The audience were pretty impressed and they happily clapped and cheered at him and his card trick. He quickly picked up the cards and Gon took this as a sign to leave the stage. Kuroro came up beside Hisoka and once more thanked the audience for coming out to watch them. They begun to leave their seats and exit out the big top.
"Gon,Let's go. I want to grab one of those bags of candy before they're all gone!"Killua said, walking down the stairs followed by the older black hair teen."And Leorio wants to buy one those funnel cakes"Leorio nodded.
Gon glanced one more time at Hisoka who was walking towards the backstage."Kay' Killua" He said, not even looking at him. Killua snuck up beside him and flicked his forehead."Itai! What was that for, Killua" He rubbed at his now pained forehead.
"Baka! You were looking at that idiot magician" He replied.
"I was just thinking how cool he was"
"I agree...that was a pretty neat trick" Leorio agreed.
Killua rolled his eyes at his friends."Come on. I need to get that bag of candy"
They walked along side each other towards the exit of the big top.
"Killua, It's not good for you to eat so much candy!" Gon pointed out.
He glared at him"Says who? Aniki is always trying to hide my candy from me. Stupid him. I always end up finding it"
"Your brother needs to just lock it away and throw away the key" Leorio mumbled.
"What was that?" Killua asked.
"Uh..I think I just saw the bag of candy that you were talking about" Leorio nervously said.
Killua smiled a cat like smile and quickly headed towards the stand that Leorio pointed to. Gon stood to the side and looked at all the kids with their parents. How he wished that he could spend some time with his own parent, more particularly his father.
"I was very happy to see that you actually came~ " A familiar voice said from behind him.
Gon turned around fully."Hi again, Mister" He gave a small wave that Hisoka happily returned.
"The name is Hisoka and your Gon"
"Yup! and nice to meet you,Hisoka!"
The same smile from before was still on his face."I was beginning to loose hope that I would see you tonight~ "
He scratched the back of his head shyly."I was having a bit of trouble with one of my friends and it ended up making us late"
"I'm quite hurt that you didn't show up for my full act~ " He said in a fake hurt tone.
"Gomen...Hisoka" He glanced at his friends to make sure that they didn't leave him behind."I really liked the trick that you did" He remarked.
"I'm quite happy to know that and if you would like it be honor to show you more of my tricks and illusions~ " He really loved how his eyes shined with excitement at hearing that, exactly what he was looking for in his special child.
"Really!? I would really like that!" He shook with excitement.
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Killua glanced back at Gon who was now talking with that creepy magician.' I swear why can't Gon see the look that creepy magician gives him' He thought, reaching into the bag of candy that he now had in his hand.
"What's with that look,Killua?" Leorio now also had the funnel cake that he saw.
He looked at him before looking back at Gon and the magician."I don't like the look that creepy magician gives Gon" He stuffed another unwrapped candy into his mouth."Do you see it?"
Leorio glanced at the magician."Yeah I see what you mean" He responded.
"Yo! Gon, let's get going!" He shouted, getting their attention.
Gon nodded."I guess will see each other around"
Hisoka nodded."Of course. I look forward to our 'date'~ "
He light blushed at the word date."Bye bye,Hisoka" He waved at him before running over to his friends and begun walking towards the exit of the circus.
The magician couldn't help but to let his gold eyes linger a little too long on Gon's back side. He lustfully licked his top lip. Oh the things he wished he could do to that child, but for now he would need to see how far his excitement and amazement could go.
"Hisoka" Kuroro voice said from beside him. He was a bit disturbed by the look that he saw on Hisoka's face as he stared at green wearing child.
Hisoka mentally thanked Kuroro for stopping him from having his not so good thoughts about the child out in the open, where someone would most likely not see something so innocent on Hisoka's body."Yes?" He looked over towards him.
"Don't you dare..."He warned him clearly hinting at something that Hisoka hopefully remembered.
He fully turned to him and put his arms out, his palms facing up."I'm sure I do not know what you're talking about~ " He lied. He knew full well what Kuroro was trying to hint at.
"I don't need to remind you!" He slightly raised his voice only for him to hear."This will be your only warning" With that he turned on his heels and walked off.
Hisoka smirked."Now you really make me want to do it again~ " He darkly chuckled, looking up to the darkening sky.
I was hoping to give you guys a small break from the long chapters, but unfortunately I got carried away. I would like to point out that the card trick that Hisoka did was not from my own idea so I take no credit for it. I simply used it for this chapter (It belongs to its rightful owner). Anyways thanks for reading and many thank yous to the people who comment, favorite and follow.