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~~~Chapter Sixteen~~~

I ended up leaving. The three of us had talked about it. I cannot stay here, at Heavens Arena. I just cannot.

Gon wanted to introduce me to Aunt Mito, his guardian, which I would love, but I was not sure.

"After my fight with Hisoka, you have to come with us! I want you to meet her!" he kept saying.

"I live on Whale Island. So you can come find us!"

"When would you even be there? What if you have already left?"

"It'll be okay! Maybe... in 2 weeks or so. I think that's good, right, Killua?"

"...Sure."

Killua had not said much during this discussion, but regardless, I was going home again. To meet with my family. Tell them that I knew and it was over.

It was early in the morning when I left. The two were there to see me off. Gon waved, while Killua just... stood there.

I said goodbye, and that I would see them soon. I wanted to give them both a big hug, but I thought it would make them a little uncomfortable, so I did not.

Goodbye.

•••

I entered the house and went straight to Papa's office. Screw everyone else. It is him I want to talk to.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he growled as soon as he saw me, and stood from his big chair.

"Hanako."

He stepped back.

"My name is Hanako. I killed Mama. And you made Ichiro wipe my memory clean."

I turned on my heel and headed towards the door.

"That is all I wanted to say. I will not be returning, ever. You have been a shit family, not even providing me with support, or anything. Goodbye," I muttered, sliding open the door. All of my siblings were right there. Obviously they had listened to the conversation.

They all looked sad, even Kei.

"...I cannot really find the words to say... So goodbye. Take care. Escape while you can. Well, I guess it is not even that hard," I smirked, shrugging.

Despite the shouts coming from them, I left. And now, they were all strangers. And that was just some house in the woods that I had stumbled upon.

Where to go now... I had no clue. Really. But then I remembered what Gon had said.

"I live on Whale Island!"

That is pretty much the only place I can think of right now, so I might as well go there. I walked a ways until I could find a computer of some sort, and I ordered tickets for Whale Island.

It is an island, obviously, so it should not be hard to find Mito-san. I wonder if she will let me stay with her until Gon and Killua arrive.

It worried me deeply that they would have already left when I got there. I suppose they would not leave without me, but what if they got bored and tired of waiting? That sounds like Killua, honestly.

When I leave the ship and step foot on the deck, everyone stops sorting the fish or even just walking and look at me.

I feel instantly uncomfortable and awkward. I stand out, with my hair so black and my eyes so blue. My attire is not much different! I am wearing a shirt, jacket, shorts and boots. I guess it is the overall appearance.

I ask a friendly-looking old woman if she knows a Mito.

"Oh, yes... Mito!"

A woman with red-orange hair hurries over.

"This young lady asked for you, dear," the old woman said, before hobbling off. I did not get to say thank you, darn!

It was surprisingly easy to find her. I guess this island is just incredibly small, and everyone knows everyone.

"What do you need?" Mito asked with a smile.

"Are you... the guardian of a Gon Freecss...? I quietly ask, looking down at my feet. I feel a little shy. I am not very good talking with adults... that are friendly and such.

"Yes? What of it?" she said, her tone different. Her weight had shifted to her left leg and her arms were crossed.

"I am a friend of his... We meet during the Hunter Exam..."

I felt really nervous, feeling like she would not believe me even though I speak the truth.

"Oh, you must be Shizuka-chan! Gon's mentioned you in his letters! Come, come!"

And the she drags me through all the people and up a hill to a house.

"This is where we live. Oh, of course. Where is Gon? And his other friend... Killua-kun?" Mito-san inquires, unlocking the door.

"They are still at Heavens Arena," I explain, "Because Gon still has to do something..."

"Right, right. So you came on your own? You're lucky this is a small island or you probably wouldn't have found me so easily!"

I slowly nod, and follow her inside. It is quite warm and cozy, and has a nice atmosphere.

"Just make yourself at home. I'll give you a few chores to do in a minute," Mito-san says with a wink.

Chores? I have never done chores. It will be a good use of my time.

I sit down at the table. There is an elderly woman sitting there as well, sipping tea.

"This is my grandmother," Mito-san explains.

"Hello..." I mumble. She is a cute old lady, just sipping her tea, but I still feel awkward. It is really weird meeting Gon's family without Gon.

"Can you cook?" Mito-san asks, pulling out a pan. I shake my head. I have never had the opportunity to learn. I will probably be crap at it anyways.

"Then you can clean the dishes."

I nod, and stand up, taking my jacket off. She hands me an apron, which I put on, and a band to tie my hair. I have never put my hair up. Ever.

"...I do not know how to... erm..."

"Ah! Turn around, then."

Mito pulls my hair back, takes the small band, and wraps it around and around. It tugs at my scalp, and I do not like it one bit.

"Oh, don't pout. Get to washing!" Mito smiles. I sigh, roll my sleeves up, and turn the water on.

I cannot wait for the day Killua and Gon come back, so we can have some fun.

And my hair will be loose and free.

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I think this chapter was also a bit short. I'm sorry, sigh.

Again, if you have any suggestions for another fanfic, please leave that along with your review. Or just PM me, whatevas.

Also, who would you like more? KilluaXShizuka or KurapikaXShizuka? Of course, we've seen more Killua and Shizu moments, but just imagine Kurapika and Shizu, how they would interact. Ahh, this is going to be so freakin awesome.

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