I sit down in the room alone, looking directly at the mask "I will beat you one way or another!" The mask replies back "Pathetic little boys shouldn't challenge gods directly..."

I laugh at the mask "A God?! You're a mask that people wear!... You've been forced to live another life..."

I clench the mask in my hand "I will not repeat that mistake like last time!"

The mask laughs in my face "You will succumb to me... like the thousands before you!"

I place him in my backpack again, looking up and thinking about the past "So this man... why would my father hide something like him from me... was he trying to pretend he never existed...?"

I hear a voice over the loud speaker "I apologise for the long wait the airship will soon arrive at its destination."

I smile, thinking to myself "Let the games continue!"

I walk out the door bumping into Killua "Oh, hey?"

Killua responds, looking at me with dagger eyes "Who were you talking to?"

I laugh at Killua "Myself..."

Killua looks confused at me "Funny... sounded like there was two people in their..."

I laugh lightly "Call it a mistake... Let's find Gon! Knowing him he probably fell asleep."

We exit the blimp as I spot Leorio, along with Kurapika and Gon "So... How did you guys sleep?"

Gon smiles at our direction "Hi!"

Before he could answer my question, Bean speaks up "This is where Phase 3 begins here, at the top of Trick Tower. To pass this phase, you must reach the tower's base alive. The time limit is seventy-two hours. Now knowing that, we now begin the third phase good luck."

The blimp flies off as Bean wishes us luck again.

I look down the side of the tower, seeing how high up we are "Eh! That's a long~ trip down..."

I look back over to the group "Who's up for some sky diving?"

Kurapika looks at me like I'm an idiot for even suggesting the idea "It would be suicide..."

I shake my hand, side to side "It's a joke!"

Someone steps up behind us "Maybe for a normal person, but this is a piece of cake for a professional rock climber."

The guy starts climbing down the wall as something flies out of nowhere, grabbing onto him and eating the guy alive.

I whistle "Wow~... them some ugly flying babies!"

Leorio responds in shock "I-I G-Guess... That means climbing down is off the list..."

Kurapika nods in just as much shock "Yeah."

Time Skip

I walk around, looking at the floor when Gon suddenly calls out to some of us "Daniel! Kurapika! Leorio! Come over here."

Kurapika responds as we make our way over to him "What is it, Gon?"

Gon smiles "Look. I found a hidden door."

Gon shows us the hidden door. Kurapika smiles slightly "I see now. So we can descend by flipping the stones." Leorio responds surprised, that Gon was able to find something "Okay! Great job, Gon! Let's head on down!"

Gon puts his finger to his chin, scratching it "But I'm confused."

I lift an eyebrow at Gon "What's so confusing about a hidden door existing?"

"There are also hidden doors here, there, over there and over there, as well in this small area..."

Gon points to the other four locations as Leorio asks confused "That many?"

Kurapika continues off of Leorio "Five hidden doors, located in the same area. It sounds suspicious to me. Some could be traps."

Killua continues off of Kurapika's comment "It looks like each door can only be opened once..."

Leorio looks in shock at Killua "Seriously?" Killua nods "We tried opening a door someone else used, but it wouldn't even budge."

Kurapika comments "Judging by the door's size, only one can fit at a time."

Killua continues, lifting a finger at Kurapika's response "In other words only one person can use each door. We'll have to split up."

I muse to myself, speaking loud enough for them to hear "So pick a door and hope for the best..."

Killua nods at me "Gon and I decided that we're each going to choose a door." Gon smiles widely, making me question his sanity "No hard feelings if one of us springs a trap! What are you guys gonna do?"

Before anyone can say anything, I point at a door "I call dips on that one then!"

Leorio smiles "I can live with that. Luck is part of the game..."

Kurapika smiles at Gon as well "I have no objections. Then that settles it."

I walk over to the door as everyone else chooses their own.

I smile at the guys, saluting them like a joker "I'm doing this for all the countries in the world"! I stamp my foot, falling down into the pits below.

I land on my ass, rubbing it gently as I get up "Ow~ got to remember to brace for impact..."

I look up taking two steps as someone else lands on me "And~... I just got used as landing pad... Who fell on me?" Killua murmurs "Long time no see..."

I look up at Killua smiling "A period of 30 seconds... Now as much as I would like to admit I'm pretty damn comfy... could you please stop using me as a chair..."

Killua nods getting up with a small blush "Right..." When I get up, I notice Gon, Leorio and Kurapika here as well, bring a smile to my face. Kurapika comments on the situation "That was a brief farewell."

Leorio sighs "So all the doors lead to the same room..."

We get up, looking around as Gon spots a pillar, walking up to it.

We follow after him as well to it. Gon reads out the plaque "The five of you must follow the will of the majority to reach the goal."

I smile "Well, perfect number for us!" I grab one of the watches on the table as Killua speaks up "Hey there's and X and O on these watches."

Kurapika muses to himself "Does that mean if there weren't five of us, we couldn't continue?"

A voice over the speaker answers "That is correct! My name is Lippo and I am the prison warden here as well as the Third Phase examiner. Multiple routes through this tower have been prepared. You have chosen the path of majority rule. Cooperation will be the key if you wish to clear this phase of the exam. One person's selfish behaviour can derail an entire group. Best of luck, gentlemen!"

We snap the watches on as a door opens.

I smile at the hidden door "Awesome!"

Kurapika rubs his chin with his hand "I see. So the door appears once five people arrive and put on the stop watches."

Gon reads the sign on the door "At this door select o to open, X not to open."

I smile at Gon "Sounds easy enough..." We all press circle on the watch. As the door opens, I think out loud "I wonder what would have happened if one person pressed the X, would it still open?"

I shrug at the idea as we walk in the next room.

I read the next Plaque "Which way do you want to go? O for right X for left."

Leorio murmurs "Right... Or left..."

We press a button each as the right door opens.

Leorio freaks out up "Huh? Wh-Why would you choose to go right? Normally, you should go left..." Kurapika responses "That is true. Studies have indicated that people who are lost or stuck at forks unconsciously tend to go left."

Killua lifts his finger "I've heard that, too."

Leorio at us "Wait the numbers don't add up!"

Leorio points to us "Which one did you choose?"

Kurapika responses "Right!" Killua walks right behind Kurapika before responding "Right!"

Leorio points to me "What did you choose?"

I lift my finger, following the others "I followed my motto. Right, is always right..."

We continue to follow the path as we reach a massive room that's shaped like an arena.

Leorio complains "What is this room?" Killua responses "Look over there!"

Five cloaked guy stand there as one of them says "They have arrived remove the shackles." The guy takes off his hood "Finally I'm free."

There is a voice over the speaker, notifying us that Lippo is still in control "Allow me to explain, gentlemen before you are some of Trick Tower's Prisoners. The Hunter Exam Committee has also officially hired them as examiners. You will be fighting against the five of them the fights will be one-on-one. Each person can fight only once you are free to use any method you like. There will be no draws."

The big dude yells out "You may pick your order. Its majority rule so secure three wins and you may pass. The rules are that simple."

Kurapika responsed "I understand we must reach the goal within seventy-two hours. So time will be critical during these fights."

The guy speaks up "My name is Bendot and I'm up first choose your combatant!"

I crack my knuckles "Nothing like a bit of Mortal Kombat to get the party started! I'm up first..." the bridge extends as I drop my bag on the floor, throwing my coat on top of my bag before crossing the bridge.

As we both cross the bridge to reach the middle, I get a sudden migraine. I rub my each side of my temples, thinking "I won't give in! I won't kill! I really want to show Killua something cool..."

Bendot speaks up "I propose a death match. Well?" I nod my head "Eh a death match? Very well... Mr Bendot" Bendot gets in stance "I commend you for your courage!"

I smile at him as I feel a pounding at the back of my head. I watch him as Bendot jumps into the air coming hands first, in an attempt to crush me.

I throw out my hand, trying to look as badass as I can "Ultimate Special Technique..."

I grin, waiting for him to within arm reach point.

I bring back my hand, punching him square in the nuts "Super Jonny Cage Nut Cracker!"

Everyone in the room looks shocked at me as I smile, holding my hands out in a joking manner "What?"

I shrug my shoulders, pointing out my reasons "Always, protect your family jewels!"

I turn to my head to him, after having him grab me by the collar, still clutching his family jewels with one hand.

I smile deadly at him "Oh, you're still going strong after that... You know..." I focus my eyes on Bendot, remembering one of my techniques Zai, my soul sister taught me. I turn him to look me in the eyes "You... have... no... chance...!"

Within seconds I have Bendot screaming, surrendering for no reason. I smile pulling back my hands "Good..." I walk away for a few steps.

I stop, having a sudden urge to do something really stupid I grin, running up to him, kicking him like a football back onto his side.

I yell out in triumph "He shoots!"

Bendot lands on his side knocking out another guy "Whoops..." I hear Leorio yell behind me "What's that for?!"

I scratch the back of my neck turning to face the others "My bad..." Killua shakes his head in amusement "We still can win... as long as he or she wasn't knocked out completely."

I nod at Killua "Not only that as long as we win two more times, in three rounds, we should be ok..."

Gon smiles widely announcing to the whole group "That's right! We can win this without a fifth person!"

I nod, crossing the bridge back over. I pick up my jacket and backpack, sitting down to watch the next fight.

I look up, seeing the next guy approaching. As he removes his shackles and crosses the bridge, Kurapika motions to the rest of us "My turn!"

While crossing the bridge, the cloaked man removes his cloak, revealing a blue Frankenstein looking monster.

The guy laughs "My name is Majitani and I'm next! Look here!" Majitani points at a couple of hearts on his chest before continuing "I've killed nineteen people, but it bugs me that nineteen is such an uneven number. I'm so glad I've gotten to meet number twenty."

He laughs as Leorio freaks out from the new situation "Now we have a serial killer?"

Majitani smiles widely "So I insist that we put our lives on the line. I won't accept some half-assed contest. Blood! Entrails! Agony!"

Majitani laughs as Kurapika nods, responding casual unfazed from the situation "Very well."

He stops in confusion as Kurapika continues "You decide how we settle this contest."

Majitani responds "O-Oh... You've got some balls. In that case, I also propose a death match, where we fight until one of us surrenders or dies. However, don't expect me to stop when you surrender and beg for your life!"

I realise there's a pattern here, with this Majitani guy "This guy is a joke... I think he was here for being a liar... of some kind..."

Kurapika nods "I accept the conditions, let's begin."

Majitani quickly announces a couple of more rules "Hold on. I forgot to mention something. No weapons allowed. We'll beat each other to death with our fists. After all, while I may be hired as an examiner, I'm still a prisoner. I'm not allowed to carry weapons."

"I see. I understand." Kurapika throws his weapons aside "Anything else? If not, I'd like to get started."

Majitani pumps up his body getting ready to fight. Leorio starts to sweat "Hey, now. Is Kurapika gonna be okay? This guy looks dangerous."

I sigh thinking "The only thing Kurapika should be worried of is catching this guys stupidity..."

Gon blurts out "You don't need to worry."

Killua and I look surprised at Gon as Leorio asks "Why not?"

Gon points out "because when I look at him I don't get chills."

Leorio leans over to Gon surprised from his response "What does that mean?"

I notice Killua smile as I point out "Try to imagine Majitani as Tonpa... a big fat liar!"

Majitani says something as he jumps into the air "I'll see you dead!" Leorio yells "Here he comes!" he slams his fist into the floor shattering a section of the tiles.

Leorio freaks out as I'm genuinely surprised "he made a hole in the floor with his bare fist!"

I'm just surprised he didn't break his wrist...

He gets up facing his back to Kurapika as his face goes wide. On the guys back was a Spider's tattoo.

I clench my arm, shaking after hearing his voice again, telling me to kill. I shake the thoughts away watching for Kurapika's response.

Leorio stands there, freaking out from this new reveal of information "A tattoo of a spider with twelve legs... That's..." I interject "The Phantom Trope... The band of notorious evil thieves or so I heard..."

Gon looks up at Leorio for confirmation "Really?" Leorio nods "Yeah, definitely. They're famous. I heard about them straight from Kurapika."

Majitani laughs "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue? I'm Majitani, one of the Troupe's four kings! Consider that first strike my way of saying hello."

I muse to myself "I wonder how he says goodbye?" Majitani continues to egg Kurapika on "This is your last chance to surrender. I'm still willing to...HUH? Wh-What's wrong with you?"

He moves quickly from what I could tell, grabbing Majitani face and smashed him into the floor with his bare fist.

Killua and I whistle at the same time, impressed from Kurapika's raw strength.

Kurapika lays down some rules which I can barely hear "Consider this a warning... First, a real Phantom Troupe tattoo has the member's number on the spider. Second, they don't bother counting how many they've killed. Third, never mention the Troup again. If you do, I'll kill you."

I whisper in my mind "Wow!... I do not want to be a Phantom troupe member right about now..."

Killua muses "Well, saw that coming from a mile away." Gon sighs slightly "Yeah..."

Majitani lies on the floor unconscious as Kurapika grabs his belonging putting them back on, crossing the bridge.

I look at Kurapika, interested in what he just achieved "Well, someone indeed has had a serious past with the Phantom Tropes involved... I don't want to be in their shoes right about now!"

When Kurapika crosses the bridge Leorio is the first to speak to Kurapika "You okay, Kurapika?"

He nods, feeling rather calm after that sudden outburst "Yeah, I'm not injured." Leorio interjects "Also, is it safe for us to be near you?"

I chuckle a bit before responding to Leorio "Leorio... Unless you are a part of them, or have a tattoo... You, should be fine..."

Kurapika nods slightly from my comment "From the moment I saw him, I knew he was weak. And mentally, I knew that tattoo was a fake. But as soon as I saw that spider, everything in my sight turned red..."

Leorio sighs "Well, I can't really blame you."

Kurapika quickly cuts in "Actually, to tell the truth..."

We all blink in confusion "Huh?"

Kurapika sighs "Even when I see a real spider, my personality changes, and I enter a frenzy."

Kurapika goes to sit down as I speak up "Is the guy dead, did he surrendered or are we going to have wait for him to wake up."

I laugh hard, after finding out this fact "You and my cousin are going to hate each other... She loves spiders..." I think the next part "And other people as well!"

Kurapika stiffens slightly as Leorio responds "You should have told us sooner..."

Kurapika lays down to rest "But this means that the rage in me remains as strong as ever. I suppose I should be happy."

Gon whispers "We should keep Kurapika away from spiders."

I nod adding something on top "Also my cousin..."

Leorio steps up, shouting as loud as he can "Okay! I'll secure our victory! Toss that guy out and send in the next competitor!"

The person giggles "We can't do that."

Leorio blinks "What's that?"

The person continues "We can't move him yet, because his match hasn't been settled."

I put up my hand, agreeing with the person "No one heard I surrender, and he still could be very much alive..." The person nods.

They walk up to Majitani, feeling for a pulse "He's still alive. He was only knocked out. Did you forget? This was a death match, till someone died or surrendered...He's still alive, and he hasn't surrendered."

I look at the person then back a Leorio "I think... I know what's happening here!" Everyone looks at me as I sigh, thinking I think we are looking at a general gambler here...

I stand up pointing to the person "I bet you any money, this is a set up for round 3! Why not test that theory out Leorio?"

Leorio looks at me "Fine then O to kill him X to let him live" He presses a button.

Nothing happens as Gon looks at Leorio "That didn't work..."

Killua comments "That only works for examiners..."

I shrug my shoulders "Then we just have to wait. While you guys do that, I'm gonna sleep wake me up when something happens..."

Time SKip

After sleeping for who knows how long, I wake up, groggily "What happened?"

Killua looks at me "Leorio is losing its now 2 – 0, us being at 2"

I tilt my head sideways, looking at him in confusion "How exactly?"

Gon looks at me, speaking up "First Leorio bet 10 on Majitani was alive and won..."

Kurapika continues "Next he bet on whether he was unconscious, the bet was for 40 hours he wasn't. He lost the bet but at least we got one point..."

Killua comments "The third was on whether the person was male for female"

I look in the general direction "That is most definitely a woman. What were the conditions to tell?"

Killua sighs "He got to examine her body..."

I look at Leorio, feeling disgusted knowing this fact "Pervert! You and my Dad would go hand in hand..."

Kurapika continues "Now it's rock paper scissors winner takes all..."

Leorio plays rock as the girl plays paper. I sigh in frustration after losing this match. Now the score is 2 – 1 "Seriously he lost!" Leorio walks back over.

Another guy gets ready for another round.

Gon is about to say his up next when I stop him "No! Killua will take this guy on, Gon!" Gon and Killua look at me as I turn to them "Trust me, Killua is better suited for this guy..."

Gon nods as Killua steps up the man, without fear.

The man introduces himself "I am Johness the Dissector"

Killua asks away, without a care in the world "What is the contest?"

Calmly, Johness hold out his hand "This will be a one sided massacre, I have no interest in the exam, or any offer of amnesty. I just want to hear you scream." Killua nods at the man "Ok loser is the one that dies."

Johness goes to grab Killua by the neck, within 5 seconds the match was over, and it was too late for Johness. he turns to Killua as Killua shows him his still beating heart.

Johness walks to Killua trying to grab his heart back but collapses on the floor. Killua places his heart in his hand, walking away.

Killua speaks smiles "3 wins for us!"

He walks back as everyone scared, asks "Who exactly are you Killua?" Gon is about to tell them as I interrupt "An elite assassin... Killua Zoldyck!" Gon turns to me "Eh?"

I speak up "I recognise his fighting pattern... Plus hair and eyes gives it away... You're father has had a few run ins with my father Vastorie Darkscryer..."

Killua smiles "The comedic goof ball... as my dad puts it. But, what makes you think that?"

I stand up, looking at him "Your father is Silva, correct?" The door opens as I walk towards the door "I spoiled your secret so it's only fitting I tell you mine."

Zai is mentioned in full detail during The trials of Killua and Daniel.