I grin as we run, heading in Leorio's direction to meet up with him.
As we run straight to Leorio, Gon explains what Leorio said over the phone "Leorio says that he found a video that has two of the targets, a man and a woman. He also said that he'll meet us there."
Time Skip
Leorio points out the window "They really are here. I'll ring the people who gave us the tip."
As Leorio rings the number, the person picks up "I'm the one who submitted the request... Stop looking around, I can see you. It's the couple behind your boyfriend? I'll wire the money to you know, so please confirm the receipt."
Leorio nods to Killua as he hands a number him. Killua quickly sends the money over as they rush off after seeing it. I peer slightly out the window "So they are the guys...?" Leorio nods "Okay, we should decide our next move. How do we capture these two?"
I continue to peer outside, dictating to the rest of us "First we need to figure out their strength! We shouldn't run in blind..."
Killua nods "We aren't strong enough to handle them."
Leorio responds "What was that we won't know till we try!"
I retort "I already know! I arm wrestled one of them... you want to know how strong they are? She dislocated my arm the second you said go, but I used half of my Nen just to reinforce my arm to win!"
Leorio retorts "WHAT?! WHY ARE YOU SAYING THIS NOW?!"
I glare at Leorio "Shut up and sit down before they spot you!"
Killua nods "It's true. I can also tell by looking at them. My dad once had a hit on a Troup member. One of the first few times I've ever heard him complain. Said the job wasn't worth the price."
I sigh "And your dad's relatively tough."
Killua nods "That's considered the greatest compliment a target can get. That was when he told us to stay away from the Troupe. It's been a few years, so I thought we might stand a chance..."
Leorio responds slightly scared "They're really that strong?"
I nod "You can bet my dislocated arm!"
Killua looks up "Would it help you to picture two Hisokas sitting there?"
Leorio and Gon look at Killua strangely. I sigh, looking over to Killua "It's not helping my mentality here..."
Leorio responds "That is definitely not something we can handle."
Killua looks at Gon and Leorio "So, why you think they're here?"
Leorio replies "Aren't they on a date?"
I look at the two of them, musing on the situation "I don't think we watching the same people... they look like they are scouting..."
Killua nods "No, they already noticed the other couple behind them. They're paying close attention to their surroundings. At first I thought it was just caution because of the Mafia is after them. But in that case, they wouldn't be sitting in a public place. They aren't worried at all. They're waiting for someone to find them. Acting as bait, to draw out their prey."
Killua, Gon and Leorio suddenly freak out "Did they find us?"
Killua shakes his head "The atmosphere changed."
Gon nods "I've got a really bad feeling..."
Leorio retorts "I can't use Zetsu like you guys to mask my presence."
I retort "Hello, I'm in the same boat here! I'm lucky my aura is like an ocean... its expanding as long as I don't focus it anywhere they won't notice me."
Killua retorts "If we used Zetsu, that would attract their attention. They aren't trying to sense Nen. They're trying to see if there's anyone in this area who looks or act suspicious. So you'd better wipe those looks off your faces. Act normal."
As Gon and Leorio smile like idiots, I turn to Killua "I won't act normal cause you will feel uncomfortable."
Killua freaks "Except Daniel here... The rest of us should act normal..."
As we continue to watch them carefully, Killua notices them get up "They're on the move. What should we do? As I told you, we can't beat them in a fight."
Leorio responds "We'll find a way... We have to."
Gon nods "Yeah! We can't leave empty-handed."
Killua nods "Okay. Then listen carefully. Gon and I will tail them. We absolutely cannot let them spot us. We'll use Zetsu."
I have this gut wrenching feeling...
Like something bad is going to happen if I don't go with Killua...
I want to go with him... But I'm bound to put him in danger...
What the hell do I do?!
"I'll stay with Leorio... I wish I could join you. But Killua, you already have another problem..."
Killua responds "What?"
I look at the table "You have my Nen surrounding you... I can release it... However, if something happens get out of there! If you get caught, prank call me... so I can track you at least..."
Killua blushes at comment. I lean over the table, planting a small kiss on Killua's cheek as he lights up like a Christmas tree "Alright! Jeez..."
I sigh, smiling at Killua "Do not die! Or all hell will break loose...!"
Killua activates Zetsu, pointing to Gon "Gon, I need you to make two promises. If they see us, we give up immediately and escape. If I judge that further pursuit is impossible for any other reason, we give up. Got it?"
Gon nods "Uh-huh."
Killua continues "The signal to stop will be one phone call. Make sure your phone's on vibrate. If they split up, we follow the woman." Killua nod at Leorio and I "Contact Zephile, and keep an eye on the auction for us."
I nod "Got it."
Killua turns to Gon "I'm guessing you've never tailed anyone before?"
Gon responds "Um... Well... During the Hunter exam. I tailed Hisoka."
Killua freaks "Really? Without him noticing?"
Gon nods "Yeah, I was on his tail for a whole day."
Killua eyes go wide as I respond "Did at any stage he demonstrate he wasn't himself like a blood thirst aura."
Or suddenly got a raging boner for no reason?!
Because there's no way you could have pulled that off... Without seeing either scenario...
Killua hits Gon on the back of his head "Ow... why did you hit me?"
Killua responds smugly "Uh, it felt appropriate. Well, then you should have no problem. Be sure to stay out of their field of vision. Okay, let's go."
I hug Killua before he goes, whispering in his ear "Please... Don't do anything reckless!"
Killua push me away, blushing madly "OK!... I've got it!"
They run off as I turn, looking at Leorio "Let's go! They should be fine... If not!, I'll go on a frenzy! You keep an eye on the auction. I'll deal with Zephile, seeing as I've met him already."
Leorio nods "Okay."
We head over to Zephile as I watch him make some deals.
Everything going smoothly until my phone rings.
I pull out my phone, groaning "What does Leorio want?"
I check the ID, seeing Killua's name, making me have a panic attack.
Zephile turns to me "What's wrong?"
I retort "Nothing! I just have to go something's come up!"
Zephile nods as he waves me off. I quickly run out, dialing Leorio's number "Leorio! They have been caught. I'm heading there now to rescue them."
Leorio interject "Hey a-"
I hang up, holding out one hand "Killua..."
My Nen expands, returning to normal, crawling out to find Killua, like a moth to the flame. I clench my hand, speaking firmly to myself "I don't care what it costs me! I will save you Killua..."
I run back to the hotel, thinking Finding Killua will take some time for my Nen to reach out to him. So during that time I'll go grab Wolfbane just in case...
I run back into the hotel, avoiding Leorio and grabbing Wolfbane on the way.
As soon as I grab the blade, I feel Killua's presence.
I smile, thinking I'm coming for you Killua! Don't do anything reckless.
On that note, I jump out the hotel window, running through and avoiding the crowds, making my way to him.
PLEASE! PLEASE! Be safe Killua...
I don't want to lose you...
I've already lost my family...
I just can't bear to lose you!
I pull down my mask, smiling "Please wait for me Killua... I'm coming to save you!"
Time Skip
I stare at the building "I can't search the entire building they would sense me by then. I can only feel 3 presences but it doesn't mean someone isn't naturally tracking me..."
I clench my fist "While I'm a Specialist, tracking and seeing people is easy and for some reason I can use Zetsu but my overall strength is weakened and most of my Nen abilities leave me defenceless... Gyo!"
I search the buildings floor by floor, finding Killua "So on the 5th floor... There are three people. I can see Killua. I'd recognise his aura anywhere! The other must be Gon that leaves the third person... what are your abilities!"
I hide quickly, realising people are leaving the building "Why couldn't I sense those guys... I hope my Zetsu is enough to hide from them." Sweat begins to drip from my face as I stay hidden. I sigh in relief, realising they have already left.
I get up, checking to see if they moved.
Killua and Gon haven't moved from their location.
I get down from my spot, making my way into the building.
I quickly run up the stairs, straight to the 6th floor and head to the room right above their location.
I press my ear to the floor, listening.
I hear Killua barely yelling at someone "WHO'S THE SELFISH ONE?"
Gon yells back "Yes, I've no idea... because I'm stupid!"
I hear a third person laugh, knowing he is the one stopping them from escaping "You kids are Hilarious! Hey, I'm not going to hurt you or anything. Just behave yourselves. I know your serious, so don't throw your lives away. Wait until The boss gets back. If he won't give his approval, you can leave. But if you try to escape, I'll kill you. Don't make me draw my sword. If I pull it out, you'll die..."
I continue to listen in So he uses a sword huh... most likely he is a draw slash samurai or something along those lines...
Maybe if I'm quick enough... I could kick in his sword, but this is the Phantom Troupe we are walking about He'll probably cut through me instantly... Arrgh! What to do?!
Gon breaks me out of my though process after suddenly yelling "I remember now! It was side-stepping! Welding, exposing... And the last one was side-stepping!"
What on earth is Gon on about... Unless... Does he plan on taking that literary?
"Do you remember now?" Gon murmurs.
I frown He is going to take that literary...
"Yeah, I sure do!"
Yep he is... Killua just confirmed it I need to time this perfectly...
I slide my foot on the floor, placing it in the perfect spot to kick off, still listening to Gon "See? How could we forget something so simple?"
The third person responds confused "Huh?"
Gon continues "Now that we've figured that out..."
"Let's go!"
I feel Killua and Gon's aura flair up.
The third man sighs, getting up most likely "Are you serious? You're going to die. I'm not skilled or merciful enough to control my strength."
"Fools!"
I hear a crash, making that my signal to run I kick off the floor. I bolt off, following Killua's presence.
I hear Gon yell "Killua, are you there?"
I hear Killua yell "Yeah, I'm here!"
I run up to Killua's side, smiling "Ha-yo Killua!"
Killua freaks out as I cover his mouth, whispering quickly to him "Let's play the mind fuck game!"
Killua grins as I yell "Hey Gon! I want you and Killua to run!"
"Ehh?! I'm gonna fight too!"
I look at Killua as he yells "Gon listen to Daniel he knows what his doing!"
I smile yelling "I'll head to the higher floors and take him out! He doesn't know my abilities so he has no chance, against me!"
Killua yells "You dumb ass! You should have snuck up on him! You could have killed him before he realised anything!"
I hear Nobunaga yell "Come out boy I will find you!"
I grin at Killua, running alongside with him.
As we reach outside, we bump into Gon. I smile "Now that Gon is called the mind fuck game!"
I take off my mask, smiling at them both "I was tempting to rush in... but the more I thought about it... The more I though how much of a stupid idea it would be to jump in..."
Gon pouts "Man, I really wanted to beat him up." Killua wacks me on the back of the head "What if you got caught!"
I pout "I'm safe and find, so no need to worry Killua... Anyways, aren't you going to ask how I was able to sneak up on you, without being sensed?"
Killua muses "Well for first you lied about not be able to use Zetsu! What else did you lie about?!"
I sigh, looking at Killua "You're only half right... I actually can't use Zetsu and Gyo unless I'm a Specialist... But I can't say why exactly why. I noticed it while training. Not only do my abilities differ between Specialist and Manipulator... I noticed that my abilities are more... concentrated in Specialist mode. I can unleash some pretty nasty abilities... But as Manipulator..."
I hold up my hand, weaving a mask made entirely out of shadows "I noticed that I can concentrate and release my attacks more easily in Specialist modes... I cannot use Gyo or Zetsu outside of it..."
Killua nods "We don't have a chance. Anyways, we couldn't beat him if we tried knowing only the basics of Nen."
I smile at Killua "I did however managed to develop a pretty badass ability in Specialist mode... I call it the Seven Deadly Sins!"
Killua smiles "Cool! maybe you can tell us all about it..."
As Gon smiles, Killua turns to him to ask him a question "What is it?"
Gon responds "You finally sound like yourself again. It's my job to say the crazy stuff. Your job is to stay cool and stop me."
I retort "And it looks like it's my job, to drag you out of Gon's mess! Let's get out of here before the other members return..."
Killua looks away as I pout "Oh, did I do something really reckless?" Killua slaps me on the back of the head again "You really could have died you know!" I shake my head "As long as I know your safe, my life is forfeit!"
Gon slaps us on the back of the shoulder as he runs off exclaiming "I'm counting on you two!"
Killua retorts as he runs after Gon "You're so selfish."
I smile, running after them "That makes two of us!"
Gon speaks while we running away "Well? What do we do next?"
Killua responds "That depends on what you want to do next."
Gon looks over his shoulder towards Killua "I want to defeat those guys."
Killua sighs "Well, that matches our original objective. But we'll have to improve our Nen to do that. Nen has the potential to give us the power we'd need to stand a chance and the fastest way to learn more would be to ask Kurapika or even Daniel."
I retort "I would be the worse instructor!"
Gon retorts "Huh? Why Kurapika?"
Killua retorts "Because Kurapika is the chain user who defeated one of them."
Gon looks confused at Killua "Huh?" I respond "What, really?"
Killua retorts "You didn't realise it?"
Gon looks confused at Killua "Is that really true?"
Killua nods "I'm pretty confident. If it's true, we have a chance because we learned Nen around the same time Kurapika did. We need to learn the techniques appropriate to our abilities. And most importantly, we need the strength to fight the Troupe."
I nod "I'll pay them back for my father! Kurapika isn't the only one who can keep a grudge."
Gon looks at Killua "And Kurapika is the key to finding those answers?"
Killua nods "Yeah!" We nod at each other as we continue to bolt towards our hotel room together.
I speak up one final time "When we see Kurapika it's about time I tell you what I've been learning at home!"
