AbsoluteZer0Nova The sad thing about that is I also thought of Full Metal Alchemist while I was writing them.

The next day

The scenery was calm and relaxing as Gon, Killua and I decide to have a picnic outside.

I notice there's a lot of families out having fun. I poke Killua "There're a lot of couples about, without a care in the world. Just check out the father and his son playing catch."

I smile as an older man grab the man playing with his son from behind, bear hugging him and following it through with a kiss on the check.

I laugh after seeing the boy's reaction "Priceless... a typical everyday lifestyle..."

Except more groping and less caring...

Killua turns to me "How come your not like that?"

I turn to Killua "Huh? The groping?"

Killua shakes his hands, retorting quickly "NO! I meant PDA. Your always mellow in that department or really quick that a naked eye wouldn't pick it up..."

I respond "I'm always affectionate in the public like... wait only Gon was in the area. What about... nope that was just Leorio... you're right, I'm always in the closet with these scenarios. Well, do you want me to more affectionate... in the public?"

Killua's P.O.V

Maybe... It would be nice...

It's not like I'm asking you to make out with me-WHOA! Where did that thought just come from?!

I blush from the thought, looking at Gon to see him smile, without a care in the world. Gon looks back at me as I sigh, whispering loud enough for Daniel to hear "Every now and then, would be appreciated... but no tongue!"

That would be embarrassing to be caught moaning in the public...

Daniel's P.O.V

I pout "Oh... but you love tongue!"

Killua blushes "In private... YEAH! But outside...NO WAY! It's embarrassing..."

I grin like an idiot, nodding at Killua "Ok, I got it... no tongue."

I lean in Killua for a kiss.

Although it wasn't long, or short either, I could have swore I heard two girls, screaming in the background.

As I pull away from Killua, he smiles. I see Gon off to the side, smiling as I focus at him.

Gon smiles with his massive cheery smile, announcing to us "Now let's dig in here!"

Killua nods as he looks at me "You ready?"

I nod slightly "If you mean hungry, then sure~. If you mean by seeing two bottomless pits, who can eat the most here. I'm bidding on Gon, his like a garbage disposal unit! The food just keeps going in..."

Gon smiles as Killua and Gon nod together "Ready, GO!"

Killua and Gon stuff their faces full of food, eating non-stop for a good minute or two before Gon accidently spits his food into Killua face in surprise "Brapika!"

Poor Killua... he just coped a face full of food.

As Gon gets up running to Kurapika, I hand Killua a handkerchief so he can wipe his face.

Killua smiles, wiping his face clean "Thanks..."

"So, Killua..." I grin, picking up two cream pies.

Killua smiles mischievously, nodding at the very idea.

He grabs one, sneaking up to Gon.

Gon smiles at Kurapika "This is great." Kurapika is at a loss for words "Huh?"

Gon continues to smile "The spiders are dead, so you can finally focus on your main goal. You have to find the eyes of your people."

Kurapika nods as Gon continues "If there's anything we can do to h-"

Killua slams a cream pie in Gon's face, stopping him from speaking.

Gon turns around to yell at Killua "H-"

I throw another pie, hitting Gon in the face before he can finish his sentence off.

Gon yells "That's no fair!"

I smile, closing my eyes to point out "You know wh-"

I'm silenced after coping a pie to the face. I open my eyes, frowning as I lick some of the pie off my face.

Gon starts laughing at my reaction, taking another pie in the face by Killua.

Gon and Killua continue to go at it as I walk up to Kurapika, wiping the rest of the pie off my face "Hey Kurapika!"

Kurapika smiles, nodding at me "Hello, long time no see Daniel..."

I turn to Kurapika, keeping my eyes focused on Killua "So Kurapika, you glad the spiders are off your chest?"

Kurapika nods, feeling sad "I guess all I can do now is find and collect every one of my clans eyes."

I nod "In a way, with the spiders gone. You did lift a weight off my shoulders... finding out they killed my parents, well at least one of my fathers. And that it traumatised my other father... I wanted to thank you for taking one of them out. I think the one you dealt with, was the one that killed Nathaniel... Thank you..."

Kurapika looks a little taken back as I continue "I'm not going to say I wanted it to help, because Nathaniel was... Strong enough to not want to kill... And he even protected me for 12 years from it. I miss him because he means so much to me... But now, I've got a bright future to look forward to, and I wish to share it will Killua..."

"What are you telling me this...?" Kurapika pushes the hair out of his face, tucking it behind his ear.

I open up to Kurapika, wanting to get a few things off my chest "Because... I respect you... Gon... Not so much Leorio, but his in there, somewhere... No matter your past, you pulled through... becoming stronger than ever!"

I look up at Kurapika, smiling "I on the other hand, am only just living life now... I feel as though I can related to Killua... but at the same time..."

I sigh, looking down at the floor "We are different... He was a tool to kill... I was a tool to control... A part of me wants to change for Killua... But, at the same time it doesn't... I have a fear of death... losing the ones close to me... I want to be strong enough to protect Killua. And I also want to be weak enough, to want to be protected by him... AND don't tell him I said that!"

Kurapika starts to laugh "You can't have one without the other..." I frown as Kurapika holds out his hands "Daniel, why don't you aim to be as strong as Killua... then you'll be able to protect each other, right?"

I nod, looking up "What about my family-well cousin issues... I don't want him to get dragged in... I want to stay at Killua's side, not kill or control for the family's desires..."

Kurapika objects "You shouldn't let anything stop you from doing what you want."

I nod, lifting a finger "I know but-" a pie slams into my face with my finger lifted.

Kurapika laughs at my reaction as I turn to both Gon and Killua "Who threw that?!"

Killua and Gon stop, pointing at each other.

I grin immensely "Since you both did it..."

I run, picking up two pies "You get one each!"

I slam one into Gon's face, throwing the other one at Killua, only to miss him by a mile.

We continue to food fight for a bit, until we fall over restless.

Kurapika calls us over, motioning us that we are going to meet up with Leorio.

Time Skip

Gon smiles immensely "It's been a while since we were all together last!"

Leorio nods "Yeah!"

I look at Killua who has a cute smile, licking on his trademark bunny lollipop, that for some reason his constantly been having one every day.

As we walk as a group, Gon asks Leorio "Where's Zephile-san?"

Leorio answers "He wanted to validate our check and find more hidden gems to sell. Anyway..."

Kurapika looks confused at Leorio "What?"

Leorio answers promptly "You've got this intensity about you... you seem a little more intimidating now."

Kurapika answers "Really?"

I nod "It may have to do with Kurapika's job? After all he is a bodyguard now and they have a tendency to intimidate anyone to protect their clients!"

Kurapika nods as he turns to Leorio "You don't seem to have changed much. However, Daniel has changed!"

I look questionably at Kurapika "Really...?"

Kurapika nods as Leorio interjects "And you're more annoying, too!"

I grin, retorting back at Leorio "It takes one to know one!"

Leorio growls at me as he remembers something "Oh, that's right. I heard that you defeated a member of the Troupe. Having only just learned Nen, how did you manage that?"

I nod "Yeah Kurapika I've been meaning to ask that too!"

Kurapika responds "If you're looking for advice on catching spiders, then stop."

Gon objects "That's not the only reason. We want to master Nen. Because we'll definitely need Nen in the future."

Killua responds "Besides Daniel's a hopeless teacher."

I nod "I can't argue with that... Although, if Leorio or Gon said it I would..."

Killua laughs as Gon and Leorio fume at me "Here that I can bag him but you can't!"

"And you've also tagged me." I wink at Killua as he blushes, looking away from us.

Kurapika looks away slightly "You wouldn't want my advice. It won't do you any good."

Gon asks "Why Not?"

Kurapika turns slightly towards Gon "My power can only be used against the Troupe."

Killua, Gon and Leorio look confused, and taken back by Kurapika's comment.

I ask Kurapika, a little confused to as why he did it that way "You conditioned your abilities to only effect the Phantom Troupe...Why?"

Kurapika looks away from me, standing in silence until we reach the room.

Kurapika opens his mouth to speak "Restraint and Vows!"

Gon asks confused "Restraint and Vows?"

Kurapika nods "Yeah!"

I pout "My father lied... that... lazy bastard!"

Kurapika goes on to explain, better than I had explained "Nen is strongly affected by your mental state. The stronger your resolve the more power you receive. However you also incur a big risk at the same time. In return for Nen power, I vowed to use it against the spiders alone. I established a rule for myself."

I nod "That explains why Lust and Sloth is stronger than Greed and Pride."

Kurapika looks confused at me as Leorio asks "What's the rule?"

Kurapika looks Leorio "If I use my chains on one who isn't a spider, I will forfeit my life."

As Kurapika's words shock everyone in the room, I look at Kurapika sternly "I can't believe you did that!"

Leorio retorts "Wait, what do you mean?"

Kurapika sighs "There is a Nen blade pointed at my heart. If I break the rule, that blade will pierce my heart, killing me. This is the rule that shows my resolve. Restraint and vow. My powers is the product of pure hatred. It only works on the spiders. I'm telling you because I trust you. Don't tell anyone else!"

As I see Killua shake, I rest a hand on his shoulder, making him flinch slightly.

He gets up yelling "Why... WHY WOULD YOU TELL US SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT?"

Killua yelling, both shocks and leaves Kurapika taken back. I rest a palm on Killua, pushing him back down.

Kurapika sighs "I'm not sure. With their leader's death, I must have relaxed."

Leorio responds "It'll be fine if we keep our mouths shut."

Killua retorts "It's too dangerous. One of the surviving members can read minds. If they find out, Kurapika won't be able to beat them!"

Gon retorts "But she didn't learn anything last time."

Killua growls at Gon "That's because we didn't know Kurapika was the chain user."

Leorio retorts "Then we just have to stay away from them. They've already check you, so they think you're clean."

Killua retorts "But there's also a guy called Nobunaga. He's especially dangerous. He's looking for Kurapika, and he's still trying to chase us down."

I nod "That probably includes me, seeing as I kinda egged him on..."

Leorio asks "Is he aware that you guys know Kurapika?"

Killua shakes his head "No..."

Leorio responds "Then it's okay! As long as no one around the mind reader knows Kurapika, then you're safe."

Kurapika responds lightly "Well, I've also been in contact with Hisoka."

The group responds "Huh?"

I look at Kurapika "Does he know that you are the chain user?"

Gon retorts "Hisoka?"

Kurapika nods "He knows that I am the chain user. We made a pact, but his target, the leader of the spiders, is now dead. So I don't know what he'll do."

I respond "Probably hunt down Gon or even new targets."

Killua looks at us carefully "What do we do now? Now that we know Kurapika's secret, it's dangerous to wait around. If Nobunaga captures either Gon or me again, we probably won't be able to escape."

I retort "I could always use Lust it has a 30 meter radius, making you immune. She won't be able to gather any information from you, unless you open your mouth. Not only that, they couldn't harm you."

Killua nods "We have Kurapika and Daniel with us now. We should take them out before they have a chance to recover and escape. We know where their current base is. If we take too long, they might get away. We need to move fast."

Kurapika thinks on the topic as I catch Killua looking at Gon, quickly focusing on Kurapika again "They could be making an escape as we speak. We don't have time for too much thought."

Kurapika responds still in thought "The woman you mentioned is certainly a threat... but since their leader is dead, I'll do as Gon says, and focus on recovering my brethren's eyes."

Gon smiles as Killua retorts "SERIOUSLY?"

I nod "It's the right thing to do. Burying your friends is better than leaving them out to be passed from hand to hand, like a bunch of souvenirs." Kurapika nods.

Killua looks at me and Kurapika "You're sure about this?"

I point at Killua "You're going to get grey hairs before you reach 20!"

Killua sighs, unamused from my comment. He sits back down, grumbling to himself "She's a threat!"

Leorio responds "Kurapika has made up his mind. We can't force him to change it."

Kurapika responds with a smile "Sorry, Killua. However, thank you for the valuable information."

As Kurapika's phone rings, he checks it "It's from Hisoka..."

Kurapika freaks out as I look at him worried about what that crazy clown just sent him.

Oh god... Did Hisoka just send a dick pic to him...

"What's wrong?" I whisper, hoping to grab his attention.

Kurapika responds "The dead bodies were fakes..."

Oh thank god, no dick-

I get up retorting "The spiders are still alive?"

Leorio replies scared "You mean the dead bodies of the Troupe members?"

Kurapika eyes shake scared "Yeah, the dead spiders were fakes! It would be possible for a conjurer to accomplish that. DAMN!"

I object "They are a threat to my Killua-I mean Killua and us!"

Kurapika yells "Why didn't I realize this sooner?"

Killua responds "The situation has changed. What now? We're here to help."

Gon nods "Uh-huh."

Leorio and I nods as well.

"Where Killua goes... I go!" I speak firmly, making Killua blush next to me.

As Kurapika's phone rings, he answers it "Hello?... Melody? What is it?... What? The Troupe comes from Meteor City?... The reward has been rescinded?"

Killua retorts "Seriously?"

Kurapika thinks out loud "The Troupe comes from Meteor City."

Leorio nods "Makes sense... That explains why their identities are still unknown, and why the cops haven't been able to catch them."

I pout, pointing out the other fact "That... and their abilities are over powered!"

Gon asks "What's Meteor City?"

I respond "From what I've hear, a city full of nonexistent people."

Leorio nods "A city populated by people who, as far as society is concerned, don't exist."

Gon responds "There's a city like that?"

I focus on Gon before responding to him "The world is full of crazy things. You just need to know where to look."

Leorio nods "Yeah! Officially, it's unpopulated, but it's said that ten million people live there. It began as a dump over 1,500 years ago. People began to live off the garbage that was dumped there. You're allowed to dump anything there. From garbage to weapons, and even people. And the residents will accept anything left there. I've heard that Meteor City residents share a bond tinner than that between strangers stronger than that between family."

Kurapika nods "Actually, there are those who provide Meteor City with weapons and precious metals under the pretext of garbage. That would be the Mafia community."

Gon looks confused "What do you mean? But the Mafia is hunting the Troupe!"

Kurapika responds "In return, the Mafia recruited people from Meteor City."

Leorio continues "People who didn't exist, as far as society was concerned. Perfect for committing crimes. The Troupe destroyed the normally intimate relationship between the Mafia community and Meteor City. But it looks like the Mafia has decided to prioritize that relationship."

I look at the group thinking out loud "A place where people don't exist... and the Mafia is involved... seems like a typical relationship."