As we enter a room, Gon speaks up for us "Um, we're Hunters."

Killua nods "We're willing to help clear Greed Island."

The guards step up, blocking us "Don't joke around. Go on home."

Gon retorts "We're not Joking! I'm a pro Hunter."

The old man gets up to check what the fuss is about "What nonsense. Do you have a license?"

Gon smiles "Yeah!"

I facepalm as Killua retorts "Uh, you don't. It's at the pawn shop."

Gon freaks out "Oh. Uh, it's not on me..."

The guard responds "See... He's lying."

I sigh "No his not he pawned his license so we could bid on the game he'll get it back however..."

I flick out my card, rotating it on my hand "I've got mine on me."

Battera looks at the card "I see you have one but you can't vouch for the others... but the fact still stands that you being here mean's you're certainly not ordinary. But I can't blindly accept everything you say. I am indeed looking to hire Hunters in order to clear the game, but I cannot hire you at this time. Because there can only be so many players."

I retort "What you mean there can be only so many players?"

Barrett explains "Each memory card only has the capacity to store one player's data. With multitaps, you can have a maximum of eight players per console."

Gon nods "That's right, That Greed Island save used up all thirty blocks on that memory card."

Killua nods "Yeah."

I turn to them "Oh so that's what was in the box you mentioned earlier over our phone conversation that was interrupted multiple times..."

As Killua nods, Barrett interrupts us "How did you know that?!"

Gon smiles "We have a Greed Island save file."

Battera is taken back by what Gon just said "Have you played the game before?"

Gon retorts slightly "No, we only have a memory card."

Battera responds "If that memory card is real, you would need another item to remove the card from the console."

Gon thinks for a moment, speaking to Killua with a huge smile "Would that be..."

Killua smiles "The ring?"

Why am I out of the loop with this...?

Battera steps to the side "It appears that they are worthy of consideration."

A big man steps up to us "I assume that you can use Nen. Show me your Ren."

We nod together "Sure!"

We step to the side, focusing our Ren to intensifying our aura.

The man stares at us as Battera looks at him "Well?"

The man sighs "It's hopeless. Letting them play would be a waste of time. They'd run around in circles until they died."

We let go of our Ren as Gon retorts "How can you be certain when we haven't tried?!"

The man retorts "It'll be too late once you're in the game, kid. Unless you die off immediately. We don't need people who'll drag out the inevitable. As long as a player is alive inside the game, you can't reset or remove the memory card. In other words, you can't send in new players."

Battera points out "I've hired around one hundred pro and amateur Hunters to play this game, and over half of them have given up."

Gon responds slightly confused "Given up?"

The man replies "They've given up on returning to the real world, choosing to live inside the game. That is why I must be careful when selecting players. We need people who are strong enough to obtain items for returning to the real world."

Gon retorts "And you're saying we aren't strong enough?"

Killua points at the man "How can he know that?"

Battera responds "Because, he's a pro Hunter who has played Greed Island before."

Gon and Killua stand there shocked as the man responds "Speaking from my own experience, the items for returning to the real world are relatively easy to obtain. But with your Nen, it's hopeless. In fact, it'd be game over in no time."

I retort "I have you know I could make you pick your nose! Or make you walk out of here and slap your rump at people!"

The man laughs at me before responding "Once the screening is done, I'm returning to the game."

Killua responds confused "Screening? You're screening players?"

The man nods "Yes, the screening will be on the auction's final day. If you're interested in participating, you'll need to work on your Nen."

Gon retorts "We were going to do that anyway! Let's go, Killua! Daniel!"

The man responds "Before you go, kid... How did you come by a memory card?"

Gon turns around, retorting in anger "I'm not telling you!"

Gon stomps out of the room, slamming the door shut.

Killua's speaks up, pissed "Damn it... I'm mad now."

Gon nods pissed "We absolutely must pass their screening!"

I nod in response "Oh don't worry we will or else..." I grin immensely as we head back home.

I'm gonna skewer that man for putting shit on Killua! No one insults Killua except... NO! There's no exceptions!

Time Skip

Gon yells as he focuses on his Ren slightly "I'm so mad! I can't believe how he spouted off! Damn it!"

I sit beside Killua, watching lick his lollipop.

I wish that was my lips instead of a lollipop... and less lick and more kissing...

I open a book, reading it as Killua points out "Still, he's right."

Gon turns around pissed "What you mean?"

Killua stands up "Chill out a little."

I interject, keeping my eyes on the book "Touch Killua and you won't wake up till after the screening, Gon..."

Killua turns to me "Gon, you and I should start thinking about taking this to the next level."

I close the book, looking up at Killua.

What next level... I'm already at the next level! Oh wait never mind... my brain was elsewhere.

Gon responds confused "Next level?"

Killua smiles, turning away from Gon "Hatsu. You know, our special abilities."

I look at Killua with interest as he continues "Kurapika started learning Nen when we did. But he was able to fight the Troupe because of his special abilities."

Gon nods before responding "Yeah, Kurapika obtained powers that make him basically invincible against the Troupe by placing his life on the line."

Killua frowns slightly "We can't follow his example."

I nod "For obvious reasons! Seeing as he is a conjurer..."

Killua points out "We need abilities without too much or too little risk, which of course still fit our specialties. Something practical and effective... That's what we have to come up with."

I nod "Easier said than done. First you need to come up with the idea, and then implement it... however I'm a Manipulator. So far, I've only can command someone to do something. And make stuff out of my shadows. And again that's limited to 3 items..."

I turn to Gon, seeing steam rise from his ears.

I turn to Killua "I think you flooded Gon's CPU with TMI!"

Killua smiles, laughing at the joke "I guess I knew this was coming... Alright Gon let's take this one step at a time. First, what kind of abilities do you want?"

Gon's ears stop smoking so he can focus on thinking "What kind of abilities do I want?"

Gon ears begins to steam again, from most likely having his mind flooded with ideas.

I look at Killua "There's your problem!"

Killua retorts "Hey! You must have at least a vague idea."

Gon responds "Uh, a really strong power!"

Killua retorts "That's too vague! Start by thinking in your own category. You're an Enhancer, so think of a power that strengthens something. Then we ask, what part of you do you want to strengthen, and how?"

I grin. Thank god my father's not here he would so go to town on the comment...

Gon begins to smoke again as Killua whacks him over the head.

I flick a rubber off the table into Gon's forehead "OW! What was that for?!"

I turn to Killua "I think you're getting nowhere with him... you're going to have to take it one step further, and really dumb yourself down..."

Gon retorts "That hurt! What about you, then? And doesn't Daniel have a head start on us?"

Gon and Killua turns to me, making me focus on them "Not really... I focused more on my Specialist abilities and I'm not about to use that!, To land a position in the Greed Island team. I have to work on my Manipulator more thoroughly, my main talents are a little behind schedule. And most of my abilities eats away from my aura..."

Killua responds smugly "At least one of us knows what we want. Oh and Gon, Daniel's talent increases with the surroundings... But I believe, if he is not lazy, he could increase his strength by tenfold! Especially when I have an idea how to increase his powers..."

I look at Killua confused "How do you know how to increase my power?"

Killua blushes "Last night gave me the idea..."

I turn away "Oh god no... wait no! I know what you're talking about, my brain just clicked. I never thought of that..."

Killua pouts "The things I do for people... since I already know what I want, this is why I'm helping you guys."

Gon responds "Really? What do you want?"

Killua responds "It's a secret."

I speak to Killua with a smug look "Not after I'm through with you..."

Killua retorts "Hey that's no fair..."

I frown "No fair? I told you each and every one of my abilities as well as the pros and cons of them."

Killua pouts as I continue "Not only that! The Phantom Troupe may know that information, seeing as they already know we are an item..."

Killua walks towards the door, turning around to face "Gon, I'm going to go start practicing my special ability. You keep thinking about it. Though it's possible that I'm the only one who'll pass the screening. Oh and Daniel no peaking while I'm practicing."

I whine "What am I chop liver? And fine... but can I at least grab something from our room before you start practicing?"

Killua looks at me "Sure."

I walk in our room, grabbing Killua by the hips, forcing him into a kiss. Killua blushes as I whisper "Please tell me..."

Killua whines "Why...?"

"I just want to know..."

Killua sighs "Fine... I was thinking of Electricity..."

I kiss Killua on the forehead "I think that's fucken cool! You know..."

I let go of Killua, walking over to my bag to grab something "Even though my dad is embarrassing as fuck, he does give some great advice from time to time... And thanks for pointing that out Killua... I never looked at it that way..."

Killua looks away with a noticeable blush "Ok!... can I practice? It's kind of hard when you're in the room with me..."

I walk over to Killua smiling "Sure..."

"Thanks..." Killua smiles as I continue straight after him "But I would love to watch you practice... You always look amazing while practicing..."

I smile, kissing Killua on the cheek "I'll leave you to practice... Actually... Can I stay with you? I promise I won't stare at you or anything... Just... being in your presence calms me... It's weird..."

Killua sighs "Fine... but don't distract me..."

I nod, opening the book Oath Keeper, flipping through to the designated page.

The Darkscryers and the trials of Wolfbane

Wolfbane, from the plant shall you show your true figure,

with thou shall I bid the conditions

to heal to kill to ward.

With each shackle shall you be bound

and with each link shall you be held.

When these word are spoke shall the blade be bound to you and your blood related family. From now and forever till a new link is made.

I turn a page, scanning down it. Oh so this is new... how two people can have kids... TMI!

Killua's P.O.V

Fuck Daniel is in the same room as me... He's focusing on the book so now I can practice! But first I need to get changed... Will he look though...

Daniel flips though a page, reading it slowly. Nope all good!

I change into a tank top and shorts.

I pick up a stun gun.

I hope Daniel doesn't try to stop me... Visualize my aura fusing with electricity.

I ram it into my arm, cringing, hoping that he doesn't notice.

Daniel's eyes dart up in fear, opening his mouth to speak. Instead of saying something, he closes his mouth, looking down at the book.

Did he trust me?

Did he pretend it never happened?

I don't want him to worry about me...

I'm stronger than him! I know it!

But he doesn't...

He just wants to protect me... and I don't know why...

Why does he still want to protect me...? Out of compassion? Love? Or because it's me...?

I feel as though it's one-sided love sometimes...

He wants to protect me... but he doesn't want me to protect him!

I'll change that idea... Even if I have to smack it into his head!

Meanwhile Daniel's P.O.V

Seeing a blinking blue light, I look up seeing Killua ram a stun gun into his arm. I want to ask him to stop, but another thought crosses my mind.

I stop looking at Killua, focussing on my book instead.

What if his doing this as his training... I can't stop him!

Even if it pains me to watch it!...

I'll grow stronger to protect him! I won't stop training until I surpass him! I will surpass him and I'll protect him, no matter what!

So that means sit down... Shut the fuck up! And focus on the book!

A tear rolls down my eye. Even if it pains me...

I feel Killua's eyes on me as he focuses on what his doing, like I should be doing!

Thoughts come into my mind, stopping me from focusing on what my father had said previously.

So... does that mean Vastorie valued family above his job or...

Wait! That would mean you put me through hell, so, you knew I would turn around and run away...

But did you predict all the events that would happen... Or are you controlling my every move.

No! That can't be it either... You were pissed when I went in to rescue Killua from the Phantom Troupe.

You couldn't have predicted everything...

I shake the thoughts away.

I think I know what you wanted to do, you wanted to bring down all five families and destroy the boundaries between them, and you used me as a catalyst to fill their anger.

When Yan said the Darkscryers must live on, he meant that the five families must continue to exist.

You knew one of them would turn on you.

Does that mean Nathaniel also knew...

It has to be because he was only serious around me, so he was training me to fight on my own... but why did you reference the seven sins...

I slam shut the book as I get up "I can't maul over everything and decipher it all, your plans, my existence and the sacrifices you made. The Darkscryers will live on, but through me and Killua! No one else!"

Vastorie's last words to me were something's are hidden in the shadow...

My abilities... Shadow Conjurer and Shadow Control!

You're going to be named Shadow Bond... A bond that no one will know exists...

Except the one I care about the one I love... Shadow Bond will ability that ties us together as one... That what I'll do to make it stronger...

The day I split up with Killua... Will be the day my Nen will be extinguished... and that means... I need him to protect me as me as much as I need to protect him!

My aura flairs up, changing to a dark black colour, creating a black tint around Killua just as I see two static shock between his fingers.

I smile widely at Killua "Let's score as a position in that game!"