I wake up, trying to recall last night.

Memories of night come crawling back to me, causing me to panic.

As I get up, I find Killua asleep on me, leaning over me from a chair right next to the bed.

I instantly relax, weave my hand though Killua's hair.

He stirs in his sleep, waking up instantly after realising someone has been touching him "Daniel?"

"The one and only." I nod at Killua as he retorts "This is no time to joke! You almost died..."

I look at my wounds, finding none of them there "What happened?"

Killua responds depressed "You didn't listen to me!"

"She snuck into the room and was about to hurt you! I stopped her and tried to get her as far away from you. I don't care if I die! As long as I know your safe, that's all that matters..."

Killua retorts "ALL?! I was about to skin you alive last night! Only to find out you already did it for me... What about my feelings?"

I turns away "Of course they matter it's just..."

Killua cuts in sternly "Just what?"

"I'M AFRAID OF LOSING YOU! I'M JUST REALLY FUCKEN AFRAID!" I yell at Killua.

I calmly continue "You're the last one I know who I could consider family... On a more intimate level, the last remaining one that I care about! I got my family killed! Nathaniel died trying to protect Vastorie and my whereabouts... they used me to kill them."

I look straight at the wall, pissed off "All because I ran away for a dumb dream... One that I couldn't fulfil! I just can't take the mask and shatter it like I intended... that would free one of the most dangerous Nen users alive. I can hear his voice every day, every second of my life."

I look at Killua, softening my expression "And you know who's voice is louder...?"

Killua gulps "Who's?"

"Yours! It doesn't matter how soft you speak! I can always... ALWAYS, hear you, over him..."

I pause for a second, continuing on "I sacrifice my life so that you can live! For that extra one second... Without that extra second with you, I feel kind of lost... empty... I know your strong. Hell, you're even stronger than me!"

I sigh, looking at the bed as I play with my fingers, hoping to calm myself down "But knowing that one fact, that I could lose you at the click of a finger, is what kills me the most... There are you happy...?"

I look at Killua sternly "You think I'm over protective just to annoy you...? OK! Sometimes, but most of the time... I want to be there, just to watch you standing strong amongst the smoke and ashes... Your my first and I plan on making you my last..."

As Killua looks shocked at me, I sigh in response "Could you stop gawking for a moment..."

Killua nods his head with his mouth wide open.

I sign, whispering to Killua "Go ahead and punch me... If you're still pissed. Can you just... avoid my face it's my only redeeming value..."

Killua hugs me unexpectedly "Do you realise how hard it was to get you to say that?..."

I sit there in shocked, staring at Killua "What?"

Killua glares at me "Your always... ALWAYS, hiding your pain. And you only show your smile to me, whether you're faking it or not. I'm a liar I see right through you! And somehow, you can see through my lies..."

Killua makes a small gesture with his hands "I just want you to open up your little bag and show me what you have... Not hide it like my sweets collection. Can you stop pretending your some immortal who can kick ass! And just ask for help...?"

"No can do!"

Killua growls "WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO DIFFICULT! You're more stubborn than Gon! And his the king of stubborn!"

I chuckle lightly as he glares at me "What are you laughing about?"

"You know you're the first one I've cared about..." I speak softly as Killua sighs, responding back calmly "So I've heard... Answer me honestly what is it that attracts you to me?"

I sigh "Your cute face..."

Killua blushes lightly as I continue "Your smoking hot well defined body..."

Killua turns bright red "Those are factors but if I had to pick that one thing... It had to be your eyes because as soon as I look into them. You're like an open book... and what I see inside those eyes..."

I turn to Killua, looking deep into his eyes "I fell in love with..."

Killua stutters "A-AND T-That w-was?"

I smile at Killua "The smile that your soul emits... You may not be able to see it. But, you can be caring at times... in your own way... Plus I felt like I wanted to protect you at the time. I just didn't know why... until I met your bother that's when I realised why..."

I sigh lightly "We may both be Manipulators but there's a major difference between him and I. He wants to make you into something you're not. I on the other hand want to make the world better for you and if that means I have to get hurt so be it..."

Killua cries, burying his face in my chest.

I look at him amused.

You know this is probably the first time I've seen you cry...

I only focus on Killua, stroking my hand through his hair.

As I try to remember my own timeline, from when I first started to no, I think to myself.

I'm glad I met you Gon.

I'm glad you wanted to be my friend and that I accepted.

I got to meet Killua...

I fell in love with him! And now, I know exactly how my father feels... Well both of them...

I wish that me and Killua can achieve the same thing for our family...

Hmm... I wonder what I should call my first child...

Hmm... I'll let Killua decide!

I sigh feeling guilty "Killua, I'm afraid... I'm afraid of losing you this is why I propose a deal."

Killua continues to softly cry "What sort of deal?"

"This is going against all reasons but... Killua will you be willing to... Branita will most likely be after me next... can you...?"

I scrunch my hair in frustration "WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO BE SO DIFFICULT? Killua will you help me next time... she wants to try use my ability to control someone I know that I'll never have a chance of controlling... She-"

Killua hushes me "Stop or you're going to kill yourself of embarrassment... I'll help you as long as you let me in. Tell me when you're feeling sad, and, or any kind of emotion."

I nod, hugging Killua "Fine, I'll do it... No matter how difficult it will be..."

I turn to look at Killua in the eyes "Let's take these pirates down together! And get us an ultra rare card, then beat the shit out of those bombers!"

Killua nods while smiling "Remember! Don't forget to ask for help!"

I kiss Killua on the forehead "I promise to ask from now on... Well, you just for now. I'm sure I can walk up to others... over time."

Killua pouts "Well it's a start..."

we smile at each other as I hug Killua tightly.

My stomach growls as I muse "How long have I been out...?"

Killua responds, thinking out loud "About a day I think..."

"Can you grab me something to eat..." I smile as Killua gets up.

He nods at me, running to the door "I'll be back..."

He stop at the door, having his hand on the door handle "Wait a sec! Don't tell me your abusing that comment from before..."

I smile slyly, pinching my fingers together "Ok just a tiny bit..."

"That's it! Get off your own arse and get yourself something."

I frown removing the sheets from myself, making my way over to Killua "I gladly do it by myself, for myself..."

Killua frowns "Your like a double edged sword there's no winning here. You've manipulated this whole scenario so I can't win..."

I nod "I'm cunning... aren't I?..."

I hug Killua, continuing on "This is a promise I can keep. I will ask you for help!..."

Killua nods, letting out a small grunt of discomfort "You better not break it!"

"I promise."

After the week training

We stand on the outskirts of Soufrabi with our powerful group of ten and five useless members.

Tsezgerra speaks up, out loud "Over the past week, we've run various simulations and have prepared accordingly. Given Team Genthru's current situation, we can't afford to lose."

Gon responds firmly "We have to win!"

I nod, looking over to Killua as I light grab his hand "And we going to win this!"

Biscuit nods grinning "Yes, we'll win."

After a few moments of silence, Goreinu speaks up as he move slowly towards our destination "Okay, let's go."

Time Skip

We start the Razor trials, beginning with the same sport as last time, boxing.

Barry goes first in the ring.

Razor announces "We'll begin with boxing." T

he pirate boxer laughs "I'll send you packing."

Killua speaks up to Gon and I "His ability is teleportation."

Gon speaks firmly "He can teleport his uppercut."

I nod "Which means... this match will be over quickly."

Razor starts the fight as Barry rushes towards the pirate boxer, trying to get a hit in.

The pirate boxer is on full defence until Barry lands a firm punch in the pirates gut, ending the match instantly.

Killua and Gon exclaim together "Nice!"

The pirate boxers guard is broken as Barry continues to pummel the boxer, endlessly, until he falls over defeated.

Razor lifts Barry's hand "The winner is Barry!"

Gon smiles "Yes!"

The next match is Bowling as Rodriot takes a easy win, getting a perfect score. Kess takes the next win in Basket ball bringing us up to 3 wins.

I high five Killua "This is going to be easy!"

Killua exclaims "Yeah!"

Gon nods as he fist pumps "That's three wins!"

Razor whispers something to a player behind him.

Bopobo yells out "Wait! I'm done following your orders. I'll be doing things my own way now."

Bopobo throws his hat on the floor, turning straight to Killua "Hey, brat! Let's step outside!"

Killua turns to me as I bow "His all yours..."

Killua smiles "Finally..."

Killua turns to Bopobo "Outside? Do you think this a sumo ring?"

Bopobo retorts "I'm done playing around. Want me to kill you here?"

The pirate basket ball player grabs Bopobo arms "Hey Bopobo!"

Razor grins "That's a violation of our agreement. Want to go back to the slammer, Bopobo?"

Bopobo retorts "I don't give a damn! I'm done playing this stupid game!"

I look slightly confused, thinking.

Hold on his not an NPC?

Bopobo looks over the group of pirates "Anyone else with me? If we team up, we can crush that bastard. And then we can use a ship to get off this island!"

Razor conjures a ball made of Nen, throwing it towards Bopobo. It slams straight into his face, exploding almost immediately.

We stand there shocked as Bopobo falls straight onto the floor headless.

Razor muses with an somewhat evil smile "You'll be punished for breaking the taboo. Didn't I warn you?"

The pirates step back "Y-Yes, you did..."

Razor grins "Did that idiot think I wouldn't kill him?"

Razor steps towards us "Okay, I'll go next."

The group of 5 people all step back "Hey, this looks bad. We can't fight those guys..."

Goreinu interjects "No, hold on. We'll be doing the fighting."

Tsezgerra turns to the group "We explained how this works. If the ten of us cannot secure eight victories, you can just forfeit without fighting."

One of the group members responds "Really?" Another one interjects "You guarantee we won't have to fight?"

Tsezgerra nods "Yeah, don't worry."

Killua speaks up to Razor "Can I ask something? That guy's dead. What about the sumo match?"

I drop my head, muttering to myself "Really..."

Razor responds "Hmm? Oh, you get the win."

Killua retorts "But we never decided who we were sending."

I sigh "Killua... you technically agree to the match."

Razor responds "I don't care who you give the win to. Just give it to one of the guys standing in the back."

Killua points to one of the guys "Okay, you get the win."

The man responds "Eh? Wait, me?"

Killua nods "That gives us four wins."

The pirates take out Bopobo's dead boy as Razor continues "Now, then... I'll go with an eight-on-eight game of dodge ball."

Razor summons seven creatures made purely out of Nen labelled between the numbers 1 - 7. Razor lays the rules on us "Pick the eight members you'll field. I already have mine."

That is fricken cool... I wish I could do that.

Goreinu interjects "Hold on... How is this scored?"

Barry retorts "It's one win per person, right?"

Razor nods "Yes, one win per person. So the victorious team receives eight wins. Simple enough, yes?"