On our way to the NGL, we hitch a ride in one of the trucks.

The driver speaks up "NGL, huh? They believe living naturally is always better. They may be weird for living in there, but you guys are weird for coming to visit, too. No idea what's going on, but I've already driven in about ten similar groups today alone."

Gon yells out "Ten groups?!"

The driver nods "Yeah."

Kite looks outside "Then it sounds like we're among the last to arrive..."

The trip is long and tedious, but we arrive at the entrance to the NGL.

As we get out of the truck, the truck driver gives us a few parting words "This is the border with NGL. Those two huge trees serve as the checkpoint and the embassy."

As we make our way over to the entrance, Kite speaks up "Stay alert. The ants are a concern, but the NGL is more than a nature-loving organization."

Gon nods "Got it."

The gate leader speaks up as we walk inside "What brings you here?"

Kite responds "We're on a hunt. A quarantined organism may have invaded this country."

The man smiles slightly "If you are pro Hunters, then we cannot deny you entry. Follow me."

The man turns around as he walks inside.

We follow him up the tree steps, reaching a large room. I notice a lot of computers around, for a group that doesn't believe in technology.

Killua speaks up "You're using computers and machines."

The man nods "This place isn't within NGL's borders. This area is used for foreign relations and informational exchange."

Kite looks around the room "Are there any facilities similar to this within the country?"

The man shakes his head "No, not a single one. No machines of any kind are allowed inside NGL."

The advisor standing by speaks up "Naturally, visitors are also not allowed to bring any inside. Which means that you'll need to remove all metallic, petroleum, glass, or other such good on your person."

Lin speaks up "D-Does that include my glasses?"

The advisor nods "Yes. If your cloths, belts, shoes, or underwear contain any plastic, chemicals, or metal, you must remove them."

Spinner retorts "That isn't funny. You're telling us to strip naked?"

The advisor smiles "Don't worry. There is natural clothing for sale upstairs."

The man from before speaks up "Also, if there are any bolts inside your body, dental implants, gold, silver, or silicon enhancements that cannot be removed, you will not be allowed to enter."

We split into two groups, the ones that can and can't go.

I search the rails for clothing that fits and suits me.

I end up picking a red shirt and black track suit pants.

I sigh.

Killua, Gon, Kite, Podungo, Stick and myself are all that remains that can go.

Killua looks at his clothing, tugging on his pants.

I turn to him "Killua those pants aren't going to get any bigger..."

Killua turns to me "They just feel weird... that's all... speaking of weird..."

Killua points to me "What your dressed in is normal compared to what you usually wear..."

I focus on Killua, frowning at him "Well... after leaving everything behind... including that birthday gift. I swear to god! If anyone touches it, I deep fry their insides!"

Kite steps out as he sighs "Only the six of us are left?"

Kite stands outside, telling the people that can't go orders "I want you to stand by in the closest town. we'll return here within two weeks and contact you."

Spinner calls out "Got it."

They leave as we turn to follow our guide "The check point is over there. There will be a physical exam and interview, as well as metal, x-ray, and ultrasound scanning."

Kite looks around "The security is rather strict. Some people have smuggled in guns by hiding parts inside their bodies."

Dinner is first to be scanned as the man continues "It's common for people to hide cameras or cell phones in their rectums."

Gon's up next as the examiner speaks up "Some people even trained animals to bring them laptops once they were inside."

After she scans us all, she smiles "All of you are clean."

The guys from earlier lead us out "Thank you for your patience. Please pass through."

We walk through.

I walk pass the two guys, glaring at them while we leave.

The advisor speaks up as we walk by "Welcome to NGL."

Before leaving, Kite speaks up "Have you seen any sightings of giant insects?"

The man scratches his head "Any sightings of giant insects? I haven't heard anything. Even if there were any such creatures, the citizens in this country wouldn't make a fuss. If we are attacked and killed by animals, that is simply nature taking its course."

Kite turns to focus on the surroundings "Okay, let's begin the hunt."

We head to the nearest place where we can rent horses.

We buy three of them.

We split into three groups as I jump on the horse, taking the reins.

On horse number one are Kite and Podungo.

On horse number two are Gon and Dinner.

Killua and I remain, taking the third horse, me taking the reins.

While riding, I turn to face Killua. I smile in amusement, seeing him stand proundly on the horse, showing no signs of falling off. "You know you don't have to ride the horse like a badass. It makes me feel... lame."

Killua turns to me "Keep your eyes on the road and I'm not about to sit down... at least not in these pants..."

I frown, turning to look back at the road "Ok. Let me tell you... it's not fun."

I follow Kite, reaching a spot where we can take a break.

Killua jumps off the horse. I jump off, tying the horse down.

I shake my legs, dislodging the pants from its tight grip.

Gon pulls out a map, tapping on it "We should follow the coast and check the villages. If we go through all of them and nothing turns up, it probably isn't in this country."

I nod "Sounds like a plan."

Killua interjects "That's assuming those guys were telling the truth."

Gon tilts his head "They're still following us, aren't they?"

I nod "Yep they're currently up the cliff behind us."

Killua turns to me "They claim to be here in case we encounter unknown tribes and require interpreters or intermediaries. But they're obviously here to watch us."

Kite walks up to us as we turn to face him "Well, I never expected the people here to be of any help. My gut tells me that it's here."

I get up, turning around to the horse "Then shall we move on?"

Kite nods "Let's move on."

I untie the horse, jumpping back on.

Killua jumps up on back as I wait for the other guys.

We head back onto the road.

Killua sit down, laying his back against me as I chuckle "Now you decide to sit?"

Killua nods "I'm tired."

I grin "Of what standing... Speaking of which. How are you able to even stand on a horse back while it moves without falling...?"

Killua laughs "Maybe I'll teach you next time..."

I smile at Killua "I would love that..."

We are running for a while, being stopped by Gon "Do you hear that?"

I hold my hand up to my ears "No... I can't hear anything."

Gon points out something as I squint "I see nothing. What are you even pointing at?"

I start to hear a small buzzing noise.

I turn to Gon "I hear it now. It's a bee."

Gon speaks up "It has a message for us."

The bee flies over to me. I hold out my hand as it lands on my finger tip.

I look at it, grab the letter, opening it.

The letter reads:

Help!

Chimera Ant Nest

Rocky Area

Notify the Hunter Association!

I turn to Kite "Kite, you may want to read this!"

The bee flies off, heading towards Gon. I hand the note over to Kite.

He looks at the letter for a while, deep in thought.

Kite looks up to us "It'll be dangerous. But could you accompany me?" T

he bee flies off as Gon nods at Kite "Of course."

Killua grins at Kite, responding "We're pros."

I nod at Kite to let him know I'll be joining as well.

Kite turns to face the guys that have been following us "Miss interpreter... Sorry, but we're in a hurry."

The female nods "Yes. The horses can move a bit faster."

Kite jumps off the horse exclaiming "They won't be fast enough."

Kite looks over to Stick and Podungo "I want you two to return to the border, find the others, and get word to the Association. These creatures are dangerous."

Stick frowns, a little concern escaping his lips "Got it."

Podungo nods "Be careful, Kite."

Kite nods at them "Right. If you can't keep up, I'll leave you behind."

As Gon and Killua do some quick stretches, I move my pants slightly, tilting my neck.

Killua grins slightly while stretching "Right back at you."

Gon exclaims while stretching his legs "All ready to go!"

Kite smiles as he turns around "Let's go."

We bolt off, leaving the others for dust.

We run through the vast endless wastelands, hitting a forest.

Kite stops us.

We come to a stop as Kite looks at a blood patch on the floor.

I look at what remains, kneeling down to at the hat "Wait a sec... this was worn by one of the people at the exam."

I look at Gon, seeing some serious blood lust in his eyes. Killua bends down to pick something up "This is a bullet casing."

Gon turns straight to Killua "Nothing mechanical is allowed here, right?"

I get up exclaiming "Someone forgot to read the memo..."

Kite interrupts us "So the underground rulers of NGL were manufacturing guns in addition to drugs."

Killua drops the casing on the floor "But judging by this..."

Kite interjects "It wasn't done by a human."

Gon and Killua look at Kite as I respond "And neither was it done by a beast..."

Kite nods "It was a Chimera Ant."

I focus on the floor, looking at the blood patch while Kite continues "If the Chimera Ants are using guns... I hate to consider the possibility, but it's possible that NGL's underground rulers have already been fed to the queen... What will happen if Chimera Ants are born with their genes? NGL and Chimera Ants... The worst Combination imaginable. This could create an unprecedented biohazard."

I turn around to face Kite "I don't think this is the start..."

Kite responds "What makes you say that? They would need some human intelligence to be able to use guns..."

I interject, finishing my sentence off "Because it's already begun." Kite nods as we run further into the forest.

Kite speaks out loud while we run "It's safe to assume that the Chimera Ants have assumed control of the NGL's interior. The question is if we can reach their nest before the queen births the King."

I grit my teeth as we continue to run, reaching a deserted town.

I hold out my hand "Did you feel that?"

Killua turns "Feel what?"

I look around, I sighing "It must have been my imagination... I could of swore something was nearby... then again it could have been an animal... those tend to trigger my field as well."

Kite responds as we search the town "Can't you zone in on them?"

I shake my head at Kite "Not without focusing... It could have also landed on the outer layer as well, so, I wouldn't be able to find it straight away."

We look around the empty buildings as Gon exclaims "No one's here."

We split up, searching the area completely.

I catch Gon talking to Killua "Say... Something smells."

Gon points to the stables "Coming from over there."

We head over to the stables.

I look at the blood track, scraping my finger across it "It was done recently... Should we follow it?"

Kite nods "Follow the track and stay hidden."

We follow the blood track through the forest, reaching an opening.

Three trees stand in the empty landing, with horses impaled on them.

I cover my nose "It smells worse than dirty laundry..."

Gon points out "It's like a morning sacrifice."

Killua and I look at Gon confused as Kite responds "A ritual practiced by birds called bull-headed shrikes. They impale their prey on sharp objects, such as branches."

A voice startles us, "Hey!" forcing us to turn around, seeing a weird creature standing close by.