After a moment of silence, Killua speaks up "I'm not sure if Ging predicted what would happen when we met Kite. But he certainly knew that you would like the man who had earned Ging's respect. And he knew without doubt that you would go with Kite."

Gon smiles, nodding at Killua's statement "He wants us to get stronger by travelling with Kite."

Killua sighs "This is a pretty brutal place for training, though."

Kite interjects as if his been listening in on our who conversation "That's why I keep asking if your resolve is firm."

Kite stops "As you mentioned, Ging-san probably had certain expectations when he sent you to me. But I do not intend to train you during this journey. We don't have that kind of time. I brought you along because I thought you might be of use. From here, it all comes down to your resolve. If it's strong, you'll develop your Nen and grow strong via combat. If it's weak, the Ants will eat you. But we can't die... We are pro Hunters. Those who call themselves Hunters always get their prey. For Hunters, that is the first commandment."

Kite turns around, continuing to follow our targets "A hunt involves both hunter and prey. It is a battle of resolve. Emerging victorious from a battle of resolve is what makes a successful hunt. The loser has to follow the winner's rules and customs. Usually, this means the loser's death."

Gon responds slightly confused as he takes in the information "Rules..."

Kite responds "If you don't want that result, then win. Improving your Nen is important, of course. But to be a successful Hunter, you must understand your enemy and yourself."

Gon responds shocked "Th-That's why... That's why you hit me back then!"

Gon recalls Kite's words "Why would you try to enter Snake Beech Forest in this season?! That's a territorial marker made by Forbears with cubs. Any animal seeing it knows to get far away!"

Gon smiles "That was the forest's rule and custom. You taught me the rules in Ging's place."

Kite looks up, realising something "Oh... That's right... I just remembered."

Kite sits down on a rock, pulling out a card to hold it out to Gon.

Gon looks confused at it "A Hunter License?"

Killua looks up at Kite "What's this?"

Kite responds "This is Ging-San's."

The hunter license looks like a typical one but it's red with a gold plating around the edges.

Gon looks more confused at Kite "Huh, It's Ging's?"

Kite responds while smiling "Do you remember what my final test was?"

Gon nods "Yeah, to find Ging."

Kite looks at Gon seriously "Before the test began, Ging-San gave this to me. He said I should use it to find him..."

Gon takes the card, looking at it as Kite continues "I planned to return it to him once I did."

Gon looks up confused at Kite "Huh? He wouldn't take it back?"

Kite sighs "No... I completely forgot I had it."

Killua and Gon frown at Kite, when Kite casually admits he forgot something. Kite smiles, looking up at Gon "Gon, you said that you're going to find Ging-San on your own, right?"

Gon is responds slightly confused "Huh?"

Gon nods, after clearing his head "Yeah."

Kite smiles "Then you have to do it. And would you return this for me?"

Gon smiles, holding it close "Sure! But first, I have to finish this job with you and get a lot stronger. After that, I'll find Ging and give this back. I promise!"

Kite nods "I'm counting on you. Well, let's get a move on before we lose the trail."

We follow the trail as Kite suddenly stops, kneeling down quickly "What is this? I don't believe it!" We stop just behind Kite "What's going on Kite?"

Kite speaking calmly to us "Gon, Killua, Daniel... Run!"

I blink in confusion as the three of us respond together "Huh?"

Kite turns to us, looking pale as he sweats in fear "Hurry up! Get out of here!"

Kite stands up, shoving us back "Get away from me!"

Everything moves slowly as we watch Kite's arm is ripped off.

We stand there in shock for a moment, seeing Kite with one arm less. A Chimera Ant stands in front of us ready to pounce again on Kite.

As it slowly turns to look toward us, the cat brings us to a new level of fear, one that we've yet to experience.

We look at it, frozen in fear as it sends shock waves over to us, making us panic in fear.

A part of me is excited beyond relief, hearing the same voice, the one that makes me fear my motives. I've found one... Worthy of my presence! Give me control so I can render her flesh obsolete and dig my claws into it!

The darkness calls out to me in my own mind as I shake in fear.

Give me control!

The voice continues to chant as I turn to Killua in tears "RUN! FUCKEN RUN!"

Gon screams in fury activating his Ren. I turn to face Gon, letting his anger rise for a few seconds.

The fear kicks in driving my motives, making me act harshly. I punch Gon, sending him flying into a tree "I SAID FUCKEN RUN!"

Kite smiles "Good decision, Daniel."

Killua runs over to Gon, picking him up.

We run. We run like our lives depend on it. We continue to run, never stopping once to look back.

I panic "What was that! That can't have been human!"

Killua responds in shock "We were overconfident... The three of us were still weaker than Kite who'd lost an arm. That thing knew. This is reality. If Kite had been alone, this probably wouldn't have happened."

Killua clenches his teeth "We were fools!"

We reach the wastelands again.

Killua starts to walk, changing into autopilot mode, still in shock.

We reach the tree as I grab our old gear, leaving behind our clothes.

I only grab my two weapons, the mask and our two pendants. I clench them, holding onto the two pendants tightly, running out to chase Killua.

I can't believe how scared we got!

How much I feared that monster!

How close I got to losing control... That monster in my mind, almost drove me to fighting, fighting a battle I could- would have lost...

I see Killua took was his phone only, laying down Gon.

He calls a number on his phone.

He waits until the person picks up "Spinner... we left Kite behind..."

Killua stands there, shaking before he finally speaks "Kite told us... there was nothing we could do... Yes... we can wait."

Killua hangs up the phone, taking off his shirt of to give it to Gon.

We wait.

I can't stand seeing Killua like this! How could we have be brought down so easily, from something like this.

I grab Killua, hugging him close. I need him now just as much he needs me "We will pull though this Killua... we will become stronger..."

Killua frowns, looking over to Gon.

He pulls my arms around him, wanting my give to be tighter.

I nod at Killua, not saying a word.

"Thanks..." Killua murmurs as I pull him in tighter.

Killua's P.O.V

"Thanks..." was all I could say to Daniel as he pulls me in tighter.

The feeling for almost loosing our lives scared me. I felt so weakless, so helpless and Daniel somehow managed to pull through. I wanted to be the one to stop Gon. But he reacted faster than me...

I can tell that Daniel was way more afraid than me, but having him hold me this close is comforting, in the least... Even if it's embarrassing to admit...

Please don't let go...At least for now...

Time Skip

Daniel's P.O.V

A truck pulls up nearby as Killua looks over in compete shock causing me look over in the same expression.

Two prominent figures are walking by on either side of Netero. The big guy holding a big smoking pot speaks up "What's this? They're just kids. If you're here to play, you'll get burned. Go back home."

I look down in defeat as the young man standing on the opposite side of Netero wearing a black suit speaks up "Stop it, Morel-san. That isn't nice... They're only children." Killua frowns with his eyes closed.

Netero chuckles lightly "You two look pretty defeated. Was the enemy that strong?"

I hold Killua tighter, nodding my head in shame "We had no chance at all..."

Killua grits his teeth, looking up "One of them could use Nen. That was the worst aura I've ever encountered. Worse than my brother's... Worse than Hisoka's..."

Killua looks up at the three of them "Now that I've learned Nen myself, I can tell. You guys are Unbelievably strong. But I still can't see you defeating that thing..."

Killua looks back down at the floor as the man in the suit laughs lightly "Whenever humans encounter the unknown, they tend to lose perspective."

He adjust his glasses before continuing "Currently, you're experiencing a state of panic. We'll take it from here, so you two can lie in bed together."

Morel laughs "You're no better than I am, Knov. Kids... The minute you start talking about who can win in a Nen fight, you're wrong. In most cases, you won't know your opponent's abilities. One instant of carelessness is all it takes to turn the tables and cost a life. You can't make assumptions based on the amount of aura displayed. The battle can turn at any point."

Morel grins "That's what fighting with Nen means. But regardless, you must always fight certain of victory. That is a Nen user's spirit. The moment you were overwhelmed by the opponent's aura and fled, you were disqualified. You're lower than a loser!"

I get up, looking Morel dead in the eyes. As I'm about to say something, Knov interjects, cutting me off "Morel, that's enough."

Netero looks over to Gon "Is Gon asleep?"

I shake my head "More like knocked out... I hit him too hard!"

Killua interjects "He was going to attack the enemy, so Daniel used force to stop him. Judging by Daniel's reaction... I dare say he had no control over his strength. So I can't tell you when he'll wake up."

Morel laughs "That kid shows some promise, then."

Knov interrupts Morel again "Morel!"

Netero changes the course of the conversation back to topic "It's difficult to believe that giant Chimera Ants are eating humans, but since it appears to be true, we must keep casualties to a minimum. If we send fighters who aren't strong enough, they'll only strengthen the enemy. Do you understand?"

Killua nods, keeping focused on the floor "Yeah."

Netero speaks up as he goes to deal with the ants "We sent two assassins to the nearest village."

We look over to Netero as he holds up to small blocks of wood "It's your decision whether you want to fight."

Netero throws them our way as they land on the floor "But you must defeat them before you come. If you wish to live as a Hunter... However we are not desperate for help. We only seek the strong."

I pick up Gon as Killua takes his shirt back, picking up the two small blocks.

We climb into the back of the truck as I lay Gon down.

Killua grabs a blanket next, covering Gon as he focuses on him.

As Killua is staring down at Gon, he speaks softly "We're not strong enough..."

Killua looks at the blocks, sighing over my next thought "I was... I could have killed her or him..."

Killua looks confused at me "Why didn't you...?"

I look down at the floor as tears drop "Because I fear that power, more than anything!... I tensed up and froze... If I used the first level of hell. I-"

"No!" Killua objects "NO! You can't use that!..."

"I know!" I calmly retort back "I know..."

Killua looks away as I continue on "The monster that lies within me wanted to burst out, and rip her apart... but I didn't. Or couldn't... Because I feared the consequences of what happens as soon as I give in... Death... Or more like dying alone..."

Killua slaps the back of my head. I look up at him, yelling aggressively "The hell was that for?"

Killua grits his teeth "WHY THE FUCK DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT ABILITY?!"

I frown, looking away "It's a last resort..."

Killua pokes me "You just said when you have nothing more to lose! That's when you will use it..."

I look away as Killua pokes me "I'm the final straw aren't I!"

I nod my head in defeat, looking at the floor this time.

Killua slaps me again "Why would you make such a lame ability! Making me sound like I'm going to die sometime soon!..."

I look up at Killua, infuriated with him "That's how you took it! I'll sooner die for you than to let that happen!"

Killua retorts "You don't think that rule applies to me as well!"

Killua looks away with flushed cheeks, after realising what he had just said. I

look away with red cheeks "No! I mean, yes! I know that... But, no, I'll rather I go first than to watch you die in front of me!"

Killua frowns "I'm not going to watch you die in front of me!"

I laugh lightly as Killua frowns "WHAT'S SO FUNNY?"

I turn to face Killua "There's only one solution... we go down together!"

Killua turns bright red "That's impossible!"

I chuckle "Nothing is impossible... that's what's being a Hunter is all about to come back for the prey..."

Killua looks at the blocks, slowly starting to smile "Then let's get stronger!"