Kite's friends drop us off in the nearest town.

From there, we head for the building, written on the blocks.

We a notice a note on the board, referencing us:

To Killua & Gon

Will you fight!? Or not!?

I frown slightly "My names not here..."

Killua chuckles lightly "That's because they know you so well. You're like a puppy, that follows me around..."

I frown at Killua "Does that mean they know I won't fight, unless you do...?"

Killua nods "You've become too predictable..."

I sigh in frustration, leaving the building "Fine then. Master Killua, shall be go? Woof, woof..."

Killua chuckles at my lame joke "Don't be like that... They just know that you'll fight at my side. And they know you won't fight unless I do."

I nod at Killua, leaving to head to the nearest empty hotel.

Killua lays Gon down to rest, staying by Gon's side.

I leave to grab something to drink for the three of us.

As comeback, I hear Gon awake, hearing the two of them converse.

"Thanks..." Gon speaks as Killua responds "I didn't do anything... so why would you thanking me...?"

"Huh? Didn't you stop me?"

"I wanted to... but I didn't get to make that big red mark on your cheek. That was from Daniel..." Killua sighs.

Gon groans "So that's why it hurts... He didn't have to punch me so hard...! I rather get punched by your soft hands..."

I frown in shock. Like he would know Killua's hands are soft... then again... I point them out a lot I would be surprised if he overheard me state that.

I hear Gon move the sheets "I guess, I have to thank Daniel later for that... Had I lost control back there, I would've gotten in Kite's way. Then, all four of us could have died."

Killua object "But I... we... we let Kite die..."

Gon objects loudly "Kite is alive!"

I can just imagine the huge smile on Gon's face, as he continues to speak "He wouldn't ever let that thing beat him! But considering his injury, he'd have a hard time moving around. So he's probably hiding. Waiting for us to return! So the two of us should hurry back... Once we're stronger. To save Kite!"

"Three. And yeah, you're right."

"You should keep that smile... seeing as it makes me happy."

I look mortified at the door, standing there in shock after hearing those words.

...did Gon just make a pass...

Killua sighs "So far two people have said that... except Daniel can't shut up about it."

I smile as Gon continues "It really does suit you, you should be happy... Daniel must be doing a lame job if he can't do that much."

I clench the bottle hard, thinking aggressively. I'm doing the best I can keeping someone happy twenty four seven is hard...

Killua replies, ignoring Gon's advances "He does. Only just now, I've been able to let go of it... just for a moment..."

Gon speaks up "If I was him! I would make sure Killua is always happy."

I can hear Killua gasp in shock "We-Well you're not him! Your Gon a damn good friend!"

I smile as Gon sighs "I thought I was more than that..."

Killua objects "Well you are a best friend... but I don't think I'm worthy of you..."

Gon interjects "You more than worthy! Your my best friend!"

I can feel Gon stretch the 'e' in friend, trying to make it sound like his aiing for another meaning.

Killua retorts "Don't say such stuff... it's embarrassing!"

I frown.

Gon is hitting on Killua...?

Did I miss the memo or something...?

No, the signs were there!

He just made a pass!

I just failed to realise them...

Gon is in love with Killua!

I won't lose this battle! But, I have to make sure I'm not jumping to conclusions... I have to make sure it's really-

I clench the bottle too hard, exploding the drink over myself, shooting the cap into my forehead.

As I get drenched in water, I yell in frustration "God, DANG IT!"

I open the door frowning. Killua sees me, laughing at my face.

"Oh you think this is funny huh!" I growl, making my way over to Killua as he backs away "It's not funny... it's j- mufh!"

I pull Killua into a kiss in front of Gon, checking out Gon's reaction

Gon frowns, almost glaring at me as his aura wavers for a moment, showing clear signs of jealously.

I pull away from Killua, smiling slyly at Killua "Now your wet too!"

I turn to Gon slowly "Isn't that right Gon?"

Gon freaks out "Yeah, but, Killua could get sick!"

Killua retorts "Baka! I'm a trained assassin! I don't get sick... I'm only now just wet now"

I grin at Killua "Oh... is that right?"

Killua blinks, speaking in defeat "I fell into another trap didn't I..."

Gon fumes, blowing out small puffs of steam out his ears while Killua is turned away.

I smile at Killua "I believe you did Killua... You got wet because of me. For that... I'm sorry."

I smile as Killua frowns "Damn you! That one smile I can't stay mad at! When you do that single smile... so hard to yell at you!"

Killua grabs his hair in frustration, turning to Gon.

Gon smiles instantly before Killua could even turn around "Let's go! To become stronger! So I can hit this guy!"

Time Skip

Back at the building, Gon writes on the board right underneath it.

We welcome you anytime!

I grin, writing right after it.

Bring it on!

We quickly head to a clothing stores, buying more comfortable clothing.

I settle on for something more plain.

A black button up shirt, with a pair of red pants and some black sneakers with red streaks.

The chain Killua brought for me, dangles across my chest.

I flick my hair up, throwing out of my shirt and over the chain.

As I check out Killua, I notice him with a slight blush.

Killua is wearing a green checker unbuttoned shirt, with a blue tank top underneath it and a pair of brown pants and blue sneakers.

I sigh, realising Gon for some reason, was able to fid his exact old attire, wearing the same get up.

I turn to face Gon "Gon, where the hell do you keep finding your exact same clothing?"

Gon responds causally "It's not the same clothing... this is brand new."

Gon pokes his tongue at me as I retort "It is the same ones as before. I could recognise those green boots a mile away... It's like your trademark!"

Gon objects "Because I like green! Your always wearing the same colours black and red!"

I retort "Because it works with my skin colour it makes me look less ghostly!"

Killua laughs at us "Speaking of ghost..."

I wave one hand at Killua, stopping him from making any jokes about himself "Oh, you got nothing to worry about. Your hair plus eyes distracts people from looking anywhere else."

Killua turns away red "Yeah well... you got light blue eyes... people have a tendency to look at those..."

I frown "I don't care about other people looking at me... I have tunnel vision so my eyes..."

Killua blushes, turning away from us "I get it!"

I turn to Gon, making sure to finish my statement "Are only looking at you Killua..."

Killua turns bright red, turning back to face me "IDIOT! Focus on what's in front of you! Or you'll walk into something!"

I turn to face Killua, smiling at him "I do, but, I make sure your always in my line of sight so I never miss a second of that cute smile."

I grin at Killua.

Time Skip

As we make our way over to the train station, Killua tosses the blocks from earlier.

Gon's line of sight, catches a glimpse of the tokens, focusing now on them "What are those?"

Killua responds, as he continues to toss them in the air "Tokens. You take a piece of marked wood and split it, giving each half to a different person. They work as proof that you're an ally or to authenticate a document."

Killua stops as he looks at them "In this case, each of the two assassins holds one matching token. We defeat them and take the tokens."

Killua continues to walk as Gon responds confused "Why are they only two?"

I respond "Either 'A' they didn't think I needed training, which is highly unlikely. Or they have a special gift waiting for me... That is going to train me, till, I'm either A dead, or B can't move an inch..."

Back at the board in the train station, we realise that it's been scrubbed off.

Killua looks slightly confused "It's been erased. That must mean someone checked the board."

Gon nods "Yeah."

I shiver as I speak to Killua "Whatever you do... do not turn around..."

We freak as we hear a cold, collecting voice behind us "You must be Killua and Gon and..."

We turn around as I respond "Daniel Darkscryer! Please to m-"

I look into the figure of a terrifying force, one whose emitting an evil aura, and strangely wearing a weird get up. That, or they just woke up and walked out of the house.

The female's hair is dangling all over her body, as if it hasn't been combed for ages.

She's wearing sandals and a pink dress.

She continues to play with her dress, speaking casually to us "Nice to meet you. My name is Palm. It's a pleasure."

Palm smiles, bringing the creepy level to a new degree "Oh, dear... No need to be so tense. I imagine the chairman probably didn't provide many details."

We frown in disbelief as she smiles "Allow me to explain."

Palm turns around to walk away slowly "Why don't we have some tea?"

We look at each other, deciding whether to follow her or not.

Time Skip

Palm has a coffee in front of her, constantly putting sugar in the cup.

Palm explains the scenario "I am a student of Knov-sensei. He said I would only get in his way... But I insisted on accompanying him."

Gon looks confused at us "Who's that?"

I respond "You know the... oh wait... you were out cold."

Killua responds "She probably means one of the guys with Chairman Netero."

I frown at Killua "You already forgot their names. The guy in the black suit."

Palm nods "Yes. My teacher is an incredible person. Cool, intelligent, composed... Ah, composed and cool mean the same thing! Oh, dear... Oh, but I only respect him, that's all."

We look mortified at her, seeing the sugar mountain had rose beyond the normal height of her cup "There's nothing romantic about my feelings... At least, I may wish that were the case."

Palm chuckles lightly, continuing to add more spoons of sugar "After all, when it comes to falling in love, respect is a major factor."

I nod "It good to respect the person who you love dearly's decision? No matter how much in conflicts with your ideals..."

I grin slightly as Gon frowns.

Killua turns to me "I would believe that comment if it came out of someone else's mouth."

I frown slightly "It was a lesson I had to learn the hard way..."

Palm remembers "Ah, my teacher knows nothing about this, of course."

Palm finally stops adding sugar, stirring the sugar in the cup "I haven't said a word to him, and I don't intend to."

Palm drinks the coffee, which, I'm pretty sure is 90% sugar.

We shiver in terror from the sound Palm makes as she drinks.

Palm puts down the cup, continuing on "No one can say what will happen... After all, love is a spontaneous thing, don't you agree?"

I look shifty eyed at Palm as she pours another cup of coffee for herself.

Killua quickly changes the topic before I can say anything "Uh, can I interrupt you? Aren't we supposed to fight you?"

Palm responds shocked "Huh? Oh, dear... Yes, I apologize."

Palm points up, as if she's deep in thought, trying to remember something "The Chairman and my teacher said I couldn't accompany them any farther. But I insisted on going with them. It feels like I spent a lifetime just trying to convince them of my determination."

We blink in disbelief at Palm, as she continues "And finally, they relented, with one condition."

I tap the table "Palm-San your getting off topic..."

Killua nods "I'm asking about..."

Palm continues to speak, ignoring us "My teacher may appear a cold person, but he's actually quite gentle. But you have to spend a lot of time with him to realize that. Ah, by spending time with him, I don't mean-"

Killua gets up slamming the table pissed "Okay! WHAT'S THE CONDITION?" Palm looks at us "Knuckle and Shoot's defeat."