I turn to Killua, announcing "Before we go... Knuckle I wanted to point out. One, you're a child for holding back..."

"WHAT?!"

"And. Two, you need to push yourself. Not only harder for Gon, but yourself as well... Gon is pushing himself past his limits... And you're not even giving you all. How would it feel, knowing you're fighting someone whose treating you like a child... Knowing his not even using his full strength?"

Knuckle stays quiet as I walk away, realising something after a few steps. I stop looking back at Knuckle "By the way..."

I point to the forest "Next time. Make sure Shoot joins. After all... you both have to defeat Killua and Gon. I'm not included in this event! And if you both don't man up, I will use my special ability, to beat the shit out you both... but then again, that isn't what this is all about! I've already figured it out. Why haven't you?"

I turn around, taking my leave as Killua looks slightly shocked. Killua points out soon after "Also use your full strength next time against Gon... or else..."

I speak up for Killua "You both will never learn how to push each other past your limits."

I nod at Killua, taking our leave.

As we leave, Knuckle yells at Killua "Aren't you going to fight? I'm still fine here."

Killua yells back "You can fight Gon again tomorrow. The outcome will probably be different. I'll defeat Shoot."

Knuckle yells "I'll be fighting for real tomorrow. He'd better be prepared to die."

I taunt back "That is what will happen to you if you don't get serious."

Killua sighs as he stops and turns slightly towards Knuckle "It sounds like you're trying to convince yourself. Sure you're up to the task?"

Knuckle yells back "Hell yeah, fool."

Killua glares at Knuckle, responding calmly "Tomorrow... As long as you win, It's fine if you don't get serious. But if you lose without fighting at full strength, I won't forgive you."

Killua walks away as I follow him.

Killua yells one final time as we continue to walk away "I'll never forgive you, as long as I live."

He turns to me, whispering something "What is it we are supposed to learn?"

I shrug "I don't know...?"

Killua frowns "You sounded believable..."

I sigh "Pfft! It's not my fight..."

Killua tilts an eyebrow "Who are you supposed to fight then?"

Myself!... I am my worst enemy...

I look up at Killua "I guess it's myself, seeing as there wasn't a third person... or maybe Palm... I don't really know."

A hour later

Killua watches over Gon, conflicted with himself.

I rest against the wall as Biscuit turns to me "Why didn't you help them?"

I shake my head "It's not my fight... even if I won, Gon will kill me for stealing his thunder. And Killua has yet to fight and test his skills..."

I turn to Killua "Killua. Are you doubting yourself?"

Killua looks at me "I don't doubt myself... I'm worried about the three of us..."

I nod at Killua as Biscuit interjects "Don't worry. I made sure to give Gon a massage, so he'll be able to fight in top condition tomorrow."

I close my eyes as Biscuit taunts Killua "Killua! Fight me."

My eyes fling open as I watch Biscuit morph.

My eyes dart to Killua, seeing him panic from Biscuit, manly form.

I walk over to Killua, tapping his shoulder "Killua you'll be fine you can beat her."

Killua nods as he leaves with Biscuit.

I wait a few moments, deciding to sneak out of Gon's room so I can listen in on the fight.

Biscuit speaks up after the brutal fight, or at least from the sounds I could hear, it was a very brutal fight "Now, do you know your weakness? You're too quick to give up. You're too cautious about fighting. Some might even say you underestimate yourself. When facing an enemy you believe to be stronger, you fight on the premise of escaping."

Sometimes it's better to escape... but I can see where she's going with this...

I hear Killua breath heavily, as Biscuit continues "I realize that this isn't your fault. It's the fault of whoever taught you to fight. Habits that are burned into your body and soul aren't easy to break. But I can say one thing for sure."

Biscuit is silent for a moment "Somewhere down the line, you'll leave Gon and Daniel behind to die. But seeing as running away from Daniel is near impossible. And that he also likes to listen in on other peoples conversations."

I frown, objecting to Biscuit's comment "I was hoping you wouldn't announce I was here... I just wanted to listen in on your advice."

I step from out of the other side of the wall. The first thing I see is Killua's cut face, and mortified look.

I walk up to him, wiping the blood from Killua cut.

As he flinches, I smile slightly, turning to look at Biscuit tap the wall with her fist.

After grabbing our attention, she continues on "Combat ability can change, depending on environment and physical condition."

Biscuit points at one of the letters on the graph "For example, a good-condition C has a high chance of defeating a poor-condition D. If the conditions are right, A, B, and C all have the potential to defeat D. But in your case Killua, you're assuming the enemy is always at their best. You always assume the worst-case scenario."

Biscuit lifts a finger, continuing on to dictate "Even when facing enemies with equal strength, you worry about how strong they are, or what they might do to you. If we're talking about a stronger enemy, there's no question... You don't bother to think of how you could win. Running is your only option. That's how losers think."

Killua grits his teeth.

As I'm about to call her out, Biscuit lifts her hand "Don't you dare interrupt me! Suppressing that bad habit and forcing yourself to face enemies stronger than you will take determination."

Biscuit looks at the floor "If you can't defeat Shoot tomorrow, you must leave Gon's side. And you must also run as far away from Daniel!"

I flinch, yelling back "Don't you dare say such a thing!"

Biscuit glares at me "For his own good!"

I hold Killua close "Even if that's the case!... Even if it's better that Killua runs far away from me! I rather be by his side."

Biscuit walks up to me "And it would be better for you! You want my advice? Run, run as far away from Killua and live your own life not follow in his foot steps... no matter how much you care about him! Don't make the same mistake Nathaniel did!"

I grit my teeth as Biscuit pokes me "He could have been the next best Nen user but Vastorie sunk his claws into him, slowly turning him into something of his former glory. He could have been up there with Ging but his not..."

I frown "Well without him I wouldn't be here today!"

Biscuit blinks "I mean that Nathaniel should have travelled even more! Saw even more this world has to offer, than to settle down and devote his life to his child."

I glare "Again! You're talking about me..."

Biscuit frowns "Then don't make his mistakes! Learn from them!"

I nod at Biscuit, grabbing Killua's hand to walk away "I will... I promise I will!"

Killua stops, pulling his hand away "What if Biscuit's right about us?..."

I frown, turning around to face Killua "If she's wrong, then I'll die a happy man or boy!"

Killua grabs me "But what if?"

I frown "What if you're stopping me from being stronger than myself? So what?!"

I touch Killua's cheek "I don't care! We follow our own paths, and I feel like mine is to be by your side..."

Tears drop from Killua's eyes "What if it's the wrong choice?"

I smile, kissing Killua on the forehead. The motion makes Killua tense up.

I pull back smiling "Then I never want to be right."

Killua clenches my arms as I wrap my hands around him, pulling him into a hug "After all, it was I who drew you to me... So, you couldn't have made the mistake. It would be mine to begin with. And it's one that I would gladly repeat over, and over again."

I kiss Killua again as Biscuit comes, running from around the corner.

She punches Killua from out of my arms. I glare at her as Biscuit smiles, speaking up "Before I forget..."

Biscuit smiles at Killua and I "And if you tell anyone else what happened yesterday, I'll make your face three times worse."

I frown at Biscuit, picking up Killua to look at his bruised cheek "You didn't have to do that Biscuit..."

Biscuit smiles "Of course I did and you will suffer twice as much as he has to suffer, if you say anything!"

I nod, carrying Killua over to our bedroom.

I lay him down to sleep, joining him soon after.

Killua... You don't have to run. I'll fight by yourside and you can fight by my side, IF, I can gget past this stupid mental block, which, stops me from asking anyone for help...

I tur;y wwant your help. Even though I'm yet to prove tit to you through my body gestures or even speech...

Let me help you...

AND SOMEHOW... I'll let you help me... Even though I'm probably going to contradic myself later!

I join him in his sleep, holding tightly onto him.

Next morning

Gon yawns as he wakes, turning to us "WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FACE, KILLUA?"

Killua's face still looks destroyed from last night's fight with Biscuit

He tries to keep a serious look, failing from the massive bruise on his face "Huh? I was training with Bisky."

Gon asks confused "Training? Are you sure Bisky didn't throw you through a public execution..."

Killua changes the topic "Anyway, are you feeling ok?"

Gon smiles as he stretches "Yep, I feel great. I used up all my aura, so I expected to be tired, but look!"

Gon uses his aura just fine.

Killua looks somewhat surprised at Gon "That gor-"

I place my hand on Killua's mouth as he flinches "That hurt!"

I frown, walking in front of Killua to give him a stern look "Sorry. I just wanted to check the full extent of the damage, seeing if there's anything I can do later..."

Killua nods as I step away from him. He smiles, or at least I think his smiling, it's really hard to tell with all his bruises "That old hag's massage must have done the trick."

I nod, lifting a finger to comment "It really is something..."

Killua sighs, thinking out loud "She wasn't joking."

Killua mutters under his breath "Maybe it is for the better..."

I look at him confused as Gon exclaims "Okay! I'm gonna win this time!"

Killua looks at Gon surprised as I wrap my arm around his waist, causing him to look at me.

I clench Killua's waist, keeping the next thoughts to myself.

Biscuit's WRONG! I will show her! Killua will show her how wrong she is! Besides...

I look at Gon, still thinking I'm not the only one that won't let Killua run away...