Meanwhile - Killua's P.O.V

As Gon and I are walking to the gym, Gon speaks up "Both of you seem a little different today... are you sure nothing has happened?"

I shrug, responding with a non-caring attitude "Nothing at all is new with me... Can't vouch for Daniel though. His as random as the robots that come with ChocoRobo-kuns."

Gon exclaims "Oh... Well Killua, I think you have changed suddenly. Your more... happy and smiling... not that you weren't before but now you have this... I can't explain it... there's a Pheromone that's drawing me closer to you..."

I lift an eyebrow at Gon "Hmm? I still don't think I've changed that much. And I don't think I'm leaving a smell that brings people closer towards me..."

Gon hugs me from the behind unexpectedly, continuing on "I think so Killua!... You're the best friend I could ever hope for!"

I lifts an eyebrow, turning slightly red "Are you trying to embarrass me?... Between you and Daniel... I'm going to have a permanent red flush on my face... Sometimes. I swear you two a gunning for me... like it's an all out war to see who can embarrass me the most."

I turn to Gon, growling at him "Whatever you two are doing, can you stop?... I don't want people to think I'm a tomato or red pepper..."

I shiver on that memory as Gon blinks in confusion.

We continue to walk as Gon gets an idea "Killua?..."

I turn to Gon, seeing what he wants "Huh?"

Gon pecks me on the cheek unexpectedly.

I look mortified at him, blushing from being kissed so suddenly "What was that for?"

Gon holds his finger to his cheek, looking like his thinking of a way on how to get out of this "Well... You're my best friend! And I wanted you to know that... I thought I might show you how, and... that was the best way that came to my mind at the time... is it wrong?"

I turn bright red, pointing at Gon as I yell at him "W-What are you thinking about!"

Gon smiles innocently as I continue to yell "You shouldn't be doing that to me. Aren't you supposed to do that with someone care about! Not me..."

Gon responds confused "But I do care about you. A lot. In fact! You mean so much to me... and you are an irreplaceable friend."

I turn away with flustered cheeks "Stop... you don't know how embarrassing it is to me!"

Gon smiles "I don't care! You mean the world to me! And I want to mean the same to you..."

I nod, smiling with flustered cheeks "You do Gon... No one can replace you! You mean just as much to me as Daniel..."

Gon frowns, getting another idea.

As I walk away, Gon attempts to hugs me. He trips and falls on top of me, locking lips with me unexpectedly.

This feels so weird and wrong!

I shove Gon off me, blushing like a ripe tomato as Gon holds up his hand to the back of his head, scratching his head in embarrassment "Sorry Killua... I wanted to hug you.. But instead, I guess I tripped and fell on you. Oh.. and you stole my first kiss..."

I turn bright red, to the point someone con mistaken me for being a neon sign.

Gon waves his hands, trying to persuade me of something, like his hiding a hidden agenda.

"Oh... I wanted to give that to someone special. But since I gave it to you. I guess I don't have to worry..."

I get up quickly walking away "A-Ah. But. I don't think I'm that special... and you're really a klutz... If Daniel saw that... he would really kill you."

Gon waves his hand "I don't think he would be that bad."

Gon holds up his finger to his cheek "Then again. He probably would take it the wrong way..."

Gon stands up, holding his hand out to me "Sorry, Killua. Let me help you up."

I takes Gon's hand, getting up to dust myself off "For a first kiss that's pretty good... If I didn't know any better. I would say you've had experience..."

Gon exclaims with pride "One of the girls back on whale showed me that."

I laugh at Gon's response as he looks confused at my reaction "What did I say?"

I smile slyly "Sorry Gon... but that wasn't your first kiss."

"But it is!"

"Is not!"

"Is to!"

We continue to bicker for a couple of minutes until I sigh.

I look at Gon, trying to persuade him how wrong he is "Gon. That was not your first... Sorry. But technically, your first was with that girl."

Gon exclaims as he yells out "Well that was my first kiss!"

We hear a cough behind us "Ahem... who was who's first kiss?" we turn slowly to face the person, letting him continue on "Depending on your answer... Will be how hard my fist connects with your face!"

Daniel's P.O.V

I stand there, hearing Gon exclaiming "Well that was my first kiss!"

I cough, making myself known to them as I clench my fist "Ahem... who was who's first kiss?" they turn slowly to face me as I continue on "Depending on your answer... Will be how hard my fist connects with your face!"

Killua raises his hands up, attempting to defend Gon "Gon fell over and ended up locking lips with me."

That sly piece of shit! I can't believe he would be so cunning and direct at the same time!

"But I stated his had experience in the past. And he pointed out that he did have experience from one of the woman he took out on a date. And now, we having a whole argument about it being his first kiss..."

I think in my head, smiling evilly. That slimily oblivious monster Gon...! I'm going to KILL HIM! But first...

I look at Gon, continuing to smile "I agree with Killua. That was not your first! The woman who showed it to you, was your first..."

I walk towards them, looking at Killua, then back to Gon "I'm sure it was an accident or else... oh that's right."

I smile, attempting to pull off Hisoka's smile at Gon.

Gon shivers as I turn to Killua, smiling normally "Vastorie says hello... And that his been watching us. So, we have a stalker..."

Killua frowns "Your dad has been watching us... does that include everything."

I turn bright red "Oh no!... I hope not... Damn it! I should have asked. Not that he would tell me... Killua we are blocking off the windows on top of closing the drapes! I don't trust that man!"

Killua sighs "Why is he stalking us?"

I respond calmly "I think his more stalking me... because I just happen to be near you. I automatically assumed us... And yeah... Gon..."

I frown "He keeps tabs on us. And records everything notable. From my abilities, to anything that occurs between us. That's what I've gathered so far from him... but he keeps secrets... a little too well."

I sigh "Other than that we should have nothing to worry about... besides you know..."

I give a quick glance at Gon as he freaks "He knows?"

I nod "Not only does he know, he scold me about it... And said how stupid I was."

Killua lifts and eyebrow "Ok. I have to know now! What's this duel?!"

Gon and I report together "It's a se-cret!"

I look at Gon, laughing at the fact we thought the same thing.

Killua frowns "Somehow I get the feeling it involves me somehow... you two are so secretive..."

I turn to face Killua "If it did... you know what I'm like when it involves you."

Killua sighs "I get it." Killua looks flustered at me "You're over protective. Come on we've wasted enough time here we should be-"

Killua's phone cuts him off as he picks it up "Hello?"

Killua grins "Oh Knuckle what's up?"

Killua listens for a couple of seconds, nodding his head "Ok. So that's where are you? We'll be there soon."

Killua points his thumb in a direction "Knuckle and Shoot is back. And we need to meet them at an abandoned church."

Time Skip

Knuckle leads us into a large room with Knov, Morel and Shoot already inside.

In the middle of the room is Shoot's cage. It rattles as we can hear something moving inside it. Shoot tells us what is in the cage "Kite's in here. He is no longer the person you once knew."

Gon focuses on the cage, responding firmly "It's okay. We'll find a way to cure him!"

Shoot lowers the cage to the floor as he continues on "Hotel Rafflesia... Once I've dealt an enemy a certain amount of damage, I'm able to trap an entire body or merely a single part inside."

Killua blinks as he remembers his fight with Shoot.

Oh... so that's how we removed Killua's eye without removing it physically. He sealed it in that bird cage...

The cage door opens as Gon looks at it, wondering what's about to come out.

A little tiny Kite limps all over the place, slowly steps outside the bird cage. Killua looks slightly confused at Kite, as Gon is more focused on Kite.

Kite takes two steps outside the cage, moving as though his a puppet on strings.

Shoot speaks up "If I release him from the cage, he'll return to his original size. Be careful. He cannot use Nen, but he is still strong."

Kite begins to enlarge from his small form, back into his original human size.

I notice two things about him:

One, he has a dead-like attitude, walking as though Kite is no longer inside that body.

Two, he has endless wounds all over his body.

Gon and Killua stand there, freaking out as I notice something shifting around Kites body. Almost, like a separate entity.

Kite grits his teeth as one eye is bulging from the socket.

Gon stands there in complete shock after seeing what Kite has become.

Kite's condition almost makes Gon cry. He speaks softly "Kite..."

Knuckle points out "Most likely, they used him to train soldiers. He automatically attacks anyone who approaches."

Killua looks down from hearing this, knowing very well that it will affect Gon.

I think with in my own mind. Exactly how is this going to affect Gon.

Will he become hell bend in rage and drag us all into a fight against Chimera Ants. Or will it destroy his personality...

I look up at Gon, still deep in thought.

Making him become a monster in the process, destroying the person who put Kite in this position.

Gon makes to Kite slowly, speaking as though he wants to get through to him "Kite... It's okay now."

Gon stands within a meter of Kite, holding out his arms "It's okay."

As soon as he takes one step, Kite punches Gon without holding back. The force of the punch sends Gon, sliding across the floor as Killua clenches his teeth.

I hold out my hand, nodding to Killua, letting him know that Gon wants to do this.

Killua nods at me.

We hear Gon speak up after standing up straight "It's been a while... since you punched me. That hurt a lot..."

Gon makes his way for Kite again, receiving another punch.

Gon takes the full brunt of the attack, standing rooted to the spot.

Kite continues to punch Gon.

Kite continues the pummel Gon as I think of dragging Gon's butt back over here.

Morel speaks up to Killua and I "You're going to let this beating continue? Gon can't use Nen to defend himself either, right?"

Killua points out "It's okay, Gon will notice. Maybe he already has, and still..."

Knov thinks out loud "Perhaps. He's suppressing his reflexes to dodge or block, allowing himself to be hit."

I look at Knov, speaking to him "Perhaps... it's his way of dealing with the pain and suffering he now feels inside."

Killua whispers loud enough for only me to hear "I'm sure he doesn't know what else to do..."

Kite swings as Gon ducks, dodging his attack. After the beating Gon received, he goes in hugging Kite.

Kite stands there, almost frozen.

After a few seconds of hugging Kite, Gon speaks up "I'm sorry, Kite. It's our fault you're like this... Get some rest. We'll take it from here."

Kite stands still as Killua freaks. Using Gyo, I try to figure out what's got Killua spooked. I notice a large marionette, hovering above Kite with strings attached all of Kite's joints.

Knuckle responds "Level two... Gon can't see that thing, but it activates when anyone touches Kite. You must be highly skilled at combat to clear this test. I've already blocked Kite's Nen, so that belongs to whoever's controlling him."

"Be careful, Gon! If you touch him again, he'll attack." Knuckle yells to Gon.

Gon sighs in disappointment, from being helpless to help Kite "What do I do? How did you stop him?"

Shoot responds "We injured him badly. We had no choice, but I'm still sorry. If you stay away, he won't attack."

As Gon is about to cry, he instead changes quickly into anger, gritting his teeth "Kite... Just wait a little longer."

Gon turns around, walking away from Kite as he continues "I'll get you back to normal soon."

Gon stops nearby Killua and myself, speaking up to us "Killua... Daniel..."

I notice straight away. This isn't the happy Gon we've grown accustomed to. The one we've talked to so many times.

This Gon is pissed. And his looking for revenge "I want that one myself!"

Gon leaves the room as Killua looks at me concerned.

I share the same glance at Killua, afraid of what Gon may do next for a whole separate reason.

What is Gon going to do about our bet?...

Is her going to go harder against me? Or, is he going to strictly focus on saving Kite.

Knuckle speaks up "Killua... Daniel... I knew something was different when I saw you. What did you guys do in the short time since I saw you last?"

Killua speaks up "We didn't do anything. Our enemies did."