Day 29 of Gon's forced Zetsu

Days go by as Gon and I take Killua on separate dates.

It seems that Gon hasn't quite given up on Killua just yet. And, we've only have a few days left. So, I'm not too worried about losing Killua.

I look over to Killua, smiling as he plays cards with Gon.

I didn't quite zone in to find out what they're exactly playing, or talking about. I was too infatuated with my book. The train trip to the Republic of East Gorteau has been so long that Daniel can't help but read his book, seeing as the mission to defeat the Chimera Ants doesn't start until they reach the destination.

This is where we test our skills and find out exactly how strong we've gotten.

Killua and Gon laugh, and talk.

Killua stops to speak to me "You seem to be reading intensely...?"

I mark the page, looking up at Killua with a smile "Yeah... I was reading through my dad's journal. Trying to see if I can learn anything to master Gluttony... It's the biggest pain in the ass... so far. I'm trying to get an idea from other people's abilities. And so far I've found ten abilities that are almost identical... but nothing close to what I want to pull off. But seeing as replicating someone else's ability, weakens your own, I'm trying to see if I can get a better idea to pull it off."

Killua nods "So what do you plan to do now?"

I sigh as I close my book "Using five different abilities as an idea, I've gotten an idea... First I can use the Nen tap. Which, I also use for En and Envy. The ability deprives from transmutation. That ability is called Tap Sync. Basically the ability requires you to tap someone's aura, testing it to find its strengths, weakness and so on..."

I lift a second finger "Then there's the Vampire's Kiss. Which has nothing to do with kissing! So I don't know why it's called that. All it does is suck out the aura from someone like a vacuum cleaner."

I lift a third finger "There's also the Cerberus Gut basically eating for three."

I lift a fourth and fifth finger "And don't get me started on the last two Mama's cooking and The Wise library. I gotta give credit to my dad! He certainly knows no boundaries when it comes to archiving abilities. Now if only I could actually get his books digitally. That would be swell!"

Killua sighs "You really get too intense when your training... did you notice your using Ren while reading?"

I look shocked at Killua "How long?"

Killua checks his invisible watch "Well around-I don't know maybe an hour."

I nod at Killua "Sorry I'm kind of distracted... If I could master this ability maybe I could use it against the King. This is end the war quickly... but standing up against him on my own will be hard... and I highly doubt it I will survive..."

Killua lifts an eyebrow "Why would you want to train so rigorously...?"

I shrug "I don't really know! Seeing as I can only use it once per day..."

Gon looks confused "Oh so that's what Killua meant by you being distant..."

I scratch my chin "I have?... Sorry Killua..."

Killua smiles, patting my head as if I was a puppy that had just walked up to Killua "No problems... it's just scary only when your training... Man if you could keep Ren going for that long while throwing punches, I'm afraid what you will be like if you applied it everywhere..."

Killua shakes, frowning at me "REALLY! In the public are you an idiot!"

I lift an eyebrow "What did I do?!"

"You used that ability!"

I look weird at Killua weird "I did...? I must have desired you suddenly and my ability acted on impulse... Sorry about that..."

Killua frowns at me "Just don't do that... for private reasons!"

I nod, looking down at the floor "I'll keep my desires in check..."

Killua blushes as I smile at Killua, returning back to read my book.

I hate this whole Gon bet!

I'm getting really jealous and sometimes act like someone else...

I just want to end this whole thing! And move on... before I do something else I'll regret!

Like keeping this from Killua...

I look at Killua, seeing him returned to playing his game with Gon.

I almost broke down a couple of days ago and yelled at Killua to stop going out with Gon alone.

And when he asked me 'why?' I had to pull back and lie. Saying I miss him.

Not that I don't miss him!

I just feel really horrible. Knowing that Gon's out there alone with Killua, trying to convince Killua to leaving me and being with him.

I close the book, shove it in my bag. I turn to Gon and Killua "Alright. How you play this game? Before, I turn to a wise old skeleton man."

Killua smiles as he explains the game to me. I ended up losing 75% of the matches before the end of our train trip, and the other 25% being second place.

Our train trip ends near the Republic of East Gorteau Border.

We disembark to meet up with Chairman Netero at our set meet up point.

While we're eating a meal, I listen to the TV in the background.

"What is the agenda behind the sudden flurry of activity recently observed in Eat Gorteau? Supreme Leader Diego has personally invited all citizens to gather in the capital city, Peijing, to celebrate the nation's birth in ten days."

"Yes, there have been occasions in the past during which all citizens were invited to participate. However, we've never seen anything on this scale, where practically every citizen, from babies to the ill, has been summoned for a celebration spanning three days. The logical conclusion would be the goal this time is different."

"What do you believe the goal to be?"

"Well, it would send a powerful message if he were to announce his successor and abdication simultaneously. But I find it hard to imagine the Supreme Leader relinquishing his power. It may also be meant to distract from some other matter."

"In any event, the whole world will be watching East Gorteau in ten days. Next-"

Morel cut the report off by speaking up. I turn to face him "Colt believes the celebration will be used as a screening."

Knov continues of Morel as I turn to face him "We don't know what they'll do with those found to have Nen, but ninety-nine percent of the humans there will die."

"You recon they're going to force everyone there to unlock Nen through Hatsu?" I think out loud as Knov nods slightly "We must stop it before that happens! Our time limit is ten days."

Killua speaks firmly "What's the old man up to?"

Knov looks at Killua, answering him "He sent an E-mail saying that he's already inside East Gorteau, but I haven't heard from him since."

Killua responds "Do you think he's been taken out?"

I object "From what my dad has said I highly doubt that..."

Knov sighs "If he fails to contact us today, we've been told to assume as much."

A phone goes off, startling us.

Knov pulls out his phone "Speaking of the devil, it's the chairman."

The group freaks out as Morel responds smugly "That old man's got some sharp ears..."

Knov grins as he throws the phone to Morel "He already knows everything. Including the fact that you boys are here."

I shrug "I wouldn't be surprised if he can smell my aura."

Knov smiles "He also knows that Morel-san is badmouthing him."

We look over Morel's shoulder to read the message.

Divide into three pairs and draw the royal Guard away from the king.

The night before the celebration, the operation will begin at midnight.

From the sharp-eared old man.

The phone goes off again as Morel changes the screen to see the new message

I can smell you two miles away...

I laugh "What you know?! He does have a sense of humour..."

Killua grins smugly at me as Morel interjects "That guy really scares me..."

I frown "Your lucky you didn't have to live with my father..."

Time Skip

As soon as it hits midnight, Knuckle's ability runs out "I'm sorry to say that your thirty days are up. So I'll make myself scarce! See you around... Bye!"

The little pink fluffy cat disappears in a puff of smoke. Gon uses his aura for the first time in thirty days.

Knuckle grins "Okay, now you can use Nen again. Give it a try."

Morel circles around Gon, announcing to him "Gon... Sorry, but I'm still not convinced we should keep you around."

The group is taken back.

I think I know what Morel is trying.

I keep my mouth shut, just in case I'm wrong as Morel removes his tie "Show me your resolve. Attack me as if I were responsible for Kite. If your attack is too weak, we'll replace you with another Hunter."

Knuckle yells out "Gon, show him your Jajanken."

Gon clenches his fists, looking dead straight at Morel "You want me to attack you for real?"

Morel removes his shirt throwing it off "Don't insult me! If you hold back in the slightest, you're off the team!"

I un-ball my right hand, letting it drop to my side as hold out two fingers, preparing my ability to stop Gon if I need to.

"Got it." Gon makes his way over to Morel as Morel takes a deep breath.

As he releasing his breath, he activates Ren, making his muscles that more prominent.

Gon closes his eyes, getting into the mood.

As soon as Gon opens his eyes, Morel is taken back in fear.

I peer over to Killua, seeing him destroyed from knowing the meaning behind Gon's face.

It's similar to the one Killua used to wear a long time ago.

Gon starts up his attack "First comes rock..."

From where I'm standing, I could feel the intensity of Gon's rage.

I rush in, seeing Killua bolt start past me. "Command-"

Before I could even release my attack, Killua was beside Gon, resting his hand Gon's shoulder.

As Gon calms down, I can barely make out what Killua says to him as I stand up straight, hearing Killua's final words "Gon, that's enough..."

Killua turns to Morel, seeing him sweating in fear "Right, big guy?"

Morel looks at Killua, relaxing his guard "Y-Yeah..."

I relax my hand as Gon speaks up after coming to a sudden realisation "Oh."

He stands up, smiling at Killua "K-Killua, thank you. Sorry about that, Morel-san!"

Gon bows and slaps his hands together to continue apologising "I was really about to kill you!"

Morel laughs as I frown.

After laughing for a bit, Morel speaks up "You got me... you got me good. You go crazy with the best of them."

Morel turns to the group "We'll split up now. Use whatever means you deem best to fulfil your mission. Gon, Killua and Daniel, as you requested, you're assigned to Neferpitou. Knuckle and Shoot, You're on the one called Menthuthuyoupi. Knov and I will take Shaipouf. Best of luck to you."

I nod as we head our separate ways.

Time Skip

Killua decides that we should infiltrate using the swamp as coverage.

We strip down, bagging our clothing in a small bag to begin swimming through the swamp.

As we reach the banks, we quickly run for cover in the forest to get changed.

I decided to go all out in ridiculous.

I'm currently wearing;

A red button up shirt

The same necklace Killua gave to me wrapped around my neck which I haven't taken it off unless I'm in the shower or when we went into NGL.

Black casual pants

Black dress shoes

A black trench coat, covering most of my body.

On my left hand I have one black glove, and on my right arm I have the steam punk arm glove.

I clench my hand a couple of times, trying to get comfortable with the arm.

I grin, turning to Killua and Gon to let them know I'm ready with a small nod.

Killua decides to ask "Really?"

I smile amused at Killua "Yes really! The arm gives the illusion that I'm an enhancer. So therefore they will automatically would want to stick as far away from me."

Killua laughs "Alright, you always love to play these types of games."

I grin at Killua "Oh very much so..."

We take off into the forest, getting started on our mission.