Killua speaks up after a long embrace "Do you think we'll have more moments like this?"

I nod my head "Yep!... There's no chance in hell I would ever turn these down!... Killua? Hey Killua...? I've wanted to tell you something but-"

I hear Morel cough from half across the room "Time's up... Let's go!"

I nod, letting go of Killua as he speaks up "What you need to tell me?"

It's a good thing Morel interrupted us... Killua doesn't need any distractions...

I smile as I look at Killua "Oh nothing... Just..."

I smile cutely at him, putting my thumb up "I love you and good luck!"

Killua frowns as he turns red "ALRIGHT! Jeez..."

Killua whispers the last part "I love you too..."

We all stand at the door way, exiting Knov's Four-Dimensional Apartment Complex.

As soon as we get out we sit outside, watching the place from afar as Knov turns around, placing three circles that lead to separate locations "Facing the palace, each of the three exits is progressively closer to the throne room."

We all look up at Morel as he speaks up "Okay, we're all agreed. We'll all use the closest exit, and bust in from beside the central stairway."

We enter the room closest to the Palace, waiting until times up.

Morel pulls out a stop watch "Seven minutes to go. I'll give a call when it's down to one minute. Assemble near the exit then. Until then, stand by."

We lay down as I throw my bag down and my Jacket off.

I keep my clothes on, as well as the necklace and my two weapons.

Knov drops in yelling "They royal Guard is on the move. The three of them gathered above the front gate to discuss something. Pitou stayed there, and Youpi went back inside. Pouf returned to the air to scatter his scales, so I don't think anything has changed. I'll let you know if anything else happens."

Morel nods "Yeah, until we leave, feed us as much information as you can.

" Killua pours Gon, Ikalgo, himself and myself a drink as he speaks up "Essentially, that eliminates the possibility of the Royal Guards being out of the palace."

Gon pouts "Essentially, but not completely..."

Ikalgo comments "Well, I guarantee that they'll be near the King."

Killua retorts "You can't guarantee anything. We have to be prepared for any possibility, or we'll be slow to react when something goes wrong!"

I respond with a smirk "Anything..."

Killua eye twitches in horror "Anything!"

Ikalgo interjects "You only say that because you don't understand how loyal they are. It's impossible that they'd leave the King! The Royal Guards are always with the King!"

Killua retorts "And it's fine to believe that! But we should prepare for any exceptions!"

Ikalgo retorts back "Give me an example of one of these exceptions!"

I think out loud "What if he issues the order for them not to be in his presence! If they disobey his order wouldn't that go against their loyalty?" Killua points at me "See?! What do you say to that?"

Ikalgo thinks "Ah... Ah... They would be close just not in his presence!"

Killua retorts "You're being too unrealistic!"

Morel interjects "One exception could be a woman..."

I interject on top of that "Or a man..."

The group looks at me as I respond "What? He could swing that way..."

Morel sighs "Isn't one of the King's objectives to reproduce?"

I sigh "Right!... woman more likely..." Morel continues "I wasn't sure what the King was doing in the palace, but if he was reproducing. That must be it."

Killua frowns "I see..."

Knuckle comments "That would give the King a reason to keep the Royal Guard from his bedroom..."

I interject "Or maybe..."

Killua shoots me a look as I frown "Right... I'll shut up now..."

Knuckle sighs "Anyways, perhaps Bizeff was bringing women in for the King." Knuckle and Morel freak out together.

I shiver "Ew... Why did my brain even go there..."

Morel sits up "We're sticking to the plan... No matter what's happening to Palm!"

Gon nods as I freak out "I was thinking the same thing..."

Killua speaks next "Get it now? You can never over think something. There are probably other unexpected situations that we haven't considered yet."

Killua's P.O.V

Yes, something is still bothering me.

I speak up "Gon! Do you understand? Let Palm take care of herself! No matter what you see, you must stay focused on Pitou."

Gon nods "Yeah."

I turn to Daniel to smile, thinking to myself.

His most definitely went there...

But, something still bothers me.

Whether a woman is involved or not, I believe we should be prepared for a third party in the palace.

I have a feeling that the third party is causing my anxiety.

Meanwhile Daniel's P.O.V

Stop thinking of nasty situations with Palm and the King...

Think of Killua...!

Naked, sexy, Killua! And his-

Killua interrupts my train of thoughts off as he speaks up "Why did the King injure himself?"

Knuckle interjects "Hold on... that was just a theory of yours."

Killua nods "Yeah, but you agree that there was no other logical explanation."

Knuckle sighs "You're contradicting yourself... Didn't you say there could be other exceptions? Following that logic, Pitou could have stopped using En for other, unexpected reasons."

Killua pouts "I understand that... But something doesn't feel right."

Shoot speaks up "With three minutes left to go, is this something worth thinking about?"

Killua nods "Yeah."

Morel nods "Yeah, think about it... When would you try to hurt yourself?"

I think out loud "Multiple times. Mostly from jumping in a line of fire directed at Killua... but then again, what could hurt the King like that?"

Gon interjects "When I couldn't forgive myself..."

Morel looks slightly confused at Gon before making his way to the door "When you couldn't forgive yourself? That's the logical conclusion... But that would mean the King is a ruler with personal pride, and not just a cold tyrant."

We join him at the door as Knuckle comments "True."

Morel continues "For the sake of his pride, he's willing to endure pain. Speaking from experience, people like him will never be willing to compromised. If the leader refuses to compromise, neither will the Royal Guard. You should assume that combat will be our only options!"

Killua bites a nail as he thinks of something.

I scratch my chin "Then there's no way we could sweet talk him into surrendering."

Killua's P.O.V

I bite my nail, thinking of the situation.

Morel was able to sum everything up... But he's wrong.

The king's self-injury...

The third party...

We still haven't correctly deduced what happened.

I have a feeling... that the truth has the potential to completely ruin our plans!

Is it possible that he c-

Morel interrupts my train of thought "It's time!" I look up as Morel checks the watch "One minute to go. Gather around."

I frown thinking "Damn we're out of time..."

We all get ready as Morel checks the time again "At ten seconds left, I'll begin the countdown. Let's do this, boys. Get ready to rumble!"

Morel opens the door as he continues to look at the watch, counting down "Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!"

Something violent comes from Gon as I tense from Gon's change in Aura.

I peek over to Gon, realising something "Gon's eyes have sank to a deep, dark, silent coldness..."

I hear Morel continue the countdown "Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! GO!"

Knuckle with Meleoron and Shoot run in first. Gon, Daniel and myself run in as batch two, right behind them.

Ikalgo and Morel are right behind us as we all run in almost at the same time.

Daniel's P.O.V

We jump out all at the same time, heading in the direction we need to go.

Gon, Killua and myself are right behind Shoot with Morel right behind us.

We turn the corner to run up the stairs as the first person we spot is one of the Royal guards Youpi.

Fuck first floor and we've already reached resistance... Stay calm and stick to the plan!

Youpi begins to grow multiple hands from his back as he prepares to attack.

Youpi speaks up in anger, yet, somehow calmly "I am a shield. I protect the King with my body."

Something comes through the roof as I barely dodge a spear made of Nen.

Gon continues to bolt up the stairs as I freeze, looking up "Who the hell's ability is this?"

Killua bolts up the stairs, chasing after Gon as I look up in shock, only to chase after the two.

As long as I dodge these lances I should be fine...

Gon is about to attack Youpi as Youpi suddenly gets knocked to the side by Knuckles punch, pushing Youpi out to the side giving Gon, Killua and myself time to run past Youpi.

I look behind not seeing the APR that Knuckle uses when he punches someone.

I grin.

It's compatible with Meleoron's ability nifty.

I feel a sinister presences as I grit my teeth, hearing the voice that has spoken before to me "GIVEN IN FREE ME!"

I clench my mouth shut, as I charge up the stairs faster, grabbing Killua and Gon move faster than before.

I yell "We can't afford to stop here! Move!"

Killua nods as I let go of him so he can run on his own two feet.

At that very moment, Youpi slammed his hand into the stairway, breaking it in half as he barely misses the three of us.

The mere impact of his punch forced us off the staircase, forced to take another route.

The three of us bolt past Ikalgo.

As soon as we reach the other building. Killua stops, causing me to skid to a stop to look at him.

As Killua turns around spotting something, I peek through his side, seeing what his looking at.

Two soldier ants are at the other end of the corridor.

The same one that Ikalgo is supposed to take.

If Killua and myself follow Gon, the ants will think something's up with Ikalgo suddenly appearing.

We need to deal with the ants quickly or this part of the plan could go into ruin.

Killua bolts off as I grit my teeth "Fuck it!"

I chase after Killua, drawing War Ravager as I smile, nodding at him.

He nods to acknowledge me as we head to take on one ant each.

They get ready to attack as Killua pulls out his yo-yo to attack his ant as I come in, swinging my sword as I take out the ant just as quickly as Killua.

I double tap by swinging the blade up wards, slicing the enemy in half to making sure it's not possible to revive them. The mere force from trying to stop quickly, sends me skidding along the floor.

I swing the blade cleaning it off any of the ant's blood as I look at Killua before holstering the blade.

Killua bolts off to follow Gon again, nodding to me as I chase after him, running past Ikalgo. Killua grits in teeth in fury from his reaction as I follow him without a single though of the idea being wrong.

Killua reaction changes when his eyes cross paths with Ikalgo.

Ikalgo speaks up just as we past him "Thank you guys... I owe you one!"

Killua nods as he focuses on the plan again, running after Gon with a clear mind, focused and ready again for battle.

We bolt up the stairs as fast as we can, checking to see where Gon is. Killua spots him as he motions me to follow him.

I chase after Killua as we see Gon standing on the edge of the building, looking directly at another building.

Killua mutters Gon's name as we run up to him.

We jump up onto the ledge beside him.

Gon doesn't seem to notice us as he continues to stare through his tunnel vision at the building.

Killua freaks out as soon as he notices the figures standing at the other building.

Killua whispers "Grandpa...!"

My eyes widen in fear as I look at the figures. One is Netero, another is the King, and the third figure left is Killua's Grandpa...

Zeno...