"Wow!" Gon presses himself against the window when the limo stops in front of this large, shinny building that was hidden behind a couple of large trees. If someone didn't know where to go, this place would be a hard to find. "This is Kurapika's home?! It's so big! Kurapika must be rich!" Gon is sitting up in his seat now, knees on the leather as he presses his forehead against the window to try to look all the way up at the top. Killua and Alluka are rich too. How do people make so much money? Does Kurapika have a job?
"That's not all Kurapika's." Alluka giggles at her friend as she gets out of the limo. "He lives in a room in that building. This is the Institute of Magic's dooms. It's where most of the students stay while they're going to school here."
"So that building is many homes? But everyone lives there? That's like..." Gon tries to count with his fingers, his gears working. He frowns as he gets out of the limo. "A lot of rooms! Is it expensive to live here?"
"No, it's free with school. I thought you would know that? Did they not tell you when you signed up?" Alluka raises her eyebrow as they walk together towards the entry way. Which is a big spinning wall.
"Erm no but that's okay! I have my apartment!" Gon smiles over at Alluka. His eyes widen when she pushes on the wall and it starts to turn slowly, letting the two of them in the building. "Everything is so different in the city. I've never seen a door like that before."
"Yeah they're pretty neat. When I first saw them I was scared the wall was going to hit me in the back if I didn't walk fast enough but it has sensors. If you were to stop, the wall would have stopped with you." Alluka explains as they walk through this large room. There's a couple of people sitting on couches and talking. As soon as they see Alluka they stop. She doesn't look at them. She smiles back at Gon who is looking over at the people curiously. "The elevator will take us up to his room." She grabs Gon's arm when he started glaring at the people who were giving Alluka mean looks.
"What was their problem?" Gon didn't like them. He didn't like the feeling he got. It turned his stomach. He gets into this small room with Alluka. The doors closing behind them. Gon's eyes widen and he starts to press on the door. "Are we trapped-"
"No, we're fine. The door opens with a push of a button. Kurapika is on the 10th floor so we'll be moving up." Alluka pushes a button and smiles at Gon. "You've never been on an elevator before?"
"No..." Gon can't help to crouch down when he feels this room move. He gets like a frog, making sure his hands are on the floor. "I've never been on one of these...what makes it move?"
"Um, I think wires. I'm not really sure myself." Alluka smiles sheepishly. "Don't worry. Elevators rarely break down." Alluka chuckles when she sees how Gon is still staying in his frog position. She joins him on the ground. "A couple times riding it, you'll get use to it."
"Yeah it's not so bad I guess." Gon smiles at his friend. The two chuckling at them just sitting on the floor like this but Gon appreciates Alluka doing it.
The room stops and the doors opens. A man stands with his hair back in a ponytail, his eyes narrowed with suspicion. He's missing an arm and he's wrapped up in a purple cloth. When he sees the two teenagers crouching down like frogs on the floor, he freezes. Gon smiles and waves excitedly. Alluka giving a sort of smile and waving as well.
"Nope." The man's face scrunches up before he turns on his heel and walks away, the door closing after him.
"Who was that?" Gon tilts his head.
"That was Shoot. Don't take it personally. He gets frighten by almost anyone." Alluka chuckles lightly. "I'm surprised he didn't take off running when he saw me."
"You're not scary?" Gon blinks, looking over at Alluka. There's this look in her blue eyes that Gon doesn't like. "Alluka is cute, why would Shoot be scared and run away?"
Alluka flushes at Gon calling her cute and looking at her with those earnest eyes. She brushes a piece of her black hair back behind her ear. "You really think I'm cute?"
"Yeah! I really like your blue dress and your black hair is so curly and long!"
"T-Thanks! I made this dress myself! Big brother always teases me about it, saying I could just buy dresses but I like making my own things." Alluka seems really excited, that sad look has left her eyes and there's a certain glow to them that makes Gon smile.
"Wow, you made this yourself?! That's awesome! It must have been hard. I know how to knit a little bit but I wasn't very good when Mito tried to teach me." Gon sticks out his tongue.
"It's easy once you get the hang of it. Maybe I could make you something Gon. Hmm..." Alluka stares at Gon a moment, putting a hand on her chin. Gon blinks, letting Alluka look him up and down. "You wear green a lot."
"I do?" Gon looks down at his green shirt.
"Yeah, I think you wore something green yesterday. Do you like the color green?"
"Yeah. Green is the color of grass and trees." Gon smiles to himself.
"Then I'll make you something green! You'll have to bare with me. I need to brain storm a couple of ideas first."
"That's fine! I'll like whatever you make. Even if it is clothes." Gon winces, scratching at his chest. "I-Is there clothes that don't itch so much?"
"What material is that?" Alluka grabs Gon's shirt and starts feeling it between her fingers. "Cotton...Maybe you just have sensitive skin? I'm sure I could use silk...or maybe sateen." Alluka thinks to herself before she blinks. "You know what I just realized?"
"What?" Gon tilts his head, gald she changed the subject because he doesn't know what silk and sateen are.
"We've been sitting her for a while now. The elevator stopped moving." Alluka chuckles as she stands up. Gon gets up after her.
"That was fast! I guess these elevator things are okay." Gon smiles. He feels like he's forgetting something...Alluka opens the doors and they walk out. They can either go right or left. Alluka goes left so Gon follows her. "Hey Alluka, how do you know where Kurapika's room is?'
"When Kurapika was my brother's target, Killua got our older brother to hack the school and he found out what room he's staying in from the files there. I'm always around so I hear things." Alluka has this sly smile on her lips. "He never got to attack Kurapika at his doom room though. Kurapika killed the guy who had a hit on him."
"Yeah, Kurapika told me about that." Gon scratches his head. It's strange thinking that Kurapika and Killua were fighting. And it doesn't seem like it happened that long ago. "Does Killua not like Kurapika?"
"I'm not really sure. He didn't really care about him much before he had a hit on him. Then he became his work. I think Kurapika frustrates big brother. He was harder to kill than he would like to admit."
"Kurapika must be really strong..." Gon's eyes light up in excitement, a kind of pride for his master. Gon's not sure if Kurapika even needs his protection but Gon is going to provide. He's going to give Kurapika his all. He'll show him what a werewolf can do.
"He is. That's what makes him dangerous but he's not as strong as the Spiders." Alluka says more to herself, her lips tugging in a frown.
"Don't worry, Alluka. I'm going to protect Kurapika." Gon grins over at Alluka when she stops in front of a door. Alluka's eyes widen and she looks over at Gon. "The Spiders aren't going to get him. I put my life on that."
"Gon..." Alluka stares, her mouth slightly open before her eyes get watery. "It's sweet how much you care for Kurapika but...take care of yourself too okay? Kurapika kind of...has brought this on himself you know?" Alluka whispers this.
"Kurapika is my friend and it's my job to protect him-" Gon freezes up after he says this. He feels his stomach turn, waiting for Alluka's eyes to widen with realization. But they don't. She only frowns more.
"You just met him Gon. I hate to sound like my brother but you should be more cautious. I don't..." Alluka starts only to stop. "...want you getting hurt."
"I won't. I'm strong Alluka. Friends help each other. That's the way it is right?" Gon smiles at Alluka, leaning in to give her a hug. The young girl freezing up at the contact. "I'll protect you too. I don't know why people are scared of you or why people what to hurt you but I think they're wrong. Alluka is cute and kind."
Alluka flushes in his hold, mainly from not having contact with anyone but her older brother. Also because of the kind words spoken. Something swells in her chest and she feels...happy. Friends. Friends help each other. That's what Gon said. Alluka is learning all about friends now, she finally has some of her own.
Alluka needs to help Gon too and...she has to help her big brother. Because just like her, Alluka knows he's been feeling empty inside. Gon is the key. She knows it. She feels it.
"Okay." Alluka giggles as she wiggles her way out of Gon's affectionate hold. She smiles and it feels larger than it has been in a long time. "This is Kurapika's room. We've been standing here for awhile just talking. I'm surprised he hasn't-"
"Kurapika!" Gon shouts in excitement as he starts pounding on the door. Alluka just smiles and waits for Kurapika to answer. Gon bounces impatiently, about to knock on the door again only for it to crack open.
"What-" Kurapika's one eye is red that peers through the crack. When his eye falls on Gon, it widens and he opens the door fully. "Gon! What are you doing here?-" Kurapika stops when his eyes fall on Alluka who is waving shyly at the vampire. "A-Alluka?" Kurapika glances around, his eyebrows furrowing in alarm. "Where is Killua?"
"He's working!" Gon throws his arms in the air before he rushes into Kurapika's room, jumping into his chest to wrap his arms around Kurapika and nuzzle his head. "Kurapika, I'm so happy to see you! You ran out of detention too fast for me to follow you."
"Ah sorry I needed to leave immediately to feed-" Kurapika starts to explain himself, his lips tugging up at Gon's affection only to stop when he sees Alluka staring at them with her lips curling a bit. "N-Never mind that! What are you doing here? More importantly, what are you doing here Alluka? With Gon? Without Killua? This is dangerous. If Killua knows you're out, he'll flip. If he knows you're out with Gon, he'll kill Gon. There's no way he wouldn't."
"Killua won't come. He's working. I have at least today. He won't know." Alluka looks down at her feet.
"Yeah right. Of course he'll find out. You have no idea when he will come back from work. Even if he doesn't come home early, I'm sure one of the butlers will tell him you went out. This means death for Gon." Kurapika glares at Alluka who is fiddling with her fingers.
"Killua doesn't know you're out with me?" Gon blinks, getting that out of the conversation, letting go of Alluka.
"No...I sneaked out. I just wanted to have fun with you..." Alluka looks like she's about to cry.
"I'm not mad or anything. I use to sneak out all the time. Even though Mito told me not to. Sometimes you just want to explore." Gon smiles at Alluka before looking at Kurapika who still looks unhappy. "I'll be fine!"
"I doubt that..." Kurapika crosses his arms but when he sees that bright fire of determination in Gon's eyes, he sighs. "The danger you get yourself in on a daily basis is incredible."
"Thank you!" Gon beams. Alluka starts to lighten back up when she realizes Gon isn't upset with her. She smiles and moves into the room. "So Kurapika, do you want to do the hanging out with me and Alluka?"
"Um..." Kurapika's eyebrows furrow before he looks back into his living room where he had left his book open. "What would we be doing?- Wait, actually no. This is a bad idea. It's bad enough you're with me at school but if you're with me out of school the Spiders will more than likely target you-"
"What would we be doing Alluka?" Gon cuts Kurapika off, looking over at Alluka. She hums in thought.
"We could go to the candy store!"
"Kurapika lets go to the candy store!"
"Gon, did you not hear what I just said? I can't be seen in public with you two, it's dangerous-"
"Then what do you do on the weekends, Kurapika?" Gon tilts his head. Kurapika blinks when Alluka looks at him in interest as well.
"...I usually read some books and do my homework." Kurapika watches Gon and Alluka's face get pale.
"That sounds horrible."
"Books and homework? I thought I didn't have a life."
"Hey!" Kurapika's cheeks flare up as he points a finger at Alluka. "I do have a life. Reading and doing homework are just peaceful. Everyday I have to hunt down humans and deal with challengers and poachers and the Spiders and Leorio- So reading suits me just fine." Kurapika blinks. "Wait, how did you two know where I live?"
"My big brother." Alluka shrugs like that isn't a big deal. "Gon wanted to see you."
"That's delightful." Kurapika sighs, shaking his head. "Killua knows where I live. I should have expected as much." Kurapika raises an eyebrow at Gon when they both make their way into his home and close the door behind them. "Aren't you tired? I told you to go home and put some ice on that bruise. You should be resting, not out and about."
"But I wanted to spend time with you guys! And the bruise isn't too bad." Gon beams.
"Since we can't go out, we should do something fun here." Alluka beams as well.
"When did I even invite you two in? Did you just walk in without my permission? When did that happen?"
"We're not like you. We don't need to be invited in to come in." Alluka teases but it's playful.
"It's common curtsy. You two should be ashamed." Kurapika puts his hands on his hips but there's a smile tugging at his lips.
"Sorry I just got too excited! Is it okay if we play here?" Gon looks at him with big eyes.
Kurapika shifts under his gaze. "Well...I don't really know what you two would do-"
"We're in!" Alluka cheers. "I say we all watch a movie together! What kind of movies to you have?"
"I don't really have any movies." Kurapika smiles apologetic. "You see, There's not much to do here-"
Gon's stomach rumbles, cutting the conversation short. Kurapika raises his eyebrow. "Are you hungry Gon?"
"Y-Yeah. I guess lunch wasn't enough." Gon hugs his stomach. It still kind of hurts from Killua punching him too.
"I don't really have food for you. The only thing I have is some containers of animal blood to tide me over and liquor." Kurapika frowns when Gon's stomach rumbles again. "Maybe I should go to the store next time...Just tell me when you're coming over."
"M-Maybe I could try to animal blood?" Gon is getting desperate. He wants nothing more than to run outside and hunt his food but he can't. Kurapika's eyes widen.
"I don't think that's healthy for your kind...is it?"
"You mean it's bad for a Centaur to drink blood?" Alluka blinks. Kurapika looks at her with his mouth open.
"Killua told you!"
"He tells me everything. Don't worry. I wouldn't tell people. I'm Gon's friend too you know." Alluka huffs before looking over at Gon. "Why don't we just order some food?"
"I don't have any money." Gon shifts when Alluka looks at him.
"Really? That's no problem then. I can pay for it. I'm sure brother wouldn't mind." Alluka winks before she pulls out her phone. "What do you guys want?"
"I'm a vampire." Kurapika reminds gently.
"So you can't eat anything human?"
"It gives me heartburn. Besides, it's unhealthy. I should know. I have to drink up what that stuff does to the human's bodies."
"I want meat." Gon says, licking his lips. "A lot of meat."
"Um...how about a meaty pizza?" Alluka offers.
"Pizza?" Gon tilts his head. Kurapika and Alluka stare at him in shock.
"You've never had pizza?!"
"Kurapika, I thought you didn't eat human foods?" Gon covers his ears when they both yelled at him.
"I don't but even I had pizza." Kurapika shakes his head.
"You poor thing. You've been deprived Gon. Deprived of cell phones, elevators and now pizza. It's so sad." Alluka gives Gon a determined look. "Don't worry. Alluka is on the case. We'll get you that pizza."
"Thanks?" Gon tilts his head as Alluka calls someone. Pizza must be really good or important. He smiles, feeling an excitement building from getting food and trying something new.
"Here Gon, Have a seat." Kurapika grabs Gon's arm and leads him over to the white couch. Kurapika pushes Gon down gently. "I'm going to get you some ice. And if you ever feel like you're about to have a fit, just let me know." Kurapika's smile is so soft. Gon smiles, feeling warm inside. Kurapika is kind. Just like Alluka. But they don't give him that spark down his spine like Killua does. Gon wishes Killua would be okay with him, then they could hang out together. That would be fun!
"Hey Kurapika?" Gon says when Kurapika comes back with a bag of ice, he sits next to Gon, placing it on his face. Gon holds it there, wincing slightly from the cold. "I really want Killua to be my friend. I don't know how to go about it though. I've been trying to get to know him but when I talk to him, he just gets angry."
"I doubt you'll ever be able to get to him Gon. He's all about business. He doesn't want any friends." Kurapika places a book mark in his book before closing it.
"But why not?" Gon frowns.
"I don't think that's true." Alluka hangs up the phone and walks over to sit next to Gon, the werewolf being between the two. "I think my brother wants friends...he just needs to be pushed a little. No one has been brave enough to do that...in till now." Alluka's eyes light up when she looks over at Gon.
"So...I should push him?" Gon tilts his head. Would he really like that?
"She doesn't mean really push him. Don't do that." Kurapika sees the way Gon's eyes started to light up. He quickly shakes his head. "I know he's your brother Alluka, but I find it hard to believe that he wants any contact at all. The only contact he enjoys is with you."
"Big brother makes me happy but...We can't fill each other's void. It's hard to explain I guess. I just know my brother wants a friend. He's just too stubborn to admit it." Alluka smiles at Gon. "He's taken an interest in you."
"Really?" Gon's eyes light up and he knows his tail would be wagging.
"I don't think that's a good thing." Kurapika frowns. "Don't get too bent on being his friend Gon."
"I bet if you send Killua another naked picture, it'll make him happy." Alluka can't help to say, covering her mouth that is cracking a smile. She can just picture her brother's face now. Her smile is kind of sly.
"It will?" Gon beams before he frowns. "But I don't have his number..."
"I could give it to you-" Alluka seems more than happy too.
"You're just trying to start something." Kurapika glares over at Alluka. "Gon, don't listen to her. Doing that will only make Killua mad-"
"Oh, he'll be mad?" Gon frowns, feeling a bit disappointed. He likes sending Killua pictures because he likes the idea of getting a picture in return. A picture that shows those dangerous blue eyes...
"Don't listen to Kurapika." Alluka takes Gon's phone from his pocket before dong something to it. "I put my brother's number in there. He gets a new phone all the time so if you want him to get the picture, I would send it as soon as-"
"Are you trying to kill him?"
"No, just trying to have a little fun." Alluka chuckles but there's a secret in those blue orbs. "Ohh we should prank call him! I've always wanted to do that! Its something I see people do all the time in the movies when a group of friends are together!"
"Prank call Killua?" Kurapika started off with a look of distaste only for him to think about it more. "I can change my voice pretty well." Kurapika's lips start to crack a smile. "I bet he would be amusing to prank."
"What's a prank call?" Gon jumps up and down on the couch, getting excited from seeing the smiles on his friend's faces, and it has something to do with Killua!
"It's like a joke." Alluka chuckles. "It'll be funny! Nobody prank calls Killua because everyone is scared of him so he won't expect it."
"What should we do?" Kurapika seems almost gitty. Gon is feeling excited too. He doesn't know what exactly is going on but he's glad he's apart of it.
"Okay well big brother gets really defensive when I ask him about when he's going to get a girl friend..." Alluka's lips curl up. "You should act like you're a crazy person who's gotten his number and wants to date him."
"I could try to work with that." Kurapika takes Gon's phone before pushing the send button. The speaker must be turned up because Gon can hear the ringing clearly. There's a few more rings before Killua picks up.
"Who is this?"
Kurapika opens his mouth to speak "Hi Killua!" Gon can't stop himself. Once he heard the other male's voice, he just wanted to say hi. "It's me Gon and we're pranking-" Kurapika hangs up the phone, looking pale.
Alluka and Kurapika stare at Gon, both of them look like they've seen a ghost. "G-Gon the purpose of a prank call is that they don't know who we are..."
"He's going to call back." Kurapika rubs his arm. "I shouldn't have agreed to this and we should have started off with an easier target."
"I did a bad?" Gon frowns, feeling a little upset. He didn't' mean to ruin their game. Gon's phone starts to ring.
"I wouldn't pick that up-"
As soon as Gon saw it was Killua's name he picked it up. "Killua I'm sorry, I didn't know you weren't suppose to know I was pranking you. I ruined the game."
"What the fuck are you talking about? How did you get my number?" Killua sounds mad. Gon looks over at Alluka who shakes her head.
"I...found it."
"You found it? Really?" Killua grunts. "Did my sister give you my number? She's really going to hear it for this-"
"Don't be angry! If it makes you feel better, I could send you a naked picture!" Gon smiles hopefully, Kurapika's and Alluka's mouths open wide. There's a sound on the other line like Killua dropping the phone.
"Wha?! Why would that make me feel better?! Why the hell would I want to see you naked?" Killua shouts into the phone. He sounds a bit flustered. " It's bad enough I saw it once! What's with you and sending naked pictures anyway? You some kind of whore? Sending naked pictures to who ever?" Killua snaps.
"I've only sent them to you." Gon tilts his head. "And that's because you asked for it."
"I-I did not ask for it! I asked for a picture. Not a naked one! There's a big difference!" Killua grumbles. "So don't send pictures like that to anyone else- Don't send them to me either!"
"Would you like a picture of me not naked?" Gon thinks to himself. He wants to make Killua happy. He doesn't see how Kurapika and Alluka are looking at him.
"I don't want any pictures of you! I don't want pictures of you or your unattractive body."
"Unattractive?" Gon frowns, not liking that word. "You don't like my body? Is something wrong with it?" He's been naked around his people all the time and they haven't said anything. Why didn't his people tell him if he was deformed in some way?
"Of course I don't like your body! You're a guy! And I mean, there's nothing really wrong with your body. You have curvy hips-" Killua stops talking before he groans into the phone. "What the hell? Are we really having this conversation?! I don't like your body because I don't like men so there!"
"Whats wrong with men?" Gon tilts his head. Kurapika and Alluka have gotten comfortable with just sitting and listening in to their conversation.
"It's unnatural?" Killua sounds like he's moving around. "Seriously, you call me during work, being all weird. Don't call again-"
"Don't go yet. I like hearing your voice." Gon smiles, feeling happy he's been able to have a conversation with Killua. " I didn't mean any harm by asking if you wanted a picture. I liked when I got a picture from you but now I know you don't like my body. So I won't send you another picture."
"well... I mean...good..." Killua says slowly. There's a pause. "If Kurapika asks for a picture, send one of your face." Kurapika raises his eyebrow when he's brought into the conversation. "I don't know if you noticed but that guy acts weird around you."
"How so?" Gon tilts his head. He looks at Kurapika who is looking kind of angry. Alluka looks like she's enjoying the ride.
"You're weird. That's just how you are. Alluka said something about it that made sense. You're just a touchy feely person and you're stupid-"
"Hey!-"
"- mixed those together and you're easy to manipulate. Kurapika knows your touches are weird and goes a long with it. He might be trying to be your mate." Killua says this last part slowly. He waits for Gon to say something.
"Affection isn't weird Killua and I don't think Kurapika wants to be my mate." Gon glances over at Kurapika who is shaking his head.
"So you're not mates?" Killua presses, seeming very into the conversation now.
"No." Gon blinks when he hears Killua respond quickly.
"Good-" Killua coughs. "He's boring anyway. I bet right now he's sitting alone in his apartment reading books." Killua gags.
Kurapika glares, his face flaring up.
"You don't like books either?" Gon gives Kurapika an apologetic smile.
"Hell no. I read enough for school." Killua grunts.
"Yay we have something in common." Gon grins, feeling gitty. "What do you usually do for the weekend Killua?"
"I don't know. I do what I feel like doing. I guess I mainly work. I spend time with Alluka too. Play some games, watch movies-" Killua stops. "You're doing it again."
"Doing what?"
"Don't play dumb. You're doing something to me. I should be pissed off right now but I'm not pissed off, I'm talking to you which pisses me off!"
"I'm not doing anything. I just want to talk to Killua." Gon frowns, knowing where this is going to end up going if Killua gets mad again. He wants to keep talking to him.
"What? Do you have nothing better to do?"
"No, talking to Killua is just fun. I like it."
There's a pause on the other line. "You're so annoying." Killua grumbles. "I'm working right now so I can't be talking to you-"
"Can we talk like this again?" Gon knows his hope can be heard through his voice.
There's a long pause. "...sure. Whatever." And then he hangs up.
Alluka and Kurapika stare at Gon like he's glowing or something. "You just had a conversation with my brother...and he said he would talk to you again...that just happened." Alluka's eyes are so bright, full of hope. "I thought It was over when you started talking about sending him a naked picture!" Alluka starts to laugh. "Killua is going to kill me later but it's worth it."
"He has some nerve bad talking me. I haven't given him any reason to believe that I would want to be Gon's mate and there's nothing wrong with reading!" Kurapika huffs.
"Everything is wrong with reading." Alluka teases.
"Guys, Killua said we could talk again!" Gon jumps up, feeling energetic, like he could run around in circles. "We talked for ten minutes straight!"
"I know! You did good!" Alluka chuckles as she gets up and jumps with Gon.
"I think Killua is using projection on me. He probably wants Gon or something." Kurapika mumbles absentmindedly, not really meaning it. But Alluka heard. Her eyes widen and she can't help to think. "I already have a boyfriend."
"Ohh who's your boyfriend?" Alluka's eyes widen. Kurapika tenses, his face getting red. Before Alluka can say anything else the door bell rings. "Pizza!" Alluka cheers, running over to the door.
"What's a boyfriend?" Gon blinks from staring at his phone, looking over at Kurapika. He smells it again. Sweat. Kurapika is sweating. Is he hot?
"I-It's like a mate- oh, come Gon there's pizza." Kurapika starts to explain only to smile nervously as he gets up and walks over to Alluka just as she's opening the door. Gon follows after his master, still looking at him curiously. His face is kind of flushed and he still smells like sweat. Does it have something to do with talking about his 'boyfriend?' which is sort of like a mate? How can someone be sort of like a mate? Questions are swirling in his head and he wants to ask all of them at one time but once the door opens and Gon smells what they call 'pizza', Gon's head snaps over, his tongue almost hanging out and all his questions vanishing.
"Did someone order pizza?" Gon blinks. The person standing before them looks familiar. He gets a bad feeling from him. He's holding a box up with one hand, a large smirk on his lips.
"Hisoka!" Alluka and Kurapika eye's widen.
"What a minute! You're that clown guy! The one who bought me food!" Gon remembers a little too late, pointing a finger at this man who's smile seems to grow.
"Me? A clown?" Hisoka pouts. "You are mistaken little one. I'm a magician." Hisoka lets go of the pizza but to Gon's surprise and relief, the pizza doesn't hit the ground. It's floating!
"Wow!" Gon's eyes widen, a sparkle of wonder as Hisoka moves his hand and he moves the box of pizza that seems to be floating in the air.
"You like this? I could put on a more...personal show for you, Gon." The pizza box moves back into his hands, those yellow eyes narrowing in a...strange excitement.
"Uh no." Kurapika pulls Gon so the younger male is behind him. He glares at Hisoka. "What are you doing here?"
"And why do you have our pizza?" Alluka blinks. "Where's the pizza guy? Are you wearing his uniform?"
"Maybe." Hisoka does a pose, leaning his waist back. Those yellow eyes have never truly left Gon. "He was being awfully slow with your pizza. I thought I do him a favor. I did my most favorite act. Making a human being...disappear." Hisoka's lips curl. This strange look come to his eyes before he blinks it away. "Besides, you all looked like you were having fun at the park. I wanted to join you-"
"You were watching us?" Alluka looks a little pale.
"Yes I was~ I thought It was a adorable." Hisoka's yellow eyes lock with Gon's, his lips curling in a way that would put a succubus to shame. "You never cease to amaze me. Two days in, and you have brought together Alluka and Kurapika."
Alluka and Kurapika look at each other, there eyes holding something...a kind of amazement too.
"Leave Hisoka." Kurapika says again, his eyes narrowed. "Give us the pizza, and leave."
"Aw, how rude. I even got you a free pizza. Wouldn't the polite thing be to invite me in?" Hisoka pouts. "I'll show you more of my magic Gon~"
Gon's eyes light up a bit. He's a little curious. He's never seen a person who's able to make things float. Hisoka gives him a bad feeling but he also can't help to take notice of him. He's powerful. Gon can smell it on him. He's dangerous. Gon doesn't get the strange feeling in his chest when he looks at Hisoka though. That's only with Killua.
"He's not a succubus!" Alluka shouts, gripping her dress when she sees the way Hisoka is looking at Gon.
"And We're not interested in any of your magic, Hisoka. Just hand over the pizza." Kurapika holds out his hand, a warning in his tone of voice.
"I knew he wasn't a succubus from the beginning...No." Hioska's lips curl. "You know Alluka, it would be a shame if your brother somehow found out that you're out with Gon." Hisoka catches her shoulders tense. His voice has this edge to it. "I wonder how he would react? I wonder what Illumi would do?" Hisoka hums like he's thinking. Alluka's face loses all color when Illumi was spoken.
Who's illumi? Gon tries to think but it doesn't ring a bell. All he knows is that he doesn't like the tone of voice Hisoka is using or how pale Alluka has gotten. Gon holds back a growl. Hisoka is threatening Alluka. He's threatening her in some way, he can sense it. Gon moves so he's in front of Alluka, glaring at Hisoka.
"Oh, Gon don't look at me like that." Hisoka's breathing is becoming uneven. "Such fire. I'm not going to do anything. Just let me come in. I want to join you. We could be friends." He takes a deep breath and his breathing becomes normal again.
"Who's Illumi?" Gon doesn't lose his fire, feeling his muscles tense when he feels Alluka shift behind him.
Kurapika glances from Alluka before looking at Hisoka. He swallows, gripping his fist by his side. "Leave Illumi and Killua out of this. You may come in-" Kurapika seems to have to force the words out.
"Why, thank you." Hisoka takes one long stride and he's standing right in front of the blonde, the door shutting behind him without him touching it. He's taller than Kurapika by a couple of inches but it might be because he's wearing some tall shoes. Gon's never seen shoes like the ones Hisoka is wearing. They have a pointed heel. Hisoka's tone of voice has completely changed. He smiles over at Alluka who is still hiding behind Gon. "Don't be so worried. Illumi won't know, nor Killua. It will be our little secret."
Alluka lets out a breath she must have been holding. Her shoulders are slowly starting to relax. Gon feels his own body relax with hers. The threat is over. But like he told Alluka, he would protect her too. Gon doesn't know who illumi is but he must not be good.
"I can't believe this is happening." Kurapika rubs at his temple as Hisoka places the pizza on the kitchen table. He starts looking through cabinets before he finds the plates and puts them on the table as well. "I was suppose to finish my book this weekend, how did I end up with Alluka and Hisoka in my home?"
"Yeah, we're kind of a strange bunch huh?" Alluka gives Kurapika an apologetic smile. "Is it me, or is everything...awkward now?"
"That's because of him." Kurapika frowns when Hisoka smirks over at the three.
"Well? Pizza is ready. Come on over, I won't bite." Hisoka licks his lips. Gon can't wait anymore. He's so hungry and that pizza is calling his name. He still feels angry with Hisoka for getting Alluka tensed up but he needs whatever meat is on this pizza. Gon loses himself a bit as he runs towards the pizza. Hisoka is standing in front of the pizza but Gon isn't having any of that.
"I want pizza!" Gon shoves Hisoka out of the way, the older male stumbling on his strange shoes, his yellow eyes widen as he hits the wall, hard. Those yellow eyes get hazy, and he groans. Gon doesn't see this though. He's focused right now. Gon has to hold back his bark as he grabs a pizza and inhales it. It's gone with one bite. Gon's eyes get so wide. He has to sit down and just...savor what he just ate.
"That's it." Alluka chuckles, surprised from Gon just throwing Hisoka across the room and amused by his reaction to pizza. All the tension In the room seems to melt away, just like that. "That's the face of someone who's had their first slice of pizza." Alluka rushes over to be by Gon's side, taking a picture with her phone.
"Did you even chew it Gon?" Kurapika's eyes shine with amusement as he walks to be closer to the other male.
"That was..." Gon swallows before he punches the air. "Awesome! It tastes so good! It had meat from a pig on it and cheese and some sauce! I want another!-"
"Wait, let me get some!" Alluka shouts when Gon grabs two slices of pizza. She has to fight to get to the box, taking two slices of pizza and putting them on a plate before moving away from Gon so he doesn't take them.
"I suppose you can have the rest since I'm not going to have any." Kurapika glances over to see Hisoka walking slyly towards Gon, Those yellow eyes haven't lost their amusement and something else that makes Kurapika's eyes narrow.
"Aren't you a hungry little beast?" Hisoka closes his eyes in his smile as he leans on the table. "I could give you something to eat-"
"What?" Gon looks up from devouring the pizza, his eyebrow raised. He's eaten all of the pizza and now he's sad. He wished there was more. More food sounds good though! Hisoka blinks, taking in the sauce that is all over Gon's face. He chuckles, the laugh deep and it vibrates.
"So Cute." He touches Gon's face, wiping some of the sauce off his cheek only to lick it off his finger. "Delicious-"
"Ehh." Alluka gets pale watching the exchange and she can't be anymore happier when Kurapika grabs Gon and pulls him away from the other male.
"Don't let Hisoka touch your face Gon." Kurapika takes a rag and starts to wash Gon's face off, grabbing his chin and wiping gently where there's bruising. "You're quite the messy eater." Kurapika's lips curl up into a smile.
Alluka watches this quietly, her own lips turning in their own smile as Gon wipes his face off, trying to get all the wetness off.
"It was just too good. I've never had something like that!" Gon's eyes are still wide.
"So what are we going to do next?" Hisoka coos as he gets up close next to Alluka. The younger girl moves quickly so she's by Gon.
"I'm not sure. What do you want to do Alluka?" Gon tilts his head, looking over at his friend. Before looking at Kurapika. "Kurapika?" Gon knows what he wants to do. He wants to run around and hunt some rabbits or something. He wants to climb a tree. He wants to swim. But he can't. Gon hasn't seen any body of water and if he's a centaur...he's pretty sure they don't climb trees. What Gon did for fun at the island can't be done here. So what do Alluka and Kurapika do for fun?...other than reading?
"I think we should watch a movie or maybe we could draw together or...or have a tea party!" Alluka starts to get more excited as she thinks things up.
"Oh, a tea party." Hisoka's yellow eyes light up.
"Um...How about a movie? And then you all can leave. I appreciate you and Alluka coming- Not Hisoka- but the weekend is my time and...I didn't really have anything prepared for you...I would just like that the next time you come over you warn me first." Kurapika locks eyes with Gon.
"I couldn't warn you because I don't have a way to reach you." Gon frowns.
"Gon has a cell phone. Maybe if you give us your number..." Alluka suggests, looking hopeful.
Kurapika looks between the two before he sighs. He takes out his phone and grabs Gon's phone, typing in his number. " Gon, I keep saying this but seeing me after school is dangerous. Even more so than you hanging around me in school." Kurapika glances over at Hisoka who is watching with a growing interest. "You shouldn't bring Alluka here either. You need to think for yourself, Alluka. it will cause your brother more trouble if the Spiders think the Zoldycks are involved with me."
"Yeah but..." Alluka shifts her feet, her lower lip coming out in a pout.
"I don't care if it's dangerous Kurapika. I want to spend time with you! I want to be around you as much as I can!" Gon says with those amber eyes shinning. Kurapika's and Alluka's eyes widen a little from him saying this. Hisoka's gleam. "If those Spiders try to attack me then I'll fight them. And if the Spiders try to hurt Alluka, I'll protect her." Gon eyes get dark only for him to smile brightly. "Because you're both my friends!"
Kurapika stares at Gon for a moment, his lips turning in a frown. "You don't know who the Spiders are..." Kurapika glances over at Hisoka again before he sighs. " Let's watch that movie-"
"Bingo." Hisoka whispers after touching his pants.
Kurapika's whole body gets stiff, his eyes flashing scarlet. He looks at Hisoka, they exchange a look before he looks at Gon and Alluka.
"What are you doing here? You dare break in my home? And try to kill me?!" Kurapika shouts really loudly, Gon's sure people on the ground could hear him.
"What?" Gon's eyes widen, Alluka and him exchanging a look of confusion. "Kurapika what are you-" Gon starts only to tense up when Kurapika is right in front of Alluka, his fist out like he's going to strike her. Gon's body moves on instinct. He grabs Alluka, pulling her out of the way before Kurapika can hit her. When Kurapika tries to attack her again, Gon picks her up and jumps away from Kurapika, towards the window, keeping his front facing Kurapika. "Kurapika! Stop! What are you doing? We're your frien-"
Hisoka suddenly throws playing cards towards Gon while Kurapika is closing in on him, those red eyes are dangerous. Gon's body is on overdrive. This is a threat. Gon would be okay to try to fight Hisoka but he can't fight his master. Alluka will get hurt if he stays in here any longer. He can feel the younger girl tremble against his chest and say something abut her brother. Killua...Gon can't let Alluka get hurt. As her friend, and for her brother. He wants Killua to know he can be trusted.
"Gon!" Alluka screams when Gon jumps backwards, breaking the glass of the widow, throwing them outside of the room, 10 stories high. He dodges Hisoka's cards and Kurapika's attack, making sure Alluka doesn't get a scratch.
"It's okay!" Gon shouts as they start to drop like a rock, Gon keeping his weight centered so they're falling straight down. "I got you. I'm not going to let you get hurt, Alluka. I told you." Gon smiles when Alluka looks at him, her eyes filled with fear. When she sees his smile, Alluka hugs Gon tightly, hiding her head in his chest.
Gon reaches out, making sure his hands are thick before he grabs the side of the building, using his nails to slow down their falling. His hands are leaving deep furrows as he goes in till he's finally able to stop their fall when his hand gets caught on a ledge. He holds back his cry of pain as they're yanked to a stop, the two bouncing up before dangling. Gon takes a deep breath, holding Alluka up by one arm under her legs. She's holding on for dear life so Gon doesn't have to worry about her falling but he's only holding them up by one arm...which has been damaged.
Gon's senses are on high alert as he looks around. He still doesn't understand what is going on with Kurapika but he'll deal with that once Alluka is safe. He looks up, his pupils getting huge as he takes in all the light he can to see better. Kurapika isn't coming after them, neither is Hisoka.
"G-Gon are we safe?" Alluka hugs him tighter.
"Almost." Gon makes sure there's no strain in his voice. "Don't look." Gon looks down, trying to gauge if he can fall from this height. It looks like they're about 5 stories high. Gon can do this. Gon lets himself fall, holding Alluka with both of his arms. She screams as they fall this time, probably not expecting another drop but Gon just reassures her. She won't get hurt. Gon hits the ground hard on his feet,doing a twist so he cuts the blunt of the fall in half by falling on his back. He sides a couple of feet before he stops, Alluka safely on top of him.
Gon takes deep breaths, waiting for the pain if there's going to be any. If he broke any bones it won't matter. He'll heal in no time once he gets home and lets his tail and ears out. "Are you okay Alluka? Are you in pain?" Gon looks at Alluka in concern when she sits up. Her eyes widen when she sees she's on Gon and she quickly gets off, her blue eyes full of worry.
"I-I'm fine! I'm not the one who landed on his back! Are you okay Gon? Can you move?" Alluka seems close to panicking.
"I'm fine. It's okay Alluka." Gon smiles, forcing himself to sit up. He does feel a sting in his back and he can't move his right arm. If Gon didn't have Alluka, he could have fell straight down the ten stories and have been fine. But Alluka would have gotten hurt if he went straight down the ten stories. Her body is a lot weaker than hers, She could barely tolerate jumping off of the swing. A fall like that could have killed her. That's why he had to stop and cut the fall in half. It was all for Alluka's safety, not his.
"You saved me..." Alluka's breathing starts to become normal when she sees Gon get up by himself. Her eyes get bright only for them to dull. "W-What happened back there? Why did Kurapika start attacking us?"
"I have no idea." Gon frowns, looking up from where they fell. He wants to go back up there. Right away...but... Gon looks at Alluka who is shifting, looking nervous.
"I-I don't know what to do. I've never been in a situation like this before without big brother." Alluka's breathing starts to become uneven again when she looks over at Gon. Her eyes widen when she notices Gon's right arm is hanging limply by his side. "You d-did get hurt! Is your arm broken?" Alluka touches his right arm, getting him to wince.
"It's okay Alluka. I'm going to wait here till that car comes back to pick you up. You should go back home-"
"What about you?"
"I need to go back up there and see what's up with Kurapika-"
"Are you crazy Gon? He tried to kill us! And you're injured! You need medical attention!...I...It's not much but maybe I could try to heal you." Alluka bites her lip when she sees the determined flame in Gon's eyes. "Gon-" Alluka stops, her face getting pale and her blood running cold when she spots something from the corner of her eye.
There, out in the open, is a Spider. Alluka's seen him before. She recognizes that long hair in a pony tail, and that sword hooked to his waist. And he's looking right at them. Alluka doesn't know if he was able to hear what they've been saying or if he just saw them fall from 10 stories high but Alluka knows they have to get out of here. Fast.
"G-Gon, we got to get out of here." Alluka grabs Gon's good arm when he starts to march back towards the dooms.
"I can't Alluka, I have to help Kurapika-"
"Gon, that man over there is a Spider." Alluka whispers harshly, trying to stress how serious this is. "We have to leave-"
"Spider?" Gon's eyes lock on to the man immediately. His bright amber eyes get darker from his pupils dilating. His body gets tense as he looks this man up and down. The hairs on the back of his neck stick up and he holds back his growl. "Like the people trying to kill Kurapika?"
"Gon, please we have to-"
Gon doesn't hear what else Alluka says. This takes priority. All he can see is this man. This Spider. He's one of the people trying to hurt Kurapika. Trying to kill his master. Gon runs towards this man, getting out of Alluka's hold, Alluka's screams being muffled in his mind. The Spider doesn't run and he doesn't get ready to battle either, He has his eyebrow raised as Gon stops right in front of him.
"Is it true? Are you a Spider?" Gon tilts his head.
"Uh..." The guy looks taken aback. "Yes? I have a name though kid. The name is Nobunaga, and don't worry. I'm not after the Zoldyck. Do your job and get her out of here. You don't have to worry about killing the vampire. We're going to take care of it-"
"No way! You're not going to kill Kurapika! Your fight is with me!" Gon bares his teeth, those eyes shinning with that fire.
"Really?you're going to fight me with a broken arm?" Nobunaga raises his eyebrow. When Gon's fire hasn't left him, Nobunaga starts to chuckle. "I like that fire! So head strong! Just like him..." There's a strange look in this man's eyes when he looks at Gon. He blinks. "Wait, why do you want to fight me? I just offered to let you two go? Does the Zoldyck have a hit on the vampire or something? Well you're going to have to take a loss. I'm killing the vampire with my bare-"
In a blink of an eye Gon is in front of this man, he uses his legs to kick him in the chest, the force should have sent him flying but the man only slides a couple of feet. This man is strong! Gon bares his teeth. He needs to turn. Or at least have his ears and tail out but...if he does that out in the open, his cover is blown. But he needs to protect Kurapika.
"Haha you've got spunk kid! But you won't be able to do that again." Nobunaga pulls his sword out of the hilt half way, his face getting serious.
"I won't have to if you just leave." Gon spreads his legs, crouching down, getting ready to attack again.
"You're really going to fight me? A Spider? With a broken arm?" Nobunaga looks more amused than anything. "Kid, why are you working for the Zoldycks?" He puts his sword back in.
"I'm not working for the Zoldycks!" Gon shakes his head, about to pounce.
"...Are you just trying to confuse me? Look, it's really unprofessional for you to just leave the young Zoldyck over there defenseless. What if another Spider was waiting to snatch her up?"
Alluka! Gon's eyes widen in realization and he turns around quickly, searching for his friend. Alluka is talking frantically on a phone. Before Gon can even think about doing anything, the Spider launches at him. Gon jumps out of the way, only getting nicked on the shoulder by his blade. He jumps back a couple of feet before he stomps on the ground, cracking the cement. He lifts a block of it up with his foot before kicking it, breaking it into pieces just as the man launches for him again. One of the pieces hits the Spider in the face but that was just a distraction. Gon knows it's dangerous to be near him. Long range attacks or really up close attacks are best.
"Haha it's going to take more than cement but I like your thinking." Nobunaga seems to be enjoying himself. "I don't want to kill you kid, so how about you move out of the way, or better yet, you can help me bring the vampire down. Then we both win right?"
"No!" Gon shakes his head, feeling his blood boil. He needs to control his anger, his need to protect, or he'll turn. But what other option does he have? Kurapika is in danger-
"What are you doing Nobunaga? Having fun playing with the Zoldycks new butler?" Gon blinks, turning slightly to see Hisoka walk out of the doom, a smirk on his lips.
"New butler?" Gon tilts his head but he can't help to growl at Hisoka. He attacked him and he's talking to this man like he knows him.
"Hisoka where is the vampire?" Nobunaga's face turns serious again. "You were suppose to secure him."
"I'm sorry. This little guy here ruined my plans. He busted into Kurapika's apartment a little high strung, thinking he could kill the guy by himself. He ended up exposing me in the process before he was kicked out of the window by the vampire. I'm surprised he's still alive." Hisoka smiles sweetly. "But Kurapika ran away."
"Damn." Nobunaga grips his fists, his eyes narrowing at Gon. "See what you do? Now neither of us can kill him. Today." Nobunaga rubs his temple.
"Should we kill him?" Hisoka pulls out a couple of playing cards, those yellow eyes getting dark. Gon bares his teeth, his chest puffing up. He won't back down. Something strange is going on and Gon doesn't like it. Is Kurapika okay? Did he really run away? Or did Hisoka do something?
"Nah...Let's just go back and report this." Nobunaga keeps staring at Gon before he starts to move slowly away. "Stay out of the Spider's way. Keep the Zoldycks away from us. That's how you can protect them Kid." And just like that, both Hisoka and Nobunaga are gone. They run quickly away, like shadows. If Gon wasn't in this condition...he could have followed them. Gon tries to run after them but he's stopped by Alluka who has run over to him and grabbed his good arm.
"G-Gon are you crazy?! You could have died!" Alluka has tears in her eyes. "I was so scared! I-I didn't know what to do. My powers aren't that strong...I...I panicked! I thought he was going to kill you so I... I called brother!"
"Y-You called Killua?" Gon blinks, the other male's name snapping him out of his thoughts about Kurapika. He knows what that means.
"He'll be here any second! I'm sorry Gon i'll try to-" Alluka starts only to be pulled away from Gon by a flash of light. Gon feels pain in his chest and before he knows it, he's flying through the air, slamming hard into a tree, hurting his bad arm. He grinds teeth, feeling the stinging in his chest. Gon looks down, watching as his blood starts to drip out of the furrows now left in his chest by Killua's nails. The other male had scratched him.
"You mother fucker!" The light disappears from Killua, showing his body normally. His pale skin is glowing and his hair is puffed up, sparks are flying off of him. Killua is baring his teeth, his pupils long and dark. "While I was gone you tricked my sister into going out with you?! And you fucking bring her to Kurapika?! And get her involved with the Spiders?! I'm going to murder you!" Killua roars only for Alluka to hug her brother by the waist, desperate tears falling down her face.
"N-NO brother! You have it all wrong! I'm the one who asked Gon to hang out! He didn't even know you weren't aware of it! I'm the one who tricked him! I just wanted to go out and have fun, big brother! And we just wanted to spend time with Kurapika because he's our friend too! But then Kurapika started to attack us-"
"Alluka. We'll talk about this later." Killua's voice is dark as he stares Gon down. "I'm going to kill him like I should have done in the first place. He's put you in danger. He's no good-"
Alluka finches at the tone but she doesn't let go of her brother. "Gon is good! If not for him, I wouldn't be alive right now brother! He saved my life! He saved me from Kurapika! He jumped me out of a 10 story drop safely-"
"He did what?!" Killua snaps, the air around him getting dark, his teeth getting longer. "You could have died! I could have lost you! This all happened because of him-"
"Gon took damage for me! His arm is broken because he saved me! Brother please calm yourself." Alluka lets go of Killua when he gives her a dark look. Gon doesn't move as Killua gets closer to him. He knows he should. He has the strong urge to growl and to get ready to fight but...a part of him understands where Killua is coming from.
He put Alluka in danger. When he was focused on Nobunaga, someone could have attacked Alluka and he would have never known. Gon is aching but when he sees the way Killua is looking at him...Gon can't help to feel like it stings more than the cuts on his chest.
"Brother if I knew you would act like this, I would never have called you!" Alluka screams, kicking at the ground. "I thought you would care. I thought you would be concerned about Gon. He's...He's my friend! You know that!" Alluka grips his fist. "I want to be normal! I want to have friends! I don't want to have to hide away from everyone because you're scared I might get hurt! I need to live my life! Keeping me away from Gon...away from people that don't see me as just a tool...You let me out of that cage along time ago so I could be 'free'. But am I really, big brother?"
Killua's body has completely stopped. That murderous look leaving him as he turns his back to Gon to look at his sister. The sparks have stopped and his hair falls limply on his face. Those blue eyes are wide and there's a frown on his lips. "Alluka-"
"Being out with Gon, even though it was short and dangerous, I was the happiest I've been in years. Before Kurapika went crazy, it was great. We were all talking and joking and laughing. That's what normal people my age do. You always try to play it safe, too safe...the way you act big brother...It's like you're turning into your own version of Illumi." Alluka looks down as she says this.
Killua's whole body tenses up. Gon can't see his face but he can tell what Alluka just said really offended or hurt Killua. Gon feels like he should say something but Mito taught him not to stop people from fighting. It's how they grow closer and understand one another. But Gon doesn't like the deep tension that can be felt between them.
"Killua. I'm sorry." Gon find himself saying. Ignoring the pain that shoots up his arm when he tries to move it. Killua doesn't move. "You're right. I did put her in danger but I wanted to have fun with her and Kurapika. I also...wanted to prove to you that I was okay. That maybe you would want to talk to me more after you see I can take care of your sister-"
"Are you trying to put her against me?!" Killua snarls, turning around to growl at Gon. He's breathing heavily out his nose but his eyes look watery. "Are you trying to take her?-"
"No! I don't want to put her against you Killua. I just...I just wanted to spend time with her. I just wanted to spend time with you. Next time, we can all hang out together. That way no one is left out. And if something dangerous happens, you can take Alluka and leave. I want us to all have fun together..."
Killua is breathing heavily out of his nose. He looks conflicted. Alluka is staring at him and then Gon. Gon smiles gently. "Hey...It's fine. You don't have to answer now. You can hate me and not talk to me for a couple of days but...don't shut me out completely. I want to get to know you Killua...I really like talking to you. I hope that someday you'll like talking to me too." Gon turns his attention back on the dooms, not seeing how Killua's eyebrow raises and those eyes...get a little light.
"Gon where are you going?" Alluka frowns when Gon starts walking towards the entrance.
"I'm going to see if Kurapika is okay. Killua, you should get Alluka out of here. I don't want her being in danger if Kurapika is still going to attack-"
"He'll kill you in your state." Killua says, looking Gon over before looking to the side. "Not that I care." His breathing his become stable again. "But why the hell would you go to see Kurapika if he attacked you?"
"Because I'm worried. Kurapika wouldn't attack us for no reason and Hisoka said he ran off-"
"Hisoka was here?" Killua's face gets pale.
"Y-Yeah. I forgot to mention that." Alluka shifts. "He forced his way into Kurapika's apartment by saying he would tell illumi I was there if we didn't play with him..."
Killua's expression gets dark again. "I'll fucking kill him! Did he touch you?"
"N-No...He was touching Gon though. I was getting worried. He was giving him weird looks brother."
Killua's eyes narrow at this before he glares over at Gon, only for his eyes to widen when he sees that Gon is already making his way in the doom entrance.
"Gon, don't be an idiot! You just jumped out 10 stories and dealt with a Spider! Stop worrying about Kurapika!" Killua snaps. "You need to worry about yourself. Don't look now, but you're bleeding out."
"But...Kurapika..." Gon starts to get dizzy. It's not just Killua's cut to the chest...Gon feels blood leaking out from another area. Gon glances at his shoulder...He thought Nobunaga nicked him but in reality, he sliced him pretty good. Gon isn't worried about bleeding out. He's worried that he'll get weak and then he won't be able to keep his ears and tail away. He would be exposed. Gon bites his lip. He's torn. He can either run up to Kurapika and risk getting exposed or he can run back to his apartment and try to recover.
His instincts are telling him to go find Kurapika...but another part of him, the trained part of him, is telling him to run back home. Gon hears Kite's voice in his head...If he's found out, it's game over. He wont' be able to help Kurapika. He won't be able to do anything. But if Kurapika's dead-
Gon's pants vibrate. He blinks, taking out his phone. He has a message from an unknown number.
"Gon, it's Kurapika. Please tell me you got out of there with Alluka? Are you hurt? Is she hurt? I wanted you to run out of my door, not jump out of the window!...Please leave me a message. I'm sorry."
Gon finds himself relaxing. Kurapika is okay. Gon's still not sure what happened but he can relax. If just for the moment.
"It's okay...I'm going to go home now..." Gon feels a little light headed as he stumbles away from the doom entrance.
"You look like shit." Killua grunts but there's this look in his eyes. "...Are you even going to make it home?"
"Don't you worry, Killua. I'll be fine. I'm the best...at my home..." Gon points a finger at Killua, Alluka looks worried. "You should go home and do something with Alluka...Like a tea party...or draw...or watch a movie...we didn't get to do any of that."
"Gon I think you should sit down-" Alluka starts.
Gon can't. He feels it. His body is letting lose. Gon doesn't look at them anymore as he runs as fast as he can away from the dooms. He tries to remember which way they came. Quickly. He has to be quick.
Gon runs across the highway, not noticing how close he was to being hit by a car. He hears someone yelling after him but Gon focuses on the task at hand. Many humans are staring at him, his arm is flying behind him as he runs. It hurts, his back hurts, his chest hurts. Everything hurts. After awhile of running, Gon finally sees the familiar small trees and then his apartment. He's about to run out of juice. Gon runs up the stairs and lets himself in the apartment. He runs to the bathroom to grab some bandages, closing the door behind him and locking it. He lets his tail and ears spring out...not able to hold it anymore.
Gon rips his shirt off and takes off his pants, getting rid of the troublesome clothes so he can see his wounds more clearly. He was bleeding pretty badly but as soon as he let his tail and ears out, the bleeding ceased. Still, These are going to leave some marks. Gon grabs his right shoulder and with the strength of his bare hand he pops his arm back into place, into the shoulder slot. Gon whimpers, his ears flat on his head, cringing from the pain. Once that's over he can move his right arm, even though it still hurts.
Gon crawls into the bathtub before turning on the shower. He sits on his butt, letting the water wet his hair. The water washes the blood away and leaves Gon feeling...better.
If Mito was here she would lick his wounds but she's not. Gon's alone. Gon licks his hand but he can't lick his chest or his shoulder. He gets out of the tub, turning off the water before he drys off and wraps up his chest and shoulder the best he can. Mito taught him how to do this. Bandages are something the humans came up with to help prevent infection Mito had said.
"If you're alone and can't lick your wounds, you should use these Gon."
Gon finds himself frowning, his ears flat. He misses Mito. A lot. Things here are just so different. Gon walks out of the bathroom and lets himself flop on the couch. He doesn't even feel like shaking the water off him right now. He needs to cool off. Gon closes his eyes. Things aren't how he expected them to be... Gon's eyes open, a brightness to them. ….and that's what makes this all the more exciting.
Gon's eyes widen when he remembers he left his phone in the bathroom...He has to text Kurapika back but...Before Gon can even think about getting up his eyes slip shut. He's exhausted. Fighting while keeping himself hidden took more out of him than if he was fighting full power. It's hard. All Gon wants to do is sleep...
He'll find Kurapika when he isn't so tired...Gon falls asleep but his last thoughts aren't on Kurapika...His last thoughts are of the young assassin with those icy blue orbs.
I want to be friends with him...
That's his last thought, and the last thing he feels is a pang in his chest.
"He's going to get himself killed!" Alluka almost screams when Gon runs out in front of a bunch of cars.
"What the hell is he doing?" Killua's eyebrow twitches but he seems...Tense. Is he worried? Hell no.
"Brother, you have to go after him!" Alluka cries out. "You have to make sure Gon is okay-"
"I need to get you home, Alluka. I need to make sure you're not hurt-"
"I'm not so please-" Alluka stops. Her eyes widening before her head bows. Killua stares at her a moment, knowing exactly what's going on. Alluka looks up, her eyes nothing but empty black holes.
"There you are Something." Killua can't get Alluka's frantic eyes out of his head. He also can't help to think about...Gon stumbling around...his wounds...There's that twisting of his gut again. "How long are you going to be out this time?"
"Two days." Something answers using her fingers to show Killua.
"That's short." Killua's eyes widen a little. She usually stays out a week before Alluka can gain control again.
"I love Alluka..." Something touches her chest. "She's worried. Killua. She's worried."
Killua frowns...This has effected Alluka so much that it's effected Something as well? Does Gon really mean that much to her? Does seeing Gon really mean that much to her? Killua grips his fist. Alluka had called him Illumi. Has he really been that controlling? All he wanted was to protect his sister but now that he thinks about it...He's doing the same thing Illumi did. His intentions are purer than Illumi's for sure but Killua is controlling his sister. Killua tells her who she can and can't talk to. Killua tells her where and when she can go places. Killua monitors her internet use so no one can try to take advantage of her online. Killua keeps Something away from the world when she comes out...He really is his older brother.
He never wanted this. He only wanted Alluka to be free from that room and to be happy and safe. But when they went out, Something would kill people. Humans would make wishes that were full of greed. And people died because of it. It effected her schooling to the point that people wanted to kill his sister because of Something. Killua just wanted the best for her...
But maybe...Just maybe, Gon is different? Maybe if...he protects Alluka around Gon it's okay? Maybe he could learn all he can about Gon just to make sure. Maybe if he lets Alluka be friends with Gon...She'll feel more free. More happy. Killua just isn't enough anymore. And he understands. He gets it. There's always that longing to be normal. If Gon can fill that gap...then as her big brother, he just has to protect her.
Maybe...Gon's alright? Though he put Alluka in danger, he saved her as well. Damaging himself to make sure she didn't get a scratch on her. He protected her with his life.
Why does he feel...frustrated? He's glad that Gon protected his sister...but there's this feeling he got that made him even more angry when he found out about Gon and his sister. That heart burn. This connection that Gon and his sister have...Does his sister...like Gon? That thought makes him sick so he pushes it to the back of his mind.
"Something, take us back home." Killua commands, picking up Something and holding her against his chest.
"Okay." Something smiles widely, the two of them lighting up. Killua opens his eyes and he's back in his room. "Pat, pat." Something starts to cling to his shirt, that smile still wide.
"Good job, Something." Killua smiles, patting her on the head.
"Gon?" Something tilts her head...The genie is one of little words but Killua understands what she's asking.
"..I'll go check on him. You stay here, I'll be back. Something, transport me in front of Gon's home."
"Okay." Something pushes him lightly, everything going white for a moment, everything around him feels like it's moving.
When he opens his eyes, he's standing in front of a door. A door to an apartment. Killua reads the number, mesmerizing it. 405. room 405...Killua looks around, taking in where this place is...just in case if he ever needs to come back here.
Killua feels uncomfortable with being here now. He can just say that he's doing this for his sister. Not for himself. It's not like he cares. Yeah. This is all for his sister. Killua puts on a stern look, not going to question why he has to put a stern look on his face as he knocks on the door.
"Oi Gon." Killua blinks at his deep voice. What was with that tone? He is not trying to sound cool for this guy is he?! "...Just open the door." Killua feels his face get red. He's flustered and Gon hasn't even opened the door yet. What's with this? What strange power does Gon have over him? He has to be part witch. Has to be.
When Gon doesn't respond or open the door...Killua gets angry. He pounds on the door. No response. That anger fades into something Killua won't admit to. "...Hey Gon?" Killua tries the door knob, his eyes widening slightly when the door opens easily. He didn't lock the door? Is this boy clueless? Or maybe he was too out of it to lock the door properly? Killua feels that twisting when he sees the trail of blood as he walks in. He feels the demon part of him react to it, his blood starting to get warm and his teeth getting longer but he suppress it. This isn't his job. He isn't here to kill...He's here to...to...
Check on his sister's friend.
That's all this is. Killua goes to look in the bathroom only to catch something from the corner of his eye...
Amber eyes meet blue.
Killua loses all thoughts once he sees the state Gon is in. The other boy is sitting on ground, those amber eyes wide as he stares at him in curiosity. His shoulder and chest is wrapped up but other than that...Gon is completely naked. There's a difference from seeing someone naked in a picture and someone naked person to person.
Killua finds his eyes wondering up Gon's tan muscular but smooth legs up to his chest that's chiseled with abs. Despite his muscular stature...he's curvy. Killua's eyes follow the dipping in of Gon's waist and how his hips are wide. And his skin so tan...as if kissed by the sun. Killua can't think. This isn't a phone where he can break it and the image goes away. Gon is still here, sitting there with that goofy look on his face, like he's so happy to see him.
Something is shifting inside of Killua. The heartburn comes back ten fold. Without meaning to, his canines start to show and without even knowing his ears pop up and his tail starts to move. Killua doesn't understand what's happening to him- fuck, no he gets what's happening to him but he doesn't get why. Killua can deny it but his body is saying it all.
Gon's making his body react in ways it hasn't before and Killua doesn't know how to respond. His mind, that's always been calculating and calm in unexpected situations, is now completely blank.
Blown away by those amber eyes.
Kurapika stares at his phone, waiting for a call or a message. His body is still, frozen, as he sits on this dirty floor, dust particles flying around him, making his vision impaired. It's been an hour. Gon still hasn't contacted him. Kurapika bites his lip. Everything had gone so wrong so fast.
Kurapika was expecting a quiet Friday. He was just going to stay home and read, relax himself before he started working hard on his plan. He didn't expect Gon and Alluka to be at his doorway, wanting to spend time with him. He should have been harder on them. He shouldn't have let them in. He should have pushed them out and yelled at them to never come back. That's what a good friend would have done.
But no. Kurapika let Gon in. It seemed to be fine. They were having fun. It was nice having someone other than Leorio in his room. Friends to talk to, and to play around with. For a moment, Kurapika forgot about the Spiders. He forgot about the danger he was putting the two in. That was his mistake. As soon as Hisoka came up, a red flag was flown in his head.
He should have kicked them out. But he didn't. Hisoka insisted on being with them and Kurapika didn't want the man causing any trouble for Alluka. So he let him in as well. Then all hell broke loose. Hisoka spoke the word Kurapika was dreading to hear the most in that moment. Their secret word. Bingo.
Which translates to 'The Spiders are here.'
Kurapika acted fast. He couldn't' let the Spiders think of Gon and Alluka as friends of his. This would cause problems for Alluka's family and for Gon. He had to play it off. He had to make it look like they were enemies. He thought Gon would take Alluka and run out of the front door. That was what Kurapika was hoping for but Gon jumped away from the door. He wasn't planning on running. If not for Alluka being there, Kurapika is sure Gon would have stayed his ground.
The shock and Horror Kurapika felt when Gon jumped out of the window was incredible. He felt bile in the back of his throat. He wanted to run to the edge and try to grab them before they fell but he couldn't. He had to stick with his part. And... Kurapika had to get out of there. If Kurapika saw the spider he wouldn't' be able to control himself. He would kill him and then it would ruin his plans.
The whole time Kurapika was fleeing into his secret place...a place he made under the doom...He couldn't stop thinking about Gon and Alluka. Did they make it down okay? Did Gon get hurt? Did Alluka get hurt? What's Killua going to do once he sees Alluka is hurt? Will the Spider see them? Kurapika was worried and yet...
He was worried more about his plans. Kurapika knows his hatred is consuming him. He knows it's taking him over. He can worry about Gon all he wants but his actions speak louder than his thoughts. Kurapika could have killed them both for all he knows and where is he right now? Hiding it out, staring at his phone, waiting for a message.
He texts Hisoka again. "Did you see Gon and Alluka? Were they okay? Did the spider take the bait?" Kurapika starts to bounce his leg. He warned Gon about this. Alluka knew the dangers. He told Gon this would happen. He told Gon he couldn't protect him.
If Gon's okay, Kurapika hopes that he will hate him. He hopes that he'll want to stay as far away from him as possible. The vampire is no good for the boy. Kurapika likes Gon. He likes him a lot. His smile and those eyes...It made him feel happy. The way Gon would follow him around in school and look at him, eager to please, it just felt good. Gon reminds Kurapika a lot of his old friend...It's hard to not feel attached.
But Gon is not a vampire. Gon is food. Kurapika can smell the blood flowing through his veins when he's close. He can feel the life radiating off of him. When Gon started to bleed during detention, and offered his blood to Kurapika...The blonde almost attacked him. Kurapika doesn't know if he would have been able to stop. Kurapika is a danger to Gon. He should stay away...
Kurapika tenses when his phone vibrates. He looks at it with hope only for his gray eyes to dull when he sees it's Hisoka.
"Gon and Alluka looked fine to me. Nobunaga took the bait. He thinks Gon is Alluka's servant. Gon is quite brave. He picked a fight with Nobunaga after landing from jumping out of the window. I just want to tear into him."
Kurapika's face gets pale. He fought a Spider?! Why would he do that? Why would Alluka let him do that?! Kurapika is sure she knew that was a Spider. She should have warned him!
"Is Gon okay? What happened to Alluka? Why would he try to fight the Spider?"
"I don't know. Gon had a broken arm and a deep slice to the shoulder. Nothing that would kill him. Alluka didn't have a scratch on her. Gon must have made a sacrifice on his part to keep her safe during that fall. He's such a white night. I want to bite him."
Kurapika ignores Hisoka's weird text and frowns to himself. Gon got damaged because of him. Gon could have been killed by that Spider. It's a wonder he made it out alive. Kurapika waits for Gon to text him. He prays he will.
Kurapika just met Gon yesterday but there's something about him that makes you feel like you've known him all your life. In this short time, Gon has become...something to him. It's not like the feelings he gets with Leorio. It's something else. Gon interests him. He...Makes him feel like he's found something that he's lost a long time ago.
His humanity.
Kurapika waits for Gon to text him in this small space. He waits for Hisoka to tell him that all the Spiders are at their base so he can get out safely and go back to his doom. He hates having to do this. He wants nothing more to burst out and not care about the Spiders but if his plan is to work, he has to follow it completely.
Kurapika glances down at the picture of a man by his feet. He glares at those black eyes, his own turning scarlet.
In order to kill a spider, it's best to start with the head.
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