Rosabella smiled as she carried a heavy basket of vegetables to the wagon.
Belladonna hugged her daughter, "It's so good to have you back."
Rosabella huffed, "mom. I'm only here to help with the harvest. I want to travel and help others."
Belladonna sighed. "I know. You're young and want to explore. Just promise me that you will be careful."
"I will mom." Rosabella said.
Several months past and Rosabella had spent time training with the doctors and healers on her island. She now knew as much about health as those who were being taught at the fancy schools for doctors.
Master Galligan spend the evenings teaching Rosabella more self-defense and weapons training. He also taught her how to use more of her Nen hatsu. Rosabella was now able to push her healing magic into her hands. It was strong but not as strong as when she put her healing nen into her cooking.
The last night of Rosabella's trip home, the family had a last meal together. Rosabella met with her 7 brothers, 4 sisters, their spouses and all the kids that came those families. There was a total of 26 children spread out between all the siblings.
"So where will you go now?" Tamal, Rosabella's 2nd oldest brother asked.
Rosabella smiled, "I'm going to York New City. I am going to work with the company run by Hunter Zabala who runs a charity to help those who are less fortunate. Mr. Satarzo put me in connection with him."
The others smiled while her fourth sister huffed.
"I don't know why you can't just get married and have kids like the rest of us." Lilith said in anger.
"Your just upset that you didn't go to be a hunter." Hugo, the sixth brother said.
Lilith snarled and stood up walking away huffing.
Rosabella sighed and looked down in sadness. A hand on her shoulder made her look up.
"Ignore her. We are all very proud of you, littlest sister." Iago, the eldest brother said.
The party went on for hours and soon everyone crashed.
The next day, Rosabella climbed on the boat and waved to her family. The whole family, including Lilith, waved to wish her good luck.
"That is a lot of people." A voice said.
Rosabella turned to see a blond man standing there watching. He was kinda handsome with short blond hair, a purple jumper and pants.
"My family." Rosabella said with a smile.
He walked over and stood beside her. "How many is there?"
Rosabella smirked. "I have 7 older brothers, 4 older sisters, 26 nieces and nephews."
The man stared in shock. "Wow that's a lot of family members."
Rosabella laughed. "It can be challenging at times. But I love them so much. So where are you heading?"
The man smirked. "I'm going to York New City. What about you?"
Rosabella's face lit up. "Me too. Business or Pleasure?"
"A little of both. You?" he asked with a tilt of his head.
Rosabella smirked. "Mostly work but I'm meeting some friends there. I didn't even ask you your name. I'm Rosabella."
The man smirked. "Rosabella. Beautiful Rose. You can call me Shalnark."
Her phone went off and Rosabella pulled it out. "Hello?"
"Hey, Rosabella. Are you on your way to York New City?" Gon said.
"Yep. I'm on my way. I have to meet with Hunter Zabala about working at the charity but other than that I'm excited to see you guys." Rosabella said with a smile.
"Good, I have to go. My fight at Heaven's arena is next. I will see you soon." Gon said.
"Good luck, Gon. I know you will do amazing." Rosabella replied.
The two said goodbye and she hung up.
"Sounds like a good friend." Shalnark said with a smile.
"He really is. Like a little brother who is always in trouble." Rosabella said with an amused smile.
"Excuse me, please move downstairs. It looks like a storm is about to hit." A sailor said with a smirk.
Rosabella and Shalnark moved downstairs with the other passengers. Outside a storm started to shake the ship.
Around them, people were groaning and grumbling. Several people were sick.
Rosabella stood and started walking around giving them sips of water from her nen water. She discreetly placed her hand on some and poured nen into the people she was helping.
"Thank you, miss. You are an angel." A mother said as she comforted her child who was so weak from being sick.
"Your welcome. Try and get some rest, kiddo." Rosabella said with a smile at the child.
Watching from the side was Shalnark. His head was tilted as he looked at the ones who accepted the girl's help and the ones who rejected her. It was very interesting.
Rosabella walked over yawning. She had gone a little overboard.
"Tired?" Shalnark asked.
Rosabella smiled. "Just a little."
Shalnark tilted his head. "You seem to have a good way with healing. It's almost as if your touch is special."
Rosabella's face went pale. "Nope. Nothing special here. I had training with healers on my island so I know how to help the sick."
The girl took her backpack and positioned it against the wall. She used her jacket as a pillow and laid down. "I'm going to get some sleep."
"Ok." Shalnark said with a smirk. "Good night."
Several hours later, everyone was asleep. Shalnark opened his eyes and sat up. He glanced at the girl sleeping beside him before reaching out and slipped her phone from the side pocket. He pulled out his phone and used a cord to plug the two together. A few minutes later the phone's screen became white, and a purple gargoyle appeared on the screen. Below it was a long rectangle with the world downloading on it. Shalnark watched as the rectangle filled up before flashing once and going back to its normal screen.
The phone was placed back in the pocket and Shalnark took his phone and snapped a picture of the sleeping girl. He couldn't wait to tell the boss of the new person he had met.
The next morning, Rosabella woke up yawning.
"Good morning, sleepyhead. Sleep well?" Shalnark's voice called out.
Rosabella looked at him and nodded while rubbing her back. Sleeping on the floor was horrible. She discreetly directed some of her healing nen to her back to get rid of the pain. "I slept ok. What about you?"
Shalnark smiled. "I slept great. I talked to the captain, and we will be in York New City in an hour."
Rosabella brightened at that. She grabbed her backpack. "I better get ready. I need to look my best."
Shalnark nodded his head. "Ok. See you soon."
The ship moved into the harbor and Rosabella stood watching the land come closer.
"Pretty, right?" Shalnark asked.
"I'm so excited." Rosabella said with a smile. "It's a brand-new adventure."
The two walked off the boat and Shalnark followed her.
"So where is the charity you were speaking of?" Shalnark asked as they moved to downtown York New City.
Rosabella motioned to a small building. Across the top read, Serving Man Kind One Meal at a Time.
Shalnark tilted his head. "A place that feeds the less fortunate. How interesting. Is that what your nen is part of?"
Rosabella froze, "I don't know what you're talking about."
Shalnark frowned. "I have it too. I'm a manipulator. If I had to guess, you were a specialist with a hatsu around healing. You helped those people on the ship who were ill from the storm. That was a nice thing to do. Those who rejected your help suffered for it. It's an amazing gift."
Rosabella backed up shaking. "I don't know what you are taking about. I'm just like everyone else. Please excuse me. I need to go in."
The girl quickly fled into the building not daring to look at the man behind her.
Shalnark pulled out his phone and smiled. 'Don't worry, miss. Rosabella. I don't intend to leave you alone for long. The boss is going to love you."
He placed his phone back in his pocket and walked away whistling. Places to be and people to rob, Shalnark loved his life. It was always interesting.
Several Hours later is a rundown building on the edge of York New City.
Shalnark bounced in his seat so excited to get started. He couldn't wait to tell his boss about the healer he found. Holding his phone in his hand staring at the picture of the young girl, Shalnark couldn't help but smile. It shouldn't be hard for the phantom troupe to force the girl to work for them. She had plenty of family to threaten. Swiping his hand over the phone to stare at the picture, of a large family. So many to use as leverage, it would be a cake walk.
"He isn't coming." Phinks stated.
"The sun is almost up." Feitan said with a look at the window.
"Dammit, Hisoka" Uvogin said in annoyance. "Next time I see him, I'll tear him apart."
They all turned as they heard a voice.
"Oh, dear. That's not very nice." Hisoka said coming out from the darkness.
Uvogin stood and cursed the man.
"Running a bit late, Hisoka?" Shalnark said with a tilt of his head. He turned to the boss. "Ok boss, everyone is here?"
Chrollo rose and moved into the light. "We are going to steal the items from the underground Auction."
The other spiders looked excited.
"What are we taking?" Manchi asked in excitement.
Chrollo smirked as he moved closer. "We are stealing everything from the auction. It will be the biggest crime they will never forget."
The others were so excited and discussing the crime.
"Boss, I have something you need to see." Shalnark said with a smile.
Chrollo tilted his head before glancing at Pakunoda. She walked over and took Shalnark's hands in hers.
"What do you want the boss to see?" she said. A few minutes later, the other spiders watched in confusion as the woman jerked away from Shalnark. She stared at him in shock.
"Do you realize what you have found? Some would pay billions for this girl if her nen is that strong." Pakunoda said in a whisper.
Shalnark smirked like a cat who had gotten into the cream, "I know. I already looked her up. She's just turned 17. Her blood type is O. She has a hunter license from this last hunter's exam. She currently works for a charity called Serving mankind one meal at a time. She is the 12th child from a small remote island with a very large family. She is currently renting an apartment with other girls who work at the charity."
"What are you talking about?" Nobunaga asked in confusion.
"A strong Nen user obviously." Feitan said in annoyance.
Pakunoda took a bullet and loaded it in her gun. She fired it at Chrollo who jerked back when it hit. He closed his eyes, and he reviewed the memory. A smirk appeared on his face as he opened his eyes.
"Good work, Shalnark. I believe between Feitan's talents, your manipulation and my ability to be very persuasive, little Rosabella will be working for us instead of the poor." Chrollo said with a smirk.
Hisoka tensed for a second at hearing the girl's name. 'Illumi will not be happy about this. I wonder who will get to her first. Poor flower. You are being fought over by the biggest criminals and murderers without knowing how dangerous it is to you."
Looking at the other spiders who stared confused, he spoke again, "Shalnark has found an amazing healer who can heal though touch as well as infusing it in things like water. We will capture her and use her gift as ours."
"If she refuses?" Feitan asked.
Chrollo smirked, "She has 11 brothers and sisters with children of their own. If she will not comply then I would be more than happy to send a few of you to visit with her family."
The others laughed. This should be very interesting.
Shalnark turned to Hisoka, "you were in the last hunter exams, do you know her?"
Hisoka sighed, "Yes. I remember little flower. I knew she knew nen but not what her gift was. It would explain why the examiners and the chairman were watching her so closely. A nen gift like that would be very useful even in the wrong hands."
The magician turned to look at the boss, "You should be made aware the Zoldyck's oldest son, Illumi, is also interested in the girl. He spoke of looking at her as a possible wife."
Chrollo raised an eyebrow, "I see. It seems we are going to need to act quickly to get our healer. Shalnark, take Shizuku with you to collect our healer. I want her here before we go on the mission."
Shalnark nodded his head while Shizuku pushed her glasses up with a smile.
Hisoka sighed. 'Should I let Illumi know his possible bride is wanted by another. Decisions. Decisions."