𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗿 (Killua x oc)

➵ Chapter 15

The four have successfully reached Zoldyck's residence where they greeted the main butler, Gotoh. To pass time, they agreed to participate in a coin game with him.

"It's in your left hand." Gon and Itsuki chorused.

The butler revealed his left hand, and indeed the coin was in his left hand. The butlers applaused.

Suddenly, they heard a loud click from behind, indicating a door was being opened. They looked back, standing by the door was Killua. "Itsuki! Gon!" Killua waved as he made his way towards the four.

Itsuki flung herself on Killua, giving him a suffocating hug. Killua's cheeks tinted, secretly exhilarated but too flustered to show it.

While hugging Killua, Itsuki noticed slashes on his skin. She lets go of him, rolled up his sleeve and saw a bunch more. "It's that Pinhead who did this, didn't he..." Itsuki said with growing rage. "Where is that Pinhead."

Killua quickly sensed that if they didn't leave now, they would never be able to leave. He hand gestured to Gon, pointing at Itsuki and then to the exit. Gon immediately grasped on what he meant.

Then, On the count of three, they each grabbed Itsuki by the arm as they dashed towards the exit, forcibly dragging Itsuki out.

This continued until they were completely off the Zoldyck premises. Once they were out, they took the next tour bus to return to the cities.

On the bus, Itsuki sulked at the corner.

"Look, you wouldn't have found Illumi anyways." Killua tried to reason.

Silence.

"I'll treat you a chocolate robo." Killua attempted the second time.

"Really?! I've never tried chocolate before!" Itsuki's eyes sparkled as she turned around to face Killua, completely forgetting that she was suppose to be cross.

"Hmmmm, maybe not, you seem to gain a bit of weight last time I saw you." Killua teased, not actually meaning it but said it for the sake of entertainment.

An irk mark popped out, Itsuki glared at him, thinking that what he said was true as she recalled when she was at Zebro's place and snacked relentlessly. "W-well you don't seem to be doing any better yourself." Itsuki argued back, but knew that was completely false.

And from there, they bickered for the rest of the way.

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They arrived at their destination and they all knew it was time to say goodbye. Leorio was going to study for his doctor's degree, and Kurapika will be searching for a patron who would hire him as a hunter.

They accompanied Leorio and Kurapika to the airport.

"Until we meet again..." Leorio said.

"Yes, that day is..." Kurapika continued.

"September the 1st, in Yorknew city!" They all chimed in.

Itsuki waved goodbye unwillingly. "Stay safe!"

They watched longingly as the planes flew away.

"I better take my leave as well." Itsuki told them.

"Ehh?!"

"I'm going to find the man, my best bet to save my clan is to find him." Itsuki explained.

Killua and Gon nodded, suppressing their sadness.

"But before I leave. Gon, can I know who your father is, so that if I by chance find any information about him I can inform you."

"Yes, his name is Ging Freecs..." Gon took out a photo from his pocket, "and he looks like this."

Itsuki looked at the photo.

She widened her eyes, utterly dumbfounded.

"H-HE IS THE MAN IM LOOKING FOR!" Itsuki shouted in excitement. "He was the man that appeared at our cliff when I was five!"

Gon also became very excited, "then you don't have to leave! You can come with us to find Ging together!"

Itsuki nodded joyfully, as she too, did not want to leave their company. Now that she knew the mysterious man was Gon's father, she could clearly see the similarities between the two of them. How did she not notice earlier?

Killua turned around, making sure that they cannot see him, he smiled. He was glad, so very glad. He didn't know why, but the idea of Itsuki leaving made his heart sank.

He forced himself to wipe down his smile as he turned back around. "Guess I'll have to endure being with you a bit more." Killua commented in a way like he didn't care.

"Shut up." Itsuki retaliated, still smiling.

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