Killua X Reader [An Endless Bond]

[71] Restrained

You've been standing outside the closed door for ages, hovering your hand in front of the doorknob. 

Shaking your head, you drop your hand down to your side for the millionth time, before slowly and hesitantly raising it in front of the door again. 

'Why am I like this?' you thought to yourself, clutching your head in frustration. 

Finally, you took a deep breath, clearing your throat and knocking on the door. 

"A...Alluka?" you called out, hoping that she could hear you from the other side. "...Can I come in?... Please?" 

No response. 

Your thoughts were racing.'Is... Alluka mad at me? –I mean, who wouldn't be after everything that's happened?' You pursed your lips into a thin line. Even Killua would be seething at this point. You were sure of it.

"I hope she's okay..." you mumble, looking hopefully at the door. 'Nii-chan said I could see her anytime, so that must mean she's okay, right??' 

You were about to try knocking again when you heard a distinct clanking sound. The sound of long and heavy chains. 

"...Alluka??" Your eyes widened in horror. Immediately, you placed your hand on the doorknob, gripping it urgently. "I'm coming in, okay?"

'I hope it's not what I think it is.'

You pushed the door open, and sure enough, your fears were confirmed. 

In the corner of the room, you spot Alluka sitting on a makeshift bed, knees to her chest. Her arms were wrapped around her legs as she looked down on her knees, not even making eye contact with you. 

Immediately, you see a shackle chaining down her ankle. You could tell it prevented her from even reaching the door. 

"O-Oh my god..." you gasped, rushing to Alluka's side. "...Did Illumi do all this?!" You were shaking, clutching your head with your hands, and staring down at the shackle. 

Without thinking, you started fumbling around with it, trying to find a way to free Alluka. 

"–Should you really be attempting that right now?" A voice echoes from right behind you. You froze at the familiar, oppressive aura. Slowly, you turn around to see the same pitch-black eyes and deathly pale skin. 

You could feel Alluka tense up right beside you. Meanwhile, you just stared at him with wide eyes, feeling your heart beat faster and faster in fear. 

But despite that, you found it in yourself to speak up. "Why...?" you ask, letting go of Alluka's shackles and clenching your fists. "Why are you doing this to Alluka?!" you blurted out, almost yelling at him. 

Illumi just stared back at you with a watchful gaze, observing your every move. 

You could feel anger start to seep in as you furrowed your brows. "Free Alluka right now!!" You exclaimed, about to lunge at him with your fists. 

But before you did anything reckless, a cold, small hand grabbed your wrist. 

"Onee-chan... don't do it..." 

You gasped at Alluka's freezing touch. With widened eyes, you tilt your head back to look at her. 

You could see her face clearly now, and it completely stopped you in your tracks. Dark circles surrounded Alluka's round eyes from extreme lack of sleep. And as she looked at you pleadingly, you noticed the usual shine in her eyes was almost gone. 

Alluka silently tugged on your hand, making sure you won't do anything hasty again.

Your gaze softened and you gripped her hand back in reassurance. You turned to Illumi with a slight frown instead, standing protectively in front of Alluka.