After The Years || KILLUA ZOLDYCK ✔

Chapter 61

A/n: Hello! A Happy New Year to you all, minna-san! (Even tho there's nothing to be happy about because I haven't updated in so long). But during those times I stopped writing, I thought "I have no inspiration anymore because Hunter x Hunter has ended. What else am i going to write about? Should I just let them all die in a chapter and end this book once and for all?" Well, no. I felt this guilt tugging in my heart. I know you guys would be really upset if I did that and for me as well. I hate leaving things unfinished that's why I'm going to do my best to put more effort to this book for you all. Anyway, Imma end this chit chat and give you guys a good and looooooooooooong chapter. ;-)

Again, I'm sorry.

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Rikka's POV

What happened to Gon?

He just started crying to me, telling me he still loved me. I couldn't stop my tears as well because even if Killua is the man I love now, Gon will always have a special place in my heart and that will never change.

"Gon?" I suddenly called out to him as I helped him walk outside the room he was imprisoned in. We moved fast because his hostage taker might notice we were gone. I won't deny it, I have a lot of questions about what's happening especially I'm mindblown that they have powers called Nen.

He turned his face towards me, "Yeah?"

"We're still going to be good friends right?" My voice broke asking that question. I'm sure him hearing the word friend hurt him deep down the bones.

Gon chuckled and forced out his best smile, "Well, I guess it's better than holding bitterness against you and Killua right? He's still my best friend too."

My lips made a thin line and I clenched my fists, "I don't know what I did to deserve someone like you in our lives, Gon. You've been hurt and yet..you still talk to us and restore our friendship."

He was silent for awhile thinking for the words to say. Then he said, "Rikka, I've got a life too, you know? I can't keep sulking forever that I didn't have you in the end, even if it's still painful for me today. But it doesn't end there. I would still meet a lot of people in the future, assuming we don't die today."

My eyes widened in shock.

"Hahaha, just kidding." He lightly poked my cheek, making my heart flutter a bit. "I mean, I know I'm dumb sometimes and my ears smoke a lot. Rikka, you were the best mistake I've ever had and I will never regret loving you. I'll cherish those times we had together, don't forget that." Gon held my hand tightly, looking deeper into my eyes that were now glassy from his answer.

My mouth hang agape, "I..I'm speechless. That was like the best emotional speech ever. You could be a writer, Gon. Well, aren't you too good to be a dumb person?"

With that, Gon and I broke the ice as we started laughing at ourselves at such a dark and dangerous moment we were escaping from this place. But I'm assured we have put everything behind now.

It's all going to be okay...

Killua's POV

I was waiting just at the end of the corridor for Rikka and Gon when I felt an overwhelming presence across the hall. From that, I realized Retz, or Omokage has discovered we were here. I kinda regret not bringing reinforcements with me. If my father and grandpa were here, they would have finished the job in no time, but I didn't have the money to pay them even if I was family.

Should I wait for them to come? I thought twice.

I had to be careful, not to bump to Omokage alone. I needed Gon to regain his strength once Rikka meets him and feeds him the food that he needs. I knew I couldn't defeat him alone because years have passed. That was enough time for Omokage to get stronger and better.

Heh, the Genki Ryoudan would be a good choice of reinforcement but we're not exactly in good terms with them at the moment. I laughed to myself thinking these thoughts at the last minute.

Just before I was about to walk towards the overwhelming Nen that I felt awhile ago, Rikka and Gon were approaching me. He was leaning over her for support and Rikka was holding him steady as they walked towards me.

Nah, I didn't feel the tiniest bit of jealousy. Not really. Note the sarcasm there.

Gon and I made eye contact. It felt awkward but that was replaced by forgiveness and agreement that we were still bestfriends that we are at age 12. It was our bro code.

I walked over to him and instantly gave him the tightest hug, saying, "I'm so sorry I let this happen to you. I'm sorry for everything. I was selfish and-"

He knocked his forehead to mine hard. Yeah, he regained his strength. That's the Gon I know who does not let pain overtake him.

"Stop blabbering crap, Killua. It's a good thing Rikka's here that I was able to have my Nen back." Gon winked at her and I gave him a soft nudge on his shoulder playfully.

"Can we please stop this reunion and save this for later once we get out of this place? This Omokage guy might find us sooner or later." Rikka shivered and stared at the both of us in nervousness.

"And then what? Not even saying hi to your bestfriend, Rikka?" A familiar voice spoke from behind us. She finally found us. As expected.

I turned to Rikka whose brown eyes grew bigger looking at the person in front of her. She couldn't believe it as well but she had to be strong.

"R..Retz?" She called out to her, taking a step closer but I stopped her.

The blonde licked her lips playfully and tugged one of her hair locks with her hand resting on her hip.

"Did y'all miss me?" She smirked.

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A/n: and that's the end for today's chapter! I'm going to make it up to you guys! Hope you enjoyed it as much as I do. ;)

~KarenZoldyck~