𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ❥︎𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒌𝒂

Ch.43| last words

(I apologize in advance)

 "I hate you."

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An angry Akari and a quiet Pakunoda had set off for the troupe hideout. The pair didn't know where Hisoka had gone after the airship landed, only that he said he'd be in contact. Well with Akari, that is. Then he had left, going in the opposite direction that the pair was headed. She doubted if she really would ever see him again. After all, prior to the invitation from Chrollo, they hadn't seen each other for four years.

'what about all the times we spent together? like at heavens arena where he helped me fall asleep or just recently when he vowed to kill...kill daiki for me. were those lies-? right before i left for the exchange, he was so sympathetic towards me! or did he know this would happen and just wanted to fuck with my head before he left...? yeah. that's probably the case.'

"What now?" Akari asked, walking besides her friend, face contorted. Paku said nothing, the rain never ceasing around them. "We're almost at the troupe." Once more, nothing.

"Pakunoda, won't they kill us?" Paku tilted her head down, her eyebrow raised. "I mean...Phinks said if we didn't return with the boss, that they would kill us. I mean Phinks, Feitan and the rest that didn't want us to go." Sighing, Pakunoda stopped, pulling Akari into a quick hug.

"You'll be fine. I promise."

 Akari paused, taking a shallow breath.

 "....Don't you mean 'we'?" 

Quiet again, the pair neared the base. Akari held her hands tightly at her sides. 

Rustling brought their attention to a tiny, white cat was mewling outside of the main building. "Cute." Pakunoda nodded, a small smile creeping onto her face. "Meow." 

Akari smiled with her friend. "Akari." Paku stopped, turning again to her friend, her brows furrowed. "Yes?" She sighed, placing her hand on Akari's cheek. "No matter what happens, just know you're my friend. You're brave and strong. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise." 

Akari's brows furrowed. "Paku- why are you telling me this-?" She shook her head, removing her hand and patting her friends head. "You'll see." "...is it because of what Hisoka said?" Pakunoda paused then shrugged. "He's not the complete reason, just part of it. C'mon, we need to get back." 

Pakunoda took Akari's hand into her own as they walked back, Akari still wondering what her friends words meant.

~

Pakunoda and Akari stood side by side, facing the troupe members. 

"Where's the boss?" Phinks growled, hands twitching at his sides. "He won't be coming here." Pakunoda stated and Phinks rose, anger drifting across his face. "Don't mess with me. Explain yourself!" He glared at Paku then to Akari, his fingers cracking against his hand. "Depending on your response....."

Akari's head pounded as she looked up to her friend. Pakunoda gave her a slight nod, face remaining neutral as the motioned to her. "Ari please stand with the rest of the troupe." 

Squinting and raising a brow, Akari obeyed, shooting her friend a questioning stare. 

"Don't worry." Pakunoda looked towards Phinks as her hand rose, a gun it in. Akari's eyes widened. "Paku-" "In return...." Pakunoda's aura flared and the troupe could tell she had something planned. 'i know paku can take and look at memories from others....but what she's doing-' Her eyes widened more as her lip trembled.