Reborn

Chapter 20

We follow Canary up to the butler's quarters. I wanted to complain so bad, but I knew I shouldn't. Kurapika would mother me and also Canary was already kind enough to break some rules. "Are we there yet?" Leorio asks, clearly tired. "Still a bit farther." Canary said. Leorio sighs, saying that we have been walking forever.

'I agree with you.' I thought, grabbing onto Gon's wrist. The boy stared down at me and pulls me forward a bit. I was a bit surprised but was also glad that Gon was trying to make sure that I kept up. Gon then made me let go of his wrist and decided the easier route. Holding my hand. 'I guess I don't mind.' I thought, not thinking anything of it.

We walked a bit farther with me still holding Gon's hand, finally hearing Canary say, "There it is." We all look up and find the butler's quarters. "Oh my god..." I said, groaning at how far it was. "That's it, huh? It's still a lot farther away than I'd like." Leorio said. I grip my hand tightly around Gon's, not wanting to walk anymore.

"Hey, Canary. Aren't you gonna get in a lot of trouble with your bosses for bringing us here?"

"They are perfectly aware of what I'm doing. I am quite certain of that. I'm prepared for consequences."

"If there's any trouble, I'll take responsibility." Gon said, staring at the girl. She only takes a glance at the boy and says, "No. I am merely serving as a guide for master Killua's friends." Canary starts to walk again, making me pull Gon along with me so we could get this over with.

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"We finally made it!" Leorio said. I let out a sigh of relief. I was happy that we finally made it. We find 5 butler's waiting for us. We all walk up to find all of them staring at us, especially Gotoh. He had a slight glare on his face. Although, he wasn't that menacing. All the butler's bow, welcoming us into the butler's quarters. 

The five of us walk in. The three sit down while I stand awkwardly next to the table. "We apologize for our previous discourtesy. We have been informed by the lady of the house that from now on, you are to be treated as official guests." Gotoh said. I watch as one of the butlers were placing a bandage on Gon's eye.

"There, does that feel better?"

"It does! Thank you!" Gon said, smiling at the butler. He then holds the mirror up and sticks his tongue out, making me chuckle a bit. "You may sit down as well, Miss." I look over at Gotoh, who has clearly misgendered me. I then look over at the trio who were also staring at me, hoping I wouldn't start anything.

"That's quite alright. I'm fine... with... standing...?" I find Gotoh standing over me, he was determined to get me to sit. "H-Here, (y/n), just sit next to me. I have room." Gon said, sweat dropping. I, on the other hand, wasn't paying attention to the boy. I only stared back at Gotoh, who said, "You may sit down." 

I only give him a smirk, not feeling threatened by the butler. "Oh, you want me to sit down?" I ask. "Yes. It's terrible manners to let a guest stand." Gotoh said. He wasn't backing down, neither was I. "It's also terrible manners to force someone to sit. Am I right, Mr. butler?" I hear a small scoff come Gotoh.

I was testing his patience. "(Y-Y/n), just come sit. It'll be squished though." Kurapika said, trying to tone down the tension. "Awhh... Fine. I'll sit." I said. Instead of taking a seat beside Gon, I decided to help myself to Leorio's comfortable lap. "H-hey!" I hum and look up at the teenage man who was blushing a bit.

"Leorio, I've done this before. You're comfy. But remember that I am only 12. No funny business." I see Leorio's face flush a bright red. He was speechless. I chuckle and make myself comfortable, seeing Gotoh finally take a seat in front of us. "So... Then, this isn't the main residence?" Kurapika asked, changing the subject.

"No. This is the butler's quarters." Canary said. Gotoh then says to make ourselves comfortable. "L-Look, thanks for the hospitality but we only came here to see Killua." Leorio said, stuttering a bit. 'Heh...' I was very aware and proud at what I was doing. It was going to be the last time I would seem them. So, I thought, why not have a little bit of fun.

I lean back, looking smug as Leorio shifts a bit. "Uhm... So, can you take us to him? Like, now?" Leorio said again, trying to ignore my presence. "That won't be necessary, sir. Master Killua is on his way this very moment." Gotoh said. Gon stood up and placed his hands on the coffee table, clearly excited to finally see Killua.

"Wait, really?"

"That's right. So please be patient." As if Leorio has forgotten that I was on his lap, he says, "Great news, huh, Gon?" Gon nods, letting out a "Yep!" and smiling like an idiot. "Now then... It would be so tedious to just sit and wait. I propose we pass the time with a game." Gotoh said, giving us a small smirk.

"Game, you say?" Kurapika says, sounding a bit confused. That was when Gotoh pulled out a coin and so gracefully flipped it into the air. 'Such talent. Such grace.' I thought, overexaggerating. Once Gotoh catches the coin, he holds his hands out and asks, "Which hand holds the coin?" I knew all the answers. 

I was kind of cheating since I've watched the show. "The left hand." All of us say, seeing Gotoh show the coin. "That is correct. Now I'll move more quickly this time." Gotoh said, flipping the coin once more. Once he catches the coin, Gon and I say, "It's the left hand again." I wasn't intentionally trying to interfere, but I could get killed if I didn't comply.

"How marvelous" Gotoh said, hearing the other butler's clap. "Well. I shall have to try harder this time." I groan, seeing Gotoh flip the coin again. Although, it was interesting to see his hands go all over the place. The trio make weird sounds, seeing how fast Gotoh was going. I move my body up a bit, focusing on the butler.

"So? Which hand?" Gotoh asks. Leorio hums, saying that he wasn't sure. The teenage man guesses the right hand. "You see... I've known master Killua his entire life and I care for him as I would my own son. In all honesty, I despise you for attempting to take him away." Gotoh glares at us, tightening his balled fists out of anger.

"Well, which hand? Answer." I decided to be the first one to speak up. I knew the trio were too stunned to speak. I might as well take this into my own hands. "The left hand." I said, speaking before the blonde could. Gotoh opens his fist and shows a bent coin. I give him a smug stare as he only glares. Gotoh then places a hand on his face, covering his eyes.

"The lady's voice was a bare whisper. Her son is leaving and it's breaking her heart." Uncovering his eyes, he glares at us once again. 'He isn't scary to me. Why even try?' I thought, still giving Gotoh a smug look. "I can't forgive you."

"I can't forgive you..." I said, mimicking his voice. He only gives me a harsh glare in return, not bothering with me. "Before master Killua arrives... I shall test each of you by my own methods. You have no choice." Gotoh says. That was when the other butlers pull out knives, giving us no other option...