ANIMOSITY | hxh

twelve

It was the fifth day of the fourth phase of the exam.

Killua was steadily heading his way back to the port. But he had another presence on his back. This was getting old. He yawned, continuing to move. Then out off nowhere, someone gripped his ear. He flinched, and immediately darted away. Killua scanned the area, the same presence still near. But that couldn't have been them, he would've known if they were so close. He narrowed his eyes. 

Just then, he was picked up by his collar and into the high tree tops. As he was being swung up, he grabbed the arm that held him hard, with the intent to break. "Ow!" He heard a high, feminine voice. It was only then that he paused and looked up to see a familiar color of hair. Tsuno whined as she gently held her bruised forearm. "What the hell was that for?" She grumbled. 

Tsuno blinked, an unusual silence where Killua normally would have scolded her. "Killua?" Killua was staring right through her with narrowed eyes. 

Meanwhile the boy was sinking deep in his thoughts. She was much faster than he thought, much faster than he was. And he couldn't even sense her, it was like she wasn't even there. That hurt his pride more than he'd like to admit. He became focused again at the sound of snapping. He blinked, now seeing a confused Tsuno. 

"Took you long enough! Why were you spacing out like that?" She asked innocently. Killua redirected the conversation. "Nevermind that. What kind of weirdo sneaks up on people like that?" Killua deadpanned. She threw her arms up dramatically. "I didn't think you were gonna try and break my wrist!" 

"Idiot! Why wouldn't I try and break your wrist!?" He threw back. Tsuno stared at him, "That sounds weird when you say it like that." Killua put a hand over his face. "Whatever. What do you—" He paused when a hand slapped over his mouth. His complaints were muffled against her skin, but he was shushed once more. Tsuno was staring beneath the branches, where Tsuno's target was standing. He was looking for something, or maybe someone. 

Killua meet Tsuno's gaze, and saw a mischievous grin. He nodded and she finally got her hand off his mouth. He lounged back against the tree and allowed her to do whatever she's planning. 

Tsuno jumped down from the trees, where Killua was previously standing. The man jolted slightly, before glaring at her hard. "Where's the boy?" He asked, his voice deep. Tsuno hummed, pretending to think about it. "Dunno, why do you want him?" He answered coldly. "None of your business." She huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. 

"Maybe not. But you got something I want. Give it to me.", She said, a threat lying under her tone. The man chuckled lowly, before confidently placing his badge onto his chest. "Come and get it." Tsuno let a smile grow in her lips.

"Kay." She dashed forward, just flew enough for him to see, and aimed a punch for his face. He grabbed her arm, and she tried another punch with her other arm. He grabbed that one too. She struggled weakly, trying to move her arms. He smirked, "Stuck?" She smirked right back. "You wish!" He widened his eyes as her foot rose up directly into his chin. He let her go, and she flipped her body midair to grab his badge, and swap it for the extra one she stole from that bald guy. 

She landed on her back, a small grunt coming through her mouth. Her target quickly rebounded, choosing to step harshly on her chest. Tsuno coughed harshly as he glared down at her. "You little brat," He growled, adding more pressure. "Think your cute, don't cha?" He spoke with blood dropping down from his mouth, dripping on her cheek. Tsuno didn't let her grin waver. "Much cuter than you at least." She winced. He huffed, letting her go. "Move along. I don't kill kids. You're not my target."