Shuffle The Deck

Chapter 20 - Deadly Aces

"Oh, sure. I'd be fine with that."

"Great." Kastro grinned at her. He then focused his attention in Killua's direction, who eyed him down suspiciously.

"However Killua, you made a mistake," Kastro began. "It would have been wiser to conceal your presence here. Aura of your caliber suddenly disappearing would be enough to give anyone pause."

Killua's eyes widened. "So, you've been keeping tabs on me ever since I got onto this floor?"
"Pretty much. But I didn't sense Delilah with you at the time, since she had already been using Zetsu from the start. Take her as a figurehead you should model your skills after."

Killua sighed with irritation. "Well, then I want to know...How did you do that just now?"

Lilah's ears perked up. "Actually, I'm quite curious about that as well."

Kastro smiled half-heartedly, closing his eyes. "Unfortunately, I cannot tell you two. My grand debut isn't quite ready. After all, I might have to fight you both one of these days."

"Don't worry 'bout that," Killua coolly held up his hand. "I don't really plan on fighting here anymore."

Lilah rolled her eyes and nodded sarcastically. "Right."

"Is that so? Because that isn't what your aura says," he assumed.

Killua smiled nervously, trying to shut off some of his excitement.

Lilah smiled at Kastro and chuckled lightly. "Oh, I'm only joking. I'll show you my answer in the match. I'll be waiting in the Battle Olympia."

He gave a curt head nod to Lilah, and she smiled warmly. He returned to his room and shut the door gently. Lilah watched as Killua gathered his thoughts, turning towards her.

Before he knew it, the door opened again, Kastro poking his head out. "I'm certain you can get there."

As it closed, Killua began fuming, anger stricken all over his face.

"I said I'm not gonna fight, okay?!"

Lilah burst into laughter with his little fit and watched him trudge away in a pout. She tried to shut herself up as they walked through the halls, but had to resort to covering her mouth with her palms.

Killua grumbled in annoyance and continued trudging ahead of her spitefully.

They reached the arena and took their seats somewhere in the middle of a crowded aisle. The match was about to begin, and Lilah turned to face the boy beside her with a smile. Killua had forgiven her but still acted like a child whenever she tousled his hair.

Heavy cheering arose, leaving Killua and Lilah to admire all the adoring fans causing a ruckus.

"It's finally time! The long-awaited rematch between Hisoka and Kastro has arrived!" Came the familiar voice of the announcer at almost every match. She was eccentric and incredibly good at ramping up a full-capacity crowd. This occupation was her calling.

More praise was thrown at them, and Lilah's eyes stayed glued to Hisoka, whom she hadn't seen but on TV screens for the past month. She reached into her boot, pulling out the card he had given her a month ago. A smile slid onto her face, and she held it close to her heart. Just a little while longer, and she'd be able to be with him again.

Killua was studying Hisoka and Kastro, watching their lips move as they spoke before their match. The announcer was clearly very excited to begin giving callouts, and practically jumped out of her seat as the referee indicated the beginning of the match.

Kastro was the first to make a move, charging head-on towards Hisoka. He jumped into the air and threw his clutched fists in his opponent's direction. He dodged easily, but his eyes widened as a hand out of nowhere pelted him square in the cheek.