Wings and Webs: Journey

Yukinaru -Devious- 54

    Chrollo still has yet to inform me of his grand scheme but I did my own digging. According to the knowledge Haiji reported back with, all of them went to the Dark Continent at some point but it's not clear exactly when.
    I heard from the shadows that it involved some sort of election process. Hisoka even hired Illumi to kill him but it didn't go as planned considering they are both still alive.
    Chrollo did leave me to attend to his own objectives after all and I haven't seen him in many months. Not since the flower forest, he too must be dealing with alot. The bond we had faded after a few weeks or so, sadly all I know really is that he is gathering abilities he deems useful.
   I on the other hand have been taking jobs from Silva steadily for a few months now, since I have nearly perfected my shadow kills with Haiji. I spent a month training on that alone. 
     Truly if it wasn't for for my Uncle giving him to me, I don't know what I would've done without him. Illumi has kept his distance and only showing up when needed for a job. Still probably sorting through his own personal shit as well. He as assisted me for a few contracts and seems to be back to his usual self once more. Our interactions back to a more passive business dealing.
    Hisoka has been the same as usual however, constantly looming somewhere near me entertaining himself with toys nearby. He left a few times though, probably to attend to his own buisness.
    I been focusing on honing my skills, mostly speed as it seems to be my biggest asset already enhanced. My strength is decent enough to keep even Silva on edge when we spar now, so I haven't bothered with that lately.
    Alot has been on my mind too, as I have been just a bit too quiet. Solely focusing on training and contracts. Some noticing the change have tried to pull me back around.
     Mainly Killua but his words don't fit me and offer little help on sorting myself. Gon took a shot too but he listens far better then talking.
    I continue to lay in my bed and cold breeze comes in taking me from my thoughts. It swirls flakes of snow in from the open balcony, dusting the floor. I watch the tiny ice crystals drift lightly towards me. The intricate designs so random but still creates something so delicate and beautiful.
   It comes to a land on my cheek, the warmth melting it instantly. I wipe the cold droplet and sit up. Slidding out of bed, leaving the warmth behind. I walk out into the balcony and stretch my wings, letting the light snow land on my feathers.
    I lean over as far as I can and rest my back against the railing. More flakes land on my face, enjoying the coolness it brings. Closing my eyes I let go and fall backwards off the balcony pulling in my wings as I go. Just an empty peace taking root inside me. I brace to feel my back slam into the snow coverd ground, excitingly waiting to see the flakes fly up above me.
    Haiji however is instantly under me, my back landing on fluffy fur. "Master"
   I roll my eyes and fly back up to the balcony. "Maybe I just wanted to land in the snow," I lean back up again giggling.
     "Wel-" Haiji stops as I snap my gaze to him, "Sorry for intrupting then."
    He bows his head and goes and jumps on the bed, not daring to test me. Haiji's rhythmic purrs reaching my ears as he finds his perfect spot. Nearly as long as the bed now when he fully stretches out. Truly Haiji has become bigger before my eyes.
    I look away and stare up longingly at the moon. Stretching my hand up, wishing I could touch it. I feel a headache forming slowly, my mind pulsating with the beats of my heart
   "Somethings will never change ♡~."
   "I wondered how long you were gonna remain lurking." He ripples up from beneath me, his arms trailing along my legs.
   Hisoka leans over me the next second, blocking out my view of the sky. "Hey move over Jester."
    I playfully push him to the side, "So bossy ♡~." He goes with it and stumbles to my left.
   "You have been spending alot of time playing in the shadows with Haiji. What are you two fools up to?" I feel the breeze twirling my hair, white flakes slowly being left behind.
   "Merely playing ◇~." His laugh says everything.
   "You may have certain traits being my pet but keep in mind Haiji is born of a shadow and you of flesh. Mind your step, I don't want to have to pull you out of there." I tense and take on a darker tone, "Shadows are endless Hisoka."
   "I am well aware ♤~." He is leaning over me again, "If you would explain more then perhaps ♧~."
   "No Jester." I cut him off quick. "Mind your place. I favor you and almost regard you as a friend don't test me." I straighten up, crossing my arms, "I don't know everything either. Sometimes it is best to just listen."
   "You know I don't listen ◇~." He kisses my cheek, "Sometimes I think you like that the most. ♡~"
    "More jokes?" I giggle.
   "You know when I want something I go after it ♤~." Hisoka pulls me from the railing, trying to get me inside.
    "You are very selfish Jester." I poke his nose and jump back from him, "Only ever caring about your own desires." I stick my tongue out while he stands inside my bedroom.
   "What are you doing Flower?♤~" He takes a step forward watching as my nails sharpen.
    I don't speak though, I too am selfish by nature. I take my claw and press it against the side of my neck. I look at him and seep my bloodlust excitingly. I feel the tip of the nail pierce my skin, dragging it down swiftly. Creating a small slice, blood slowly trails down to my collarbone.
   Instantly my jester is mere inches from me, his bloodlust rising rapidly. He licks my neck causing me to smile darkly as I feel his arm snake around my waist.
   "You would dare?♤~"
   "It has been about a week?" I coo leaning into his ear, "I grow hungry and the hum grows low." I lick his ear, then bite into him.
   I feel him hesitate, "Why does it dull where as Haiji's doesn't? ♧~"
   Pulling back, licking his blood from my lips, "Because as a shadow creature raised by me his loyalty is fully mine." I giggle seeing he still doesn't understand.
    "The reason Haiji doesn't need to feed from me is because as an animal his loyalty never waivers. Even if he parts from me for years, his loyalty will remain permanently." I go and take a seat, my hunger dispelled.
    I motion Hisoka to sit at the little table too, "A bond bewteen a master and a pet is only as strong as their loyalty. You are not loyal to anyone and as a result my bond with you slowly dims. It's a way to protect the master from bad pets. Even porting to their shadows become impossible for either one."
    I laugh maniacally as realization dawns on him, "It is exactly as you think Jester. You are a piss poor pet and yet I keep you around. There is a reason I warn you about trying to play with Haiji. Given the chance Haiji would trap you in the shadows permanently." I giggle even harder as Hisoka's mood sours.
   "So what would happen if the hum vanishes just after I enter a shadow?♧~"
   "Well about that.... I don't know.." I move and sit on his lap, "So if you want to continue your little experiments I suggest you take some of my power as your own once more."
   "And you ♡~?" He coos softly.
   "My appetite is gone. I would rather some whiskey right about now instead, so hurry up." I roll my eyes over the the shadow in my room.
   I know Illumi is standing there, I may not be able to sense him but Haiji is another story alerting me silently. Illumi probably had the same questions and used Hisoka to get his answers, as he can no longer sense me either.
    Our tether has been gone for a long time. We still haven't really talked about what happened all that time ago. Not that I mind, he still creeps me out, despite some random lustful moments. 
    I may have an unknown pull towards Illumi but I chalk it up to instinctual attraction for a fellow hunter so close to me.
   "Flower?" Hisoka pulls my attention back, my eyes meeting his.
   I sigh and lean into him, his head resting perfectly in the nook of my neck. Hisoka trails his tongue along the clean slice and starts to drink. At least out of everything Hisoka as always been Hisoka. He craves my life and yet admires my skill, such a conflicted affections.
    "You are smiling so much right now ♡~." He kisses me, playing with my tongue.
      Tasting my own blood always excites me and he knows this. He trails his hand down my back and carefully stands pulling me into his arms. I wrap my arms around his neck, lips still locked he sets me on the bed. 
    Hisoka lays on top of me pushing me back into the mattress and bites into my neck with erupting bloodlust. I dig my nails into his back and moan. A new type of hunger building, I bite into him suddenly as my warmth starts to build.
   His moans echo from my neck and then I feel Illumi approaching. I tense and go to push Hisoka off, wanting to to send Illumi away. Feeling my movements and knowing my intentions, Hisoka's fingers are instantly inside me. He starts to  stroke me, successfully distracting me momentarily.
    I groan as he tickles one of my spots, fully taking my attention back. Hisoka brings his lips to mine and wraps a free hand around me. He lifts my back up and into his chest as I continue to cave to his touch. As he set me back down I expect to lay against the bed once more. Instead, I feel Illumi's body against my back.
   Hisoka still keeping my lips against his, Illumi starts to undress me silently. His cold fingers leaving a trail of tingles. I shutter as Hisoka finally pins my bare body against Illumi.
    Both them biting into my neck without missing a beat, drinking from both sides. Our auras mixing and spiking, the overwhelming strength rattles the windows. I give into them once more like so many nights ago.
    My moans deepening as their hands hungrily touch me. I feel warmth starting to trail down me, slowly dripping down Illumi. Hisoka removes his hand, and flips me. My breast pressing firmly against Illumi now, our lips touching.
    Illumi kisses me as Hisoka rubs their members against me. I shutter and try to get up.. not ready to experience them together again but Illumi holds my body in place. I moan reluctantly while Illumi has his lips pressed on mine. A lustful atmosphere takes hold, and I fully surrender.
   We spend hours exploring each other's bodies, relearning spots and positions. A heavy layer of desire fills the house, the walls still creaking of from the clash of our auras. I lay in the middle of them, all of us panting heavy.
   "Had you wanted to renew your bond Illumi, all this was very unnecessary. Perhaps I would have said yes if you asked me." I sit up nearly growling the words.
    Illumi remains silent as he dresses and leaves instantly. Rolling my eyes I fall back into Hisoka, motioning Haiji to come lay down next to me.
   "Jester that was really sneaky stunt you pulled. Had I not been in the mood, I would have beaten your ass." I giggle teasing him, "I knew you two were up to something."
   "I enjoy my hunts too Flower ♡~," he pulls my back against his chest, "and it helps keep me and Illumi from honestly fighting till the death."
   "How does the three of us mating help with that exactly?" I keep my tone light, hoping he be more willing to answer.
   "Hmm how to put this... well /mating/ leaves even assassins vulnerable. If we don't kill each other then, clearly we are friends of sorts. ♤~" His response carries a tone of uncertainty but firmness.
   "Whatever, makes no difference too me. I just end up over indulging." I giggle loudly and pull Haiji into my chest once more.
   "Is that bad?♧~" Hisoka whispers into my ear, tickling it.
   "No. I will be able to go a bit longer before I get thristy again silly." I snuggle tighter in between my pets, "Time for sleep. I'm so tired after all the playing."
   "Very well Flower.♡~" He kisses the back of my head and we drift off to sleep.
     I woke feeling annoyed, yet excited for today. I have an idea on how to catch the missing spider finally. I push Haiji to the floor loudly and make my way to the dresser. I toss a glance to Hisoka, who is watching me pull my pants up. His smirk unbelievably devilish, the sheet lightly draped over his exposed body.
   "What are you thinking about Jester?" I ask cautiously, pulling my shirt down.
   "Nothing merely curious as to what you are planning ♤~." He sits up and stretches, the sheets falling gently off his toned body, "You seem to have something on your mind. Such a controlled rage is emanating around you."
   "Moments of seeing you like this, remind me why I keep you around." I giggle taking in his appearance, biting my lip.
   "Oh? Do tell ♡~." His words flow from his lips like purrs from a cat.
    "You are far more attractive with you hair down." I laugh slightly, "However you are the most appealing in a suit with your hair done up." I walk over to him and hand him some new clothes.
   "Here, this is for you. Wear it more often please." I usher him, waiting for him to try it on.
   "A black suit and dark red shirt? So classy ♡~." He slips into easily, it hugs his slender figure well.
   "It does look incredibly sexy on you. I was right to choose this one. I have something fun in mind for tonight. I need to chase away this annoyance looming over me."
   "And what fun might that be? ♤~"
     "Wait and see dear Jester, I am putting on a show this time." I darken and a sadistic grin takes to my lips, "Don't ruin that suit and meet Haiji at Yorknew City by 8pm. He can fill you in." I blow him a kiss and vanish into the Manor.
    I spent a long time to set up a grand performance for tonight. I got the information on the orchestra from that previous dance with Chrollo. Using my hunter's license to track them down, I paid a healthy sum for them to perform once more tonight. 
    The orchestra becoming something of a novelty sought after by the darker side of humans. With just a select few people given tickets to a rare event, making it even more taintlizing for the spiders I hunt.
   The audience will be my targets for the entire month as well, filling my quota in one night. I plan to put on a show that even the shadows will whisper of. Hoping the trap be too irresistible and a certain spider will appear, it's time to reunite with Chrollo.
    With everything ready, I arrive at the opera house and see Hisoka with Illumi waiting at the entrance. I watch as the crowd of people make their way in, pushing me closer to the waiting men.
   With the theater full, I take center stage and bow before them all. Wanting to start the show as soon as possible I greet the expectant crowd..
      "Welcome all to the rare performance of a Spider Waltz. Composed by the infamous Phantom Troupe." I bow lower in response to the resounding applause.
   I signal the band and take my starting pose. Determined to dance flawlessly and deviously. I motion Hisoka to join me on stage and we dance together this time. Before long, screams fill the air as we dance through the crowd, leaving the stage behind.
   "You know Flower ♡~," He coos gently into my ear, his eyes flicker to Illumi watching our dance, "you are going to give /them/ more reasons to kill me by doing this ♤~." He takes my hand and twirls me out, following my rhythm.
    I giggle and continue to dance to a Spider Waltz, bodies dropping with each change of tune. Blood adorns everything in sight, screaming rabbits frozen in sight.
    I move gracefully with Hisoka's embrace, the dance surly better with two. Even with our auras infused and bloodlust seething, Haiji keeps the band playing smoothly for me. They remember the melody perfectly, surely wishing they didn't have to play it again.
    "Your life is mine Hisoka," finally responding as the rhythm shifts. "No others may truly kill you, Jester." I coo filled with giggles, expertly killing everyone before the song is even done.
   Chrollo finally makes his appearance as the last target falls. Swiftly taking the lead, Hisoka seemlessly switches with him. My movements unaffected as Chrollo sweeps me along with the flowing beat.
   Together we float above the carnage, drifting slowly to the center stage with each stroke of my wings. We continue to dance as the orchestra plays his song even more flawless now. Their eyes remain closed as the melody continues seemlessly.
     "About time you showed up." I growl as we glide across the stage.
    "Your voice settles the earthquakes in my mind, and open doors closed to my blind eyes." Chrollo spoke clear words full of meaning.
   "Sometimes Chrollo you are too weird." I muble lightly.
   "To be weird one must be true, to be the norm is just a ruse. To shine as bright as a star, one must be true. To be the brightest one, it must be you." He sighs and twirls me once more.
   Gracefully pulling me back into his embrace, keeping pace with me. We continue the dance, the poetic melody carried by a setting sun.
   As the Waltz comes to an end, we vanish instantly. Leaving the opera hall far behind, I sit cradled in Chrollo's arms. Hisoka keeps up easily as we head deep into the forest, staying a few feet behind us. He knows this it what I wanted to happen, I need to talk to Chrollo.
     A fire building as the ecstasy from my performance dissipates. The more I think about everything Chrollo has done to annoy me the higher my bloodlust goes. Haiji appears, instanly stopping Chrollo in his tracks, sensing my unsteady nerves. Hisoka only stopping a short ways behind us, already knowing what I am about to do.
   "Release the Master." Haiji demands and puffs up.
   Chrollo finally noticing the flaming ball that is my body. He looks down at me and chuckles. Rolling my eyes I push from him and stand behind Haiji. I knew my idea could possibly work but for him to appear so swiftly after leaving me alone for so long is still inexcusable.
   Haiji steps closer to Chrollo as I explode in a fit of rage. My aura rippling the leaves in the trees. I motion Haiji to stop his advance and I glare fiercely at Chrollo. My will is firm and I intend to get some answers this time. He has been a sneaky fox and too well hidden.
   "Finally appears the great head of the Troupe. My fearless spider, neglecting his wings. Letting them dust, forgotten about." I fluff them up, slowly approaching him.
   "Explain yourself, what are you up too? Why have you ignored me for so long!" I snap harshly.
    "I was just merely exploring new lands and collecting information." Chrollo walks over to a nearby tree and leans back.
   "Go on, what are you hiding then? I know it's something to do with me." I feel such threats coming from my tone, taking me aback momentarily.
    "There is nothing else Naru." He motions me to join him.
    I roll eyes and walk over, stopping in front of him. My aura electrically charged and my body ready to pounce.
   "I know you are still digging for information on me, even dare to travel to the Dark Continent. Yet you stand here and say such a lie to me?" I feel a snap looming just beneath my skin, my blood boiling already.
   "Nothing I do will tarnish you Yukinaru. As my jewel, I will make your pieces whole. Only then can you shine the brightest, one with the light of the moon." Chrollo laughs darkly, his bloodlust rising.
   "Dare to speak in riddles and rhymes again? What have you learned Chrollo?" I growl, my claws sharpening.
    "Nothing Naru." His composure instantly back.
    I see Hisoka bolt but it's too late, my hand is already around Chrollo's throat, "Your life a ripple, mine a wave. You are a mere drop in a lake, while I rage in oceans. Yet you dare to continue lying to me!"