Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 2 - Well, At least we made it.

After the long stormy night they finally made it to Dolle harbor. It's not that she completely hated being on the boat but she was definitely a person that felt they belonged on land. They made it to the map and Leorio was stressing over thinking they'd miss the bus to Zaban City.

She rolled her eyes knowing the captain gave Gon sound advice when telling him to head to the cedar tree. After Leorio's comment yesterday she really didn't want to be around him longer than necessary. She started following Gon as he headed in the direction of the cedar tree; it wasn't long before she felt and saw Kurapika following behind them.

He was more observant and quiet but she honestly didn't mind that considering for the most part he was friendly. They hadn't really said anything to each other, her storming away and avoiding them the whole night didn't leave much room for conversation. But the space between them didn't feel awkward.

"About last night, I probably shouldn't have walked off.. Just Leorio kinda got under my skin."

"Oh be lucky you weren't there for what he said to me, You got out at the right time."

I couldn't help but smile, "We could have tossed him overboard together."

"I don't think that would have gone over too well." He laughed softly looking at her kindly.

"Probably not" Loud dramatic sigh "But one can dream."

They had gone down a few blocks, she kept looking behind them in one direction not too far away she could smell fresh food. She decided last minute that she didn't want to eat any of the rations she had stored in her satchel. They were technically in a city and she felt it would be better to utilize this opportunity while it presented itself.

"Hey Gon, you keep walking ahead and I'll meet up with you again shortly. I'm gonna go grab us something to eat alright?" He looked over and smiled "Sounds good to me!"

She turned "Would you like me to grab you something Kurapika?"
He met her eyes considering before nodding. "That would actually be nice." He walked faster to get beside Gon almost sensing she didn't want to leave him alone.

She waved "I'll be sure to meet up with you guys by the time you get out of the city!"

She picked up her pace because she really didn't want to leave them alone for too long. She headed in the direction that she thought food was sold in. Her vision narrowed as she focused on her goal, not noticing an alley had opened up beside her and two men were walking out and directly into her path until the last second.

She slammed into the man closest to her; he stumbled back a step, dropping something out of his hand. His partner beside him narrowly avoided her falling forward onto him. She caught herself on her palms and pushed herself back up angrily.

"Fucking hell! Watch where you're going." Wiping her palms on her pants she turned her head to the side to glare at said idiot that just walks out of alleyways onto main sidewalks like he owns the place to see surprised beautiful green eyes staring at her eyebrows slightly raised.

He smiled "Sorry! I must not have been paying attention, my bad!" Her eyes shot to the much shorter man beside him, she caught a glimpse of silver hair instead of black. Thank the stars it was him and not the other short man. Her heart wanted to jump out of her chest. She knew in one glance who she bumped into thankfully from everything she'd seen; these appeared to be the most reasonable troupe members, Shalnark and Kortopi.

She knew with or without being provoked they were dangerous so she quickly changed her tone and expression. "Ahhh.. you know what I'm sorry. You see I was the one hurrying and well wasn't paying attention." She glanced down to see shalnarks phone on the ground she bent over fast and grabbed it immediately holding it out for him.