Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 8 - Well, My luck had to run out.

Gon's face was the first thing you saw. Relief blossomed on his face, "Y/N! YOU'RE AWAKE!" Looking around you saw Menchi sitting beside you. "Woah.. wasn't expecting to see you here but can't say I'm upset." Menchi laughed at that.

"Us female hunters got to look out for each other." Looking between the two you asked, "I have a feeling I've been out for a while... who failed?" That got Gon's attention "I've been with you ever since you got knocked out! I didn't want to leave until you were awake."

Suddenly they both looked to Menchi questions in their eyes. "Well guys.. I don't think you're gonna like this but it was that other kid. Killua." You knew this would happen but we're still upset by it.

When Menchi explained everything that happened Gon looked at you. "Y/N, I'll be back."

He stormed out of the room anger in his wake. You went to get up yourself but Menchi slowly pushed you back down gently, "Look besides the broken arm you're pretty banged you. You should just lay here for a moment."

Nodding you glanced at her, "I'll be able to leave today though right?"

The disbelief was there in Menchis eyes, "I don't know what you're looking for but it must really be important if you're trying to get on up out of here already."

Only staring back you said "I'm sure you overheard me out on the ring, I want to find my way back home."

Menchi brought a folder up to put on the bed, opening it to show you your hunters license.

"Guess this means you won't be trying to be a gourmet hunter with me." Your hand settled on hers, "I wish I could.. but I have a family to find. Even if we aren't gourmet hunters together I'm sure we could still be friends?" The last bit was said hesitantly.

"I think I'd like that! Now let me go through orientation with you so you can skip it with the others." Laughing, you leaned back and listened to what she had to say.

You were just fitting the sling across your arm when of all people Hanzo slipped into your room. You expected anyone but him honestly. "I didn't want to hurt you the way I did, for that I'm sorry."

You stared at Hanzo for a long minute, his face only looking at you with sincerity. Hanzo wasn't the man from the island... that man actually wanted to hurt you.

Hanzo did actually hurt you but besides the final punch to knock you out, none of his strikes were malicious even when you angered him. All he wanted was for you to give up so he could be a hunter just like yourself.

In that moment you couldn't hate him, 'Just promise that whatever comes that you won't let people take your kindness away even when they hurt you', hadn't you just asked Gon to promise you that last night?

A soft genuine smile came to your face, "Don't worry about it man, personally can't blame you. If I was you, I might want to kick my ass too."

A smile lit up his face briefly before shaking his head. He held the door open for you as you walked towards him and out of the room.

"Where's my friends?" He started walking down the hall you followed beside, "Satotz pulled Gon aside to talk to him, they are in the courtyard."

Humming at that you walked in silence as you made your way to the courtyard upon spotting Kurapika and Leorio you headed over swiftly.

Kurapika was the first to notice you, his face showing concern as he came towards you.

"We were just coming to check on you when the examiner pulled Gon aside to talk, we tried to get there sooner." Leorio looked you over with concern and then irritation.