Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 23 - Thing is, I'm not a fan of family dinners.

[I hope you are all ready for the plot twist I have coming up in this story. Que sinister laughter.]

Smiling, you waved Kurapika and Leorio off the next day. "BE SAFE YOU GUYS AND SEE YOU IN A FEW MONTHS AT YORK NEW!"

Turning you looked over to Gon and Killua, "Okay you two what are you guys planning on doing?" Killua looked at you, "We all need to get stronger and I know just the place to do it."

Gon cut in, "Where would that be?" Killua looked between you both but you already knew the answer, "Heavens Arena."

You knew they'd find out but decided on warning them anyways, "You both should know that's where Hisoka was heading when I left him.. I'm not sure if I should follow you guys there."

Gon looked at you mouth agape, "BUT WE JUST GOT BACK TOGETHER YOU CAN'T LEAVE AGAIN!"

You looked between the two boys, "Look I don't want to leave.. but I think you guys should arrive first and I can come in later if I think it's safe. I don't want a target painted further on your back especially after what I did.."

Killua's eyes narrowed, "And what exactly did you do?"

You looked him dead in the eye, face open. "I poisoned him with something to paralyze him, afterwards I may have stolen something back from me he took during the hunter exam when he couldn't hit me back or move and left him in a bathroom." By the end a smirk had started to form on your lips.

Gon gaped and Killuas brows rose, "I wasn't expecting that out of you hag."

"He stole something from you during the hunter exam?" Gon asked, looking up towards you.

Nodding you lowered your gaze, "Yes.. it was my fault though." Looking up you met the pair's gaze, "I didn't want Leorio or Kurapika to know they'd only worry. But before the first phase, I stole a card off of Hisoka. On the airship to trick tower he went through my satchel and took something important from me."

Gon looked disappointed, "You could have told me.."

Touching his shoulder you looked down at him, "Gon I can't expect you to help me take care of my messes. He's dangerous and I don't want him having anymore attention on you then he already does."

"Y/N, how'd you get something to paralyze him?" Gons eyebrows pinched in curiosity.

"I lifted it off some people that were planning on using it to hurt others." You said simply.

He nodded at that thinking, "You were smart to do that." You smiled, you'd forgotten just how nonjudgmental he really was.

Sighing, you said simply, "There's a few things I need to look into before I can meet with you both anyways. And despite Hisoka heading for Heavens Arena. I think it's wise you both go there to train."

You looked at Gon, "If anything Hisoka being there will be an advantage for when you face him to give the badge back. That's still what you intend on doing right?"

He pumped his fist, "Of course I am!" You ruffled his hair and looked at Killua. "Besides, I think you two should have some time together."

You smirked, "I don't think Killua wants an old hag like me ruining your good time."

Killua smirked back, putting his hands in his pockets. "You said it not me."

Looking between them you rubbed your hands together conspiratorially, "Alright you two. I hate people having stuff over my head and I currently owe you guys a dinner. It's not exactly dinner time but how about a big lunch and dessert?"

They looked between each other and you knew you weren't going to like what they had to say, "How about the lunch and dessert count as paying off your interest and you buy us a big dinner in the city around Heavens Arena?" Killua said smugly.