Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 28 - Thing is, We got places to be.

Waking up to a weight on your stomach and chest was something you were very unfamiliar with but somehow felt comforting.

Opening your eyes you were met with dark eyes peering into yours from your chest.

"Good Morning." Was all you could groggily get out while rubbing sleep from your eyes and yawning. Hesitantly you brought your other hand up and rubbed the soft fur of the beast's side.

"Going to have to figure out a good name for you, ya know?"

All she did was blink before getting up and jumping off the bed.

Getting ready quickly you opened the door to take her outside. When she was done you finally headed to the main dining space for breakfast.

You couldn't understand why but she faithfully traveled at your feet but you wouldn't complain. It was a comfort not being alone.

Sitting down at your typical seat you were happy to find yourself not surrounded by the other people of the house for once when it came to breakfast.

Taking some meat from your plate, you stealthy brought your hand down to share with your companion.

Names kept alluding you but that was okay for now. When you finished breakfast you began heading in the direction of the training area but a tall older woman's form appeared in front of you.

"Silva wanted me to bring you to him this morning." Blinking up at the taller woman and nodding you gestured for her to lead the way.

"Oh, of course." The larger woman strode off towards Silva's chambers and you followed. Your canine friend sticking close by.

"I see you found yourself with a pet." A brow rose as she watched you.

"Wasn't intentional.. but I couldn't leave her stuck in a cage. And now she seems stuck to me." You started to hope you weren't about to have the 'you can't just bring pets home' talk.

A knowing smile covered her face, "Takes a lot for hounds like that to trust people. You keep seeming to win them all over. Be sure to take care of that one."

Getting to the door she stopped you, "Have her wait out her, I'm afraid Silva's hound is not too fond of others."

Looking down at the dark furred hound you made a stopping gesture, "Wait here okay? I'll be right back out."

Seemingly understanding she sat and blinked waiting for you. Turning to head into his chamber you inhaled deeply nervous about the upcoming conversation.

As you began to walk across the room his hound did in fact lift their head to stare at you sniffing the air. But it made no other movement.

Silva's eyes caught yours as he spoke, "The mission the other night was quite the success."

Keeping silent you waited for him to speak more but you tilted your head in acknowledgement.

"With that success you earned the right to carry our name and be acknowledged as an official member of the family."

He peered at you curiously, "What is it you'd like to do now?"

Blinking you thought for a moment exhaling heavily, "I think.. right now I'd like to go to heavens arena."

Leaning back he observed you, "Heavens arena huh? Why exactly would you like to do that?"

One you'd promised Gon and Killua.. but two you wanted to get stronger. Training between Illumi and the butlers had been helpful but what you said to Kalluto the other night still lingered. You couldn't safely use your nen on people in practice.