Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 30 - Thing is, its time to watch a fight.

The next few days flew by blissfully fast. Gon and Killua, unable to practice nen decided to watch you ascend up all the floors of Heavens Arena and make up for the lost time.

You had qualified for a room at the 100th floor but Gon insisted you remain in his until you reached the 200th floor. He'd grown fond of Aster and vice versa. This reprieve was pleasant and spending quality time with both boys softened the parts of you that had begun to harden.

It was easy to laugh around these two as you all recalled tales. They finally got the tale of how Aster came into the picture. You left out the fact you beat Kalluto in a 'who can kill the most people game.' But still you included the fact that Kalluto lost a bet which resulted in a day at the circus.

At times Killua seemed contemplative when you mentioned his brother but he never said anything about him outright.

Which you felt was a shame.

You wondered if he ever took the time to bond with him or if Kallutos' constant clinging to their mother kept him at bay. You didn't bother asking though.

There was disappointment growing at not a single person being a challenge on the way up the floors. You had so much money at this point it almost felt like you were stealing because this shit was too easy. Besides Zushi you figured no one below the 200th floor appeared to know or be aware of nen.

In the fashion the boys had, you decided playing with these guys was a waste of time and just delivered one hit knockouts.

Occasionally you'd find eyes watching you during the matches and every time they'd be Wings watching you from a discrete place.

It was almost irritating at this point he should just say something to you and get this awkwardness over with.

The referee was just giving you a wide smile before tapping away at his screen.

"Next stop is the 200th floor for you!"

That had you swelling in victory.

Grabbing the stub you turned and ran out the ring to find your way towards Gon and Killua.

You weren't going to fight Hisoka not just yet. Eagerly you wondered which of the others on Heavens Arena 200th floor would want to take you on thinking you'd be easy. Just as you were about to round a corner a voice had you halting.

"I think it's time we have that talk you've been avoiding."

Turning you see the serious face of Wing staring at you as he stepped out from the opposite wall you were heading too.

"I'm not sure what all we really have to talk about."

"Did you know the Hunter association has been working hard to keep an eye on you? And more importantly working to keep you hidden." That made you swallow and look around thankfully nobody was around.

"I'll ask you again who was your nen master." You wouldn't tell him the truth. Not a fucking chance.

"Illumi." You crossed your arms. "You're welcome to go to Kukuroo Mountain and fact check it if you wish."

"You understand the four major principles and can do them."

You glared at him, his face and tone making you confrontational. "You can always come over here and see for yourself."

"People like you and the other two are extremely rare. But even compared to them you are an anomaly in comparison."

He wasn't backing down but seemed hesitant to continue with what he really wanted to say.