Gladiator [K.Zoldyck X fem!Reader] (HxH)

15-I'll get rid of any spider for you

Hello, everyone!

I'm so sorry for updating late :/

I've been super busy and stressed lately, but things are starting to calm down again :D

Anyways, have a double-update to make up for it!!

Enjoy!

-Shuzuku Higami

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↜3rd Person Pov↝

The flame on Gon's candle suddenly began burning brighter as it grew. "He must have hidden gunpowder or some other highly flammable substance inside, to make the candle burn faster." said Kurapika, all of them watching in anticipation.

"At this rate, his candle will only last another two or three minutes." said Killua, putting his hand in his pocket. (Y/N) tilted her head a little, asking: "But if it's a stronger flame, then... Oh, he's already onto it."

Killua looked at her, realization starting to set in. Gon placed his candle down, saying: "If it's a stronger flame, then a little breeze won't extinguish it." With that, he ran up to the prisoner, blowing his candle out.

Showing the victory-sign, Gon grinned, saying: "I win!" "Yay! I knew you could do it, Gon!" cheered (Y/N), swaying from side to side as she celebrated. "Good job, Gon! Now we have a win!" called Leorio out as Gon walked back to them.

(Y/N) gave him his backpack, saying: "You did great!" "Thanks, (Y/N)!" he replied, copying her grin as he gladly took his bag from her, slipping it onto his shoulders.

"Once Kurapika and I win, we can advance!" he added, pointing at himself and his blonde friend. Jumping onto his back, (Y/N) said: "We need four wins, you know." Leorio struggled to get her off of him as Gon simply laughed, with Kurapika chuckling at them.

The next challenge was on, and it was Kurapika against the third prisoner. Once on the middle, the prisoner revealed himself as a buff guy with heart tattoos on his left chest, and a missing nose. He said: "I'm next!"

"That's a freaky body..." trailed Leorio off. "And face." added Killua. The prisoner pointed at the tattoos on his chest, saying: "Look here. I've killed 19 people, but it bugs me that 19 is such an uneven number. I'm so glad I've gotten to meet number 20."

He laughed, saying: "I insist that we put our lives on the line. I won't accept some half-assed contest. Blood! Entrails! Agony!" "Very well. You can decide how we settle this contest. I'll agree to your choice." replied Kurapika, as calm as ever, catching the prisoner off guard.

"O-Oh... You've got balls. In that case, I also propose a death match, where we fight until one of us surrenders or dies. However, don't expect me to stop when you surrender and beg for your life!" he said, trying to intimidate Kurapika.

He, however, was not impressed, and simply said: "Very well, I agree. Let us begin." The prisoner had to pause for a few seconds, not quite believing that his opponent would agree so easily.

"Wait a second! I forgot to mention something. No weapons allowed. We'll beat each other to death with out fists. After all, while I may be hired as an examiner, I'm still a prisoner. I'm not allowed to carry weapons." "I see. I understand. Anything else? If not, I'd like to get started." "Huh?"

Sighing softly, (Y/N) muttered: "I would've already bashed his skull in by now." "So brutal." noted Killua, to which she shrugged, saying: "I prefer using weapons. But I couldn't take any with me when I ran away, so I have to rely on these."

She fist-bumped herself, then said: "Besides, you literally killed two people without a weapon. The hallway was a mess." "They were getting on my nerves." he shot back. "I know, I know. Ah, I want to go next~"

They watched the guy punch a hole in the ground. "He can do that?!" asked Leorio, obviously surprised and impressed by his strength. Gon and Killua looked at him with neutral expressions. It looks far more impressive when (Y/N), who's still small and slim, cracks the ground with ease.

It was then that the prisoner turned around, showing off the spider tattoo on his right shoulder blade. Kurapika froze, recognizing the tattoo immediately. "A tattoo of a spider with twelve legs... That's..." trailed Leorio off, his eyes wide.

Tonpa said: "Yeah, I recognize it. Anyone aspiring to become a Hunter has heard of it." "Heard of what?" asked (Y/N), looking at the tattoo, then at Leorio. Tonpa said: "That's the symbol worn by members of that notorious band of evil thieves, the Phantom Troupe!"

"Really?" asked Gon, with Leorio saying: "Yeah, definitely. They're famous. I heard about them straight from Kurapika." (Y/N) looked over at Killua, who just shrugged, mumbling: "Probably a fake."

Getting up from the ground, Kurapika lowered his head, a shadow casting over his eyes. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" asked the prisoner, quickly adding: "I'm Majitani, one of the Phantom Troupe's four kings! Consider that first strike my way of saying hello. This is your last chance to surrender. I'm still willing to-"

He stopped mid-sentence as Kurapika suddenly looked at him, his eyes now a glowing shade of red. His breathing was shallow, and he couldn't see anything but revenge. Appearing in front of his enemy, Kurapika grabbed him by his face, lifting him up in the air, getting his fist ready to punch.

The criminal surrendered, but that didn't stop Kurapika from delivering the first and only punch. It was an instand knock out. While Leorio, Gon, and Tonpa were more than just shocked, (Y/N) smiled, quietly saying: "Now that's a punch.", while Killua simply whistled, not having expected Kurapika to be as powerful as he apparently was.

"Consider this a warning. First, a real Phantom Troupe tattoo has the member's number on the spider. Second, they don't bother counting how many they've killed. Third, never mention the Troupe again. If you do, I'll kill you." threatened Kurapika, meaning every word he spoke.

Killua put his arms behind his head, saying: "Well, saw that coming from a mile away." "Yup..." trailed Gon off, a frown on his face. As their friend got back to them, Leorio asked: "You okay, Kurapika?"

"Yeah, I'm not injured." he answered shortly. "Also... is it safe for us to be near you?" (Y/N) looked up at Leorio in disbelief. "He's our friend, you know?" Kurapika let out a sigh, saying: "Thank you, (Y/N). From the moment I saw him, I knew he was weak. And mentally, I knew that tattoo was a fake."

He held a hand to his head, continuing: "But as soon as I saw that spider, everything in my sight turned red..." "Well, I can't really blame you." said Leorio. "Actually, to tell the truth..." "Hmm?" "Even when I see a real spider, my personality changes, and I enter a frenzy." admitted Kurapika.

"You should have told us sooner..." trailed Leorio off. (Y/N) hummed, saying: "I don't like bugs either. With their many legs... But I'll get rid of any spider for you, Kurapika!" He smiled at her, patting her head before sitting down at the side of the pathway they had come from.

He said: "This means that the rage in me remains as strong as ever. I suppose I should be happy." Gon quietly said: "We should keep Kurapika away from spiders." "Definitely." said Leorio and (Y/N) at the same time. "Okay! I'll secure our victory! Toss that guy out, and send in your next competitor!" said Leorio, stepping closer to the middle.

A female prisoner spoke up. "We can't do that." "What's that?" "We can't move him yet, because his match hasn't been settled." "The match hasn't been settled? What do you mean?" The woman walked up to the unconscious prisoner, then said: "He's still alive. He was only knocked out."