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

61-Another box?

↜Killua Pov↝

"Hey, Gon. What are you going to do now?" I asked, looking up at the dark sky. We were laying on the ground, the campfire we made just behind us. It was peaceful.

He looked over at me, answering: "For now, I'll rest up here while I gather information... The information I'll need before I go to Yorknew to look for my dad." I released a hum, moving my hand on (Y/N)'s head, gently patting her soft hair.

She fell asleep almost 20 minutes ago, her head resting on my chest. This idiot... Clearing my thoughts, I asked: "What should I do?" "Huh? You should stay here and then go to Yorknew with us!" replied Gon instantly, sitting up.

I quickly said: "Yeah, I'm coming with you. That wasn't what I meant. I was thinking you're sort of admirable. Both you and (Y/N). I don't really have anything I want to do like you do. Though there are plenty of things I don't want to do."

Thinking back to my family, I continued. "I don't want to stay in that house. Or inherit the family business. I guess I'm a little jealous." "Killua." "Hm?" "I think it's fun to be with you."

Hearing that, I tensed up for a moment. This guy...! "Wh-What's that about?" I asked, trying to keep my cool. Gon said: "Whale Island is a place for fishermen to stay during extended outings. There aren't too many native residents. There's one other kid here that's around my age, and she's a girl. Not like (Y/N), though."

He let out a short chuckle, looking at her sleeping form, still cuddled up against me. A smile appeared on his face as he said: "So you guys are my first friends who're the same age."

"My situation was similar. Stuck in that house all day. I spent all my time learning how to kill. You were my first friends." I admitted, looking at (Y/N), then at Gon. He smiled, asking: "Do you have fun when we're together?"

I looked to the side, answering: "I guess, yeah." "Then let's stick together! We can travel around and see the world together! Go on adventures, as (Y/N) would say." he stated, causing me to think for a moment.

See the world? Go on adventures? My eyes moved down to her peaceful expression. (Y/N)... If that's what you want, then... A small smile made itself onto my lips as I said: "I think I just found something I want to do."

Gon grinned, asking: "What is it?" "I want to make (Y/N) happy. I want her to smile. With me. I want to show her the world, go on adventures, and always be with her." I admitted honestly, brushing a lose strand of hair out of her face.

Yes, that's what I want to do. I want to be with her. I want to hold her hand. I want to kiss her. I want to tell her that I love her. I want her to tell me that she loves me. I want everything of her. And I want to give everything to her.

↜Time skip: the next day↝

↜3rd Person Pov↝

The trio was sitting in Gon's room, with Killua holding the box that Mito gave Gon just moments prior. "What is it? What is it?" asked (Y/N), her eyes fixed on the box as her curiosity grew.

"Huh? How do you open it?" asked Killua, turning it around, looking at it from multiple angles. Gon said: "Yeah, I tried a bunch of methods, but it wouldn't open." "Mind if I use force?" asked the young assassin.

Gon nodded, saying: "Go ahead." Killua did so, using all his might to try and break it open. Not getting anywhere, he released a sigh, handing it to his girlfriend. (Y/N) carefully took the box into her hands, asking: "Is it really okay for me to try? What if I break it?"

"It's fine. I want it to break." reassured Gon, smiling at her. She nodded once, then tried to break the box open. Realizing that it wasn't working, she tried again, even holding her breath. In the end, she gave in, saying: "It won't open."

While the boys were talking about ways to open it, (Y/N) was thinking, too. Getting a sudden idea, she grabbed the box out of Killua's hands, holding it out to Gon. "I got it!" she said, smiling happily, proud that she figured it out.

"Hm? You figured it out?" asked Gon, looking at her with a questioning gaze. "I did! It's the only method we haven't tried yet." she said, causing Killua to gasp, having realized it, too. He smiled, placing his arm around her shoulder.

He pulled her into a hug, saying: "Good job, (Y/N)!" Her smile widened as her cheeks flushed red. She loved being so close to Killua. It was warm and reassuring. It simply felt right. "Oh, my license!" said Gon, thinking of a way to open the box.

The young couple stared at their friend as he tried to open the box with his Hunters License. Letting his head hang, Killua muttered out: "I can't believe you're more of an idiot than (Y/N)..." "It's Nen!" called (Y/N) out, ignoring Killua's words.

Gon chuckled at himself, then turned serious, his gaze fixed on the box. He focused his Nen, and the box began to glow before opening, reviling... another box. "Another box?" asked the only girl present, tilting her head to the side.

Killua inspected the metal parts that once were the first, unbreakable box, stating: "These are just iron parts. It appears nothing was connecting them." He then noticed something on the backside, to which Gon asked: "What is it?"

"Doesn't this design look familiar?" he asked, handing it to Gon. The raven haired boy said: "This is... Oh! This is like the pattern on the promise thread Wing gave me." "Wasn't that designed to snap if Nen was used? I bet this pattern holds a power similar to Nen." said Killua, looking at another piece.

With sparkling eyes, (Y/N) said: "Nen is awesome!" Gon looked at the second box, saying: "Maybe we're supposed to put the card in here now." He did as he said, and the box opened, causing all three to smile at each other. "It worked!"

"A ring and a cassette tape..." trailed Gon off, all of them looking at the contents of the box. Killua added: "And a memory card.", while picking the ring up. He then said: "Look. That pattern is on the back of this ring. You should take care before you put it on."

"Really? You think that Ging might try to hurt me?" asked Gon. (Y/N) shrugged, saying: "My father didn't hesitate to beat me in a fight, so we can't be sure. Just to be safe, okay?" "Alright. Well, we can start by listening to the tape."

"I guess. Oh, can you copy it?" asked Killua, watching as Gon walked up to his closet. "Sure. Why?" "Just to be safe." Gon nodded, then brought his Cassette Player out. After he set everything up, the trio were only waiting for something to be heard on the tape.

"Yo, Gon. So you became a Hunter, too. Anyway, I have a question for you. Do you want to see me?"