After The Years || KILLUA ZOLDYCK ✔

Chapter 57

A/n: OMMMGGGG. IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE I LAST UPDATED! IM SO SORRRYY! :'((

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Rikka's POV

"What will happen now?" I sighed, leaning into Killua's strong and protective arms around me.

He didn't answer immediately so he must be thinking of something to say, "I wonder if you and Retz would make up already. It's still making me guilty that you guys fought."

I looked at him intently, searching for any traces of sadness on his face, "It's not your fault..."

"I messed up your life very much, Rikka. If I didn't come back, you would be so happy with Retz. And Gon will be your boyfriend—"

"Stop. I'm not blaming you for everything." I stared back at the river, the sakura tree's petals slowly falling on the water, "Maybe...you were here for a reason. I just didn't realize it. If you didn't come back, I wouldn't have known my feelings for you."

We were in comfortable silence for awhile until he smiled at me and hugged me a little tighter, "That's what I like about you, Rikka." He gave me a light peck on my cheek and I was satisfied by just that one little gesture.

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Both of us entered the living room, seeing Mom squeal while watching 50 First Dates in HBO with a bowl of popcorn in her hand.

When she saw us, Mom laid her bowl on the sofa and exclaimed, "Oh my goodness! You two lovebirds are together now!" Mom jumped up and down with happiness. "This deserves a celebration for the two of you!"

Killua and I blushed together in embarrassment. We didn't expect to get this kind of reaction from my mother though.

"Well, ma'am, at least you know that I'm serious with your daughter." Killua told her politely but with the hint of sincerity in his tone.

"Of course, I know."

Mom walked towards us and gave us a long hug. I could hear her sniffing like she was crying. "Congrats you two..."

I smiled, "Thanks, Mom."

Then she changes the subject, "When can I see my grandchildren though?" A sparkle of amusement shone in her eyes.
"Mooooom!" I exclaimed in frustration.

Gon's POV

If I estimate the time I have been imprisoned here, I think four to five hours had already passed. I completely lost thought of time now.

The door creaked open, revealing a wooden doll with a creepy smile on its perfectly shaped face. It was holding a tray of food and water for me, I guess.

"Where's Retz?" I asked the weird thing but it didn't answer a word.

Its neck made this cracking sound every time she moved which made me have goosebumps all over.

"Where's Omokage?" At the mention of his name, the doll's head snapped straight up to me and looked with its realistic emerald eyes.

Eyes... that word popped into my mind again for the nth time.

It felt like it was a conveying a message to me...a message saying, Help me.

"You...what are you exactly?" I asked it, expecting it to reply but it had already walked away and left me all alone in that room once more.

I sighed, picking up a loaf of bread on the tray and munched it slowly inside my mouth. I didn't feel hungry at all though but I know that something was going to happen so I have to fill up my stomach.

Gon.

I flinched at the sound of a voice—a familiar one to be exact that my body reacted to it so quickly.

"Dad...?" I whispered, just in case someone is hearing us.

Where are you?

"Wait, wait. How can you communicate to me? Is this another trick up your sleeve?" I asked in curiosity, obviously amazed by Ging's abilities.

That's not important now. Are you safe, boy?

"Yeah, I'm good. Although, I can't move around as much." I muttered quietly as possible.

I see. Hang in there for now. I can't let Mito panic that you're missing. Do you have any idea where you are?

I looked at my surroundings. I saw a window in front of me but it's covered with black cloth so that I won't see what's outside.

"Sorry. I have no idea where I am. Everything's pretty much blocked in here." I apologized to him.

It's alright. I'll ask your white-haired friend for assistance. I'll find you soon. Be careful.

After that, I didn't hear his voice again.

Killua's POV

My phone rang in my pocket.

I glanced at Rikka, who was fast asleep on my shoulder while we were having a movie marathon overnight. I smiled at the sight and gave her a peck on the lips before answering the call.

"Hello?" I greeted, it was an unknown number.

"You, Gon's friend, this is his father." A low deep spoke on the other line. I got the shivers already.

"Yes?" I asked coolly but actually shaking tremendously inside.

"He's missing since yesterday. My En didn't didn't detect him around Tokyo anymore." said Ging seriously.

I was suddenly alarmed at the situation and forgot all about my embarrassment to Gon, "So any idea where he is then?"

"He's somewhere imprisoned. Gon said he couldn't see outside the windows since the curtains were put down." The professional hunter informed me.

Saying okay as a goodbye, I took a few deep breaths to calm myself that Gon would be alright wherever he is now.

"Killua-kun, are you alright?" Rikka was awake from her nap. "I..I'm sorry by the way. I was actually awake when you picked up the call so I...heard everything." She apologized to me.

I smiled sadly at her, "It's fine. I knew you would realize it sooner or later."

Her eyes showed worry, "Gon was kidnapped, you say? Who would ever do such a thing to a guy like him?"

"Remember that we call ourselves hunters? Being someone like us has a very high risk of having lots of enemies and might be killed in action." I explained to her.

She looked down at her lap, "But if it has such risk, why would you still do it anyway? Aren't you scared that anyone could be hunting for you right now? Are you even ready to die?" Words left her mouth like an uncontrollable faucet that can't be turned off.

My jaw dropped from her many questions. I was wondering what things were going on in her mind to suddenly ask them straight at me.

I sighed, "Okay, I'll answer them all. Please bear with me."

A/n: WOOHOOO, an updaaateee. YEAAAAHHH *cheers*

I know you are very frustrated that I posted a chapter late. I'm already in the last year of HS and so many projects for Gon's saaake! AAAHHHHH! *flips a table*

Question: When do you want me to update a new chapter that'll perfectly sync with my busy schedule?

a) After a week
b) After 2 weeks
c) After a month