Love x Rivals x Assassins families

The First Phase x New Friend

- Yeah, it was! - said Killua, still giggling.

Suddenly a ringing sound is heard and a man pops up out of nowhere. He was wearing a suit, but what was really strange was the fact that under the amazingly curled mustache, there was no mouth. I was pretty freaked out when he started talking, due to the no-mouth fact.

- I apologize for the long waiting!The entry period for hunter applicants has finally finished! - he announced. - The Exam will now begin!

Small talks started all over the room, I neared Killua a bit more, since I didn't want to get lost.

- A little warning: if you are short on ability or luck, you could end up seriously injured or even dead! - I smiled a bit at the last part. - Those who accept the risks, please follow me. The others, please exit via the elevator. - the man finished.

No one moved a single inch, it was pretty obvious no one was going back. I heard the sound of something hitting on the ground beside me, I turned to Killua and saw him ready to depart with a foot on his skateboard.

- Very well. All 404 applicants will participate in phase 1. - with this, the man turned and began walking in a very weird way. I shook my head and quickly clicked on my shoes front and wheels appeared under them. Me and Killua looked at eachother and nodded before start to move. The pace was slow at first, but quickly started to hurry. I noticed that the group ahead of us started to run, and I was you glad to have my wheels with. I never enjoyed running at all. Not long after everyone started running, the man spoke up again.

- I neglected to introduce myself. I am Satotz, the 1st phase examiner. I shall lead you to the exam's second phase - he said calmly.

I then heard a man of the front of the group speak:

- Second phase? What about the first one? - I was glad he asked, since the same question was on my mind.

- It has already started. - small talks started up after this was said, and I could tell everyone was just about as baffled as I was. Satotz turned his head to peek over his shoulder.

- You must follow me to phase 2. This is the exam's 1st phase. I cannot tell you where or when you must arrive. You need to follow me.- he said.

A small smile made its way to my lips. With my beloved wheels, this 1st phase would be a breeze.

About two hours after the 1st phase started. I wasn't anywhere near tired (obviously), but I felt like this was taking to much time. Dozens of people had already dropped out and I could hear heavy breathing echo throughout the tunnel. I peeked out of the corner of my eye at Killua, he was just riding forward with his hands in his pockets. We hadn't exchange too many words or glances, but I decided to stick with him since he seemed really familiar. I saw one of the men who was talking with Tompa when me and Killua decided to scare him, the man was in a dark blue business suit. The both of us passed him, and I noticed how much he was sweating. He then called out to us.

- Hey! Wait up, kids! - he yelled, waving a fist in the air. Killua only looked out of the corner of his eyes at the man who continued talking - You should show the Hunter Exam some respect!

- What do you mean? - Killua asked, turning slightly his head.

- Why are you using a skateboard and wheels? That's cheating! - he kept yelling, pointing downwards toward our feet.

- Why? - I asked a little amused, only furthering the man's frustration.

- This is an endurance test! - he yelled at me as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Then another voice spoke.

- No, it isn't, Leorio. - My attention was turned to the boy with dark spiky hair.

- Huh? - Leorio muttered. - Gon, what are you saying?

- The examiner only told us to follow him! - he stated simply. Making Leorio mad.

- Whose side are you on, eh?! - he yelled before pulling back a bit.

Killua skated towards Gon and asked him how old he was. Gon answered straight away, he was twelve just like the both of us.

- Hmm… - Killua looked at Gon for a few seconds before kicking the back of his skateboard, causing it to flip up into the air. He caught it and held it under his arm again.

- I guess I'm going to run too," he said, surprising me a bit.

- Wow! That was so cool! - Gon grinned, running faster to catch up with Killua. They exchanged names, and I just stared at them. Gon then turned around and started running backwards, looking straight at me with a wide smile.

- What about you? - he asked.

- What do you mean? - I asked a little confused.

- Are you going to run too? - I just stared at the boy thinking of an answer.