Your journey back to Yorknew was quiet. The train chugged smoothly along the tracks, only the sound of metal scraping against metal, and the occasional laughter from the next cab, could be heard. The cab where you and Hisoka were sat in only had three other people, who were all asleep. You sat by the window, per Hisoka's request, and drew the blinds in as well. It confused you, but the man beside you emitted a dark aura, that you didn't dare to disobey him. Hisoka had his eyes closed, arms crossed against his chest, and playing cards laid down on the table in front, stuck in place by his Bungee Gum technique, whilst you silently read a book you brought with you, which was about NGL.
NGL is well-known for its underground activities, it read. Most of their products are based on weaponries and occasional illegal drugs.
You scrunch your nose as you read the last sentence. NGL was once known to be a peaceful, machine-free place. But when they investigated the premises, they found crates of ammunition and guns, and heaps of D2 drugs.
"What a mess.." you murmured sadly, taking down notes of the health hazards on your little notepad, given to you by Feitan.
"You still have that?" Hisoka suddenly asked, which surprised you. You glanced up at your companion, whose right eye was open a crack, looking at you.
"Well, yeah." You shy away, still uncomfortable due to his immense aura. Hisoka seemed to notice this as he nudged you with his arm, and smiled warmly at you.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you." He said, his intent to kill dissipating. You couldn't help but stare, surprised with the sudden change in his attitude. He raised an eyebrow at your expression, and chuckles. Ruffling your hair, he turns away and started to play with the cards on the table.
Hisoka's overprotectiveness still bothered you, but you no longer paid no attention to him as you glance out the window, disturbed by the never wavering presence of some individuals. You shift uncomfortably in your seat, making Hisoka chuckle. You look up, annoyed.
"What?" You ask through gritted teeth.
"So, you sense them, too. I thought you wouldn't." He grins. You roll your eyes as you pack your things, the train nearing the station. Hisoka stands and offers you his hand. You ignore the man.
"Hm, how feisty. I don't remember you being like this." He jeers, his hands intertwined as he cradled the back of his neck. "Oh, well. I like you this way, too."
"Ugh, you--" your retort was cut short as a high-pitched scream from the cab in front of you ripped through the playful atmosphere.
The scream was followed by another, and another, until there were none coming next. Silence slowly filled the air once again, and you couldn't help but grow anxious. You grip on your belongings tightly, an arm from Hisoka protectively placed in front of you. What happened next wasn't what any of you expected.
Nen; a darker one, unlike Hisoka's, and it made you want to hurl. It felt as if your insides were being crushed, pressured by something you don't recognize. You swallow back your fear, your knuckles slowly turning pale as your gripped tightened more and more. The aura was still present, and was getting closer by the second.
Hisoka seemed unfazed.
"Aren't you affected by this?" You whisper. He looks down at you with a frown.
"Why would I be?" He scoffs, suddenly falling to the ground with a groan. "That bastard.."
You watched as Hisoka complained on and on about someone, a visible cut on his chest. Your eyes were wide in disbelief and terror, and yet the cardician still looked calm. You kneel down to treat the wound when the nen got closer and closer.. The calm facade that Hisoka had broke, and it turned into a grim expression.
"(Y/n)--!" You felt a pounding pain on the nape of your neck, until you passed out from the pain.
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Lazy update. Soz I've got exams next week and I've got a pounding headache.
Thanks so much for the 1.19k reads <3 ilu :**
Also, this hasn't been proofread yet. Thanks for understanding. :D
-Barkimedes
