Reborn.

Departure × And × Friends

Today Gon and I finally get to participate in the Hunter Exam! Well... If Gon can catch the Master of The Swamp. I really, really, really hope he can. Otherwise all our training will have been for nothing. That would suck. But I really do think Gon will catch him. Which is why I'm packing my bag right this moment.

I have to bring, my contacts to keep my eyes brown, my journal, some food, extra clothes, things for hygiene, and all my money I've saved up... Which is around 12,000 Jenny. I feel like I'm missing something...oh! My herbalist book! All my notes about plants and what they can be used for is in this. From tea just to drink, to medicine my book has it all! I mean, one of us has to be the responsible one right? Down to the port now to see if Gon's made any progress.

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I get to the port and see Gon pulling on his line. "Gon you need any help?!" I yell up to him. "Yes! Please!" nodding I climb up the tree and grab hold of the rid and help him pull. On his own he probably would've needed to run around the tree but with both of us... It's almost to easy.

"Yahoo!" we yell as the fish comes out of the water. We hear the residents of Whale Island cheering and one even says our father was the last person to catch him and it must be in our genes. A sense of pride wells in my stomach. I almost feel bad that I always turned the cold shoulder to them almost. The only people I'm comfortable with are Gon, Aunt Mito, Grandma Abe, and Stan. I'm not even comfortable with the little girl on the island.

Gon has always been the more talkative one, I've kept to myself. Especially after the incident when we were 11...I really didn't trust anyone or talked to anyone. But the Hunter Exam will make me stronger! Right?

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Gon and I are in our room. Gon is cleaning off his fishing rod, when Aunt Mito walks in.

"Are you two sure about this?"-we nod-"You're father left you at a very young age to be a hunter!" Aunt Mito's voice is slightly raised. "We know Aunt Mito." I say. She counters with "He choose being a hunter over raising you two!"

"Isn't that great?!"-a surprised noise comes from Mito-"Being a hunter is so amazing he was willing to give up raising us!" Gon finishes. I sweat drop... You could've said it in a less... Depressing way.

"It's a dangerous job! You never know when you might lose you life! Don't you understand?!" Mito yells, pain is ever so visible in her eyes.

"...I don't. Which is why I want to know more!"-Gon stands up-"I want to become a hunter and discover why it was so important for our dad!" Gon yells. His eyes are bright again, shining with determination.

I stand up and walk over to Gon's side. "Mito-san, Gon and I will figure out why dad left us, then we'll be the best hunters in the world."

Mito just freezes. Figured she would if I said something...after all I'm supposed to be the smarter and more mature. "Y-you don't mean that do you Ava?" I nod. "Of course I mean it, after all why would I say it?" Mito puts her head down in defeat. "If you insist..." With that she walks out of the room.

Gon and I make eye contact. "I feel bad now." Gon says. I nod again, "Same here but"-i smile-"WE CAN BE HUNTERS NOW!"

Gon smiles back and throws his hands up with me. As we do a little celebration we hear what sounds like Kon roaring outside. Then I look at Gon's bag...

"Gon you need to pack!" quickly Gon runs over and starts packing. The rest of the day is spent talking about our future adventures and if the exam will be difficult. We can't wait.
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"Now be sure to write home sometime, and change your clothes, don't forget to brush your tee"-I smile and place a hand on Mito's-"...I know, you two will be just fine." Mito smiles at me in return. "As long as you two stick together there's nothing you can't do. At least that's what you've been telling me since you were left in my care." We all share a laugh.