Reborn.

Test × of × Tests

Gon and I were pulled aside by the captain. "Listen, in order to get to the exam, do not take the bus. Instead head for that cedar tee way over there." He points to the top of a hill right on the top was a large tree. "As truly excited as I am-which isn't a lot-don't you think that's an awful far way to walk sir?" I tilt my head. The captain strokes his chin in thought, then he widens his eyes. "Over there"-he points to a large building-"that here is the mall. If ya go there you might be able to find some form of transportation. Buy yourself a bike or something." That is the plan. We might need a bit more money though considering what I have in mind. "Ah...you see sir, we kind of... forgot money. Haha..." Rubbing the back of my head i discreetly nudge Gon. He seems to understand me well enough so he takes out a small pouch. Opening it he shows the captain that it's empty. "Well that certainly is a problem."-he thinks for a bit then reaches into his pocket-"here take this it should be able to buy you something to help, maybe some food as well." he then tosses us the pouch. Gon takes it and shoves it into his pocket. "Thank you sir!" we bow and run off to the large building.

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"How about these?" Gon holds up a pair of roller blades. They have hints of blue and the main base is white. I nod in approval. He then picks up a pair that are almost exactly the same but are different in color. A dark green and black base, matching Gon's general outfit. "This is cheating!" Leorio yells. Ah yes, the idiot was being so quiet I had forgotten he was here. "How exactly is buying a pair of roller blades cheating Leorio?" Kurapika asks while looking at him for a second then going back to browsing. Leorio simply opens his mouth then closes it repetitively whilst failing to produce words. "Quit doing that, you look like a fish."-he whips his head at me.-"What? It's the truth." I shrug at him then walk away carrying my pair of roller blades. After apologizing to Leorio, Gon is by my side shaking his head in disapproval. "So Gon. I was thinking, you know how on the ship it was only men?" He looks at me puzzled for a moment then shakes it off. "Yeah. What's your point?" He asks tilting his head at me. I stop walking. Then I turn to him, face serious and letting out the smallest bit of Ten. "What if the exam is the same way? Once we arrive at the site will there only be men? Chances are, yes. Majority if not all applicants will be guys. As a girl, I think I should disguise myself as a guy. For my safety of course." Gon's eyes widen for a second before fully processing my words. "I think that's an alright idea. Who knows people might underestimate you." suddenly Kurapika is by my side speaking. At least there's one other book smart person here. "On one condition then."-Gon starts-"I get to choose Ava's new clothes and temporary name." Kurapika and I share a look. The kurta simply shrugs, I guess if he sees nothing wrong with it then it'll be fine.

Is this fine? Yes? No? I don't even know. Gon choose to stick with my pastel style and picked out a white collared shirt, light pink/purple sweater, light wash jeans, then a pair of white shoes that look similar to tennis shoes but have a red and blue stripes around the sole. Then after I complained about getting too hot in the sweater Gon found a nice light blue flannel and a pair of black jeans. Soon however we came across another problem, my hair. I have long black hair, now while it doesn't defy gravity like Gon's it's definitely still a prominent feature of mine. While figuring out what to do with it, only two options came to mind. One being a horrible idea from Leorio, and the other from Kurapika. We choose the Kurta's idea of wearing a wig over cutting my hair. So after looking for my new 'hair' we finally came across a nice looking cotton candy colored wig. So walking into the changing room I put on the outfit with the sweater, then after tying my hair back I put on the wig. Then I look in the mirror...wow... I really look like a boy. Cool. "Ava- I mean Owen, are you done yet?" Gon's voice is heard from the other side. "Yeah just about!" I walk out of the room to see the shocked faces of the three boys who came into the store with me. I pick up my bag and prepare to leave. "What are you waiting for? Let's go." Walking away with a smirk I place the appropriate amount of cash on the desk for the cashier then exit the store. The three idiots were still in the store shocked at my transformation.