A Battlefield Bond

Chapter 17: New mission

The boys ran back to the base quietly, huddling together since the desert became extremely cold during the night.

They both wondered what newfound relationship has blossomed between them, but decided to not dwell on it too much. They were young and only wanted to enjoy each other's company for the time being.

Once back at the base, the boys quietly creeped inside, heading to Killua's room to sleep for the rest of the night.

It had seemed nobody noticed their absence, but would eventually find out there was a missing jet. For now though, the boys collapsed onto Killua's bed in a tangle of limbs, too tired to lay down properly.

Upon waking up, Killua rolled on his side only to come face to face with the floor. "Shit! Ow!" He shouted, causing Gon to sit up and rub the sleep from his eyes.

Noticing his friend on the cold floor, Gon burst into laughter before getting up to pull Killua up onto his feet and placing a kiss on his cheek.

Killua crossed his arms, a pink hue coming to his face as he watched Gon walk out of the room to get his uniform.

It still bothered Killua though; what were they now? Was it right to still call Gon a friend, or was he something more? He wasnt quite sure, but he figured he'd find out one day.

Once he finished buttoning his uniform, Killua met his black haired friend in the hall and they began walking together.

"Gon! Killua! Wait up!" Leorio had called, running up to the boys.

"Hi Leorio! Did you need something?" Gon asked the now out of breathe man. Leorio only pointed to the conference room. "Kurapika told me to tell you guys that he wants you to be in today's meeting, so you should head to the conference room instead of training today."

Crossing his arms behind his head, Killua started walking in the direction of the conference room. "Thanks the Oreo, we'll head there now."

"That's not my name you brat! It's Leorio! Le-Or-Io!" Leorio yelled to the messy haired boy.

"Don't worry Leorio he's just joking around! Anyway, thanks for letting us know. See ya around!" Gon took off down the hall to catch up to Killua who was already entering the conference room.

They took their seats next to Kurapika who smiled at their entrance. Soon the meeting started, with General Netero entering and standing at the front of the room.

"Alright folks let's get this show on the road." Netero advised, taking some papers handed to him by an accomplice. "So our battle in Meteor City was a success, us being able to win back the city and drive away the chimera soldiers. Although it seems there has been a new attack, this time in Yorknew City. So we will be again sending out squads to win back what is rightfully ours." As Netero finished, everyone spoke amongst each other, but then the General of the air base made an entrance, handing Netero a note.

Upon reading the note, Netero spoke up. "It seems we are....missing a jet?...by any chance does anyone know where it went? I find it unbelievable that nobody monitors those things, you should really get someone to look after them." Netero said to the pilot, who only sheepishly rubbed the back of his head before exiting.

Gon and Killua looked to one another before quietly cracking up in their seats, thankfully nobody noticing.

Once the meeting was completed, Kurapika eyed the boys suspiciously, being the only one who noticed their laughter. Though he only sighed to himself, not bothering to ask because frankly, he didn't even want to know.

They had to leave for their mission soon and he wasn't about to get the boys in trouble now, maybe after it was over.