Stick to the Shadows (HxH)

5: White Saber

Rilluma's P.O.V

Finding the exam meeting spot was easy enough. Mostly because people don't know how to keep their mouths shut when talking about precious information. We just listened to conversations and made it there thanks to some idiot people. Really, as far as finding the location, this exam is a real disappointment. I thought it was going to be more challenging.

When we entered the large stone building I noticed that everyone was getting number tags. A little short examiner helper gave Killua a circle tag with the number 99 printed in back and gave a copy to me printed 100 on it. I was so happy for my number because it was even and a famous digit. I love the number 100.

Things went pretty slow from there as I just leaned against the wall with Killua next to me. Killua was playing with hi skateboard making a careful examination of the wood and wheels before a man came up to us. This man was large and overweight with a big nose. He seemed nice though. On his badge there was the number 16. He looked so innocent but it really gave me the creeps.

"Hey. You guys look like you're thirsty. I have some juice here. My name is Tonpa." he said holding some cans up. Killua and I took it kindly going along with it. There was really nothing he could do to hurt us anyway. I smelled the juice and spun it in the can. Killua took a big gulp but I remained stiff.

"Thanks." Killua said and then he looked to me. "You'll like it. It's just like what mom used to make." I got what he was saying. Our mom barely cooked or made anything, but she always poisoned everything. In my opinion it was very tasty and I think everyone should try putting some poison in their food. To be honest, I never understood why others didn't. It tastes so good. I drank the can of juice and smiled at Killua.

"Your right. Just how mom used to make." Tonpa agreed with a smirk and then happily walked off probably to go find some more people to share his delicious juice.

"We should get some more later. That was good." I told Killua while i licked my lips. He nodded as we continued with passing the time. Then a long legged man with pink hair came out. He looked a lot like a statue or a zombie. Something like that anyway. He wore a clean tux though. Not a Zombie. Hybrid​ Zombie?

"I will be your examiner for the first stage." He announced. I tilted my head in confusion. Then I rose my hand. The guy looked at me and then gave me a confused look. Everyone around me stared as I waited to be called on. "Yes child."

"Do all the examiners look like a stretchy man?" I asked. Killua grabbed the bridge of his nose and shook his head. It came out a lot more childish than I meant it to be. What I meant was if all of the stages were going to be similar because the examiners might be the same breed. I'm not even sure if this man is even human.

"All the examiners have a different appearance along with different skills and abilities." He said. I smiled.

"Thanks."

"No problem." He explained a little bit of the stage, but I didn't listen. He started to walk and I would have totally been left behind if Killua didn't nudge me to move. I started to walk for a while and then he picked up the pace to a jog. I was happy to get a workout in, but I don't know what the next phases are so I must not overexert myself. Killua flipped down his skateboard and started to role.

"Run or Ride?" he asked me. I smiled at him. He knows the answer.

"Ride. I love the wind in my fur." I said. Then, using a special technique of mine, I shifted my form. My finger molded together into paws and claws erupted. My ears rose to the top if my head and rounded. My pupils dilated and fur showed over my whole body.

The form I now am, is a black and white spotted sabertooth. I had long teeth, a docked tail, and sharp claws. Even if I was smaller than a normal saber, I was much stronger and smarter. With my size only up to Killua's knees. Keep in mind I am still a child, I will get bigger eventually. I leaped onto Killua's shoulders so I lied down curling my tail around his neck.

We went like that for a while. The feeling of the wind in my hair felt so nice. I was not a huge fan of the wheel's squeaking on the ground because of my enhanced hearing. On the other hand the smells are awesome. You can pick up so much while going this fast. It's faster than I can ever run. Then that moment was interrupted.

"HEY! You with the cat. You can't use a skateboard! That's cheating!" I looked back to see an old looking man with short dark hair and glasses that made him look like Harry Potter. His attire consisted of a suit with a matching brief case and he looked sweaty like he was already starting to get tired. I hissed at him showing more than just my saber canines. The man jumped back with fear.

"Leorio. The rules say you can use anything you bring along." a boy said. He was wearing green. Way too much green. He had black spiky hair and dark brown eyes. The look on his face gave me a weird vibe though. Even when he was not in battle, the expression on his face was all determination and confidence.

"Why are you taking their side Gon?!" This, Leorio exclaimed.

"Look. You might as well save your energy." A new boy said. This one was blonde with a weird traditional robe on. I couldn't tell if it was a boy or a girl though. He seemed smart and kind of stuck up. On the other hand, he had a look I knew well. Drive. This boy wanted to prove himself. Then I jumped off Killua's shoulders and changed back to normal.

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If you guys have not noticed, Rilluma has a deep connection to nature and loves a lot of kinds of animals.

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