Stick to the Shadows (HxH)

6: Questions

Rilluma's P.O.V

When I changed back into a human they were all so shocked. The blonde guy didn't really care, he gave a questioning glance and then looked forward once again. Killua flipped off his skateboard and started to run by my side. I never said he had to stop, but I guess he would rather not take this exam alone. Big baby.

"What?" I asked watching the green guy and the old man stare at me.

"Your that weird girl." The old man said.

"Huh?" I tilted my head. I thought I kept a good cover on who I was. I didn't try to kill anyone yet, so what could they be refering too? Did I get in trouble without knowing it? Was it wrong of me to ask a question? There is so many questions in my mind right now that I can't even focus on a single one.

"The one who insulted the examiner." The blonde said seeing my distress. I liked him helping me, if his hint was any help. When did I insult an examiner? I havn't even met very many of them yet. I barely talked to him either. When could I have possibly done something wrong?

"You said he looked like a stretchy man." The green guy pointed out. I thought about it for a moment before remembering. Why was that an insult?

"Oh that. I was just asking a question. I didn't mean for anyone to get mad at me."

"No ones mad. It was just funny." The green one said.

"Okay." I said awkwardly.

"So what's your guy's names?" he replied.

"I'm Killua and this is my little sister Rilluma."

"I'm Gon, this is Karapika, and Leorio." Gon intrduced. Gon/Green. Easy to remember. Karapika/Serious Karate face. Pretty hard but it works. Leorio/Lazy looking man. Yup, definantly.

"Nice to meet you guys." I said nicely.

"So how did you change to a cat?" Gon asked. I almost forgot that they saw me change back. Everyone has their own powers. Mine just happened to be changing form. So what. It was weird of them to ask my secrets though. I shrugged.

"Just a technique."

"Can you change into other animals?"

"Maybe."

"Can you show me?" Gon insisted. I gave Killua a look. I needed help with this. No matter where I am, I am always a little worried that people will get to much information on me and they will eventually betray me. That's how I have been trained. That is why assassin's have no need for friends. At least that's what Illumi told me. Killua had no idea how to stop the curious teen.

"If you don't want to you don't have to." Kurapika stated. Gon gave a little pouty face but went along with it. I sighed in relief. I'm so glad they have a guy with some common sense among them. After all, they other two look like idiots.

"How old are you?" Killua asked out of nowhere. It boggled my mind how he was acting right now. What could he have on his mind? Oh well. Gon can't be stupid enough to answer personal information like that. No one is dumb enough to give that away the moment they meet someone . . .

"Twelve." Gon answered.

"So am I." Killua revealed. My eyes widened. Killua gave up his age. That is personal information. Doesn't he realise that Gon can be just putting on an act. This could be a secret assassin that has come to battle us. It could be anyone and he just gave that away. HOW DUMB CAN HE BE!?

"How old are you Rilluma?" Leorio commented. I crossed my arms.

"None of your concern."

"She's six." Killua jumped in. I elbowed him in the ribs and he felt it. I hit him pretty hard. Then he stuck his foot out in front of me. I tripped on it and broke my landing with my hands. After I landed on my hands I swung my foot and made contact with Killua's akle. He tripped as well and did a few slips so he was a couple feet away from me. He continued to keep his distance.

"Okay I'm sorry." Killua apologized with a little smile. I grunted a turned my face back forward so I can watch the road in front of me.

"Your pretty young to be taking the hunter exam you think?" Gon asked me.

"Gon. I think she just proved that she can fight. While running, she fought with her brother and dodged his attacks. She has battle experience, but I'm not sure how much." Karapika explained.

"Keep your analysis to yourself." I growled.

"That's pretty rude kid." Leorio pointed out. I shook my head. My heart rate was rising, and I couldn't stop it. Killua got me all worked up. This is bad. This is really bad. I can't lose control now. If I did I would be kicked out and that would be bad. Killua would forfit the rest of the game or people will attack me and send me home. I can't go through that right now.

"Your pretty skilled for a six year old. Who trained you?" Killua and I looked at each other. I don't think either of us was ready to relay this kind of information to others just yet. Killua seemed to notice my distress of the conversation and seemed to be trying to find a way around it. I suddenly remembered those pills. I must be late on my dosage. I got my medicine out of my hidden pocket within my skirt. After I took a pill dry I looked forward again trying to avoid any looks from the others.

"Are you sick Rilluma?" Gon asked.

"No." I simply replied.

"What is that pill for?" Killua asked me. I said nothing before turning into my sabertooth cat form and running ahead into the crowd. Soon, the run was over and we made it out of the tunnels. Only soon, they caught up. Questions about me are not going to stop. My problem is not going to get better. I must control it, but my pills are eventually going to run out.

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