Stick to the Shadows (HxH)

8: Illumi

Rilluma's P.O.V

"Rilluma you idiot. You have already made scene after scene. What happened this time?!"

"He asked me what my job was and kept prying. I could control it."

"Come on Rilluma."

"I'm sorry Killua." He narrowed his eyes and then looked forward to the rest of the group. I knew he was going to do something, but I couldn't tell what is was. Then he called Gon back to us. I grabbed Killua's wrist and squeezed as Gon ran back to us.

"Gon. I'm sorry to trouble you, but I have something to tell you."

"What?" Gon asked with a tilted smile.

"Rilluma has a secret that I think you should know about." Killua told him. My grip became tighted cracking Killua's bones.

"What?" Gon asked again.

"She's an assassin." Killua said with a stern face. Gon face became serious.

"A nine year old Assassin."

"Yeah. I'm an ex-assassin and both of our parents are professionals. So don't get Rilluma mad. Okay Gon." Gon shrugged with a smile. And then I smelled something. I let go of Killua's now broken wrist and looked around frantically. Then I turned into a snow owl and flew off leaving the rest of them behind. I landed about a quarter of a mile away from Killua and stopped, but the voice was still there.

"Oh I see." A random voice spoke. "So the young girl is an assassin. That's why her bloodlust is so strong." My nails sharpened as the voice grew louder. It sorounded me like a bell on my head. I couldn't tell which way it was and I couldn't figure it out. I looked around and saw two shaky figures exit the cover of trees. My eyes widened as I saw who they were. One was that weird Joker guy, and the other was Illumi.

"Illumi."

"Kneel Rilluma." He said. At first, I was to is shock to follow his order. Then I was snapped out of my daze by the needle that I almost completely forgot about. The back of my neck bursted in pain as I was forced down onto one knee. I forced myself to look up to him. His black eyes that matched me was moving in circles along with the rest of the world around me.

"I - I - I."

"I told you that you wouldn't be able to refuse a cammand." Illumi said. Hisoka sighed.

"I want to fight her. She's strong." Hisoka whined.

"No. Not now. She's not ready." Illumi assured.

"Why not?"

"Because she's making friends. She needs to learn that friendship is pointless, and I know just how to do it. She will kill her friends, but not now. I will let her just slowly get used to the needle with small cammands before I add anything to it. I don't want to throw her into a deaf rage." Illumi explained.

"Deaf Rage? That sounds fun."

"Not when your the one who set her off. She will kill anyone in sight and the needle won't work. That's what happens when a Zoldyck loses control." Illumi added.

"Fine. I guess I can wait. She will become stronger." Hisoka sighed.

"Rilluma!?" I heard calls for me nearing. Illumi seemed to hear Killua in that mix as well.

"I must stay secret Hisoka. You take care of them."

"NO!" I yelled and jumped up but I fell back to my knees. Illumi looked down to me and gave me a small smile. I looked up to him with scared eyes. I did not fear him, I feared for them. Illumi gave permission to someone to fight everyone. That means he must be skilled. I fear the worst.

"Your a strong child Rilluma, but I can't let you off on your own. For now, just play along. Never breathe a word of this to anyone." I felt it. His order burned itself into my mind. "While you rest, let my order sink into you. Until you've got it figured out, don't wake up." I fell forward the pain leaving me. The hard rocky ground pushed against my face as I lied nicely on the ground. Then my eyes closed as Illumi disspeared.

*Time Skip*

When I woke up Killua was by my side. I was in a pile of large leaves with a large stone as a pillow. The walls were rock and there was sun shinning through the entrances of the cave. I smiled seeing him, but he just looked down.

"I'm sorry." he whispered.

"What?"

"It's my fault you ran off. I yelled at you."

"WHAT!? NO! That's not why. I - I only. Um. I saw something."

"See! I knew she could change into other forms. Not just the snow saber." Gon yelled coming into my blurry vision. The moment I saw him I was reminded of my job. There going to make me kill them and I can't say anything about it. No warning, no nothing. What am I going to do?

"Rilluma. Are you okay?" Kurapika asked appearing as well. I shrugged not knowing the answer myself. How am I supposed to explain anything to them. This stupid cammand has me looped in a bind and chained to a seat. I can't just forget it all and call it good. Illumi will come for me.

"Thanks to Leorio your going to be just fine." Gon stated.

"The old man saved me." I grunted. Unbeleivable.

"He's trained to become a doctor. I think he knows how to heal minor injuries." Kurapika said annoyed.

"Injuries?" I was confused.

"Overdose of a drug. It's fne though, It's not lethal." Leorio explained.

"I see." Illumi must have set that as extra evidence. There was no drug. Unless that's how the needle works. It pumps me full of a drug to keep me submissive. The problem is if that is how it works then why am I not submitting to other people's will and needs. It just doesn't add up. Something is lying deep under the surface, and I want to fnd out what.

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