Cupid's Arrow (Pokkle x Female Reader)

Chapter 2

As (Y/N) arrived at the rendezvous point with the rest of her group, she remembered the Hunter Exam and how she had become friends with both Pokkle and Ponzu. She remembered all of the different trials they went through together: from the endurance test at the very beginning, until the tournament at the end. (Y/N) arrived at the cliff that overlooked the Chimera Ants' nest and saw that everyone else was already there. (Y/N) then realized that she was almost a half hour late, not like that would ruin their plans, but it was unusual that (Y/N) would be late for something this important.

"Why are you so late child?" Netero asked casually.

(Y/N) was silent for a moment and then asked, "Chairman, may I speak to you privately for a moment?" They all looked questioningly at her, but Netero could tell that it was something important by the tone in her voice and the look in her eyes.

"Of course." he replied, and the others took this as a hint to leave them alone. "So what's on your mind, Kiddo?"

"The reason that I was late was because I ran into my friend, Ponzu. She informed me that Pokkle has been captured by these Chimera Ants, and that the rest of their team was killed. I would like to ask if, during our mission, I could have permission to look for him." (Y/N) said seriously.

"Ah, I see... If I recall correctly, you were good friends with those two during the Hunter Exams." Netero said.

"Yes, and I promised Ponzu that I would find him and bring him back."

"You do realize though that they may have devoured him already. Are you prepared for that?" Netero asked straightforwardly. (Y/N) took in a shuttered breath but was able to quickly calm herself down.

"I know he's alive. I just have a feeling that they wouldn't eat him right away. He is also a hunter, so he can at least protect himself for a while. But there's no time to lose, I need to save him! Please Chairman!" (Y/N) pleaded. Netero could see the determination in her eyes, and he knew that even if he told her 'no' she would still try to save Pokkle.

"Alright, the new plan is that we will infiltrate the nest as a group and then split up. You will use Gyo to find where Pokkle is so you can rescue him, while the rest of us will continue with our main goal of getting to the queen. We will all meet up at the cave right over there." Netero said while pointing to the hidden, medium-sized cave close by. "I shall activate a Nen barrier that only humans can pass through. Once you have Pokkle, come to this cave and wait here. However, if you discover Pokkle has died or has been eaten, I want you to come here immediately and wait for us. I don't want you dying, you hear?" Netero continued in an even more serious tone. (Y/N) nodded, hoping that it wouldn't come to that. Netero used his Nen and created the barrier that he spoke of around the cave.

"I'll explain the new plan to the others." Netero said as he walked back to the others. (Y/N) looked out towards the large mountainous rock formation - the Chimera Ants' nest - with detest. 'Pokkle, just hang on a little longer. I'm coming to save you.' (Y/N) thought. The others soon returned. "Are we ready to go?" Netero asked. Everyone nodded and they slid down the cliff and made their way to the nest.