Baby Spider / Hunter x Hunter

6 / Hunter Exam pt.4

another update? in the same year?? woah

new year new writing schedule amirite lol it's april wtf

also i haven't reread any of this and it's 3am so pls enjoy

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The examiner's faces mirrored mine when I had first found out what Netero's idea was. "Chairman! You can't be serious!"

"He's serious," I sighed and looked back to the final phase fighting pairs. I wasn't completely happy with it, but it was the best it was going to get. Netero had asked me to help him make the bracket since, according to the old man, I've already measured everyone's potential. And he wanted my input on creating the final phase. He did give me instruct me to forget my personally relationship with any one of the participants so my feelings didn't affect the bracket. Of course, the Chairman had the final say on who fought who, but I was able to influence it greatly. 

But, what shook me the most, was that I was able to completely detach myself from my friends to do my job. 

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Another sleepless night. I thought as I watched the stars out the blimp's window. I sat, lounged on one of the benches that overlooked the ground below. The hall lights were barley on, just enough so you wouldn't run into someone. It was 3am. 

I tried to recall the last time I was able to lose my surroundings. I've been taught to always keep a guard up since no one knows anyone's real intentions. One minute they're your friend, the next they're sabotaging you to gain money. Even back at the Spider hideout; we never knew when someone could come busting through our doors. Though Kortopi's Nen buildings would make it harder, there's always that maybe. 

I couldn't decipher the feelings I felt; mainly towards the boys. They're kind to me but not superficially kind, like 'kissing up to me only to stab me in the back later' kind. They were all nice and it felt authentic. I couldn't tell if they had a hidden motive behind the smiles they gave me or planning something behind my back. 

Gon was the purest. He was headstrong but his heart still made a lot of his decisions. He treats me like we've been friends forever even though I only met him a few days ago. But Killua I know, and it's odd to know more about him then he does me. We have a lot in common and I can tell he's going through a difficult 'finding himself' time. Recently though, I've tried to be there for him and it seems like he's catching on to me being worthy of his trust. Leorio and Kurapika I haven't talked to all that much but they have these auras of trust to them that I can't shake. Leorio is a bit out there but he has made me laugh the most. And I don't exactly remember the time I've laughed for that long. Kurapika is still a gray area for me because I can tell he has another motive. I don't think it's towards me but I can tell he's holding on to something. Then there's the fact I've seen his outfit before but my mind is blank. 

"Miyako?" at the sound of my name, I jumped and turned to see Kurapika coming out of the shadows. I gave him a small smile before turning back to the window to scold myself.

I haven't been keeping my guard up, tsk. The Troupe would be furious. 

"Is everything okay?" he inquired, "Can I sit?"

I nodded and scooted over, still not looking over. "Yeah I'm okay."

"I know we aren't that close, but I consider you a friend." There was a beat of silence, and I couldn't decide if it was uncomfortable or not. "You don't have to lie to me."

"I've felt worse before, just couldn't sleep is all." I shrugged and bit my lip. Kurapika signed but didn't say anything further. "How about you? What has you up this late?"