Second Chance (Hunter X Hunter)

CHAPTER 29

"Here 2 tickets to Karatunya City", Illumi passed the ticket to his little brother. Kalluto took one of the ticket and keep it inside his kimono.

"This time, are you sure he is really there?" Illumi look at Kalluto curiously. Hopefully this time they don't have to waste their time anymore. It's kinda hard to get flight ticket to the Karatunya City due to the snowy weather. They are already 2 days late. Luckily Milluki gave him the contact of his personal favourite travel agent. They managed to get him 2 tickets finally. Hopefully they can catch up with Killua this time.

"Karatunya City, huh? I wonder what makes him travel all the way to that place" Illumi mumbling alone. He flip through the tourist pamphlet of Karatunya City that he got from the travel agent he met just now. Nothing much he can find there. "Hmmm maybe just chilling around with his best friend, huh? What do you think, Kalluto" He look at Kalluto who is currently staring at the other side of the travel agent office.

Kalluto shook his head. Illumi widened his eyes try to figure out what Kalluto trying to tell him now. "You're not going to find anything unless you search from the dark website", he pointed to one of the computer at the corner of the room. "Killua oni-chan is a hunter. If we want to find him, we have to think like a hunter too, right?"

Illumi touches his chin and think. Kalluto probably right. Killua isn't a boy that will do things randomly. He always got different kind of plan on his mind. He probably want to do something dangerous again. As a big brother, Illumi feel that he is responsible to stop him from hurting his own self.

Dark website? What are you actually up to, Killua?

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"So both of you are hunters?" the soldier on duty at the border looking at them out of curiosity.

".....and you have to bring this prisoner inside with you?" he added looking at Zapile up and down. Zapile is just looking on the ground, try to play with his character. Deep down inside, he is too nervous if the soldier will notice their lies.

Gon try not to say anything because Killua already remind him earlier about his weakness on lying. He just keep himself quiet and watch the professional, Killua do his work.

"With the order from the Hunter Association, we need to bring this prisoner inside for some private and confidential matter", the soldier frowned and look at him. "Private and Confidential?" Killua nodded. "What is that all about? You think I can simply allow you guys to go in with such a lame lie?" His face turned to fierce. Gon started to gulping and turn to see Zapile who is currently sweating hard. He turn back to Killua and see that silver-haired boy still looks very calm. He saw Killua open up his backpack and hand a letter to the soldier.

"This letter is from the president of the Hunter Association. An order letter for us to bring this prisoner inside. You can read it yourself" The soldier took the letter from Killua and read it quietly. He look at Killua for a few second then nodded. He turn to the other 2 soldiers that are standing in front of the gate. "Let them in!" he yelled. Killua take back the letter from the soldier and smile proudly.

The gate opened and they walk slowly pass the borderline. Gon look at the sky. It is so dark at this side compared to the other side that is always snowy. It was so dark. Somehow it reminds him of the dream that he had before. Somehow he wonders why recently he always dream about something bad happened to Killua?

Is this a right decision for us to come here? I don't want anything bad happen to Killua. I need to protect him. I have to make it sure"

"Gon!" Suddenly he heard Killua calling his name. He snapped out of his thought and saw Killua is currently standing in front of him without turning his face to him. "Let's go. We might not have much time left."

"Uh, uhm. Okay", Gon nodded and they start walking slowly in the rain. Gon look at Killua from the back. Since Killua left him alone at the hotel, he had this kind of funny feeling. A feel that makes him feel insecure.

No much time left? What are you trying to say, Killua?

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After making sure that they are far enough from the border entrance, Killua loosen up the rope from Zapile's hands. He look at the sky far beyond them. "Gon can you tell if the weather is worst ahead of us?" Gon taking few steps ahead and closing both of his eyes trying to interpret the weather with all his senses. After few second he turn to both of his companion. "It is save to walk now but not after 3 hours later. We need to walk fast and find a safe place to hide".

"Why do we need to hide? There's no other dangerous creatures living in this place right?" Zapile started to panic. He look at Gon waiting for an answer. "There will be huge storm in this area soon" Killua answered. He is still looking at the sky far beyond them. "Look at the sky. The lightning looks brighter than we're usually see. It's not a normal lightning. If the storm hit us I don't think we can survive the damage. It should be greater than any storm we ever heard before. This probably 10x greater. Can you imagine that, Zapile", Killua stares sharply at Zapile. The older guy looks terrify now. Gon nodded. "Exactly! There's a chance of tornados too. Based on the condition of this place, the tornados would probably surrounding the whole area of this land. There will be no save place for us to run." Zapile looking at them in disbelief.

"Then how are you guys still look so relax? How are we going to continue our journey if it is that dangerous? I want to go back now", He try to turn back towards the entrance way before Killua stop him with his yoyo twisted in Zapile's wrist.

"How about your quest? Well if you leave now you may not going to find you master's granddaughter. She is probably in danger now", Gon try to remind him on what the reason he is here at the first place. Zapile look at the ground and nodded. "But how are we going to face this challenging weather?"

"Don't worry there is a way for us to continue walking." Killua turn to both of them and smile confidently.

"How?" Gon and Zapile both ask in the same time. Killua snapped his fingers.

"THE UNDERGROUND TUNNEL"