Seeing through the Flames (Killua x OC) (Kurapika x OC)

Chapter 8

WARNING: If you are uncomfortable with psychological abuse and/or verbal abuse, please skip the dream section or skim through it quickly. Thank you.

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"As I thought, I do not like flights." Arla commented as they finally arrived.

Ai's eyes sparkled when they continued their walk towards the hotel. "BUT ARLA, LOOK AT THIS! TRAVELING IS AMAZINGGGG! AND THAT FOOD LOOKS SO TASTY..." Her mouth began to drool. Arla sighed in response. "I wonder how nice our hotel is going to be..."

"Knowing the Marquis, he only gives the best of the best to his employees to make them feel appreciated for the work they do for him." Arla dragged Ai away from a food stand. "Let us hurry up and go to the hotel. We are past the check-in time and I do not want to be any later than we already are."

"Fine... Can we eat something tasty afterwards though?" Ai pulled on Arla's sleeve.

"Of course, we can." She smiled at her friend. During their walk, however, they kept window-shopping and getting distracted by all the interesting goods that street vendors were selling to the public. "We are definitely late, aren't we?" Regret pooled in her eyes as they finally stood in front of their hotel.

"But it was fun, so it'll be fine! And it's not like we needed to be here at an exact time." It was only late afternoon. Ai dragged her friend into the hotel. "Excuse me! We're here to check in!"

"Of course, what are your names?" The receptionist politely smiled at the two young guests.

"Froshumburg, Arlania and Shirafuji, Ai." Arla answered.

"Ah, yes. I see that you have reservations. Please show me your ID and the credit card that you will be using during your stay here." The receptionist accepted the Hunter ID cards and the credit card that Lawrence gave to them.

"Yes, these both have been accepted. Shirafuji-sama, your room will be room number 696. Froshumburg-sama, your room will be room number 697." She handed over their Hunter ID cards and credit card first before handing over their room card keys.

"Both of you will each get two room card keys. To get to rooms 696 and 697, please take the elevator on the right and go up to the sixth floor. As requested, you will be receiving room service for your breakfast and dinner, along with housekeeping every two days. You will also have access to the fastest internet that the hotel provides. And to thank you for your employer's continuous use of our hotel chain, we have provided you a box of exquisite chocolates of the finest quality in your room, along with the rooms with the best view of the city. So you will be able to see all of Heavens Arena from your room. I hope you enjoy your stay here." She bowed to the two as they gratefully received their card keys.

"That is fancy." Ai commented as they stood in front of the elevator. "I didn't expect that at all."

Arla did not seem as intimidated. "As expected of the Marquis. He never does anything half-baked. Now then..." She smiled at Ai. "Let us hurry to our rooms and..."

"EAT THE CHOCOLATES!" Ai's eyes sparkled.

Arla chuckled to herself. "And this is why we are friends." While she was not fond of sweets, she was quite fond of dark chocolates or other high quality chocolates.

As they hurried to their rooms, Ai's jaw dropped. It was almost like a princess dream come true. The chandelier above them sparkled. The entire wall was a window - and as the receptionist had told them, they had the entire view of Heavens Arena, along with a beautiful view of the glistening city. The carpet was soft to her feet - almost like a cloud.