Killing a Heart

17: Back on Whale Island

Walking across the island to get to Gon's house was like torture.

Despite being rested up, Killua's body ached. Not to mention every time he clenched his hands, the scabs would break open and blood would pour from his wounds.

He eventually reached the Freecss household.

He was hesitant at first, before making up his mind. Instead of knocking ,and getting blood on the door, Killua kicked the door softly.

Almost immediately the door swung open.

A little boy appeared and looked Killua up and down, before slamming the door in his face. A few seconds later the door opened again. This time it was Mito.

"Hey, Aunt Mito." Killua spoke softly noticing the lump in his throat had reappeared. "My goodness, you're bleeding all over. Come in here, I'll bandage you up."

Killua looked at the ground trying not to make eye contact.

If him and Gon weren't friends anymore then is it okay for him to see Aunt Mito?

Killua sat on the couch as Mito brought a first aid kit over to him.

"What brings you here Killua? Is Gon with you?" She asked, breaking the silence. "No...I sorta got lost after me and him had a fight.-" "What'd he do?" She sounded angry. "It wasn't just him." Killua sighed.

She got the gist that he didn't really want to talk about it.

"So where's Aki and Haru?" Killua said changing the subject.

Almost a decade ago Aunt Mito fell in love with a sailor who stopped on the island. The two got married and had kids, and the rest is history. Gon never really liked her husband, but he tried his best to tolerate him. He did get along with the kids really well, as if they were younger siblings.

"They should be coming down to greet you any second." She laughed. And as if on cue, the twins came running down the stairs screaming and smiling.

"Killua! Welcome back!!" The little girl said hugging onto him. "Where's Onii-chan? What happened to your hands? What happened to your hair?" She asked curiously.

Aki was always an extrovert, while her brother remained the shy introvert.

"Aki!" Mito yelled at her nosey daughter.

"It's okay." Killua said to Mito. "I don't know where Gon is. I hurt my hands, and some idiots cut my hair." The little girl smirked mischievously.

"Idiot! Idiot!" And then her brother started to copy her. "Idiot!"

Mito scowled at the two. "Do not use that language!-" "But Mama! Killua said it!" "He's a big kid! Now don't say such vulgar words unless you want to wash your mouth out with soap!" She growled.

"Sorry Mama." They both bowed their heads in shame.

"How long will you be here for?" She asked Killua. "Only a day, I've got to go as soon as possible." She knew that this island was Killua's safe place, so she didn't badger him with any more questions.

"Aki and Haru, help Killua set up his room."