Icy Eyes •||• Hunter x Hunter

Chapter 9

*Katerina's POV*

I walked tiredly behind the two men after I retrieved my sword/belt. After a bit of walking, we finally reached the Zoldyck family living quarters. My mouth dropped open at the size of the mansion, saying it was huge would be an understatement. I quickly closed my mouth when Zeno and Silva turned to look at me together.

"Tell me, child, how would you like me to train you a bit?" Zeno asked, looking at me curiously while stroking his thin, long mustache.

My eyes snapped to him in surprise and suspicion. Why would he want to train me? "Huh? Why would you do that?"

He seemed amused by my suspicion and smiled. "You have quite the potential, it'd be a waste if you weren't trained properly. Who taught you Nen?"

"No one. I kind of taught myself," It wasn't a complete lie, but not the full truth either. 

Zeno laughed. "We will start tomorrow, I'll teach you some useful techniques."

I sighed. So it wasn't like I had a choice in the matter. Just then, a woman in a frilly dress and a hat came over and stood beside Silva, looking at me curiously. 

Kikyo's aura was quite strong and threatening that I immediately activated Ten 

"Who is she?" The woman asked, looking at her husband. Her voice was somewhat high-pitched. 

"Katerina Pierce. I'm a friend of Killua's," I replied innocently, not missing the way her body tensed a bit when she heard my name. What is it with these people?

"She will be welcomed as an official guest here. Gotoh!" Zeno called, said butler appearing after a few seconds.

He bowed, "You called, Zeno-sama?"

"Ah yes. Escort this young lady to a guest bedroom, and let her friends know that she's all right."

Gotoh nodded and bowed once again before telling me to follow him. I heard Killua's mother telling him to bring me to her when I was done showering. It almost made me stop in my track. What does this woman want with me?

The head butler led me through a maze of dimly-lit corridors until we stopped in front of a door. I have no idea what I got myself into. 

"We're here, Katerina-sama. I'll be waiting here for you to showe," Gotoh said, opening the door

"Thank you, Gotoh. And please, no need for the honorifics," I sighed entering the room. The room was spacious, with light grey walls and the bed was red and black. I noticed another door at the back of the room and cautiously walked to it. Slowly opening the black door, I saw it was the bathroom.

I went in, studying the space. The bathroom itself showed how insanely rich these people were. I quickly stripped out of my clothes and untied my hair. I looked down at my body, which was filled with cuts and bruises from the long fight with Zeno. 

Turning on the water in the shower, I waited for it to become warm. Once it was at the desired temperature, I stepped under it, letting the liquid wash away all the dirt and blood on my body. My injuries were minor, barely hurting, as I'd had worse before.

I put some shampoo in my palm and rubbed it into my hair, scrubbing, before I washed it off. I repeated that three times before applying some conditioner. When I was done, I wrapped a towel around my body and smaller one around my hair-- but not before staring at myself in the mirror for a moment, eyes locked on my tattoo.

When I entered the bedroom again, my backpack was lying there. Why am I not surprised? I thought.

I went over to the black bag and took out a clean outfit. Ripped black jeans and a tight, light blue t-shirt. I slipped on my belt and combat boots before drying my hair and combing through it with my fingers. I put it into a ponytail with my side-bangs framing my face.