Backstitch [HxH]

X Thirteen X

"Kukuroo Mountain is located in the Dentora Region of the Republic of Padokea and is 3,722 meters high," Kurapika reads off the monitor. We're currently using computers at a library to look up Kukuroo Mountain.

"The Republic of Padeoka... never heard of that place, where is it.?"

Kurapika pulls up a map. The Republic of Padeoka flashes with an 'X'. "It appears to be a stable country, so we should be fine. This country is also open to tourists. It'll take three days to reach it by airship. When do you think we should leave?"

"Today!" Gon's excited for sure. "Right now!"

"Alright! Hey Y/n, are you coming?"

"Unfortunately I can't. I have to leave soon so I can get back to school when the break ends. But maybe I can come next time to visit once I get a few days off. How does that sound?"

    "Ugh, high school. I remember that. I never want to go back," Leorio shivers at the thought.

     "Yeah, I'd go with you guys if I could. You know, I feel really bad about this. I mean, you guys are going to get Killua while I sit in classes. It just doesn't sit well with me." I give the three a weak smile. Before I say anything else Leorio playfully ruffles my hair, successfully messing it up.

    I look up to him. He doesn't look mad or disappointed at all. "Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. Let's just hope you can take some time off of school to see us."

    "Yeah." I look down and smile shyly. They're all too nice to me. "I should book my tickets as well."
I take a seat next to Kurapika and power up a computer.

     "We never really heard about what country you're from, Y/n," Kurapika notes.

     "To be honest all I know about you is that you're a high school student and you watch anime." 

     "Trust me, that's all you want to know." I pull up the airport website and enter my country.

     "So you're from Searanita?" Kurapika asks.

     "Don't think I've heard of that place."

     "It's a small island country, known for its advancements in technology and culture," kurapika explained that way better than I could have.

     "Yeah, essentially. I need to book my tickets now. Shew!" I pick the most reasonable time, which happens to be around the same time the guys are leaving. Entering my license the only thing I need to pay for is the fight's accommodations. Woah, so I really can travel for nearly free! That's so cool!

~+~

     I had chosen to carpool in a Taxi to the airport with Leorio, Kurapika, and Gon. Currently stuck in traffic, I throw my head back onto the headrest of the passenger's seat. We've moved maybe two car lengths in the last half hour.

     "At this rate, we'll miss both of our flights."

     "No shit." I sigh. "They only have flights to Searanita once a day. Meaning If I have to catch a different flight I'll be returning to school late and will get in troubleeee."

     "Nothing I can do about the traffic. This is the only road to the airport, too."

    "In that case, we can just run!" Gon hops out of the taxi, followed by Kurapika, Leorio, and lastly me.

     "Hey, can you stop running so fast? Y/n's leg still insist fully healed! And do you realize how far away the airport is??"

     I'll be fine. I've been through worse. You guys said you were going to rescue Killua and Gon seems really eager to do that. I don't think he'd want to wait."

     You win.."

     "This reminds me of the first phase."

     "But this is recalled easier than the hunter exam was."

     "You got that right!" My pace quickens to match Gons. He sees this as a challenge though.

      "Alright, let's race to the airport!" Gon challenges. "Ready... go!"

~+~

     I wave to the guys as I board the airship. I had been sure to give them each both my phone number and email, along with my various social media handles to make sure that they had some way to reach me. Which I hope they do.

~-~ End of Exam Arc ~-~

Word count: 730

     A/N: I'm aware this is a short chapter but it's like that because it's the end of the arc. But I'll be sure to make this a double upload.

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