Manipulated (Killua x Reader, Sequel to: The Split String of Fate) ~ On Hiatus

~Chapter 3: The Voice~

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     A few days have passed and you were nearing the 200th floor. But for now, you were going to watch the battle of your friend Zushi. You met Zushi the day you made it to the 50th floor. He found you unconscious in the elevator and brought you to his Master, Wing's house. There Wing told you that a strong nen user used some form of hatsu on me and me, having a weak nen, passed out not being able to withstand it. I begged him to teach me to improve my nen, so that next time I would be able to. He agreed quickly, only because he felt I was in some sort of danger. Ever since that day you've been training with Wing and you've improved your nen considerably. 

    "So what do you know about your opponent Zushi?" You ask as Zushi enters the room. 

    "I actually just met him, both him and his friend talked to me since all three of us were instantly sent to the 50th floor after our first fights." He answers, his voice shaking a little. 

    "So that means he's about as powerful as us." You say, leaning back, "Well it's going to be a good fight. But don't worry Zushi, you made it to the 50th floor too in one fight, so you're definitely going to be competition for him." 

    "I don't know..." He says looking down worried, "He looks pretty strong." 

    "Zushi, don't tell me you're getting discouraged already. Is that how a true martial artist prepares for a fight?"  Wing scolds. 

    "That's right Zushi. Trust yourself. Go in there with confidence and give it your all!" You encourage.

     Zushi smiles and apologizes to both of you for acting so down. 

     "Who is this guy anyways? You've never been nervous about and opponent." You ask. 

     "His name is K-" He gets interrupted by someone speaking on the intercom. 

     "Fighter Zushi please proceed to the ring." 

     "Good luck!"You call after him as he walks out of the door. 

     "Come on, Y/n. We should get to our seats before the match starts." Master Wing says. 

     "Osu!" You reply as you extend your fists to your sides. You follow Master Wing to the arena. 

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      You sit in your seat, eagerly waiting for the match to start. Finally Zushi was going to fight an opponent worth fighting. The announcer comes on and the fighters show up on the screen. 

      Match: Zushi VS Killua 

     You instantly freeze up. You watch petrified as both Killua and Zushi enter the ring. Wing notices you tense up and turns to you. 

     "Y/n, are you alright?" He asks, snapping you out of your daze. 

     "H-Huh?" You turn to face him, "N-No... I mean yes! Yes I'm alright." 

     He looks at you skeptically before turning back to face the fight. The fight begins by announcing the players and showing their previous fights. You watch Killua's figure flash on the screen and you instantly feel this odd sensation of guilt and longing, but for some reason you refuse to accept it. 

     It's because of him all of your friends died. The voice in your head claims. Recently this voice appeared in your head, interfering with your thoughts, making you do things you never imagined you'd do, changing you. You hated the voice.

     No that was Illumi's fault. Killua had nothing to do with that. You shoot back at the voice as the battle before you proceeds.