Flame

Chapter 2 Rewritten

Disclaimer: I own nothing but Phoenix

Gon, Phoenix, Kurapika and Leorio finally arrived at the port in Dolle Harbor. The port was busy and full of people going to the hunter exam, or the locals going about their daily business.

Phoenix started to fidget seeing all the different people loitering around the port, she had never been one to be comfortable in largely crowded areas. Kurapika looked over a Phoenix when he saw he playing with her fingers, grabbing her fingers he pulled them apart and held one of their hands in his own and pulled her after him to follow Leorio.

Leorio was leading the two to map of the port town and the surrounding areas. He looked over his shoulder about to ask Kurapika something but stopped when he noticed the way Phoenix was holding onto Kurapika's hand tightly. His lips curved into a sly smirk as he turned forward again before either of the could notice.

Gon came up to the three once they reached the map, he had been saying his thanks and goodbyes to the captain, who had explained to Gon that they needed to go to a big cedar tree on the hill outside of town, apparently it was a shortcut.

Leorio of course was doubtful, "Huh, that's strange."

They all looked at him, "Why?" Gon and Phoenix asked at the same time.

"According to the notice I received, the exam is supposedly being held somewhere in Zaban City," the oldest of the group explained before pointed to a spot on the map that had a large tree marked. "Right now, we're here. That tree is in the opposite direction."

Kurapika looked down at Gon, "Perhaps you misheard him?" The blonde asked as Phoenix let go of his hand and stepped back a bit now, they weren't surrounded by people.

"No, he told me to head toward the cedar tree", Gon answered.

Kurapika held his chin, a habit of his when he was trying to figure something out. "I see," he mumbled.

"And this notice isn't any help!" Leorio grumbled as he looked at his notice with annoyance. "Where, exactly, in Zaban City are we meant to go?"

"Our task is to find the exam site, using a limited amount of information," The blond explained. "Just another test before we're allowed to take the Hunter exam."

"I-I knew that," Leorio stuttered out. "I already knew that!"

"Anyway, I'll go have a look. The captain must have a reason to suggest that," Gon declared.

"I agree with Gon on this once. The captain wouldn't lead us astray since he likes us," Phoenix said with a shrug.

Gon smiled brightly at her support. Kurapika looked thoughtful and Leorio looked a little annoyed that they wouldn't be taking the bus like him.

Gon started to walk away with Phoenix, knowing that Kurapika would come along with them because not only does Gon interested him but also because he wouldn't let Phoenix go alone, even if she was with Gon.

"Hey, hey," Leorio spoke behind them. "You're serious? The bus to Zaban is about to leave! We should take it. Hey!" He shouted out when the two young teens ignored him and continued walking.

Kurapika was quick to catch up with Gon and Phoenix, he had explained to Leorio that while he didn't trust the captain's advice that Gon interested him, plus he couldn't let Phoenix going into an unknown situation alone, even if she did have Gon by her side.

Phoenix and Gon shared a grin with Kurapika when he caught up to them. They continued their trek to the cedar tree in a calm silence, which didn't last long before Leorio came running after them, yelling for them to wait. Phoenix was the only one who slowed down for him but she didn't stop.