Chapter 21
I have to fight today, it's been 90 days since the last one, but I'm not really up for it. I sign up for a fight with a person that I've never heard of before and don't go to the match. They win by default and I now have a track record of 1-1.
A couple days later, I'm not surprised when Killua and Gon both win their matches against Sadoso by default. I saw the commotion outside my door, when Sadoso had kidnapped their little friend and blackmailed Gon and Killua. He must've done something else, because the next day I felt Killua's hostile aura and Sadoso had disappeared.
Killua and Gon both have matches again today, June 4th. Gon's fighting Top and Killua's fighting Wheelchair. However, luckily they are scheduled at different times so I'll be watching Gon's first.
Gon steps out onto the platform holding a fishing rod and all I can do is smirk. He must actually have a plan today, and I'm pretty sure that he's going to crush Gido with it. The match starts quickly, with Gon jumping forward sporadically and Gido already in tornado mode. He wastes no time, firing on top after another at Gon, who just calmly puts his arms up as a shield and the tops bounce off harmlessly. Gon's aura in just a couple of weeks is already stronger than Gido's, he has no chance of winning now.
The fishing pole swings forward, and Gido dodges instinctively. A mistake that will be his downfall when the hook snags the concrete square below. Using the enormous strength a kid his size shouldn't have, Gon pulls up the concrete block flipping Gido in the process incapacitating him. With a rush forward, Gon pulls his fist back and throws a punch at Gido's leg, breaking it in half. After Gon is done threatening him, he leaves. The match has an obvious winner. Good job, Gon, you're progressing faster than I expected of you. Hisoka will be pleased with the results.
Without a moment to spare, once Gido leaves, Killua walks in, his opponent casually rolling up in his chair. Killua's stronger, and with the way Gon's match went, I'm sure Killua's going to crush Riehlvelt in the most entertaining way.
When the match begins, Killua flashes into the air shocking the sitting idiot. Killua tries for an attack, but Riehlvelt quickly accelerates away and pulls out two whips. The whips lash around very quickly in order to protect him from attacks. However, Killua is not fazed, and I'm not surprised when he just grabs them out of the air, his face blank of emotion.
Trapped into a corner, Riehlvelt pushes a button which make electricity crackle down the whips and into Killua's body. He laughs triumphantly before realizing his grave mistake. Killua tosses Riehlvelt into the air and explains that he can feel the pain, but he is just good at tolerating it. With no more options, he cries out for Killua to catch him. Killua complies and the current knocks Riehlvelt out, Killua wins.
I thought that these performances would be enough to scare them for their next fight, but only the Top drops out. But on the 10th, Riehlvelt tries again, and is decimated when Gon just picks up a tile as a distraction and captures Riehlvelt with his own whips. Just the thought of getting electrocuted makes him faint and Gon is declared the winner again.
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"Hey, Skyler!" I hear a shout as I'm walking through town gathering some food. I turn my head and see a smiling Gon running toward me, and enthusiastic Killua besides him.
"Sup, Gon, Killua. Long time no talk, I saw both your matches last month, but I could never find you to complement you. Sorry about that." Though I'm not that sorry, they slipped my mind for a bit and I just forgot about them.
"It's okay, but, guess what?!" Gon asks me excitedly.
"What?"
"I have a match against Hisoka tomorrow on July 10th!!" Of course I know this information already. Hisoka told me last week, and ever since then he's been absolutely infuriating. I couldn't talk to him without arguing because all he did was talk about his "Precious Fruit." How obnoxious, am I right?
"Really? Are you prepared?" I ask Gon, actually curious about how his training has been going.
"Yup, Wing-san has taught Killua and I all the basics of nen." He replies happily.
"Why'd you tell her that?" Killua elbows Gon in the side.
"Why not? Skyler's our friend." Gon's innocence flairs in his eyes.
"She's working for Hisoka, we can't trust her." Anger bubbles up in me and I push it down.
"First of all, I'm right here. And I can hear everything you're saying." I glare pointedly at Killua. "Second of all, I don't 'work for Hisoka' that's absolute insanity. I just do whatever I think is going to be the most fun. But," I look at Gon this time, "Killua's right about something, you can never trust anyone. Including your very own self."
"I don't care. I trust you, Skyler, even if you don't want me to." Gon's stubborn, I'll give him that.
"Fine, sell your soul to the Devil, it'll be your problem. Just remember, Hisoka's more than he seems, so be careful. I meant what I said earlier about not wanting you to get hurt." Truth be told, if something really bad happens to Gon, my main source of entertainment would be cut off. "I wish you luck in your match tomorrow, I'll be watching, so don't disappoint, okay?"
"Okay, Skyler. I'm going to try my best."
"Bye, guys." I ruffle Killua's head once and I can feel the irk radiating from him as I leave. Still adorable, that little ex-assassin. It really is a shame that Gon's converted him.
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Hisoka's won nine times and lost three times, all forfeits. They stand face to face, eyes piercing each other's souls when Hisoka gives quite the light show with his crotch. Gon's not fazed and Hisoka manages to control himself when the referee begins the match.
Gon, being the simple minded person he is, starts the action off by springing towards Hisoka with a flurry of lightning fast moves. Of course Hisoka dodges each and every one, not at all unsettled by the wave of movement. He calmly knocks Gon to the ground multiple times and when the battle relaxes to a more tranquil state, it is very noticeable that Hisoka hasn't moved an inch and Gon is covered in bruises. Fortunately none of which are on his neck.
Hisoka gains one point while Gon only gains fatigue.
Gon resorts to one of his few tricks and decides to flip a stone. Hisoka's own arrogance is his downfall and the confusion blinds him while Gon slips behind a broken piece and finally gets his own retaliation in with a punch of his own. This time to the face. Hisoka's small eyes widen in surprise, or maybe satisfaction. I'm still not sure if he's both a sadist and a masochist.
Gon's plan awarded him with a critical hit and two points.
A complete lull interrupts the fight when Gon calmly walks up to Hisoka and hands him a circular tag. Ah, yes, that's right. Hisoka said he could only return the tag when Gon returned a blow to the face.
Hisoka's kind enough to once again allow his opponent time to rest while he gives a speech that can weaken his opponent mentally as well. He delivers quite an interesting talk about nen types. Nailing each one. Without allowing Gon to recover from shock, Hisoka launches his own barrage of attacks on Gon. There is no mercy in his eyes as Gon is pummeled into practically nothing.
However, everything happens so quickly and a total of two points are relinquished to Hisoka for a critical hit. I lick my lips, the fun has just begun. A tingle rushes through my spine as Gon is yanked forward by Hisoka's creative bungee gum. Hisoka plays with Gon like a yo-yo a bit before giving him a quiz. A quiz that has no more a meaning then play tricks on his simpleton mind and make the show more interesting for the audience.
My eyes are ablaze with excitement as the rest of the fight is one sided and Hisoka lets loose a tad more and Gon can't deal with it. And when he actually manages to block one, the referee still awarded points to Hisoka. A quick frown is placed upon my lips. What kind of referee can't handle the beating of another human being? Isn't it his job to watch these fights everyday and judge fairly?
Anyhow, with one last cheap trick, Hisoka being the clown he is, steals his last point, ironically using a piece of rubble from the previous broken slab of tile and using his bungee gum to slingshot it at Gon's face.
Hisoka says a few more words to Gon before casually walking away from the shocked boy still left on his knees from the disturbance.
A/N: I'm so sorry it's been so long since I updated! I honestly have had serious writer's block, and it's evident in my writing since I moved the plot along quite quickly. I hope as I get into the next arc I'll be able to write something more interesting. Please accept my apologizes.