We boarded off the train and said our goodbyes. Kurapika was leaving to find work and Leorio was going back home to become a doctor. We found a bench in the train station and sat down to rest, me sitting in the middle and the other two beside me.
"I guess it's just the three of us." Killua shrugs.
"Oh yeah! Yu-(y/n)! I forgot to give you your Hunters ID!" Gon grinned. He searched his pocket and handed me the silver card. I looked at it and smiled warmly.
"Thank you Gon!" I laughed while hugging him. He laughed too and hugged back. Killua and Gon were walking off when I stayed behind . Killua noticed I wasn't following behind them and gave me a confused look. I smiled sadly.
"(y/n), what are you waiting for? Come on lets go." Killua grumbled impatiently while grabbing my wrist. I stayed in place and put my hand over his shaking my head.
"I'm sorry Killua, Gon. I can't come with you." I apologized solemnly.
"(Y/n), what do you mean?" Gon frowned in disappointment. Killua's looked me in my eyes and narrowed his.
"Why the fuck are you telling this now?!" He shouted angrily causing Gon and I to flinch.
"I forgot-" I tried arguing weakly.
"How can you forget something like that!" Killua cut me off. Which started to tick me off.
"Look, I know were friends, but that doesn't mean your entitled to know everything or speak to me like that." I shouted while glaring. Killua glared back and looked like he was about to yell again but stopped. He looked down and let go of my wrist harshly. His once playful eyes were staring back at me coldly like I didn't matter to him at all.
"Fine then. Go." He scoffed and turned around. Before he took a step I grabbed his hand and he slapped my hand away. "I Said GO!" he shouted harshly.
"Killua!" Gon glared.
"What?! Should I be happy that someone who I considered my best friend just leaves without warning?! At least Leorio and Kurapika told us! But no she just ups and leave! Am I the only one upset about it?" He Yelled.
"Of course I'm mad to. But I'm sure (Y/N), has her reasons!" Gon defends.
"I understand why your angry Killua, but I have to go back and talk to my father about certain things. And I need to get stronger so I can protect my friends. Please understand." I pleaded. Killua glared at me and then sighed.
"You're lucky that I like you." The assassin grumbled.
"I'm going to miss you YN-Chan." Gon lamented kicking a rock to the side dejectedly.
"I promise we'll see each other again when it's time to go to YorkNew. I never break my promises." I smiled engulfing the boy in a hug. He hugged me back and pulled away with a smile.
"I'll give you some alone time with Killu!" Gon winked narrowly missing the Killua's hand who was ready to karate chop him.
"Hey..." I started awkwardly.
"Hey." Killua responded equally as awkward.
"Thank you for being my friend even though I wasn't the nicest." Killua's head perked up and he looked at me in slight surprise.
"I should be thanking you and Gon. Both of you are probably the best thing that happened to me." Killua said flustered turning his head the other way so I wouldn't see his red cheeks. My eyes widened and my cheeks felt warm.
"Best thing huh? I guess I could say the same." I smiled and gently kissed Killua on the cheek. He quickly turned around holding his cheek and turning as red as a tomato.
"I'll see you around Old Man." I smirked while getting up.
"I'll be going then. Bye Gon, Killua!" I called out waving one last time. My train ride pulled up and I boarded it and watched as their faces grew smaller and smaller. I clenched my fist in determination now having a new goal set in mind.
After a few hours I finally reached my hometown. I got off the train and walked down the familiar streets of my childhood. It was late at night by now and the normal buzz of people was gone. I unlocked the door of the cafe and stepped in. The light turned on and my father was sitting on a chair with two cups of tea. His face held a serious expression.
"Welcome back YN. Have a seat, I made your favorite tea." My father smiled softly. I hesitantly took a seat and set my stuff down on the floor.
"You probably have a lot questions for me. So why don't you start now." My father sighed.
"Who is the Order of the Cross. And why are they after me, that legend is just a legend I can't be who they're talking about!" I shouted angrily slamming my fist on the table.
"Calm down Yn, your eyes are changing to the color e/c again." Father snapped.
"How can I stay calm when I just found out my brethren was slaughtered over a silky little nursery rhyme! How am I supposed to just sit here and smile like my whole life isn't a lie!" I cried clutching chest.
"What if this whole time the man I've been calling my father was actually the enemy the entire time?" I croaked furrowing my eyebrows while staring at my father. He only stared back at me passively and took a sip of his tea.
"I understand that you have doubts. My name is Peter Cross I wouldn't put it past you. You are half right. I was apart of The Order of Cross. I was set to be the heir but I didn't agree with my families ideologies and ran away. I was only 17 years old when the massacre of your clan happened. That was the last straw for me and I cut ties with my family, only bringing the clothes on my back and Ms. Griffin my attendant. You were so small when I found you, I had to hide you so you would be safe. But I can see now that you are ready for the truth.you are slowly becoming a beautiful and strong woman and Ms. Griffin and I are so proud of what you've become." Father smiled gently wiping a tear off my cheeks.
"There will be a day where the world will be in danger and something that goes against nature will rise. It's up to you my buttercup to stand against this force. It's time to teach you how to use nen." My father said calmly while patting my head.
"Nen? What's that a weapon?" I raised an eyebrow. My dad chuckled in amusement and shook his head.
A/N: Before you come for me I literally just copied and pasted definitions because Nen is a lot more complex then Chakra and I can't fathom nor do I have time to launch a full research project. I want to give you guys this well deserved chapter as soon as possible so please bare with me darlings! 🥺
"Something like that love. Nen can be used as a defense and offensive purposes. Nen is a technique that allows for one to manipulate the life energy, otherwise commonly referred to as aura. ... Nen users are basically beings who study and train in the technique of Nen, in order to harness the powers of their life energy. Life energy passes through the aura nodes of a person. There are four core areas. Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu. These basic techniques become second-nature to those experienced in Nen." Father explained calmly as he pushes up his glasses creating a glare.
"So how do I access this nen? Train?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Exactly. But first I need a leaf and a glass of water"
*Awkwardly returns from my long ass Hiatus*
"Hey....how y'all doing..." 😌✨