Sorry for taking so long... I had to rewrite this chapter three times. Thanks for reading! I appreciate it!

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Chapter VI
Renaissance X Rayne X Secret

Murmurs were flying all about as the group entered the airship. They were the Phantom Troupe. A group of notorious thieves and killers who even defeated the Shadow Beasts. They simply ignored the looks that they were getting and sat down.

A flight attendant nervously approached them.

"Um, can I get you anything?" she asked.

"You can get me some beer," Franklin stated intimidatingly.

"Uhh... S- sure..." she ran away quickly.

"Was that really necessary?" Machi asked him.

"These people are beginning to get on my nerves. Can't we just fly in peace?" he snapped.

"I don't see why we couldn't just steal the airship and knock out the pilot. We are thieves, after all," Feitan commented.

"But then it would be more of a hassle when we land," Shalnark pointed out.

"I could have killed them all."

"Yeah but then that would attract even more attention," he stated.

"Tch."

"I don't get it. Why go through so much trouble to recruit a kid?" Phinks commented.

"We need someone to take Paku's place in the Troupe. From what I hear, she's supposed to be pretty powerful," Shalnark answered.

"Who is this person you speak of?" Kalluto asked.

"For starters, she's not all that much older than you. Her name is Shadow and she's from this family of blacklist hunters," Machi replied.

"I may have failed to recruit those two boys before, but this time I won't!" Nobunaga swore.

"Are you really still trying? They won't join us. They're the chain user's friends," Phinks said.

"Speaking of which, do you think that the boss will ever get his Nen back?" Machi asked.

"Most likely not. Nen exorcists are extremely rare. That Jyonen user was just about the only chance we had," Shalnark answered, "It does concern me that we'll be entering Dark Legion territory. Did you hear about the hunt?"

"Yeah. The hunters have to find seventy members in two days right?" Shizuku asked.

"Seventy members in two months, Shizuku," Feitan corrected.

"Oh. That makes more sense."

"Grrrrr.... Why is it that, Hisoka had to fly on the same airship as us?" Phinks commented.

"He's been looking over here every twenty minutes or so," Franklin announced.

They all glanced at him as he built a card tower in the aisle and killed anyone who made contact with it. Hisoka turned and smiled at Machi.

He gestured for her to come over.

"Tch," Machi looked away, not even sparing another glance.

"Hey. What do we do if we run into the kids again?" Kortopi asked.

"Don't bother them. Our main objective is the girl. Though I wouldn't mind torturing them if they are with her," Feitan commented.

Brother knows the target? That means that he's probably there with his friends. I must bring him back, Kalluto thought.

The attendant came back with nine cans of beer and shakily gave one to each member except Kalluto. Forgetting to ask for money, she ran back up the aisle.

"She didn't ask for payment?" Kalluto wondered.

They laughed loudly.

Phinks looked at him, "We're thieves kid. We steal. Don't know about you assassins though," he opened the can and toasted with the others.

"I see," Kalluto said quietly.

***

Shadow sat on the ledge before the glass window on the airship. Two days had passed since they started flying. It was night now and as far as she knew, everyone else was asleep.

She remembered her dream from before.

"Then why don't you join me instead? Save us the struggle and take down the Legion."

"I refuse. I'll find out what they're up to without your help." she had answered.

"In that case, the darkness shall build up until I am set free. Then I will control you and kill your friends. See you soon, Shadow," Nocturne lazily waved before disappearing in the darkness.'

Shadow clenched her fists angrily.

I've got to learn to control my powers or I could endanger us all, she thought as she hopped off the ledge and started walking.

"Yo, what are you doing up?" A voice spoke behind her.

"What do you want, Old Man?" she looked at him through the corner of her eyes.

"Nothing really. Just thought I'd check on you," Killua shrugged.

"Well you can go now, I'm fine," she turned and started walking again.

"You've been awfully quiet lately. You're planning something, aren't you?" he asked.

"Shouldn't you be watching your brother? Wouldn't want him to ask the butlers anything now, would we?" Shadow pointed out, suggesting to Alluka's power.

She had been informed about it.

"Answer my question. Friends shouldn't be keeping secrets from each other," Killua ordered.

"I never said that I wanted friends, did I? I work alone," Shadow refused.

"Fine then, have it your way. We're not friends then. I don't care what happens to you," Killua relented coldly.

"Ditto," she said, before walking off.

Pushing Killua away is harsh, but it's the only way that he might not realize when I leave.

Shadow entered a different room and locked the door, before falling backwards on the ground and falling asleep, her hat on the floor beside her.

***

Shadow stood on top of a gigantic cliff. She stood in battle stance as she was surrounded. She couldn't see faces of her attackers, all she saw was their dark silhouettes. They all charged her at the same time.

She ducked and dodged, getting injured everywhere.

She tried to summon her scythe; any of her powers, but no matter how hard she tried, she came up with nothing.

She looked at her hands, "What's going on?" she thought.

That was when Shadow noticed Nocturne sitting in a tree watching.

"Forget it. Your powers are blocked. The only way for you to win and live, is to let me take control."

"Tch. I'd rather die than allow that to happen. Where are my friends?" Shadow asked glaring at her.

She cried out in pain as she was cut on her arm.

"Oh, they're somewhere over there. But correct me if I'm wrong, I'm quite certain that you said that you had no friends," she smirked.

"Shouldn't you be feeling pain, since you're a part of me?" Shadow wondered, changing the subject.

"For now, I'm just a spirit. So I'll only feel pain if I take over. Now tell me, why haven't your so called friends come to help you?"

Shadow knew that she was right but she tried to ignore what she said.

"Let me take control, I won't hurt your friends," Nocturne bargained.

"I know, but you'll just kill them instead," the green eyed girl pointed out.

"Whoops, you caught me! How about I help you win this fight then you take over again? That way I won't get the chance to kill your friends."

"Grrrrr... I guess I don't have a choice, do I?" Shadow relented, allowing Nocturne to take control.

Nocturne defeated all of the attackers easily and changed back.

Shadow panted and walked over to where her friends were only to overhear a conversation.

"Hey have any of you guys seen where Shadow is?" Gon asked worriedly.

"Who cares about that Hag? She's just going to abandon us in the end," Killua said nonchalantly.

Shadow was ready to punch the boy.

"I know, but I'm still worried. Kurapika and Leorio don't know where she is either."

"That's my point. She's not coming back, so forget her. She doesn't care about any of us. Just herself. The Hag could get killed for all I care." Killua stated.

Shadow clenched her fists, her eyes turning black.

"You shouldn't say that Killua. Shadow's our friend!" Gon told him.

"A friend wouldn't abandon us when we most need it. She's a monster."

That was it. Shadow snapped, stepping into view and letting off a large amount of bloodlust.

She gave him a piercing black-eyed glare.

"Take that back, Zoldyck!"

"Just try and make me, idiot!" he taunted.

"That's it! Zoldyck Assassin scum!" She charged him and they locked in battle. Both had nothing on their minds except for the person in front of them.

Shadow didn't even notice when she blasted Gon by accident.

Gon fell backwards on the ground unconscious. Shadow started to run to him.

"GON!" she shouted in dismay.

She coughed up blood as she felt another large amount of bloodlust in the atmosphere. She felt sick to her stomach.

In fact, Killua had stabbed her there with his claws. He removed his hand and she fell forward, blood soaking her shirt.

"Don't give me that bull, bastard." he said coldly as the light left her eyes.

***

Shadow woke up, shouting. She was hyperventilating as she held her head in her hands.

I'm a monster. I'm nothing but a monster, was all that ran through her head.

The door slammed open and she heard footsteps sound in the room.

"Shadow what happened?" Gon asked. She couldn't bring herself to look at him.

It was a nightmare but she still attacked him all the same.

"Did someone attack?" Leorio asked, taking out his pocket knife and looking around the room.

"Stupid! We're at least 6000 ft in the air! There's no one who would attack!" Killua snapped.

"Sorry to frighten you guys. I just had a bad nightmare. You got worried for nothing," Shadow assured them, smiling weakly. She stood up.

"You can tell us what happened if you want. We won't force you," Kurapika spoke.

"Yeah, we're here for you," Gon agreed.

She shook her head, "I don't want to worry you. I'm just going to wash my face. I'll be fine," she walked out of the room.

Kurapika narrowed his eyes while Killua closed his, pretending not to care.

He was actually extremely worried about her.

***

Shadow splashed the water on her face and looked in the mirror. There were bags under her eyes and she was paler than usual; almost white. The nightmares were beginning to take a toll on her.

Her hair was extremely tangled and she looked like a ghost.

The bathroom door opened and someone entered. She didn't look to see who it was.

"Are you okay, Big Sister?" Alluka asked her.

"Sister?" Shadow raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. I want you to be my older sister, is that okay?" she asked.

"Yeah, that's fine. Little Bro," Shadow affirmed, ruffling her hair.

Alluka laughed happily and hugged her. At first, Shadow was shocked but then she relaxed and hugged her back.

"Is Big Sister feeling better now?" she asked her.

She chuckled, "Yeah. Come on, let's go eat. Your brother is waiting on you."

Alluka nodded and pulled her towards the dining room.

They burst through the door and walked towards the table. Alluka tugged her to the seat next to Killua. Originally, she didn't want to sit there, as the two weren't on good terms, but she didn't want to disappoint Alluka, so she sat.

Killua didn't look up. The tension between the two was palpable so Gon broke it.

"Are you feeling better now, Shadow?" he asked.

She looked at him, "Yeah, I'm fine. I've gotten over the shock of the nightmare now."

"Lies," Killua muttered next to her, his eyes closed.

"Come again, Old Man?" she dared.

"Everything you say seems to be a lie," Killua repeated.

"That in itself, is a lie. Not everything I say is a lie, Zoldyck. Last I checked, you usually don't spill out your secrets to a stranger. I told you all I know," she snapped.

"I said seems to be. And we aren't strangers- I've seen you before!" Killua snapped back.

"Eight days, Zoldyck! And how could you possibly have known me before? I don't remember seeing you before the hotel," Shadow asked stiffly.

"I don't remember when, I just know that I've met you," he explained.

"So I'm supposed to believe a hunch? Say you do know me, what makes you think I'll tell you then? I only tell my secrets to people who I really trust. I trust you guys, but I've only known you for a short time."

"Then why don't you tell us? You say that you tell persons who you trust and you trust us. Then why don't you tell us?"

"It's too complicated for you to understand. We'll be landing in Furosuto City in Mataris shortly. Get ready and don't bother me," Shadow emphasized.

With that, she left the room.

Kurapika and Leorio glared at him; Leorio had noodles in his mouth as he did.

"Killua! Why'd you do that? I just got sister to relax!" Alluka/Nanika complained, pouting.

"Sister?" Killua was taken aback.

"Yes. I asked her if I could be her little sister. She said that I could. Apologize!" she ordered.

Killua was shocked to say the least. He had no idea that Alluka felt so close to Shadow.

Recently, Illumi's warning had been bothering him. Your friends will betray you.

He didn't know why he thought of Shadow, but he did. There was something he didn't trust when it came to her powers. Something she wasn't telling them.

He shrugged, "Not much I can do about it now. She told me to leave her alone."

"Killua?" Gon asked.

"Eh?"

"I'm sure that Shadow will tell us what's wrong when she's ready. Most likely, she'll want to sort it out before she tells us," Kurapika spoke.

"I guess you're right. It just bothers me that she doesn't totally trust us after we saved her life," Killua said.

"Are you sure you don't mean that she doesn't totally trust you, eh Killua?" Leorio said suggestively.

"What are you getting at, Old Man?" Killua shouted.

"Come on Killua. It's obvious that you like her!" he continued.

"Wha...? I don't know what you're talking about," Killua turned his face, pink dusting his face.

"Big Brother likes Sister? Big Sister might become my sister for real now!" Alluka realized.

Killua covered her mouth, blushing harder than before.

"Do you even know what you're saying?" he shouted.

"Anyways, what bothers me most are the nightmares she's been having. I think they might have something to do with her powers," Kurapika spoke thoughtfully.

***

They walked through Furosuto City. The airship had landed in the Mizuko Airport.

Killua grabbed Gon's hand, "Hey Gon, let's take a look around. I want to see what places they have here!"

"We'll meet you at the hotel!" Gon waved.

Killua pulled Gon along.

"Aww, Killua doesn't usually forget about me," Alluka commented, holding Shadow's hand.

"That idiot doesn't even know his way around here. Is he trying to get lost?" Shadow muttered, "Oi, Zoldyck! Slow down!"

"Nah, Moron!" Killua called back at her.

A tic mark appeared on her forehead, "Don't call me a moron, Idiot!" she shouted.

"Moron!" he yelled spitefully.

"Er, Elorio, Kurapika, check into a hotel for us okay? The twins'll show you around- thanks! Come on, Alluka!" Shadow said, running after them with Alluka.

"Oi! We didn't even get a choice! And it's Leorio!!!" Leorio complained.

"Well, might as well get started," Kurapika said, walking off.

"Eh? Kurapika! Wait!" Leorio shouted. He looked at the twins who were grinning mischievously and groaned.

He ran after the blonde, "Kurapika!"

***

Shadow was busy trying to catch up to the two boys. She ran after them but couldn't catch up.

Then she got an idea.

She turned to Alluka. "Hey Alluka, get on my back."

"Okay," Alluka complied.

Shadow pressed a concealed button on each of her boots and began to hover in the air.

"We're floating!"

"Yep. Hold on tight!" Shadow warned before flying off in their direction.

They caught up in no time.

"Yo! Nice seeing you again," Shadow commented, hovering next them above the ground as they ran.

"Cool! You're floating!" Gon pointed out.

"I'm wearing hoverboots. My sister works in a group that work on future technology," Shadow said.

"And here I hoped we lost you back there," Killua commented.

"Oh that? You're missing someone, Old Man," she told him dryly.

"Ah, Alluka! Sorry, but I couldn't handle watching Gon and Alluka at the same time. I thought you'd bring her to the hotel," he explained.

"Really? In that case, I could have kept this secret a bit longer."

"Where exactly does your sister work?"

"Renaissance Central."

"Eh? She works there? You people must have all the latest stuff!" Killua's eyes widened in disbelief.

"You could say that."

"What's so great about that place?" Gon asked.

"Eh? Haven't you ever heard of the Chikako Renaissance building?" they both asked in disbelief.

Gon sweat-dropped, "No..."

"I'll tell him," Shadow declared.

"No I'll tell him," Killua said.

"My sister works there, so I should."

"Piggy, my brother told me about it cause he knows someone there."

"Yeah well, my sister has told me."

"She might not have said everything."

"I've actually been there and tested out some stuff, so ha!!!"

"Fine! You tell him!" Killua relented. "Showoff."

Shadow held up a peace sign and opened and closed it.

"Hehe! Anyway, the Chikako Renaissance Central is the fifth tallest building in the world, close to the Heavens Arena. It's the dream destination for all Hacker Hunters. The latest technology and equipment is created there. The whole building in surrounded by Nen so you can't enter unless you have a member with you. The employees are mainly pro hunters so it's highly unlikely that they will end up manipulated by Nen. The people there are pretty nice as depending on who you know, they'll give you a souvenir piece of equipment or technology for free," Shadow explained.

"Awesome! You mean they give souvenirs for free!"

"Hey, Gon. We should get a souvenir. I want to brag to Piggy that I have something he doesn't," Killua stated.

"Right," Gon said, "Can you show us there?"

"Yep! But just because I show you there doesn't mean I'll let Silver inside," Shadow smirked.

"Huh? Why not?" Killua complained.

"You irritate me. So you could say it's payback for bothering me so much," she said.

"Aww! No fair!"

"But I'll let you in this time. You owe me," she allowed.

"Nah, I'd rather miss out."

"What was that?" An irk mark appeared on her head.

"You heard me!" they glared at each other, sparks flying.

"Uh, guys...? Calm down..." Gon sweat-dropped.

Alluka just watched cluelessly.

"Tch. Fine, anyways we're here. Chikako Renaissance Central," Shadow announced.

Their mouths widened in awe.

The tower went up for miles. Even on the outside, you could see just how much it was influenced by technology.

Alluka tugged on Shadow's sleeve as she hopped off. "Can we go in there? Please, Shadow!" she asked.

"Course! Eh, I wonder if Rayne's here today?" Shadow asked herself thoughtfully.

"Who's that?" Killua questioned.

"My older sister who works here. She's a bit of a technology whiz so she helps out when she doesn't have to go on a mission," Shadow explained, "Come on. I'll show you guys where she works," she stated, walking towards the entrance.

A voice spoke, "Member or contact identification please."

Shadow took out her hunter license and held it up. "Samaria Ravenswood. Thirteen/twelve/fourteen. Class 284th, blacklist hunter. Contact; Rayne Ravenswood. Fourteen/nine/twenty-five. Floor one hundred."

"Identification confirmed. Reason for entry?"

"I'm showing some friends of mine around. Is Rayne here?" Shadow asked, putting away her license.

"Yes. You may now enter," the voice said. The doors slid open and they were greeted by cool air conditioning. They walked inside and Gon looked around in awe.

"Cool!" Gon said in amazement as they walked.

People were bustling by as they looked around the room. It was filled with technology. Plans were being drawn for pieces of equipment as people looked over each other's shoulder, making notes.

A boy of about seventeen years old approached them.

"Yo, Samantha!" he called, waving. He had jet black hair and grey eyes.

"It's Samaria or Shadow, not Samantha," Shadow folded her arms, glaring playfully.

"Yeah, yeah. I see you brought friends," the older boy said, "Nazumi Takayo," he introduced, extending a hand.

"I'm Gon Freecss," Gon did the same, taking it.

His eyes widened, "Freecss, eh? Your dad was in the Chairman election. An archaeological hunter, if I remember correctly."

"Yeah," Gon nodded. "That's Killua and Alluka, his brother."

Killua hit Gon on the head. "How many times do I need to tell you? Alluka's a girl!"

"Brother don't hit him!" Alluka said.

Shadow sweat-dropped.

Nazumi looked confused, "Eh? Which is it?" Gon and Shadow shrugged.

"Anyway, I wanted to see Rayne. She's not busy, is she?" the blacklist hunter asked.

"No, she's just testing some stuff out. I'll take you to her," Nazumi offered.

"Nah, it's fine. Tell Whitney, I said hi," Shadow teased as the older boy blushed.

"Y- yeah..." he stuttered. They walked to an elevator and stepped inside.

Shadow pressed the button for floor one hundred.

"Who's Whitney?" Killua asked, curious.

"Nazumi's best friend... Or only crush, I should say..." she laughed evilly. "She's this pretty girl with long purplish blue hair and blue eyes. I keep telling him to ask her already, but he's too shy. So... I tease him about it," she closed her eyes, smiling.

"Oh," Gon realized. Killua couldn't help but wonder if Shadow liked anyone.

He pushed the thought to the back of his mind.

"Ah, we're here! Don't touch anything unless they tell you to. They're pretty strict here. They'll kick you out on the streets if you so much as breathe on the equipment," Shadow said as the door opened. "Welcome to floor one hundred; the testing center."

Alluka and Gon looked around in awe. Killua tried to downplay it, but he felt that way too. The place looked awesome. They had everything up here. Hoverboards, hoverboots, games, phones, computers, tablets, toys; you name it. There was even a holographic game desk that two kids were playing on.

They walked up to them.

"That looks cool. Can I try?" Killua asked, tapping a girl on the shoulder.

She nodded, "Yeah. Just go on that side and start playing. We were just about to start a video game competition! Highest score wins!"

Killua did as she said, walking over to and empty side. He held his hands over the holographic controls. A holographic screen appeared in front of the three. "Start playing in three... two... one... Go!" the video game said and the three started playing.

Gon and Alluka watched as they played, killing all the monsters and beating the bosses of each level. Shadow raised an eyebrow in amusement; she was considering making Killua (who was deep into the game) lose, but she decided that it wouldn't be as fun as his reaction when he saw. Soon, the boy died at level sixty three, slamming his fist on the table in anger.

"Damn it!" he shouted. Killua and the girl were still at it.

They had reached level seventy now.

"Eh? How do they reach that high?!" Gon asked in amazement.

"Killua is so cool!" Alluka said happily, hugging Shadow.

They were nearing level ninety five now.

Soon the game finished, both reaching level one hundred. Killua looked at the girl. The scores came on the screen.

Killua: 49640

Aisha: 49637

Killua smirked, "Aisha, eh? Looks like I won."

Aisha scowled, "Tch. Only by three points. Besides, you didn't beat those two scores."

Killua looked at the screen and his eyes widened, "Huh? Impossible!"

The screen read:

Rayne (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ : 50680

Shadow d=('▽｀)=b : 50467

It even had a taunting smiley face.

Shadow burst into laughter at his reaction.

"You should have seen your face!" she said, clutching her stomach as she laughed.

Killua was depressed, "How could that Hag beat me?"

Shadow patted him on the back, smirking.

"Anything is possible, Old Man."

A blackish brown haired girl appeared next to them suddenly. The three jumped in surprise.

"Besides, Shadow couldn't beat me," Her cheeks were covered in soot and her ocean blue eyes, twinkled like Dumbledore. (A/n: Harry Potter reference :D)

"Quit reminding me, will you?" Shadow snapped, embarrassed.

"Never, little sister," Rayne smirked.

She had on a sleeveless jeans jacket over a long-sleeved navy blue turtleneck shirt, blue jeans shorts and black boots. She had on a pair of black headphones and black gloves.

Rayne took off her plastic goggles and put them on her head.

"How did you get there?" Aisha asked, bewildered.

"Oh that? I was testing out this invisibility watch. Glad to see that it works fine!" the girl said happily.

"Who are you?" Gon asked curiously.

"You haven't figured that out yet? Rayne Ravenswood, at your service!" Rayne saluted.

"Huh? You're Rayne? Somehow I thought you'd be more... Mature..." Killua sweat-dropped.

"Hey! I'm plenty mature! You can't be judging yet, since you just met me!" Rayne jabbed him in the face with her finger.

"Rayne... You play video games on every mission you get..." Shadow looked at her.

"Oh shush," the girl snapped, "Who are you three? I know Aisha already."

"I'm Gon Freecss!" Gon said, "Nice to meet you, Rayne!"

"Vice versa..." Rayne said, but sweat-dropped as steam came off him. "That means you too..."

"Oh..." they fell at his cluelessness.

"Anyway, I'm Killua Zoldyck. That's my sister-" Killua started.

"-Brother-" Shadow interrupted.

"-Sister, Alluka." He glared at her which she gladly returned.

"Two Zoldycks and a Freecss. Odd combo," Rayne commented.

Aisha took two steps back.

"What's your name?" Gon asked Aisha.

"Aisha Hayles. I'm a Hacker Hunter. Don't you know that already?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, I just wanted to know your last name," Gon said, rubbing his head.

"So... Shadow? Find the Legion yet?" Rayne asked as she wiped the soot onto her sleeve.

"No. I got a... lead, that they were somewhere in Malauki, so I decided to drop off the twins at home. They snuck on board the plane," Shadow explained.

"Yeah, I know. I hope Kai isn't there. Honestly, I don't want him to come back from Euroma," Rayne commented.

"Where's that?" Gon asked.

"Near Kakin on the Azizan continent," Aisha answered.

"He can fall off a mountain for all I care. I'm tired of him trying to kill me every time I leave and come home," Shadow said, as if it wasn't a big deal.

"Who's Kai and why does he want to kill you?" Killua asked suspiciously.

Ah... I slipped up... Shadow thought.

"Kai's my older... brother," she said in distaste, "He tries to kill me every time I come home. As for why... I've no idea," she answered.

"Your brother wants to kill you?" Gon shouted out in shock, "Why?"

"As I said... No idea. He's been trying since I took the hunter exam, four years ago," Shadow shrugged.

"Three years ago... You took it when you were eleven? You must have been tiny considering how short you are now!" Killua shouted.

An image of a four foot Shadow appeared in their minds.

Shadow pushed away the image.

She flushed, "Shut up! I'm not short!"

"No, you're tall," Killua said sarcastically. She flushed redder.

"A- anyway... We should probably get a souvenir, before I forget. Rayne, have anything?" Shadow changed the subject.

"Yeah. Choose from that box over there. Shadow come here. I need to talk to you in that room over there," Rayne said, pulling her over.

"This cannot be good," the brunette commented, following her.

Gon and Killua shrugged at each other before heading to the box with Alluka.

The two stepped inside the room and Rayne closed the door, locking it.

Shadow raised an eyebrow, "Can't they hear through the door?"

"Soundproof," Rayne said, turning to her.

"What's up? You're hiding something from them. Don't lie, I can tell."

Shadow sighed, "I can't get anything past you, can I?"

"No, you can't. Now talk."

"It's my powers lately. They keep acting up. I've lost control twice now and the second time, I could barely remember my own actions."

"Go on."

"I keep having dreams about some creation of darkness, Nocturne. According to her, she was created from the darkness inside of me and she's trapped somehow. At first, she asked me to set her free and she'll team up with me. But when I said no, she said that she'll escape herself and kill my... friends," Shadow said hesitantly.

"It's not that hard to say the word. You need to quit being so cold and let them in. If they want to help; let them. But back to the topic. What else happened?"

"Some creep magician or joker, named Hisoka appeared. Apparently they knew him before. He said he knew about my powers and even about their weaknesses. He told me that the Legion was somewhere in Malauki. He also said that a bunch of thieves from Meteor City, called the Phantom Troupe, also know about my powers and that I would encounter them here. If they know, it's possible that the Legion does too," Shadow frowned, "Certain events have happened, linking them to the Ryodan and the Kurta clan massacre. It's possible that they have a connection with each other and pass information."

"The Genei Ryodan and the Dark Legion? Things are looking chaotic. And with the recent challenge issued from them; hunters will be all over the place adding to the confusion. I'm coming back with you. I need to talk to dad," Rayne said, walking towards the door.

"Something else!" Rayne stopped in her tracks.

"What is it?"

"You guys are all hiding something from me and it has something to do with the Kurta clan massacre and the Legion and a Galaxial Stone. Whatever it is, I won't stop searching until I find out. So tell me now... or I'll just find out for myself," Shadow said seriously, her eyes turning black.

Rayne glanced at her seriously, a torn expression on her face, "I'm sorry... I wish I could, but it's not my place to tell. Please, just stay out of this... before you get hurt."

"I want to know!" Shadow shouted as Rayne opened the door and ran outside.

You don't understand.... You're right in the middle of it... Rayne thought as she walked away from her younger sister.

***

Thanks for reading! I had some major writers block for a while. School is starting on September the first for me so I might not update as often.

Killua: I don't get it! Why make the Hag beat me?!

Shadow: You're just mad that I'm better at video games than you!

Killua: No way!

Shadow: Yes way!

Killua: I said no!

Shadow: I said yes!

Nia: *sweatdrops*

Gon: Guys calm down...

Both of them: Butt out!!!

Rayne: You're forgetting who beat you both...

Shadow: Not helping!

Aisha: I'll beat you all! Just you wait! *gives Killua the evil eye*

Killua: Why me?

Nia: Because you beat her on your first try. Now get out! I'm talking here!

Killua: Yes ma'am...

Nia: Anyways.... *glares at Killua* I'll try to update as much as I can. But... It's gonna be hard with all that homework I'll have. Oh, the stress.... Comment and vote if you like it! Oh and-

Myles and Matt: Tell her what you think!!!

Nia: I thought I told you guys to leave... *sighs*