Killer in Hunter x Hunter

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The next morning.

Kurapika woke up about thirty minutes ago. In that time he had time to do his morning exercise and make breakfast for himself and Risotto. Kurapika took his time finishing his breakfast, unlike Risotto who ate it all at once, then sat down by the window and admired the view of the street, while thinking about something.

'Is it just me or does he look a little worried? Though hell knows, he walks around with that face most of the time, so it's hard to know what emotions he's actually feeling or thinking about. But at the same time, I'd like to find out.'

- Are you worried about something? - Kurapika decided to ask Risotto after all.

Risotto was in the clouds for a few seconds, then he turned his head and spoke.

- No, I'm just thinking about things. If you think I'm worried about the upcoming Auction, you're a bit right. I do worry a little about what might happen, but not much, I'm pretty confident in myself and my mates, and I'm just as confident that you won't let us down.

- I'm glad to hear that.

Kurapika saw that Risotto was holding some strange, slightly shiny object in his hand. Curiosity overcame him, and he decided to walk over and take a look. In his hand he was looking at a metal rose.

- Wow, that's cool. Did you make that with your powers?

- Yeah. You like it?

- You bet I do. It's pretty unusual, but there's a certain beauty to it.

- Here, I'll give it to you. I don't really need it, cos I can make more anyway.

- Thank you.

- Right, I've got to run some errands for a bit. You can go and meet the others if you want, or you can stay here. Either way, we'll all be sitting at the same table soon.

After saying that, Risotto left the flat and went somewhere else to do his business.

Kurapika wandered around the flat for a few minutes before sitting down near the window and admiring the rose.

'Still, it's quite unusual for him to have such abilities. On one hand, he can create such unusually beautiful things like this rose, but on the other hand, these abilities are terrifying in battle. Killing people from the inside out, mutilating their internal organs, it's all quite creepy. I wouldn't want to face him in a real fight.'

He sat for a bit longer after which he got bored with it and decided to go and meet the others.

As he left the flat, a few metres away he saw a young guy a little below average height. He was dressed in a slightly unusual white shirt, black trousers with white stripes and red shoes. He had blue hair on his head and wore glasses.

The guy was standing sideways to Kurapika and apparently didn't notice him.

'Oh, that must be one of Risotto's friends. He looks pretty smart. He must be a very intelligent and smart guy. We should get to know him.'

Kurapika was about to approach him when he suddenly spoke.

- They told me to calm down and blow off steam. That's weird. I can calm down, but what does that mean, blow off steam? What am I, a fucking steam engine?! - The guy started shouting in an angry voice. - How can a person blow off steam?! How the fuck is that possible?! Who the fuck do they think I am?! It's infuriating! Shit! Shit! Shit! - Screaming, he started kicking the wall.

Kurapika was stunned by what he saw.

'Looks like I was wrong. He's a real badass!'

Taking a small breath, Kurapika still decided to approach and talk to him.

- This is... Hi, am I interrupting you? Didn't anyone tell you about me? I'm new to your team.

The guy noticed Kurapika and turned to him. He's calmed down a bit.

- Oh, it's you, we've been told about you. You know Risotto, right? Nice to meet you, my name is Giaccio.

- I'm Kurapika, nice to meet you too. Do you know where Risotto went? He said he had something to do.

- He probably went to a restaurant, he'll be back soon.

Suddenly the door of the flat where Giaccio supposedly lives opened. Out stepped a man with long and straight purple coloured hair that came down to his shoulders. He was wearing a rather strange dark suit covering the left side of his torso, dark gloves and shoes, and a translucent mask covering his right eye.

- Whoa! - He said. - Who is this pretty girl? You have good taste, Gyaccio.

- Actually, I'm a bloke! - Kurapika was indignant.

- Really? That's a pity. That'll do, too. You have good looks. I'm Melone, nice to meet you.

- I'm Kurapika, nice to meet you too, I guess.

- Di Molto. Listen, how about we get to know each other better? - Said Melone licking his lips.

Suddenly Gyaccio stepped on Melone's foot.

- Aah! Why?!

- Stop fucking around, you moron! If you scare our new teammate, you'll get a hard time from Risotto.

- I get it! It was just a joke. He wasn't even mad at me, was he? - Melone turned to Kurapika.

- It's no big deal. I'm sure we can get along. - Said Kurapika with a smile on his face.

- I see you two have already met. - A voice came from the stairwell.

Everyone turned to the direction where the voice came from and saw that Risotto was standing there.

- Yes, you have interesting friends Risotto, - replied Kurapika, - Of course they have some strange things, but I think I can get used to them.

- You'll have plenty of time for that, but for now let's all go downstairs and go to the restaurant, the others are waiting for us there.

They went downstairs and went to the restaurant.

After a ten minute walk they arrived at the restaurant, which was located fairly close to where they lived. Once inside, Kurapika saw a large round table near the window that could easily seat eight people. At this table sat everyone else.

- Here you are,' said Prosciutto, 'We've been waiting for you for a while.

Kurapika sat down at the table. To his left sat Risotto, to his right Melone. They began to introduce themselves to Kurapika, to tell him about themselves, to ask Kurapika about various things. All this questioning made him feel a little awkward.

- Don't worry about it,' Risotto reassured him, 'It's just that we rarely have newcomers, so you've piqued their interest. They're good guys, even if they've got their own problems. I think in time you'll get used to them and become part of the family.

- Thanks for the encouragement. I'm sure I'll make friends with them too. - Said Kurapika with a kind smile on his face.

- Hey Kurapika, - Melone turned to him, - Say, how long have you and Risotto known each other? What's your relationship? - A slightly unhealthy smile appeared on his face.

Prosciutto who was sitting next to Melone stuck a fork in his leg.

- Aaaaaaah!! Why?!

- Stop with your jokes, you pervert! - Prosciutto told him.

- Oh, come on, it's just an innocent joke.

- By the way Kurapika, - Formaggio suddenly turned to Kurapika, - It's common knowledge, and you know that Melone and Giaccio are more than just friends. You know what I mean. - He began to smile snidely, glancing in Gyaccio and Melone's direction.

- Say what?!!! - Shouted Melone and Gyaccio at him.

Kurapika was in a bit of shock at everything that was happening.

'Gee, looks like I've joined the team of lunatics. However, I'll just have to get used to them and their weirdness. They don't seem like bad guys, and they're pretty fun.'

They continued to talk and get to know each other, slowly eating the food that was served.

Soon they finished their meal and left the restaurant and headed home together. On the way, they continued to chat nicely with Kurapika. It was obvious that they liked him. Kurapika, in turn, was getting used to them and was happy to chat with them.

Finally they went home and went to their flats. Kurapika and Risotto went into their flat and sat down near the window.

- What do you think? - Risotto asked.

- They are quite interesting guys. Of course we don't know each other very well yet, but I'll have plenty of time to get to know them better.

Time passed. Kurapika was getting more and more used to his new team. Little by little he began to learn more and more about his new friends' personalities, habits, etc.

One day it was raining. Risotto and Kurapika were sitting near an open window enjoying the fresh air. Risotto had a restless and pensive expression on his face.

- Are you worried about something? - Kurapika asked him.

- Yes. Tomorrow the Auction will start, where you know who will probably collide with you-know-who. I have a feeling that something important will happen there.

- I quite share your concern. But what do you think might happen?

- I don't know, but I have a feeling something's gonna happen.

- Hmm, interesting. Tomorrow, huh? In that case, I'm ready.

Risotto smiled a little.

- A good attitude, but we still have to be careful.

In the evening, they talked some more and went to bed.