Chapter 40: Just as dangerous

Everyone is shocked. We know he isn't joking. This is a serious matter, what must I do? I take the time to contemplate on his suggestion. Kurapika yells out to not be provoked by him. I examine him, he seems to be very strong indeed. Possibly trained? He looks like he's killed before. I think back to why I'm here and what being a hunter means. Hunter… hunters hunt… doesn't that mean I need to hunt?

Esther: "I accept!"

Leorio: "Are you crazy? You're going to get yourself killed!"

"I commend you for your courage!"

We take fighting stances. Scar guy leaps forward, I quickly pounce to the side. He was aiming for my neck there. He seems surprised I could dodge him. But as quickly as I step back, he quickly changes his direction of attack. I duck, he's still aiming for my neck. Why? Using my hands, I touch his chest. I twirl him while he is still moving, changing his course to outside the arena. Scar guy quickly places his feet on the ground before he could fall off.

He turns too look at me, giving me a smile that seems to harbor sinister intentions. I step back, I'm not getting near the edge. Scar guy takes this chance and charges to me. He doesn't seem to be aiming for my neck anymore. I also charge towards him, it comes down to who gets who first. This gave me an idea.

Moving my ears, I aim my head on his stomach. He tries to stop it, but I build up enough momentum to cause a dent on a tree. I hit his stomach, he uses this chance to hit my head. I'm slammed onto the floor while he staggers backwards. I rub my head, it doesn't hurt much since I'm used to getting my head slammed repeatedly from father.

Leorio: "Look out!"

I look up after hearing Leorio shout, I see Scar guy about to slam his feet on my head. I grab his foot and kick the other leg. He falls to his side, but he grabs my neck and slams me onto the ground again. I leave an indent on the ground. I cough blood. I can hear the others tell me to get up, I open my eyes a little and see him grab my neck. He's choking me. Was this how mother felt?

I claw at his hands, hoping he'd let go. No no no! This can't happen! I can feel my heart pounding. I can't die here, I need to go home and see mother! I can feel myself getting weaker, but the voice in my head getting louder. I can feel that the others are anxious, I can't have them worry…Silence…Silence engulfs me. It's louder than my resolve, louder than my pain, louder than any yelling I'm receiving.

It's painful. I don't want this. Make it stop; make it stop! Something inside me snapped. I open my eyes and stare at Scar guy calmly. He seems surprised that I can make a calm face. I point my finger at his neck. He doesn't stop that. I smile while there is still blood on my mouth.

The pencil I use to write with appears and stabs his throat. He let's go of my neck, allowing me to breath. He staggers back and pulls the pencil out from his throat. Blood drips down from the hole. I stagger up, rubbing my neck. When was the last time I got a bruise from there? I spit out the blood I have in my mouth and walk towards him. Jumping when I'm close enough to him, he goes into a block stance. That isn't stopping me.

I pull chains from my sleeve. Twirling it around his arms, I pull on it and slam him multiple times on the ground. The indent getting larger as he keeps getting slammed. I pull out another chain and wrap that around his neck. I pull. As he's being chocked, I walk towards the ledge. I flip the chain, causing him to fall. I only let go when I know he can't get up. He falls, the battle ends.

Everyone is silent, I pick up the pencil. As I walk back to the group, I wipe the pencil and stuff it back into my sleeve. I walk pass the group and lay down on the wall. My eyes feel heavy. Seems I'm just as dangerous as my father…

Gon: "Are you alright?"

I look at Gon, nodding my head.

Esther: "I'm fine. Wake me up when your battles are over."

Gon nods. I close my eyes and sleep.