Gon tilted his head, curious as ever, as he hung upside down from one of the ship's seats. "So, why are you guys taking the Hunter Exam?" he asked, his big, innocent eyes locking onto the group.

The blonde-haired teen, Kurapika, was the first to speak. His gaze hardened, and his fists clenched briefly before relaxing. "I'm the last survivor of the Kurta Clan," he said, his voice calm but heavy. "My people were massacred for our scarlet eyes." He paused, clearly trying to keep his emotions in check. "Becoming a Hunter will give me access to the resources I need to track down the Phantom Troupe—the ones responsible for their deaths."

You blinked, poping a piece of candy you found in your pocket into your mouth. "Mm, I don't really have a good reason to go. I just heard this was supposed to be challenging, and I have nothing better to do."

Gon rested his hands on his arm rests, "I want to find my dad. He's a Hunter, and he left me when I was a baby. I want to understand why being a Hunter was so important to him that he chose it over staying with me." Gon's face lit up, his grin wide. You raised a brow at Leorio "What about you grandpa?"

Leorio scoffed adjusting his glasses like he was about to deliver the most important speech of his life. "Me? I'm gonna become a Hunter to get rich! You know how much money those guys make? Enough to live easy, that's for sure." He leaned back with a smug grin, crossing his arms like he'd just dropped the most groundbreaking life plan.

We all just stared blankly at him, You rubbed your imaginary chin hair. "Ah, so you haven't retired yet?" you remarked, still stroking your pretend beard. Leorio squinted and stared at you for a moment, "I'm 19!" He exclaimed, "Yeah no, I believe that.." You mocked slightly, while crossing your arms.

Gon smiled at the interaction, "I didn't catch your name, I don't think you've ever told us?" His big green eyes locked with yours, you blinked for a second before speaking. "Uhh, it's ________"

You answered, throwing the wrapper you had been holding on onto the floor. Gon smiled "That's a nice name!" His hands went on his knees as he sat on the ground, "It suits you." Kurapika commented from his seat. Just as you were about to reply...

The sky darkened without a warning, the sun covered by thick dark clouds. A crack of lightning struck from the sky, "A strom is coming." Gon said looking at the sky getting darker, "What the hell? Why now?!" Leorio struggled to keep his balance as the waves crashed over the boat, You held onto the side on the boat trying to hold on.

❝𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. ❞ The caption exclaimed as the ships turned roughly.