Killua P.O.V

Gon has been apologizing all day for what occurred yesterday, its adorable but unnecessary. It's not like I gave him a choice while under the lust charm.

But I do however remember every sensation he gave me. And by the Gods we will definitely do something without a lust charm soon enough, because I crave his touch.

I am currently walking back from training in the Forest of witches, next week it will change colour, it's quite insane to think I met Gon in the beginning of this month, and everything that occurred all went down in a month, makes me nervous to think what's possibly coming next.

"Pika! Thank God. I just-" Kurapika raised his hand and shook his head vigorously, his expression was very serious. "Kil you don't have to apologize for uhhm touching me, you were under a lust charm and it was a very powerful one at that." Pika was extremely red by the end of his one breath sentence. He then scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "I just couldn't believe the murder eyes Gon gave me back there." We held eye contact, eyes wide and serious until we burst out laughing.

"Pika get out!" I mimicked Gon's voice, causing us to laugh out even more. Kurapika then puffed out his chest. "For fuck sakes Kurapika!?!" I finished his sentence. "Are you doing this on purpose asshat?!" We burst out laughing once more, clenching our stomachs as we wheeze.

Once we calm down we nearing the camp. "He cares for you deeply." Kurapika commented. "Scarlet." The Illusion vanished and we were presented with our closest Allies. I looked over at Leorio staring at Kurapika as soon as we entered, I then looked towards Chrollo who was attempting to sneakily capture a glance or five. "Yeah, and they care deeply for you."

Kurapika heaved a sigh as he gripped his hair. "What am I to do Kil?" I was about to answer when Zushi and a couple of others bowed infront of us. "Prin-"

I inhaled a deep breath. "What did I say would happen to you if you kept addressing me as Prince Killua?"

Zushi gulped. "You would decapitate us."

I gave Zushi a sweet smile as I lifted him back up. "Precisely, now stop this bullshit, I am your ally, your friend and I do not desire those I fight with addressing me as royalty." They give me a curt nod as Zushi gives me a quick hug and he runs off to continue training, I chuckle and shake my head.

"Pika, you just need to follow that heart of yours, because if its anything like that mind of yours it won't make the wrong choice." Kurapika sighed, but gave me a smile.

I looked back at Leorio who as still staring at Kurapika like his life depended on it...subtly was not his forte. I then glance at Chrollo, his eyes hold despair, I scrunch my face in confusion right when his eyes meet mine, I raise an eyebrow and he gives me a look that says 'wait for it'. My insides bubble with anxiety, I do not need any more bad news at this moment. We maintain eye contact Chrollo what is it? He looks me right in the eyes but refuses to answer, I watch him visibly gulp, my hands flicker down to his clenched fists and ticking jaw, he seems to be having an internal struggle. I can sense Kurapika's eyes one me, questioning me almost. Killua what's up? You and Chrollo talking or something? I pull a Chrollo and don't answer, because right now I just want to figure out what the hell is going through his mind. Chrollo answer me. I hiss out at him, I watch his one eye I shut, indicting is minimal flinch. You will find out soon enough...My eye twitches at that response as I clench my fists, what the hell?! Chrollo- he cuts me off however, and it's not the next sentence that stops me from further questioning, no it's his tone of voice, the desperation in his voice, the pain, the despair, the confliction. Those are what stops me as he says Please...just I-I if I tell you, you will tell Kurapika before I get to tell him and all of you, and I- just please, if he finds out now he will st- A loud clap jumps us out of our conversation, tch. I look towards my boyfriend? Wait is Gon my boyfriend?  I mean we promised to be each other's forever, be sucked me off, I have spent the night at his tent many times. This dictates we dating, but we haven't actually clarified it yet. We should speak of it later. "Time for the council meeting!" he yells excitedly, my eyes widen, I meet Chrollo's once more. It's about the meeting.

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Third P.O.V

The meeting was nearing its end causing Chrollo to get more nervous and feel the need to back out of his idea, despite it possibly giving them an upper hand, whereas Killua grew anxious with the thoughts of what's going on in Chrollo's mind. Kurapika kept his eyes narrowed as he awaits his explanation for earlier, while Gon is satisfied with the results of the meeting. Bisky on the other hand has noticed the clear tension in the air, as Leorio thinks down upon himself about his chances with Kurapika. Needless to say no ones minds where fully concentrated on Gon's praises of their progress. "Gon." Chrollo uttered, Killua whipped his head to look at Chrollo, causing Kurapika whiplash, as he whipped his head between the two, Bisky narrowed her eyes. As a sweat dropped down Leorio's face. "Uhhm yes Chrollo?" Gon answered with unease, as he too now knows the tension in the air.

"I have a plan. It might help us gain an advantage in this war, but its risky." Chrollo keeps his eyes down, avoiding eye contact from Killua and Kurapika. Whereas Killua was practically trying his best to get Chrollo to look at him, but all efforts are lost as even yelling at him in his mind isn't working, which Kurapika knows a lot about as he is currently yelling at Killua.

"Killua just trust me okay." Chrollo whispered softly finally meeting Killua's eyes, Killua bit his lip. He doesn't like this at all, his anxiety just increases with each passing second, he already knows he will hate every single component about this plan. "And Pika, you will find out about earlier soon enough, so can you both relax and let me talk?" Kurapika and Killua both scoff and look away from Chrollo, causing Chrollo to heave a sigh. "I could go to the forsaken woods, or just outside of it and have my bird scout and find Pitou and Retz's castle so that we can hear all their plans, since they only speak to Killua's parents in spirit, its guaranteed for them to mainly be at their castle and if not, my bird will discover why they aren't there, and hence anything they plot you guys can know...we will have an advantage and most of you in this room know the magical properties of my bird, they wouldn't catch me and if they do it will be worth it." Chrollo speaks fast, but passionately almost as though he has to convince the least motivated people of his plan, but in his case it's worse. He has to convince his comrades of his plans, his friends, his love. That is much harder work.

After hearing his plans Killua finally understood why he didn't want to tell him, Chrollo knew without a doubt Killua wouldn't be able to keep this from Kurapika and Kurapika would fight with all his will to prevent this, there's no doubt in Killua's or Chrollo's mind.

Currently Kurapika is having a hard time processing his words, because to him it sounds like Chrollo is signing his death note and be doesn't understand why he would do such a thing! Why? Why? "NO! Are you out of you mind!" Screams Kurapika at the top of his lungs as he slams his hands hard against the table, no one flinches visibly but internally everyone jumped, as everyone expected this response...no one utters a sound. The silence was so deadly it was almost as though Kurapika silenced the entire forest.

However to Leorio he wasn't given the luxury of silence as he could clearly hear his heart shatter, as this was the final sign Kurapika loves Chrollo and nothing can change that. "Kurapika--" Chrollo didn't get to finish his sentence as Kurapika was infront of him in a blink of an eye, but the strike on his cheek was faster than that. Chrollo's cheek surely stings, Chrollo flickers his eyes up to meet Kurapika's crying eyes. Chrollo felt his heart clench at the sight, he never wanted to hurt Kurapika, but this is the only way they win the war. However the only thoughts running through Kurapika's mind was, Why? Why him? Why does he do this to me? And why the fuck is he right. He hated this as it wasn't fair, none of this was fair. "How dare you, you can't just decide you going to risk your life like that! Do you not think of those you leave behind if you die? D-Do you not think of me?" Kurapika's lip quivered as he bit it. Chrollo cupped his cheeks, as his tear ducts too broke open. "I did! God do you not think I thought this through a million times, I ran all the scenarios, all the possible outcomes and I even threw in some insane ones, and you were in all of them, I imagined the unnecessary pain I would inflict on you and I hated it, I imagined the pain I would inflict on all of you, every single council member it caused the worst shivers to run through my veins. But Pika you were one of the main reasons this decision was so hard for me. I don't desire to leave you, I don't but this is the only way, you have to believe me."

Kurapika gasps for air, as his lungs felt constricted as the tears went on their own will, he hated this more than anything. Chrollo will always be his first love, he will always love him, nothing can change that and the thought of losing him scares him beyond anything. Kurapika shuts his eyes as he nods. "I understand." Chrollo's eyes widen as a small smile breaks out on his face and he plants a small kiss on Kurapika's forehead, causing Kurapika to whimper as his hands clenches on Chrollo's clothing like his life depended on it.

Killua watched all this and mourned for his best friend, mourned for his friend. They didn't deserve this fate. The fate of not knowing if the one will die or not. Killua can't help the small tears that leave his sockets. He feels Gon's arm wrap around his waist in a comforting manner, causing him to smile. Killua glances then at Leorio who has his eyes trained on the floor. Gon and Killua think the same thing at that moment, this must be real hard for Leorio as well, not as hard as the two lovers losing each other, but seeing the one you love show so much love to another must hurt to no end.

Biksy stands in the far end and analyzes everything as she thinks through Chrollo's plan, it is true that this might just be the thing that helps save this war, but she fears the reprecautions of this choice, just watching everyone's despair and the despair she herself feels says it all, we aren't ready to lose another yet, would we lose hope if we lost one more person? Who knows? She supposes time will tell.

Leorio stares at the floor like it's the most interesting thing in the world, because he knows if he looks up now, his heart will shatter even more and he can't go through that, besides despite the competition for Kurapika's heart Chrollo had it first and still does and he is still a friend, his leaving saddens his heart as well.

"When shall you leave?" Kurapika asks. Chrollo bites his lip, he's not sure but he knows what's best. "The sooner the better."

Gon nods. "Okay its settled then, Chrollo will become the ultimate spy."

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The camp says goodbye to Chrollo, as the council members leave the protection of the camp together to see him out.

Leorio steps forward and gives him a firm handshake. "Be safe out there, bud and don't die on us." Chrollo nods and gives him a small smile.

Biksy pulls him in for a hug shocking him. "All witches of light are like my children, but you are one of the few I know very well, so don't you dare die on me or will make your after life a living hell." Chrollo chuckles as he pulls back and gives her a smile, a single tear drops from her face. As a few drop from his. "I promise."

Gon pulls him in for a bro hug. "You were basically one of the founding members and I have known you for far too long, so stay safe out there, I know you will do brilliantly, just come back alright." Gon pulls back and punches his shoulder, Chrollo punching Gon back. "I promise I will return, I won't die on you guys." Gon points a threatening finger at him. "You better."

Chrollo turns to Killua then, Killua sighs. He really didn't want this to happen, despite it being their best shot at winning, the thought of losing another makes him want to force Chrollo to stay, by means of locking him up, which Kurapika would gladly help with. I know what you thinking and no. Killua shakes his head as he smiles at Chrollo who smirks smugly after knowing Killua's plan. Killua brought him in for a hug, Chrollo returning it. "You gotta come back to us, you gotta come back to him, we need you alright. I will miss you bud so try not to die." He laughs and shakes his head. "Do none of you have faith in my survival skills?" We all chuckle then.

Chrollo meets Kurapika's saddened eyes, he slowly walks towards him, Kurapika suddenly rushes forward and hugs him tightly shutting his eyes, Chrollo is shocked for a second until he wraps his arms around Kurapika's waist pulling him in closer and sniffing Kurapika's hair. Kurapika nuzzles his face in Chrollo's chest. "Come back to me." He whispers. Chrollo nods. "I will, I promise." They hold each other for a minute, neither moving or speaking.

After the minute has passed Chrollo plants a kiss on Kurapika's head as he pulls away, he wipes away Kurapika's tears with his thumbs. He slowly backs away and waves, Everyone waving back in response until his presence disappears.

Leorio internally sighs, if only Kurapika loved him. Whereas Kurapika wishes for Chrollo's safe return, Gon is just happy to have an upper hand and trusts his buddy, Killua finally remembers the boyfriend conversation they need to have. And Bisky observes them wondering how they all feel.

Black book is now on a mission to collect ential, while the others get ready for the battle none shall forget.