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Illumi ran after the little stray cat, jumping over the corpses he had left behind. The kitten had accidentally jumped in through a window right after Illumi had completed the job, and damn it if he wasn’t going to take it back home, or at least play with it a little while. He had been away from home for a few weeks now, and he missed Mike like crazy. A cuddle with another furry friend would be nice, although much smaller than his house dog.
He suddenly stopped when he saw a slim figure jump down from the ceiling and catch the kitty in his arms, giving its head a little pat. “You did such a good job back there, but you still get distracted so easily. Though I have to admit, this kitten is pretty cute,” the boy giggled, gently scratching the cat’s soft tummy. He was pretty tall and thin, like he constantly had to worry about where his next meal would come from, and he didn’t look older than sixteen.
Illumi immediately drew his needles in his hand, ready to strike, and took a step back, away from the other boy. “Who are you? How come didn’t I notice you in the room?” he asked warily, narrowing his eyes.
“I guess I’m just better at using Zetsu than you. But don’t get me wrong, you’re still a force of nature, I’ve never seen anyone move so quietly and fast! And to answer your first question… let’s just say I’m a little magician who’s looking for some fun,” the boy grinned, tilting his head curiously. “Would you like to fight me? You look pretty entertaining.”
“Unless you’re willing to pay me, no. And if I fight, I do it with the intent of killing, not for fun. It’s my job,” Illumi explained, tightening his grip on his needles. “Oooh, are you an assassin then? Cool! Though after a while I think I’d be bored of such neat jobs. I like it a little messier,” the boy smirked. “But you’re interesting! Can I know your name? Promise I won’t bother you after that,” he added, though the mischievous glint in his golden eyes suggested he would do the exact opposite of whatever Illumi wanted.
Illumi just stared at him for a moment, glanced at the kitten still in the other’s arms, and after making sure he wouldn’t hit it, he let a needle fly from his hand to the boy’s forehead, only to watch him redirect it on the nearby wall with a graceful flick of his hands.
Playing cards, Illumi thought, looking at the ace of hearts, which had broken his needle in half, embedded into the wall. Interesting.
“I’ll give you back your kitten if you tell me your name,” the boy insisted, petting behind the cat’s ears.
Oh well, what harm can it be. I really want the kitten, and he looks strong… I’ll just kill him later, Illumi mused to himself, retracting his needles. “I’m Illumi Zoldyck.”
“Sweet. I’m Hisoka,” the boy smiled, placing the kitten back on the ground.