126 FirstXTwo

"You made it!" Killua approached the group and was glad they passed the forest without problem.

"Killua!" Gon/Silver.

"Huh?" Killua looked at the white-pupil' kid woth long brown straight here and wondered. "You know of me? And you are?"

'Shit, I forgot we haven't been introduced yet.' Silver scratched the back of his head then said. "Uh no, but Gon did mention your name earlier. I'm Silver, nice to meet you!" Silver offered his hand for a shake.

'I did???' Gon pressed his finger to his head to remember if he did introduced Killua at any point but failed to do so.

"Silver!? Is that you? No, you seem shorter to be him at this point yet you have an uncanny similar voice. How old are you?" Killua looked at Silver and observed him from top to bottom.

"Uhmmm, what do you mean. It is indeed me, Silver Croft. Should there be any other Silver? I'm currently 9 years old." Silver replied truthfully.

"Croft you say? Are you part of the Archeolgist Croft family?"

'If even Killua knows the Croft, then it is as Winston said, the Croft family is known in the world.' Thought Silver. "Yup, the youngest in the family."

Kurapika and Killua looked Silver strangely. One is sad that he had let go of his clan's name, while the other is disappointed he was not his lost friend.

Seeing the look Killua is having, Silver thought on his mind. 'I wonder what will your reaction be when I finally reveal myself. Hehehe.'

'Hmmmm, he is definitely wearing a contact lense but his hair is brown and long and not spiky and blue-silver. Dyed hair? I'll have to observe through out this exam.' Thought Killua. He hasn't taken the plug yet that this is his friend four years ago and is just playing tricks on him. 'The hair grows an average lf 6 inches per year, so this length is possible within four years, or maybe a wig.'

*Don* *don* *don* The clock at the top sounded loud as the door started to raise. Inside was a girl seating on a luxurious sofa while a large man three to four times her size sitting just behind. The girl is wearing black high heels with ribbon on top while wearing a bikini-like shorts. On top is a see-through shirt covering a very distinct black bra, leaving little to the imagination. She has green hair that is braided into five directions like a star.

The man sitting behind is wearing green pants with no shoes showing his large sole to everyone. While on top he wears a yellow long sleeved shirt that only covers two thirds of his top while showing his oversized belly.

*rooooaaaaar* a rumbling sound can be heard from the duo's direction.

<"So, you are hungry?" Asked the skinny girl.

"You bet, I am starving." Affirmed the big guy.

"Therefore the theme of the second trial will be... Cooking! We are both fine gourmet cooks! Thus your mission will be to satisfy our appetites by cooking us a meal.>

"Cooking!?" -Everyone.

<"You'll start by cooking the plates I ask you for..." says the man. "Then those who qualified will have to satisfy my taste next." Finished the girl. "You will qualify for the third round if you hear 'it's good from us'. The test will be over when we're no longer hungry.>

'He might it a lot, but she... everyone will not have a chance to prepare.' -Everyone mentally calculated on their own.

<"For me, it will be roast pork! That's what I like best" Says the large man. "I don't care what kind of pork it is, as long you chase it in Biska Woods. Let the second round Begin!>

"Let's go!" Some random folks shouted riling up everyone to move.

"Awwww. What was that for?" Silver complained from having his brown hair pulled. He looked at the perpetrator and saw Killua whith his cat-like mischievous face.

"Nothing. So your hair is real then. Tsk." Killua looked back. 'I'll check on you a few days later.'

'Oh hoh. Where you checking if I was wearing a wig? Unfortunately for you, cookie chan's work is like magic. Hehehe' Silver grinned.

"Hey Silver, you have that creepy smile again." Said Gon.

"Do I? Don't worry about it." Silver said as they follow the group.

<"Doesn't matter what kind of pork, is it? You're not very nice either. In Biska woods, there's only 1 kind of pork meat you can get." Says the girl.

"Hehe. Great stump pig is the fiercest type of pig on earth. They have a huge and powerful snout they use to crush their enemies. Those who can't run fast enough will get eaten by them instead!>

20 minutes later 70 people returned with huge pigs over their head. One by one they started their fire and roasted the pig.

30 minutes later, roasted pork are being served to the large man. What amazed everyone was that the man didn't even bothered checking if the pork is cooked or not. Undercooked, overcooked and just right are all being eaten to the bones.

'These barbaric applicants!' Silver couldnt help but clench his fist while watching the applicants wasting these fine porks. 'Those food wouldn't even pass the taste buds of Winston, let alone the judges!' Silver couldn't help but channel his inner butler. He then looked back at his pork and woar a white glove he got from the kitchen. He then wield a knife and started slicing spices.

5 minutes later there are two sets of garnished roast pork with salsa on his table. He then placed it on a tray a long with two red wines and went forward to the judges table.

<"Oh hoh. We have someone with style." Commented the girl.>

Silver stand in front of the judges as he placed the plate with proper utensils arrangement. "May I know the names of the distinguished judges?" Asked Silver.

"Please." Silver offered as he activated his scarlet eyes. He then observed the two eat his meals as he smiled creepily.

'Stuck up!'

'Show off!'

'Teachers pet!'

'Brat!'

...

Each contestant cursed Silver for being a show off on this task. They would be glad if they could 'teach' the kid a lesson that being popular doesn't always means good in a classroom setting.

---After a few more roasted pork was served.

"Okay, the first assessment of the second exam is over. Next would be mine. For the second phase, my order is sushi! Only those that passed my taste will pass this exam. And same with earlier, once I'm full the exam is considered over." Announce Menchi.>

"Sushi? Does anyone knows how to cook sushi?" The appplicants looked around in confusion.

"Murmur started across the applicants as they all try to make sense of the clues they have been given."

A group oof applicants was trying out things about the rice when they heard a chuckle. They looked over and saw #294, the bald ninja, forcing himself to stop laughing but is failing miserably.

'He knows' they all thought as the man continued to laugh after watching a few more failed attempts.

'He definitely knows.'

~~~~~

"Hey Silver, do you know what a sushi is?" Asked Gon. Seeing no reply Gon called again. "Hey Silver!" Gon shaked him.

"Uhmm. Sorry? What was it." Asked Silver in confusion as he opened his eyes.

"Where you sleeping just now? I asked, do you know what a sushi is?" Gon continued.

"A sushi? Oh, it is a delicacy in a small island called Japon, it is mainly consist of a raw fish on a rice." Answered Silver. "Why do you ask?" He then saw everyone else running to the lake near the forest. "Huh? Why is everyone running?"

"Idiot! It was the second task, you coukd have told us secretly about it!" Yelled Leorio.

"Really?!" Asked Silver in surprised.

"Were you even listening to the Judges earlier?"

'Damn! I was to preoccupied understanding how the stomach nodes worked that I actually missed the second task.'

After going back to his place after he served his food he smiled like a fool and feel his newly activated stomach node. He felt he could now control how fast or slow his metabolism. If he wishes to, he could last for weeks without eating or maybe even months. 'But how does this affect Nen control though?' He wanted to try but right now, no one knows he can use Nen while he knows at least Hisoka uses them. Maybe he can use it as an advantage later in the exam.

Then by the time he is lost in his thoughts, he heard his name being called twice. And that's why he didn't know sushi was the next task.