The once clear skys are now clouded over with heavy rain hitting the ship. Gon and I are inside the deck, waiting for the weather to blow over. Many applicants are thrown like rag dolls across the ship. I can feel the ship climbing up something, possibility a huge wave? The ship rocks back and forth, I stick to staying in my spot between two walls. I don't want to get flunged off by the ship rocking back and forth.
I feel light as a feather for a moment before feeling like falling. The ship bounces upon the water, I adjust myself so to not hurt my butt. After what seemed forever, the storm lessens. I look around and see people sick. Gon is passing out medicine to those that look worse. I look around a bit more and see the same two people who caught my eye. The one wearing a suit is eating an apple while the blond one is reading.
The door opens, I see the captain looking around. He has the look of disappointment as he looks at the ones who are sick. He's almost pushed by a speeding Katsuo running with water at hand.
"Those who can stand, meet me at my office!"
He walks off. Gon, I, and the other two leave the room. Arriving at the captain's office, he tells us to tell him our names.
"I'm Gon!"
"I'm Kurapika."
"It's Leorio."
"And I'm Esther."
"And why do you want to become Hunters?"
"Hey! If you're not an examiner, you can't boss us around!"
Leorio says as he points to the captain. The captain's not pleased.
"Just answer the question!"
Gon looks at Leorio before turning to answer the captain's question.
Gon: "My dad is a hunter. I left Whale Island because I wanted to know why my dad desired to be a hunter."
Leorio: "Hey kid! You're not supposed to answer his question!"
Esther: "I'm looking for my home. I got tagged along by a fox cub, that's my reason."
Leorio: "You too kid!"
Gon: "Why can't I tell him why I'm here?"
Leorio: "Cause I don't wish to reveal why I'm here."
Kurapika: "I agree with Leorío."
I could hear the name being butchered. Leorio doesn't seem too pleased.
Leorio: "Hey, aren't you younger than me? Show some respect!"
Kurapika completely ignored Leorio. He talks about why he won't tell his reason. The captain huffs.
"In other words, you refuse to answer my question. Hey, katsuo."
"Aye, captain."
"Tell the examination board that we have two more dropouts."
Kurapika and Leorio perk up at that. They ask what does he mean. I'm chuckling softly while Gon looks at me in confusion.
"You still haven't figured it out? The hunter examination has already begun."
K and L: "What?!"
"There are many hunter wannabes as there are stars in the sky. The examiners don't have time or resources to review them all. So they hire people like us to, trim the fat. I've already notified the board that everyone else on this ship failed."
The captain blows from is pipe.
"If they couldn't handle a little storm, they'd stand no chance in the hunter examination's later stages. In other words, you only proceed to the main exam if I pass you. So think carefully before you answer my question."