mermaid room (nsfw)

[devil_or_angle]

*when gon beckons killua into the aquarium room he's just found, killua expects to be able to walk up to the glass and watch the fish with him, not be teleported to the other side of it. his heart jolts into high gear as he thrashes about, knowing he didn't take a proper breath to hold before he found himself deep underwater. he tries to kick his feet to bring himself to the surface high above, but his legs seem to be bound together, and when he looks down, eyes wide with mortal panic, he realizes why.

they've been replaced with a long, glittering, fish tail.

the air he'd been desperately holding in his lungs escapes in a rush of bubbles from a couple of frilled vents along his ribs, and as he draws in a gasp of surprise, the water glides into them, bringing oxygen back to his brain. able to think clearly again, he blinks in wonder at the strange new appendage and manages to use it to push himself through the water and meet gon at the glass, holding his hand up to his through the barrier.*

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[gonmorow]

[He has another coughing fit, this one being conclusive. Finally done, Gon takes a deep breath and plants a big kiss on Killua's cheek.]

Really good, 'cause I still have you anyway and you're a hero. [He sounds more pleased with himself than worried that he nearly drowned. And he is. It all worked out, after all.]

You're the coolest, you know that? Especially like this.

[devil_or_angle]

*killua's ego deflates immediately in the face of the affection, his frilled ears drooping bashfully as his cheek radiates a blush from the point gon kissed it. it's clear that all his bluster was just a bluff to disguise how relieved he was, and so is the pout he pulls now, releasing gon to cross his arms over his chest.*

well, what about you? that was a pretty cool trick you pulled back there, how'd you do it?

[gonmorow]

[Gon pays close attention to Killua, admiring the way his ears shyly dip down to betray his cool attitude. Gon kisses his obvious boyfriend's ear and pulls back with a big smile.]

Lots and lots of practice! Usually without almost drowning, heh.

[devil_or_angle]

*killua's ear flicks like a cat's when kissed and he rolls his eyes.*

not the breath-holding thing... well, that's cool, too. but how'd you catch up?

*whatever gon had tried back there it'd worked, at least until he realized he's run out of air. if killua hadn't just saved his life he'd have to concede that gon won.*

[gonmorow]

Ohhhh, you mean that! I want to say it's a secret, but I can't keep one from you.. I focused my nen in my hands and feet so I could kick and paddle faster. It really gave me a boost!

[He's curious what Killua might do with that information, how he might refine his own Nen in response. The prospect of getting better only serves to fire him up.]

[devil_or_angle]

huh… so you made your own flippers, eh?

*killua looks at his own hands, wondering if he could use them to enhance the power that his tail already holds. he grins at gon, already excited to try it.*

wanna have another go?

[gonmorow]

You bet!

[Gon finds another rock to kick off of and draws in another large breath, his cheeks all puffed and ready to go underwater. His Nen coalesces in his hands and feet.]

Ready when you are, fishie!

[devil_or_angle]

*killua smirks, lashing his tail beneath the water in anticipation.*

i'll stick to the surface this time so you don't drown yourself again.

*as gon fills his lungs, killua focuses his nen into his hands, shrinking its presence around the rest of his body so he can elongate them into paddles. to test them out, he lunges out of the water, slapping the surface with his hands to launch himself high into the air before splashing back down to begin the chase.*

[gonmorow]

[Gon watches in amazement at the stunt and shields his face when the whopping mass of fish boy inevitably hits the water, splashing all over him. When Killua returns to the water, Gon immediately takes to chasing him, pushing off the rock for a much more powerful start. He kicks and paddles his arms, hurdling straight for Killua even quicker than before. When he gets close he holds his arms out, ready to catch him again!]

[devil_or_angle]

*gon may be faster now with his nen-powered flippers, but so is killua, incorporating swift swipes of his own into his already-powerful strokes through the water to keep himself just ahead of gon. just when he's about to catch him, he pushes upward again to do another flip out of the water, shouting in exhilaration up above before splashing back down and darting away again, tail flicking tauntingly at gon.*

you'll have to try harder than that!

[gonmorow]

[Gon racks his brain trying to think of how he'll catch Killua now, but seeing his displays gives him an idea. If he can just chase him up to the surface again, he'll be vulnerable! His taunts have no effect, as Gon is even more fired up than before. Gon darts after him. Guesses where he's going to escape to and swims there instead, making sure Killua has no place to go but up.]

[devil_or_angle]

*killua streaks through the tank, zigagging to try and confuse gon but falling into his trap when he guesses his pattern and nearly intercepts him. killua, having vowed not to dive too deep to keep the game fair, thrusts upwards once again to break the surface, doing a nen-powered backflip above the water with a laugh of triumph.*

[gonmorow]

[Yes! When Gon sees him fly up, his eyes dart to the spot he thinks he'll hit the water and bolts for it, arms opening up to catch Killua as he breaches the surface again.]

[devil_or_angle]

*killua realizes his mistake as soon as he twists in the air and sees gon's grinning face beneath the surface, waiting for him to fall right into his arms.*

ehhh-?

*triumph giving way to indignance, he tries to flap his tail to change his trajectory, but it's too late. gon already has his grasp on him, clasping around his tail as he falls face-first into the water, their fronts smashing together with killua's face, unfortunately, pressed into gon's tight wet shorts.*

[gonmorow]

[Ignoring the splash, Gon grabs Killua's tail and fixes him to his body regardless of how he may try to wriggle free. He holds him like that for a minute before realizing where Killua's face is. He loses control of his breath to a fit of laughter and lets go of Killua, swimming up to the surface to finish laughing.]

Ahahahah, sorry! Hehehe. How does it feel to get caught twice?

[devil_or_angle]

*killua writhes and squirms, slapping gon in the face with his tail fin as he tries to escape his firm grasp. luckily he can still breathe despite his face being crushed into gon's crotch, bubbles cascading from his gills as he huffs and puffs in protest. when he's finally released, he surfaces a safe distance from gon, only peeking his face out of the water, red with mortification as gon laughs.*

that was dirty!

[gonmorow]

How was it dirty? Just admit you lost! You complain so much when you're all indignant. [Gon's laughter continues as he swims to a shallow platform to sit on, enjoying his victory to the fullest.] Even knowing my trick I still got you fair and square. Hey, do you need a kiss to make it better?

[devil_or_angle]

no!

*surly as ever, killua huffs so hard that bubbles rise to the surface from both his mouth and gills. he leans back again, letting his tail float out before him and slap the water with frustration.*

you just could have caught me properly.

[gonmorow]

Whaaaat?! But I did catch you "properly." You're just mad you got caught!

[Gon pouts at him, not understanding what his deal is. Maybe Killua's simply harder to deal with as a mermaid now that he has a giant tail he can be dramatic and potentially knock him out with?]

You're the sorest loser I've ever met, I swear.. c'mere already!

[devil_or_angle]

hmph.

*killua lashes his tail again, but makes his way over to gon, resting his upper body on the rock formation beside him. his tail spreads out behind him, its frilly dorsal fun rising above the surface. the lights above the tank shine down on his scales, making them glitter as it sways slowly up and down in the water.*

[gonmorow]

[Gon leans on the same rock and kisses Killua on the cheek.] You're kinda cute when you're all moody.

[He looks behind Killua at his outstretched tail when a glimmering scale catches his eye. He wants to touch it still, in awe of its luminescence. Gon reaches down and smooths his hand over Killua's exposed scales. They're smooth beneath his fingertips like he expects them to be.]

Do you mind being touched like this? It doesn't hurt or anything, does it?

[devil_or_angle]

*killua grumbles, flushing deeper as he's kissed. yes, he's moping, but he wouldn't be if gon had caught him in a more dignified position! he'd been literally caught off-guard, and now he's back to feeling awkward in his new body. but he can't deny that gon's palm running over his scales feels nice.*

no, it's fine. it's just like you're touching my side.

[gonmorow]

That's so weird! I wonder if the room would turn me into a mermaid if I asked nicely..I'm way too curious! [He affectionately pets Killua, stimming on the light texture of his tail and watching it glimmer in the tank lights.] Wait, I'm curious about something! Do your fingers still get all wrinkly when you're a mermaid? I've been in the water for a long time and mine are..

[devil_or_angle]

*killua's eyelids droop like a pleased cat's as gon continues to stroke his tail, flicking his fin in idle enjoyment. when he asks about his fingers, he looks down at his own and then rolls onto his back, holding them out to gon with a grin.*

nope, perfectly smooth.

[gonmorow]

Wow, I wonder why mine get wrinkly?

[He touches Killua's fingers to his own, giggling.] Mine look like little brains, hehe! [His hands return to Killua's tail, stroking him on the front this time, with ten ridged fingertips. He uses broad motions, amused that he's petting his fish boyfriend like a big dog. The type of absurd situations this ship put him in almost always put a smile on his face. If his dad was responsible for this ship, he was really thankful.

While he's rubbing him down, Gon's hand passes over a spot with a different texture and he focuses it there, rubbing in tight circles to get to know the area. It doesn’t occur to him where his hand is or that there's a slit there.]

Hmm..what's this?