Chapter 1: When the Rain Came Down

Robin watched the rain hit the ground, it had been for the last 6 days. She was becoming depressed about the rain, but she didn't take in to account that it was the rainy season. The door shut and Touko called to Robin.

" Robin, I'm home. Do you want something to eat?" Touko called

Robin pulled away from the window and greeted Touko. Touko walked to the kitchen and sat down the bags of groceries. Robin sat down at the kitchen table then sighed, Touko looked at her as she made dinner.

" Is everything alright?" Touko asked

" The rain is depressing, it's been raining for 6 days now," Robin said

Touko gave a small smile and said, " It will clear up after all it is summer."

" I hope it does," Robin said

Touko fixed Robin some tea and finished preparing dinner. Touko served it and joined Robin at the table.

" How was your day?" Robin asked

" It was very relaxing," she replied, " I went and did some things and came back with two weeks worth of groceries."

Robin's phone rang and she picked it up and answered it. It was Amon calling her to come in, they had another case to check out. Robin hung up and rose from her seat.

" I'm sorry, I have to run again," Robin said

" Don't worry about it I'll keep it warm for you," Touko said

Robin smiled and walked off to get her coat and Touko grabbed an umbrella for her. Robin slipped on her shoes and took the umbrella. She then walked off and walked downstairs where Amon would be waiting for her. Touko sighed and picked up Robin's plate and then heard Amon's car pull up. She looked down and saw Amon getting out of the car. She sighed once more feeling the effect of the rain. Touko walked into the kitchen and cleaned up a little and she then sat down.

" The poor girl can't even get anything to eat without anyone bugging her. I wonder if any of them eat," Touko said

Robin and Amon pulled up to the STN-J, Amon pulled up into the garage and parked. They got out and went upstairs without a single word spoken to each other. They entered the office and saw Michael at his computer typing away as usual and Doujima doing what she did best, sleeping.

" What is this about ?" Amon asked

" Well, maybe Robin should have a look," Michael said

Doujima opened her eyes and watched Robin walk over to Michael's computer screen. Michael pulled up a file and he got up. She sat down and opened the file and there a document opened up reading

" Congratulation's for your one year anniversary as a member of the STN-J," Robin read.

" It's been exactly one year since you came here," Sakaki said

" I never realized it's been that long," Robin said

Doujima and Karasuma congratulated her, Sakaki and Michael walked back and brought out a cake to celebrate.

" You all had this planned," Robin said, " Even you Amon?"

" Yup," Doujima said

Robin smiled and looked at Amon who remained with the same look he always did. She then looked at the cake and blew out the one candle that was lit. She then cut the cake for them and the celebration began. Amon walked off and walked down to the cold dreary basement and stood there. He then patted his pocket and reached into it, pulling his phone out. He dialed Touko's number and listened for her voice to come over the other line. The ring continued until he heard something behind him. His reaction was fast, but pulling out his gun, but then relaxed. Amon then hung up and leaned up against a wall as he listened to the silence around him.

" Amon," a whisper called his name

Amon looked around and then slowly reached for his gun.

" Amon, have you forgotten about me," the whisper called, " It's been 6 years since we last saw each other."

Amon looked around and saw a faint glowing down the hall. He slightly blinked and the glow was gone.

" A ghost….no my imagination," he whispered

He looked around and then once more leaned back against the wall. He sighed and cleared his mind from what just happened.

Robin looked around and then at the others. It had been one year since she was there and everyone was there….expect Amon.

" Where's Amon?" she asked

" He's probably downstairs in the basement, he's not one for festivities," Karasuma said

" Why not?" Robin said

" I don't know, Amon has never really enjoyed the company of others when it comes to celebration," Karasuma replied, " It's just the way he is. He wraps his feelings up and locks them up. All he cares is about his work."

Robin sighed and looked at her plate, she then walked over and cut a small slice. She placed a napkin under the plate with a fork.

" I'll be right back," Robin said

She walked off and took the elevator down to the basement, then she walked out and saw Amon leaned against a wall, with his arms folded as though he was thinking.

" Amon," Robin said

He looked up and then turned away, and Robin sighed. She walked over to him and stopped just before him, then presented the plate.

" Here, I brought you a piece," she said, " It's really good."

Amon looked up at her and took the plate from her. Robin looked at him as he took one bite of the cake.

" Why are you down here?" she asked

Amon didn't answer he just stayed silent and Robin sighed.

" Thank you Amon, for everything you have taught me. It wouldn't be a year if it wasn't for you. I've learned a lot since I first got here," Robin said, " I'm grateful to you and all the others."

Amon continued to stay silent, but he did look up at her as she spoke. Amon pushed off the wall and headed towards the elevator.

" It's getting late," he said

Robin followed him and they went up to the office. Robin thanked everyone and then Amon lead her out. He opened the car door for her and she got in and then he got in and pulled out. He drove Robin back home and let her out, then made sure she got in ok.

Robin made it up to the apartment and opened the door, then stopped before entering.

" He seems so sad," she thought, " I wonder if it's because of all the things that have happen."

She pushed open the door and slipped off her shoes, then walked in. Touko was already a sleep and Robin sighed.

" Touko must have went to sleep early it's only 11," she thought

She walked to the kitchen and poured a glass of water before she went to take a shower. Robin walked off and took a shower, then relaxed. Robin closed her eyes as she always did to reflect on her day or clear her mind.

After an hour she went off to bed and relaxed.

Amon sat down in front of the window and stared out. He watched the rain fall and hit the ground. It's sound soothed Amon's mind as he watched, slightly putting him in a daze.

" It's been 6 years," Amon thought

He looked at his reflection in the window and then rose.

" The past does not matter," He whispered

Amon walked off and started the shower. He stood there and let the steam circle him, he then stepped into the shower. Amon let the water wash over him and he closed his eyes. He soon got out and walked to the mirror, then wiped it away. When he did in the mirror he saw a woman standing behind him. He looked at her as she just stood there, then he turned around to only to see she was gone. He remained standing there for awhile as though he was thinking.

Once he finished her went to bed.

By morning about 8 there was a loud crash of thunder, that woke Robin up. She sat up and looked around. She looked out her window, but there wasn't any rain coming down. She got up and dressed then walked out her room. She walked to the kitchen and sat down, while Touko put on a pot of tea on the stove.

" Did you sleep well Robin?" Touko asked

" Yes, I did, how about you?" Robin replied

" Yes, I did, but I had a strange dream last night," Touko spoke

Touko pulled the pot off and pour the tea into two cups. She handed one to Robin and then she took hers and sat down.

" What was it about?" Robin asked

" I'm not really sure, just very strange," Touko said

Robin nodded and looked out the window.

" Has it started raining again?" Robin said

" No, it's just been thundering," Touko said

The buzzer sounded and Touko got up and pulled out some fresh biscuits. She placed them on a plate and brought them to the table.

" Here have some before you have to leave," Touko said

" Oh, thank you Touko, do you mind if I take some to everyone at the STN-J?" she asked

" No, go right a head, I'll put some more in and bring them over when they're done," Touko said

" Thank you," Robin stated

By 8:30 Robin was off with the fresh made biscuits. She waited for Amon to pick her up and as she did she saw a woman walking down the side walk. She seemed kind of unaware of what was around her as well as who. She bumped into Robin and Robin dropped the basket with the freshly made biscuits.

" Oh, I'm sorry," she said gathering up the bundled biscuits.

" It's alright," Robin said

The woman looked up at Robin and gave a smiled, then handed her the bundle of biscuits.

" There you go," she said

" Thank you," Robin said

The woman gave a bow and then walked off again as though nothing had happened. Robin watched her then just stared, until Amon pulled up and rolled down the window.

" Get in," he said

Robin came out of the trance like state and got into the car. Amon took off and they past the woman that bumped into Robin. Robin looked at her and Amon gave a glance back as the woman stopped. She looked at the car and then sighed as it drove off.

Amon came to the STN-J and parked then Robin got out.

" Amon," she said

Amon looked at her and waiting for her to speak.

" Amon, can I ask you something?" Robin said swallowing deep

Amon looked at her and said, " What do you want to know?"

" I was just wondering, why you always look so sad?" Robin questioned

" That is none of your concern," Amon spoke coldly

He walked off and Robin sighed, then followed him up to the office. They entered and Michael was at his computer typing away and the others waited around.

" What type of case are we looking at?" Amon said

Michael pulled up the witch list and then clicked on the name that was highlighted.

" Reiko Hiroharu," Michael said, " Age: 23, she's a local restate agent, but she's now a house wife, that is accused of killing her husband's sister and mother."

" So, why aren't the police all over this one?" Sakaki asked

" Cause she used powers," Amon said

Michael nodded and Karasuma walked over.

" Power of hypnotic and illusion," Karasuma said

" She seems to be very powerful, but the records show that she hasn't used her powers for over 6 years," Michael said

Amon narrowed his eyes and then walked off. Robin watched him walk away.

" What's his problem?" Doujima said as she walked over to them

" Amon's been acting strange since last week," Karasuma said

" He's sadden by something," Robin said

Karasuma looked up at Robin and said, " Amon upset about something….he doesn't show it."

" Cause he doesn't know how to," Robin said

Sakaki looked at the others and sighed. Robin looked at the bundle of biscuits and sat them down.

" I almost forgot, Touko made these for all of you," Robin said undoing the bundle

" Oh, wow real food," Sakaki said, " Tell, Ms Touko thank you."

" I will," Robin said

Later that day the rain came down and Robin found Amon sitting by a window staring out. This made Robin very puzzled and she walked over and placed her hand on his shoulder. Amon looked up at her and met her concerned look on her face.

" You know that woman don't you Amon?" Robin asked

Amon returned to a fixed gaze out the window then closed his eyes.

" When the rain came down, I was who I became," Amon said

He got up and walked off and Robin looked out.

" What does that mean?"