Chapter 1: The Visitor
Sakaki started his day with a warm shower, washing the sleep away. He cleaned up and then got dressed and then ate something before he went into work. Sakaki opened his apartment door and saw boxes across the hall and some bits and pieces of furniture. As he walked out he saw a moving van and a young woman directing them where to put the boxes. As he got on his motorcycle one of the moving men asked him to move for a second.
" New neighbor?" Sakaki asked
" Yup Ms. Kokoro," the man said
" I guess I'll meet her later," Sakaki said
He placed his helmet on and started his motorcycle, then headed off to the STN-J and pulled into the garage.
" Morning Ms. Karasuma," Sakaki said as Karasuma got out
" Morning Sakaki," Karasuma said
Sakaki held the door for Karasuma and then followed her in.
" I wonder what the day holds for us today?" Sakaki said
" Hopefully something good," Karasuma said
They got up and the first thing given to them was the files for the next case. Amon was already doing research on the cases as each hunter filed in. He looked up at them and then stood.
" So, what's this case about?" Sakaki asked
" There is none," Amon said
Doujima walked in and looked at Amon. He walked over and she handed him something. He looked at it then nodded and Doujima got up. She walked off and Sakaki looked at her as she did so.
" We're losing a member of our team," Amon said, " Doujima has be requested to return to Solomon."
" What!" everyone said
" She departs today after this briefing," Amon said
" So, that's what this is all about?" Sakaki asked
Amon nodded and asked Michael to pull up the file. A picture of a young woman with long brownish red hair and blue eyes appeared. Her profile was placed on the screen as well and everyone looked at it.
" Hitan, Rein," Sakaki said
" She is from Solomon, but why not just keep Doujima here?" Karasuma asked
" Doujima's been promoted, that's why," Amon replied, " We can't control what Solomon does, but we can help. She arrives at noon. This briefing is over."
They got up and left the room in silence and Amon sat down.
" It's going to be a long day," Michael said
" Only if we make it out to be," Amon said
Sakaki looked at Doujima and sighed as she picked up her things.
" Come on you guys don't looks so gloomy, you actually might get someone that works and hunts well," Doujima said
" It won't be the same," Sakaki said, " Why does Solomon decide now?"
" I don't know Sakaki, but I'll come back to see you," Doujima said
She looked at Karasuma then at Sakaki. She hugged Karasuma and smiled.
" Take care of them ok Miho," Doujima said
Doujima looked at Sakaki and hugged him.
" Don't give the new hunter any trouble she's new at this," Doujima said, " Plus you need to help take care of everyone else."
" Yeah, I know," Sakaki said
Karasuma smiled and wished Doujima luck then Doujima took one look at everyone and walked down the stairs of the STN-J for the last time. Sakaki sat down and looked at everyone.
" It's going to be different," he said
Later that after noon a little later than noon a car pulled up and two young women got out. One the age of 23 and the other 16 or 17, they looked like each other possibly sisters. They walked up stairs and entered the office building. Amon stood and walked over and welcomed them. The older of the two smiled at Amon and Amon lifted her hand up to his lips, then kissed her hand.
" Did he just do what I thought he did?" Sakaki said
" Shh," Robin said, " It's none of our business."
" Coming from you that means it is our business," Sakaki said
Robin smirked a little and then went back to her work. Amon walked them to the back and Karasuma walked in from lunch.
" I guess the new hunter is here cause we would all be working," Karasuma said
Sakaki looked at Karasuma and smiled then went back to work. Amon walked out and the two young women followed him. Amon looked at the elder of the two and walked her out. Sakaki and Robin walked to the door and looked out the side window.
" I'll see you tonight," Amon said
" Of course," the woman said
Amon lifted her chin up and kissed her on her lips. Robin pushed Sakaki out the way to see.
" He really is in love," Robin said slightly depressed
" Why else would he actually show some emotions," Sakaki asked
" Of course," Robin said
She stood up and walked away and Sakaki looked at her. Karasuma walked over and grabbed Sakaki by his shirt and pulled him away.
" Don't you have respect for those two?" Karasuma said
" Of course I do," Sakaki said
The young woman looked at the hunters and gave a helpless sigh. Amon walked in and looked at the group. His hands rested on the young woman's shoulders and she looked up at him.
" Rein, these are the people you are to work with," Amon said, " Sakaki, Haruto, Sena Robin, Karasuma Miho, and our voice of reasoning, Lee Michael."
" Pleasure to meet you," Rein said with a bow
" Pleasure is ours," Karasuma said
" Robin you will be working for now on with Sakaki, I will take Rein," Amon said
" Of course," Robin said
Karasuma looked at Robin and then at Sakaki, two slightly inexperienced hunters. Amon looked at Karasuma and she sighed.
" Karasuma, you will help to instruct them," Amon said
Later as the day started to settle down, Sakaki offered to take Robin home. Robin agreed and he led her downstairs.
" You know you don't seem to please with the new arrangements," Sakaki said
" It's not you Sakaki," Robin said
" It's Amon, I know," Sakaki said, " I know how you look at him, how you follow his every command. You would follow him until the end."
" Sakaki," she said
Sakaki looked at her and handed her the spare helmet. He opened the door for her and she walked out to his motorcycle. He placed his helmet on and got on his motorcycle then Robin. She wrapped her arms around him and he took off to her apartment.
Karasuma walked downstairs and drove to Harry's and walked in. She saw Amon sitting at the bar as usual and she sighed.
" Good evening Ms. Karasuma," Harry said
" Good evening Harry," Karasuma said
She put her purse down and looked at Amon.
" You know Robin's a little disappointed that you won't be her partner anymore," Karasuma said
" She'll get over it," Amon said
He took a sip and Karasuma smiled at the expressionless hunter.
" Perhaps you pushed her away because she actually confessed feelings towards you," Karasuma said
Amon coughed slightly choking on the drink. He turned and looked at Karasuma as she got her coffee.
" I didn't push her away," Amon replied, " She's ready to have a new partner."
Amon turned back to his drink and Karasuma sipped her coffee.
" So, Ms. Kokoro must be a nice young woman," Karasuma said
" Yes," Amon said
" How did you meet her?" Karasuma asked
" Through my brother," Amon said
" You've had lots of contact with him since the factory incident," Karasuma said, " It's just strange, I guess things really do change. Especially someone for like you."
" Someone like me," Amon said
Amon got up and walked over to Karasuma.
" Miho, if this is about two months ago, just say it," Amon said
" It's not about two months ago Amon, I've forgotten about two months ago. You did it to Touko, you did it that other woman, you did it to me," Karasuma said
Amon looked at her and Karasuma turned and looked at him. She placed her hand on his face and sighed.
" I'm just worried about you Amon, that's all it is. Your not willing to open up to any woman, so why date if your going to be like that. Cause it's always the women who gets hurt," Karasuma said
Amon grabbed her hand and kissed then kissed her cheek.
" Good night Miho," Amon said, " I'll make sure I take your advice. After all you're my little voice."
" Don't get smart Amon," Karasuma said
Amon walked out and Karasuma sighed then quickly drank up. She put her coat on and walked out.
Amon got into his car and pulled out and watched as the city lights guided him back home. He parked and walked up to his apartment where he showered and then went to bed.
" I'm just worried about you Amon, that's all it is. Your not willing to open up to any woman, so why date if your going to be like that. Cause it's always the women who get hurt," Karasuma's voice echoed
Amon tossed and turned and finally got to sleep, but he was awaken by the same words Karasuma scolded him with.
Sakaki walked to his apartment and saw the hall way was cleaned. He opened his door and pushed it open, then walked in. He did his usual routine and by the time he got ready for bed it was nearly 11. He walked to the living room and then to the kitchen pulling out a bottle of sake. He sipped a little and then put it away and walked to the couch, where he wondered why Robin was so fascinated with Amon. The way he saw it was Robin needed to get her mind off him meet other people. If anything try to lose the look of despair.
" Poor girl," he said
He then went off to bed and closed his eyes. He could only sleep for a little while when he opened his eyes.
" I can't take it," he thought , " I need to see if she's ok."
Sakaki got up and reached for his phone. He quickly dialed Robin's phone and placed the phone to his ear.
" Hello," Robin's voice came over the line
" Robin, it's Sakaki," he said
" Sakaki why are you calling this late it's nearly 1," Robin said
" We need to talk," Sakaki replied
There was a silence over the line and then Robin spoke up.
" Where shall we meet?" she asked
" I'll pick you," he said
" Alright, bye," she said
Sakaki hung up and got dressed then grabbed his helmet and shoes. He walked downstairs and hopped right on his motorcycle. He pulled out and quickly went to Robin's, where she waited for him. He stopped and she got on, then they took off. He took off down the main street and then took a side street. He pulled up to the park and Robin looked at him. The park lights brightly shined as they sat on the swings together.
" What did you want to talk about?" Robin asked
" About your feelings," Sakaki said
" My feelings?" she questioned
Sakaki nodded and looked at her as she stared at him.
" Robin, I want you to know that you can talk to me about anything," Sakaki stated
" Sakaki, if this is about what happened today in the office, I'm fine. Actually I've never been better," Robin said
" But I was there, I saw you tell him," Sakaki said
Robin looked at him and her breathing became deep. Her heart hit against her chest.
flash back
" Amon!" Robin shouted
Amon stopped and turned and looked at Robin. She walked at him holding her arm and she stumbled towards him.
" Don't chase her Amon," Robin said, " She's far from our reach."
Amon walked over to her and looked at her arm.
" It's a scratch that's all," Robin said
Amon nodded and walked her to the car than Robin stopped. Amon looked at her and placed one hand on her shoulder.
" I can't hold back any longer," Robin whispered, " Amon."
Amon looked at her and saw tears fall from her eyes, but then she looked up and wrapped her arms around him.
" Amon, I love you," she whispered, " You have been there for me. I just want you to be with me."
Amon looked at Robin and then pulled away.
" I can't, you're my partner and I can't let feelings get involved," Amon replied
" Amon," Robin whispered
end
Sakaki grabbed her hand and she looked at him
" I can't Sakaki, I can't move on, I'm in love with Amon," Robin whispered
Sakaki looked at her and lifted her chin and then nodded.
" I understand," Sakaki said, " Come on let's go."
Robin stood up and followed Sakaki. He took her home and she looked at him.
" Tomorrow, at 7. Amon always picked me up then. I'm kind of use to it," she said
Sakaki nodded and Robin went upstairs and Sakaki sighed. He returned home and just went straight to bed.
Robin found herself wide awake and unable to sleep, thinking about what happened. She tossed and turned and found it useless to sleep or to even try to fall asleep.
" Why now?" Robin thought
The next morning Sakaki picked up Robin at 7, just like she requested and took her in. They pulled into the garage and headed upstairs, where files were placed on their desk opened with new information. Sakaki sat down and looked over them and Robin skimmed the information.
" Hey is Amon coming in?" Sakaki asked Michael
" I think maybe later he's training Rein," Michael replied
" Oh," Sakaki said
Robin folded her arms and leaned back, then Sakaki and Michael looked at her getting a jealous vibe from her. Michael went back to typing and Sakaki walked over to Robin.
" Is everything alright?" Sakaki asked
Robin got up and walked to the back and Sakaki followed her.
" Robin," Sakaki said
" He's training her because that woman he's seeing is the woman's cousin," Robin said
" That maybe a reason, but…" Sakaki started to say
" But?" she asked
" Nothing," Sakaki replied
The office door opened and Michael looked up to see a young woman about in her early 20's, dressed in a black skirt, white blouse and black blazer. Her hair was a sandy brown about chin length.
" Can I help you?" he asked
" Yes, I'm looking for Haruto Sakaki, I was told I would find him here," she said
" Ah, hold on I'll get him," Michael said
Michael got up and walked into the back and looked at Sakaki.
" Sakaki, there's some woman here to see you," Michael said
Sakaki looked up and then stood up, he walked to the front and looked at the woman.
" Can I help you?" Sakaki asked
The young woman turned to Sakaki and smiled. She walked over to him and looked at him.
" Oh, Haruto it's been a long time," she said
" Do I know you?" he asked
" Of course you do, I'm your older sister," she said
" Sister!" Sakaki exclaimed
Sakaki looked at the young woman who claimed to be his sister. He could see some resemblance, but not much. Robin walked out upon hearing Sakaki state in surprise that this woman was his sister. Robin smiled and slightly chuckled at the idea of Sakaki having an older sibling.
" Ah, why now have you come to visit me?" Sakaki asked
" Haruto we're family, I wanted to see you again after 6 years," the woman said
" I don't remember you," Sakaki said in shame, " I don't really remember much of my past."
" I understand, I wasn't much in your life after all," the young woman said
" What's your name?" Sakaki asked
" Karen," she replied
Sakaki looked at her and it was as though he remember something.
" I remember the name, but not your face," Sakaki said
Robin looked at them and then looked at Michael. She walked over and Michael looked at her.
" Michael, do you think that is Sakaki's sister?" Robin asked
" I can see some resemblance, but it very little. I think if I had a picture I can do a scan for a profile," Michael said
" Sakaki said he didn't remember much of his past, do you know why?" Robin asked
" No, I don't I have Sakaki's profile up, but I already did some back ground information of the Sakaki family and it's very shallow. The family seemed to be a low profile family, but something doesn't fit," Michael said
Later that day Robin followed Sakaki and Karen around as they discussed what has happened the last 6 years, but Sakaki's story remained the same. Karen explained that she's been all over the world with her work and in two months suppose to get married. Robin became suspicious of Karen's stories and her intentions, but she didn't want to ruin the moment of two siblings.
By 6 Karen left and Sakaki walked upstairs with Robin.
" Isn't it great, I have family after all," Sakaki said
" Yeah it is," Robin said
Sakaki stopped and looked at her seeing she didn't have her usual pleasant face.
" What's wrong?" Sakaki asked
" Sakaki, you know how you told me that I could talk to you about anything?" Robin stated
" Yeah, what's up?" Sakaki replied
" I have a bad feeling about your sister, she maybe your sister, but then there's something strange," Robin said
Sakaki looked at her and Robin grabbed his hand.
" Your wrong Robin, there isn't anything strange about her," Sakaki said
" Then why did she show up now suddenly?" Robin said
" She just wanted to see me that's all," he replied, " I guess after 6 years of being apart from family or thinking family was dead, you just want to search."
Sakaki placed his other hand on top of hers and patted it.
" There's nothing wrong," Sakaki said
He walked off and Robin sighed and sat outside the office. She curled her knees up to her chest and sighed.
" I'm going to find out who she is," Robin said
By 9 Sakaki brought Robin home and then went out to eat with his long lost sister. Robin continued her research on the suspicious sister.
Amon and Rein returned and Michael handed Amon a file. Amon looked at it and then looked at Michael.
" She came today," Amon asked
" Yeah, something's up," Michael said
Amon looked over the file and sat down as he scanned it.
" It's been 6 years," Amon said, " Why now?"
" She's up to something, but I haven't figured it out. Robin felt the same thing," Michael said
Amon nodded and said, " Ok, then I'll deal with this matter on my own. This is a personal one."
Michael pulled up something else and looked Amon.
" I've tracked her movements from the last 6 years, and it only seems that she's running or searching for something," Michael said
Amon pulled up to a computer and did some research, he looked at Rein and tossed her his phone.
" Call Kokoro, she'll come pick you up. I have business to attend to here," Amon said
He picked up the phone nearest to the computer and called Karasuma. He told her to bring Robin in and leave Sakaki out of this one.
30 minuets later Karasuma came with Robin and they hung their coats up.
" What's this all about?" Karasuma said
" Go to the briefing room," Amon said
They all walked to the briefing room. Amon sat down and Michael put the data into the computer. Amon looked at the three of them and then stood up.
" The information that your getting is on a witch we haven't dealt with for 6 years," Amon said, " Her name is Sakaki, Karen. 22 years old daughter of one of the wealthiest and powerful witches alive. We've monitored both of them since the incident 9 years ago. It only came up 6 years ago cause it involved our future hunter, Sakaki, Haruto."
" So, it is true, she's a witch, but she's family," Robin said
" Only by half relations. Karen's powers had awaken 6 years ago," Karasuma said
Amon changed to another screen, showing a horrible accident, what looked like a car accident, but was only a set up to destroy evidence that the family had true power that could kill anyone if they were ordered to.
" Wait a minuet are you saying that Karen and her father were apart of this?" Robin asked
" It was planned," Amon said, " They were being hunted, but now these witches are traitors to an organization."
Robin looked at the picture and saw the gruesome picture. Amon looked at Robin as she gasped slightly.
" She's here to finish the job she and her father started a long time ago," Amon said
" You mean," Robin said with a pause
" To destroy the remaining member that could end her life," Amon said, " We need to hunt her before she can get to him."