Chapter 1: From Family with Love

Amon gave a nod to Karasuma followed behind the fearless witch hunter. They scanned the area of the well preserved home before jumping into trouble.

" Come on out, we don't want to hurt you," Karasuma said

" Leave me alone!" the girl shouted

A wave of power came at Karasuma and Amon pulled her down before it hit her.

" She's powerful," Karasuma said getting up

" Stay down, her powers aren't in control," Amon said

He slowly got up and walked towards the room that the girl was in. He slowly approached the girl and put his gun down.

" Let's talk," Amon said

The girl looked at him and backed into a corner and she narrowed her eyes. He held up his hands and she looked at him.

" Who are you?" she asked, " Your not cops are you?"

" No, we're witch hunters," Amon said

" Witch hunters?" she questioned, " You look like Goths from Dracula's castle."

Karasuma chuckled and Amon put out his hand out for the girl to grab.

" I'm offering you a chance to come out without violence," Amon said

" Amon go easy on her," Karasuma said

" Amon?" the girl said, " That woman just called you Amon."

" That's my name," Amon said

The girl reached out her hand and Amon pulled her from the shadows. She looked at him and breathed deep.

" It is you," she said

She ran into him and hugged him tight and smiled.

" Uncle Amon," she said

" Uncle?" Both said

" Mom told me you lived here," She said

" You're mistaken me for someone else," Amon said

The girl looked at him and studied Amon and shook then her said, " Grandfather and Mother told me about you. My mother's mom was a witch, hunted by the STN-J. Mom took me to China to get away from the STN-J. She said if she ever passed away to look for you. Grandfather told me about you and uncle Nagira."

Karasuma couldn't help it and started to laugh and Amon looked at her.

" I'm sorry Amon, but you don't look like the cuddly uncle person," Karasuma laughed

" I don't understand," Amon said, " I don't have a sister and I don't have a niece."

He pushed the girl away from him and walked off. She looked at Karasuma and then followed Amon.

" Please, I have no where to go," she said

" Go back to China, I don't care," Amon growled

" You really are a cold hearted person," the girl said

Amon stop and turned around and looked at her. She pouted and Amon stared at her.

" What did you say?" Amon said

" I said you really are a cold hearted person ," she said

" You're just a child off the streets, go beg somewhere else," he said

Amon continued walking in the snow and the girl followed.

" Listen Amon, you're stuck with me if you like it or not, the least you can do is hear me out," the girl said

Amon stopped and pulled out his gun and aimed it at her.

" Listen, I broke ties off with my sister 5 years ago," Amon shouted

" Apparently she didn't break ties with you uncle," the girl said

" Look kid go away," he said

" My name's not kid, it's Hikari," she said

Amon looked at Hikari and looked at her. Her black hair and pale complexions matched his own, her attitude matched his mother's and her figure was defiantly his sisters. He sighed looked at Karasuma for help.

" I say a least give her a chance," Karasuma said, " Can't hurt."

" Not you maybe," Amon siad

" What, having a kid might actually make you warm up a little," Karasuma said

Amon sighed and continued walking and Karasuma smiled.

" Come on, we'll take you to meet the other STN-J members," Karasuma said

Amon drove in silence as Hikari stared at him as he drove. Karasuma looked at him as well, trying to get him to talk to her.

" Would you two stop looking at me," he growled

" Mom said he's always had a problem with people staring at him," Hikari said

" So, that's why you get impatient when people just stare at you," Karasuma said

Amon gripped the steering wheel and continued until he pulled into the garage. He got out and walked off and Karasuma opened the door for Hikari. She took her hand and led her up to the office. Amon was already sitting at his desk and Robin stood over Amon.

" Amon, what's wrong?" Robin asked

" Nothing," he said

" The hunt went well?" she questioned

" Thrilling," Amon said

" Uncle Amon, is this where you work?" Hikari piped up

Everyone stopped working and looked at the little girl Karasuma had brought up with her. Amon continued working and Sakaki and Doujima started whispering.

" Uncle?" Sakaki questioned

" That's what she said, " I don't see Amon as an uncle."

Amon stood up and all conversation stopped. He looked at all the others and sighed walked past Robin and the others. Karasuma looked at him as he brushed past Hikari and herself.

"What's Amon's problem?" Doujima said

" He's an uncle, I bet this kid's mom is Amon's sister and the sister past on, then left her to Amon to take care of," Sakaki said

" Sakaki you really know how to twist the truth," Doujima said

" Hey people I can tell you what happened," Hikari said

They turned and pulled up a chair to listen to Hikari.

" My mom past away two years ago and my grandfather, sent me here cause my mom felt that Uncle Amon would be able to take care of me since he's a witch too," Hikari said

" No, way Amon's a witch," Sakaki said, " How come he never told us."

" It's his business you shouldn't get into someone else's business," Doujima said

Karasuma sat down and looked at Hikari.

" We never knew he had a sister, older or younger?" Karasuma said

" older, she's 3 years older," Hikari said

Karasuma glanced over at the others to see that they were more interested then they pretended to be. Karasuma got up and Hikari looked up at her, as she straighten out her pants suit.

" Come Hikari, I'm sure your hungry, I'll bring you down to a fabulous little place down the way," she said

She took Hikari downstairs and then they drove over to Harry's and walked in. There she saw Amon drinking his usual black coffee and coat swung over another chair.

" Oh, Ms. Karasuma, how are you this evening," Harry greeted

" Very well, I was wondering if we could get this little one some food," Karasuma said

" I'm sure I can get her something fresh to eat," Harry said

Karasuma smiled and had her sit at one of the chairs at the counter. She smiled and Harry handed her some silverware to eat with. Karasuma looked over at Amon as he slumped over his coffee.

" So, who is this fine young lady?" Harry said placing a warm bowl of soup in front of her

" She's a relative of a certain stubborn hunter," Karasuma said

" Ah, I see," Harry said, " and how old are you?"

" I'm 10 almost 11," Hikari replied

Karasuma smiled and walked over to Amon. Amon looked up at Karasuma then looked back at his coffee.

" Come on Amon, she's the family you never had before," Karasuma said

" Then why don't you take her," Amon said

" No, because she's your niece," Karasuma said, " give her a chance please."

Hikari looked at Amon and Karasuma, as Karasuma tried to get Amon to speak to her. Amon looked over at her once in awhile, but he spoke nothing to her. Hikari finished her soup and Harry placed a bowl of ice cream in front of her and she smile. She finished that and Karasuma walked over and sat down next to her. Amon stood up and placed his trench coat on and looked at Hikari.

" Come along Hikari," he said

She smiled and jumped down and then gave a bow.

" Thank you for the nice meal," she said

" Your welcome, come back again," Harry said

Karasuma sighed and sipped her coffee.

" Poor kid, she's been dropped off here to find that her dear uncle doesn't want her," Karasuma said

" I am sure he will get use to her," Harry said

Amon pulled up to an apartment and looked Hikari in the back seat.

" Why did you come here?" he asked

" Mother sent me," she siad

" Stop lying," he said

" I'm telling you the truth," Hikari said, " Mother died and left me to you and Uncle Nagira."

" Then go to him, not me," he stated

" My mother said you were her brother and that's why I came to find you," she said, " Here are some pictures."

She reached over and Amon took them and looked them.

" Soen," he said

" Yes, so you do remember her," Hikari said

" Only a faded memory," Amon said

He got out and opened the door for Hikari. She grabbed a sack with clothes and a few things, then got out. Amon took her by her hand and she looked at him, sure he was a little rough around the edges, but she knew he would warm up to her. He took her up to the apartment and unlocked the door and let her in.

" Uncle," she said, " where am I going to stay?"

" For right now, the couch," he said, " Didn't expect to have company."

She looked around and slipped her shoes off, Amon shut the door and looked at her as she looked around. Amon followed her as she stopped in the middle of the living room.

" Uncle, you've done well for yourself," she said, " Any one in your life yet?"

Amon walked over to her and set his coat down on a chair, then sat down on the couch. He watched her scan the room and smile at the bare walls, then she turned to him. She walked over to him and hugged him tight, he was surprised and hugged her back.

" Uncle Amon, I want to stay with you if you let me," Hikari said, " We can make new memories."

He looked at her and sighed, seeing this was going to be a very long year with a new comer in his life. She pulled away and looked at Amon and smiled.

" Don't worry uncle I'll take care of you," Hikari said

Later Amon brought out spare a pillow and blankets, then sat them down for her to lay out.

" I get up at 5 and leave for 7 be ready to leave for that time," Amon said

" but don't I have to go to school?" she asked

" When I get the chance to take you," Amon said, " I can't drop my life when my sister's daughter is dropped off on me without a reason."

She nodded and got the blankets laid out on the couch, she then got under them and looked at Amon.

" Good night," Amon said

" Good night uncle," she replied

Amon turned off the lights and walked down the hall to his bedroom, then prepared for the next day.

" What do I think I'm doing?" Amon said

He walked into the bathroom and showered, then went to bed, until he was awaken by a tap on his shoulder. He opened his eyes and looked over to see Hikari standing there.

" What," he said

" Can I have a glass of water?" she asked

Amon sat up and turned on the light, then got out and took her to get a glass of water. He sent her back to bed and walked back to bed, and fell back asleep.

By 5 his alarm clock went off and he got up and took a shower and got dressed. He walked to the kitchen and started his usual routine, made breakfast, grabbed files to work on while he ate and cleaned up. By 5:30 he called Robin and woke her from her slumber and got her moving. He walked over to Hikari and saw her snuggled tightly in the blankets and he saw something in her jacket that pulled his attention from his young niece. He knelt down and pulled out a white envelope with a blood red seal on it. He broke the seal and pulled the piece of paper from inside.

" What is this?" he thought

He unfolded the paper and looked at the beautiful hand writing that was painted on the paper. The letter read:

Dear Amon,

In the time that I have left in my life I ask you to forgive me for the burden I have placed upon in the last 5 years of my life. You must see my reasons for leaving Japan after our mother was hunted, I did not wish to leave family behind, but I had to in search for a better life. My daughter, Hikari, when you last saw her; she was just five and wished to see you again. I promised her that I would take her back to Japan to see you and Nagira, but I grew ill and have failed her wishes, but father has promised her this opportunity. The reason you are reading this letter is probably because she is with you right now or father has sent the letter to you, my dear little brother. I will no longer be around Amon, I ask to take Hikari in your care, she is a witch and a full blooded one, but her powers are not in control. I ask for you to help her understand her power and tend to her needs like she was her own. I love you little brother and I will watch over you when the day is clear.

Love,

Soen

Amon folded the letter and placed it back into the envelope. He stuck it in his coat pocket and sighed.

" I am to raise her?" he thought, " How am I to do that when I work my life away?"

He knelt down and gently shook Hikari awake and she opened her eyes.

" Give me 30 minuets," she moan turning over on her side

" Hikari I have to leave, now don't do this," Amon said

" Only 30 minuets," she moaned

Amon stood up and said, " I will do what I have to, to wake you up. Now get up."

Hikari pulled the blankets tighter and Amon reached down and pulled her off the couch. He carried her to the shower and sat her down in it, then turned the cold water. She jumped up and screamed, causing Amon covered his ears from her high pitch scream. He turned off the water and covered her mouth and then pulled her out.

" Are you awake now?" Amon said

She started to cry and Amon sighed and folded his arms.

" I want my mother," she cried

" She's not here," he said, " And she's not coming back."

She cried more and Amon threw her a towel.

" Dry off and get dress," he said sternly

" No!" she shouted

" I said get dress," he repeated himself

" No! Your not my father, your just my uncle," she shouted

" Your right I'm just your uncle and that's all I'm going to be now get dress and be ready to go," Amon snapped

He walked out and found her bag and dropped in the bathroom. He then shut the door and sat down. He waited and waited, until it was 6:30 and Robin had called to find out where he was. He knocked on the door and in return of a reply was shouting. He only kept his cool and picked the locked door. The scramble began as the spoiled 10 year old refused to let him help her change into dry clothes. She accused him of everything and Amon was only becoming frustrated.

By 7 they left with Hikari being dragged down the hall and hitting Amon. He got her into the car and drove off and went to pick up Robin. Robin looked at Amon and looked at the bruise on his cheek.

" Oh, Amon where did you get that?" Robin said pointing to the bruise

" A certain child," he muttered

Robin looked at Hikari as she stared out the window and Robin sighed.

" She's 10 right, maybe you should get her enrolled in school," Robin said, " Be with children her age."

Amon didn't say anything and continued on to the STN-J, he pulled up into the garage and saw Karasuma pulling up. Hikari opened the door once Amon parked and got out and ran over to Karasuma.

" Ms. Karasuma," she said

" Good morning Hikari," she said

" Can I stay with you, Uncle Amon's mean," she said

" Oh, is he," Karasuma said

Robin and Amon got out and he locked the doors. Karasuma looked up and gave a greeting to them both.

" Good morning Karasuma," Robin replied

Amon walked up and did not wait for any of them, and Karasuma took Hikari by her hand.

" Well, did you eat?" Karasuma asked

" No, uncle has yucky food, he eats stuff mom never fixed in her life time," Hikari said

Robin smiled and looked at Karasuma then they all walked upstairs. Amon had started his work and got ready for a hunt that was on the move. Michael looked at Karasuma as she and Robin entered with Hikari tagging along.

" Karasuma, Robin, Sakaki let's move," Amon said

" Can I go uncle Amon, I can help," Hikari said

" No, you will remain here," Amon said

" But, I'm a witch too," Hikari said

Amon narrowed his eyes at the girl and looked at the three. Doujima walked over and knelt down at Hikari's level.

" How about I show you around Tokyo?" Doujima said

" I want to go see my other uncle, he's lawyer," Hikari said

" Oh, you must mean Nagira, of course," Doujima said

Hikari smiled and Michael sighed and typed into his computer . Doujima took Hikari by the hand and they walked downstairs to the garage to leave for Nagira's. Hikari watched Amon pull out the garage and she pouted as her uncle ignored her totally.

" Don't worry, Amon is really a big softy, he just needs a little encouragement," Doujima said

She got Hikari in the car and Hikari buckled up, then Doujima got in and pulled out. She pulled out onto the main street and took off to Nagira's office. When they got there Hikari unbuckled her seat belt and got out and Doujima looked at her.

" She's so young," she thought, " How can Amon ignore such a precious little treasure that his sister entrusted him with."

She got out and walked with Hikari to the office and Hanamura looked up.

" Why hello Ms. Doujima, not a surprise to see you here again, he's in the back," Hanamura said

" Thanks Ms. Hanamura," Doujima said

She walked with Hikari to the back and knocked on the door of his office.

" Hey I heard there's a real good lawyer that can get me custody for a young girl," Doujima said

Nagira turned around and smiled.

" Yurika, what brings you here?" he said getting up

He walked over and kissed her cheek and then looked down at Hikari. He knelt down and Hikari shyly hid behind Doujima.

" Let me guess, you must be Soen's little girl," he said

Hikari nodded and walked over to him and she hugged him.

" She just came in yesterday, kind of an accident hunt," Doujima said, " Amon and Karasuma brought her back."

" So, you got to see Amon last night," he said

" He's mean Uncle Nagira," she said, " He woke me up by sticking me in the shower."

Nagira chuckle and hugged the young girl and Doujima smiled as she looked at them. Nagira picked her up and looked at Doujima, then kissed her forehead.

" Let's get out of here shall we," Nagira said

Doujima smiled and Nagira led them out.

" Mr. Nagira, you have a client coming in," Hanamura said

" I'm spending time with my niece cancel," he said

" Your niece?" she questioned

They walked down to Doujima's car and they got in and took off to find a place to eat.

" So, Amon's been a real cold hearted man to you?" Nagira said

" Yeah, I hope he never has kids," Hikari said

" He's not such a bad guy once you get to know him," Nagira said

" I hope he doesn't wake people up with showers, if so, I'll come stay with you Uncle Nagira," she said

" Your welcome anytime," Nagira said

The three cursed around town and Hikari watched the sights and smiled as she picked out places she would like to see. By the afternoon, Doujima dropped Nagira off and he looked at his niece as she slept.

" She's all warn out, ready to go back home," Doujima said

" I'm sure Amon will be happy, he doesn't have to deal with her," Nagira said

" It's only time that Amon will warm up to her," Doujima said

" Yeah, I guess to," Nagira said, " I'll see you a little later on Yurika."

" Take care," she said

She drove off and sighed and looked at Hikari and smiled. She pulled up to the STN-J and saw Amon and Robin getting out.

" Amon, where's Miho and Haruto?" she asked

" They're coming," he replied

Doujima nodded and parked then got Hikari out and Amon carried her up to the office. Doujima smiled a little and then sighed.