The bullet snapped out of it's cage and into a tree beside Robin, just missing her by inches.

"Robin.......ROBIN!! Are you ok?"

Robin fell to her knees as she nodded lightly. The shock of the bullet startled her somewhat .

'Amon....you......couldn't....do it'

" C'mon !! Get up Robin. Let's get outta here before it gets messy."Alexia pleaded to her. She began to tug at her coat, trying to bring her onto an upright position. Once she was on her feet, the two ran down a back alley. Robin couldn't help looking back at Amon as she ran to safety.

" Ugh...they're getting away!" Dojima cried out while taking the proper steps to track them down.

" Dojima, halt! Let'em go, there's nothing we can do." Amon closed his eyes as his gun lowered to the original state.

" What?! So your saying it's ok to leave Robin with that ....that...that criminal? I don't think you realize it yet Amon, but Robin is committing a crime as we speak!"

The ambulance arrived as the others stood around the empty space Robin and Alexia left. Sakaki was lifted and taken into a stretcher.

"Miss.." The EMT motioned towards Dojima." You can find your friend at Itcho medical center."

"Will he be all right?"

" Yes, just fine. Check on him later."

They pulled away as soon as possible. The roar of the siren and flicker of the lights could be seen from miles away.

" Feh..I suppose he has forgotten about his promise to Robin already." Karasuma added.

" Promise? What promise?" Dojima questioned as she glanced in his direction. Amon just stood there as if he were a frozen child. His actions were timid and innocent

" Minutes before the accident, he promised to kill her if she were to use her powers out of control. He obviously isn't doing his job." She glared at him in a vicious way.

"ENOUGH! I know what I promised, I don't need a reminder! How would you feel if you had to kill the one you loved?! It's hard enough already. I don't need another brick on my shoulder!"

" You know what, this is your fault in a way. Now that she knows your weakness is her, she's free to do whatever she wants. The only one who can take her out is you. Amon, your heart aligns with hers making her weakness you . She's out of control and you must stop her."

" What! What can I do !? I won't kill her, I can't. I couldn't do anything about it."

" Then you shouldn't have made a promise you couldn't keep. It's 2:00 am, I'm going home now. There's nothing else for us to do besides, this is your problem now. You should have kept your nose out of this, Amon." Karasuma walked towards her door to her car as Dojima followed.

' It was stupid of me to think I could kill her. If I stopped Zaizen from doing the same, what made me think I could? Maybe I thought that I wouldn't have to raise my gun at her? I just thought...I understood her. And now ...I have to face the music.' Amon dropped his gun as he proceeded toward his car.

" Alexia.....stop. I can't run anymore. My legs, they hurt." Robin's knees slouched into the ground as Alexia held her hand.

" R..robin, are you hurt? Did Amon's bullet hit you?"

"No I'm fine, but my legs are weak for some reason."

"It's because of Amon." Alexia lowered her head.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"You know that helping me is wrong and you also love Amon. But you love me too, like family."

Robin chuckled a bit. "Yes, I suppose you're right. Once this is over, we will work things out,"

Alexia placed her head in Robin's chest as the two sat on the ground. "Robin, forgive me, for I have sinned. I have created a sin from my own desires and thirst for revenge."

"No, do not say such things. You loved Father Louis, and so you did what you had to do."

"Yes and now I have dragged you into this."

"No, I chose to be in this. Don't ever question that again."

" I won't I promise, but we really should find shelter now. Let's go home."

She held Robin's right arm over her shoulder as the walked off again.

"Hey , why do you think Robin is acting like this? Something isn't right."

" You must understand, Robin is having a battle between her inner thoughts. Her past calls out to her while the present is trying to lead her into the future."

"Hm....." . The street lights began to flicker across their faces as the car drove towards the highway. "If you knew all this, why egg Amon on to kill her?"

" Psh....I knew Amon couldn't kill her though he couldn't figure that out. His weakness shows around her. And now that he knows he can't kill her, he'll take things more seriously."

Dojima watched the car's right turning signal flicker as she nodded. "I guess"

"Don't worry, someday you'll understand. How's Sakaki? Has the doctor called yet?"

"No, not that I know of. But I'm sure he's ok."

" Mmmmm.....lets go see how he is. By the way, how's your wound?"

"Me......I'm....uhhh....ok. I only was knocked out for a second with an arm bruise."

The two headed for the medical center as they talked about Robin's fait.

"Robin....open your eyes, we're here." Alexia began to prop Robin onto the stairs as she opened the door."It's ok, you'll be fine here."

The apartment was located on the opposite side of Japan. The area was clean and quiet.

"Alexia! How could you afford this?"

"Father Louis built this house before I was born. And so, I hide out here."

The two entered in and headed towards the nearest couch.

" You own the whole thing?"

"Well....yes, it's only three stories, pretty tiny if you ask me. But enough of that. Stay on this couch and rest. We had a long day. G'night, Robin."

The lights went out as Alexia headed towards her quarters.

"Are you sure your going the correct way, Miho?"

" The nurse said 224, so I'm going to 224 and seeing that I'm much older than you, you should really be calling me 'Miss. Karasuma' !!"

" Sheese! I get the point. Mmm...wait, I see 224. It's over there."

The two women proceeded towards room 224 where they were greeted by the doctor . Sakaki's face looked somewhat pale and his eyes were closed.

"Doctor. Oh my, is he ok?!"

" Calm down miss, your friend just loss some blood, that's all."

" What do you mean 'That's all'?! Losing blood can be a big thing. And why is he sweating like that?"

" Hm....he's been having a bad dream ever since he was brought in. Oh well, he should be awake soon. Visiting hours are over soon so hurry up."

The doctor took his leave as the two stood around Sakaki.

"You idiot! Why'd you have to protect me?"

"Is that how he got hurt?"

"When we were fighting Alexia, before you and Amon got there, he took a few hits for me."

She placed her hand above his head, stroking the hair from his brow lightly.

"C'mon Dojima, let's let him get some rest. He'll be fine, we'll call in tomorrow."

"Ok, let's go."

Night fall ended as soon as it came. Four days had passed, Sakaki and the others were feeling somewhat better. Witches always healed much faster then humans, so Robin and Alexia were up by the second day. Now that their wounds had time to heal, it was time for them to carry there mission. Killing the last member of the gang would put Alexia to rest and Robin at peace.

"Robin?"

"Yes, I'm awake."

"You know what today is? It's finally the day when..."

"I know what today is. Let's just get this over with, kay?"

"Alright"

"Oi, Alexia"

"Mmm.?"

"Will you go back to Italy? I mean, your faith in the Roman Monastery lies there."

" You mean the same faith that condemned me to hell? They went so far as to kill an innocent man to get to me. They and their faith can kiss my ass. I'm done with it all. There's nothing left for me in Italy."

"Stay with me, Alexia. I'm all you have left. Besides, you are my past."

"Thank you, but what about your friends?"

"Don't worry , I'll straighten things out."

"Ok, Robin, thanks a lot............We leave at sunset. Be ready, there's no turning back."

" I understand."

The day went on as usual. It was like any old day in Tokyo. The two stood by a window in the living room. Slurping their coffees one by one, they listened to the daily sounds of Japan. The trains rolling by, the noise of school bells, and the daily traffic. But of course, things changed all the time. As expected, night approached and the girls were ready.

"Robin, let's go. It's about time we put an end to this."

Robin slipped her black gloves on as the two headed out the door.

" Alexia"

"Huh?"

"If the others appear, please don't hurt them. I beg of you."

"And if they come after you? Robin, you were lucky once, you could die this time, or even me."

" If they come after me, promise to run. Run away and don't look back."

"I can't !! Are you crazy?! I need you there, Robin. Please don't leave me behind."

" I'm sorry, I can't promise anything."

"Neither can I ."

{To be continued)