Chapter 2: It Feels Like Rain
Sakaki looked around the crime scene and found nothing.
" Find anything," Sakaki said
" Nope not here, but Michael said there was series of murders here one after another," Doujima said
They walked over to Karasuma as she touched the surface of the crime scene.
" Pain, Anger, someone was shouting at the victim. They were searching for something or someone," Karasuma said
Sakaki looked around and he found a charm on the ground. It was a charm of some bird on it.
" Hey I think I found something," he said
Karasuma and Doujima walked over and looked at the charm. Karasuma touched it and felt a sadness to it.
" It's very sad," she whispered, " Like someone wore this charm to show their sadness."
Doujima looked at it closely and said, " it looks like some type of black bird. A crow maybe."
" Or a raven," Sakaki piped up, " I've seen a charm like this before."
" Where at your new girl friend's house," Doujima said
" She's not my girl friend," Sakaki said
" Ah ha, I knew it there is a girl in your life," Doujima said, " That's so cute Sakaki."
Sakaki looked at Doujima and narrowed his eyes at her then said, " Would you quit it already. I have no affections for this girl, I just met her."
" Hmm, and you saw this type of charm on her?" Karasuma said
" I think it was, it was late when I met her, she was crying," Sakaki said, " She called out for help."
Karasuma looked at him in amazement and replied, " She's a witch?"
" Telepathic and telekinetic," Sakaki stated, " But she doesn't seem the type that would harm anyone. She said she was lonely."
Karasuma glanced at the charm and now wondered if this strange girl that Sakaki met had something to do with the murder. Sakaki walked down the alley and leaned against the wall. Michael called and Sakaki answered his phone.
" Sakaki," Sakaki answered
" Sakaki, tell Karasuma and Doujima I may have another lead," Michael said
" Alright send the facts," Sakaki said
He walked over to them and Michael sent the facts. Sakaki relayed them to Doujima and Karasuma's phone.
" Freshly pulled up," Sakaki said
" Hmm, looks like the victim had a relative, Ayumi, Ryuko, but she goes by a name now known as Raven," Karasuma said
Sakaki looked at the information and Doujima yawned from the boredom.
" Can we head back, It's to creepy," Doujima said, " I just feel like we're being watched."
" Yes, let's head back," Karasuma said
They got into the car and Karasuma took off towards the STN-J. When they returned Karasuma did a few reports on what she found. Doujima just pulled out a fashion magazine and read it.
" I'm going for a walk to get something down at Harry's place," he said
Sakaki grabbed his helmet and walked downstairs where he got onto his motorcycle and took off. He pulled up at Harry's place and walked in.
" Good afternoon Sakaki," Harry said
" Good afternoon," Sakaki said
He walked to the bar and took a seat.
" It's the afternoon and I still haven't really waken up. Do you have any freshly…." Sakaki stopped when Harry place a cup of coffee in front of him
He smiled and took a sip.
" What's troubling you?" Harry asked, " Another tough case?"
" Pretty much, we're two members short. Amon has been hospitalized for some injuries he received in the last case and Robin's staying with him until he's ready to leave," Sakaki said
" Ah, so that is why I haven't seen Ms. Robin lately," Harry said
" It's pretty tough when there's three of us," Sakaki said
The door opened and Harry looked up to see a woman dressed in black walk in. She took a seat and Harry walked over and greeted her.
" How are you Ms. Ryuko, it's a pleasure to see you again after a long leave of absence. Should I get your usual peach tea?" Harry said
" Yes, please," she said
Sakaki lifted his head and then turned and saw the young woman with long black hair, and pale skin sitting at the table. Harry walked over and Sakaki turned back and then picked up his coffee, then walked towards the young woman.
" Excuse me," he said
The young girl looked up and a smile creased her face.
" Sakaki, what a pleasure this is to see you," the girl said
" I thought that was you Raven," he said
He looked at her necklace, which had the raven charm. He knew he had seen it, but then return his gaze to her.
" Have a seat," she said
" Thank you," he replied
He took a seat and once more the two were pulled into a deep conversation. Harry smiled and cleaned off the counters.
After two hours the two got up and left, walking together. Sakaki looked at Raven as she got into a black car and placed her sunglasses.
" Will you be free tonight?" she asked
" Ah, I'm not sure, depends on the case," he replied
Raven smiled and handed him a piece of paper and then rolled up her window.
" My number," she telepathically said
He watched her drive off and shook his head. He sighed and walked to his motorcycle and took of to the STN-J. When he arrived everyone was gone, even Michael, he walked to the briefing room and saw them all gathered over a computer.
" What did you find out Sakaki?" Karasuma asked
" Spying on me?" he questioned
" Only with good intentions," Doujima said with a smile
" Her raven pendant was a gift from her grandfather. Only two people have pendants like this, she and her brother," Sakaki said, " Am I cleared."
" But it says that the Ryuko family had only a daughter," Karasuma said, " Could they have hidden the second child?"
Sakaki sat down and Michael typed up some more information. He looked at the others and they looked at their computer screens. Karasuma got up and cleared her computer.
" I'm going to go to the hospital, keep looking," she said
" Alright," Michael said
Karasuma left and walked down to the garage and got into her car, she took off and drove to the hospital. There she went up to visit Amon see what his opinion was on the case. She walked up to his room and knocked on the door, she then cracked it open and heard someone talking to Amon, she walked in.
" Hello," she said
She walked in and saw Touko talking to Amon. Karasuma smiled and knocked on the side of the wall. Amon looked up and gave a nod.
" How are you feeling Amon?" Karasuma asked
" These injuries won't hold me back," Amon said, " I'll be back in a week."
Touko smiled and then got up and offered the chair to Karasuma.
" I'm fine thank you, I just wanted you to know if you'd give me your opinion on this case. We have another case opened up," Karasuma stated, " Another burn victim."
She walked over and handed him the files.
" If you get bored then you can look through these," Karasuma said, " Where's Robin?"
" She's at home resting, the poor dear's been watching over Amon these past three days," Touko said, " She said it's because Amon is her partner."
Karasuma nodded and said, " You got a loyal partner."
" A naïve partner," he said himself pushing up
Karasuma smiled and then looked around the room.
" The case is getting tougher, we haven't even rounded up a suspect yet," Karasuma said
" Has anyone else been killed?" Amon asked
" No, just one person and this is the first killing," Karasuma said, " with this case."
Amon looked at the out side and sighed then turned to Touko, who remained at his side. She gave a smiled and looked at her watch.
" I better head on," she said, " I'll call you later Amon."
Amon nodded and Touko walked out and Karasuma smiled.
" Get better Amon we need you back on your feet," Karasuma said
She started walking off then stopped and remembered the scene in the café.
" What's the matter?" Amon said
" I was just thinking, we found another witch, but she has nothing in relations towards the murder, but has contacted Sakaki, through thoughts," Karasuma said, " I don't know her intentions yet, but we're keeping an eye out on her."
" Make sure that Sakaki knows what he's getting himself into," Amon said
" Don't worry, we'll make sure he stays with reality," Karasuma said, " I'll be going, get some rest alright Amon."
Amon nodded and Karasuma walked off and Amon looked at the files and studied them. He then leaned back and closed his eyes.
Sakaki sat in a chair and sighed as boredom crept up on him. Doujima had already proven that it was boring, by falling asleep on her desk. Sakaki walked to the window and stared out and watched as clouds hovered over the city line. He once more sighed and wondered if Raven had any more information about the murder or family history she could tell him.
By 6:30pm Sakaki started downstairs. He held his helmet and looked at his motorcycle as he stretched. He got on and placed his helmet on then took off and past the old apartment buildings. He felt a dreary feeling come from them. He continued on and went to his apartment, that's when the rain blew through. Sakaki didn't mind the rain, he enjoyed it. He made a warm meal and sat down and listened to the local news. Sakaki was just about to close his eyes when Raven contacted him in panic. He jumped to his feet and listened to her as she cried.
" Sakaki, help me please, they're trying to harm me," she cried
Sakaki ran and called Michael and report what was given to him. Michael made a locations point and sent it to Sakaki. Sakaki grabbed his coat, helmet and gun. He ran out the door and ran down to his motorcycle. There he hopped on and took off down the slick roads. He continued to hear Raven's cries, he contacted Karasuma and Doujima, and Karasuma contacted Robin.
As Sakaki came to the place there was silence and then there was a sign when something flew out a window of an warehouse. He ran in placing his Orbo on and pulled his gun out. He heard the struggling and ran in busting down a door. Two men turned and looked at Sakaki.
" Look a witch hunter," one said
" Sakaki, they're both witches," she whimpered
He looked at Raven as she held her hands up holding objects. The one who looked older came at Sakaki. He threw several spears of ice at Sakaki and he lifted the gun filled with Orbo. He shot at one, but the one with ice blocked it and came at Sakaki with full force. Sakaki threw a punch, but the man only came at him and tackled him. He lifted a hand with a spear of ice and aimed it at Sakaki.
" Don't touch him!" Raven shouted
The object she threw hit the man attacking Sakaki, but then the other guy grabbed Raven from behind.
" Let me go!" Raven cried
" Raven!" Sakaki cried
Raven tried to used her mind to tell Sakaki to use his gun, but something blocked out her thoughts from his own.
" You think you can use your mind," he said, " Put your gun down now or I'll kill her."
" Don't listen to him!" Raven cried
" Drop it I mean it," the second man growled
Sakaki started to set the gun down and then looked at the man. He smiled and pulled out a gun and shot Sakaki, hitting him in the shoulder. He fell back and hit his head, the other looked at Sakaki unconscious and grabbed a chain and wrapped it around Sakaki.
" Sakaki," Rave whispered
She looked at her capturer as he threw her to the ground.
" Bitch give me what I want now or I'll kill your precious little witch hunter," he said
" Never," she growled and used her power against him
He flew back, but he looked at his companion and he pulled a crane and lifted Sakaki up.
" Sakaki, wake up please," she thought
The man slapped her and she hit the ground and lifted her up.
" Where is the money for grandfather's land," the man said
" I don't know," she whispered
"I'll make you remember," he said slapping her again
" I said I don't know," she growled
Her hands lifted a heavy barrel and it came flying at the man, but the other man froze it.
" You think you can harm me," he said shooting fire from his right eye as he stared at her
She narrowed her eyes and tried to hit him, but he hit her in her gut. She coughed and the man let her fall to the ground.
" You'll never get away with this," she growled
" I will," he said
" Freeze!" Karasuma's voice filled the warehouse
The two men looked and Karasuma shot one at the first man closet to her. She looked at Sakaki and ran towards him. She untied the chain and looked at the second man.
" Your buddy took a nice shot and so will you," Karasuma said
She walked closer and shot the first man again and then looked over her shoulder
" Robin get Sakaki to safety," Karasuma said
Robin nodded and she pulled Sakaki gently out harms way. Karasuma looked at the other man and he threw Raven to the ground. He leapt out a window and Karasuma ran towards him
" No," she said
" He didn't' kill himself," Raven said
Karasuma looked at the young girl. She put her gun away and Raven looked over seeing Sakaki in the back.
" Will he be ok?" she asked
" I'm sure he'll be fine," Karasuma said, " What did those men want?"
" My grandfather's money. He was very wealthy," she said
" Who were those men?" she asked
" My brother and his partner. They want the money for themselves," Raven said
" So your one of them," Karasuma said
" Yes," she sad
" Did your brother kill that man in the alley way?" Karasuma asked
" I don't know," Raven whispered
Sakaki opened his eyes and looked up to see Robin.
" Robin what are you doing here?" he asked
" We came to help," Robin said
Sakaki looked at his shoulder and then felt the pain.
" I guess I won't be of any use for a little while," Sakaki said
" You were lucky," Robe said
Sakaki sighed and sat up and then glanced over seeing Raven and Karasuma talking.
" Did she get them?" Sakaki asked
" She got one, the other one escaped," Robin said
Robin stood up and Sakaki got up holding his shoulder, they both walked over and Karasuma looked at them.
" One escaped, I think he was the one," Karasuma said
" Then we should go after him," Sakaki said
" I'm afraid there's no way now to catch up with him," Karasuma said, " Let's get your shoulder taken care of."
Sakaki nodded and then looked at Raven. She gave a slight bow and walked off into the shadows.
" Come on Sakaki," Robin said
They got Sakaki's shoulder tended to and he sighed as his arm was in a sling.
" This is ridiculous," Sakaki said
" You're the one who went after the girl. Did you really think you could protect her on your own?" Doujima said
" Oh, give me a break, I didn't think there were two," Sakaki said
" You should always be prepared for more than one," Doujima said
" I didn't see you out there," Sakaki said
" I was helping Michael here," she said
Sakaki got up and yawn, then walked to the door.
" I'm going home," he said, " To sleep."
" You can't drive with one arm Sakaki," Karasuma said, " I'm on my way home I'll drop you off."
" I can take my arm out of the sling it's no big deal," Sakaki said
Karasuma sighed and gave up trying to help him. He walked downstairs and got onto his motorcycle. He took off down the soggy streets and returned to his apartment. Wet and tiered he took a shower and went to bed.