Chapter 2: Thinking and Looking
Sakaki sat at his work station when he heard Doujima on the phone. She was talking to someone that made her laugh. In fact he really never truly heard her laugh the way she was laughing at the moment. When she got off the phone she stood up and went to a mirror to fix her hair up.
" Who was that?" Sakaki asked
" Oh, it was just a friend," she said
Doujima pulled up her hair and looked at it. She then let it fall back down and she grabbed her purse.
" I'm going to go out and find some information on our case," Doujima said
" Inside information?" Sakaki asked
" Of course only from an outside source," Doujima said, " See you Haruto."
She walked off and Sakaki sighed and then looked at the clock. Amon and Robin came in and Robin walked to the back and placed a bottle of water in the refrigerator. Amon hung his coat and asked Michael to send the files to him. Robin sat down and opened the files sent to her computer. Amon sat next to her and pulled up his half of the file work, both sent each other pieces of what they were looking at.
" I think we should take our chances and go after them," Robin said
" Not in your condition," Amon said, " Sakaki, and Karasuma take your chances. I'll follow close for back up."
Amon stood up and Sakaki got up and reached for his helmet and then Amon cleared his throat.
" Ride with Karasuma, Sakaki," Amon said
" Oh, right," Sakaki said
Sakaki followed Karasuma down to the garage and Karasuma unlocked the door for Sakaki. He got in and he shut the door and stared ahead, and Karasuma got in. She started the car and pulled out and took off down the street.
" Alright Karasuma, your going to take the main road and then going to turn left," Amon said
" Alright, but what am I looking for," Karasuma said
" You'll see," Amon said
Karasuma looked around and she looked at Sakaki as he kept his eyes open for what might occur.
" Sakaki, what are you worried about?" Karasuma asked
" I'm not worried, I'm just alert," Sakaki said
Karasuma nodded and continued to drive down the main street, then turned left and there a large truck was parked.
" I think I found it Amon," Karasuma said, " There's a white truck, like a moving truck."
" That's it," Sakaki thought, " the truck."
Sakaki looked at Karasuma as she parked just yards away. She readied her gun and looked at Sakaki.
" Alright, I'm ready," he said
Sakaki and Karasuma opened their doors and ran out towards the truck. Sakaki went on one side of the house and Karasuma on the other. Both readied their guns and went they heard a noise the looked around aiming their guns.
" Come on where are you," Sakaki said
" They should be behind you," Amon said
Suddenly Karasuma was thrown to the ground.
" Ms. Karasuma," Sakaki said running over
" Sakaki, be careful," Karasuma said
Suddenly a flash of light appeared and then Sakaki was thrown to the ground. He weakly looked up at the two witches and backed up.
" Foolish witch hunters," they said
They collected particles of energy and then Sakaki got up and shot a bullet hitting the orb. Sakaki weakly walked to Karasuma and helped her up.
" Your pretty good," one said
" Why are you doing this?" Sakaki said
" Because the true power is here somewhere," they said
Sakaki looked at Karasuma and got her to her feet. He looked at the twins and narrowed his eyes.
" You'll never find what your looking for," Sakaki said
They smiled and said, " I suppose you know where it is?"
" What if I did?" he said
" He's lying Konki," the sister hissed
" I think he's telling the truth Kaon," Konki said
Kaon gathered energy and hurled it at Sakaki and Karasuma, pushing them back. Sakaki narrowed his eyes and shot a bullet at Kaon. They went through the fence and Sakaki and Karasuma shook of the splinters of wood and got up.
" Come on we need to go back," Sakaki said
Karasuma stumbled with Sakaki to her car, there Sakaki took the keys.
" Sit down Ms. Karasuma, I'll drive," Sakaki said
Sakaki got into the driver's seat and adjusted the review mirror. He backed out and took off towards the STN-J.
" Amon, they're to strong to handle, Karasuma's beat up pretty badly. We need to make another plan," he said
" Then we will do that. Hurry back," Amon said
Both cars pulled up into the garage. Sakaki got out and helped Karasuma out then looked at Amon.
" She's beat up pretty good," Sakaki said
" Carry her in," Amon said
" Hold on Ms. Karasuma," he said
He lifted Karasuma into his arms and Amon went up ahead to get the door. Sakaki took her upstairs and put her down. He helped her in the office and sat her down.
" Karasuma," Robin said
" She's ok, just a little beat up," Sakaki said
Robin walked in the back and got some water and towels to help clean her up. She then got the first aid kit and brought it up. Robin cleaned Karasuma's face and put medicine on her face. She then took care of her injured arms.
By 9 at night Doujima came back with information. She saw Amon and Robin were gone and Karasuma was leaving.
" Miho what happened?" she asked
" A long story," she said
" Be careful getting home," Doujima said
She placed the files into the computer and sent them to everyone.
" Where did you get this information?" Sakaki asked
" My outside source," Doujima replied
Sakaki looked at her and said, " Does outside sources, have cologne?"
" Some of them do," Doujima said
Sakaki shook his head then stretched.
" Alright, I got to go, it's late," he said
" I agree, I just got to finish these reports," she said
" Want me to wait?" he asked
Doujima looked at him and said, " You don't have to."
" It's no trouble," Sakaki said
He pulled up a seat and waited for her to type up reports. Once she was done they closed the STN-J and walked down together. Sakaki walked her to her car then waited until she pulled out alright. He got on his motorcycle and followed her to the stop sign then turned right when she went straight. Sakaki came to his apartment and he parked his motorcycle, then went up.
He slipped off his shoes and walked to the kitchen grabbing some leftovers, from two nights ago. He sat down and watched a little late night shows before taking a long shower. He washed the scratches and picked out splinters from the hunt earlier. He wrapped his arms up, then went to bed.
Doujima pulled to her apartment and searched for her keys. She found them and got out, then went to her apartment. There she fed her cats that stayed out on the balcony, then fixed herself something. She sat down and played her messages, that were some other sources, but one was from more than a source. She bit her lower lip and blushed a little.
" Nagira you can be an idiot sometimes," Doujima said as she took down numbers
She finished up and walked to her bathroom there she took a bath then soaked in the bath. She leaned her head back on a inflatable pillow and closed her eyes.
" It's so much pressure to date," Doujima said, " but there was someone else other than Nagira, let's see to many break ups in my past. No more old crushes."
She closed her eyes and blushed a little.
" Let me see who did I dance with at Amon and Robin's wedding," Doujima said, " Let's see there was Nagira, and Sakaki, and Michael. Then some others I don't know. I really need to get out of my comfort zone."
Doujima got out and wrapped a towel around her then pulled her hair back and looked at herself.
" It's been three months seeing Nagira, am I really that committed to one relationship or am I just friends?"
She dressed and let her cats in and then placed them in their boxes. She went to her room and laid out her clothes for the next day.
" I guess, another week won't hurt seeing Nagira," Doujima said, " He's a respectable man. And it would be strange to date a close friend that I work with?"
Doujima laid in bed and pulled the covers up tightly to her. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
By morning it was a fresh day and her alarm clock went off at 8 as it usually did. She sighed and rose out of bed, then took a cool shower to wake herself up. Her phone rang and she let the answer machine pick it up. When she finished getting ready she grabbed everything she needed and went downstairs too her car. She came to a startling surprise when she saw her front tire was flat.
" Oh, no, how am I ever going to get to work," she said
She reached for her phone and dialed the STN-J, then waited for someone to answer.
" Michael here," Michael answered
" Michael, it' Yurika, my tire if flat and I need someone to give me a lift," Doujima replied
" Alright I call Amon or Ms. Karasuma," Michael said
" Thank you Michael," Doujima said
She hung up and waited for her ride, and to her misfortune it began rain
" No, not today," she said
She got into her car and waited there and when she saw Karasuma pull up she got out. She got in and Karasuma handed her a towel to dry off.
" Why must it rain when I have a misfortune?" Doujima questioned
" It always happens to someone," Karasuma said
" Miho, how are you feeling after yesterday?" Doujima said
Karasuma smiled and said, " I feel fine thanks to Sakaki. And I can't say his drive is bad any longer cause he was the one who drove me back the STN-J."
Doujima smiled and looked ahead, she gave a sigh and Karasuma looked at her.
" What's wrong?" Karasuma asked
" Oh, last night I was thinking about my love life. I don't know why though, but I just don't know where I'll be in 5 years," Doujima said
Karasuma shook her head and said, " Your still young, you'll be 19 soon and still have your life ahead of you. Don't rush things, plus your seeing Amon's older brother. Don't you like his company?"
" I do, I just feel something's missing in my life," Doujima said
" Don't worry Yurika, you'll find what it is your missing," Karasuma said
She pulled into the garage and both women got out, they walked upstairs to the office and grabbed files.
" Anything new?" Karasuma asked
" No, not yet, they haven't made a move," Michael said
Amon flipped through the files and looked at it.
" Have we discovered what this true power they're searching for is?" Amon asked
" Well, I looked it up and well it came up to be some power that a child of true power has all witches powers combine," Michael said, " but wouldn't that mean that this child was born from a witch with all these powers?"
Amon puzzled and looked at the file's paper work.
" Doujima, what have you found out?" Amon asked
" Word on the street, said these twins work for someone else, they call her the oracle. She sees the future and asked them to change it before it happens," Doujima said
" So, these twins are not all we're after," Karasuma said, " Do we have an idea where this oracle is?"
" I pinpointed her in a very expensive hotel in uptown Tokyo," he said
" Then we search There," Amon said
Karasuma got up and grabbed her keys.
" Karasuma, you will remain here, let Sakaki and Doujima go," Amon said
" Huh? Why us," Doujima said
" If the for seer is true, then Sakaki, you might find your answers there," Amon said
" I get it, it's an undercover thing," Sakaki said
" Yes," Amon said
" Well, then I guess I play the best part," Sakaki said
Sakaki reached for a piece of paper from Michael and Sakaki looked at Doujima.
" I have a spare helmet so don't worry," Sakaki said
They walked downstairs and Sakaki made a call to the hotel to tell the oracle he needed an appointment with her. Sakaki handed Doujima the spare helmet and then he placed his on.
" Alright let's go," he said
They took off down the main street, Doujima held on to Sakaki as he made his daring slick turns. As they approached Sakaki made contact with the STN-J, he parked his motorcycle and Doujima got off. She removed her helmet and shook out her hair. Sakaki smirked under helmet and got off. He removed his and walked with Doujima into the lobby. The hotel was filled with beautiful art work and stained glass that caught glimpses of the hidden sun's light.
" Hello sir may I help you?" the clerk at the desk asked
" Yes, I have an appointment," he said
" Oh, right this way sir," the clerk said
Doujima followed behind Sakaki and looked in marvel at the place. Each hall was decorated with mosaic tiles that enhanced the marveling mind. They came to a room and the clerk knocked on the door.
" Come in," a soft voice came
They entered and Sakaki and Doujima entered. They closed the door behind them and there was silence in the room.
" Come, you wish to know what I for see in your future," the soft voice said
Sakaki walked closer and then his eyes widen and saw a little girl sitting by a mirror. She turned around and looked at him, and Doujima walked over and her eyes widen.
" You're a child," Doujima said
" A child that has walked the earth for hundreds of years," she said, " Now sit."
Sakaki and Doujima sat on a pillow and waited for the girl. She sat down and pulled out a bag, then she poured the bag out and colored glass caught the light.
" It's beautiful," Doujima said
" You have come for your fortune, so let the glass tell. Pick a color," she said
Sakaki reached for the black and the oracle looked at it. The oracle closed her eyes and Sakaki looked at her. She opened them and placed it down on the mirror, there a black liquid spilled out onto the mirror.
" The black is a symbol of death, but soon there will be a rebirth," she said, " Some one will pull you out of death."
Sakaki looked and saw his dream appear through the mirror and then saw a light that broke through and saw a future of happiness. Doujima looked at Sakaki as he stared at it. He couldn't see all this happening, he was still young and couldn't believe it. The light vanished and he looked up at the girl.
" Your future is clear Sakaki, do not try to change it," she said
Doujima looked at Sakaki as he stared at himself in the mirror. She placed her hand on his shoulder and he jumped a little.
" Don't worry Sakaki, anything can change the future," Doujima said
" Can you tell me about the true power," Sakaki said
" Sakaki," Doujima said
The little girl smiled and said, " The true power lies dormant in the womb a another witch. The eve of witches."
" The eve of all witches," Sakaki and Doujima said
Sakaki looked at Doujima and she looked at the oracle.
" Who is she?" Doujima asked
The little girl laughed and said, " Look closer."
Slowly out of the dark of the shadows figures appeared in the mirror a family. The light appeared on the family, Doujima and Sakaki's eyes widen.
" Robin and Amon's child is the true power," Doujima said
" That can't be, you must have been mistaken," Sakaki said
" The mirror never makes mistakes," the little girl said, " They are the parents of the true power. A witch with the abilities of anything. She must be destroyed."
" Your lying," Sakaki said, " Robin maybe a witch, but Amon isn't that only means that the child is half."
The little girl laughed a little and the pieces of glass came together as one mosaic piece.
" You have been deceived, The man you hunters know as Amon is anything but normal," she said, " His powers lay dormant inside of him, slowly awakening to reveal power of death and telekinetic. Ask him and you shall hear."
Sakaki and Doujima looked as the pieces of glass shattered and vanished. They stood up and looked at the girl.
" Leave," she said, " Your time is up."
Doujima grabbed Sakaki's arm and pulled him towards the door. Sakaki looked at the girl and then turned away. They both walked out and Sakaki looked at Doujima.
" Do you think it's true?" Sakaki said, " That we have been deceived by Amon this whole time."
Doujima looked at him and lowered her gaze. She placed her hand on Sakaki's shoulder and he pushed it away.
" I know you look up to Amon, Haruto, but you must accept the truth," Doujima said
" Tell me Yurika, why are you still here?" Sakaki asked
" What do you mean?" she questioned
" Why are you at the STN-J still hunting witches?" Sakaki replied
Doujima shook her head and said, " No, matter what I was assigned to do for SOLOMON, I'll always be a hunter."
Sakaki looked at her and she stared at him and then he pushed off the wall.
" Not all witches are bad, so tell SOLOMON to stop putting every witch on surveillance," Sakaki said
He walked off and Doujima followed him down to the lobby and out the door.
" Haruto," Doujima said
He got on his motorcycle and put on his helmet, then tossed Doujima the spare helmet. She got on and Sakaki took off with her holding onto him.
By the evening Doujima left early from work to go to dinner with Nagira that night, but she still thought about what happened. Sakaki was right not all witches are bad, but they couldn't take the risk.
" Yurika, are you alright?" Nagira asked
Doujima looked up and smiled at him.
" I'm just fine," Doujima said
" A lot on your mind?" he asked
Doujima nodded and said, " Plenty, just to much that I can't handle."
" Like what?" he asked
" Shunji, do you know much about Amon's past?" Doujima asked Nagira
" Not too much, I know that our father married his mother and that she was a seed, but a very nice woman. Amon was her pride and joy and she wouldn't dare wish a fate like hers, happen to him. Amon, was 12 when his mother was hunted and her powers awakened in front of him," Nagira said, " And the three months he lived with me he didn't speak much, this was after Reiko had vanished from sight."
" So, it is true that Amon is a witch," Doujima said
" Only a little, he's able enough to keep his power from waking up," Nagira said
Doujima took a bite of her dinner and she sighed. Nagira reached over and grabbed her hand, then gently kissed it.
" What's this all about?" He asked
" Sakaki and I were on assignment to check out this oracle, she's a child probably hundreds of years old, but she knew everything. Sakaki asked about the true power and he bit off more then he could chew. Robin and Amon's child is the true power, one that all witches fear," Doujima said, " The two witches we're after, are after Amon and Robin's unborn child."
" That's insane," Nagira said
Doujima nodded and said, " Please don't tell Amon or Robin about this. We want to solve this on our own. I was given another mission to help protect the true power from SOLOMON."
" I do my best, but what if something happens and they start to hunt Amon and Robin?" Nagira said
Doujima placed her hand on top of his and looked at him.
" I know you'll help," she said
