Chapter 4: Finding the Truth
2 Days
Robin began her day with a relaxing shower, holding onto something to keep her balance. She then relaxed in the tub and slipped down into the warm water that circled her body. Her phone sat close to the tub as she waited patiently for Sakaki to call. Once she finished relaxing she got out and wrapped a towel around her. She walked to her room and opened her closet, where a black short dress hung. She smiled and pulled it out then laid it out.
" I don't know if I want to wear it," she thought, " My stitches will show."
" Robin, Karasuma's here," Touko called
" Alright," Robin called
Robin decided to go with her usual attire and walked out. Karasuma looked up seeing Robin without her crutches.
" I see your trying to be independent without your crutches," Karasuma said
" I have to try," Robin said
Karasuma nodded and led Robin out the door and they got into her car.
" Karasuma, has there been any new developments on the case?" Robin asked
" No, not at all. It's really strange to not," Karasuma replied with a puzzled look
Robin paused and thought for a minuet, she sighed and Karasuma looked over.
" Thinking about Amon?" Karasuma questioned
" No, just thinking," Robin replied
" I think there's something going on, our new ally Atra has been watching out for new developments," Karasuma said
Robin nodded and looked down at her right hand and saw a ring on her finger.
" Cause I want to be ready to protect Sakaki when there is a sign of danger," she thought
Karasuma pulled up and Karasuma got out of the car then went up. Robin paused for a moment before getting out then heard the sound of Sakaki's motorcycle. She got out and Sakaki stopped and pulled off his helmet.
" Haruto," Robin said
" There's my Angel of Fire," Sakaki said
He got off his motorcycle and Robin ran to him, then jumped into his arms, like she hadn't seen him in months. Sakaki wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close.
" I can see your doing much better," Sakaki said
Robin nodded and kissed Sakaki.
" I'm trying a day without my crutches," Robin said, " I'm not that dependant anymore, but I still need help," Robin said, " Do you know someone who will help me?"
" I can suggest someone," Sakaki said lifting her chin up
He kissed her and Robin wrapped her arms around him.
" Hey Ms. Karasuma there's some new development in the office," Michael said
Karasuma walked over and Michael turned on the garage security cameras. There they saw Sakaki and Robin locking lips.
" Son of a gun, they actually pulled it off," Karasuma said
Minuets later Robin and Sakaki came up and waited for orders. Robin looked at the two that stood there and smiled.
" Alright so, Michael where did Amon go?" Robin asked
" Well, he went to check out another case, He'll be back he had to stop by Ms. Kokoro's place to pick up some medical files," Michael said
" Right," Robin said
Robin looked at Sakaki and smiled. Karasuma smiled and chuckled then headed to the back. Sakaki leaned over and whispered something in Robin's ear, then kissed it.
" Haruto," she whispered
" What," he replied
Sakaki grabbed her hand and traced something and then she grabbed his hand and traced her answer.
" I'll pick you up at seven," Sakaki whispered
Robin nodded and got back to work then Sakaki sent her an email and she replied with a little chuckle.
By 9 Amon walked in fixing his shirt and took off his jacket. Karasuma walked in and looked at him.
" My Amon, since when do you wear cologne?" Karasuma said
" I don't," he replied
" Oh," Karasuma said, " I guess that would explain the cheer blossom color on your collar."
Amon looked at his collar and gave her a look.
" That's not funny Miho," Amon said
Karasuma chuckled and Robin and Sakaki hid their amusement. Karasuma grabbed a tissue and licked it then wiped his face.
" Looks like the evidence of love isn't well hidden," Karasuma said
" Miho," he said
" You come in sloppy, smell like your wearing cologne, what am I suppose to do" Karasuma said
" Leave my personal life out of this," Amon said
He walked to his computer and sat down and Sakaki and Robin chuckled. Of course Sakaki had to say something.
" That's a really manly smell Amon," Sakaki said
Amon reached over and slapped Sakaki in the back of the head and Sakai recoiled as Amon went for a second.
" You'll be looking at the back of my hand in a minuet," Amon said
" Come Amon, you got to lighten up a little, so we tease you because you got a little action with my new neighbor," Sakaki said
" Wait a minuet I got this one Sakaki," Karasuma said
" Ms. Kokoro is a respectable woman," Karasuma mocked
Amon threw Karasuma a look and then again slapped Sakaki in the back of the head harder each time.
" Damn, I guess I'm lucky you don't wear a ring," Sakaki said then ducked
" Perhaps I should it might teach you a lesson," Amon replied
Sakaki shook his head and Robin looked at Amon.
" Perhaps you shouldn't bring your personal life into this office," Robin said
Everything just went dead and Michael looked over as well as everyone.
" Robin," Karasuma said
" It's true, it's been told to us why not practice what you preach," Robin said then pushed her chair up and got up
She left without hearing another word or replying. Amon watched her as she walked out the office.
" Umm, I have new files," Michael said
Sakaki stood up and walked off after her and Karasuma nodded to Michael pretending what just had happened, didn't. Amon turned back to his computer and suddenly found it a little hard to believe that Robin had lashed out against him. She was once the quiet one, but now it was as if something made her change, to this cold hearted person.
Sakaki walked to the basement knowing that's where she was. He walked out the elevator and looked around. He didn't see Robin and walked around, then saw her on the other side of the well.
" Robin," he said kneeling down
Robin looked at him and Sakaki saw tears in her eyes. He wiped them and kissed her cheek.
" I lashed out at him," Robin said, " I didn't mean too."
" It's alright, Amon is tough," Sakaki said
" I never act like this, I don't know why," Robin said, " I'm a bad person."
" No, that's a lie your not a bad person," Sakaki said placing his hands on her shoulder
Robin grabbed one hand and gave it a squeeze and Sakaki sat down next to her, then wrapped his arms around her. She leaned her head against his shoulder as he rubbed her arm.
" You were just expressing what you felt inside," Sakaki said, " If you need to vent anything out take it out on me. That way you won't have to worry."
Robin looked at him and he smiled at her drying her eyes. She reached up and kissed him and then leaned her head back down.
" Thank you Sakaki for caring so much about me," Robin whispered
They headed back up and Robin grabbed his hand as they entered together. Amon turned and looked at them. Robin bowed and Amon stood up and walked to her.
" I'm sorry Amon," she said, " I should have never lashed out at you like I did. I was an idiot to do so and for that I know that your going to send me home for the day. I am ready to accept that."
Amon took a deep breath and then let it out slowly and placed a hand on Robin's shoulder.
" There's no need to apologize," Amon remarked
Robin looked up and met his gaze and she nodded.
" I don't want my partner to feel that she can't speak to me when ever she needs to," Amon said
" Partner?" Robin said
" Rein has been assigned to the European Branch once this case has been closed," Amon said, " Sakaki and Karasuma you two will be partners once again."
Karasuma nodded and looked at Sakaki seeing the sudden fear in his eyes.
" Let's get this case finished," Amon said, " Sakaki."
" Yes," Sakaki replied
" It's time you knew what this case was about," Amon said
Sakaki breathed deep seeing that all that Karasuma, Amon, Robin, and Michael have been working on and leaving him out, he was now going to be pulled into it. Robin looked at Sakaki and she gave him a nod. Amon handed Sakaki a file and Sakaki hesitated to take it from Amon.
" You must be able to accept this with great confidents and be ready to face what ever comes your way," Amon said
Sakaki grabbed it and said, " Why else did I become a witch hunter if you can't dive into danger blinded.?"
He opened the file and the evidence appeared in front of him things he didn't want to believe, but he had to accept it. Amon remain standing and the others took a seat.
" 9 Years ago a case came up, We were to watch Sakaki Kage, and Sakaki Karen, they were witches that over the last twenty years their family developed a new craft. This craft was no detected until Karasuma and myself came. Reason being we're the ones who discovered it. This craft is using body heat, it's one of the rarest forms of craft, the craft steals it's victims body heat and uses it against them, burning the flesh off it's victim or worst killing them. After searching for these two witches for 3 years and no murders since then we were force to drop the case. Well 6 years ago the case was reopened with victims at a school were found dead by one person. They had discovered their secret and if there aren't witness then their secret was safe," Amon said
" I don't quite understand, why did they want to hide their secret if the STN-J already knew?" Sakaki asked
Robin stood up and opened the files.
" I did some research on it and it was to be expected the murder of Sotsu, Sakaki, made headline everywhere. Burn victim, witch or not, Boss of Sakaki Enterprises dead, these headlines pointed to Evidence of Kage Sakaki, but the public didn't know. And for the witness, Yuki, Sakaki and her son, Haruto, Sakaki moved to northern Japan where they were protected by Japan's finest police force and finest witch hunters, who knew what they were doing," Robin said
" I knew my uncle killed my father, but why is my sister involved with these crimes?" Sakaki asked
Amon looked at Karasuma as she pulled out files from 6 years ago.
" Innocents Takes Part in Crime- Japan Weekly," Karasuma said, " Karen Sakaki, age 17 says she saw it all happen, as Witch hunters Amon and Miho Karasuma pull 11 year Haruto Sakaki from the wreckage it's more than just a coincidence. Cause of death for Yuki, Sakaki burns on her neck, but how did they get there? Two family members of the Sakaki family happened to be riding in the car when Yuki Sakaki's car caught on fire, but the question still remains, was it a set up or a freak accident," Karasuma read
She looked at Sakaki who remain in horror with what was just said.
" Your saying my sister has killed my mother and tried to kill me?" Sakaki said, " How is that possible."
" With decree of the family's leader," Karasuma said
" They've done more damage than that," Amon said, " They've killed their own members to get to you Sakaki. The only reason your alive now is because of this building, these people and the Japan police. Because you became a hunter the government has been protecting you since than and we are apart of that government to keep witches from attacking the innocent. You can't sit around anymore Sakaki, you have to hunt even if it means hunting the ones you love."
Robin grabbed Sakaki's hand and he looked down.
" But what memories I have, I can remember the good that my sister once was. was that all false? Was that a set up?" Sakaki said
Amon, Karasuma, Robin and Michael looked at Sakaki, this was a decision he had to make on his own. For once he was alone, to go against his family's wishes to finish the side of the Sakaki family that was tainted with blood, betrayal. Sakaki balled up his fist and then looked up at all of them.
" I'll do it, I can't live in shame anymore," Sakaki said
" We hunt tonight," Amon said
It was a full scale war, hunters verses witches, they were finish the job they started 9 years ago. Amon and Karasuma worked with Atra to device a plan. Robin talked to Sakaki as she placed a camera in his jacket pocket.
" Michael's got this wired, they'll never know," Robin said
" Why am I the bait here?" Sakaki asked
" Your sister wanted to see you," Robin said
Sakaki took in a deep breath and Robin placed two sets of orbo bullets in his pockets. Sakaki grabbed her hand and she looked up at him, then reached over and kissed him. He put his arms around her waist and pulled her close as they kissed each other. Robin wrapped her arms around him and they deepened the kiss.
Karasuma walked to the back and holding a clip board with a check list.
" Robin, Sakaki here's a…" she stopped and saw them
She smiled and leaned against the wall.
" Miho, where are those two guns," Amon said
He walked back and saw Sakaki and Robin kissing each other.
" Alright this has to stop," he said
Karasuma grabbed him by the jacket and he looked at her.
" Amon, you were always the less romantic person, leave them alone this might be the final time they see each other," Karasuma said
" No one's going to die," Amon said, " I won't let anyone die for as long as I live."
" Amon, you don't know what the future holds," Karasuma said, " You of all people should know that."
Amon looked at Karasuma as she gave off her usual inspiration. He sighed and looked at Robin and Sakaki. Both had grown since they became hunters, perhaps deep down inside he was like their father, only wanting what was best and protecting them. Or perhaps he was the only friend that encouraged them to fight for what was right. What ever the case was he was looking out for them.
" Amon, were we ever like that?" Karasuma asked
Amon looked at her hearing her awkward question that only made him feel uncomfortable. She was asking him to think back on their relationship which ended only in the large gap between them.
" Yes, I think at one point," Amon replied
" What happened between us?" Karasuma said
Amon turned away and then walked off and Karasuma sighed.
" That's why," she whispered
Robin pulled away and looked at Sakaki, she smiled and creased his lips with her thumb. Sakaki kissed her again and then kissed her cheek.
" After tonight, I want us to truly be together," Sakaki whispered
" I want to be with you," Robin said
She wrapped her arms around him and Sakaki leaned his head on hers. He rubbed her back and sighed.
" Tonight, I'm going to fight," Sakaki thought
" Don't be foolish Sakaki," Karasuma thought, " You have a girl now to come back to."
She walked off and set the clipboard down.