Chapter 5: Hunters called out and Life on the Island
4 weeks later
Sakaki sighed and opened his eyes, Doujima stood there.
" Have they called?" Sakaki asked
" No," Doujima said, " but they're still alive, I just got my bank statement."
" Good," Sakaki said
" How are you feeling after two weeks of therapy?" she asked
" I getting back on my feet," Sakaki said
He sat up and leaned back and Doujima looked at him. Sakaki looked at her and then stood up slowly feeling his back crack.
" I can't believe once again, I'm the one who got hurt," Sakaki said
" Your just so heroic," Doujima said, " You were slammed pretty hard into the glass."
" Solomon is getting stupider each time they attack," Sakaki said
Doujima smiled and kissed his cheek, he turned and looked at her raised eye brow.
" Don't read into it, it's just a thanks for helping," Doujima said
Sakaki smirked kissed Doujima on her lips and Doujima's eyes widen, Sakaki pulled away and just smiled.
" Don't read into it," Sakaki said, " It's just a thanks for caring."
He walked off and Doujima looked at him sighed. She smiled and walked off to finish what she started.
Karasuma opened her eyes and sat up, she looked around seeing the sun shining. She looked around and saw Amon wasn't there. She reached over and grabbed her robe, then slipped on it, then walked out. She didn't see Amon downstairs or anywhere upstairs.
" Amon," she called
She sat down, downstairs, she just sighed and just waited. A few minuets later the door opened and Karasuma looked up to see Amon walk in.
" Amon," she said
Amon walked into the living room and she smiled, he carried a newspaper in one hand and breakfast in the other. She stood up and walked over to him, then kissed him.
" I was worried," she said
" You don't have too that's my job," Amon said
Amon sat down everything then embraced Karasuma and kissed her.
" Where did you go?" she asked
" I went to work a little," Amon said, " Keep suspicion away."
Karasuma smiled and kissed him again, he kissed her back and showed her the breakfast he bought. Both sat down and ate breakfast together on the balcony, listening of the sounds of the city. Karasuma took in the fresh air and looked at Amon as he read the paper.
" How are you feeling this morning?" he asked
" I'm better, I think it was just a little bug," Karasuma said
" That's good," Amon said
" Amon, we need to go to the grocery to get some food," Karasuma said
Amon nodded and said, " You don't have to worry, I'll do that."
" Should we call them?" Karasuma said
" Not from here," Amon said, " Use the cellphone."
" It's charging," Karasuma said
Amon nodded and read his paper, and reached for his cup of coffee. Karasuma looked at the plants that she planted to give the place a sweet homey look. Amon looked at her and tried to figure out, why Karasuma looked different to him. He could sense a change in the way she presented herself. It was more of a soften and home styled way. Almost motherly, he liked her this way and treasured the softness of her attitude.
" You've changed," Amon whispered
Karasuma turned her attention to him and said, " I've changed?"
" Your more tenderly," Amon stated
" You've lost a little of your edge too you know," Karasuma said, " I like it."
Amon nodded and put his paper down then looked out. He looked back at Karasuma and thought.
" It's a beautiful day, how about we go out today?" Amon suggested
Karasuma smiled and nodded and felt a warm feeling just come over her.
" That would be nice," Karasuma replied
Amon nodded and finished the rest of his coffee and Karasuma finished hers. Both then went inside to prepare for the day. Karasuma changed into a longer skirt and different blouse than what she would wear for work. Amon dressed in a causal manner, adding color to his wardrobe. They walked downstairs and Amon helped Karasuma slip her coat on and he put his on. They walked down the side walk hand and hand and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. They walked into the city and looked at open front shops, took in the sites of their new home town. Karasuma looked at the shops and saw a baby store and she grabbed Amon's hand.
" Amon, look how precious," Karasuma said
Amon looked at the baby clothing Karasuma was pointing to. He saw that dreamy look in her eyes and knew how she wanted a baby. They had talked about children and Amon wanted to make sure things were settled before they made plans for children.
" Let's go inside," Amon said
Karasuma looked at him and he guided her into the shop. She looked around and Amon watched her. He enjoyed watching Karasuma's expression on such a delicate topic. He kissed her cheek and Karasuma looked at him.
" Amon, do you want a boy or a girl?" she asked
" I don't know, both really," Amon said
" Yeah," Karasuma agreed
They soon left the shop and continued on and Karasuma looked at Amon. Both enjoyed one another's company as the day went on. There was no trouble, which came their way. Amon bought them lunch, when the afternoon lunch rush was over. Karasuma watched Amon come back to life. It made her feel at ease around him not worrying.
" He's happy, I can tell," Karasuma thought, " He didn't seem happy in Tokyo."
By 6 o'clock they headed back and Amon opened the door for Karasuma. She walked in and Amon followed behind her checking still if they were being followed. Karasuma looked at Amon as he slipped his shoes off. She walked to the kitchen and started to fix something for them to eat for dinner. Amon turned on some music and walked into the kitchen to snitch some fresh cut vegetables. Karasuma looked at him and shook her head as she continued. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek and she let him taste what she was making.
" You've picked up some new recipes from those cooking classes," Amon said
" Yes, I have," Karasuma replied
Amon smiled and kissed her again and grabbed her hand pulling her away from cook. She looked at him and took his other hand and both danced a little. It was something that they did all the time, feeling the joy and happiness taking over.
Dinner was prepared and Karasuma had her usual tea and Amon had a glass of water. He and Karasuma talked over dinner about the future and how they liked it where they were.
" I hope we don't have to go back, I want to see everyone, but I like it here," Karasuma said
" I do to," Amon said, " It's one of Japan's best kept secrets," Amon said
" Yeah," Karasuma said, " Though I wonder how everyone is."
" I'm sure they're ok," Amon said
Karasuma nodded and finished up then Amon cleaned the plates and she put them away. They put the leftovers away and Karasuma made a list for the grocery.
" Do you work tomorrow?" she asked
" Yes," Amon said, " Just until 7 don't worry."
The next morning Amon got up and was careful not to wake Karasuma up. He looked at her and kissed her cheek then prepared for work. Later on Karasuma got up and began to do work around the town house. Karasuma sweat the floors and looked at the list. She decided to go to the grocery, making it one less thing Amon had to do. She got dressed and slipped her coat on. She walked down to the corner grocery store and walked around. She picked things up and as she was about finished, she saw black coats enter. She hid her face and walked away from them. She felt fear crawl up her back and strangle her as they walked past her.
" Please, don't stop and look at me," she thought
She walked to the next isle and then made her way to the cashier. The cashier looked at her and shook her head.
" They're not after you sweet heart," she said, " There's a missing witch in this area."
" I see, what does the witch look like," Karasuma asked
" She's a little girl about 6," the cashier said, " Solomon's been around here for a day or so."
Karasuma nodded and paid the cashier, then looked at her tag, the name read Kinko.
" How did you know I was…" Karasuma started to say
" A craft user….we all can tell, don't worry just don't use your craft," the cashier said
" Thank you," Karasuma said
She walked out and carried her bags of grocery and walked on. As she made her way towards the town house she saw black coats parked out there.
" No," Karasuma thought
Karasuma turned around and walked another direction and took the back door. She saw there was nothing missing and everything was ok. She relaxed and sat her bags down and unloaded them. She heard some sniffling and she walked around, then upstairs, there she saw a little girl about 6.
" Who are you?" she asked
The little girl looked up at Karasuma and wiped her tears away. Karasuma pulled out her handkerchief and walked over to her.
" You're the one they're looking for aren't you?" she asked
The little girl nodded and Karasuma wiped away the girl's tears and dirty face.
" What's your name?" she asked
" Taira," the little girl said
" Well, Taira I guess for now you can stay here," Karasuma said, " There's not point in letting you run."
She gave a smile and Karasuma knelt down next to Taira.
" Are you hungry?" she asked
" A little," Taira said
Karasuma gently picked up the girl in her arms and walked her down stairs. She warmed her up something and let her eat. She watched the girl munch down the leftover food that she had made last night.
" She's so young," Karasuma thought, " Amon won't be happy though once I tell him."
By seven o'clock Amon got up and slipped off his shoes, then walked into the living room. He saw Karasuma sitting on the couch and he wondered what was wrong.
" I'm home," he said
Karasuma looked at him and got up, she hugged him and kissed his cheek.
" Amon, there's something I want to show you," Karasuma said
Amon looked at her and walked upstairs, she opened the room door and walked in. Amon looked and saw the young girl sleeping there and he looked at Karasuma.
" Who is she?" Amon asked
" She's a seed, her mother and father were hunted early this week and she ran away from hunters," Karasuma said, " Solomon hunters, Amon she's 6 years old. I didn't have the heart to tell her that she can't be here."
" It's alright," Amon said
Karasuma looked at him and leaned her head against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her head.
" What does this mean?" he thought
Sakaki pulled out his orbo gun and looked at Robin. He nodded and both disbanded and ran around the building. A witch had escaped from a holding cell and Sakaki and Robin were requested to find them. Michael watched the hunt from the cameras on Sakaki and Robin's jackets.
" There," Michael said, " Robin get him."
Robin used her fire and Sakaki came running firing three shots taking the witch down. Sakaki walked over to the witch and called Solomon.
" That was to easy," Sakaki said
" I agree," Robin said
They headed back once the witch was taken away. Michael handed them a case and Sakaki looked at the witch.
" Solomon has organized the hunt for this one. 6 year old Taira, Dayu, parents were hunted she escaped from Solomon's hold. They ask that we gain the girl's trust and hand her over," Michael said, " I hope you two can pack fast, your going to Sapporo for this one."
" Sapporo gee I haven't heard about that town in a long time," Sakaki said
" I guess it's familiar?" Robin asked
" It's Haruto's home town," Doujima said
" Well, then I guess you'll know that area real well," Michael said
" It won't be a long trip," Sakaki said, " We're going to head out."
Sakaki and Robin took off on his motorcycle and headed to both their apartments. Once packed for the day they took off. They took a cab all the way to the docks and then headed to Sapporo that way.
" Something's going to happen," Robin said
" What do you mean?" Sakaki asked
" I just feel like we're going to find something else," Robin replied
The ride there was about three hours then they took off to a hotel. They would start early the next morning to hunt for the girl. Sakaki walked out onto the balcony of the hotel and looked at the city, he was taking it all in trying to remember things. He sighed and leaned on the railing.
" Sapporo, the city of wealth," Sakaki whispered
Karasuma gave the Taira a warm bath and shirt of hers to wear for the night. She washed Taira's clothes then tucked Taira in. Karasuma walked upstairs and looked at Amon as he sat in bed. She knelt down next to him and kissed him. He looked at her and saw that soft look.
" What is it?" he asked
" I was thinking that maybe she can stay with us," Karasuma said, " We can change her look, the way she acts. They'll never know."
" They know she's here in Sapporo," Amon said, " it wouldn't surprise me if they have called the STN-J to retrieve her"
" Just a little bit," Karasuma said
Amon sighed and kissed Karasuma and she laid next to him under the covers. Both turned off the lights and closed their eyes.
" A little while," Amon said
The next morning Amon and Karasuma sat out on the balcony eating breakfast again. They made the girl some when she finally woke up and Amon went to work. Karasuma remained home to make sure the girl was ok. She stared out and breathed deep.
" What will happen now that we have this little girl," Karasuma thought
