Chapter 6: Let Them Go
Sakaki loaded his gun and put it away, he looked at Robin as she walked along side of him. He watched the street corners as buses past and ordinary people walked along. Robin looked around acting normal, she had a picture of the girl and asked people.
" Found her?" Sakaki asked
" No, she's hiding pretty good, what does Solomon what with her?" Robin asked
" I don't know, but it can't be good," Sakaki said, " let's focus she can't be to far."
Robin walked down the busy streets and watched them. Sakaki sat down at an out door café and got some coffee to warm himself from Sapporo's damp air. He sipped his coffee and sighed, there was no sign of the little girl.
" Do you want a cookie?" a woman's voice broke Sakaki's thoughts
He turned and slowly and looked, and his eye widen slightly.
" It couldn't be," he thought
" Karasuma," he said
" Did you say Karasuma?" Robin responded
Sakaki stood up and walked towards the counter and got a closer look. The girl beside the woman, that looked like his old partner, matched the girl's profile.
" Yes, please," the little girl responded
The woman got her coffee and the owner handed her the cookie. She paid and as she picked up the coffee it spilled.
" Oh no," the woman said
" Here let me help you," Sakaki said
He grabbed some napkins and wiped the spilt coffee. The woman watched Sakaki's hand slide across the glass. His black jacket showed his patch of the STN-J. She thanked him and quickly walked off and Sakaki watched her.
" Miho wait," he said
The woman stopped and looked forward. She saw black coats and turned and looked at Sakaki.
" It is you," he said
" Sakaki," she said
" Why haven't you contacted us?" Sakaki said
He looked at the girl and Karasuma pulled her to her. Sakaki turned off his ear piece and stuck it in his pocket. He walked over to Karasuma and Karasuma lowered her head.
" It wasn't safe until now," Karasuma said, " Your cellphone wasn't charged."
" You could have used a public phone," Sakaki said, " Where's Amon?"
" Working, keeping a cover," she said
Sakaki sighed and said, " Why do you have the little girl?"
" She found us Sakaki, I know who she is and that's why I can't let anyone take her," Karasuma said
Sakaki shook his head and unloaded his gun, then turned off his cellphone.
" I won't hunt her, I won't turn her in," Sakaki said, " Your looking good Karasuma."
" Thank you Sakaki," Karasuma replied, " I have to go."
Sakaki looked at Karasuma and smiled, she walked over to Sakaki and hugged him.
" I'm sorry," she whispered, " Give the others this hug too."
" I will," Sakaki said, " The coast is clear go on."
Karasuma nodded and said, " Good bye Sakaki."
" Good bye Ms. Karasuma," Sakaki said
Once she was out of site he turned everything on. He sighed and Robin contacted him.
" Sakaki, what happened?" Robin asked
" Must have had a bad transmission there for a few minuets," Sakaki replied
He walked off and sighed, but it was a good sigh, he knew Karasuma was alright and knew Amon was taking care of her. Sakaki walked down the street and looked around Sapporo and then met with Robin for lunch.
" Any clues?" she asked
" No, not at all," Sakaki said, " I don't even know if she's here. They said she ran off, so, for all we know she could be dead."
" There's no record in that though," Robin replied
Sakaki sighed and sipped his coffee and Robin looked at him. He was acting different and she wanted to know.
" Sakaki, earlier today, you said Karasuma's name," Robin said
" I did?" Sakaki said
" Yeah, twice," Robin said
" Oh, you know I thought I saw a woman that looked like her, but this woman had a kid," Sakaki said, " There's no way Karasuma and Amon would be here in Sapporo."
" I guess your right, but you never know," Robin said
" Yeah, you never know who you might see," Sakaki said
Later that day Karasuma and Taira walked into the town house. Amon was home and he was making something.
" Amon, we're back," Karasuma called
Amon walked out and walked over to her. He kissed her cheek and gave a nod to Taira.
" It looks like you had coffee," Amon said
" Yeah, I spilt some on me and just all over," Karasuma said, " You know I'm becoming out of it."
" Your just relaxed," Amon said
" I don't know maybe," Karasuma said, " I'm going to lie down a little, I'm a little tiered."
" Alright," Amon said
Karasuma walked to the room and laid down a little. She closed her eyes and fell asleep and just relaxed her body.
By 5 o'clock that evening Amon walked in and looked at her. She looked very peaceful as she slept and it made him feel good. He walked over to her and kissed her cheek. He sat down next to her and just stroked her head.
" I wish you didn't have to run," he whispered, " It hurts me to see that."
He laid down next to her and just watched her sleep.
" I love you Miho," he whispered
9 o'clock came and Karasuma woke up and saw Amon sleep next to her. She smiled and kissed him, then walked downstairs. Taira was asleep and Karasuma saw dinner laid out for her. She warmed it up and ate a little and drank a little tea.
" When will it be all over?" Karasuma thought
Karasuma cleaned up a little and leaned up against a cabinet. She rubbed her head and sighed. She took something for her head and then took a shower. She finished up and then headed to bed. Though it really wasn't the easiest to do, because she had already slept for a few hours. She tossed and turned a little and looked at Amon as he slept with ease. She got up and slipped her robe on and then walked out on the balcony. She let the cool air run through her robe and through her hair. It was wonderful almost as if there was nothing to worry. Karasuma closed her eyes and just thought about her past, something about this part of the year made her remember it.
" I was so young back in those days, I wish I could still be naïve, but I can't," Karasuma whispered
She pushed off the railing walked inside and looked at Amon once more. She walked over to him and kissed his head.
" You've been so kind to me Amon," Karasuma said, " Even when you tried not to be."
Karasuma laid down and closed her eyes again, this time she fell asleep with ease.
" Good night," she whispered
Sakaki stood out on the balcony of the hotel and looked over Sapporo. He looked to the east as the small homes and some rather large ones. He sighed and looked at the town house around Sapporo. It was then that it hit him, he suddenly felt pleased.
" It's been years, but I know," Sakaki thought, " I'll go there tomorrow."
He pushed off the railing and walked in, he looked at Robin as she slept, he had to abandon the mission for just a few hours to do something. It was in the best interest of the STN-J. Sakaki laid down on the neat bed and fell asleep.
The next morning was market day in Sapporo and Karasuma and Amon walked down the streets with Taira. It gave off another look, a very pleasant look, it was as though they were a family.
" Amon, what about these tomatoes, they're fresh?" Karasuma asked drawing Amon's attention to her
" They look alright," Amon said
Amon looked around and picked out water chestnuts, for the salads Karasuma often made with dinner. Karasuma looked around and picked out several fresh vegetables.
" Alright," Karasuma said
Taira looked at Karasuma and then turned to see black coats.
" They're here," she said
" Who is?" Karasuma asked
" Them," Taira whispered
Karasuma looked and saw them, she inched away and grabbed Amon's arm.
" Black coats," Karasuma whispered
Amon looked and then turned away. He held the gun under his coat, then looked at Karasuma.
" Go into that shop," Amon said
" Alright, come along," Karasuma said
Amon turned away as some passed him by. He listened to their radios that talked to them. He narrowed his eyes and waited for them to pass, then looked went to the shop. As he did he looked to his left and saw Robin walking around.
" Robin," he said
He quickly made his way towards the shop and then saw yet another familiar face. Amon looked at the curious young hunters as they made their way through the busy streets. Amon's reaction time slowed down a little, but then he was brought back to reality. He walked into the shop and saw Karasuma and the girl.
" Is it clear?" Karasuma asked
Amon looked over and saw Sakaki past the shop window, he stopped and looked in it for a second. Robin came up too him and asked him something, but Sakaki just shook his head. Both once more split and were out of sight, Amon grabbed Karasuma's hand then walked her out. Taira looked at them and smiled then followed them out the store. Amon bought some flowers and handed them to Taira to hide her face while they past black coats.
" Have they stopped looking for us?" Karasuma asked
" I guess, we're ok for now," Amon said
The three made it back to the town house and Karasuma placed the flowers in water. Amon sighed and wrote down something in a black book he had been keeping for the last month. Karasuma cleaned the vegetable that she bought, Taira watched her clean them up then she put them away.
" So, are you hungry, I still have plenty of soup?" Karasuma asked
" Alright, I liked that soup," Taira said
Karasuma smiled and warmed up a bowl of soup and she walked out to ask what Amon wanted.
" Amon, what do you want?" Karasuma asked
" Soup is fine," Amon said
" Alright," Karasuma answered
Karasuma warmed up another bowl and got Taira situated as she finished up. Karasuma pulled the bowl of soup for Amon out, then handed it to him. She sat down and Amon looked at her.
" Your not hungry?" he asked
" No, I'm not feeling to well, it must be the anxiousness of trying not to being discovered," Karasuma said
" Why don't you go to the doctor, you could have something," Amon said, " I don't want you to be sick, it worries me."
" I will tomorrow," Karasuma said
" It's better to find out now, it could get worse," Amon said
Karasuma shook her head and Amon gave her a look. The look of get it over with and you can feel better.
" Alright," she said
She got up and called the doctor to scheduled an appointment. She walked back and sat down.
" I have an appointed at 4," Karasuma said
Amon nodded and leaned over and grabbed Karasuma's hand, then kissed it. She smiled and stared at him. Her face did have concern, but it did show pure happiness.
Later, Karasuma took the girl with her so Amon didn't have to worry himself with her. She walked to the doctors office, not to far from where the market was. She walked in and filled out the paper work involved. Once she did that she paid right away in cash, then waited.
" Are you ok now?" Taira asked
" I'm a little better, but I still feel sick. It's only a cold I'm sure of it. Amon worries so much," Karasuma said
" He worries because he loves you," Taira said
" That's right," Karasuma said
Karasuma was called and she walked to the back with Taira following her. Karasuma was given a gown and put it on.
" How long have you been sick?" the doctor asked
" The last couple of days," she replied
" I see, well we'll check you," the doctor said
The doctor did a regular check up trying to determine what could possible be wrong. She described what she felt like, lack of appetite, tiered all the time, feeling nauseated. He decided to do a blood test and another test, he was pretty sure what it was.
" How long have you and your husband been married?" he asked
" 4 weeks and three days," she said
" Newly weds," he said, " Congratulations."
" Thank you," she said
Taira looked at the doctor than at Karasuma.
" Well, go ahead and get dressed, your test will be done in the next 30 minuets," he said
" Thank you doctor," Karasuma said
The doctor left the room and Karasuma changed back into her other clothes, then just waited for her test. The doctor returned and handed her the test and Karasuma opened them to look at it.
" Is this right?" she asked
" Yes, it is, your perfectly fine," he said
" I didn't even think of that," Karasuma said
" Good home and get some rest that's all you need right now," he said
" Thank you doctor," she said
She and Taira walked out and Karasuma smiled a little.
" Something so simple," she thought
Karasuma looked ahead and saw black coats coming their way. She pulled the girl close and started to turn around. There were more coming around the corner and she stopped there waiting for a chance to get out the way.
" They're getting closer," Taira said
" I know, come on we'll take the back way," Karasuma said
Karasuma started to turn down the alley way when two men spotted them.
" Hey you two stop there!" they called
" Come on Taira," she said
They ran down the alley and the men started chase them. Karasuma looked behind them and saw them gaining. She kept running until Karasuma was grabbed and Taira was ripped from her hold.
" Let me go!" Taira growled
" Let her go!" Karasuma shouted
She punched the man and the other grabbed her threw her to the ground. Karasuma looked at them and the other man grabbed Karasuma.
" Hey we just killed two birds with one stone, this is the woman we were hunting a month ago," the one said
" Looks like she's tried to blend with the times," the other said
" Let them go," someone said
They turned around and saw Amon standing there.
" I'd do what the man says," another voice said
" Amon," she whispered, " Sakaki."
" Look witch hunters this is our catch," the first said
" It's not your orders to hunt her down and how do you know its her," Sakaki said
The man who hand Karasuma reached into her purse and pulled out her ID. He opened the ID and looked at the name.
" Hitomi, Kihara," the man read out
" She has similar features, but she isn't her," Sakaki said, " Let her go and the girl too, my partners and I will escort the girl to HQ."
The men put Karasuma down and the girl and Sakaki walked over to her. He knelt down and lifted the girl into his arms.
" You have to come with me Taira, just for a little while," he said
" Ok," Taira said
Amon walked over to Karasuma and helped her up.
" Are you alright?" he asked
" Yes, I'm fine," Karasuma said
The men had walked off and Sakaki looked at them as they vanished. He walked over to Amon and Karasuma, while he held Taira.
" Ms. Karasuma, it's a good thing you had an ID on you," Sakaki said
He sat Taira down and looked at Amon.
" Thank you Sakaki," Amon said
" Hey, don't thank me, thank Robin. She picked you out of crowd and I just followed," Sakaki said, " Robin come on out it's ok."
Robin walked from around the corner and smiled shyly. She walked over to them and Amon and Karasuma looked at her.
" Thank you Robin," Karasuma said
Robin hugged Karasuma and then hugged Amon.
" Your both ok," she said, " I was so scared."
" Oh, Robin," Karasuma said giving Robin a motherly embrace
" She's still a kid after all those times on hunts," Sakaki said
" You should talk," Karasuma said
Sakaki smiled and hugged Karasuma and Sakaki looked at Robin.
" Are Doujima and Michael doing ok?" Karasuma asked
" They're fine," Sakaki said, " Worried about you two."
Amon nodded and Robin looked at them.
" Are you doing well?" Robin asked
" Yes," Karasuma said
Sakaki looked at the envelope in Karasuma's hand and gave a little gesture to it.
" What is that?" he asked
" Test," Karasuma answered, " From the doctor."
" I thought you said you were ok?" Sakaki asked
" Easy Haruto, she just went to the doctor because she wasn't feeling well," Amon said calmly
Sakaki looked at Amon and gave a smile and Karasuma shook her head.
" That's why I love you so much Sakaki, you worry enough for everyone," Karasuma said
" I try," Sakaki said
" I went to the doctor to get a check up because I wasn't well. For the last two days in fact. I had some test done and everything is alright…but," Karasuma said
" But?" Amon said raising an eye brow afraid to hear the end of "but."
" But, there's something else…I'm pregnant," Karasuma said
" What!" Sakaki exclaimed
" That's wonderful," Robin said, " You don't look to far along?"
" A month," Karasuma said
Amon nodded and grabbed her hand.
" So, are you two going to get married now?" Sakaki asked
" We are married, " Amon said, " We got married the day after we ran. That's why I'm never leaving her side."
The four of them talked before breaking away, but Sakaki and Robin were forced to take Taira. They couldn't stall any longer, but Sakaki promised Karasuma and Amon that he would find out what Solomon wants with her. Amon looked at Karasuma and grabbed her hand.
" Pregnant, I guess it's time we discuss the future," Amon said
