Author's note: Um... so the next word that could head the chapter was Fight'. And yes... for an instant while thinking about f' words that one did cross my mind. I nearly spewed my coffee all over my computer.
Oh, and someone asked me to designate who is who when talking. I thought it was fairly clear, but just to be sure Robin is plain text and Amon is italicized... duh! :) Also, I intend on only doing these two - keeps things simple. So no other voices... sorry. However, I am adding a bit of background.
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Questions 6:
Amon?
-Yes?
How long are we going to stay here?
-Until Harry gives us the all clear.
It's been a week.
-Bored?
A little.
-Robin?
Yes.
-Don't turn around.
Why?
-Do you remember the man we encountered on the subway?
Yes.
-He's been following us.
Do you think he is a part of Solomon?
-No.
How can you tell?
-He's too ill dressed.
A common witch?
-Perhaps.
Why would he be following us then?
-I don't know. And I'm not sure how to handle this.
What do you mean?
-When we were with the others, we sent the witches to the Factory.
But now we're on our own.
-Yes.
Perhaps we could just talk to them?
-If their intentions are only to talk. Which I doubt.
Why do you say that?
-He's been glaring at us for the last four blocks.
Oh. How do we proceed then?
-It's nearly dark. Wait till we reach the park.
Then?
-We will have to confront him head on. We don't have the team to support us this time so it is best to stay together.
And then what?
-I'm not sure.
(Sound of crunching footsteps)
Um, Amon?
-Run!
Should I put my glasses on now?
-That might be a good idea.
What is his craft?
(Trees start groaning and moving. A branch bends to knock the gun from Amon's hand)
-Perhaps the park wasn't such a good idea.
That may be a first for you. He seems to be able to manipulate wood.
-Robin.
I know.
(The trees begin bending and weaving their branches together, fencing the two in. They dodge the ridged lances thrown at all angles.)
Amon!
-Burn it, Robin!
Wait! (Leaps out of the way of another spear.) You! We aren't here to hunt you!
-Robin, he won't listen to you!
I have to try!
-Just burn it!
(Robin screams as a branch catches her in the shoulder.)
-Robin!
I'm alright. Just... don't make me do this!
(The witch only glares and the trees groan.)
-He's beyond reason. He doesn't care about humans. Damn it, Robin! Do it!
(Flames begin eating holes in the fence of trees. The witch, eyes glazed in a strange frenzy, charges directly at Robin.)
Please... don't do this.
(The witch is consumed in fire and vanishes in one last scream.)
-Are you alright?
Yes. And no.
-How is your shoulder?
Fine, but...
-He was one of them.
Solomon?
-No, those who only prey on the weak.
But he was still a witch. One like me.
-No, Robin. You are the only one like you. Do not believe you can save them now that you know what and why you were created.
You make it sound like I'm a thing, not a person.
-You are, and you are not.
That doesn't make sense.
-You are possibly the new breed of witch, but you are still a child.
I'm fifteen!
-And I'm twenty-five. And we still do not know what makes you so different from the others.
Amon...
-Come, lets get back and take care of your shoulder.
Right.
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Laaaa... I've forgotten who her father' was. Anyone remember? And the deal with Robin being the god' of witches? Too much grammar studying!!! Evil!!! I forgot to go to a night class today! Eeek!
So, in this fic style, I'm aiming for minimum is maximum.
