Chapter 7: There Before His Eyes
Amon looked at the city that appeared under the plane as it prepared to land. As the plane stopped Amon collected his carry on and grabbed his cane. He was aided off the plane.
" Do you have someone picking you up?" the flight attendant asked
" Yes, I do," Amon said
He turned on his phone and called Robin, but there was no point when he saw her standing there. Robin didn't have her usual style, she wore more of a dress with the times. Amon had to actually admit to himself that Robin had grown up since he first met her.
" Amon," she called
" There she is," Amon thought
Robin walked over to Amon and the flight attendant handed Robin his carry on.
" I can take it from here," Amon said
The flight attendant nodded and Amon looked at Robin as he walked with his cane. She smiled and kissed his cheek as to welcome him to Italy first.
" I'm glad you're here safe and sound," Robin said, " You look better since the accident. Karasuma said that you were in pretty bad shape."
" Bad shape doesn't begin to describe it," Amon said
Robin looked at him and shook her head and lead him to a car waiting for them.
" How has your trip been here?" Amon asked
" Peaceful, I like it here," Robin said, " I don't really want to leave."
Amon nodded and said, " It's rather nice."
" Karasuma and Sakaki got married I heard, did you go to the wedding?" Robin asked
" No," Amon said
Robin looked at him and Amon stared straight out.
" Was it because you loved Karasuma, Amon?" Robin asked softly
Amon sighed and said, " Partly, the other half is more personal."
" I see, so your suffering still, and that's why you came to Italy," Robin said
Amon looked at Robin and Robin lowered her head.
" Amon, I want to show you around, I know it's been some time, but you didn't see the sites of Italy the last time you were here," Robin said, " You will love it here."
" I look forward to marvel at these sites," Amon said lightly
They came to the hotel and Amon was helped out. Amon took in the fresh air and looked at Robin as she got out. She grabbed Amon's luggage and walked with him into the hotel. Amon checked in and they went up to his room, where he took his coat off.
" Amon," Robin said
Amon looked at her and she set his things down on the couch. She wrapped her arms around him and Amon looked at her.
" I'm glad your ok," Robin said, " I'm glad that your alive and standing right here."
Amon wrapped his arm around her and leaned his head.
" 16 years old and still you act like a scared little girl," Amon whispered
Robin smiled and looked up at Amon and pushed his hair back from his face. She hadn't seen him since he left Italy the last time, so the 8 months that they were apart she saw he had changed. His hair was longer and much neater, his face minus the scars, was very suave. Amon showed a little emotions then before, but very little.
" Why don't you take a shower and I'll order some dinner from here. I'm sure your tiered," Robin said
Amon nodded and Robin smiled and carried his bags into the bedroom part of the executive suite. Amon started the hot shower and grabbed his things and Robin ordered dinner. She ordered Amon's favorite, that he eaten almost everyday, when he was in Italy last and ordered something for herself. She smiled at the thought that Amon had returned and would finally relax for once.
Amon showered and then soaked his leg in the bath, there he leaned back and relaxed.
Past
Amon opened his eyes upon hearing a knock on his bedroom door. He reached over and turned a light. He got out of bed and walked to the door, he opened it just a pinch and looked at Karasuma.
" What's wrong?" he asked
" I'm sorry to wake you Amon, but I can't sleep," Karasuma said
" Did you try something warm?" he asked
Karasuma nodded and said, " I drank some hot lavender tea an hour ago."
Amon sighed and opened the door wider. Karasuma shook her head and Amon looked at her.
" I don't want to sound childish, but I was wondering if you could tell me something about my aunt while she was alive," Karasuma said
Amon nodded and stepped to the side and she looked at him. He nodded and she walked into his room, just like the living room it was plain, but two pictures. One was just not even noticeable until you came closer to Amon's bedside and the other was larger. Karasuma looked at the picture and smiled at it.
" Yumi," she whispered
Amon walked over to where she was standing.
" I see you and Yumi, but who's this?" Karasuma asked
" Keishi, he and your aunt were dating, that picture was taken when I was 13," Amon said, " When Yumi decided she wanted to have a picture of her new partner."
Karasuma smiled and looked how happy Yumi was. She had her right hand on Amon's shoulder and Keishi's hand on his other shoulder. It looked as though they were a family. She understood why this picture was up. She then saw a smaller picture of a woman.
" She's pretty Amon, is that your girlfriend?" Karasuma asked
" Yes, she's my girlfriend," Amon said
Karasuma looked at Amon and smiled.
" In your youthful years Amon?" Karasuma teased
" In my naïve days," Amon said
Amon sat down on his bed and Karasuma sat beside him and looked at her mentor.
" Your very dark Amon," Karasuma said, " Why don't you open up?"
" I have no purpose to," Amon replied, " I live my life as it should be."
Karasuma looked at him and sighed.
" I think you do, but your just afraid," Karasuma said
Karasuma yawned and Amon looked at her.
" Your tiered go to sleep," Amon said
" You said you would tell me something about my aunt," Karasuma slightly mumbled
Amon looked at her and nodded, he her scooted over and she looked at him.
" Alright," he said
She smiled and sat right next to him, she leaned her head on his shoulder and Amon looked at her. He felt a little discomfort from this gesture, but sighed.
" Yumi, she talked about you a lot, she cared about who she had as her partner," Amon said
Amon talked about Yumi until he felt that Karasuma was to tiered to hear anymore. He looked over and sighed, seeing she had fallen asleep.
" Miho," he whispered
" Hmm," Karasuma mumbled
" Go to bed," he whispered
" I'm not tiered Amon, I'm still awake," she mumbled
Amon sighed and lifted Karasuma up a little and put her under the sheets, then covered her up with the cover. He slipped under the covers and looked at Karasuma as she slept.
" Amon," she mumbled
Amon looked at her then turned off the lights and laid down on his back.
" I think you do, but your just afraid,"
" Your just a child you wouldn't understand," he thought
The next morning Amon woke up and found Karasuma's head resting on his chest. Her arms were wrapped around him and he sighed in slight frustration. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, waking up an hour later. He opened his eyes and looked and saw Karasuma curled up close to him, instead of arms around him and her head on his chest.
" Why didn't my alarm go off?" he thought
Amon sighed and gently sat up and saw he hadn't turned it on. He gave a sighed and got up and went in and took a shower. He leaned one hand on the wall and leaned towards it. He let the water running down his body and eased the stress. Amon showered longer than usual. He heard a knock on the door and he got out. He wrapped a towel around him and walked to the door. He opened it half way and looked at Karasuma.
" Kate called and asked where you were," Karasuma said
" Call her back and tell her I'll be in," Amon said
" Ok," she said
He shut the door and then stepped back into the shower. He finished and dried off then wrapped the towel around his waist. He walked into his room and locked both doors, then got dressed. He came out in his usual attire and Karasuma waited for him by the door. She was dressed and ready and Amon looked at her.
" What did Kate say?" Amon asked
" She said that there was a hunt, that you need to come take a look at alone," Karasuma said
" Then stay here, I'll call Makoto from my car to come pick you up," Amon said
Some how that alone part made him nervous. He walked out and headed to the STN-J. He walked up and saw that the office lights were on and Amon walked in.
" Kate," Amon called
His gun at hand and then gun was ripped out his hand. He narrowed his eyes and looked around. He didn't pick it up noticing his orbo around his neck was glowing. He narrowed his eyes and walked towards the back.
" Kate," he called again
" Amon," someone called
Amon turned around and saw Kate standing there as if she were just coming in.
" What are your doing here?" Kate asked, " Your off?"
Amon narrowed his eyes and walked over to her and grabbed her by the wrist.
" What kind of games are you play?" Amon questioned
" Ow, what are you talking about?" Kate replied
" Calling my home to tell me there is a hunt for you and me to look at alone," Amon said
" I don't know what your talking about I didn't do anything?" Kate questioned, " I just got here."
Amon narrowed his eyes and he would never do this to anyone, but he felt like he had to. Amon slapped Kate across the face with the back of his hand, she touched her face in shock. She looked at him and there were tears in her eyes, Amon had never slapped her like he just did. Sure he hit her in the head, but not hard like he just did.
" Amon, why?" was as she could say
Amon grabbed his gun off the floor and stuffed it in his holster.
" Stop using your craft to get to me," he said, " Telekinetics, don't belong in the STN-J."
" But I'm a telepathic," she whispered
Amon stopped and turned and looked at Kate, she held her cheek. Amon drew his gun, but his one shot didn't fire fast enough. Both he and Kate were forced out the office down two flights of steep steps.
" Damn it," he growled
He got up and felt blood drip down his face. He looked at Kate, who stood weakly.
" How is it possible that a witch got in here without being noticed?" he questioned
" Through the roof, there are no alarms," Kate said
" How and the hell am I suppose to find this witch?" He questioned
Kate looked at Amon, he was grabbed and thrown across the room.
" Amon!" she shouted
Amon fired bullets all around and Kate dodged them. She grabbed the gun and fired upward.
" Kate!" he shouted and pushed her
Amon was grabbed and Kate got up and ran towards Amon. She pulled her gun out and Amon was thrown into the big window, breaking upon impact.
" Amon!" she shouted
She fired three shots before being thrown back. Amon held onto a sharp shard of glass and winced in pain.
" Amon!" Karasuma's voice came
Amon looked and she looked at Makoto.
" Hang on," he called up
" I can't much longer," Amon said
" Makoto quick," Karasuma said
Makoto closed his eyes and reached out his hand. He opened his eyes and gently set Amon down. Amon fell to his knees and coughed up blood.
" Amon," Karasuma said
Amon looked at his hand and then looked at his side seeing a large piece of glass stuck into his side. He pulled it and winced in pain, but showed no absolute weakness. He looked up at Karasuma, her imaged became a blur. Karasuma knelt down and Amon fell just after, into her arms.
Hours later Amon opened his eyes and looked around, machines beeped around him. Karasuma opened her eyes and looked at Amon and he looked at her.
" Hey," she whispered
" Why is it that every time I wake up you are the first person I see?" he whispered
" Because I'm there at the right moments," Karasuma said
" You need to stay out of my affairs," Amon said, " You're just a kid."
" And what would I know right?" Karasuma mocked
Amon coughed and nodded and he sat up and Karasuma stood up.
" Rest," Karasuma said
" I don't need it," Amon said, " I can do that when hell freezes."
Amon pulled the iv out and pulled the sensors off his body.
" You don't like hospitals very do you?" she asked
Amon looked at her and she nodded.
" You ask to many questions," Amon said
" I'm 15 years old I'm suppose to," Karasuma said
2 years later
Amon sat back and looked a Heiji and Makoto as they gave their final good-bye speeches. Amon stood up and shook their hands and Makoto looked at Amon.
" She'd be proud, Amon, you made it this far and you'll go the distance," Makoto said
" I have her niece to watch over now," Amon said
" Yeah, take care of my partner," Makoto said
He looked at Karasuma and she hugged him.
" Take care kid," Makoto said, " And don't beat up the replacement to bad. Oh, and take care of that old fart right there."
" I will," Karasuma said
Makoto and Heiji were off and Amon looked at the two men that had been there most their life.
" Destine to grow old with the STN-J," Amon said
Kate sighed and leaned back.
" Luckily, Heiji showed us the ways of the computer," Kate said
Amon nodded and accessed the network to being the new life.
" When's the replacement coming?" Karasuma asked
" Later, today," Amon said, " No need and pushing hunts back. Let's move out."
Present
Amon opened his eyes and sighed. He pushed himself up and grabbed his cane. His leg was swollen from the plane ride and it needed to be tended to. He got out and dried off and then slowly began to dress. He came out and Robin had set up dinner. Amon sat down and Robin looked at him.
" What's wrong?" she asked
" Nothing," Amon said
" Amon please tell me, you've seen distant since you got off the plane," Robin said
" I'm fine, I'm just gaining my ground," Amon said