Chapter 10: Fall and Rebuild
After the appointment they went to eat and Amon looked at the x-rays seeing the 4 things that his leg would have to be worked on. A muscle in his leg was torn and healed weirdly. His leg had healed the wrong way so they would have to break it and correct it. The 9 places the third degree burns would have to be worked on and then scraping the dead skin from his burns that did heal.
" It's not to bad," Robin said, " Your going to make a full recovery."
Amon sighed and looked at his leg, there was nothing normal about his case, it was all the endless running around and finally it got to him. Amon almost felt as though apart of him was cursed.
" Amon, are you alright?" Robin asked
Amon looked at Robin and nodded. She smiled and grabbed his hand as it rested on the table.
" I'll be fine once this surgery is over," Amon said
Later, they took the day easy and Amon sat outside to over look the scenery. Robin walked outside and placed her hand on his shoulder.
" Amon, Karasuma called," Robin said, " She wanted to make sure you were ok and asked about your flight here."
" I'll call her later, right now I just want to be alone," Amon said
" Alright, I'll come back and check on you Amon," she said
Robin started to leave and Amon looked at her as she did, she seemed rather different. Amon sighed and leaned against the railing of the balcony.
" Stop questioning and do something," Amon thought
It was random, but maybe it was apart of him that he should have never shut away.
" Robin," Amon said
Robin stopped and turned and looked at Amon.
" Stay for a little while, I didn't mean for you to leave, I just wanted what I left behind to leave me alone," Amon said
Robin looked at him and walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him.
" You don't have to leave everything behind," Robin said
Amon wrapped his arms around her and Robin smiled and closed her eyes.
" I like this Amon," she whispered, " I like you this way."
Amon closed his eyes as he held Robin in his arms, though their ages were further apart, he still couldn't pull away from his partner. It was bond he probably wouldn't break, even though he would have to keep his emotions hidden away like old times.
Past
Amon leaned against a desk in an office and the sounds of just everyday office work went on.
" Alright, so your asking me to keep her here?" Nagira questioned
Amon nodded and Nagira sighed.
" What happen to the hate for witches, this is very new to me," Nagira said, " I would think you would gladly give up a witch to Solomon."
" I don't have a choice anymore," Amon said
" Don't catch an attitude with me, your asking me to risk my own life for a girl I don't even know. Gee, your beginning to act like dad with the impatient attitude," Nagira said
Amon rolled his eyes and Nagira smirked.
" Well, I do it," Nagira said, " What's her name?"
" Robin," Amon said
Nagira nodded and said, " I see, the way you say her name just gives me the idea that this girl is very important to you. Well, I can help her."
Amon nodded and then left without saying anything. He took off and looked at the letter that he had taken from the apartment and sighed.
" I better be making the right move," Amon thought
Amon took off to the STN-J and opened a case of everything needed to protect a hunter from a witch, even if an attack happened against the STN-J. Amon got out and ran to the back and began going the back way. As he did he heard the explosion and heard Karasuma tell Robin to run. He knew they had broken threw, he then heard the guns and he for a second he felt his heart stop…his comrades had just been shot down and there was no doubt they would do the same to him if he were caught. Amon came into the main lobby and threw something and a blast of bright light blinded the attackers. He grabbed Robin's hand with only three words.
" Come with me," Amon said
He took her down the back way as he listened for the men.
" They have come to hunt you. Solomon thinks you are too dangerous," Amon said
There was an explosion and Amon looked up.
" They've broken through we have to hurry," Amon said rushing her through
As they ran Robin asked him if he had hunted the other craft user who she replaced. Amon explained to her that Kate was selfish and wanted only to expose the STN-J for her own selfish reasons. Mainly to save herself and there for he didn't trust her. He got to the last door and herded her in and then walked to the well.
" Robin can you burn a hole through that wall?" Amon asked
" I can try," she answered
" Than do it," he said
He stepped up to the well and pushed a button and the bottom of the well sank down. Robin stood there in the sunlight and Amon looked at her.
" Amon, does this mean you trust me as a friend?" Robin said
Amon looked at her and sighed a little.
" I don't see you as a witch Robin," Amon said, " I had strict orders from Zaizen not to interfere with their hunt for you, but…I just couldn't."
Robin ran to him and grabbed his arm.
" Come on, let's go," Robin said
" No, this way," he said
He helped her down into the well and then jumped down standing close to her. He then leaned forward and placed a piece of paper in her hair. Their eyes met and Robin could see Amon's true feelings.
" If something is to happen to me, contact this person," Amon said, " He will give you a job and a place to hide."
He jumped out and pushed a button.
" Come with me Amon," she said
" No," he said
" Please, I won't leave you," she said tears falling
She reached and almost had it.
" Robin stop this," he snapped
He pushed her hand back and she fell.
" Robin the next time you will see me I'll…" Amon was cut off
The attackers came and Amon pulled out his orbo gun protecting the well's secret. He fired the endless shells of orbo, before they fired shots at him. He fell to the ground. He heard the voices talking about Robin escaping, he looked at the blurry figures as they stood around.
" This wasn't a hunt," Amon thought
His eyes closed as he felt faint and for the longest time he didn't wake up. Amon was taken to Solomon HQ where his wounds were treated.
Amon woke up from his 1 month of sleep and looked around. He was groggy and unable to make a connection on where he was. Doctors checked his healing wounds and as he improved he was take to a conference room to be assigned a new job. His job as a witch hunter ended that day though he had one last hunt to ended it completely.
Amon was explained what he had to do by the man who raised Robin. Confused by this Amon had no choice, but to complete the task at hand. He was given new equipment and returned to Japan to do research. Amon was told that he would meet another agent though he didn't expect it to be someone he knew.
Day in and Day out Amon watched as Robin's powers increased, he watched as his ignorant brother protected her. Amon stood in the shadows as he watch Robin kill a hunter…and right in front of her comrades. Karasuma and Sakaki went to rush to Robin's side when he stopped them.
" Amon!" both explained
" She's no longer the Robin you know, she is a witch," that was all he said
He vanished into the shadows and leaned against the wall. He saw that look in her eyes again, the look that made him only wonder what she was thinking. He shook it off thinking about the task at hand.
It was only time that things began to heat up. He watched as Robin killed another hunter who had trapped her. As powerful as she was he was told to hunt her, deep down inside.
" How can you not see how powerful she is big brother," Amon said
He turned his car on and head back to where he was staying. Amon looked out his window and sighed. Though he believed she needed to be hunted, he found himself wondering if all of this was about how she came to be.
One day when the rain was pouring down Amon stood in the rain waiting for his brother to come down that way. He knew he would and exactly on that time. Nagira stood there.
" Well, look who it is?" Nagira said, " What have you come to see me for now?"
"I've come to hunt Robin," Amon said
" What did you say? You mean kill her because she's a witch?" Nagira questioned, " I don't understand, you left her on my doorstep so I could help her and then you say your going to hunt her. I don't think so, I'm tiered of this Amon, I'm going to protect that girl. Even if it means I have to take a bullet for her."
Amon stood there and Nagira was hit by something hard and knocked out cold. Doujima looked at Amon.
" Mission accomplish," she said
Amon took Nagira to Doujima's car and both got into her car. Amon sighed and looked out the window.
" We've only managed to complete a part, let's not be fools and let our guards down," Amon said
" I know," Doujima said
The next day Amon went to find out more on something and then they returned to the hotel. Amon left and went to get some food for Nagira. He returned and Doujima looked at Amon.
" For an old geezer your brother is pretty cool," Doujima said
Amon didn't say anything and set the food down.
" Alright, I'm going to let you boys continue last nights little heart to heart," Doujima said
" Good bye Yurika," Nagira said
She shut the door and Amon looked out the window. Nagira brought up how Amon was angry and wondered if Amon was still mad about his mother. He explained that living with a seed was nothing, that his mother seemed happy, but that day she woke in front of him changed his opinion. Nagira felt that he shouldn't be, but of course he couldn't change Amon's mind. The subject about Robin came up and how her powers were growing. Nagira insisted that Amon take her, that she was to much trouble for him to handle.
Amon left and headed to the law office, where Robin was and headed up there. He knocked on the door and Robin answered from afar wondering if it was Nagira. Amon opened the door, gun first and then walked in.
" If you use your craft, you can burn me before I can shoot," he said
" I won't," Robin said
Amon walked further into the room and looked at Robin. Pulled out the letter and reached out to handed it to her. She took it with hesitation and opened it. Amon explained that Father Juliano's letter was mixed up emotions of fear and love for Robin. Robin was confused and then looked at Amon.
" Do you believe I'm a witch Amon?" she asked
" Solomon calls you a witch and there for that is what you are," Amon answered
" I'm sorry Amon, but if you can't have faith in me as your friend then go ahead and shoot me," Robin said
She closed her eyes and Amon extended his arm to shoot her. He then lowered his gun and gave a 'humph'.
"I suppose that's my answer," he said
" That's your answer?" she questioned
Doujima called and told Amon that the factory was on the move, tailing a bike. Amon hung up and looked at Robin.
" The factory's on the move," he said, " Are you coming?"
He smirked a little and Robin nodded. They headed off and they came to the position, Robin used her fire and the factory people came towards them.
" No, way Sakaki, why would the factory be after him!" Doujima exclaimed seeing Sakaki removing his helmet
" Sakaki," Robin whispered, " Why is the factory hunting a hunter?"
She used her fire and Amon had her back when one came around.
" Thanks Amon," she said
Amon stopped Robin as the factory gather up everyone and left.
" Why did you do that?" Doujima asked
" Calm down Doujima, we know where they're going. It appears they're having problems…and don't for get him," Amon said
" Oh, that's right Sakaki," she said
Amon looked at the everyone and as Doujima talked to Sakaki, Amon stopped.
" Karasuma," he whispered
" Huh?" Doujima and Sakaki looked
" Sakaki where's Karasuma?" he asked
" She was leaving a little after me," Sakaki said
They looked at Amon as he called Michael.
" Hello," Michael answered
" Michael is Karasuma there?" Amon asked
" No, she left a little after Haruto," Michael said
Amon hung up and shook his head, they got up.
" We have to reconstruct," Amon said
" I agree," Doujima said
They headed out and went to Harry's, Amon sat down with his usual and Doujima tried Karasuma's cellphone.
" She's not answering her phone either," Doujima
" Do you think she's been…" Sakaki said, but cut off by Doujima
" Don't make it so ominous, she could be running a errand where she can't come to her phone," Doujima said
" No, Karasuma's always made sure we can reach her," Amon said
The next few days were to plan out what they were to do. Now knowing that Doujima was an agent they could get more inside information. They took their turns in staking out the factory and Amon stayed close to Robin.
The evening that, the attack on the factory took place, there was a visitor for Robin. Amon and Michael stood watch while Robin found out the truth. Doujima came up and looked at them.
" What are you two doing?" she asked
" Watching out for Robin, she has a visitor," Michael said
" Any word," Amon asked
" The word just came down from HQ their sending an assault team," Doujima said, " If we don't hurry we'll lose our chance to save Miho."
" Why an assault team?" Amon questioned
Doujima looked at Amon seeing he was thinking about something. Amon looked away and then Robin walked over and looked at Amon.
Their idea came into plan, they were going to make their own assault. Taking their chances and taking down factory members to play the part in getting in. Once in they were searching for what they needed. They stumbled into a plant and Amon looked around, but they were stalled in finding out the truth when Robin did something.
" Hey didn't we tell you not to touch anything?" Sakaki questioned
He stopped and looked at what was pulled up.
" Oh come on Robin," Doujima said turning around
" Huh?" all said
" Those are witches we hunted," Sakaki said, " I see now this is what was behind all our humane hunts."
" Come on we don't have time," Amon said
Robin followed Amon as he pointed up where they were going.
" Be careful, save Ms. Karasuma would ya," Sakaki said
Amon looked at Sakaki and nodded and said, " I will."
Sakaki took off with the others and Amon took off their own direction. Robin and Amon found their way towards Zaizen's office. They were welcomed and Zaizen had seemed very comfortable with his plan. Zaizen played the recording and Amon listened and watched Robin. Zaizen continued to ramble on about how Robin was an insult to the world, the devil's child. Robin told him to play it all and then the truth…that witches were gods in the past. Zaizen didn't like that and ordered them to get rid of the message. Robin was quick to react and Zaizen. It was then that Karasuma stepped in and Amon looked at her. Amon could see Karasuma was different and could almost feel the difference. Zaizen pulled the orbo gun that contain the purest form of orbo. Zaizen had shot Amon for just one flinch and Amon was felt the effects. He fell to the ground and breathed deep.
The alarms went off and Amon looked up he stood up and stood beside Robin as Zaizen made his escape, but failed. Karasuma came and looked at them.
" You have to get out here, this place is about to come down," she said
Robin looked at Karasuma leaned her head on her shoulder. Karasuma looked at Robin and then looked at Amon.
" Come on we don't have time," Amon said
They took off running together, Karasuma ahead of them to lead the way. They headed towards the entrance to get out. Amon ran by Robin's side and then when she stopped, she stopped in front of the plant.
" Robin come on," he said
" I can hear them," Robin said
With that she sent flames into the room to set them free from their pain. Amon followed behind Karasuma, with Robin by his side every step of the way. Karasuma looked behind her, then looked ahead and that second was the last second she saw them behind her. The building clasped leaving them in the dust.
Present
Amon opened his eyes and saw Robin was gone. He was sleeping on the couch with his leg propped up on the coffee table. He looked around and breathed a little easier. His head hurt a little bit and he wasn't exactly sure when he had fallen asleep. His last memory was watching a movie with Robin and that was it. Only a minuet later did Robin walk in and she carried something in a bag.
" Your awake," she said, " You must have been tiered you've been sleep for 3 hours."
" What time is it?" he asked
" Nearly 4," she said
She walked over to him and sat the bag down. She pushed his hair back from his face and smiled.
" Amon, what's on your mind?" she asked
" Memories," Amon whispered, " They come back every once in awhile."
" I'm sure they're good memories," Robin said
Amon leaned his head back and said, " It's only been10 months since the incident, but it feels like it's been years."
Robin looked at him and kissed his cheek.
" Your ok Amon, maybe your just having these memories to see what you can change," Robin said