Chapter 5: The Prelude to the Truth
Karasuma turned and it seemed that everything was a flash for her.
Flashback
" Amon, the witch is coming your way," Kate radioed
" I'm ready," Amon replied
He looked at Karasuma as she held her orbo gun.
" Don't be afraid to use it," Amon said
He checked the pressure of the bullets and Karasuma looked at him. She looked at the gun and held it to her.
" Amon, why don't we kill them?" Karasuma asked
" Because, we just don't," Amon said
A witch came running towards them and Amon and Karasuma stood their ground. With a focused mind Karasuma was able to hunt her first witch and suddenly life became easy for her.
2years later
" A new hunter, but we just lost or other one," Karasuma said, " How can they be so heartless?"
" Mourning for a hunter isn't what Solomon wants us to do, you will see they come and go out of your life," Amon said
Amon was right her new partner had taking his duties lightly and lost control of who he was. The following month her partner had not even tried to understand before a witch killed him. It wasn't until 8 months later that Karasuma had found a good partner.
" Sakaki, Haruto," Karasuma read, " He's 15."
" Yup, he looks pretty rough around the edges there," Doujima said, " Guess he's another one to hit the road."
" Yurika you shouldn't be so snotty," Karasuma said
" I can't help it if I smell a street punk," Yurika said, " After all he's been in jail 6 times and his parents are dead. Family thinks he's a little brat. No wonder he's here."
Karasuma sighed and looked at Amon as he tucked the folder under his arm.
" What do you say Amon?" Karasuma asked
" He's just another hunter, I wouldn't grow too attached," Amon said
" You people are so cold, I bet he's just misunderstood," Karasuma said
" Well, you're his partner," Doujima said
Karasuma walked out and Zaizen brought Sakaki in. She looked at him and sighed, then took a deep breath.
" My partner," she thought, " Hopefully I can keep him longer than the others."
She walked over and looked at Sakaki as he folded his arms. She only smiled and turned his head to her gaze.
" I'm Karasuma, Miho," Karasuma said
" Haruto," Sakaki replied, " Just Haruto, I don't care about my last name."
" Haruto, I like it….Welcome to the STN-J," Karasuma said
Sakaki looked at her and took her hand, then shook it.
" Thank you," he said
1 year later
" He's just a kid Amon!" Karasuma shouted at Amon
" He should know better," Amon said, " It's been a year."
" Amon, look at him. He has no one," Karasuma said
" Nor do I," Amon said, " He better get use to it."
Karasuma's hand met Amon's face and Amon look at her. She stood there and breathed deep.
" He's 16 years old Amon, he's scared to death, don't you have a heart," she whispered
" A long time ago," Amon answered
Factory incident
" It was a fluke and a miracle," Karasuma whispered
" Miho," Doujima said
Karasuma stared at the ground and felt tears fall from her face.
" He's not coming back this time," Karasuma thought
1 week later
" I can't stand it," Sakaki said
Karasuma turned and looked at him and Sakaki stood up. He put his hands on her shoulders.
" I can't stand to see you so sad," Sakaki whispered, " Your sadness doesn't need to be there."
" Sakaki," she whispered
" No, don't call me that," Sakaki stated
Sakaki leaned towards her and she stared at him, her body just seemed to have frozen as Sakaki kissed her.
" I'm in love with you Miho, I don't care if you don't love me back. I can live without with that, but I can't live a day without seeing you," Sakaki said
Karasuma felt tears fall from her face as Sakaki admitted his feelings for her.
" Haruto," she whispered, " Sakaki."
" I want you to know that you can come to me as a friend and partner about problems. You don't have to hold this burden alone," Sakaki said
She began to cry and leaned her head against Sakaki's chest. He wrapped his arms around her.
" Why?" she whispered, " Do I feel this emptiness in my heart."
" I don't know, but I can try to fill that emptiness," Sakaki said
1 year and 3 months later
" Amon!" Karasuma cried out
She ran and wrapped her arms around him and he embraced her.
" Oh, Amon," Karasuma whispered
" You waited for me?" he whispered, " Why?"
Karasuma looked at him and said, " Because I'm your partner always."
Amon stroked her cheek and kissed her head. He embraced her again and Karasuma took in his smell of his cologne and ran her hand through his hair.
" Oh, Amon," Karasuma whispered
Flashback end
Karasuma looked up and stared at Amon. She smiled and stroked his cheek.
" Don't look at me like that," Karasuma whispered
" Miho," he whispered
" I'm alright Amon, now that you're here beside me," Karasuma whispered
She smiled and felt Amon pull her into an embrace and tears fell from her eyes.
" I was….happy when we met for the first time," she forced out
" Miho, don't leave me," Amon whispered
" I won't," she whispered, " Can you stay with me…until I fall asleep."
Amon nodded feeling tears build up in his eyes.
" Yes," he said, " I will."
" I'm glad," she whispered
She closed her eyes and Amon pulled her close and held her.
" Miho," he whispered
Leon looked at Amon and turned on his heals.
" It was you who brought this upon yourself," Leon said
Robin used her flames to stop him.
" You kill because you don't want someone leaving you. Kill yourself cause it is you who left yourself," Robin said
" I told you little girl," he said, " to stay out of this."
Robin walked next to Amon and knelt down beside him.
" Is she…dead?" she asked
" I can still feel her warmth," Amon said, " Call for help."
" It's already been done Monsieur," Monsieur Dubois said
Amon lifted Karasuma into his arms and looked at Leon.
" This woman had only chose to love what she was offered and you took her life!" Amon shouted
Robin looked at Amon seeing him for the first time shout. She was shocked and she saw Amon close his eyes and tears fell from his eyes. She had never seen Amon so expressive, it was like he had become a new person since the factory incident.
" Amon," Robin whispered
Amon stared at Leon and narrowed his eyes.
" The Phantom of the Opera," Amon whispered
Leon stopped and turned and looked at Amon.
" She still sings Amon, listen," Leon said
" Les portes de l'enfer s'ouvrent pour rassembler votre âme Leon De Van," Amon growled
" So they are, but I won't be the only one they welcomed," Leon said
Leon vanished and Amon narrowed his eyes.
" Until next time," Amon thought
It was then that help arrived and took Karasuma to the hospital. People that witnessed the crime were interviewed. Amon looked at Robin and she lowered her head.
" I'm sorry Amon. I couldn't stop them in time," Robin said
" It's not your fault," Amon replied
Watchful eyes stared down at the sadness that took place. It was painful to see such goodness be killed by greed. The watcher vanished into the shadows and took to the night sky.
" I do believe I am needed now," the watcher thought, " I have failed to return as the spirit that I was made out to be."
Amon and Robin walked into the waiting room and saw Doujima standing there.
" Doujima," Robin said
" Robin, Amon?" Doujima remarked
" Where's Sakaki?" Robin asked
" He's been in surgery for the last 2 hours," Doujima answered sadly
Amon sat down and said, " So, much sadness."
" Where's Miho?" Doujima asked
Robin lowered her head and Doujima looked at her.
" Robin?" Doujima questioned
" Karasuma was shot," Amon whispered, " They think she may not survive this?"
" Oh, no," Doujima said
It was hours and Amon stared at the door. He held coffee in his hand and every once in awhile he refilled the cup.
By early morning there was word on Sakaki, his condition seemed to improve by the minuets that he was in surgery. Amon nodded and looked at Doujima and Robin as they slept.
It was not until later in the morning that word came out about Karasuma. The bullets had did little damage though it did threaten her life. Her body had shut it's self down to heal. Amon nodded and the doctor gave him the room numbers for both Karasuma and Sakaki. He woke the girls up and gave them the room to see Sakaki. He wanted to see Karasuma alone.
Robin and Doujima walked down the hall and entered Sakaki's room. The morning light traced Sakaki's figure as he slept and Doujima sighed. They walked deeper into his room and sat beside him.
" Sakaki," Doujima said, " Robin and I are here."
Sakaki moaned and opened his eyes and looked at who was talking.
" Doujima?" he questioned, " Robin?"
" Yes, we're here Sakaki," Robin said
" What happened?" Sakaki asked
" You were shot," Doujima said
" But don't worry you were saved in time," Robin said
" Is Karasuma alright?" he asked
Doujima shook her head and took Sakaki's hand and said, " Sakaki, Karasuma was shot three times. She's in surgery right now, Amon is waiting for her."
" Amon, you mean he's here?" Sakaki questioned
He suddenly got excited and sat up and winced in pain.
" We have to stop him, he might hurt her!" Sakaki exclaimed
" No, Sakaki you have to rest so rest," Robin said, " Amon is not going to harm her. He saved her from the man who shot you. I saw it all happen."
Sakaki laid back and breathed deep and he closed his eyes and Doujima looked at him.
" I want….I want to see her," Sakaki whispered
" Your in no condition right now, plus she's in surgery it might be awhile," Robin said, " Just relax and you can see her tomorrow."
Sakaki nodded and sighed.
" I just want to tell her how I feel," Sakaki whispered, " How I'm sorry I couldn't save her because I was weak."
" Sakaki, please relax," Doujima said
Sakaki took a deep breath and let it out. He then got comfortable and Doujima sighed.
" He's so hopeless sometimes," Doujima said
" He never changes you mean?" Robin questioned
" That's right, he's an idiot trying to be the hero, this is what happens to people who are to gung-ho," Doujima said
" I see," Robin said, " I think Sakaki's very brave to rescue his partner."
Doujima sighed and said, " He is and he doesn't deserve to be beat up. He is in love with Miho and always has been, but for the longest time he thought she only loved Amon."
" I see," Robin said, " So, does she love Sakaki back?"
" I don't know, I just remember that day," Doujima said, " The day you and Amon came back."
Flashback
Doujima looked and saw Karasuma run to Amon and Amon embrace her. At first she didn't think much of it until Amon replied to Karasuma's greeting.
" You waited for me?" he whispered, " Why?"
It was then that she knew Amon had been thinking about Karasuma. They embraced one another like lovers and Sakaki had seen it from behind. He had entered at the wrong moment. He just stood there and staring as they embraced one another. She could almost read his thoughts.
" He'll run off," she thought
" Hey, Mr. Amon your back," Sakaki said swallowing pain
Amon released Karasuma and Karasuma straighten up and looked at Sakaki.
" Yes," Amon said, " I see you have done well to help Karasuma take care of things.
" Yeah," Sakaki replied
" Dog fight," Doujima thought, " I smell it from here."
End of Flash back
" Sakaki and Amon have been battling feelings for Karasuma for the longest time," Doujima said, " Karasuma's feelings towards both men have been neutral. She can't just love one guy. She loves them both equal there for it's hard for her to chose and if she had to I'm sure she would avoid it."
Amon looked through a window and saw Karasuma lying there. He touched the window and leaned his head against the glass.
" I'm sorry," Amon whispered, " I'm sorry."
It was just like that time with Touko, the agents had used Touko as bait. Karasuma appeared that way with Eric trying to get revenge for his deformed brother from a fire that was never caused by him. It was by someone else that took his lady love.
" How can you be so selfish Leon? You and I worked together and yet you blame me for something I didn't do," Amon thought
Flashback
" Christine!" Leon shouted
Amon pulled his gun out and looked at Christine.
" Stay still, don't move," Amon said
Leon looked at Amon and narrowed his eyes.
" Why are you shooting at her?" Leon shouted
" I said don't move!" Amon snarled
" Amon, what are you doing?" Kate asked tugging at his coat
Amon pushed Kate away and said, " I'm warning you."
It was then that Amon fired a shot and hit a witch that held Christine captive. As the bullet hit the witch, the witch stepped back and hit an electrical wire. It killed him instantly and caught fire the warehouse they were in. There were chemicals all around them and Amon needed to get his team out.
" Leon break a window!" he shouted
Kate pushed away some barrels of chemicals to avoid a major explosion. Leon broke windows and Amon helped Kate out. He then turned to Christine and she shook her head. Amon gave her a look and she backed off.
" Go, I left something," she said
" Christine!" Leon shouted
Suddenly there was an explosion and it pushed Amon and Leon against the wall.
" Amon!" Kate shouted
Amon covered his face feeling lightheaded. Kate jumped through the window and pushed flames back and by mistake hit Christine. Leon did not see Kate do anything, but had thoughts. Kate looked at Amon and lifted him and got him out. She then grabbed Leon's hand.
" Come on," she said
Amon waited breathing deep and watched as Kate and Leon walked out.
" Christine, I have to go back," Leon said
" No, you can't," Amon siad
" I will," Leon said
" De Van get back her now!" Amon shouted
" Amon I have to," Leon said
" De Van!" Amon shouted
There was a final explosion and both Kate and Amon were hurled back. It was hours later that Amon opened his eyes. An oxygen mask was over his face and he had an iv in his arm.
" Your pretty lucky," Karasuma's voice said
He looked at her and she smiled and took his hand
" Kate's ok too, just some bumps and scratches, how come you didn't let me go," Karasuma asked
Amon shook his head and fell back into an unconscious state. He had lost his friend in a fire and a team mate. That never happened and now it was his fault that they were dead.
End of Flashback
" You took a life to get to me and Miho, I can't let you live," Amon said, " You know to much about the STN," Amon said
Les portes de l'enfer s'ouvrent pour rassembler votre âme Leon De Van.--- The gates of hell are opening to collect your soul Leon De Van.