Chapter 6: Silent Attack and Kidnapping for Revenge
Paris' long hours and long days turned into long weeks for the STN-J members. They wanted to leave this tragic city of love and return to their own city. It was hard. Both Sakaki and Karasuma were hospitalized for another week or maybe for a month. Though Sakaki claimed he was alright, there was a certain pain that doctors could not treat for him. It was sadness that he had failed his own partner and that her tall, dark knight had fought for her safety.
Amon walked down the hall and entered Karasuma's room. He sat a vase down and looked at her. She remained to sleep and Amon looked at her.
" I want you to know I'm here, it's 9 am Paris time," Amon said, "And your still asleep. Right now you would be already yelling at me in the office trying to explain to me how something so bizarre is possible. The others would be listening as you try to prove me wrong."
He took her hand and kissed it and looked at her.
" Please, Miho wake up so I know you are alive," Amon whispered
Sakaki looked out the window and saw the snow falling onto the ground, busy people were shopping. The newspapers read something differently than what happened.
" The Phantom Comes out," Doujima read out loud
Robin looked at Sakaki and her eyes softened.
" When can I see Miho?" he asked
" Amon's visiting here right now Sakaki," Robin replied, " She's been a sleep for 3 weeks now."
" Her body went into shock," Sakaki said, " Those three bullets that were shot could hardly do anything."
" How do you know that?" Robin asked
" Cause it was the same gun that shot me twice. They obviously didn't count on us being prepared," Sakaki replied
He placed his hand on the window and leaned his head against the glass. Robin stood up and walked towards him.
" L'acclamation vers le haut du jour est nouvelle, nous devrait commencer plus de par espoir," Robin said
" What does that mean?" Doujima asked
" It means, Cheer up the day is new, we should start over with hope," Sakaki said, " But how?"
Robin placed her hand on Sakaki's face.
" We'll find away," Robin said
" Robin, Doujima, I'm going to the opera house," Amon radioed to them
" Alright be careful," Doujima said
Sakaki looked at Doujima and Robin.
" Let's go see Miho," Doujima said
Sakaki smiled and walked with help of his faithful comrades. They walked him down the hall and to Karasuma's room. Sakaki walked in and looked at Karasuma. He hesitated at first, but Doujima gave him a little push. Sakaki walked to her bedside and took her hand.
" Karasuma," he whispered, " I'm here."
He stroked her soft cheek and Sakaki held back his tears.
" I don't want you to leave me," he whispered, " I should have been there to protect you from them."
Tears began to fall from his face.
" I'm sorry," he whispered
" It's alright Sakaki, your allowed to cry," Robin said
Sakaki stood up and leaned over and kiss Karasuma's lips feeling some warmth in them still. Doujima and Robin watched as he did, there was a bliss of happiness that melted the sadness in their hearts.
Amon walked around and found the bullet shells that were fired. He picked one up and looked at it. He examined it and then heard something running into the shadows. He pulled out his gun and looked around.
" Show yourself," he said
" How do ghost show themselves?" a soft voice questioned
Amon looked in the shadows and light showed and blinded Amon for a second.
" You haven't changed a bit Amon," the soft voice said
Amon blocked the light and it dimmed and he blinked a couple of times. He looked at a young woman dressed in a long flowing gown, with a black mask. She looked at Amon and gave a smile.
" Your alive," Amon gasped
" I am alive," she replied
" But the blast," he said
She walked to him and said, " I was protected though wounded. I would have come to tell you."
She removed her mask and Amon straighten up. He slipped his gun into it's holster and she smiled.
" I can help you again Amon," the woman said
" I don't think you can Christine," he said, " This is for STN members only."
" I still am," she said
" Your dead, and Leon is suppose to be, he tried to kill two of my STN-J members because of your death. Don't you think you've done enough in spirit for one day," Amon growled
Christine grabbed Amon's hand and he looked at her.
" Let go of me," Amon said, " You can be arrested or shot."
" Amon, listen to me," Christine said, " You will need my help and I can help you. I can heal your friends."
Amon looked at her and said, " Heal? Your power is to heal?"
" Yes, why else do you think I became a STN-F member, but transferred with Leon to the STN-J?" Christine questioned
" Then you can come with me," Amon said, " But why are you hiding here?"
" To find the perfect moment to kill Leon," she said, " I failed to save those he hunted and it is only right that I do this."
" You'll be hunted," Amon responded
" And since when do you care about me Amon?" she asked
Amon looked away and said, " Since you saved my partner and me."
" I see, so there is hope fore a cold hearted bastard," Christine said
" I heard voices over here," some said from the back
Amon and Christine took off and watched as the three police officer walked into the main hall.
" I guess your not suppose to be in here either," Christine whispered
" Shh," Amon said
The police looked at the crime scene from that night and then left. Amon looked at Christine and walked out.
" Tonight, Leon is planning another assault on the opera house," Christine said, " Until he gets your lady love he won't stop."
" Miho is not even conscious why does he keep trying?" Amon asked
" I don't know, maybe it is because she was the one who saw him through the mask," Christine said, " The Phantom of the Opera will make his appearance here in Paris."
Christine walked into the shadows and walked down the halls, where she vanished. Amon sighed and looked at the lobby of the opera house.
" The Phantom of the Opera," he thought, " Miho."
Amon walked out and took a back way to the hospital, there he headed up to Karasuma's room. He walked in quietly and saw Sakaki sitting beside her bedside. He saw Robin sitting near the window and walked to her. She jumped a little and looked up at him.
" What happened?" Amon asked
" Sakaki just wanted to see her," Robin whispered, " He blames himself for this incident."
" I see," Amon said
He heard sniffles come from Sakaki and knew that Sakaki had been crying. He knew that Sakaki was close to Karasuma, but he also got hints that he had falling in love with her, like himself.
Amon walked over to Sakaki and placed a hand on his shoulder. Sakaki slightly jumped, but then looked up.
" She'll pull through she is strong, what you need to do is take care of yourself," Amon said, " We have a fight to win."
" Can I leave?" Sakaki asked, " Am I able to help?"
" Your still wounded, but you can help here to watch over Karasuma," Amon said
Sakaki nodded and Robin stood up and walked over to Amon and Sakaki. She removed her handkerchief and wiped Sakaki's eyes. Sakaki lowered his head and sighed.
" I won't let you down?" Sakaki said
" I'm glad," Amon said
Later, that evening Amon had sat with Karasuma and he had pulled out a book, which he had began a long time ago.
" I know you probably don't remember what happen last, but I can try to tell you," Amon said
Flashback
Karasuma looked at the apartment and then looked at Amon.
" Amon, how come I don't get to stay with my partner?" Karasuma said
" Cause I was told to watch you," Amon replied
He helped her take her coat off and hung it up. She slipped her shoes off and carried her bag into the living room. She sighed and Amon walked by her and headed to the kitchen.
" I'll make us something to eat," Amon said, " Get comfortable."
Karasuma looked at him and nodded, she saw a shelf full of books and walked to it. She looked at the several titles that he had.
" You like the classics," she said, " Are you more into European classics or the American classics?"
" I don't have a preference," Amon said, " Their all written by many great authors."
Karasuma pulled on out and began to read it. She smiled and Amon looked at her seeing the young hunter sit down and read. Amon finished up dinner and served it and Karasuma walked to the table. She sat down and Amon handed her chopsticks to eat with. She nodded and looked at the meal he had prepared for them.
" Amon, how old are you?" she asked
" I'm 21," Amon replied
Karasuma looked at him and asked, " Are you seeing anyone?"
" Why are you asking these questions?" he replied
" I'm just curious," Karasuma replied, " I'm only 15."
Amon ate a little and Karasuma ate what she could. Amon cleaned up and Karasuma helped him out a little. Amon sat down and turned on some music, his usual routine, but now with a teenage girl. He was not going to get use to it at all, especially girly habits. He kind of sighed and looked at her, then shook his head.
He showed her where her things were to go while she stayed with him. Karasuma looked at Amon as he moved some things from the spare room.
" There, this will be your room and just down the hall is the bathroom. There is only one," Amon said, " My room is just down the hall as well."
" Thank you Amon," she said
That night Karasuma couldn't sleep, it was a new place and she was in a new way of life. She got up and looked around, then got up and walked out her room. She saw the light on in Amon's room, she walked down there. She knocked on the door and waited to hear him say something.
" Come in," he said
She cracked the door opened and saw Amon working on something. He looked at her and she just peeked in.
" Come on in," he said
Karasuma opened the door and walked in. Amon looked at her as he shut the laptop down.
" I can't sleep," she said
" I don't blame you," Amon said, " Come here."
She walked into his room and stood just on the other side of Amon's bed.
" I'm afraid," Karasuma whispered, " I keep getting weird feelings and I can't fight them off. It's keeping me awake."
Amon nodded and put his laptop down and picked up a book.
" I was just about to start a book, do you want to come join me in reading it?" he asked
" I would like that," Karasuma answered
Amon gave a nodded Karasuma climbed into bed next to him. He opened the book and began to read out loud. Karasuma listened in amazement and Amon looked at her as she read with him.
By time he had read three chapters, Karasuma was leaned against his shoulder asleep. He looked at her and kind of smiled.
" I think that's all for tonight," Amon whispered
He put the book down and lifted her just enough to pull the sheets down. He tucked her in and stared at her. She got comfortable in her sleep and Amon smiled a little. He turned off the lights and laid down beside her. He watched her sleep and didn't let his gaze leave her, until he fell asleep.
" Karasuma, Miho…your going to go along way," he whispered
End of Flash back
Amon finished 3 chapters and looked at her.
" I guess we'll find out what happens tomorrow," Amon whispered
There was a tap on the window and Amon looked over and then stood up. He placed a device on the window and opened it.
" Surprise your still here," the young woman's voice said
" Leon's position what is it?" Amon demanded
" He's at his estate, not to far from the Eiffel Tower," Christine said
Amon nodded and put out his hand and Christine sighed and removed her guns. He slipped both into his holster.
" Where's the young man you said needs healing?" she asked
" Down the hall," Amon said
Christine nodded and looked at Karasuma and sighed.
" You fall in love to easily Amon," Christine said
" Get to work," Amon said
Christine removed her gloves and raised her hands and Amon removed his gloves.
" It might hurt a little, but you need this," she said
" Just do it," Amon said
Christine closed her eyes and light formed around her and it slowly transferred to Amon's hands. Amon shut his eyes to avoid making contact with Christine's eyes. There was a final boost that push Amon back a little. Amon opened his eyes and looked at the burn marks on his hands.
" Don't get killed," She said
" Don't over do yourself," Amon replied
Amon walked down the hall and Christine looked at Karasuma. She took a deep breath and placed her hand on Karasuma's forehead. She placed her other hand on her head.
" I hope this work," she thought
She closed her eyes tight and suddenly there was a bright light , then dimmed quickly. Machines beeped and Christine heard Karasuma gasp.
" Ha, it worked," Christine said
Karasuma opened her eyes and breathed deep them let it out. She looked and saw Christine.
" Who are you?" she asked
" You don't remember me, but I'm a friend of Amon's," Christine said
" Amon has friends?" Karasuma thought
" I see," Karasuma said in a low voice
Christine looked at her and said, " Cheer up, he's all yours for the taking. Amon's like my brother I never had."
Karasuma nodded and lowered her head.
" What's wrong missy?" Christine said
" Where is Amon?" she asked
" He went to take care of some things," Christine replied
" Oh," Karasuma said
" I'll be right back, I need to make a call," Christine replied
Karasuma nodded and Christine walked out, then doctors came upon her leave. Karasuma was checked and the doctors found that she was healed completely.
" She's alright," a doctor said
" Mademoiselle, you are a miracle, you've healed miraculously," one doctor said
" Miracle," he said
Karasuma looked at them and nodded. They unplugged the machines and brought them out.
" We'll put you in another room soon," the doctor said
" Am I able to leave," she asked
The doctor looked at Karasuma and shook his head.
" Not until tomorrow, it's much to late for a young woman to walk the streets of Paris," the doctor said
He walked off and Karasuma looked out the window, not to far was the Eiffel Tower. She sighed and looked at it glow with the lights that traced it.
" That's one thing .I haven't seen since I came here," she whispered
Christine walked into Sakaki's room and saw he was awake staring out the window.
" Who are you?" he asked looking at her reflection in the window
" A friend of Amon's he's asked me to help you," Christine replied
" Amon has friends?" Sakaki asked
" Several," Christine replied, " He's not a cold hearted bastard as you would think."
Sakaki smiled and turned around looked at her. Christine looked Sakaki and walked over to him.
" Amon asked me to heal you," she said, " I've healed his lady friend."
" You mean Karasuma?" Sakaki replied
" Yes, Karasuma," Christine said
Sakaki looked at out the window again and Christine touched his shoulder. A warm feel consumed Sakaki as Christine healed his stubborn wounds.
" Almost there," Christine said
Sakaki could feel the pain was gone after a minuet and Christine looked at Sakaki.
" I'm healed," Sakaki whispered, " So, how do you know Amon."
" I was a co-worker of his as well as Leon De Van," Christine said
" Wow that's in the dark ages," Sakaki said
" Watch it you little twit I'm not that old, just a little older than Amon," she said
" I see," Sakaki said, " Your still older than me."
Christine shook her head and sighed.
" Do your duty as Amon said, watch over Ms. Karasuma. I have to go help him finish off Leon," Christine said, " Take care kid."
" Why's everyone call me that?" he questioned
" Your still youthful, and younger than me," Christine said
She walked out and Sakaki sat down in a chair. He then got up and walked down the hall to Karasuma's room and saw her laying there. He enter and sat beside her seeing she was a sleep.
" Your ok," he whispered
Karasuma opened her eyes and moaned a little as she woke up, she turned and looked at Sakaki.
" Sakaki, your alright," she said
She sat up and grabbed Sakaki's hand.
" Did she heal you too?" Karasuma asked
" Yeah, Christine," Sakaki said
Sakaki looked at Karasuma and reached over and took her hand. Karasuma looked at Sakaki and her gaze soften.
" I was so afraid," she whispered
Sakaki stood up and slid in beside her. She looked at him and Sakaki put his arm around her. She wrapped her arms around Sakaki, and laid her head on his chest.
" I want everything to just come to an end so we can go back to Japan," Karasuma said
She looked at Sakaki, then closed her eyes. Sakaki leaned his head on Karasuma's and kissed her.
" Miho," he whispered
" hmm," Karasuma whispered
" I love you, and I won't let anyone hurt you," he whispered
" I know," she said
Sakaki smiled and stroked her arms as she fell asleep in his arms. He looked out the window and just leaned his head back.
" I don't care if you don't love me Miho, I only want to be in your presence, see you everyday. Be the partner that will always be," Sakaki thought
Amon entered Leon's estate and looked around. It was dark and cold, a place Amon's personality matched. He looked at the cleared walls and something told him that Leon took off, where?
" Leon, come out," he thought
Suddenly, Amon was tackled and a pendulum swung across the room. Amon looked at who attacked him and saw Robin standing there.
" Robin," Amon said
Robin smiled and put her hand out and Amon took it.
" How did you know?" he asked
" The other day I came here and I was greeted by the master of the house. He didn't remember me I guess from that night. He told me he had designed his estate so intruders couldn't make it past the dinning room," Robin said
Amon slightly smirked and Robin's eyes lit up to see his slight smirk.
" What else?" Amon said
" Leon's hid out is in the bookshelf," Robin said
" I see then let's go," he said
Robin took him to the library and pushed the empty bookshelf. Amon saw the lit hallways and Robin followed behind him.
" Why did you leave the hospital?" Amon asked
" Because I knew you couldn't fight Leon without me and plus you didn't know about the traps," Robin said
Amon nodded walked down the hall, which lead down to the lair. Amon looked at it and saw that this place had everything. An organ began to play in a room and Amon reached out his gun, then Robin prepared to back Amon up. Amon kicked the door open and looked and saw someone in black playing.
" The Phantom?" Robin asked
Amon walked up and grabbed the man's shoulder. He turned around and smiled.
" The master of the house bids you farewell," the man said
" The butler," Robin whispered
Amon grabbed Robin's hand and ran towards the other room, when there was an explosion that pushed them forward. Amon covered Robin and protected her as they rolled to the ground.
" We have to get out of here," Amon said, " Robin."
He looked and saw Robin was knocked out. He lifted her into his arms and ran to the stairs as fire began to engulf the estate's secret passage ways. He made it to the library and continued to run. He ran downstairs and ran out the house as the house exploded. He was thrown with Robin into street, he got up and saw a car coming. He grabbed Robin and fell to the side. He breathed deep and listened to his beating heart, he looked at the estate and then looked at the Eiffel Tower.
" Bastard," Amon growled
" Amon," Robin moaned
Amon looked at Robin and gently sat her up. She looked at him and a small smile crossed her lips.
" Amon, thank you," she whispered
" Your welcome," Amon said
She looked at the Eiffel Tower and saw someone standing on the edge.
" Amon look," she said
Amon looked and saw the figure and could almost feel the glare upon them. He narrowed his eyes as he watched the figure vanish.
" That was him," he said
The window in Karasuma's hospital room opened and a figure in black entered. They stuck to the shadows as a doctor past then walked to the sleeping Karasuma. His problem began seeing Sakaki there. He narrowed his eyes and gently removed Sakaki's arm from around Karasuma. He was smooth and did not wake her or Sakaki, who rested peacefully. He placed his long cape around her to keep the biting air off her delicate skin. He had everything planned and it was only seconds later that Sakaki awoke to find Karasuma missing and the window opened.
" Miho," he called
He ran to the window and saw the figure.
" Miho!" he shouted