It had been two days since the attack on Kit and Robyn. Everyone in town had been filled in about what had happened at the hospital and were warned to stay vigilant. No one yet knew who the stranger was and Robyn wouldn't give anything away. There was also a degree of awareness that the stranger could attack again and as Robyn appeared to be the target she was to be watched at all times.

After two days of her every move being scrutinised by everyone Robyn was getting sick and tired. It felt like she couldn't go anywhere without being watched over or monitored. The bathroom was her only place of privacy and even then it was as if people were timing her. Sometimes she wished the stranger would attack or do something and put everyone out of her misery, at least then they'd have a reason to watch over her.

For added protection and quicker action Sportacus had taken up residence in Robbie's house and slept on the couch downstairs. That way if his crystal went off he'd be on the scene straight away. Out of everyone he was the worst offender when it came to watching Robyn. He followed her everywhere and wouldn't let her go too far away from him even if Kit was with her. They'd both been attacked and it was likely that the stranger might like another go at Kit too. With Robbie, Kit and now Sportacus living in the house constantly keeping an eye on her Robyn felt suffocated.

Until they could find out who this stranger was the surveillance on Robyn would continue at its same high pitch. One thing was for certain, the stranger had to have been watching the town for some time if they knew that Robyn was at the hospital. It was also a good chance that it had to be someone they knew. The only thing that Robyn had said about the stranger was that they were familiar somehow. If the stranger had been keeping an eye on Robyn and the town for some time undetected they could be doing the same right now.

Robyn had managed to find solace in Ché's airship. Greta was the only one that felt how Robyn did. She could see that the girl was getting extremely claustrophobic and had warned off anyone that attempted to come near, including Ché.

"I hate this. It feels like I can't even breathe anymore without being told I'm not breathing in enough or too much. The worst thing is that I haven't had two seconds alone in the last two days. Even in the bathroom. Kit or Sportacus barricade themselves outside the door and wait for me to come out. Who'd attack me in the bathroom!" Robyn whined almost flinging her glass of water at a wall in frustration.

Greta smiled at the girl sympathetically, "I know. They're being awfully silly. They can't watch you all the time for much longer. Eventually the stranger, if he's watching us, will find a gap in their defence. You must be ready for that to happen. If you want I can teach you some self defence moves."

Robyn smiled and nodded enthusiastically. They'd be extremely useful if ever the defensive wall around her fell.

Greta was extremely pleased with her student after a fifteen minute lesson. Robyn was a quick study and devoured every bit of information or tip with great gusto. The exercise had also helped Robyn wind down a little bit from her high stress levels. In return for Greta's lessons in self defence Robyn taught Greta a little Tai Chi. This relaxed Robyn totally and she was ready to go back down to the ground.

"Hey Princess," Kit called when Robyn had climbed down the ladder, "Glad to see you again. I have good news."

"What's that?" Robyn asked.

"Sportacus is having lunch and after that there's going to be a progress report meeting. We're not invited so we have some time to ourselves. Come to the garden with me, I want to show you something."

Kit ran off excitedly, he'd been feeling the strain of being constantly watched too and having some time alone with Robyn was a welcome relief. Robyn caught up with Kit and laughing at him overtook him. Kit remembered the last time they'd done something like this and Robyn had taken out a tree. He'd make sure she didn't do the same thing again.

As usual Robyn beat Kit in the race and taunted him with it. Kit had very little pride and just shrugged off his defeat claiming there'd be other races. He also joked that the only reason that Robyn had won this time was that she hadn't run into any trees. For his reward he got Robyn sticking her tongue out at him and pulling a face.

"You are such a kid." Kit laughed.

Robyn laughed back, "So are you. Where's this thing you wanted to show me?"

"It's not a thing it's a trick. Something that will get you out of trouble. I'm going to teach you how to punch."

"Punch!"

"Yes, punch. Let's see what you can do before I show you anything. Punch me."

Robyn looked at Kit in disbelief, "punch you? What if I hurt you?"

"Like I said before, I'm a big strong boy."

"A big strong boy who screams like a girl!" Robyn interjected laughing.

Kit rolled his eyes and folded his arms. "Are you going to punch me or not?"

"She won't but I will." A sing song voice said from behind Kit.

Before Kit could react he received a crushing blow to the back of the head and he crumpled to the ground. When Kit fell the stranger was revealed. Instead of screaming or running away like he expected her to Robyn stood her ground. It was blatantly obvious that the girl had more mettle than he'd expected. This was something of a problem.

"You're not afraid of me? You should be, stupid foolish little girl." The stranger hissed in their own fashion.

Robyn shook her head. "I don't fear what I can learn to understand. Who are you?"

"You might say I was a very good friend of your mother's. I knew her very well. Even though she's dead she still speaks to me, tells me things. Her voice reverberates around my head. She tells me where you are, where to find you and when to attack you. She was and is the most marvellous woman."

Disgusted Robyn replied, "You're mad. It's not healthy to have voices in your head."

"Neither is it healthy to see and speak to dead people. Don't look so surprised. I know a lot about you Robyn. I also know you're wondering where your uncle is, his crystal should have gone off when I knocked out lover boy here. To let you into a little secret, no one is coming."

"Why?"

"They can't get out of the town hall. All of the windows and doors are locked. They're trapped. It's just you and me," smiling wickedly the stranger than added, "sister."