Blind Love

Chapter 5- Those Eyes

By Miyu

Doubts threatened to overcome Amon's optimistic view of the situation. He had been thinking, maybe she just wanted to get out for a little while, or maybe she had just had the window open to let the air in and she was really just in the bathroom down the hall. He hadn't really thought to look there after all.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get the bad thoughts out of his head. He kept thinking of the worst that could happen, without really meaning to. She could have been taken away and killed, or…or worse…tortured.

The thoughts stung to think about. How could anyone possibly feel it okay to torture someone and feel neither regret nor remorse towards the victim or victims? He was aware that some witches were capable of altering minds, but to just torture someone or something was sick.

'And that could be happening right now…' he pondered, at that thought speeding up by pressing the gas pedal just a little bit harder.

'But wait…where am I going? How could I possibly save her if I don't even know where--'

"The STNJ." He said, answering his own question quite abruptly.

All the resources he needed in order to find the answer were there. But how should he go about it? He didn't even know where to start.

'Perhaps…if I could figure out who my enemies are…who possibly holds a grudge against me for something I've done in the past…then I might be able to find the answer.'

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"Would you kindly tell me where you're taking me?"

"You'll know soon enough."

Robin had begun to get seasick, or…whatever it was called. Her stomach felt like it had been flipped on a frying pan and she had a headache. No wonder she didn't like air planes.

Of course…this situation was quite different. Instead of flying in comfort on an air tight plane with padded seating and ladies that delivered peanuts and soda every hour, she was being kidnapped by someone she didn't even know, dressed in nothing but her underclothes (which was lucky because normally she slept in…well…nevermind) and hanging almost upside down above the city, the lights making her woozy.

"Why did he have to be a witch that flies…?"

Without expecting it they came to a stop. Robin didn't recognize where they were but she knew it was far from where she had been. Not to mention…it was freezing cold.

'Why wasn't he considerate enough to let me get some clothes first?'

They were on a roof. No…not the roof of a house, but instead of an apartment. Robin swore it was more of a skyscraper because with the view she had she could see EVERYTHING in the city. The lights were almost blinding and gods above it was cold.

"D-do you think we could go inside?"

The man turned to look at her and for the first time she saw his face. She was surprised to see that his face really didn't match his voice. He looked young, almost younger looking than Amon and yet his voice was so…dare she say it…captivating?

"You surprise me." She stated quite bluntly.

"How is that?" he questioned, noting the slight blush that covered her cheeks.

"It's just that…I didn't expect that you would be so…"

"Young?"

"P-precisely."

"Hm…it's a common mistake."

'But why does he have to be so cute? Why couldn't my kidnapper be the most homely creature that ever lived? As odd as that sounds…it would actually make me feel better. Him standing here with me nearly in the nude feels a bit…strange.'

"B-but wait…h-how come I can see? W-what did you do to me?"

"I wanted you to see your kidnapper."

Robin couldn't help but feel sorry for him a bit. Just the way he said it gave her the impression that there was something more behind those jade eyes of his. Perhaps a shadowed past or a haunting secret.

"What is the real reason you kidnapped me?"

"I've heard revenge is best served cold. And I've got revenge to take out."

"What kind of revenge?"

"He killed my girlfriend."

"Your girlfriend?"

"She was all I had. She was everything to me. And now…now I have nothing. I have no parents…nor brothers or sisters…they're all gone."

"But why--"

"She was a witch. Just as I am."

Robin tried to grasp what he was saying, all the while trying to get a better look at him right before everything went black again. IT was all too familiar. The emptiness…the blackness. Being blind was horrid…and yet…after only two days it felt oddly normal.

"Why did you--?"

"I have no control over your eyesight. It's a spell…just as in fairy tales only, it will be sporadic for a time until your vision disappears forever."

"F-Forever?"

It was a word Robin had pondered many-a-time in her bedroom whilst crying in bed. Not must because of her eyesight…but before, when she had questioned her purpose.

Why was I brought here?

Why was I taught witchcraft?

Why must I hold all this power?

Why me?

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Amon pulled up in front of the STNJ, parking his car and hurrying out, his coat flying behind him.

'Hold on Robin…I'll be there soon.'

~*~*~ I'm aware that this chapter is a bit short but I wanted to get a new one out for you loyal reviewers. Gomen ne and I hope you enjoy it anyway. I'm working on it! ^_~ ~*~*~ Miyu