Alrighty here it is! Chapter 9! All your questions will be answered, maybe. So read and enjoy. Oh, and Don't forget to review!
Ch. 9 Day Before the End
"Wow. . ." Michael mouthed at the sight before him.
"What is it?" Dojima asked.
"This is my special creation. I've been working on it here in secret for nearly ten years." Ukimoto said.
"Wow." Michael said again still clearly in awe. "What does it do?"
"It creates Anti Orbo." He replied.
"Anti Orbo?" Robin asked in confusion.
"Yes, Anti Orbo. Follow me and I'll try to explain."
They followed him into the room, staring silently in wonder. "Orbo as I'm sure you're all aware is the bodies' natural buffer for a witch's power. That is why Orbo makes such a good barrier against other witches because it's made from the bodies of captured ones. However if levels become too high or too low the witch loses control. Anti Orbo is supposed to counter act that and control the Orbo. Thus allowing witches to keep their sanity and not be overtaken by their powers."
"So, why all the secrecy?"
"Solomon fears I will succeed in producing this in usable quantities because it'll be eliminating many of the witches and their use of Orbo."
"So how does this fit in?" Michael asked gesturing at the computer.
"That's what's supposed to make the Anti Orbo. Unfortunately it requires a tremendous amount of energy and direct contact with the computer, thus the pods. They allow the individual to link directly into the system."
"How does it work?" Asked Karasuma.
"Tomorrow we intend to turn the computer on. Once it's up and running all the witches here will release as much energy as the can into it. Assuming there are enough and my calculations are correct we should have Anti Orbo by tomorrow night."
"How do Amon and Aya fit into this?" Sakaki asked.
"Aya has a rare power, even among witches, that will greatly help our plan. Amon is one of the two keystones to making this work. The other is you Miss Robin."
"Me?" Robin asked.
"Yes, you. The Eve of witches. . . ."
"We need you to help us complete this plan." Raven finished for him.
The group turned to see Raven had entered the room and was now standing behind them. "Raven. Why are you so interested in his plan anyway?" Dojima asked suspiciously.
"Didn't any of you think it was weird how much I look like your friend Robin? It's not by accident. Zaizen found out about Toudou's plan to create the perfect witch. So he decided to create one of his own. You know to stop Toudou's creation if it became a threat. That was me. I was called Raven because I was intended to destroy Raven's Flat and Robin. However they made one crucial mistake when they made me. They gave me powers too strong for my Orbo to control. One day my Orbo will fail and my power will rip me apart, literally. After Zaizen was killed I was free to do as I please. I met Master and he told me of his plan. I joined because it was the only chance I had at staying alive. If not, I don't have much longer to live."
"Do you see now why we need you? This plan is the only how for all the witches who have a shred of decency in them."
"I'll do it." Robin said.
No hesitation no delay in her voice. Robin would do it. "What about me?" Asked Karasuma.
"If you like we'd be glad to have you join. The more we have working together the better."
"Can we do anything?" Asked Sakaki and Michael.
"No, I'm afraid the best you can do is stay back. This was not meant for humans to come in contact with. It could easy destroy you."
"That's why you needed Amon and Aya here early, right? You needed time to prepare them since they're half witches."
"Correct. That's exactly why we needed them here early and the secrecy was to make sure nothing got back to Solomon. Still there's no guarantee things will run smoothly. Any of the witches with human blood could not make it despite the preparation."
"Can I see him?" Robin pleaded, looking desperate.
"Yes. Come with me and I lead you to him."
He led them around the corner and they came face to face with one of the glowing pods. Inside was the still face of Amon. His eyes opened and focused on them. "Amon." Robin mouthed.
Amon stepped out and Robin wrapped her arms around him before he could protest. She clung tightly to him her face buried in his shoulder. Amon put his arm carefully around her and held her tightly. They stood like that for the longest time, completely oblivious to the others there. Finally Amon glanced up and seemed to suddenly notice the others were staring. "It's okay." Michael stated softly. "We understand."
"Miho!" Came the cry from behind them.
Miho turned to see her friend Aya standing there. "Aya!" She exclaimed.
The two women embraced and started to laugh and cry from the relief that they were finally seeing each other. Aya wiped her eyes and said, "Look at you Miho! You look great."
"You do to. I love what you did with your hair. It looks good on you."
"Thanks."
"Excuse me." Amon interrupted "I'll be leaving to spend some time with my friends."
"Go ahead Amon. Feel free to do anything you want."
"Anything?" Amon asked incredulously.
"Well, don't go getting yourself killed but you can do anything else." Master replied with a wink.
Amon lowered his eyes and became suddenly very interested in his shoes. Robin looked away and pretended to study the computer behind her. "Well, get going. You don't have all day. I don't want to see any of you until one o'clock tomorrow that means you to Raven. Remember not a word"
"One last question," Asked Robin "What about those witch hunters who were after Amon and me?"
"Most were Solomon agents sent to keep you from joining up with me or your colleagues at the STN-J. There was a small group that belonged to me that were trying to keep you away from them."
With that explained, Master turned his back effectively dismissing them. They looked at each other and slowly filed out of the room. They waited in the hallway while Amon and Aya got themselves changed. When they were ready they left for Harry's for that was the best place they knew of to hang out and relax.
As short time later they were all gathering around one of the many tables inside Harry's coffee shop. Amon sat next to Robin holding her hand in his. Robin kept looking over at Amon and wondering if this was real. She had Amon back. Karasuma and Aya were jabbering away at nearly a million miles and hour. Dojima was talking to Nagira who'd joined the group on their way there. Raven was sitting silently watching them talk away. "Join us Raven." Michael insisted.
Raven shrugged. "I'm fine."
"Oh, come on. We're not that scary."
"What could I say? I don't know any of you and besides I've already abused the little trust you had in me."
"Well, we don't care about that. Just make small talk and join us."
"Okay, so how about asking how things have been since I left?"
"That's a good start. Things have been pretty quite except for the set-up meeting with Robin and then today."
"Must be nice having so little to do."
"No. Actually it sucks. The chief gets mad because he thinks we should always have work. Plus it creates lots of idle down time to fill."
Meanwhile Robin and Amon were talking in the corner. "I can't believe it. Why didn't you contact me?"
"I'm sorry Robin. I wanted to talk to you but with your injuries I knew you'd need lots of rest so I figured it was best if we stayed apart for awhile. Then I met up with Master and he made me keep silent."
"I'm glad you're back. I've missed you so much Amon."
"Me too." Amon replied.
Amon leaned foreword and their lips slowly met. "Hey!" Get a room you two!" Nagira shouted when he saw them.
"Mind your own business." Amon shot back.
"Fine. As long as you two don't start making out in front of us."
This comment earned Nagira a scow from Amon and a bunch of Ewwwwws from everyone else. Amon and Robin seemed embarrassed by Nagira's suggestion that they were going to do it and both were blushing badly. "Such the sweet shy couple." Doujima taunted.
"Are you all out to mock us? Is there some kind of new fad I didn't hear about?" Amon demanded angrily.
"Yep. That's our job." Miho replied.
"Great." Amon muttered.
Robin smiled. "Come on Amon, they don't mean it. They're just teasing us."
"Well, I'd like them to take it somewhere else." Amon grumbled.
Robin smiled at Amon and slowly he began to smile too. "There that's better." Nagira said happily.
"Oh shut up or I'll stop this and kill you myself."
Nagira sighed and shrugged unhappily. "If you say so little bro."
They spent much of the rest of the evening talking, joking and eating. Slowly they began to diverge to go home. Aya and Miho went home for the night together, Raven went with Michael, Sakaki went alone and Amon and Robin left together.
Early the next morning Amon woke early and sat quietly on the edge of his bed facing the window. Robin was awakened by the sudden cutting off of the sun and sat up slowly. "Are you okay Amon. You seem worried.
Indeed he did. Amon's entire body was tense and ridged. His dark eyes were also betrayed his coming dread. "Robin, if I don't come back after today I want you to go on with out me and be happy."
Robin looked to be in a state of panic. Amon appeared pain at if he'd like to say better but couldn't. "Stop it your scaring me. Amon, what are you talking about?"
She crawled up behind Amon and put her arms around him. "I think this might be the end for me." Amon said softly.
"Don't be silly. You'll be fine. Watch we be here tonight."
"I . . .I . . ."
Robin starred at him with pleading desperate eyes. Tears could be seen brimming in the backs of them. "Promise me." Robin insisted. "Promise me you'll be back here tonight."
Amon looked reluctant to speak but was resolute to calm Robin down. "Robin, I . . ."
Robin began to shutter and sob. "Promise me dammit. Just say yes."
Amon wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled down at her. "Please don't cry Robin. You should be happy. I will be here, I promise."
Robin nodded weakly and tried to put on a brave face. Still it was clear to read that whatever her fears were had not been completely soothed. She clung to Amon, starring at him with tearless eyes, as if it was the only thing keeping her world in place.
Amon: What was that! You made me out to be all mushy.
Me: Well you do love Robin, right?
Amon: So?
Me: So if you like her that's how you express it.
Amon: Only in your twisted universe. Now where are my lawyers so I can get to suing you?
Well, that's it for chapter nine. I've only got one question, Should I kill Amon next chapter or not?
