Chapter 7

Return to the Palacio

Thoughts of what was to come… came to Amon mind as he was driving back to the Condesa's home. Amon still felt a bit of a sting on his shoulder where he had been hurt during the fight a few weeks ago. Although their trip was great he was still glad they were finally on their way back to the Condesa's. He wanted to get started making contact with his people back in Japan.

Everything was prepared for them by Toudou and Maria it seemed to him that they might have planned on doing this before. The most interesting thing was how the keepers gave them the information in bits and pieces. Why did they do it that way? Did they worry about Robin's intentions? Maybe its that they wanted to make sure she read the information herself… Well, it really didn't matter. The one thing he knew for certain if things didn't go well he would bring her back there. She would be safe there.

He did worry that once all this data was poured into all the witch hunting databases and the internet; what will the response be? How will the hunters receive this information? What of all those seeds that hate their blood… would they accept this information? Will it bring them finally some sort of peace?

Breaking his thoughts Robin asked, "Amon?"

"Yes?"

"I want to add something else to the data when it's sent."

"What do you want to add?"

"I want to send a message explaining the reasons…" hesitating she continued; "Why it is being sent. I don't want it left open for interpretation by someone else who may twist it into something else."

"Hm? I can agree with you on that. There will certainly be people who will say that you are trying to start trouble. With a narrative along with this information it will at least make it more difficult for anyone to say it was for other reasons."

"Yes, exactly those are my thoughts. I also wanted to ask if you thought of contacting any of the guys in the STN-J? Perhaps… Michael would help. Although, I have to admit if he agrees to do this it would put him in grave danger."

"I am thinking about it. However, first I will have Nagria look into it all. I want to get first an assessment on situation over there. We haven't been in contact with anyone back there in a while. Furthermore, I don't want to give away our whereabouts just in case things don't go well."

They finally reached the hotel where they were going to spend the night. Robin checked on Amon's wound had healed well but for some reason it still caused him pain which worried Robin.

"I'll be ok. The bullet grazed my shoulder giving me a deep gash it's expected that I will some pain as even after it's healed."

"Well, I just don't like seeing you in pain. Besides it seems you always get hurt on the same spot always which probably why it still hurts" as she kissed his cheek. "Are you going to bed now?"

With a smirk Amon said, "Why? You want to go to bed…"

"Well yes, I'm really tired" as she smirked at him with a twinkle her eyes.

"Oh really?" as he grabbed her to lay down next to her on the bed.

Sometime during the night Robin had awaken. She started to think of how things have changed. It had been a constant roller coaster for the both of them. She only wished that they could only escape from everything and be able to enjoy their love for each other. All she wanted was to hold him in her arms. She sighed and turned to watch him sleep. To her surprise he was awake.

"You're awake," she said surprisingly.

"Yeah, I haven't been able to sleep. I've been thinking, thinking about the future… what it will bring for the both of us…" as he played with the pendant around her neck. "I, I want to ask you something..."

"What is it?" as she drew closer to kiss him on his lips gently.

"Did you really want to be bound to me?" as he held a gaze into her eyes.

"Oh Amon, I'm yours… of course I do" she kissed his hand and up his arms and around his neck.

"Oh Robin" as he hugged her. "I love you." he whispered to her as he held her.

It was early afternoon when they arrived to the Condesa's palacio everything seemed quiet as they entered. Lourdes came to the entrance to let them know that the Condesa was at the outside terrace. She told Lourdes to tell them not worry about coming to see her to go to their rooms and rest. They were to meet her for dinner later in the evening.

"I've made a special Italian dinner for the two of you. We really missed you here. The palacio seemed so quiet and the Condesa missed you guys as well." Lourdes said as she helped them with their bags to their room.

"Oh that's nice to hear. We missed you guys too," Robin responded.

"Well I have to go and finish up the preparations for the dinner. Oh by the way the Condesa had me buy both of you some fresh new clothes. She said that that you guys were overdo for some. The clothes I picked for both of you are similar in style to what you guys already wear. However, Robin there is something in your room special for you… it's your pre-birthday present from the Condesa. She would like you to wear it tonight." Lourdes said with a smile.

"Huh, she bought me a present for my birth--day? That's really nice of her. I must thank her when I see her at dinner" responded Robin warmly.

"Don't worry about it," as she walked out the apartment.

"Well that was really nice of her," Robin said to Amon.

"Yes, really nice of her" Amon said suspiciously. "I think there is something up"

"Why do you say that?" Robin asked questioningly.

"I hope it isn't… hm… never mind. Just keep your eyes open during dinner."

"Ok, I will. Well, I'm going to take a bath now…" as she smirked at Amon.

He looked at her mischievously, "Oh well if you need help taking a bath I can help you…" as he grabbed her by the waist.

End of Chapter 7