Chapter 8

Visitor

"Robin, are you ready yet? Lourdes already came in to check to see if we were ready for dinner. What are you doing?" as Amon knocked again on her bedroom door.

Robin opened the door she found Amon standing next to the door. "Oh, sorry for the delay it's that I was having some trouble getting ready." She took notice of what he was wearing "You look really nice in your new clothes." Amon had on a typical Japanese male linen shirt burgundy with black trimming and black pants and a pair of new black boots. He wore the pendant he received from the old woman over his shirt. His long silky black hair had grown well past his shoulders which she found beautiful.

"Thank you" as he turned to look at Robin he was amazed. She was wearing burgundy and black trimmed form fitting Japanese inspired silk dress that came off the shoulder. She wrapped the Celtic necklace twice around the neck to make it into a choker as the pendant hung close to her neck. The dress fit perfectly on every curve that Robin had. Amon thought she looked incredibly beautiful. Her golden hair was done into a bun with strains of curls hair coming down around her head landing perfectly on her shoulders. "You, you look so beautiful" as he grabbed her and kissed her.

"Thank you," Robin blushed. "Let's go, the Condesa is waiting for us."

As they entered the dining room both Robin and Amon were shocked to find the visitor who was sitting next to the Condesa.

"But how…?" Robin started to say before she was interrupted by Amon.

"Nagira!!" Amon said surprised to the boldness of his brother finding them and coming to the Condesa home.

With a big smile "Ah, don't act like you're surprised that I found you. You know I have my connections." He paused as he took a good look at Robin, "I have to admit you have grown into one beautiful woman Robin and that dress really looks great on you. Stop looking at me so surprised, come here and give me a hug."

"Oh Nagira!" Robin said as she ran to hug him. "I have really missed you. How is everyone at the office?"

"Oh you know the same old thing. Hana keeps harassing me about the usual … everything pretty much is the same old thing."

Amon was standing still all this time without a word until he spoke to him in an emotionless monotone angry voice, "Why are you here? You know the risk; you could have blown our cover. There are people that will always be looking for us. You better have a good reason why you came here."

"Hm, I missed you too brother." Nagira said sarcastically.

The Condesa noticing the hostility between the two brothers interrupted, "Come now let's get seated so we can start with dinner."

The dinner went fairly smoothly until Nagira while talking to Robin noticed something interesting about her necklace. He looked at Amon he had one exactly the same as Robin he couldn't help but ask, "So what do those Celtic looking charm mean?"

Amon who was sitting across the table from Robin looked at her and the back Nagira giving him a stare that could kill.

"So? What does it mean?" he insisted.

"It's a charm…that binds us to one another" responded Robin before Amon could say anything.

"A charm that binds the two of you?" Nagira said thoughtfully.

"Yes, and I would rather not speak more about it…" Amon said angrily.

"I see that Italy hasn't lightened up your mood. I would have thought being away from everything you would have lighten up. I guess it's in your nature to be moody always…" Nagira responded sarcastically.

The tension in the air was thickening which the Condesa was determined not to let it ruin her plans for the evening. She called Lourdes to bring in the birthday cake for Robin. The Condesa slowly stood up and called for their attention, "Well, considering this interesting reunion I want to take a moment and change the subject to something of great importance this evening. Tomorrow Robin will celebrate her eighteenth birthday which is a huge mile stone for all witches. At thirteen they discover their powers while at eighteen they reach their peak in strength. This day will be of great significance for her and for those who are around her" the Condesa raised her glass of wine as Lourdes brought in Robin's birthday cake singing Happy Birthday. "May you use what has been bestowed upon you wisely… my child. For what you will do for all of us witches is of great importance. You can not fail which is why we must protect you at all cost."

Robin's eyes were getting watery as she blew out her birthday candles. The kindness that the Condesa had shown to Robin really touched her, "Condesa Nohemi, you really didn't have to do all this for me. I, I don't know what else to say… thank you, I really appreciate it all."

"Oh don't you worry about it my child. The winds are going to be changing for you and Amon. The least I could do for the last few days of peace you will have is make them as enjoyable possible. This is why I decided to celebrate your birthday tonight day." Looking at Amon, "Besides, tomorrow belong to Amon to do what ever he chooses to do for you."

"Hm?" smirked Nagira.

Robin felt Amon's thoughts… he was getting angrier at Nagira which most likely would lead him to say something rude to him… avoiding the clash Robin quickly said, "Nagira, yes Amon and I are together. However, we prefer to keep it a secret. We rather that you do not disclose this information to anyone because it could be used against us."

"Thank you, for clarifying this for me Robin. I would have thought you two would trust me with something like this." Nagira responded.

Unable to contain himself Amon spoke up in stern controlled voice, "Is it difficult for you to understand that although our love is special to us… some people would find our union a threat? You out of all people should know." He responded curtly.

"Of course I do. However, I thought you would trust me by now. If there is anything that you should know about me is that I would be the person to come to if you're ever in trouble" retorted Nagira.

"Yes, I do. However it's your judgment that worries me sometimes. We have different ways on doing things… I can't make you do things my way…honestly I can't blame you either," Amon sighed and resigned to the fact that if his brother had come this far it was for a reason.

"Well if the two brothers are willing to play nice I would like to borrow Robin for a while. I need to speak to her privately. Now you two go back to the apartment and Robin and I will have our chat." The Condesa said kindly.

"Hm? Ok, sounds like a good idea. Hey Condesa where would I be sleeping? I would like to settle in first," asked Nagira.

"Oh yes I almost forgot. I find it silly that Robin and Amon sleep in separate bedrooms so I've had Robin's things moved into Amon's room which is a larger suite. I believe you two are ok with that, if not I will have them moved back." Condesa paused to see if there was any disagreement.

"No there isn't any problem with that. I would rather have Robin close to me." Amon responded in a much kinder sincere voice.

"Great! That would then leave Robin's old room available. I'll have my attendants move your things in there Nagira. Well gentlemen, we will leave you then."

Robin gave a reassuring glance to Amon which he instantly knew that she was ok with everything that was decided. As the Condesa and Robin left the dinning area they were able to hear Nagira taunting Amon…

Jokingly Nagira said "So Amon, she got you hooked huh?"

Amon growled at his older brother as started to head toward their apartment.

Ok sorry for the delay in updating. Unlike most of you that still are going to school (I'm done for now. At least until I figure what Master's program I want to go into.) I work. So imagine having a ton of homework every single day and going school 10-13 hour 5 days a week. Well it's been hell. Anyway, I have 2 more chapters I have almost ready to go. Their going through their final revisions. I'll try to get them up before the end of the weekend. However, I have neglected my other fan fic which I have to update as well this weekend. So let's see in which direction my muse will send me this weekend... Please please show me some love and post your thoughts... Thanks again to all those that have thus far posted your reviews!