Well since all my other stories on this account are being redone I figured I would post this up for something to be entertained with until the time comes when I post everything back up again. This was an idea that popped into my head recently and I like how it came out so please enjoy!

Solace

"Robin we have to move…now!" Amon shouted.

The Factory had already begun to plummet towards the earth and Amon and Robin had just been separated from Ms. Karasuma without any warning; especially for Amon. It seemed Robin had another use for her craft: getting others to safety and getting herself and Amon out of a sticky situation.

"Amon…. where are we going to go?"

Her emerald eyes pierced his as walls began to crumble around them and unwanted smoke began to fill their lungs. Amon kept a straight face as he surveyed the area around him. The only way out of this god forsaken place was fire; fire from the witch who stood but not two inches beside him.

"Robin…remember the last time you burned a hole in the wall? Back when the STN-J was attacked?"

"Yes…that was the day you rescued me…. wasn't the last time either."

She smiled as she recalled his acts of charity; if hadn't been for Amon she would have been dead; now it was her turn to save him. He looked at her; a flash of confusion and amusement spread across his face for an instant before he responded.

"Well, I need you to do it again…. it may be difficult but it seems to be our only chance of survival."

Robin nodded as she turned towards the nearest wall and closed her eyes. She concentrated her craft, breathed deeply, and burned a hole straight through the wall with little effort. That is…until blackness surrounded her and the last thing she remembered was the deafening noise of walls falling and strong arms pulling her somewhere that would be much safer than where she was now.

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"Sakaki do you see anyone else from the STN-J?"

Michael and Sakaki had just emerged from the stairs they had been climbing and were now making their way towards the sounds of police cars and blaring sirens. They were looking for any signs of survival from their fellow teammates, when they ran into Nagira.

"Nagira! You're alive! Where are Doujima and Ms. Karasuma? Have you see Robin or Amon?" Sakaki asked in a rush.

"Hmph…Doujima is with Ms. Karasuma; as for Amon and Robin…I have no knowledge of them. But if I know my little brother, he and Robin are just fine. If they are indeed alive they won't show their faces around here for a good long while. As for me…I best be heading back to the office. I don't need these guys to get on my back about what I was doing here in the first place."

Sakaki and Michael nodded as Nagira disappeared over the hills and into the nearby forest that most of the team had used as a stakeout when they had kept watch on the Factory. As Michael helped pull Sakaki towards the cars he spotted Doujima and Ms. Karasuma not far off form them.

'Where are Amon and Robin? I know they had to have made it out alive…I mean it's them for gods sake! They have like nine lives I swear!' Michael thought desperately.

As far as he was concerned, the two would be alive and well; and they would also be paying them a visit eventually. Even though Ms. Doujima said Amon and Robin left this earth when the Factory collapsed, you could never really believe her.

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"Robin…. wake up."

She felt someone shaking her as she slowly regained consciousness and the feeling of being alive came rushing back at her. Without warning she shot up, and hit Amon in the chin. He had been holding her in a protective grip when she awoke and she rose without much warning causing her caretaker to be caught of guard.

"Amon…I'm so sorry I didn't mean to-."

"It's fine…. I'm just glad we made it out alive."

Robin smiled up at him and then proceeded to look at her surroundings. They were in a dense forest that much was for sure. All she could see was sunlight slightly peaking its way through the treetops, and foliage that was far greener then her eyes had ever been.

"Amon, where are we?"

"Honestly I'm not really sure. All I know is, when you burned the hole in the wall, I grabbed you and got out. I just kept running…as far away as possible. I don't know who could have been watching or if anyone is even on our trail. All I know is that we are somewhat safe here for the time being. However I think we need to leave this country and pay a visit to Italy."

"Italy? But isn't that dangerous? HQ might anticipate us going there!"

"Relax Robin I am more then aware of that fact. However…seeing as how we are in our current situation…I think it would be best to contact Father Juliano. He is the only one on the outside who has any faith in you whatsoever and before he left after he spoke with you, he told me where his location would be. He said that he moves around a lot in light of all that has been going on and his recent hide out has now become Sicily. You and I are going to make our way there in a few days. For now I just want you to rest and regain your strength. It seems you have not harnessed enough power to fully keep yourself on your feet when using your craft on such high levels."

"But Amon the last time I used my craft like that I didn't pass out…. I mean…I had plenty of strength until you-."

"I am well aware of what happened that day and we need not further discuss it. The point is; is that something in that Factory has drained you of your energy for the time being. I don't know what but I do know you need rest, so sleep. I am going to go look for some more firewood for tonight; it is going to be cold."

Amon gently lifted Robin out of his lap and onto his coat that he had laid on the ground for her to rest on. She curled up and as she watched Amon stand to leave, she began to drift off into a peaceful sleep. For the first time in a long time it was not riddled with unwanted nightmares and haunted memories. For the first time... she actually felt safe. Amon was on her side now and was going to watch over her; and for the time being that was all she really wanted.

A few weeks later

"So they are sending us another hunter? Is it a replacement or is this going to be another spy like Ms. Doujima over here was?"

"Oh shut it Sakaki! It's in the past so let it go all right? It doesn't change the fact that Robin and Amon aren't here and it doesn't help anyone's mood!" Doujima shrieked at him.

"Guys let's just stop arguing and listen to Ms. Karasuma for at least five minutes alright?" Michael said exasperated.

Life in the office had come back to normal almost completely; except for the few minor changes. The chief had taken over the administrative position and the hunting of witches had become a bit more 'humane' so to speak. Doujima had become an official hunter with the group, and oh yea Robin and Amon still hadn't been reported as dead or missing. They were just left as an unfinished thought. Michael had seemed to be the one who was most affected by their disappearance. He had been happier since he was able to step outside of Ravens Flat and go where he pleased, but every time he left the building he found himself searching for Robin and Amon constantly. For now Michael had resolved to do computer digging like he always did and not participate physically in the hunts. Of course not even a month after the Factory's collapse, they had received word of a new hunter.

"Look everyone I know this seems a bit sudden, but HQ wants us to get a faster pace on hunting the witches. Just be nice when she shows up ok? I don't want to hear any arguments and you will treat her accordingly." Ms. Karasuma stated firmly.

"A woman? Who is she and what is her craft?" Doujima asked quickly.

"Her name is Sunny Toshira and her craft deals with telepathy; she is twenty-two years old and she was born in America, but has lived here in Japan for most of her life. So she can speak English and Japanese which is probably a good thing." Michael responded.

"You found all of this out already? Why didn't you say anything Michael?" Karasuma asked.

"I figured you all would have known about her by now. I mean I only just found out this morning and none of you came in until after nine. I've been here since seven! What do you want from me?" Michael responded sharply.

"It's fine; thank you for telling us. Do you have an arrival time? I heard she was supposed to arrive some time today or tomorrow." Karasuma stated.

"Yea she is supposed to get in late tonight. She had to go to a conference nearby and she isn't supposed to leave from there until around ten. She is going to stay at a nearby hotel and then come to us in the morning."

Karasuma was just about to ask Michael one more thing when Michael's computer gave a frantic beep. Information began popping all over his screen and he began typing on his computer without any hesitation.

"Hey guys I just received some info about another hunter! It seems we are getting one from Italy."

"Italy? Huh how ironic is that?" Sakaki stated.

Michael turned his head slightly towards Sakaki and gave him a frown. Michael knew that Sakaki was implying about Robin but no one in the office made a mention about her or Amon because they knew how much it bothered Michael. Still, something seemed strange about receiving a hunter from Italy. Michael was about to make a remark to Sakaki when something stopped him and made his breath catch in his throat.

"Guys you will never believe who this new hunter his."

"What is it Michael?" Karasuma asked.

"His name is Jade…. Sena."

Everyone in the room froze at the last name; no one even dared to move an inch. Michael could only stare at the screen hoping to make sense of the name he just read aloud. When he finally spoke everyone had eyes on him.

"It says here that Jade was born a few years before Robin was and that his craft is also that of fire. But I don't get it! If Robin was a manufactured witch and her father only had one child then where does Jade come in? Unless…"

"Unless what??? This can't be possible! There is no information or files regarding a sibling and there isn't anything written about him in Robin's family tree!" Doujima shouted.

"I know that but what if…what if Robin's mother had been with someone else before her father? What if she had another child and hid him away not bothering to let Toto know about him? Do you think Father Juliano took care of Jade as he did Robin?" Michael asked.

"It's hard to say; but Michael, are you sure this Jade is really related to Robin?"

"Yea this file that was just sent to me has everything about him; age, weight, height, blood type, and family history. It lists Maria's name and Toto's but the name of a former spouse is unlisted, however it is mentioned that she had relations with a man named Saitoh. Guys this is really bizarre, I don't know what to make of it. I guess Saitoh is Jade's father and that means that Robin is his half-sister."

"Hmmm when is he supposed to get here?" Sakaki asked.

"It says that he is supposed to arrive tomorrow night around nine. It also says that he speaks English, Japanese, and Italian. He has traveled between America, here, and Italy his whole life and he awoke a few years ago. He has been working for HQ for a few years now and he has no other connections to the outside other then his work. Hmmm do you think Robin had any knowledge of him?"

"Probably not or she would have at least mentioned it to Amon." Karasuma replied.

At the mention of Amon's name everyone grew quiet and continued o stare at the computer screen along with Michael.

'Robin...what are you not telling us? Why is your brother being sent here to work? Does he even know you exist?' Michael thought.

As the day grew on, the tension for the new arrivals increased. They had little time until Sunny arrived and about a day until Jade arrived. Things were going to get hectic but the team knew they needed help; at least…until Robin and Amon came back to them.

Well there's chapter one! Feedback is appreciated!!!