A New Beginning

An Amon & Robin Love Story

June. 21/09

Chapter 1

With explosions from above, screams and sirens out side the tunnel was the safest place to be in. Even though it was cold and damp as water leaked from the ceiling. Robin's footing was lost as she slipped on some water. Her body fell to the hard cement as her tailbone hit the ground; it sent vibrations through her spin. This didn't help the tremendous pain that already swarmed her thoughts. With the loud thud and slide sound behind him, Amon turned and saw Robin lifting slowly herself off the ground. He stalked over to her and gripped her hand to hold her steady.

"Hurry Robin, we have to keep going." Amon said lightly pulling her by his side. Robin's hand held his tight as she ran beside him.

"Amon, do you know where we are going?" Robin asked short of breath as she wiped her forehead and moved her hair out of her eyes.

"Yes, these tunnels lead out from the factory, but from there, I'm not sure where to go. Maybe we can find a hotel or something." Amon said in his monotone voice as he picked up the pace and Robin stayed silent and let Amon lead the way.

They ran for a long way before a dim light emerged at the end on the tunnel. As the tunnel ended they saw something move slowly over the entrance. Amon looked up and saw that the tunnel doors were being closed. He turned around and saw no light behind them, meaning that door has been closed as well. Solomon knew they were in the tunnels.

"Robin, we have to move faster the door to the exit is being closed." Amon said running faster. Robin glanced behind her and saw only darkness. She tried to move faster but her legs were tired and they ached. She would have lost her footing again if Amon wasn't holding her arm as tight as he was. Robin breathed heavy and griped her chest with her free hand. She felt like her heart was going to break through her breast plate, it was pounding so hard.

"Amon…my eyes I cannot concentrate, everything is blurry." Robin said rubbing her eyes and blinking rapidly.

"Just close them, I'll guide you." Amon said passively. Robin shut her eyes, immediately relieved. "Is your heart pounding as well?" Amon said curiously.

"Yes and I'm a little dizzy, I don't know how much longer I can go." Robin sobbed as she held her eyes shut. She didn't see that they were only a few meters away, she felt Amon lower and she did the same. She smelled clean and fresh air, but loud sounds and sirens.

"We're out Robin, let's stop so you can breath and regain your strength." Amon said holding her up and then gently lowering her to the ground. She clenched her eyes and then opened them and repeated that motion for a little while before she felt alright to move on. She breathed in and out slowly until her heart was beating at a regular pace. She was happy to hear that her breathing was no longer just extended wheezes.

"Alright I can move now. Where will we go now, Amon?" Robin asked standing slowly while holding her head. She had a small headache and blamed it on dehydration. Robin stretched slowly and looked around where they stood. It was a huge field, the buildings seemed too far away, but when she turned around there was another town. It was much closer, which then Robin let out a sigh.

"We will go to that town and find a low-grade hotel to rest in for the night and then we should leave in the morning. No, wait. We should travel by night. They would never suspect it. We will find a hotel for tonight and tomorrow so we can get our full strength back. Then tomorrow night we will leave. We will figure out details when we get a room." Amon said looking around the area.

"Alright, that sounds like a good plan. Let's go then." Robin said standing still waiting for Amon to lead. Amon moved forward and began walking through the field, towards the grungy looking town ahead. They weaving through the tall wheat and corn fields that had come their way but soon they walked into the small grey town. No-one was out or walking, the air was loose and cold which Robin shivered in reaction. She gripped her coat and wrapped it tight around her slim body. She flinched as searing pain went though her side. She wanted to scream out in pain but she knew getting to a hotel was the best thing to think about. She would inform Amon of it then. They walked through the town until they came to a very old looking motel. Robin looked up and then at Amon.

"Amon…I…" Robin sputtered before she hit the ground.