Her Hell

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Robin had begun to pass the time helping some of the others around them. Gathering kindlin for the older citizens. Reading with the children, different things that brought her as Amon noted a great deal of joy. He marveled at her giving and loving nature. She had always been this way and he had been a fool not to see it. She quietly reached out to him offering help in the most innocent of ways. Making him lunches, cleaning his clothes. Even with his anxiety he found her efforts comforting. Although he felt she still feared him. He wanted to prove to her she no reason too. He\'d heard of a small cabin which was vacant. He decided to take it.

That evening Marie and Robin had prepared a roast, and several side dishes. Amon had grown accustomed to the heartier meals they ate in this part of the world. It definately helped maintain them in the colder climate. The heavier clothes were quite a bit to get use to but he enjoyed seeing Robin bundled in furs. He often smiled to himself when he saw her shuffling through the snow in her bearish appearance. The meal passed quietly. Soon after Robin set about cleaning the kitchen as it had become her normal routine. Marie often tried to step in and help but usually relented at Robins pleading to take care of it for her.
This night Marie decided to turn in early. After a few cups of tea, and a light chat with Robin she was gone.

Robin sat quietly reading a book she\'d chosen from Maries small but interesting collection of older books. There were books of poetry, old literature, and even some novels. She truly enjoyed the poetry. Tonight she found herself engulfed in one book in particular. Amon was obviously deep in his own thoughts. Barely saying two words to her throughout dinner or after. Deciding she would allow his his privacy she dove into her book and silently mused at their magical meanings.

Amon had decided tonight was the night he would tell Robin of the home he\'d aquired for them. He knew she would miss Marie, but their close proximity would allow her the luxury of visiting often. He found his eyes transfixed on Robin. She was curled into tiny ball on the sofa. Cacconed in a patch-work quilt she was reading a book of poetry. One of the few moments since they\'d been there she had her hair down....a few tufts of her golden copper hair was peeking out around the sides of her face. His arms wanted to hold her, he wanted to protect her from everything.

\"Robin\"
\"Hai\"
\"We will be moving tomorrow\"
\"Moving? where?\" she asked
\"I found a small house here in town, you will still be able to visit Marie\"
She looked stunned for sure, he tried in vain to read what was behind those pure and heavenly eyes.
\"Hai\" was the only answer he was given, he allow silence once again to smother them.

Robin read her book for a little longer, finding herself tired and needing time to think about Amon\'s news she dismissed herself to go to bed. Once she was beneath the warm and inviting covers she was unable to hold her eyes open a moment longer. Sleep came with little effort. Her mind drifted to the place she did not want to go.....

After tossing a few more chunks of wood on the fire, and turning off the lights Amon followed Robin to bed. He positioned himself on the bed, covering himself with his own blanket. He still slept on top of the covers Robin were beneath. Knowing she slept nude, he did not want to risk the contact.
She was stirring quite a bit. He knew her sleeping well enough to know she was dreaming. With a silent prayer it wasn\'t a nightmare....he turned on his side with his back to her and tried to go to sleep.

Robin woke screaming once again, trembling she curled against him. As he had done so many times before he turned to face her wrapping her in his arms.
\"Shusshhh it\'s only a dream.......go back to sleep\"
Her silent cries and trembling body made his heart ache. She\'d never confided in him what the dreams were about...but he knew they terrified her and he wanted to make them stop.
Finally deciding he wanted to know once and for all he asked
\"Robin, do you want to talk about it it may help\"
silence
\"Robin, I want to help if you will let me\" he pleaded
\"They....\" her voice trembling, her eyes flooded with tears she could barely speak
\"Robin please let me help you\" he asked, barely above a whisper
\"t...they....k....kill.....you.....\" her words spoken outloud brought an onslaught of tears and sobs.
Her words made his heart stop, his mind wrapped around it like a vice.....all these nightmares all this terror was her fear that HE would be killed. Not knowing what he could say to ease her mind he pulled her closer...
\"Robin, do not worry bout such things, we are safe here....we are BOTH alive\"
She began to calm a little....they lay there in silence....he was gently rubbing her shoulders, just as he had begun to think she was asleep until he heard her timid voice murmur \"you died for helping me\"
\"Robin we are safe here\"
\"Amon, we were safe till.....\" her voice trailed off again, her tears began to flow once again...
Pulling her close, he hoped she would not continue seeing the turmoil recalling her nightmare brought.
She seemed to be unable to however....
\"on the other side....they....gun.....you tried to stop them.....but you died\" her body shuddered under his embrace...he could stand it no longer
\"Robin I need to tell you something.....will you listen?\" he asked her
She fought back her tears, fighting to control her body\'s betrayal of her. She listened silently
as he began \"I became a target when I botched your hunt\" he tightened his embrace.
\"you intentionally.....\" her quiet inqiry melted his heart
\"yes Robin, I intentionally fouled the hunt....both times\"
\"but why\"
Her words cut his heart to shreds...
He pulled her away from him gently, sitting to face her head on.....
\"Because I care Robin....\"
\"You......care?\" she whispered
His body betrayed him.....he found control was something he did not possess at this moment
His lips fouers,ers, and she did not pull away.....he wanted to remain there forever.....dawning of what wouuld happen if he didn\'t get control he managed to pull away
He rested his forhead against hers, his voice now barely a whisper on the air
\"Yes, I care Robin.....I always have\"
He pulled her into his arms once again
\"We are safe here, please trust me Robin\"
\"I do\" her words soft, tender and ....full of trust
The silence of the night reclaimed them both........
They both slept contently.....


Amon rose before Robin, the sun peering through the windows stirred his uncontious mind back to reality. He woke to Robin snuggled against him.....recalling the events and the confessions they made to each other in the night he felt a sense of healing. A sense of new beginnings. He covered her and gently placed a kiss on her forhead, before leaving her her to continue her peaceful slumber.

Marie was preparing breakfast. She was quite chipper this morning. She asked about Robin, having heard her screams in the night as she had many other times. Worry etched into the older womans face. He found her to be somewhat mothering to Robin, he was grateful Robin had that bond with the woman. It brought her and Marie a sense of joy. He told Marie that he and Robin would be moving out that day. The older woman seemed to take the news well. Especially knowing it would be very close to her. Moments before breakfast was ready Amon decided to wake the sleeping Robin. He opened the door and found she was already awake. She gently smiled at him.
\"Breakfast is almost ready\" he told her
\"Hai\"
He left her to dress.

When Robin woke she almost felt like last night was a dream. Shortly after Amon came to wake her but seemed happy she was already up. His softened expression told her she had not dreamed last night and that he does truly care about her. Which she hoped would not bring about his own death. She had resolved herself to the fact that as a designer witch her existance was against nature. If it came to it she would gladly give her life to save his. With a glimmer of determination in her eyes she set about to dress.

After a gleeming smile and a hearty goodmorning....Marie pulled Robin into the kitchen with her. Robin helped Marie get the table set, and breakfast served. The energetic Marie never stopped chatting even as they sat breakfast. She talked to Robin about the new house they would be moving too. They talked of new curtains, and all the other basics women found nessesary. Amon was silent through the discussion, keeping his humor to himself. He got up from the table and decided to check his emails. Leaving Robin and Marie to take care of their business of the morning, primarily cleaning up after breakfast and chattering about the house.

By lunchtime Amon and Robin had gotten their things together. Marie insisted they eat lunch there. Amon wanting to satisfy the older woman and Robin he complied. Lunch went much as breakfast had.
\'How interesting can home decorating be?\' Amon found himself wondering. Seeing that the two were enjoying their conversation he dismissed himself to take their things over to the house. He left Robin to the care of Marie with a bit of frusteration.

Arriving at the house he would soon share with Robin he took a visual assessment of the place. There were sparse furnishings included with the humble house. The kitchen was occupied with the basics, including a table and 2 chairs. The living room had a small love seat, and a chair. There were two bedrooms and a bathroom. He found choose the smaller of the two bedrooms. Taking his bag there, he inspected the room. The twin bed would suffice his needs. The small dresser was adequate. However he would definately need to aquire bedding. For himself and for Robin. Making a mental note of what he would need when he returned to the general store later he decided it was time to go get Robin and bring her there.

Robin had enjoyed her time with Marie but she had to admit to herself that the small home the three had shared was somewhat confining. She was nervous about sharing a home alone with Amon but part of her was exicted about the idea. Especially after last night. She felt as though he\'d given her a tiny pearl from his heart. She only hoped he would allow her that privalege once again. During her daydreams of the future, her attention was drawn to the sound of Amon coming through the door.

\"Are you ready to go?\"
\"Hai\" she answered with a smile
\"I\'ll take you over, and then go to the general store\" he told her
After giving Marie a hug and promising to visit her the following day she put on her coat and was out the door with Amon. The walk wasn\'t long....it was only minutes before they were there. Amon opened the door allowing her entrance. She walked in and took notice of the small but charming cabin. She wasn\'t concerned about the curtains as Marie was. At this point in her life, the unknown of whether or not they would be there one day to the next she was just grateful she had a home, no matter how tempoary it may be.
Amon walked behind her, stunning her slightly.

\"I\'m going to get some groceries, and other supplies\" he told her and left her to continue to explore her new surroundings
She walked around the kitchen for a bit, deciding it was in desperate need of cleaning she found some old rags and set about scrubbing the old home to a neat pristine shine.

Amon wasn\'t gone very long, he had taken care of all he needed to in a short time. Choices for linens were made easy for him. There were varied sizes of white sheets, and towels. He obtained what was needed as well as food. Returning home he heard a sweet hum coming from the bathroom. He sat the groceries down on the kitchen table which he noticed was clean now. Looking further he noticed the entire kitchen looked brand new....smiling to himself he found a little joy in seeing her take to the home. Aware that she was so caught up in her cleaning to notice his presense, he decided to knock on the door jam of the bathroom door. When she turned to face him his breath was taken away. The tendrels which normally whisp around her face were now damp with persparation, she had a glow about her now, her eyes were smiling. He\'d never known a woman could be so stunning doing something so simple.

\"I see you\'ve been busy\" he told her, trying to hide his admiration
\"Hai, I thought I would try to make it more homey\" she said, quickly turning back to her work as a blush crept on her face.
He handed her the bag with the towels and her sheets. She turned to take them but suddenly he found himself losing control....his arms seemed to have a mind of their own. Without thinking he pulled her into his embrace. She dropped the bag and softly embraced him as well.
\"We are going to be ok, I promise\" He told her




Well, they gettin their.....just a tad resistant at the moment. Amon\'s a big chickenshit behind that tough exterior. Wonder what is going on in his mind? Hmmm......