AN: I don't own Ghost Hunt. This is my first Ghost Hunt ff and I only saw the anime. Hopefully everyone enjoys. Review please.

Chap. 1

Oliver Davis or Noll or Shibuya Kazuya or even better known as Naru glanced out the wide window in his bedroom. He sighed while rubbing his temple. It was late in England and he was exhausted but he couldn't sleep. There were too many thoughts flittering through his mind and most of revolved around the girl he had rejected three years ago-Taniyama Mai, his ex-assistant. It was not as if he wanted to think about her and he hadn't for most of the three years of their separation. He had been fine for the most part, burying the memories of her and her confession deep in his mind. He had covered those memories in Japan with overwork.

So why? Why after three years was she haunting him for the past week? Why did she keep appearing in his dreams and talking about nothing in particular? He groaned softly to himself when he thought about his "chat" with Mai a few nights ago.

"Ne, Naru," Mai glanced at him quizzically, her arms tightly held against her body. "why do drink so much tea?"

"…" Naru chose not to answer and stare at her instead. He was hoping she would quit her unintelligent questions and talk about something else, something that didn't revolve around him for example. His cursory glance of her showed the Mai he knew, but with a few changes. Her brown hair was longer, now reaching past her shoulder blades and she had gotten a little taller. She seemed to have lost a bit of weight though and a further detailed inspection showed shadows under her eyes. Why?

"You lost weight. Why? " He stared closely at her, waiting to see her reaction. He could tell instantly when she was lying to him.

"Ah! Is that so?" She laughed anxiously and managed to wring one hand away from her body. Naru didn't miss the slight winch of pain she tried to hide. What was wrong with Mai? What was she hiding? " I'm trying to-to-I'm trying a new diet Ayako recommended. Haha. Ah, Masako said I was getting fatter because of all the snacks and-." She trailed off when she saw Naru's stare.

"Ah, Naru," she sweat dropped and sighed deeply with humor. "You should at least pretend to believe me."

"Why bother wasting my time?" He asked flatly, waiting for the truth. When none came, he glared harder at he; she would break down immediately.

"I've changed over the years, Naru. I won't break under your stare anymore." She grinned widely at him. Naru mentally widened his eyes. During his days with Mai, there had been times when she flatly told him she hated him and she had gone against him, and yet he was still surprised at her now.

"Mai." He made his voice sterner and a lot more domineering.

"Yes, Naru?" She looked at him innocently.

Naru's eyes twitched in annoyance. Mai must have noticed because she giggled until the pain caught up with her. Her free hand flew to her side.

"Mai." He glanced sharply towards her sides; her hands gripped her long sleeved shirt tightly until her knuckles appeared white. "What's wrong?"

He took a step towards her and reached out a hand to wrench her hands away from her sides. It was out of character for him, but he had to see.

"No!" She shouted and turned her back to him. She answered hastily. "No, Naru. There's nothing to see. I'm fine." She paused then started again. "Stay away Naru. Don't come."

A few moments of silence passed.

"If there's nothing wrong, why are you bothering me?"

"Ah, that's right!" She turned around with a smile plastered on her face. "The beautiful and narcissist Naru needs his beauty sleep." She snickered softly to herself.

"Mai."

"Yes, Naru? Should I get you tea?" She stuck her tongue out when he gave her an "are you stupid?" look.

"Go."

"Yes, yes. I'm going you jerk." She muttered, mostly to herself. "Why can't you ever add a 'please' to your sentences?"

That's how the first few dreams had been, nothing but him insulting her intelligence via language or stares. He had been aware that she was hiding something and had been writing information in his little notebook. Naru had followed his instinct by the second dream and had Lin call Japan.

"She's on a case at a school where some kids have been disappearing. Yes, yes. She's fine; She left me a message saying she's fine." Lin had called Yashuara on Naru's orders by the second dream. Of course, it wasn't because he cared for the girl who was in love with his dead brother and not him. It was to see if something was truly occurring as his instinct told him.

Lin had replayed the message to Naru and he had been forced to declare to himself that she probably fell down some well (again) or something else. She hurt herself and didn't want to worry her "family members."

"So what am I?" He lightly grumbled to himself and then berated himself quickly. He shouldn't care or wonder why. Yet, why was she okay with coming to him and looking at him with pain in her eyes? Did she want him to alert her precious Bou-san or the others about her state? If that was the case, he had better things to do.

"Naru." His bedroom door opened slightly to reveal Lin. Naru gestured for him to come in.

"It's time you should sleep."

"Yes." He nodded. "Ah, Lin. Call Yashuara to see how the office is coming."

"Of course." Lin hid a small smile. He knew how to read between the lines. Naru was too stubborn to admit anything out loud, maybe even to himself.

"Remember it's only to check on the office's progress since we're relocating in Japan again; nothing more, nothing less."

"Of course," Lin lingered near the door for a bit wondering if Naru would say something more.

"What Lin, are you waiting to tuck me into bed?" Naru smirked sadistically.

"Goodnight."

"Goodnight, daddy Lin." Lin closed the door to Naru's mocking voice.

It was hours after Lin left but Naru was still awake. He glanced at his little black notebook about the notes from his dream from two nights ago. That dream had given him further information.

"Mai, I see you've come to bother me again."

"Haha, Naru. I can't believe hearing you insult me has been the best times for me this week."

"Is that so?" He implored staring at her again. "Has reality been that painful?" She smiled widely at him as if to say 'you don't know the half of it' and once again there was that pain filled smile. Even though he noticed, he didn't bring it up, knowing she would deny it.

"Were you fired because you couldn't solve the case in an entire week?"

" I'll have you know I already solved the case." She said in a smug voice. "I solved it the first week I got there."

"The first week? Exactly how many weeks were you there?"

"TWO WEEKS! That's not so bad Mr. I can solve it in a few days."

"Is that so? Then why haven't you returned?" He paused when he saw her fidgeting. "A week after you've solved the case…by chance, you aren't trapped in a well are you?

"ARGG!" Mai muttered under her breath. "It's not always a well you know."

Naru glanced at her and filed the information away. So, she was stuck somewhere.

"You're not waiting for a handsome prince to come rescue you, are you? There's no way I'm flying to Japan to get you out of a well."

Once again he was met with shouts of "you narcissistic man!" and "who'd want to be rescued by a jerk like you," all of which he ignored until he heard "I'll have you know it's a basement this time not a well!"

"Mai, why haven't you called for help?" He raised his voice slightly. He would not let any inkling of panic appear in his voice; he wouldn't damnit! "Tell me everything now. Mai!"

"Ahh, don't worry Naru," She tried to go for the teasing tone. Naru could tell she was starting to panic. " The case I solved was about a little girl who went missing. Her mother came to me and it took me a while to find her. The principal of a nearby school heard about it and asked to help with some kids disappearing in his school. I accepted; there's nothing to it."

He stared at her until she sighed continuing. "I was investigating in the basement and had an accident. Don't worry, team member will find me."

"You're holding your sides and you have bruises, explain."

"Naru," She dragged out as if the answer should be obvious. "You know how clumsy I am. I fell over so many things."

"…."

"Ne, Naru." This time she smiled brightly and stepped closer to him. "When did you start caring so much about others?"

He looked down at her without batting an eyelash and answered with a question of his own. "When will you stop being an idiot?"

Naru went to lie on his bed and closed his eyes but his mind was still rolling though. Yashuara claimed she was at a school and that matched what Mai said. Her mishaps with either ghosts or falling into things could explain the bruises, after all Mai did attract trouble. She called the other members, at least Yashuara as far as he was concerned, so she couldn't be held hostage somewhere.

Naru shook his head in frustration. Why did things feel so odd, as things were all wrong? Naru pondered until he fell asleep. His last thoughts circulated around something like he was becoming too much like Mai.

Naru was in front of a large school with little kids. The building seemed brand new and the grounds were well kept. He saw Mai slightly hunched over with her back to the school. She didn't seem to be aware of her surroundings. As usual, her arms were gripping her sides, but this the grip seemed tighter.

"Naru." She smiled weakly. The shadows under her eyes were larger and deeper. There was a cut on her cheek and he could see specks of dried blood.

"Mai. I've amused you enough. I've lost my patience." He clipped out.

"You never had patience to begin with Naru." She didn't bother to muster a smile this time. She glanced around her as if suddenly conscious of her surroundings. Immediately a frown marred her face. "I've slipped. The background has always been white. They must have increased the drug dosage." The last sentence was said too quietly thereby escaping Naru's ears.

"Mai." He snapped at her.

"Isn't it obvious, Naru. I don't want you involved in this. Any of you." She turned sharply to him with serious eyes. "Naru, this place…this place is dangerous. There's more to everyone here. I didn't real-"She broke off to gasp for air and sank to her knees. Mai's eyes were slowly closing, as if she was falling asleep. He walked towards her and knelt down to her level.

"I can't have you involved; that's why, that's why I tried," once gain she broke off. "tried not to show you anything."

"You're mistaken if you think I can't figure things out. I can handle the most dangerous situations." He said firmly. He was unable to hear the rest as she slowly faded away.

Naru woke up abruptly, breathing heavily. Shoving a hand roughly through his ebony strands, he shook his head to clear his mind and the weird sensations from the dream he had just had. Naru glanced at his clock that showed it was 4:00 am. Naru shuffled out of his room and walked towards Lin's. He knocked none too lightly.

"Lin. We're going to Japan." He turned to walk away. "Get things ready."

"Yes." Lin closed the door softly.

End.

A/N: I'm not sure how in character everyone was since I saw the anime a couple of weeks ago; if they're too ooc, then sorry. Review please and tell me what you think. I wouldn't mind getting tips on how to improve my writing. ~AppleBloss.