3:05 P.M.

Cambridgeshire- Chestnut grove Oliver Davis Mansion

The rain was absolutely relentless as thunder above me grumbled. Groaning, I picked my pace up and clutched tightly onto the small life from in my hands. I shielded it from the rain and the cold England weather. I spotted the lamp post that marked the gate to my house and I broke out into a full sprint after I made sure my new found treasure was kept safe. She was stuffed into my coat and was attempting to stay warm.

'He's going to kill me.' I thought sourly as I treaded up the stone path to the house.

As if he was cued, my big brother walked out of the door, and watched me approach the house. His sharp blue eyes stared hard at me and my package. The look he gave me was so chilling, that I thought Hell had frozen over today.

You see, my brother and I are twins. It was a family gene from my father's side of the family. But that wasn't the only thing he passed on down to us.

"G-Gavyn. Hey." I let a nervous chuckle escape as I tried to slip around him to the front door. But he stepped in front of it and crossed his arms.

"Hello Jeanine. Must I ask why you aren't having tea with the girls today?"

I rolled my eyes and put a hand on my hip.

"Those girls are a waste of my time Gavyn."

'Here comes the same argument.'

"And how can you present yourself properly in society if you don't make the proper acquaintances?" He asked.

"I don't want to be out properly in society. And you know that better than anyone. They don't like me."

"Because you don't go to the parties they invite you to."

"Because I'm not a pompous brat like them. And why aren't you out with the boys?" I asked, quoting boys with my fingers.

"I was leaving until I got a call from Uncle Lin."

I smiled and instantly knew what that meant.

"A new case?"

Gavyn shook his head.

"Nope. He saw you cutting out. And warned me about something else."

My brother took a step closer to me and bent close to my face. He held a finger over my coat and prodded my bundle.

"You have something."

In a flash we both moved. I, away from him, and he towards me. I felt my instincts kick in as I grabbed his arm tried to quickly put him in the position for a flip.

"I can drop you like a brick or save you. You chose."

"How about you save me so I can pummel into you another time."

"Maybe you should really brush up on your martial arts." I suggested as I released the hold I had on him.

"What do you really have in your coat though Jean?"

I sighed and unbuttoned the first button. The kitten's head poked up from the folds of my scarf and she let out a soft mewl. Her long orange, damp fur was sticking up in random places and her blue eyes were wide with awe as she took in the sight of my twin. He glared back at me and sighed.

"Take it up with mom and dad as soon as they get back from their meeting."

"Ah, the teacher's meeting?" I asked as I changed the subject.

Both of them were certified professors for Paranormal Research for the University.

"Yes. Let's go inside and warm up."

"So can I keep the kitten?"

He furrowed his eyebrows together and gave me that hard stare of his.

"When mom and dad come home, you can deal with them. We'll get her some milk."

"Thanks."

And of course, the combination of my father's glare and Gavyn's glare was enough to send any sensible man running. But no one said I was sensible. I also was not a man. But I felt like crawling in a hole at the time as soon as my mother joined in on the glare.

My father's business suit was as dark as ever, but the only thing out of place was his blue tie. It had already been in the process of removal until Gavyn broke the news to them.

My mother, however, had on her bright blue dress which shaped her figure perfectly. I always fancied that dress, and started to study the pattern, trying to break away from the outraged parents.

"You didn't even bother showing up to the tea party?" She asked angrily.

"I did show up. Then they started to talk of things that bore me, so I excused myself as sick and left."

My father groaned and pinched the bridge of his nose in aggravation. His blue eyes closed for a minute as he retreated to the leather ottoman across me.

"I know it's not what you want to do, Jeanine, but it is something that is expected of us."

"But father-" I tried to push back on him, but mom intervened.

"I know sweet heart. But you need to meet other people. It would be a little nicer if you had friends other than your brother."

I bit my bottom lip and folded my arms.

"And you suggest going to pointless parties is going to fix it?"

"It will when you find someone to be friends with. We just don't want you to always be alone." Father spoke again.

"I do have friends!" I snapped at both of them, only to have his ice cold glare returned to me.

"You need friends your age, Jeanine. We worry about you." Mother continued. I smiled. She was always sympathetic. "I mean, wouldn't it be nice to have someone to turn to when you have girl issues? You're seventeen, and getting ready to leave for college."

"So that is why you must return tomorrow to Lucy's home, and make it up to them." Father concluded.

I furrowed my eyebrows together and pulled my knees up close to my body, only to hug them.

"Yes sir."

Mom smiled gently at me and glided across the room to join me on the couch. She draped her arm around my shoulder and gave me a tight hug. I broke a smile and hugged her back.

"I know you hate it, going to parties and such. This is why we also decided to take you and your brother on our next case."

Father let out a short, frustrated sigh. I knew he and mom didn't always agree on things, but if it was important to her, she'd win. I shared and excited look with Gayvin.

My eyes lit up. This would be the first time we'd get to work on a case with them. Before, we would always set up the research station at the house, but we'd never get to go with them on site. Why? Because my brother and I didn't know the extent of our powers.

Why, yes we do have powers.

It's genetic.

We both have psychic connections between one another. It's a twin thing, I guess. He knows what I'm thinking and I know what he's thinking.

Gavyn has very strong psychokinetic powers that he occasionally needs help controlling the extent of his powers. If he overdoes it by himself, his body loses energy, and could run a rick of killing him.

I, on the other hand, possess astral projection and clairvoyance. If I touch and object or visit a place that meant a lot to a spirit, I'm instantly taken back into the memory or scene that was significant. However, I have no control of my astral projection. It happens when I fall asleep. Of course when we least expect it. And sometimes, it gets bad enough to wake me up.

And that is also another reason why mom and dad are a tad bit reluctant to take us. Something could go wrong. We could see something that we're not supposed to.

I remember mom telling us about our dad's worst experience with his power- he watched and felt his twin die. We both understood that dad didn't want us living through what he had gone through, but it was still frustrating for us.

But now was our chance to do some good. Something worthy for ourselves.

But I had to get through a bloody tea party first.

A/N: HELLO! I missed you guys. It took me a while to decide what to write about for my next Ghost Hunt story and everything. But now that prom has gotten through and I only have about four weeks left of school, I figured I would have a little bit more free time. And to top that off, I have picked up on Tae Kwon Do now! :D Go me! I'm lethal-ish. Anyways, I think this will be a fun story to read and I hope you enjoy!

Love,

Jazzy!