Hi there guys! So, this is the very first story I decided to publish and I hope you guys like it. This Ghost Hunt Fanfic will be my first so I hope you guys R 'n' R. Thanks!
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In no way do I own Ghost Hunt or any of its characters.
-Blaze's House-
~18 October, 8:00am~
A knock on the front door made the pale, white-hair, green-eyed 15 year stand up with a start. Wondering who it was, he slowly made his way to the door and opened it. He inwardly gasped at the pale, black-hair, blue-eyed Naru he found at his front porch.
Recovering quickly he said with a smile, "Hi Naru! Long time no see. Come on in."
"Thank you, Blaze." he replied, following Blaze into the house and seating himself on an armchair.
"Would you like some tea while we talk? I'm pretty sure you're not here for a friendly visit. "Blaze said, taking in Naru's appearance. "Since when have you started wearing black?"
"No, I don't think I'd like tea right now." he replied, ignoring the second question completely. "And you're right; I didn't come here for an idle chat with you."
"Then I can't think of any other reason why your here." Blaze said, sitting on the chair opposite Naru's.
"You don't need to because there's no reason for you to do so." he replied coldly before cutting off what Blaze was about to retort, adding, "There's no time for this kind of talk. I haven't got much time so listen to what I have to say." He waited for Blaze to nod before he continued. "You know that my line of work right now concerns supernatural things don't you? And you also know that some, if not of the most of the things I deal with I know about."
"Sure, but what has that got to do with me?" Blaze asked.
"I need you're help." he replied bluntly.
Blaze burst out laughing at Naru's reply while he silently and coldly glared at him.
"This isn't a laughing matter Blaze," Naru said coldly. "You do realize that I wouldn't come here if this was a laughing matter."
Calming down, Blaze managed to reply in a steady voice, "I know and I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh. It's just that you admitting to needing help is unheard of. Okay, so tell me what it is you need and I'll see what I can do."
Naru nodded and said, "I need you to help me find information on Misaki Mansion."
"Misaki Mansion? The one on top of the hill in the 4th district?"
"Yes. That's it."
"If I'm going to help you, I need to be there personally."
"No," Naru said firmly. "I'm not letting you go there."
"Come on Naru. You came here to ask for my help and now that I'm giving it to you, you refuse. It's so ironic! Can't you see that?"
"Not really, no. Everything I said was clearly stated. You're not going to Misaki Mansion and that's final."
"Naru. I'm willing to help you. Doesn't that count for anything? I won't get in your way if that's what you're worried about. I give you my word. Just let me help." Blaze pleaded earnestly.
"...fine. I'll take your word for it. But you better not get into trouble." Naru said resignedly.
"Yes! When are we going?"
"Now, if you're ready."
"Give me a few minutes to gather my things." Blaze said with a smile playing in his lips while he left the room to fix his things.
A while later, Blaze finished packing his things and went downstairs. Naru, who was quietly reading a black notebook didn't look up when Blaze told him he was ready but instead stood up and led the way out.
A black van was idling in the corner of the street and Blaze and Naru approached it quickly. The backseat door opened and in came Blaze.
"Hi Lin! Long time no see."Blaze said, greeting the man in the driver's seat.
Lin nodded to Blaze through the rearview mirror. "It has been a while. I'm just sorry this was how we'd meet again." he said, starting the engine.
"Don't worry; I don't think it's too bad, although I did find it surprising to see Naru asking for my help." Blaze replied with a smile.
The front passenger's door opened and Naru came in and sat in front with Lin. He closed the door with a bang and turned to Blaze and Lin.
"You two can talk later. We need to get back to the mansion quickly." he said.
"How longs the drive?" Blaze asked as he leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes.
"Maybe an hour or so depending on the traffic." Lin replied, maneuvering the car out of the driveway. Minutes later they were on the highway.
-Misaki Mansion-
~18 October, 10:00 am~
After neatly parking the car outside the Mansion's front lawn, Lin went on ahead inside, followed by Blaze and Naru. Once inside the Mansion's front entrance, Blaze took an appreciative look around him, resting his gaze on the rose mosaic on the stair's landing.
"So this is the great Misaki Mansion. Doesn't look that bad." he said, turning to Naru. "What's wrong with place anyway? Aside of course from the fact that it's jam packed full of spirits."
"You're forgetting that you're only here to do research." Naru said pointedly.
"I know, but how will I be ready for anything that happens if I don't know the basics about this place?" Blaze replied reasonably.
Sighing softly, Naru led Blaze to a room on the first floor's west wing.
"This is the first floor library. Notice anything?" Naru asked with a raised eyebrow.
"This room is bare! I know you're the one who got the college degree and all at an early age but even I can tell that this room is no library. Books and bookshelves are missing!" Blaze said, looking around him. Feeling a slight chill, his eyes went up to the ceiling. "Never mind, I stand corrected. I wonder how they got there?" he asked. His gaze still on the ceiling which somehow made all the books and bookshelves stay nice and perfectly arranged, he said "That's actually pretty awesome up there. It's like they're glued stuck there."
Naru ignored what Blaze said last and answered His question with "As you've already felt, this room is chillier than the hall or any other part so there is definitely ghost activity here." Blaze nodded and Naru continued, saying "The team's waiting and I have to introduce you to them. I'll give you the other important details later at the base.
Naru exited the room closely followed by Blaze.
"Wow! Naru works with other people now. That's a real shock!"
-Misaki Mansion, SPR Base-
~18 October, 10:30am~
The SPR Team were busy deciding which pairs were going off to explore the mansion again when Naru and Blaze walked in on them.
"Naru! You're back." Mai said.
Naru ignored Mai and sat down on a chair near the monitors and motioned for Blaze to come closer to him. Blaze does so without comment, curiously looking at the assorted crowd that composed Naru's team.
"I see all of you are here. I want to introduce you to Blaze. He'll be helping us with the mission starting today." Naru said formally.
Stifling a smile, Blaze bowed down in respect then straightened up saying, "It's nice to meet you all."
"Nice to meet you too. I'm Taniyama Mai." Mai, a 16 year old with short brown hair and eyes said with a friendly smile on her face.
"Hi! I'm a priest. My name's John, John Brown." John, a nineteen year old blonde with blue eyes said a little shyly.
Next who acknowledged Blaze was a 25 year old whose light brown hair was tied back in a ponytail, effectively showing off his chocolate colored eyes.
"I'm Houshou Takigawa, a Buddhist monk. You can call me Bou-san if you like." he introduced.
Next to Bou-san stood a 23 year old red head with blazing red eyes who introduced herself saying," Ayako Matsuzaku, resident Shinto priestess."
The last who introduced herself was the popular 16 year old, black haired, violet eyed spirit medium.
"Masako Hara, a spirit medium." Masako said, her face covered by the sleeve of her kimono.
Blaze smiled at them all after the introductions were made and they smiled in return.
Bou-san patted Blaze on the back saying, "Welcome aboard the SPR express!"
Still smiling, Blaze turned to Naru and said, "I see you've got quite a team here Naru!" Naru, rewinding the tapes so he can watch them, ignored Blaze's comment but silently hands him his black notebook without looking up. Blaze took the notebook and sat down on the leather armchair and started to read.
Minutes later...
"GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!" Yasuhara said, opening the door to the SPR Base with a loud bang that startled everyone in the room except Naru, Blaze, and Lin. The others looked at the Yasuhara with matching faces of shock.
"Yasuhara! Don't do that. You almost gave me a heart attack!" Bou-san said in mock anger as he clutched at his chest.
"I'm sorry Bou-chan, I didn't mean to scare you. Don't worry, next time, I'll make sure you do get a heart attack." Yasuhara said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, standing next to Bou-san and draping his arms around his shoulder.
Bou-san winced and struggled out of Yasuhara's grasp and said, "Not funny."
Mai giggled and asked, "You came here to hit on Bou-san?"
Yasuhara looked at Mai but went to Naru and hugged him. "I'm here for Naru of course."
"Get off me." Naru said disgustedly, pushing Yasuhara off of him.
Yasuhara feigned mock hurt and said, "Naru! How could you? After being separated for weeks, this is how you greet me?"
Blaze laughed at that and so did the rest of the SPR team while Naru scowled at that and coldly said, "If you're here to joke around, you can leave."
Yasuhara looked at Naru for a long time, the mischievous glint in his eyes dying before handing him an envelope saying, "Madoka wanted me to give this to you."
Naru took the envelope and read it while Yasuhara noticed Blaze for the first time. "I've never seen you in a mission with Naru before. Let me introduce myself. I'm Yasuhara Osamu. You're...?"
Blaze gave Yasuhara an amused smile which turned into a very friendly one. "Hi. I'm Blaze. Nice to meet you."
The mischievous glint in Yasuhara's eyes was back as he smiled sweetly at Blaze and said, "You're a cutie! Maybe that's why Naru brought you here. He seems very fond of those types." Blaze looked at Yasuhara and laughed at his remark good naturedly.
Mai approached the two and told Blaze, "Don't let him get to you. He's has nothing better to do than annoy everyone he comes across. A real class clown."
Yasuhara gasped in mock hurt and said, "Mai! That really hurts. I have feelings too you know. But" he stalled, a wicked smile on his face, "don't worry, I won't take Blaze away from you now that I have Naru, Blaze is all yours. In fact, I bet he thinks your cute! Don't you Blaze?"
Blaze nodded a little distractedly. "Um...Yeah, sure she is."
Yasuhara's wicked smile turned into a full blast grin. "Hear that Mai? He thinks you're cute!"
Mai blushed red and sighed, shook her head in a disapproving manner and said, "You're hopeless!"
Naru finished reading the document Yasuhara gave him. "Have you finished reading Blaze?"
"Huh? Uh, yeah I have." Blaze replied distractedly, looking at the open door that leads to the hall.
"Good, Then you can start your work."
Blaze nodded; gaze still transfixed on the open door.
"What are you-"Naru started to say but was interrupted by the loud shattering of glass.
Mai and Bou-san involuntarily looked at Yasuhara.
"What? Don't look at me. I'm standing in here with you guys!" Yasuhara said indignantly.
Blaze stood up and said, "It was the rose mosaic on the first floor landing. Come on, let's go find out what happened!" He ran out the door and into the hall heading for the Main Staircase with the others closely following him.