Never What It Seems
This is my first fanfic and I plan
to continue it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Ghost Hunt. Great show
loved it wanted more. But Sadly I do not own it.
Chapter 1
A New Case
My name is Mai Taniyama I had always thought that those are work with were what they seemed. Imagine my surprise when we discovered that not everyone is exactly as they seem and that Lin actually has a past.
It has been a year since my boss Kazuya Shibuya or as we call him Naru returned from England with his assistant Lin Koujo. Naturally upon returning the narcissist had to reopen Shibuya Physic Research or SPR for short. It was on a cold day in January when Madoka came by.
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Turning to the stove I turned the eye off as the kettle shrilled to a stop. It was one thing I knew rather well how to do since Naru was constantly yelling, "Mai, tea." I had actually become rather use to it and was able to move around without paying attention. Setting the prepared tea on a tray with the tea cups and ice coffees I walked back into the room passing out the drinks to the regulars and irregulars plus Madoka. Sitting down with a tea cup cradled in my hands Naru nodded to Madoka to begin.
"I came here to offer you a case. It was recently brought to my attention and others that there is a local hot spring retreat that has been suffering from some paranormal activity. At first I thought it was nothing that could not be handled by a simple priest however things have become worse. Not only are there your usually knocking sounds and glass breaking which is typical with a poltergeist, but staff members have seen rooms covered in blood before the blood vanishes and there have been extreme temperature drops. I have actually been called in to work this case, but I wanted to also bring it to you to see if you would be interested. I have someone that is also coming in as well a good friend of mine in fact. She will be here in the next day or so. " Madoka said as she took a sip of her tea. She looked to Naru over the rim of the cup before Naru looked up to her. "What do you say?"
"We will take it." Naru answered. I couldn't help but to sigh, as normal Naru was straight to the point.
"Excellent, I figured you would. I have already discussed with the owner that we will need a base and rooms. I believe that the rooms will be set up so all the men will be in one room and females in the next. I am not sure, but we will find out tomorrow. The owner wants us there at 8 o'clock sharp." Madoka said suddenly she stood staring at her watch in horror. "My god is it that time already? I would love to stay and chat, but I have a meeting. See you tomorrow morning." She said as she ran out the door pulling her coat on as she did. All of SPR stared at the door stunned. Madoka had done it again her famous here is the deal and disappear trick.
"We have a case. I want everyone here at 7o'clock. Mai don't be late." Naru stated as he and Lin stood and retreated to their offices.
"Man this sucks."Cried Takigawa or Monk. "I've got a gig tonight and won't be getting in till late. Well I better head on out and get some sleep before hand. But hey nothing beats a case at a hot spring." He said with his goofy grin. Standing he walked behind me and ruffled my hair.
"Monk!" I grumbled. "Hey, I wonder who this friend is that Madoka mentioned."
Ayako looked to me a long elegant finger tapping her chin. "I am not sure. I mean she has never mentioned anyone before." I looked to the others to see if they knew all of them had a look of confusion on their face save Masako whose face was covered by her kimono sleeve.
"Well I guess we will find out soon." I said at that moment Naru stepped out of his office.
"Don't you people have some place to be? I don't run a coffee shop here." He stated rather coldly.
"Geeze Naru lighten up. We were discussing the case and this friend of Madoka's. You wouldn't happen to know anything about it would you?" Monk asked throwing his hands up in the air. They had all heard Naru's 'I don't run a coffee shop speech before.'
"No I do not know who she spoke of." He said before he retreated back into the darkness of his office. The place really was like a cave.
"I going to go ahead and leave before his dark attitude ruins the rest of my day" Ayako said as she stood and followed Monk to the door. John and Masako also stood.
"I have to return to the parish. Thank you for the tea Mai-chan." John said with a sheepish smile as he was the final one to leave. Masako had not said anything to Mai. Which figures she is such a snob. I thought.
"So we have a case." I mumbled to myself. Hearing my summons for more tea I returned to the kitchens to fix the royal pain his tea. I can't wait for tomorrow it will be our first case in over a month.