Full Summary:

Naru's company, Shibuya Physic Research has expanded to become an international paranormal investigation agency. All the members of the SPR were proud of his accomplishment and they congratulated him. However, the next day after he made the announcement, he mysteriously disappeared, leaving the members to care for the team. 3 years passed and still no Naru and his return. A dark force had began to overshadow Tokyo. The members grew increasingly worried as they wondered where their boss is. Will Naru ever return or will Tokyo and the beyond be doomed of the dark force?

Enjoy the story! As a story writer, I hope you will like it. This is my first Ghost Hunt story after all. :P

Icestar123

Chapter 1

July 10

Case #1: Creepy Halls

Day 1

It was at 5am where Naru arrived at his office, followed closely by Lin for which he had probably guessed his bodyguard was thinking of something due to his face in a thinking expression. Naru sighed as pulled out his key that kept his office secured and opened the door, walking casually inside. Turning on the lights, he headed for his office and sat down on his office chair, putting his laptop down on the desk with a soft thud. There, he turned it on and waited patiently for it to fire up.

Footsteps from Lin's could be heard from where Naru was, making the young boy guess that he was preparing something for the both of them. However, he knew Lin well enough that he would just organize and clean a few things before retreating to his own office and do his work. He was right. He heard the door slam shut from where he was for which he knew Lin had retreated to his own office.

Sighing and shifting a bit more comfortably in his seat, he checked the mail in his laptop to find that there were three new unread mails in his inbox. Both surprised and curious at the same time, he checked the first one to find that it came from the International World Association. Opening the mail, he read the mail and had a shocked expression on his face but quickly turned into an expressionless face. The leader had asked him if he have his paranormal investigation company to become international since it was so well known to investigate any paranormal activity. To be frank, he didn't expect the International World Association to have caught an eye on his team.

Wanting to discuss with Lin, he called out using his dull voice.

"Lin." Was all he said. The sound of the door opening came and pair of footsteps were heard. It wasn't long before he saw Lin at his front door.

"Yes, Kazuya?" His bodyguard asked him.

"Look." Again, was all Naru said. He saw his bodyguard walk behind him and peered over his shoulder at the mail he opened up. He saw the shocked expression his bodyguard's face as well but was quickly changed back to a expressionless face. He waited patiently for him to say something, knowing that he was trying to decide and think what to say to him.

"Are you planning on going international?" Lin finally asked.

"No." Naru replied, frowning slightly.

"They have requested it. Maybe you should reconsider." Lin told him.

Naru sighed as he shifted a bit uncomfortably in his seat."I'll think about it. Besides, going international would mean more work and more stress for me. You know I won't like it. It would also mean it'll attract more attention."

"True. Still, I'll rather have you to reconsider. I'm sure everyone in the SPR would like to have a world-wide travel, especially Mai. You can see how excited she can be whenever if comes to travel." Lin pointed out directly. Naru just kept silent and waved his hand away for dismissal. He needed time to think about it. Right now, it was too soon to make his decision up right now. This was big and it needed him time to think things through. Sighing, he checked the other two mails to find that they were simply just advertisement. He quickly deleted them and went to work on some paperwork

Around noontime, a phone call rang from where he was. As usual, he said,"Mai, phone." Before he continued working on his paperwork. However, he decided to eavesdrop on the conversation outside.

"Hello, this Mai Taiyama speaking, and this is Shibuya Physic Research. How may I help you?" He heard Mai spoke. Due to Naru's sensitive hearing, he can heard the voice on the other line well.

"Oh, hello. Is Mr. Shibuya in his office?" The voice answered.

"Oh, yes he is. You must make an appointment in order to meet him. Shall I take your name and the time you are available to come?"

"Yes, yes. My name is Hanaka Ishino. Is 3pm this afternoon a good time?"

"Yes, that sounds great. I shall see you then, Ms. Ishino. Bye!" Then, Mai hang up her call. Naru sighed as he leaned back on his chair, knowing that he might need to deal with another case regarding what is happening in Tokyo or around it. He got up and closed the door in his office so he can have more private time to himself. He needed to think about the request from the leader of the International World Association over before the client comes to his office to meet him. This mail was sent to him was way too important to let it slip by. Opening up the mail that was sent to him very early in the morning, he read through it over and over again, his mind plundering on what he should do and if he should accept this request.

The three hours passed quickly and it wasn't long before he heard a knock on is door as well as Mai's voice over his door,"Naru, costumer." Getting up from his seat, he walked to his door, opened it and walked out, followed closely by Lin where he took his usual seat. Before him was a woman in her mid-50's. She wore a pink thin jacket with a light green shirt inside. Her black skirt went to her knees and black high heels to match. Naru folded his arms as he watched the woman steadily from his seat, hoping she'll speak first.

Eventually, the woman spoke,"You must be Mr. Shibuya."

"Yes. Why have you come to me at this time of the day? You must have business with me, correct?" Naru asked, his voice into business.

"Yes. You see, there have been strange knocking and wailing sounds coming from my house just recently. My husband as well has been acting very strange lately as well." The woman replied.

"First, I'll like to know your name before we get down to it." Naru said calmly, his eyes still on the woman.

"Hanaka Ishino." She replied.

"Mrs. Ishino, please tell me the strange happenings that happened in your house. Leave nothing out." Naru said, making his words firm.

"Of course. It all started a month ago where I brought this house that looked fairly new and comfortable to live in. Me and my husband found that this house was pretty comfortable to stay so we bought it and moved in. Once we did, however, strange happenings started to occur. Creaking sounds, the sounds of knocking and sometimes at the middle of the night, I can hear wailings coming from the basement as well. It gave me the chills. And just 2 weeks ago, my husband began saying weird things like about the Bible or about how some things are not as they seemed should be. At first, I brushed it off but it began to grew more violent than ever. So, I couldn't take it anymore. That is when I was heard that you investigate the paranormal. So, I came to seek your help and drive out whatever is lurking inside my house." She finished.

Naru made his decision. This issue wasn't to be taken lightly with. He said,"Where do you live?"

"A little off from Tokyo, in a town called Namusi in a huge house in Chisu Street." Hanaka replied.

"Reserve three rooms minimum to sleep in and a room to set up the equipment. We shall arrive tomorrow. Mai shall escort you out." Naru said, getting up and inclining his head, he walked back to his office, closing the door behind him. Sitting down, he began to look up on Namusi, where he can get a bit of information of the place as well where he knew Lin will drive them there. He knew Mai would call everyone to come to work on the case. It was quite obvious. He'll have to consider about the request later.

Day 2

Naru sat on his seat on the sofa and waited for everyone to arrive. Well, wait for Mai and Yasuhara to arrive that is. The others, Ayako, the Monk and Father John would be there later as well as Masako. Lin was sitting on his usual spot, typing away on his laptop. He had accepted the case and was still a bit disturbed by the request given by International World Association. He knew he would have to reply soon enough. He sighed when he heard the door open. Naru snapped out of his thoughts and focused on the door, finding Mai and Yasuhara to be standing before them, their smiles on as they were talking about something.

"...And than this kid in our school, he was asking such stupid questions! Don't you think it's funny and weird in the aspect?" Mai giggled.

"I suppose, hehe." Yasuhara laughed a bit.

"If you are done talking, let's get moving. Time's wasting." Naru said to break their conversation as he got up from his seat and walked out where the van is, followed by Lin then by Mai and Yasuhara. Seating himself in the front, he closed the door as he saw Lin go into the driver's seat. Then, they began driving to Namusi. It was a three hour drive to the town and it would be long and uncomfortable. He heard Mai and Yasuhara had began the conversation again. Naru decided to drone out since he still was thinking about the request.

The car screeched to a stop where the house stood. Naru got out of the car followed by Lin then Mai and Yasuhara. He saw Mai gasp as she said,"Oh, my gosh! It's such a nice place here! It would be hard to believe that something is haunting here."

"Mai, this is an investigation. I expect you to treat this to be serious." Naru said, a hint of annoyance in his tone before continuing to walk. He heard Mai huff before following after. Soon, they arrived at the doorway where a woman in her mid-twenties greeted them at the door.

"Hello. You must be Shibuya Physic Research. Mistress Ischino has been expecting you." The woman said, giving a bow. Naru bowed his head in return for respect."Please follow me." The group then followed inside and they arrived at the living room where Hanaka Ishino was on her seat along with her husband. Naru saw that the couple must have been living alone and probably have either their children living on their own or no children at all. As they got seated, Hanaka's husband, spoke.

"Hmph, who are those rotten people here? How dare they decide to investigate this home! There is nothing to see or feel. They are nothing but a waste of time!"

"Honey, they are Shibuya Physic Research. They are professionals. I don't like you treating them like they are nothing." Hanaka said in a calm tone.

"I don't want them here. I demand that you get them out of my sight at once." The man said before he got up and walked away, disappearing into the hallways.

"I'm sorry, but my husband has been like that for awhile already. Excuse his rudeness." Hanaka apologized.

"Can you tell me what your husband's name is?" Naru asked.

"Tanaka Ishino. He is a rich man owning a business in the electricity company in his early days. Now, he retired and passed it down to our eldest son, Basku." Hanaka replied.

"I see." Naru closed his eyes, his face in thought.

"Oh, silly me. What am I thinking? I must show you to your rooms and where to put the equipment in. Follow me." Hanaka said as she got up from her seat and began heading for the stairs. Everyone that was with Naru followed his lead as they headed upstairs. Hanaka led them towards a door to the right. She opened the door and inside was a clean room with tables around and chairs around.

"Here you are. This is where you will put your equipment is. Your rooms are quite close, just down the hallway to your right. There are three rooms specifically there as well as a washroom and shower in each room. If you need anything, just call me and I'll come." Hanaka said before bowing her head and taking her leave.

Turning towards the three, he said,"Yasuhara and Lin, bring the equipment. Mai and I will set up the room for base." Everyone nodded and the two boys headed to the van to get the equipment. Naru had walked into the room where base was and began set the tables up so it would be in the right position. In the corner of his eye, he saw Mai busying herself on getting the chairs in the right place. It wasn't long before Lin followed by Yasuhara brought the equipment in. Naru took the opportunity to begin putting the things in place, plugging them in and connecting them to the right cords. Mai helped place them in the proper places.

It took about half an hour before the base was set up. Naru then instructed Mai and Yasuhara to set the cameras and microphones up to the assigned destinations. Putting on a speaker, he told Mai to head to the living room first. He saw Mai adjust the camera on screen #1 as well as the microphone.

"Is it good, Naru?" Mai asked over the speaker.

"A little more up." Naru replied. The camera was adjusted that way."Okay, good. Head to Mr. Ishino's room next." So, it went like that until another hour later. When they came back, he told Yasuhara to take down temperatures. He knew it would be a long day for work.

"Mai, tea." He said in a dull tone. Mai left without another word. Naru sighed as he now had private time to think about the request again. He can tell Lin was watching him again. Getting his black book, he began writing things down about what happened in the case thus far. So far, there were no leads to it. He'll need more information in order to get a grip on what is going on here and how there were these hauntings happening.

"I can tell you are still thinking about the request the International World Association has sent you. Made up your mind yet?" Lin asked, breaking the silence.

"No." Naru answered simply.

"Take your time. I can ask the others' opinions if you need it." Lin suggested.

"It's fine. I want to make this decision for myself." Naru said firmly. He hated to have people to butt into his business.

"Fine." Lin said and there was silence again. Naru relaxed a bit as he walked towards where he placed his laptop and began typing on it, taking down on what his thoughts were on the case. After awhile of taking things down, he heard the door opened. Naru looked up and saw Ayako, the Monk and Father John walk in, followed by Masako. They were somehow in the middle of an argument. Naru wanted to roll his eyes at that but didn't. Instead, he spoke.

"If you are done with the arguments, I would appreciate if all of you go around the house to see if you can feel anything. Ms. Hara and John will go together to investigate upstairs. Ms. Mazasuki and Takigawa will investigate downstairs." Naru said in an annoyed tone.

"Yes, boss." They all said and left. It wasn't long before Mai entered inside, placing the tea cup on his table. He took his cup and took a sip, sighing a bit.

"Um, Naru?" Mai asked him. Naru kept silent as he continued sipping, now watching Mai."Well, I just had this dream where a young girl about 13 years old got stabbed in the heart by a knife. I don't remember where it was though."

Putting the tea cup down, he asked,"Do you recognize if it happened in this house?"

"Yeah, it was in this house for sure just I don't know where it happened." Mai told him."All I remember is that a man with a hat used a knife and plunge into the girl's heart. I tried stopping him but I can't."

"I see." Naru had his hand on his chin, thinking, then turning to Lin, he said,"Go to the locals and asked about if there was a murder that happened in this house about a girl being stabbed in the heart by a knife."

"On it." Lin replied as he left the room. Naru sighed as he got up and headed towards the monitors and began to listen in to see if he can get any abnormal sounds or things happening. So far no. Leaning back on his chair, he saw Mai sitting on the couch and dozing off. Naru let her be since he knew she would have the ability to get dreams that related to the case. Sitting back, he just watched the monitors, his mind somewhere else.

To be continued...

Dear Readers,

I hope you like what is progressing so far. I decided to start the story with a case but it had relation to what would happen in the later chapters. Naru now has to decide whether or not to accept this request to have his company to go international. It was the biggest decision he ever has. The next chapter would still be in Naru's perspective.

I'll see you all in the next chapter but please Review and Comment. I'll like to hear from those readers out there!

Icestar123