Prologue

Thin lips met the ceramic cup and swallowed the small amount of tea within it. The tea was freshly brewed, hot, and very satisfying to the old woman's taste buds. As she sat cross-legged, she had finally pieced her next words together for the person across the small table.

"You're not the first person to come to me," a soft yet gravely voice caught the attention of the other person from her zoning stare on the table. She slowly let her eyes trail up to the old woman's, who still had her own shut. "And you'll surely not be the last person."

It wasn't a total surprise for the inky-haired girl. A sigh released itself, leaving the young girl relieved that she wasn't the only freak in Osaka. Hopefully they didn't share her, as she put, "mentally fucked like a prostitute" mind. However, if there were people like her then there was a big chance that most of them would never speak of it and deny what they could truly do. She had come to terms about it a long time ago but that didn't mean there weren't struggles with dealing with the voodoo shit that she had.

"I can barely imagine that those others would be as..." She lifted an eyebrow, sneering as she figured out her word. "Nonchalant about this."

The old psychic snorted while taking another sip of her tea before she stood up. She walked over to the paper sliding doors and put her hands behind her like she always did. "Not many people have been around it as long as you have, Natalie."

Though the two females had known each other for quite some time, it was still a bit unnerving for the younger one to have someone so open about this secret she carried. Still, she came to the hermit on the hill top for this reason. Natalie never had been so vulnerable with anyone else-not even her sister.

"Not many people would want to."

"Exactly why I've asked you to stay; since the last time we spoke I've had many people come to me."

This confused the younger girl. Sure, there were many people with the potential of having strange abilities like hers, but the way Genkai spoke seemed like there was something more to it.

"Please, explain. You're killing me with suspense."

The sarcastic undertone wasn't meant to be hidden. Genkai turned to her with a stern yet almost troubled look on her wrinkled features. Brown eyes were staring right into unwavering, cerulean eyes. "I'm afraid we have some trouble that I don't think the Spirit Detective can even handle by himself."

Natalie's eyes widened slightly, mouth somewhat slacked and felt the slight panic of her old friends words. Not unaccustomed to who Genkai was speaking of, Natalie sighed while looking down.

"Don't tell me it involves the destruction of this world, Genkai..."

Before the old woman could speak, she stopped herself and looked to her right for a moment. "That'll have to wait for now. We have a few visitors."

Natalie looked over her shoulder as she caught the energy coming from the main paper sliding doors. There were three of them. Not too weak but definitely nothing to be too worried about. At least for Genkai and herself to take care of. Shadows molded together from where she sat and the hand of one went to hastily knock on the wooden frame of the door.

"Master Genkai?! Hello, we need help!" The voice was male and sounded definitely in need of assistance.

Natalie stood up and sending a stare of approval to Genkai.A single nod let the girl know that she was right about not going to extreme measures of protection. Without skipping a beat, a pale hand reached out toward the door and slid it open in one fluid motion. Before her stood such an odd sight that she couldn't stop her slender eyebrow from popping up nor the deep frown from forming on her full lips.

Three boys stood before her, two carrying the stiff and discolored third. The first that was closest (the knocker) had dark lavender hair standing straight up thanks to the gallon of hair gel he probably put on. You could see his natural hair color from the shaved sides, which was a light brown. Soft, yet worried dark brown eyes, a large but not over-bearing nose, and a casual suit gave the young girl a strange first impression. The second had unruly straw-blonde hair and dark eyes that almost looked black. His lashes were envious for any girl to look at and his outfit was a rumbled up school uniform that Natalie was not familiar with.

However, she was very familiar with the school uniform the third boy was wearing. Large glasses framed his beady brown eyes that were stuck in a shocked expression. The freckles he sported added to the nerdy vibe he had. Black hair combed and formed to a pompadour along with a Meiou high uniform. The strangest part was how he looked almost like stone with his stiff posture and the way the first two were carrying him.

It wasn't until she took in all of their appearances that she noticed the small, green orb the straw-haired boy was holding that caused her concern.

"Is this the temple of Master Genkai?"

"Are you in need of assistance about your..." Natalie's eye's wandered back to the statue. "... stiff situation?"

"It's alright, Natalie." Small feet took a few steps back to let the trio in so Genkai could see them. "They're the psychics that I was speaking to you about."

Author's Note:

Woowwww guys. It's been... four years since I've updated on anything? You could say things were all jumbled and I was on a very long hiatus till now. I wanted to start on something new 'till I could get my flow back on for LLISYOF or any of the others I've created. Don't worry though, they're still in the making! Right now I want to introduce Natalie and her adventures with the gang. The main reason I wanted to get this out here is because she's actually quite different then my other OC's, and possibly the most interesting one I've done in a while. Let me know how you feel about the prologue! The first chapter should be done soon for a post! :D