Author Note: This story takes place after episode 25 (or chapter 2 of Volume 9) BEFORE Naru's past was revealed. Please enjoy! Review's are welcomed (as long as they don't insult anything)

I'm sorry if Characters personalities are a bit off, or the way they call others is. It's difficult remembering the differences. Plus, I've only read it once and watched the English version 3 times. So, please don't get mad.

Again, enjoy.

-Kuroba Natsu

It was an early spring day and it seemed that the SPR office hadn't gotten a case in forever. It seemed that everything was normal for once. Okay, maybe not normal, but as normal as things can be.

I set down the kettle and stood there for a moment, looking at the steaming tea. My life was a constant circle, just like the steam.

"Mai!" a voice shouted, making me jump out of my thoughts. I sighed.

"Coming…" I said, picking up the tea. I then turned around and walked towards the office where the person who shouted for me was.

I walked into the office and set the cup of tea on the desk. I put my hands on my hips, waiting for a 'thank you'.

"You're dismissed, MaI," the man clad in black said.

I rolled my eyes. Was it too much to ask for a "Thank you, Mai." For Naru, I guess it was. He will never change.

I walked out of Naru's office and shut the door behind me. I sighed and stood there for a moment. Dealing with him everyday was tiring, but I couldn't say it was boring.

I heard a door shut and I looked over to see Lin, carrying a few files in his arms.

"Hey, Lin," I said, smiling, "would you like some tea?"

"No," Lin said, sitting at his computer.

My smiled quickly turned into a frown. Same as usual, silent Lin.

I walked over and sat on the couch, finally getting to rest after all the work. I sighed and smiled, but that was soon ruined by the door slamming shut behind me.

"Get up, Mai," Naru said. I jumped up and glared at his back as he walked over to the coat rack. He grabbed his coat and walked to the front door with Lin following behind.

I blinked, wondering what was going on and why he was in such a rush.

"Mai!" Naru shouted from outside. "We have a case, now hurry up!"

I was startled but I hurried none-the-less.

Naru didn't bother telling me where we were going. Although that was a given.

The ride was silent and very eerie. There was something bothering Naru, but if I asked it was most likely he wouldn't tell me.

It was about an hour since we left the office and hit the road to some unknown area. And I began to notice that my eyes were shutting on me.

How can I be tired? I thought. I just took a nap not less then three minutes ago. My eyes shut, but I pinched myself before I could fall asleep. I shot my eyes open. No, Mai! You can't fall asleep! We must… My eyes began getting heavy again. …be…getting… Before I knew it my eyes shut and I was no longer conscious.

I was in complete darkness and it seemed the only light in the darkness was where I was standing. Great… I thought. It's one of those dreams…

I turned in a full circle, but there was no sign of the one person in all my dreams. I turned around again and suddenly the scene changed. I was now standing in a large ballroom or entrance hall, I couldn't tell which.

"Mai…" a voice whispered. I looked around, but no one was there. "You need to get out of here. It's dangerous."

I looked around again, but still there was no one. Soon I was startled by a strike of lightning and the sound of thunder. In the midst of the bright light I saw a figure with what looked like a knife. I was frozen in fear.

When I saw the place around me, that fear had changed into being terrified. All around me there were corpses. Blood covered the walls and stained the floor. Even the air seemed to be dyed with the smell of new spilt blood.

I was surprised to feel a hand covering my mouth, then feeling a surging pain in my chest. The hand vanished and I looked down. There I saw a knife straight through me. I collapsed onto the floor, no longer able to see the world around me.

"Mai…" I heard in the darkness. "Mai…" It was getting closer. "Mai!" I tried finding the energy to open my eyes, but couldn't. "Mai, wake up!" I knew that voice, it sounded a lot like Naru. But he couldn't shout my name like that.

I felt something warm against my neck. "Her pulse is weak and she's barely breathing," another voice said, this one sounding much older. It most likely Lin's voice.

"Go in and get some help," the first voice said. "I'll stay here and look after her."

"But, Naru-" the second shouted.

"Go!"

I couldn't believe Naru was the one that was shouting my name. It was so hard to believe. I tried my best to open my eyes to see the expression on his face, but instead I fell back out of consciousness.

When I finally managed to find my strength, after who knows how long, I opened my eyes only to be blinded by the sun. But I was still able to make out two shadows.

"Mai!" one said. "Are you alright?"

I blinked a few times and regained my focus. "Naru?" I muttered. Indeed it was Naru, along with Lin. Both looking rather concerned.

"You gave us quite the scare," Lin said, giving a small and very rare smile. "You heart had stopped for a moment.

I gave a small nod, even though I was freaking out inside. I sat up with Lin's help and gave a grateful smile to both of them.

"What did you see, Mai?" Naru said, looking me in the eye. I noticed there was something different when I looked into the blue orbs. Worriment? Na, couldn't be. Concern? Maybe. But certainly not worriment.

I explained the dream to both Naru and Lin. Even speaking of it was horrifying. I was holding back my tears, but I couldn't keep all them behind.

"Hey guys!"

I looked up with Naru and Lin, shocked to see four familiar faces; Monk, Ayako, John, and Yasu. All were smiling down at me, until they actually saw my tears.

Ayako's eyes went wide as if surprised. "What happened, Mai?"

Monk glared at Naru. "Naru, what did you do?"

Naru closed his eyes for a moment and sighed. "Why do you figure I did something?" he muttered. "Mai had one of her dreams again." Naru then stood to his feet.

"What?" everyone said, surprised.

Ayako kneeled next to me, just like Naru had done. "Are you alright?" she said, looking me over.

I smiled and nodded. I glanced up at Naru, only to see him looking at me with crossed arms. But he soon looked away with a huff.

I glared and gritted my teeth together. What does he have to be angry about? I thought.

"She'll be fine," Naru said. "We brought her back and she's not dead. She had slight bruising but she'll live. So, stop worrying and let's get to work." Naru then walked past everyone and went toward the manor.

I tilted my head, just now seeing the manor. It was a large manor with many windows. It looked old and things looked like they were falling off. Brown wood with black roofs. Scare from the looks.

"Brought back?" Monk questioned as he crossed his arms. "What does he mean by that Lin?"

Everyone looked at Lin, who was now standing next to me. "Her heart stopped momentarily, but if he wasn't here then she'd be dead."

"He?" Ayako repeated.

"You mean you didn't revive her?" Yasu said, pointing a finger at Lin.

Lin sighed once again, as if the questions were stupid. Even I was confused as to what was going on.

"I was in the manor when her heart stopped," Lin said. "So, logically, it was Naru who revived her."

Everyone's eyes widened and looked at me.

Naru revived me? I thought, my face turning red at just the thought.