I DO NOT OWN GHOST HUNT.
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Life has not been kind; it had been rough. I lost a dad that I barely knew and a mother who I had the chance of knowing if even for a short time but a good part of my life. Now as a semi-adult with the assistance of one my teachers I started to live on my own at seventeen. Then I came across a job I would have never considered that grew on me and I grew from it in an unfathomable way, I gained psychic abilities.
At first, I thought it was all in my head but then my boss who is a year older than me did his own test that proved my own abilities to myself. He could be such a pain, but I saw beyond that. He looked depressed at times and I would try to talk to him, but he just talked down to me. Later I learned his secret, he was a twin, I met his twin unknowingly in my dreams that I later learned to be visions of our cases. His brother assisted me all along, letting me believe he was Naru. It's a nickname I gave to Kazuya Shibuya when I thought he had narcissistic tendencies because he looked in mirrors often. I soon found out he would look in them in hopes of connecting with his brother.
The boy I saw started to grow, at least that is what I thought. Feelings started to grow within me for him and I took a chance. The day I assisted in helping to find his brother's body at the lake, I confessed. It may seem like a bad time, but I wanted to give him comfort in the fact that he had someone who cared for him. When he looked at me it was as if he was seeing through me and he said, "You don't love me, you don't even want me, you wanted who you saw in your dreams, Gene, it was never me" after piercing my own heart he walked away.
The option of chasing after him to explain he was just making his own assumptions crossed my mind but with his stubbornness he wouldn't believe me. Then there was a meeting at Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR), he told us how he was shutting down and heading back to England. The group that I had come to know as family soon split up except for three of us that included myself, John, and Yasuhara. Monk and Ayako used to meet up with us, but their own bickering had them not wanting to meet again, as for Masako, her mask soon came off after Naru left, since she only took part because of him.
About several months later I graduated High School as Valedictorian, John and Yasuhara were there for me in the crowd. Yasuhara had made this giant board with my name and a picture of me he had taken that he blew up that showed my now hip length hair swaying as I turned to face him at random when he took the photo.
Laughing I ran down to smack him and give him a hug whilst giving John a kiss. John had left the priesthood, but they still allowed him to practice exorcisms. He admitted to having feelings for me and asked me out. I was happy to be with him; he was sweet and considerate. Since he no longer had the church to live in, we moved in together, Yasuhara included, in a two-bedroom apartment.
We split the rent between us despite John telling me I didn't have to, but I insisted. We obtained part-time jobs while Yasuhara and I attended college. John went into hosting an online site of our services as Ghost Hunters. He would do visits with potential clients and then we would set a time with them to go help. Soon we became know as Jaiya Ghost Hunters, it was a combination of our names.
Now we've become noticed, we had been invited to a conference that is to be hosted in Japan for all Paranormal involvements. We were asked to be a part of the lectures. Yasuhara was the one to work on our presentation, I was also to do a demonstration of my PKLT. When it came time for our part, we each introduced ourselves. John began going through the presentation with Yasuhara managing the presentation from his laptop. When John introduced me again, "Now, Miss Taniyama will be delighting us in a demonstration of her PKLT, Yasuhara if you could step up front" John had Yasuhara move away from the laptop.
Focusing my energy and taking a deep breath I now demonstrated my heightened powers by levitating Yasuhara up, side to side, then set him down. The hall went silent and then boisterous clapping was heard; I could hear murmurs I was the next female 'Oliver Davis'. In that response it had called upon the devil himself as he now was the next lecture with Lin at his side. They went on explaining the statistics of spirits that were present here more than in England. It was dry, and people were now approaching myself and the guys excitedly as they talked with us on my demonstration.
As soon as the lectures were done, people began to mingle then a dinner would be served. John stayed at my side with his left arm wrapped around on my hip. It wasn't Naru who approached us but rather Lin, "Brown, Taniyama, Yasuhara, that was quite a presentation. If I may ask, who has taught you to manage your abilities Taniyama?" he asked curiously.
I smiled up at the Chinese man, "You may call me Mai, if you like Lin. As for my training, it was mostly John but Yasuhara did help by supporting with his research. I'm lucky to have John be so patient with me" Mai hugged into John's side as he reciprocated the action.
"Yes, they're a couple, little John left his priesthood for this Temptress, Mai. As for me, I'm still available for you, Lin" Yasuhara was him cheeky self blowing a kiss at Lin.
"Then how are you to do exorcisms?" Lin asked with a raised eyebrow.
"By the Pope's blessing I'm allowed to still practice my exorcism, and someone had to protect Mai from the demon that is Yasuhara Osamu" John quipped back easily with a smile at Yasuhara.
"Yes, well with you and Mai bunking and locking the door on me that seems to be an easy feat" Yasuhara pouted.
"I'm sorry did I mishear but are you sleeping with Father Brown?" the voice I wanted to hear least came upon us.
"Shibuya, nice to see you again. But yes, as Yasuhara just explained to Lin, I stepped away from priesthood but with the Pope's blessing I'm still allowed to practice exorcisms" John said with a serious tone, no smile on his face.
"I see, well Taniyama, I noticed you're still developing. As whoever your trainer is must be a saint" he tried to poke fun at my expense.
"John, are you a saint? Are you telling me I could have had sent up a favor on my Finals, dang I missed out" Yasuhara his playful behavior lightening the situation.
"Brown trains you?" Naru asked with a slight twitch in his eye.
"Well John gives the right incentives for me to want to do better, honestly I don't think no one could have done as good as him. Plus, Yasuhara did enough research in assisting us" I finally spoke up.
"Miss Taniyama! Miss Taniyama! I am Martin Davis, father to Oliver as you just met him and this is my wife, Luella Davis" Mr. Davis said excitedly in English.
"Father, she does not know English" Naru tried deterring him.
"That is not true. Hello Mr. and Mrs. Davis, I'm sorry we have never had the pleasure. Oliver never did speak of his parents. At work it was just that, work! But I'm a bit more open, it allows us to build trust on our little team" I said perfectly in English, Naru seem taken aback by my skill.
"Oh goodie! Someone else to speak English with besides these workaholic grumps. I love them I do but it's all business and no play. But dear do tell how you know our Oliver" Luella spoke openly.
It was Yasuhara who spoke up in response, "Madam, did the great Oliver Davis dare not speak our names? We all worked together at SPR once upon a time. Mai, the lowly assistant that he hired only to pay off a debt to him that she got fooled into. John, once a priest as well worked alongside, he still practices exorcism but left the priesthood for our dear Mai. Then I, the researcher who scarcely made any appearance and set to play Oliver's stand-in at one point. So, now you know everything" he said it all with dramatic flair.
"Oliver, is this young man telling the truth?" Luella demanded of her son.
Naru cast his usual ice-cold glare at Yasuhara who wore a devilish grin, "I wasn't there to make friends mother, I didn't see any importance to mention my workers" he tried to explain it all away.
"Noll! How could you not inform us, especially someone as adorable as Mai" Luella said eyeing me fondly.
"What about not reporting her abilities, that PKLT was quite a demonstration young lady. I would like to offer you a position at British Psychic Research (BPR) if you are interested" Mr. Davis eyed me hopefully.
"As much as I appreciate that offer Mr. Davis, I don't think I could accept. John and Yasuhara also work alongside me. Plus, Yasuhara and I are still taking courses at the college" I tried explaining kindly.
"I would be willing to extend my invitation and set up a scholarship for you and Yasuhara at any British University of your choice" Mr. Davis was dead set on adding me as a part of BPR.
"Mr. Davis, let me discuss this with my boyfriend and friend. This would be a big educational leap for us, so it has to be thought out, like living arrangements and income" I tried to appease the man.
"We will be here at least three more days; I will give you two to make your decision. Also, BPR will setup housing for workers and offers quite the decent pay" with that said he took his leave.
"Oh Mai, please do consider, it is quite beautiful, and I would be more than happy to guide you around and have a fellow female who isn't quite all business. Modoka is good company but even she can get sucked in as well" Luella pressured on before giving a quick hug and fleeting after Mr. Davis.
"Well Miss Taniyama, you have quite the decision. If you decide to join us, I would offer my input on your training, if you like" Lin said before bowing out.
Naru stayed standing there, "We'll be going now, bye Dr. Davis" Yasuhara escorted us away.
"Oh, the places we'll go" Yasuhara quoted Dr. Seuss children's book.