Hello readers! I have started another story, because Ghost Hunt and MaixNaru. *fangirls*

Anyways. Here is the sequel to Fairy Tales. (Though it can be read without reading that, its just an OC from the story will be in this and it may be slightly confusing.). MuchmoreNaruxMaiinthis. *cough* Hehehe, Please review and enjoy!

Let the thrill commence.

Buried Beneath.

Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt. *sulks*

Tuesday. January 13th. 1:36 p.m.

"It's so cold!" I complain, shivering from the gust of winter air and snow. I grip my grocery bags tighter when I felt them nearly slip from my numb fingers. At least I can look forward to eating those hot buns I bought. I dreamily smile at the thought. Yum, yum.

"Um, 'scuse me miss."

Startled out of my daydream, I whip my head toward the voice. An older man with many layers on huddles on the sidewalk bench gives a small smile. I notice his cart holding multiple bags, filled with clothes, canned food, and other knick-knacks. Poor man. I thought as the grocery bags in my hand seemed to weigh a ton.

"I don't mean to scare you, but you dropped your purse." He wobbles out, pointing to my dropped bag in the snow. I gasp and run to go grab it. I felt my heart go out to him. He could have let me keep walking and then taken anything in my purse.

"Thank you very much," I bow respectfully and take a seat next to him. Without hesitation, I pull out my bag of four hot buns, take one out, and hold out the rest of the bag for him to take, "Here, sir, I usually can't eat my entire lunch, so I hope it's okay if we share."

He looked shocked at my kindness, "Are you sure?"

I smile wide and nudge the bag closer to him, "Of course!"

With a grateful look, he pulls a bun out of the bag and takes a large bite. I take a nibble of mine, "My name is Taniyama Mai. What is your name, sir?"

"My name is Yamamoto Shinobu. It is a pleasure to meet you Miss Taniyama," He finishes and bites into another bun, "What was makin' you smile like that? A young fellow, perhaps?" His grey eyebrows wiggle in suggestion.

I blush and mumble out, "No." He give a jovial laugh. I couldn't help but laugh with him. Such a kind old man. "Sir? Why do you sit here? I think there is a shelter just a block from here."

He smiles sadly, "The shelter closed a few months ago because of a lot of unexplained things kept happening. It caused a staff member to break her neck and she landed herself in the hospital for many weeks," I look downcast, "But don't you worry about me miss, I'll be fine!"

There has to be something- I got it!

I determinedly stand up, "A part of my job is to study paranormal activity. If you come with me, I'll talk to my boss and he may take your case!"

He looks shocked, "You'd do this?"

"Absolutely."

Tuesday. January 13th. 2:47 p.m.

"I'm back!" I call out as I lead Mr. Yamamoto inside. "Sit right here and I'll make some tea," He nods and awkwardly takes a seat on the couch. I run into the kitchen and quickly (well as quickly as you can) make some tea.

"Here you go, I'll be right back." I whisper, setting down the tea cup and knocking on Naru's door.

"Come in," His baratone voice calls out. I gather my nerves and confidently walk into the room. I set down the tea cup, to his surprise, "I didn't ask for tea…," He sips, "Couldn't get enough of my handsome face?" I burn red at his teasing. Don't get mad, don't get mad.

"No! You have a client. His name is Yamamoto Shinobu."

He nods, "I'll be right there."

I take my usual seat as Naru shuffles out and sits across from Mr. Yamamoto.

"Good evening." He greets.

"Good evening, Mr. Yamamoto. So tell me about your case." Naru says coldly.

Cutting straight to the chase.

Mr. Yamamoto isn't fazed by Naru's cold demeanor, "The shelter I say at closed down a few months ago because of a woman nearly breaking her neck. But other strange things had happened before that. Things would fall on their own, we would hear voices, get pushed when no one was there, and a few practically levitated off their bed. I saw it with my own eyes."

I gasped. Oh man that's so freaky! I took a peak a Naru's face. He hasn't interrupted yet, so that means he's interested.

"Tell me about the woman who broke her neck."

"She was one of the staff, people called her Nana. Things had started to get worse around the shelter and a young woman was talking to her about it. Then Nana was practically thrown down the stairs."

"How do you know she didn't just trip?"

Mr. Yamamoto shook his head, "When a few of us went to see if she was okay, she had a bruise in the shape of a hand print around her wrist."

Naru glanced up at me and stayed silent for a moment, holding his chin. "Mai, call the shelter and tell them we will take on their problem. Then, call Miss Hara, Takigawa, Miss Matsuzaki, and Ida Akihiko. Inform them we have a case."

"Thank you very much sir, and you Miss Taniyama."

I beamed as Mr. Yamamoto bowed and left. I went to make the calls.

After his father was arrested, Akihiko and his family moved out of their house to make a clean start. They moved to Shibuya to be closer to the SPR so Akihiko could learn to control his PK. Akihiko turned 13 in December, and when his mom reluctantly agreed to let him go on the next case we take, he was so happy. Akihiko is going to be so excited! He's been getting better at his PK powers and will be a big help. I'm worried for his safety. I don't want him to get hurt. Then again, I'm usually a huge danger magnet. I couldn't help but sigh at the thought. He'll be okay.

And with that, our next case was taken.