Okay so this is my first story ever typed out for others to read I'd be glad if you review since it would urge me to update sooner but that's it this story was originally an idea based on the Grimm fairytale two travelers in Ghost hunt style but it will probably grow and become more than that. Some other anime's might be mentioned.
I don't own Ghost hunt in any way and I hope you enjoy!
(08/07/13)
Formatting was changed as advised and some grammar mistakes were corrected
Chapter 1 the Beginnings of new bonds
Once upon a time there lived a 16-year-old girl named Mai Taniyama. She had brown eyes, short brown hair and dressed in a simple way, today she wore a yellow floral dress while heading to Shibuya. Shibuya was the capital city of the Avira kingdom which is ruled by the Davis family. The kingdom was well-known for helping people with paranormal problems it's also said that the two princes are willing to help with the cases that interest them but more on that later.
At the same time there was a girl Mai's age wearing a red kimono decorated in pink cherry blossoms named Masako Hara. Masako was traveling by carriage to Shibuya because she believed that the kingdom could use her medium skills. But unfortunately her driver stole her carriage as well as her money while she was resting only leaving the bag (which was quite large) that she had kept with her in the inn she had stayed at.
By coincidence their paths crossed.
"Hey there! My names Mai have some tea it might lift that frown off your face," Mai said running up to Masako.
Masako gracefully grabbed the flask of tea and took a sip.
"Just cause your pretty, doesn't mean you don't need to say 'thank you'," Mai huffed after waiting a bit.
Masako raised the sleeve of her kimono and said "thank you for complimenting my looks," Mai simply sighed at the girl's response.
"So where you headed – umm… what's your name?" Mai laughed sheepishly.
"My name is Masako Hara; I'm going to Shibuya to work as a medium for the royal family." Masako answered.
"Oh I'm going that way too, let's go together Masako," Mai said smiling widely.
"Alright but you must hold my bag," Masako said covering her mouth with her sleeve again.
"Sur- wait, what?" Mai said before she realized it she was carrying Masako's bag and muttering complaints but was happy that she didn't have to travel alone anymore.
'Even if she is a little bratty' Mai thought.
Shibuya was actually quite close to where they met to reach it all they had to do was pass a large forest. In the center of the forest was the town Ichtaca, it was a small town that travelers often stop by when going to Shibuya.
The two girls travelled for a week and became quite close; Mai thought that Masako was like an annoying but caring sister. Masako on the other hand liked Mai because Mai didn't make friends with her because she was rich or beautiful but because Mai honestly enjoyed her companionship. They finally reached town, Masako wanted to buy supplies and be on their way but Mai wanted to stay for a bit.
"That's everything we need, let's go Mai," Masako said after purchasing some food.
"Masako I wanted to stay for a bit, but you should go," Mai responded.
"But Mai-"Masako tried to argue.
"No buts you want to become one of the kingdoms best mediums so the sooner you get there the better. Don't worry about me, besides I'm sure we'll see each other again," Mai said cheerfully.
Masako frowned behind her sleeve but complied none the less knowing when Mai makes up her mind there's no use trying to change it. They bid their farewells and Masako told Mai that she was welcome to visit when she wants and Mai wished her luck. After Masako left Mai decided to go take a walk and try to find a job afterwards. She soon came across a girl around her age carrying so many bags that they covered her face.
"Would you like some help?" Mai asked her.
"Yes please! Thank you so much!" the girl exclaimed, Mai simply smiled and took some of the bags.
"So where to?" Mai said brightly
"Follow me. Oh! That's right I never told you my name I'm Keiko," Keiko replied with an equal amount of enthusiasm.
"Nice to meet you I'm Mai," Mai introduced herself as they reached an inn.
"This is my stop unless you need my help with anything?" Keiko said.
"I do need a job," Mai said sheepishly.
"Not a problem, Give me one sec and I'll ask the boss," Keiko said running inside.
A moment later she came back with a thumb up saying welcome to the team. She introduced the other co-workers and showed Mai the other two who were closer to their age.
"So Mai this is Michiru, and that girl over there is Kuroda but you should stay away from her," Keiko pointed to each one respectfully.
"How come?" Mai questioned.
"She claims that she's psychic but frankly I think she's a little loose in the head and just wants attention," Keiko explained.
Mai was a very dedicated worker and was often the center of attention because of the warm aura around her. Though she had the habit of always over sleeping thus making her late and when she wasn't working she was spending time with Michiru and Keiko. Sadly one day the inn was robbed and the workers that didn't need money had to be let go Mai offered to leave saying she didn't plan to stay that long and she was supposed to go to Shibuya to meet up with a friend. As Mai was packing Kuroda came into her room.
"Here's some bread and tea for the trip. After some time you will see a fork in the road the one on the right is the two-day trip and the one on the left is the seven-day trip. Take care Mai," Kuroda said while leaving.
'Huh Kuroda is nicer than Keiko says but I thought it was the other way around for the paths, hmm oh well I'm sure Kuroda's right' Mai thought not noticing the evil grin Kuroda had when leaving.
Mai soon reached the fork in the road like Kuroda said. Mai had overheard the villagers talking about the troll that eats eyes on the seven-day road so she was glad that Kuroda told her which one to go on. She took the right one as Kuroda said and ate her bread according to her two-day trip on the fourth day Mai realized she had been tricked and was getting weak from hunger. Just as she was losing hope a troll came.
"Ah woe is me woe is me. Oh hello, miss would you care to help me by giving me your eyes," he said before launching into a truly depressing tale.
"If you are to give me some bread I would," Mai replied.
"You may take a loaf that I have, you remind me of a traveler except much less foolish," The troll said before giving the bread and painlessly removing her eyes.
"Do I now, you should tell me the tale and could you lead me the way out?" Mai asked with her hands in front of her waving around.
The troll agreed and led her out before returning to the forest telling the tale of the foolish traveler who gave everything he had to others because of the sad tales they told for nothing in return. (From Fruits basket the story Momiji told to the others before going to the hot springs for white day)
'Trolls aren't as bad as everyone seems to think,' were Mai's last thoughts before falling asleep.
-~-~-~Mai's Dream~-~-~
"Mai, sweetie wake up," urged a sweet woman's voice.
Mai woke up surrounded in darkness except for the floating lights and the two glowing figures.
"Mom?! Dad?! What are you doing here you're not… I mean you're…I don't understand anything!" Mai exclaimed shocked.
"Well darling we came to tell you how to see once again since you deserve so much more than what you have," her father said soothingly.
"That's right sweetie when you wake up use the dew in the grass to wash your eye sockets and you will be able to see one again," Her mother said.
"Besides I'm your guardian angel and your mother is your spirit guide it'll take a lot more than that to get rid of us," Her dad boasted while giving a noogie to Mai.
"Thank you," Mai said giving them a watery smile full of happiness before joining the world of the wake once more.
-~-~-~End Dream Sequence~-~-~-
When Mai woke up she did exactly as told and lo and behold she was able to see again. Once again she was on her way while walking she came about to find a man around 25 with long brownish hair in a ponytail.
"Hello there," Mai greeted the man.
"Why hello there, young lady do you think you could help me a bit I can't seem to find my tokkosho it's a gold and has points on the two ends with a grip in the middle it's my tool for exorcisms, I'm a monk," Said the man.
"Sure I'll help I'm Mai by the way," Mai said starting to look around.
"Houshou Takigawa at your service but you can call me Bou-san jou-chan," Bou-san said doing a mini salute as Mai giggled.
"Sure thing Bou-san and is this what you were looking for," Mai replied pulling something out of a bush on the side of the road.
"That's it thanks jou-chan!" Bou-san exclaimed before running off somewhere.
'Well that was odd are monks supposed to have long hair? Aww man I forgot to ask if he had food' thought Mai as she continued traveling.
Continuing on Mai was stopped by an odd boy wearing glasses in an even odder place.
"What are you doing in a tree?" Mai questioned looking up to the boy in the tree.
"The better question is do you really want to know?" The bespectacled questioned back somehow looking dignified upside down in a tree.
"You know what probably not do you need help getting down?" Mai reconsidered and asked.
"Nope but you should join me the views great, I'm Osamu Yasuhara by the way but call me Yasu," Yasu declared pulling Mai up before she had the chance to answer.
"You're unique," Mai stated laughing
"You think so I'm very deeply touched by your compliment," Yasu said wiping fake tears of gratitude making Mai laugh even more.
"You don't happen to have any food by any chance would you Yasu?" Mai questioned hopefully.
"Sorry dear I already ate the last of it a minute before you came," Yasu replied.
"Well thanks for the company but I should get going see ya Yasu," Mai said climbing down the tree.
"Catch ya on the flip side sweet cheeks!" Yasu yelled.
'Geez this journey sure is strange that guy could pull off as the mad hatter or the Cheshire cat from the story Alice in Wonderland that mom told me, I wonder what's next' thought Mai after she heard Yasu's farewell.
Not much later Mai came upon a church she entered with the hope that someone might have some food. What she saw instead were several children playing and a blonde boy a bit taller than her trying to get them outside the keyword being trying since the children kept running around and twirling the poor boy in circles.
"Hello?" Mai called silently questioning what's going on.
All the kids turned to the new voice and started to play with her. Luckily Mai was good with children and got them all outside like the blonde boy was trying to do.
"Thanks for that mate," the blonde boy said.
'He has a funny way of speaking' thought Mai
"No problem my names my Mai, nice to meet you," Mai introduced as the blonde boy was about to speak a loud rumbling was heard. Mai blushed scratching her cheek while the boy gave a small chuckle.
"You seem hungry here's something to eat, I'm John Brown the temporary priest here until father Toujo gets back," John said as he brought her to the kitchen and gave her food.
"Thanks, aren't you a little young to be a priest?" Mai asked.
"Actually I'm 19 years old I just look young," John replied.
"Ehh, you're older than me by three years!" Mai exclaimed after she finished her food which didn't take long since she hasn't eaten since she met the troll.
"I guess I am; were you going somewhere Mai?" John asked.
"Oh that's right I was heading to Shibuya it was nice meeting you John, bye everyone," Mai yelled to John and the children while walking backwards away and waving.
"Bye Mai!" John and the children yelled back as they watched her retreating figure.
'I wonder what she has to do in Shibuya,' was John's last thought on Mai before attending to the children.
Mai on the other hand was really close to Shibuya and decided to take a lunch break by cooking some of the food John gave her. First off though she had to break some branches off of some trees just as she was about snap one-off she heard something.
"Don't you dare snap that branch!" came the loud voice of a well dressed red-haired women.
"How come?" Mai questioned thoroughly confused.
"You'll harm the tree spirit I'm a priestess I should now," The brightly haired woman proclaimed loudly with her chin out.
'Is this woman serious?' was Mai's train of thought
"Right sorry about that," Mai said slowly backing away only to end up tripping into a thorn-bush.
"Ow! Just my luck" Mai exclaimed jumping out and inspecting her many cuts.
"Hold still," said the woman as she bandaged Mai up.
"Thank you Miss…"
"Ayako, Ayako Matsuzaki and you are,"
"Mai it's nice to meet you," Mai said starting to warm up to what she originally thought was a snobby person.
"Well Mai you should try to be careful," Ayako said condescendingly.
"Yeah, yeah it happens all the time sorry about the tree though I wanted some firewood to have lunch," Mai replied not at all phased by Ayako's tone.
"Well town is not that far away I'll go with you," Ayako compromised.
"Sure!" Mai agreed enthusiastically. They talked casually till they arrived at Shibuya.
"Well, see you Mai this is my address if you ever need anything," Ayako said giving Mai a slip of paper.
"I'm finally here, now to find Masako and tell her everything that's happened in the past few days," Mai said out loud to herself.
Like I said I hope you enjoyed it and please give reviews to tell me how it is and if you think it sucked tell me why. Oh and any questions you have I guess you just put it as a review since I'm still new to this. If there are any pairings (which may or may not happen since I'm not that good at romance stuff in general) they would probably be Naru x Mai, Bou-san x Ayako, John x Masako and Lin x Madoka sorry it's just who I like together.
Thanks for reading!