I do not own Ghost Hunt.
GENERAL POV-
Naru ended up taking the case, despite his young assistant's obvious discomfort with the situation. They left for the estate early the next day, Mai for once actually being on time. Bou-san ended up going with them, driving his car behind Lin's van.
When they reached their destination, Mai couldn't help but be awed by it. It was beautiful, with vibrant gardens, sweeping lawns, and a multitude of fountains. The mansion itself was around four stories tall, with so many windows that you couldn't count them all even if you sat there all day and tried. But then again, more windows meant more places where people could push you to your death. Mai shuddered. For all of its beauty, it was eerie in a way. The windows were like eyes that were watching them as they got out of the van and started walking towards the front entrance.
Hitari-san was already waiting for them inside. He took them on a tour throughout the house, stopping only at the most significant places, like the attic, the kitchen, the main room, the basement, and so on.
Mai felt as if she was being watched by the house itself, as if the walls would suddenly sprout eyes or something. She felt that if she let her guard down, something very powerful might consume her, use her for its will. She suddenly felt very tired, slumping against the wall, and causing the group to stop.
"Taniyama-san, are you all right?" asked Lin. He stooped down beside her and checked her pulse. It was so fast and light that the stress might kill her if it went on much longer. Bou-san rushed forward and pressed something into Mai's hand. A protection charm.
"How long have you had that prepared?" asked Naru. Bou-san looked the young man straight in the eye, and said, "Ever since you took this case. Mai was freaking out in the kitchen when you were talking to the client about the mansion." He gestured to his surroundings. "I think that Mai might have picked up on something even before we arrived, and now it's affecting her. Naru, we have to get her out of here."
Mai however, was now sleeping peacefully, the charm tucked in her hands. Lin checked her pulse again. "It's gone back down." he stated.
Bou-san gave the sleeping girl a strange look. "She really falls asleep in the weirdest places. Although it might be because of what the house is doing to her."
At Naru's request, Lin picked Mai up in his arms and strode towards the base. When they arrived at their destination, he set her down on a couch and promptly got back to work.
NARU'S POV-
I'm worried about Mai… I wonder if it's normal to this worried though. The way she just collapsed in that hallway. I have to admit, just for a second, that I was scared. I wonder if she'll dream one of her seemingly prophetic dreams, and if it will help with the case. I hope she will be all right…
MAI'S POV-
When I opened my eyes, all I saw was black space. My usual dream, but of course that would mean that he was here too. Naru, who was so much nicer in my dreams then the real Naru, who was always smiling and being nice to me. He also guides me through my dreams, helping me process the information that the dreams provide me with.
When I snapped back to reality, I noticed that he was standing beside me, watching my emotions flicker across my face. I blushed, because of course dream Naru was as gorgeous as the real deal. Although dream Naru was a lot nicer to me.
"Mai," he said, "You have to wake up now." He looked concerned. "But why? Aren't I supposed to get information on the case?" Now I was really confused. He already wanted me to wake up? Usually that part came after he had showed me something.
"Mai, if you don't get up now, you may never wake up again." What he said chilled me to the bone. Even though I really didn't want to leave, I knew from the expression on his face that he was completely serious. I waved, and then I was staring at the ceiling in the base room.
I groaned and sat up, instantly regretting the action. My throbbed with a terrible migraine. I didn't register the fact that I was falling back onto whatever I was lying on in the first place, it was as if I was watching from out of my own body. Then, all in a rush, I was back in my own head, thinking my own thoughts, and undoubtedly feeling my own headache.
Suddenly, someone handed me an icepack. I took it gratefully and pressed it to my forehead, and at the same time turning to thank whoever had given it to me. I wound up face to face with Naru.
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I know, what a terrible ending, but I was rushed! Little siblings, big distractions! Please review.
