2:26 A.M.

Day One

Somewhere over England

I watched the spirit guide in front of me and frowned. Spirits aren't supposed to look stressed, are they? I mean, they're gone and shouldn't have a worry in the world, but this time, Gene looked slightly off with his hair astray and usually bright blue eyes dull. He looked more…Naru-ish above anything else, and there was definitely something wrong with that.

"Mai, I'm so sorry."

I furrowed my eyebrows and crossed my arms as I watched him.

"What are you sorry for?"

He sighed as he paced the black plane and then stopped.

"For getting you in the mess with the Board of Directors. You and Naru both."

When he noticed the confused look on my face he began to explain.

"When you used the Nine Cuts to rid of that woman chasing you, you begged me for help. And I did."

"Right, so how can you be sorry for that?"

He shook his head as the scenery changed from a black plane to a room, almost like the office, and sat down in a blue chair. I frowned and walked into the room until I was standing in front of Gene.

"Mai, they think it was just you who unleashed the power. They're afraid of you and they're going to see if you'll be a real threat or not."

I sat down in front of him and crossed my legs as I processed the words.

"What about Sakkara? She was a threat, and they didn't do anything."

"They didn't know because no one reported her. But Naru reported you. He has to report you Mai, or his license would be revoked and he would be sent back to England."

I looked down at my hands and frowned as I processed what he had said.

"So, what do we do?"

Gene rose to his feet and turned away from me.

"I don't know, Mai."

3:03 A.M.

London Airport

I rubbed my eyes as I felt the plane touch the runway and felt instantly relieved. Naru shifted in his seat as he reached for his black messenger bag underneath his chair. I grabbed mine and searched for my journal. I knew I couldn't forget the dream that I had. Naru raised an eyebrow and frowned.

"Whatever dream you had, don't forget it and write it on the way to the house."

I sighed and knew he was right; if I wrote while I walked, something bad would happen, like me falling down a set of stairs, running into someone, or making it so illegible to read.

I waited impatiently as the stewardesses ran through the exiting procedure, and was quick to get off, but Naru grabbed my wrist and held be back so Lin could cut out in front of us. I recognized the position they placed themselves in. It was the same position they were in when I came here for the very first time. I frowned and shot Naru a questioning glance, which, of course, blew it off and pressed forward.

By the time we got through the terminal, I was pretty much sleep walking, but trying my best to remember the dream by every word and action. Naru grabbed my hand and started to lead me through the crowded room and to the escalators.

"Watch your step." I heard him mutter as we got ready to step onto them.

I glared at him and took a step with him onto the first step.

"I'm not that drowsy."

He smirked as Lin stepped on behind me then turned to search the entrance way for his mother. And of course, Madoka was there with them, waving like crazy with Luella. Martin stood off from the excited ladies and shook his head. I grinned and all drowsiness disappeared as I returned the frantic waves.

And of course, as we reach the bottom of the escalators, I rush to meet them, only to trip and face-plant in front of the ENTIRE airport.

'Oh great.' I thought angrily as I picked myself up off the ground with the help of a slightly irked Naru and a giggling Madoka. 'What a wonderful start in England.'

"I don't think we could even deny you if we wanted to." Madoka said as soon as she helped me up and grabbed me in a hug. Then I was ripped out of Madoka's grip and found myself to be in the grasp of Luella, who held me tight.

"Oh Mai! We were so worried that Noll was abusing you!" She histrionically cried out.

"Just because I forget to call you, it doesn't mean Naru locked me in the cellar and abused me." I grumbled and was suddenly released. Luella held me out at arm's length and studied me for a bit before she shared a glance with Martin and then to Naru. She raised her eyebrows and spoke.

"What has Oliver done to you? You know English. And quiet well since we last met."

I smiled as she released me. I rubbed the back of my head as Naru spoke up.

'I didn't do anything to her mom; she just sat down and learned it after she got frustrated with our phone conversations. She knew we were talking about her and she was nosey. As usual."

I glared at him as he smirked triumphantly. Martin touched the small of my back and directed us to the luggage carousal.

"Now isn't the time to be proving more talents here, Mai. I have a feeling that we are being observed."

Lin glanced over his shoulder slightly to check if Martin was right, but shook his head.

"Clear for now. Let's get moving."

I followed the welcoming committee and grabbed my suitcase as soon as I saw it.

Davis Mansion 9:33 A.M.

I tucked my feet underneath me as soon as I sat down on the sofa. A cup of coffee steamed in my hand and I waited it to cool down before I took a sip. Madoka sat next to me followed by Luella. Lin and Martin sat down in the recliners, but they all held folders in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Naru stood at the front of the room with a black note book in one hand and a pen in the other. It was propped open in his hand and he was making quick notes before we called the family meeting to order.

"Alright, so I know Mai has a lot of questions as of right now." Martin started off. "But before we can go any farther, we must tell you about the Board. Luella?"

Luella nodded her head agreement.

"I don't know how much Noll has told you about the board, but we'll start off with what they do. They keep track of everything paranormal that's been reported to them. They are the ones who teach at the university as well. If they find someone with the probability that they have abnormal abilities, they test them, run background checks, everything. They're pretty much the government for Paranormal Researchers. All groups have to report to them. They try to keep the balance."

Martin nodded in agreement before he took over.

"They read all of the reports that you sent in. And they've been keeping track of you. However, this time, since the last major case we had together got a little crazy, and you managed to defeat that evil spirit, they've gotten concerned with your increase of powers because you're not dead."

"So what are they gonna do?" I asked nervously.

"We don't know. They could put us through a tough case, run tests, we don't know. But what we do know is this: they can't do anything without a parent's consent, regardless of what it is, your parents or guardian must know."

"Which is why we came here, right?" I asked, catching on.

Luella nodded.

"Yep. We're your temporary guardians." Martin answered. "And because we're well respected in the community, they'll hesitate to do anything outrageous."

Already I didn't like the sound of the Board.

"You'll have a meeting with them tomorrow, Mai, so don't be nervous or anything." Madoka assured.

"Great."

A/N: Wow! Thanks for all of the support you guys are sending me! I enjoy it an awful lot. And thanks for being so patient. I was going to update yesterday, but I had a college tour, so I was too tired when I got home to do anything. But I really appreciate all of the support you guys send me again! I will make this amazingly awesome! :D

Love,

Jazzy