A/N: Yay! I managed to finish this chappie. I think I'll be updating weekly, but things are hectic around my house these days so I don't know how long the content will be... I'll try my very best though!

Reviews are really appreciated! Keep 'em coming ;D (Don't be a meanie though, that'll hurt my and Alana's feelings, and the twins might just shut you out of their sexy twincest-ish world).

Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt. If I did, there's a 50% chance that I might've tried to make it as long as Bleach or One Piece. ;D

You know those times when you're watching horror movies, where the protagonists gets close to a suspicious place or person, the camera zooms in on the objective, the music's tempo picks up and becomes stressful, only to show a cat or something completely and utterly banal?

That sums up how it felt those seconds – it felt like years if you ask me – where I passed by Oliver Davis on the hallway. I expected some big confrontation, some kind of response, at least a nod of recognition? Hell, even a glare would've been fine. I feel like I'm invisible all of the sudden.

Before that particular trail of thought could develop into something potentially harming or embarrassing, I speed walked back to the base. I shuffled towards the computers and booted it up. Glancing at my phone, which sat next to the computer on the table, I quickly took note of the time. 6:07a.m. I silently cheered at beating my record for short showers, before getting serious and starting up work.

'Alright, so… I'll just start up the wireless programs… If this computer ever lets me through past these reminders…. Why doesn't Hikaru just uninstall all of this crap? Ugh, it froze!' I thought as I sat in front of the screen, 'Well.. There! Great… Now, the program's booted up… Hmm… The transmitter? I wonder where Hikaru put that…'

I rummaged through the black case which had all our machines and techs, 'Maybe I should consider asking ESPR to give Hikaru a raise, this all looks the damn same to me'

I shrugged and put all back in the case, deciding just to arrange the specs in their corresponding carrying bags (small pouches that hung from our necks, containing a small camera that read IR, thermal and nightvision, some espace for extra batteries, and a small microphone). I searched through the bags for the AA batteries and sorted them into the pouches, then left it neatly placed in the almost-empty table. I tidied up the bags and the small kettle and mugs, and sighed as I plopped on the nearest couch. This is so boring, I'm almost tempted to go and explore by myself.

I immediately scolded myself for my childishness, when I suddenly heard a knock on the window. I looked towards where the sound came from, and I could see from the small bit of daybreak a silhouette on the tinted window. Burglars? Nah, they wouldn't announce they're coming. Plus, this is a freakin' haunted house, as far as people are concerned, so they're probably not going to come here often.

I quickly grabbed my duffel bag and whipped out my .44 gun, cocking it back and checking the load. I deftly went to the window and silently unlocked it, waiting for a response. Opening it slowly, I was about to face whatever was out there when brrr…. Brrr..

….

'Is that my phone? Right now? Can it get any more impertinent?' I shook my head and closed the window before re-locking it. I walked back to the table – still silent, mind you, you never know what kind of sickos are out there – and flipped the screen open.

Smexy Twin #2 – Kaoru-kun

Underneath the name, a photo of the twins smiling handsomely at the camera whilst shirtless. When did they change it again? Ugh, I swear…

I answered before he hung up.

"'Sup Kao-chan?"

"Boss, you know I hate being called that. Only when I was back in high school was I called that. And only because a sempai insisted on it!" Kaoru whined from the other end.

Sigh, "A'right, what's up sweet buns? You normally don't call me when you're studying up." I was, of course, saying the truth. Whenever he was 'absorbing information' on seminars or sojourns, you could die in a car crash and he wouldn't know until it was over. He was, if anything, focused. Thankfully, he was the more mature twin (not by much, but there was a difference).

"Yeah… I had a dream," I widened my eyes, but said nothing, waiting for him to continue, "It was about your case. Which is, coincidentally, why I'm calling. I was at the window, and I know you boss. You probably would've shot me,"

I sweatdropped and laughed, "Yeah, ok," I hung up, and made my way to the window.

There, in all his spiky-red-haired glory, was Kaoru Hitachiin. He wore beige slacks, a purple button up shirt, and a short-sleeved checkered sweater. The twins were incredibly fashionable, as well.

"Come on in," I extended my hand and pulled him into the room.

Once we were seated comfortably on the sofa, Kaoru laying his head on my lap, he began to explain his dream.

"This is going to be extremely not helpful, but I think it's safer to be all together for this one case," I nodded and he continued, "There are going to be two disappearances before the case is over. Don't ask me how it's going to end, I couldn't see it. I don't know who is going to disappear either, though, but at least it's something to work on,"

I kept quiet, looking ahead, "How sure are you that they're going to disappear before the end of the case?"

"Absolutely positive,"

"Hmm…"

"Whatcha plannin', boss?"

"How to warn people effectively. I think that Pig-man is going to pretend that I'm just a kid vying for attention, but I have more hope for the others… Although the boss of SPR does seem to have a dislike for me. Or it could be just plain jealousy,"

At this, Kaoru raised an eyebrow. I, lost in thought, started playing with his spiky, but still silky smooth hair.

"What exactly happened since you guys got here?"

"Hmm, I was being friendly to one of the assistants and he got all macho-possessive on me. I only smiled at her, I didn't even try to make a pass or anything," the older twin scoffed and I glared at him, "Seriously! I mean, she is cute but I was just curious about her psychic circumstances,"

"So you assume the boss got jealous? Maybe he was just being protective."

"'Karu-kun was totally hitting on another of his colleagues and he didn't bat an eye at him. And he's totally worse than me!" I was outraged, but Kaoru just laughed.

"Alright then, I trust you boss,"

I huffed, then remembered something, "Say, you met the Davis' when you were in England for the Witchcraft history assembly right?"

"Yeah, what's that got to do with anything?"

"I'm getting there, Mr. Impatient," the red-headed huffed, but kept quiet, "I want to know who from the Davis' family you met…?"

"Hmmm," Kaoru brought a hand to his chin in a pondering position, "I met Martin Davis, of course, since he arranged the whole thing, and I met his wife…"

"So you didn't meet Oliver Davis or his twin?"

"Well, I met Eugene Davis, but I thought you didn't really specially care about Dr. Oliver Davis?"

"There's a fake here pretending to be him, and the real deal – or at least, who I think is the real deal – is pretending to be someone else,"

"Oh,"

"Yeah, I was wondering if you could let me know if I'm right at breakfast,"

"Sure thing, boss. But I want something in return,"

I rolled my eyes, but extended my palm, which he took, "Deal,"

His smirk told me that I would probably regret this for a very, very long time.

_.-+*+-._

After Hikaru woke up and I manage to revive Monique from her dead-sleep (she's always extremely tired after one of those visions), we went to the dining hall again for breakfast.

It was a simple meal, consisting of miso soup, some rice, and omelet bits. I ate to be polite, but deep down I knew Hikaru and I would scarf down a couple of our ramen cups and sweets from our junk food stash. I explained the circumstances to Ohashi-san about Kaoru, and he acquiesced, albeit a bit concerned that a young man could infiltrate the Manor's security so easily. I told him that Kaoru was just especially sneaky, as it came as part of his job (he helped Hikaru with research when we were back in Europe).

When the SPR group came in, I nudged Kaoru who quickly scanned the small crowd and gave me a firm, but discrete, nod. Hmm, so the great Oliver Davis is posing as an assistant? This is rich, I can't wait to get Madoka in on this. I paused in my trail of thought, Maybe Madoka is behind all of this? I'll give her a ring before it's too late in England and see what she's up to.

We finished our meal and set out to do temperature checks, running into a Mai, the monk named Houshou Takigawa, and 'Kazuya Shibuya' (I had to bite my tongue to keep from asking for his real name).

The rest of the day went quite peacefully, while I figured that the best way to warn the other researchers was when Ms. Igurashi and her assistant Suzuki did her séance later in the evening.

_.-+*+-._

Kaoru and Hikaru stayed back in base while Mon and I went to the two-women team's séance. I rolled my eyes at their excuse to back out.

'But boss, we need to catch up! We don't know what could happen to each other any moment now! We could die!'

'Yeah, well, you're upping your chances by staying back, by yourselves, while everyone else is in Suzuki's séance' I had admonished, 'Not to mention, Kaoru, you said two people were disappearing. Guess how many idiots are staying here?'

'But boss, you know it's scary' Hikaru had whined, 'I can't handle scary stuff!'

I sighed, those kids will be the death of me, not to mention they're older! The world stopped making sense such a long time ago… Sigh…

I saw Oliv- I mean, Narumi return to the room with a IR or thermal camera. I still had a hard time believing that Minumi-san (who I still prefer to call Pigman, but for politeness' sake I've learnt his name) is considered successful in his career when he obviously lacks some professional knowledge on the field.

Mon elbowed me, drawing me out of my reverie, when the lighted candle started flickering and Suzuki started writing like a madwoman. As the light flickered out and everything became dark, I quickly signed with my hands and reached out to one of my familiars.

'Mamotsu, lend me your sight'

I immediately could make out the form of Pigman hiding under the table, Coward, when suddenly Mai turns around.

"Who are you?!"

I look towards where she's looking, but there's no one there, so I approach her. I whisper on her ear, 'It's Alan, don't freak out' before putting a hand on her shoulder and pulling her back. Her powers may be stronger than I realized, or maybe it's just a side effect of having Eugene Davis as her spirit guide? I'm really looking forward to the end of this case to see what it is.

As the monk chanted towards the wall, there was a thud on the ceiling which rocked the chandelier. Mai turned on her spot and I hugged her to myself, in an attempt to comfort her. Man, she's adorable!

It grew quiet, and the lights were turned on by Oli-Narumi. Keep yourself in check, Alana, you don't want your big mouth to be your downfall.

"Are you alright?" asked Ms. Igurashi to her assistant, who rubbed her hands but nodded shakily. Pigman was still under the table, shaking pitifuly, and the step-in SPR boss sat in the chair looking not too shaken despite the situation. If anything, that kid's got some balls.

I nodded Mon towards the papers, and she brought the one she was holding towards me. I looked at her quizzically, after all I wasn't as well-versed in reading Japanese as the twins or her.

"All these say 'Help me'" she clarified, while Narumi talked. I let out a small 'Oh', and turned to everyone, who confirmed what my friend had stated.

"This one's different," said the monk, who lift up a paper written in red ink.

'It says 'I don't want to die', Milady,' piped in Mamotsu. I mentally nodded, and thanked him for his help before telling him to pull out.

I hadn't noticed that by then I was stroking Mai's hair – really, the girl's such a cutie, I wish she was my little sister! – when someone cleared their throats. Naru – the best compromise between Narumi and Oliver, since Noll is supposed to be the nickname for Olivers right? – was glaring daggers at me before telling something to 'Kazuya Shibuya' who promptly spoke.

"Well, we'll be going back to review the footage," he spoke, a smile with a somewhat evil glint, and he arranged his glasses, so that the light reflected off of them, "Mai, if you would please stop clinging to Kuraus-san, and prepare some tea, I'd appreciate it,"

Mai immediately jumped away from me, red-faced and sputtering, "No, I wasn't – that is, I – Alan-san was just—"

"It's alright, Shibuya-san," I addressed him directly, "I was the one who offered, not to metion who would mind having such a cute young lady clinging to oneself?" I gave him a wolfish grin before heading out with Monique, who tried to snicker as quietly as possibly, and was failing immensely.

Before I closed the door, I winked at Mai, who pouted and puffed her cheeks, and made sure to look at Naru as haughtily as possible. Serves you damn right for being a controlling freak, even if Mai likes you.

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