Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt. All credit goes to Fuyumi Ono and Shiho Inada.

Pairing: Lin and Madoka (Decided to try something new. I actually don't mind this. Anyways, Mai's guess in the Bloodstained Labrynth might not be far off :D )


IV. Forever By My Side

"Just like the glorious northern star you guided me
Shining a light of pure tranquility
To a secret place where no-one else could go
Free to reveal the things I never show"

|Sanctuary, Delta Goodrem|

He ran towards the room as quickly as possible, one word, one name on his mind. Madoka. Her name was the only word in his mind as he tried to open the door unsuccessfully. He frowned, knowing that there was no lock on the door. There was a feeling that he couldn't place, something that had intensified his need to get to her. It frustrated him that he didn't know what it was, but that didn't matter now. He needed to get in, and he needed to help her. Ramming his shoulder into the door, he tried again and again until the door fell to the ground. Instantly, his eyes locked onto the figures in the corner of the room. Pale, transparent hands were wrapped around her throat, and without a thought, he released his Shiki.

He watched as they cut through the spirit, breaking it down until nothing but air remained in the place where it had stood a moment ago. His attention returned to the figure which was sitting against the wall, gasping for air. He rushed to her side, and kneeled in front of her, his hands on her shoulder. She lifted her face and looked into his eyes.

"Lin..." Her voice was barely above a whisper, and it scared him.

"Madoka, are you alright? Are you hurt?" There was a desperate edge to his voice that had never been there before. She looked into his eyes and she could read the concern in them.

"I'll be fine." she managed. He looked at her as if doubting the truth in the words, and she smiled to reassure him. Lin returned her smile and then helped her get up. He held her close to him as she leaned against him for support, as if she would disappear if he let go.

"How did you know? Everyone was supposed to be asleep…" She spoke softly, looking at her feet.

"You could say I had a feeling that you were in danger" He replied.

"Oh..." she trailed off, unsure of what to say.

"I want you to sleep at base. Seeing as you were targeted by the spirit, I don't think that you should be alone. I was headed there to watch the monitors anyways" He said. She nodded, wondering if she would even get any sleep that night. She was thankful that he had gotten to her room on time or she wouldn't have been alive are the moment. But, she couldn't help but feel nervous around him. Sighing softly, so that he couldn't hear, she followed him to the base.


"Hey Lin?" She spoke softly, as she turned on the couch to look at him. He turned his attention away from the monitors and turned to her. She felt her face flush red as she felt his intense gaze on her. "T-thanks... for earlier."

For the second time that night, he smiled for her and she closed her eyes. Even if he hardly ever smiled, he smiled for her twice in one night, and for some reason that made her happy. She felt herself drifting off to sleep, as he spoke three words to her.

"You're welcome, Madoka." The words were spoken softly and sincerely, and she knew at that moment that he would always be there for her, whether it was to rescue her from danger or simply stand by her. With that pleasant thought, she finally welcomed sleep, knowing that no harm would come to her while he was around.


Please review and tell me what you thought of this chapter! It is short, but I will try to update when I can!

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