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My morning routine; I chucked my phone across my room. I sprang out of bed and headed to my kitchen. I saw a note left on my counter

Alice, I came to check in on you last night. Anyways hope you are doing I will, work has been very busy of late so I am sorry I haven't really kept in contact with you. Have you been having episodes again? If so let me know so I can contact the doctor that dealt with your mother. I love you Alice, take care. –father.

I ripped up the note, how dare he mention my mother and calling me crazy again! I took in a deep breath and walked into my bathroom; I turned on the water. I stripped off my clothing and stepped in.

I let a tear fall; dad never really believed mother's gift or my own, so he would have doctors see us. Even though father did this to us, mother still loved him; personally I think she stuck with him for my sake. After my shower I threw on black skinny jeans with a thin white tank top and threw over a see through black long sleeve. I rummaged through my room and found my black flats and packed up for the case.

I grabbed my blade placed it in its usual spot in my back pocket; I slung my black duffle bag and began to walk towards the office. I placed one headphone in and smiled as AFI's "Love Like Winter" came on; the streets were surprisingly not as busy this morning. About ten minutes into the walk I saw a small tanned car slowly drive up to me. I placed my hand in my back pocket ready if I need to fight, the window slowly slides down and to my surprised I saw John.

"Morning Alice, would you like a ride?" I smiled and said "that would be awesome!" He popped open the trunk, I threw my bag inside and closed the trunk up. I sat in the passenger seat and said "Thanks for the ride kind sir" I laughed and his face turned slightly red and laughed with me as he pulled back onto the road. "So you do really walk around ever where" I nodded "Yup I do, it's a good work out." Then I said "Hey John is Masako going to be there?" Now where did that come from, well I guess since she arrived with John on the last case so it only makes since. I wonder why she gave me that look, did I steal her thunder?

"Not sure mate, I think the only one who would know is either Mai or Kazuya" I nodded "Oh is there do's and don'ts around her? Last case she gave me a glare and honestly I don't know what I did wrong." He pulled up to the office and turned to me giving me a soft smile "Don't worry about it Ali, Masako is a nice girl and sometimes her emotions of certain someone gets to her. But don't worry just be yourself" he is so freaking nice! "Awe John, thanks and a certain someone?" he nodded and said "don't worry about it" I gave him a confused look but I just nodded listened to him, after all he is a priest. (Meaning he is wise)

He opened the door and I walked in to see Lin on his computer "Hey Lin" he nodded to us and said "Mai is in the kitchen if you are looking for her." I smiled and skipped my way to the kitchen and John followed; I saw her pull out the small white kettle. "Hey Mai" "Morning Mai" she looked nice in a lavender colored sweater and dark blue jeans; her hair falling to her shoulders in waves. Wait has that white strand of hair always been there? (if you read the last few chapters of Within you it will explain what it means, but I am sure I might explain it here pretty soon.)

"Hey you two, Did you catch a ride with John Ali?" she smiled at me; I swear Mai's smile can really brighten up the room. I looked at John smiled then back at Mai, "Somewhat, remember I said I walked everywhere? Well I was walking to the office and this nice gentleman saw me and decided to give me a ride." She placed the kettle on the stove, "Awe john you are too nice, thank you for picking up our dark princess." I snorted "dark princess? Where did that come from?" She gave me a devious smirk "because all the black you wear"

I placed my hands on my hips "Well I love the color black, what can I say I do look amazing." The kettle screamed and her cheeks puffed out in annoyance, "Oh no not in this kitchen we don't need another Naru!" I began to laugh and said "I know but I love to make you grumpy! You are so cute when you're grumpy!" Which was very true, John sweat dropped "well I can't argue with that, you are pretty funny when you a flustered Mai." She poured Naru's tea and said "I am so glad I can entertain you" sarcasm etched in her words.

John and I followed Mai out to the 'forbidden cave', she knocked on the door "Come in." She entered the office and placed the tea on his desk, "Hey Naru" "Morning Kazuya" he shut his book and said "you two can start helping Mai with the equipment." Well hello to you too! I then said "well hello to you too master, and I will get on that right away." I turned around and grabbed John by his arm and dragged him away.

"Breathe Alice" I giggled and let go of John's arm, "I'm fine. I'm just being silly" he smiled and Mai came out with a couple of boxes "Alright guys let's get started." But I am too lazy today! As if Mai read my mind "Now Alice I see that look on your face, don't be lazy the faster we get this done the more we don't have to worry about 'Master's wrath!" I broke in laughter I never get tired of that joke.

-Ghost Hunt-

I sat in the van with my dear little Mai next to me, I am such a creeper! I had on headphone stuck in my ear listening to 'We came as Romans'. I felt the van pull to a harsh stop; I looked over to see Mai looking out the window. "Looks like an accident Naru" he groaned in annoyance. "I can see that Mai" I looked out my window as well and saw a city bus on its side. An ambulance and fire truck stationed nearby. "Shouldn't those people go to the hospital, why are the walking away from the sight?"

I gave Mai a questioning look, what people? All the people I see are the ones they are pulling out from the bus. Is she seeing something that we can't? Hm maybe if I can link to her like we did when we first met or like in the previous case I can see what she is seeing but it's a long shot. "Mai there is no one walking away from the sight, what people?" Mai and I turned our attention towards Lin, "don't you…see them?" I could see fear and confusion etched on her face.

I then scooted over and placed my hands on the side of her head, "Let me see." She gave me a questioning look "What?" I let out a small deep breath trying to concentrate; I looked deep into her chocolate brown eyes. The idea the eyes are the portal to the mind and soul; very true. "Remember that time we link in the case and we first met? Let me see what you're seeing, this is a long shot but let's see if we can do it again."

She nodded I could tell that she was feeling nervous; she then looked straight into my eyes. I felt the pull; The Image of the injured people walking away appeared into my mind, they look like freaking normal people as if she was looking at a solid figure such as Lin or Naru! The image faded and I scooted away and looked out the window. I can't see anything; these must be very low level spirits because I can't even sense them.

"That's because there dead, there people who died from the crash. But I see them clear as day, like as if I was looking at you Naru or Lin." I turned back to Mai to see she was very confused and panicking." Naru turned around in his seat, "Mai calm down, if you begin to panic you will lose control and your PK will spike." She took a deep shaky breath; I scooted close to Mai and held her hand in mine. I then looked at Naru and said "its weird Naru, I looked through her thoughts and I don't blame her. The way she saw them, if is as she were seeing actual people."

Naru then turned his attention towards me, "wait you saw what she saw?" I nodded "it's like I told you before, through touch and especially if I concentrate. I forgot to mention this but in the last case but Mai and I linked during a vision both seeing the same thing. It's like I plug my brain with hers." I could tell Naru was very interested in what I just said and then smirked "so she does have a brain." Mai rolled my eyes "yes I do you jerk" I couldn't help but burst into laughter; I felt Mai relax.

The van began to move again Mai sighed in relief and said "thank god we are out of here!" I released her hand and leaned my head against the window; wow Mai PK stuff must be pretty strong but I can't help but to worry, because there are some pretty dangerous spirits. In the last case she was possessed at a fast rate; hopefully nothing goes wrong on this one.

-Ghost Hunt-

"OW" I sat up and saw Naru holding up my ear phone, "We're here." I shot him a deadly glare "Thank you I guess and that freaking hurt!" He smirked "well if you didn't have it in the first place that wouldn't of happened." I groaned in annoyance but then broke out into a giggle "Don't worry I will get you back" I grabbed my headphone from his hands, my fingertips barley brushing against his skin. I leaped out the car and took a big stretch, "Finally!"

I skipped around the van and saw John and Monks car pulling up. My being jumpy, I bumped into Naru, an image of water flashed into my mind. I landed on my knees as the small image faded…what…was…that? I felt sick something's wrong…something bad happened. Naru kneeled in front of me "What happened" His tone of voice was harsh, I cringed to his tone "I really don't know…" he let out a heavy sigh "You sure you can't remember?"

I could tell whatever I saw was something important if he was pushing me to tell him. Better to forget but if it's this important "can we talk somewhere privet?" he nodded and I followed him out around the building "Alice" I looked at him and he was giving me a harsh glare "I saw water; I had a terrible feeling, that's all I saw." He closed his eyes "that's all?" I nodded "I can tell this is important to you, but don't worry I will forget, I don't want you to think that if I know something privet of yours that I will use it against you or something." Why would I, I don't even know what's going on!

I was stunned for what I saw next, he smiled. Wow he is pretty good looking…Alice Hunter what's wrong with you! "With someone like you I don't think I have to worry about that" I smiled "Yup, what a second this can go both ways! Either because I am nice or because you think I lack a brain!" His smiled turned into a smirk "well so she might have a brain" but then I smirked back at him "whatever Naru let's just get back to work."

Naru POV

"Well, she saw what you saw when you touched one of my shirts Noll."

"From her reaction looks like she did Gene, she saw your last moments"

I could image my brother frowning, "I wonder what triggered it? But I also I am surprised you didn't threaten her! You seem very collective with her unlike Hara-san."

"That's because I know Alice, she is a smart girl and I know she wouldn't do anything like blackmail. Alice is not that Kind of person."

"Oh looks like Noll might have a thing for Alice! You called her smart! are you saying Hara san isn't smart?"

"Your point is? I didn't say anything about having feelings! I never said anything like that about Ms,. Hara Gene."

"You don't have too; I am your twin I just know, do you think she can find me? What use am I if I can't remember"

Alice's POV

The theater lobby was average, it was pit shaped, and when you first entered it was elevated floor then further in there were steps that turned into a pit and on the left side of the room were double doors. I carefully made my way down the steep steps and placed the box on the ground. Monk and John walked in carrying in a white table, I moved out of the way and said "Alright use them muscles!"

It took us one freaking long hour to set up everything! Our lovely boss did not like our handing work; Monk, John and I were stuck there moving everything! Mai got lucky and just made his tea and took temp readings with Ayako. I ungracefully landed on my back in the pit, "The cold ground never felt so good." Monk landed right next to me "You said it, say do you sense anything?" I slowly shook my head "I am not really that good in that department; I can just dig up information and make things move nothing to special."

He scoffed "yea like everyone can make things move" I rolled my eyes at his sarcasm "well you know what I mean, Not like Mai, that girly has some major potential going on there." Something dark loomed over us "I don't pay you to lie around" we both groaned annoyed and tired "What do you want us to do?" "I want you and monk to go into the theater and watch over the performers that are practicing." I slowly stood up and helped monk up, "My back hurts." I smirked "that's cause you're getting old" he smacked my shoulder "not you too Mai calling me old plus the old Hag is enough."

"Who are you calling old hag!" Monk and I turned to see Mai and Ayako entering the room "Ok let's go" Monk grabbed my hand and dragged me out the room to the theater. "That was close, I am so sore from lifting I don't think I can take a beating from Ayako." We walked up to the stage to see Melody with her performers all grouped together, "Now luckily have help now; we will not let something like this stop the show, let's do this for Akira." The all said "For Akira" who is Akira? I don't think she told us everything. "Now let's start where Dr Jekyll is making his experiment." (I know no detail, don't worry I will add it o.o)

I saw a boy with scruffy blonde hair and muddy brown eyes. He was very lean but was somewhat toned, the stage crew above set off flashing lights. The boy seemed in pain and began to transform, dancers leaped around and interacted with him like there were the poison. "LOOK OUT!" The group looked up then leaped out of the way, the spot light fell center stage and burst into flames. Sparks flew and the people screamed, "Alice help me with the injured!" I nodded ay Ayako, I rushed past the fire and saw a short red head girl unconscious, I picked her up by the waist and carried her out. The fire roared; this isn't a normal fire, for a spotlight? I think the spirit is doing this; I sat her in one of the seats and tapped my hand lightly against her cheek. "Hey, wake up girly! Come on wake up." Ayako then walked over and gave me a wet towel "Wet her face a little I think the sudden heat and shock did her in."

I nodded and began to wipe her face; I looked up to see Naru, Mai and Lin rush in. I looked back at the girl and noticed she began to stir, "Hey girly are you ok? Does anything hurt?" She shook her head slowly "relax and don't move and don't fall asleep." I placed the rag on her forehead and placed her hand against the white rag. I walked over to Naru "Hey Naru, I think this lady missed a major detail. When they were altogether they said for Akira."

"What happened?" I looked back at the stage and saw Monk and John trying to kill the fire. "The main lead began to rehearse and next thing you know the spotlight came crashing down." We both were interrupted "Stop it!" Then a loud high pitched whistle pierced the air. Bright lights swarmed in front of Mai, Freaking spirits won't leave that poor girl alone! She then turned back to Lin and she smiled, she began to talk about what she saw.

"This spirit is very aggressive well at least to the lead" I mumbled. "Or that's what we have been told, also from what you and the others witnessed." I nodded "He really doesn't want this show to happen, do you think its Akira?"

"Mai?" we both looked to see Mai slumped in Lin's arms. Lin then said "Matzusaki will you please make Mai some tea to help her calm her nerves please." He picked her up and carried out the room, "Monk and John I want you to ask around about the occurrence! Alice I want you to follow me we are going to look through this place history and I am going to need you." I nodded and followed him out, he sat down in front of the blank monitors and I leaned over his shoulder while he typed for information.

I glanced over and saw Mai and Lin together, something must have really spooked her and I have a weird feeling it isn't just what she saw. I looked over Naru again and noticed he was looking at an article, "Akira age twenty died on night of the show" so she didn't tell us everything. "Hey Naru" Him and I looked to see Monk and John walk in; he looked at me then back at Naru. "Close you two?" My cheeks turned red and I stoop up straight, "get on with it monk."

"Right anyways they said this isn't the first time, this is there second time. These attacks have never been this bad before, usually it would be temperature drops and loud banging."

I frowned this spirit really means business. "Monk can I count on you and John to see up camera's" he walked over and handed them a piece of paper "here are the locations, Mai is no condition." They nodded and grabbed the camera bags; they looked at Mai with hurt and worry in their eyes. I need to ask what going on I feel like I don't know everything yet, the front door lobby chimed and we saw Ms., Hara walk in.

Naru took his seat and I looked over his shoulder again, "Ms., Hara do you sense anything." I looked over and noticed she covered her mouth with her sleeve, "yes I sense a spirit that is very upset." She shot me a glare and I gave her a confused look. I turned my attention back to Naru's screen; "Akira Age twenty was found dead the night of the show. He was supposed to play the main lead and was known for he amazing talent, an investigation is underway." I leaped in the air from my phone going off. I pulled out my phone and glared at my phone Dad. I hit deny and chucked my phone on the ground, "if you keep that up you are going to break your phone." I smirked "true it's not the phones fault." Someone cleared there throat and saw Masako looking a little unhappy. "Alice come with me, we are going to visit the Melody." I nodded and followed Naru out and couldn't help but wonder does Masako like Naru? Why does she have to glare at me like that, it's not like I am doing anything wrong.

I then bumped into Naru, "Alice why did you throw your phone?" I looked down at my shoes "it was…my dad, I am not in good speaking terms with him but I don't think he knows that." He turned around, his beautiful blue eyes luring me in "Did something happen recently?" It won't hurt to tell him. I know I can trust him, "Dad dropped in recently and mentioned if I was having 'problems' then he would gladly call the doctor." I shivered at the word doctor; I looked up and saw something in his eyes. Anger? I can't really tell, he let out a frustrated sigh. I dropped my gaze to the ground "yea usual stupid drama I won't let it affect my work don't worry."

His hand cupped my chin and my eyes were now fixed on him "If you need anything, let me know. Don't let your father make you think you are crazy, because you're not." He released my chin, turned around and headed towards Melody's office. My hearts pounding, it sure has been a long time that my heart has felt this way, it sure has been a long time that I could count on someone.

That's it for now! I know not much at the moment sorry about that but I promise to add a little more next time yes?! Anyways tata for now octoberyuki.