Disclaimer: I do not own Ghost Hunt nor any of the characters- I just like to make them do random things for my own amusement.
With that being said, this is my first fanfiction so criticism is more than welcomed. Thanks.
Rated M for: gore, violent scenes, possible lemons in future chapters, and swearing.
"Talking" - 'Thoughts'
Story: A Life Worth Sacrificing
Chapter Six: Hospitals
Lin smiled gently down at the young woman he adored. His eyes full of both sorrow at seeing her hurt and giddiness from finally taking a step forward in their relationship. He had meant to tell her how he felt, but knew that it was not the right time. He wished to indulge in that mater once this case was taken care of. 'First name basis is just as important as anything else', he reminded himself. Slowly, as to not awaken Mai, he carded his fingers threw her soft auburn hair. Watching carefully for any signs of her awakening, he leaned forward and planted a small kiss on her brow.
Mai moaned, her head was killing her. She could feel fingers soothing away some of her headache, but dear god was her head pounding. Slowly opening her eyes, she peered out from under her lids- bright.
Cringing away from the fluorescent light, Mai winced in pain. "O-" Her throat felt dry and swollen. Trying to speak again she let out a wispy croak.
Lin understanding the problem immediately, stood up and walked towards the water pitcher on the other side of the hospital bed. Pouring a generous amount, he handed the paper cup to the pale woman.
Mai felt someone place a cup full of water in her hand. Pausing only briefly to pondering on who was with her she threw back her head and let the water rush down, soothing her throat in the processes. Feeling relief as she practically drowned herself with water, she thanked the person who helped her.
"You're welcome, Mai."
The deep voice answered her- almost immediately Mai blushed. Opening her eyes, Mai looked up at her friend/crush.
"Koujo." She beamed up at the man at her side, trying to ignoring the rapid beeping sound going off beside her.
Koujo grinned at the machine, watching as Mai flushed in embarrassment. "Happy to see me, Mai?" He leaned forward, amusement flashing in his eyes.
Mai groaned as she pulled the sheet over her red face, trying to escape the grinning man. "Mmfn Nngmf..." Her voiced muffled by the blanket reached his ears.
Pulling at the covers, trying to dislodge her hold on the fabric. "Hey now, don't do that. I like to see your face and hear your voice." Chuckling softly at the bright red cheeks and slightly glazed eyes he uncovered, he leaned down and grazed his lips against her nose.
"Lin, Mai."
The two in question turned towards the voice, watching as Naru walked fully into the room. Raising an eyebrow at the scene he snorted, "Did I interrupt something?" He smirked at the small yelp and deep chuckle that followed the inquiry.
"Noll what did you want?" Koujo asked, pulling away from the beautiful woman before him. Leaning back against the standard hospital chair Koujo watched as Noll took a seat in the only available chair in the room.
"To check in and see if anything new has been found out." Naru watched Lin as the older man sat back in the rather uncomfortable chair. 'I really do hate these chairs.' Turning his gaze on the only woman in the room his eyes sharpened. "Have you had any dreams as of late?"
Mai scoffed, her pout visible to all those in the room. "Of course I haven't!" She shouted, her fist in the air waving around frantically. "Why can't you be normal and visit to see how I am!?"
Naru sighed, yet his eyes danced in mirth. "Why would I do that? You even said I was a robot." His lips twitched into a small smile of sorts.
Glaring up at her boss and friend, she stuck her tongue out at the man. "You jerk."
Koujo coughed- trying to gather their attention. "Perhaps we should be asking you what happened, instead?" He switched his gaze from Noll to Mai. His mind swirling with possibilities- they had only found her at the end. The ghost having escaped before anyone could clearly see it.
Mai fought a frown from appearing, her lips twitched downwards betraying her. "A lot happened... Naru?" She questioned, pulling her boss's attention to the present her. "I was wondering if visions had color codes they go by? I read once that they do." She murmured quietly, rubbing her fingers roughly on the white hospital sheets.
Naru's eyes narrowed in at her, taking in the slightly nervous hang gesture and the impromptu subject. "Yes, most of them do. What color are you asking about?" Trying to pry information out of the woman was almost impossible now. Before he left for England it was easy, but now that she had matured some and finally got herself a reliable brain- it was like asking questions to a brick wall.
"Green."
The room was engulfed in silence, as both men stiffened. The two stared at Mai, both trying to put together the pieces they were missing.
"Why?" Naru's voice was ice-cold, his nails digging into the arms of the chair.
"I-i just wanted to know?" She asked, tilting her head to the side. 'I wonder what I said wrong this time?' She thought, hazarding a guess that she hit a nerve with both men.
"Green is the color of death. When you see the green flash or hue to a dream or vision like yours... it means that whom ever or what ever you dreamed about dies. Care to inform me as to why you would ask about that color?" The chilling voice did not come from Naru (surprisingly), but Koujo.
Mai shifted in her bed, her heart monitor picking up in pace. She hated that tone of voice when it came from Koujo. It made her feel guilty for keeping secrets- it made her want to tell him everything that has happened. To break down and cry her eyes out while asking for forgiveness- which she was trying to avoid at all costs. "N-nothing, I just- I remember having one of them about a month or so ago. An-and I just... I'm sorry." She whispered, her chin falling down to connect with her chest. Her hair fell in front of her face, hiding the tears gathered at the corners of her eyes.
Koujo sighed, not once believing her, but unable to press further. He didn't want to hurt the woman, but to have a green vision? He was worried, almost desperate to know. Steering his eyes away from the gut wrenching sight Mai made, he passed his eyes over to Noll. Sharing a glance between the two, they decided to let it drop for now.
"What does a lot mean to you?" Noll pulled out his black notebook, a pen in hand.
Blinking away the tears, Mai peaked through her bangs. "What?"
"What does a lot mean to you? You said a lot happened."
"Oh, yeah..." Mai paused considering her words carefully. "She said her name was Karin. A young girl around the age of 13 or so. Give or take a few years. She was rather creepy, really. Her hair was black with a few spots of her scalp missing and her face had deep wounds. Crazy smile, you know- like Urado had." She paused, trying to remember the memory only to shiver violently.
Both men sat quietly, watching the girl retail the event. Noll, writing down what Mai said and Lin keeping constant watch over the fragile woman- making sure she was okay.
"She kept saying, "You came to die?" and kept mentioning a He." She emphasized the he, while gnawing on her lower lip. "She kept saying we were his sacrifices- she was mad at her Muther too." Frowning, she was missing something, but what? "Oh! And she kept wanting me to 'play' with her and wanted to hear her Muther 'sing' again."
Noll leaned forward, his elbows on his knees and his hands intertwined together. "Is that all?"
"Yes, she was crazy, but she was sad. Really, really sad Naru." Her eyes found his, getting it across that she was serious.
HOSPITAL
Mai stared blankly at the wall. Koujo and Naru had left ten minutes ago to talk to the doctors about getting out, but she knew deep down that she was going to be hospitalized for a while. Thinking back to her dream, she allowed the few tears to shed. 'I wont let any of them die. I will find a way to stop it before it happens... I wonder if I could convince Naru to let me go to the library- or get some books. There has to be something out there that could help me out.' Caught up in her thoughts, she didn't hear the door creak open- allowing in a strange man.
The man leered at the young woman, watching as she nibbled on her soft plump lips. Wishing he could ravish those divine lips, he took a step forward.
'Thump'
Hearing the soft thud Mai blinked, her eyes dashing around the room frantically- finally landing on the stranger, she could feel her gut twist. "W-who are you?" Her voice shook as she tried to get up off the bed to put space between them. Wincing as she put weight on her sprained wrist, her weight shifted as she fell face first into the bed. Whimpering a bit, she forced herself up only to find the man's face an inch from hers. Letting out a scream, the man slapped a hand harshly over her mouth- efficiently cutting off the yell before it could cause a scene.
"Hey there, sweet pea. You look far better in reality than in the dream." His voice was husky, as he leaned forward more- his lips brushing up against his hand. Blank eyes burned holes into Mai's. 'Possession,' she gasped behind the hand. Her own hand inching towards the nurse button on the side of her bed.
"You probably are wondering who I am- my little sacrifice." He all but purred, his free hand whisking her hand up into his own. "I have been waiting for you."
Mai's eyes filled with tears, her body going numb. "H-how? How are you here?" Her voice was muffled behind the large palm, but the other seemed to have picked up what she was asking.
"I found out from a little birdy that you were injured. The only hospital around here is this one." He wiggled his eyebrows, flashing her a blinding smile. "Karin tends to get a little carried away, try not to die. You are mine." He hissed, his fingernails digging into her face as he crushed her other hand in his. "I will be waiting for you, my lovely sacrifice."
'BANG'
The door sprung off its hinges, Koujo, Naru, and John were standing behind the door- their eyes taking in the sight before them. "John!"
John nodded, but as he opened his mouth to get rid of whatever was in the man's body- the man stilled and slumped forward.
Mai cried out as the heavy weight found its way on top of her. Struggling to remove the extra pounds- her fearful eyes met theirs. "T-thanks." The men frowned, moving to help her remove the man from her person.
"Explain."
And so Mai explained everything that happened from the point they left to the point they returned.
"The door wouldn't open up and the nurse was saying something about your monitors going crazy." Koujo explained once he saw the confused expression on her face. "John came to see how you were holding up. Noll forgot to phone them with news."
Smiling appreciatively up at the taller man, she let her hand drift towards his. Grasping the larger hand in hers she thanked the men again.
"We should get going. Mai, get dressed. We don't have time to sit around." Naru stood up, shutting his notebook with a soft snap.
"G-g-get dressed?" She stuttered- confused, wasn't she staying here? She couldn't possibly be able to go now.
"Ms. Matsuzaki said she would make sure you were taken care of. The spirit can reach this far which is never a good sign. You will be better off with us, where we can keep watch over you." Naru pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to stop the incoming headache.
"The doctor allowed this to happen?" She still wouldn't believe that the hospital would just throw her out after having surgery.
"Noll got all the papers signed and Ms. Matsuzaki was given a sheet of what you can and can not do. As long as you are under a doctor- the hospital will allow you to leave. You will not be able to leave the base though." Koujo squeezed her hand, watching as Mai finally nodded.
"Okay, but I want books. If I am not leaving base, I might as well read something." She huffed out, her arms folding in front of her chest. "And I get to pick out the books."
Naru waved his hand and walked out the door, "Whatever. Even if you DO read, you will still be stupid. Don't over tax yourself."
"YOU JERK!"
