"No! No! No! No!" Mai started to hit the door pounding as hard as she could. "Come on, someone hear me!" She pounded harder. "Hello?" She shouted. "Is there anyone out there? Please help me!" She continued hitting the door until her fists hurt. She sagged to the floor and began crying. "Why does this always have to happen to me?"
I'll protect you.
The voice she heard before from her dream and in the place she woke in. She looked around searching for it. "H-Hello?" She called out to the air. It was silent, nothing was visible but she could feel like someone was watching her.
I'll protect you.
It repeated its words. Mai felt a shiver go down her spine as it brushed her cheek. She looked around searching again and suddenly heard a click. Her head snapped to the door and she watched it open. She looked up and saw a guy in a military uniform. She smiled happily and got up as quickly as she could and walked out of the room. She leaned against the wall and let out a sigh of relief. She looked to the man and gave him a hug smiling up at him "Thank you." He merely smiled at her. "I thought I was going to be trapped in there forever." She let out a breath and began to walk away but realized she had no idea how far from base she was. She let out a groan and then turned to the man. "Could I ask you where I am? I have to get back to base but I'm lost." She watched him reach out for her hand and she took it. They walked around the base and they arrived to the building in no time. "Thank you again. I'm sorry to have troubled you." She let go of his hand gave him a bow and headed to the building. She looked back but couldn't see the man. She frowned. "Odd how did he know where base was? And how did he just disappear like that?" She glanced around and then entered the building, as she did she felt a brush of cold air against her cheek.
In base…
Naru was furious with the man. He wanted to hit him right then and there. "You will not lay a hand on her." His fists tightened as he restrained himself from moving. He watched the guy smirk at him.
"You think you can do anything to save her?" The guy crossed his arms and his smirk grew wider. "Go ahead and try you'll never find her. She's in a place that not even you could find."
"We saw what you did in that hall way." Monk spoke.
"That was only to capture the girl. After she was in there I waited before moving her." He glanced at a clock and smiled viciously. "She's probably awake by now and I'm sure she's terrified, scared she's alone with no one to rescue her. She was a weak one after all; pathetic that such a child could contain such strength."
"Last I check I was over eighteen and not a child."
Everyone gasped and looked to the door. The captain looked at her furious and slightly confused.
"How the hell did you get out of that place?"
"I crawled." She showed her palms to him. They were covered in a thick layer of dirt. "I realized it was a tunnel and just started crawling." She walked past him and over to the group. "I'm not as stupid as you think."
"Just really lucky." Naru mumbled.
She sent Naru a glare before turning away from him. "The tunnels are part of an underground system. What they were used for I couldn't tell you." She reported to Naru as Ayako began cleaning her arms. "I just know that the path I took led me to a basement or maybe a storage room. If it wasn't for captain Hashimoto I would still be stuck there now." Mai finished.
Yukimura let out a gasp and captain Ichihara paled at the name. "I-It can't be." Yukimura said. "C-Captain, I-I thought he-he –"Yukimura was starting to have a panic attack.
"Calm down Yukimura." Ichihara quickly regained his composure. "You're lying." He said angry at Mai. "There's no way that man could have helped you."
"Oh?" Mai inquired. "And why not?"
"Because he's dead."
Mai turned to him and smirked, the look on her face making the captain take a step back. "Of course he's dead. He wouldn't have been able to find me so easily if he wasn't." She looked back to Ayako who was almost done cleaning her scrapes and bandaging the deep ones. The room was silent. Ayako finished tending to Mai and said girl turned around looking at the man a smirk on her face.
"You're lying little girl. That man has been dead and couldn't be haunting this place. It's been blessed so many times, that it would make it impossible."
"He is not an evil spirit. Blessings keep away the evil." Mai brushed off dirt on her skirt. "And I'm not lying."
"You and this team are just a bunch of scam artists. Always lying." He spat out.
"We are?" She tilted her head making her look cute and innocent. "But if we were then how would I know that you killed him and his wife right before his daughter's eyes. Then you took it upon yourself to raise her as your own and she has no idea about who her real father is or who is murderer is."
The man stared at her wide-eyed, disbelievingly. He couldn't believe she knew all of that. It was impossible.
"By the way Mr. Ichihara the MP's are on their way to arrest you and take you to prison."
"You can't prove I did anything." He said smirking at her. "You have no proof that I killed them or any of the girls that have gone missing. I got away with it and you have no proof." He started laughing.
Mai smirked "Really?" She pointed to a camera in the corner of base. "It just so happens, my boss has a habit of putting the camera in the base for precautionary reasons. Guess it really does have a useful purpose."
The man paled looking sickly white and he and Yukimura were about to run when the MP's arrived to arrest them. Mai walked over to the camera pulled out the tape and handed it to them. After twenty minutes of questions they finally left and Mai collapsed into a chair feeling relived.
"I'm surprised Mai." Gene said.
"Why?"
"Did he really tell you that?"
"Who?"
"The dead spirit? I don't remember there being a dead captain when I did a walkthrough."
"Oh that, no he didn't tell me anything. He actually doesn't talk. We'll except through the wind, but as I said he didn't tell me anything."
"Then how did you know all that about him?"
"Well, last night I couldn't sleep so I read some of the research Naru gave me to kill sometime. I came across it and saw that he died. When I did I called Yasuhara to talk to him about it and he told me about the daughter and I was actually lying about him killing them, I had no idea about that." She laughed nervously. "I was really just winging it I suppose you could say."
"Looks like you're getting smarter every day." Naru said as he closed his black notebook.
Mai stuck her tongue out at him.
"Mai I seriously don't remember sensing a dead military officer just two people who weren't even malevolent."
"Oh odd, he was the one who made sure I found my way out and helped me get to the base." She looked to a window when she saw the man. "You kept your word." She whispered to him smiling and watched him smile before disappearing. She then turned to the group and yawned. "I don't know about everyone but I'm ready for a nap."
"We still have to pack everything and leave." Ari said.
"Can't we do it tomorrow?" Mai whined. "It's late and now I'm hungry." She pouted.
"Fine, I'm sure all of us could use a meal and some rest before we leave."Ari said before she stared at Mai slightly confused about why she was making her feel the way she was. It was like she was caring for the girl and how did she give in so easily?
"Naru?" Mai looked to him and grinned when he nodded. "Yay!" She cheered.
Mai was sitting at her desk filing some papers when her boss called her for tea.
"Mai, tea!" he yelled.
"Yes your majesty." She mumbled before getting up and making him tea. It had been a week since their last case and she had been bored with paper work hoping every time she heard the bell ring it would be a client. So far this week they had two potential clients but both were nothing and it was just the building itself and not a haunting. Mai sighed as she finished the tea and carried the cup and saucer to Naru's office.
"Mai!" A voice shouted and ran to hug her from behind.
Mai startled and being suddenly hugged ended up spilling the still steaming hot tea down the front of her shirt scolding her skin. She winced, clenching her teeth waiting for the pain to subside. "Gene." She growled out. She pulled away from him and quickly put the tea cup back into the office and made her way to her desk grabbing her bag before going to the bathroom. "Why does he always come in at the worst times?" She took off her shirt sighing as she saw the redness of her skin. She grabbed a wash cloth and began to run the water to get it to the right temperature. She heard a knock on the door.
"Mai."
"Not now, I'm busy." She ran the wash cloth under the water soaking it. She dabbed it along her stomach cooling her burn so it wouldn't hurt so much. She carefully took off her bra before removing her skirt. She was grateful she learned to bring an extra outfit to work since she had accidents with the tea often. She put on a new skirt and then patted herself cleaning of the tea and wincing when the cloth rubbed against her skin. There was another knock. "Please just wait until I'm done. I'll only be a few more minutes." She sighed and finished dressing. She put her dirty clothing in a plastic bag before putting it in her bag. She opened the door and walked to her desk, setting it down she walked into the kitchen and remade Naru a cup of tea. She was able to make it to his office without another accident. She knocked on his door. "Naru." She called. When there was no response she opened the door and walked in going straight for his desk. She set his cup down and turned to leave only to be surprised by Naru. He was leaning against the door his arms crossed over his chest and an annoyed look on his face.
"I asked for tea twenty minutes ago."
"Yes you did." She replied to him.
"Then why is it late?"
"I don't know Naru you tell me, you're the genius here." She crossed her arms on her chest, bending one knee to lean slightly. Her heels were starting to kill her.
"That I am." He moved towards her. "You're wearing a different outfit from this morning. I take it you spilt tea on yourself again." He walked passed her and to his desk.
"You always were observant."
"And am I to assume this wasn't your own doing."
"Unless your deaf to Gene's yells, then obviously not."
He raised an eyebrow. She was being a bit snippier than normal. He almost thought it was girl problems but he was sure she had that problem two weeks ago when she was extra bitchy to him and chucked a book at his head when she took a comment he made out of hand. He looked at her stance it certainly was defensive and he wasn't sure what for. After a moment it hit him. He had been completely ignoring her all week long. She must think something is up. He sighed. The office hadn't seen many customers so it didn't seem like there was a lot of work but he had spent all week convincing his mother and Modoka not to come out for a visit all week because they were bombarded with work. It had given him a headache. He looked to Mai who was on her way out the door. "I don't recall giving you permission to leave."
"I don't recall ever needing any." She opened the door.
"You are not to leave this office." He commanded and it made her stop. "I am not done talking with you."
"For the past three minutes and forty-five seconds it has been silent. I don't think that's talking." She took a step to leave when she was suddenly pulled back into his office, the door slamming behind her before she was pushed against it lips crashing against hers. Mai let out a soft moan as his hands grabbed her hips and pulled her closer.
"Next time I say to stay, I suggest you stay."
"Uh-huh, sure." She nodded her head before pressing her lips to his. He picked her up, her legs automatically wrapping around his waist as he pressed her against the door harder. Their kissing became more intense as the moments passed.
He pulled away from the door and held her by her ass as he walked over to his desk and sat her on it."I'm sorry I've been busy." His hands left her hips and slid up her sides and to her shirt. He began to unbutton it as she worked on his as well. When he had it opened he noticed how red her skin was. "Are you okay?"
She nodded her head. "It's not like it hasn't happened before." She shrugged. "Besides by tomorrow I'll be as good as new, always." She smiled at him and placed her lips gently on his. "Any way I've got more important things on my mind right now." She kissed his lips again then kissed along his jaw line and to his neck. She began nipping, kissing and sucking on it, planning to leave a little love bite.
"Mai." He groaned out as she continued. She always teased him and right now it was working a number on him. He had been deprived of being able to kiss her, touch her and hold her and forced to deal with his mother and Modoka. His hands went to her hips and held them tightly as she bit a sensitive spot forcing him to let out a low groan. He wasn't sure how much longer he was going to be able to take being tortured by her before he'd end up taking her. He pressed his lips to her shoulder kissing it gently and tightened his grip when she bit him again. He pulled her away and forcefully pressed his lips to hers. "Mai, I don't know how much longer I can take of this." He whispered before kissing her as hard as before. "You drive me crazy."
Mai smiled at him and kissed his lips tenderly. "Want me to return your sanity?" she asked grinning at him as she pulled him closer to her by his pants. "We've got time." She began to undo them slowly.
He smiled at her. "We're at the office Mai." She nodded her head at him and continued. "Mai."
"Just be quiet. You're good at that." She smirked at him and pushed him into his seat hopping off the desk. He, watching her as she continued with what she was doing.
Gene stood in the main room looking around for Mai. He couldn't find her. He had managed to escape his sister so he could come for a visit and get a book from Naru that she asked for but after his hug attack on Mai he got a call from Ari and when he came back in Mai was gone. He sighed and sat down on the couch bored and waiting for Mai. His phone rang again.
"Hello?"
"Why do you always say hello like it's a question?"
"It's my way of asking who is calling."
"Why don't you look at your caller I.D. like an intelligent person?"
He grinned sheepishly. "I don't even think about that. I just answer." He heard her sigh at him.
"Look, when you get a chance to talk to Naru tell him I've got a case he'd be interested in."
"Oh? What's it about?"
"I'll be there in twenty minutes to explain; I'm finishing off some research. I think given a little bit more time I may be able to crack our mystery."
"Really?" He asked excitedly. "Is there anything I can do?"
"Get that book from Naru; if he doesn't have it then I'm sure Lin does."
"I'll get it as soon as I can."
"Good see you soon." She hung up.
He closed his phone and let out a sigh. He put his cell phone back in his pocket and leaned his head back to rest it. Gene knew the reason but he didn't want her to find out and do something about it. He didn't understand how she came into existence but he didn't care. He didn't want anything done about it. He looked to the book on the coffee table and sighed. She had been looking for spells to do with sealing or binding someone. He sighed and closed his eyes resting his head again. When he heard Naru's door click he looked over to see Mai and he let a smile come to his face.
Naru sat panting trying to catch his breath. His heart was pounding wildly against his chest and felt like it would burst out any second. He looked to Mai who was sitting on his desk swinging her legs back and forth. He stood up on unsteady legs and using the desk as support he kissed her passionately. When he pulled away he looked at her and smiled before kissing her again.
"I love you Mai." He said before kissing her again. "I love you so much." He picked her up and sat back down in his chair with her straddling his lap. He continued to kiss her letting his hand travel all over her body.
"M-Naru." She pulled away from him. "If we keep this up we won't get any work done."
He sighed knowing she was right. "You really enjoy teasing and torturing me don't you?"
"It's my goal in life to make you suffer." She smiled at him before giving him a gentle kiss. "Now, I'm pretty sure Gene is here and has something important to talk to you about." She smiled when he frowned. "Don't worry, I'm sure Ari is the reason he's here."
Naru sighed and leaned forward pressing his face against her chest. "I really don't want to go out there."
Mai smiled and grinded her hips against his making him groan. "Don't worry I'll be out there." She smiled at him. "And I promise to give you a fresh cup of tea as soon as you get out there." She felt him pull her closer giving her a hug.
"Mai."
"Yes, Naru?" She asked looking at him.
"Are you sure you're okay with us?" He was starting to realize just how active they were and wanted to make sure she would be okay with it. He always knew when to stop with her but he had to ask,
"What do you mean?"
"I mean us doing what we're doing, what we were just doing a few moments ago."
Mai blushed furiously but remained silent. She had been okay with it but lately she's been worried about how their relationship would go if they continued on the route they were taking. "I-I am okay with it but I-I have to admit that I'm a little worried about how this relationship will go if we keep at this. I'm scared something is going to happen to us if we continue."
"What are you afraid of?" She looked away upset. "Are you afraid we'll have sex before you're ready? You know I wouldn't do anything without your permission." She shook her head no. "Is it pregnancy? Us having a fight? What Mai?" He gently grabbed her chin and turned her head to him. He looked at her and sighed. "You're worried I'm going to break up with you aren't you?" Mai nodded her head. "Idiot." He whispered before pulling her into a hug. "Mai I love you and I am not going to leave you no matter what happens. I don't care what it is; you and I will be together."
Mai hugged him back tightly resting her head on his shoulder. She always loved when he wasn't his normal self. For a narcissistic jerk he really did have a soft side and he really loved her. She laid there for a moment longer before opening her eyes and coming face to face with her love bite. She almost smirked at how dark it was. It wasn't big but it would be very noticeable. She sat up and kissed him. "I'm going to get dressed and go make that tea for you. I'm sure Ari will be here soon." She quickly dressed and made sure she looked appropriate. As soon as she finished she picked up his cold tea and walked to the door.
"Mai." He called to her before she opened it. Mai turned and looked at him. "I love you."
Mai smiled at him. "I love you too Oliver." She opened the door and walked out of his office and to the kitchen.
So the end of the first case was interesting… not exactly how I planned it but it turned out. I decided to add in the beginning of the next case in this because I couldn't stop typing and I wanted to end it this way. Yes I do realize the implications of some of the scenes in here but Naru and Mai are very affectionate toward each other physically. Anyways I hope you enjoyed Bookstore 2 chapter 9. Number ten should be up later, hopefully by the end of this weekend or by Monday, maybe Tuesday. Anyways Thanks for reading Bookstore 2 chapter nine and I'll see you in Chapter 10 :) please review!
~EmeraldStar-goddess~
