Yuriki opened the door and smiled at the team. "Thank you so much for coming" She said leading the way to the room which would serve as SPR's base as well as the sleeping quarters. Once looking at the rooms Mai smiled at the woman.

"Thank you" She said. Yuriki smiled back and left the room leaving the team on their own. Mai turned to the group.

"Okay...let's start by getting the equipment set up" she said smiling slightly nervous.

The group nodded in agreement and began to head out to the van. Mai watched as they left one by one.

"Oh..Lin can I speak to you please" Mai said. Lin who was about to go through the door stopped and turned to the young female, he nodded and walked up to her. Mai noticed Naru sent a slight glare at Lin before heading out of the room.

Once Lin knew the team had gone he turned to Mai who was sitting on a chair. Lin sat down on a chair next to her.

"What is it?" He asked.

Mai took a breath before looking at the Chinese man. "Could you help me with leading the case?" She asked.

Lin smiled slightly and nodded. "Of course."

"What should I do after the equipment is set up, I was thinking on putting the cameras and microphones in the rooms with the most activity but what should I do after?"

Lin thought for a moment "It would be a good idea to have Naru with us in the base while the others go around in pairs to see if they can sense anything"

Mai nodded "Okay thank you Lin"

Lin nodded before standing up and turned to Mai again. He noticed that her hands were shaking slightly. "What wrong?" He asked.

Mai looked at him shocked. "It's...it's nothing" She smiled.

Lin frowned slightly "It's about your dream isn't it"

Mai sighed in defeat "Yeah and..."

Lin waited for her to continue "...I'm scared" Mai said looking at the floor.

Lin's expression softened slightly "There is no shame in that Mai...everyone gets scared...as well as that I know you wouldn't be scared on a case without a reason"

"Thanks Lin...again" She smiled.

At that moment the other came in with the equipment and began setting it up. Once everything was ready Mai, Naru and Lin went to find Yuriki to ask about where the most activity was. They headed into the living room and sat down before asking.

"Yuriki where is the most activity in the house?" Mai questioned.

Yuriki thought for a moment "Kenta's room has a lot of activity in it as well the study and the west hallway"

Mai nodded and wrote it down. "Anywhere else?"

"We have seen the figures in most of the room throughout the house but the three rooms I mentioned are the usual ones"

Mai nodded before turning to Lin for help not knowing what to say next.

Lin was about to say something when Naru stepped in. "I think it would be best if you and your son stayed at a hotel until we have completed the investigation" He said. Lin and Mai both nodded in agreement.

Yuriki looked at Naru. "Okay" She said.

After a few hours Yuriki and her son left to stay in a hotel, Ayako had given them a charm to help protect them. Naru, Lin and Mai were sitting in the base watching the cameras while the others were making their rounds. Mai stretched and turned to Naru who had glanced at her.

"Can I have some tea Naru?" She asked.

Naru sighed and got up. Mai turned to Lin. "Do you want one Lin?" She asked.

Lin nodded which earned a glare from Naru.

"You can make yourself one as well as Naru...do you want me to help you carry it in?" Mai asked. Naru nodded in response. The pair left to go to the kitchen while Lin stayed behind in the base. Lin chuckled slightly as he looked back at the monitors This is the longest they have gone without arguing He thought. He picked up his phone and began to call Madoka to ask if she and Yasu could do some research for them.

Meanwhile in the kitchen Naru and Mai were making tea. Naru silently got three cups and began to make the drinks; he made Lins and Mai's first. He went to make his own when he couldn't find the cup he had placed down. He turned his head and saw Mai making it for him. He blinked a few times in confusion. After Mai had finished making the drink she handed it to Naru who placed it on the side.

"What?" She asked noticing how Naru was looking at her.

"I thought I was supposed to be making the drinks" He replied with a smirk.

Mai blushed slightly and looked away "It's just...a habit" She said.

Naru smirked and stepped closer to her which caused Mai to blush a darker red.

Mai looked up and saw that Naru was now only a few inches away from her face. "Wh...what are you doing?" She said nervously.

The dark haired teenager said nothing and put his lips next to her ear. "Thanks for the tea" He whispered before taking his and Lin's drink to the base.

Mai blinked a couple of times; her head was trying to register what had just happened. She snapped out of her trance and angrily looked at the door which Naru had gone through. Why you! She thought grabbing her tea as she headed out.

Once she got the base she saw Lin watching the monitors with his drink next to him and Naru sitting in a chair with his book in one hand and his drink in the other. He looked up at Mai and smirked "What took you so long?" He asked before returning to his book. Mai ignored him and sat next to Lin to watch the monitors. Lin cast a glance at Mai who was fuming in silence. He then looked at Naru who still had an amused expression in his eyes. Lin sighed and continued watching the monitors.

After everyone had done their rounds the group met up in the base to gather all of the data so far.

"I could sense a very powerful spirit in Kenta's room" Masako said with the sleeve of her kimono to her mouth.

"There was also a presence in the study but after it noticed us it fled" Monk explained.

"So it was frightened of you?" Mai said.

John nodded "It certainly seems that way"

"Who is going to be taking the first watch tonight?" Ayako questioned.

"I'll do it" Lin said.

Mai turned to him "Are you sure Lin? I mean...you did drive all the way here" Mai said.

"Don't worry Mai I'll be okay"

"Okay..." Mai said sighing slightly. I know Lin is capable of doing the watch but why do I have such a bad feeling about it She thought. "Well if your on night watch I want someone to be with you encase anything happens" Mai said causing the group to look at her confused.

"Spirits usually don't do anything on the first night of the investigation" Monk said.

Mai shook her head "It's just..."

"Is it your intuition telling you it is dangerous?" Naru questioned.

Mai nodded "Yeah"

"Alright John will you be okay doing the first watch as well?" Naru asked.

"Of course" John said smiling.

"Isn't Mai suppose to be in charge..." Monk laughed earning a glare from Naru.

"No it's fine...as long as no one is on their own" Mai said.

The group nodded in agreement. It was then that one of Lin's Shiki detected a strong spirit nearby. Lin turned his head to see a large dark figure which was causing the windows to shake and crack

"GET DOWN!" Lin shouted as the figure smashed all the windows causing glass and wood to fly into the group.

Everything happened fast; Lin pushed Mai and Naru to the floor shielding them from the debris of the window. The others of the team were under tables or behind chairs. Mai had her eyes shut through the whole thing; she heard Monk and the others saying various mantra's and prayers. A copper like smell entered Mai's nose she opened her eyes to see Naru with his eyes wide in shock.

"Naru...what...?" Mai stopped as she saw Naru sitting next to an unconscious Lin. A small pool of blood had collected underneath the Chinese man. "Lin...?" Mai said nervously. Lin opened his eyes slightly; his surroundings were blurred slightly.

"Mai I'll look after Lin see if everyone else is alright" Naru said.

Mai nodded and checked on everyone else in the room. Naru turned to Lin was looking up at him from the floor. Naru looked at Lin's back to find the once white shirt stained with blood. "I'm going to call a ambulance for you Lin" Naru said as he pulled out his phone. Lin's eyes widened. "NARU BEHIND YOU!"

A/N - Sorry for the delay I had some busy weeks as well as a holiday. But here is the longest chapter yet!

Naru: Took you long enough

Dragonprotector: Don't you start!

Lin: Please review and we will see you next time. And Dragonprotector please don't kill Naru. *holds dragonprotector back*