Chapter 9: The Fight to Save the Missing! - Part 2
Chapter Summary: The true fight begins. Ayako and Monk work to cleanse the empty spirits. Aria visits the Astral Plane and meets one of the ancient Hawaiian Gods. The Exorcism and at last finding the missing!
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Please enjoy part two of 'The Fight to Save the Missing!' and the conclusion of 'Case File 1: The Blood Soaked Dorm'! (There will be an Epilogue to round out the story!)
Case File 1: The Blood Soaked Dorm - Part 8
University of Hawaii Manoa Campus outside the Dorm…
Ayako carefully placed the branch, standing upright in the loose soil near the elder trees. She could sense how strong these spirits were. She chanted quietly, begging for their help. Telling them how she wished to cleanse the spirits that wandered lost and controlled by evil. She told them of a lost friend that she hoped to rescue. Her world had narrowed to her and the spirits of the trees…
Detectives Devan Roe and Josh Reigner had taken up positions to protect the Miko who even now continued to chat quietly. The Monk also stood at attention, his eyes darting to the students that had begun to gather around them to watch Ayako. Devan could understand the Monk's unease for they did not know just how many might be involved with what was going on with this case. They confirmed that two of the four had already died, we have no idea the state of the last two. Being stuck out here is difficult to say the least. At that moment they all heard the bell that was attached to the branch chime not once but four times in quick succession. I wonder if this means the first part of her ritual is a success?
Monk sighed in relief, "The first part work, let's hope that the rest of the ritual is a success."
The Detectives heard a disturbance at the edge of their cordoned off area, two students were trying to rush the Miko as she began the next step of her ceremony. They jumped into action each detective grappling one student and cuffing them as they screamed profanities and threats.
"You won't stop the new God from being raised!"
"Heretics, DIE!" Among other less savory things.
Once they were read their rights, Detective Roe called in uniformed officers to guard the perimeter and take away the two students arrested so far. I wonder how many students are involved with this whole mess? I think Aria mentioned that Dean Kaimi might be involved also. Roe worried at his cuff, a stress tick that told his partner that there was a lot on his friends mind.
Reigner intercepted the uniformed officer that had returned with a report. "So what's going on?"
The officer frowned, "Those two students are cousins, and apart of the same ohana."
Reigner's eyes narrowed, "Which ohana?" he asked, having a very bad feeling.
"Dean Kaimi's ohana. We also found out that several other students are also apart of that ohana and I've gotten school ID pics out to all the officers working the perimeter." The officer stated.
"Good work, I'll fill in my partner. Please keep up the good work. We need to make sure the Miko's ceremony is not disturbed." With that Reigner went to report to his partner.
"Damn!" Roe swore. "I was afraid of that. I'm glad the officer took the initiative to circulate school ID pictures to the other officers." They fell silent after that, holding still and watching as vague shapes seemed to congregate around the Miko. Every time the bell on her branch would chime a few more of the indistinct shapes would vanish from sight and Roe wondered, Are those really spirits that are being cleansed? I've never really seen a cleansing done this way before. His thoughts still for a moment and he laughs to himself. Leave it to Aria to find even more people with their own ways of purifying spirits. I hope everything is going okay in the Dorm. His eyes narrow as he looks at the building that has been central to everything that has been happening on all the missing persons cases going back the past 50 years or so… maybe even longer.
The Astral Plane…
Aria groans as she takes stock of where she is, and she easily recognizes the Astral Plane. Her eyes settle on Mai and for a moment her heart freezes within her chest. Please no… Mai can't be dead. She can feel tears leaking from her eyes and burning down her cheeks.
Mai turns and seeing her friend in tears she rushed over and hugged her close. "It's okay. I'm alive and with Marcus Donovan. We are in one of the cells deep underground… I think below the Hale Aloha Lehu dorm."
Aria takes a few shuddering breaths before muttering, "Thank God." Causing Mai to giggle.
"Funny you should say that… Aria I'd like you to meet Kuka'ilimoku, the Hawaiian God of War,." Mai's smile was infectious.
Aria, a smile on her face, bows to the God of War. "You are protecting her, aren't you?"
Kuka'ilimoku nods, affirming her suspicion. "We have much to discuss and not a lot of time." Then to Mai's consternation the two begin speaking in a language she could not follow. After what seemed like an hour to Mai, they stopped and switched back to the shared Japanese.
"Well, well… Isn't that a bit of interesting news" Aria states as she turns to study her young friend. "That must be one hell of a strong bond." she muttered as she pulled Mai back into a hug. "Everything will work out little sister. Don't you worry. Though I think Kuka'ilimoku is correct. You need to stay here with him until we settle this thing with Kekipi. Don't worry. I'll tell the Narcissist exactly what he needs to know to defeat him."
Mai furrowed her brow, "I know what Kuka'ilimoku said that there exists a Life Bond between Naru and myself… But I find that hard to believe." Mai looked Aria in the eye. "Do not say anything about it to Naru! Though if you hint he should read your most relevant book on Empaths… well I won't take that amiss. Also I'm glad you know what to tell Naru to help everyone defeat Kekipi!" She paused looking down at her feet. "There are times I feel so useless though."
"Hush." Aria murmured as she stroked Mai's hair. "I don't think Naru would be acting the way his is if he thought you were useless. I know he is genuinely worried about you. Even if he has yet to put two and two together to get four! Now don't worry." She glanced at the God of War. "Perhaps Kuka'ilimoku can teach you a bit about the islands and how things were in the time that Kekipi lived."
Room 406…
Stephan had returned after setting up one of Aria's cameras at the bottom of the spiraling staircase… Amazingly enough he did not encounter any trouble at all.
A few moments later Lin's shiki became agitated, in quiet tones he spoke with them learning Ayako's ceremony seemed to be working to draw the empty spirits out of the dorm and hidden cells below, cleansing them and allowing them to finally find peace.
Naru watched this nearly silent communication and when Lin seemed ready to talk he asked, "What did you just find out?"
"Ayako has started and the ceremony is working to draw the Empty Spirits away from the dorm and Kekipi. Hopefully she will be able to cleanse enough of them to weaken him by the time we can actually get down below to fight him."
Naru nodded. "Good. The more we can weaken Kekipi the easier a time we will have." Naru looked to Father Brown, "Are you ready"
Father Brown nodded in reply as he gripped his Bible in his hand tightly and checked his supply of Holy Water one last time. His eyes going to Miss Kalani. "I'm more worried about Miss Kalani than I am about the exorcism." He stated matter of factly.
Lin was not sure how he knew, but he could feel that Aria was close to waking, though he did not bother to share the fact. Noll will just question how I know and frankly I'm not sure how I know. At that moment he turned to look at Aria and sure enough her eyes were fluttering open. Lin stepped forward and offered her his arm, guiding he to a sitting position.
Naru noticed Lin move and turned to face the researcher he had come to respect for her published papers on Empaths and extra-dimensional beings. "What happened?" He asked as he was unsure of her full psychic abilities.
Aria grinned at him, "How would everyone feel to have a God on our side?"
Father Brown looked especially shocked by her question, he stammered, "A G-god? W-what do you mean?"
Aria seemed to consider her words, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I guess that is the real question isn't it Father Brown. What constitutes a 'God'? Is a God a supernatural being capable of creating life? Or is a God something else entirely? At any rate the being I am speaking of was named the God of War, Kuka'ilimoku, hundreds of years ago by the ancient Hawaiians. Who are we to say this being is not a 'God' in terms of how humans understood God's back in those days?"
John's mouth worked but no sound came out as his mind raced to process her questions.
Aria having stood up, walked over to the Priest and said quietly, "Do not let this shake your faith in your God, Father Brown. I know for a fact this being is extra-dimensional in nature. He does not like how Kekipi is going about trying to become the next Hawaiian deity. In fact he warned Kekipi against following his current course but Kekipi misunderstood his warning. We will have his help, and he finds it rather silly for Kekipi to try to oust Christianity from the Islands. Kuka'ilimoku actually does not mind other deities being worshiped in what he considers his sphere of influence." Aria looks around at everyone there. "We need to get moving, I don't know how long we have to find the missing students." I want to tell you everything will work out Naru… But you need to accept the Life Bond* if you don't... you both will suffer greatly in the end.
The Cell shared by Mai and Marcus…
Marcus had his arms wrapped around Mai, trying to share his body heat with her and to protect her from the crazed Dean and apparition standing between them and the pregnant lady the Dean had guided into the cell. His thoughts anguished, Could that be Dean Kaimi's wife? It's really hard to tell as he rarely mentions her and there are no pictures of her in his office. Taking a deep breath he screws up his courage and says, "I won't let you hurt her!" His face determined, he could not let whatever was supposed to happen, happen.
The apparition grinned in vile delight at his declaration, while the Dean laughed with murderous intent. The Dean's voice sent sudders down his spine. "Oh we do not intend to harm the young miss. However… You my young lad, are another story…"
The Dean's continued laughter echoed off the walls of the cell as dread entered Marcus' heart, his eyes settled on the girl in his arms. I can only pray help arrived before they kill me… I don't want Mai to wake up and find me cold and dead… Someone! Help us! His thoughts raced and he hugged Mai just a bit tighter.
Suddenly Kekipi growled angrily and disappeared from the cell. When he did the Dean frowned for but a moment, then he smirked at the young man. "Do stay here and watch over the Mother of our new God and his soon to be bride!" With that the Dean left the cell, locking it quickly after him.
Marcus was very confused, but he understood one thing… Mai was to be the bride of that abomination. An abomination that had delusions of godhood. This is so not right! I hope Mai is correct and her friends can defeat that thing!
Back outside the Dorm…
Detective Roe shouted, "This is ridiculous! Just how many people are involved with these disappearances anyway?" At that moment more uniformed officers were arriving to escort the newly arrested students to the police station.
Reigner sighed and shrugged, he happened to agree with his friend and partner. "We can only keep on. We have to make sure Aria and the members of SPR can finish what they have started!"
Roe could only nod in agreement. Taking a breather he once again watched as indistinct shadows converged on the Miko and then with a waze of her 'branch' and a happy chime of her golden bell, those same shadows faded from view. Apparently being cleansed so that they could enjoy whatever place they were meant to go.
Houshou sighed as he watched the police arrest the latest set of student who tried to break past the police line. This really is not good. He thought. Detectives Roe and Reigner seem to be rather upset. Heck I'm rather upset, I wonder if any of the students have been possessed by those empty spirits? It could be problematic if they have been… it would mean that Kekipi might still be able to draw power from them. Which would be very bad. Perhaps we should ask Masako to check them out.
Houshou walked over to Masako and quietly got her attention. "Masako, I just had a disturbing thought. What if some of those students that have been arrested for trying to disrupt Ayako's ceremony were possessed by empty spirits. Do you feel up to going to the police station and checking them and perhaps cleansing them? I'd rather not leave anything to chance. Mai is going to need things to go smooth if she is going to make it."
Masako studied the Monk who for all intents and purposes was like a big brother, even to her when she was acting way too pompous. She nodded in understanding bringing her sleeve up to cover her mouth as she spoke, "I can do that, though I would like someone who is aware of the case details to be with me."
Houshou nodded his agreement, "Lets see if one of Aria's friends can take you. Together Houshou and Masako walked up to Roe and Reigner. "Listen." He said by way of greeting. "I got to thinking that maybe one or more of those students you have arrested thus far might be possessed by empty spirits. Masako has agreed to check them over and cleanse the spirits if any are possessed. But she would prefer to have someone with her who is aware of what is going on. Any one who is possessed is not aware of what their body maybe doing so the charges against the possessed individuals would need to be dropped."
Roe groaned and looked at his partner. "Think you could take her to the station and deal with whatever she finds?"
Reigner sighed but nodded. "No problem. Miss Hara if you will follow me I'll take you to the station."
With a grateful nod, Masako followed the detective.
Ayako for her part could not believe the number of spirits that were presenting themselves to her to be cleansed. Just how many people died at the hands of this Kekipi anyway? These poor souls! She thought in anguish. Thank you! Thank you, for assisting me in cleansing these poor souls that have deserved rest for a long time!
Below the Dorm…
Lin and Father Brown lead the way down the spiral staircase that hugged the outer wall of the Hale Aloha Lehu dorm. Naru and Aria were directly behind them with Stephan guarding the rear. The last thing Stephan wanted was someone sneaking up on them from behind.
The group was silent as they made their way down the staircase the stone steps were smooth from age and many footsteps. The scent of old blood and the sickeningly sweet smell of rot greeted them the further down they went. In time they hit the landing where Stephan set up the camera he brought down. With their flashlights the found the first cell door. Opening it they found an empty cell. The walls, floors and ceiling all stained the blackish brown of old dried blood.
Naru felt disgusted as he looked at that cell, now he understood what Mai had said about the cell she was in when she visited his guestroom in Aria's mansion. He wondered to himself, How many people died in here to stain the cell like that. "Lin, what are your shiki telling you?" he asked his friend, mentor and guardian.
Lin looked thoughtful. "The number of empty spirits has dropped dramatically in the last few minutes. Also spiritually speaking this cell is clean."
They decided to move on. The next two cells were also empty. But the third cell help two blackened, mummified bodies. One male and one female. Naru's face paled. The bodies are so desiccated that it's impossible to tell who they were in life! He thought in a panic as he began to mumble, "It can't be Mai.. It can't!" over and over again, barely loud enough to be heard by those standing closest to him.
Aria looked at the scattered clothes and said with finality, "It's not Mai, unless the girls traded outfits before they were separated, if they had even been together in the first place."
Naru's eyes rivited onto Aria. "How can you be so sure?" he asked trying to clutch at any bit of hope he could find.
Aria threaded one of her arms through one of his as she answered, "Mai was wearing a pink sundress and matching sandals. There are two pair of jeans and two pair of sneakers loose in this cell. I'd say the female is probable Dominique Vienna, as for the young man… we may only determine that once we find Mai and see who she is with."
Naru closed his eyes and gave thanks for the fact Aria knew what Mai was wearing. That the clothes had been left with the bodies allowed him to maintain his hope of rescuing his former assistant. I could never forgive myself if something happened to her. Mai, you had better be okay. He thought with bitter guilt. His gut turning, making him fairly glad he had not eaten anything at breakfast.
Everyone had stepped into the cell, before they could leave however the cell door slammed shut and they heard the lock click into place. Manic laughter filled the cell as Dean Kaimi looked into the small viewing window. His words reached them, "May Kekipi feast well on the fools who seek to stop the new God from rising!"
And then the Dean was gone. Father Brown looked at the cell door and muttered, "The Nutter has gone mad!" A frown found its way onto John's face, he could feel the air getting colder. Gripping his Bible he pulled a bottle of Holy Water out of the pocket in his robes.
Lin also prepared calling his Shiki to him he began to quickly lay down a magic circle meant to trap Kekipi, his Shiki helping him to speed the process along. I don't think Kekipi is going to give us much time. Almost shouting he said, "I need the bodies moved to the edges of the cell!" He then continued muttering his incantation as Father Brown began the first of his prayers.
Naru glanced at Stephan, "Help me, we need to try to preserve the bodies. We need to be careful yet move quickly." Stephan nodded as he took off his shirt to wrap around the upper torso of the first body, Naru did the same wrapping his shirt around the lower torso and together they lifted and moved over to the wall away from where Lin was working. Then they went over to the second body moving it toward the far wall of the cell. By the time they had finished also moving the clothing and other items belonging to the victims Lin had completed his circle.
The temperature had been steadily decreasing over the short time they had been working, and in his egotistical sureness Kekipi appeared in the middle of Lin's binding circle. The ancient Kahuna' anaana, in his arrogance began casting his own spell. He was enraged that one of the heathen Christians would dare to step onto his holy ground! He was ready to destroy the one who called himself "Father"!
However, Kekipi could not finish his spell. Lin's binding circle had activated and his Shiki were at that moment strengthening the barrier it had brought up. This caused the malicious specter to scream in defiant rage.
Aria, Stephan and Naru all huddled away from where their colleges were working, and watching Kekipi's impotent rage. Aria muttered, "I'm surprised he entered the cell in the center of Lin's binding circle. Did he actually think he was so powerful?"
Naru shrugged, "Perhaps he did not realize just how much losing the majority of his empty spirits would weaken him. However I think this will still be a major fight for Lin and Father Brown."
Everyone watched as Kekipi threw himself at the barrier, since they did not have a perfect medium with them Naru was certain they would not understand what Kekipi was saying to them… However he was wrong as Aria began translating his angry words…
"I will not let you succeed!" "Infidels!" "You scum! You are not fit to walk these holy grounds!" "How dare you take my army away!"
Aria paused and looked at Naru and Stephan, "Well I guess he figured out our group is behind the cleansing of the empty spirits that 'served' him, and he really is stuck on Hawaii being only for the native people. I guess the only worship that is appropriate in his mind is the worship of the ancient Hawaiian Gods, or worship of him." A sigh escaped her lips after that.
"But why," Naru wondered aloud, "is he so dead set against Christian Faiths and not some of the other religions as well?"
Stephan piped up then, "It might have to do with the forced conversion that many Christian Priests used. I mean they would come in with food for the hungry and demand that the people worship their God in order to keep getting food and the like. Just look at history."
Lin continued his efforts to keep Kekipi locked in the binding circle as John continued his exorcism.
The Cell where Marcus waited…
Marcus looked at the woman he assumed was Dean Kaimi's wife, she lay unmoving. Though her eyes were open, staring sightless at the stained ceiling of the cell. He watched as her chest rose and fell in even breaths. He wanted to go over to her and check to make sure she was okay, but looking at the candles and other items the Dean had placed around her made him cautious. There is no telling what the Dean will do to me if I interfere in anyway with the items positioned around her.
He glanced down at Mai, who still lay unresponsive in his arms, her lips still blue. How do I warm Mai up? And I'm so thirsty and hungry. But if I am suffering those things then her body has to be also. How long have we been prisoners down here anyway? Hours? Days? Weeks? Well maybe not weeks but perhaps getting close to a week? Where are her friends anyway? Shouldn't they be here by now?
A sense of panic was gripping Marcus, his eyes traveled around the cell. I have to get us out of here! But how? He studied the items the Dean had scattered around the pregnant lady, seeing a long thick piece of metal. That could work as a bludgeon, but do I have it in me to knock the Dean out if, no when, he returns? Also what about that apparition, will it return before the Dean and if it does how do I protect myself, Mai and this lady from it? Damn! I really wish I had been gifted like my older sister! This would be so much easier!
At that moment Marcus heard footsteps coming back towards the cell, his mind made up he laid Mai down on the floor once again and put all the speed he could in grabbing the metal pipe and then hiding himself behind the door just as he heard the lock click open. The door swung slowly into the cell and heavy footsteps entered, more light flooding in because of the torch the Dean carried. With all his strength Marcus swung his improvised club, the man grunted as the club hit him in the back of the head. He crumpled to the floor, unmoving…
With a sigh Marcus removes his belt and uses it to bind the Dean's hands, then he looks at the other items the Dean had placed around the poor woman laying on the stone floor. Ah there is rope… I wonder who that piece of trash meant to tie up? Mai or me? Doesn't matter now. I'll tie him up and make sure he can't cause more harm.
With quick movements he removed his belt and used the rope to tie the Dean's hands and feet together. Hmm.. don't want this guy talking to me so what can I use to gage him? Ah! Marcus used the small knife that was laying near one of the candles and cut his pant's leg, ripping off a good measure. With anxiety eating at him, he quickly wadded the material and forced it into the Dean's mouth. Maybe when you wake with a god offal headache you will remember it's not wise to leave your victim's alone with the the things you mean to use on them! I really should try to find help… but I'm so tired.
Marcus crawled over to where Mai lay and he gently scooped her into his arms, while laying next to her. Before his eyes fluttered shut he brushed his lips against her temple in a chaste kiss. Shortly after his breathing evened out and sleep closed over his mind.
The exorcism cell…
Father Brown's exorcism was winding to a close and Kekipi seemed smaller and frailer with each and every word John spoke, "In precipio." There was a blinding flash of light following those two words and when they could see again the specter of Kekipi was gone, Lin was on the floor breathing hard and John was kneeling where he had stood just a moment ago.
Aria stretched out her senses and nodded in satisfaction. "Kekipi is gone! You did it!" She shouted in triumph.
Naru had a small smile curving his lips… until he remember the locked door behind them and sighed. "The specter of Kekipi maybe gone and his army of empty spirits maybe cleansed, but we are still trapped in this cell and no closer to finding Mai and Marcus." He quietly reminded the group.
Aria grinned at him, "Why do you think I bring Stephan along on cases?" She glanced at her friend. "You ready to get us out of here my friend?" she asked a smirk coloring her words.
Stephan grinned and fished in his back pocket, pulling out a small leather pouch, from which he took lock picking tools. He was soon knelt in front of the door, delicately working the lock. Soon a click was heard and the door swung in. "Time to go!" Stephan muttered, turning back to the group with a smirk and a wink.
As Naru exited the cell and turned to the right to look further down the hall he saw the second door down cracked open and flickering candle light was evident through the partially opened door. He bypassed the closed door between him and the open door. Something grabbed at him and he started to run, shoving the cell door open all the way he saw first Dean Kaimi tied up and gagged, past the dean were the candles surrounding a pregnant lady who looked to have been hypnotized. His eyes scanned to his right where he saw a young man, asleep, and holding his Mai. Anger stirred in his gut as he bolted forward pulling the other male off of Mai!
His voice was low and cold as he muttered, "How dare you." He gave the sleeping male a sharp shake to wake him and as his eyes opened, Naru asked again. "How dare you touch her?"
Aria and Lin rushed forward, Lin grabbing Noll and Aria grabbing the disoriented Marcus Donovan. Lin actually growled at his young charge. "He was trying to keep her warm, idiot scientist!" Lin rarely used Gene's nickname for Noll but this time is was appropriate.
Aria had taken Marcus aside to make sure he was okay. Leaving the boy alone she went to Mai's side, checking her pulse and then gently trying to wake her. "Mai! Come on little sister it's past time to wake up!"
Naru finally looked at Lin and reason came back into his eyes. He glanced around the cell again and saw the young man, Marcus, giving him a wary look. Then his eyes landed on Mai who was pale and her lips blue. Aria was working to try to rouse her and looking very worried. "What is wrong? Why isn't she waking?" he asked as fear once again coiled in his gut.
"I don't know." she muttered. "But we need to get her out of these cold cells and somewhere warm." She glanced over at the pregnant lady. "The same goes for that lady, we don't know how long she's been down here but the temperature and cold damp are not good for her or her baby."
Now that Noll was back in control of himself Lin when to the woman and assessed what kind of spell she might be under. Realizing it was a mere hypnotic suggestion that kept her still and unmoving he broke the suggestion easily. "Stephan-san, would you help her back out of here and ask one of the detectives to come down here to gather him?" He gestured back to the trussed up Dean.
Stephan nodded as he helper her sit up, "Hello my Lady, what is your name?" he asked to try to help keep her calm and relaxed.
"Ah.. Mrs. Kaimi." she replied as a shocked look came over her face to see her husband lying unconscious and tied up on the floor a few feet away. "What is going on?" she asked in confusion as she took in the other people in the cell.
"Don't worry." He said calmly with a smile. "We'll tell you everything once we get you someplace safe and warm. I promise." Stephan continued a light flow of calming words as he lead her out of the cell and back toward the spiral staircase.
Meanwhile Naru was passing. "We don't dare move her until she wakes." he said. "She could become lost from her body if we move her, especially if she is on the astral plane right now." He raked his fingers through his hair in annoyed worry. His eyes once again landing out Marcus. "You're Marcus Donovah, correct?"
The other young man nodded "I am, and just who are you?" His voice was calm yet had a note of steel in it as well.
Naru felt shock course through him before he worked to replace his unreadable professional mask. "I am Kazuya Shibuya." He pointed back over his shoulder with his thumb, "And her boss!"
Marcus smirked and said, "Really? I thought Mai told me she was working with a friend of hers named Aria Kalani."
In shock Naru's chin nearly hit the floor, then in a show of exasperation he turned to Aria. "We need her to wake up!"
Aria glanced at Naru as she shook her head. "No. We can move her. I also have Astral Projection and I can go to her and lead her back to her body. We need to get her safe and warm."
A little later…
Detective Roe and several uniformed officers escorted the groggy Dean off to the police office to be questioned while an ambulance took Mai and Marcus to the nearby Hospital. Marcus was conscious but suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. Mai though was still unconscious and also suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. He had noted that Mr. Shibuya was anxious while Aria was calm, so he was fairly sure the girl would be alright.
He had a team from the morgue taking care of the bodies, He was not looking forward to contacting their families to let them know, but that was the job he had signed up for. There is no way in hell I'm putting that burden on Aria, she's been through enough shit to last several lifetimes. At least we can finally put a FIN on the cases of the disappearing student!
Everything was winding down. Monk and Ayako had changed back into street clothes before heading to the hospital with Yasu and John. They all wanted to check on their young friend...
Author's Notes: Well it looks like the case has finally come to an end, the biggest question left unanswered is…
"Will Mai be okay?!" Monk shouts, followed by Ayako smacking him upside the head with her purse before muttering, "Of course she's going to pull through! She's the real star of the show after all!" Naru mutters, "Let's hope you are right… I really can't imagine…"
Awe poor Naru is worried sick, and to think he still has not figured it out and he's the genius! *winks and grins* Until next time!
Oh yeah! If you notice any threads I dropped or any unanswered questions you had please ask in the reviews and I'll try to address them in the Epilogue! Thank you!