Sorry for the really late update things got busy but I've got two chapters for you and am working on the next. Please enjoy chapter 11 and review if you could thanks ^_^
Four am rolled around a lot faster than Mai expected. She sighed as she got out of bed and began her morning routine. Once she finished it was five and she needed to pack and quickly. She had originally planned to do it last night but after going to the store and coming home to make dinner she was too tired and went straight to bed. She finished packing at fifteen after and quickly grabbed herself a couple granola bars and a protein shake before heading out the door to go to work. She locked her door then slipped her bag on her shoulder and opened her shake to drink it. "Time flies a lot faster when you're trying not to be late." She walked down the stairs quickly and arrived to the parking lot where she saw Naru in his car waiting for her. She tilted her head to the side when she got to the passenger's side of the vehicle. He was reading a book. "How long has he been waiting on me?" She thought before tapping on the window. He looked up at her and unlocked the door. She got in and put her bag in the back next to his. "How long have you been sitting there?"
"Not long, about thirty minutes."
"Oh." Mai finished her shake as Naru backed out of the parking space and drove them to SPR.
He glanced at her a few times before finally asking her. "Did I say something to you that upset you?"
"No why?"
"You completely ignored my question."
"No, I didn't. I just answered your question."
"I meant last night." He saw her stare at him looking clueless. "I asked if you wanted to move in with me and you just blew me off."
"Oh, that." Mai looked to the window, not wanting to talk about it.
"Well?"
"Well, what?"
"Why did you ignore my question?"
"I didn't. I heard you ask me it. I just didn't answer you."
"Why?"
"Because I didn't want to."
"You're not making any sense." He pulled into the parking lot next to the SPR van.
"I'm making perfect sense; you just don't see it that way."
"Mai, will you answer my question?"
"Yes." She said nodding her head. When he didn't say anything she figured that was her go ahead to answer. "No."
"No?" They both got out of his car and grabbed their bags.
"No, as in n-o. No, meaning a negative used to express dissent, denial or refusal, as in response to a question or request. No." Mai put her bag in the van after Naru did.
Naru stared at her a moment feeling slightly hurt. "May I ask why?"
"Of course you can." She looked at him waiting.
"Why?"
"Because you said it was the next logical step a couple should take not I want you to move in with me Mai. There's a difference Naru, and I know you are Dr. Oliver Davis and you use your brain more than you use emotions but maybe you should think about thinking about using your emotions before you ask something as serious as that." They walked up the stairs and into the office. "I love you Naru, but some things, no matter how logical they are should be spoken with emotion not this is what we should do because we're a couple." They walked to the kitchen and she began making him tea. "Saying things like that only make me think that you really don't want to take the next step and your just doing it to make me happy rather than making us happy."
He stared at her silent as he took in her words. She was right now that he thought about it. He did say it like he didn't want her to move in, but he did. He wanted to be able to wake up and see her face first thing in the morning, to be able to hold her when she had nightmares instead of driving thirty minutes to her at two in the morning while talking to her on the phone only to arrive with them both ready to pass out. He looked at her letting out a soft sigh and running his hand through his hair. She really did bring out the human in him; in any situation he was always weak around her. He suddenly grabbed her and pulled her close making her let out a squeak. "I'm sorry." He whispered in her ear. "I really am. I was trying to let you know I wanted you to move in with me but I said it like a scientist would. I'm sorry."
"That's why you're the idiot scientist." She giggled out when he nuzzled against her neck.
"Mai, I really do want you to move in with me, not because it's logical but I want to be able to be with you whenever I can."
"Are you sure your just not tired of having to drive across town in the middle of the night when I call crying about a nightmare?"
"That too." He said making her giggle. "But I really do want us to live together. I love you." He kissed her cheek and smiled a little when he saw her blushing face.
Mai blushed at his words and let out a soft sigh. She looked to him smiling. "We can discuss me moving in with you after the case." She began fixing Naru his tea as it was seeping she turned to him.
"I am serious." He said as he pulled her close and kissed her lips tenderly. "I want you with me." He tucked her hair behind her ear before capturing her lips in a loving kiss. "And were going to discuss this before the case because I want you to start moving in after we finish this case." He whispered to her.
Mai looked at him swallowing hard as she did. She didn't know what to say. She loved him and moving in together was a big step, especially for a guy. "If you're serious and you really want to take this step."
"Idiot, if I didn't want to I wouldn't have asked."
"Mai-chan!" A voice called.
Mai ignored it and nodded her head and smiled softly at him. "Okay, after the case you can help me move in." She grinned at him and he smiled at her. "Now, drink you're tea before it gets cold. I've got to go and greet Gene." Naru nodded his head and gave her a kiss before she left.
The drive to the place was as it normally went. Lin driving, Naru and Ari reading some book and she and Gene giggling like elementary kids.
"Oh hey Naru."
"Yes, Mai?"
"I forgot to tell you yesterday that when I called John yesterday he said he won't be able to make it even if he tried to get here late today." Gene poked her in the side and she squeaked. "Anyways sorry Naru, it looks like it'll only be the five of us." She started giggling as Gene continued to tickle her. "S-Stop, Gene." She said laughing.
The ride continued for another hour before they arrived. Mai getting out of the van quickly with Gene following close behind. She was laughing as she ran around the van hiding from him. When she thought it was safe she walked to the back of the van to meet with Naru when Gene grabbed her around her waist and picked her up from behind. "Gotch'a" He laughed as Mai giggled.
"Will the two of you stop right now? You look like a couple of idiots. We're on a case not vacation. Act professional." Ari bit out.
Gene stuck his tongue out at his sister as he set Mai down. She giggled but quieted down when Naru shot her a glare. The pair stuck close together giggling as they walked up to the home. It was a large white Victorian styled home. They climbed up the steps and Naru rung the door bell.
Mai was waiting when she heard a noise. She turned around and looked out into the yard searching for it.
Mine.
It whispered. She took a step closer to the steps looking around more. They were in a small town that had a lot of old styled homes from around the world. The buildings looked old too. "It must be one of those towns created for tourists." She took another step closer to the stairs searching. Suddenly an image crossed her vision and she stumbled back a bit. She walked down the stairs quickly as she sensed something walking by. She looked to her left then right but couldn't find it. "Where are you? I know you're here." Another flash of darkness and Mai saw him at the end of the street. She stared at him wide-eyed. "It's you." She whispered. He grinned at her then lifted his hand and beckoned for her. Mai stood still fear thrumming throughout her body. The guy from yesterday was right there. He's haunting the town.
Come to me child.
Mai took a hesitant step forward but when she looked at his eyes she couldn't help but walk to him, almost like he had complete control of her body. She tried to stop and go back but all she could do was stand still, she felt like she wanted to go to him. She wanted to see him up close and see what he really was like yet she was too afraid. "Stop please, I-I don't want to go." She whispered softly. The being smirked at her and beckoned for her again and she continued to walk to him. In minutes she was standing before him looking up into his dark soulless eyes.
He leaned down closer to her taking in her scent. He always thought females were beautiful creatures but in reality they were vicious demons, thinking themselves so high when they are mere women, toys to be played with, broken and tossed into the trash. "Except this one. This one I want." He leaned closer to her his face only inched from hers. Your mine. He told her before capturing her lips tasting her sweet human essence. He let out a groan. She was the sweetest human he had ever tasted and so innocent and pure. His lips pressed against hers harder for a moment longer and he released her watching her fall to the ground. He crouched down and brushed the hair out of her face. I'll be back for you my sweet. He stood and vanished into thin air.
Inside the house…
Naru, Lin, Gene and Ari sat down and waited for the client to meet with them. A moment later a man in his late fifties entered the room. He was tall, a very masculine build like he was a high ranking officer in the military, he had dark grey hair and deep green eyes.
"Welcome to my home." His voice was deep yet kind. "I am Ishida Akihiko." He sat down in a chair. "I have called you here because this town is haunted not my home."
"The town?" Naru inquired.
"Yes, it is haunted by a vicious being one who I'm sure you're familiar with."
"Meaning?"
"You've heard of Jack the Ripper correct?" He didn't wait for their respond and continued. "In fact I don't think there is a soul alive who doesn't know of this man and what he did in London."
"We are familiar, what does he have to do with why we're here?"
"That man's soul is what is haunting this town. He has been killing women of this town like the women in London starting back in 1888." He leaned forward, looked at them his eyes changing from one of kindness to serious and warningly. "It started a few years ago one or two died that year, the next two more died, last year we lost three." He sat up. "This year we've already lost two. I don't want to lose any more people from my town. That is the last thing we need here. I'm asking that you do whatever it takes to get rid of this monster. I've tried asking the police for help but they think I'm just crazy or it's just a hoax, this is why I need your team to take care of this."
Naru was quiet for a moment. "You said he haunts the town. Is there any particular place he likes to be the most?"
"Indeed there is. He spends his time close to this house and the one across the street, which is currently empty." He paused, for a moment, thinking. "He does have a tendency to lure them out onto the street and kill them there or in an ally not far from here."
"Mr. Ishida! Mr. Ishida!" A woman called hysterical. "Mr. Ishida come quick!" the woman ran into the room. "Mr. Ishida, please, there's a girl, and she's collapsed onto the sidewalk!"
"I'll be there in one moment." He looked to SPR. "Excuse me." He left quickly.
"Already an attack?" Gene asked. "How unusual, I didn't even sense anything. Have you Mai?" he looked beside him and realized Mai wasn't there. "Mai!" He jumped up from his seat and ran out the door. He looked to his right and saw nothing but when he looked to his left he saw a crowd of people. He ran over to them and pushed through reaching to her. He saw the man they were talking to check her wrist for a pulse and then her neck.
"She's still alive." He said and everyone sighed in relief. "Call Dr. Suoh. Tell him I need him to meet at my house, and let him know it's an emergency." He commanded as he lifted Mai up, he carried her back to his house.
"Sir, she's with us." Gene said as he caught up to the man and walked quickly beside him. "She's a member of SPR."
"You're team is a fool for bringing her here."
"What?" Gene asked pausing in his walk for a second then quickly catching up. "Why would you say that?"
"Her aura screams innocence and powerful." He entered his home and went straight to a guest room the maids working quickly to make the bed comfortable. Mr. Ishida laid her down and not but a few moments later a man in a lab coat carrying a black bag walked in.
"How is she?" He asked setting the bag down.
"Not well, she's barely there. I couldn't catch a pulse."
The man pulled out a stethoscope and put it on. He listened for her heart. A few seconds later he took it off and put it in the bag and pulled out a small suitcase like object. He opened it and pulled out a large needle. "Her heart has slowed to an extremely low pace. I need to inject her with adrenaline to get her heart pumping. I'm going to need you to strap her down."
Mr. Ishida nodded and began to strap her to the bed. He made sure they were tight before moving out of the way. "Dr. Suoh is our town doctor." He said to Gene. He had seen the look on the kids face. "He makes house calls and often many patients end up here in this room."
They watched the doctor stick the needle into the top of a bottle labeled adrenaline. Then pulled it out after it was filled to a certain amount. The Dr. flicked the needle a couple times then raised the needle and bring it down quickly stabbing her in the chest, his thumb immediately pushed the liquid into her and he let go of it quickly and backed away. Mai's body bent forward as she gasped the restraints pulled tight keeping her from going far. She struggled for a couple minutes before settled down, looking around wildly. After another minute the doctor came forward and pulled the needle from her chest and set it to the side. He looked over Mai checking her pulse and making sure she was okay.
"Miss." He said and she looked at him. "I'm Dr. Suoh, you've just been administered it adrenaline, I need you to stay calm and relax."
Mai nodded her head and watched the Dr. removed the restraints. She sat up slowly and looked around the room. She let out a small breath of relief and looked to the doctor then to the man and finally her eyes landed on Gene, she gave him a small smile. She leaned back against the head board and sighed happily. She was okay. She saw the rest of SPR come into the room.
"Mr. Ishida, if you don't mind we would like to get started soon." Naru spoke.
"Of course. I have rooms for you like you requested and anything you need don't hesitate to ask." He led them out of the room.
"Ari, take over for the time being. Gene I need you to go and do a walk through. I'll stay with Mai."
"Naru I'm fine."
"Sure." Gene gave Mai a smile and left the room. Mai frowned and felt ignored. She sat waiting for the doctor to get done checking her a second time. When he was done he left.
"Mai." Naru called to her. She looked at him apologetically. "Why did you go off on your own? You know you always get hurt when you do."
"I'm sorry Naru." She looked away from him.
"Don't be sad, I'm not mad at you." He turned her face to look at him. "I was just worried about you. You know how protective I can get of you."
Mai rolled her eyes but smiled at him. She hugged him and he hugged her back. She then remembered what she saw. She pulled away quickly. "I saw him again Naru! I saw the man who attacked me yesterday at SPR."
Naru raised an eyebrow. She wasn't talking. Her lips moved to form the words but no sound came out. He frowned. "Mai, what happened to you? I can't understand you."
Mai stopped talking and looked to him. "What do you mean? I'm speaking plain Japanese here!" She then realized she wasn't actually speaking it was all in her head. She began to panic as she didn't know why she couldn't speak. She grabbed her throat and looked to Naru scared. Her heart was racing.
"Mai, calm down. Please calm down." She wasn't listening she was starting to cry and she was afraid. The next thing he knew she started to seize. "Shit." He ran out of the room and found Mr. Ishida talking to the Doctor. "She's seizing!" He yelled and the doctor ran to the room where Mai lay still on the bed. He checked for a pulse and then began to administer CPR.
"Come on!" He pressed against her chest a couple times before giving her a couple breaths. He did the cycle a couple more times before Mai gasped sitting up. He grabbed her shoulders and held her steady. "Relax, breathe slowly."
Mai did as the man said and eventually calmed down. She looked to the doctor and nodded her head. "I'm okay." She spoke softly.
"Are you sure?" Mai nodded her head and he let go of her. "You're very lucky." He looked to Mr. Ishida and gave him a look then looked back at Mai. "You need to take it easy for the rest of the day. Get some rest, it'll do you some good." He left the room after giving Mai a smile.
Naru walked over to Mai and sat beside her. He immediately pulled her into a hug. Mai blushed and looked up at him.
"N-Naru?" she tried to pull away from him but he only tightened his hold on her. "Naru, I'm okay." She hugged him back then looked up and kissed his jaw. "I'm okay." She was finally released and when she looked at him he wouldn't look at her. He looked down at his hair covering his eyes so she wouldn't see the fear in him. Mai sighed softly then wrapped her arms around him and pressed her lips to his.
Naru was surprised when she kissed him but kissed back anyways. He closed his eyes and pulled her closer, a tear falling from his eye as he did. "Don't leave." He whispered when they parted. He held onto her. "Don't leave me."
Mai pulled away to look at his face. She gave him a loving smile and wiped away the tear at the corner of his eye. "I'm not going to go anywhere. I'll make sure to stay safe for you." She kissed his lips softly before pulling back and giving him a smile. "I will never leave you." She whispered. He pulled her close and held her tight she returning the hug. "I love you Oliver Davis."
"I love you Taniyama Mai."
Mai pulled away and slid off the bed and stood up, buttoning her top buttons and fixing her skirt. She looked to Naru and smiled. "Let's go solve this case."
He smiled at her, stood up and picked her up and tossed her back on the bed. "You are staying here and getting rest."
"I've had plenty of rest. I don't want to sit here bored out of my mind and I have information for you anyways." She smirked at him.
He sighed and nodded his head. "Then let's go."
Mai grinned and got up off the bed and began heading to the door when he grabbed her wrist stopping her. She looked at him and he smirked at her. He took a few steps closer until he was standing behind her. He leaned down to whisper in her ear. "You shouldn't go out there letting everyone see your cute green panties." He tugged on her skirt and smirked when she blushed. He kissed her neck and walked pass her and to the door. "Let's go, we've got work and you owe me some tea."Mai walked out of the room blushing the whole time.
Neither noticed the man standing by the window with a scowl on his face.
Mine.