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Gene walked back to the hotel with smirk on his face. He didn't care that he was playing with fate. He couldn't help how he felt about her. She was sweet and too cute to resist. He wanted her for himself and that was all there was to it. She would be his. He was alive now and could make it happen. Forget what Ari said. His heart wanted her. He made it to the hotel and walked inside and to the elevator. He soon entered his room. The whole time he had a smile on his face. He closed the door and walked across the room to his bed.

"Have a good time?" His sister's cold voice interrupted his happy train of thought.

He looked at her. She didn't look from her book and she didn't seem to be expecting an answer but he'd answer her anyways.

"Yes, I did."

She gave no response. He smiled remembering Mai had a case.

"We talked about all sorts of things, including the fact that Mai's boss has a case." He said hoping to get her interest. It didn't work.

"From what she's told me it's very interesting."

Still nothing.

"She said there had been a lot of things going on too." He paused. "The case is in Australia. The people have requested help from here because no one there could solve it."

This caused her to look up from her book. She looked at him indicating he should go on.

He smiled inwardly and continued.

"She said there have been quite a few apparitions seen as well. She also said that there have been deaths there too."

She looked away thinking about it.

"When do they leave?"

He smiled. "Tomorrow morning. They meet at seven."

"Where is it again?"

"Australia." His hope was getting high.

She frowned. With that look on her face his hope started to diminish.

"So can we go?" His hope was now little. Her expression was not what he wanted to see.

"No." She went back to reading.

"Come on Ari." He pleaded.

"No."

"Please." He did his puppy dog face.

"No." She could see it in from the corner of her eyes.

"Why?"

"Because it's in Australia. We have work here to do."

"But you yourself said it was interesting."

She looked at him glaring.

"Keep out of my head."

"Please, it's a good case. I told Mai I would take the other medium's place."

Her glare hardened and sent shivers up and down his spine.

"You agreed to it anyways."

"Yes?"

She let out an irritated sigh.

"Fine." She got up and grabbed her suitcase and began to pack.

"What are you doing?"

"What does it look like?"

"I know, I mean we don't have to be there just yet."

"We'll guess what we are leaving now. Get packed."

"But—"

"They will be leaving in 6 hours. That will give us plenty of time to get there and meet with the client." Her voice was businesslike but still cold.

"You don't even know where the case is."

She looked at him.

"Then tell me."

"No."

"Then we don't go."

He let out a sigh. "Monte Cristo Homestead."

"Now pack."

He did as told hating he was defeated. He wanted to ride on the plane with Mai. Spend the whole flight talking and flirting with her. He really wanted to see her blush. She looked so cute when she did.

After they were packed and cleaned up they left the hotel and checked out. They soon made their way to the airport and then were on their way to Australia.

The next morning saw Mai hurrying out the door. She was late yet again and was not wanting to be yelled at by Naru but it was going to happen because she was late. She ran down the stairs and ended up tripping. Luckily she grabbed the rail and prevented herself from tumbling down a flight of stairs. She hurriedly headed down and made it to the parking lot where Bou-san was waiting for her tapping his wrist telling her she was late.

"I know Bou-san. I'm sorry." She got into his car after putting her bag in the back seat with his. He got in as well. He started the car and shifted it into drive and began driving quickly to the airport without breaking the law.

"You know you're lucky Naru hasn't fired you for being late so much."

"I know."

After half an hour they arrived at the airport and quickly made their way inside to find the rest of the group. After ten minutes of searching they finally found them. Naru was glaring as usual at the only person to cause them to be late.

"You're late."

Mai said nothing, knowing there wasn't anything that could be said. He handed her, her ticket and then turned and told everyone to get on the plane. They soon boarded the plane and Mai looked at her ticket as she walked down the aisle looking for her seat. She reached it and sat down. After she was comfortable she soon realized she was next to Naru. She let out a sigh bit soon perked up when john sat beside her. He smiled at her and she returned it happy that she was not stuck bored the whole plane ride.

After about fifteen minutes of waiting the plane finally took off and they were on their way. Mai got bored only after five minutes of being in the air.

"So, John are you excited to be going back to Australia?"

"I am a bit yes. "

Mai smiled.

"Do you know anything about this case?"

"I've only heard rumors about the homestead."

"Like what?"

"Oh, just a few things. When I was younger other children had said that they saw two children, a boy and a girl, near a tree. Some say they saw the first owners. No one ever proved or disproved them because they were too frightened of the house."

"What's Australia like?"

"It's very nice. Beautiful scenery and everyone is usually friendly."

Mai smiled at that then her smile faded.

John watched her and felt confused.

"What's the matter Mai?"

"When we leave after the case will you be staying there or will you come home with us?"

When Mai said this it caused John to be rather surprised. She had said Japan was home for him and made it seem like Australia wasn't his home. Her words had also caused Naru to look over at her. HE looked at John observing his actions and listened for his response.

Mai stared up at John waiting patiently for an answer.

John soon smiled at the thought of it and realized maybe Japan was his home. He'd become comfortable in the few years he's been there and with the SPR team it felt like something special. He looked at Mai with his kind bright blue eyes smiling.

"Of course Mai."

She smiled at him and felt happy and relieved that she wasn't going to lose a family member. Naru returned to his book with a slight practically invisible smile. Mai was happy and he really enjoyed seeing her smile like that.

The rest of the plane ride was long and soon enough Mai was bored and fell asleep, resting her head on John's shoulder. Time had passed and they were about to land. John gently shook Mai waking her up to tell her they were landing. After the ten minute wait of landing and the plane being situated they left the plane and went to luggage claim. Mai made sure to stick close to everyone so she wouldn't get lost.

Unfortunately for her they had run into a big crowd and she got separated. She looked around not knowing what to do. She began walking in a general direction not sure if it was right.

"Just great. I'm in a foreign country and I get lost. So not fair. Why me?" she thought. "I wish I did better in my English class. I really don't understand anything." She let out a sigh and soon had become even more lost than before. After half an hour of not finding the group she was frustrated and wanted to give up.

"Hello." Someone said from behind her.

She turned around and looked at the person. It was a guy. He was about Naru's height and looked to be his age too, with dark brown hair and beautiful emerald green eyes. He looked like he worked out and also seemed like he was Japanese.

"Are you lost?"

She gave him a questioning look not sure what to say. He smile and switched from English to Japanese.

"Hello, how are you?"

"Not too well."

"Lost?"

She blushed a little hating to admit she was she only nodded her head.

"Where do you need to go?"

"Baggage claim."

He smiled and held out his hand for her. She took his hand, blushing a little.

"I'll take you." He led her to baggage claim and they looked for her group, which didn't take long since Bou-san spotted her and headed over to her quickly to smother her into a hug.

"Mai! Don't do that again. I was so worried about you!" He held her tight and she was soon trying to pry herself away from him so she could breathe.

"M-Mo-Monk!" she breathed out.

He instantly let go and she smiled.

"Sorry, but you really can't do that to us we got so worried."

"It's okay. I'm sorry I didn't mean to get lost." During their little talk the rest of the group came over to make sure Mai was okay. After five minutes of being checked over and asked many times if she was okay Bou-san noticed the young man quietly observing all of this.

"Who are you kid?"

Mai looked over at the male who led her here and was still holding her hand.

"Oh, this is the person who helped me get here."

"Hello, my name is Wong Daiyu." He bowed.

Naru had noticed Mai missing when they reached baggage claim. He looked around hoping she was just a little behind and when it turned out she wasn't he let out a sigh and told everyone. Once he did he instantly regretted it because Monk had gone off and practically had a panic attack. Once he had calmed him down, meaning he told him to stop acting like a child and to go look for her, he sent everyone out to look for her. After a half an hour had passed and there was no sign of her he had started to get a little more than worried. Ten more minutes had passed and Bou-san had spotted her and of course smothered her in a hug. He and the rest of the group walked over not but a minute later and Naru had seen that she was with someone and they were holding hands. When he saw their hands, for some odd reason unknown to him, He felt something in the pit of his stomach and it soon filled him. It was jealousy but he didn't really know since these feelings were new to him. Naru soon grew tired of seeing them talk to this boy and cleared his throat.

"Now that we've found Mai, I do believe we still have a job to do whether or not we are late." His voice was colder than ever and his piercing blue eyes were currently glaring at Mai. A moment later he turned and began walking indicating everyone should follow.

"Do you need a tour guide?"

"We're not here on vacation kid." Ayako said as she passed by.

Mai looked at him and smiled.

"We're here on a case."

"Oh what company do you work for?"

"It's called Shibuya Psychic Research, or as I like to call it SPR."

"I see well then you can just follow me."

She gave him a funny look.

"My mother sent me here to meet with you and your team."

"Well, we'll need to let Naru know then."

"Very well." He paused. "Which one is Naru?"

Mai giggled a bit and told him the one in all black. He then began walking leading her to him.

"Naru." Mai called.

"What is it Mai?"

"Wong-san was sent here by his mother to meet us."

Naru turned and saw they were still holding hands and he felt himself get angry. He continued to walk until he reached the exit. He stood outside waiting for the group to catch up. A few moments later the rest finally did catch up and waited. Daiyu called for his ride, which happened to be a black stretch limo, and told everyone to get in. When Mai was amazed at this. When she was about to get in she realized that she and Daiyu were holding hands and blushed as she entered the vehicle.

Daiyu told the driver to take them to his home. Lin followed in a black van. The drive to the Monte Cristo homestead began.

Wooo! what a fun chapter. i hope you all liked this chapter. I promise I will eventually get to the case XD. I thought it'd be in 10 but I guess i decided to draw it out... any who if you could please press that green-lettered button at the bottom and review for me. thankies. Also I am not updating until I have at least 40 reviews. i know I have readers people. i gots lots of hits and only 29 reviews. please review it makes me happy! also lets me know how i'm doing and what you think. anyways after 40 i shall see you in chapter 12.

Next chappie-#12: Gene and Ari meet SPR! ~gasps~! what will happen?

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