This is it! The betaed conclusion of Hauntings and Psychics! I've had lot's of fun, and might pull a sequel out of the hat if I have the right inspiration. It really took on a life of it's own, but that's okay!
Originally, Naru was supposed to wake up after the case had ended and realize it was just a dream, that Mai was his assistant, not girlfriend/business partner and that Yuki and Lin were actually engaged, but it didn't work out that way.
Please review, and enjoy!
The demon was a lofty seven feet tall and bore a scowl depicting all the hate and anger one could imagine. Masako promptly passed out as the demon attacked via the least guarded exit. The back.
Naru and Mai, together, had just enough strength to send the demon back from whence it came. While the others were trained to exorcise demons and the like, they lacked the proper knowledge and power needed to exorcise a demon of this caliber. This went double for Masako and Yuki as they had none kind of knowledge. However, the demon had underestimated Yuki.
Don't you just hate it when that happens?
John and Ayako were both clueless as to what was going on, so intent on their exorcisms that their eyes were closed tightly in prayer.
The demon lunged and in a rage of flames, was no more on this earth. Masako began to come round and the remaining spirits left with no fight. It was like a veil was lifted from the house. Yuki helped Masako up and they all walked to the front of the house were Mai and Naru were.
"Well, that went well." Bou-san said cheerfully.
Yuki collapsed, unconscious and barely breathing.
The Nakamura's were kind enough to let them stay while Yuki was in the hospital recovering from exhaustion and a severe shock to her system. Every one had enjoyed working together, so it was decided that Taniyama Psychic Investigations was now
"Shibuya & Taniyama Psychic Researchers". It had been two weeks since the exorcism but Yuki still hadn't woken up yet and Lin was worried. Strangely enough, Mai was calm.
"Yuki will wake up soon," she had said, "She just has to rest for a while."
Naru had gone off to search for Mai as she hadn't come down to dinner and everyone (meaning Naru) was worried.
He found her on the front porch, looking out at the stars so he sat next to her.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" She said, her eyes never leaving the sky.
"Yes, I suppose it is. Are you alright? You missed dinner."
"I'm fine. Just wondering, who are you really?"
"Wh-what?" He tried to keep the shock out of his voice, but couldn't.
"Shibuya Kazuya isn't really your name, is it? Tell me who you are." She looked at him, her eyes curious.
"O-Oliver. Oliver Davis." He cringed, as she looked at the stars.
"Well Oliver Davis, I leave the choice up to you, though believe me, I tried to make it myself." She handed him a road map and put a permanent marker in the pocket of her shorts before standing up. She bent down and gave him a kiss on the cheek before whispering in his ear.
"Gene says He loves you, idiot scientist." And with that, she was gone.
Naru sat there a moment before opening up the map to the marked page. There, circled boldly in black was a lake. He sat there, staring, unseeingly at the page, before smiling. He stood and made his way back into the house. He had a phone call to make.
Yuki woke up three days later, much to Lin's relief. John had told Masako how he felt and she had agreed to go out with him, already having developed feelings for him, which were still growing. Bou-san and Ayako had gotten into an argument that ended with a fiery kiss and were now dating. And finally, Naru had an announcement.
"I'm afraid I lied to many of you. My name is not Shibuya Kazuya. It is, in fact Oliver Davis. I'm going to go home, to England for a few weeks, to see my parents, and then I'll be returning." The hubbub broke out immediately, and Naru barely caught sight of Mai slipping out the door. He followed her out of Yuki's hospital room and up to the roof.
"Hey"
"Hello" Her voice was soft, almost silent.
"You know, a funny thing happened. I was sitting there, staring at that map, not really taking in the details of it when I realized something."
"What was that?"
"I didn't need to find Gene. Not anymore. Not if it meant that I might lose you." He said. Mai's head jerked up as she opened her mouth to say something but whatever it was, it never stood a chance as Naru's lips captured her's in a kiss.
"Stupid, arrogant, gorgeous, brilliant, wonderful man." Mai said, out of breath from the kiss, before pulling him down for another one.
