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Chapter 2 ~ No time wasted

Naru and I along with Drake arrived at Hillcrest High meeting Blake at the front office. The lady at the reception desk appeared to be giving all three of us a death glare. Blake guided us down the hallway to the Principal's office. When we were out of hearing range, I leaned over and whispered to Drake, "That was uncomfortable."

All he did was laugh. "In my experience most schools don't like outsiders coming in."

I laughed right back. "Maybe their just suspicious of you, Drake." I only said that is because he doesn't really look like a exorcist or a Buddhist Monk: he looks like a spin off of Johnny Depp.

"Oh, get real," he said playfully. "By the way, where's Finnegan?"

I raised my eyebrows. "You mean, Finn? He's back at the office waiting to see what equipment we'll need." Finnegan is Finn's real name. They just cal him Finn for short. And what is really cool is I found out that he is Irish. It explains his little accent. "I guess Susan is coming with him. Riley and Kaitlyn will arrive tomorrow."

Blake froze in front of two wooden corridors, knocking. A rough voice told us to come in. When I walked in, there were two older looking men sitting at a mahogany desk. One was a very large man, dressed in a gray tailor suit. The other man, was lanky and his face seemed he did not want to be here.

Blake confronted the desk talking to the larger man. "Excuse me sir, the people from Hoffman Psychic Research have arrived." Naru was about to stick his hand out when the Principal cut him right off.

"Look, I don't need to know your names," he spat. "Just fix the problem. Ghosts? I don't believe in them. What will the board of Directors say when they found out I hired a bunch of ghost chasers?"

I pulled my head back in disbelief. Does this old man want us to do this or not? I thought to myself.

"Blake," he grumpy man said. "why aren't you in class?"

"I have a shortened schedule today."

Grumpy put his hands on his hips. "Is that so?"

"I wouldn't worry about it," Blake waved off. "But if it's alright, I would like to keep this brief. I would like help them settle and I would hate if it had to cut into my studying time."

Principal answered before grumpy. "Well, Blake you are our best student, I'm sure you are on top of things." he then turned to grumpy. "Would you show them to the conference room."

"Yes."

Grumpy led us out of the office down the school hallways. "So," he said to Naru. "You're the one running this show? How old are you?"

I saw Drake smirk a bit. "This is gonna be a fun job." he muttered under his breath.

"I'm eighteen."

"And you're not in school?" Grumpy snorted in laugher.

"I'll leave that up to your imagination." Naru said, with a cold stone face.

"And you?" he asked me.

"I am sixteen and I go to Trenton High."

"Does your school even allow you to leave or do you just skip it?"

"Actually sir I did get permission."

He turned back to Naru. "What did you decide to tell your parents when you decided to become a high school drop out?" Grumpy said snarkly. I cocked my head to the right, being really close to smacking Mr. Grumpy over there across the face. "I don't know where this occult garbage come from, but I do know the young minds are impressible and people like you take full advantage of that." he continued. "I'm not afraid to admit that the idea of you profiting up this scam makes me sick to my stomach. If it were my choice I'd throw you out."

He stopped in front a room that was labeled, 'Conference Room.' "Come, in here." Grumpy opened the door to let us in. Once he walked in was about to attack him from behind but Drake held me back.

"Watch it, Marti," he warned. "you're wearing a skirt." I discontinued my small outburst, pretending to dust myself off. I strolled into the room after Naru. Mr. Grumpy sat at the table as Naru observed the room to make sure it was a good place to set base.

"This seems decent enough," Drake commented. "What do we do first?" he asked Naru.

"Lets see," he set his black coat down on the chair. "How about we round up the students and talk to the ones that have been involved."

Blake raised his hand. "I can help you with that." he offered.

"Make sure you do it quickly," Mr. Grumpy folded his arms. "I have things to do myself."

Naru glanced at him. "Actually, you're free to leave, we don't need your help. Thank you."

Mr. Grumpy shook his head. "I'm staying here. It's my job to manage and keep an eye on the students." My jaw literally dropped open when he said 'manage.' I was about to pop him in the mouth for saying that. I don't know how Naru can stand there with a straight face like that.

"Sorry," Naru said. "but once they become involved in a haunting they become a client of mine and as my client it is imperative that I insure their privacy."

"Since when are children allowed privacy?" Mr. Grumpy got up from his chair. "I see what you're doing; you're trying to get rid of me because I make you uncomfortable." he accused.

Naru shrugged his shoulders. "A client is a client, regardless of age. Now, please go." he said with a warning in his tone."

"I would like to know what they were thinking by calling in some kid that believes in fairytales to do a man's job?" Grumpy started to yell.

Naru closed his eyes with a sigh. He probably thought it was no use in tell Mr. Grumpy anything. "Fine, then, why don't you ask the Principal?"

"What?"

Drake cover a hand over his mouth to halt his laughing. "He's right," Drake giggled. "The Principal did hire us. Why don't you ask him?"

Mr. Grumpy abruptly got up from his seat again his face crimson with anger. "It's fine by me. Let him be to blame when you kids destroy this school." he stormed out slamming the door behind him. That was my queue to start venting.

"What the hell?" I yelled at the door. "That guy is an idiot. A complete jerk face. How is he supposed to 'manage' the student when he can't manage himself? He might be top dog around here but he seriously needs to be house broken."

Drake standing next to me whispered in my ear. "You're making a scene, Marti," he said referring to Blake. I turned around to find Naru and Blake staring at me. I laughed nervously.

Blake just chortled. "Don't worry about it. She is hilarious."

"Seriously Naru," Drake said. "I was expecting you to snap at the guy any minute now."

Naru: who remained calm through the whole situation, just shrugged his shoulders gently, wearing that same godly expression. "It's no use to talk to someone who doesn't listen to himself." he flipped through pages of his black book.

Blake chuckled. "It's like you already know the guy."

"This is for you Blake," Naru said, handing him the book. "It is a list of students that have been involved so far. When fourth period ends, bring them to this room."

Blake nodded and before he could walk out, a shrilling scream broke out into the hallway. It scared me have to death because, it was like clashing thunder during a bad storm. Drake sprinted out the room first. As I followed there was a girl, collapsed against the hallway wall across from the classroom. She was shaking violently, still staring at the classroom door. Drake kneeled next to her.

"Are you okay?" he asked gently. "What's wrong?"

The girl pointed shaking finger at the classroom. "B-b-black d-d-d-dog." she stuttered with fear. Naru and Drake walked into the classroom to find a big black transparent looking dog.

"The one we're here for," Naru said. The black dog jumped at them. Drake and Naru both ducked as the dog vanished in thin air.

Blake stood there, shocked. "It's gone."

The whole class gathered down the hall away from the room. Mr. Grumpy piled through the crowed to calm them down. "Everyone back in the classroom or detention."

Drake and Naru both looked at me. "Are you okay?" Drake asked me.

I nodded. "Yes, but," I glanced at the girl. "she isn't." There was a huge dog bite on her leg. "We'll take care of you." I assured her.

"I'll carry her." Blake said putting her on his back. Naru stared at the classroom before he called Blake's name.

"After you get her taken care of, I need you to gather the students depending on the incident."

"Will do." Blake saluted carrying the girl off.

I rolled my eyes. "Jeez, the guy is all business."

Drake folded his arms before he cackled quietly. "That was crazy." he sighed. "Well, now that he actually sees what's happening he'll be a bit more corporative." He nodded his head to Mr. Grumpy on his desk biting his nails, excessively. I laughed.

The corners of Naru's lips became that a hint of a smirk. "It didn't waste anytime getting started."

Ok guys! I am going to upload three chapters today because starting tomorrow I'll be at my second week of Band/ Color Guard Camp! But that won't mean I won't upload all week.

Marti: Yes it will!

Me: Shut up! No one asked you!

Anyway, The only reason I upload 3 chapters today is in case I DONT upload this week. I probably will but better safe than sorry, right? Please review and if you dont review thanks for reading!