Disclaimer: For all of those who were wondering if I had died, I "think" I'm still alive. Life's been kinda hard as of late :/ Sorry for not updating for so long! Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry! D: Anywho... OMG 46 reviews! I could cry tears of joy! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart! \^3^/ I do not own Ghost Hunt.

October 26th, Friday, 8:45 pm...

"Chester Police Department how may I help you?"

"I'd like to report a murder." Naru said as he clutched Mai's trembling body. He finished his conversation with the woman on the other end and snapped his phone shut. Looking down at the girl in his arms he wondered if he should ignore the woman's instructions to stay there until investigators arrived and instead take Mai home.

"Mai... calm down..."

"I... I don't want to see..." she stuttered in a high terrified voice. She wasn't the only one though that had been shaken by the sight. She could feel Naru's heart beat racing as they rested on a bench conveniently located nearby. Naru saw how Mai's ankle was painted with specks of scarlet, the source being the murdered woman hanging out of her car window. Two gaping holes in the side of what used to be her head acted like a faucet for the marred remains to trail down the car door and into a pool on the asphalt. He tried different ways of calming her down and found that stroking her hair was working the bets and soon her breathing was back to normal and she wasn't shaking anymore. Soon the police arrived with two investigators who were just as nauseated by the scene. One of them, Mr. Barlow, focused on his only known witnesses.

"Mr. Davis I presume?" Naru nodded and shook the man's hand. He was being a good boy so they could go home sooner.

"Oliver Davis." The man introduced himself as Mr. Barlow as he pulled a notebook out of his trench coat pocket..

"Where were you and what were you doing before you found the victim?" Was his first question just like in the old movies. After that he asked miscellaneous questions for the next ten minutes.

"What a pity for your evening to be ruined like this." The detective said as they waited for their taxi.

"It figures." Mai said. When she realized she said her thoughts out loud she felt ashamed for complaining. She should have been thankful that she wasn't the one murdered. The detective didn't speak Japanese so Naru translated saying she was just upset.

"You two enjoy the rest of your night." he grinned tipping his hat.

9:30 pm...

The couple exited the taxi and went around the back of the mansion as to sneak past the team. It would be troublesome for both if everyone was to find out they were suddenly dating. Mai would never hear the end of it and she feared what Masako might do to her. Naru was fumbling with his shirt and Mai noticed how wrinkled it was from her clutching him.

"I... I'm sorry." she blushed. He didn't say anything. The atmosphere felt awkward but that was to be expected. Finding a dead body was probably not the best way to end the night.

"U-um..." he looked up noticing she was still there with him. "Thank you..." she murmured looking up at him with big cute brown eyes. He looked surprised for a moment then averted his gaze.

"For what?" he sounded irritated or flustered for an unknown reason.

"For covering my eyes... and um..."

"And?" he hated it when she spoke like this.

"H-holding me like that..." she stuttered blushing ferociously. It took her a few moments but she finally met his eyes and she did not get the reaction she had hoped for. He was smirking and leaning in closely, brushing away the bangs from her eyes. Mai was so surprised she remained as motionless as a deer caught in the headlights.

"What's wrong? Why are you blushing like that?" his soft way of speaking only made her blush more and his smirk widened.

"Did you like me 'holding' you?" her's was an expression crossed between being shocked, angry, and embarrassed.

"Y-you pervert! I didn't mean it like that!"

"I'm not the one blushing over a simple hug." she glared at him and turned away, sticking her nose in the air.

"I'm not blushing over a hug! I'm blushing because it was someone like YOU who hugged me!"

"Someone like me?" she groaned at her word choice and decided to escape the situation by going inside.

"Never mind!" but she had already fueled the fire of Naru's curiosity.

"No. I want to know what you mean." he clasped her hand and pulled her over to the old Oak tree. She looked at their fingers intertwined and gulped. He leaned in closely, taking her chin between his thumb and index finger forcing her to face him. She gasped and placed her hands against his chest trying to push him away.

"Wha-wha! Stop! I-" she squeezed her eyes shut as he came closer, their faces almost touching. His breath danced over her lips as he used his free arm to block her escape.

"Are you going to tell me?"

"N-no, never!" She thought he was going to kiss her right then and there. But instead... he bit down gently on her nose. She was flabbergasted and covered her face, sputtering jumbled up words as she pounded him in the chest with tiny fists of fury.

"P-pervert! You jerk! Did you just bite me! Pervert, pervert, pervert!" Then Naru laughed. He actually laughed! That stunned her even more. She couldn't believe that not only was she was seeing the ultimate, non-expressive, gloomy narcissist's laughing face, but she was also seeing an adorable, even "child-like", laughing face. It was too much for her to take and her mind ran wild with girlish fantasies.

"You're so easy to tease." he chuckled admiring her reaction.

"I'm glad I can be so amusing." she said with a sarcastic glare after coming back down to earth.

"I wouldn't date a boring woman... Come on." he motioned her inside after opening the door. He was being surprisingly gentlemanly tonight. She only made it up the first cobblestone step when she heard a distracting noise. She turned and looked back into the forest to see what it was.

"Mai?" Naru asked. She looked at him and noticed his mouth was moving but she couldn't hear any words. She staggered suddenly feeling very heavy and he gently cupped her shoulders. As he had guessed she soon fainted in his arms.

ooo

Mai looked around and realized that she was in what used to be Arielle's room. The only difference was that Arielle was still there and was sitting on her bed, looking very worried.

"I'm not special like my parents were… I can't possibly have the power to get rid of these things through a few meager words! But if I don't believe that they'll come back! But… what if they're here now… waiting to scare me again…?" Mai was shocked to find out that despite seeing what she could do Arielle still didn't believe in herself.

"Arielle! Listen to us! You're stronger than you think!" Mai was only a ghost in this dream so unfortunately Arielle didn't hear a word.

"Life is life. But frankly… I've never seen someone whose had problems like yours before." A voice echoed through the room. Arielle went deathly pale and looked around the room slowly, utterly terrified.

"Come outside and see me. It's beautiful." It said. Arielle thought about it for a minute and got up to leave. Mai realized she was seeing the events of the night Arielle had disappeared. Now they were in the woods and there stood before her a beautiful man with long silver hair and glowing blue eyes. They were clear as crystals and he held a peaceful smile. But it all felt distorted. Despite his angelic appearance he radiated a sick and perverse aura.

"You… who are you!" Arielle asked recognizing immediately he was not of God.

"You have so much talent. Take a guess my dear. Someone as experienced as you should know my name within moments." His voice was soft like velvet and each word flowed in a graceful manner. Mai hated to admit it but he was definitely one of the sexiest things she had ever seen.

"Me… Medrian…?" he smiled and clapped his hands softly.

"My, my… such a clever lady." Arielle backed away as he got closer.

"I will not lie to you Arielle. I am very much a demon, a very powerful demon." She looked surprised by his honesty.

"I've never seen someone like you. You're… so bloodthirsty… a murderer. But you don't feel hateful or appear like you want to devour your victims." Medrian laughed and clapped his hands again, amused.

"You know me so well already! You're right… I have no desire to eat. I merely want to kill. Such a lovely word really. Kill… say it with me… doesn't it have an addictive affect?" he delicately took her hand in his and kissed it, breathing in the scent of her flesh.

"Why don't I feel afraid of you?" she asked shakily and he traced his finger up her side, over her shoulder, and back down to her wrist. She shivered as he let his eyelashes tickle her face breathing in deeply once again.

"I like you… I'd like to take you. May I?" he traced his fingers over her face so delicately that it tickled. She looked at him seemingly entranced and asked why he needed her permission.

"A demon cannot play with his prey without permission. I will not love you… but I can give you the peace and what you desire most, freedom and someone to treasure you." Arielle look disappointed.

"You won't love me?"

"A demon cannot love in the way that you phrase it. But I can lust… I lust very much for you. I want to use you and never love you." she paused for a moment, her thoughts clouded by his touch.

"That's okay." He smiled and his eyes glowed as he let his hands run through his new pet's hair.

"I want to touch you more, but not here. It's time to leave my dear." He walked back with his hand outstretched. Arielle followed and didn't look back, she didn't even spare a glance.

"Arielle! No! He's dangerous!" Medrian turned around and smiled. All went black and he stood merely inches away from her.

"A psychic girl, hmm? You're not exactly my type. Not quite... troubled enough. Why don't we make this into a little game. I'll tell you where to find her and you can try and get her back. Sound like fun?"

"You're sick. What are you going to do to her? Kill her, eat her? Like your disgusting friends?" Mai hissed. He grinned.

"I'm elated you think so. But, no. I plan on taking very good care of my new pet if that soothes your mind. You can tell her sniveling mother that too. Now... onto our game. Here's your clue; 'We are those who will become the bridge.'" Mai didn't understand.

"I'm sure one of your little friends might know what I'm talking about. But I wouldn't suggest talking to them about this little chat. You wouldn't want to drag them in over their heads." he whispered in her ear.

"You have no power over me!" she shouted stepping back. He smiled.

"No, I don't. But that doesn't mean I can't toy with you a bit." he snapped his fingers and there was a flash of light. Mai stood on the edge of a street near a lake. Suddenly she could see Naru walking carelessly across it. He was following a small glowing orb of light. She thought it to be a spirit. It was calling for help.

"Naru...?" he didn't hear her. Much to her horror a car came flying out of no where going at least thirty over the speed limit. She closed her eyes but heard the squealing of tires and the sounds of metal grinding against the road shoulder. She didn't dare look back.

"I don't like it when people interfere with my games. Some humans think that they can predict the enemies move but I tell you now that is impossible. You will never be able to understand my ways nor the ways of any demon. We are all different and constantly changing according to our great Lord's wishes. This is the power of Hell! If you don't want this to happen to your precious friends then keep your mouth shut! Otherwise I'll slice them up myself and their blood will be on your hands!" images appeared in her mind rapidly. She could see everyone fates. She saw them suffering and begging for death and she saw herself being dangled over a lake of fire, like a treat for some animal that was waiting for her down below. Mai collapsed terrified of the man. Suddenly the realization that she was speaking with a demon hit her and she screamed. His presence was overwhelming and she felt as if her skull would crack under the pressure. It was like her soul was being squeezed until every last drop of life was gone.

"What about now little girl... afraid?"

ooo

Mai shot up screaming much like she did whenever she had a nightmare but this time everyone could see bruises appearing all over her body. Like she as being beaten before them. John rebuked whatever was there and it dispersed but he had the sickening feeling it wasn't because of him. It had simply served its purpose.

"Mai! Look at me!" Ayako held Mai close to her and tried to get her to open her eyes. She was hyperventilating and at this rate she was going to pass out again. Naru grabbed her from the doctors arms and held her tightly, stroking her hair like he had done before and by the grace of God it worked. Mai realized she was awake and she realized what Naru was trying to do.

"Mai... please don't do this... I don't want to loose you." she heard his thoughts and smiled.

"She's so frail, just like Gene was. No... I won't let her be like him. I'll protect her. It's my job now." she sighed and rested in his arms. Clicks and flashes went off one after the other as Will and Luella had their own personal camera party.

"This is gold! I can't wait to print these!" Will squealed kissing her camera. Luella was saying similar things as she showed her husband her newly taken treasures. Mai froze when she realized who she was looking at. Naru's father saw her and raised an eyebrow.

"Um... you're Naru's father, right? She stood up and tried to brush away the wrinkles on her dress.

"I'm Mai Taniyama." she bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I apologize for the commotion I've caused." before he could say anything Naru spoke up.

"There's nothing to apologize for. Come on." he grabbed her by the hand and took her out of the room. Luella sighed looking at her husband. Martin looked extremely cross.

"Martin... don't you dare."

"After I specifically told him that my one request was-"

"Martin Davis you say one more word and I swear that'll be your last!" Luella shouted. Everyone flinched seeing her dark side for the first time but Mao just laughed softly.

"Mother bear's protecting her cub." Lin sighed realizing things were only going to get noisier around the house.

"Davis...?" Monk wondered aloud. Lin sighed again.

October 27th, Saturday, 8:00 am...

Ayako and Monk were fuming with rage. After a lengthy discussion between Martin and Luella Davis they discovered that everything they knew was a lie and that the supposedly Kazuya Shibuya was actually the famed Dr. Oliver Davis.

"Will you people just get over it!" Will moaned at the breakfast table. "He's still the same person! Just a different name. Which reminds me..." she looked at Naru with a big grin.

"I'm gonna start callin' you Ollie." Naru grimaced and Mai giggled.

"I think it suits you, don't you Naru?" he glared at her and she giggled again. It was like last night's events had vanished and truthfully they kinda had. When Mai was asked to recall what had happened to her she couldn't remember most of it. What she did remember was all such a blur that it didn't make sense.

"Mai, would you like to accompany on a little errand after breakfast?" Mao asked. "I'm sure you'd like to get out of this house and have some 'girl time', I think that's what it's called." Mai nodded and Will wanted to come along as well. The house was beginning to feel a little like a cage and she didn't feel like being caught between the crossfire of father and son anymore. Naru and his father had been fighting since they saw each other last night. Not verbally but mentally. Everyone could feel the tension in the room rise each tie their eyes would meet. Mai tried to ask Naru what was wrong but he wouldn't say a word. She was thankful when the driver closed her door and they were off into the city.

"Are things going any better with you and Lin?" Will asked concerned. Mao fumed and shook her head 'no.'

"Is it really just about the pug you want?" Mai asked. Mao sighed and once again shook her head.

"The pug argument only happened recently and that was because of our first argument. You see, Lin refuses to take me with him once he leaves here again. He's such a worrisome man." Mai sighed and told Will she was lucky for not having a boyfriend.

"I'm not at my thirty sixth week yet so the dangers are extremely slim and I consulted the doctor and everything and she says I should be fine. He just won't listen! I can't stand the thought of being separated again!"

"Did you tell him that?" Will asked. Mao rubbed her stomach.

"He told me I was being selfish and that I need to think about the baby's needs before my own. I know the baby's important but it's also important that his father is there when he's born! I don't want to be without him when I give birth. Lin has to be the one performing the blessing ceremonies and he also has to help me name our baby when he gets here... I can't do that alone... I... I miss having someone there all the time. Patting me on the head, kissing my tummy, and saying he can't wait to see his little girl. Then we'd start arguing about the gender." she giggled. Mai and Will had a hard time picturing Lin doing those things.

"I apologize Mai but I think I hate Oliver." Mai cocked her head.

"He's always been in the way. If I had powers like that than I would be the one that Lin is constantly watching over. Sometimes I feel he thinks his job is more important than his family." Will came in with her wise words of advice.

"You need too explain this to Lin but don't let him run away form it. I'm sure he thinks that what he's doing for you is best, like he's trying to keep you sheltered form his work. Being an Omni... Omnoya... spirit dude thingy must be dangerous right?" Mao giggled at Will's attempt to pronounce Onmyoji. She nodded.

"But he's powerful enough to be able to protect me and he knows it. Thanks, I think I'll speak with him when we get back."

12:30 pm...

Mao and Mai didn't really feel like buying anything but Will couldn't resist buying at least seven new pairs of shoes, not like she needed anymore. They decided to stop for lunch at a small cafe. After they finished their meal they decided to sit a while longer and enjoy the sunshine. Mai overheard a disturbing conversation.

"Really? You think she's haunting you?" the friend of a trembling girl asked.

"Last night when I got the phone call I went to wash my face after crying. I saw her in my mirror. It was horrible... her face was gone... there was blood all over her. She was screaming and trying to tell me something but I couldn't hear her. She keeps showing up everywhere. Right now she's standing across the street watching us." Mai looked in the direction the girl glanced and she clasped her hands to her mouth.

"Mai...?" Will asked. Mai thought she was going to loose the food in her stomach. It was the murdered woman she had stumbled upon last night. Her head still had tow whole in it and blood trailed endlessly down her body. She was screaming and waving her arms around trying to get somebody's attention. Then she met Mai's eyes.

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Yay! You people have no idea how hard it was writing this chapter! There were seven different ways I could write it and each made it so the story would go a completely different route and I had a killer time deciding o_o But luckily I did so now I just gotta get my notes together and keep on writing oT.T/ Please rate and review \o.o/