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The key to the case

(Miss Mai says...)

"He live's about an hour from here, on yokushi avenue." lin said, printing out the adress and Handing it to Martin. He nodded, and looked at the group.

"Who shall go then?"

"Mother, Mai, and Thalia will go." Naru said, examining the box in his hands. I felt a small smile appear on my face when masako glared at Thalia and I. I found It hilarious he adress Thalia by her first name and he just met her about a week ago.

We left and walked from the room. We were at the front gate when Namotuski sensei saw us in the hallway.

"Ah, Maika-chan, Thalia-chan. Where are you to going?" Sensei was the drama teacher here, he was pretty cool and was borderlining insanity.

"To solve a case." I said smiling. he nodded his head a contented smile on his face.

"Are you a detective Maika-chan?" He chuckled.

"Hai sensei." I mock saluted him. He waved us off and we made our way to the black van. Luella drove with me and Thals sitting in the back. We left Kiya in Madoka's care, and I hope we don't regret it.

The ride was quiet except for the radio. Next thing I know is I'm being bombed with questions.

"I finally get to talk to you with out the spying ears of my son." Luella said. I could see her smile in the rearview mirror.

"what are you talking about?" I said in genuine confusion.

"Mai, really?" Thalia gave me an annoyed look. "She's talking about you and a certain Oliver Davis, being more then boss and tea girl."

"Nicely put Thalia." She said, I saw Thalia nod her head in an all knowing matter. "So I'm curious do you like my son?"

I didn't really need to say anything, the dark red that rose to my cheeks proved to me proof enough. Still I had to try to talk her out of this. I took a deep breath the calm my frazzled nerves and racing heart.

"You've got it all wrong -san!" I cried indignantly, burying my face in my hands. I was thouroughly embarrased. Oh Kami help me.

"Well I know for a fact he feels something for you." Luella said, smiling in the rearview mirror.

"Um h-how do you know." I said, stuttering. My face has invented a new shade of red. How nice.

"Call in a mother's intuition." I saw her wink at me in the mirror.

We were quiet for the rest of the car ride. Which was about twenty more minutes or so. Before long we had pulled up to a farmilar house, fitted with a koi pond and cherry blossom trees. It was a beutiful home that held such a great sorrow.

"This is it." I said, more to myself then the other occupants. They nodded as Luella cut the engine and we got out of the car. We walked up to the front step, and instantly heard the sound of low, slow tragic music, coming from behind the door. I can't really blame Mr. Roku, not only found his wife after commiting suicide, but his sons body was just pulled from a cave wall.

I knock on the door, hesitantly the first knock, then a bit more confidently. We heard footsteps on the otherside of the treshold, before the door swung open revealing a tired looking man, he had a few wrinkles and his hair had gone grey, what caught my attention the most though were his eyes. So sad. I thought to myself.

I didn't think I coul speak, I was so overwhelmed with a feeling of grief. Luckily I didn't have to. Thalia saved me.

"Are you by any chance Mr. Roku?"

"I am. May I inquire who you three ladies are?"

"We are the researchers that discovered your sons body."

He looked shocked for a moment, but then composeded himself and lead us to the living room. We took a seat on the biege couch as he went to make some tea. He was back before long.

"Is something wrong?" He asked he gripped his tea cup so tightly I was sure it would shatter.

"Mr. Roku, My name is Luella Davis, an assistant to a paranormal researcher, by the name of Martin Davis. These two girls have a very strong tolerance to the paranormal world around us. Do you understand?"

"I understand Perfectly, but what has been so important you felt the need to seek me out?"

"These two girls-" Luella pointed to Thalia and I. "are special. Thalia is a very well developed medium, and Mai is a latent Physic."

"I-i'm afraid I don't understand."

"They have made contact with your son, Mr. Roku. He still hangs around the Tanzuya Academy, twelve years ago, that building was Obel Lakes mental hospital."

Mr. Roku's eyes widened. He looked scared. Concered. Sad...

"My boy. My Natsuku. Why has he not moved on?" He looked like he was going to cry, the news was overwhelming to him I guess. "His body was buried, I was there. I prayed for him, cried for him! Isn't that enough? Why must he suffer so much...i didn't want this."

I placed a hand on his shoulder causing his to look at me. I shook my head. A small forgiving smile on my face.

"Natsuku isn't moving because, he's...attached to this world by an...item." I said slowly before continuing. "A small box; without a key."

"Oh kami...!" He buried his face in his hands.

"Mr. Roku, I know this is hard, My own son was murdered five years ago. His body was only discovered three years ago. It's difficult, I know, but you have to help us. Natsuku needs to move on. To get the peace he is longing for." Luella said, tears glistened in her eyes as she thought about Gene.

"Okay..." He stood from the sofa and walked over to the mantle, and opened a small crystal case, taking out a very farmilar key.

He handed the key to Luella, who thanked him. A tear falling down her face.

"We will make sure he rest in peace." Thalia said bowing deeply. He copied her movement and lead us to the door. He handed Luella a number and told her to contact him when the ordeal was over. I was about to leave when I turned towards him.

"Don't worry , we will give back the ring."

"Ho-how did yo-?" He looked stunned.

"I'm a psychic, remember?" I smiled and bowed as I walked to the van, and we made our way back to the Academy. Your suffering will be over soon Natsuku. I promise.

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