A/N: Okay, I am so, so sorry for the lack of updates on this. Especially because I have absolutely no reason to update this late, and I really am sorry. This is a shorter chapter, I know, but it just seemed right to cut it here. I'll try and post a bigger chapter next time. Thank you so much for all the reviews, they make me really happy! Enjoy :D
Oh my God, what the hell just happened?!' Dougie bellowed, as Tom got up and clumsily searched for the light interruptor.
With the lights on, the mess was even bigger than it had sounded. Boxes and boxes of DVDs were all over the floor, and the shelf was broken in two. It looked like a mini hurricane had been there.
'I think we should leave the rest of our Ouija session for another time.' Lori said from where she was, as she picked up one of the candles that had fallen to the floor.
'I think it is a good idea.' Fletch declared, eyeing the boys, who look scared and tired at the same time. 'You all need to sleep, tomorrow we can talk about what we are going to do about this.' He turned to Lori. 'Are you available tomorrow?' She nodded, as she started to put the board back in the black case she had brought.
'Sure, maybe we could meet after lunch? That way I could do some more research in the morning and ask my Mum for an opinion.' Lori got up, the board case slung over her shoulder, indicating she was ready to go home.
'Okay then, boys, expect us at half past two.' The manager got up too, and walked to the door. Lori said her goodbyes, kissing each boy's cheek in her slightly motherly way, and followed Fletch outside, closing the door behind her.
Tom sat back down on the couch before looking up at the other three.
'I'm so tired. I'm going to bed, and you should be going too.'
Danny, Dougie and Harry didn't even thought about disagreeing. After a night full of revelations, the four boys needed some time to settle everything in their heads, and sleep, to prepare themselves for another day filled with spirits, books, newspapers and fear. So they just nodded, getting up, and shuffled upstairs to their rooms, mumbling their 'good nights' on their way.
19th August, 2003, 2:42pm
'So, back in 30th November of 1924.' Lori entwined her fingers from both hands, starting the topic. The McFly boys were reunited around the table once again, Dougie next to Harry on the big sofa, Tom and Danny in two separate bean bags placed next to each other, and Lori sat on a chair, with her elbows propped up in the coffee table. 'There was a fire, which resulted on the death of two girls.'
'Lilith May Catchpole, and her sister, Rose Catherine.' Danny pointed out. The medium nodded, agreeing.
'Exactly. However, Lilith told us she was buried alive.' Lori stated.
'Which does not make sense at all...' Harry complained, taking his hands to his hair in frustration. Tom frowned.
'Is there any possibility of... of Lilith lying? Or... I don't know-' Tom muttered the last part to himself.
'I don't think so, Tom.' Lori shook her head. 'Ghosts do not usually lie. Lying is a human thing that people do to help (or at least try to help) themselves in their lives. A ghost simply has no reason to do so.' She explained.
'What if she is just confused about what happened? Maybe she died in the fire, but for some reason, she thinks someone buried her.' Fletch suggested, and Lori shook her head once again.
'Unless she died in her sleep, no. If she was buried alive, the cause of death was probably hunger, dehydration, or lack of oxygen. From the exact moment someone dies, they see what happens right next from their spirit form. So she is telling the truth.' The boys sighed after Lori's explanation, slightly frustrated. If they were going to get their solution by elimination of theories, it would take a long time. Lori took a deep breath. 'Look- I'm just trying to help. I know a lot about spirits, but my rational side is, if you will excuse me, absolute crap. We have to use everything we know, and put it together. Before we put Lilith definitely in the other side, we need to understand her reasons, her past, the way she thinks.' The room fell in a slightly awkward silence, as everyone thought about something useful that could come to their minds.
'She never did tell us that she had died in this house, did she?' Harry thought out loud, getting everyone's attention. 'This house was constructed using little parts of the old structure, the part of the structure that actually survived the fire. Her dress was only burnt in some places, so we can conclude she was not fatally affected by the flames.'
'But how could a house structure built before 1920 survive a fire? It does not make sense!' Tom exclaimed. Fletch frowned.
'A part of the old structure is still here. If she died inside the house, she must have stayed inside of a division made of fire proof material. Which was not that advanced for that time, Tom. I don't know much about Chemistry, but I know some houses had a small room, with walls made of metal that resists the flames, to use in case of...well, in case of fire.' Fletch replied. 'So, the division where Lilith died, if she died in this house, I repeat, is most likely still here, in a rather intact state.'
'Brilliant, but, how do we know where it is? It could be anywhere.' Danny questioned. Lori picked up the black book, stroking its cover.
'Where did you guys find the black book?' She asked, looking at them.
'Tom found it in Harry's closet.' Fletch said. Lori nodded curtly.
'I see. What about the dress?'
'I found it in my walk-in wardrobe, when we first arrived to the house.' Danny explained, his eyes widening suddenly. 'Maybe, maybe that's where she died!' The medium made a small smile.
'Exactly what I was thinking.' She grabbed the dress from the top of the table and observed it.
'So when the house was on flames, Lilith hid herself on Danny's closet and got stuck in there?' The manager suggested.
'Is seems legitimate, as fire often blocks any kind of exits. However, there is one detail I don't believe in your theory, Mr. Fletcher.' Lori rested her head on the palm of her hand as she looked at the wall, her eyes unfocused as she was deep in thought.
'What is it?'
'I don't think she hid herself in there. I think her parents closed her inside, killing her.'
FLOYNTERXxx: Oh God, that must have been scary, haha! I hope this chapter answers at least part of your question, but there will be more revelations in the next ones!
banovice: Wow, thank you so much! And yes, I actually got the idea for this story after one of the many times I saw Ghost Hunting. Hope you liked this chapter, and thanks for reviewing :)
deeplyinloves: Haha, I know! It was so funny, because Danny was so scared as he felt the thing touching him! He was laughing, but you could see how nervous he was! Thank you so much for reviewing :D