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The speech key is reversed for most of Mai's POV! Again, ask questions if confused!
Disclaimer:- I own the plot, Nolie, Zach, Louise and technically Kit/Gene! I own nothing else though!
Naru's POV
Mai had curled up on my lap at some point during the explanation of Gene's problem and was now fast asleep. I sighed, resigned to being unable to move for a while and hoping someone would come in so I could at least have a file to read. I could hear two sets of footsteps approaching the base and the usual amount of complaining coming from the miko as they drew nearer.
Miss Matsuzaki and John entered the base carrying an unconscious Gene between them and placing him on the opposing sofa.
"I don't see why I had to help carry him; it's completely ruined my nails." The priestess moaned, examining her pristine hands.
"What happened?" I asked, looking from my comatose brother to the shrine maiden and priest.
"Well, we were outside enjoying the scenery with Nolie and Louise whilst seeing if we could sense anything nearby when this blonde kid, Zach I think his name was, ran up to us saying his big brother had collapsed and he needed to be brought here." John filled in. 'Oh, I guess Mai's having one of those dreams.'
"He didn't exactly put it like that. He said that Kit needs taking to the place with the angry man and giggly lady." Miss Matsuzaki corrected. "I still don't see why I had to help do it though."
"Nolie and Louise decided to oversee something the kid had to do in Kit's stead." John replied diplomatically.
"Argh, whatever!" The miko huffed, exiting the room. John looked at me sheepishly and obviously noticing I had my hands full settled himself next to the monitors just as Zach and the two females entered.
"What was that Old Lady's problem?" The boy asked, putting his tea tray down on the table. 'I have the feeling that if Takigawa were here he and Zach would get on really well.'
"She's always like that. I wouldn't worry about it." I informed. "Go get that file over there for me." I instructed the ten-year old. He gave me a look that clearly said 'and why should I listen to you?' so I glared back, frightening the kid into doing as ordered.
Magnolia had gently lifted Gene a little so she could put his head in her lap when she sat down on his sofa. She was now gently running her fingers through his hair, obviously knowing that there wasn't anything much she could do, but wanting to let him know she was there anyway. I tightened one of my arms around Mai a little in my own gesture of reassurance as I picked up where I had left off reading in my file. I heard the front door open and close and a cheery voice call out.
"Children, I'm back! Did you miss me?" Madoka then breezed into the base with her usual flair and I looked at her feeling confused, but not showing it. My glance at her had obviously said 'what the hell are you doing here?' as she then elaborated on the reason for her presence.
"Luella has taken over watching Masako whilst Lin and Martin conduct interviews at the hospital. Also they informed me that one of you Little Boys hadn't completed Lin's relationship crash course so I have come to help with that." Madoka looked like she took a little too much pleasure in saying that. I smirked and pointed across the room, where a pale female medium was clutching an unconscious male one.
"Unfortunately at the moment he is otherwise occupied as you can see, but I'm sure he'd be delighted to listen to what you have to say when he wakes up. In fact I'll make sure of it." I informed. I smirked a little as I went back to my file, occasionally checking on Mai when she murmured in her sleep. 'Yes, I'll definitely make sure he listens.'
Mai's POV
I was having one of those dreams again. I looked around for Gene. 'Then again, given his current circumstances maybe he won't show.' I was proven wrong when he ran up to me waving. He was the spitting image of Naru again, dressed in black with his usual 'who cares' hairstyle. I didn't say anything, but I must have given him some kind of look as he felt the need to explain.
"Just think of this as my work clothes. I don't want to be dressed like this either, trust me, but I'm unable to change my outfit so we'll just have to work with this." He said slightly bitterly. I put a hand on his arm to quiet him.
"It's alright. I was just a little surprised given that you dress so differently when you aren't here. You know, you two really don't look alike in the waking world, I mean sure you look related, but here it's hard to tell you apart as you really look like Naru when you dress like that." I informed. Gene gave me an unsure look before shaking his head and switching to business mode.
"Anyway, what I have to show you Mai may be quite distressing, are you prepared for what you are about to see?" I nodded my head and braced myself as the scene changed around us. Gene gently took my hand and I felt comforted that he was there. I also felt reassured by an unknown presence that felt close but was not a part of the plane Gene and I were in. I shrugged and focussed my attention on what was about to happen knowing Naru would want details upon my waking.
The same evil man I had seen in my previous dream was walking down a dimly lit road. He kept checking around as though he was afraid of being followed before walking up to a house and knocking hurriedly. The door was opened by a woman, I couldn't see her very clearly though. I decided to get closer to try and make her out a bit better. Gene looked apprehensive about my actions, but he decided to allow himself to be tugged along. The woman looked familiar somehow; I just couldn't quite place where I had seen her yet. She invited the man in with a false looking smile, casting her eyes around for any witnesses after he had entered.
The scene changed again to a comfortable looking living room, no wait it was the very same room we were currently sat in. It was decorated differently, but it was still the same room, and I presume house, that we were currently occupying, no mistake about that. The man seemed a little shocked at the woman's appearance now that he could see her better in the more brightly lit room. They started talking. I looked to Gene for translation, but like before he just indicated to keep watching. The discussion seemed to be getting pretty heated and the woman seemed very angry towards the man.
The man crossed the room towards her and took her hands in his. She immediately seemed to calm at this gesture, but there was still a dangerous look in her eyes. The man then embraced her, pulling her as close as possible. I could still sense something off within the scene, especially with the woman. The man began kissing the woman, who allowed his advances and even seemed to return them. Things started getting more heated in a passionate way then and Gene moved behind me, placing his free hand over my eyes and murmuring in my ear not to worry as I wasn't missing much, but Naru would never forgive him if he allowed me to see what was currently going on.
Soon enough, when it was apparent to all they had finished their 'activities', Gene removed his hand from my eyes and I glanced at him. He looked somewhat stunned, let's put it that way, and he was trying to hide the trickle of blood exiting his nose. 'Man, that bad huh? And here I thought Victorians were prudes!' I decided to focus my attention back on the scene in front of me instead of keeping it on the embarrassed twin next to me. 'The embarrassed twin next to me? Hang on, that's it! This woman and the woman from the hill, they're twins!'
I came to this realization as the woman in front of me drew a very sharp looking knife from behind her back and smirked evilly down at the man she'd just had relations with. The man seemed to stir just as the woman plunged the knife straight into his heart; a look of terror etched on his face as he breathed his last and finally succumbed to his end.
The woman wiped off whatever blood had spattered on her before looking disdainfully at the corpse now decorating her living room. She murmured something and proceeded to attempt to move the body from the room. Quickly the woman realized that this was a bit of an impossible task and so fetched an axe from outside to break the job down as it were. Soon her task was accomplished leaving not only her, but the room also, a bloody mess. I turned away unable to watch any longer and Gene held me in understanding. The scene faded and Gene murmured it was time to wake up before shivering.
"Is something wrong Gene?" I asked. He frowned a little and shrugged.
"I just had the strangest feeling I shouldn't wake up." He said, shivering again.
"Hmm, why?" I questioned, looking at him with concern.
"I don't know, but usually I only get this feeling when Madoka is plotting something." Gene informed.
"I'm sure it's not that bad. Come on; let's wake up before someone gets concerned." I insisted.
"You're probably right." He agreed, chuckling at his nervousness. We both relaxed, allowing ourselves to be drawn back to our bodies.
I slowly opened my eyes to Naru smirking down at me with a file in his hand.
"Have a productive sleep?" He asked and I nodded snuggling closer to him to try and rid myself of the creeped out feeling the dream had left me with. Naru looked at me patiently as though waiting for something. Immediately I launched into a retelling of what happened and Naru nodded along as he listened. A groan came from across the room and I looked to see Gene get up off Nolie's lap and rub his head a little.
"What happened, where's Zach?" He asked, stretching like a cat.
"You were helping Mai and don't worry Louise and I made sure Zach carried out his punishment." Nolie informed him.
"Ah, I see, okay." He said. At the confused looks of me and Naru, Nolie elaborated.
"He doesn't remember what he shows you as he is just there to guide you. He only remembers who and what you are to him."
"He's lucky then." I grumbled before I noticed Madoka sitting in a corner grinning.
"Ah, you're awake. Perfect!" She declared.
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