Hey I have had a comment that Naru is too OCC but my take on Naru is that he is cold and unfeeling around everyone expect to the one he loves. Just like before Gene died he only showed emotion to Gene. SO, only when he and Mai are alone or if no one can hear him will he break character and show Mai emotion. I hope that clears things up for everyone. Also, I'm sorry this chapter didn't come out on Monday liked planned my Mom had to go to the hospital and was released today. Anyways On WITH THE STORY:

Mai's POV:

I opened my Eyes to see my sister standing in front of me. She had a warm smile on her face and looked actually happy to see me.

"Hey Mai, I'm sorry to force you into the astral plane, but I wanted to speak with you since we haven't had really a chance to talk as Sister to Sister. It has only been about business these days, and I wanted to apologize to you for that. I know you were angry with me about this and only believe I came to you when I had to and not when I wanted to."

I stared at my sister for a minute but eventually I was able to walk over to her. I reached my hand up and pinched her cheek.

"OW, what was that for?"

"Oh, wow so you are actually here and I'm not dreaming." I sighed

Nina chuckled, "Yes, this is real; I am truly sorry Mai-chan."

Tears formed in my eyes and I flung myself into my sisters' arms. "Don't make me feel like you don't love me ever again, please Nin." I cried.

Nina wrapped her arms around me and ran her fingers through my hair. "Of course little Sister never again."

We stayed like that until I stopped crying. I pulled away and wiped my tears from my eyes and gave my sister a soft smile. She smiled back but the smile quickly faded and was replaced with a frown.

"Damn him, he noticed. I'm sorry Mai but they have noticed that I am not truly sleeping." My sister gave me sheepish smile.

I blinked at her and then started laughing. "You were escaping work?"

"Yes, I wanted to see you so I lied and told everyone I was tired. Unfortunately, my lie has been noticed I must go." She sighed

I watched as her form faded away. Once she was gone I too started to wake up, and I could feel Gene's aura next to mine.

"Gene, I whispered."

"Mai, are you ok, you suddenly passed out. Sei said Nina called you but I couldn't be sure because I couldn't feel her energy." Gene asked

"Yes, I am fine Gene, and my sister did call me she just wanted to talk to me for a minute." I told him

"Does your sister do that a lot?" I heard a cold voice ask.

I looked up and saw Naru sitting on the couch across from Gene and I that was the first time I noticed we were back in the office.

"No, I suspect the princess was running away from her daily duties after neglecting them for ten years to talk with her baby sister." Sei said from the kitchen door with a bottle in hand.

When I saw the bottle my throat immediately went dry and all I could focus on was that bottle. I didn't even notice Naru was trying to get my attention.

"Naru, why don't you and I go over the records for the case so that Mai needs file away later and catch up on old times, I have really missed you brother." Gene said.

Naru was reluctant at first but he also missed his brother and decided that would be a good idea, so they both got up to go into his office. Gene stopped at the door and gave Sei and I a smile.

"Don't take too long." Gene whispered.

Sei nodded and waiting for Gene to enter Naru's office before walking over to me, once sitting next to me I could see the contents of the bottle were a bright red.

"Sei, is that.."

"Blood" Sei finished

"Yes, why is it a bottle and whose is it?"

"Mine of course, Mai I didn't get a chance to fully explain why Guardians are able to drink Demon blood and get power from it. I'll do it now while you drink though."Sei said

I gave him a disgusted look and he simply chuckled. "Mai by the feelings your aura is radiating I know you want it so stop resisting and just drink or I will just force you too."Sei laughed

I sighed and reached my hand out for the bottle. I slowly untwisted the top and took a small sip. My eyes widened it tasted sweet like candy.

Sei smiled and started to talk while I drank in small amounts.

"You see Mai, not only does a Guardian gain energy and strength from a Demon's blood but it is another way a Guardian survives. Guardians are humans on the outside you cannot distinguish them from a normal human. Guardians eat human food and does everything a human's do but that's where the similarities end. Like you know they are physically stronger and physically stronger, and more beautiful when they transform. Human would call them goddesses, or gods, but you see it is not the Guardian that needs the blood but your power. Your power right now is absorbing the blood and turning it into raw energy. Sometimes but only in extreme cases will a Guardian use a Demons blood and mix it with their power increasing the damage and the maximum power output. That however, will only be used if a Guardian has lost too much blood and too much of their own energy, to keep fighting, which is a rare case. But let me tell you something good, only certain Guardians get a Demon partner a Demon who will freely give a Guardian their blood."

I stopped drinking and looked at Sei. "So you are my Demon partner?" I asked

"Ever since you saved my life Mai." Sei answer.

"I almost dropped the bottle, what do you mean every since I saved your life? I never remember saving your life."I said

Sei sighed. "Of course you don't that part of your memory is still locked and sealed away."

I kept looking at Sei a million questions running through my mind. "Sei when will I regain all of my lost memories?" I asked

Sei cut his eyes towards me and pointed at the bottle in my hand. "My blood is slowly wearing down on the seal on that is on your memories. I don't know who created that seal it wasn't Nina I can assure you. Don't worry though there hasn't been a seal I couldn't break." Sei said

"How do you now that your blood is working what if it's not?" I said about to hyperventilate.

Sei placed his hands on my shoulders and stared into my eyes. "Trust me Mai." Is all her said.

I calmed down immediately and finished off the rest of the blood in the bottle. Sei took the bottle and walked back into the kitchen to dispose of it. I could still smell it from here however. I got up and walked over to Naru's door and knocked to let Gene know we were done. Gene opened the door and looked at me and quickly closed the door. He grabbed my shoulders and pushed me up against the wall next to Naru's door.

"Gene" I breathed.

"shh." Gene said and buried his face in my neck inhaling my scent. He then looked up at me and licked the side of my mouth I saw the drop of blood before it entered his mouth. Gene turned his head and looked at Sei.

"Be more careful would you, if I could smell your blood from inside Naru's office any Demon could from a mile away." Gene warned

"Watch it Demi-Guardian I know what I am doing." Sei said.

"Demi-Guardian," I asked?

Gene looked back at me and removed himself from my personal space and stepped back. "Yes, half human half Guardian. I'm not the first in Guardian history but I still think it's cool" Gene said.

I laughed " Yes well Gene maybe you should go back before Naru starts to wonder what you are doing."

"Yeah that a good idea, but he might be mad at me" Gene said looking at me with a scared look.

I wanted to laugh at this but he was right once Naru was in the work zone he didn't like to be interrupted. I had to think, then it came to me the thing Naru loves the most when he is working is tea!

I held my hand out like I was holding a platter and had my power teleport the tea and the platter into my hand. Opening the tea pot I saw the already made tea. I poured the tea into two cups, one for Naru and one for Gene. Gene took the cups from my hand then kissed my cheek; Sei opened the door for him. I clapped my hands together and at the same time the platter and the teapot disappeared back into the kitchen clean and ready to be used again.

I looked at Sei and smirked " I love my power."

AN: That is chapter 36 haha I had to have that ending. Get away from all the blood and stuff. Anyway I'm debating whether or not I should flesh more of Mai and Naru's relationship in this story or continue on to the sequel waiting for you all. BUT I'm going to consult with my best friend who loves my story and see what she says, stay tuned, Your author ~Alex~