Chapter 32

Secrets and Suspicion

AN: Okay so I had some extra time on my hands this week and I was able to make another chapter. I did work hard on this one. This chapter is more plot based rather than battle based I decided to take a small break from battling in this chapter so I hope you like it oh and this is another Nateless chapter by the way. I feel I did good with this chapter so I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I still don't own yo-kai watch if I did then Komashura would be able to evolve.

Zoey was a smart girl maybe she didn't get the best grades or know the most facts but if anything she had a special skill. She knew Lina could sense ghosts and Lucas had a sort of allure for ghosts but Zoey had another special skill that could be used for the ghost club. Zoey could sense when a person was lying which was why she trusted Lina and Lucas she could tell they weren't lying though Lucas seemed to bend the truth a lot though Zoey couldn't figure out what was truth and what was lie. She still trusted Lucas though because he seemed to tell the truth mostly and seemed to only hid things for important reasons like his crush on Lina, yeah she knew about that. Eddie of course lied but he did have a lot of knowledge about things she knew were true that's why she let him in even if he claimed to be a nonbeliever. Nate's lies would be easy to catch if he did to her, and Hailey's would be even more obvious because of her natural personality but lately, the two original members of the ghost club and her closest friends Lucas and Lina seemed to be lying a lot more to her and not only that they had been avoiding her or at least not involving her in something leaving only three options Lucas finally confessed his feelings, they were planning a surprise party, or did something bad that they didn't want her to know. Zoey crossed number two off the list because they had no reason to plan a party especially without her since her birthday was in the winter and number one she crossed off later since when she did see Lina and teased her about it she didn't get a different reaction. So then it left only one option.

Zoey wasn't proud but she was also very good at stalking when she need to. So for about the past week and a half, she watched both Lucas and Lina, and when she really wanted to she could focus and eavesdrop from far away. They didn't do much. They either hung out together or Lucas would hang out with Nate and his friend or just Nate or Lina would walk by herself or talk with Nate, Eddie, or Hailey. Lina was really able to combat Eddie in debates about science since she did some studying not that Zoey didn't but Lina was just better at keeping a cool head, with Hailey, Lina proved she was interested in some animes not at the same level as Hailey Ann but they still had a lot to talk about though with Nate for both things got interesting. When it was just Nate they seemed to all talk to one or too other beings that weren't there and they would talk about a few other things. Now Zoey noticed that Lucas started lying a bit more when he hung out with Nate and his reason for hanging out with Nate was a bit of a lie but then he pulled Lina in too. What was it about this Nate guy? He wasn't anything special. Yet the three were hanging out together more often. Lina also seemed to pick up on a habit to talk to herself even away from the group. It all started the day after the museum which was sort of a blur of what Lina and Lucas were doing because of her argument with Eddie she just remembered the weird thing was Nate wasn't really scared of the moving armor other than that she didn't notice and she didn't even notice Nate until after she thought about it for a while. Zoey didn't like what was going on with her friends so she was going to get down to the bottom of it.


It was very true Lina and Lucas were hanging out together and sort of dodging Zoey mainly because as much as Lina wanted to tell her friend about the world of yo-kai Lucas told her not to at least not yet so they avoided the other paranormal investigator a bit they still hung out just not as much. Lina befriended a lot more yokai she was making a lot of spiritual friends and she grew a lot closer to Toiletta who she was learning was real fun and a lot like herself. They often hung out in Lina's room for a while just talking and she was a great guild in the world of yo-kai Toiletta and Lucas were both very helpful to Lina. She really appreciated her friends. The world of yo-kai was so interesting and Lina loved it though she couldn't really get the bad feeling of not telling Zoey out she couldn't tell if it was guilt, disappointment, sadness, fear, or a mixture but it didn't feel good to her. Lucas, on the other hand, was fine he was mainly concerned with Lina he really cared about her. He was really glad she found a guide in Toiletta, as well as partner she was a pretty powerful yo-kai and they, got along well too which was great. Lucas became friends with Toiletta too. Lucas was fine not telling Zoey he was already not telling both of his friends before though he did notice something off with his friend when he hung out with Zoey. Lucas and Nate had fun together hanging out with each other talking about their yo-kai problems, mostly Nate, and about other things they couldn't talk to their other friends about like how Nate got caught in terror time with Ogralus and how he and his yo-kai friends took down not only a Kyubi but also a giant yo-kai and were the cause of the news about downtown. If fact they talked about that at triangle park with Lina there, she was more interested in that story rather than Lucas. Lucas was also glad Lina and Nate got along great.

That day Lucas and Lina were going to meet at Banter Bakery they both really enjoyed it there and normally it was where the ghost hunter's club had some meetings. They got food and then found a nice little bench. Lucas usually stood so the girls could both sit but lately since Lucas and Lina were spending more time alone together he got used to sitting with her. It felt awkward for Lucas at first. Of course Lina was oblivious which he liked. It was nice to him. They both grew closer without Zoey but he knew Lina was going to have to tell her best friend eventually he just like the time they spent together. So Lucas made his way to the bakery and ordered for both himself and Lina. He usually did that since he usually got there first. Lina didn't mind because she was cool like that but also not that Lucas knew but she liked that he knew what she liked he was a really great friend. So Lucas got them both green teas from the vending machine nearby and brought with him the baked goods. Lina met up with Lucas with her signature small smile.

"Hey Lucas." said Lina and right behind her was her floating partner, Toiletta.

"Yeah hey Lucas how you been?" asked the toilet dwelling yo-kai.

"Nice to see you two, I've been good." said Lucas.

"That's good." said Lina.

"Yup, so you remembered to get me something this time right?" asked Toiletta.

"Yeah, here I got you a couple bread buns." said Lucas, "and I got you a loaf of tiger bread."

"Thanks Lucas." said Lina.

"You rembered this time." said Toiletta. Lucas, Lina, and Toiletta then walked over to a bench.

"Here Lina I got you a green tea from the vending machine." said Lucas.

"Thanks a lot Lucas." said Lina genuinely.

"Did you get me one?" asked Toiletta.

"Urm… Um here you go." said Lucas handing over his.

"No, No, its fine just remember to get me one next time okay cutie." said Toiletta with a smile causing Lucas to blush and causing Toiletta to laugh. So Lucas just started to eat his bread and drink his tea in silence for the first few minutes before they finally got a conversation started.

"Thanks again for the bread it was great." said Lina.

"You're welcome, it's the least I could do." said Lucas.

"For what you are too sweet." said Toiletta.

"That is true." said Lina.

"What how is that posible?" asked Lucas, "I don't think you can be too sweet."

"Really, because you don't have to be that sweet though it is sorta nice." said Lina.

"Yeah besides no one really likes just a plain old nice guy." said Toiletta.

"That's not true but you are a just a bit too nice." said Lina.

"Well how would I fix that?" asked Lucas.

"I don't know." said Toiletta.

"You don't its just you." said Lina.

"*sigh* I guess that is true I see you two have been getting along just fine." said Lucas.

"Mhm, she really gets me." said Lina, "Great to have a really good yo-kai friend."

"Yup, and Lina's not to bad herself." said Toiletta.

"Plus Toiletta is really powerful." said Lina.

"A woman has got to be strong out there." said Toiletta.

"So how many yo-kai have you befriended now?" asked Lucas.

"Um I think I have befriended fifteen." said Lina.

"Yup Lina here is really good at that." said Toiletta.

"Of course there were some close calls but Toiletta was pretty good about dealing with yo-kai when we need to." said Lina.

"That's good so you are really doing good in the yo-kai world I guess I was right to tell you about it." said Lucas.

"Yeah this watch has really answered some questions." said Lina, "Thanks again for that."

"Well if I am too kind then you are too greatful." said Lucas.

"Wow Mr. humble here." said Toiletta.

"Yeah Lucas you literally showed me a whole new world." said Lina.

"I guess I did." said Lucas, "So do you know when the next ghost club meeting is?"

"Um." said Lina her smile bending down.

"She hasn't talked to Zoey in a while." said Toiletta with a frown.

"Can I please tell her it's killing me." said Lina.

"I don't know yet." said Lucas, "I know it is hard but keeping this a secret is an important part of this world."

"Yeah but this is Zoey here, Lina's best friend." said Toiletta.

"Yeah and besides Zoey is your friend too." said Lina, "She deserves to know too since I know."

"She can handle it she is a tough girl." said Toiletta.

"I know she can handle it but still." said Lucas.

"But still what? You still haven't given Lina a good answer." said Toiletta.

"I'm just not sure if it's safe." said Lucas.

"But like we said she can handle it besides we'll be with her." said Lina.

"Let's just be patient." said Lucas.

"What are we waiting for?" asked Lina.

"I don't know, I just think you should get used to the yo-kai world." said Lucas.

"No, no, that doesn't work Lina is used to it." said Toiletta, "She thrived in it."

"Besides Zoey is getting suspicious." said Lina, "I don't want to lose her."

"Okay then I guess then we can do it she is ou friend and she can handle it." said Lucas.

"See now that wasn't hard was it." said Toiletta.

"Yeah so let's go." said Lina.

"But we should think of how we are going to introduce her into the world of yo-kai." said Lucas.

"I guess you're right." said Lina.

"So let's get to thinking." said Lucas. At that last part the three finally got to smiling again, All three were glad to tell Zoey.


Eddie had been avoiding it for a while. He for the first time in his life felt like an idiot and now he thought of that every single time he thought of Shelly.

"Duuuude you are an idiot right now just go talk to her." said Bear. The two were at Bear's house in his little room. Eddie knew that of course, it was the most logical solution but still…

"What the heck would I say to her? 'Oh hey I am so sorry I accidentally mistook you for another person that's why I rejected you, hey wanna hang out.'" said Eddie.

"Well yeah that seems pretty good." said Bear, "I mean dude it was just a misunderstanding, right so just explain things. Nate said even Maya didn't reconize Shelly when she changed her outfit, so it should be good."

"Dude you have it easy the girl you like accepted you out of pity and then started to actually like you and now you have an actual girlfriend." said Eddie.

"Yeah but like I said it should be easy." said Bear, "you should seriously just talk to her if you want I can come walk you there so you have a fair chance if she is with Maya."

"I guess that would help." said Eddie, "But really."

"Dude you have been talking about this for way too long either get over her or talk to her it is getting annoying, Lucas, Nate, and I all agree." said Bear, "Besides even if things don't go well I'll help you get through it dude don't worry. At least you don't have it as bad as Nate it seems whatever he does, he can't seem to catch Katie's attention in the right way."

"Yeah and he has had that massive crush on her since as long as we've know him." said Eddie, "Seriously as much as it feels awkward and painful for me to talk to Shelly it must have been really weird for Nate to be the first to know about Katie's crush on me."

"Yeah it must have been horrible and yet he didn't say anything." said Bear.

"He was going to let me have her but I rejected her." said Eddie, "for him and…"

"Dude you rejected Katie and herself for her dude seriously I am dragging you to her right now." said Bear as he literal grabbed Eddie's arm and pulled him out of his room.

"Wait I am having second thoughts." said Eddie.

"Oh no you don't we are settling this now." said Bear.


So there they were at Cafe Shanista, where Maya and Shelly always seemed to hang out sometimes with Natalie. Just like clockwork Shelly and Maya were just sitting down at a table with a couple cups of tea and a mini cheesecake. They were just talking about some family issue and joking around.

Eddie's heart was on the verge of either exploding or just plain stopping completely. Bear of course didn't care he just kept walking he had to literally drag Eddie out of his house but after that Eddie just walked himself though he did try going the opposite direction a couple times but Bear stopped him luckily he didn't have to drag him he only had to say three simple words, "Come on man…" and that was just enough for Eddie. Of course getting there was the hardest part Eddie saw Shelly luckily neither she nor Maya saw him or Bear that would have caused Eddie to die in a possible three ways his heart either explodes or stops, Maya goes down there and kills him, or worst of all in his eyes he can't take the sad and angry glare that Shelly might give him.

"Let's do this bro, whatever happens it will be alright." said Bear.

"Okay thanks Bear." said Eddie. Eddie took a deep breath and they both went up the stairs to make it to the cafe. Luckily for them they didn't notice them until too late. Shelly saw Eddie first.

Maya turned in her chair and asked, "Hey whatcha looking… oh it's you." the last part with disgust as she saw Eddie and Bear.

"Hey Shelly, hi Maya." said Eddie with an awkward smile which he quickly regretted.

"Didn't you get the memo Shelly doesn't want to talk to you." said Maya.

"Yeah and did you get the memo that you were wrong about Lulu." said Bear.

"No, I wasn't but congrats by the way." said Maya. She wasn't going to be distracted for long by that trick but with Eddie's random spark of confidence caused by the chance he slid right past Maya and looked at Shelly right at her glasses that hid the most beautiful eyes Eddie had ever seen. Maya tried to get up and stop him but Bear stopped her by putting his hand on her shoulder so she would stay in her sit but she quickly swated his arm away but she didn't move yet. Shelly having very few options in her mind turned away from Eddie without a word which did hurt but he powered through he came this far he couldn't stop now.

Eddie said, "I am so sorry." Maya glarred and said, "you bet you are." Shelly turned a bit but then turned back.

"Nate and Lucas explained it to me. I made a mistake. I thought you and the girl in the pink dress were two different people." said Eddie. Maya and Shelly were filled with a bit of surprise from that.

"That still doesn't excuss—" Maya was cut off by Bear.

"Oh come on we know you and Nate didn't recongize her the first time either." said Bear.

"But—" Maya protestested but this time she was cut off surprisingly by Shelly.

"No, he has a point I don't think I even recongized myself in that outfit." said Shelly now looking at Eddie with her full attention.

Eddie felt some pressure now but said, "Um… Yeah I am sorry I rejected you as the girl in pink."

"Why though, that was my bolder form?" asked Shelly.

"Yeah and I though she was pretty but that was all. I really like you Shelly you are smarter and stronger than people think, you are better than even you think I bet." said Eddie, "Plus I have to admit I think that simpler style suits you."

"What really?" asked Shelly.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." said Eddie with a plain smile, "Leonardo da Vinci." Shelly smiled back at him, with Maya still a bit surprised but Bear happy where this was going.

"Thanks Eddie." said Shelly.

"So?" asked Eddie.

"What?" asked Shely confused.

"So, um… do you like me back?" asked Eddie. That's when Shelly's smile disappeared.

"Um, well, I guess at the time I thought you were asking me out, I just like the idea of a boy liking me but, I don't think I like you that way. Sorry Eddie." said Shelly. Eddie, Bear, and Maya deadpaned.

Eddie was the first to recover and said, "Um… uh… it's okay thanks anyway Shelly." He and Bear then started to walk away Eddie trying to keep himself composed until he got far enough with Bear.

Maya asked, "How the heck could you do that, that guy just said he liked you for you? He really liked you."

Shelly relied, "Well I am not entirely sure who I am at the moment so I don't think I am ready for a relationship."

Maya said, "Okay but this is just elementary school you could have just been in a relationship with that guy just to see what happened he could be an experiment. Really we are going to have to talk about this."

Shelly said, "Oh no…"


At gourd pond Lucas, Lina, and Toiletta all walked around they were searching for Zoey who ironically at that point started following them from that point of the day. Zoey liked to walk around in the museum or around the pond. Zoey liked history which is why she liked the museum and the pond helped her think better than just being at home. The four walked around for a while. Zoey wondered what they were doing around Gourd pond since they didn't really talk while they walked and what she did hear didn't really make sense without context. But after she heard here named dropped a few times she got a bit suspicious not that she wasn't before. It just bugged her but eventually she assumed the worst. She thought they were trying to really avoid her and talking about her behind her back. She tried to push the stupid and horrible thought to the back of her mind but her insecurities got the best of her and after a little while longer she snapped and shouted, "Fine I don't need you guys either!" she didn't mean to but the words already escaped her mouth Lucas and Lina recognized it instantly and turned around. Zoey panicked and ran. Lucas and Lina looked at each other and nodded then they chased after their running friend with Toiletta right behind them. Zoey tried running as fast as she could but she could never outrun Lucas and she certainly couldn't beat Lina. They finally caught up to her they had so many questions but the first one was, "Zoey, are you okay?"

Zoey responded honestly, "No! No I am not, my two best friends have been avoiding me and lying to me." Very out of character for the normally not very emotional Zoey she was watery eyed of course though she wouldn't let a single one fall. Lucas and Lina both looked at each other with sad eyes.

Lina said, "I am so sorry I should never have lied to you."

Lucas said, "Yeah I should have told you both a while ago." Zoey was confused which frustrated her even more.

Lina said, "Zoey, the reason Lucas and I lied to you is because ghosts are real."

Zoey said, "Well duh." Lucas and Lina smiled at that for a second.

Lucas said, "But they aren't just ghosts they are called yo-kai and Lina and I can see them."

Zoey said, "What!?"

Lina said, "Mhm, I could always sense them but Lucas confirmed what we thought were ghosts were yo-kai and he gave me this watch that allows me to see them."

Zoey looked at both her friends what they said would have seemed crazy to any normal person and even though Zoey did believe in ghosts it was hard to believe though she could tell neither were lying not even bending the truth. This was real. Lina took off her watch and handed it to Zoey.

Lina said, "Zoey put this on and use it over here."

Zoey said, "Okay." Zoey put of the watch and then shined the light. It hit Toiletta and suddenly Zoey could see Toiletta. "Woah!"

Lina and Lucas said, "Yup."

Lina said, "Zoey this is Toiletta."

Toiletta waved and said, "Hello Zoey."

Zoey said, "Cool you know my name."

Toiletta said, "Of course I do I used to haunt your school."

Zoey said, "Cool so this is why we were never able to see ghosts."

Toiletta corrected, "Yo-kai."

Zoey said, "yo-kai then. Amazing, wait this was what you were hidding from me why?"

Lucas said, "It was all me I was born with the ability to see yo-kai and at the museum I showed Lina my yo-kai watch and later helped her get one. She wanted to tell you but I told her not to. I didn't think you guys could handle it. Sorry.

Zoey said, "Oh well there's no need to apoligize so long as you can help me get one of these."

Lucas said, "Sure thing, the least I could do for lying to you."

Lina said, "Feels good to finally tell you."

Lucas said, "Yeah now I have no more secrets."

Zoey said, "good cause now the ghost hunters' club just got a cool new upgrade."

AN: Zoey learns about yo-kai *Boom*, Eddie resolves his issues with Shelly *Boom*, and now we begin not one but two new story arcs *BOOM* ah yes I forgot to mention that last one, this chapter starts two story arcs I haven't done that since the last week of school arc though the two archs are going to be at the same time and intertwine eventually they are different and this will not stop the Oni side plot and technically they are part of the main story and it is not just a filler arc not that the last arc was a filler arc. Things are going to go from strange to stranger again and it is just going to be interesting. I know I could have done better with the Zoey learns about the yo-kai world a bit better but in the end with two people telling her this and her suspicion and her belief in spirits already I think this was pretty good. Eddie... yeah, so he was rejected which I am a bit sorry about but it had to be done not really but I have a plan. At least he finally dealt with it with the help of Bear. Anyway I hope you liked it. Please review, tell me what you thought.