So I really wanted to write Naru and Mai having their first fight (or one of them) but I wanted it to be something that was more than bickering and teasing. Something that wasn't going to be fixed with a kiss and possibly makeup sex. Then I figured it out. Basically the back story is they are on a case with a client who is possessed much like the Cursed House Arc of the Anime/Manga. Mai knows that Naru is going to try and face the spirit with his PK but knows it's too dangerous. Hope you enjoy!

17-Fight

Mai felt her heart plummet as she realized where she had seen this scene before. Their team was small for this case, just her, Naru, Lin, and Monk. The team itself was almost the same as another case years ago. One of their clients was possessed and Monk was coaxing the spirit out using a prayer similar to one Ayako had used. It was supposed to be less dangerous for the victim.

The exorcism was a success as far as saving the client, but now the spirit had it's eyes on Naru. Yes, Mai had been here before and by the static she felt in the air she knew exactly what he was going to do. Naru, you can't! Her mind screamed, but her body moved faster than her voice.

She ran in front of the man she had recently married, distracting him enough to stop gathering his PK energy. "Lin! Your Shiki!" Mai called as she grabbed Naru and pulled him away from the line of fire and onto the ground as Lin whistled and white streaks filled the room.

Mai and Naru rolled from their momentum, but by the time they looked up, Lin's Shiki had done their job. "I didn't destroy it, but it won't attack us tonight. It wasted too much energy fighting the exorcism," the Chinese man explained.

Monk came over and helped the young newly weds back to their feet. "You two okay?" Monk asked.

Mai brushed herself off and gave a worried look to the stoic man in front of her. "I'm fine, what about you?"

"I'm unharmed," he said through gritted teeth. Mai saw the fire in his eyes and while she knew he wasn't possessed, she also knew that he wasn't happy.

A familiar ringtone played from the monk's pocket. He pulled out the phone. "I gotta take this, Ayako is convinced the baby is coming three months early." He rolled his eyes and picked up the phone. "Ayako, the doctor said it's not uncommon for you to have contractions this early on. I know it hurts but-you're right, I don't know how much it hurts…if you're worried then go to the hospital. Yasuhara or John or even Masako will take you-"

Monk left the room as he consoled his wife, meanwhile Lin had escorted the client out of the room to find out how much the man remembered. Mai turned to her husband whose eyes were filled a fiery emotion that she couldn't quite place.

"Do you have a death wish?" Naru's voice was a growl as he spoke once they were alone. Mai's eyes grew wide at the accusation.

"Me? Me!" She spun around and stomped over to him.

"What were you thinking!"

"I was thinking, 'my husband is about to get himself killed! I have to do something!'" She jabbed her index finger into his chest. "Better question, what were you thinking!"

"You can't keep putting yourself in dangerous situations!"

Mai threw her hands up in frustration. "Are we going to simply ignore the fact that you almost used your PK? Which, by the way, could have killed you!"

"This isn't about me, Mai-"

"Oh, it's not?" She feigned astonishment, placing a hand on her chest. "Because, from the looks of it, you seem to get a thrill out of nearly dying!" With a shake of her head she groaned and began to pace around the room. "Is this some sort of guy thing? Do you feel the need to be the hero or something? You know you can't use your PK without damaging yourself, now why did you do it!"

"Mai, this isn't the time to discuss-"

"Yes, it is!" She threw her hands up again. "Talk to me, Naru! Why is it okay for you to get into near death situations but not for me!" She stomped her foot in her tantrum, but she didn't care how childish she looked. Truth was, she was terrified for him. If only she could make him see…

But Naru grabbed her shoulder and spun her around, gripping her upper arms. She saw the saddest look ever in his deep indigo eyes, a look that was even more pronounced by the pained expression on his face. "I can't lose you," he said in a whisper.

It was enough to make Mai stop and think. Had she been the same girl she was when she met him, she probably would have swooned. No, she definitely would have. But this Mai was not finished being angry with him. And as sweet as this little confession was, she was still hurt.

"Well, I'm gad we're almost on the same page," she said, brushing his hands off of her. "Because, I can't lose you. Not now." She let out a breath and stepped back, needing the space. "I'm not your assistant anymore, Naru. And I'm more than just your wife. I'm your partner. 'Til death do us part."

The emotion that had been visible on his face had settled to just in his eyes. Mai shook her head again.

"From the moment you met me, you knew I wouldn't be some docile little housewife. We're a team until the end and I don't plan on that happening for a long time." She sighed again and looked at her husband with sad eyes. "I'm going to bed. Have fun with your case."

Uh oh. She was still not done being angry. But Naru let her go anyway. He realized that while he was afraid of her getting hurt, she was just as afraid of him getting hurt. He sighed as he headed back to Base to do some more work before turning in himself. Hopefully she would have calmed down by the time he went back to their room.

Naru made a face as he walked up to the room he was sharing with his wife. She was still mad at him. The fact was obvious when he saw his pajamas neatly folded outside the door with his toothbrush on top. She's not done being mad at me, he determined as he sighed and picked up the clothes she left for him.

It honestly could have been worse. Mai could have simply locked him out with nothing and left it at that. Or could have left his entire bag outside the door. At least it looked like he would only have to spend one night in Base. They hadn't been married very long, only a few months, but this would be the first night they spent without each other. He already knew that neither of them were going to sleep well.

Honestly this scene was semi-inspired from a scene in the Incredibles when Bob and Helen fight towards the end of the movie and I figured that even Naru and Mai would probably be similar if they were in a similar situation. I'll be updating Dangerous Souls probably by the end of the week or so since I'm a lot farther than I thought I would be.

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