A/N: Hey everyone! I've had a crazy time over the past month! From finals, to packing, to moving back home for the summer, and now I'm job hunting! I just can't seem to get a good break...IT's alright though. I'm actually feeling pretty restless to be honest. I can't seem to find anything interesting unless it's with other people...I hope you like this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Ghost Hunt
After Naru was done with the general walk through he and Lin both started unpacking the van. By the time all of the monitors were set up on the racks Mai walked into base followed by Ryushi.
"Tea." was Naru's greeting once the door was closed.
"Yes sir. Come on Ryu. I'm going to need you're help not getting lost." Mai said as she walked back outside of the room while dragging Ryushi along with her. When Mai returned to the base finally with Ryushi's help Ayako and Monk were in the base. They didn't see her until she place Naru's tea next to him and entirely overlooking Ryushi.
"Mai! I'm glad to see you on a case again!" Monk said as he walked over to her and slapped her back. Mai huffed from the sheer force he had used.
"Don't hurt her!" Ayako yelled at monk as she hit him on the head just like old times.
"It is good to see you again though Mai." Ayako said turning to the younger woman.
"It's nice to see the two of you again too." Mai replied with a false smile as she turned and stood next to Ryushi for comfort.
"Mai. Are you feeling okay?" Ryushi asked Mai concerned.
"Yeah." Mai simply answered as she lend in on him. Ayako and monk were both surprised at the young woman's actions, especially since it hinted at her being relatively close with this new guy.
"What do you mean by 'Okay'? Did a ghost hurt you again Mai?" Ayako asked wanting to look over Mai to make sure that she didn't have any injuries.
"No. I just feel a bit weak. That's all. There's no reason to worry Ayako." Mai told the older woman.
"If that's all we should start setting up." Naru said interrupting their conversation.
"There'll be plenty of time to catch up later. Mai I want you to set up cameras and microphones with you're boyfriend. Takigawa-san and Matsuzaki-san will do a walkthrough to see if they can sense anything." Naru ordered. However both monk and Ayako were surprised to find out that the mystery man next to Mai was in fact her boyfriend. They were about to ask her about him when the two of them left carrying supplies to the directed rooms, Mai had even thought to take a thermometer and clipboard with her. As Mai had Ryushi take the temperatures she set up the cameras and mics. Things were going okay until she felt a presence behind her on the last camera. Mai knew she had to ignore it and do whatever it wanted or else Naru would know about her powers, and she couldn't let that happen. Her instincts told her something bad would happen if he did know. Ryushi could tell something wasn't quite right with Mai. It seemed like she was preparing for an attack of some sorts.
"Mai, is everything alright?" Ryushi asked as he started to cross the room to hug her.
"Yes. Thank you for asking though Ryu." Mai told him as the thermometer beeped signaling it was complete.
"You need to hurry and get the reading Ryu." Mai said with a kind smile making him retreat back to where he was. Just as Ryushi turned his back to her the ghost appeared right behind Mai.
"You shouldn't be here." Mai heard behind her as something sharp suddenly went through her abdomen. Mai cried out in pain as Monk ran into the room and started to perform an exorcism making the ghost disappear. Ryushi ran to Mai as he could see blood starting to appear on her shirt. He quickly grabbed her bridal style and wasn't sure what to do next.
"Take her to the girls room!" Ayako yelled behind monk.
"Shouldn't we call an ambulance?!" Ryushi yelled frightened for Mai's life as he held her close to him.
"I'm fine Ryu. She's a doctor, it'll be okay. Just put me down on the bed from before." Mai told him calmly with a pained voice. Ryushi was concerned for her and did as she told. As he placed her down on the bed Ayako was making sure anyone else wasn't coming into the room so that she could do a proper examination.
"Alright. Please leave us alone for a little bit." Ayako said to Ryushi as Mai laid on the bed now.
"I'm not leaving her." Ryushi claimed with all of his confidence.
"I need to take her shirt off to see the instant of the wound. So, I know you're worried and all, but please leave. I'll take care of her." Ayako told the young man hastily. She needed to treat the wound as soon as possible so that Mai wouldn't lose too much blood.
"It's fine if I keep my eyes closed right?" Ryushi asked Mai while looking at Ayako.
"Eyes closed." Mai confirmed holding up a hand weakly indicating for him to hold it. Ayako huffed and let the two hold hands with him squeezing his eyes closed. She couldn't do much since she was pressed for time after all. She grabbed her medical kit and started treating Mai's wound.
Back in base the three men present were worried about the young woman. However, Naru was also concerned about the fact that her boyfriend was still in the room while nobody else could enter.
"Noll." Lin warned him once more as a few degrees dropped in the room. Naru didn't reply and monk had mentally laughed at the young man's situation.
"So, she has a boyfriend, huh?" Monk asked trying his best to change the atmosphere but not knowing what to talk about.
"That one's obvious." Naru answered the man as he got his powers somewhat under control. Monk feeling the tense atmosphere increase around Naru decided to change the topic.
"Lin, how did you know something was behind Mai?" Monk asked the quiet man going away from the topic of Ryushi.
"I've had one of my shiki watch her since she woke up after passing out earlier." Lin said as if it was no big deal.
"WHAT?! She passed out earlier and you didn't think to send me or Ayako to set up with her Naru!?" Monk yelled at the young man. He honestly didn't know what was going on in Naru's head most of the time.
"It was a foolish mistake that will not be repeated. Lin contact Father Brown." Naru said with a serious tone. The rest of the time waiting was spent quietly after that.
"Alright. She's fine somehow. I managed to stop the bleeding and she seems to be in not that much pain. Although I would recommend that she gets a doctor to check her within a few days." Ayako said as she walked into base by herself.
"How come you're not watching over her?" Naru said coldly.
"It's fine. I gave her and Ryushi a charm before I came back here." Ayako told Naru with a knowing tone.
"Who's Ryushi?" Monk asked lost at the sudden unfamiliar name.
"Mai's boyfriend." Ayako and Naru both said at the same time as if it was obvious.
"Where is he now?" Monk asked Ayako.
"He's with Mai. They seem to be pretty close." Ayako said as she sat down.
"Matsuzaki-san. Make charms for everyone else as well. I don't want anymore incidences happening. Father Brown should be coming as well so make one extra." Naru ordered her.
"You truly haven't changed have you Naru?" Ayako said begrudgingly as she got back up to do as he said.
"Mai, are you feeling better?" Ryushi asked her as he sat next to her on the bed still.
"Yeah. I'll be able to walk around in about an hour or so. Thank you Ryu for helping me." Mai said as he looked at him. Ayako had ordered her not to sit up in the bed because it would strain her wound. Ryushi lovingly caressed her face not sure how to help relieve her pain more.
"What did that voice mean that you shouldn't be here Mai?" Ryushi whispered just loud enough for her to hear.
"I can't answer that right now. Just trust me okay? I'll be fine. But you can't tell anyone about that either. Promise me Ryu and I'll promise I'll answer some of you're questions after this case." Mai whispered back cautious of Lin's shiki in the room. She had noticed it following her around after she woke up from passing out earlier but couldn't do anything but be cautious. She knew if she made the wrong move Lin would know everything.
"As long as you are fine, then I'll do anything you want of me." Ryushi answered lovingly as he placed a kiss on her forehead. Mai smiled at him and they continued to talk pretty much about nothing. After an hour or so Mai felt good enough to walk around and convinced Ryu to help her to base.
"Go back." Mai heard just as Ryu was going to go around the corner where the base was located. The door to base was just around the corner and if she screamed she knew everyone would hear her, but she also could sense something bad was going to happen to Ryu if he stepped out of her sight for a second. Mai hurriedly slammed herself into Ryu catching him off guard which made both fall to the floor. The crash was loud enough to where everyone in base got up to see what had happened, except Lin of course.
"Eheheheheheheh. I tripped by accident. I'm sorry Ryu did I hurt you?" Mai asked with an apologetic look on her face while still staying on top of his chest where she had fallen. Ryu looked at her for a second before answering her which made Mai concerned.
"Yeah. I'm fine Mai." Ryushi answered as he got up helping Mai out as well.
"Looks like you're still an idiot Mai." Naru said as he turned and sat back down in his seat.
A/N: So, a little humor there at the end right? I hope this chapter was worth it and please don't forget to REVIEW, Follow, and Favorite!