Ok introduction aside, is time we go further on this new story... I figured I might as well add some feels to this, so just in case... Beware of ninjas cutting onions

Disclaimer I don't own Ghost Hunt!

She had run away from him, but her escape was short lived... The weekend was off, she needed to go to work even if she had summer break on school. That was how her life was and she had accepted it long ago. Today however was different..

She was standing outside of the door, 30 minutes earlier than her work shift required her to be. Puffy red eyes, from two nights of crying showed clearly on her face, she was not going to put a front. She knew far to well she wasn't going to make it but even so, she didn't felt sorry for herself.

No, she felt proud, kind of hollow in the inside but she could survive this, she always did. She gripped her backpack full of chocolates and other sweet candies and went inside, head held high as the bell from the door rang and announced her arrival.

To her surprise, Yasuhara was no where to be seen... Naru and Lin where both in their office and she instantly released the air, she didn't even know she was suppressing...

Leaving her backpack on her desk, she grabbed her thermo and headed towards the kitchen, distracting herself was the best option she had... She made herself hot chocolate and put the water to boil for Naru's and Lin's tea...

She began to clean up the kitchen and she was so into her task that she didn't notice the presence that was on the doorway... Cleaning was one of her strongest points and every movement she did was not wasted, her work was efficiently done and fast. It was then that the sound of the water brought her to reality and turning around she began her tea making process...

She saw something move from the corner of her eye but when she turned, no one was there so she thought it was her imagination...

Once again she took a big breath...

Stepping out of the kitchen, she saw both Lin and Naru sitting down on the couch... Her grip on the tea tray tightened slightly, she knew this was coming and she had previously prepared herself but it was a bit too fast for her liking...

"Mai, I need to record what you told me last time"

Her eyes didn't met his, but she nodded and went to get her thermo and backpack... Naru eyed her critically but gave no comment on her behavior, he knew very well she was emotional unstable... She was always emotional but this time, she was struggling to keep herself together.

An unknown emotion grew on his chest as she avoided his eyes... It left him with a bad mouth taste..

She sat down and hugged one of the couch pillows a small sad smile was on her lips...

"Taniyama-san.." she flinched at the sound of her last name, and she raised her eyes to Lin's

"We can do this... Later if you wish" before Naru could even glare at him, Mai answered with her voice nearly reassembling a whisper.

".. No, it's ok"

Naru turned to her and decided to start the interview, before she lost her resolution.

"Then, let's start from the beginning"

"Yes... I had noticed a few weeks ago... That Gene..." Her eyes glazed over but she managed to held her tears and recover her voice, with a sip of her hot chocolate...

"He was becoming a bit aggressive..." Naru's eyes slightly narrowed as Lin's widened... He didn't stop typing..

"... His attitude will go from his usual kindness... To ... Resentful and hateful..." Another sip of her hot drink, calmed her down...

"He... Would often assist me, on my dreams but... He began to show possessiveness towards... His brother.."

Naru blinked twice... His hand became a fist...

".. He is my brother, you can't take him away" her voice nearly broke but she recovered "... He will then start to smile and apologize deeply... The start laughing and..."

She trailed off her hands hugging the pillow like it was her lifeline.. "he would cry"

Lin's keyboard typing slowed down... Mai instantly rummaged on her bag pulling a chocolate bar and chewed on it before repeating

"He would cry and began to flicker between white and purple.. I couldn't stand it... So I "

She paused when Naru interrupted her...

"Why didn't you say anything?" His voice low and eyes narrowed..

She dared not look at him, but she answered... "I .. was afraid"

"Of what?"

She bit her lip " I made a promise.."

"I don't see any reason to why..." He trailed off before he came to a conclusion and continued his sentence "he threatened?"

A tear ran down her face as her shoulders trembled slightly "... I couldn't... Leave him.. to continue that way" she ignored his question, and went on...

She smiled sadly "I don't regret it" this time her eyes did reach for Naru's eyes... Before going back to her hand...

"It happened too fast, I remembered all, the laughs, the smiles the sadness.." her eyes began to glow yellow.. "all the souls we had managed to save... And I... Hugged him" her smile dropped "he was glowing... Take care of him, he said and give him my good byes..." Her eyes returned to brown as her hair slightly moved with a slight breeze. "Poof! He was gone" she closed her eyes and hugged tightly the pillow... Soft sobs escaping now and then...

The silence that fell on them was heavy..

...

...*ring* it was the phone that brought the sound back...

Lin, sensing the situation, was the one that picked it up.. it didn't take long but once he hanged up he said to Naru.

"Madoka requested that you take a case, she will email you the details, she said to leave as soon as possible"

Naru just nodded his eyes never leaving Mai's form, 'what was that? Was it, his imagination? Her eyes held a golden glow and it felt-' his thoughts were interrupted by the person in question.

"I better get my stuff ready" she quickly made her way to her desk, but she nearly lost her footing, grabbing the couch for support, Lin came to aid her.. his steps halted instantly and without warning he said.

"I'm sorry, Taniyama-san" she flinched at her name again and before she could question him, he knocked her out.

Naru stood up, his glare directed at Lin, he hated bullies, and no matter who it was, he was not going to let it happen in front of him.

"Lin, what's the meaning of this?" He hissed.

The emotion and thread on Naru's voice shocked him momentarily, but Mai's labored breathing, brought him back.

"She's using too much of her abilities, it is threatening her life span" he carried her to the sofa, ignoring the unusual shocked expression, Naru had.

"Explain"

"It seems Eugene, did not only assisted her with her dreams... He helped anchor her astral projection abilities... No, I'm not sure which abilities we are talking about, I haven't heard of eyes changing color other than in PK-LT or PK-ST and it didn't felt like that.."

"You saw it too... Is that the reason she is unconsciously consuming high amounts of sugar?"

"Probably..." Lin took his fingers to sense Mai's heart on her wrist... It was slow... Too slow in comparison to her heavy breathing... He cursed , silently. "Pass me the a marker, her soul is on the astral plane, she doesn't have enough energy to return by herself."

"Are you going to anchor her, to her body?" His curiosity instantly push the question out of his lips, as he gave him the marker...

"Merely bring her back if she can't do it by herself it will be useless"

Nodding in understanding, he watched as Lin drew a symbol on her forehead... Seconds later he heard him chant and at the last word, Mai's eyes flew open...

Heavy breaths and a panicked expression, was her first reaction, then she grew angry at Lin, as his hand reached to her face, and erase the symbol "that hurt"

She complained, but he immediately whispered his apologies... It took a second longer before she relaxed...

"What happened?" She sat down slowly, trying to recall how she ended that way. "I am very tired"

"We will explain later, Taniyama-san do you have anything we can use to anchor your soul?"

She once again flinched at her last name, but a confused expression quickly made way to her face..

"You are unconsciously leaving your soul wander, it is too dangerous"

Mai nodded, not really understanding but she took her key out...

"Now Taniyama-san-" she interrupted him after he said her name, "just... Just Mai... It... It makes me remember them..please" it was a plea so soft that it hurt to hear...

"Then.. Mai-san... Concentrate on the key in your palm" she smiled slightly and did as was told...

"Imagine it as part of your body, whenever you wish to return to your body, just imagine yourself touching it and you should be able to come back" Mai nodded as Lin made a quick chant and ended up by standing and picking up his laptop...

Naru, who was just observing, finally decided to talk... "Mai, call everyone and tell them to come at 7an after that you may leave. Make sure you pack everything and don't be late, tomorrow"

She glared at him, can't he give her a break? Oh wait he just did...her glare turned to a a sad smile...

"Oh, Mai..."

She raised an eyebrow in question

"Tea"

"Narcissist, egocentric jerk!" She shouted, storming out to the kitchen, as Naru's smirk grew... If she wanted something to be distracted with, he might as well play a role in it.

I think this story is cooking rather well... Don't you think?

I had a chance to make this more... Sad, but that will make me sad when writing and I just... You know didn't wanna xD

PK-ST: (psychometry) ability to influence stationary objects... example bending a spoon

PK-LT ability to influence a living thing... Example stopping a frog's heart without injuring him or using drugs or directly touching it...

PK-MT ability to control an object that is already in motion... Example rolling a die and coming as the answer desired

I will leave you with this info about ESP I could definitely it but will leave it like this to build up some mystery, but I believe that we all have heard of this from the series and anime/ manga... Isn't that right?