here we go! em rated MA for the next chp
Disclaimer: I Do not own Ghost Hunt, nor I own the characters...
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Mai's eyes widened, she could see her own breath as well as Yashura's, and of course she could feel how the ghost that was behind her, moved her hair so she could whisper in her ear...
Yashura's eyes widened when Mai's hair started to move, he felt the temperature drop and couldn't help but tremble as he was suddenly questioning what he couldn't see...
Naru on the other hand, didn't even flinch at what the camera was displaying, in fact there was a hint of interest coming from those sharp eyes... he was then rather disappointed by the fact that whatever they watch wouldn't be recorded as it was a live action camera... his irritation was express with glare at the TV...
They... loved... betrayed... other... insecurity. the ghost whispered so low it could be mistaken with the music from the ball... Never less Mai knew that voice, she couldn't help but form tears that soon fell from her long lashes, she was sure of it, that ghost used to be one of her closest friends in junior high... Mai's face was filled with sorrow and her heart ached so much she almost squeezed the camera and microphone... she was about to cry her heart out but the noise that came from the lockers stopped her, her eyes snap open! something inside her scream to run away!
Yashura, didn't know what to do with Mai, she was crying and that was a bad omen, he was about to try and console her, when her eyes snapped open, and the noise reached his ears... he turned around, and regained his confidence, he was sure that he could survive whatever situation he might encounter, so he began his way toward the lockers...
Yashura was suddenly brought to a stop, his arm was pulled by Mai, dragging him along as she started to run...
Mai tried to think about her actions, the reasons why she stopped Yashura from doing his job, she knew very well that she would be scowled by Naru soon enough... but right now, all that really mattered for her was to hide. She was brought to a sudden stop, when her insides told her that danger was coming from this way too... she panicked! she brought her hands together as instructed by Bou-san and was about to chant the words when she spotted the bathroom. She broke the seal and pushed Yashura inside, she quickly close the door behind her and leaned against it, releasing all the air she suppressed in her lungs...
Yashura who had fallen from the push stood up and fixed his glasses, he really was out of character, he knew that so well, that he let out a sigh of discomfort.
Naru's irritation has made everyone in the van silent, they dare not speak as to not meet with his cold glare...
a knock was heard from the van's back door, and when they open it, John and Bou-san where there. To everyone's relief, Naru was pleased, they had managed to come without delay and with so little short notice...
Bou-san whistled and smirked as he saw Mai from Yashura's camera... He blinked twice in realization of who it was. MAI? WHAT- *whack* he was silenced by the miko's purse...
WHAT WAS THAT FOR YOU OLD HAG? Bou-san shout it.
OLD HAG? I JUST SAVED YOUR LIFE, PERVERTED MONK! shout Ayako
As a hint of understanding his eyes landed on the dark clothed teen, that was glaring at them, annoyed with the ruckus they made; Ayako's and Bou-san's face lost their color and john couldn't help but make a worried smile...
Mai was shivering, they had managed to escape from being caught but now they faced another problem... The water from the sink was shot open and it wouldn't close even if they tried to obstacle the water opening, they had failed miserably and the water quickly began to fill the bathroom floor, it was cold, really cold as if ice was poured in the water, It hurt her bare feet, it felt like a thousand needles when the water swept away her body heat, she tried to open the door, but she was send flying against the wall due to the static the door had, the mirror beside her broke due to the impact and sharp shards landed on her, thankfully it seems only her dress suffer from the cuts...
Mai was still recovering from the shock as she remained on the cold floor, she now was starting to feel how the water reached her belly, which somehow help her to stay conscious... she tried to stand up but the hand she was using as support met with a sharp shard, pain rushed through her and she quickly brought her hand to her lips, tainting slightly the water in the process, it wasn't deep, it was only a scratch but it was still painful because it was in her palm...
Yashura quickly got to her side, he help her stand up, and lead her away from the shards... the water was still raising indicating that it was likely to fill the whole bathroom...
stupid, how long are you going to wait? or is it that your brain is dumb enough as to not recall how to chant the spells you learned? Naru said in his usual behavior.
*An anger vein pop from Mai* would it still work when the spirit is not here? Mai asked almost bitting her tongue...
Naru smirked, this had really caught his interest; Idiot, whether there is a spirit, a poltergeist or any other paranormal activity, it is worth to try.
*Another anger vein pop* she positioned herself and started chanting, her voice was shacking as well as her body but she succeeded... the water has stopped raising but they couldn't get out, due to the door that was locked from the outside...
Mai's lips were blue as well as Yashura, but it was evident that she was starting to have hypothermia, she leaned against the counter, and her long hair was slightly touching the water, her eyes felt heavy and her breathing felt painful as well as heavy...
Boss... I believe we need assistance said Yashura, leaning against the wall close to the door...
After a few minutes the door was flung opened and soon all the water left the room.
Bou- san and Ayako took them outside while Masako took a peek to the bathroom, she nodded to Mai's previous statement and left to help Mai..
after a talk with the client, they managed to get the rooms for the base as well for the ones were they will sleep... Lin took the van and with John's and Yashura's help went to the office to bring the rest of the equipment they will use in this case, as well as to bring the "just in case" bags Naru made them make for situations like this...
To everyone's surprise Yashura recovered quickly when he exited the bathroom, Mai on the other hand was under tons of towels and was under a bear hug from Bou-san, who refused to leave and exclaimed that he will help with the unloading instead.
The ball was coming to an end as it seems another guest was injured and need it medical attention, which Hirota and Nakai were currently interrogating...
Masako along with Ayako brought tea and snacks from the buffet and sat close to Mai, Whose face was hidden underneath the towel around her neck. Ayako brushed lightly her hair, which made Mai look up, she had small tears in her eyes, she was pale, and her lips were still blue... she tried to smile which ended in a small sad smile, this broke Masako's, Ayako's and Bou-san's heart, an she was soon buried by their hugs, which make her struggle for air...
So, what did the ghost told you? asked Naru while he took a sip of his tea, and brought out his voice recorder... by doing that he earned their glares, to which he ignored...
Mai couldnt remember how many times in this night her anger took the best of her, this time however she control it, let it pass and answer him clearly: Mai, they... loved.. betrayed... other... insecurity. she finished with a sorrowed face.
For that you cried? how stupid. Naru said
No... she, she was my friend in junior high... her name is... was Yuki Hatsuno said Mai bitting her lip.
taking in consideration the menacing aura coming from the rest and Mai's current condition, he decided to continue with the next question
Was there a reason to run from the lockers and then stop few seconds later? said Naru
I, no... whatever it was, that was approaching us from both sides, gave me countless goosebumps, my, heart was screaming to hide... said Mai trembling
Naru's eyes narrowed slightly.
was there really no spirit in the bathroom?
I... don't know, there seemed to be one but then there wasn't there... she answered squeezing her eyes a bit.
I concur, there was no spirit in there but felt a small lingering feeling of revenge said Masako under her kimono sleeve.
Naru, took the recorder and stop it, took a pen and wrote some notes on the case file...
It didn't take long for the rest of the team to arrive and they unloaded the van, they quickly made up the base and now where installing the cameras, upon the places previously mentioned; For once Mai was glad that she almost froze to death, as she wasn't allowed to do anything yet.
With a shaking hand Mai tried to reach the cup of tea that was placed in the table, it was the same hand she wounded but didn't notice due to the numbness of her limbs, she started to feel the pain when the warm of the tea made its way through her hand, she look at it and continued to warm her fingers, ignoring it just because it was a scratch and it wouldn't bleed much, she dare not take the cup, afraid she will make a mess around her, almost all her strength had left her body and she made no attempt to change clothes as she will prefer to take a bath before doing it, besides the dress had dried and it was damaged but could only be seen in a very close range...
unaware that her boss was watching her, she let out a small sad smile as the pain had greatly increased, and brought her hand once again to her cold blue lips, kissing it lightly to relieve some of her pain... To Mai's surprise it made him stand up, to which even Lin raised an eyebrow, but quickly ignored as he continue to type in the computer... (they are the only ones in the base and the others are installing the cameras, Hirota and Nakai had retire for today )
Naru grabbed the Aide kit and went towards her, to which Mai unconsciously hide under her towels; in spite the childish act she looked very cute to his surprise... he sat beside her, show me your hand he commanded... *shake* *shake* she made with her head...*an anger vein pop behind him* Mai he said with a commanding voice... which made her flinch... she got out her uninjured hand which was cold as ice... *another anger vein pop behind him* Mai I will strip all the towels around you if necessary he said attempting to take the towels away...
Mai's face came into view, his chocolate brown eyes met his ocean colored eyes, they were glaring at him, her mouth making a small and cute inverted "v", she was angry, definitely angry in a cute way... It took him a moment before he realized that his anger had vanished and that he was trying hard to keep his cold behavior, so he smirked as an automatic response to which she helplessly raised her eyebrows, trying to beg him to leave her alone all expressed just by her face, he knew that was an innocent plea and that she wasn't conscious of her face... but it still made his heart race, for once he will blame his hormones, just to explain such actions as he will always look for the explanations of everything that bother him, like any other scientist... Never less his face didn't show any signs of change but his eyes did, for a fraction of a second they resembled a wolf hunting for his prey...
Mai's instincts kick in, she felt like she was a hopeless rabbit in front of a wolf, they clearly told her not to go any further... she slowly took out her shaking injured hand and he knew that she will probably catch a cold if she continue that way; He took her cold hand examined it and started to treat her...
Mai hated how her wound ached as he applied the alcohol and it didn't take long before she felt him grab her hand to bandage it, she was thankful that her face held no color otherwise, she will be tomato red... relief rushed through her as he finished, she was glad it was over, really glad...
Arigatou! she said with a wide grin in her lips, he cared for her health.. Ah! she was happy somehow, he was really a good person, underneath that cold attitude, she could tell now... she thought until she saw him smirk...
wha-what? she hesitantly asked...
show me your feet... he commanded.
fear dwell up, taking away her happiness... good person? yeah right! he was evil! a narcissist and egocentric evil being who loves to torture her! why? why did she like this guy? he was the total opposite of his dead twin, Eugene and a total opposite from her too! (simple opposites attract xD negatives with positives baby!)she thought as she tried to make some words but not a sound leaved her lips...
Lin knew, Noll was having fun, be it another person and he will just let him be... for once he thought of him as a teenager boy.
NO! NARU! stop, its cold she said as she fought him, from taking her towels out. she felt weak, very weak and leaned against the cold sofa, unlike Masako in the second case she work with...she reached for him...Mai shivered by the touch of her skin against the sofa, which annoyed him...
However Naru managed to roll her up like a burrito and let her feet out, he did it so skill fully she didn't know until she felt his hands touch her bare cold feet..
NARU! NOT FAIR! she exclaimed unable to struggle. To which Lin smile at.
Idiot, stop struggling or I will pour the alcohol directly, he said in his usual voice tone.
NO! please be gentle! she cry out as she stopped struggling...
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Stupid, choose your words carefully he said as he took the alcohol in his hand.
Why? did I said something wrong? she asked in an innocent tone.
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Airhead! I am Impressed by your lack of knowledge.
well excuse me from my lack of knowledge! oh! mighty! know it all! narcissist- she was cut off by the pain, as he took a small shard from her feet...
You are not excused, he said looking for more shards..
OUCH! THAT HURT! YOU JERK! she cry out trying to struggle...
Fair enough, for your big mouth, he said, pleased to not find another one..
FINE! she said as she shut up.
A small smile graced his lips, as he took a look once again to her feet, even thought they were cold right now, they were soft, very soft and beautiful, they even fitted perfectly in his hands...
Lin cleared out his throat, bringing back Naru from his thoughts, he covered the wounds and let Mai sit down, still rolled in like a burrito, he managed to bring her face out without setting her free...
she was angry, definitely angry at him, but she didn't have enough energy to storm it out, so instead she glared at him, and took her tongue out...
A genuine laugh escaped his lips, one that even Eugene´s laugh couldn't compare to, Pff haha and you claim to be 18 years old he said with his usual smirk...
Lin and Mai froze up.
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Everyone else stormed into the base without noticing Lin's and Mai's blank faces...
Mai! you are still cold as ice! exclaimed Ayako as she touched Mai's forehead...
Man, am so tired, Mai recover up already, I need a break said Bou-san. This made Mai return to reality...
Lin on the other hand, was on a staring contest with Naru, but he lost, as a small smirk appeared in his lips...
*whack* he was hit by the miko... Shut up this could be serious...
there is no choice then, she got up as she quickly went and returned from the buffet...
Here Ayako said as she gave Mai a small glass of sake (Japanese alcoholic drink) drink it slowly... SLOWLY I SAID! Exclaimed Ayako as she saw how Mai drank it, without a care...
It burned her throat and she almost chuckle as she said: I... THOUGHT, IT WAS WATER! *cough* *cough*
Yashura and Masako couldnt help but laugh...
While Naru was glaring at both the monk and the miko, who were arguing about Mai being underage as well as she could have hypothermia if she didn't drank it...
John on the other hand as well as Lin were pretty worried, about Mai, due to her face clearly becoming red...
*an anger vein pop* SHUT UP! Under my current physical and mental condition, I find it rather bothersome, that I had come to face, such childish behavior, from adults who I had previously set as paternal figures... Said a very drunk Mai with a cold tone,and with a red straight face...
well i had already finished my plot! buahahahahha its in my notebook! really can't believe how it turn out like that! but I love it!
i think It will take 7 chapters in total so... enjoy!
btw if you have this questions:
1. why care so much on the first chapter for Mai's chest?
2. how come she knows the ghost?
3. whats with Naru and his sudden interest in Mai's feet?
4. drunk Mai? what?
5. Pairs?
here are the answers:
1. because that way I could explain why the mangaka suddenly made Mai chest plane in the sequel: Akumu nu sumu ie: ghost hunt and not in the first ghost hunt manga xD
2. lets say she was a friend in junior high, daughter of the teacher that took care of Mai? how she ended there, you will find out soon...
3. well I used to have a very like Naru teacher in high School and my classmates one day asked him what was the first thing he look out in a girl... he said her feet...
I made her like that, something like turning on a switch of human intelligence xD and suppressing her animal nature?but twice her powers xD yeah -_-/ doesn't make sense but it will be short so I hope not to make her too OOC
5. NaruxMai, MasakoxYashura, BouXAyako, LinxMadoka... that
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NEXT CHAPTER: Drunk Mai, trouble it Naru, Fired hormones xD and of course Drama! oh a bit of horror! and a dream... xD?
