Okay, so Iloveanimex and I wanted to do this together considering we've never seen any of the guys on Ghost Hunt blush and well... This came out!
Hey guys! This is Iloveanimex speaking! Miss me? No? Well that's mean... Just kidding, love you guys!
sakemori here! Sorry guys that it took so long for this to update. Between not having Internet and constantly moving this year, it's been kinda hectic for me. Also... A lot of personal stuff. I also don't know how long I'll be back? Once again, so very sorry! Also, Happy (late) Holidays everyone!
sakemori: I don't own Ghost Hunt though I certainly wished I did. I would make either Lin or Naru fall in love with me. *sighs* And own SPR! And never, ever make the people I care for cry or worry about my safety. *glares at Monk with Gene and Yasu hanging onto him still* Lucky bastard...
Danielle: *pouts and crosses arms* What does he have that we don't?
Mai: Maybe they just swing that way?
Monk: Please get them off me, Mai-chan! I will take you to any movie!
Mai: *stops to think before smiling* The Conjuring?
Monk: Yes! Now, please!
Mai: Boys, I made tea and cookies, but you can only have them if you let go of Monk.
Gene and Yasu: *jumps off Monk* YAY, Mai-chan! *follows Mai to the kitchen*
Danielle: *pouts* Her too...
sakemori: *shrugs and sighs* Maybe she just makes really good tea? Anyway, on with the story!
~Sierra POV~
After Naru set down Miss Mai Taniyama on my bed, he turned to us with narrowed eyes. I noticed that his other assistant, the very hot Chinese man who might/might not have blushed earlier, entered behind us. I shared a knowing look with Danni before going to check on the cheery, little assistant of SPR. I wasn't getting involved. She chose to use her shiki. She could deal with their prying questions. Simple as that. Besides, if I would have used my own abilities, they wouldn't have suspected a thing. Most likely. Though Naru seemed to be as sharp as Dr. Oliver Davis. He might have figured it out already for all I knew.
"Sierra..." Danielle warned, as her eyes glared daggers into my back. I smirked but otherwise ignored her as I put my hand against Miss Taniyama's forehead and then her cheek to find them warmer than they should be. I felt my smirk slip away as I clucked my tongue in sympathy, before removing my hand and turning to look at Danni and the two gentlemen within the room. Danni was still glaring at me and the two gentlemen were staring at the both of us with narrowed eyes. It was time to make my escape.
"She has a slight fever," I announced, glancing at her sleeping form. "I'll go and wet a wash-cloth with lukewarm water to set on her forehead. Excuse me."
I quickly made my escape before any of them could say a word. I closed the bedroom door softly behind me and watched in amusement as the rest of SPR came running this way. I blocked the door before they could enter and gave them my best glare to which all of them shrank away from. I noticed that the one with glasses chuckled nervously and hid behind... Takigawa? I believe that was his last name.
"My assistant is currently talking with your boss and his other assistant. Besides, Miss Taniyama is fine. Don't disturb her rest now," I ordered, still blocking the door as I gave them a closed-eyed smile. Danni had to answer their questions without interruptions or there would be trouble in the future. If they decided to question in front of everyone... things could get rather messy and my alias could be found out. That would be catastrophic for not only BPRI but for my family as well. Mom wouldn't be able to handle the press and my sisters wouldn't be able to finish school. And I couldn't have that now could I?
~Danielle's POV~
I couldn't believe Sierra would just ditch me like that! I get that, this is my fault, but she could have done something! And now both Lin and Naru were staring at me, like I was some kind of trial! They aren't even asking questions... they are trying to think of the best way of getting information, without me evading them... clever. Very clever. I had to stop it though, because while I think of myself as sly and cunning, they were better, and I knew that.
"It's rude to stare you know," I commented, but it didn't seem to work. Naru just narrowed his eyes further.
"What was that you did in there?" Naru asked, his voice hard. Something that would intimidate most people. I, however, was not one of those people. Sierra was ten times more intimidating.
"What do you mean?" I shot back, playing it dumb. It wasn't working though.
"Don't play dumb with me, I saw what I saw. Now explain," Naru demanded, his voice cold. I knew he had lost his patience, maybe something to do with his assistant being injured. I tried to stop myself for visibly wincing. That was a lot like Sierra.
"I would think you would be familiar with onmyouji's... you are a ghost hunter after all," I told him, deciding to be honest about myself. I'm not the one pressured by the public, so maybe if I was truthful about myself, then he would let it go. And not go after my best friend. Who owed me. I forced back a sigh at the thought.
"You're an onmyouji? Why would an onmyouji require our help?" Lin asked, his voice more sympathetic then anything.
"The things here are past my expertise... I haven't the skills to get rid of it, and I can't keep protecting us... That's why," I explained, trying to calm my embarrassment. Georgie had been an onmyouji longer than me considering he was twenty-eight. He was also my and Sierra's mentor.
"You don't seem to have complete control over your emotions," Naru pointed out. I smiled, looking up at them. I closed my eyes for a few seconds, and when I opened them, I saw their eyes widen in shock. While I was able to control my emotions, when I was using my powers, my eyes changed. I looked into the mirror across the room, seeing the faint, red glow. This happened then I was casting out my emotions.
"You did the-" Lin started.
"Yes... this way I could still maintain a human connection, and I wouldn't be useless when I was needed most," I cut him off, not needing him to say it aloud. It was a sacrifice I had to make, so I could protect her. She was the most important thing to me, though if she ever found out, she would never forgive me. Lord only knew what she would do if she ever did.
"Why would you do something so reckless, when you had no reason to?" Lin scolded, his voice no longer able to hid his disapproval. I closed my eyes, letting the wall blocking my emotions fall. I looked up at him, anger replacing the void in my eyes.
"This was my decision! How dare you?! You don't even know me!" I yelled, my fists clenching. "It wasn't like I did it on a whim, or anything like that! I knew what I was doing, and the sacrifice I was making!" I felt anger flood me, but as a response to my yelling, Lin walked out. He knew he had no right to comment, so he felt it better to leave. The bastard...
"I will stay with Mai... maybe you should make sure everyone knows she's okay?" I suggested. Naru nodded, walking out as well. As soon as the door shut behind him, I felt tears roll down my cheek. I had to remind myself that what I did was right everyday, just to get through it, and now this...
Would I ever be able to get past this guilt?
~Sierra POV~
I came back just when Naru left the room looking a little... confused. I wondered what happened. Maybe I shouldn't have escaped, after all.
"You didn't make her cry, did you?" I demanded my tone hard as I narrowed my eyes at him. I was very protective of Danni. Everyone on my team knew that. It's how I died, after all.
It's okay, I'm fine now. I wasn't out too long, but I would do it all over again. And I knew she would do the same for me. It's how our friendship worked, after all.
"I didn't do anything... though I can't say the same for Lin. I don't really know all the details," Naru admitted, much to my irritation. I forced back a sigh as I ran my fingers through my hair.
"I will see if she is okay," I informed, before opening the door myself. Danni wiped the last of her tears, and pulled a shaky smile. I quickly walked to her side, pulling her into a hug. I felt her shoulders shake, as she tried to contain herself. And she failed as she wailed into my shoulder. I ran my fingers through her hair soothingly while I whispered words of encouragement into her ear.
I knew there was something she wasn't telling me. But I also knew she had a good reason. I wouldn't pry, since I had a deep respect for Danielle, and I trusted her more then anyone. Even Georgie, our mentor.
And by the looks of it, whatever was bothering her, was past help. All I could do now was be here for her, and hope beyond all hope, that whatever this was, we could get over it together.
God help us...
Danielle: Hello! I am so sorry! I have been camping for 10 days, and so I couldn't update! This is all my fault! I'm so sorry!
sakemori: *pats back and gives a smile of encouragement* Hey, it's not your fault at all! It's mine for not being able to get to a computer! Don't feel bad!
Naru: It seems you both have lost more brain cells than Mai. *shakes head and smirks* I think I feel a little sorry for you both because of it.
Danielle: Awe, Naru-chan! You seem to think I wont hurt you. *smiles innocently* Now who's lacking brain cells? You are putting yourself at risk with your narcissism.
Naru: *blinks* What?
sakemori: And if you think that I'll let you get away with saying something as demeaning as that... *cracks knuckles and neck before allowing a bright blue flame to glow on hand* then you are sorely mistaken, my friend. Sorely mistaken.
Mai: *watching all this go down* Naru dug himself a hole this time, didn't he?
Gene: *nodding* Yup. And with how mad Sakemori-chan is right now, there's no saving my idiot scientist of a little brother.
Yasu: *nosebleed* Danny-chan is so hot when she's mad!
Danielle: Newsflash! I knew that idiot!
Mai: Um... so anyway! Please review! I am sure they would greatly appreciate it!
John: Please don't fight you guys!