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"Kazuya, that was the last box." John informed. He had helped out due to them being short of hands since Monk wasn't here.
Naru nodded. "Start your car, we'll leave when Lin comes back." John nodded and went to his car. To be honest, he really didn't want to drive in the presence of Yasuhara in shot-gun due to his. . . wonderful habits.
"Yo, John! Leaving already?" Yasu asked. John just nodded and prepared his ears. He put the key in and the torture began.
Meanwhile while that was happening, Lin was in the office getting the Madoka camera. It was basically a camera that's waterproof and Naru proof. It was a mission given to him by the professor and his wife, so he couldn't refuse it. Upon returning to the van, he found Naru sitting next to Mai. Madoka cam activate. He took the secret picture and immediately approached his boss.
"Na. . ." He trailed off as he saw the narcissist's eyes closed. Secretly, Lin took the camera out and snapped a few pictures. Well of course, he wasn't seen by the three in the other car. After, he got in the van and started it. Shame that it was only a 20 minute ride. With that, the gang hit the road. It was quiet in the SPR van. The only time a sound came from the two was if one started to stir, or if they were sleep talking. Meanwhile in John's car, it was hell.
Masako stuck her head out the window with relief. She didn't care about the weird stares she had earned, she just needed to avoid the voice of hell's all time champion. John was well, mentally crying but kept his eyes on the road. Yasu was singing along to the radio. And the song didn't make it better.
"I CAME IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL!" Yasu screamed. Usually Yasu would be quiet if it were Mai in the car, but if it were Masako he'd get bored and sing along to the radio. Help, both Masako and John thought.
"Gene, where did you take me?" Naru spat. He really was taken off guard when Gene knocked him out.
"Wipe that stupid scowl off your face." Gene scolded. "Anyway, I need your help. Something strong blew me out of the dream I was guiding. Now she's alone with whatever the hell it is."
Naru's attention was finally caught. Was he referring to Mai? "How can we get to her?" Gene pointed to a small chained door.
"She's behind the door." Gene said. Naru nodded and went to the door. He banged on the it and used most of his strength in punching it. Nothing worked. For the first time, Naru didn't know how to deal with this situation. Think Noll, Naru thought. "You have one way to open the door."
"Hello?"
"Madoka, it's Lin." Lin greeted the pinkette. "Something's wrong."
"What is it?" Madoka asked. Usually, Lin brushed it off, but it was the first time he had consulted her.
"Mai. She's getting weird marks on her neck. Rope marks." Lin glanced at the teen just to make sure he was right.
. . .
Naru opened his eyes as he felt the van halt. He looked to his left and saw Mai sleeping on his shoulder, and his head was lightly leaning on hers. He looked forward to see the stop light at red. "Na. . . ru. . ." Mai was sleep talking. Naru's eyes softened a bit. Don't worry Mai, Naru thought.
'Noll, mission accomplished. She should wake up anytime soon.' Gene informed. As their conversation went on, the green light finally hit.
'What exactly happened to her then?' Naru asked. When they had found her, she was just crying. The rope marks around her neck really bothered him though. He felt the relief wash over his chest as he saw Mai's tears stop flowing.
'Anyway baby bro, be careful in this case. The spirit is strong.' Gene warned. 'If you dare end up losing a team member, especially Mai, I'm a whoop your sorry ass to the next world.' Naru fought the urge to roll his eyes.
'I'm not afraid to have John exorcise you when that time comes.' Naru teased.
He heard Gene sigh. 'Anyway, tell Kri-Kri I said hi. Later.' With that, Gene cut the connection.
"Naru, we're here." Lin paused to check if he was awake. "I'll go park somewhere, go meet up with the rest." Naru nodded. He shook Mai a bit to try and wake her up. The brunette stirred a bit. The boss sighed as he knew that she'd be doing the anti-dizzy spell she always used, counting to thirty in a slow pace. Naru exited the van and proceeded to carry Mai in a piggy back ride.
"Where are John and Ms. Hara?" Naru asked. Lin pointed to the car in the back. They had got stuck at a stop light. Naru nodded and walked toward the inn.
"Naru, where are we?" Naru turned his head a bit to look at Mai. She still hasn't realized that she was being carried by the one and only narcissist.
"We're nearing the front door of the inn." Naru replied. Mai rubbed her eyes a bit. She felt like hell. Her throat was burning as she felt the rope marks that had been bruised onto her. It was hot. Not because it was summer, but because she felt the burning sensation in her veins. Mai soon realized what was going on. Naru was giving her a piggy back ride. She felt the heat flare into her face. She must have hit more than fifty shades of red.
"Thanks," Mai mumbled. Finally, to Mai's dismay, Naru sat her on the steps before the door.
"Kazuya! Where did Lin park?" Naru looked up to see John in his car while Masako and Yasu were walking up to them. Naru simply pointed to the path Lin's car had taken. John nodded and drove away. Mai took a deep breath. She can't let what happened affect her.
"Why don't we go inside?" The others seemed to agree with Mai, so in they went.
"Welcome to Flore's Inn!" Everyone turned their heads to a seemingly familiar voice. "Oh, it's the ghost bastards." A vein popped in Mai's forehead.
"What did I say about your potty mouth, Leon?" Krimson's head poked out of the hallway to the right. "Ah! Noll, you actually came! I thought I had to call Auntie to get you on this case!"
"Who are they?" Yasu whispered. A nervous laugh escaped Mai.
"They're the clients." Mai said, pointing at the two. Yasu nodded.
"Hm? You seem short of people." Krimson studied the group.
"Lin and John went to park the car. Monk and Ayako are coming tomorrow." Mai replied.
"Anyway, follow me. I'll guide you to your base. Room introductions later." Leon turned around and headed to the elevator. After everyone got on the elevator, Leon's glare bored holes into the retreating boy. "Hey Fatass, are you coming?" Krimson signed language his reply, so everyone except Naru and Leon were left curious of his reply.
Mai sighed. She felt really uneasy. As if the whole in. Wanted to grab her by the collar and throw her out like trash. "Masako, what do you think about this place?"
. . .
Is she ignoring me, Mai thought.
"Masako!" Mai waved a hand in front of her. Finally, the medium awoke from her daze. "Yasu's singing?"
Masako nodded and covered her mouth with her sleeve. "It sounds as horrible and ear breaking cat claws being dragged against a black board while drums are being banged at random." Yasu just stood there, having a fake hurt look on his face.
"I am hurt. My mum says that my voice is like an angel's!" Yasu declared. A moment of silence passed and the three burst into laughter.
"Hey, Teashit, one of the rooms have two bedrooms. Fine with you?" Leon asked, ignoring the three.
"I have no problem. How many rooms in total?" Naru questioned. Leon mentally counted. She had not bothered memorizing the room count.
"One for base. Three or two for sleeping. Your base has the two bedrooms by the way, Devil Horns, so anyone without the buddy system you requested can sleep there." Leon recalled. "Me and Fatass' place is the room next to your base. If you need anything, call that idiot." The elevator came to an abrupt stop which called the attention of the group. The doors opened and they exited. Mai stopped in her tracks as she saw the hall. She knew it was that hall she went through. The sudden thought of the memory made her want to turn her back and exit the place.
"Mai." Mai was snapped out of her thoughts when Naru called for her. Mai shook her head a bit and smiled. I can't let it bother me, Mai thought. She approached the group and followed Leon.
"This is your base." Leon pointed to the door which had the sign 194. "You decide on your fucking rooms." "
Your potty mouth is stupider than Jupiter." The gang turned their heads to find Krimson with Lin and John behind him. "Anyway, madame told us we can take time off to help you with anything." Naru just nodded and waited as Krimson unlocked the door.
"Stupid fatass," Leon mumbled.
"We'll set up base now." Naru instructed. Mai sighed. To be honest, she was the only girl on the team that did some heavy lifting. Masako can't since she's in a kimono, while Ayako being Ayako, will refuse no matter what. 30 minutes later, they finally finished setting up base. Yasu, Mai, and John were waving the white flag. They couldn't take the heat of the outside world. It was like sitting in a microwave with no clothes on.
Leon slammed the door open. "Hey Teashit, Fatass brought halo-halo." Naru just nodded, not looking up from his file.
"What's halo-halo?" John asked. Mai, John, and Yasu stared at the cup before them while Masako just held it.
"It's a Filipino dessert I've tried while I was there. I saw some locals make it, so I decided to make it." Krimson let it sink in before continuing. "The ones I make have banana with a sweet syrupy sauce, jelly, coconut meat, and evaporated milk. The thing that makes it the best is it has shaved ice."
Leon picked up her cup. "You have to mix it all together like so, then munch away." The rest of the gang enjoyed their halo-halo, savoring the cold it gave. Krimson nudged Leon's ribs. "What do you want, Fatass?" Leon snapped. Krimson pointed at the folder in her hands. They had done some of their own work yesterday.
"Give it." Krimson simply stated.
"Hey Teashit, Fatass' interviews are in this folder." Leon passed a heavy-looking folder to Naru, not caring if the glare he sent stabbed daggers into her.
"If I may ask, why do you call them colorful words?" Yasu asked. "Especially Big Boss. Why do you call him 'Teashit'?" Krimson burst into laughter.
"What's so funny?" Mai asked. She was utterly confused with why Krimson was laughing his ass off.
Leon smiled. "Here's how it went."
~~~~Flashback~~~~
A group of 12 year old twins, a 9 year old girl, and an 8 year old boy stood under the tree in the park. It was a snowy day before Christmas, and their parents forgot about them. . .
"NOLL, WHAT THE HELL DO WE DO?! MOM AND DAD FORGOT ABOUT US AND NOW WE'RE IN A PARK WE DON'T KNOW WHERE BUT WE KNOW WE'RE IN *GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN." Gene shook his brother as he screamed.
"Calm down. Go attend to Krimson. Looks like he's dying." Naru pointed out. Krimson was shivering from the cold due to leaving his coat with his mom.
"Gene, where are you?" Krimson whispered.
"I'm right here. What's wrong?" Gene asked.
"Santa won't be able to deliver the presents. . . I think I can see the light now. . ." Krimson joked. Gene decided to play along.
"No! Don't follow it!" Gene said. Leon decided to play along at that point.
"Follow it! Follow it!" Leon repeated.
"No, Krimson! Don't follow it!" Gene was trying his best to keep the boy together.
"Shut the fuck up, annoying-shit." Leon said.
Gene put a hand over his heart. "Who taught you that?! That's potty language!"
Leon closed in on him. "Your mommy."
"No! I don't Believe it!" Gene shouted as he fell to his knees. "MY MOMMY DOESN'T HAVE A POTTY MOUTH!"
He sniffed the air to smell something sweet. He turned his head to find Naru drink hot tea from his thermos.
"Give." Krimson started.
"Us." Leon continued.
"Some!" Gene finished.
Naru stared at the warm liquid in the container. Slowly, he reached it toward Leon.
"I knew I can-" Leon stopped in her sentenced as Naru quickly drew the thermos away, and drank every drop of tea left. "Screw you, TEASHIT!"
Naru was satisfied with the warmth. Krimson glanced at Leon. Instead of seeing her standing, he saw her on the ground.
"Leon!" He crouched down to Leon.
"I see the light," Leon muttered.
"AND AT LAST I SEE THE LIGHT!" Gene sang. Krimson glared at his cousin. "Shut up, Shit-Face." Krimson glared at the boy. . . . The three burst into laughter while Naru's lips curved slightly.
~~~~End of Flashback~~~~
"Who knew Big Boss' tea addiction started at a young age." Yasu commented. The whole room boomed with laughter. What stopped it was a book slamming close.
"This is not a get together. If you do not plan to work at all, go home." Naru said. Before continuing, he glanced at the time. "John, accompany Ms. Hara and do a walkthrough of the place. Yasu, get the history of this place. Lin set up the microphones. Krimson, I can trust you on this since Father does. Write the temperatures down. When you're done, go help Leon set-up the cameras." With that said, the whole gang did what they were told to do.
"What about me, Naru?" Mai asked. Naru made sure there was no one around before facing Mai.
"Tell me what happened when Gene was thrown out of your dream."