Chapter 7

Gene POV-

(While Naru and Mai are in the Kitchen)

I decided it would be best if I called Father Brown to check on Masako and see how she is doing. I had been slightly worried about her condition all day, however; in light of trying to help Noll find Mai I hadn't had much time to think about her.

Retrieving my cell I quickly dialed the friendly priest's number.

"Hello Mate"

Grinning slightly "Hello Father Brown, I was calling to inquire about Masako's condition and see if she had sustained any life threaten injuries?"

"No, Fortunately she seems to just have bumps, scrapes and a mild concussion. Ayako says Masako will be fine after a day or two of rest she will have to stay here at least until tomorrow. I know Naru will not be happy about this but unfortunately that is the doctor's orders."

"Blast Noll, he can get over the fact that she needs time to heal. There are two capable mediums still on this case and I for one am glad that Masako did not suffer any life threaten injuries. I'll handle my brother; you just keep me updated on her condition. Oh and Father keep this conversation between us."

"Ok Gene I'll let you handle it from there and don't worry I won't tell the others that you called to check up on Masako."

"Your silence is appreciated, Good day Father"

It was good to know that Masako had not sustained any serious injuries. Now that I had checked on her, it was time to end this ridiculous case. I can't seem to read the ghost that are here, one keeps trying to contact me but there is a bunch of interference like a radio on the wrong station. I suppose I will ask Mai when she gets back with my demanding twin what she thinks and if Hanako will contact her again if we hold a séance that way we can find out more about this "Beast Man" as Mai has so coined him, And about this Tamaki person.

Turning to Lin who has been going over footage for the last good while, "Can you see my brother and Mai on the camera's?"

Shaking his head Lin replies with "There has not been a camera set up in the kitchen yet and since Takigawa, Ayako and Masako all went to the hospital with Masako; and Madoka and Yasu are doing research. With Mai missing and all the commotion that caused there was no one to continue putting up cameras.

Nodding "I will contact Noll and see what is taking so long."

Naru's POV –

I can't believe my body is asking like this. All I want to do is kiss Mai this is so unlike me. I'm starting to act like my brother…

'Noll what makes you say that'

'Grrr..GENE GET OUT OF MY HEAD'

'Hey no need to shout it was just a question. Fine keep your little secrets but I will find out eventually.'

'What do you want?'

'Lin and I were just wondering what was taking you too so long. Did you finally throw her to the floor and…..'

Interrupting Gene before this can get anymore stupid 'GENE compared to some people I have control over my emotions'

'Ok Mister Robot, are you on your way back to base yet?'

'Yes we are coming around the corner.'

I cut the connection with my brother and glanced to the side at Mai. She seems to be in deep thought about something. I decide to end the awkward silence that seems to have fallen over us.

"What are you thinking about?"

Mai looks up startled "Hmm oh, I was umm well, I was thinking about you actually."

Now I am confused, why would she think about me. "Why?"

Mai looks away shyly "Well you looked upset while we were in the kitchen then you looke kind of disgusted when you were helping me clean the cut earlier, so I thought that maybe it was something that I did."

With more compassion and feeling than I usually show "It was not you Mai, (how am I suppose to tell her what was going on) I am just frustrated with this case two of my employees have already been put in danger and we are no closer to solving this case then we were when we arrived."

Mai smiled gently making me want to pull her in a hug.

'Hmm a huge little brother….sounds like someone is getting to you'

'Gene what did I say. I wanted you out of my head'

'Yeah yeah I know but you do realize I will find out whatever is bugging you.'

'It is fine Gene I will figure it out'

AN: I know it is not that long but I will update later today. I have a family function and other life things to take care of but I will update tonight after the 60 pounds of chaos goes home.