Me: Hi! I'm back with another chapter, even though it's kinda short.
Naru: -scoffs- I doubt that anyone even reads that junk that you write.
Me: -glares- Do the disclaimer before I make you do something in the story that you really don't to do.
Naru: -gulps- Clairsentient does not own Ghost Hunt.
On her way out of town, she saw a Lady and one of her servants in the market, though she couldn't think for the life of her why they were there. What was worse is that they were headed straight for her.
"Excuse me," said the servant, "could you tell us where the church is around here? We're on special business for the Prince." Mai was just about to tell them, when the Lady snorted sarcastically and said, "Why bother asking her, she's just commoner. She's probably too stupid to know."
At there words, Mai became furious. Drawing herself up to her full height, which was a not very impressive five foot six, and said in her best "Holier than Thou" voice, which she had learned from her stepmother, "And I suppose that you should know, hmm? Just because I look like a commoner doesn't mean I was raised like one!"
The Lady seemed shocked, as if no one had ever spoken to her that way before. In fact, Mai was willing to bet that on one ever had. The servant however found it quite amusing and he burst out laughing. The Lady, now furious, whacked him on the head mercilessly until he stopped laughing, though Mai could see that she wasn't hitting too hard.
"Oh shut up, Takigawa! I won't have you laughing at me like that in public, it creates a bad image." she hissed at him. She turned back to Mai, to gulped, thinking of what punishment she would get. Instead of calling out to the street guards, she raised one of her eyebrows at Mai and asked her for her name.
Mai eyed the Lady, really looking at her for the first time. With long red hair and a tall frame, she was beautiful. She held herself with the dignity of one who had been raised in one of the upper households. "Tell me your name first, if you please." Mai said, still trying to decide whether she should bolt or stay to talk with the woman.
"My name is Lady Ayako Matsuzaki; now tell me your name before I lose my patience." Mai gulped again. Running away was now out of the question, since Lady Ayako's family had a hand in most of the healing centers and guard stations.
"My name is Mai Taniyama, my Lady." She curtsied as she said this, hoping to get on the woman's good side. Lady Ayako's eyebrows shot up. Lord and Lady Taniyama's daughter? Interesting. What are you doing here and why are you dressed like that? I understand that your parents may be gone, but doesn't mean that you can run amok and dress however you want." After that had been said, she turned back to Takigawa, the servant. "We're bringing her with us. She needs proper care."
She turned back to Mai and took the basket out of her hands. "Where were you supposed to take this?" she asked. Mai, who was still in a state of shock, told her and then watched as Lady Ayako handed the basket to a messenger and payment and instructions.
After that, they headed back to the church. John was surprised to Mai back so soon, but after she shook her head, he knew that something had happened.
"Can I help you folks?" he asked curiously. Takigawa nodded and handed him a sealed letter. "From the Prince." he said with a wink. John nodded in return and turned to Mai.
"And is there something I can do for the young miss here?" Lady Ayako shook her head. "We were just bringing the Young Lady here to the palace or some proper care." she said. John nodded and Mai his 'be careful' look. When they took their leave, he settled down to read his letter.
After a couple of minutes, he put the parchment down and looked on with a thoughtful expression. He turned and looked down the way Mai and the others had gone and smiled.
Please review!