AN: Thanks to everyone who reviewed, added my story to alerts, and responded to the little poll. Here is the Chapter for smell the next will be Hearing
-One week Later Outskirts of Santa Barbra-
"I can't believe you tried to pull me from work for a case Shawn!" Gus snapped angrily. Shawn scoffed at his friend's irritated outburst.
"Oh come on buddy, you know you can always quit your other job." Shawn answered flippantly.
"This is my other job." Gus answered with a scowl gesturing to the crime scene they were walking towards.
"I heard it both ways, besides, Lassie requested us personally." Shawn stated in excitement. Gus was automatically suspicious after Shawn uttered those words.
"What do you mean Lassiter requested you? I thought he hates having you in on any of his investigations." Gus asked his friend nervously as they entered the crime scene. Shawn wrinkled his nose at the thick scent of blood but surprisingly Gus did not.
"Well you can ask him yourself," Shawn said with a grin. "Good morning, Lassie, Jules. So you guys need our help?" He asked eyes bright with excitement. Lassiter narrowed his eyes at Shawn and scrutinized the younger man. He took in the excitement in Shawn's eyes as well as how pale Shawn was. As he studied Shawn the color began returning to the young psychic's face. Since Shawn seemed to be fine he told him of the strange situation.
"Well, Spencer, the body is not here. We know there was a murder because the forensics already scoped the surroundings. They found the victim's phone and purse near a large puddle of blood. Judging from the driver's license found in the purse the vic is Gracie Allen. Since you say you're psychic, Spencer, you should be able to tell us where the body is." Lassiter stated mockingly. The pool of blood was already starting to dry. Shawn sniffed the air and was assaulted by the scent of blood which seemed to be coming from the left into the small forested area. He started to follow the smell and the detective followed as he led them through the thick trees. Soon they got to a small clearing. Shawn thought the body was supposed to be in that clearing so he quickly scanned it. Immediately he noticed freshly dug earth and started to flail as he moved towards the mound.
"The spirits say she is close you just have to look below." Shawn said panting and pointing down at the freshly dug ground. Forensics came and started to brush the dirt gently to make sure they don't mess up any evidence. Soon enough the body of a young woman was revealed.
-Later at the Psych Office-
"Tell me the truth Shawn. How did you know where the body was? Because I know you are not really psychic." Gus asked.
"What? Are you telling me you couldn't smell the blood Gus? I thought you had a superhuman sense of smell." Shawn responded incredulously.
"No Shawn, I did not smell any blood until… wait you could smell it?" Gus spluttered in disbelief.
"Yeah I could but I thought that you were just giving me credit." Shawn responded in equal surprise.
"Dude I have a superhero name for you The Bloodhound." Gus stated with a snap of his fingers.
"Dude, I don't want to be named after a dog." Shawn whined.
"Fine," Gus stated with a sigh. "Want to get some smoothies?" He asked. Shawn grinned as he jumped up.
"Do you really have to ask?" Shawn questioned with a roll of his eyes.