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Yumiko POV (after their contact with Mai and Naru)
"Hara-san, are you sure it is near here?" I asked once again getting tired from not finding a secret passage. She hid her mouth behind her kimono and nodded. I glanced to the floor maybe we were above the secret room, I thought for half a second. "Fine then we will search this entire room, every book, every stone, wall, and bookcase. We are not leaving until everything has been checked." I ordered. Everyone grimaced, but complied anyway. I am sure they would do anything for Mai, but I would have to ask Kouja-kun later. We all were about to give up since all the books were scattered on all the table which were moved to make sure there were no trap doors and we exhausted ourselves counting all the stones that were embedded in the walls and trying to move the unmovable bookcases.
"Yu-chan, something's happened in Naru's and Mai's room." Kouja-kun announced. I did not even wait to order the others. I sprinted to the room which Naru and Mai were supposed to be in, but no longer occupied by anyone. I was cursing out loud, but I knew that this narrowed it down to a very few possibilities.
"Yasuhara-san, you interview information now." I demanded. I slipped into a worse mood than I had been in. I wanted nothing more than to finish this already. "Remember when we thought there was no similarities when the phantom choose his victims, well there is. These teen girls all had been picked on for different reasons. One teen was able to bend spoons; another was able to do accurate fortune telling. The list goes on and on basically all these girls had psychic powers, but after they were returned they were not able to use them." Yasuhara-san explained to the team.
"Kouja-kun, playback the video from that room." I ordered when we reached base. We all watched intently. Then I saw it and my eyes narrowed. I knew it. "Alright, now I know what is going on. We have a human stealing psychic power. I know you guys cannot do much against humans, but I can. I will need Kouja-kun and Brown-san. The rest of you will watch the cameras we will carry and keep in contact with Brown-san via radio in case something goes wrong." I ordered as I pulled out of my bag different weapons ranging from throwing stars to knives to extendable staffs leaving my sword in its scabbard and began strapping them into holders around my body where it was convenient for me to reach in case I needed them.
"Yu-chan, is this necessary?" Brown-san questioned.
"Brown-san, this man is turning himself into a demon because of the way he is stealing powers from others. He will be stronger than normal humans and in order to seal him away from the paranormal world, I may just need to knock him out if possible. I need to be prepared for his attacks and some other demons may interfere. Your presence and praying will weaken them, but I do not know how strong they will be and I will have to fight." I explained with all the seriousness I could muster as I threw a collapsible staff to Kouja-kun and he extended it. "Now I know it is difficult to believe, but I am older than everyone in this room and more experienced in this field. Besides I would do anything to make sure those two are safe." I stated as I turned to leave the base. I motioned for Brown-san to follow me I knew the line would direct me towards them now that their lives were in danger. I was steered towards the headmaster's office and instantly knew which book to pull and revealed the secret passage way. "Brown-san the instant you see someone or something start praying." I ordered. I had now drawn my sword with Kouja-kun gripping his staff harder. I silently opened the door and gagged at the scent of blood. I saw Mai and Naru laid out on a table which made me quickly whisper a protection spell which caused a deep growl somewhere from the back of the room. Well, so much for trying to stay hidden. The air was now crackling with energy as I dodged a fireball. Damn, he stole pyro kinesis from someone. I could hear Brown-san praying in the back of my mind, but the culprit taken advantage of the distraction. I barely blocked him in time. I could see the signs of him turning into a demon, one golden eye and his hands in disfigured claws which tore at my skin, which I did not even feel the pain. I stabbed forward with my sword the monster but he dodged easily but side stepping, but I turned on my heels and slashed downwards at him as well. He once again dodged my blade, but not the blow from Kouja-kun.
"In princpo." Rang out loudly. I slightly cringed, but the man was howling in pain, before Kouja-kun knocked him out. Now it was my turn.
"Human, that lusted for power beyond your control and comprehension, I, Yumiko Shibuya banishes you from the supernatural world." I spelled using my energy to complete it. The man's features returned to normal and I fell to my knees. Using my energy to cast spells usually left me weak and tired, but I needed to make sure Mai and Naru were safe first. I heard to sharp intakes of breath. I sighed in relief. "Naru, Mai are you both okay?" I asked.
"Yeah, just sore." Mai answered me back with a groan and I heard a grunt which I assume was Naru agreeing with her. Kouja-kun and Brown-san were already helping the two to their feet and supporting them as they walked ahead back to base. I was using a staff to help me walk back to base. When I made it back there I threw myself on the couch and whispered,
"Case Closed."
~A Few days Later~
"Yu-chan, you are awake!" A familiar voice shrieked.
"Mai, do not yell so loudly." I moaned. I sat myself up on my own bed. I glanced around to make sure I was truly in my room back at the mansion in Shibuya. Mai was staring at me intently and I pulled myself out of bed.
"Wait, are you sure you are okay enough to be walking around?" Mai inquired while blocking my path. I nodded and she grabbed my hand to guide me in case I was still feeling ill. She stopped at the kitchen and quickly made some of my favorite tea.
"Mai, where is everyone? How long have I been out?" I questioned.
"Everyone is in the dining room; we have been waiting for you to wake up for three days while tending for the claw marks you had gotten from the case." She replied. Claw marks? I did not remember getting any wounds on the case, but I guess it could have been possible since I usually ignore pain. I ripped off a bandage to find very faint pink lines and earned a gasp from Mai. "B-but the wounds were just there when you were asleep." She whispered still shocked. I shrugged and walked into the dining room while still ripping off more bandages. I sat in my seat peeling off the last bandage from my face which I could not believe that I did not notice it earlier.
"I have a question, when do you think mother will receive your report?" I asked Naru from across the table. He smirked and replied,
"Today." He was cut off by the phone ringing, which caused me to sweat dropped.
"Moshi, Moshi." I answered waiting for the questions and she did not disappoint me.
"Yu? Is that you? Are you okay?" Mother continued as I held the phone away from my ear trying to save my hearing and sweat dropped again. I simply put her on speaker.
"Mother, you must have had another reason to call if you did not expect me to answer. Oh by the way you are on speaker." I reasoned with her. I swear Gene and father are the only two people able to handle her.
"Oh yes, now that you are better, you are going to take a case in England. We already bought enough tickets for the entire team which you should get today. You are to leave in three days, have fun." She finished then hung up. 'That woman will be the death of me' I thought to myself.
"Besides the fact that we are leaving for an uncertain amount of time, is there anyone who has a problem going?" I asked. Only silence hung in the air which I took as a no. "Good, then I wanted to ask those of you who have not already moved in here, would you like to? I understand I am asking a lot from you, but remember I only have one mission in life, to protect Mai and Naru and those who they care about which includes all of you. Take some time to think about it. I have to make a private call." I did not wait for a response. I walked into my study and locked it. My phone started ringing before I even had the chance to make a call. "Moshi, Moshi." I answered it quickly already knowing who was on the other line.
"Ah, Yu-chan. You have finally awakened. How was your last case?" A familiar voice asked.
"Watanuki-sama, it could have gone better, but we caught a man stealing psychic powers. I am glad that we got to him before he completely turned into a monster." I answered him.
"You are leaving soon. I have something for the two children, are you bringing them over or is it just you?" He inquired gently already knowing my thoughts about having them near the shop. I sighed and replied,
"I rather not, but do you want me to?"
"Hmm, they already know about the twins being here," He was cut off by a growl.
"THEY WHAT?" I hissed loudly.
"At least bring them over to see if they can perceive the shop yet." He suggested and hung up knowing how I could get when I was this furious. I let out a shrill scream and threw the little cellular device he got me, which did not break.
"Gene." I hissed as I heard knocking on the door.
"Yu-chan, is everything alright?" I heard several people ask. I unlocked the door so they would not bust it down and force me to replace it. They tumbled in a heap.
"What do you want?" I asked sharply. I could tell I was glaring, but at this moment I was too angry to care at this moment. They shivered in fear which caused me to sigh in frustration. I could not take my anger out on them since they did nothing to deserve it yet. I tried to calm down even a little as the others stared at me hoping I would not hurt them. "Mai, Naru, Kouja-kun, I need to talk to you. The rest of you leave. I will listen to your responses when I have calmed down." I demanded. A few nodded and dashed away. "Mai, Naru, I assume Gene told or showed you about your twins. I have been requested to take you there tonight, but do not be disappointed if you do not see them tonight. You will see what I mean when we get there." I explained vaguely, but did not give them any more information.
~Later that night~
We stood outside the shop together the wind whipping my dark blue hair about my face as I studied my brother's and Mai's face hoping for a sign of surprise that would signal some hint of them seeing the shop. "Do you see anything?" I asked the others. They shook their heads and I sighed and my breath hitched a little. "It is okay, but that just means you are not ready yet. Your twins will be safe, just a little longer, alright? Kouja-kun, stay out here and watch them." I stated before disappearing into the field at least that what it looks like to them.
"Welcome back, Yu-chan." Maru and Moro greeted. "Watanuki is in the garden, Yu-chan." Maru announced. "So is Domeki-kun." Moro pointed out. I nodded and went outside to the garden as they followed me outside to meet them.
"Aw, Yu-chan, I have missed you." A black doll like animal exclaimed. I chuckled a little knowing his reasoning to missing me.
"That is only because I always bring your favorite sake every time I know I am going to see you." I retorted holding up a bottle of sake as proof. He took the bottle larger than himself. I smiled softly at the sight. "They could not see the shop yet." I announced quietly.
"Aw, I wanted to meet them." Watanuki-sama whined as he blew a smoke ring.
"You know you are strong enough to leave the shop now at least in you can dream yourself out of the shop." Domeki-san suggested. He considered it for a moment and placed his pipe down. He slumped and I caught him before he hit the floor.
"Maru, Moro, put him in his bed. Domeki-san and Madoka can you follow me. I do not trust the wards outside the shop." I stated as I started to walk outside.
"So, Yu-chan has told me that you cannot see my shop. That is a good and bad thing. Unfortunately, that means you cannot see your twins yet. The good thing is you do not have to pay for a wish. Anyway Yu-chan is getting her wish granted. Here, you will need these to keep your twins alive and it will help balance your own powers. It is for your twins and your own safety. Oh and Mai-chan, one day I would like to try your tea." Watanuki-sama explained.
"M-my tea?" She asked flustered already.
"Hai, I can smell it on Yu-chan; it must be delightful if Yu-chan will drink it. I bet even Domeki-kun will drink, but then again he is less picky than Yu-chan." He shouted excitedly and went to grab Mai's hands but passed through them. "Opps, I forgot I was dreaming." He explained while the rest of sweat dropped. His expression quickly became serious. "I have a customer, I must wake up now, but I will see you eventually. It is Hitsuzen." He waved goodbye and then disappeared. Domeki-san and I sighed in unison. I laughed and bowed to him,
"My regards to Watanuki-sama and yourself." He nodded and left without a word. I motioned Kouja-kun, Naru, and Mai to follow me away from the shop.
"I have to call my school to tell them I am going to be away on a case again." I heard Mai mutter to herself.
"Actually let me call them." I suggested and she handed me a paper with the number and hours of her school would be open. We entered our home quietly to not disturb the others. I headed to my study while the others went to bed. I was just finishing my report when Mai set a cup of tea in front of me.
"You did not notice it was already lunch time, so I came to get you, but I have a few questions for you." She explained.
"Go get Naru; I do not want to explain myself twice." I demanded taking off my hardly used reading glasses and quickly hid them as she rushed off quickly. She returned quietly with who was equally quiet. I motioned to the seats. "Now, your questions which I will answer the best that I can." Mai squirms as Naru leaned back in deep thought.
"How do we regain our memories of the past?" Mai asked.
"I did a complicated spell which requires your other half to be present to completely recover your memories. If I were to reverse the spell now you would only receive bit and pieces of it. Next question." I answered. I stared at them as they decided carefully.
"Why did you not inform us that our twins are alive?" Naru asked while gritting his teeth. I sighed and replied,
"Would you have believed me if I told you especially after you saw his 'death'? Before you ask why that shop, the shop does not exist in the flow of time and the shop keeper can keep those two safe. Anything
else?" The two looked at each other while I finished my tea. "There is always time later, if you cannot think of anything right now." I suggested as I got up to leave. "Anyway are you ready to leave to England? And Mai, do you mind if I pulled you from your school? I can home school you." I asked. They both froze in surprise.
"You c-can home school me?" Mai squeaked out. I laughed silently as I pulled a binder out with all the doctorates I earned since I was sixteen. I handed it to her. As they flipped through it her eyes widened in shock and Naru hid behind his mask while thinking. "So it would be easier than always falling behind in your studies when we leave to cases." I explained. She nodded and I pulled out my cell phone to call. "Yes, yes I am pulling her to be home schooled. She is an adult. I do not need to be her legal guardian. I am a professor in several; different subjects, I do have a doctorate in teaching as well as in math and science. I understand, but she misses so much school and now that I am supporting her, I can teach her on my own even when we leave for long periods of time. Yes, I'm glad you see my point. Thank you for your cooperation." I hung up and smiled at Mai who sweat dropped. "Now to prepare for England."
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