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(11:00 PM that night)

Everyone was back at the base. Ayako, Bou-san, and Madoka were playing cards. Masako was resting her head on John's shoulder, Naru and Lin were looking at the computer screens like usual, and Mai was curled up on one of the couches drifting off to sleep.

After the card game was over (Madoka being the winner) they all got up and stretched.

"Well, I'm pooped. I'm going to go to bed," Ayako yawned and walked out of the base, with Takigawa trailing behind. After a few minutes everyone but Lin, Naru, and Mai had left the base.

The Chinese man heard a soft snoring and turned around. Mai was still on the couch but half of her body was hanging off. Lin turned to Naru and touched the boy's shoulder, bringing him out of the files he was reading.

"Naru, I think your girlfriend is asleep," the taller man said and turned back to the screens.

Naru looked over his shoulder and smiled slightly at the scene. Mai was lying on the couch with her left leg and arm hanging off the beige sofa while the rest of her body seemed to be balancing on the edge of it, keeping her from falling. Her head was drooped over the armrest along with her right arm.

If she stays that way she'll be soar in the morning, Naru thought to himself as he stood up and walked over to the sleeping girl.

He reached out and tenderly wiped the hair out of her eyes. She's like and angel.

"N-Naru…" the young brunette mumbled in fear in her sleep, "Help me!"

Naru's eyes widened as he saw a tear go down the girl's face. He took hold of her shoulder and gently shook it. "Mai. Mai wake up!"

The next thing that happened made Naru's heart drop. Mai screamed.

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(Mai's Dream)

It's this dream again, Mai thought to herself as she was once again inside the body of the woman in the blue kimono.

"Daisuke? Is that you?" the woman's voice left Mai's lips. Her legs started moving towards the sliding screen were the shadow of a man was.

No! It's not Daisuke! I just know it's not him! Don't open the door! Mai tried to yell but nothing came out of her mouth. Her feet kept bringing her forward. No! STOP! Naru…help me!

Her hand reached out and pulled open the door. The last things she remembered were two blank eyes, a knife, and an agonizing pain in her chest causing her to scream in pain.

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Mai shot up, clutching her chest and taking in ragged breaths. She could still faintly feel the cold blade of the knife embedded in her heart. Tears spilled out of her eyes and she felt two strong, comforting arms embrace her. Lifting her head she came face to face with a concerned Naru.

"Naru…it hurt so much…" she started but was hushed by the boy holding her.

"Shhh…it's okay Mai, I'm here now. Breathe…" he whispered into her ear holding her tighter. "You can tell me tomorrow. Just sleep for now, okay?"

Mai nodded into his shirt and closed her eyes again, letting a dreamless sleep consume her this time.

The base door opened to show the worried faces of the SPR members and helpers.

Bou-san walked forward with concern, "What happened? Is she okay?"

Naru nodded, "She's fine now; she just had a dream that's all. She needs to rest."

The twenty year old gently picked up his girlfriend and walked out of the room, bringing her to her bed. He tucked her in and pushed her hair out of her eyes again and turned to Ayako who was standing next to her bed.

"Look after her for tonight…please," he asked and Ayako shook her head. Naru raised one of his perfect eyebrows. "Stay with her tonight, just incase she has another dream. I bet it will make her happy," the miko continued.

Naru looked at his sleeping girlfriend and hesitated before nodding and taking off his jacket and shoes. "You're right…thank you," he whispered as he got under the blankets and wrapped an arm around Mai's waist, pulling her body closer to his.

He sure is sweet to her. It seems our little Mai actually melted his frozen heart, Ayako thought with a small smile gracing her lips.

Everyone went back to their beds and slept. Well everyone but Lin, he had to watch the computers. (Hehe im so mean to Lin…but don't worry things will get better for him in a few seconds)

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(A little past midnight - in th e base)

Lin was watching the screens with an occasional yawn.

How did I get stuck watching the computers again, he thought as his eyes started to droop.

His head snapped up as he heard the base door open. Who could that be? He wondered and turned to see.

Madoka stood in front of the door with a cup of tea in her hands. She smiled at him and passed the Chinese man the tea while steering him to the couch.

"Madoka, what are you doing up?" he asked the woman.

"I couldn't sleep," she replied.

"Oh."

"Lin, you look tired. Why don't you sleep and I'll watch the monitors?"

The man took a sip of tea and shook his head. "It's alright, I can manage."

Madoka smirked. No, you won't, she thought, you'll be out like a light in a few seconds…especially with that sleeping tea I just gave you. Sheesh, he pushes himself so hard sometimes, he needs to rest on occasion.

She felt something heavy on her shoulder and looked down. Lin's sleeping head was resting there, causing her to smile to herself. He looks so at peace when he sleeps.

The woman lifted her love's head off her shoulder and guided it gracefully to rest on the armrest of the sofa.

"Goodnight Lin," she whispered, kissing his forehead before going to sit at the desk to keep an eye on the monitors.

"Goodnight," the man mumbled in his sleep.

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YAYY that was a quick one!

Onto the next!