A/N: Well, hi again xD. I know my last update was like, an hour ago, but a lot of stuff happen so I'm writing to feel better! :D
DISCLAIMER: Ghost Hunt is not mine!
Mai shifted uncomfortably, as Lin and Naru shook their heads. Was the case about the murder? Did Frederic know about this...this...this arousal?
"We have a case surrounding a few hauntings at the manor! Since you guys don't know anything though, let me explain..." Luella, Naru's mother, gushed.
"It's a rather tragic story...the Raine family was a cheerful lot before everything. The Raine's were a family of three; Hannah, the mother. Derrick, the father. Alexis, the daughter. They were special...because they are the strongest PK users in the world. Even the little girl!
The story goes that one night, Hannah's jealous brother snuck in and killed the parents. The girl, however, escaped, but nobody knows how. She was never heard of again." Luella finished solemnly. Mai sat, trembling and panic-stricken. Were they going to take the case?
"Mother, enough with the stories. You're scaring Mai. Tell us about the actual case." Naru state sharply, his eyes on Mai.
"I-It's alright, Naru..." Mari murmured, faking a smile. The last thing she needed was Naru on her tail. If he found out, lord knows what would happen.
"Right! Well, apparently there are three ghosts within the manor, and for some reason they're starting to cause trouble. Two are probably Hannah and Derrick, but the third is unknown." Luella explained, a worried frown falling upon her face. Naru nodded thoughtfully, soon lost in his own thoughts.
"Well, isn't the manor in England?" Lin asked, frowning himself. Leave it to Lin to be thinking logically and thinking of everything.
"Well, yes...if you were to take the case, you'd have to come to England." Martin, Naru's dad, replied. Mai, upon hearing this, froze out of shock. Go to England? As in-
"MAI-CHAN!" A voice bellowed from outside the entrance door. Suddenly, the door slammed against the wall as it was thrown open, and in came Bou-san. In tow were Ayako and Yasu. Madoka and Lin stifled their laughter, while Naru just looked down-right annoyed.
"Hi Bou-san! Hi Ayako! Hi Yasu!" Mai greeted them from her spot. Praying, she hoped that Bou-san wouldn't squeeze her to death. Not in the state she was in-
He bounded over and crushed her into his chest, yelling incoherent words at the same time. Wheezing, Mai struggled to get out of his death grip, but was failing miserably. After what seemed like an eternity, Bou-san dropped her, ungraciously, onto the floor.
"OW!" He screamed, dancing around the room. Ayako stood there, holding her purse and looking rather smug.
"Don't manhandle Mai, you pervert!" She screamed, before thwacking him over the head one more time and sitting down. Bou-san whimpered, cowering in a corner, whilst Mai simply sat on the floor. Yasu, being the first of the new arrivals to notice Naru's parents, smiled at them.
"The SPR Team, folks!" He announced proudly, gesturing over to where Ayako and Bou-san were now arguing rather loudly. Luella and Martin chuckled softly, gazing at the group with amused eyes.
"Bou-san, Ayako, Yasu...we're taking a case in England. Have your bags packed and be here by 9 tomorrow morning." Naru instructed. The trio mock-saluted Naru, before settling down into one of the sofas. After a few moments of comforting silence, Luella spoke.
"So, Naru...is Mai my future daughter-in-law?" Luella asked, curious. Mai started choking on air, her face turning dark-red. Bou-san and Yasu started howling with laughter, ending up on the floor. Ayako and Lin simply smirked, and looked at Naru for his reaction.
"No mother, she's not. Now if you will, stop further causing my worker bodily harm, as they are already useless enough." Naru drawled, glaring at the pair on the floor (who were still dying of laughter). At the sound of his cold words, the two froze and glared at the young man. In return, Naru smirked at them, before striding off and into his office, or as the team like to put it, cave.
"Well, then. I'm going to go home and start packing...bye everyone." Mai said nervously, and bolted for the door.
"Poor girl. Still hasn't realized her feelings, has she?" Madoka chuckled. The gang simply shook their heads, chuckling softly at the girl's denial.
Mai was walking down the street, her head in the clouds. She was, in other words, lost in her thoughts. Lest she forget the events of that horrific night, but for her to go back into the manor? She didn't know what was going to happen; as soon as one of those ghosts recognizes her, her jig would be up.
"Why...why after I settle down and become happy and full again must you bring it back down, uncle?" She murmured to herself softly. Sighing, she shoved her hands into the pockets of her jeans and rounded the corner.
"Hello, dear." A voice from in front of her caused her to look up. Frederic, her guardian/house-keeper, stood there, concern in his eyes and grocery bags in his arms.
"Hi, Fre-Fre!" Mai replied, beaming at the man. Having been 24 when the murder occurred, Frederic was now 36. Still, he never left Mai. He had stayed with her, raising her and telling her everything about why her parents were deceased.
"Is something wrong?" He asked curiously, almost immediately picking up on the gloomy vibe coming off the young girl.
"Naru took a case involving the murder, Fre! What am I going to do?" Mai cried, her arms flailing. The man's eyes widened for a second, before going back to their regular size.
"They know nothing of you, love. They know nothing of what you're capable of. They haven't suspected a thing in the last 2 years, they won't start. Don't be foolish and get yourself into trouble, just do what you have to do." Frederic stated firmly, his eyes ablaze. Mai hesitated, before nodding, slowly gaining confidence.
"Their ghosts...will they recognize me?" She whispered after a few moments of silence. By now, the pair were walking down the sidewalk in the direction of their house. Frederic considered the idea, before glancing at Mai with appraising eyes.
"They may. Your aura was the same...presence, in a sense, as it is now. However, if you send off vibes telling them not to say anything, I doubt they'll say something."
Mai considered this. It seemed logical; she did know how to manipulate her vibes into what she wanted them to be. Then she remembered something Luella had said, and her heart plummeted.
"Fre, she said there were 3 ghosts! Who's the third?" Mai asked frantically. The man took his time in replying, busy with unlocking the door. Mai knew better; he was unsure of what to say.
"It's alright if you're not sure, Fre-Fre. I'll figure something out!" Mai hastened to reassure him, not wanting to leave him on an edge. He nodded briefly, and walked into the house, having unlocked the door.
"I'll trust you'll keep in touch?" He asked, glancing at Mai over his shoulder. Mai nodded, bobbing her head up and down. Her bangs, usually tucked over to the side, were now dangling in her eyes.
Frederic was like her father, brother and mentor all put into one. She loved him, and he loved her as well. They made a nice, little family. It was, in a sense, perfect.
"Mai, you do know that even if something bad happens, I expect you to contact me. Understood?" Frederic told her firmly. Hesitating, Mai thought over what he meant in her head before nodding slowly.
"Good. Now, since you're going away, shall we order take-out? That way I don't need your assistance for dinner thus giving you time to pack. I will wake you up at 7:30 sharp, so you have time to get ready and be there. Is that fine?" He continued, cheerfully. Mai laughed to herself, before nodding. Bounding over to the stairs, she paused and turned back.
"Fre-Fre? I love you." Mai said, smiling widely. He stopped what he was doing and turned in her direction. His eyes were full of pride, love and amazement.
"I love you too, Alexis Marie Raine. I love you too."
A/N: Okay! So, sortaaaa filler...but I've had a bad evening! Special thank you to Usagi-chin for being the first reviewer! 3