A/N: Hello! I don't know what I was doing when I wrote this. Ehem...that means this might be a bit off. I think I'm getting sick, too ): Let's hope I'm not! :33 On with the sh-STORY! (I was totally not going to say show there.)

PS: This chapter might be on the short side. Most likely because I have to end it where I end it. ): Sorry guys! But you can expect another update SOON! :3 Lilac won't leave ya hanging! I refuse to!

DISCLAIMER: Lilac does NOT own Ghost Hunt!

Naru, still shell-shocked by everything just just occurred, walked in the direction of the others, in a trance. He could vaguely hear people chatting, but is was dull over the roar of his thoughts. His brother tried to solve this case? He died trying to solve this case? What the hell did that mean for the SPR crew?

"Will she be alright?" He could hear Yasu's worried voice over the rest, frantic; he was clearly shaken about the incident with Mai. Even thought he was a total piss-off (in Naru's opinion) and a frightening human being (in Bou-san's case), he really did get serious when came the time. With a strained, miserable sigh, Naru opened the door to the base. Inside sat everyone, round a sofa where Mai lay, still unmoving.

"No progress?" He asked, already knowing the answer. Everybody nodded solemnly, wearing identical, wary expressions.

"Fitful sleep." Luella sighed, gazing at Mai with sad, dead eyes. Naru nodded, slightly put out. As much as he tormented his assistant, he really did care. Hell would freeze over before he would tell her that, though. Suddenly, a loud thump echoed through the room. The sound of cricking necks followed as everyone stared at the source of the sound; Mai. She'd fallen onto the floor, moaning.

"What the hell?" She groaned, sitting up and rubbing her head. For a few seconds, everyone was quiet. Then, laughter erupted throughout the room. Mai glanced at them all, confused.

"You blacked out in the foyer." Naru explained, crossing his arms.

She nodded, still disorientated and rather tired. Naru decided to wait a few minutes before interrogating her on what she saw.

"So, Mai...what did you see?" He asked, his eyes narrowing the slightest. She glanced up at him, startled, before she put on her poker face.

"I think I saw Alexis' memories of the night. The candles lit up, blood splattered on the carpet, and...there was a lot of screaming and yelling." She told him honestly. Truth be told, she wasn't ready to acknowledge the fact that they needed to know she was Alexis; she was afraid of what the consequences would be. On the other hand, she was fearing what would happen if she kept it in for a longer time.

"Okay...well, let's set up everything properly before calling it a night. Bou-san, Ayako, Mai; take temperatures and set up monitors. Yasu, get as much information as you can on the Raine's. Mother, father...I need to talk to you about what you know about Hannah and Derrick." Naru instructed. Everyone nodded, standing and carry out whatever order they were given. Mai, Bou-san and Ayako headed out the door, their arms loaded with the required equipment.

- G H O S T . H U N T -

The trio that had set out to do the dirty work were still at it, even hours later. Turned out that the manor was bigger than they believed for it to be, causing the older two to start complaining. Mai, however, was silent, observing the changes that had occurred over-time and lost herself in the memories of her childhood.

"This is stupid! Naru should be out here too, not sending US out here!" Ayako complained, in a grumpy mood. Mai couldn't help but sigh; Ayako had been complaining since they left the base.

"Ayako, we're almost done. You can hang in there for a while longer, right?" She soothed, patting the older women's arm. Ayako mumbled something incoherent, before picking up her pace. Mai rolled her eyes, before following Ayako into the courtyard. The inky-blue, midnight sky was dotted with speckles of stars here and there, shining brightly from even miles away. Mai smiled at the sight; it was so peaceful, no matter how hectic life was at the moment. Too bad it couldn't last.

Bou-san had been walking towards the gazebo, where they had intended on placing the camera. As he closed in on the spot, he'd been thrown across the courtyard, the box of equipment dropping where he'd been standing.

"BOU-SAN!" Mai screamed, running over to where he now lay, unmoving. As she came closer, she realized he was out cold. Dread filled her from head to toe; what the hell had thrown him?

"Time to play, love." A sickly-sweet voice rang through the courtyard. Upon recognition, Mai's insides froze over. She knew that voice...and she didn't like it.

"Ayako, RUN!" Mai screamed, gesturing at the miko. Of course, Ayako had to pick now to be stubborn and stand there, chanting. Groaning, Mai raced backed back to Ayako, desperately hoping to reach her before anything happened. Of course, things never went according to Mai's head.

Ayako, mid-chant, was sent flying into a wall, hitting it with a sicking crack. Wincing, Mai didn't even have to go over to know the woman was out cold.

"Oh how sad. I think I might have killed one of your friends, Lexi!" The spirit mockingly sighed, echoing through the vast courtyard. Narrowing her eyes, Mai stood taller, glancing around her. Nobody (other than other two unconscious adults) was in the courtyard. After a brief moment of hesitation, she decided on what she was going to do. Closing her eyes, she touched on the sealed PK energy within her. She could feel the energy rippling, coming alive after being dormant for years. Soon enough, as expected, Mai felt her hands vibrate with the beautiful, electric-blue static that was known as PK.

"You asked for it, you bloody piece of shit. Now you're going to get it!" Mai roared, aiming her hands upwards, towards the sky. Concentrating she felt the energy rush through her hands, sizzling the air with sparks and licks of electricity. The gusts of wind increased in strength, sending her hair tumbling down her back in waves. She heard the spirit, whoever it was, curse vividly before she felt the paranormal energy disperse. Sighing in relief, she lowered her hands and controlled her PK surges, weakening them until they were completely under the surface. Smelling the burnt, singed air, Mai wrinkled her nose.

Now, it was time to contact Naru and the others, and tell them...a brief summary of what had just

happened. She had no intention of telling them about her little tussle. No, not at all. If anything, Mai would never tell them; only hinting on it if need be. Of course, she thought nobody saw the little display. She thought the courtyard was void of any living, conscious humans. Though Fate had different plans for her; little did she know, someone had been watching the whole, entire thing.

A/N: See? It wouldn't be a good ending unless I left you guys with a cliffie! :D So anyways, like I said in the first note, this is on the short side...even though it's like 2 pages long. Oh! By the way, I need some help. Would you guys like Mai's secret revealed earlier, or later? I could go either way at this point, but too far into the story, I wouldn't be able to change it. I don't want to lose you guys! AND THANKS FOR THE REVIEWS SO FAR! I love that you guys are enjoying this (: Trust me when I say authors love comments on their work. Like, LOVE. In my case it motivates me to write faster. (*wink wink*)

Another matter is at hand, at the moment. Aside from me being sick, I'm having a rather hard time finding a beta reader. Any suggestions? Actually, I'd prefer if you guys picked one out for me.

Anyways, R&R if you want more Naru and Mai moments! Well, you could always leave suggestions in the reviews, but I got a couple ideas of what I want to do...they mostly involve a bottle of coke, a pissed-off Naru and a closet. Muwhahaha...'till next time!