A/N: As promised, here's a bit more on Emiko and Mai! I hope you enjoy! YOU GUYS ARE 25 REVIEWS AWAY! 4 MORE CHAPTERS TO GET THERE! Good luck, folks! Still Mai's POV!
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We had paired off and were searching through the manor, assigned sector by assigned sector. Naru had gone off with Lin, Bou-san was with Ayako, Martin was with Luella, John was with Masako and Frederic was with Annabelle. Turns out they knew each other because Frederic checked up on Emiko once and awhile. I, on the other hand, was partnered up with my sister.
"So..." I said cautiously, placing my hands behind my back. I was nervous, and you could clearly tell. She glanced over at me, smiling softly. I could tell, though, that it was a fake one; it didn't reach her caramel-coloured eyes. Why was that?
"Is...something wrong?" I asked, concerned. Was it me? She glanced up, blinking, before realizing I knew she was wearing a facade. Hiding behind a certain of lies. Wearing a poker-face. Whatever you want to call it. Frowning in concentration, she seemed to be putting her thoughts together...cautiously.
"It's just...weird. I have a sister..." She finally admitted. I took a sharp breath in; so now I was weird? Nodding my head once, I sped up my pace, too ashamed to look back at her.
"No, wait! That's not what I meant! YOU'RE not completely wacko like your friend Yasu!" Emiko called after me, jogging to catch up. I giggled despite my hurt feelings, before giving her a chance to explain.
"Well, my whole life, I was told I was an orphan. My parents died in a car crash when we were coming back from the hospital...and Anna took me in. She said that I had special powers, and I was home-schooled. Taught the liberal arts...but mostly how to control PK. I've never actually had real friends, considering I'm not allowed to leave the house no matter what. So...when Anna told me we were going to see someone who was linked to my past...I never knew she meant a sister! Now, I learn about everything...I learnt that my parents died keeping me safe, I learnt that I have a sister. On top of that, it's claimed that my so-called parents are still alive! How else do you expect me to react, Mai?" By the end of her semi-rant, she was broken down to tears. Feeling my heart reach out, I pulled her into a comforting hug, shedding my own share of tears.
"Shh...sweetie, it's okay. I'm here for you." I whispered, clutching her to my chest. She let out a soft whimper and I rubbed her back consolingly.
"Sorry..." She whispered, pulling back and rubbing her eyes fiercely. I chuckled at the uncanny resemblance; she was almost exactly like me. I hated showing people I was weak, but at times it was like a dam broke somewhere inside me and everything came flooding out at once. I'm pretty sure Emi was like that too. Hm, Emi...good choice of a nickname! I grinned mentally, delighted with my choice of a nickname.
"It's all good, m'dear Emi!" I grinned stupidly, before grabbing her hand and literally dragging her down the corridor. She giggled and playfully complained, but we were getting along pretty well. About halfway to our destination, I remembered something. Something important.
"BLOODY HELL!" I screamed, before darting back around. Emi called after me, but I didn't stop and explain. Halfway down the hallway yet again was when I heard her curse loudly and follow me.
"WHERE THE HELL ARE WE GOING?" She screamed as we jetted down the small flight of stairs that brought us back onto the third floor. We had been heading towards the attic, but now I knew where they were.
"THE MASTER BEDROOM!" I screamed back. She voiced her confusion, before darting after me. I was jogging now, slightly out of breath. Truth be told, I had better endurance than this but the stress and weariness of the past few days was taking a toll on me. Emiko, due to my decrease in speed, caught up to me soon enough. Together, we raced down the hallway of the second floor. My heart was racing; why hadn't I thought of it before? It was so obvious I wanted to smack myself.
"MAI SLOW DOWN!" Emiko screamed with desperation. Suddenly I realized I had picked up speed, and was now almost flying down the final set of stairs. Ignoring her plea, I instead increased my speed. I was so close, I could literally taste it.
"NO! HURRY UP EMI!" I flung over my shoulder with slight irritation. Couldn't she see I was onto something? Finally, we were at the master bedroom. Throwing the door open, I walked in on a extremely startled Naru.
"Mai?" He asked, slightly irritated.
"I know where their bodies are!" I informed him excitedly. His eyes widened slightly, before he re-composed his expression and gestured for me to show him. Walking passed Naru, I headed towards my mom's closet. Opening the door, I threw aside the clothes that still hung there, coughing as dust flew up and into my face. My face brightened with pride in myself as I cleared off the pathway to the secret door. The secret door which nobody knew about...expect for my mom, my dad, direct family and I.
"Let the truth come out..." I muttered to myself. Taking a deep breath, I reached for the doorknob and threw the door open.
A/N: Short, but you guys enjoyed the last chapter so much I though I give you something whilst I wrote out my cards to friends. Tomorrow's the last day of school! Anyways, I decided on a cliffy. I'll write the next official chapter after the holidays (should be up on the 27th). Hopefully, I can get up a one-shot for you guys on Christmas day. :) Review, as always! I hope I did justice to Emiko when I wrote about her past! You guys are 22 reviews away now...yay! I hope you get there:D! Now, I have to finish my cards. It's hard, because I'm writing a little story bit that matches each of their personalities. URGH. I got 9 more to write. ): Oh well, I love my buddies. Enough of my rambling, I wish you ALL some happy holidays, JUST in case I can't get on for the holiday weekend! Love you all...thanks for ALL the support you've given me for this story. It means quite a lot to me! (: