Alas, winter break is over! D: That means my updates will most likely come less often. I'll still update like every other day, though. Anyways, to make up for that icky chapter, here's a better one! :D Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt

Mai's POV:

I felt my jaw drop, despite the fact Dante was looking right at me. After getting a closer look at us, I found him smirking.

"Well if it isn't the losers." He drawled, crossing his arms. Right away, I felt myself snarling in response to his insult; who was he to call US losers?

"Oh really? We're the losers? Says the guy who couldn't solve the Raine Manor case!" Emiko snapped. I smirked and slung my arm across her shoulders, daring him to say something else. Instead, he put on a charming smile and stepped forward.

"Oh fine. I won't argue with the two prettiest girls I ever laid my eyes on." He said seductively. Taken aback, I stared at Dante with slightly wide eyes and I knew Emi was having the same reaction. Suddenly, Naru stepped forward, a predatory glint in his normally emotionless eyes.

"Are you done? We have a case to solve." He asked, cold and stoic, but I could hear the underlying sense of anger in his voice. Clearly, he was mad about something and that anger was currently directed at Dante.

"Yeah, well, so do I." Dante replied back, turning to face the angered teen. Then what he'd said registered in my brain.

"Wait...you're taking on the case too?" I asked, surprised and somewhat skeptical.

"Of course. Anything to help out grammy." He responded with a dazzling smile sent in my direction. I smiled back weakly; why the hell was he flirting with me?

"Are you done?" Naru interrupted, growling. I shot him a look and now his anger was visible; extremely so. I shot him a look, silently telling him to shut up, but he didn't even glance my way. He kept his sapphire-blue orbs trained on Dante.

"Fine. I have to go set up my base anyways. I'll see you ladies later." He threw a wink in our direction, before walking off in the direction of the front door. So he was tackling this case too? Interesting.

"What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and set up our base." Naru snarled, still enraged.

"Don't talk to us like that!" Bou-san growled, glaring at Naru with all the hate he could muster. If only looks could kill- wait, if that were the case, I would've died years ago. Chuckling myself, I returned my attention to the scene in front of me.

"What's Dante doing here anyways?" Yasu asked, curious.

"He's my best friend's son." Grammy answered, sounding flustered. I shot a look in Emiko's direction, before returning my attention to the box I was carrying.

"No, Mai. I want you and Emiko to walk around and see if you can feel anything." Naru instructed, grabbing the back out of my hands and passing it to Bou-san. I stared at his retreating figure in shock; since when was he ever so rough with me?

"He's having a rough day, Mai." Gene soothed, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. I guess my surprise was evident, because everybody was staring at me with a sympathetic look, except for Lin. Frustrated, I shrugged off Gene's hand and stepped away from him.

"Yeah, sure." I grumbled, pulling out of his grasp. Striding over to where Emiko was waiting, I grabbed her hand and dragged her in the direction of a stone-cobbled pathway that most likely led in the direction of the backyard.

"Are you okay, Mai?" Emi asked, concerned. I gave her a curt nod, not really wanting to talk about it. Who did he think he was, to be playing with my heart like that?

"He's a prick. With an large-ass ego." She stated bluntly, causing me to giggle. She really did know how to cheer me up, didn't she?

"Um, Mai? Do you feel that?" She asked, suddenly nervous.

I stopped walking, wondering what she meant, and that's when I felt it. The immense waves of power and anger, hitting me full-on. My eyes widened in horror, shock and realization...but it was too late.

I screamed in surprise as I was sent flying into a tree. Wincing, I fell to the grassy floor with a thump. A roaring laugh filled the vast greenery, causing my ears to ring painfully.

"Did you think you could get rid of me that easily, my dear nieces?" A familiar voice cackled, sounding rueful and vicious.

"I sure did." I heard Emiko mutter under her breath from her spot about two feet from where I lay. I smirked, before standing back onto my feet with trouble. He could really hit hard...now. Damn; the stupid demon strength! Gritting my teeth, I awoke my PK.

"You were never my favourite nieces, you know." Seika said, almost as an afterthought.

"Yeah, well, we were your ONLY nieces!" Emi retorted, sounding annoyed.

"Ah, yes." He replied; by the tone of his voice I told tell he was smirking.

"Anyways, Mai...Emiko, I am done talking. It's time for lights out!" He continued in a sing-song voice. At first, I was confused, then I felt a sharp, stinging pain and with that...the world turned black.

A/N: Short with a cliffy! YAY! Anyways, my friends and I are planning a bake sale for money for our grad:D I hope it gets approved; ANYWAYS, review please! I'm hoping to get another chapter up for tomorrow. (By the way, sorry for the length)