A/N: Thanks for all your love, guys! Anyways, this case will be over soon, and the 3rd case with most likely be something a bit more...'normal' for SPR. XD. SPR and GH are anything BUT normal, though...Moving on...enjoy the chapter! (Hopefully)
Disclaimer: Don't own GH.
Mai's POV:
I was running, running, running. Getting to the manor overrode the need for safety and comfort. The only things in my head at the moment were 'Naru', 'faster', and 'dying'.
I was aware of the fact I was running down a roughly built path in a forest at the dead of night. I was aware of the fact I was bare footed. I was aware of the fact I most likely left the others in a state of panic.
I was aware of the fact Naru was all but committing suicide.
"Please don't let me be too late..." I prayed, a single tear rolling down the length of my cheek.
About five to ten minutes later, I found myself racing up the front steps of the manor. Throwing the door open, I paused only to listen for any indication of movement.
"Damn it!" I yelled when all I heard was dead air.
Confused, scared and bewildered, I raced up the stairs. I kept running, letting my fear control my legs.
"No, do not give into your fear. It is what he wants." Someone whispered, the words echoing throughout the barren hallway. I stopped running, startled, and activated my PK.
"Wh-Who's there?" I called out, glancing around me. There was no one. Was I hearing things out of dismay?
"Fear not, young one. I was one of Seika's many mistresses. I gained permission to speak to you." Her voice came again, this time softer and consoling.
"Why would you want to speak to me?" I asked, dumbfounded. Why the hell were the dead chasing me down?
"Do not fret. I have simply come to guide you to your love." She hastened to assure me of her priorities.
"Oh...kaayyy..." I said slowly. Then what she said clicked. "You know where Naru is?"
A soft, tinkling laugh followed my words.
"Yes, child, though I don't have much time. They are farthest back, in the garden, where Seika...handled his problems. Good luck, my time is up." With those final words, I felt her presence leave with a gust of wind.
"Thank you..." I whispered, before turning and running back the way I came. Retracing my steps, I stumbled down and out the front door, back into the cold fury of the night. The trees were dancing in a frenzy, all but quiet. Racing up the slippery slopes of emerald-green grass, I gasped at the sight that awaited me.
(Should I stop there? Nah...I'll be a good little girl and keep going. XD YOU'RE WELCOME, FOLKS.)
Hell hounds. Thousands of them. All stalking towards a group of people. Very familiar people, too.
Naru, Emi, Gene, Mom, Dad, Martin, Lin and Luella all stood in a small group, most having their palms filled with PK. Lin's shiki floated around them in a protective manner.
And then the fight started, legitimately.
The hell hounds quickened their pace, the closer ones leaping through the air. Immediately, my family retaliated, sparks of PK flying everywhere. For a moment, I watched, paralyzed. Then I realized I had to help. Bringing forth all the PK I could, I aimed to shot it into the middle of the large group. I found myself loosing my footing slightly as a large amount of PK flowed out from my outstretched palms, the multi-coloured electric bolts curled and danced in the air, before hitting the hounds with an undeniable amount of force and power.
Upon my first attack, most of the hell hounds turned to face me, as did the others. I heard them call out, warning me, but I didn't listen. Tuning them out, I glared at the dogs with all the hate I could muster.
"Come at me, shit-faced dumbos." I yelled, grinning slightly since I'd always wanted to say that, regardless.
And then they charged at me.
"Fuck. Didn't see that coming." I muttered to myself, preparing another shock of PK.
They came in waves of sheer mass, again and again with no breaks in-between. Despite my high PK levels and my stamina, I felt myself tiring. I knew that, somewhere behind all this chaos, the others were desperately trying to help in whatever way they could. I was taking on the weight of the world, and I was loosing it.
Everything I saw was tinged with red, my vision blurred. It was almost an automatic reaction, now, to shoot out PK. Yet, even now, I could tell my PK was became slightly weaker, the streams becoming thinner and thinner with each wave.
As time stretched on, I felt myself become even more aware of how much weaker my PK was becoming; it was barely holding the hounds off, much less kill them.
With one last stream of PK, I fell to my knees, tired out; I was giving up.
Distinct screams and pleading reached my ears, sounding fuzzy, but all I could really hear was a strange buzzing sound. Then, my vision was overcome by hounds and their disgusting slobber. This was it, I was going to die.
Closing my eyes, I awaited my death. But it never came. Instead, I felt a strange power igniting at my core. What was going on?
A fiery burn shot up my spine, spreading through my limbs. It didn't hurt, though...it felt good. I was aware of the hounds yelping in pain and agony, but I couldn't make or open my eyes. Just what was going on?
(A/N: Again, was going to end it here, but I'll keep going, and you'll know why at the end of the chapter.)
Emi's POV:
We had just met up with the others in the grand entrance all, all of them flustered and upset. Mai was in the hospital, again.
Rage filled me like a wildfire, and I found myself gritting my teeth. Gene, sensing my anger, put a calming hand on my shoulder.
"We're attacking Seika right now. He's in the garden." Naru informed us, before leading the small group out the door and into the cold night. Lost in my thoughts, I followed them around the side of the house and to the grassy fields where Mai and I were attacked only a couple days ago.
Gathering into a clump near the middle, we waited for any signs of Seika or his...'pets'.
After a few moments, though, just as we were about to give up, a loud growl ripped through the air. Freezing where I was, I turned to come face-to-face with thousands of hell hounds. Thousands. Literally.
"Shit." I swore under my breath, activating my PK at the same time. For a few, quiet (somewhat) moments, we stared them down. Then, the fight started.
It was almost as if someone had pressed the 'fast forward' button. They flew into the air, arcing with grace (somewhat). Reeling back, I bared my own teeth (okay, don't ask, it was a 'spur of the moment' thing, alright?) and shot my PK upwards.
For a few moments, it continued that way, neither side giving in. Then, our saving grace arrived. Alright, fine. That's a bit of an exaggeration...
Astounded, I watched as a large amount of multi-coloured PK slam into the very middle of the pack, killing dozens of the hell hounds on the spot. I heard Luella gasp and point to our right, and I turned, just slightly, to stare at the figure standing on a hill that overlooked the battlefield.
It was Mai.
"Mai!" I found myself yelling out in relief. Then how she looked really set in; bags under her eyes, rumpled clothing and bare feet. What had she done, thrown herself in a dryer machine?
Grumbling about how stupid Mai was, I turned back and continued fighting, shooting PK everywhere without hitting anyone important.
I was vaguely aware of the time that was passing by. The battle, however, continued, strong and seemingly never-ending. I could still see Mai's PK streams, though, and they were weakening. Grinding my teeth together, I pushed myself further, for her sake.
Then Mai's PK stopped all together. Unable to help myself, I turned and gasped at what I saw. I turned at the right moment to see Mai fall to her knees, her stance defeated.
"Mai, NO!" I screamed, trying to reach her. But to no avail; the hell hounds weren't letting up. No matter how many we took down, more showed up. It was like every one we killed, three came forward to take its place.
Suddenly, a strong gust of hot air blew across the field, causing my hair to fly around my shoulders.
"What the..." I muttered to myself, looking from side to side to see where it come from. My eyes landed on the source, causing my stomach to churn with anxiety; Mai.
Staring, I watched as her body struggled, and her form seemed to...flicker? That was the right word. Then, with no warning, a blast of hot, fiery flames erupted form the spot she lay on.
I gasped and stumbled backwards, trying to stay out of its path. The flames spread quickly, fueled by what seemed to be Mai's own body.
Dog by ugly dog, the flames killed them all off, spreading throughout the battlefield with unbelievable speed. I felt someone grab my arm and tug me sideways, causing me to slam into their side.
"Careful." Came Gene's voice, as a warning. At first, I gazed at him, my brows furrowed. Then I understand what he meant; the flames were coming in our direction. Nodding, I ran alongside him to where the others already stood; on top of the very same hill as Mai.
We all stared as the flames seeped across the fields, the honey-coloured ink spreading across the green canvas. It was a work of art; at least, that was how I saw it.
"Beautiful..." I found myself whispering despite myself.
"I know." Gene murmured.
Slowly, magically, the flames all came to one pointed and melded into nothing. They were just...gone. A slight thud proved Mai to be out cold.
"How'd she do that?" Luella asked, in awe.
"Oh dear..." Mom was whispering, leaning against Dad for support.
"What?" I demanded; they were acting as if something bad had just happened.
"The council...Mai..." And then Mom passed out. Dad caught her before she fell, her head lolling to the side.
"Oh my!" Luella gasped. She pointed, with a shaking hand, in the direction that the flames had disappeared in. There, floating in mid-air, were blood-red letters, that spelled out: 'My work is done for now, for the council have discovered my dear little nieces.'
A/N: So? Longer than normal. :D
Um, apparently I'm using too much of the internet, so I'm...limited to when it comes to updating D: Sorry folks.
On a happier note, their second case is FINITO! Review for your opinion on the case overall? OR FOR THE FACT THE CHAPTER'S SO LONG. Shank you! :D