I don't own Ghost Hunt. If your confused that's ok. It supposed to make sense all in the end. Everyone has a piece to this mystery and they will all come together and hopefully it will make sense. It did to me.

Chapter 9

Naru filled Lin on everything. They brought the trunk back later that evening and hid it under Naru's bed. He and Lin discussed Mai and Gene and Peter in pictures together. Lin was also shocked that Mai had known Gene and Peter. Why hadn't she said anything. Mai may not have said much about her family, but for her not to say that she knew the person that Naru had been searching for all this time, the same person who appeared in her dreams to guide her. Why?

"I have a theory." Lin said. "What if Mai didn't tell us because she didn't know."

"I don't see your logic." Naru looked at Lin carefully.

"I mean she couldn't tell us because she couldn't remember. The human mind is very complex. If she saw what happened and it was horrifying maybe she just blocked it out of her mind. She didn't remember them at all or what happened."

"So we shouldn't tell her about her connection in hope that she could enlighten us?" Naru asked.

"I don't think so. If confronted with this it could trigger the memories that she wanted to suppress and have a severe effect of her mental health. If it was so bad that she had to forget. Think how bad it will be if she suddenly remembers at the wrong moment. She could harm herself. If she was close to Gene then how do you think seeing you will effect her?" Lin explained

Naru felt a little sick. What if Mai knew what had happened? She could be the answers to everything, but at what cost? Could he really be willing to sacrifice her sanity for knowledge about his brother's death? Naru would have to find out another way. He would read Gene's journals and see what answers they gave.

Gene's POV (Past. This is the information that Naru would basically get from the journals, but instead it's written like its actually happening instead like a journal. I think it's more entertaining this way.)

Gene had always loved legends and urban myths. He was a sucker for fairytales and happy endings. He was just a nice and caring guy all around. He had always heard stories involving the Suzushima's. A family that had powers beyond anyone's imagination, the family never confirmed this rumor.

Why would they? They had to keep up an appearance. They were very important in the business world. Gene had decided that he would do his thesis on them, the Suzushima family and their secrets.

He carefully researched the family members and discovered that there was only one left. A young girl was now the heiress of the entire Empire. Gene didn't have much on her. She was a guarded secret. He could only discover so much in England he would have to go to Japan. He could then get access to records and maybe interview the locals.

His parents were not in favor of him going alone. He told them he would take Peter with him. Peter was one of his most trusted friends and worked as his assistant. Peter loved to do research and filming. He hoped to someday be a filmmaker. He had already made a few small documentaries, but nothing major. He was only 16 years old like Gene and Oliver.

Oliver seemed to not like this idea the most. He didn't tell him not to go, but he seemed rather distant towards Gene since he had made his decision. They would be turning 17 soon. Gene would be leaving the next day. Gene walked into the study and saw his twin reading a book.

"Noll," he said to his brother. Noll turned and looked at him. "I'm sorry."

Noll raised and eyebrow. "Sorry for what? I don't recall you doing anything." He had turned back to his book.

"I did do something. I hurt. I'm leaving and I didn't even tell you that I was planning to or even discuss it with you first. I know this is hard, but I have to do this without you." He ran his hand through his hair and stood there awkwardly waiting for Noll to say something. Noll was pretending to ignore him. He always did that when he didn't want to show his emotions. "Look I'm going to be here for the week and for our birthday let's try and make the most of it. You know where to find me when you decide to stop ignoring me." Gene walked away. He smiled to himself. Noll was such a child.

It was the day of the birthday party and Martin and Luella had planned a party. Nothing too big, but they had their close friends and colleagues there. Gene pulled his brother aside. "Hey happy birthday baby brother!" he hooked his arm around Noll's neck. Noll grimaced. Gene knew he hated being called that and he especially hated it when Gene tried to rub his head with his fist.

"Why do you have to be so frustrating?" Noll yelled at his twin. Gene increased his grip and laughed.

"Because you wouldn't show any emotion otherwise. I swear you are like a robot sometimes. I made sure to tell everyone to piss you off at least five times a day. It's good to scream." Gene rubbed Noll's head harder.

Noll finally broke away and yelled "Aaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhh! You annoying dumbass!" he panted and stood facing Gene now.

"So now we have to talk. I want you to know why I'm doing this without you." Gene got serious. "You know I love you and that you're my best friend. We're twins and have done everything together since we were born, but that's not how life works. Sometimes we have to go our separate ways. We loose loved ones and in our line of work we have seen what that can do to people." He went on. Noll was looking him straight in the eyes. "I don't want to be the reason why you can't move on with your life. I want to be able to have us separate and be able to survive without the other. I know I can do it if I try, but I'm not sure about you. Without me who would be able to read you and force you to feel something? You don't want to get close to anyone and I don't want to be your excuse for becoming a miser."

"I don't get it. You are leaving because you don't want me to become a miser?" Noll looked at him with a scowl.

"That's not why I'm leaving that's why you can't come. I'm leaving because I feel this need to go there. It's strange it's like I'm supposed to do something important. I need to find her. I'm not sure why either, but I think I'm going to bring her back. I think that's what I'm supposed to do. Give her a family again. I always thought it would be cool to have a sister." He smiled at Noll who looked extremely confused.

"You still lost me, but I guess I'll just have to wait for you to tell me the whole story when you come back." Noll smiled at Gene. They made their way back to the party and enjoyed themselves.

"Ok let's get a picture of you guys in front of the jag." Martin told his sons.

Noll and Gene stood in front of the car. They began to wrestle. Gene put his brother in head lock as they both were laughing and smiling. Martin snapped the picture. It was a birthday that Gene would always remember.

The next day at the airport Noll and Gene had a moment alone. Gene turned to him and said "I hope you find her."

"Find who?"

"The one that fills that place in your heart and finally completes you." Gene smiled at him. Naru looked confused again. "Well don't worry then. I'll look for her for you too. Maybe this is why I have to go. I have to find my future sister in law." He laughed and got on the plane.

In Japan

Peter was driving the jeep this is parents had bought for them to use in Japan. He wasn't really sure about the driving laws in Japan, but oh well he was young he could handle a fine or night in a jail.

"We need to stop for supplies." Gene told Peter.

"Ok where do you suppose we do that at? We are in the middle of nowhere." He snapped. It was the lack of sleep and hunger that made him so irritable. They had been driving non stop and ran out of food. They made sure to have lots of cash and international credit cards.

"The town should be coming up soon. It says so on the map. See?" he pointed.

"Why can't we just use the GPS in the car? You got us lost about 5 times already!" Peter groaned.

"Because I don't trust them and this is more like camping. We're on an adventure." Gene said enthusiastically. Peter groaned again.

"I have been camping before many times in many places. It's ok to use a GPS. You know nothing about camping and yet you are in charge. Why did I agree to this?"

"Because you trust me and thought it would cool to go to Japan and shoot a documentary about her."

"We don't even know her name! How do you even know she's here?"

"I just know. Also I when I tried calling enough times they finally gave me to someone or said they were going on vacation for the summer at the summer house. So then I checked and found this place. I will know her when I see her." Gene was confident.

"Whatever, but if she is hot then I get to ask her out." Peter said

"What makes you think she would want to date you?" Gene asked.

"What makes you think she is going to want to become your little sister?" Peter retorted. "I bet she threatens to call the cops."

"TURN HERE!" Gene shouted as he reached over pointed left. Peter yelled and swerved as Genes arm stuck out in his face. He made the turn and they were in the town.

"Are you trying to kill us?" Peter was pissed.

"Come on lets go and get what we need." Gene got out of the car and began to walk down the road. Peter got out and followed him. It was a paved road with potholes and cracks. The buildings were old with pealing paint. The town's people glared at them and gave them dirty looks as they went about their business. They made their way to the general store and walked inside. Gene and Peter were about to do their shopping when a woman appeared from a back room. She was surprised to see them. Gene and Peter smiled and greeted her.

"Hello madam." Gene smiled friendly. Peter quickly took his ball cap off.

"Hello." And gave a slight bow and smiled. The woman glared at them and rushed back into the room. "Did we do something wrong?" Peter asked Gene. Gene shrugged. The woman came back with a man this time.

"I'm sorry, but you have to leave." She told them.

"Are you closing? We just need a few things we've been traveling. We won't be long." Gene smiled again.

"No you misunderstand. We don't do business with outsiders. We don't want any trouble." The man told them.

"Excuse me." Peter walked up to the counter now. "We have been on the road and we are going to go camping. We plan to be here for awhile so get use to seeing us. We've got cash and you have the merchandise. We want to buy and you should want to sell." Peter was losing his temper. Gene had to step in.

"Look we don't want any trouble either. We just want to stock up and you are the only place around for miles." Gene was trying to be nice.

The store owners glared at them some more basically saying no way in hell.

"Gene go get the car and pull it up to the steps.' Peter told Gene. He did as he was told. He came back and got out and listened to the Peter's yelling. It then got quiet. There was shuffling going on inside. The man and two other teens appeared and began to load the jeep with supplies. When they had finished, Peter came out and bow back at the woman inside.

"It was a pleasure doing business with you." Peter got back in the driver seat and sped away. They made their way out of the town and into the wooded area. They drove across an old metal bridge that crossed part of the lake. Peter pulled off the road onto a dirt road and into the woods. They came to a clearing and park and set up camp.

The next chapter is a continuation of Gene and Peter. Just to let you know. I hope you like it. Please Review!