It's the final chapter! Well at least for this case it is, I hope you like it x) now on to the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: I do not own Ghost Hunt or any of its characters and plot, I only own the random plot lines and characters that I make up myself.

Case 1: A Hidden Creature: Part 8

They had less than twenty-four hours to get rid of Kyo and save Akiyuki's wife, Kana, who had been without food and possibly water, Mai didn't know and she hadn't thought to ask but who could blame her after such an eventful astral projection, for over three days already, if she didn't have water than she didn't really have much chance of being alive anymore. When asked Mai did state that Kana had looked very pale and weak although that was another thing she failed to pay attention to at the time. Right now the whole team was in base trying to calm an irritated Mai down, excluding a secretive Naru and a quiet, as always, Lin. Little did they know, though, there was another, very sinister, presence right outside of the room attempting to listen in on their conversation.

"Mai, please, I'm sure Naru knows what he's doing." Bou-san said, sighing as he held her back. Naru had ordered them to keep an eye on her and not to let her out of base at all, he had emphasized the latter part.

"You don't understand! What if he sacrafices someone else? What if he lets a completely innocent person die!?" Mai yelled tears streaming down her face.

"He's not going to do that Mai, why would he anyway?" Ayako asked trying to get her to sit down.

"Because...Kyo is trying to kill Kana...she's the last one, it's the last soul he needs. If he kills her then...th-the monster will be able to kill everyone...but if he kills another soul he will get rid of Kyo. He has to kill another soul though and what if Naru..." she trailed off choking back a sob.

"He might sacrifice another person...or even himself." Masako said quietly behind her kimono sleeve. There was a grave silence between the group of ghost hunters as they thought about it.

"...What about Kana do you know where she is?" Yasu asked and Mai nodded. At that the lights began flickering before going out completely, objects began shaking as if an extremely strong gust of wind had gone through the room. Mai squeaked as she was thrown against the wall, her head slamming into it as something held her against it by her neck, almost choking her.

"Where is she?" Mai heard the unmistakeably venomous voice of Kyo demand from her.

"I-I can't tell." Mai managed to force out as his hold on her neck got tighter. She attempted to scratch at his hands as she choked but it didn't do anything.

"Mai!." She heard someone yell, along with various mantras and chants from the others.

"Tell me!" Kyo yelled practically shaking Mai. "Where. Is. Kana." He said pausing between each word as the anger coursed through him.

"N-no." She said quietly. Her head was throbbing and her eyes were unable to focus as she tried desperately to get his hands away so she could breathe.

"Kana's right here!" They could hear Naru yell, Mai dropped to the floor gasping for breath as Kyo let go of her turning around to face Naru. He stood next to what appeared to be Kana, she was waving at them and was surrounded in a beautiful golden light. Kyo jumped towards her but right before he managed to touch her she disappeared.

"Noooo!" he yelled angrily. "You'll never see your precious girl friend again." He lifted his hand up and Mai began floating in the air, she was grabbing at her neck again.

"Mai!" Several voices called out desperately as Naru ran over to her. An inhuman growl was heard nearby and they all turned to find some sort of demonic looking creature in the corner. It launched itself at Kyo, who screamed, and Mai fell, once again, but was caught by Naru this time. Kyo was pinned down by the creature who began clawing at him, as the noise and screams died down all that was left of him was a small white orb of light. The creature disappeared with it and they all stared at the spot where it stood moments earlier in shock, apart from Naru and Lin who were attempting to take care of an unconscious Mai.

Mai heard an annoying beeping sound and opened her eyes only to be met by a blinding white light, she groaned squeezing her eyes shut again and turning her head.

"Mai?" she heard the voice of a familiar narcissist ask. She opened her eyes again, slowly this time, and found herself staring at Naru. Mai then looked around at the white hospital room she was currently in.

"What happened?" she asked looking at Naru again.

"Kyo was choking you, you were unconscious so we had to bring you to the hospital to make sure you were okay." He said as if it was the most obvious thing ever.

"Did you finish the case?"

"Yes, Kyo's gone as well as that creature he summoned."

"Does that mean..." Mai looked away as tears filled her eyes. Naru, understanding what she was talking about because she only complained about it to him a hundred times, sighed as he placed a hand on hers.

"No one was sacrificed but Kana died while she was in that cave, of sorts. She had gone without food and water for too long, as I was thinking over what to do Daichi had brought her ghost to me. He seemed upset that she had died but when I saw her I got an idea. I had managed to convince her to move on and as she was doing so I brought her to you guys, because Kyo was there. Since she moved on he couldn't get her soul so his own was taken by the creature." Naru explained to her.

"Kana still died though..." Mai mumbled quietly and he stood up walking to the other side of the bed and crouched so he was at eye level with her.

"Mai, there wasn't anyway to avoid the death of someone, this was the best way although it wasn't meant for her to die."

"You could've sacrificed...me." She avoided eye contact as he looked at her anger apparent in his eyes along with something else, it may have been concern but she didn't really think he'd worry about her.

"Don't you ever say that again Mai." He said quietly. "We need you, you're an important person on this team." Her eyes widened when he leaned forward and hugged her. "...I need you." He whispered. Naru stood up again. "The others are waiting outside of the room, I'll tell them you're awake. You're leaving the hospital tonight." With that he left and she was left to think about what all just happened as the others made their way into the room, quite loudly. 'Ugghhh work is going to be complicated now.' she groaned to herself, although she was quite happy as well.

Alright that's the last chapter of this case! Yay, okay sorry for taking forever, agaaaiiinnn -_- I have decided that I will add another case, because I can't just end it like this. Thanks for reading, and please review if you'd like. It's greatly appreciated. :)