Never What it Seems

AN: Thank you so much for those that have already reviewed. I really appreciate it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt wish I did. I do own Aya and Shina.

Day 2 Continued

Aya smiled as she stood there being squeezed by Madoka. She passed a glance to the teenager at her side that had her arms crossed over her chest in a moody manner. Sighing Aya looked to those in the room her eyes widened as they landed on Lin standing near the back of room. Looking back to Madoka who had finally released her, she plastered a smile on her face.

"I am sorry I am late Shina refused to get ready this morning." Aya said has she cut her violet eyes to the teenager at her side. Madoka peeked around her to see the young teenager. Shina was about Mai's age with shoulder length black hair and dark blue eyes. Looking back up to Aya Madoka raised her brow. "Shina is my charge. I was hired to care for her and ensure that she comes to no harm. Isn't that right Shina?" Aya asked sweetly.

"Yeah I know don't leave your side this place is supposedly haunted and you can't have me harmed."She said as she uncrossed her arms. Aya smiled softly.

"Forgive my manners. I am Aya Huang. I am from Hong Kong. The lovely lady beside me is Shina Akihiko a native of Japan." Aya said with a small bow.

"Wow you're from China just like Lin is." Mai said as she came to stand next to Aya. "And your hair is really pretty."

"Yes she is my little Oni." Madoka laughed as Aya sighed at the comment.

"Madoka, you know I hate that nickname. Yes Koujo-san and I are both Chinese." She smiled at the surprised look that appeared on many of those gathered in the room. "Koujo-san and I have worked many of the same cases in China together." She looked to Lin as she said this, her gaze neutral. She watched as Mai turned her attention to Lin.

"You really know her Lin?" She asked as Lin cleared his throat.

"Yes, Huang-san and I know each other. Her skills were needed in a few cases as were mine when I visited. Like me she is an onmyoji. As far as I know she is the only female." He spoke in his deep voice. He had kept his eyes locked on Aya while he spoke. Turning he went back to his laptop and began typing again. Aya laughed softly.

"And I see you haven't changed either Koujo-san. Still typing away as usual." Aya said as she sat down Shina following her. Monk leaned over and whispered to Aya.

"Is that your real hair color?"

"Yes it is. It is a curse in my opinion by my master would be furious with me if he knew." She replied holding a lock of her waist length hair in her hands.

"Master? Why would you have a master?" Ayako question in a snide tone. In return Aya just smiled.

"I was adopted by a monk in China. My parents were murdered when I was an infant. According to Fa Ju-Long, the monk that adopted me, I was laying in the one area of the room that was clean of blood. My parents lay in a pool of their own blood. He said it was because of my gift as an onmyoji that allowed me to survive. According to rumor I was conceived at a spirit crossroads." She paused looking up from her hair. She looked to Madoka. Madoka knew her friend suffered for her looks and she knew it was not right for her to poke fun at her with the demon comment. Lin while his gaze remained transfixed on the screen in front of him had paused in his typing listening carefully to what was said. He could see in the reflection on his screen that Aya was troubled by the questioning. He battled with himself about whether to interrupt or not. Taking a deep breath Aya dropped her hair and looked at Takigawa. "I have been told many times that I am a demon for my looks and that it was really me who killed my parents. It's hard to go through some parts of China without seeing women grab their children or to hear the whispers of demon. "

"Woah, I didn't think that it was that bad for people that look different. I mean look at Ayako." Aya laughed holding her stomach as she truly laughed, as Ayako proceeded to beat Takigawa.

"Now that I know Ayako is the one that abuses you, may I ask who the rest of you are?" Aya smiled as she spoke laughter still evident in her voice.

"I am Mai Taniyama." Mai said as she handed Aya and Shina a cup of tea.

"Thank you Mai." Aya said as she took a sip. "Oh this is delicious."

"Thank you. Well since you already know Lin and Madoka. The blond priest is John Brown, he is from Astraila. The one rubbing his head is Housho Takigawa, we just call him Monk. Mas…"

"I am Masako Hara." Said the kimono clad girl interrupting Mai. Aya raised a brow to the girl. Masako covered her mouth with her kimono sleeve to hide her reaction.

"So that would mean the one clad in black would be SPR's boss Kazuya Shibuya" Aya said as she tilted her head. "Or should I say Oliver Davis?" Naru's eyes widened a fraction as Mai gasped.

"How did you know?" She asked bewildered.

"Koujo-san spoke of him the last time he was in China. I have also had the pleasure of meeting his father Martin Davis who runs SPR, Society of Psychic Research. It was actually Dr. Davis that assigned me to look after Shina." Aya said simply. She watched as Shina stood and started to walk to the door. "Shina?"

"I will be right back I just wanted to get something." She said quietly her head bowed.

"Alright be careful." Aya said. She leaned back against the couch sipping her tea as Naru discussed what would be taking place. Mai and John where to take measurements, Ayako and Monk were to perform exorcisms on the areas where guests reported seeing the female ghost and Masako was to follow them to make certain it was successful. Aya stood slowly and walked over to Lin. Naru did not miss how close she leaned to him as she spoke to him.

"Ano…Lin would you happen to have the history of these lands at hand I would like to read over them while the others are busy." She spoke softly using his given name. Lin nodded and handed her a folder.

"Aya why did you not tell me you were coming on this case?" He asked softly.

"How was I to contact you Lin no number was left." She said. To Lin it felt as if he had been slapped. So she does remember that. He thought silently. Naru watched the two over the folder in his hands. He noticed how they spoke and used given names when alone. He also wondered what Aya had referred to. Aya was just walking back to her chair when a sudden scream pierced the air. The scream could have wakened the dead if they were not already awake. Aya did not even hesitate she threw her arm out a white light like Lin's moving through the air to the scream.

"Shina!" She cried as she threw the file folder down and ran for the door. Lin was right behind her his chair laying on the floor from where he upset it.