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Chapter 14

Tonight was the night. Mai sat at the mirror in her dressing room. She had made it this far and all the hard work that they had put in was going to pay off. She was excited, but at the same time something was bothering her. It was her dream. The distorted reflection in the mirror, what did it mean?

Suddenly Mai saw her reflection next to her in the mirror. "Hello Mai." Trinity greeted her.

Mai jumped back. She tried to run for the door, but Trinity beat her to it. "I don't think so." She smiled her creepy smile.

"What the hell do you want?" Mai took the defensive position.

"You know what I want." Trinity turned the lock on the door and removed the key.

"Oh my god." Mai cried. "Stay away from me!" Mai cried out. "Someone help me!" Mai screamed.

"Save your voice." Trinity came closer. "You should know better than anyone that your dressing room it sound proof."

"Damn it!" Mai swore as she tried to think of a way to escape.

"You thought that you could just spurn me?" Trinity began to pace the room.

"I didn't spurn you, you crazy bitch!" Mai spat.

"Oh look whose talking?" Trinity laughed. "I know all about your trips to the psych ward and your time in the metal hospital. I even know about the doctor you saw back in New York. A certain Dr. Krissy Tulip."

"Maybe you should have made an appointment with her as well. Clearly you need some help." Mai was trying to buy herself sometime. Someone was going to come looking for her.

"Shut up!" Trinity reached in her pocket and pulled out a gun.

SPR

Naru went to meet the rest of his family. They had their own box for watching the performance.

"Tonight's the night." Monk clapped him on the back. "How are things between you two?"

"Fine." Naru straightened himself.

"So does she still want to have kids after she finishes the show?" Ayako asked.

"We don't know what we are going to do. We're still going on the trip, but we plan to take this time to clear our head and relax. Then we will see what happens." Naru didn't like having to share personal feelings with people other than Mai or Gene.

"So why aren't you with her right now?" Yasuhara asked

"She threw me out." Naru sounded grim. "I was making her more stressed out with my pacing."

"I don't think its wise to leave her alone. The spirits here are restless." Masako said.

"What do you mean?" Naru narrowed his eyes. "Have you been sensing spirits here?"

"There are some spirits here, but none to worry about they are just observing. Out of habit or out of comfort." Masako said.

"So when you say they are restless…" Yasuhara asked

"That means something is out of place. Something is disturbing them." Masako said.

Naru turned and hurried out the door.

"Where are you going?" Lin called.

"To check on my wife." Naru ran off.

"Damn. He shouldn't go alone." Lin took off followed by everyone else.

Mai

"What are you going to do?" Mai cried and held up her hands.

"I'm going to make you mine." She slowly walked to Mai.

"I belong to no one!" Mai shouted.

"Oh but you will." Trinity threw her purse at Mai. "Now open it up."

"What?" Mai looked at the purse in disbelief

The gun clicked as Trinity removed the safety.

"Open the god damn purse!" Trinity moved closer.

Mai rummage through the bag. "What am I looking for?"

"Don't rush me!" Trinity yelled.

"Ok I'm sorry." Mai yelped.

"Now take out a pen." Trinity ordered.

SPR

"Look sir. I can't let you back there. Your wife gave strict orders." The guard explained.

"I know what she said, but I need to check on her." Naru was getting irritated.

"I'm sure you are, but you're wife said—"

"I know I know. Just let us in." Naru growled.

"I'm more afraid of your wife than you." The man took a step back.

Mai

Mai held up the pen. "I have the pen."

Trinity reached behind her and pulled a packet of papers.

"Sit down at the table." She ordered.

Mai slowly sat down. Trinity walked over and sat next to her. She pressed the gun into her side.

"Now lets get down to business." Her voice changed from violent and angry to perky and happy.

SPR

"I really don't have time to wait around." Naru argued.

"Please return to you seat sir." The guard asked.

"Why did all of you come if you weren't going to help?" Naru turned to the rest of SPR.

"If you can't convince him then how what are we supposed to do?" Yasuhara shrugged. "Now if you ask nicely I would be more than happy to help." Naru glared

"Ok ok don't ask. I'll help anyways." Yasuhara walked up pulled the guard off to the side to chat. As he and the guard were chatting he motioned for the others to go.

Mai

"As you can see in section D, that I would only as a small fee of 10%." Trinity was going through the contract. Mai couldn't believe what was going on.

"Oh.." Mai was doing her best to play along. The gun was pressed into her side and the woman was discussing a contract.

"Now why don't you just sign here." She pointed to the line.

"What now?" Mai was trying to stay calm.

"Sign the damn contract." Trinity pressed the gun harder into her side.

SPR

Naru and the others rushed to Mai's dressing room. Naru tried the handle. It was locked. Mai would never have locked the door. Naru tried to kick it down. It wouldn't budge. The Monk and Lin joined in.

Mai

Trinity and Mai looked up. They heard the banging from the door.

"Ignore it." Trinity snapped. "Now sign!"

SPR

"Guys that's not going to work. Where's the key?" Ayako asked.

"There's no time." Naru grunted as they threw their weight against the door.

"Everyone out of the way!" Yasuhara came barreling through with a giant fire axe. Everyone ran out his way.

Mai

"What are the hell are they doing?" Trinity screamed. Mai tried to run, but Trinity grabbed her arm and yanked her back. "You're not going anywhere."

The door splintered and crashed open. Naru rushed in followed by the rest of the team.

"Don't come any closer!" Trinity screamed. "I'll shoot!" She pressed the gun into Mai even harder.

"If you hurt her I swear to god!" Naru growled.

"I said stay there!" Trinity pointed the gun at Naru. Mai snapped into action. She hooked Trinity's arm with her and yanked it away from Naru. Then she swung her leg gracefully and knock Trinity to the ground.

The security guards and the police rushed in and took the crazed Trinity away.

"Mai!" Naru said as Mai rushed into his arms. "Its over. Its finally over."

"Thank god." Mai cried.

"Did she hurt you?" Naru asked her.

"No I'm fine." Mai wiped away her tears and smiled. "I'm sorry we fought."

"I wouldn't call it a fight." Naru smiled. "More like venting. You needed it. I meant what I said."

"I know you did." Mai rested her head against his shoulder. "There is one thing left though. We have to finish the show."

"Don't you think it would be good to reschedule?" Naru.

"Naru, you're forgetting one of the biggest rules in show business." Mai was very serious. "The show must go on."

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