AN: Here is chapter 2! Next up will be the final stage, Happiness, and then it will be done. But I may or may not write a sequel... :D

Anyways, enjoy the second chapter, and don't forget to review!

EDIT: Added in a line break where I accidentally forgot one. This will make this chapter more understandable.

Stage 2: Anger

It was times like these where everybody under the employment of Martin Davis thought to themselves, "Gee, I should probably stay home today. Oliver is in a bad mood." If any one of them was foolish enough to report into work anyway, they would surely run back home upon seeing Dr. Oliver Davis. And if that wasn't enough to deter them, then they were Mori Madoka.

She was standing outside his office, her patience decreasing at an alarming rate. She knocked on the door a twelfth time, before sighing and breaking it in. Her eyes widened as she stepped inside. She had never known her student to be so disorganized, and so upset.

Naru was pacing back and forth in front of his destroyed desk, his hands repeatedly clenching and relaxing. His mouth was set into a thin, hard line, and objects were floating all around him. He turned his glare towards his mentor who was standing on top of the fallen door. "What," he said through his gritted teeth, "do you want, Madoka? As you can see, I am not in the mood to be bothered by you today. Or any day, for that matter."

Madoka carefully stepped closer towards the raging man, avoiding the items around her head. "Naru, You need to calm down. Please! You're going to exhaust yourself if you keep using your PK." She got close enough to place her hands on his shoulders. "Naru, I know you're upset, but what would Mai think if she saw you right now?" That seemed to do the trick, as he visibly relaxed.

Naru sighed, the tension slowly being released. "Does it really matter what she thinks, though? She only sees me as her narcissistic boss, nothing more. She's seen me upset befo-" he was cut off as Madoka started to correct him.

"No, not like this, she hasn't. She's seen you frustrated, she's seen you slightly angry, but she has never seen you in this state before. Ever. And also, are you really so delusional to think that she doesn't love you? Honestly, Naru. I've only met her a few times, but even I can tell that she is crazy about you! You've never had a problem accepting the fact that girls tend to have things for you before, so what's the issue now?" She wanted to slap him, but she knew that Luella probably wouldn't take kindly to her doing that.

Naru glared at her again, becoming more agitated by her persistence. "It's because she is in love with Gene, alright? Now leave me alone!" He pushed her hands away, and stepped past her to leave the chaotic office. He stopped short, though, as he heard Madoka burst out into laughter. "What is so funny now?"

It took her a minute to be able to calm down enough to tell him, but even then, her breath came out in short, ragged gasps. "It's just- that you think that Mai- is in love- with- Gene! Oh, god, that is- that is so hilarious!" She suddenly sobered up, and turned to face Naru. "Honestly though, Naru, why on earth would you think that? He's dead, wouldn't that be considered necrophilia?"

"It's because she fell in love with what she thought was 'Dream Naru', who was actually Gene. He was her spirit guide." Naru was frustrated- how could she not see that he was right?

"Naru, your brother was right. You really are an idiot scientist." At his offended glare, she continued. "Listen. Just because he's the nicer one doesn't mean she fell in love with him. Was he there when she was in danger? No. Did he protect her from a collapsing roof? No! She fell in love with you, Naru, because you were always there for her! Did you ever realize that maybe it was because Gene was her spirit guide that she fell in love with you? She noticed all the good qualities that he had, and began to appreciate it more when you displayed any form of positivity!" Deciding against her better judgement, she stormed over to him and knocked him upside the head. "Get your act together, kiddo. She likes you. And I'm thinking that you should go back to Japan, right now, and let her tell you that." With that final remark, she walked smoothly out of the room, leaving a shocked Naru staring after her.

"What just happened?"

"Listen, mother, I know that you want me to stay here in England, but I really need to-"

"I know. And sure. Whatever you need, sweetheart. You go back and get that girl, okay honey?" Luella smiled softly at her remaining son. It's true, she did want him to stay with her longer, but she also knew that he needed that assistant of his. Lin and Madoka had already confronted her about the situation, and they bought tickets to Japan for Naru and Lin. Madoka wanted to go as well, but Luella needed her best friend to stay and comfort her as she watched her baby boy go off to find love. She handed him one of the tickets. "Lin already has his, and he's waiting for you out front. Your plane leaves in 2 hours. Now go get her!" She pushed him out the door of the sitting room, and locked him out, despite his protests and shouted questions. She laughed gently, and smiled. Her little boy was all grown up.

As Naru walked through the halls, he noticed everybody giving him a knowing look. Damn Madoka and her big mouth, he thought as he neared the front entrance. Just like Luella promised, Lin was waiting for him, with all of their stuff already in the cab outside. Apparently, Lin had packed for him, knowing that this would happen. Naru refused to make eye contact with his assistant, and reverted to the silent treatment.

Lin chuckled. "Stop pretending, Noll. I know you're happy that you're going to see Mai again. To be honest though, I wish that Matsuzaki-san and Takigawa-san weren't part of the deal. I could do without hearing them arguing. I also think that it would be nice to not have Hara-san bothering you all the time."

Naru continued to ignore him, though he silently agreed. One of Lin's statements rung especially true with him, to his great surprise. He wasn't angry anymore. He felt carefree, and it was all he could do to keep the smallest of smiles off of his stoic face. He was happy- no, that wasn't the word. Joyous. Like he could do anything. Which he practically already can, considering he's a world-renowned psychic, but this was a better feeling than that of fame. He felt in love. His control slipped, and a small grin appeared on his features.

Lin sighed in relief. "So glad to see that this ridiculous cycle is up. It was strangely similar to Taniyama-san's behavior," he muttered, too quiet for Naru to hear.

As they stepped on the plane headed towards Japan, the second stage became the third.