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This chapter has been beta read by DragonSlayer2187, thank you sweetie

Sorry for not updating yesterday, have been caught up writing a new fic for Sherlock, which wont be posted until after April.

Yume no Naka ni Seishin

Chapter Fourteen

Case One – Evil Spirit's All Over

Part Eight

The sun was beginning to set when John finally returned to the building, dressed in his Priest robes and holding onto a Bible and a bottle of Holy Water. Takigawa-san, who had been in a heated argument with Matsuzaki-san, spotted him first on the monitors and made a comment, "The teenage exorcist finally makes his appearance."

"That he does, and he makes for quite an intimidating figure," Harry replied as he looked, "Though I wonder where he is going?" As John didn't return to the base first, but went through the first floor classrooms, before heading to the second floor and finally seemed to choose the room Hara-san had fallen from.

"He must be anxious to show us what he can do," Matsuzaki-san said while examining her fingernails on her left hand, acting like she wasn't impressed or even interested in what the young man was doing.

Harry shot her a glare, but Takigawa-san couldn't let it go, "I am sure he will have better results than a useless Priestess I know."

Matsuzaki-san huffed in aggravation, sending a death glare at the Monk, before ignoring him completely in favour of watching what was happening on the monitors. Harry suppressed a chuckled and watched John walk through the room and stop in the middle of it, opening his Bible. Harry turned to Mai who was still in conversation with Kuroda-san, and called out, "Mai if you want to watch John do his things, you better get over here, as he is just starting."

Both Mai and Kuroda-san stopped their conversation and almost ran over so they wouldn't miss anything, crowding behind Harry and Takigawa-san as they waited for him to start. The young wizard wondered if Shibuya-san knew what was going on, so he got on the small walkie talkie and asked, "Shibuya-san, John is starting his exorcism, do you want to watch?"

There was crackling for a few moments as Harry let up on the button, but then Shibuya-san's cold deep voice came over the device, "I'm watching it from the laptop in the van. I have seen this type of exorcism's before, so I'll continue with my research while taking a glance every once in awhile."

"Okay then," was the only reply Harry could think of.

Setting the walkie down in front of him, he then reached over and turned up the sound, enabling them to hear what John was saying and any noise that wasn't made by him. By now John had taken the cap off his Holy Water and began splashing it in the air in front of him as he said in a monotone, but authoritative voice, "Our Father who are in Heaven, hallowed be thy name."

"What is that water," Mai asked leaning closer to Harry so she could whisper it in his ear, and not disturb anybody else.

Turning his head a little, he whispered back into her own ear, "It's Holy Water, water that has been sanctified by a Priest. It is normally used for Baptisms, Blessing, and in this case, to ward off evil," he finished with a smile as she nodded her head in understanding.

Both looked back at the screen in time to see John put the cap back on the Holy Water, tucking it into a pocket beneath his robes, and then turned to the open Bible held in his left hand and started to read a passage from it, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

Just as he finished a loud crack was heard throughout the room, but John continued to read unfazed by the noise. Takigawa-san looked at Harry, "Can you turn it up a little more? I think I can still hear some smaller creaks."

Harry did as asked and sure enough behind John's voice you could hear pops, cracks, and groans of wood shifting. John still continued on seemingly unaware of the sounds going on around him, "He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without him nothing was made that had been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. Light shines in the darkness but the darkness has not understood it. There came a man who was sent from god; his name was John." The creaking noise continued to become louder the more John read, but still the Priest didn't flinch.

Needless to say Harry was impressed by John, but he needed to figure out where the sounds were coming from. Studying the room intently though the monitors his eye caught on the ceiling. As he continued to watch, it looked as if it was rippling, like water when it was disturbed, before it started to bow inwards, right above John. Mai must have seen it too, but since she wasn't sitting down, she was the first to bolt out of the room, with Harry not far behind her.

Takigawa-san shouted behind them, "Hey!" as he followed them out.

Harry easily caught up with Mai; just as she reached the classroom and shoved open the door shouting, "John!"

"Mai, Harry?" John said, jumping in surprise at the intrusion.

"Move, the ceiling is coming down!" Harry exclaimed as a very loud and ominous crack echoed through the room.

John looked up at the ceiling above him as small snaps and pops echoed out. A look of horror took over his face as a large piece finally gave way and headed straight for him. Without a second thought Harry raised his hand a little bit next to his side and shot a wordless blasting curse at it. The piece broke apart into several smaller pieces, showering John in some of them, but giving him enough time to gather his bearings and run out of the room. It was just in time as a little less than half the ceiling then decided to come down, revealing the dark night sky outside.

Waving a hand in front of his face to remove as much dust as possible, Harry squinted to try and find Mai and John through the dust. He gave a sigh of relief when he found them standing a little ways from him, coughing but unharmed. He then heard the thundering of footsteps as everybody else made their way to the classroom. Harry was shocked to even see Shibuya-san there, but after thinking about it he realised that the other teen must have heard the noise and saw the ruin of the classroom.

"Are you guys all right?" Shibuya-san asked with a slight hint of concern in his voice.

"Yeah, we're fine, or at least I am." Harry answered glancing over to Mai and John with concern.

Still coughing from the dust Mai just nodded her head in confirmation. John, who was bent over with his hands on his knees, stood up straight and looked to the teen, answering, "I'm fine, but if Mai and Harry hadn't shown up when they did I would have been in real danger," at that he gave Harry and Mai a grateful look and smile.

Both teens returned it, glad that they could be of some help. Shibuya-san patted Harry on the shoulder and gave Mai a small nod in approval. "I think it would be best if we pull out for the night," He stated letting go of Harry's shoulder ad addressing the rest of them.

Matsuzaki-san didn't put up a fuss, "I'll go, no need to tell me twice," giving a wave as she headed for the stairs.

Takigawa-san followed her with his eyes and a teasing grin on his face, saying to her before she had made it two steps, "Just admit it, you're scared."

Her steps faltered for a minute and you could hear a small huff, but she kept on walking. Not getting the reaction that he wanted, Takigawa-san gave a quick goodbye and jogged to catch up with the temperamental Priestess. No doubt to tease her further, until he got the reaction he wanted. Harry just shook his head at their antics, but a small smile could still be seen on his face.

John was the next to go, saying, "I think I will be doing the same. I've had enough excitement for the night."

Harry shot him a sympathetic look and John just gave a weak smile in return. Harry watched as Mai said goodbye giving the Priest a small hug and telling him she was glad that he was okay and she would see him tomorrow. John returned her hug and told her thanks, before going towards the stairs. Now all that was left was Kuroda-san, Shibuya-san, Mai, and him.

Shibuya-san had entered the ruined classroom while everybody left and Harry was now watching him as he slowly made his way through the wreckage, studying it. Kuroda-san seeing that she was being ignored gave a huff and said goodbye to Mai and marched out in anger, pulling out a phone and calling someone to pick her up. Shibuya-san must have heard her for he lifted his dark blue eyes up to find Mai and Harry still standing there watching him.

"Mai, Harry, you both can go home as well." At their looks of confusion and weariness he gave a sigh, "I will not be staying here for much longer."

"Okay, if you're sure," Harry reluctantly replied shifting his feet not wanting to leave the older teen alone.

Shibuya-san gave him a knowing look, "I am, I plan on doing some research tonight and I don't have to conduct it here."

Letting out a sigh Harry nodded his head, "Fine," then turning to Mai he said, "Mai I'll walk you home."

Mai gave a nod of her head and facing Shibuya-san waved and said, "See you tomorrow Naru."

Harry let out a small chuckled as Shibuya-san frowned at the nickname, but he still nodded his head in acceptance, before going back to examining the room. Harry, knowing that the teen would be annoyed if they stayed any longer, took hold of Mai's wrist, who was still watching their temporary boss, and dragged her off to the base room so they could collect their things and leave.

Walking out into the cool night air and enjoying the feel of the fresh breeze, Mai was the first to break their silence as they walked, "I can't believe what has happened?" Her voice was full of awe at what she had been witness to today.

"Yes it was quiet a day today wasn't it?" Harry commented still trying to puzzle it out.

Mai glanced over at Harry and noticed his furrowed brow and asked curiously, "Harry, you really don't believe it is spirits do you?"

Coming out of his thoughts Harry gave her a small smile, "You're right Mai. I don't believe it is a spirit, though it is acting like one. I just can't seem to pin point what or even why something would want to act like one." He looked down at the sidewalk as they walked, puzzling over it a little more.

Giving Harry a small smile and a pat on the back, Mai's voice filled with frustration, "I don't know what to believe in all of this either Harry, it's all so over whelming," She threw her hands up in the air to make her point, which made Harry laugh at her antics and forget about the problem for now.

Getting a sly smirk on his face Harry decided now would be a good time to ask her something, "So Mai, what do you think of Shibuya-san?" Her reaction was immediate in that her face scrunched up in annoyance, but it also flushed a bright red.

"Umm, well," she stuttered trying to gather her thoughts, "Let's see, he is arrogant, narcissistic, and not to mention a complete jerk to everybody," she ranted, but seemed to lose some steam after a moment, and Harry could feel the slight attraction she had for him, "but, he did show some concern for our safety throughout the day and," here she paused again and if possible her face turned even redder as she ducked her head down and mumbled, "he is quiet good looking."

Harry couldn't contain his laughter at her last statement and he was rewarded with a glare and then small smile as he threw his arm around her shoulders and gave her a squeeze. "Yes Mai, I have to agree with you there, he is quiet cute."

Mai shoved him away with her face once again resembling a tomato as she raised her fist in warning and hissed out, "If you tell anybody that I said that, you will find yourself in a world of pain."

Backing away from her Harry put his hands up in surrender and still chuckling, he assured her, "I swear that I will not tell a soul as long as you don't tell anyone that I agreed with you."

"Deal," Mai shouted sticking her hand out for him to shake.

Shaking his head in amusement, he took her hand and gave it a firm shake. By this time they had reached Mai's apartment complex.

"Night Harry and thanks for walking me home again." She said giving him a warm smile and hug before she turned around and went up the stairs and to the third floor where her apartment was.

"Night," Harry called out when she made it to her door and leaned over the railing to give him one final wave.

He turned around and headed to his own home, which was ten minutes to the south from Mai's. Making it home the first thing he did was shed his coat and then go and check on Hedwig. She was on her stand with her head underneath her wing fast asleep. Not wanting to wake her up he topped off her food dish, adding a few owl treats on top, checked to make sure she still had water, and last but not least made sure the window was still open and charmed to keep people out.

Seeing that everything was done, he quickly heated up the last of his vegetarian lasagne from last night for his dinner and while he ate it he pondered over the case.

He felt like he was getting closer to figuring it out, but every time he thought he had got it, the idea would once again escape his clutches. It was irritating to say the least, and infuriating as well. He finished his meal and put the dishes into the sink for later, then trudged up the small staircase and into his room. He stripped out of his cloths and put on some grey jogging pants before falling into bed.

He lay there for a while with the case still buzzing in his mind, but once again the answers seemed to elude him. Giving out a deep sigh he finally just pushed it to the back of his mind and closed his eyes, maybe some sleep would help him out.

Thank you for reading this so far, the chapters were start to get longer again after this one. Please review and tell me what you all think, I would love to know.