The group stood on the white sandy beaches of Ishigaki Islands of the Yaeyama-shoto, Okinawa. Looking into the ominous cave before them, "So... any ideas other than this by any chance Big Boss?" Yasu asked not turning a single eye away from the cave.

Naru said nothing and started off into the cave, the group trailing behind him. "N-naru?" Mai said gripping the back of his shirt as he kept marching forward.

"What Mai?" He asked her.

"Something doesn't feel right about this c-cave" her tone almost pleading him to rethink their plan of attack.

Naru turned back to her when Masako chimed in as well, "There's a great evil in here... one that's been dominant that's now trying to break free." He looked at her as she stood there wearing Mai's clothes.

"We should leave... please." Mai begged him.

He thought for a moment then shook his head, "We need to do this." He said with a tone that meant the end of the conversation.

Mai shivered but walked with Naru as her hand was permanently glued to the back of his black shirt. After traveling deeper into the dark cave the group pulled out their flashlights and looked around.

The cave was cold and so dark it almost seemed like you could reach out grasp it. Mai paused causing Naru to pause as well, he turned flashing the light on Mai.

She stood the blankly staring forward as if she was in her own world. She let go of Naru and walked forward, "Mai?" Monk called her but she didn't respond.

She kept walking till she stopped and looked down, she took one step and then she was gone. "Mai!" The group yelled rushing forward to where she was, when the sound of echoed splashes met their ears.

"Mai!? Are you okay?!" Ayako called.

Monk gripped her arm as she stepped forward pointing down at hole she was about to over. A cough and sputter brought relief to the group, "Wha- where am I?" Mai's scared voice reached them.

"Don't worry Mai were coming for you!" Monk called down.

Naru turned to Yasu and Masako, "go back and get supplies and some help" he ordered them.

Yasu nodded knowing just what to do and get grabbing Masako's arm and started back towards the entrance.

Mai's scream peirced the air, "Mai!" Naru yelled and without second thought jumped into the hole. The fall was quite deep but dropped into and open cavern fill with bright baby blue water.

On impact Naru heard Mai scream again, he pushed himself to the surface of the water swimming to the shore. Soon after Monk, Ayako, Lin, and John followed, but he wasn't concerned about them. All his thoughts and focus were on Mai which he couldn't pinpoint.

"Mai!" He yelled again.

"Naru! Help!" She screamed.

He charged off in the direction of her voice, he froze when he came around the corner. Mai was surrounded by a large group of old porcelain dolls. All which moved closer and closer to her, he rushed forward kicking a portion away clearing a path for her which she gladly took.

They ran back to the rest of the group being followed by the large number of porcelain dolls. "Lin!" He called.

When the dolls rounded the corner, Ayako shrieked at the sight of all those old dolls. Lin whistled and his shiki flew past Naru and Mai at the dolls shattering them. Once they were destroyed Mai collapsed in a fit of tears.

Ayako hugged her, "those dolls... they were once humans but now they are puppets of what ever that thing is." Mai cried.

Naru stared at her in thought when he caught sight of her leg, " Mai." He called her.

She looked up at him, "what?"

"Your leg."

Mai paled, looking down at her legs when her eyes landed on a strange mark. More tears filled her eyes, "No, nonononono no!" She screamed trying to rub it off.

"Mai calm down!" Monk yelled grabbing her hands as she scratched at her legging drawling blood.

"What does the mark mean Mai?" John asked nervously.

Mai only wailed clutching her head in fear, "NO!"

"MAI!" Naru yelled again grabbing her face.

She bawled, gasping for breath she took, shaking her head chaotically. "No... I don't want to be here... I'm want to leave and stay with you guys" she cried.

"What?"

"I saw this mark... every person who turned into a doll ha-" she broke off crying even more falling into Naru.

His eyes widened, "We need to leave now." He said looking back at the hole in the top of the cavern.

"Wait... are you saying... that Mai... will turn into... into" Ayako's voice trailed off with Naru's look.

"No" Monk mumbled in disbelief.

"We need to find another way out they won't be back for a while..." Naru muttered bitterly.

He looked at the water, it was the only thing illuminated in the cavern. He let go of Mai and dove into the water swimming down looking around seeing a tunnel with sunlight shining brightly.

He swam to the surface hearing Ayako screaming, he looked at the group who gasped at Mai. Her legs were shrinking turning into glass, he rushed forward grabbing her. "We are getting out now!" He ordered picking her up.

"There's a tunnel the leads outside, take a breath and swim fast cause the light of the tunnel is undetermined." He stated carrying Mai to the edge entering the water keeping them a float swimming to the edge of the wall where the tunnel was below.

"Mai I need you to take a deep breath." He told her.

Mai stared at him blankly, "it's h-hard to breathe..." she stuttered.

"Just do it!" He yelled.

She nodded and they went under Naru swam as hard and as fast as he could with him holding Mai. He looked at her noticing her eyes were closed his eyes widened and he pushed harder. Coming closer and closer to the light once out of the tunnel he pushed with all his might.

His muscles ached and his lungs screamed for oxygen as he swam towards the surface. Finally breaking through the surface with Mai, he greedily sucked in the much needed air.

He looked at the girl in his arms, when his eyes fell on her his world came crashing down, and his heart seemed to have broken in two. He was too late, there in his arms was a porcelain doll that resembled Mai.

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Heya everyone it's Fairy I hoped you enjoyed the latest chapter! Just a fact these are all one shots you know... there not connected just the clarify. But please vote and comment and I'll try to update tomorrow!