She woke up coughing and heaving, panic overcoming her as she felt arms holding her down. She thrashed and tried pulling away, her head pounding from her movements. She had to get away now. The hands held her tighter as she shook, she tried letting out a scream only to let out a shaky sob, unable to form the words for help.

"Mai, stop!" The voice of the man above her called out and it all came back her. She was not Misuki anymore, she was Mai Taniyama. An eighteen year old girl. There was no stalker, or murder, and she relaxed her muscles, almost going limp from her relief that the dream had been only that. Still, her head throbbed and her muscles ached. As her vision cleared she saw Monk had held her head, trying to prevent damage. She smiled weakly at him and noticed that Naru was still gripping her arms, as if worried she might start up again. Reaching out for him he pulled her up slowly with Monk's help, sitting up slightly she leaned against the young man for support. Then she started to gag as the memories started to flood her, the sound of her own head being smashed into the wall, his hands, grimy slipping down her body. She was handed to Monk who quickly ran to her to the bathroom, where she vomited till she dry heaved. Ayako rubbed her hair, pushing it back and stroking it as if it would give the young girl some comfort, but Mai only shook more, adding tears to the mix. Once done they walked her back to the office where she helped back into her bag, though when she tried to lay down she started to cough and gag again. Sitting back up she was welcomed by Naru's arms that held her, keeping her upright without exhausting herself.

"Are you hurt anywhere Mai?" Masako asked, everyone else remaining silent for the time being and she shook her head no, only to press her head to Naru's chest from the pain. He held her head close, stroking her hair and she tried to speak but it came out into a jumble and she finally gave up. Everyone slowly returned to their beds after a while expect for Naru who didn't move from his spot, holding her.

"You should go to bed" She managed to whisper

"I'll wait till you fall asleep" He said back

"But I don't plan on falling asleep"

"Then I'll just hold you till you do" and from that the two sat there on her sleeping bag.

"Naru?"

"Go to sleep Mai" He said, obviously just as exhausted as her.

"I don't think it's only her here." She said softly and she could tell he was thinking about it, and with that she closed her eyes, allowing herself to fall asleep.

Mai woke up to the bright light of day, she rolled over, holding her head and looked over at the window. The sun was already up and looking at her watch she saw it was already noon. No one else was around and she assumed they were all probably upstairs by now, doing the exorcism. Surly though, Naru didn't let her be left along and turning she saw a light from the kitchen. Ayako was probably making lunch at the moment with Masako. She sat up slowly, wincing at her aching muscles. From her dream she assumed she probably was slamming her body against the floor. Getting up she pulled on a pair of socks and walked out into the hallway, looking down the corridor. The exorcism wouldn't work, she knew that, but it would make her angry. Could this pull down this entire building? Mai didn't think so; still she looked up, listening to the sound of everyone else walking around upstairs. Naru hadn't done what she had asked of him, and she knew that had created some tension between them.

"If he'd just understand she wants to be found, an exorcism wouldn't be needed" She said and walked down the hallway she went into the kitchen, the other two girls turning around.

"If you were up Mai, you could have called for me" Ayako said, running to the girl. She took Mai's jacket which smelled clean from a heavy wash and helped her put it on. Masako gave her a cup of tea and refused to let her help with cooking lunch. She had already gotten beaten up enough for one case, she could just relax until it was over, and though she wanted to argue she sat quickly and sipped her tea, enjoying the time of silence.

"Are the boys doing the exorcism?" She asked

"Yes, they should be done soon though. We'll eat lunch and pack up if it's successful." Masako said, stirring the stew. Mai held her chin in her hands, glancing out of the window. People were walking around for the first time in a while, it seemed not many went this back road, and that thought flashed her back to her dream. She shivered and sipped her tea again, trying not to show her discomfort in being inside the complex. "You know Mai, if you asked I'm sure Naru would get one of the boys to take her somewhere else till we finish. I'm sure this place has some unpleasant memories for you now" her friend said to her but she just shook her head.

"The exorcism won't work" She stated and the two women stopped, looking at her confused but she just sighed, shrugging her shoulder, she was unable to explain it.

"Your powers seem to be getting a lot stronger lately Mai. You were pretty strong before, but once Naru left," the Miko started, then continued on seeing that Mai didn't show any discomfort in the topic, "your powers almost disappeared. Now they are starting to show up again, and strongly too. Being able to tell that the window was going to come down isn't a normal ability"

"After this case you should get some help with them or else they'll go rampant" Masako said, pouring out some of the stew and putting in front of Mai. She picked up her spoon and slowly ate, the other two women covering the pots to joined her. They tried avoiding more serious topics for the time being, since it seemed this entire case had been a bit depressing for everyone.

"You know that good for noting Monk bought another joke book? Before bed last night he turned to me and said 'Did you hear about that mattress tester that got fired? He was awake on the job' I swear! I could have murdered him right then and there! He even wanted to tell Mai a joke after what happened last night" She grumbled and Mai giggled. Monk had wanted to cheer her up, even if it was in a stupid way, and it made her happy. "I told him 'you try to say a single knock knock joke to that girl and I'll throw you into the snow with just your birthday suit on' he was quiet after that. I think he had learned I mean business" The woman said proudly

"Please admit that you two are so in love, I want to go to two wedding" Mai grinned, making the woman shout, though she was obviously blushing. The two girls laughed at her before finishing up their soups. It seemed the boys were finishing up whatever they were doing but they could tell that the spirit hadn't moved on, the boys had failed. "I'm going to go out and see them" She shouted and went back into the hallway, heading for the door. Then that knocking. Misuki was calling to her again and she turning around, looking down the hallway. This time she knew what she was doing though, she knew the consequences of doing this and slowly she stepped forward, following the knocks till she came to the stairs and stopping she looked up them. The knocking was coming from the top of the steps and she stopping knowing she was going against everything she had been told. With catious steps Mai went around the hole from last time and started making her way up the stairs. They creaked as she went up, and just as she thought she had made it they snapped under her and she started to fall before a hand grabbed her.

"Mai I thought we went over this" Naru growled, holding her hand as she dangled. His eyebrows were pushed together as he tried to keep her from slipping from his grasp. Reaching down he offered his other hand to her and she pulled her other hand up to meet his, their hands linking. No one else seemed to have noticed the clatter and she hung there, looking up at him.

"You can just let go Naru, it's not far. I won't get hurt or anything like that." She said as his muscles strained to pull her up. It was only about five feet to the ground and she knew she had jumped from higher distances when she was in middle school, yet he just shook his head and after a while was able to pull her up. The two sat there for a minute, breathing in and out.

"Didn't I specifically tell you not to go up those stairs? I thought you were smarter than that Mai." He growled an edge to his voice. When she looked away he grabbed her jaw, making her look at him and she sighed.

"She wanted me to come and I decided that since none of your ideas were working I might as well try what she wanted" She huffed and he let go out of her jaw and looked down the hallway where the knocking started again, almost in a polite way. He stood up and pulled her up with him. It seemed everyone else had already headed down the ladder, and the two walked down till they came to the last door. "She's in here" Mai said airily and he nodded before trying to open the door. It was locked. This made them look at each other with a knowing look. The only person to have the key was the owner and now Naru; he slowly reached into his pocket, pulling out the key. Opening the door they looked at the empty room. Anyone could see the blood stains in the corner, or the wood that had obviously moved and not even nailed down. They covered their mouths from the smell that rushed into them making their way into the old room. Mai tried to keep herself from shaking as she looked down at the floorboards that held the young woman's body. He was there too. From those boards came the knocking and glancing back at Naru she took a few steps. She stopped in front of where the sound was coming from and leaned down, she tapped back. It all stopped. The house grew calm.

"She's gone now" Naru said and Mai walked back to him, the two walked out of the room and locked the door again. By now everyone had figured out what happened and were waiting for them by the ladder, Lin helped her down the stairs and Naru followed after her. They were all packing up when Yashura came in after going to get some bentos for a quick dinner. He headed for Naru first, talking to him in a lower tone and glancing over she could see that Naru had a worried expression. After that he got everyone to pack as quickly as possible, all the cameras and equipment were packed away without much precison , and Naru informed them they would wait to eat dinner at rest stop along the way instead of eating at the complex

"What is going on Naru? What happened?" She asked, growing anxious by his dodgeness during this time frame. He glanced at the clock without answering, quickly pushing everyone out of the office and directed Bou-san on where to go and meet up for dinner. Mai sat beside Lin pouting, not understanding why he wouldn't tell her what was going on. She looked up at Lin and he seemed rather nervous too which left her in more confused. Once Naru had his seatbelt they drove away. "Naruuuu" She whined and then watched as eight police cars drove in the opposite direction as them, she turned around in her seat to watch all of them pulling into the apartment complex's parking lot.

"A friend of the man showed up in town today and told police about his plans." He sighed, holding the bridge of his nose, "and please sit down properly in your seat Mai. If Lin would get into a wreck you would be thrown" Seeing that he was in a bad mood from the stress she settled into her seatbelt. "I suspect they will find the two bodies and not look any further into it" He said

"Did her mom have something to do with it?" She asked and he sighed

"I think she just couldn't accept it. So she hid it."

"I see" Mai mumbled, and let herself get comfortable in her seat. It wouldn't be long before they all stopped for dinner and they ate, happily talking about everything that didn't pertain to the case. Once done they got back into their cars to headed home Mai yawned, rubbing her eyes, finally falling asleep for the two hours back. When Mai woke up she was being carried to her bedroom. Looking up she noticed it was Naru and grinned at him sleepily.

"Remember when I use to call you jerk all the time?"

"Remember when I use to call you idiot?" He answered back, setting her on her bed and helped her pull off her jacket and shoes. "I might have to start calling you one again with all the trouble you got into this case" He said as she pulled her blanket over her, her response nothing but a hum from her lips.

"Ya but then I'd have to call you jerk and it doesn't really fit you too much anymore"

"Now really?" He said smugly and she let out a laugh

"You're still a narcissistic though."

Ok guys! This case has been wrapped up, and i'll start on the next one pretty soon! We got four new subscribes! Welcome to Lalalooz, deadlylobelia123, sparkly1201 and yurkeia! I am so happy that you joined us on this ride! Because of your response i'll contnuie this and bring in some new cases that will provide more challenges.

deadlylobelia123 hehe, it seems everyone likes the idea of Yashura pole dancing. Oh thats really bad with the glass, I know a little bit about glass because a light bulb exploded over my stepdad's face. The next day they found a glass shard in his ear. _ /shudder

deadlyrose123 ya, it seems Naru just can't really let himself go completely for Mai. Maybe soon he'll be able to let his walls down for her. ^^

Lalalooz i'm feeling the feels too! I'm glad you like the balance and how everything is developing.

Musical Teardrops, yup it seems like they are growing but you know if it isn't controlled it could be danger. hint hint. cough hint.

ShigiamiinPeru I updated real soon with more fluff just for you, heehe

p. Ageha don't talk about spiders in your shower! it'll make scared, I actually had a spider the size of a wolf spider in my house a while ago and I went crazy. I should think of some case with spiders now. hm. Hehe, it seems your guess about the stalker guy was true, good job ^^

Ariana Taniyama oh no I don't mind you checking for typos at all. I actually do a spell check, check it myself and then use fanfiction's but sometimes it just doesn't catch everything. I also think Mai in sweats are suport cute, and I am happy that you are enjoying it.

Abz7215, I'm so happy to get you in love with Ghost Hunt again, I know I have fanfictions I read that get me in love again! Please contnuie to support me.

thearistcrat oh I know, but just being cruel to them is so much fun. _

I'll probably post the new chapter around Tuesday, I would also like to ask if you guys wouldn't mind me pming you back since sooner or late it'll become a very long respond page at the end.

Thank you for the support as we work hard on this story together :3