It's Over When It's Over - Falling in Reverse
Day 3: 1543
The Team
The others arrived at the hospital a few hours after Lin woke up. They were all thrilled to see that Lin was alive. Then the real talk began.
"Lin. This was a targeted attack," Takigawa said. "We know that Kazuya Shibuya is actually Dr. Oliver Davis."
"What?" Lin said, shocked.
"I had to tell them," Masako said, "it is the only explanation."
"And after what we found in that abandoned building, we were right," Ayako said.
Takigawa placed the printed-out pictures on Lin's lap. A building scrubbed clean. Prior readings were taken of a ghostly presence found by Masako. A reported explanation of the interaction they all had with a man named Satoshi. All were leading up to one thing: human traffickers.
"So Noll's identity was compromised," Lin said. "Then why go after me as well?"
"Lin, they want to use him and his powers. Sell him to buyers to use him as a weapon. To use his PK he needs someone of equal power. That's why you were also targeted," Takigawa explained.
Lin's eyes widened. This was not good. "I've known Noll since he was young. His adoptive parents left me in charge of training his powers. I have been trying, but it's been difficult. His powers are strong. If he uses Mai…" he trailed off.
"Oh good God no," John whispered, holding his head down to pray.
"There's one other thing Lin," Masako said. "I've been able to feel Mai's spiritual aura signature. That's how we found this place. But…I was only able to do it through Gene's help."
"Gene?!" He shouted and then started wincing in pain.
"Calm down Lin! You'll rip your stitches if you're not careful," Ayako said, giving him his ice water. He was allowed water and light food intake by this point.
"He's been guiding Mai. He was able to attach himself to her. He can't tell where they are but can see what they're going through. Right now he's staying with Mai to watch over them, but he was able to help me enhance my ability to sense Mai,"
"I'm sorry, who is Gene?" Yasu asked.
"Eugene Davis. Oliver Davis' twin brother. He was one of the most powerful spiritual mediums in the whole world. He was also the person who Noll channeled his PK through. He was killed in Japan recently. That's why Noll and I were originally here. To look for him. It seems he's been under our nose this whole time," Lin said.
"It's been difficult to hold onto her spiritual signature. Last night, I felt something in the air shift. Something bad. We have to find them soon or else I'm going to lose track of Mai entirely," Masako said.
Lin took a deep breath and pondered for a moment. This was so much to take in.
"Uh guys, I hate to add to our problems but we have got a serious problem," Yasu said.
"What?" Asked Takigawa.
"I've kept the police records open for info on their end on Mai and Kazuya. Mai's file is getting deleted! Her public records, and birth certificate, are getting erased right now! I'm watching this happen in real time!"
"Can you stop it?" Lin asked.
"No! I'm watching as a 3rd party viewer. I'm downloading any remaining files on Mai right now before they're deleted. I can't stop it, but I can grab what I can."
"Why would they delete her records?" Ayako asked.
"The traffickers. They're trying to erase Mai's existence so it is more difficult to look for her," Lin said.
"Now they can't find her. There are no photos, records, names, nothing," Yasu said sadly looking up from his laptop. "As far as Japan is concerned now, Mai Taniyama never existed."
"These guys are good. We're going to need help," Lin said. "Did you guys get my phone back?"
"Yeah," Takigawa handed him his phone from his pocket. Lin noted the blood still crusted on the side of it. "Uh, who are you calling?"
"The last two people I ever wanted to deliver this news to." He began to dial the number and hold the phone to his ear. "Good morning Luella." He switched to English. "I know it's early, but this is important. Can you grab Martin, please? I'm afraid something has happened."
