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Eugene	By : Rocks Category: +G to L > Ghost Hunt Views: 3262 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: Ghost Hunt belongs to Fuyumi Ono and Kodansha. This story has been written for my own enjoyment, and I make no money from its publication.

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“Mai…Mai, wake up.” Gene’s voice called, her ear now picking up the slight difference in tone between him and his brother. Naru’s voice has a touch more gravel to it, and rarely let any emotion shine through, unless it was sarcasm or displeasure. Gene’s tone at that moment was, to Mai’s surprise, amused. “Mai-chan.” He added in a high voice, prodding her gently in the side, the girl moaning in protest as she turned on her side.

“Gene!” She winged as she opened her eyes, finding herself lying on a sofa with Gene sitting on the floor beside her, at least she supposed it was a floor. All around was the same darkness and wisps, except for the sofa, which was the same cream colour as when she fell asleep.

“Are you alright?” Gene asked a little more seriously, watching Mai turn on her side to face him, her hand reaching out to touch his jacket. He feels so real here and now…Is he real? Does he exist? She wondered, smiling softly as he gently took the hand resting on his jacket and held it lightly in his warm hand.

“It’s nothing, it doesn’t matter here.” She replied lightly as she sat up, patting the seat beside her gently, Gene smiling as he got up and sat beside her. Mai bit her lip as she sat beside him, shifting a little closer so that her arm was resting against his. “Why did you bring me here?” She asked as a silence fell between them,

“I…don’t know…I wanted to see you.” He replied simply, his cheeks slightly flushed and his blue eyes looking in the opposite direction. Curling her legs up Mai smiled as she slipped her arm through his and smiled up at him,

“Why did you want to see me?” She asked nervously, leaning against his arm, her breasts pressing against his jacket sleeve as she leaned around to look at his face. Shifting his blue eyes back to her, he flushed slightly,

“I just wanted to see you…to be near you…like this.” He replied as he turned to her and took her hand, holding it firmly to his chest as he looked down at her. Could it be that he…likes me too? “I’m tired of being alone when you’re so close!” He added as he leaned forward, his pained voice whispering in her ear. It was like listening to the loneliest voice in the world.

“Gene…me too.” Mai replied simply, Gene’s blue eyes widening over her shoulder as he loosened his grip on her hand. As he pulled back he looked away, Mai hesitantly reaching out to tug his sleeve gently, “Gene…” Mai trailed off, releasing him as she realised he was crying, his shoulders just barely quivering as he tried to hold back.

“Don’t say it! It isn’t fair!” Gene cried, tears trickling down his cheeks slowly, his sobs sticking in his chest as he held back. Concerned about him, Mai reached out from where she sat behind him and put her hand on his shoulder, slowly turning him to face her. His eyes closed as he leaned forward, his forehead resting on hers while her hands reached up to gently caress his damp cheeks, his hands covering hers to pull them away slowly.

“Gene, I…” She trailed off as she pulled back a little to look up at him, his hands still holding hers gently,

“Please don’t…I can let you go as long as you don’t say it…Don’t say it.” He whispered, feeling a spike of pain at her hurt expression. Taking her face in his hands, he looked down at her imploringly, “It’s not that I don’t want to hear it; I do, I really do, but I can’t…I’m dead Mai…I’ve always been dead. I can’t have you! I can’t allow myself to have you!” He insisted, his voice both pained and firm. I know…I know he’s dead but!

“…I love you…” Mai breathed, her voice shaking as tears trickled down her cheeks. In front of her Gene breathed out, his head bent as tears fell from his eyes, his hands on Mai’s shoulders gripping her tightly,

“I asked you not to say it!” He said quietly, his voice sounding defeated as Mai leaned her head on his, her hand reaching up to lace in his hair.

“I had to.” She replied quietly, smiling gently as she felt his soft hair on her cheek, taking in his gentle scent,

“Why?” He asked as his hands slowly loosened their grip on her shoulders.

“I want you.” She whispered in response, Gene slowly straightening up to look at her uncertainly. As he’d moved Mai’s hands had ended up on his shoulders, and his hands were caressing her elbows. Mai closed her hazel eyes as he reached up a gentle hand and stroked her cheek, his hand moving to weave into her hair. Mai felt herself ease forward under his touch until their lips met.

“Mai, wake up.” Naru’s voice called, a frown marring his features as he heard his brother’s name fall from her lips, a slight flush colouring her innocent cheeks. “Mai! I’m not paying you to sleep!” He snapped, trying and failing to bite back the unfamiliarly dark feeling. At his sharp tone Mai’s body jerked, her eyes snapping open and searching the room until she found Naru, who stood a few feet away from her.

“What?” Mai asked, her tone slightly annoyed as she sat up, running her fingers through her mussed hair.

“It’s the middle of the afternoon.” Naru replied, Mai’s eyes widening as she looked at her watch, quarter to twelve? But it feels like just…five minutes! She thought, remembering the gentle feel of Gene’s lips pressed to hers. “I want you to walk around the area. Look for Gene. Look everywhere.” Naru ordered, a file laying open in his hands as usual. Mai didn’t even know what the file could possibly contain to help him in this case, perhaps he just needs something familiar to cling to…

“Right.” Mai replied as she got to her feet, stretching and yawning, noticing a pain in her lower back from sleeping on the sofa. With a wince she headed towards the door, deciding to shower before heading out into the forest. As she left the room she felt Naru’s eyes on her, blue meeting brown as she looked over her shoulder. “Was there something else?” She asked, pausing in the doorway.

“No, just be careful.” He replied dismissively as he closed the file, his eyes colder than usual as he turned away from her. What’s with him? Mai wondered as she left the cabin, frowning as she walked across the path. If he didn’t want me to sleep so long he should have just woken me up! Not that I wanted him to! Gene was definitely the right choice! He’s so kind and sensitive, nothing like Naru and his arrogant, narcissistic ways! She added as she reached the steps the girl’s cabin and headed up.

It didn’t take her long to shower, and soon she was dressed in a short yellow skirt and white shirt, making her way down the path towards the forest. I wonder where I should start…Gene never said there would be a pattern to it, so should I start where I left off, or just look randomly? She wondered as she looked around the deserted area.

It’s so quiet! She thought as she walked down the path, barely hearing the breeze in the trees as she followed the path towards the lake. What is that? She wondered with a frown, convinced she could hear something. It sounded like a pained grunt, like someone having the air repeatedly knocked out of their lungs. Should I go and see? Mai questioned hesitantly, looking around the area before looking through the trees towards the sound.

No one’s around, so if I go alone it could be dangerous…but it sounds like someone’s in pain…I don’t have time to run and find help if someone’s in trouble! She decided as she broke away from the path and headed through the trees. As she walked the forest grew darker, and looking up she saw that the sky was light grey with clouds, where before it had been cloudless, did the weather suddenly change? Or…

“Where did you put it?” A man’s voice demanded, a pained grunt sounding a few moments later. Hurrying towards the sound Mai instinctively hid behind a tree as she looked into a small clearing between trees, where Gene knelt on the ground, his hands tied behind his back.

“Like I’d tell you! You’ll only kill me anyway.” Gene replied in a strained, winded voice, blood trickling down over his left eye, which was closed tightly. His black suite was scuffed all over with mud, a few small rips and tears showing up. Gene cried out again as the taller man booted him in the stomach in frustration, the young teen falling over sideways, unable to catch his balance.

“Listen you little shit! I am rapidly losing patience, in fact, it’s not long before I drag your sorry hide back to base and hand you over to my boss, and believe me, he’s not a nice guy. Do yourself a favour and tell me now!” The greying man said in a soft but deadly voice, his hat discarded so that Mai got a good look at his face, which was younger than she had expected. Gene winced a few times as he breathed, that kick having probably broken a few ribs.

“Blow me.” He wheezed in reply, the older man getting to his feet with a roar before kicking Gene in the ribs five more times before his younger friend grabbed his shoulders and pushed him back. Gene coughed and choked, blood colouring his lips and the leaf strewn ground beneath him.

“What are you doing? Get off me!” The older man roared as he tried to break free, his younger friend holding on for dear life.

“Stop! You’ll kill him! Just calm down!” He cried, the older man slowly calming until he pulled back with a scoff. While they talked in hushed voices, the younger man assuring the older that they’d get Gene to talk, the ebony haired teen managed to wiggle his hands free of their bonds. Mai slowly followed as he got to his feet and ran into the trees.

How is he even moving right now? She exclaimed inwardly as Gene leapt and bounded through the trees, the two man behind shouting and following. Gene’s breaths were wheezed, blood dripping from his mouth and head wound as he ran, one hand clutching his ribs as his other arm swung back and forth to help his speed.

“Wait! Gene stop!” Mai cried as she looked ahead to see a road running along the cliff. Obviously Gene couldn’t hear her, and as he approached the edge of the trees he was looking over his shoulder to check the distance between him and the two men. Breaking through the trees Gene was in the middle of a road, bent over at the waist in exhaustion. “No!” Mai screamed as the brakes of a car sounded. Gene only had time to look up in horror and surprise before he was sent tumbling over the roof.

“Mai!” Naru’s voice cried, her arm jerking back painfully, her body following and falling into a firm chest. She could hear Naru’s breath panting in her ear, a lorry driving by with the horn blowing at her. Looking up Mai saw Naru’s half relieved half furious expression, the hand on her upper arm shaking slightly, “What on Earth were you thinking?” He gasped as he released her,

“I saw him again! Gene! He was being beaten in the forest by those guys. They were trying to find out where he hid that file, but he managed to get away. There was a main road running here once, and he ran out without looking.” Mai exclaimed in a rush as she and Naru stepped out onto the disused dirt road, which had once been very busy, and tarmac. The tarmac had been removed due to disuse; it had been cracked and ruined even then since the bypass was more or less completed, however since the bypass had opened the road by the cliff had been deemed unsafe and superfluous. The only barrier to stop anyone falling over was a small waist high barrier constructed from metal poles.

“The hit and run! Masako said he’d been killed in a hit and run; that must be it.” Naru decided as he went to the barrier and leaned on it, looking over the edge into the deep water below. “But that doesn’t tie up with that you said. The lake was full at the time, so how can he be under it?” Naru asked, looking across questioningly as Mai joined him in looking over the edge.

“I don’t know yet…I still need to see it.” Mai replied apologetically as she glanced sideways at him. He seemed so different as she looked at him then, his expression strained in some unrecognisable emotion that Mai had never expected to see on his face. Biting her lip slightly Mai slipped her hand across the cool metal bar until her hand brushed his, the boy beside her making no indication of recognition. Since he didn’t move Mai slipped her hand further until it rested on his, pressing his warm flesh comfortingly. “I’m sorry.” Mai said quietly, Naru’s eyes shifting to her in confusion.

“For what?” He asked gently, his voice sounding so much like Gene’s that Mai forgot, for a moment, who she was talking to.

“I’m no good. If I were as powerful as Masako I’d be able to talk to Gene whenever I wanted and find out where he is immediately, but all I can do is wait for him to struggle on and show me…You must think I’m useless.” She added quietly, feeling so frustrated that her hand shook slightly on top of his. She didn’t even notice that Naru had turned his hand up so that his fingers laced through hers, squeezing her hand lightly.

“You’re not useless…Hara-san may be more powerful, but she can’t help here…You’ve already told me, in these past few days, more about my brother than I ever thought I’d find out. I didn’t think I’d ever find out how and why he was killed; I only expected to find the body.” He replied softly, Mai finding her cheeks flushed at his confidence in her. It’s funny how I always wanted approval, and when I get it I act like a kid…

“You and Gene must have been close.” Mai said as she glanced across at Naru, wondering if she could draw him out of his shell a little. It was rare to find Naru in a forthcoming mood, and it was even rarer to see a gentle smile gracing his features. He was looking out across the lake with a warm nostalgic look, almost as if he’d forgotten Mai’s presence.

“As only twins can be.” He replied simply, “We did every trick in the book; swapped identities, telepathic conversations, supporting each other’s powers…I think there were times we drove Lin and Madoka crazy…Our parents weren’t around much. Before we hit out teens all we really had was each other…It was supposed to be me on this case…I would have been in Gene’s shoes if I hadn’t broken my wrist! Of all the things to get in my way it was a stupid slip on the ice!” He added in frustration, his expression quickly shifting to angry frustration. He blames himself! He thinks it should have been him!

“Don’t say that!” Mai snapped, Naru’s eyes widening as he felt the girl against his chest, her hand now free of his as she held him. “It’s not your fault! Don’t blame yourself…There’s nothing you could have done to change it, Gene’s not stupid; he just made a mistake; a mistake anyone could have made…If it had been you here, then we might not have met…That would make me sad.” She added, her face buried in his shoulder, despite the fact you’re a selfish, arrogant narcissist!

“Thank you.” He replied simply, Mai smiling gently into his shoulder as she breathed in his deep musky scent. Naru really can be kind…Maybe he’s not as emotionless as I thought…

“So, if he was hit by the road, it’s likely he was dumped in the lake around there, right?” Monk-san suggested as they once again sat around the table. Despite Mai’s assurances that Gene was beneath the lake, Naru still had search parties looking in the lake.

“Right. I’ve ordered the searches to look there tomorrow.” Naru replied from his place standing beside Lin, who was typing away as usual. “Has anyone noticed any suspicious people around?” Naru checked, negative responses sounding from everyone, for which he was thankful, though a little surprised, considering the file Gene left for me could bring down their whole organisational structure…unless…Could they have changed everything? It makes sense that they would since they never found the file…

“Is that everything? I’d like to get to bed sometime tonight.” Ayako said as she stretched in her seat, Masako giving a small yawn of agreement. Everyone had been working hard all day, and they hadn’t eaten until late in the evening. This meeting was the last thing they had to do before bed,

“Yes, we’re done.” Naru replied as he flipped his file shut and tossed it onto the table. Mai watched him as he went to the kettle, his expression back to normal; calm and collected. Why does he put on that cold exterior? When he’s open he can be so kind and warm…She thought as he looked her way, her heart fluttering as their eyes met, Why do I feel like this? I already know it’s Gene that I love, don’t I? But when I decided that, Naru was being such a jerk…Am I so fickle that I’m just going back and forth between the two?

“Mai? You coming?” Ayako asked as she and Masako got to her feet, Monk-san grinning as he leaned over and tousled Mai’s short hair,

“Or are you going to sleep on Naru’s couch again?” He said teasingly, Mai flushing as she got to her feet, shooting the monk a glare. She followed Ayako and Masako back to their cabin, where she swiftly sank onto her bed. As she closed her eyes something struck her, not literally; it was a feeling. She could feel that something was wrong, something was very wrong.

“Mai.” Gene called softly, Mai opening her eyes to find herself in the room, in fact she could see Masako and Ayako asleep in their beds. Am I asleep then? This has only happened once before…She thought with a shiver, her hand reaching up to her throat, which had once been slit in a dream. “Am I losing you?” Gene asked, Mai jumping as he put his arms around her, Something’s wrong!

“Gene? What’s going on?” Mai asked, unpleasant shivers running down her spine as he leaned forward, his lips touching her neck lightly. His grip on her tightened, pulling her closer,

“I saw you with Noll…Am I losing you to him?” He asked, Mai shaking her head as she leaned back on his chest where he sat behind her. She smiled as she looked up at him over her shoulder,

“I’d be with you forever if I could.” She replied, reaching up to caress his cheek, his hand taking hers gently, Gene would never hurt me, what was I thinking? And how could I even think about choosing Naru over him? “Gene, will you kiss me again?” Mai asked, the ebony haired boy smiling warmly as he leaned down and kissed her.

“Mai, can I keep you?” He whispered, his breath warm against her ear.

“Yes.” Mai replied, closing her eyes contentedly.

Upon opening them again she found it was early morning, Ayako and Masako both still sound asleep. Mai yawned as she sat up and stretched, still feeling strangely drowsy, I wonder why…I feel so unfocused…She thought as she got to her feet, still wearing her yellow pyjamas as she walked barefoot to the door,

Mai! Come to me Mai! Gene’s voice called, but it sounded strangely ethereal and far off, not to mention the strange echo. It’s almost hypnotic…Mai thought hazily as she walked slowly to the door, her hazel eyes drooping as she reached for the doorknob, Shouldn’t I put shoes on? She wondered as she stepped outside and continued walking, Mai! This way! Gene directed.

“Where are you leading me?” Mai asked quietly as she continued walking, not entirely by her own will, towards Gene’s voice. She heard a gentle chuckle sound in her head,

You’ll see Mai, now come. Gene directed, the honey blonde obeying him as she walked along the forest path, feeling the uneven rough earth dig into her bare feet. It hurts…I should have stopped to put some shoes on…Don’t stop now! This way! Gene directed, leading Mai up to the edge of the cliff she had sat on just a few days ago.

This is where I spoke to Naru…I have a perfect view of the lake from here…She thought as she looked over the edge, the sharp rocks staring back at her from below. It’s a long way down…She added as she stepped back a little before looking around, gasping as she found Gene standing behind her.

“Don’t scare me like that!” Mai gasped, slapping him lightly on the shoulder, wait a minute, I’m awake right? But this is Gene, this is definitely Gene! Gene chuckled at her confusion as he took her hand and stepped closer to the edge.

It’s me Mai, I’m so close to my body…I can touch you now…He said as he looked over his shoulder at her, taking on a serious expression. You said I could keep you…Did you mean it? He asked innocently as he raised her hand to his lips, his blue eyes staring up at her. Mai felt her mouth go dry as she looked at him. He called me to the top of a cliff to ask that?

“Of course I did, why?” She asked, suddenly feeling uncomfortable as he smiled. It wasn’t his usual warm smile, it was different, evil. This is Gene! He’d never…She cut off as he wrapped his arms around her.

Then come with me…Don’t leave me alone. He said quietly, his voice sounding so hurt and alone, but Mai was too shocked to respond. He wants me to die? He wants to kill me and take me with him? It’s selfish I know, but I don’t want to move on alone…I love you Mai, and I want to be with you forever.

“But it’s not my time yet! I’m only seventeen! I don’t want to die! Not yet!” Mai exclaimed as she clutched Gene’s shoulders and leaned her head on his shoulder, the thought of dying terrifying her as she looked over the edge. Gene held her closer, seeming to understand her reluctance,

It’s okay…I’ll be with you. He assured gently, Mai loosening up in his arms as she pulled back to look at his face. He’s right…I’m not alone…I think I can do this as long as it’s with him…She thought hazily as she stood on tiptoe until their lips touched, their arms winding firmly around each other. Mai felt them tilt, Gene leaning back towards the edge of the cliff.

“Mai!” A quiet voice cried, it sounds familiar…a lot like Gene…Could it be Naru? I wonder why he’s shouting…and I wonder why he sounds so far away…“Mai don’t!” Naru shouted again, his voice still sounding so far away. Opening her hazel eyes all Mai could see was Gene’s slightly blurred face as he kissed her, there’s nothing to worry about as long as Gene’s here…He’ll always protect me…She thought as her feet left the ground, her body tumbling.

As she opened her eyes again she looked down to see her feet leaving the edge, the shining surface of the lake below staring back at her. Oh God! What’s happening? Why am I falling? Gene? She cried inwardly, suddenly realising that she was alone, Gene nowhere in sight. Where is he? Why am I alone? He promised he’d be right here! I don’t want to die!

“Mai!” Naru’s voice cried as the honey blonde screamed, her body tumbling down towards the water. I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die! Someone! Anyone! Help! She cried inwardly, her hazel eyes snapping open as she felt a pair of arms wrap round her, Gene? She wondered as she registered the black suit and ebony hair.

“Naru?” She realised as she took in the musky scent. She felt herself pulled to his chest, one of his arms wrapped around her back while the other was across the back of her neck, cradling her head protectively. He looked down at her with firm blue eyes, holding no assurance or malice,

“Hold tight.” He said, Mai looking down to see the rocks rushing up, her hands gripping the back of his jacket fearfully as she took a deep breath. With a bright flash Mai saw the sharp rocks blast away into the lake, leaving nothing but water below, He used his powers again! He was told not to! It uses his life every time! Naru!

Before she could shout out how stupid she thought he was she felt them hit the cold water, her lungs wanting to breathe in, but her brain reminding her what a bad idea that was. Opening her eyes she could see the lake floor below, What is that? She wondered as she saw something roughly square below.

Naru wanted to get to the surface, but as he tried to turn himself round he felt Mai kick to go down, his hand grabbing her arm thinking she was going the wrong way. As he tugged her arm Mai pointed down and swam, the older teen seeing no choice but to follow her. What’s that? He wondered as he too saw the slab, which was made of stone as they reached it. There was an old rope tied to it, as if something had been weighted down.

As Mai grabbed the rope her hand flew to her mouth, a few bubbles breaking free as she struggled to keep her breath. She turned as she felt a hand on her shoulder, just able to make out Naru pointing to the surface through the water, but she shook her head, determined to find the end of the rope. Pulling the rope she watched a layer of sand fly up in a line heading towards the cliff wall. There must be something at the end of the rope! I’m following it!

As she slowly pulled herself along the rope she had doubled up, gritting her teeth as she held her breath, a few more bubbles breaking free. Her lungs were burning so much as she made her way along. Naru tugged her ankle sharply, but she still wouldn’t go to the surface, not until I find what’s on the end! She didn’t know what was driving her on, but something told her it was important to find what was at the end.

Looking up she almost gasped as she saw Gene standing before her, his arms folded as he leaned on the wall of the cliff beside a dark hole, Is that a…cave? She wondered as she watched Gene, who went through the hole, just large enough for a human to squeeze through. As Mai followed the rope with her eyes she saw that it went inside.

As Naru drew to her side, about to grab her waist and drag her up if he had to, Mai took his wrist and pointed towards the cave. We have to surface now! Even I can’t hold my breath much longer! Naru thought as he reached out for Mai, but she was already swimming ahead. Gene went this way! He must be close! I can’t stop now!

Putting her head inside Mai saw that the area widened out, and pushing herself through she saw that the rope continued down to the left. Following it she found that it went down, down? But that’s lower than the surface of the lake! She thought as she followed, a chill running through her as she found the end of the rope. There had once been a hollow of some sort, but now there was a pile of rubble, and sticking out from that rubble was a tattered black sleeve and an arm. Gene!

Naru drew level with the honey haired girl, who had frantically begun pulling at rocks from the collapsed cave wall. Seeing the arm Naru’s eyes widened, his hands reaching around Mai to help, the head soon visible. Before Mai could shift anymore rock her breath ran out, the urge to intake too much for her. Naru watched as Mai clutched her throat, her mouth open as water ran inside.

As she choked Mai reached out and grabbed Gene’s now visible torso, wrapping her arms around him tightly. Idiot! Naru thought as he pushed himself forward, his own breath ready to burst as he grabbed her. As he pulled her Mai fought to keep hold of Gene, her eyes looking at Naru imploringly. She’s not going to let go! He realised, shifting to remove the rocks from his deceased brother’s legs.

Once his legs were free Naru got a good grip on both Mai and his brother, his chest ready burst so badly he could barely contain it. He was surprised it had lasted so long, and reaching the end of the short downwards tunnel he realised he wouldn’t make it to the cave entrance.

If I’m wrong about this…Naru thought as he pushed off the ground cradling Mai and Gene to his chest, looking upwards as he rose through the cave, his breath already going out. He could feel the water rushing by, but in the darkness he couldn’t tell if he was reaching the surface. Damnit! Come on! Finally he broke the surface, gasping loudly in the echoing cave as he hauled Mai above the surface.

Swimming ahead he reached the shore, and looking up he could see small rays of light cutting through the rock face, thank God I was right about those holes! If I’d been wrong we’d be dead right now! He thought as he dragged Mai and Gene to shore, laying them gently on the sand.

“Mai!” He cried as he knelt at her side shaking her shoulders, reaching out and touching her pulse point. He couldn’t feel anything. Damnit! Too late! He thought as he flipped her over, pressing up and down her back to get the water out of her lungs. Once he thought most of the water was gone he flipped her back and tilted her head, leaning down to press his lips to hers.
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