A/N: Hey! This is just a random idea that came to me. I wanted to do write one of angst. I wanted to make it a oneshot but I think it will be a few chapters as I don't like writing that much at a time. This time no prologue...directly into the story.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Ghost Hunt or any of the original characters, they belong to their rightful owners.
Destiny's Game
Chapter 1
Taniyama Mai was one of the most valued journalist of Paranormal Department of the best newspaper, News of Today, in the country. She travels quite a lot and her pay is...well... satisfactory. She has been working in here for almost 4 years besides going to college. She hardly knew how she came to do this job but she enjoyed this work because of the faint connection of the past.
She was assigned a new project of going to London, the last destination she wanted to go, for detailed interview of a famous founder of some sort of school for paranormal studying or something.
She would have easily rejected the proposal but recently due to her sickness she was already behind. She had to take some days off and needed to catch up. But still she tried. How much do you think bosses care about your problems? Nil
Flashback
"May I come in?" Mai asked knocking the door of her boss.
"hn" came the response from the other side.
"Taniyama Mai, just the person I wanted to see." He said raising a hand for her to sit down.
"Do I have a new project?" Mai sat down and asked in curiosity.
"Yeah... here's the file... go to London... meet this guy-" He was interrupted by Mai.
"Excuse me, can I please not handle that work?" She asked hesitatingly.
"No, it is finalized that you will be going, ticket is also ready for tomorrow."
"But-"
"By the way, you still have to submit you other story by the end of this month. You can't afford to lose this project." He clearly stated handing her the ticket and case file.
"Hai" She excused herself.
End of flashback
She was going to be late... the flight is in one and half hour. The ride from her apartment will take almost 30 minutes. Then the check ins and usual stuff...
Her briefcase was flat open on the floor behind her as she kept looking for her black formal dress, the best dress she had. She knew that she has to take interview in a grand ball or party full of rich people. She can't just wear jeans and top. First, she will stand out, and then look ugly among them.
'I kept it somewhere over here,' Mai thought as she rummaged through her closet drawer. Suddenly a glittery book caught her attention at the bottom of the drawer. It seemed old but was not dusty.
It was her diary from 5 years back. Ayako gave her this as a souvenir when she went outside the country. She opened it but instantly regretted doing that. She began to scan through the pages written in her own handwriting.
Oh My God, my part-time job is so awesome, even though I don't have a lot stuff to do except for making tea and filing... and dealing with the narcissist... But he is handsome... He is genius... He is nice too sometimes... He saved me today from falling, but we both ended up falling in the sewer... He is not that bad after all... I met him in my dreams. DreamNaru is so different. He is nice and warm... Everything is over... He was lying all the time... He left... forever...
Her eyes became watery. That was enough for her, she couldn't read anymore. She forgot everything... almost. She threw the book over her shoulder and rubbed her tears off her cheeks quickly. 'He didn't and will never come back... I knew that when he left'. She was fine now, she assured herself.
There was sound of car horn outside. 'Oh God, he is here' she exclaimed. Mai found the dress perfectly placed in the other drawer. She quickly put the dress in the briefcase and was brushing her hair last time. Her hair has grown longer, she noted.
Outside her friend, Leon Azorned, an American, was waiting for her. He was handsome, funny, and in the same office as her. Oh yeah, he is also the son of her boss. She didn't knew that when they met, but later found out. He recently joined their office. When they met him in the office, he quickly befriended her despite her somewhat cold attitude at that time.
She asked him to drop her off in the airport because she got in an accident last month and her car is still recovering. The car takes more time to get fit than her. Urgh..
She locked the front door and practically ran to the car.
"Good morning, sunshine" He greeted her with a smile.
"Good morning... drive quickly, or otherwise your dad will fire me?" Mai put the bag on the backseat and smiled at him.
"You are late as usual" He looked at her.
"Habits never change."
The driving was silent as Mai was dozing off.
"We are here" He opened her door with one hand and with the other held her bag.
"Oh.." She was tired, but started following him slowly.
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Plane
"Exactly, how did you convince you dad to let you come with me?" Mai asked smiling at the blond sitting beside her.
"Usual...no biggy..." He answered taking the file out from his bag.
"This time you are interviewing an old man... mmm... name is Dr. Devin Houston. He is some weird person."
"Eh?... you don't even know him, why call him weird out of the blue." She had closed her eyes but was listening to him.
"This says he used to have something like PK... god knows what is that... but now he is weak and can;t use it anymore." He defended himself to a sleeping Mai.
"You are sleeping again" He put the file down and looked outside the plane. 'There are so many weird stuff going on around.'
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Hotel
"Mai, please hurry, how long does it take you to get ready... you are already cute" Leon shouted lightly pounding on the bathroom door.
They were in a hotel room which they booked for only a few hours. They were returning in the night flight. But they needed some time to rest and get ready, hence the room. Mai was now getting ready while Leon was done half an hour ago wearing a tuxedo.
"Coming... I am almost done... and What did you say?" She shouted back.
"Oh..My... You look amazing!" Leon complemented as she came out.
"Shut up... we will be late... get the directions too." She grabbed her purse and walked out the door.
"Take my luggage, please, I am wearing heels," She asked ever so softly before exiting. Leon already liked Mai and her politeness was a bonus. He grabbed their luggage and was out in the hall.
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Party/Ball
"Did you find who you are looking for young lady?" A man asked the lost Mai who was thankful that someone came to her rescue and gave a bright smile. He seemed like the in-charge.
"No, Could you please guide us to Dr. Devin Houston? We have scheduled an interview with him." Mai asked politely.
"Sorry, but I don't think he came to the party." He replied looking around a bit.
"But, I can introduce you to her daughter. She should be able to help you." He added brightly.
"Mai did you find him?" Leon came from behind before Mai could answer the man. Mai shook her head at him and returned her attention to the man.
"Could you please, that would be a great help" Mai asked.
"Sure this way." They follwed the man around the ball room. Mai explained to Leon what was going on.
Then they approached an elegantly dressed lady. The man walked ahead to speak with her while they stood at a distant. She instantly came to them.
"Hello, Layla Houston, the daughter you are looking for." She smiled and held out her hand. Mai and Leon shook it.
"Taniyama Mai and Leon Azornd" Leon introduced themselves.
"We had an appointment with you father. But-" Mai started but was interrupted.
"But my father is currently admitted in hospital. His health is not that good. I should have informed you guys earlier. I am really sorry. But you are welcome to enjoy the party." She said disappointedly. Mai's face fell. 'All these for nothing. God is so cruel sometimes.'
"So, all this for nothing." Leon spoke the words in Mai's head. Mai didn't say anything, only nodded. She was about to turn to leave when Miss Layla's words stopped her.
"Wait! Maybe I can manage. Please follow me." They again started looking for someone in the crowd of people.
"I think, I know someone who can help you with your work. He is also one of the sponsors." Layla said as she walked ahead, politely waving to few people.
"Is this a good idea... i mean without any prior arrangements." Mai worriedly asked her.
"It is alright, don't worry... he is also my fiancé ... I've found him" She smiled at the worried Mai who was now slightly relieved at her idea. 'It's kind of her fault, so she is introducing her husband-to-be, that's fair' she thought as she is always against worrying random people for her article.
"Mai" someone called and her eyes shot up at the person. The same. Cold. Voice.
"I am so sor-" She stopped midway as she saw the person in front of her. Naru or Noll or Oliver Davis. He was wearing a black tuxedo and looking like...
"Naru" she muttered not audible enough for Leon and Layla to understand, but Naru was used to the name and understood it without any effort. It was not possible for him to forget.
"I am sorry, Dr. Davis." She held out her hand and Naru's cold hands shook hers. She felt the shivers down her spine. He was the same as before. His raven-hair, emotionless face, and blue eyes staring at her.
"Miss Taniyama" She tried her best to give the best smile to hide all the sorrows that was piercing her heart. But for someone who knew her very well and could read her in seconds, it was all fake.
"So, Ms. Taniyama, it seems you already know each other quite well." Layla seemed surprised but thankfully for both didn't ask how.
"But let's do the formal introduction. This is Dr. Oliver Davis, one of the sponsors of the academy and my fiancé... and they are the ones I talked to you about, Taniyama Mai and Leon Azorned." Layla smiled at Naru, who nodded, and excused herself. Naru motioned for them to sit on a empty table and the followed without any further talk.
Mai didn't want to do this. She wanted to go, run away. But she knew some day she might have to face a situation like this. 'Stay strong, only few minutes and then I go back!' She repeated to herself while getting herself ready to speak with him after so long.
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A/N: Tell me what do you guyz think... R&R...