Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt or any of the characters only ones I have created.

So I've decided to try writing another story... the last one I didn't make it past the first chapter, but I believe that since I was in school that hindered the writing process. This is the beginning of my summer break so... I have all the time in the world to write.

I also promise the next chapter will be a little more exciting; this one is more background information of the case.

A little background: this starts after the last episode in the anime...

August 11th...

It always amazed her, how the people she had grown to love always managed to solve the case. These past two cases had been particularly hard on her and the others; the amount of injuries in this case was the highest leaving Naru in the hospital after fighting with a god in a small shrine by the sea. Most of the SPR team had gone home for the night, but she refused to leave his side and Lin was there as usual.

"Mai, Tea."

Mai snapped out of her haze of thoughts and looked at the ever narcissistic Naru. "Of course he would want tea now that I've gotten comfortable." Mai thought as forced herself to get off Naru's bed and get the tea. Walking over to the sink by the door of the small hospital room, Mai prepared her boss' tea. Things were very quiet in the room; the only thing Mai could hear was the heavy breathing of Lin from the corner as he slept in a chair and the impatient sighing of Naru.

"Mai, stop day dreaming." Naru spoke impatiently, "I'm rather thirsty, it's hindering my work."

Mai shook her head and realised that the tea she had been making was ready. It was quite obvious that Mai had been day dreaming and this was only making Naru grumpier. He had been grumpy since the last case. Mai walked over quickly and handed Naru his cup of tea.

"Here you go Director Shibuya." Mai, said sarcastically as she sat down beside her sleeping co-worker Lin.

"Mai," Naru sighed, "What is this Director thing again? You're my assistant, you may think you're here for support, but I expect you to work." Naru stared at Mai calmly the entire time knowing that inside Mai would be boiling with anger. Mai looked at Naru with contempt and grumbled something that Naru didn't pick up on. He knew that she would just say something silly anyways; Naru always won when it came to arguing and Mai knew that. Naru continued to read his book as Mai stared at Naru furiously; she would win an argument against him someday. Lin had managed to sleep through this entire situation; the room was quiet once again. The group sat in silence, one sleeping, another reading while the other contemplated revenge. Slowly time seemed to slip away until it was very late at night, Mai sighed in her sleep; she had fallen against Lin, unable to stay up any longer.

At that very moment the door crashed open with a loud thud. The three co-workers came to attention immediately because of the figure that came through the door.

"H-hazuki?" stutter Lin in disbelief as figure stood in the darkness of the hallway.

The figure which Mai only assumed was Hazuki approached Lin slowly; her figure began to take on detail as she walked into the light of that small hospital room. Naru stared at the woman in shock as Mai looked around room. It was as though he had never expected this woman to come barging in. Mai looked at the woman; her features were similar to Lin's. As Lin stood up, Mai noticed that the woman was almost as tall as the man beside her; she had to be at least 6 feet tall. Her hair was a deep chestnut brown, much darker than Mai's and she wore it in similar fashion as Naru and Lin. The woman's hair lightly rested on her shoulders, her bangs were pushed over to the left side of her face. They partially covered the tall woman's one eye as she looked at Lin solemnly. The woman appeared as though she were a business associate of high class.

"Hazuki," Lin spoke more determined this time. The woman looked at Lin while motioning for him to lean down slightly. She whispered into Lin's ear quietly and then addressed the room quietly.

"It happened."

A Few Days Later...

Mai shook her head in disbelief; the past two days had been rather interesting for the Shibuya Psychic Research Team or as the group called themselves, the SPR. This woman, Hazuki, came to the hospital with grave news for Lin. It took two days for this information to be divulged to the entire team who now sat before Naru. Mai had been patiently waiting for this news; the suspense had been driving her crazy. Naru stared at each of the people around him, whether they were ready for the news or not, he did know. Lin was already struggling with the reality of the situation, Mai and the team were much more vulnerable compared to himself and Lin. The room was quiet with anticipation; they all wanted to know who this mysterious woman was and if something was going to happen. Finally, Naru put his tea down and addressed the group.

"I've brought you all here today for one reason and one reason alone." Naru spoke softly as he looked around the room. "Hazuki has brought a grave situation to our attention; if you decide to sign on to the case today, you may face grave danger in the future." Naru warned as he looked over at Hazuki; the mysterious woman nodded and continued to explain the warning.

"This case will be unlike any other case. As a request of a certain Professor, you have been asked to help rid of some ghosts in the London Tower." Hazuki reported quietly to the group.

"London Tower," Bou-san murmured, "Do you mean a castle in London England; a place where they speak English?"

Hazuki nodded, "There have been some accounts of recent deaths and spirit activity in the Tower of London; especially in the Salt Tower, the Bloody Tower and of course the dungeons. The Queen of England has been notified of your coming, but a professor for a university in England will be our main client. He happens to be a historian who knows much about the history of London Tower. We are to rid the castle of any spiritual presence and to stop the press from knowing about any of the recent deaths."

The room grew silent and the members of the SPR sat in wonder of this new case. How would they handle something like this? Naru shook his head as he looked around the room.

"I figured all of you would shy away from this case like this." Naru stated, "I guess this will be a case left to the three of us." Naru motioned to his counterpart, Lin, and Hazuki.

"Don't get us wrong Naru," Ayako hissed as the rest of the group nodded in agreement, "I think I speak for everyone here when I say we will be getting on that plane to England, even if the case is dangerous."

"If that is the case, I must ask Hazuki to become a member of the Shibuya Psychic Research team. You will be Lin's full time assistant." Naru spoke solemnly to the group.

"ASSISTANT," Mai yelled in disbelief, "I thought I was the only assistant around here?"

"Mai, you are my assistant and Hazuki is not here to fill out paper work and get Lin tea." Naru laughed at Mai.

"Urgh... just wait till I..." Mai squealed as Bou-san and John held Mai back from Naru.

"So it's settled," Naru clamoured on as Mai fought to get loose, "We will be leaving tomorrow on a private jet. Mai, Lin and Hazuki, pack the equipment. Yasuhara-san, research as much as you can about London Tower. Takigawa-san, Matsuzaki-san, Hara-san and John, get ready to perform exorcisms and don't leave anything behind. Remember this time we won't be in our homeland."

"One question," Bou-san asked looking confused, "Who here can speak English?"