I laid in the darkness. So silent. I found myself in a hallway. As I walked down I felt my body get cold. The mother...She was there, standing in front of me. Cold dead eyes, and a wide grin spread across her face. The dark shadow that once was above, devoured her. "Mai". A voice said. I turned around and Gene was there. He walked up to me and whispered into my ear, "Do what you must. Save her.". I knew what he meant....She was already gone to begin with. A dark soul wandering the earth. I sat there. Staring at her. I thought for a moment, what will Emily do when she finds out? That's a question that will soon be answered.
I woke up and noticed that I was wrapped in bandages. I was in a bedroom. "This is Emily's". I stared at the window in thought. I felt a dark presence lurking up in front of the door. I sat there scared. It was the same feeling as the one in my dream. I saw the doorknob twist and turn, and slowly the door began to open. The women walked in with a smile. "How are you feeling? Any better? Here have some tea!". I hesitantly grabbed the tea and sat there.
"You know. You really irritate me. Why did you let my daughter live? And why are you still alive period?". She asked furiously.
"W-what do you mean? Wait! You let those people hurt her didn't you!".
The women nodded and smiled. "Go ahead and drink your tea.".
"No!". I smashed the cup of tea on the floor and then she started to make a growling like sound. "Why must you be a pest?". She hissed. The women grabbed me by the neck and held me into the air.
I heard someone running up to the door. I glanced behind the women and it was Emily. She was horrified. "Mommy what are you doing!". She shouted. "Emily...go..get the others!".
Emily nodded and ran as fast as she could. "You're dead! But why....why do it? H-hurting people..". She just smiled and her grip became harder. I heard a whistle sound behind me and then the mother vanished, making me fall to the ground. I coughed a few times and rubbed my neck. "Ow..".
"So, she was just a spirit. A dark soul taking up as a human. Interesting...". A voice said.
Bou-san walked into the room. "Mai are you alright?". he asked. I nodded. I noticed Lin was in the doorway. He saw me looking at him and then he walked away. Bou-san pulled me up and stared at me.
"What is it?". I asked.
"Nothing". Bou-san turned around and left. "Weird...". I mumbled.
"How can I save her?". I walked out of the hallway and went to base. When I entered the room everyone turned towards me. "Mai are you alright?". Naru asked. I nodded, "My neck hurts, but i'm fine".
Naru turned back to the monitors with Lin and they began to whisper to each other. "Mai remember when you said you did the exorcism that one time". Naru said.
I nodded slowly. "Feel like doing it again?". He asked with a smile.
(Well I have no choice...)
I took a deep breath, "Yeah I guess".
"Good.".
"Do it tomorrow, we're all heading to her bedroom.". Naru told everyone in a low voice. I walked out of the room feeling a bit irritated. "Emily...". I mumbled to myself. I walked back to my room and fell asleep.
The next day came. I got up and put on a blue tank top and a navy blue vest over it. I put on my white skirt, socks and my shoes and went to the mother's bedroom. Right when I walked in, the temperature instantly turned cold.
Not to long after that Naru and the others came in. I was sitting on the bed kicking my feet.
They asked if I was ready and I said yes. I laid down on the bed and they all stared at me confused. I took a deep breath and soon enough I fell into a deep sleep.
I was in a void like always. Waiting for Gene to come and guide me. I wandered around and finally he was there. Standing there glowing so passionately, his smile shined the room which made my heart relax. "Mai, do you remember what to do?". Gene asked politely. I nodded and looked around. I saw everyone staring at me, then I noticed the mother was charging to the bedroom. I sat there in the void and then my body relaxed. My soul or spirit was now in the bedroom. Once the mother entered I walked up to her. She stared at me with her dead eyes. I took a couple of deep breaths, it's up to me to save her...
"Why do you harm yourself, your daughter and the people around you?". I finally said.
"Cause. I wasn't a good mother. I was already shutting down, my insanity got to me". The mother mumbled.
"So...You would break the law and possess you're already dead body is that it?".
She nodded.
"Emily was a kind soul, indeed she was...But soon enough right before I shut down...She would never listen to me!". The mother shouted. "So..I tried my best to possess my own body and live here for awhile...I wanted to get rid of her for good.".
"You don't have to do that. Your insanity is consuming you. Turning you into a monster!".
"Yes indeed Mai, I am a monster...But why do you care? And how are you even talking to me anyway?".
"I won't answer your question, but I will say this. You can either be cleansed or live in darkness forever". I said angrily. I stared at the mother, she lowered her head and clenched her fists. I took a deep breath and sighed. "Have you decided yet? I don't have much time to help you, you know.".
"A child like you can help me? Really...The doctors couldn't help me, they let me die".
"OH WELL! I'M SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH SO MUCH PAIN! BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? HURTING YOUR DAUGHTER, HURTING PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR YOU IS SOMETHING A MOTHER SHOULDN'T DO, DEAD OR NOT...". I shouted, tears falling down from my face.
I looked over to my body which was laying on the bed. My body kept turning oddly, everyone was looking around the room. I heard it. Banging and scratching like noises went through the room. It was working. I was getting to her soft side.
"I want to help you...I want you to live happy. Really, you do care for your daughter but you can't see it. When you died you were completely insane right?".
The mother nodded.
"So will your soul. Your spirit will be as you want it to be. And you decided that it should be insane but also caring.".
I put out my hand. "Take it. Take my hand and I can guide you to the light! You need to trust me..". The mother hesitantly put out her hand but then she quickly held it back.
"You want to be with your daughter, I know. But this is about your well being and the sake for others. Come with me now, or live in eternal darkness.". I said once more. I held out my hand again.
It took a few moments but finally she grabbed my hand. A bright light surrounded her.
"May the light of love, the light of great now consume you. Taking you to a happy and safe place". I muttered happily.
She was now gone. I walked to my body and then it was done. She can now live happily...
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I woke up staring at the ceiling. "It's over". I said.
"Impressive, I can't believe she actually did it". John said in shock.
"Hmph! See I can do something!". "But wait..What's gonna happen to Emily?".
"Ayako is going to take her in". Naru said. I smiled and got off the bed. I noticed there was a bottle in my pocket like those tube things I saw at Naru's house. It had a clear liquid in it.
That was from the mother, well done, give it back to my mother when you get back. A voice said in my head. I placed the bottle back in my pocket and headed back to base. I quickly packed everything and placed them in the trunk of the car.
I was standing outside by the car waiting for everyone.
"Mai!".
"Emily!".
"Thank you Mai for helping us". She giggled. "Your welcome. Do you like Ayako?". I asked. Emily nodded. She noticed Ayako at the stairs of her house and ran up to her. I smiled as she made Ayako drop her bag. I got in the car and stared at the window.
"I'm glad everything turned out okay...".