Paranormal Investigators - Chapter 5: Conception

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            "Who are you?" Jaejoong asked calmly.  "What is your relationship with Minah and Junki-sshi?"

            You could say, I'm...their family.

            "You're related to them?"

            Hopefully so.   

            "Hopefully so?"  Jaejoong blinked confusedly at the transparent being.

            I don't have much time left to explain.  That hospital has ruined the lives of many women and those who love them.  There were quite a few related yet unreported deaths.  I don't want to see anymore people get hurt, especially Minah and Junki.  Looking down at his hands, he realized that they were fading.  I...can't stay.

            "Wait.  Are you the one who prevented them from entering the gate last time?"

            Yes.  I've used up a lot of my energy in order to do so.  I'm afraid that I won't be able to regain my strength in time.  Keep her away...  His voice trailed off as he vanished before Jaejoong's eyes.

            "He's gone."  Jaejoong looked over at Yunho.  "Did you sense any bad vibes?"

            "Not at all."

            "What are you hyungs still doing out here?" Changmin interrupted.  "Is there another office, I mean housemate relationship sprouting that I should know of?"

            "Junsu, you really have to give me an answer soon," Yoochun requested from the blushing young man who was walking a couple steps ahead of him.  They have returned to get the rest of the equipment inside.  "We can't let them beat us in becoming a couple."

            "It's not a contest," Junsu protested.

            "I never said it was," Yoochun supplied. 

            "Yoochun hyung is using Yunho and Jaejoong hyung as an excuse to push you for an answer," Changmin enlightened.

            "You mustn't give away my secret, gadget kid."  Yoochun smirked.  "My plan was almost going to work.  I could see Junsu wavering."

            "I wasn't wavering and my answer is 'no'."  Junsu stuck his tongue out at Yoochun.  "Jaejoong hyung, feel free to date Yunho hyung if you like."

            "T-There's nothing going on between me and Yunho," Jaejoong claimed.

            "Ooh, you're stuttering just like Junsu did earlier," Yoochun taunted.  "I sense the birth of another romance."

            "I guess I'm the only one who is actually working here," Changmin teased.

            "There really is nothing going on between us," Yunho affirmed.  "We were visited by the spirit just now.  The gadget picked up his voice and I could hear a part of his conversation with Jaejoong."

            "Only a part?" Changmin inquired in disappointment.

            "Yeah.  There was a lot of static."

            "Kiss the screen of your gadget," Changmin instructed.  "I want to take a look at it."

            "I beg your pardon?"  Yunho thought he heard it wrong.

            "Oh, right.  I forgot to inform all of you how to transform the wristband back into the robot.  Well, you need to press your lips onto the screen.  I placed a tiny scanner on each of your gadgets to recognize the print of your lips.  This way, no one else could unlock and steal them from you.  Good idea, right?"

            "So...are you saying that anyone could fondle with my gadget's butt but only I could cause it to release?" Yoochun grinned.

            "That sounded kind of inappropriate for some reason," Changmin commented.  "Actually, I placed a recognition system for each of your fingerprints as well.  Only its owner could activate it by pressing the heart."

            "Why didn't you make it a kiss to activate it?" Yoochun continued. 

            "Do you really want to kiss your gadget's butt?"

            "I don't mind.  Although, I would rather kiss a butt that is not made of metal.  I prefer my lips on something warm and soft."  Yoochun smiled smugly.

            "T-That's too much information!"  Junsu squeaked and grabbed one of the five smaller LCD monitors.  With his face bright red, he hurried into the house.

            Yoochun also took an LCD monitor in hand and went after Junsu.  "Don't run, Junsu!  You might fall and hurt yourself."

            "You can't kiss my butt!" Junsu blurted.

            "Okay.  It appears that we have a miscommunication, but I do love the way you think."  Yoochun chuckled.

            Yunho did what was asked of him and turned his wristband back into a robot.  Changmin took it when it was handed to him and placed it into his pocket.  The remaining three members came into the house carrying the rest of the monitors and placed them in the room.  Changmin stayed there to connect the wires and set up everything, whilst Yoochun and Junsu finished carrying in the rest of the equipment.  Yunho and Jaejoong walked over to Minah and Junki who were seated on the living room couch and took their seats on an adjacent sofa.

            "Minah-sshi, did you just get a phone call from the hospital?" Yunho queried.

            "Yes," Minah replied.  "You were outside at the time.  How did you know?"

            "Jaejoong and I were approached by the spirit.  He warned us about the hospital and would like for you not to go."

            "We couldn't enter even if we go," Minah muttered.

            "It was the spirit who prevented you from entering.  His essence have become very weak as a result.  So much so that he couldn't even hold his form."  There was a sadness in Jaejoong's tone.

            "The spirit did it?"

            "Yes," Jaejoong confirmed.  "He seems to care a lot about you and wishes that you won't agree with any of the procedures that that place has to offer.  Your life would be in danger according to him."

            "Really?  Did he tell you who he is?"

            "He said he's your family."

            "Family?"

            "Hopefully so."

            "Hopefully so?" Junki repeated.  "What does that mean?"

            "I'm not sure either.  Yunho couldn't sense any evil from him, so I believe that he genuinely cares for the both of you.  Are you still planning to visit the hospital now that you're not going to get any interference from him?"

            Minah looked at Junki and smiled.  "Yes, we are."

            "Even after what we've told you?"

            "Indeed.  But, I would like you five to come with us."

            "Minah-sshi, you've confused us," Yunho admitted.

            "I want you guys to check out the hospital for us.  If it is as horrific as the spirit says, then there must be many lost souls trapped there.  They must be reported to the police and shut down to prevent future victims."

            "I see."  Yunho beamed.  "When is your appointment?"

            "This Friday at 1 pm."

            "That's two days from now."

            "Is that alright?"

            "Of course."  Yunho turned to look at Jaejoong.  "I'll talk to my team about it.  I'm sure they are up for a challenge.  Right, Jaejoong?"

            "Right," Jaejoong agreed.

            "Great."

            "Minah-sshi, would you be alright here without us?" Yunho inquired.

            "Now that I know that he's not here to harm us and that he's family, I'm not as afraid.  I guess we're fine being here by ourselves."

            "Could you tell him not to make any strange noises or move things all of a sudden?" Junki uttered.  "Despite knowing that he's a friendly ghost, it still freaks me out." 

            "I'm sure he heard you," Jaejoong said.

            "Hey, boss," Yoochun addressed as he approached them.  "Everything is in the room.  Changmin is plugging them up at the moment.  We should be able to do some testing in a short while."

            "Actually...I want you guys to put all the stuff back into the van."
            "Say what?"