Beneath the Lilac Tree, by ArchangelBBQ
A Ghost Hunt Fanfiction
“Been there, done that.” It’s been many years, but Mai and Naru finally meet again. Or has it? Moving forward this time, Naru is determined to change the past, even if he cannot predict how it will shape their future. Together the twins, Mai, and Lin will create SPR from scratch, though things are certain to be much different this time around.
Rated: T
Genre: Drama/Supernatural
Word Count: 346,593
Chapters: 21
Published: Mar 19, 2011 - Updated: Dec 9, 2018
Part 1 | Part 2 & 3 | Part 4 & 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 |
Hey there! This is a SPOILER chapter-by-chapter summary of Beneath the Lilac Tree by ArchangelBBQ. This was made for people like me who have a terrible memory, as a quick reminder of important elements in each chapter so that we’re not scrambling to re-read whenever there is an update.
If you’re not into that, please keep scrolling. If you haven’t read BTLT, do yourself a favor.
Que trigger warnings for death, suicide, and sexual assault.
Major Event Summary: Part II: Interlude
WC: 6,760
June 2009
Mai and Naru have been dating for the past six years, and Mai admits it had been a little rocky but they’re doing good now.
The gang of Irregulars stay close friends in this rendition of their future, each of them attending Lin’s wedding in London and occasionally stopping by for a visit.
Naru is planning his proposal when he hears a commotion outside the office. Fate has come around again it seems as Mai has been hit by a car.
Mai is unlikely to ever wake from her coma. Naru decides he will go back again. He’s not ready to lose her.
While his PK works its magic, Naru is reminded there is another person whose life ended too quickly and if he goes back far enough, he could save the both of them. Mai and Gene
“Then there was silence and nothing remained. Not even darkness, not even light.”
Major Event Summary: Part III
WC: 13,082
Autumn 2001
Mai is alive. Again. She’s apparently slipped on some ice and a nice blond haired, Kansai accented stranger (aka John Brown) helps to back to her feet. Mai is too stunned to do anything but excuse herself.
Mai spots a dark haired boy in the street and calls out for Naru. Unfortunately, this is definitely Gene and he is much too curious for her to pretend it was an accident.
Mai convinces Gene she met Naru on a school trip to London. He believes her, but knows she’s lying about something.
Gene invites himself over to her place for the night. Sneaky bastard.
Gene calls the Davises to check in but Naru and Gene must be fighting. Gene refuses to speak to him.
Lin calls. Naru is missing.
Lin has retained all his memories from the last time line.
The first mention of Lin’s shiki!
Gene and Mai spend the day together, they go to the zoo. Mai invites him to stay with her for as long as he needs.
Naru is still nowhere to be found.
The next day, Mai goes to school. Gene surprises her by waiting by the gate for her after school.
On their way back the pair run into Naru waiting for them by Mai’s apartment.
The twins have a tense greeting. Gene fakes happiness at his brothers arrival. Naru, cold as usual, tells him he hasn’t changed his mind but he’s willing to help him in his endeavor. Gene softens quite a bit at this.
Naru pretends he and Mai are practically strangers and it kills Mai a little on the inside.
Gene and Naru leave together. Mai returns home, alone.
