On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Disclaimer: Works of Meitantei Conan and Magic Kaito belong to Gosho Aoyama-sensei. Lyrics were taken from the 1909 Austin version.
A/N: Another song inspired fic, this time should have 12 chapters (hope I could have it out on time). I'm trying to keep these short drabble-like, though I've never written anything short before. These chapters are all related in a strange sort of way, think of it as a series of events. And yes, I'm still sticking with the ShinKai/KaiShin pairing.
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The scene that Shinichi arrived to was one that had been quite familiar ever since he started his chase of the phantom thief. KID stood straight, with his back against the rooftop entrance, his cape fluttering against the evening wind as he stared up at the full moon's light with the gem, tonight's heist, held between his fingers. The light glinted off the transparent diamond, sparkling and reflecting onto the roof.
It was both a mesmerizing sight and a saddening sight.
Every time, KID would sigh, slump ever so slightly, before turning to address Shinichi.
"Meitantei, so nice of you to join me tonight." The twinkle in the singular eye not hidden behind the monocle dimmed just a fraction before restarting again. "I have to bother you once again to return the jewel for me."
He threw the diamond towards Shinichi, who caught it in reflex, before walking the perimeter of the roof. With the police having retreated, KID and Shinichi have the building to themselves and their conversation would not be bothered by meddlesome people.
"I take it it's not what you're looking for." Shinichi stated rather than question. The sight had become so familiar that Shinichi could not help but feel useless alongside KID.
"No, and I'm beginning to wonder whether it was all worth it." KID stared up at the moonlight with wistfulness. "So many lost chances." He whispered, not intending for anyone to hear. But Shinichi heard it clear as day, the tone of voice making a pang against the detective's chest.
"You're saying you've dressed Nakamori-keibu and the Task Force up for no reason then?" Shinichi could not forget the the way the Task Force had been doled up in their elf costume complete with green pointy hat and shoes, whereas the elder inspector was dressed in a Santa suit. As an added bonus, KID had managed to put Hakuba into a Mrs Clause costume, with the bright red mini skirt and knee-high boots. Needless to say, the blond detected squeaked in embarrassment and dashed to the nearest curtain to cover himself. Last Shinichi laid eyes on the detective, he was trying to cover himself up with a (christmas) blanket handed to him by a helpful elf.
"Well…" KID's smile was near to deranged, he eyed Shinichi up and down as though considering whether to also dress Shinichi up in christmas colours. Shinichi took an involuntary step back, bringing him closer towards the roof entrance in case he needed a quick escape.
"You've finished your heist, isn't time you left?" Shinichi tries to dissuade the maniac gleam from KID's eyes.
"Party pooper." KID pouted playfully before blowing a kiss and jumping off the building's edge. "Merry Christmas Meitantei." The voice echoed in the night.
"Merry Christmas to you too." Shinichi whispered before heading back indoors.
Off to the side, a dove cooed as it watched the detective disappear. It did not leave its position until the door shut itself.
