A Visit in a Detective's Mansion
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About the story: I think a year already passed before I checked this out again. I did what I can about the grammar. The story … well, I know I like it. But I would really appreciate if you tell me what you think of it by submitting reviews.
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Summary: The Detective Boys wanted to play ghost hunting. To force Conan to join them, they asked Ran to accompany them.
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Chapter 1: A Visit in a Detective's Mansion
Ran's POV
Shinichi…you freak. How come you haven't called me for weeks? Did you really forget about me? Guess you're happy now with your new life. Maybe you met someone and got in love with her. Oh crap…what am I thinking? Shinichi is an honest guy. I must believe in him. He wouldn't want me to wait for him just to say that he'll be marrying another girl. Marrying … what an impossible word?
Shinichi's POV
Oh come on. How many more days before that day arrive? What am I so excited about? After all, I cannot be the usual of myself. I just turned myself into a seven year old brat named Conan Edogawa. Sad … but true.
And now, the story begins…
It was holiday in East Japan and there were no classes for all school levels. The Detective Boys cannot think of anything to do except for forcing Conan to go with them to play.
"Conan, it will really be fun. The last time we went ghost hunting, we encountered a true case. Who knows, maybe this time, we'll meet another. The place we're talking about is also in Beika City so you do not have to worry. It's near Professor Agasa's house too." Ayumi kept pushing Conan as she forced him to come with them. She really wanted him to go so badly more than she wanted Genta and Mitsuhiko to go with her.
After hearing some hints from what the young girl said, the little guy finally broke his silence. "Wait a minute! (In mind: Near Dr. Agasa's house. Could they be talking about … my house?)"
"Fine, if Conan doesn't want to go with us then we'll have Ran-neechan to accompany us." Mitsuhiko interrupted with a confident smile.
"Hey wait!" Conan murmured.
"What, you coming or not?" Mitsuhiko told the young boy with half-moon eyes as if knowing that he won.
"How come you're acting so weird after hearing sis's name?" Genta wondered.
"No, that's not the reason. How did you know that place is hunted?" Conan said. But deep inside, he has the heart of Shinichi after all. It is possible that Ran really is the reason.
"I heard it from a lady, a young boy who lived there was eaten by a monster. It's really scary!" Genta started scaring the not so interested young boy.
Conan almost laughed with what he heard. It gave him a very funny thought. Maybe, being shrunken also means eaten by monster huh! Well, that's what it was in children's vocabulary. Kids of his age believe in those kinds of things.
Then all of a sudden, their conversation was interrupted by a lady's appearance. Yes, that girl was no other than Ran. She shines in the morning with her brown hair and eyes. This time, she wore a new light green dress making her look so beautiful just like a princess. Good thing she didn't melt as someone secretly kept staring at her without even a blink.
"Here guys, I prepared some juices and biscuits for you." The princess spoke softly.
"Thank you sis." They shouted.
"What are you talking about?" Ran asked with an interested manner.
"It's about ghost hunting!" Genta hurriedly shouted his answer while grabbing the biggest biscuit in the plate.
"Really? That sounds fun. Will Conan go with you guys?"
" Ah, no sis. I'm thinking about visiting Dr. Agasa today." Conan whispered to Ran hoping that she was the only one who heard what he said.
"In that case, would you like me to go with you?" Ran said happily as she faced the three children.
Her answer made young Shinichi think. Why will Ran want to go with children's little play? For sure, after being with her for about ten years, there's something not right going on.
"Really? That would be great." The Detective Boys got excited.
"Then it's settled! We'll go there at exactly 6:00 p.m. tonight." Mitsuhiko shouted.
It's always fun to go with grown ups in scary activities. Children do not usually handle it, but these kids were the Detective Boys. Maybe somehow, they learned some courage from the little detective.
"Hey, hey! That means I have to go to."
"Conan?"
The young girl was really confused of Conan's reaction. She's starting to think that Conan likes someone older than them and that makes her feel uncomfortable.
"Ah, not because of sis. But I just got scared when I'm alone in the dark. Uncle is always sleeping." Little Shinichi cannot think of any other excuse.
"I see. But can you promise me one thing for later?"
"What is it?"
"In ghost hunting, we usually stay in pairs. Can you pair with me? For I really feel safe when I'm with Conan."
The young boy was surprised but he occasionally nodded as response. But no matter what the reason was, his response made Ayumi so happy.
At exactly 6:00 p.m., in front of what they called hunted house, an uninvited guest arrived earlier than them.
"So this was the plan you mentioned Ran." Sonoko surprised Ran from her back.
"Sonoko? What are you doing here?" Ran said with amazement.
"If I do not know that mystery freak, I will really hire a thousand police officers to capture him for making you wait." Sonoko smiled as she explained.
"Please don't say that. Anyway, we'll be having ghost hunting. Would you like to come?"
Ran's POV
Shinichi is a freak. That is him, a mystery maniac. But waiting for him is my choice … regardless of his reasons for making me wait. It's all worth it … as long as he believes in me. Shinichi is really like that. He hasn't changed. He always makes me wait even when we're kids. So, what is not worthy of waiting? I waited for him in the past. I will keep waiting for him until he finally comes back…I'll wait for him…to come back to me.
Sonoko's POV
True love really! I want Makoto and me to be happy as well. These two love birds love each other without words. How come they do it so well? But prepare your self Shinichi…don't ever try to hurt my best friend!
Going back to the story…
"Ghost hunting? Ran…" Sonoko said with bored eyes.
"Here we go."
"Wait, how come you have to pair with Ayumi?"
It's no wonder Genta and Mitsuhiko will oppose the pairing of Ayumi and Conan. They met Ayumi first. They should be her partner. Was it really like that … in real life? Does the one who comes first always get the best? Maybe yes … but only to those who believe their dreams will last … just like Ran believing in Shinichi.
"It's because…" Even Conan cannot think of an accepted reason.
"It's because I want him to be my pair this time!" Ayumi interrupted.
The two boys were not the only ones surprised but also Ran. She thought in mind that sometime long ago, she also wanted to pair with a certain someone in activities like this time. She stayed quiet and calm while staring at the kids.
"This house is quite familiar." Ran whispered as she remained looking around.
(In Conan's mind: How come it won't be familiar? You've come here almost every day when I'm Shinichi.)
Conan was paired with Ayumi. Genta was paired with Mitsuhiko. Ran was paired with Sonoko. All of them entered the house.
"How were you able to get the key?" Sonoko asked Ayumi.
"It was given to us by Professor."
(In Conan's mind: So he was the one behind this plan. But why did he set me up? Oh well, I guess I have to ask him later.)
When they were able to get inside, they decided to go separate ways.
Conan and Ayumi decided to go to the garden. Ayumi likes flowers. Of course, Conan memorized the entire parts of his own house. He decided to give that little present to his young friend.
"Do you have any idea of what kind of person the former owner of this house is?" Conan asked the young girl as he felt the touch of her hands. He believed that the reason why Ayumi asked him that favor was because she felt safe with him. But the truth was more than that.
"Well, I don't know much. But Dr. Agasa said that if we go here, then we might find something related to someone." Ayumi replied.
"Something related to someone?"
"He said that the person who used to live here always forgets important things and so we might find out what he forgot if we go here."
"Important things?"
Meanwhile, just outside the kitchen of Kudo's residence, Genta and Mitsuhiko were busy with some new discoveries..
"Hey Genta, look at this." Mitsuhiko shouted at Genta.
"What?"
"The guy in the picture looks like someone we met before."
"Really? I thought you're gonna say you find the way to the kitchen."
"Stop thinking about food! Wait, I remember now. Remember when we went to Tropical Land, that older brother introduced himself to us. If I'm not mistaken his name was …"
On the other hand, the two ladies were talking about something else.
Friends were always there when you need them. If they were true, then you won't need to call them when you need them. They have some kind of the most high tech gadget to know what happened to you. Friends were like that … truly magnificent.
"So you knew it all along that the place where they plan to go is your husband's house. Is that why you wanted to come with them?" Sonoko almost cried out loud as she got excited with things related to her friend.
"Why are you always calling Shinichi my husband? And to be honest, that is not the reason why I went here."
"Oh really? Then tell me your reason."
"I don't know either. Maybe I just want to remember him always. I … I worry that if I do not see things related to him… I will never be able to remember him. And that is what I am afraid of."
"Ran."
Meanwhile, in Dr. Agasa's house, another curious detective was trying to find some answers about the ghost hunting. What was it really for? Why did Dr. Agasa care so much to plan such unnecessary game?
"Why did you want them to go there professor?" Haibara asked Dr. Agasa as if not really interested.
"Shinichi uses to forget the most important things to remember. He even forgets his own birth date."
"So what is the thing he forgot this time?"
"You see, this is the day he waited for every year."
On the other hand, hard feelings cannot be hidden in Sonko's heart, She felt sorry for her friend. How she hate Shinichi that time!
"It's your birthday and he didn't even call. How dare that freak!"
"As long as I know he is safe, I'll be fine. And aside from that, I have my best friend and friends with me today. Right, Sonoko?"
Sonoko smiled with what she heard her best friend said.
"But, did he really forget your birthday?"
In the mean time, as Sonoko wondered about that, the truth was being uncovered in Dr. Agasa's house.
"What do you mean you don't think he forgot it?"
"That boy went home earlier than us yesterday. He said that he had something important to do. Ayum,I left her purse in the classroom so we had to go back. Along my way here, I saw him buying something from the jewelry shop. I wonder what that could be."
"Did Shinichi really remember it Ai?"
In the end, they finally decided to go back to their houses.
"We didn't find something weird. But spending my time with Conan makes me satisfied." Ayumi got disappointed.
"I really think that is the famous detective in the picture!" Mitsuhiko still troubled himself about a picture he saw. But the truth is … something interesting is really in that picture…something worth of remembering.
"I told you he is the famous chef in Paris. I always watch his cooking show!"
"Tell me, are you looking at his face or at the food?"
"Well … I guess I was looking at the food."
"I just wonder. Why is the date today written at the notebook beside that picture?"
In Mouri's residence, all stayed quiet. Kogoro Mouri was once again found drunk and asleep. Ran was sitting near the window in her bed while staring at the stars when the phone rang all of a sudden.
(Phone call)
"Hello."
"Happy birthday karate champion!"
"Shinichi!
"Hey there. You seem like crying. Any problem?"
"You idiot! Why will I cry? It's just that tonight was a bit cold."
"Did you…"
"Huh?"
"Did you really think I forgot the date today?"
"Why will I worry about that?"
Shinichi smiled as he heard Ran in a calm happy voice.
"About your present … I'm sorry that I cannot give it to you personally, but I just had it delivered yesterday night."
"Yesterday night?"
"I do not know if you'll like it … but…"
"Of course I like it. It's so weird of you to give me present so I have to treasure it, mystery weirdo!"
"Well, I guess I have to go now. See you some other time."
Shinichi's POV
Even if it hurts to lie, especially to the one you care the most …the truth wanted to hide itself... and even if it's hard to accept…I'll keep trying my best to come back to you …some other time…in the future that awaits us.
"Wait Shinichi!"
"Huh?"
"Thank you …for calling tonight."
"You're welcome."
On the next day in school…(Teitan High School)
"I think I know that face. Shinichi called last night right? What did he say?"
"Look at this."
"Wow! That's really pretty. Wait, did that come from…"
"Yes. Shinichi sent me this necklace. He said this was his birthday gift for me."
"Tell me all about it…"
Meanwhile, while the eyes of justice and truth rest for a while dreaming of the future that awaits…the eyes of crimes happened to be watching … planning on another attempt.
"Lady, is this the newest jewelry in your shop?"
"No ma'am. I'm sorry. But that one was the alone in the owrld. It was especially made for a young boy's request."
"Young boy, you said? This guy must be so sweet."
"Well, maybe ma'am. You see, a kid of seven years I age was the one asked to get it."
"Kid…means purity. A heart as pure as a newly made silver bullet!"
Outside the jewelry shop…
"Is it ok for that woman to act that way…Gin?"
"Women are women. That one is anakata's favorite after all."
Author's notes: So how was it? There's more with this story. I must say, the one you read was the first chapter. I hope you'll be waiting for the next ones. Please do not forget to leave your reviews. R and R please! I really want to see them. Thank you!