Kudo dies, or does he? Ran is torn apart and can't believe Shinichi died… hope this will be successful! I really do like to write about Shinichi getting hurt don't I? Small short, hope you will enjoy!

Ran sat on her couch, staring blankly at her lap. Shinichi was dead, and would never come back.

Flash-back

"Shinichi, where are you taking me?" Ran pestered the detective. "And why do you show up NOW? You have been missing for ages; I thought something had happened to you!"

"It's a surprise, and sorry for being missing!" The black haired boy waved his arms and pulled Ran along. The darted through alleyways, dodging the occasional trash can. Shinichi never loosened his grip on Ran's hand. Ran began to blush, wondering where in the world Shinichi was taking her. He still had not told her that very important thing he had taken her out to dinner for; she wondered what he was trying to say.

All of a sudden Shinichi's phone rang *Beep*beep*

"Mosho-mashi?" (Hello) Shinichi stopped running and answered his cell phone.

"Kudo-kun! There is and dire situation! You need to come now!" inspector Megure yelled to Shinichi. Shinichi had called the day before, saying he was of his 'big case' and could help out for the next few days. Earlier, Haibara had created yet another medicine that would turn him back for a few days at most… *sigh…*Shinichi was so relieved to return to his body, he forgot to keep the fact that he was 'dead' a secret.

TO BE CONTINUED!