Author's Note:

Thank you for clicking on this story! This will be my first attempt in writing a Detective Conan fan fiction.

Disclaimer:

I do not own Detective Conan.

Happy reading everyone!

PROLOGUE

A screeched sound resulted as the gate opened resonated in the entire warehouse. Light snaked in through the pitch black warehouse and a small figure of around seven years old with black-colored frame glasses and oversized clothes and shoes, entered without hesitation. He pressed the side of his watch and light came out from it like a flashlight before he closed the door. He looked around and called out, "Oi! I'm already here like what we've agreed!"

After he said those words, he quickly shielded his eyes with his arm and closed his eyes as bright light suddenly welcomed him and at the same time, blinded him.

"Welcome, Edogawa Conan-kun," a feminine voice welcomed.

He slowly opened his eyes as it adjusted to the light and lowered his arm and right in front of him, the coldest welcome ever was presented in front of him: The two persons responsible for turning him into Edogawa Conan, codename Gin and Vodka, stood at least five meters away from him at each side, guarding the people that are between them, smirked at him. And the people at the middle of them, was the most horrible for him: the person whom he thought his ally had her left arm wrapped around another person's neck and her other arm that has a gun was directly pointed on her temple. That's right, the person being held hostage was the most important person in Conan/Shinichi's life: Mouri Ran.

"Conan-kun! Don't come near me!" Ran warned.

He glared at the ring leader for this so-called game. "Game's over! I've passed your little game and now, I'm here. We have made a deal, as soon as I arrive here, you are letting Ran go!"

The ring leader laughed. "Yes, I have not forgotten, don't worry. But there is still one last thing I need for you to fulfill."

He smiled. "Yes, I think I already know that. That's why you've let me wear my high school uniform and shoes because you want me to transform right here, to prove to Gin and Vodka, especially to Ran, that your deduction is correct." He made eye contact with her as he stated her name.

Ran's eyes widened in disbelief. "Co-Conan-kun… What are you saying?! What do you mean?! I-I don't understand! Please! Don't let Conan-kun get involved with this! He's just a seven year old kid!"

She smirked. "I believe you still know nothing, Ran-chan. The fact that he has finished my little game smoothly; he is not an ordinary kid. That's because…" She looked at Conan in a smile. "…he really isn't, ne Conan-kun?"

The little detective just glared at her in reply.

She shifted her attention to Conan and looked at him blankly. "What is she talking about, Conan-kun?! Answer me!" she shouted in frustration.

"Don't worry, Ran-chan. You'll understand everything in a short while. Well, are you ready?"

"I might as well do this as fast as possible so that this could be over right away." He took something out from his jacket and showed it to them: a prototype antidote of Apotoxin, Antidoxin 1420.

"I agree. You might as well do it now while you can and still alive because you might regret it if you don't do it now and explain everything-" she pointed the gun at him. "-by the time you die."

He smirked. "I believe I don't have any choice."

She returned the smirk. "Yes, I believe so too. Because this precious little thing would either appreciate you-" she pointed the gun back onto Ran's temple. "Or her."

"Alright, alright already!" he blurted in irritation. "I'm going to do what you want, right?! Just stop pointing your gun at her and point it to me. Only at me."

She laughed. "Oh, tantei-kun, moment seeing you like this is one in a million. I feel much honored to be one of those lucky people to see you in this state. Plus, I'm already doing you a favor, for letting you to be able to do what you need to do before everything will be too late."

"Just do what I said already!"

"As you wish," she pointed the gun back at Conan.

"No! Stop!" she panicked. "I'm your captive, right?! Don't point your gun at him! He has nothing to do with this! Right, Conan-kun? Please. Don't be so stubborn!" she looked at him hopefully.

The ring leader looked at Conan with an eyebrow raised.

His mood suddenly changed as bowed his head in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Ran," he said quietly.

"Huh?" she looked surprise. "What do you mean, Conan-kun? Why are you apologizing to me?"

He let out a sad smile. "I can't hide it from you anymore, Ran."

"Hide?"

"Yes. The one and only sad truth." After saying this, he instantly popped the tablet in his mouth and after swallowing it, he felt the effect instantly. He felt the first effects of spasm and he felt the first pounding of his chest. He moaned and by impulse, he grabbed his chest. Perspiration, also, enveloped on his forehead. Another pain pounded on his chest and he felt his whole body on fire. He gasped and he felt his whole body weakening. He dropped on his knees and he supported his weight with his left hand while the other continued to clutch his chest.

Ran panicked and struggled to get away from her captor's grasp to aid Conan but was held tightly. "Conan-kun! What's happening to you?! Conan-kun! Answer me!" Tears started to flow from her eyes and she glared at her. "What did you do to him? What did you let him eat?! Please stop it already!"

She smiled sadistically. "A piece of advice, don't take your eyes off of him and you'll see."

Ran instantly turned her attention back to the struggling young boy when she heard him scream. Her eyes suddenly widened and all the color drained from her face, the same with Vodka and Gin who obediently stayed quiet all throughout this event, as they saw the most impossible thing happened right in front of their eyes. The small frame of Conan slowly grew into that of a man and his hands and feet lengthened. His small, cute face instantly converted into that of a young and handsome lad. It took a few moments but as the transformation completed and as the pain subsided, he stood up and took a few moments to even out his breathing. He, then, wiped the perspiration that enveloped beneath his chin. He showed his form, his true form and faced everyone with confidence and finally said his name boldly before people after all this time.

"Kudo Shinichi des."

Another case is coming soon!

Author's Note:

Thank you for reading!

What I meant of 'another case' is another chapter. I want to call each chapter as case instead of chapter.

Well, that was the prologue! How was it? Next chapter will be settled a month before everything have come to this. Reviews please! Please tell me your thoughts, comments and feedbacks! I would be very delighted to hear from you!

See you next case!

June 12, 2012

Revised: August 25, 2012