Kaneki's POV...
"WHA..WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME??!!" I shouted. Giving a terrified look of my hands, shaking with disbelief of what I'm seeing before me. I couldn't believe how was this even possible. They were small, a kind of like a child's. Anxiety soon consumed me as I hesitantly tried to move them, by slowly closing it and finally turning them into fist. I felt myself questioning. What the hell just happened? How did I turned up like this?! And my voice...it is not my usual tone and why does it sounds small? Could this be..did..did she turned me into a child?!
I looked around at each of my limbs, my height and the sight of my loose clothes and with this...my answer was solved from just mare seconds.
"Hahaha~you look so CUTE Kaneki-kun" said the blonde girl beside me, who was clutching her stomach. Laughing how my appearance changed.
Emphasizing the word Cute, I impatiently stood up, my loose clothes, slightly tilting to my left side, "WHAT WAS THAT?"I unemotionally snapped, giving her a death glare. She gave me an innocent smile as she noticed my glares.
Okay. You are starting to annoy me now...
"Oh~don't get angry at me Kaneki-kun. I granted your wish, didn't I?"
"By shrunking me into a child?!"
"Correction! I made you drink the pill which resulted you to shrunk into a child..and Hai~!" She happily replied and in one swoop, she hugged me.
"..That..doesn't even make sense.." I struggled on at the girl's affection and her actions of cuddling me like a stuffed animal. I'm still trying to ignore the sight of her chest and the smooth, soft touch of it.
Hearing my words, she gently put me down, "That Kaneki..." she smirked and pulled up a pair of glasses off her nose and continued, "..is the first hurdle to your ACTUAL WISH!!" As she said those words, she pointed her pointer up the sky while giving, what you called a 'victory pose'. My mind was racing from the sudden turn of events.
Okay..didn't see that one coming..and oh yeah..where did that nerdy glasses of yours come from?
Anyways, your all probably wondering how I turned up like this, so let me summarize how I ended up in such a situation you don't normally seen everyday. Hears a tiny flashback to see how this came to be. It all started with a simple muttered wish.
It was a quiet snowy night, and I stood silently above the Tokyo Tower, leaning my elbows in the railings. My eyes observing something of what was below beneath me, watching where everything was full of life. Christmas has reach the year here in Japan, and everyone were preparing its season, by buying presents and decorating their events.
Above, to where I stood, the cold breeze soon reach over me, its wind blew my hair, making me bow my head a little due to its annoying force to cover my view from below. Even from my standing point from such a height, without a care whether I'd fall, I just continued on observing at the jolly events of the Christmas season. Till finally, a voice fields the cold air.
"Geez..you know we ghouls aren't into those stuffs, right?" said the voice behind me as its footsteps came nearing towards me. I sigh, the cold air escaping from my mouth. Judging from its tone and its choice of words, I knew who it was, it was Ayato. Touka's little brother.
Ever since I joined Aogiri, we weren't what you called 'comrades' to begin with, rather, he was like a body guard, observing every of my actions.
I entirely never enjoyed and
liked every missions they have given me. But, as a month passed by, we are now what you called 'partners'. For now actually..
"...I know..." I said, after a seconds of silence, and quietly turned to face him. He was wearing his mask, suggesting me that we have a mission to do. Great.
"Yeah right, coming from a half ass ghoul like you" he crossed his arms then released a sigh beneath his mask. I didn't respond to him as i saw a glimpse of his impatient look. After another seconds of silence and without response, he quickly turned around and placed his hands in his jacket. Slowly walking away from me.
"Seriously..nothings coming out of that stupid mouth of yours.." his tone from this was definitely getting impatient but all I gave him was my emotionless stare. Then, from mid part, he stopped "Anyways, Eto's looking for you.."
Eto? That's rare..she's looking for me?
"She said something like ambushing another building and kill something there.." hearing this, I lowered my head as I gave myself another question thought.
Kill huh..?
Just then, his words soon shook my thoughts out, but my head was still lowered, not wanting to hear another of Ayato's bad mouthed words, though well, I'm already used to it already but I still cant help hearing the same things over and over again..
"Hey!" He called, directing only to me, "if I were you, instead of dazing around and looking at those silly events, I would just go and follow to whatever they ordered me to. Unless you wanted to get sermon by Tatara again..." he finally said, then walked away and exits through the stairs. I can hear his footsteps, fading as he descends.
As the fading steps finally vanish, I was finally alone once again.
How..how did I ever got this decided? Why did I choose to join Aogiri instead of working again in Anteiku? Why did I choose to leave them? If only I was stronger that time..maybe Jason wont- no.. its likely he'll be more interested in me and wont even give up on capturing me..then..if only..if only I didn't met Rize that day..if only I could go back the way I used to be..as a human..could my fate be..a little different? Will I be able to be with Hide like always? Will I be able to meet everyone in Anteiku? If such a fate is possible..
Slowly walking towards the same spot where I was, I leaned on once again at the railings, with now, my head laying between my crossed arms. The cold air blowing sofly towards me, its freezing point, soon made my eyes tiring, slowly closing them, and letting out a sentence that I wanted to utter so badly..
"I wish I can go back being human.."
"Really~? Then your wish is granted!"
"Yeah right..not like a wish can even grant-.." I stopped, as I heard the voice.
Odd, I am supposed to be alone right? But the voice, who was that?
As I turned towards the source of the voice, I noticed a girl next to me. She was seating there at the railings with her foot swinging playfully and looking at me with a wide smile. She was wearing a weird type of clothes and had a huge watch over her neck, dangling around the motion of her knees. She was blonde and has blue eyes. The color of a clear ocean, staring playfully at me. How come I didn't sense her presence?
"Hmm? Is something wrong? Or was it too shocking to see a girl next to you~?" She teasfully spoke
I instinctly back away, put out my stance to fight and bring out my kagune at ready, "Who are you?" I demanded, looking intently at the mysterious girl before me.
"Woa...that's one scary thing you have there~" she said, directing its words on my kagune.
"What do you want?"
"Who me? Lets just say, I'm here to grant your wish" she said, walking over to me, ignoring the danger that I can impale her with my kagune at any second, and yet smiled confidently, as if she knew, I wouldn't do it but used it to only scare her away. Dammit.
I seriously don't know whats going on here..What does she mean by that? She's here to grant my wish?
"What do you mean..?" I declared, observing carefully at my sudden opponent. She giggled from this.
"Heheheh..you know what I mean Kaneki-kun~" How did she know my name? Who the hell is she??
"Wha-.."
"Well..to put it bluntly.." as she said those words, in a split seconds, I was shock and surprised to see her holding my cheeks with her cold hands, she gave me a mischievous intent coming from her eyes. Her sea blue eyes, turned into a narrow like stare. A cats eyes to put it simply, but it can be as dangerous as a viper, ready to attack at quick second. I froze. She's no ghoul, she's an intirely different being "I'm here to change your fate..." her manipulative words, soon made me recall my unhappy past. I pushed her away.
"My fate?" I looked at her, wanting to know whats her deal with this. Yet, i can feel my kakugan eye enraged from what she said.
"You wanted to be human again don't you?"
And so...that's how I escaped reality and fled with this blonde girl. Who, I later learned was named Chrone. Being transported to a different world, was forced to swallow a unknown pill and..this is how our situation came to be.
Now then, after summarizing this to you all, Chrone hit me with her handchop on the head. Feeling the impact, I was slightly push aback and regained back to
our present situation.
"Oi Kaneki~ stop dazing around and giving hints to those readers!"
"...You just broke the 4th wall just now, Chrone.." I said unemotionally, while rubbing the part where she hit me.
"Why yes I did Thank you for asking. Because we, Time Givers, can see through at anything! Which includes the so called '4th wall' to our fellow dear readers! By the way, I can also see what in your mind too Kaneki-kun~"
I have no comment to this. I mean, aint this chapter my point of view (POV)? How come she would freely peek through at my thoughts?! Great. I feel like not wanting to describe things any further..sorry guys, seems like I'll reveal to you only our words and actions and no. I cant reveal to you whats in my thoughts. I dont want Chrone to peek at this.
"So! Are you ready to listen?"
I sighed, "I really dont have a choice, do I?"
"Nope. You completely dont have any choice left~" she cheerfully answered
"Okay!" Chrone stated, clapping her hands, attempting me to listen. "The reason why I transported you here is because of a certain death that needs to be saved"
"And who might that be?"
"Sorry~ cant tell you!"
"Huh? Why?"
"Because we, Time Givers, are not allowed to tell about your mission in full detail. Though, we are only allowed to give hints to you and you will do the rest on your mission"
"No..way.." I muttered as I noticed Chrone floating. I looked at her in wonder. "Oh! I almost forgot something~" with a snap of her fingers, my loose clothes soon changed. It surprise me to see myself wearing a white button up shirt with a brown string ribbon laying up its neck, a coffee-coloured shorts and black kids shoes with black socks, already tucked in. I looked at myself in awe, it suited my style. Its been so long that I havent wear casual clothes.
"So..heres a fun fun hint before I leave!" she said, floating a bit higher.
"Wait...your gonna leave me..?"
She nodded, without a slight hesitation. "Why so soon?!" I quickly asked.
"Gomen~" her hands claps together, giving me a apologic tone. "I cant tell you why though..but Kaneki, always remember this.."
I looked at her, my eyes full of question but obediently listened to what she'll say next. Trying to memorize the hint shes about to say.
"When your in trouble, and one person wish to save you, always remember to always protect that person and always be by that persons side okay~?"
"Wait-"
"Good bye! Hope you accomplish your mission!" As the last farewell words she said, without even letting me to complain, a bright light surrounding her and poof. She was gone, leaving me behind and a mission engraved in my mind.
I think its safe to freely talk in my thoughts now right?
The moment Chrone vanish, dark clouds came insight and soon, it started to rain. The new clothes that Chrone made was soaked. I sighed and started to run.
"Great..now it started to rain.." I muttered, running along a wild guess on a unknown street.
When I get myself in trouble... and someone saves me...I should always be by that person's side..?
I sighed from this, and spotted a nearby tree. I refuged myself there with its branches and leaves, sheltering me from the rain.
"What the hell do you mean Chrone?"
Suddenly, a van stopped right in front of me and two man soon grabbed both my arms and covered my mouth "Mmm?!" The moment was too quick for me to escape from their grasp as they dragged me inside their van and drove off. At the back of their van, were they succeeded in bounding me in place. I thought for a moment.
That was fast..Could this be the trouble Chrone meant?
Conan's POV...
"Please! You gotta save my little Shiro!!" cried our client, pleading desperately at the picture he held in dear. We are currently inside the client's house, asking help to save his kidnapped nephew. He called us to come in secret, beacuse he was threatened that if the police were involve, they would do something to his nephew. So, he decided to call for a private eye.
"Well..it cant be helped then.." said Mouri looking sadly at the man. "What does he look like?"
"I..dont have any photos of him but..this is the only photo of him..but I can't stand to look at it again.." he gave the picture to Mouri, as me and Ran joined in to look.
It was a photo of a white haired boy, being blindfolded, gagged and bound with tape. He seems to be placed on the back of a van.
"Im sorry. This must be too hard for you" Mouri said giving back the photo. The man nodded sadly.
"But still, how come he has white hair? Does he have some kind of illness?"
"Yes...the day his mother gave birth to him, he was abnormally born with a disorder called Albinism. He lacks melanin, which causes his hair to turn white. But, having had such abnormality, and mostly being exposed to the sun's rays, his pure white skin was too much for him. So he always stays at home and wait till dawn to come out"
"We're so sorry to hear that.." Ran said, looking sadly at the man.
"No. Its fine. Ever since his parents died in a accident, Im his only guardian and the only family he has left. Plus, I should be the fault..we had a fight you see, and I recklessly shouted at him. Heh..that made myself turn to shame. And because of what I said, he was kidnapped unknowingly without me knowing till I received the ransom note. I got the money ready but it would take two days than what they have planned for me to give. So please, please save Shiro!"
"I see..dont worry, cause I, Mouri Kogoro will save your nephew!" Mouri replied and we soon walked out.
As soon as we head out, I told Ran that I'll go visit Professor Agasa's place. Knowing Ran, she was against this, and was about to say no. But I cut her up, saying he would be worried about me and it accured to me to visit him after a long day without seeing him.
In defeat, Ran sighed, and freely allowed me to go.
Looks like we have another case up our view. Well, seems like I need a help from the others and solved this case!
Bonus Chapter #1
(After Kaneki disappeared, what are the events going on in Aogiri's headquarters?)
(Eto enters a certain room..)
Eto: Ah! Tatara!
Tatara: Hm? What is it Eto?
Ayato: ...
Eto: have you guys seen Kaneki? I cant find him anywhere!
Tatara: *looking at Ayato with cold eyes* Ayato. Didnt you told Kaneki to meet with Eto today?
Ayato: Ah yeah...but after telling about it to that half-ass ghoul, I just left him be that time...
Tatara: I see.. *looking at Eto, who seems to be holding something* Eto, what are you holding?
Eto: Oh this? I just wanted Kaneki to wear this *showing a centipede costume with alot of colorful quilts* You know, for a ghoul like me, sewing really isnt my thing but at least I finally got it done!
Tatara: ...
Ayato: ...pff
Eto: so how is it? *dangling the costume* Isnt it cute~?
Tatara: ...
Ayato: ppff..ffppp..bu..buu HAHAHAHA aw man~ *wiping a tear* Thats so great Eto! Kaneki will Love it! XD Im pretty sure he'll surely be Thrilled to wear it!! HAHAHA
Tatara: ..yes *ahem* he'll be glad to wear it..nice job Eto
Eto: Eh~ Arigatou Tatara~!
Ayato: Haha you know what Eto, why not I help you find him? That way, we can find him quicker this way
Eto: Really?! Thanks Ayato, that would be a great help! Bye Tatara! *both exiting the room*
(As the door closes, voices are heard, looking for kaneki, and that they have a surprise for him..Tatara was alone in the room)
Tatara: ...
Tatara: ...rest in peace Kaneki...
standing up and took a shovel*
Well...gonna make a grave then..
