AN: hello people! I am writing yet another Case Closed fan fic. Since my last story was a big hit, and I got so many requests to write another one, I am! I hope you all enjoy this story so much!

Mandi

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Case Closed. But I own whatever you don't recognize! Lol

Even in Darkness, I Will Love You: Chapter One: Surprise Party

Rachel Moore gave a tired sigh, her blue eyes staring up at the sky. In her arms were two brown bags of groceries, and by her side was young, Conan Edogawa – alias Jimmy Kudo – with a bag in his own small arms.

"I sure hope it doesn't rain," Rachel commented as they continued to stroll down the sidewalk back to Rachel's home, which was Conan's temporary home. "I want this party to go just right."

"Who is the party for, Rachel?" Conan asked.

"It's for Jimmy," Rachel replied, a smile growing on her lips. "He's coming back today!"

That can't be! Conan –Jimmy—thought to himself. I'm right here! How can I be coming back?

"Are you sure it's Jimmy, Rachel?" Conan asked, trying not to sound worried. "Because you've had some fake Jimmy's before. How do you know that this is the right one?"

"Because, Conan, he called me this morning and told me he was coming back. He said he wanted a big party to celebrate."

That's strange. I never called her this morning. Although that sure sounds like something I would do.

They made it back home, seeing some familiar faces standing around the stairs. They all had balloons, gifts wrapped in shiny paper, and some holding small teddy bears with giant red bows. They were all dressed up nicely, big smiles on their faces. Conan easily found Inspector McGuire standing next to Richard Moore. Serena and a few other classmates were bundled up together near a table where the refreshments were being held, and he also saw George, Mitch and Amy talking about getting his autograph.

Wow, if I was coming back, this would be quite a party. Jimmy thought as he helped Rachel put the groceries away and bring out some more snacks. A small bit of jasmine blew into his nose, and he closed his eyes as he let it in. It smelt good. Suddenly, his eyes burst open, and he glanced at Rachel. She was wearing perfume! Rachel never wears perfume!

Oh man, she's really going to be upset about this, Jimmy thought, and he quickly turned back into the house. He grabbed for the phone and dialed Dr. Agasa's number.

"Hello?" The doctor's voice came through the other end.

"Doctor, it's Conan." He said, hoping that the doctor would catch his drift.

"Oh, hello Jimmy!"

"Listen, did you call to tell Rachel that Jimmy was coming back?"

"I never called her, Jimmy. Did you?"

"No, I didn't get to talk to him." Conan said instead, still trying to look normal and not blow his cover. "Do you think he's really coming?"

"Would it be a trap? Maybe the men in black have finally found you?"

Jimmy froze, maybe they did. And... if they did... then that would mean... "Doctor, get over here, now!" With that, he hung up, and Jimmy glanced around the party. People were still chatting. This was his chance. If he could just get everyone...

A bullet zoomed past his head. Jimmy froze, his eyes wide. He could hear everyone start to turn their heads. He gritted his teeth, and slammed the door shut, just in time for a bullet to crash into the door as it shut, just missing Rachel, who was standing outside of the door. Jimmy turned around, and saw two men standing by an open window, a gun in each other their hands, and their eyes glaring down at Jimmy.

"We've found you, kid." The taller, bigger nose one said. "This time we won't goof off." He tightened his finger on the trigger.

Jimmy laughed, "If you shoot me here, then you'll get sent to jail. Inspector McGuire and other men from the police station are standing right outside that door. You won't be able to escape without being shot or sent to prison."

"The kid's got a point," the shorter, chubbier one said. "Let's just take him and go!"

The taller one growled, and rushed over to Jimmy, picking him up with one arm and holding the gun at his neck with the other. "If you as much let out a scream, you'll be dead. Got that?"

Jimmy nodded as best as he could, and the two men in black jumped out of the window, and shoved him into the trunk of their car, which was parked across the street.

Rachel kicked the door open, each of the policemen had their guns out, even Inspector McGuire. Rachel glanced around the room, her eyes widening with fear and worry. "Conan? Conan! CONAN!" She saw the open window, and rushed towards it, but only saw the car speeding away in the distance.

"No..." she breathed, tears now streaming down her face. "No... CONAN!!"