Alright, new story is up! I've had this idea for a while, and I thought I'd share it, though it'll take a few chapters to get into it.
Unlike every other story I've ever published, this story is NOT completely outlined. Meaning even I don't know where it's going to go. So maybe except some writer's block this time (though I doubt it).
This story contains elements from other fanfictions, but I made sure not to rip off any of them. The story is original, unique, and enjoyable!
Disclaimer: I do not own Detective Conan. I do not. I will not. All I have are my manga volumes and my DCTP account.
Chapter One
Conan had used to like summer vacation, but that had been when he was Shinichi, and he could go wherever he wanted. Now he looked like a little kid, and kids were never supposed to go anywhere on their own. So Conan was stuck in Tokyo with his friends, the three real kids Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta.
Conan went out one Saturday to the park to play with the other three, and with Ai, if she was coming. He brought his soccer ball, and was soon playing 2 on 2 soccer with them. Around noon, though, he got a phone call, and he went away from everyone to take it.
"Hello?"
"Oh, Shinichi-kun!"
"Agasa-hakase! What do you need?"
"Well, I just finished a new invention that I think you'll take an interest in. Do you think you can come by later?"
"Sure, Hakase! See you then!"
Soon, Genta complained about being hungry, and they all went to a nearby restaurant to grab some food. While eating, Conan decided to ditch the others and go see Agasa's invention.
After they all finished, they went outside to go back to the park, but they stopped when they noticed Conan hadn't joined them. Conan was looking at his watch. Then he exclaimed, "Ahh! I forgot!" He turned to the other three, who were eyeing him curiously, and said, "Sorry guys, I just remembered an errand I have to do!" He ran off in, waving at the others.
Conan soon arrived at Agasa's house, and wasted no time in running to the front door and ringing the doorbell.
Ai answered the door. "Kudo-kun. I suppose you're here for Hakase's invention. Come with me." She let him in and led him to the lab in the back.
Agasa was walking around some sort of machine, tweaking it and making adjustments. He was wearing goggles on his forehead. Then Agasa went behind a control panel and flipped a switch, putting on his goggles. Ai shut her eyes, and Conan followed suit when he realized that a bright light was coming from a small room connected with the machine.
When the light died down, Agasa went in the room to check on whatever was inside, but was stopped when Ai said, "Hakase, Kudo-kun's here."
"Oh, Shinichi!" exclaimed Agasa, taking off his goggles. "I didn't expect you so soon!" He beckoned Conan over to see what he was doing.
"So what is all this, Hakase?" asked Conan boredly.
"Well, it's an aging device."
"Aging device?"
"Yeah. Special waves are directed into this specially designed room. Any matter inside is aged by a certain amount of time, which is programmable on the keypad."
Conan was definitely taking an interest now. "It really works like that?"
"Of course. I've tested it on a lot of things: furniture, Ai-kun's lab rats, and stray cats."
"Oi! You shortened the lifespan of innocent creatures?"
"No, I didn't. That's the catch: it's not permanent. However, it could make you grow up again for a certain amount of time. On its highest setting, it could probably make you be yourself for up to two months."
"REALLY, Hakase?" asked Conan excitedly.
Ai stepped up. "I've helped Hakase with this, so it should be compatible with the APTX-4869 in your bloodstream. However, the more objects that are in the room with you, the less time you have to be yourself."
Conan thought about it for a minute. Then he said, "Hakase, do you mind if I come early tomorrow morning to use it?"
"Of course not, Shinichi! I'll have it all ready for you at…let's say 9:00. That good?"
"Sure. I'll have time to tell everyone I'm going, and to tell Mom to call Ran and confirm it. I guess the official story will be that I'm going to America for the summer. Since we don't have a set time for how long the machine works, then we won't give a set time for how long I'll be gone."
Ai said, "Fine then, Kudo-kun. Just don't do anything stupid that'll attract the attention of the Organization."
"All right then, Haibara. See you two tomorrow!" Conan said, as he turned around and ran out happily.
Can you see where this is going? Maybe. I'm planning on including a few fun mysteries during the course of the story, so look forward to them. Oh, and please review!
Note: I've got the first 11 chapters planned out, but anything beyond that is up for grabs!
