Title: Saving the Detective
Summary: Missing scenes from the movies. When our favorite shrunken Detective becomes too courageous and reckless for his own good, someone had to step in to save the day (or him, to be exact). And that someone happens to be Kaitou KID. Isn't our favorite Detective lucky?
Chapter Two: Mid-Air Rescue! (Missing Scene from Movie 14 – The Lost Ship in the Sky)
Author's Note: This is especially dedicated to Mysteryfan17 and Abuchiku for suggesting that I did this particular scene again. I merely touched the scene on my 'Treating a Wounded Detective' but this time, I have added more depth and detail to the scene, from KID's POV. That said, this fic has no relations whatsoever to the fanfic mentioned above. Thank you so much. This chapter has been written with you in mind, with the most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your tireless support. Once again, thank you! ^^
Hope you'll enjoy the ride!
The Lost Ship in the Sky
Movie 14
When it comes to danger to the people he cares, Tantei-kun, without hesitating, throws his self-preservation instincts out of the figurative window.
Every single time.
Even if it meant that he was also thrown out of a window (REAL window this time) along with it.
KID let out an annoyed 'Tsk!' the moment Tantei-kun was flung out of the ship. But deep inside, KID was ranting a litany of curses that even sailors wouldn't dare to utter. He had mentioned before that no one is to die even for a noble cause, right? Baka, baka Tantei!
"Conan-kun!" Ran shrieked, worry and fear palpable in her voice as she darted towards the open window.
Not good! He had to do something before the young lady jumped out of the window after her little charge.
"Wait!" He bit out, holding out a hand to push her back. Closing the distance in a long step, he vaulted over the platform and dove out through the window, aligning his body in a lean and straight position, going nosedive. Instead of defying gravity, he welcomed it to increase his speed through the air, towards the flailing detective, who tried his best to strain against the pull of the Earth.
"Kuso!" Still, despite his best efforts, his reach was just shy of catching Tantei-kun. In the meantime, the boy kept on falling faster.
Panting with the effort, KID practically had to swim in the air, reaching desperately for the detective. He strained his arm to its limit, reaching, reaching, reaching, then… GOT IT! He grabbed Tantei-kun's shoe, pulled the boy towards him, threw himself forward, wrapped his arms around the small body, went nosedive into a massive cloud…
And emerged on the other end as Kaitou KID, the famous Phantom Thief.
Even from where he was, he could hear excited. relieved cheers from the ship. Damn, it felt so good, KID's annoyance at Tantei-kun's persistent disregard of his own life, evaporated into nothingness.
Still, he couldn't help a displeased frown that appeared. "Hard to believe that they'd tossed you out of the window like some kind of trash. What now, Meitantei? Are you giving up like this?"
He watched impassively as Tantei-kun twisted in his grip to look at him furiously. "That's not even an option!" The boy pumped a fist into the air, and KID jerked his head to the side just in time to avoid it. "Return to the airship at once!" Tantei-kun yelled with a finger pointing at the airship's direction.
KID wasn't impressed. To his own surprise, he found himself feeling slightly offended at the tone Tantei-kun had used. "Don't be ridiculous. My hang-glider doesn't have an engine attached." What's more delighting than to go against the wishes of his greatest adversary? Smirking, he said, "Consider yourself lucky to still be alive!" With that, he tightened his hold on the boy and veered suddenly for Sakushima, relishing in Tantei-kun's startled yells as he sought for a place to land safely.
Thankfully, the island had been deserted. Everyone had been evacuated due to the virus scare, so the place was PERFECT. As soon as his boots touched the sand and his hang-glider deactivated, he gently lowered Tantei-kun to the ground. The kid detective immediately swung his attention to the departing airship, a fierce scowl on his face.
KID knew that Tantei-kun was itching to get back into the vessel as soon as possible. Many lives were at stake, especially the life of a certain Ojou-san.
"Don't worry, we'll figure out a way to return to the ship," KID tried to comfort the tensed faux-child. But he couldn't help but remark, "Who ask you to get thrown out of the ship, anyway?"
Tantei-kun snapped his head around to fix KID a heated glare, and an expression that seemed to be saying 'Are you crazy?'. "I did not ask to be thrown out of the ship!"
"You did!" KID retorted. "You provoked the leader by NOT acting like who you are supposed to be; a frightened child instead of Edogawa Conan, Tantei-sa! Maybe if you really acted like a child you ARE, you might still be in the ship right now!"
That stopped the detective in his tracks. He snorted a few minutes later, crossing his arms resentfully. "I didn't want to give that bastard the satisfaction of seeing me cowering in fear. He doesn't scare me at all."
"Your ego and pride are going to get you killed one day, Tantei-kun," KID cautioned with a light sigh. "If I haven't been there to save you…"
"I will survive, anyway," Tantei-kun cut in vehemently. "You think I will die before I take THEM down, before I get my body back? I won't!"
KID huffed. "Then you should keep yourself OUT of situations that can get you killed. I will not always be there to save you."
"You don't have to save me, KID," Tantei-kun said, frowning up at him. Abruptly the young features softened. "Why do you keep saving my life? Wouldn't it be good for you if I'm not there anymore to ruin your heists?"
Horrified by the sudden morbidity in the detective's tone, KID shot the boy a dark look. "Idiot. Have you forgotten one of my rules?"
"No one gets hurt," Tantei-kun intoned dully.
Suppressing the urge to shake the little figure in front of him, KID exploded. "Exactly! No one gets hurt, not during my heists, not if I can help it!" Especially you, Tantei-kun, KID added silently. "And do you think I will watch you die, when I can do something to prevent it?"
"No," came the very quiet rejoinder.
KID gentled his tone at the now-miserable detective. "Tell me, Tantei-kun, if I am in your shoes, will you let me die?"
"Of course not!" The detective instantly replied, his voice firm and unhesitant. Tantei-kun openly glowered at him, not even hiding how annoyed he was at KID's question. Really, what sort of question was that?
"There you go," KID beamed, absolutely pleased with the answer. It was a strange sort of a happy relief to know that Tantei-kun cared for him, too. "Looks like we do understand each other."
Tantei-kun turned away, deliberately not looking at KID, but KID could see a hint of a smile quirking on the young face. "Arigatou, KID."
Those two words were infused with so much warmth and earnest gratitude and meanings, KID found himself smiling a truly genuine smile. He hadn't smile like that in such a long time, and it felt good on his face. "No problem at all, Tantei-kun."
For a long moment, they stood in silence. The only sounds to be heard were seagulls screeching in the sky, the waves crashing against the shores, and the whisper of breeze singing through the trees.
Tantei-kun cleared his throat subtly. "I think I'll give Hattori a call to give him an update, since Osaka is his territory."
Meanwhile, KID had spotted a wayward yak cautiously approaching them. "Good idea. I'll be right nearby if you need me."
And not just here, Tantei-kun. If you ever need my help, I'll be there for you, if I can. Because, Tantei-kun, we are more than rivals chasing each other on opposites side of the law. We are already friends. I hope you'd realized that.
And unbeknownst to KID's knowledge, Conan-kun already had.
- End of Chapter Two -
Yay! I was on the roll tonight, so the fic is completed within a few hours! ^^
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