And here the second chapter. I'm a little suprise I made this the next day. But I hope this goes well.

Anyway, have a good read and remeber Shuichi is NEVER safe in this story.

Shuichi Saihara, the ultimate Deactivate, have notice how tense the air in his classroom was when he walk in and greet Keade, Ryoma and Kirumi like he does every other day.

He greeted them like he always does, but Keade stiffed a little when she greeted him back.

Ryoma nodded back like normal, but Shuichi could see that he wasn't looking at him in the eyes.

The only one who look normal was Kirumi, but she call him 'Master' and didn't seem to notice it.

Now, Shuichi didn't know what happen since he last saw them, since yesterday in fact, but he can tell something was off.

Kaede smile is force and he notice the tiny traces of bags under eyes, but he knew she was stress about something.

Ryoma only never look at someone in the eyes when he feel like he wrong them. Shuichi know this as a nervous twitch or something of that nature, so he let it be in case he need to talk to Ryoma again.

He didn't like it, but Ryoma is hard to talk too when he depress or try to hide something. He need something to help him realize Ryoma is trouble when he is, or else Ryoma will just get worst.

And then there Kirumi, while she is good at hiding her emotions and troubles, she can't hide the nervous twitch she has.

Her right eye twitch slightly when she nervous, disturb or lying about something.

He found it adorable, but also very informative.

After noticing all of this, he decided to wait and see what wrong. He trust them enough to not warrant an immateriality concern. But he will have to keep an eye on them for today.

'Heh, and to think about three month ago, I wouldn't have thoughts I have friends.' Shuichi thought with a slight chuckle as started to get everything out of his bag.

Kaede came over and they started to talk.

"Hey, have you taken any cases as of late?" Kaede ask cheerfully, but Shuichi can tell she was tire.

"Well, yes and no. I'm helping my uncle with tracking down this drug dealer that set up shop in this town. But he seem to be well hidden." Shuichi answer with his arm cross and a frown on his face.

"Hmm, could he be hiding in plain site? I mean, in movies and some of those past cases files you show me, there was time that happen." Kaede said after a while.

Shuichi rub his chin in thought.

"That is possible. I can think of a few place that could work in town, but I will have to run it by my uncle first. But this can help us narrow our search." Shuichi said with a 'hmm' as he rub his chin as he thought about it.

"I'm glade I was able to help a little." Kaede said happily.

"Are you sure you don't want to take a part time job as an Detective assistance. I think my uncle wouldn't mind having another helping hand at our work place." Shuichi ask.

"Nah. I'm sure with you and your uncle at it, we can sleep at night soundly." Kaede said kindly, her eyes going soft as she smile at the young man.

Shuichi blush slightly and cough.

"I hope we can meet your expectation then." Shuichi said with a sheepish smile.

Kaede giggle a little at Shuichi expression and they began talking about what their plains for the day as their others classmates begain to come in.

Shuichi greeted them like he always does, but he notice how they all seem to be trouble like how Kaede, Ryoma and Kirumi was earlier.

Shuichi eyes narrow at Gonta, who look the most sad.

'Did something happen?' Shuichi thought as he was about to say something, but their teacher come in and class started.

'I will have to talk to them about it later. Assuming they will tell me." Shuichi thought as he started to focus on the lesson.

(Later at Lunch period)

Shuichi sweatdrop as Kirumi was placing tea and few meals to go with said tea.

"U-um Kirumi?" Shuichi started nervously.

"Yes." Kirumi said as she pour Shuichi his cup of tea and place it in front of him.

"Why did you drag me to the garden and making me tea for Lunch? I don't mind, but this is a surprise for last minute." Shuichi ask as he took a sip from his cup and sigh at the taste.

He will never taste another tea, other then the Ultimate Tea maker, as great as this.

"I have notice you seem stress today, so I assume a calm tea time will help you relax for now." Kirumi said calmly as she cut Shuichi a piece of cake.

"I see. Did I look that stress?" Shuichi ask, not wanting to say he was worry for everyone strange actions today.

"Yes. And as a maid, it is my duty to ease my master worries and provided a small breathing room at time." Kirumi said as she place the cake in front of Shuichi and stood in her perfect posture.

Shuichi WOULD try to get her to sit down and enjoy this with him, but he been through this enough time to know that it will never work. So, Shuichi decided to do something else.

"So how was your day so far? Anything interesting happen today?" Shuichi ask.

"Nothing exciting happen so far. But my father seem to be lacking sleep with all the paperwork he been doing as of late." Kirumi answer.

"I see. Being Prime Minster must mean he deal with a lot of paper work. It must be torture." Shuichi said with a wince as he pick up the plate with the cake.

"Yes. But my father is a workaholic, so he will be fine as long he eat and sleep today." Kirumi said as she pour more tea for Shuichi.

"I see. I hope he will be ok-ack!" Shuichi started, but Shuichi stop as he felt something goes through his chest.

Kirumi eyes widen in horror as she saw an arrow went through Shuichi chest, through his lungs to what she can see, and rush to his aide.

She look around and saw a student rushing over with a worry expression as held a bow in his hands. She took a note of his facial feature and his clothing for later.

She turn back to Shuichi and saw blood was coming out of his mouth.

"Master Shuichi! Please stay with me! I will get aide, but please hang on!" Kirumi beg as she started to pull out her phone.

While she doesn't use it much, but it does help when she need to make a call or contact the authorizes.

Shuichi try to answer, but the blood make it harder for him to speak, so he just nodded.

Kirumi quickly dial the number and made the right choice of words as fast as possible.

She hung up and started to make sure her first aid was holding up, but Shuichi eyes started to dull.

"No. Please hang on. Don't die on me again." Kirumi beg as she try to stop the blood flow.

Shuichi turn his eyes and look at Kirumi, his mind not registering her words anymore, but he gave a small smile to her, telling her is alright.

He don't blame her.

He didn't why he felt the need to let her know that. But he did.

He use whatever strenight he had left and rose his hand and caress her face. Kirumi held his hand out of instinct as tears were gather in her eyes.

Shuichi gave one last smile before his world turn dark.

"SHUICHI!" Kirumi shouted as she shot up from her bed.

Kirumi look around her room and sigh.

They had fail once again.

She once again saw her beloved master die in front of her eyes.

And by an arrow this time!

Did that anchor this!

What the hell!?

'Did he did on purpose? Did he accidentally overshot it? The archery and the garden are close, so it could happen, but...' Kirumi thought as she try to get Shuichi bloody smile out of her mind.

'He find now. He safe now.' Kirumi said to herself in her mind over and over again til she calm down.

She got of the bed and started to get ready for school.

As she got ready for the bath, she never notice the tears going down her face as she gather her cloths.

And that the second chapter. i was suprise I was able to post this a day later. I hope you all enjoy this as I enjoy making it.

Anyway, goodnight everyone!