Title: Caught

Chapter Title: Morning Conversations

Author: Rasei

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Detective Conan.

Couples: all canon couples

A/N: This chapter was originally part of chapter one, but both parts were enlarge to be really huge. This also introduce a new subplot that I was going to ignore in the past version of Caught.


-Detective Agency-

I woke up to light fluttering into the room from the window. Yawning, I felling like I'm missing something important. Laying there for a moment, I try to think what it was. The door to the bedroom open, and familiar socked feet thudded against the floor.

"Conan-kun, why are you still in bed?" demanded Ran, as she looked down upon me. I sat up, rubbing sleep from my eyes. As I stretch, Ran went over and gathered up my glasses and watch. She turned around, as I stood up.

"Conan-kun, here you go. Breakfast is on the table. Be sure to hurry, after all, I don't want you to be late for class," she said, handing my glasses, and smile. One day, my Ran will be a good mother. As the thought enter my mind, I blush slightly.

"Are you running another fever, Conan-kun?" Ran's hand gentle brush against my forehead.

"No, Ran-nee. What is for breakfast?" I looked at her as I asked. She was already dressed in her school uniform, and her long hair pulled back into a ponytail. Ran smiled, and walk passed me.

"Dad made eggs, bacon, and biscuits," she said. I gasped. In the months I have lived here, I could count on one hand the number of times Detective Mouri cooked with Ran around. True, back when we were small, Ran talked about how her father cooked one meal or another, but nothing amazing. I follow Ran out of the room, into the living area. Detective Mouri was reading the newspaper, which he put down by his plate when we enter.

"Is something special going on today?" I asked, following

"Did you sleep well, Conan?" he asked, smirking slightly. Sleep? Suddenly, I remember last night. The nightmare featuring the man before me dead, and Ran being hold by Vodka. The waking to an empty room at two in the morning. The overheard phone call that ended with the words, "Goodbye... Gin". The conversation afterwards about nightmares. How did I fall asleep after that?

"I slept fine, Detective Mouri. What about you?"

"Fine, brat. Ran, what time are you leaving today?" He asked, moving his gaze from me to Ran. Ran tugged slightly at her ponytail, and tried not looking at me.

"Ran-nee, you are going somewhere?" I asked, frowning. I didn't hear about this before, and how she was avoiding looking at me, she made sure I didn't know.

"I forgot to tell you? Since this is a long weekend, Sonoko invited Sera and I up to her cabin," she said, still not meeting my eyes. I felt a little hurt that she hide the invitation from me.

"Why is it a four-day weekend anyway?" asked Mouri.

"Because the teachers have meetings on emergency protocol, and Monday is a holiday," I reply back. Sitting down at the plate in my spot.

"Plus today is a half day, and we are leaving right after school lets out," said Ran, smiling at her father. It seems like they already talked about this trip. Pouting, I asked,

"Can I come with you?" I whined a bit. Maybe I could go to Doctor Agasa's house if Ran does agree. Ran bit her lip, indicating that she was going to say no. Mouri spoke up before she did.

"Conan, let Ran have her girl weekend. This is also the week that Doctor Agasa is at the convention thing with the creepy girl right?"

"DAD! Ai-chan is adorable, not creepy. Right, Conan?" asked Ran, finally meeting my eye.

"Ai-chan can be creepy. But she is..." I stop not knowing how to discribe my friend. There are times where she could be friendly and nice, but still, she did create a drug that shrank me.

"Doctor Agasa isn't here though, right?" asked Detective Mouri again.

"No, he is showing off his new invention at the micro connector convention in Kyoto," I said. I cannot stay with Doctor Agasa. Then I frowned, remembering that Haibara said that there was a no-phone policy at the convention. Maybe I could stay at my house with Okiya.

"I guess you will be coming with me on my newest case," said Mouri, almost smug. Ran looked up at him, surprise.

"Dad, you didn't mention a case to me. What kind of case is it?"

"This lodge owner in Gunma hired me to figure out if a missing girl and the stabbing of a man were connected. The girl disappeared two months ago, while she was taking a walk, and the man was stabbed in his room two weeks ago. Apparently, they found a picture that the guy owned ended up in her room," he said. I slid forward a bit, trying to connect the little information I have with what Mouri was saying. Then realize this would be the lodge he mention in the phone call yesterday. If I go with him, then I could figure out exactly what was going on with Gin and that phone call.

"Are you sure it's safe?"

"Yes, I'm sure. Ran, enjoy your trip," said Mouri, smiling at his daughter. Ran nod her head, eating her eggs. I could tell she was still worry. Part of me wanted to fight and get invited to Sonoko's villa. But if I do, that might caused Ran to come to the lodge. What if Gin somehow made a deal with Vermont and Vermont got him to promise that Ran was to be left alone? What if by going, she dies? I wouldn't be able to live with myself if that happen.

"Gunma? Does that mean that Officer Yamamura is involved?" I asked, making Detective Mouri groan.

"I hope not, but knowing my luck, he is," said Mouri took a bit into his eggs. Ran stood up suddenly, carrying her plate to the sink.

"I'm going to go pack my overnight bag. Thank you for cooking breakfast," Ran said, smiling at her dad. Her dad nod his head. Should I protest and state I want to go with Ran more? Should I contact my parents or the FBI about this new angle? As I ate, I know that I had to make at least two phone calls. I'm not looking forward to either of them. At least most of the detective Boys and Ran will be safe this way.

"As soon as you are done eating, go pack your overnight bag and hurry off to school."


It's feel ironic that the day was overcast, I thought as I walked towards the elementary school. I already separated from Ran, but the other kids weren't in sight. Pulling out my cell phone, I dialed the first number.

"Hello~. Sera here," said the boyish detective. It seems like Sera was in a good mood.

"Sera, it's me. Don't say my name if Sonoko or Ran is there," I said, hurriedly. If Ran knew who it is calling Sera, I have a feeling she would decided to go to Gunma.

"Okay, Magician-san. It's rare for you to call me. What's up?" I could feel the curiosity in her voice. I took in a breath, then sighed.

"Sera-nee, I have a bad feeling about this weekend. Could you keep an eye on Ran?"

"What am I looking for, Magician-san?"

"Men in Black. Or women too for that matter," I stopped for a second, noticing two familiar people walking down the other side of the street. Amuro was glancing at Vermouth as she talked. Part of me wanted to run over and see what they were talking about.

"What do I do if I see one?" Asked Sera.

"Get somewhere safe, then call this number." I rattled off Jodie's number, still watching the two organization members walking. As if sensing me, both turned towards me.

"Okay, on one condition through."

"What condition?" As I spoke, they started walking towards me. Part of me wanted to run away, but Vermouth wouldn't allow Amuro to hurt me. Or I hope so.

"At a later date, I ask you one question and you will tell me the truth," she sounded smug. I felt butterflies swim in my stomach, though it might be because the two organization members heading right at me.

"Deal. Got to go," I said, hanging up right before they came. I put on my cute innocent face, and smile.

"Hello, Amuro-ni. Is this your girlfriend?" The look on both of their faces was worth me standing there. Amuro's mouth open and shut as if he was a guppy, while Vermouth shook her head with a raised eyebrow.

"No... no, Conan-kun. So what are you up too?" he asked.

"I'm canceling a date I had this weekend. Detective Mouri got a case, and I'm leaving town with him," I said, totally in my kid act. Vermouth smiled, then knelt in front of me.

"Cool Kid, what is your name?" she asked, like she was hiding what she knew about me. That reassure me that Amuro didn't know what she knew.

"Conan. I have to go," I said, turning away.

"Be careful," she said.

"Do you know if Detective Mouri will need help on this case?" asked Amuro,

"It is pretty easy, so I don't think so," I reply as I started walking away. I felt sweat starting to slid down my face, as I try not to show my fear.

"Cool Kid, where are you heading through?" asked Vermouth.

"School," I said, not turning back. I started running off to school, not daring to make my second call until I was out of their sight. When I was most of the way to the school, I stopped. After checking the area, I pulled back out my phone. Dialing the number from memory, I continue looking to see if Amuro was nearby.

"This is the Kudo Residence. Okiya speaking," said Okiya.

"Find a way to get the kids out-of-town this weekend," I said, still breathing hard.

"Conan? What is going on?" His tone was sharp, and for once his disguise slipped.

"I think I heard Mouri on the phone with Gin last night. This morning on the way school, Bourbon and Vermouth walked up to me. Mouri is planning on meeting Gin at this lodge later this week. I need someone to protect Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko. Also try to connect Agasa. I fear if I did, they will figure out that Sherry didn't die on the train," I stop to take in a breath.

"I understand. Have you connected Jodie or the FBI?" he asked, seriously.

"If I'm wrong, that might make the organization notice what is going on," I said, wiping my forehead. There is too much sweat on it.

"I will figure something out. Stay safe. Promise me, Conan," said Okiya.

"I promise, Akai. Thank you," I said, as I see Ayumi running toward me.

"Conan, what if I..."

"Got to go. Thank you," I hang up.


- Osaka -

In a different city, a girl was walking to school. She was frowning, thinking about the strange phone call she got last night. The plea from her missing friend, to connect the friend's parents death to the guy that was her guardian. Kazuha knew that she should tell her father, but she didn't want to break Emi's confidence.

"Ahoy! There you are," said Heiji. Kazuha looked up at her childhood friend. Heiji notice right away something was wrong, and started reaching out to touch her shoulder.

"I got a call from Emi-chan."

"What? Is she okay?" asked Heiji, knowing the girl in question. How she disappeared in the Gunma's mountains a month and a half after her parents died. How she asked for his help right before she ran away to the Gunma's mountains.

"She said that she was afraid to come home. That she got a confession that her parents' death wasn't an accident. She also asked if you could look into their deaths," Kazuha said, biting her lip.

"Have you told your dad you spoke to Emi?" Heiji asked, seriously. Kazuha shook her head, as Heiji sighed.

"Well, I guess we'll just have to check out her parents' death."