Seems this will extend a chater or two , silly me. :)
Hope you like it, and don't worry, we're all ganna see Aoko soon :3 *spoiler* this is ganna be a shock and somewhat sad.
I apologize in advance for any misspells, eaten or neglected words you might (and will) find xD *they always show up lol*
Anyways, hope you like it. Gomen for being late on it :/
Fans of KaitoAoko, don't cry T^T there is always a happy ending in fantasy...i hope..
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CH 3: How Could You ...
As they drove away to the Mori agency, they discussed what'll be done concerning the KID case, what'll be his classmates reaction and what'll they be doing concerning the shooters.
From the bullets' extracted, the result showed the usage of three different bullets, henceforth, three killers. However, no trace, as mentioned earlier. But that vital fact, Conan knew only one type of killers who can hide all their traces, only one. To that thought, he could not find the link, no matter what he tried. Then he remembered, Haibara mentioned something about Pandora before, didn't she? He could ask her, observe her reaction and come to the conclusion that his deductions were correct.
Regardless of all, what did they want with a jewel of immortality? Were they not strong enough that no one could reach them or go against them without having war explode in their faces?
She will deny answering him? But that one look of fear and shock in her eyes will answer it all, he knew it well. More importantly, what plan to come up with to validate his absence from school and ...How not to make Ran worried to come to check on him?
His mind rushed a thousand thoughts per second, but he knew what he was facing, he knew he could always come up with some master mind plan to stop those ravens, but what he did not know, is how long will this struggle continue!
Hakuba on the other hand, was observing the small detective driven in his thoughts. That boy never failed to fool anyone, but, he failed to fool people who share the same ability. Like his fiancé's mother, Eri, Hakuba also sow the trick. It was irrational to think a man could become a child, science has not proven it possible yet. However, that child was everything but a child, and that was clear, to everyone. Intellectuality? Maybe, but for a child this age? No, there was more. Now he understood why he was KID's most effective rival, why he always managed to outdo the great thief and find a loop hole or alter his plans. Like father like son, he thought. At first, Hakuba knew why he stayed in Japan from the first place, why he joined the thief in the school he attended. At first, it was spider, but now, he was up against something much more horrifying. But little did he know, that spider was a syndicate puppet. Now, he knew Kaito was at greater danger than ere. If they ever find him in the PPH, what can a cataleptic teenager do? Camers, guards_no_ none of that would be enough.
"Here we are," Ginzo said. "Do you want me to talk to Mori-san?"
"It's okay" the child smiled, fooled the man, in fact. "Don't let KID die" and he got down and ran up.
Hakuba looked away, worried. "Keibu, is it alright to leave Kuroba-kun alone? They could easily find him; it's not like they'd look in public hospitals, they'll know we'll try to keep him low"
"I know" He took a cigar out, lit it and said looking from the mirror. "But I got good men there watching_ protecting him. If he was awake, I'd be less worried, but he's not. He'll have to need our help until he could manage to move." And Hakuba approved. "Until I know who I can trust, I'll have a better chance at protecting him"
"I am in for it" he said serious and confident. "I won't let him get killed"
"Arigato, Hakuba-kun. I will inform you with the news, and I trust you'll throw a good explanation for Kaito-kun's absence." he pulled a smile. Man, those masks came in handy.
"Hai, don't worry" and they drove off.
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"Conan-kun, we were worried about you" Said Ran with a worried tone_obviously. "Why didn't you tell us from the start that you wanted to chase KID? You know his heists can be till midnight, you could have told us"
"Demo, Ran-neechan, nothing happened, and I was with the police."
Ran allowed a smile to show. "Thank Kami. Say, did he steal it?"
"No" he said and walked away. "He didn't show up. Guess he got something he had to do. He'll probably send another notice next full moon and come for another gem"
Ran approved, humming. "I don't get why the police haven't caught that sneaky thief already! But I got to admit, it's hard to catch a criminal like him, both thief and magician, deceiving is a piece of cake!"
He approved, yes, Kaito is a great magician. It's easy to fool people with his tricks, but, now those with wits. Then his eyes fell on the heavy lying object sleeping on the desk. "No wonder you don't get clients." He thought sarcastically. "Ran-neechan, is it okay if a spend the week with papa's friends?"
"Papa's friends? Do I know them?"
He shook his head, "Demo, you might. They came few days ago, and I so excited to play with them" yes that childish tone fooled her very well. "They're ganna tell me tones of cool stuff. Papa already spoke to me today at Agha's house"
"That's very interesting" she smile with closed eyes slightly leaning down. "Have fun with them, and be nice. Don't wonder off, okay?'
He hummed with a smiled. "Hai Hai. I'll go pack some things" and he rushed off. She stood their confused.
"He didn't tell me he had his parents' friends around before. I wonder where they're from...!"
The police station :p
He packed everything, and waiting impatiently for the news to come from both Keibu and Hakuba. Soon, action is to take place.
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It was good neither detectives had school to worry about tomorrow, and that gave them the perfect time to study the plan.
Monday morning was like every other; Hakuba went to Ekoda high, he didn't have to tell the school anything thanks to Nakamori's advanced explanation saying Kaito was sick. He took his seat; his eyes drove him to Kaito's childhood friend. She seemed down, over worried, and her eyes did not taste sleep the last few days. He read all the 35 messages Aoko send to Kaito's phone. She was worried sick about him. But Hakuba answered and said in Kaito's name that he was sick and he'll be away for a while.
The class proceeded normally, more boring without the daily pranks, and in few hours, they went home.
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"Keibu, is there no sign of those men?" Hakuba said over the phone. "It's been a week now, and still Kuroba-kun hasn't came to"
"It's actually good, if you think about it. He had the chance to rest and recover, and they didn't strike or kill anyone yet. I know it's bad considering we can't chase them if they don't show themselves, but, let's leave it for now. It's not like we can run in the street and knock on doors searching for what he don't know who it can be"
"You're right, and I don't want them to come looking for Kuroba-kun either. We'll wait and catch them when they surface, hopefully before anyone else gets hurt. Did they mention if we can see him?"
"Of course" and he paused. "I'll come and pick you up, Aoko is coming too"
"Are your sure! She'll kno-"
"I know, but she insisted on seeing him, so I had to tell her something."
"What did you say?"
"I told her Kaito-kun had a car accident because of a drunk driver, I improvised, and sounded so sure. So she'll come and see him. Be ready by five" and they hung up.
At the mentioned time, Hakuba waited for Nakamori under the house, and it worried him to see the later late. Hence forth...lots of thoughts rushed in his head. Did something happen?
Then he heard a horn, and the car stopped facing him. Keibu greeted from the window, telling the young detective to hop in. His first glances fell on the girl next to Ginzo, she seemed worried, but hid it perfectly with a smile. As expected from a girl who lived best friends with a magician.
"Hakuba-kun, how are you today?"
"Fine" he smiled and said nothing else. She was really good, but he was no fool to see to her heart. "So, thrilled to go hospital visit?"
SHe smiled for a second there, "I'm ganna kill him for getting hurt! That bakaito, what good is it to be fast and skillful if you can't escape fast. He's really good at dodging everything I throw at him"
"Well, guess he wasn't lucky this time." he pulled a modest smile. "He'll be fine, don't worry" he turned his sight, realizing he busied her enough to neglect her sight from the location they were heading to. "Ahhh we arrived"
She turned surprised. "All ready?"
Her dad parked the car, as they strode to the room Kaito was in, Ginzo kept his radars on. All seemed calm, they were grateful. Ginzo opened the door, allowing his daughter's eyes to search for the prankster she hopped would never get hurt like that. He was still, asleep, but he was out of their reach. The doctor shortly followed giving the Good and Bad news.
"Please, tell us" Ginzo replied.
"It seems he will wake today, when exactly I don't really know. He recovered well, and that is the good news. But, the bad news still needs confirming, so we are waiting to see his reaction once he comes to. Which is why I ask of no one to say anything until I run my tests." The three approved, and sat down as he asked them too. "And I strongly urge everyone not to stress him in any way, the damage he underwent still needs time to fully heal and function normally again."
Aoko's eyes rolled on her childhood friend, thinking of what the doctor just said. She has to stay calm, and she hopped she wouldn't fail in that. It has not been fifteen minutes since they entered the room, but they kept their eyes and ears, for Kaito's sake at least. So far, she saw his heartbeats were stable, he seemed okay if she'd neglect the bandages and slight remaining marks of injury he had. To her greatest happiness, he was okay and alive. She looked at her hands, feeling her heart racing, why? She did not realize it before. Why was she that worried? Kaito, get well soon. I miss you.
Now it struck her... she did love him, that was not a mistake in her heart. As hard as she tried, she kept it to herself, and honestly was hurt the most to see him not caring, or blindly trying to piss her off day and night. But deep down, she knew he cared about her, he was always nice, wasn't he? And no one could deny having them both blush whenever they were asked if they were a couple. "Was he...? Does he ...care-love me?" The only thing distracting the 'sleeping like a baby' idea, was the life support attached. "Are you really okay Kaito? I still don't get it, how did you fail to escape an accident? I thought you were the fastest smart guy a knew...you could have...managed something out.."
Hakuba's eyes wondered off from face to face, from Aoko to her father, worried about both and the thief. Today, the doctor said? Today you will wake up,and I am afraid of what will ensue. Will you try to escape? I know it's a piece of cake for you, with your tricks and skills, you'll fool anyone. I don't know how we'll keep you calm once you realize your alter ego has been exposed, more likely, when you realize, your reason behind it.
"Do not worry, he'll be okay" he assure his daughter smearing her freshly falling tears. "His mom will look after him until he is okay"
"She's here?"
"Yes, she's at the airport as he speak. She'll meet us in half an hour or so. The moment she knew her son got hurt, she rushed here without second thoughts. She didn't even listen to what I was telling her" he smiled.
"Of course, you know how worried she gets about him."
"Yeah,ever since.." he ceased that sentence. "I can't really blame her, he's all that matters to her. I wasn't surprised when she said she's coming, I knew she wouldn't leave him at times like this."
"She's a great mom" Aoko said and allowed a smile. "Always protective" and he sustained.
"I'll go and meet her, and well come back here. You kids stay here until we come back, okay?" and they approved. He took his belongings and left, stroding to his car as he left.
"Nakamori-san, there is no need to be worried, you heard what he said. Kuroba-kun will wake up and you'll see for yourself that he is okay."
However, he himself did not believe those words. If Kaito was okay, why did he take so long to wake? Most of all, the 'bad news' will reveal a lot once Kuroba-kun wakes, he thought for a moment. Then his eyes fell on something beeping, the monitor.
"Kaito...!" Aoko got closer, one hand on the thief's hand, "Are you...okay?"
He slowly opened his eyes, still feeling headaches, realizing the girl beside him. He said nothing, wondering her tears...
"Stay down, you have to rest" came a soft reply from his classmate. "I'll get the doctor. Aoko, stay with him" and he went, shortly returning with the man.
Kaito said nothing, watching while he felt drums in his head. The pain was still there, but what happened?
The doctor went in, and sat on his right. First he started with the simple questions, asking if he was okay and what he was feeling. But Kaito's only words were either denying or approving, but he would say nothing else aside that. "I'll perform a scan on you, and see how it's going. Now, if my test is correct, it's ganna take some time for you to heal and be like before" Kaito only approved, and the doctor left after giving him a paper to fill in. He took a long time to fill it, couldn't even answer it, and Hakuba could see that. He managed to take a peek at the questions, and it shocked him. Kaito couldn't answer the first one to even begin with.
"You don't know...?" he eyed the boy, both worried and afraid. Kaito only looked away. "So, that's why you're not being yourself."
"Hakuba-kun, what's wrong with K-" he stopped her from speaking.
"Leave it to the doctor, don't give any information. We have to know how accurate things are" his sight struck Kaito again. "You rest here, we'll be back" and he left with Aoko.
Kaito remained there, watching them leaving. He looked around, where was he? A hospital? But, why is he here? He could not recall what happened.
"Mrs. Kuroba!" Hakuba glanced surprised. "I thought you'd be here in an hour"
She smiled, "I wouldn't stall, besides, we came by car. How's he doing?"
"Oh you'll be very surprised once you know. Anyway, the doctor is running a head scan on him now. But, physically he's okay."
"Yokata! I was so worried!" her glare fell on the inspector. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
He laughed worried, "I didn't want you to wait a lot or worry. Anyways, let's go check on Kaito-kun. The test must be done by now" they walked to the room, and accidentally overheard it.
"You've got severe damage, that's why your memory blanked out. But, hopefully, you should remember something, but don't stress yourself. Amnesia is difficult to handle, but i'm sure you'll find your way to adjust to things."
Aoko's eyes widen, her heart trembled deep. "Kaito..." tears began to fall, Chikage's face was the same. The doctor turned noticing them.
Ginzo's face was not any different, except for the tears. What are they going to do now?
His mom was worried, she advanced looking with sorrow. He did not recognize her...! It pained her the most. She sat facing him, eyes to eyes, she masked her tears from falling. With a good poker face, she managed a smile. "I'm...I'm your mom" she said hushly hugging him. He tried to show better support, but he need one the most. Catching up to this now was hard, but he was more worried about the girl crying beside the door being comforted by the brown haired boy beside her.
Aoko, as soon as the doctor left, ran to Kaito straight for a hug crying. He did not understand what was going on. How is she?
She looked up, tears filling her blue eyes. She smiled trying to shove off any stress she might cause him. She snapped her fingers and a blue flower pooped out. "I'm Aoko Nakamori, nice to meet you" his eyes blinked, how did she do that? This scene meant a lot to them, she'd always remember it. "How could you..." her tears fell more, he was worried now for her. "How could you..