AN: Yeah, i know, I haven't updated in a while. The thing was, the idea came to me at random, so when I decided to make it a fic, I didn't really have a plot in mind. Oh, I had Conan with his new thing, but how to make it come out, or for him to even accept it, I needed something more and I finally got it. So, now the next chapter in this little saga.
Also, first time writing Heiji's accent, so hopefully it's not too bad.
And thanks to all my lovely reviewers. Never have I gotten so many favorites for a story and it's why I really wanted to have a good plot for this. So, enjoy.
Title: Mister Reckless Knight
Akako was a witch. As such, she was never supposed to be a damsel in distress. Oh, sure, the situation came up enough. After all, she was an attractive young woman who loved to walk the night. So, of course, some guy thought he could bother or take advantage of her. Usually with a spell or two, that's all it became: a bother.
The situation now, however, was far more bothersome than it should be.
"STAY BACK! Or I'll slit her throat!" The wannabe mugger threatened, pressing a knife against a very annoyed Akako's throat.
"Now, ya know ya don't wanna do that! Ya don' want t' add manslaughter to th' charges," said Mister Knight in Shining Armor. Apparently one with an Osakan accent. He stepped forward, holding out a hand like the mugger would take it in some sort of wish to be saved. "Just put down that knife..."
"BACK OR I KILL THE BITCH!" The mugger screamed.
Akako scowled, her head jerking a bit at the yell in her ear. Now she was very annoyed. Especially with her charming spell not taking hold on him yet. Was he that out of his mind?! Or was she being blocked...? "If you're going to threaten me, you can hold back the insults!" Akako snapped angrily.
"Shut up, you little bitch and play good hos-" The mugger started to growl, focusing on Akako. That is, before a fist shut his mouth, Mister Knight grabbing and pulling away the knife with his other hand.
Huh, he had good reflexes.
And a good right hook with the mugger being out, apparently.
"Are ya all right?" Might Knight asked, after taking the knife from the mugger and setting him against the alley wall.
Akako was silent a moment, studying the man before her. Well, he was cute. (And kind of looked like a certain magician too.) She put on a charming and cute smile, leaning closer. "Much better now that you've taken care of that awful man." She said, already weaving the magic. This one wasn't out of his mind.
Mister Knight grinned. "No problem. It wasn't right, 'im grabbin' a girl like that," he said, pulling out a cell phone, punching in a number and holding it up to his ear. "Hey! Officer, this Hattori Heiji here. I just caught..."
Akako tuned out the rest of the call. It was odd, how he greeted the officer. And that name. She heard that name somewhere. Now, where was it?
"Want me t' walk ya home?" Hattori asked, putting away the cell phone. "As soon as the patrol car comes, I can go with ya."
Well, that sounded boring. "Oh, I'm sure we can go now. They won't mind, right? He's not going anywhere." Akako said. She'd been asking long enough that he'd agree with her and...
"We don't know that. He might still get up. I need t' stay until the police arrive. Then I'll walk ya home, promise," Hattori said with a friendly grin.
Akako could only stared at that. Had he...had he just DENIED her?! "Are you usually so nice to all the girls you save?" She asked in a flirtatious tone.
Heiji looked thoughtful at that, seeming completely unaware of her flirts. "Hm, pretty much. A girl already got int' danger. No reason t' make them suffer more," Hattori answered easily.
Akako scowled inwardly, keeping a smile on her face. How was it possible? How could he resist her so easily?!
"By the way, what's yer name?" Heiji asked.
"Koizumi Akako," Akako said in a sweet tone as she tried to figure out what was wrong with her spells. Surely if he was that strong, he'd have notice her working her magic, right? Or was he as dense as the other person who could resist her?
"Akako?" Heiji said questioningly, frowning thoughtfully. "That wouldn' be in the kanji for red child, would it?" He asked.
"Yeah. Why?" Akako answered.
"No reason..." Heiji replied looking up. "Maybe yer right. We should get you home. The police should be here soon," he said, scanning the rooftops.
Now THAT was an interesting reaction. Why did he seem suddenly so nervous at the mention of her name? And he was definitely insistent on their leaving now, as he grabbed her arm in a gentle, but firm grip and started to lead her down the alley, still watching the sky. "Is there something wro-" Akako started to ask, but then...
She FELT it. That feeling of something very hostile directed towards her. She was about to turn to see what it was when Heiji grabbed her shoulders and spun her around and pushed her out of the alley. She hit the sidewalk with a grunt and looked up to see Heiji leaning against the wall, a hand on his neck, a tranquilizer dart in his neck.
"G-get out of here!" Heiji croaked. "They're after ya!"
He was certain of it. Akako could see that. He was certain that she was the target. And he took the hit for her. If it had been a bullet, he'd be dead by now.
But it was a tranquilizer. They had wanted her alive. Which could only be a certain amount of reasons. Her family history was registered as a normal family, so no one would think she was part of some important, powerful family. She didn't do anything bad that people would expect of a high school girl. Her human identity was supposed to be living wall paper when it came to the records. Her only amazing 'human' ability was to charm all the guys in her school (except for one).
So if these people wanted to kidnap her specifically, there was only one reason for it. They KNEW.
"If you knew already, you could have let me deal with the mugger," Akako said in annoyance, pushing herself to her feet. And if he knew she was targeted, then he had to know too. "Though I'll give you kudos. Whatever protective spells you have, they're strong," she added and walked over, pulling out the dart, looking at it.
"Wha?" Heiji said, looking at her in confusion, eyes glazing over.
"I can't remove the serum. This mix is definitely made for me, or any magic user. But it's hard to make and if they haven't taken the next shot," Akako looked up and around the area, "they haven't got another. So, go ahead and take a nap. I'll have them gone by the time you come too," she said, a smirk spreading across her face, her magic starting to glow around her as Heiji finally slumped to the ground.
