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"Pandora" : talking
' Pandora ': thinking
Pandora" : talking in Greek or English
Chapter 7
We were sitting in our living room, while Kaito tried his new tricks.
Irene and I occasionally suggested some illusions that were based on advanced physics.
The fact that nine year old Kaito could comprehend them and talk about them showed his true brilliance.
Aoko might be bright but she couldn't understand our conversation so she suggested what she wanted to see while we tried to find the theory behind it.
" So what are you going to do in summer?" Kaito asked.
" Well Irene and I will go to Greece. We are going to visit my relatives and some friends " I answered.
While my family had died that didn't mean that everyone was dead.
My dad had actually 2 siblings and I had many cousins.
After all in my country everyone is family up until third cousins and usually you spent holidays together.
When my uncles learned that I survived, they wanted to adopt me but I couldn't stay behind.
After all Irene' s parents were orphans so she doesn't have other family and she would probably end up in an orphanage.
I couldn't also bear the thought that if I tried to destroy the B. O. without allies, they would kill everyone.
So I conviced them that it was mom' s last wish to stay with her long lost sister
( Jodie) .
" But my birthday is on 21st June! You will be here for my birthday? Right? " he asked while giving me puppy eyes.
" We will be visiting an event on 19th June anyway, so we will be in Japan. We will probably leave on 6th of July" answered Irene.
She was starting to open up more, at least towards Kaito, Aoko and the FBI of course.
" What kind of event? I want to go too!! " he said.
" Well it is a gathering for mystery fans. It will have mostly Sherlock Holmes events but there will be other works too" I said with stats in my eyes.
I am a mystery otaku, so sue me!
" Well I like puzzles and riddles. Even if am a magician, I suppose I could go" he replied while trying to look cool.
" Aoko will be going with her dad to visit her grandma that day. She doesn't like mysteries anyway " Aoko replied.
She made me relieved in way because I only had one extra ticket and it would be rude to invite only one of them.
" Well Kaito, you are lucky! I have an extra ticket if you are interested. " I said to him.
" I want to go! Are there going to be any adults with us? So I can inform my mother" he asked.
" Well there going to be 2 adults for their sake " I replied while grinning like a maniac.
Irene shook her head at my antics.
Kaito was confused but didn't try to pry for more information.
' Good choice Kaito! Good choice! '
We were waiting for Shuichi to come so we could go at the event.
While I was waiting, I started to think.
' Akai seems to join undercover the organization 5 years before the Conan event and is exposed 2 years before the start of the manga.
That means that the mission will start when I am around 12 years old.
Akai dated Jodie but broke up with her , when he tried to get information from Akemi and get close to Shiho, leading to Akemi' s death.
If we try to have a different plan to reach out Akemi and Shiho, it will be easier to gain their trust and co- operation.
It would be less dangerous and it will save Akai from some guilt. But what? '
" Τι σκέφτεσαι πάλι? "
" What are you thinking again? ") asked Irene.
" Προσπάθω να δημιουργήσω ένα χρονοδιάγραμμα και να σκεφτώ κάποιο σχέδιο για να σώσουμε όσο το δυνατόν περισσότερα άτομα "
( " I am trying to create a timeline and try to think a plan so we can save as many people as possible ")
I replied.
" Δεν μπορείς να τους σώσεις όλους,αλλά ακόμα και ένα άτομο είναι αρκετό για να θεωρηθεί επιτυχία "
You can't save everyone but even if you save one person it can be considered a success ") she replied.
" I know"
" What are you talking about?
It' s so unfair that you speak your own language!
I can speak English and a little French but I didn't understand anything you said "
" Well I can teach you some Greek but you must study alone. I don't have that much time" I answered.
I will study. But why don't you have time? We are in elementary school! " asked Kaito.
" She is helping me fix my computer. Isn't that right kiddo? "said Akai while ruffling my hair.
I didn't even hear him coming!!
But nice save.
Now that we are all here, let's go" said Irene.
The trip was uneventful and with Akai as a driver, we arrived a little early.
We were leaving the parking when suddenly a car came really fast.
It felt like we were going to die!
It suddenly stop next to us.
I was ready to yell to the driver when I saw Kudo Yukiko.
I was a little frozen when I saw the whole kudo family .
You should be more careful! We have children with us. You could have hurt them! " scolded them.
" I am sorry for my wife .She was a little excited for the mystery event." said Yuusaku.
Probably lying because Yukiko was generally a bad driver.
' Quickly think something! It' s our chance to have the Kudo family as allies. I must say something before they leave. "
" Oh you look like Kaito!! What's your name? Are you related? " I said and cursed my self for my inability to think something else.
Kaito stood before him and stared at him hard.
" We look similar! My name is Kuroba Kaito ! Pleased to meet you" he said while giving him a candy.
At least it wasn't a rose. That wouldn't make a good first impression.
My name is Kudo Shinichi. I don't think we are related.And I am going to be a detective " he replied.
" Kaito - kun, you seem taller. Do you remember me? " said Yukiko while hugging him.
You were that scary nee-san that studied under my father " he replied.
A dark aura was created and with a very scary face she asked " Who's scary? "
I was terrified and I wasn't the only one.
Kaito started to sweat and said " No one " while stuttering.
The dark aura disappeared and she had a sweet smile on her face.
' Scary! '
" I am Kudo Yuusaku, a writer. Toichi was a good friend, I hope you will be like him "
" I love your work.
Especially, the English ones since my Japanese are not in the same level.
Anyway I am Pandora Papadopoulou and I am a computer specialist" I grinned.
" Irene Papadaki. Inventor . Your work is really good mister Kudo"
" Aren't you a little young for my work? " he asked.
" I don't think so! I bet your son has read it and you didn't find it weird, just because he is your son" I accused him.
Now now, I didn't mean to offend you, little miss. On the contrary I believe it' s impressive " he said while scratching his head.
If they can't understand such a simple work, it ' s their own fault" said Shinichi.
' That little arrogant midget! No wonder he didn't have many friends before the Conan incident. Hopefully with Kaito and us around ,he will drop that attitude! Or we will make him drop it! '
" Now Shin- chan that wasn't very nice. Pandora and Irene are really smart! They speak 3 languages! " said Kaito.
Shinichi was red from anger and embarrassment.
" Don't call me that! " he yelled.
But we are friends? Right girls? " asked Kaito while pouting.
" Of course we are! Shinichi is just shy!"
I answered.
I am not shy! " he protested.
I think there is a Japanese word that describes people like Shinichi-san. I think the term was tsundere" answered Irene.
' Good one Irene!! ' I gave her an thumb up.
He is so angry that he will probably kill us.
But it so much fun, it' s definitely worth it.
Everyone was trying to hold their laughs.
Even Akai was amused !
It was going to be a very entertaining event!
A/N: Next time Heiji will make his appearence.
Now that Shinichi will have more friends with the same tastes, he will not be so attached Ran. That will give the opening for other pairings( Ai x Conan, or IrenexShinichi).
Irene's name is a reference to Irene Adler from Sherlock Holmes.
So I will pair her with Hakuba or Shinichi. It's still early.
Irene also means peace so it kind of symbolizes her peaceful character, the tranquility.
