AN: A new chapter...genre's probably drama. Not sure of anything else. Not Humour, don't think so. Anyway, read on!

Thanks to both "Disconsolate Mist" and "LadyShadow26". This chapter was inspired by their reviews.

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On another note, chapter 5 of "The Never Ending Tale" has been written by 'LadyShadow26'.

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Note: No new deities here. A few old ones make their appearance once again.


Chapter 9: A Foreboding Future


Death was inevitable. That was an undeniable fact. But, when the deities got involved, well…even death could be thwarted for a while.

"I'm serious!" Future exclaimed, "I've seen it! Shinichi is going to die. Unless you do something!"

But, complaining about death to Death was never a sensible thing. He couldn't change anything if someone was meant to pass on.

As such, Death shook his head, "I can't do anything in such matters, and you know that, Future."

Life spoke softly at Future's crestfallen face, "I told you, didn't I? We mustn't get attached."

Future turned away from her, knowing she was right, but after hearing about Kaito and Shinichi from Death and Luck for so many years, she couldn't help it. Plus, all future events surrounding them were just that tad bit exciting, bringing a lively spark into the deity's existence.

"I won't stand for it," Nemesis snarled then, much to the others' surprise, "I personally made sure that he began his investigation into that syndicate. I shall not allow him to die before he can bring forth vengeance upon them."

"You can't change such things, you know." Death warned her, "Fate will run its course as it has to."

"I'm surprised how lightly you're taking this," Life commented at his statement, "He is your champion. I expected you to be more disappointed than us, at the very least."

Death levelled a stony look at her, "Is it not you who say that we mustn't have any favourites? Besides," Death turned, walking away from their 'common room', "Death is equal to all."

"Such lies," Luck remarked softly, sympathising with him, "It is definitely hitting him hardest."

"As I said, I won't allow this to happen." Nemesis repeated, "Death may be forbidden to change anything, but even he must bow to outside interferences out of his control."

"What do you mean?" Future asked.

"Future, Luck; come with me," Nemesis ordered, "We're going to pay a visit to Death's other favourite mortal."

Luck's eyes widened, "Hei-chan! Of course, I'm coming!"

"Are you sure he will believe it?" Future couldn't help but ask as the three of them hovered above Hattori Heiji's sleeping form.

"Of course," Luck assured, Nemesis nodding along in agreement, "His childhood friend, Kazuha-chan, is such a sweet heart! She made him a lucky charm for protection, and he carries it with him always! Unfailingly."

"True," Nemesis said, "if there's anyone who will believe such a premonition, it is him."

Future sighed but complied, sending her own vision of Shinichi getting stabbed and dying over to the mortal. Ten minutes later, Heiji roused violently from his sleep and the deities could clearly see that the dream had affected him deeply.

"I could grow to like him," Future said, pleased that the mortal took her vision seriously.

Luck giggled, "I think you already do."

"Conan-kun!"

"I'm fine, Ran-nee-chan," Conan said, over her and Kazuha's worried exclamations, "Really. Look, Heiji-nii-chan's omamori saved me!"

"Worked like a charm!" Luck beamed, "Or a lucky charm, I should say!"

But Future looked worried, "What about Heiji-kun, then? He doesn't have the charm, so what about him?"

Luck's eyes widened in alarm and the both of them disappeared, leaving Nemesis to watch over Shinichi, as they materialised near the other detective.

"Heiji-kun!" Future cried out, seeing his wounded form being placed on a stretcher.

"He's going to be fine."

The two deities turned around in surprise at that voice.

"Life –?" Luck began, confused.

"Death sent me over to make sure he lived," Life explained, her gaze softening as she looked at Heiji, "I think he predicted your actions," she turned to Future then, "and please remember, we mustn't have favourites."

Future grinned at that before speaking, "You know, Death is not so bad at times." She paused, "Don't tell him I said that."

Luck laughed, "I do know that, Future. After all these years, looking over the Kuroba's and Kudo's, I think I know him better than most."

From quite a far distance, Death smirked in satisfaction, "This is certainly one of those times I'm glad that a death hasn't occurred."

"I agree," Faith murmured.

"Thanks, by the way," Death said, turning towards her, "for making Heiji hold faith in that dream."

Faith simply smiled.


AN: And there's another chapter! So, how was it?

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To Rockster - Thanks for reviewing! Haha, yes, that chapter was because of your review :) When you said that the rain that fell was LUCKY, i knew I had to write a chapter on it! :P Death is cool, I agree! And yeah, Future's going to get plenty of headaches, all owing to Bourbon, Akai and Conan :P Speaking of which, those three have single-handedly caused more trouble in the whole series compared to anyone else! :D Ah dear old Yukiko! She is always a delight to read/see in the manga/anime! Glad to know you enjoyed the last chapter! :)

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