Dear Nakamori, time for 5 of hearts. It is almost time for the big show! Amazing how much older you will turn on your birthday. It must be magic! I hope you will enjoy my present, yet in all honest, who hasn't enjoyed a surprise from me. But just because you are growing older, doesn't mean you are growing any wiser. So stay safe my dear, and let's hope for a spectacular night for your birthday. Well, good luck Ms. Inspector. ~Kaitou Kid

"Akako, we love you!"

"Please go out with me!"

"Here! I got these gifts just for you!"

A large crowd of men were surrounding and yelling around a mystic shop when Aoko and Kaito arrived. While the two were good friends with the beautiful young woman, it has been a while since they saw her. Aoko kept in touch with Akako using phone calls and meeting up for friendly get together, but today was not the usual case. This time, the visit was for business. To be honest, Aoko was hesitant to bring Kaito along. And why wouldn't she? Akako was basically a model with great charm and magical aura. Aoko was aware that Akako was also in love with Kaito but her pride refuse to admit it. However, both of the girls grew up and matured into women, so Akako surely must be more confident to confess her feelings for Kaito, and he might even accept it.

No, no. What are you thinking. Kaito already told me that he didn't like Akako but instead someone else. Surely he wouldn't just accept a beautiful woman just on the spot when he have been in love with the same girl for a long time. Aoko had to control herself. She shouldn't be hesitating at all for this moment. In fact she should be happy for this moment since it's old friends seeing each other again. Aoko wasn't the only one hesitant to come to Akako as Kaito was afraid what the witch would do to him. He was aware that magic tricks didn't impress her and that she knew he is Kaitou Kid, increasing the danger of exposing him in front of Aoko. To be honest, he didn't mind Akako, she was an interesting person and had been good friends with aoko. Personally he wouldn't visit her alone since there was a crowd of men who have the ability to rip him limb from limb if he even dares to get close to their precious Akako.

The young woman step outside, making the crowd roar even louder. She was graceful as she walked towards her old friends.

"Aoko, Kaito. It's so good to see you two, please come in. I'm sure there's a lot to discuss."

Akako lead the two inside the shop as men move apart to let their goddess come through. (Kaito swears he was getting nasty looks from most of them. )

The three of them entered, with the guests amazed at the inside. It wasn't creepy like most stick shops but instead highly beautiful if not like something out of this world. It had a red lighting that highlighted the room and brought out the furniture sophisticated nature. There were shelves filled with potions and other knick knacks that created a magical aura. Crystal hung from the ceiling and plants were scattered across the room, finishing off the beautiful room fit for a queen, a queen like Akako.

"please have a seat. Make yourselves comfortable." Akako gestured toward seats in front of a table with a crystal ball. The three took their seat with Aoko and Kaito on the opposite side of Akako who sat behind the table.

"So what brings you two? Does it have something to do with the Kaitou Kid case?" Akako asked as if she already knew the answer.

"Ah yes! How did you know?" Aoko replied.

"Oh I don't know," Akako look at Kaito, "Just a hunch." Kaito got shiver up his spine.

"You see, we visit in order to see if you have any advice."Aoko spoke earnestly, unaware of the tension growing between the witch and magician.

"Advice? From me?"

"Yea well I'm going to everyone close to me to get their advice. I already been to Keiko but she been busy lately with her job, so she just told me to follow my gut. But I'm just not so sure. So I was wondering if you have any idea to how I can prepare to conquer this task."

"How to conquer this task?"

"Like if I should do anything to increase my luck or if there anything bad happens and how to prevent it?"

"Ah, so you want mystic help."

"Yes, if it's not too much trouble."

"Well, I don't really do this kind of things...but since you are a good friend I am willing to make an exception." Akako agreed, much to Aoko's joy and Kaito's annoyance.

"Let's see your future…" Akako started chanting while smoke swarm the room. She looks into the crystal ball that reflected the two before her. After a while, the answers surfaced.

"I see… well fate is surprising."Akako whisper under her breath. Then she look up to Aoko. "It would seem that your fate is going to be a good one, but in unexpected way. The string connecting you and Kaitou Kid is a strong one. However that is as much as the spirits will let me say." Akako giggled. "Look like you will be alright in this case. But if you are still uneasy, I can easily create a charm for you to increase your luck. Consider it an early birthday present."

"Oh thank you!" Aoko stood up and hugged Akako tightly.

"Okay, Aoko dear, that's enough." Akako pulled away. She then address Kaito. "Kaito. I need help creating this charm, come with me."

"What? I never agree to this. We just came here to get fortune read. Why should I help with your voodoo hoodoo stuff? Honestly, I feel so violated right now. " Kaito scoffed dramatically.

" Just come on you idiot." Akako dragged him to the back. " Also, I need to talk to you alone."

The two exit, leaving Aoko alone.

" What do you need, princess?" Kaito remarked when the two enter a normal room fill with herbs and liquids.

"I don't know, Mr. Kaitou Kid. Maybe, you tell me." Akako replied as she picked up a combination of random items for the charm like a blue rose, white ribbon, and others to become compressed so it's easy to carry around.

"You still think I'm Kaitou Kid? Even after all these years?"

"Yes, because it's the truth. But I'm more curious why you keep denying."

"I'm not denying. I'm just saying I'm not him. Anyway, what did you wanted to talk about that you could say in front of Aoko?"

"I just wanted to know if you and Aoko are dating."

Now this is took Kaito by surprise. "W-what!? NO! I mean not yet...I mean no, not at all! Why-Why would you think that?!"

"The spirits tells me that you came here for Aoko. You are doing all of this for Aoko. And those feelings have lingered for a long, long time. I'm surprise you could wait so long. Why haven't you taken her yet? You can do it so easily, like with other women."

"First off, I didn't come here for Aoko. I just came here to finish some business, that's all. Also, don't assume Aoko like other women, she's different."

"Different as in you are actually in love with her."

"...I refuse to answer that." Kaito blushed while Akako chuckled at his shyness.

"You should hurry up though. As I told you guys before, Aoko's fate will be an unusually good, and what if that good fate makes you lose your chance with her."

"I'm not going to lose my chance with her. I'm going to give it my all and succeed because I am the luckiest man to ever live." Kaito smirked.

"You sure are." Akako agreed. She then took his hand and pricked a finger with a needle and let a few drops fall onto the charm flower.

"Ow! What was that for."

"It was for Aoko's charm." Akako finished up the final process, and a new lucky charm talisman was formed for Aoko. "There. Done." The two exit, seeing Aoko exploring the other room while they were gone.

"Here you go Aoko, may it protect you." Akako gave her the talisman.

"Oh thank you, I'm really glad we came to you. I know with everyone's support, we can finally capture Kaitou Kid." Aoko exclaimed.

"Yeah, its designed just for you." Akako said but she then saw the time. "Oh dear, I have an appointment soon. You guys should probably leave."

"Ah okay! Well, goodbye Akako-chan!" Aoko waved goodbye and Kaito follow suit.

"Goodbye you two." Akako replied as she waved back.

As the two left the mystic shop, Akako wondered. "Hm...should I have told them that Aoko string was red and connected to- nah, they surely wouldn't care for that. Plus, destiny always find its way." Akako laughed mischievously as the spirits gathered in the ball and forming a blue rose. !3 petals, but only 4 more remained in tact. The blue gem in the middle started to glow red, predicting more than just one person's fate.


Author's note: I am so sorry for such a long wait. Half a year! I really want to finish this fic soon but I don't want to diminish its content. But I might need to in order to finish it. I have other fic I want to write, but I want to wrap this up so you guys and myself are satisfied. So the next chapters might be shorter and might not be as detailed as before. I will have to see if this is the path I want to take, but thank you all for your patience. Im not sure when the next chapter will be, and Im sorry if it take a long time too, but I will try my best to get it out as soon as I can. Thank you and sorry for the wait.