The only Flashlight
Gosho Aoyama respectively owns Detective Conan.
(Conan)
Conan nibbled on one end of a tuna roll. He couldn't stop thinking about what Vermouth had said to him.
A few hours ago...
"Why are you helping me?" Conan asked before Vermouth could make her escape. She smirked at him, as if trying to hold back a laugh.
"Would it satisfy you to say 'I just felt like it'?"
"No." Vermouth rolled her eyes. Then, they got distant.
"I want it to stop," Conan raised an eyebrow, "Being told what to do. Feeling watched all the time. Being His perfect little red baroness. I'm evil to my core, don't get me wrong, but I just can't do this any longer. There is a reason this monster needs a quick silver bullet to the heart."
"Why me?" Vermouth laughed, but it was dark.
"Because you didn't hesitate to save the life of someone who tried to kill you. Because of your silly sense of justice and naivete. Because He doesn't see you as a threat. Do you need any more examples?"
Conan shook his head. Seeing Vermouth wasn't quite done speaking, he allowed her to continue.
"Really, I'm just tired. What you seem to forget is we're all human, no matter how 'monster-like' we seem. You also seem to forget humans make mistakes." Her eyes seemed to bore into his soul, but he refused to look away.
"Well, that's all I have to say. What will you do, Silver Bullet?"
*Present*
Conan had been staring at the same crack in the wall for over five minutes. Kogoro began to poke him with a pair of chopsticks until Ran slapped his hand away.
"Otou-san! Leave him alone," She whispered angrily and then turned to Conan, "Are you alright, Conan-kun?" Conan snapped his focus to her bright blue eyes and blushed at their closeness. She was right up in his face. He, quicker than normal, turned his head away.
"I-I'm okay. Just tired." He pretended to yawn to get her off his case.
How am I supposed to get rid of Ran and the old man if this all hits the fan?
That's what he truly was worrying about. Getting into the organization was easy. Bakemono already wanted him as a member. But if he was found out, everyone he cared about would get hurt. He had to protect them. Another problem was actually getting away from Ran to do this. She was already over-protective due to his finally gaining the ability to move again. There was no way she'd let him leave to do something this dangerous. Even if he made something up she'd figure it out eventually. There was a reason why he had to try the hardest with her to keep his secret.
Ran continued to stare at Conan. He could feel her gaze burning into the side of his head. She leaned in. Wow...She's really close. She suddenly grabbed his face and put her forehead to his. His face instantly lit into a major blush.
"You're not sick are you? Do you want me to call the school?"
"I-I-I-I'm f-f-f-fine!" Kogoro laughed at his reaction. He narrowed his eyes at him, then scooted away from Ran. At least she only thinks I'm not feeling well. It would be so much worse if she knew why I'm really acting this way.
"I'm going to bed." Conan picked up his barely eaten dinner and threw it way in the kitchen garbage.
"Hey, Brat," Kogoro called before he made it to their shared bedroom.
"Hai?"
"Don't even think about sneaking out, got it?"
"Roger..." He muttered, slipping into the room and leaning against the door. They're both overprotective!
*The next morning*
Oji-san was still asleep. Conan could call his parents to arrange something for Ran and Oji-san to get out of town for a few months. He crept out of the room and made his way down to the detective agency office. He flipped out his phone and dialed the number.
"Hello?" Thank the Lord.
"Mom?"
"Oh! Shin-chan! You never call!"
"I need a favor."
"Whatever you need, baby. What is it?"
"Can I ask you to get Yoko Okino to do a tour in America and get Ran and Ojisan tickets?"
"Ooh! A date? Sure, I'll do it!I didn't know you were into popstars, though."
"Oh, no, it's not for me. I wanted to do something for them since they've been sheltering me for so long." Conan really hated lying to his mother. If she knew the real reason, she'd never go along with it. If he were caught, they wouldn't hesitate to kill him and everyone he ever came in contact with.
"That's all? Where are you going to stay while they're away? Don't you want to be with Ran-chan?"
"I'll just be with Agasa for a while. I do, but I think she should spend some time with her dad."
"Why are you lying to me, Shin-chan?" Conan's eyes widened, but he shouldn't have been surprised: He was a terrible liar.
"L-lying? I just wanted to do something nice."
"I'm a mom. You didn't think I could tell when my own son was keeping something from me? Now what's going on. It better not be dangerous." Conan sighed and told his mom what was going on.
"You're going to what!? No. No, no, no! I will not lose my baby to those horrible people!"
"I have to. It's the only way. Please, mom! I have to keep everyone safe!" He whispered angrily.
"You're a teenager! Not to mention the fact you look six!I am not letting you do this!" Her voice cracked. Crap. He made his mom cry.
"Nothings going to happen. I can do it. Please, just do this one thing for me."
"You're father will hear about this. I'll ask Yoko-chan for the tour and tickets. I am not happy, young man, do you understand. You will not go anywhere until we come see you. I love you, honey."
"Love you, Mom." He hung up, sighing deeply. As he was putting his phone back in his pocket, hands came from behind and wrapped around him. He tensed, struggling and crying out.
"Conan-kun! Conan-kun! It's me, Ran! I'm so sorry! I didn't realize!" Conan turned his head and stopped struggling.
"Ran...neechan." He said in a small voice. He was still mentally messed up from the attack six months ago. If he couldn't even deal with a prank from Ran of all people, how was he going to deal with the Black Organization?
AN: So...Yeah, not much excitement, but it's a working progress. Juicy stuff next update (Hopefully) -(._o)-
