I. AM. Pumped! And for one thing: I don't think many DC fans (Namely S/R fans) will like this chappy much…

Disclaimer: To put it straight and simple: The only things I own is Cirque and the plot. Anything else other than that, me no ownie.

Random quote to start your first minutes of reading: "My name is ass, my family's an ass, my dog's a potato, and…" "What the hell?"-Kristina and me

Legend:

(Blah)- Telepathy

(Blah)- Conan Telepathy

"So what do you say, tantei-san? Want to accept my offer?" Shinichi's eye visibly twitched. Of all the things that could happen to him and his relationship, why did the undead have to come through with it? He bit his lip slightly. "What exactly is your offer, Vartinel?" He asked a moment later. The vampire chuckled darkly.

"I'm not going to tell you. Not unless you agree to accept it no matter what the price." An evil grin that should not be on the tantei's face (A/N: Vartinel is still that crazy-looking Shinichi version.) appeared.

"Don't take his offer," Kalin whispered. Vartinel's eyes made its way to said person. "Ah Kalin. I see you still have those scars on your arms…" Kalin growled. "Shut up." Vartinel chuckled. "My, my, we are touchy today…aren't we? Matters with you away with then." The vampire's eyes focused on Shinichi. "Now I ask you again; do you accept my offer?" No answer came from the vamp-tantei.

"Answer boy; my patience is wearing thin..." Vartinel growled. Shinichi growled, irises beginning to turn red. This action was stopped however by Cirque, who simply put a hand towards him.

"Come now, boy; it's not that hard to answer my question. Be quick, for my fangs might slip somewhere near your precious friend's neck…" His mouth edged closer to the slightly fidgeting Ran's neck.

"Shinichi…Shinichi, what is he going to do…" Ran said nervously.

"It won't harm you much, my dear," the vampire said. "I'm just going to have a little sip of your life…probably take it away and Embrace you…" two inch fangs inched closer to the karateka's neck.

"Stop, Vartinel, I accept your proposition!" Shinichi said. Vartinel chuckled, moving his head away from Ran's neck. "I knew you'd see it the way I did…" Several whispers came from behind Shinichi, who ignored them.

"Cut to the point, Vartinel and tell me the offer." Shinichi growled.

"Childe…" Cirque whispered.

"Déjelo ir, Cirque. Como niños humanos, necesitan aprender cómo elegir para sí mismos." Owen said, crossing his arms. Cirque blinked at his Sire for a moment before stepping down, crossing his arms as well.

"Very well, Mr. Kudou. Come closer and I shall tell you my offer." Vartinel said. It was a long moment, but Shinichi took a step towards the vampire.

(Kudou, are you crazy?) Heiji barked.

(Crazy for Ran? Yes.) Head lowered, he took another step towards Vartinel.

(You'd do anything to let her live.)

(Would you not do the same for Kazuha?) Heiji stayed silent after that.

"A little more closer, Mr. Kudou." Vartinel said, smiling. It seemed like many moments passed when the vamp-tantei finally stood inches from Vartinel and the captured Ran.

"Well?" Vartinel nodded, slowly letting go of the karateka. He then pushed her to the side and grabbed Shinichi. "Slytha." The tantei's eyes widened before his body went limp. Suddenly, a pitch black wolf jumped from out of nowhere, its sharp canines biting down on Vartinel's wings. He grunted in pain. "Let go, you mutt!" With a kick, the wolf was sent flying towards Heiji who darted away at the last second. Flapping his wings, Vartinel flew out of the premises with Shinichi in tow.

"Shinichi!" Ran cried out. Kid, who was standing and watching the whole scene silently, flew after the vampire on his glider. Anatsu looked up at the sky, seeing the full moon about to set. He then looked to Heiji, removing his desert cloak. His face was not human; rather it was a jackal's head.

"Quickly, lycan; to the bushes. The moon is about set." He said. Heiji nodded, taking the cloak and hurrying to the bushes. Anatsu looked back up to the sky.

"Moonset in five...Four…Three…Two…One…" A howl tore out into the sky, making Ran jump. Moments later, Heiji emerged from the bushes, wearing the desert cloak given by Anatsu. Ran blinked.

"Heiji? Where's the wolf?" Heiji sighed and approached Ran, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Neechan, I am that wolf." He said, looking at her in the eye. "I'm what they call a werewolf. I got bitten by one two months ago." Owen went up to Heiji and tapped him lightly on the shoulder to grab his attention.

"Tell her everything she needs to know. We will go after Kid and Vartinel." He looked towards the black wolf. "Sirith, watch over them." He then looked towards Cirque and company. "Cirque, warn the visitors. As for the rest…Let us go!" With that, Cirque darted back into the mansion while Owen, Sira and company suddenly disappeared into the shadows. The pitch-black wolf, Sirith, slowly got to his feet, padding over to Heiji and Ran.

(I'll help you, Heiji-kun. Ash has sent me to watch over.) Heiji sighed. "We have a lot of explaining to do…"

He blinked once, twice, three times before focusing on something to keep his vision straight. Once he did however, his head was buzzing with pain. He tried to reach up to his head but he quickly found out that his hands and legs were chained to the wall.

"Ah, you're awake, Kudou." His head shot up to see Kaito KID, chained to the wall as well. The buzzing pain in his head subsided slightly.

"Wh…What happened?" He asked. KID shuddered.

"That Vartinel person knocked you out and chained you here. I followed you two and ended chained as well," he admitted. "After that, you started doing…freaky things…" Shinichi blinked.

"Define 'freaky' for me." KID gulped.

"Well…long-story short, you were kinda doing a strangled spider walk." Moments after, Vartinel opened the door, smirking.

"Ah, Mr. Kudou…finally awake…" With a rise of his hand, the chains on the vamp-tantei unlocked themselves. Shinichi's body floated towards Vart. Shinichi tried to struggle out of the vampire's power but to no avail. Once his arms were held tight by Vartinel's hands, he immediately struggled. Vartinel pulled his head to Shinichi's ear.

"Try as you might, young one, but you will never escape the clutches of the dark lord. Aktu Libre Dementia."

A/N: And there you go. R&R while you figure out what those last three words are there.

Translations:

Déjelo ir, Cirque. Como niños humanos, necesitan aprender cómo elegir para sí mismos.- Let it go, Cirque. Like human children, they need to learn how to choose for themselves.

Peace out!

-LazyShamanist