Yes, I am back and ready to finish the story. I suspect 5 or more chapters? Maybe….

Anyway, backtrack; During the contest Gin is placed in the scene and then Shiho comes out as herself, the lights go out, flashbacks happen and we are to this point!

Disclaimer: I own NOTHING! Except this plot

Chapter 11: Unexpected acquaintances

Shiho's POV

"Shiho, Shiho, wake up!"

"What? W-what happened…?"

"It's ok, it seems that you bumped your head onto something."

"Oh...ok..um where are w- Kaito?" I looked up and started into the eyes of who I thought was Shinichi but instead it was the masked magician himself.

"Hey Shiho, long time hasn't it? I am sorry I haven't been able to contact you, h-how have you been? It's been years s-sin…"

"Since you left." I looked at him sharply and with anger, I did not suspect that we would be face to face once more.

"Yeah, since then. Look, I know you must be angry but…"

"I am more than that, I am furious and I was scared….I was just a child!" I couldn't look at him anymore nor forgive him for leaving me alone; with them.

Flashback

(Little Kaito)

"Eh, Shiho-chan, let's go play outside! You have been in this lab for too long, why wont you play?"

I turned to face my one and only friend and did nothing but stare and respond, "I am sorry, if I leave, they will get mad, and besides if I stay in they will let me see my sister next week."

"Aw come on! Just for a while? Please?"

I looked around the lab and we were the only ones there, but, it still seemed like we were being watched. They made me scared and they make me shake, but I did not want to lose a friend. "Ok, we can go outside, but, I have to be back in an hour, they are going to check in on me soon."

"Alright!"

3 hours later…

Unknown voice: "Where is that brat? She should be in here with her studies, when I find her, I will…"

And out, from the side door came Shiho and Kaito laughing from playing out in the snow.

"What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to go anywhere do you understand me young lady? Your parents left you to finish their work, not go out and play."

Shiho's POV

I was terrified and unsure what to do. I knew that I was going to get in trouble, yet, I went outside anyway.

"I-Im sorry, I was only going to go out for a little bit, I didn't know the time.."

"No excuses you little…"

"Hey!" I turned to face Kaito and was shocked to hear his outburst. "Oi, you can't talk to my friend like that, besides, what is it to you if… *smack* Kaito was slapped across the room and I was pulled by my arm and shoved into the hallway. I was so scared and didn't know what to do….

Author's POV

With both children on the ground, footsteps were heard and out came Kaito's father who had witnessed everything. He grabbed the man and began a fist fight between them.

"Don't you dare touch either of the children do you hear me? If I catch you… *smack* *kick* The infamous magician was knocked down and kicked the man in the shin and tried to protect both kids. But it was no use, there was nothing he could do for them *bang bang*

The man pulled out a gun and had shot kaito's father in chest and grabbed hold of Shiho.

"That should teach you both a lesson. and as for you…" He turned and was about to shoot at Kaito when Shiho grabbed hold of his other hand and bit right into it. "AAAHHH! You little brat."

With that, Kaito ran and gave one last regretful look at Shiho and ran off.

End of Flashback

Shiho's POV

" I remember every single detail of that day, death, betrayal, one of the worst days of my life. You didn't even try to come and get me."

"Shiho, I couldn't. After that day they relocated you. How could I…"

"You could have searched harder, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that I was placed back into the facility a month prior to that. Was it that difficult for you to come get me? or atleast try to contact me to tell me you were ok?" I was in tears now, I don't know why I was so angry, it was in the past. Yet, it was the first time I have ever felt betrayal; even though I have gotten used to it by now, it still hurts.

" I didn't know what to do. I was so afraid of what they would do to me or what they would to do you if they ever found out you were in contact of me. I was afraid of what you thought of me after that day… I- I am sor…"

"I hate you." He stood up and I could tell he was hurt. Did I mean it? No...but I was so angry, I didn't know what to feel.

A few seconds later, Shinichi came up. Seeing my crying on the floor I knew he was concerned. Before he could say anything I asked, "Where are we?"

"Uh, we left the contest and ran off to the building next to it. We are in the attic at the moment."

"What were you doing this whole time?" I knew that seeing me crying would turn into a discussion once we went home, so I did my best to avoid it now.

"I was with Jodie and the rest of the FBI, we went around the perimeter to make sure it was safe. We saw Gin leave the premises but lost him afterwards."

"What is Kaito doing here?" I didn't mean to sound a bit angry but it was still on my mind.

" I asked him to come in case anything happened, in case it was a trap. But of course, you already knew it was before we arrived, didn't you?"

He was right, I knew that Gin would be there waiting for my arrival. I had a plan that would require my surrender and Shinichi's freedom. I forgot how stubborn he was and knew he would not let me go that easily.

"Yeah, I knew. The message that was in the newspaper, I knew. When I was in the back changing, over at the club where we met big daddy. Gin was there and he saw me. We told me that if I did not go with the plan, he would have gone out and killed you right there and then. So, the whole thing about the zodiac and me finding the message so fast, was just part of the plan. I was myself to show that I would follow directions. Part of the plan was for me to kill an FBI member. In the end, I knew he was going to kill me either way; all he was doing was taunting me."

"So even though you knew you were going to die, you went with it anyway! You could have told me! Asked me for help! I am sick and tired of you doing this like this! These suicide missions, and for no reason at all!"

"I did this to protect you! Your an idiot you know that? I did this for you to live and not be taken by Gin."

Silence lifted in the air and we all looked down to the floor not knowing what to say. Suddenly, Kaito spoke up.

"It was good seeing you again, both of you. I better get going, you know how to contact me."

And just like that, he opened his glider and jumped out the window into the night.

"Shiho?" I looked up at Shinichi. "It's getting late, let's go home.

Oh it's been so long! Thank you guys for following and reviewing, it really helps alot! Chapter 11 has revealed much and I am so excited for the next chapter!

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