Disclaimer: Gosho-sensei's

SO SORRY! I really DID try to get it in sooner...but it didn't work...

Hope your last exam works out for you Shimizu-san!

Good Luck!

And this is also to Kimiko Nishimura who asked for a continuation of Snow. (By the way-check out her stories they are really good.) (.net/u/3551709/Kimiko_Nishimura)

So here it is! Hope no one is disapointed.

THANK YOU FOR READING!

Light and Fire

(Sequal to Snow)

Shinichi was not in the best of moods. First the criminal gets away and he is shot, and when he wakes up, he is being forced to stay with a stranger for the holidays.

And yes he has tried to escape, but the other, (Kuroba Kaito was it?) managed to get the police to agree with him; apparently he is close with one of the inspectors.

Shinichi sighed, and today he was going to have to spend the whole day with the boy.

Now, don't get him wrong, Shinichi is very grateful that Kuroba-san would do something to such a length for a stranger, who probably comes across as very rude, but he has work to do. Shinichi has always hated not being able to do anything, he liked being where things took place and liked to be able to do something to help.

He sighed again.

"You know, I really don't like it when people sigh. That is one of the things we need to work on isn't it?" Kuroba Kaito said amusingly. He seemed to be amused a lot when it came to the other; like how he would make the cutest face when upset, an almost pout that puffed out his cheeks a bit; or when he would become red with embarrassment when Kaito pointed the fact out. Even when the other was sleeping; and would have a soft small smile…too bad it turned into a worried frown soon; another reason Kaito wanted to show him a great time today, who frowns while asleep?

"Sure, sure." Shinichi gave up trying to talk the teen out of 'helping him loosen up.'

Kaito grinned then proceeded to drag the detective out the door.

He will give the other a great day.

"So, anything you want to do today? Besides detective work I mean." Kaito asked the other.

"Not really. I'll just leave that all up to you." Shinichi said politely, after the magician WAS trying to be nice.

Kaito beamed, looks like the other will cooperate. But…he wasn't sure what the other was interested in…besides that detective stuff. Well, looks like Kaito will have to improvise…

'…Okay…this isn't working…'

Kaito allowed himself a sigh. Of course Kudou-kun wasn't near him to hear, he was currently in the bathroom. They were currently stopping for some lunch.

Soon after Kaito made the vow to improvise, they had run into a murder scene. A double forced suicide apparently. Kaito didn't bother listening to the whole story; he was mentally cursing his usually good luck for failing him.

Really, how could he get the other to see the good in the world when a murder happens right in front of them?

The magician shook his head to clear it, no use sulking about what already happened, sure they lost the morning, but they still had the rest of the day! Kaito will make sure it would be the best the other ever had…

Meanwhile, in the bathroom Shinichi was cheered up a bit.

Of course not because someone has died, he is against murders after all; but because he was able to solve the murder and do some good in the world. He was relived that he was doing something that benefited others.

However, that was probably it for today. He is still being forced to spend the day with Kuroba-san. Which isn't really bad he suppose, the other really was nice, but he rather do something to help then relax. And that criminal that shot him still is out there.

Sighing, Shinichi splashed water onto his face, okay no use thinking about that now. He shouldn't ruin the day for the other. He just had to pretend to enjoy the day then he could get back to work tomorrow…or maybe he could call Megure-keibu tonight and ask some more questions…

Satisfied with that though, Shinichi exist the bathroom with a slight (plastered) smile on his face.

"So want to go over to a hot spring?" Kaito suggested as Shinichi finished up his food.

"Sure." The detective agreed with a shrug. Might as well, not like he had anywhere in mind.

Kaito mentally sighed at the unenthusiastic response. Then mentally smacked himself for the sigh. 'I can't be depressed when trying to cheer someone else up! '

With a bounce, Kaito got up and started to drag the other to the springs.

Kaito sat back in the hot springs, closing his eyes. It really was relaxing. Sure, maybe a bit too quite for his tastes, but he could always change that later, right now he was perfectly content with enjoying the temperature of the water.

He heard someone get into the water and opened his eyes.

What he saw was a bit of a shock.

The detective was just submerging himself into the water, and Kaito could see the other's whole chest before it went under the water. A chest covered with scars. He didn't realize them before when he was treated the other, he was too busy with the bleeding wound but…

In that quick glimpse Kaito counted five. Five scars.

Some where from bullets, others were from swords.

What teen his age has that may scars on him? And there were probably more that he didn't see…

"…Is there something wrong?" Kaito heard Shinichi ask; and quickly realized that he had been staring for a while.

Blushing a bit, Kaito replied, "No. It's just…ah, never mind." the magician supposed it was rude to ask about those injuries.

Shinichi tilled his head for a bit then understanding lit up his face, "It's about the scars right?"

Hesitantly, Kaito nodded.

Shinichi chuckled, "Yeah, I suppose I've gotten more then my fair share of wounds, but it comes with the territory, right?"

Kaito wanted to reject that statement, no one should get hurt that often…but he had to admit, if you want to take a part of a career in justice then yes you were expected to get injuries…but still…

Kaito continued to look at the detective, now that he was actually looking, he could make out a small scar in the corner of the other's eye. That must have been painful.

Kaito pursed his lips together. Just how much did the other go through?

Kaito became even more interested in the other. He wanted to be there for the detective, wanted to hear all the stories he no doubtable had, and most of all, he wanted to protect him, to remind him he had someone who cared for him…

And he knew just how to do that.

Existing the hot springs, Kaito made quick to pull the detective to his destination; however a scream suddenly stopped him.

'Oh no. Not again.' Kaito thought as a sense of déjà hit him; a scream occurred when the dead body from before was found out. 'Please not let it be another murder, I have to show Kudou-kun…' His thought trialed off as someone pushed past him.

On reflex, Kaito grabbed the other; preventing him from escaping.

However, that wasn't such a great idea as the other suddenly swung around and sliced at his hand. Luckily Kaito managed to move in time; but that allowed the other to run again.

By the time the magician processed what happened, he saw Shinichi run towards the man at full speed. 'Whoa. He is fast.' Kaito thought, as he watched the detective close the distance.

Shinichi used his soccer skills to catch up to the other in no time; then pasted him only to turn back and give a powerful kick to the stomach.

The man instantly crumbled from the power of the kick, as well as his momentum enforcing it.

Meanwhile, as the man fell, Shinichi just straightened his jacket and brushed off dust from his pants calmly.

Kaito gulped, the detective was tougher then he looked.

Kaito was currently resisting the urge to bang his head onto the table. Why wasn't anything working for him today? First the dead body that took up the whole morning; and now that man took up rest of their afternoon and was currently cutting into their night too.

Turned out the man Shinichi stopped was the same man who shot him. Kenji Hoshi; responsible for five deaths. Kenji was a hired assassin who would shoot anyone as long as it brought out money.

And now, Shinichi and the police force are trying to get him to tell who hired him for what murder. It wasn't going to well.

'What happened to Kudou-kun's day off?' Kaito thought in distress.

After another hour of agonizing waiting Kaito had enough. It was Eleven o'clock at night for crying out loud! If they waited anymore Kaito would be able to show the other what he had planned!

Kaito stood up abruptly and shouted "Okay. That's enough," And before anyone could even turn in his direction, he let smoke bombs loose, instantly making it impossible for anyone to seen.

When the smoke cleared, Kuroba Kaito had disappeared, along with Kudou Shinichi.

All heads just turned to Megure-keibu with questions in their eyes.

The Inspector seemed confused at first, and then understanding. "He is the one who Nakamori would rant about." He simply said in explanation.

The whole force understood immediately. It was hard to not know what was on the Division Two's Inspector's mind, even them, who are in Division One, could hear his rants.

With that they went back to work, they could fill in Kudou-kun whenever he would contact them again.

"Oi! What is the meaning of this?" Shinichi practically shouted over the roar of the wind.

Yes, wind. Currently they were riding the wind miles above ground. Well, at least Kaito was, since he was the only one using the hand glider, Shinichi was being carried; which would have embarrassed him if he wasn't still trying to figure out how he got from the police station to the sky.

"I need to show you something, and you wouldn't get away from your work. This is supposed to be your day off remember." Kaito said letting a hint of irritation into his voice. He had the whole rest of the day planned out, and now it was ruined! Well at least he could show the detective the part he wanted to most…

Shinichi had the grace to look ashamed, "Sorry, it's just…"

Kaito sighed, something he noticed he has been doing a lot of lately; which wasn't good. Kuroba Kaito was NOT supposed to sigh! Unbelievable! "Naw, I get it. It's something you feel obligated to do."

Shinichi stayed silent. It wasn't like he could deny it.

Kaito barely suppressed a sigh, really what was wrong with him today? Instead he suddenly let go of the detective he was carrying.

Shinichi yelped as he felt the arms, that was keeping him from plummeting into the ground, let go of him…when suddenly he felt the ground under him…Well not really the ground, more of the roof of some building; that had some things around the border as well as a chairs at the center.

Shinichi blinked, he didn't even notice they were getting close to a building. "What is this?"

Kaito grinned, "Just sit there in the center and enjoy the show." He said walking to one corner of the building.

Shinichi did as he was told, a bit hesitantly.

Kaito looked at his watch, perfect. He then lit a match and moved to stand next to the detective.

Shinichi was about to asked what the other was planning, when suddenly fireworks erupted.

With wide eyes, Shinichi watched as bright light filled the sky, just a few feet away from him. The colors were brilliant, from a snow white, to vibrant violet; in all different shapes and sizes too. There was even a Sherlock outline and the words 'One Truth'.

Kaito watched, not the fireworks, but the detective next to him. Shinichi had a look of awe on his face, which would glow from the light the fireworks made; it made Kaito warm to know he was the cause of that awe.

When the show of fireworks started to end, Shinichi turned to the magician to thank him, when suddenly he was faced with more light. This time coming from the magician's hands, the light danced like fire, and Shinichi would have called them that, if it wasn't for the light changing colors constantly.

Kaito felt extreme joy when the other watched in amazement at the 'fire' in his hands.

With quick skill, he spread his arms out wide; thus making the fire bigger, then he waved his arms and it circled around the detective.

Shinichi was startled at first but then he relaxed; somehow, he got the feeling that it was safe to trust the magician.

He waited to see what would happen next, when he notice a change in the fire.

It would still change in colors and still circle around him, but now he could make out pictures.

The flames were creating different pictures around him. Looking at them, Shinichi could tell they were all happy events.

There was one where a family of four was sitting at a fire place, and the father was reading to the children while the mother started to enter with cookies. There was another where a different family, this one of three, was sitting around a table as a little boy would blow out candles then the parents would clap happily. Another, this time a group of four children, running around in what looked like a game of tag. Yet another, where a group of teens would laugh at some dinner and joke around with each other, all with huge smiles on their faces.

The pictures were so detailed that Shinichi could see all those scenes, and more, so much more, moving and changing around him.

When it ending, the flames all gathered in front of him, and with a last flash of light, words showed saying "Happy New Years Shinichi" then they dimmed and eventually disappeared.

Shinichi just sat there, eyes still wide, in shock. He couldn't believe what he had just seen. It left him with a warm feeling and he felt a smile slide onto his face; a pure, true smile of bliss.

Kaito felt his own small smile appear at how happy the detective looked. He had done it. He had showed the detective all the magnificent things life could bring in just ten minutes.

Shinichi turned to look straight at him, and Kaito inhaled a sharp breath as sparkling blue eyes, so bright even in the dark of the night, looked at him. Shinichi looked unrealistic right then; a small, gentle smile across a bright, joyful face, eyes twinkling in excitement. The detective should really smile more often. It fit him all too well, nothing else could fit better.

However, Kaito was proven wrong as Shinichi threw his head back and laughed. Kaito could feel his eyes widen, that joyous sound filled him with warmth that no fire could ever do, and Kaito soon felt like laughing along, though he didn't. He didn't want to cover up that astonishing sound in any way.

When Shinichi stopped laughing he stood and gave Kaito a hug.

Kaito stilled in shock, and then slowly brought his hands up to warp around the other's middle.

"Thank you." Shinichi whispered against the magician's neck. "Thank you for all this. Thank you. Thank you."

Kaito felt like he had won the world right then, tightening his hold, he whispered back. "You're more then welcome."

The quite whisper drifted off with the wind as the two teens stood there perfectly happy in the other's embrace, committing the perfect night into their memories to hold forever…

..Thus, the detective has finally seen the wonderful things that were just on the edge of the darkness that surrounded him; and he has found someone who would pull him out and shower him with those wonderful things whenever the darkness consumed him.

...He couldn't ask for anything more.

Author's Note:

Again very sorry for the late update.

And sorry about the start of this chapter...it's a bit choppy isn't it?...-.-

And to those who are wondering-I'll try to update You Are Not Alone soon...I just can't seem to be able to get what I want to be written the way I want it. That's my trouble with these drabbles too-it's why they came out a bit werid...hehe...

Anyways This will be my last upload in this. Shimizu-san's exams are done (yay!) so I'll be marking this as complete.

Hope you all enjoyed!

Review please!