Hi – and welcome back to another chapter – happiness ensured - I hope. It's technically not that late since I posted two chapters in one week but let's not worry too much about it. Here's the chapter. I'll edit it once I get home from school.
Edit: Fixed for the most part - waka waka.
Reviewers:
Sock Monsta: Glad you liked it, this chapter is fluffy and also a bit gloomy but love conquers all?
Katara Falcon: It took three power outages, and me banging my head against the wall at the last bit but it finally is done! So cheer up!
Anime shadow alpha: Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad it was worth the wait, I try!
Island Heart: Thanks I'm glad you liked the part with her mother, I thought I'd get some complaints since I added the bit what happened to Kogoro after Eri left but it seems to have gone better than I imagined. Thanks and yes there is a bit more romance here.
x-streakz-X-the-X-werecat-x: Your reviews are the best. I laughed so much because I totally agree with you on wanting to steal Shinichi away. I always try to see if I can get my heart flutter when I write this stuff. If I gush I hope you gush too. If I scream noo, hopefully you scream nooo too! Maybe I shouldn't be saying that. Anyways have fun with it!
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Review Lord: I should have gone with that angle. It would have been funny too, hum. Maybe I could place that in the ending bits. Hum. Thanks for the idea! P.S thanks I'm glad you think that way, it makes me happy! So thanks so much!
Ford B: I really TRIED not to make a cliffhanger but it's so hard. I don't know it's just I seem to always write that spin at the end. I need to read up on how to avoid writing the cliffy because it always came out as one whenever I rewrote the ending part. I banged my head against the desk about 100 times. I'm sorry. I will make it a task to not cliffy next chapter.
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Chapter Twelve: Her Sacrifice
Disclaimer: I do not own Detective Conan
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Normally if one was standing in the rain for a long period of time and they were asked, "How do you feel," one would simply answer, "wet," but in Ran's case that was furthest thing from her mind. It was hard to think straight with his hands that now rested on both her cheeks. He kept her from collapsing after that star-struck maneuver that just happened merely seconds ago.
Right now their noses were only inches away from each other and she was having a difficult time controlling herself. Ran's mind was on the verge of losing it all and the only thing she wanted to do was close the distance and do this and that to him. Hell she could barely withhold the brightened smile that shone along with those very red cheeks. Her snickers practically giving away the happiness she felt after Kudo Shinichi had finally kissed her!
"Warm," Ran replied, dazed and the accuracy showed through the hot streak across the bridge of her nose, "Very warm." Shinichi chuckles followed after her words.
"I bet." He added sounding a tad cocky and she couldn't tell if he was laughing at her blunt statement or the kind of situation that they managed to get themselves in. Either way, she snickered along with him. It was such a strange thing too; Ran felt so offended and yet she couldn't find the strength to counter it.
If the other Ran was out and about at the time she would have surely grumbled by now and knocked some sense into Shinichi, but not her, she was simply content with the way things were going.
After all Ran missed him.
She hadn't seen Shinichi in such a long time and by Shinichi she meant Shinichi Kudo not pint sized Conan-kun that didn't associate on the same level as Shinichi did. At least not when they were alone. She could flirt with Shinichi but not Conan - it was just too weird, even for her. While it was true they were the same person but just by looking at them they were different in their own unique ways. It was odd concept to follow but Ran was willing to learn if it meant being able to feel welcomed into the truth.
All in all the electrifying sensation was simply hard to believe. While Ran did have her moments, she had never felt more ready to confess to him until now. "Just so you know Shinichi, I-I really do," She began nervously and his laughter soon stilled allowing her to continue with that heated rush filling her body as it commanded her to speak, "Shinichi I really do love—EEK!"
The next thing she knew after screaming her head off, Ran had threw herself into his body and pulled him close like a teddy bear. She could hear his heart drumming along her own and she mumbled out a small curse. Now she had gotten herself into an even more complex situation. This happened only because she let her guard down. If she hadn't maybe the stupid thunder might have not frightened her in the way it did. It was kind of fun but also stressful. Usually Ram was one to run away to find a safe haven but since the other half of her brain was focused on Shinichi...
Well let's just say Shinichi had become her safety net.
Now she was practically clinging onto him while pressing her face into his chest. At this point tears pricked the corner of her eyes because she heard Shinichi laughing at her again.
She loved him. She really did but he was pushing that slim line of irritation that she did not like him intruding on. She thought he would have understood now but he continued on over and over again on finding his way to cross the fence that kept her attitude cucumber cool.
By now Ran was prepared to knock him into the next dimension but then he did another unthinkable by pressing a kiss on her head, hushing her all the more.
"Shall we go inside?" Shinichi questioned in a soft whisper, "You've been here out too long, and I hate seeing you sick Ran. It makes me worry."
Darn it. There goes any chance of her striking back at him. Her face was brighter than any tomato in the world now.
Shinichi was readying to leave but she snatched a fistful of his shirt and held him there at her side. His gaze was on her in questioning, but she wouldn't let him go. Ran wasn't stupid, she knew well that as soon as she let him go that might change back into the small boy she had come to know as Conan-kun.
There was nothing wrong with Conan though. Ran didn't hate the boy at all.
Like stated before he and Shinichi were one in the same—it was just more of this dreading feeling that came over her that kept her from leaving this place. This feeling like nothing had been accomplished between them.
For all Ran knew it could have just been a close special moment between friends to comfort each other in rough times. Even—even the kiss that had happened earlier was probably just a spur in the moment thus the reason why Shinichi was laughing so much, he was simply embarrassed by the entire thing.
She let out a tiny sob, yet because she was so close to Shinichi, he heard her and thus began his own little investigation on her.
"Ran? Are you okay?" She didn't dare speak, the words would only cause her to sputter. "Hey Ran—Ran talk to me! Did I do something wrong?"
He sounded so worried. She knew she had better say something soon. He was starting to sound like a child seeking attention. "Oi Ran!"
It was really hard to think so negative when she was hearing two of her favorite voices at it certainly was faint, Ran could pick up on them. It seemed in his frantic state of mind he was switching between personalities. There was Conan-kun's worried laced tone and then Shinichi's whiny yet overprotective tone as well.
Adorable, too adorable. Ran started snickering away into his chest.
"No," She whispered causing him to blink in confusion, as she than lifted her head up slowly to show the tears in her eyes, "No you haven't done anything wrong Shinichi."
His eyes widened slightly once her caught sight of the water brimming over in her brilliant blue orbs. "And because of that Shinichi," Ran allowed her eyes to close and then she pushed her legs up until she was on her tippy toes. "I have always," She whispered inching closer, "Always loved you."
And with that Mouri Ran pressed her lips against his.
When she settled away from him, her feet laid back flat on the ground and she was able to breathe a relieving sigh. All that was left was to see his reaction. In slow motion, she glanced up at him, fresh tears stained her face because during the gentle kiss she place on his lips, the tears had finally fell.
They were supposed to be friends. Just friends but she couldn't be just friends. She wanted to be more. It might have been selfish but hopefully it wouldn't have to be if Shinichi felt the same way. The world stilled around her and her stomach was doing flip flops as she waited for who knows long for Shinichi's answer. This would be the moment that would either make or break her all together.
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The ball was in his court now.
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Ran would never forget the sound of the rain now and it would linger in her mind forever along with his soft breathes that continued to resound within it. His eyes were closed and he seemed to be out of it. She could only pray that perhaps he was possibly savoring the moment but she was still so uncertain.
After minutes or days or months or years – Or rather it just felt like that since he wouldn't say anything! It irritated her to the point that she managed to break the silence she had been dreading to intrude on. "I—I don't want to go anywhere until I get at least a hint or something that tells me I have a chance to build more than just a friendship with you Shinichi. Please don't ask me to keep waiting if this is just a one sided relationship. I love you so much but, if you don't then—then—"
"My heart is beating so fast." His voice finally came halting her all together. By now one of his eyes was opened and he was staring down at her with an amused expression that made her in turn sputter—that heat was filling inside her once more again. "I keep thinking, 'Oh no I'm going to turn back,' but I'm still here—I'm still here…With you Ran. The one person I want to be most with."
"Shin—"
"Ran your always calling me an idiot," He whispered and she felt a stab in her heart and tried to flick her head away but he caught her jaw and continued to pull her close. "But its looks like you caught my stupidity."
She felt her eyes flare up angrily and she wanted to shout at him but then those magical words finally came. "Can't you see that I've always loved you as well? Sometimes I find myself wondering what that head of yours has been thinking?" he chuckled with a smirk, "Honestly Ran-nee-chan?"
Ran's mouth dropped open. He—he was teasing her! He even went as far to use Conan-kun's voice at the end of it to further the blow! How rude! What a jerk! She'd kill him…Once she got over the shock of him confessing to her that is!
"K-Kudo Shinichi—"
"Mouri Ran—?" He followed with another charming tease that sent her ablaze.
"D-don't you start with me. I'll make sure you never have kids, and don't think I'm kidding for one moment!" She threatened darkly, and he placed a pouting expression on his face.
"But I was so hopeful of having them with you."
"W-WHAT?" Ran exclaimed as her face greatly climbed a new rate in temperature.
"A joke, a joke, sorry, sorry, your just so fun to tease Ran." He explained waving her down with a smile and she groaned out a small, 'geez.' He snickered and she shook her head, she could only handle so much at once.
Kids with Shinichi? They weren't even married and he was already talking about the pitter patter of little feet. It was a big step but maybe it wasn't. Hadn't she wanted this from the start?
What are you doing Ran, this is your chance!
Even if he said it was a joke she couldn't help but wonder…how far had he wanted to go with this relationship? Did he really want to go past the step of friends, boyfriend and girlfriend, to husband and wife? She decided to push her luck with her own devilish spin to it. It would teach him to make a fool out of her.
"Well I suppose I wouldn't mind," She enjoyed his own dumbfounded expression and continued with her own sparkle in her eye, "As long as we name our future son Conan-kun because I'm starting to miss him already."
"B-But I'm—"
"Conan." She finished with a smirk, "But one day you won't be him anymore," She added trailing her fingers up his chest, neck, "And when that happens," Ran stopped at his lips tapping them lightly with her finger tips. "I want my very own Conan-kun. One that I won't have to worry about having perverted thoughts about his mother when I take baths with him."
She saw him swallow heavily at his words. He knew exactly what she was thinking now.
"I-I tried to get you not to take me with you! Remember how many times I avoided you all together Ran!" He shouted and she simply glared darkly at him tapping her heel against the ground. "I didn't dare to open my eyes!"
"That would explain the blooded noses too right Shinichi?"
"I didn't look I swear it's just that your-your—"His voice trailed off as his own heated streak appeared across his cheeks.
"My what?" She pressed, gritting her teeth. Shinichi started doing hand gestures with his hands until he was doing circular motions to his chest to point out what he was trying to say. "Out with it Kudo Shinichi, we don't have all day!"
"Breasts—your breasts were pressed against me! I couldn't help it! I'm a guy Ran! A guy that is very attracted to you. How could I not—"
"I get it!" Ran yelled silencing him and his explanation before it could do more damage to her already flustered state. "I get it." She mumbled again and he scratched the back of his neck. "Just stop it, you're terrible Shinichi and to think I actually missed you."
Shinichi relaxed with a knowing smile now shown on his face. He then placed a hand on her shoulder.
"I missed you too Ran...I'm just surprised is all. I'm still here." Ran blinked up at him wordlessly. "I'm still Shinichi Kudo but then again I'm starting to feel paranoid Ran. I keep thinking that someone might recognize me if they see me. I don't want anything to happen to you. I love you after all."
Her cheeks puffed at this. She loved him too but again he pressed the line with one little mistake, because she felt like he was insisting she was a damsel in distress. Sure she had gotten kidnapped time before but she had also given half of those kidnappers what they had coming when she delivered one of her famous karate techniques.
"I'm a big girl Shinichi." Ran snapped the frustration clear in her tone. "I can take care of myself."
"I know but someone might recognize me on a quick glance upon passing by Ran and who knows who it could be."
Ran groaned knowing that his concerns would soon make him anxious and annoying. He would become her father at this rate and she wished she could do something to make him feel less troubled by the situation at hand. Luckily he eyes caught sight of the fallen umbrella he had dropped upon earlier. It was then that a plan formed into her mind. Ran quickly brushed past him and picked it up. "Thank you for understanding Ran." He told her as she headed back over to him while proceeding to open it up.
She tilted the umbrella horizontally as it sprang open. This was probably one of her dumber ideas but she was proud of it for the most part. In fact Ran was fighting the blush as she moved back over to his side but the words came almost instantly.
"Now were invisible."
If there was any moment where Ran had wanted to die it would have to be now. It sounded so utterly stupid and she wondered if the detective freak would get her secret meaning she was trying to present. Ran gazed at the umbrella then Shinichi then back onto the umbrella. "Well partially invisible but you know what I mean right?" Shinichi was silent and a roll of sweat ran down her forehead. "I mean that since you were concerned about anyone seeing us."
"Ran…" She fidgeted under his gaze.
"You and your paranoia problems…I'm trying. "
"You are doing fine Ran." He replied, "Thank you." He said sounding strangely weaker than usual. He tipped her chin up and leaned in for another kiss, and she complied awaiting it until she heard the sound of him collapsing with a painful yelp.
"Shinichi!" Ran cried out dropping the umbrella as he fell to one knee holding his heart. "W-What's wrong?" Shinichi took a deep breath in as another sharp pain shot throughout his body. He gazed despairingly at Ran and cursed knowing what was to come next.
"Every time…" He mumbled reaching out to Ran to touch her cheek, "This happens…" Ran blinked down at him confused, and he laughed bitterly. "Always, at the worst possible time."
"Shinichi…" She placed her right hand to cover over his that rested on his cheek. She was worried at his sudden behavior. He looked sick and she wondered how come she hadn't noticed it before. He seemed fine up until now.
"Ran I'm changing back into Conan."
Her body tensed at his words but astonishingly the words had not become that great of a bombshell to her. She had been expecting this moment ever since he mentioned that he would shrink again. Ran just never imagined it would be this sudden.
There wasn't much to do at this point except to care for him and watch over him like she promised she would. It was disheartening to come to terms that she was going to be losing sight of Kudo Shinichi again but she could worry about that some other time.
Ran placed a hand on his forehead, he was really burning up. Before she would have suggested a doctor but now she understood his protests, she couldn't let them see Shinichi shrink into a child – it would be a plain disaster. Agasa's was the best place if anything.
"Come let me help carry you away from here Shinichi. If you stay in the rain any longer you might end up with a fever at this rate."
"The s-same goes f-for you Ran." Shinichi staggered out with a small smile.
To Shinichi, Ran was full of surprises too. He was expecting her to put up a fight about him changing back but then he witnessed a different side of Ran once more. Her facial expression changed so many times such as emotions of distress to worry to fear to a more serious expression. Her eyes blazed with determination and her lips firm and lined. He could tell that she was trying her best for him.
Yet another reason he would have to add to why he loved her so much. He found himself snickering then he caught the tiny glimpse of her eye and as much as he know he shouldn't bring this up considering her mood swing, he said it."You're crying Ran."
"It's just the rain idiot." She shot back while she fiddled for the umbrella on the ground so they could leave.
"No you really are." He whispered back but she didn't hear so his eyes wandered over to the basket trying to get her mind off his dilemma. "You made food."
"It doesn't matter now." Ran replied, "A basket is a basket, I'll just buy another one. Come on Shinichi let's go."
"I bet it was g-good." Shinichi added with a rough breath. Ran blushed, "P-Perhaps maybe I can have the pretty chef make it tonight for dinner as well."
She knew what he was trying to do and it wasn't helping in the least bit. She was concerned by his heavy breathes and even more tense when he tripped. He was always so serious when trying to run away from her so why was it he was acting so difficult? "Please Ran-nee-chan."
She twitched angrily at the nickname. Conan-kun calling her that was fine but Shinichi was a different story. What was wrong with his logic? He was only making her frustrated now. "Rannnnn-nee—."
"Yes okay fine!" Ran answered with a throb of annoyance on her forehead. "Just stop calling me that! It sounds so wrong coming from you of all people especially since you don't look as cute as Conan-kun does when he says it."
His eyes darted away almost immediately with irritation written on his face.
"Tch whatever that kids got nothing on me now."
Ran merely snickered at his jealousy. She didn't think she'd ever see the day that Kudo Shinichi was jealous of himself.
"Idiot."
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The way to Agasa's was a bigger trip than she imagined. Coming to the park was no problem before because she was able to run but now she was practically dragging a very sleepy Shinichi in her arms. He was getting heavier and heavier by the minute. Ran figured he was close to slipping away to the point where the transformation would occur and while she should have the strength to take him own; her body was starting to wear down on her as well.
Shinichi's deductions were correct as Ran was starting to show signs of becoming dizzy. Her vision started to make things spin slowly and make it seem like the world was on an axis she didn't need it to be on. She should have listened. By tomorrow Ran knew she would be sick in bed much like the detective close besides her.
"Shinichi please," Ran begged softly poking him causing him to stir lightly, "You have to stay awake just a bit longer I don't know if I can carry you on my own. "
"I can help." A voice came, and Ran jumped, nearly dropping poor Shinichi but he held out his arm and was able to steady himself against the wall. The two of them turned toward the intruder. Both eyes widened at the sight.
"Sensei!" Ran cried out as Jodie appeared through the sheet of darkness and now stood under a nearby street light. "Sensei thank goodness you're here! I could really use your help right about now." Ran made movement to head over to her side but was halted when a firm grip caught hold of her. Ran blinked and turned back towards Shinichi. He was sweating more than before and he could barely stand up much less talk. The look on his face frightened her as he was glaring so intensely.
Had she done something wrong?
"Shin—"He yanked her forcibly back over to his side until she was back against the wall in his place as he found some last bit of strength in his body to stand back up. His right arm acted as a bar that she could not pass over and his left was now gripped tightly. She expected him to turn that glare back on her but instead she found herself more confused when it was placed on her sensei instead.
Why was Shinichi so mad at Sensei? Did he not know that she was a part of the FBI as well? Ran slowly lifted both hands up and rested them on his right arm. "S-Shinichi?" She called softly yet he did not even offer a glance.
"W-what could you possibly w-want?" Jodie cracked a smile, and soon out of her pocket appeared a small hand gun that was now trained on both Ran and Shinichi. Ran was too shocked for words.
Weren't Jodie and Shinichi on the same side – so why is it that Jodie-sensei was pointing a gun at them? Jodie's gaze flicked from Shinichi onto her. "Angel so good to see you again, ne?"
Ran couldn't share the agreement – not like this. She didn't even know what she should do – she couldn't hurt her teacher could she? Surely there had to be a misunderstanding somewhere?
That's when a light bulb went off in her head.
"Sensei- this isn't Kaito Kid this is Shinichi—"
"Oh I know its cool guy; I could never mistake him for someone else." Ran's mouth clamped shut and now she was lost again.
"Ran this isn't—"Shinichi cut off, gritting his teeth as more sweat poured down his head. "I-isn't Jodie. You got to get out of here. She's part of the Black Organization….This is Vermouth."
"Perceptive as always aren't you cool guy." Vermouth replied, peeling the mask off with her left hand and Shinichi continue to usher Ran to leave but she would not. She could not. That face, she had seen it before, it was blurry but she felt somewhat associated with this woman.
"Ran—go!" Shinichi shouted but Ran continued to stare and Vermouth smirked.
"Last time I asked you to leave as well but this time I need you to stay Angel. You are much too valuable to let go this time."
"Ran!" Shinichi continued to call but still his words did not reach her. She was too busy trying to remember. She could hear voices, but one of them was this woman's. Shouting at her, screaming at her, begging her to move. Gun shots, the sound of her irregular breathing, and then a picture of Ai-chan flashed in her mind making everything hit her in the face all at once.
"You—you're that woman from before! The one who was trying to kill Ai-chan and there was a sniper attempting to stop me from reaching Ai-chan but you kept insisting that he'd bring his actions to an end or else!"
Shinichi glanced at Ran wide eyed.
"You were there too?" He exclaimed, this being news to him. Ran didn't understand his words, she hadn't seen him but she nodded anyways.
"Yes I was there. Jodie-sensei had pictures of you inside her bathroom mirror and I didn't understand it was just a custom so I hid in the back of her car since I was suspicious. Then after awhile shots fired and I decided if there was any time to come out – it would be then. Everything went by so fast…I had forgotten because I passed out."
"Ran…"
"I'm sorry Shinichi; I just thought your life was in danger at the time and I wanted to protect you."
"It will always be in danger as long as I stay in this predicament." He mumbled under his breath but Ran heard it causing her to frown. If only there was something she could do, her eyes met back to Vermouth gaze who seemed to be enjoying her moment with Shinichi. Ran gritted her teeth.
"Where is the antidote?" Ran asked pushing Shinichi's arm down. "Give it to us!"
"R-Ran, just get out of here. She's not going to give it to you. "
"I'm not leaving you Shinichi. Not with her. Not after what they've done to you. I'll do anything to get you back to the way you were. I swear it."
"Ran…" Shinichi muttered, and his eye lids felt heavier by the second, he even stumbled back against the wall again and was leaning on it for support. Ran now took the initiative knowing Shinichi was losing strength fast and stood in front of him being his barrier. She would take a bullet for him if it came down to it. She loved him after all.
"Anything you say?" Vermouth questioned curiously and Ran did not like the way it sounded on Vermouth's lips compared to her own. "Maybe we can come up with a deal after all and luckily for you," Vermouth paused digging into her pocket with her left hand while her right continued to hold the gun firmly toward them. "I do have a small sample of the antidote that Sherry could make to help restore—"Vermouth was cut off when she realized Ran had dared to tackle her.
The scuffle caused a shot to fire but it fire off silently into the air missing Ran completely since the Karate champion pushed them into the street now holding Vermouth's right hand over her head and desperately trying to reach for the antidote with the other. Vermouth cursed trying to shove Ran off and the two women continued to struggle away.
"Shinichi help!" Ran cried, trying to get Shinichi to try his best to get to his feet to help her but there was no sound from the detective. "Shinichi?" Ran wondered, glancing back to see that Shinichi was out cold. Fear flushed to her face and with that distraction Vermouth was able to break her right hand free, hitting Ran's forehead with the bottom of the gun.
Ran let out a large cry, as she rolled off Vermouth holding her now bloodied forehead. The blood slipping down her forehead making Ran cry at the sting. This gave Vermouth the momentum to pull herself up while gritting her teeth. She had not expecting that—Vermouth wasn't aware of Ran's strength and now she would take great notice in it. Vermouth had just assumed Ran was in a part of a track team or something. Vermouth would have pointed the gun at Ran but she decided to go for Ran's biggest weakness –Shinichi.
When Ran finally managed to wipe the blood from her eyes that blocked her vision, Ran tried to get back to her feet but froze upon hearing the sound of Vermouth loading her gun. This time it was aimed directly at the unconscious Shinichi's head. Rather Conan-kun's head.
"Bring me the antidote." Vermouth commanded and while Ran wanted to be resilient and say no –she couldn't not when Shinichi was a hostage. Before she could be his shield but now being way of here, she could do nothing but watch. Ran slammed her right fist into the ground.
How could she be so stupid? Her head was pounding like crazy now.
She should have known Shinichi wouldn't be able to stay awake as long as she wanted him to! Ran had no choice. She had to comply now. Thus Ran stood up and headed over to the antidote tube while never taking her eyes off Vermouth. Her body leaned forwards and she snagged the tube.
Just like Vermouth had claimed it had been a small bottle its contents as clear as water making Ran suspicious of Vermouths motives. It could be a trap, a fake bottle just to ruse Ran into doing what Vermouth wanted of her. However if it was the real deal, Ran eyed Shinichi's smaller form. It could be the answer to all his problems. If he was older again he could get more work done. The probability of him stopping the organization probably would rise to a higher percent.
Gradually Ran stepped closer and closer back to Shinichi's side. "Stop," Vermouth ordered, and Ran halted just a few yards from Shinichi. Ran just wanted to hold him in her arms and get him away from here as soon as possible but that moment didn't seem like it was going to happen any time soon. Ran let out a hand to give Vermouth the antidote.
Ran would make a grab at the gun again if Vermouth tried to take the antidote away. It was only a matter of time, and Ran's heart skipped eagerly in her chest. "Put it in his pocket." Ran's jaw clenched.
She wanted to question this woman's motives but she was ordering Ran to give Shinichi the antidote and so she did without a second thought. "Good, now drink this." Vermouth said lowering a different flask- this time long and narrow over to Ran. Ran's heart stopped at the sight. "What are you so worried about? If the antidote gets to Sherry you'll be able to change back as well."
Ran knew Vermouth wasn't going to let her have that chance since Vermouth began to snicker after that little statement. Vermouth had other plans for her and Ran didn't like any of it. Ran rested her hands on her side.
It was then that she felt something extremely odd on her left side.
A bulge? She kept her eyes on the flask but her left hand traced over this item, it was one of those detective badges she was sure of it. Ran glanced at Shinichi's sleeping form. He had slipped it in under her dress into her underwear when she wasn't looking?
Ran's face was now bright red, but this made her feel somewhat confident now. Ran knew Shinichi used those detective badges to track each other sometimes. If she had one, he would defiantly find her. Ran took the flask and with a deep breath she opened her mouth and poured the drink in, swallowing its bitter contents without any fight.
At first there was nothing and Ran simply stared back at Vermouth in confusion but as she did it came. This sharp excruciating stabbing feeling into her chest and then reverberations followed. Her flesh was burning. It made her collapse all together, her hands on the floor as sweat poured formed over her head. "It really does look convincing." Vermouth whispered as she watched Ran struggle while holding her throat.
"Shinichi…" Ran groaned and Vermouth merely offered a smile towards her precious angel.
"Don't worry Angel. I'll make sure cool kid gets back home safely." Ran seemed pleased with this because she finally let her eyes shut allowing the darkness to overcome her. "However," Vermouth continued with a snicker, "You are coming with me. After all we have places to go…People to meet."
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To be Continued:
Okay – So I might have you guys at my throat but no worries this will end on a good note. Rest assured anyways next chapter Shinichi's reaction to the whole thing!
There will be some yelling, fighting but one little special incident will change everything and put everyone back on course.
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P.S I know the gun part was meh, but actions scenes are really hard to write - at least they have been for me so sorry if its done sloppy.
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