Ran was quietly sitting on the living room couch. Kogorou and Eri were out shopping for the week because Eri wanted to spend a week with Ran for the week she lost. Conan peaked his head over, "Ran?" he asked walking in, "Are…you okay?"

Ran looked at Conan, "I'm fine, Shinichi," she said, "Just…trying to figure some things out…"

"Like…what?" Conan asked as he got on the couch.

Ran put some hair behind her ear, "Well…you remember…when I first brought you home…as Conan-kun?"

Conan blushed, "Err…yeah…" he said.

Ran looked away, a blush on her own cheeks, "Ran," Ran looked at Conan, "I've already put you in plenty danger by using your father to try and find these guys and by telling you about me and Haibara. I don't want to give them anymore reason to use you against me…"

"Shinichi…" Ran said softly.

"I care about you, Ran…" Conan said, "…more than just my friend. Otherwise when Hattori found out along with Kuroba, I would've told you too. I would've been like "what the heck" and told you."

Ran pulled Conan into a tight hug, "Ran?" Conan asked.

Ran pulled Conan away and he could see her smiling with tears in her eyes, "Shinichi…in the other Universe…" Conan looked confused, "You…well…with my parallel-self…" Conan's eyes flashed.

"Ran…I meant what I said," Conan said, "You are my first priority. If I had to choose between catching these guys and saving you…I'd save you in a heartbeat. Ran…" Ran put her finger to his lips and smiled.

"I understand, Shinichi," she whispered and understanding shined in her eyes, "I really do."

Conan relaxed and nodded. Ran hugged Conan again, "Now I know why you always knew just what to say," she said.

Conan closed his eyes and hugged Ran back Ran…I love you. One day I'll be able to tell you. But today is not that day. When the Organization is taken down…the minute it is. I'll tell you.

Kaito, Aoko, and Ginzo were on a train back to Ekoda. Chikage had decided to stay and shop a little bit, but not long because she didn't want to be away from Kaito too long. Ginzo was fast asleep on the window while Kaito and Aoko were sitting awkwardly next to each other, "Kaito…" Kaito turned to Aoko, "If…if we hadn't have gone to the Parallel Universe…would you have told me?"

It took Kaito less than a second to figure out where this conversation was heading. Kaito stood up and grabbed Aoko's hand and pulled her into another cart that was void of people. He didn't trust that people, mostly Nakamori-keibu, were listening in, "Aoko…" Kaito said turning to face Aoko, "If I had a choice in the matter, I wouldn't have told you, but I didn't. Aoko…you already know too much as it is," Aoko looked down, "But to answer your question," Aoko glanced up at Kaito, "I would have told you when these people captured…or dead. However their mind works. I would have told you, Aoko," Kaito said, "But on my own terms…when I knew you weren't in any kind of danger."

"So…you blame my parallel-self?" Aoko asked.

"Aoko, I could never blame you," Kaito said, "Even a you from another Universe. You found out and there's nothing I can do about it, but you have to know this. You can't just suddenly switch sides. You still have to be against me," Aoko opened her mouth, "Aoko, if you just suddenly turn against your dad, what will that make him think? Hakuba's already onto me and I'm pretty sure Akako knows because she's the one who tricked Hakuba in the first place…"

"Akako-chan knows?" Aoko asked.

"Don't ask how she figured it out because I'm not entirely positive myself," Kaito stated, "She calls herself a witch and she might be with the way she get every boy in school to fawn over her…" Kaito shook his head, "Off topic…the point is, don't let them figure out that you know…and don't let Hakuba try to flirt the answer out of you…"

Aoko giggled, "Are you jealous, Kaito?"

"No!" Kaito said a little too quickly causing Aoko to giggle, "Shut up…"

Aoko smiled, "Don't worry," she said, "I won't let anyone figure out who you are. Not even Tou-san…just don't run out on anymore dates…"

"Huh?" Kaito asked shocked.

Aoko smirked, "Keeping a secret comes at a price, Kaito…you take me out on dates…and I'll make sure no one finds out."

Kaito blinked before smirking a very KID-like smirk, "Only if you don't mind me flirting with other women…" he flipped Aoko's skirt, "Hmm…white," he quickly dodged a mop, "Ha!" Kaito quickly took off running as Aoko chased him angrily with the mop.

"KAITO!" Ginzo shot awake only to see his daughter chasing her childhood friend with a mop, "You get back here!"

Kaito stuck his tongue out at her and ran faster. Ginzo fell back asleep five more minutes…a crash was heard or not! Ginzo was quickly on his feet and tried to get Aoko and Kaito before he was suddenly broke.

Conan walked down the sidewalk towards a house he only visited once or twice, but many times in the other Universe. Conan stopped in front of a driveway and took a deep breath before walking up to the house. He knocked on the door and waited. The door opened and revealed a woman about in her late 40s, "Oh, Conan-kun," she smiled, "Can I help you with something?"

Conan smiled, "I was just wondering if Mitsuhiko could come out and play," he said childishly.

Conan's eyes darkened slightly went Mitsuhiko's mother hesitated in her answer, "Ah that depends, Conan-kun," she said, "Where are you going?"

Conan had his answer ready, "Shinichi-nii-chan's house," he smiled, "Yusaku-oji-san said he'd show us some of his detective books before he and Yukiko-obaa-san left."

"Ah…" Mitsuhiko's mother said, "I'm afraid that we have other plans, Conan-kun…"

Conan's eyes darkened, "Oh…" he said, "Ne…Obaa-san…you know you can't stop Mitsuhiko from being himself…" Mitsuhiko's mother was shocked.

Conan was back to his child façade, "Bye bye, Obaa-san!" Conan ran off waving.

Conan waited until Mitsuhiko's mother closed the door before pulling out his Detective Boys' Badge, "Mitsuhiko," he stated, "Ayumi, Genta."

"Conan-kun!" came the three replies, "You're back!"

"Yeah," Conan stated, "Yusaku-oji-san, Shinichi-nii-chan's father, wanted to show us some of his detective books. That's how Shinichi-nii-chan got started. Do you guys wanna come?"

"Yeah!" Genta yelled.

"Where Conan-kun?" Ayumi asked excited.

"Let's meet at the park and I'll take you guys there," Conan stated, "Just tell your parents you're going to the park."

"Okay!" Mitsuhiko, Genta, and Ayumi cheered.

Conan turned his badge off and walked towards the park. Conan glared at the fading line of Mitsuhiko's house before hurrying to the park. Just because their ages are different in this Universe, doesn't mean he doesn't care about Mitsuhiko, Ayumi, and Genta. Sure they're a little immature, but they're kids. They'll grow out of it just as they all have to.

Once the four met up at the park, Conan led them towards his house, "Oi, Conan," Genta said, "Is Shinichi-onii-chan going to be there?"

"No," Conan half lied, "He's still on that case Ran-nee-chan talks about."

"Aw," all three complained.

"But I'm sure you guys will get to meet him when he comes back," Conan smiled.

The three brightened, "Here we are," Conan smiled.

"Wow…" Ayumi said.

"Big," Genta said.

Conan looked at Mitsuhiko and he just looked happy. Conan smiled slightly. That's what this was for. To make them all happy. Conan opened the door, "Yusaku-oji-san!" he called.

Yukiko came out, "Oh, Conan-kun," she smiled, "We weren't expecting you for a few more hours."

Conan smiled, "Well, Ayumi-chan, Genta, and Mitsuhiko were really excited to meet Shinichi-nii-chan's famous parents," he said.

Yukiko knew the hidden code. Mitsuhiko's parents were just like in the Parallel Universe. Yukiko, as her past career signifies, kept her anger hidden, "Oh?" she asked, "Well then," she stood up straight, "I'll go get Yusaku then," she climbed the stairs.

"Shinichi-onii-san's mother is so pretty!" Ayumi squealed.

"And young," Genta said, "How old is Shinichi-onii-chan again?"

Conan about toppled over from shock and he laughed nervously. Yusaku and Yukiko came downstairs, "Hello kids," Yusaku said.

"Hi!" they said in unison.

Yusaku smiled, "Yukiko, why don't you make some snacks while I show them the library?"

"I can help Yukiko-obaa-san make snacks!" Ayumi yelled happily.

Yukiko's face twitched and Yusaku and Conan sweat dropped. Yukiko laughed and bent down to Ayumi, "That's very sweet," she said, "But…" she grabbed Ayumi's cheek, "It's onee-san…not obaa-san…"

Yukiko let go of Ayumi's cheek, "Come along," she grabbed Ayumi's hand, "Anyone else want to come? You can sample the food."

Genta went running. Yusaku looked at Mitsuhiko and Conan, "So, you two want to see the library?" he asked.

Conan and Mitsuhiko nodded. The three climbed the stairs and Yusaku opened a door, "Wow…" Mitsuhiko said walking in, "This is big…"

Yusaku smiled and walked over to a shelf and pulled out a book. Conan smirked, "Mitsuhiko-kun," Mitsuhiko turned to Yusaku, "You like to read complicated stuff, right?"

"Yeah," Mitsuhiko said, "I've learned a lot of kanji by just reading."

Yusaku gave Mitsuhiko the first book of Sherlock Holmes. Mitsuhiko brightened, "This is what Shinichi-san is called," he said.

Conan sweat dropped, but kept his smile up. Yusaku chuckled, "Yes, my son is known as a modern day Sherlock Holmes," he said, "And I've talked with Shinichi."

Mitsuhiko hummed while looking at the back of the book, "Mitsuhiko-kun," Mitsuhiko jumped and quickly looked at Yusaku.

"Gomen, Yusaku-sensei," Mitsuhiko said quickly.

Yusaku chuckled and bent down to Mitsuhiko, "No need for such formalities," he stated, "Yusaku is just fine. Mitsuhiko-kun…you like solving mysteries, don't you?"

Mitsuhiko smiled softly and nodded, "But I don't think Okaa-sama and Otou-sama like me doing it though…" he said softly, "Okaa-sama seemed reluctant in letting me leave for some reason."

Conan licked his lips, "Well, Mitsuhiko-kun," Yusaku said, "Shinichi said that you, and your friends of course, are always welcome here," Mitsuhiko's eyes lit up, "And you can read all the Sherlock Holmes books," Yusaku smirked, "And you don't even have to wait for Shinichi to finish his case. Come by anytime."

Mitsuhiko brightened and smiled at the book in his hands, "Arigato," he said softly.

"Anytime, Mitsuhiko-kun," Yusaku smiled, "You should listen to your parents, but not when they won't allow you to be yourself," Mitsuhiko looked at Yusaku, "Parents should encourage you to do the things you love, not try to change you. Do you understand?"

Mitsuhiko smiled and nodded. He hugged the book to him slightly, "Thank you," he said.

Yusaku smiled, "Thank Shinichi," he said, "He brought this to our attention from Conan-kun's observations of the Parallel Universe he went to."

"Parallel Universe?" Mitsuhiko and the suddenly in the room Ayumi and Genta yelled excitedly.

Conan sweat dropped, "Yeah," he said, "I got stuck there with Ran-nee-chan and others."

"What were we like?!" Ayumi yelled.

Conan looked at Ayumi and Genta and the picture of them making out instantly appeared in mind. Conan quickly shook his head, "Uh…" he said, "You-we-were all in high school."

"Really?!" Ayumi yelled, "What were we like?!"

"Ah…err…" Conan said, "How about I tell you guys when we're in high school because Yusaku-oji-san thinks it could be a possible future for us."

"Aww…" Ayumi and Genta complained.

Yusaku and Yukiko laughed, "Come along," Yukiko said, "Let's go eat the snacks we made."

"Yay!" Ayumi and Genta ran towards the kitchen while Yusaku and Yukiko followed them.

"Conan-kun," Conan froze from following them and looked at Mitsuhiko, "What you saw…in that Universe…and why you told Shinichi-san…was because of me…wasn't it?"

Conan turned to Mitsuhiko and nodded, "Your…parents wouldn't let you do what you loved," he stated, "You were like their puppet…"

Mitsuhiko had hurt in his eyes and Conan walked over, "That's why I told Shinichi-nii-chan," Conan said, "That was in that Universe…it can be different in this Universe, but only if you have the support you need."

Mitsuhiko smiled at Conan and he smiled back. Conan turned towards the door again, "Conan-kun…" Conan looked at Mitsuhiko again.

"Yes?"

Mitsuhiko suddenly shook his head, "Never mind…" he said and walked passed Conan before smiling at him, "Let's get down there before Genta-kun eats all the snacks!"

Conan smiled and they ran carefully down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Yamada Hikari smirked as she walked out of the police station. She raised her hand to her face and lifted revealing that it was actually a mask. Vermouth shook her head and fluffed her hair out, "I hope you enjoyed your little trip, Silver Bullet-kun," she pulled out her phone, "I couldn't have you interfere with that case. There were far too many members there for my comfort…" she put the phone to her ear, "Angel knows. Protect her with your life…Silver Bullet" she whispered before talking on her phone, "Of course I'm out. Did you really think a prison holding cell could hold me?" Vermouth laughed, "You worry too much Gin…. No you know I had to wait until they got the kids back before I could even attempt to escape. Why did I choose them?" Vermouth hummed, "One was the daughter of the detective we're looking at. With her gone he would've been too distracted to concentrate on the case on hand," Vermouth got in a waiting car, "And one of those was the "Great Detective of the West". Couldn't have him poking his nose where it didn't belong, ne?" Vermouth smirked as if saying Gin bought it, "I always have a method to my madness, Gin. Yes, goodbye," she hung up.

Vermouth sighed and put her hair up and in a baseball cap in the passengers' seat. A very simple disguise, but effective. Can't have people yelling about a famous American actress appearing so suddenly. Vermouth smirked, "Be careful, Silver Bullet," she said to herself as she started the car, "They're getting closer and closer to Angel and yourself. Never get comfortable, Shinichi," she then took off onto the road.

A/N END! I hope you enjoyed. May or may not do a sequel. Depends on if I get ideas. I may do Oneshots with the Parallel Universe characters, but I don't know yet. All depends on if I get ideas. Please R&R!