Hello guys!

Sorry for the long wait, but I promise you guys it's worth it.

This is my best chapter of the story yet. Hope you enjoy it! uwu

Investigations went normally. Conan visited the old factory many times but to no vail. There was nothing that the forensics team hasn't already found. It was like this was confirming that he was working with the black organisation. No evidence whatsoever and the only witness was killed. The thing that has been bugging him was the drug. It's been a week and other than strong migraines from time to time or even once a day, he was feeling normal. He worried that some kind of reaction from the drug will hit him or it will have an effect with the apotoxin. He just needs to concentrate on the case, he didn't want to delay it any longer. No one has to go through the same thing that he did.

It was early in the morning and Conan woke up sweating. His heart was racing hard and his throat felt sore. He might have gotten a fever but he felt somewhat nervous and worried. That couldn't be from a mere cold, could it? Since it was the holidays, he decided to check upon with Heiji and see how their investigation goes. The police were still on the lookout for Arata Fujimoto's family who were kidnapped to make him work for them and used for ransom.

Heiji and Conan strolled the streets looking for clues.

"Kudo, I've been wondering, will ya ever tell us what happened then?"

"I don't think so Hattori. Even though my childishness is almost gone, I don't think I can open up any time soon. It's just something that no one has to go through."

"Soka, if that's da case then let's find him quickly! Since we haven't got any leads lately, I decided that we need to talk to my dad. It's best that ya tell him so we can convince him."

"I suppose so."

"Come on, cheer up. Let's go and eat some takoyaki!"

Conan smiled and followed his friend. It was nice having one understanding person to hang out with.

The smell of fresh takoyaki was all over the shop, Conan even felt that he was about to drool. Man he was starving!

Heiji sat down and ordered two bowls. The bowls were placed in front of them, Conan suddenly felt sick. His head started to spin and he felt like he was about to puke.

"Hattori, I'm going to the restroom."

"Ya ok Kudo?"

Nodding his head, "Uhh, yeah."

"Alright, I will start eating. Hurry up."

Conan washed his face and decided to head back when he ran to the toilet. He vomited whatever he ate in the morning, his head started to spin like crazy again.

I-it's ...like -Ugggh!

Conan collapsed onto the floor, he wasn't able to breathe. He squeezed his chest tightly as he took big deep breaths.

I-i need to g-get out.*huff*

Coughing out blood, he tried to crawl out towards the door, but exhaustion took over and he collapsed unconscious.

Hattori...

Hmmm... what's taking him so long? It's been 20mins already. I'm going to check on him.

Heiji opened the door.

"Oi Kudo. What's taking so- Kudo!"

Heiji found Conan lying on the floor, perhaps dead. Heiji ran towards him and saw all the vomit and blood.

This again!? It's the same as last time. Is the drug still acting up?! I need to hurry!

Heiji ran out with Conan in his hands to the same hospital that always welcomed them, not knowing what will occur next.

Heiji stayed in the waiting room since the police bodyguards wouldn't let him in.

"This boy just never gets a break, does he?" said the doctor as he left.

"Can I see him now?" asked Heiji concerned.

"Yes you can."

Conan was lying down worried. What if his identity revealed? This would put everyone in danger, and Ran, what about her?

"Haw ya feeling?"

"Worse than ever. Even thinking about food makes me sick."

"This is da same as last time, right?"

"Mmmm."

"Don't worry too much."

"How can I not Hattori? This drug will kill me before I could catch him."

"Ran will come soon, I will get going."

Heiji left Conan without another word, he needed some time alone.

Ran came and left after Conan reassured her he would be ok. It was hard to convince such an overprotective girl. Ran felt the urge to find that man and use her best karate skills on him. She was at range! If it wasn't for Conan, she would of acted recklessly. She left him be and decided to go buy him something to cheer him up.

It was 10pm, the doctor came to check upon Conan. Yes the very same doctor from the begging. He came with with a rolling tray.

"Hello there young men. I came here to check on Conan, may I?" asked the doctor the police gaurds.

"Of course, but we need to check the tray for safety purposes."

"Go ahead."

After cheking the tray and allowing him to go through, the doctor did not check Conan. Instead he picked up the child who seemed to be sweating very much and placed him at the bottom of the tray. With all the equipment at the top, no one would have known there was a child underneath. However, before he had done that, he made sure that Conan inhaled some chloroline just incase that big mind of his wakes him up. The doctor left normally and the police never suspected a thing. What was going on?

-Next morning-

"Ohayo Conan-kun." Ran said as she entered with some lemon pie. She did not hear her normal morning responce.

"Are you still sleeping," she approached him slowly.

Ran unfolded the blanckets to find the bed empty.

She quickly rushed to the police at the door after checking the restroom.

"Excuse me, have you seen Conan-kun?"

"Sorry?" said one policeman.

"He hasn't left the room since last night," said the other.

"What?! But he isn't in there." Ran said in shock.

"Have you checked the restroom?"

"Yes."

Ran called her dad in panic as the policemen searched the hospital.

"What? Conan disappeared?! I'll be right there." Usually, Kogoro would ignore this as he knew the child well and how he loves to run off. But not this time, Conan is the target, and if he disappears now, it means trouble. He can never forget the first time he saw fear in the eyes of Conan.

-Kogoro and Meguri arrived-

"How can this be?! Weren't you meant to protect him?! He's a target, do you understand?!" Kogoro yeld at the poor policemen.

"Mouri, calm down." said Meguri.

"How can I?! That brat is a child. Anything could happen to him."

"We're are checking the CCV, please wait." Meguri turned towards the policemen, "who was the last person that came here last night?"

"The doctor Meguri-kebu. He came at 10 pm. After checking his rolling tray, we let him in."

"Conan was still in the room," said the policeman next to him.

"Where's the doctor?!" exclaimed Mouri.

"I'm here. The nurses have informed me about the incident."

"This makes things easier. Doctor, where were you at 10 pm last night?"

"I was in a 2-hour surgery operation."

"What?!" exclaimed most of the people in the room.

"Are there any witnesses?" continued Meguri.

"Yes, all the other nurses and doctors who were with me can confirm it."

-the nurses confirmed the doctor's claim-

"You useless police! How can you let some in and not realise it was a criminal?!"

"Mouri calm down. This can't be helped. We have confirmed that the criminal was disguised as the doctor. Now after we check the CCV footage we might find some clues."

The police checked the footage and couldn't find anything suspicious. The criminal disguised as the doctor didn't leave, and only a few women nurses left -none carrying any large bags.

"Either the camera footage was hacked or the suspect was able to transport Conan another way while he was dressed as a nurse."

"Ugh! Meguri-kebu, we need to find him soon! Who knows what they will do to a child." Mouri was losing his cool, unlike Ran who was simply stressed. She called Hattori hoping she could find some help from him.

News of this spread among the police department and reached Amouro. Without a minute to lose, he gathered enough information to find a lead.

I hope this was interesting enough to make up for the one week wait.

I really wanted to finish this chapter as soon as possible. I also want to put more of Amouro into this story. :D

Until next time, Ja-ne~