Title: Two sides of the same coin

Disclaimer: I don't own Magic Kaito or Detective Conan. If I did they would be more meetings between Kaito and Shinichi.

Warnings include grammar/spelling mistakes, a bunch of AU's, OCCness and an emotional Kaito. This is not a Kai/Shin fic if you don't like it don't read it.

A/N: This is my first attempt at a DC/MK fanfic.

Chapter 1: Chocolate makes the heart grow fonder

The magician was absently looking out the window, head resting on his palm. Looking but not really seeing beyond his thoughts. The class was very anxious to see the teen magician not causing any trouble yet thinking to themselves if he would pull a bigger prank on all of them even the teachers were worried of the normal day which was abnormal in class 2-B of Ekoda high school. It wouldn't be the first time after the incident to put it simply it resulted in the entire school taking an early vacation. They all still get chills down their spines thinking about the incident. The teen magician took a deep breath and the whole class visibly tensed when nothing happened and the class prankster continued to look out the window the whole class and teacher were worried.

Lunch time rolled around and the magician still gazed at nothing. A certain mop wielding girl came in front of his desk and slammed on his desk, startling him out of his day dreams.

"Kaito hasn't been acting like himself and Aoko is starting to get worried."

Putting on one of my many masks, I answered with a grin, "Aah Ahoko, do you miss my pranks already I would have thought you would be happy with the normal day for once alas you want a full day filled with chaos," placing a hand over my mouth for theatrical effect.

"BaKaito is an ahou, to think Aoko is worried over someone like him," she huffed.

A half-Brit detective chose to intervene on the heated argument between the duo. "I think Kuroba is just sulking over his precious KID-sama losing the jewel from a heist a few days ago to the infamous KID Killer."

He could see the way I was irritated before it washed away to a mischievous twinkle in my eye.

Class went on as usual I pulled a few pranks to clear the boredom of class and even managed to get back at Hakuba by dying his hair neon orange and changing his clothes with a carrot costume. He sent a silent glare that I waved off.

Aoko pulled a mop from nowhere and began our daily game of chase around the classroom. Being the gentleman I am I let her come close to hitting me but still quickly step out of harm's way.

Jumping on tables, pull a few magic tricks and performing acrobatics that shouldn't be possible was always the most exciting part of my day except for KID heists which were more exhilarating.

Aoko relaxed as she was trying to hit me with her mop of doom. The rest of the class watched with amusement as the duo did their daily routine and a bit relieved Kaito was back to the crazy prankster they knew instead of the sad person they met in class.

The rest of the school day passed in a blur, the bell rang signalling the end of another (crazy) school day.

Aoko asked the bastard, witch and I if we would like to go try this café that opened up. Hakuba and Akako easily agreed while I was reluctant to go along but Aoko sent me a glare that clearly said if you don't come along I will haunt you with those finny things for the next week.

The cafe had a light atmosphere. It seemed like the type of place you can let the days worries wash away. We got a table by the window. Before we ordered Akako led me outside to a tree which was hidden away from onlookers but still close to the café.

I leaned on the tree, crossing my arms and looking mildly irritated. "Look if you want to tell me one of your prophecies from Lucifer, forget about it because I'm not-"

She cut in and said, "You were wondering about the tattoo again."

Waving my hand in the air, I asked with a mock amused grin, "What are you talking about? I think your crystal ball has been giving you false information again."

She gave a flat deadpan look indicating she wasn't buying any of my acts. Not even going to try to lie to her. It would drag this conversation longer than it should be.

Staring at the ground I let my bangs obscure my vision and said, "Yeah, trying to figure out what any of this means," a bitter laugh could be heard. Pulling on my school uniform I showed her the black tattoo of an old forgotten language around my wrist. I took down the sleeve of my uniform so it can be hidden away from anyone who is looking to closely.

Taking shaky breaths, I automatically put on my Poker Face. Not wanting her to see how it affected me so badly. We stood there in comfortable silence none making a move to try and break it. She slowly started to walk back to the café.

Reaching the door she turned her head, looking directly in the eye saying, "You have to move away from the past and start looking directly at the future with the people who are here for you now," with a slight hesitation that is not usual for the overconfident witch, she added "If you feel overwhelmed and frustrated why don't you come and vent out some of your frustration at my house. You know, I am a good listener contrary to popular belief."

Following at a much slower pace, I thought over everything she said. It is strange considering how easily I brush off her warnings that are eerily accurate.

Upon entering the café Akako, Hakuba and Aoko all spotted full out smiles, probably on something I missed out. Looking as carefree as ever waking to our table I noticed a chocolate ice cream sundae sitting innocently waiting to be devoured. Aoko said as I pulled a chair to sit across her, "Kaito! We have been waiting forever for you this sundae isn't going to eat itself."

Shocking Kaito into silence is a huge feat to accomplish in itself. Making him teary is something considered an impossible feat.

Aoko stood up slowly and came to give me a hug. Processing everything that is happening was quite difficult to do. I managed to whisper who bought the sundae.

She took a step back so I could catch my breath, I didn't even realize there were tears flowing till I felt them flow down.

"Hakuba bought it for you since Kaito looked sad."

Looking straight at Hakuba I see him ducking his head from embarrassment but getting a conformation. Taking another deep breath I broke into a genuine smile something that has felt strangely refreshing to do taking into account how many secrets I've been kept. "Hakuba… since you bought me this ice cream sundae I'll let you have one prank free week. Let me be clear I'm paying back a favour."

"I guess I should be thankful Kuroba but can I ask if you can remove the orange dye."

With a sigh, a pink smoke came out of nowhere and turned the Brit's hair back to blond and wore his uniform. Never willing to voice it out loud of the innocent little picture I took of his carrot hair, how I accidentally posted it on the internet and how it instantly went viral within the first ten minutes. Akako took out her phone checking out something before giving me a smirk which I replied with a wink.

Everybody went their separate ways. Mum asked if I could go grocery shopping for her instead of going home. Someone ran quickly past me. He was about to get hit by a speeding car luckily for him I managed to grab his wrist and pulled him towards me.

Familiar blue faced familiar indigo for a brief moment. Seeing a familiar detective grown-up. Poker Face slammed on hoping he wouldn't recognize me which was getting less likely by the minute. Thoughts occupied my mind in that brief moment such as Will he recognize me? Do I have to plan KID's disappearance off the face of the Earth? Aoko would hate me when she finds out the truth in tomorrow's newspaper. To think him discovering my true identity would be so anticlimactic. I could already picture what the headlines would be.

He broke eye contact, wrestling his hand away. Mumbling quick thanks he began to run away. Standing there running a hand through my wild untamed hair. He didn't call me out, meaning I was able to see the sunshine for another day.

Who knows how long that would last. Better enjoy my freedom while I still have it. There wouldn't be any point in stressing about it. Releasing a shaky breath something I've been doing lately. Continued the track home munching on a piece of chocolate I bought on the way.

Talking to no one in particular, "Should I consider Akako words," shaking my head, "Nah," whistled to a random tune on the track home.

Akako who was creating another potion began to sneeze. She thought to herself that someone was insulting her skills as a witch and she could guess who.

In the mansion of a house in Beika there sat a teen detective alone in the library, needing a quiet space to think properly. The inspector had asked him to help consult with a few cases. , the Organization was running on fumes he couldn't understand how so many people can infiltrate the organization so easily while he was away for a few months and could practically see how amused Vermouth is from the stress his accumulated. Dozens of files and notes we spread on the desk. He couldn't concentrate, tugging at his hoodie. One thought has been weighting on him. "How can Kaito still be alive?"

TBC

A/N: At least I can say that I tried. R and R if you want this story to continue even if you don't I still will post this story. The reason why Kaito got all teary is because...( places hand over mouth) Got to continue reading to find out.

See you next illusion ~