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Author's Note: I meant to say the chapter I just posted is the 5th chapter. So now we're on the 6th! Yay! I'm trying to speed up in getting new chapters out but it's a bit hard with all my homeworkWell read and review! For those of you who did review, thank you very much! And a kind reviewer showed me I did rush a bit of things and I'm terribly sorry about that. But since I'm a rookie writer (*bows her head*) I just wanted to center around the main characters. And I know Habuka finding out Shinichi was Conan was rushed too but when Ai told Conan to stay behind and suddenly Shinichi arrives, that's why it's a bit easier to get than. Isn't it? . I'm sorry! I'll stop babbling and let you read it! But remember readers! I'm a rookie! So be gentle please.

*~1412 and the Pandora Gem~*

"You said you would!" Ran frowned, "Shinichi! You're gone for such a long time and when you come back you won't say why?!"

Shinichi sweatdropped, "Anonow is not the time though Ran."

Heiji sighed and turned to Kazuha, "Listen, we need to leave. Somewhere safe but not here."

"Eh? Why?" Kazuha asked, "Is the same person who hurt the Kaito Kid after us or something?"

"What?!" Heiji's eyes widened, "How do you know that?!"

Kazuha's eyes widened too, "You mean it's true?! I thought you were joking or something!"

Hakuba watched all these "love exchanges" before standing. "Let's go to my home. I'm pretty sure that will be a bit safer."

"Great!" Shinichi said, glad to put off telling Ran about who Edogawa Conan really is, "Let's go!"

Kaito Kid covered his face with his hand, "Nono," he looked up, "Are you sure?"

"My spell books are never wrong," Akako huffed, trying to hide the concern for him and Aoko in her voice.

"" Kaito's face was blank, remembering something that happened a long time ago.

Flashback:

A lonely little girl sat dully under the shade of a sakura tree, dressed in a pink kimono and lavender obi. She fiddled with a pink ribbon that use to be in her hair. But what was the point? No one was there for her. Kaito's mother had been kind enough to help her with the kimono and do her hair in a ponytail. But Aoko's father was so busy chasing the Kid.

Kaito found her, he was dressed in a blue hakama, he noticed she was upset so he ordered her to hold out her hand. She looked at him curiously but did as told. Kaito took her hand and gave her a wink beofre covering it with a hankerchief. With a grin, and a "Ta-da!" there lay a rock the size of a baby's fist.

It didn't look all that special as Aoko turned it around in her hands. Then she noticed something that contrasted with the normal background. A small crack lay in the middle of the rock making Aoko see a small gem. Her face lit up and she tightly hugged Kaito, despite his protests of course. She grabbed his hand and led him to the crowded Sakura festival grounds.

End Flashback:

For the first time, that memory turned Kaito Kid's blood cold. He asked a favor to Akako, nodded at her at her reply and started off to Aoko's house.

In a dark room, Aoko lay sleeping, a smile was on her lips as memories flooded back to her.

"Are you okay?"

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"Hold out your hand."

"Eh?"

"Come on! Okay, one two three! Ta-da!"

"Wai! It's so pretty! Thank you Kaito!"

"Ooi! Get off!"

Shinichi put a hand to his chin thoughtfully, "Where would the organization be?"

"" Ran frowned, "What organization?"

He sighed, he'd have to tell her sooner or later. He led into another room, saying, "I'll tell you."

Kazuha blinked, "I don't get it either. What organization?"

"Ah" Heiji scratched his head, looking away, "Well"

"What?!" Ran's voice interrupted him, "Shinichi! That isn't an excuse!"

Shinichi came running out of the room, Ran not too far behind, "I was trying to protect you!" he protested.

Tears were running down her cheeks, thought that didn't stop her from being angry with him, "But to keep that a secret! II was always worried about you when you were right under my nose!"

"They would have killed you if they knew you were connected with me!" Pain and guilt filled his eyes as she stopped and listened carefully, "I rather have you alive and worrying than dead!"

Ran wiped her tears with the back of her hand, silent a moment before smiling, "Well now I know, and I'm going to help you whether you like it or not!"

He smiled widely, as if she had just given him what he's always wanted, what he just got. Her trust. Her. "I wouldn't want it any other way"

The forgotten members of the group interrupted them, making them blush. Hakuba coughed and turned away as it if giving them permission to hug and kiss. Kzuha sighed and said how romantic it was. While Heiji grinned and asked, "When's the wedding?"

"You shouldn't be here," Akako said, startling them, "You need to go where the organization are. Aoko needs all the help she can get to be saved." She crossed her arms over her chest and frowned, "I'm going, anyone want to join me?" Everyone nodded and followed her out the door. However, no one was aware of the shadow watching them with emotionless eyes.

*~ To be continued~*

Hinami: *laughing evilly* I'm leaving you at a cliffhanger! Leave you at a suspense!

Ran: ^^;; Hinami-chan had a little too much chocolate.

Shinichi: *raises eyebrow* A little?

Hinami: *nibbles on a chocolate bar* Hm? Oh! Please review!