Naoko
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Chapter Eight: The Heist
Heiji was lounging on the couch in his apartment when the window crashed in. he jumped to his feet and blinked when he saw who it was.
"Kid!" he exclaimed. "Get out!"
"Don't worry; I'm leaving as soon as possible. I just need some of whatever you gave Kudou to make him full-sized again, and then I'll be on my way," Kaitou Kid said shortly.
"What? How do you –?" he started but Kid brushed him off.
"I've known. Just give me some more. I need it," Kaitou said, searching through drawers.
"Why?" Heiji demanded.
"He's helping me with a little...project," Kid answered with a smirk.
"What?! Kudou would never help a criminal! He's a detective!" Heiji protested.
"I never said he was doing it willingly. Now give it to me or I'll blow you away," Kid said pulling a gun out of his pocket. He aimed it between Heiji's eyes and a gloved finger on the trigger. Heiji gulped and started to back away, but Kid followed. He hesitated, but then he gave up.
"It's in the cupboard," he bit out. Kid smiled and put the gun away. He stepped over to the cupboard and took out what Heiji told him.
"If this doesn't work, you and Kudou are in trouble," Kid threatened. Heiji stepped foreword determinedly.
"What are you going to do with him?" he asked.
"Kudou's just helping me out with a bit of...financial business," Kid said lightly. He stepped onto the window ledge.
"Wait –!" Heiji cried, running foreword. But Kid was already gone.
'I'm screwed! Look out for yourself, Kudou.'
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Kid returned a little but later. Shinichi was lying in the bed again, staring up at the ceiling.
"What did you do?" Shinichi asked when Kid stepped through the door.
"Nothing," Kaitou replied innocently. Too innocently.
"Kaitou," he started.
"Okay, okay! A little threatening, a little gun pointing, nothing serious. I didn't hurt the guy!" he said hastily at Shinichi's horror-struck look. "He's fine. Worried about you, maybe. But fine."
"Okay. So it's tomorrow?" Shinichi asked nervously.
"Yes. It'll go down without a hitch."
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Ran jumped as the door burst open, revealing an out-of-breath Heiji Hattori. She rushed over and cupped his face in her hands.
"What is it Heiji? Is something wrong?!" she asked.
"Yes! Kid was just at my house," he panted.
"Come sit down," she said soothingly, pulling him towards the couch. Kogoro looked up from the television.
"Whuz goin' on?" he slurred drunkenly. Ran pushed him over and shoved Heiji onto the sofa.
"What happened exactly, Heiji?" she asked seriously.
"He came to the house, just flew in through the window! Glass everywhere," he started. "Then he says he needs some stuff and starts trashing the place."
"Who?" Kogoro asked.
"Kaitou Kid!" Ran snapped. She turned to Heiji again. "Go on."
"Then he says that Kudou needs it. My medicine, I mean. You know the stuff I make. Well when I asked why he said: 'He's helping me with a little project.' And when I told him Kudou would never do that, he said 'I never said he was doing it willingly.' Then he pulls a gun and told me to give it to him or he'd blow me away. So I gave it to him. He said Kudou was helping him with financial business. I think he's forcing Kudou to rob a bank for him. Blackmailing him probably," Heiji explained.
"Sh – Shinichi?" Ran asked wide-eyed.
"That little showoff Ran likes? Oh great! That kid can do anything," Kogoro muttered.
"We have to help him, dad!" Ran shrieked. "Please! Who knows what Kid will do to him?!"
"Okay, okay. We'll call the Inspector and split up on the largest banks all over the place," Kogoro said.
"He sounded like it'd be recent. Like tomorrow probably," Heiji said.
"Then we'll get set up tonight and we'll wait. Don't worry, Ran. Everything will be fine. We'll get Kudou out of there, I promise," Kogoro stated. "Famous Detective Mouri is on the case!"
'Scratch that last thought. Kudou's screwed too,' Heiji thought with a sweatdrop.
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The next day, Shinichi woke up earlier than normal. He was anxious and antsy. He didn't want to go through with this, but he had to. According to Kid, the fate of Japan was rested with him robbing the bank.
After the robbery, they were headed strait towards the house they were keeping Naoko in. he said the ritual would begin at eight, and they're heist would be set at five. They would make their way through the maze of security and then Conan would go alone to the safe, drink Heiji's whatever it was, turn back to Shinichi and get the money. While he was doing that, Kid would knock out the guards with Conan's watch and they would make their way out. Shinichi didn't want to knock anyone out, in case the bodies were found, but Kid insisted. So at 4:30 pm, they made their way into the bank.
They were dressed all in black, (even though it took A LOT of convincing on Conan's part to make Kid drop the white) and Kid was wearing a hat and sunglasses so he wouldn't be recognized. Kid motioned for Conan to follow him and they made their way through a door labeled Security Personnel Only. A man looked up from a desk and looked at them crossly.
"You can't be in here –," he started, but Kaitou silenced him with the watch dart. The man fell to the floor with a loud thump! They froze, waiting to see if anyone would check out the noise, but no one came. Shinichi sighed in relief.
"A little jumpy, Kudou?" Kid laughed quietly. They walked through another door and down a staircase, headed for the maze.
"You'd be jumpy too if you were forced into robbing a bank!" Shinichi snapped.
"Okay, okay!" Kaitou said holding his hands up in front of him. "Don't chew my head off." They'd reached the entrance of the maze.
"Okay. Here goes nothing," Shinichi took a deep breath and Kaitou opened the door.
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Ran, Heiji and Kogoro sat in two chairs in the bank's lobby. They'd been there since it opened, at 7:30 am. Ran stared at the door, tapping her fingers on the wooden armrest. Heiji also stared at the door, a frown on his face. Kogoro had long dozed off.
"Where could they be? It's been hours!" Ran said exasperatedly.
"We aren't even sure they're coming to this bank," Heiji sighed. The door opened and closed with the tinkling of a bell. They paid no mind to the boy and the teen walking quickly past them.
"Well," she started, "I wish they would. I miss Shinichi so much!"
"Don't worry, Ran," Heiji consoled. "You'll see him again. Soon."
Kid followed Shinichi's lead as they went through the empty corridors of the maze. Shinichi expertly maneuvered them around, avoiding anything that could stop them.
"How much more is there?" Kid asked hushed. Conan looked up sharply.
"Shush!" he hissed. "Do you want them to hear you?"
"Sorry," Kaitou whispered. They started down the maze path again. They followed all Shinichi's expert directions and finally ended up in the last corridor near the vault. Shinichi licked his lips nervously. Kid put a hand on his shoulder comfortingly.
"Do your best Shinichi. I'll bail you out if I need to, but just try to sneak by. Remember to change into your clothes before you drink that stuff or you'll find yourself naked in a bank. And don't make any noise!" he whispered. Shinichi nodded numbly.
He tiptoed noiselessly down the hall. He saw Kid's pale face disappearing behind the wall. He gulped. He moved swiftly and silently down the hall. There was the sound of footsteps moving toward him. He pressed himself up against the wall and squeezed his eyes shut.
"Hey! What are you doing down here?" the guard yelled. Conan ran. He heard the guard pull up his walkie-talkie and yell for backup. He ran as fast as he could and rounded the corner. He heard a gasp and a clunk as the guard fell unconscious. He stripped his small clothes and changed into his normal ones. Then he pulled out the liquid and downed it in one. The pain began.
He groaned loudly and clutched the wall for support. He shoved his head up against the wall and yelped as his skin felt like it was stretching. After a few minutes, the pain was done and he sat up. His clothes fit perfectly. He was a little unbalanced on his feet, but he quickly got passed it.
"Hurry up, Kudou! They're coming!" Kid whispered loudly. Shinichi stood up dazedly and started turning the combination to the safe. It licked open loudly and he opened his bag. Kid came up behind him to help. They shoved money and jewels into their bags quickly.
"Let's go," Shinichi said hurriedly. Kid nodded and closed the safe, spinning the combination lock around. He shifted the backpack on his shoulder. They started running down the hall.
"Come on! We'll go this way, it's fastest!" Kid shouted over the alarm. Shinichi nodded and let Kid grab his arm and drag him away. They huffed and puffed after running for so long, but they didn't stop. Finally they got a very big surprise. Ran, Heiji and Kogoro stood directly in front of them.
"Shinichi!" Ran cried. Kid, looking very convincing, shoved Shinichi behind him before Ran could pull him into a hug.
"Don't!" he said loudly. "Get out of the way," he motioned for them to move. They stood firm.
"C'mon Kid. Let him go now," Kogoro tried to convince him. Shinichi was a little perturbed by Kid's attitude. He swallowed. Kid pulled a gun out of his pocket.
'What!? Where'd that come from?!' Shinichi thought wildly.
"Out of the way," Kid repeated. They hesitated but moved. Kid dragged Shinichi past them. Shinichi reached out and grabbed Ran's arm. Kid tugged at his arm, but Shinichi held tight. Ran held onto Shinichi.
"Let go of her, Kudou," Kid snarled. Shinichi stared into Ran's eyes. His hand went from her arm to the back of her neck and he pressed his lips against hers. He gently slid his tongue in her mouth and she let him. She responded gently, and then he pulled away abruptly.
"I'm sorry," he whispered in her ear. Kid yanked him away and they fled down the hall.
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Ran stood dumbstruck. She blinked repeatedly and shook her head. Then, she grinned ear to ear. Shinichi Kudou had kissed her. He'd put his tongue in her mouth, and she'd liked it. She'd liked it a lot. He did feel the same way about her after all.
"Come on, we have to follow them!" she said.
"Right," Heiji said, snapping out of his trance.
They followed the two out of the maze, always keeping them in sight. Kid dragged Shinichi along, keeping the gun out. They'd meet guards in the lobby for sure. All they had to do was wait and see what Kid would do next.
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Shinichi allowed himself to be dragged along the passages, up the stairs, and into the reception area. Kid stopped when they reached the lobby. Guards were everywhere, some with guns. People watched avidly to see what was happening. Kid smiled widely. Shinichi felt like he'd be sick. People were gasping and whispering and pointing when they noticed who Kid was dragging along. Who Kid was currently aiming his gun at.
"Look! It's that detective, Shinichi Kudou!"
"I knew he was trouble..."
"Oh no!"
"What's going to happen?"
The whispering was growing louder. Shinichi tried to pull his arm back, but Kid held tight. He twisted Shinichi's arm behind his back, repositioning him in front, almost like a human shield. Shinichi winced. Had Kid gone crazy or was this just part of his plan? He sincerely hoped it was the latter one. Kid tightened his grip, twisting Shinichi's arm to breaking point. If Shinichi moved even a little, his arm bones would be shattered.
"Make way," he said, gently shoving Shinichi foreword. He took a step, cringing slightly.
"Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow," he muttered. He gasped and arched his back when Kid gently tightened his grip. It hurt. Tears welled up in Shinichi's eyes. Kid moved him foreword without a word. They left without protests of anyone. When they were far enough away, Kid released his arm. Shinichi gasped and clutched his upper arm tightly and moved away from Kid. Kaitou sighed.
"Sorry about that. I had to make it look like it was against your will. Unless you wanted to have your good reputation ruined," Kid said with a raised brow. Shinichi tried to shrug the feeling back into his arm.
"Fine. Let's just go stop those guys, it's already seven," Shinichi said. Kaitou led the way. They ran through the streets of Tokyo, passing and shoving people. They took notice of Ran, Heiji and a few policemen on their tail though.
"How much – farther –," Shinichi panted. He was really out of shape.
"Just a little," Kaitou gasped. "A few more – blocks."
They finally reached an old abandoned building. Shinichi opened his mouth to ask why they were there, but Kid held up a hand and shook his head. Shinichi nodded and followed Kaitou up the porch steps and to the front door. Kid looked around to make sure that no one was watching them, and then started to pry off the wooden boards from the door. With Shinichi's help, they eventually got all the boards off. Kid set them gently on the ground. He turned to Shinichi.
"You ready, Kudou?" he whispered. Shinichi took a deep breath.
"Yeah," he answered unwaveringly. Kid turned the doorknob and swung it open. It creaked loudly, setting off an eerie echo through the dark room.
"Just follow me," Kid whispered. Shinichi nodded and they tiptoed through the entrance hall. They moved down a dim hallway with candles glowing on the walls.
"What are you doing here?" a voice asked. They turned around sharply and Shinichi recognized Jiro standing at the end of the hall. Kid smirked.
"Kudou, now!" he said, dropping his bag. Shinichi, ready as always, kicked the heavy bag and sent it flying, hitting Jiro right in the face. The man keeled over backwards and fell loudly to the ground. There were yells and loud footsteps headed for them and they ran, Kid snagging his bag on the way. Shinichi looked back to see if they were being followed, and when he looked back, Kid was gone.
"Kid? Where are you?" he whispered as loud as he could. "Hello? Where are you? Answer me!" A hand came out of nowhere and snapped tightly over his mouth, grabbing his pack away and throwing it to the side. The other arm snaked around his torso, keeping him in place. The tight hand over his mouth pulled his head back, exposing his neck as though it were going to be slit open. Breathing heavily through his nose, he kept still, wondering how he could have gotten himself caught so quickly.
"It was a nice try, but your game is up."
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