AN: Hey guys, sorry it took so long for me to update. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! I am very glad that you guys have liked it so far, but I have to change the genres, cuz its not really mystery, is it? I'm gonna change it to Action/Adventure, cuz that sounds more like it lol. Oh! And I have this website that's really awesome, well, it's not mine, but it's really cool. It's a forum site for writers!! If you are interested, please let me know in your review and I will post the link in my next chapter! Wells, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter; I know I said that already, but I really do wish you guys would enjoy this!! Okay, I'll get to the replies at the end of the chapter, that way you don't have to wait any longer! Okay, here ya go!

Mandi

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Case Closed, sadly. ::sad face::

Even in Darkness, I Will Love You: Chapter Five: Sink or Swim

Rachel put the diving suit on quickly, feeling it stick against her flesh. Her eyes never left the water. She could picture Jimmy stuck in the car, trying to break free, and trying to hold his breath. She fumbled with the zipper the more she thought about it, and she pulled it up too hard, scratching her finger.

"Ow," she said, putting her finger into her mouth to stop the bleeding.

Richard stepped behind her, patting her back gently. "Just be careful down there," he said softly. "And make sure to bring him back safely."

Rachel smiled, and wrapped her arms around her father. "I will, Dad. Promise. I know how much you despise Jimmy, and it means a lot to hear you say that."

He looked away, "Yeah, well, I'm just saying…"

"Okay, Rachel," a diver called. "Are you ready?"

Rachel took a deep breath, but nodded slowly. "Yeah. I'm ready."

"Okay," he stood up, strapping on the oxygen tank onto her back. "Make sure you give some air to Jimmy when you reach him. Who knows how long he could be without air."

Rachel nodded, her eyes still stuck on the glassy water.

"It might be difficult to carry him back up, but you can always stop, give him some air, and try again. There's no rush, and you've got enough air to last for a few hours if you need it."

She nodded again, and Richard patted her shoulder. "Take care down there," he said, giving her a comforting smile. She smiled back, nodding again, but not saying a word. They stepped away from her, and she took a deep breath, preparing herself to jump into the icy cold water.

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Jimmy took fewer breaths, trying to save air, and he made certain that he didn't make any sudden movements, afraid to tip the car over. Water was still rising through the broken windows, carrying the broken glass to all parts of the car. Jimmy was now floating in the car, the top of his head was pushed against the hood, and the water was filled up to his shoulders.

"Come on, Rachel," he whispered quietly. "Where are you?" He looked through the rear window behind him, and he could barely make out a small form of a diver. He smiled for the first time all day, and watched as the diver swam closer and closer to him.

But just as soon as the smile appeared, it was gone. His head began to pound, and his stomach twisted and turned. With wide eyes, he recognized this feeling. He had gotten it a few times before, and now was the worst time for it to come.

It was the sickening feeling of him turning back into Conan.

"No," he whispered, his hands gripping onto his stomach tightly as if to stop the pain. "No, God, please. Not now." Another pound in his stomach made him scream. He closed his eyes tightly, clutching onto his stomach tighter.

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Even under the water, Rachel could hear Jimmy scream out in pain. But that just made her swim faster, fighting against the current to reach the car. It was in her sight, and she could see water still pouring in through two broken windows. Through her mask, she could also see Jimmy Kudo's small head through the rear window. Her arms beat the current, pushing her forward, her legs kicking the water up behind her.

Hang on, Jimmy. I'm coming. She thought as she pushed herself against the water with more strength. A small fish swam quickly by her face, and she stopped suddenly, a breath of air escaping her. After blinking, she regained control, and swam forward again, the pressure growing as she neared the car.

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Jimmy opened his eyes for a spilt second. In that time, he saw Rachel swimming closer and closer. With another flash of throbbing pain, his eyes shut, and he reached down to clutch his stomach again.

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Rachel saw Jimmy's head turn her way. But as soon as it was there, it was gone. She tried to swim faster, but her arms and legs were tired. She finally breathed easier, her hand running against the smooth metal of the car's rear end. Jimmy's head was dipping slowly, and she could see his eyes closed. Quickly, she pounded her fist onto the window, but stopped suddenly, realizing that it she broke the glass, more water might pour in over Jimmy.

She swam over to one of the open windows, waving her hand around in the water to get Jimmy's attention. His eyes were still closed, and his head was still dropping. Rachel cursed in her mind, knowing she couldn't fit through the window with her air container on her back. The only way to get him out of there was to wake him up and have him swim towards her. But, he wasn't waking up!

Thinking quickly, Rachel knocked on the car, praying to get his attention. And, almost suddenly, Jimmy's eyes opened. He opened his mouth to speak, but he quickly lowered his head, his hands clutching onto his stomach. Rachel motioned him to swim towards her with her hands. Jimmy nodded, took a deep breath of air, and pushed himself towards her, one hand still on his stomach.

Rachel grabbed his hand, and helped him through the open window, holding her breath and giving him some of her air. Together, they fought their way up, and out of the water, back into the sun, and into the arms of many officers, and other volunteers.

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AN: Okay guys, I hope you liked it! Okay, a couple things before I get to the replies. First, a reminder. If you are interested in that website I mentioned, please let me know in your review, and I'll gladly post the link on the next chapter.

Next, I know it took me forever to update on this chapter, and I hate to say it, but it might take me longer to update the next. I am going to be entering a giant contest, where I can win $2,500 cash, and a trip to New York where I can meet agents, publishers, and editors. This is a big chance for me, and I want to work really hard on my entry story, because this could be my chance to become a writer, for real! So, I am going to be working extremely hard on that story, and I may take some time out to update here. I apologize completely, but, bear with me here. This is may be my one chance to hit it big time. Please, help me go through it, okay? I still need an idea for a story, so, if you have one, or maybe a suggestion, can you help? Thanks a bundle!

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