Author's Note: Another part! ;) Thanks for the reviews again!
PART 4
"Oooh, I want to see this!" Ran said excitedly, pointing at a poster in front of the theater.
She and Shinichi were at the mall, browsing around before they headed off to dinner. On the way, they decided to check out what movies they could catch for the night first.
Shinichi looked at the poster (which had a big picture of a couple kissing and a smaller one of the same couple in army clothes and in tears) in boredom. "What is this?"
"It's a very romantic movie about a young couple who are destined to be together. But one day, the man has to leave for the army and the girl, who doesn't want to leave him, pretended to be someone else so she could join the army unnoticed." Ran sighed, already sinking into her dream world. "It's just so romantic, isn't it, Shinichi? Shinichi?" She looked around in sudden realization. She spotted Shinichi at the other corner, looking at the poster of a detective movie with interest.
"Shinichi!" He looked up to see her stomping up to him. "Don't tell me you want to watch that boring movie," she said with a frown.
"Hey, it's a very interesting movie where the detective gets involved in a case with a hundred suspects, you know," Shinichi retorted. "You call that boring?"
Ran folded her arms. "Do you want me to leave now?"
Shinichi winced. "Okay, okay, we'll see the movie you want then..."
Ran lit up. "Sure! Let's have dinner first, I'm starving."
As she dragged him by the arm, Shinichi grumpily glanced at the movie poster that Ran had been looking. But he lit up. No, this is good. I can make my move easily without drawing any attention. Besides, I'm sure there're hundreds of couples smooching in there. The thought made him giddy with excitement. He started to chuckle.
"What's so funny?" Ran asked.
"Eh? Nothing." Shinichi smiled until they reached the restaurant. He noticed a commotion inside. "What's going on?" he said, peering in with Ran.
There was a group of police officers at the counter, and one of them was Inspector Nakamori, who was talking to a man. Shinichi recognized him. "Nakamori-keibu!" he called cheerfully, walking up to them with Ran behind him. "It's been very long!"
Inspector Nakamori whirled around, and started. "Y-you're Kudo Shinichi, aren't you?" He grumbled under his breath, apparently not happy to see the young detective.
Shinichi just smiled. He knew Nakamori's temper. Then, realization dawned on him. Wait a minute...Nakamori-keibu only works to catch Kiddo. But would Kiddo actually show himself after last night...? No, it can't be...
"What are you doing here, Nakamori-keibu?" he asked. Nakamori didn't look like he was going to say anything, but Shinichi guessed anyway. "Is there going to be a heist by Kid tonight?"
"Don't meddle with police business, Kudo!" Nakamori snapped. "Fine, I did get his message this morning. He's going to steal the golden egg." He pointed at a golden egg the size of a normal one on the stage in a glass case. "Kiddo is mine, so don't interrupt us!"
"Fine." Shinichi shrugged. "Come on, Ran, let's find a table and order our food."
He led her to the furthest corner, away from the crowd but still had a clear view of the egg (even if he wanted to be alone with Ran, he could not resist missing the excitement). He pulled out a chair for Ran before taking his. "So, what do you want?" he asked after the waitress gave them the menus.
While Ran examined the menu, Shinichi scanned the restaurant, almost hoping to see Kaito. But he knew that he was probably disguised. Just then, he noticed a man far from the crowd. He wore a good suit with a hat and sunglasses, and had a mustache. He was partly hidden behind a newspaper. Ehh? That guy looks very familiar...where have I seen him before?
"Shinichi!"
Shinichi snapped back to see Ran glaring at him over her menu. "Ah...what?"
"You're doing it again!" Ran retorted. "You're the one who asked me out! Why don't we forget it and---"
"Ehhh, gomen nasai!" he exclaimed. "I was just thinking about something. Besides, I have something to tell you," he added in a softer voice, blushing slightly.
Ran blinked, blushing a little too. "O-okay...um, sumimasen..."
While the pair ordered their dinner, Inspector Nakamori was getting his troop ready. "You, go there and guard the egg! You, make sure that all entrances are guarded! We must catch Kid tonight! And I'm telling you this again---DON'T SHOOT HIM!"
"Hai!" the officers replied in unison before rushing to their posts.
Outside a window, Kid hung upside down from a rope and peering into the restaurant. He winced a little, touching his arm. Okay, so I haven't recovered---but what the heck? They're only displaying the golden egg for a day. Let's see...
He reeled himself up and out of sight.
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"Er, Ran," Shinichi spoke up halfway through the dinner, putting down his cutlery. He couldn't wait anymore---the longer he waited, the more nervous he got, and also the less appetite he was getting.
"Hmm?" Ran looked up at him with innocent eyes.
"Err..." Shinichi fidgeted, looking at Ran in the eyes. Come on, you can do it! It's only a few simple words! "I, uh, you---I mean...could we, like, become---more than---more than---"
He could not get the last word out---because all the lights in the restaurant had suddenly gone off. Gasps and shouts filled the air, and even Shinichi had gotten up in surprise. The golden egg seemed to be gleaming in its case though. Among the noises was Inspector Nakamori's booming voice. "IT'S KIDDO! PROTECT THE EGG!"
Suddenly, the lights came on again. More gasps filled the air when they saw who was on the stage with the golden egg. The officers around there were all on the ground after being knocked out.
"KAITOU KIDDO!" Nakamori roared.
"Konbanwa, Nakamori-keibu," Kid greeted with a bow and a grin. "I suggest that you should be more aware of what I'm capable of."
While Ran was watching with wide eyes at the show, Shinichi saw the man getting off. Then it dawned on him. He's an internationally wanted murderer! What's he doing---? He was shocked when the man took out a gun and aimed at Kid.
"KIDDO!"
Kid turned to see a man pointing a gun at him. His eyes widened. It's---it's him!
The man was almost ready to fire---when Shinichi suddenly tackled him from nowhere. A gunshot rang out anyway, startling everyone. The case next to Kid shattered, and he held up his cloak to avoid them. K-Kudo? What's he doing here? he thought in astonishment.
"GO!" Shinichi shouted at Kid, startling him.
Kid nodded, and sprang out of the window with the egg. The officers hesitated momentarily, wondering idly who they should be chasing. "IDIOTS! Get that man who tried to shoot Kid first!" Nakamori roared.
"Get off, you meddling kid!" the man screamed, shoving Shinichi away. He got to his feet and ran out before the police could get to him.
Shinichi scrambled up as well. The police had begun to chase after the man. He glanced at the window where Kid had disappeared. "Ran, don't move, I'll be right back," he said quickly before bolting after the murderer. Ran blinked, and sighed.
Shinichi ran out of the restaurant and to the elevator. He rode it up to the highest floor, and then took the stairs towards the roof. He opened the door that led to the roof and peered out.
Kid was standing at the edge of the roof, gazing into nowhere. He did not know that Shinichi had arrived and was walking up to him.
"Kiddo."
Kid started, and turned. He relaxed when he realized it was only Shinichi. "It's you," he muttered.
"Aren't you leaving yet?" Shinichi asked, standing not far behind Kid. In reply, Kid shook his head slowly. "You better though, they might come up to find you."
"I know that," Kid said, but he made no move.
"Have you destroyed the Pandora gem?" Shinichi pressed.
Kid bit his lip. The truth was that he had not. In fact, the gem was sitting in his desk back home, waiting to mock him again. He chose not to answer.
"You know you don't have any other choice." Kid stiffened when Shinichi said so. "They are watching your every move, looking for the right time to kill you. You can't protect yourself forever---someone has to protect you. Well?"
He extended his hand. Kid stared at Shinichi, and then at it. He hesitated for a second.
Then he extended his hand as well, shaking it.