MD: Hey guys! Sorry this is late once again. I had three softball games on Saturday and Mother's day was on Sunday, so I had like no time. And the next weekend

Conan: Yet you had time to watch Yu-gi-oh on Saturday.

MD: I only got to see the ending of the second new episode! But that was enough to know what happened in the other episodes. I think I've become too obsessed with Yu-gi-oh…

Conan: You were too obsessed a long time ago.

MD: Yeah, I guess you're right. Oh well! Why don't you get the disclaimer out of the way, Conan, and we can start this chapter.

Conan: Fine, whatever. Masked Detective doesn't own Detective Conan or any of its characters. She only owns her crazy plot. If any of her ideas are similar to something you've read, then she is very sorry since it was an accident.

MD: Alright then. Let's start this chapter now. OH! By the way guys, this chapter will have lots of pov changes all over the place. I'll try to make some warning, but be prepared for some dizziness…

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A Good Start

Ran stood there, shocked at what Ayumi had just said.

"Conan needs to talk to you." Did she hear right? Did Ayumi just say Conan? Wait, those badges that the Detective Boys all had. Conan must still have his! Of course, how could she have forgotten?

"Ran, are you okay?" Ayumi asked, looking concerned. She had the Detective Boys badge in her hand, and was holding it out to Ran.

Ran lifted a shaking hand and grasped the Detective Boys badge. "I can't believe it," she thought to herself while staring at the badge; "This little toy could save Shinichi's life. Thank goodness Dr. Agasa made these things!"

"Here Ran, let me show you how to use it so that you can talk to Conan. He seemed really desperate to talk to you, and he sounded kinda sick." Ran listened to everything Ayumi had to say about the badge. Finally, she pushed a small button on the side, lifted the badge to her mouth, and spoke into it.

"Conan, Conan is that you? Are you there Conan?" Ran held her breath, hoping desperately to hear the one voice that would hopefully get them out of this crazy problem.

(Conan's POV)

Conan felt himself slowly become conscious. He could feel his head throbbing and his stomach in serious pain. He groaned, wondering what had woken him up. Then he heard the most wonderful voice that he had heard since the horrible kidnapping.

"Conan? Oh please answer Conan! This could be our only chance of saving you! Please say something, anything!" It was Ran's voice, and she sounded desperate.

Conan struggled to sit up and pulled his badge out of his jacket. He put it to his mouth and pressed the button. It was hard to talk, but he managed to make himself heard.

"It would be a lot easier to say something if you gave me a spare second to talk." His voice came out as a horse whisper, but he was sure Ran heard since she had instantly gone quiet.

(Ran's POV)

Ran jumped as Conan's voice finally came through the badge. Her heart gave a lurch and she started to smile. But then she heard how weak his voice sounded and instantly became worried again.

"At least he's alive. That's one obstacle we've overcome. Only about another million to go."

"Conan! You're okay! Thank god, I was so worried. But, you don't sound so good. What's wrong?" Ran said all of this very fast and in one breath.

(Conan's POV) ((MD: Told you dis would be crazy! Conan: No kidding!))

Conan smiled at Ran's panicked voice. As much as he hated to worry Ran, it still felt nice to know someone cared about him. It was a bit depressing when his parent just up and left him to go to America like they did.

"Don't worry Ran. I'm in some pain, but I don't think it's life-threatening just yet. They drugged me when they kidnapped me and it seems the drug wasn't quite ready. But don't be too worried. They obviously don't want me dead. With that pill of theirs, they may have come across a fountain of youth. And I'm their key tool at the moment."

Conan started coughing into his hands and felt some sort of liquid on them. He looked down and felt his heart skip a beat. He was shocked to find blood all over his hands. Maybe this illness was getting worse…

(Ran's POV)

Ran listened to what Conan was saying and didn't feel anymore relaxed. Who knew what those horrible people might do to poor Conan. They were willing to kill him just to keep a secret. Who knew what they would do if it meant immortality!

Ran felt her heart lurch again when she heard Conan coughing. It sounded serious, and she knew it had to be bad when Conan didn't continue talking.

"Conan, are you okay? It's getting worse isn't it? Shoot, there has to be something we can do! But what? These badges are for children, so they can't be traced. And I have no idea where you could be. Unless you know where you are?"

Ran put in that last part hopefully. Maybe those men in black had mentioned where they were and Conan had over heard them? She knew it was wishful thinking, but she was willing to try anything if it meant saving her beloved Shinichi.

She stopped thinking suddenly when she heard Conan's voice. She had to strain to hear Conan's voice. It was much weaker than before. They had to get Conan out of there and to a doctor as fast as possible.

(Conan's POV)

Conan tore his eyes away from his hands and listened to Ran's frantic voice over the badge. Conan waited until she was done talking and quickly started to talk himself. He knew he had only so long before he passed out again.

"Ran, I don't know where I am, but I have a plan. For this to work, we're going to need Dr. Agasa's help."

At this point, Ran quickly intervened. "Don't worry; I'm over at his house. He can hear everything your saying."

Conan smiled at this. Leave it to Ran to be one step ahead of him, even when she didn't know what she was one step ahead of.

"Perfect Ran! Okay, listen carefully because I don't think I can stay awake much longer. The men who kidnapped me took away all of my gadgets except for two. The badge of course, but also a tracer. Dr. Agasa knows which one I'm talking about. What I need for you guys to do, is the trace my tracer. The tracer is attached to a button on my jacket, so it will lead you directly to me." Conan started to gasp for breath.

"Just one more second!" he though desperately, "I just need to say one more thing."

"Ran," he gasped as things started to go out of focus. "You can do this. I have complete faith in you. Oh, and thank Ayumi for me. And thank you Ran, for always being there for me."

With that, Conan passed out. The last thing he heard as he feel into a dark abyss was a small voice saying, "I won't let you down Shinichi. I promise you that."

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MD: Finally! That had to be one of the hardest chapters to write, after the confessions one of course.

Conan: Is that why it took you so long?

MD: Partially. Also, last weekend it was again hectic. We had a softball party and closing ceremonies. That's right, softball is over! (Unless I make the all star team which I highly doubt) This is good news for you guys because now I will have more free time!

Conan: And your excuse for Sunday?

MD: Well, today was my birthday (May 17, another reason why I chose to update today heh!) so me mum allowed me to do whatever I wanted on Sunday. So we went to this wicked Jap. book store where I got some Jap. Detective Conan novels. And we went to a bunch of regular book stores where I got more graphic novels! Me mum is the best!

Conan: Sounds like fun actually. But anyways, lets get these reviews responded to.

MD: Okay! WHEEEEEEEEEE!

Alexandra: Did you finally get my letter/e-mail? This is so hard! Ha ha. Anyways, of course I had to put another cliffhanger. I think I'm starting to get good at them. Ha ha. I'm glad you are still enjoying my fanfic! And I hope you continue to enjoy. I also can't wait for us to become more successful at the e-mail thing! Thanks again!

Fyliwion: I'm glad that you think my fics always great! That means so much to me and Conan. I know what you mean about viruses. I'm glad that I got me comp. workin too! I have so much info. on this thing! Thanks for reviewing and continuing to read! Hope you continue to enjoy!

Xeno: I'm glad that my story is improving! You readers are a huge help! And Ran is becoming quite the detective isn't she? Ha ha. Well, thanks for reading and reviewing! I hope you continue to like me fic!

Chris: I'm so glad that you think Ran and Conan's relationship is good! I'm working really hard on it! I mean, the characters are one of the most important parts of a story! Thanks for your kind words and for reading! I hope you still continue to enjoy!

Michel 8 8 8: Thanks for reminding me about Ayumi! I had totally forgotten! They changed her name to Amy (pout). Thanks for catching my mistake, and I can't wait to keep reading your fic! It was quite interesting! And thanks for the congrats! That means so much to me. It really is a big deal for me and it means a lot to know you care. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I hope you continue to enjoy me fic!

Iloveanime0000: I'm so glad that you love my fic! Sorry for the long wait! I hope you can forgive me! Thanks for reading and reviewing! Hope you continue to like!

Jimmy's girl: Wow! I didn't know that chapter was so good! Thanks for all those kind "good"s! They meant a lot! I hope you got me and Conan's e-mail. I hope you continue to enjoy my fic. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Raye Sun: Aw! I'm so glad that you think I do a good job on the characters. After the plot, that is where I work the hardest on. I think it is very very important! Thanks for your kind and helpful words! I hope you continue to enjoy!

MD: Like I said you guys, thanks you so much! I really do listen to you guys!

Conan: Yeah, she went and changed her last chapter for Michel 8 8 8.

MD: Yes! Thank you for pointing that out Michel 8 8 8. That was incredibly helpful!

Conan: Didn't you want the reader's opinion on something MD?

MD: Oh yeah! Okay guys, I need your opinions on something. Do you want me to make this fic a little more, er, dramatic? I did make this rated T just is case….

Conan: So when you review, just tell us if you like the fic the way it's been so far, or if you want things to become more intense.

MD: And if you have any questions or other opinions, feel free to drop them by! I'm all ears along with Conan here!

Conan: Yup, but I think that's enough for this chapter!

MD: I must agree. So, Ttfn!

Conan: Ta at for now!