AN: Sorry about the initial upload. I accidently uploaded the wrong file (the original LJ version with LJ tags) which aparrently gunked up the system.

It was the feeling of someone touching his arm that woke Kaito up. He tried to yank his arm away, only to find his whole body singing in pain.

"Hold still," scolded Jazz, "Or I won't be able to get the salve on."

Almost instinctively Kaito reach to his face, hoping to find some trace of his monocle or bandanna.

Fate, what did I do to piss you off today?

"It's okay," said Jazz in an 'annoyed older sister' tone. "I'm the only one who's been in the room. All cops, detectives, and detective sidekicks/love intrests are banned. And Danny, since he now has a cop's mind inside his own and isn't quite sure how to integrate it."

Kaito raised his eyebrow. "Thanks…"

"Actually it was Conan's idea. He thought it would be unfair to learn anything that would help him catch you while you're working with us."

The thief grinned slightly at the use of the word 'with' instead of 'for'. "And here people were telling me detectives have no honor."

"Well whomever you were talking to was wrong. Turn over so I can do your back."

Kaito obliged, noting that the areas she had salved felt better already. "You're quite good at this."

She sighed. "I've had practice. Too much if you ask me. But I can't keep Danny from doing what's right anymore than Ran can keep Conan from catching killers. Once you take the role of the hero, you can't stop. Every call for help is directed at you. Even if you're shrunk ten years, even if you lose the powers that you think make you a hero in the first place. Danny can never stop being Phantom. Conan will never stop seeking justice. But…the bad guys don't stop either. Not even death stops them from trying to twist things to their own liking. It just goes on and on."

"Which is why people like us have to go and stop them, Miss Fenton." said Kid, locking eyes with the eldest Fenton, "We're the only ones who can."

S$

"…Are you sure you're fine going out like that? I mean, it's not much of a disguise."

"True Miss. Fenton, but you're the only one who knows that."

Jazz sighed, it was probably a reverse psychology thing, and opened the door to where the rest of Team Phantom was gathered. They walked in and the response was immediate.

Ran and Agasa's jaws dropped. Takagi and Danny began snerking in unison, Cujo tried to figure out what his master found so funny. Wulf shrugged. Sato was just confused.

Conan glared at the thief.

"Careful tantei-kun. Don't want to be the first six year old to die of an aneurysm," said the thief as he slid into a vacant seat.

"Hate you." muttered Conan darkly.

"Why Tantei-kun, I'm wounded." Said the spitting image of Kudo Shinichi, pretending to be hurt.

"I don't get it," sighed Jazz.

"To business then." Kaito slid the taser across the table to Agasa. "The Plasmius Maximus. It seems to work according to the specs Danny gave us. Plasmius's power was at least temporarily wiped out." Thank God

"Think you can make it permanent Doc?"

Agasa examined the device. "I think so. But it might take some time."

&&Is time something we have?&& asked Wulf, concerned.

After Conan translated, Danny shook his head. "Probably not. Plasmius knows we have it. That shot Kid gave him was only for three hours, two of which have already past. He won't give us enough time if he can help it."

"Our current location is secure." Sato assessed, "The house has been reinforced with both ofuda and recreations of the Fenton's shields. Where else would he strike?"

"I planted ofuda around Kisaki-san's office." Jazz volunteered.

Ran breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks. I did the same at the detective agency, so Dad should be safe.

&&Till the beer runs out&& Conan whispered to Wulf, who laughed.

"What was that Shinichi?"

"Nothing." Said the shrunken detective, in his 'I'm-just-a-little-kid' voice.

Ran's eyes narrowed.

"He probably won't go after Mom and Dad," Danny cut in. "As much as he'd like to go after Dad, he knows better than to get near Mom when she's on high alert."

Wulf winced and nodded. &&I for one can vouch for that. Friend's mother is quite scary.&&

"What are the odds he'd go after Shiratori?" Sato asked, concern evident in her voice.

"Unlikely," Danny answered. "Truth be told Vlad's probably already forgotten him. Shiratori was just a pawn. He's served his purpose and thus is no longer worth concern. What happened to Shiratori anyway?"

Sato and Takagi both looked uncomfortable. "He's fine."

"Yeah probably back at the station by now."

"Which is already wrecked, not much point in Vlad attacking it again. So pretty much all bases are covered?"

"We have the upper hand? Wow." Said Danny, a little stunned. "I never have the upper hand." So this is why superheroes work in teams!

S$

Damn them Vlad fumed. Damn Daniel and his little friends. Do they really think they can elude me for long? I am PLASMIUS! He growled under his breath. He'd sent his spies out, but not only couldn't they find Conan, Daniel, or the thief (who'd apparently been working for Daniel), they couldn't even get close to anyone close to them. Everyone was protected from his eye.

I WILL salvage this. Jack will take the blame, he and the detective brat and the thief will die. Maddie and Daniel will belong to ME!

"Boss, we got something," called out one of his spies.

Vlad was at the radio in a second. "What?"

"The ghost-boy's sister. She's alone. Looks likes she's trying to get to her parents. Should I intercept?"

"Negative. Just give me your position." Vlad's eys glowed, his powers finally returning. "I want to handle this…personally."

S$

Only a few more blocks to the hotel, thought the red head. "I hope everyone's safe." She said out loud.

"Everyone but you." Said Vlad, grabbing her.

"Plasmius," she hissed. She raised the peeler, but Vlad knocked it away before she had a chance to activate it.

"Did you really think that little trinket would save you? You could have joined me. Now you're nothing but bait."

"Let her go Vlad!" growled Danny, turning visible.

"Ah Daniel, so good to see you."

"Let. Her. Go."

"I think not. At least not until you return what's mine. Then I might return her."

"I guess we can add 'kidnapping' to the charges for your trial."

"Daniel Daniel Daniel, there isn't going to be a trial. You and your family are going to drop all charges against me. At least if you ever want to see your dear sister again. Alive or as a ghost. You can never win against me. I hold all the cards. You have no choice but to obey."

"Not a bad plan, Fruitloop-san."

"Wha-?" Vlad turned to his captive in shock, surprised at both her words and the male voice that said them. Before he could collect himself, something felt like it exploded onto his back.

"Wow," came Jazz's voice from behind him. "This blaster feature works nicely." The older Fenton sibling came out from where she'd been hiding. She eyes her duplicate. "That is freaky."

"I know," said the duplicate. "This is weirder than the Youngblood incident."

"Cut it out Kid." Said Danny, rolling his eyes. "One of her is more than enough."

"How?" gasped Plasmius.

"After your little spy radioed in, we sucked him up and laid a trap. Kid here volunteered to be bait and I was the distraction. Then Jazz hit you with the Plasmius Maximus. The modified permanent version."

Vlad felt something click on his wrists.

Takagi smirked. "Vlad Masters, you are under arrest on several counts of murder, theft, fraud, and kidnapping." He leaned in closer so only Vlad could here him. "Should have gotten a cat when you had the chance."

S$$S

AN: The Impossible Murder is drawing to a close. Epilogue on Saturday. It's been a great ride folks

Terra89: Yup, Toichi's still watching over his son which I agree is sweet. As for Skulker, well every great hunter should know when to cut and run. And yes, Vald is a Fruitloop. XD.

YumeTakato: Ah the late hours, a writer only free time, which ends up not being so free-.-And Vlad is a seriously crazed up Fruitloop!

Candidus-lupus-full Moon: FAF is on tap for as soon as I finish TIM. I've been working on rewrites of existing chapters and am already planning new ones.

Kaida Hikari: Yup, but at least Kaito knows he can count on the team to back him up.

Firefly4000: Danke muchly

Sasia: Sadly I can'tFF.N has a policy against double posting. Since this mainly takes place in the DCverse I'm posting it here. The sequel will take place in Amity and will be posted in the DP section with a note to read this one first. (Of course if you could spread the word, that'd help a lot!)