Fade to Darkness

Title: Fade to Darkness
Rating: M
Fandom: Detective Conan
Summary: Reincarnation only existed in fanfiction, yet Michael Leo Field was reborn as Akai Senichi, the younger twin brother of Akai Shuichi. However, his new life takes a dark turn; at the age of ten he is kidnapped and at twelve, he is forced to join the organization. [OC Insert as Akai Sibling] [Family/Angst/Drama/Crime]

Arc III
Chapter II
Hatchlings
Warnings: None

The funeral took place two weeks later. Senichi's body hadn't been identified but it was a strong possibility that he was amongst the unidentifiable corpses. Shuichi hugged his remaining younger brother as the latter wailed loudly. 'Sen…everyone else thinks that you're dead. I don't believe that you died. I can feel it. I can tell that you're alive. I promise you, Senichi, that I'll bring you home,'

Mary sat by her sons. 'I'm sorry, Senichi. As your mother, it was my job to ensure your safety. I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. I'm a terrible mother! I failed you! I'm so sorry, Senichi!'

Tsutomu and Kohji stood a bit away from the rest of the crowd. "I can't believe that he's dead," Kohji's voice faltered. "There's a slim chance that he wasn't among the corpses…but then where is he?"

"Whether he's alive or dead," It pained him to say those words. "We still have to go along with the plan to fake your death and for me to disappear. I'm sure he wouldn't want you joining him in the afterlife," They had thought that Senichi would play an active role in the prevention of the tragic events.

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The car came to a halt in front of a large building. The three kids followed Jenever wordlessly inside and grew nervous under the stares they received from the other people that they passed by. "My, my," The voice of someone all too familiar caused Senichi to tense up. "Who are these three ducklings following you, Jenever?"

Senichi glanced up and stared at the crow. 'W-Why is she here!? She's supposed to be in America or Japan! Why is Vermouth in England!? How does Jenever know her!? No…the reason why he was able to bring down Mad Dog Arena by himself was because he's a trained assassin! He's a member of the organization! There's no way that we'd be rescued without doing something in return…'

"New recruits," Jenever grunted. "Saw that they had a fighting spirit in their eyes and decided to give them a chance,"

"Recruits?" Brendan whipped his head to face the man. "We didn't agree to join your group!"

"It's not a group, it's an organization," Jenever pressed the barrel of his gun to Brendan's forehead. "The only way out for you three alive is by joining. If you refuse, then I can simply put a bullet through each of your skulls,"

"You bastard…" Brendan gritted his teeth.

"I see that we are in agreement," Jenever tucked his gun back into its holster.

"Where are we?" Harimanna asked.

"The base of the organization's British branch," Jenever answered. "If any of you three try anything, you'll be killed immediately. If you try to run away and escape, you won't even make it to the door. Throw away your old names. From this day forth, your original identity is dead. Here, you will forge new names and serve the organization,"

'We're being forcibly recruited into the organization!' Senichi glared at the two codenamed agents with rage-filled eyes. 'That means that these two, Brendan and Harimanna, don't resemble Gin and Curacao out of pure coincidence. They are Gin and Curacao!'

Senichi's new name was Nathan Fredrick Leonidas. Brendan's new name was Markus Lazarath Brett. Harimanna's new name was Natalie Bates Akostah. Senichi was confused by the name choices and noted a pattern. "Did you guys just make our initials NFL, MLB, and NBA?" 'Fuck, of all the stupid things I could've said! This is a crow I just questioned! And he's not any normal crow, he's a codenamed member capable of bringing down Mad Dog Arena by himself!'

"Shut up NFL. They are great names," Jenever said. "You got any better ideas? Actually, don't answer that. Frankly, I don't give a shit about your opinion. I'm the one in charge here so they'll be your names from now on,"

"Jenever, what are their actual names?" Vermouth asked, unamused by the man's choices.

"Don't remember, don't give a shit," Jenever mumbled.

"I'm Senichi…" 'I don't want to answer with Akai. Vermouth might remember it and recognize it when Akai's true allegiance is revealed. I have to use my actual first name since that's how Bren and Manna address me and there might be slip ups in the future,' "My name is Senichi Field,"

Brendan and Harimanna both casted a glance in Senichi's direction but other than that, made no reaction to the lie. "I'm Brendan Stein," Brendan lied, also deceiving Vermouth with his surname. "This is my sister, Harimanna Stein,"

'The fake surname they chose is too close to their actual surname, Klein, but I guess it's all he could think of,' Senichi thought. 'At least it won't immediately trace them back to their mother and won't endanger her…if she is alive. Even if Vermouth saw through our lies, I doubt she'd care much as currently we are nobodies in the organization,'

"They're malnourished," Vermouth noted. "Will they be able to keep up with the training regimen?"

"Give them a some rest and some vitamins and I'm sure they'll be fine," Jenever shrugged. "They survived Mad Dog Arena so I'm sure they can survive the organization's training,"

"Send them to the med bay," Vermouth ordered. "See if they're salvageable,"

Salvageable. Senichi glared at Vermouth for using that word. It was as if Vermouth were staring at a pile of objects that had been tossed out into the curb and was rooting through anything that could be used. She thought of them as objects, not humans. Then again, why would she care? She was the boss' favorite, thus she was untouchable. She was cruel and wouldn't bat an eye if given the order to murder a child.

Jenever sighed and did as he was told, leading the three children to the medical wing. The area smelled strongly of antiseptics. It terrified the trio and caused a shiver to crawl up their spines. The infirmary, with its cleanliness and medical instruments, reminded them of the scientist, his lab, and the cruel experiments conducted on them.

Their fingers and lips twitched, but they forced themselves to refrain from showing their animal abilities. Not only would it exhaust them after the activation time was over, but they would be completely vulnerable. They would have no surprises to use to their advantage. The organization would end up experimenting on them just like the scientist did. They would forever be lab rats.

Jenever left the room, mumbling something about needing a smoke. The three kids were filthy and would have to be properly cleaned up before their wounds could be tended to. Each of the three nurses took them and that was when Senichi started acting up. He wouldn't allow himself to be separated from Brendan and Harimanna. They were his to protect. He had promised Ahren that he'd protect them. Brendan and Harimanna also struggled against the nurses' hold, refusing to be alone with these strangers.

Finally, the nurses gave in and cleaned up all three together. They were stripped of their clothes and their skin was scrubbed roughly. The soap and water stung their skin. Once they were dried up, they were each given a set of clothes to change into. The cleanliness felt uncomfortable and foreign. It had been too long since they had last taken a shower. It felt out of place.

The three shifted nervously as the nurses took note of the wounds that adorned the kids' bodies. The doctor finally arrived and were given the rundown. He looked to the three children and Senichi could see that the man was genuinely worried about their health. He gave his instructions to the nurses and the four started to tend to disinfect and bandage their wounds.

Hiyori:
Their torturers got what they deserved, but now the children are going to be in the next hell, the Black Organization T,T

Skai:
At least the organization won't be as bad as Mad Dog Arena. They'll get proper meals.