Mitsuharu

Title: Mitsuharu
Rating: T
Fandom: Detective Conan
Summary: There were only three kids of the Akai Family, right? There was no way that Masumi had a third older brother. So why the hell were these people calling him Akai Mitsuharu? More importantly, how the hell was he even alive!? [OC Insert as Akai Sibling]

Shukichi was a mess. He hadn't shaved in a while and he hardly slept, constantly worried about his younger brother. He had never seen Mitsuharu in such an injured state before, the worst he's ever seen being when Haru fought with bullies in school, earning himself a couple bruises and cuts. But now Haru had been shot multiple times and had suffered head trauma that resulted in a coma.

'I expected Shuichi-niisan to get injured since his line of duty is the FBI,' Shukichi sighed and leant back in the hospital chair. 'I hope the ones who did this to Haru rot in prison,'

"I need to let Niisan know that you're hospitalized," Shukichi said to the unconscious Haru. "I know that you don't want Kaa-san and Masumi to know, but I'm going to tell Shuichi-niisan. I…I can't handle this by myself,"

XXX

Akai was at another FBI briefing. He was skimming through the files of information that they currently had. 'What is their next move?' He was so engrossed in the files that he hadn't noticed his ringtone going off.

"Shuu?" Jodie's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. "Your phone's ringing,"

"Sorry, I thought I put it on silent," Akai was about to decline the call when he realized who it's from.

Jodie caught sight of the caller ID too. "Who's Shukichi?"

'It must be important if he's calling me. Since they know I tend to be busy, my family sends texts instead so that I'll see them later,' Akai didn't reply to Jodie and excused himself to answer it elsewhere. "Hello?"

"Niisan, I'm sorry to bother you but it's urgent,"

"Kichi, what's wrong?" 'His voice is shaky,'

"It's Mitsuharu,"

"What happened to him?"

"He…he was camping with friends and they came across three robber hiding a corpse. He was shot three times and a stalactite fell onto his head. He's currently comatose,"

Akai tensed up. "Which hospital is he in?"

"Beika General Hospital,"

"I'm on my way," Akai ended the call and returned to the briefing room. "I'm leaving,"

"Akai-san, is everything alright?"

"Family emergency," Without waiting for a response, Akai left with only one thing on his mind. 'Mitsuharu…'

'Family emergency?' Jodie watched the door close as her colleague left quickly. 'That Shukichi person must've been a relative. The name Shukichi is similar to Shuichi. Although he was doing his best to hide it, I've never seen Shuu look so worried before. Something bad must've happened,'

XXX

It was a miracle that Akai managed to resist the urge to pass the speed limit and zoom through the streets. Once he parked his truck, he met Shukichi in front of the entrance. "Niisan, it's been almost three weeks," Shukichi said. "I-I don't know what to do. How long is he going to r-remain in a coma? W-What if he never w-wakes up?"

"Kichi, deep breaths," Akai instructed. "Breathe in, breathe out. Everything's going to be okay,"

"I'm s-sorry," Shukichi stuttered. "I'm a mess,"

"You have nothing to apologize for," Akai told him. "Neither Masumi nor Haru have ever been injured this badly before. Can you take me to his room?"

"Y-Yeah," Shukichi nodded and led him through the hallways, up the elevator, and to Mitsuharu's room.

Akai was horrified to see his youngest brother unconscious in the hospital bed, lower half of his face wearing an oxygen mask, and several medical instruments attached to the young man's body. 'Mitsuharu…' He felt so vulnerable, so weak, and so helpless. The last time he had felt this way was when their father had gone missing as if he had disappeared off the face of Earth. 'Has Shukichi been feeling this way ever since Haru was comatose?'

"Shukichi, go home and get some rest," Akai ordered. "I'll keep watch over Haru,"

XXX

Akai hadn't showed up to work the next couple days. Jodie managed to find Akai at his apartment, about to leave. "Shuu—"

"I'm fine," Akai cut her off.

"You've been getting less sleep than usual," Jodie pointed out. "You almost walked into the doorway on your way out. Shuu, I'm worried about you. What's wrong?"

"Personal matters," Akai told her.

"At least let me drive," Jodie sighed. "You can take a nap on the way,"

Akai agreed and got into the passenger seat of Jodie's car. "Beika General Hospital," After that, he instantly fell asleep.

The car ride went smoothly and was entirely silent except for Akai's soft breathing. Jodie missed spending time with her friend. Her heart still ached at the fact that the two of them couldn't be together, that he had chosen Akemi. Then again, Jodie couldn't really blame him. The two of them already had a son together. As odd as it sounded, Jodie was grateful that the Akai had chosen Akemi. He seemed much happier and more outgoing than when he had been dating her. He also loved his son dearly and was even more doting that Akemi herself.

When Jodie parked her car, she gently shook Akai's shoulder. "Shuu, we're at the hospital,"

Akai rubbed his eyes and got out. Jodie followed him to the floor Haru was held on. Shukichi nearly sprinted up to Akai. "Niisan, Haru's awake!"

While Akai and Shukichi rushed back to Haru's room, Jodie decided to leave as to not interrupt the brothers' moment.

XXX

"All of his vitals seem fine," The doctor announced. "He'll have to go to physical therapy for at least a few weeks though,"

Haru lifted his right arm and opened and closed his hand. "I'm alive?" 'I actually survived all of that. I thought that I would bleed out before the cops arrived. Somehow I'm alive. Is this plot armor? Or is this just because I was rescued in time? My whole body feels tired, despite just waking up,'

"You were in a coma for weeks," Shukichi informed.

"What about Conan?"

"Conan?" Shukichi questioned. "Do you mean that little boy that was also hospitalized here? He made a full recovery and was discharged after twelve days,"

"That's good," Haru said. "They're safe,"

"You had us worried sick!" Akai cried. "We thought that you'd never wake up!" He brought Haru into a hug. "But you're awake and alive now. That's all that matters,"

'Akai Shuichi and Haneda Shukichi were both worried about me. This is the side of them not really shown in the manga or anime, especially Akai. Akai's always portrayed as a smart and serious guy bent on taking down the organization,' Haru leaned into the hug. 'Shuichi's hugs are warm,'

This chapter is meant to show Shukichi and Akai's more caring side. While they may seem OOC, remember that everyone has a weakness and a breaking point. Akai's weakness is his family. He had already lost his father. He doesn't want to lose anyone else.

I've decided to start writing my own original story too. On Fiction Press I published a story called Mask. If you want to read it, I still used the same username: Shuichi Akai. Here's the summary:
Michael Leo Field was a lonely otaku and weeaboo, entering a new high school. One day, he is given a bracelet. At first, he thinks it's an ordinary piece of jewelry but once he wears it and calls out the inscription, it grants him power. Will he step up to the task of becoming a superhero?[Superhero, Action, Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance, High School]

The main character is Michael Leo Field, the same person who died and reincarnated into the Detective Conan World in this fanfic. Mask is sorta an AU of Mitsuharu, basically if Michael and his parents didn't die in the fire and continued on with normal life.
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