Authors Notes:
I decided to just jump right into the heist. I wanted it to be fun and chaotic… but…

The Lycanthropy of a Shrunken Detective

Chapter Twenty-Three

Heiji stood on the roof of the hotel where Kid's latest heist was taking place. His eyes hidden under the brim of his hat. The wind ripped at his jacket and tugged at his cap but he stood his ground as the door to the roof flew open.

The white-clad thief bursting out of the building like a released dove. Kid showed no hesitance or surprise at the sight of the teen before him. His cape swirled around him as he came to a stop a good meter away from the detective. "Well… if it isn't Detective, Sir."

Heiji's fist balled around the fabric of his jacket. "Don't go actin' surprised ta see me!" The Osaka snarled his green eyes blazing as he glared at the thief before him. There was a distinct flash of bright pink on his dark skin. The result of one of Kid's prank's clearly marking both his left cheek and the side of his jacket. Under his breath, Heiji mumbled. "Damn that Hakuba…"

"Aw… Don't get sour. You came to play. I'm immensely pleased an honored. Don't let Sir Detective get to you."

Returning his heated gaze to the Phantom Thief Heiji spread his feet just slightly as he grounded himself just a bit more. A visual word of his determination not to let the one before him leave as he dropped his arms. "You know why I'm here."

Kid just grinned before his head tilted slightly. "From your lack of action to tackle me… I'm starting to get the feeling it's not to capture me like you detectives seem want to do."

Heiji couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Yer fun ta chase, but I don't really care about what ya do."

Kid put a hand to his heart, ever the dramatic type, "You wound me, Detective, Sir." There was a gleam in the thief's eye as he spoke mirthfully.

The address the thief gave him was irritating, like a mockery of respect. Heiji felt it grating at his nerves. "I'm here ta talk about what happened ta Kudo."

"Kudo?" Kid's head lowered, his hat obscuring even more of his face. Heiji could barely see the quirk of the man's smile now. "Why, whatever do you mean? I don't recall anything happening to the elusive detective.

Heiji growled. "You know what I mean!" He snarled his patience running thin. The sound of shouting reached their ears. "Shit!" Heiji glanced at the roof door still wide open after Kid's arrival.

Kid's smile grew as he grabbed the brim of his hat, the wind picking up and tearing at his cape. Heiji barely grabbed his hat in time to save it from a plummet off the skyscraper. "I believe that's my cue to leave dear Detective, Sir." With that there was a flash of blinding light and Kid was in the sky his hand glider caring him far away.

"HEY! WAIT! I ain't done talkin' to ya yet!" Heiji swore as the roof was covered in Police officers and for a few moments it was chaos again, as it had been earlier in the night. Shinichi had warned him, but Heiji was not prepared.

He'd done as the shrunken detective had suggested, kept clear of the larger groups and looked out for anyone acting suspicious. It wasn't his thing though. He hadn't really noticed anyone out of place. Then he'd come across Hakuba Saguru and his night went from a bit unsettling to unbearable. Hakuba was surprised to see him, and as usual, the two of them didn't get along well. It didn't help that Hakuba seemed inclined to insult Heiji's very being.

As the time of the heist drew near Heiji realized he'd have to lean on plan B. Kudo had told him after considering the venue that Kid would likely use the roof as an escape. On the dot, the lights went out and the thief appeared already holding the gem. Heiji was taken aback by the sudden roar of chaos. He felt himself being jostled by the sudden swarm of officers rushing to capture the thief but even in all the turmoil, Heiji didn't miss it as Kid gave him a wink. That shook him out of his shock and Heiji moved. He'd taken to making his way up the stairs. He dodged trap after trap easily and didn't miss that Hakuba had followed him.

Not wanting the others interference Heiji tried to shake him. Hakuba was stubborn though, and Heiji wasn't sure what his deal was. "Stop followin' me." Heiji growled.

"You know something." Hakuba accused.

Heiji gave him an irritated glance. "What the hell would I know?" Hattori asked, so focused on the other that he stumbled into a trap, luckily it wasn't a one that stalled his movements, but all he could see for a hot minute was hot pink.

When he spun to give Hakuba a peace of his mind he saw that the other was lying unconscious on the floor. The steady rise and fall of his chest reassured the Osaka detective that Hakuba was fine. He hadn't heard the sound of the other hitting the ground so something must have cushioned his fall. With a suspicious glance around Heiji moved on.

The roof was empty so he decided to stand his ground and wait till he knew for sure the gem snatcher was really gone. He didn't have to wait for long. Just the same as he felt he was about to drown in the mass of blue, Inspector Nakamori's voice cut through the madness as he spotted the glider and just as quickly as they had arrived, the police rushed away like a summer storm.

Holding his chest as he gasped for breath gripping the safety rail Heiji looked up to see Hakuba standing at the door to the roof giving him a searching gaze. "What?" He snapped, his emotions frayed. He looked down trying to steady his breathing. This whole night had been stressful. It made him wonder why Kudo liked these heists so much. Especially if Hakuba was a regular contender. Though Heiji reasoned, Kudo and the annoying blond did seem to get along well enough.

Hakuba studied him quietly for a long moment. "Did something happen to Kudo?"

Heiji froze, slowly his gaze moved up to meet the other detectives. His heart had reached a calmer level and he straightened as his breathing evened out. "It's nothin' ta worry about." Heiji said. "I don't know what ya heard… but forget about it."

"Is Kudo in danger?" Hakuba pressed. "His drop from the public eye was quite sudden."

"You don't even know him." Heiji said as he walked passed the other pausing at the door. Neither detective turned to look at the other. "It's not yer problem."

"I may not know him, but I hold respect for him and his accomplishments." Hakuba said turning to look at the back of Heijis head. Heiji hesitated because he could relate to that feeling. It was what drew him out to find the missing detective in the first place. Long before he ever really knew Kudo.

Heiji turned to give Hakuba as serious a look as he could muster. "For yer own good. Don't look inta it." Hakuba's eyes went wide as he studied Heiji before a considering look fell across his face. "I'm serious." Heiji said.

Hakuba frowned. "You do not like me. What do you care if I get involved? Other than to see less of me."

Heiji growled. Hakuba could be such a - "Ya idiot. I don't want ta see ya killed, that's why!" With that Heiji stomped down the stairs. "Forget it! Ya won't listen to me any which way."

"Now, now." The cooing voice of Kid had both detectives freezing. "Detectives shouldn't squabble now, should they?"

Dropping from the small roof that housed the door Kid grinned. "KID!" Hakuba reached for his cuffs. "What are you-?"

"Ah ah ah." Kid said wagging his finger as knock out gas began to flow up around Hakuba's feet. "You really should stay out of this Sir Detective."

"Why… you…" Hakuba managed before falling forward into Kid's arms.

The thief sat the boy down gently before grinning at the stunned looking Heiji. "I believe we had important matters to discuss." With a swish of his cape, the white outfit was replaced by a simple school uniform and a teenage girl stood before Heiji looking smug. The soft voice that left her sounding nothing like the deep tenor the Phantom Thief sported before. "Shall we take this somewhere a little more privet?"

Authours Notes:
It wasn't as entertaining as I had hoped, and Hakuba was a bit nosier than I'd planned... but what can you expect from detectives? I think mainly Hattori was just not in the mood for games... also I have no idea how to write a heist apparently... (Maybe the next one will be better)

So Kid has a funny way of addressing each of his detectives differently… and that was hard to… capture… I could have gone with the Han and San as the show and manga do… but it felt out of place when I am removing all other forms of Japanese suffixes… so (again I apologize…) I decided to have him address Hakuba Saguru as Sir Detective (kind of like addressing a knight(because of his English heritage)) and Hattori Heiji as Detective, Sir (More like the term of endearment/respect I've heard in some parts of the US(like general, sir. Or John, sir. Or father, sir.). This makes sense to me and kind of works as a bit of a mirror for the two detectives similarities and differences.
Also, Hakuba made it in time to hear the conversation from the point when Kid said "You wound me" and Kid never left the roof to begin with... (just in case you're wondering)

Thank you again for reading. ^-^