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This is so completely weird…I just checked my first chapter of Miracle and it has no spaces or those long lines when I indicated them…. Don't blame me ppl, hope it'll never happen again. (Maybe it's just the typos, ne?) So I'm trying a different technique this time…

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Miracle

Translated by: Oniki-chan

Originated by: …

Owned by: The oh so great Gosho Aoyoma

There is no doubt in love. 'Cause in love, there's miracles everywhere.

Chapter II: Awakening

Shinichi slid a well practiced hand over his angel's cheeks. Time never scratched a single mark on her beautiful face. She was still the same, the same beautiful young woman, ten years ago.

She will always rest on that night.

Shinichi glanced at her with a face full of happiness.

"Aren't you coming back? It's already been ten years! Even if kama-san is punishing me, it should be enough, right?"

Her peaceful face made no remark. She was still sleeping.

"My birthday's coming up. If you're not here, who's gonna help me celebrate?"

Shinichi held her hands. He made them caress his own cheek almost teasingly.

She was as silent as that night ten years ago. It looks like nothing in this world, would ever awaken her to her senses again.

Shinichi suddenly felt empty.

"It's already been ten years, and you still won't give up?"

A shrill voice echoed around the room.

In the corner of the crystal room stood a coffee haired girl. Her eyebrows were crunched together.

She was shivering a little because of the cold.

He knew it was her. But he didn't turn around. His sight was only focused on his princess.

"It's cold here, go home."

He never even glanced at her, but he did reply back. A good sign. Maybe.

"Kodou, when are you going to stop? It's been ten years! She won't come back!"

She really didn't want the sunny-boy-ten-year-before to fade away. Really fade away.

"Go."

His tune held the same rejection it had before. No emotions, just an empty shell.

"She's already died! She was shot in the heart by Gin ten years ago! She died!"

Since he isn't letting go, she won't give up either. No matter what, she needed him to understand.

"Go."

It was the same tune, the same empty tune filled with coldness.

But, she could hear, the anger hidden deep inside his throat.

That was his limit.

She remembered, three months ago, his good friend Heiji had said the same thing.

The boy had turned around and hit him in the face without a reply.

Blood, had trickled down Heiji's mouth.

Then the fierce boy had said,

"Say that once more, and we're over."

Haibara backed off.

He loved her too much! If Kid hadn't said what he said ten years ago…Then perhaps, he would be lying with her right now.

He leaned on that conversation for 10 freaking years! Damnit!

And if he actually gave up…maybe he would be walking to the end of his life.

If, ten years ago, she hadn't made the bold move, if it was her that actually did it… If she died instead of her. Maybe, he won't be that much in agony.

But, nobody could change that day.

Her delicate face expressed sorrow. Possibly even more than his.

The room returned to its usual silence.

He continued to feed her his soft words.

Thus it was interrupted by another insulting voice.

"Wow, you flatter me, great detective. I didn't know you were gonna hold on to that single thread of hope for ten years!"

He froze. This voice! He remembered!

He slowly turned his head around, something that weren't even reserved for professor Agasa at a time like this.

Black illuminated the crystal surroundings.

It was Vermouth.

He knew that she wasn't caught when he toppled over the Black Organization ten years ago.

"What are you doing here?"

Still no emotions, even the great Kid would be defeated by that Poker face. Or maybe it wasn't a Poker face at all… No, her hands were trembling slightly since he was squeezing it.

The black outfit brought his mind back to that night.

It was a nightmare.

Vermouth walked over to him casually, and stared at her face.

"Very pretty, just like a sweet angel."

His eyebrows started to tense.

"But…for you to wait so long, it's really not worth it!" Vermouth snickered. "Someone like you should have lots of girls around, right? Why hold the grudge?" She looked amused for a second. "Actually, Sherry's not that bad! The last ten years she had spent by your side! Why not give her a chance?"

When Shinchi heard this, his head snapped back and he stared at her.

His eyes were filled with hatred, and even Vermouth shivered slightly from the intense contact.

"I don't want to kill anybody. Don't make me."

He didn't answer her question.

Yes, if they were elsewhere, just because she was wearing black, she probably would have died. For her to live until now, was because he didn't want to stain this sacred place with her blood.

Then, she laughed. An entertained laugh that resounded around the room. A creepy laugh that one would have feared.

She was actually testing him, it was already ten years, who knows if he didn't change his opinion?

If he had just a little hesitation, she would have gone.

If she woke up again, and he didn't love her anymore, then it would better for her to sleep.

She was very proud of his performance.

"You won't kill me," she hissed.

"Why not?" His steely glare seemed to shoot daggers at her.

"You would be damned sorry if you did."

He smirked, sorry? He already was. What more can add up to his brooding?

Vermouth paid no attention to whatever he did.

"'Cause in this world, only I can make her come back."

Shinchi's eyes widened.

Vermouth just smiled mysteriously.

Professor Agasa's house:

Professor Agasa read his watch for the umpteenth time this past hour.

It's been four hours. And he still didn't come back.

When he went before he only took about two hours!

He…won't do something that stupid, right?

"It's alright, Kodou isn't that vulnerable."

Haibara took a sip of water and told the old scientist.

Yes, death, if he really wanted to, he would have died ten years ago, why today?

She put the glass back at the table, and regained her gaze on a clock.

It was over four hours.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

Professor Agasa hurried himself to answer the door.

Outside stood the person they were both anxious for---Kodou Shinchi.

Droplets of sweat covered his forehead, his eyes were no longer emotionless, the gaze was filled with---- what was it? Nervousness? Anxiousness? And that emotion was surrounded by----hope?

No way, hope didn't exist in Kodou Shinichi's world ever since ten years ago.

And there was another feeling, Kodou Shinichi was ---worried?

Professor Agasa saw the person he was carrying in his arms. Then He understood.

In his arms was Ran's corpse!

Her white dress was already soaked with melted ice, and water dripped from the tip of her hair.

When he saw her, Professor Agasa's eyes widened.

"Are…are you crazy?! How can you bring her out? Her body will…!"

He didn't continue.

Because, Ran's body was perfectly fine, no signs of decomposition.

But it was so hot today! How could it be?

Shinchi didn't even explain, only hurried up the stairs.

"Haibara, come with me, now!"

Haibara Ai's features were shocked, but only for a brief second. She knew what had happened, so she climbed the stairs after him.

In the hallway:

Shinichi's back was supported by the wall and Professor Agasa's hands.

"What happened?"

Shinchi glanced up and the memory flood back to him.

……

"What…what did you say?"

Shinichi stared at Vermouth. Could she be kidding?

Did he hear wrong? She said she could resurrect her!

Vermouth only smiled a little, she opened her hands, and there, resting on her palms, was a little capsule.

"This is what you wanted to find for ten years."

Shinichi's eye lit up. His eyes still had its brilliant shine after ten years.

"However…(TN:but?????)this drug had not been through any tests. Nobody knows what can happen. You must accept the consequences."

Shinchi looked at her, his eyebrows raised.

So…there is some danger for her.

"It's all yours, tantei-san, and it's your choice too."

Vermouth handed the capsule to him and walked out of the room.

Shinichi clutched his only hope.

It's his choice.

Her life, is in his hands.

Shinchi glanced at Ran's pale face. And his eyebrows relaxed.

"Let's try it, 'k? Maybe it will really work!" Shinichi's tune was soft, very soft. He kneaded her hands with his own. "If…it doesn't work. I'll just go with you, 'k?"

He decided, it's been ten years, and he can't wait any longer.

If that doesn't work… he remembered a promise he made to her on his birthday ten years ago.

"If you die, I'll die with you."

……

The memory ended, just as abruptly as it had started and Shinichi looked at the door.

She…was inside.

Haibara Ai chose to walk out of the door right at that moment.

Silence was between the three people who were alive and walking.

He was too afraid to ask. No, he was afraid of the answer if he asked.

Haibara Ai took in his perfect features and worried expression. She knew that he wanted this.

"She's back."

She gave him an answer he wanted to hear ever since ten years ago,

Shinchi felt his body go limb, and Professor Agasa steadied him.

"Rea…really."

His voice was full of relief.

Haibara Ai continued, "Every single cell and organ in her body is working. But barely, she needs two weeks of intensive care, and absolutely no injuries. Futhermore, if she wakes during the next two weeks, she can only eat fluid substances."

Shinchi couldn't believe it.

"Can I go and see her?"

He said slowly.

Haibara Ai nodded.

Shinichi went inside the room.

She was on the bed, and she was still beautiful. Color is slowly gaining on her pale face.

Shinchi sat on the edge of the bed, and took her hand in his.

Her hand wasn't that cold anymore, it had regained some temperature.

Her chest moved up and down. Shinichi rubbed his eyes with his free hand. My god, she was back. It's real! She's back!

Salty liquid cascaded on her fragile wrist.

When she died ten years ago he didn't cry.

When she resurrected ten years later he did.

Irony, isn't?

He couldn't describe his feelings.

Lots and lots of emotions were mixed inside his body.

She came back! To him!

That is…good.

Shinchi put her hands on his cheeks the second time this afternoon.

This time, He won't let go!

A week later:

Shinichi pulled open the curtains, and bright rays of sunshine traveled to sprinkle their warmness on a person's face through the window.

Her face, still pale, but gaining color nonetheless.

Shinichi looked at her and smiled.

His gaze was filled with softness and sorrow.

He was afraid that she won't wake up.

Hope being crushed everyday was worse than no hope at all.

Ran's world was pitch darkness at the moment.

Then there was a ray of brightness.

But very faint.

"Who's, who's calling me?"

In the darkness Ran could vaguely hear a soft voice. She felt dizzy.

"Come back? Come back to me. Please? Please come back."

Ran's heart suddenly felt like a million arrows had shot through it. It hurt.

The darkness in her world started to fade away into the light.

Long eyelashes fluttered for a moment.

Then, her eyes started to open.

Her gleaming azure eyes.

Light seeped into her view.

Ran blinked, it was so bright.

She isn't used to the light since she had been in the dark for so long.

Her eyes widened.

Who was standing by the windowsill?

A white shirt, dark raven hair, perfect facial features and eyes that were filled with grief and worry.

Why? Why grief and worry?

He was standing there bathing in the warm golden sunlight.

Ran was surprised, and she stared at him.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Shinichi finally heard the bed creak and he turned his head.

His eyes widened.

Time stopped.

He once again saw huge pair of indigo eyes and the comely face.

Ran was sitting up on the bed. His Ran.

Shinichi stared at her, suddenly, he didn't know what to say. He didn't know what to do.

The correct way to describe him was that he hasn't gotten over the shock yet.

She's alive?

She's alive!

Shinichi almost flung himself on her before remembering she was very weak. So he ran to her side and grabbed her hands. He stared into her innocent pupils.

"Ran? You're awake! Are you really awake?"

Since he was too excited, he forgot to smile.

Since he was too shocked, he forgot to be happy.

At that moment, Ran stared at him and said slowly.

"Who, are you?"

The hand that was squeezing hers, suddenly stiffened.

Haibara Ai finished her examination and turned to look at him.

He didn't even look back at her. His gaze was fixed on the other angel-like face.

"Kodou," Haibara called to him. His gaze finally met hers. "Her body is normal, but for her memory…maybe we just have to wait a while."

Professor Agasa gazed at Shinichi.

Yea, ten years of waiting was torturous. But when she finally woke up, she didn't remember him.

It must really hurt for someone you love to forget you.

When would Kami-san pity them and let them be together?

"Shinchi….."

He walked over to him, wanting to comfort him.

"It's okay…" Shinichi smiled. A real smile.

The two people who are not oblivious to his situation widened their eyes.

Shinichi walked over to her bedside, and smiled gently her, as if scared he might break it.

Ran looked at him, puzzled.

"If you don't remember, then let's meet again."

He didn't really care whether or not she remembered him. Just as long as she's safe, just as long she won't be damaged sitting there. Then he'll be grateful. After all, what more could he ask for?

Ten years of waiting, it made him like her, and satisfaction was very easy to get.

Shinichi held out his hand. "Watashi wa Kodou, ah no," His eyes were saddened for an instant. "Watashi wa Edogawa Conan desu. Hajimemashite."

Even if it was ten years after, he still couldn't face her with the identity of Kodou Shinichi!

Ran blinked, and then her face melted into a radiant smile.

"Edogawa Conan? That's a weird name!"

When she got there, Shinchi stiffened again.

……..

"What's you name?"

"My..my…my name is Edogawa Conan!"

"Edogawa Conan? That's a weird name!"

……..

His eyes softened at remembering.

She was Ran! His Ran!

Even if she lost her memory, she was still the same!

And, seeing her smile like this… It made him feel really good! When was the last time he had seen her smile so innocently?

"Then," Ran ceased laughing. "What's my name?"

Everyone stiffened, nobody thought that she'll ask that question.

Mouri Ran died ten years ago, then, what's her name?

Shinichi smiled and sat by her side.

"Ran. Your name is Amesoki Ran." (TN: Amesoki means rain and autumn in kanji and Chinese.)

That was a quick reply. And he added her surname, too.

"Oh?" Ran's cute face was surprised for a second. This boy, his smile, and everything about him seemed familiar "Have we ever met before? Were we friends?"

Friends?!

The word made him hurt.

But that was true, when she started sleeping, they were merely best friends!

Haibara Ai looked worried.

But then, he replaced another mask on his face, a friendly neighboring one.

"Yes, you were the most important friend in my life."

After making contact with his penetrating stare, Ran's started to feel blood rush to her cheeks.

Really?

Then, why had her heart throbbed when she saw him? Why would her heart break and melt each time he smiled at her?

Shinichi was smiling at her. A soft gentle smile.

It was a week since Ran had woken up. Her body seemed to get stronger, but Shinichi did not tolerate her going outside.

So, she stayed at home. Boriiiiing.

With a filled water glass in her hands, she was deep in thoughts.

The glass and the water reflected with a shine. Like crystals.

Why does crystal sound so homey to her?

Who was he?

He said he was a friend, but she didn't think so.

When she first saw him, there was that vague sense of familiarity and the dim poundings of her broken heart.

Why was her heart broken when she saw him in the first place?

And, every morning, she remembered, she would find him asleep on the edge of her bed.

And sometimes he was awake, and he would stare at her.

But he was usually asleep with heavy sweat beads blanketing his forehead.

He was there all the time.

But, what was really weird was that she wasn't irritated. And she wasn't scared.

She should be scared. She thought, come on, he's a boy, damn it! She should be scared!

But, she wasn't. She seemed to know, he would never hurt her.

Ran just thought it was strange that he doesn't sleep in his own room.

Then, one day, she asked him why.

He didn't say anything, he just stared. At her.

The sorrow in his eyes made her heart freeze.

"Because I'm scared."

That was all he said. Then he left the room.

Then Ran was even more confused, what was he scared of?

Of course she wouldn't understand. She slept for ten years, and while she was sleeping, he was going through hell.

He's afraid that if she slept, she'll sleep forever. And she won't wake up.

If he was there with her, then he was more comfortable. Like his presence drove off the devil.

Ran was still thinking when she loosened her grip on her glass. The glass shattered into a thousand pieces.

'Shit.'

Ran was pretty fast catching up on inappropriate vocabulary.

She bent down to gather the broken glass.

The transparent glass was like a sharp two sided dagger. It carved into the tip of her finger.

Blood, trickled down her skin and splashed on the ground.

"What happened?"

Shinichi came down from the stairs, and then he saw Ran and the broken shards.

And the fresh blood on the ground.

And he froze.

It must be a joke to anyone who heard that a detective is scared of blood. But he was scared anyways.

He, only was scared of her blood.

Because her blood awoke a dark nightmare hidden at the back of his brain.

…..

Blood stained the autumn leaves on the ground.

Her white dress was also stained scarlet. The raw and beautiful sight made him shudder.

She, just like that, was leaving him. And he, couldn't get a grip.

…

His name woke him from that horrible past. Her hand was still bleeding. So he hurried to her and tried his best to help her bandage it.

Shinichi earnestly wrapped the silk around her finger.

At the sight of his crunched eyebrows, Ran laughed.

"It's only a scratch, please, don't act like that."

Shinchi glanced at her and sighed.

"You get hurt even at home, how will I ever take care of you?"

"Gomen"

The childish apology made him chuckle. His heart did feel a bit lighter.

"It's okay."

How can he stay mad at her when she had her puppy face on?

Just as Ran was smiling at him with all her affection, he gasped. The white silk he had just wrapped around her hands had turned red.

No, no way. He just stopped the blood flow a minute ago! Why did it get through the bandage?

Now Shinchi was really scared.

"Shit."

He cursed, and he bandaged her finger once again.

But, later, blood was seen again.

What? What the hell was going on?

Ran thought Shinichi looked a little funny hurrying back and forth like an ant. It was just a little cut!

Then she noticed his hand trembling slightly as he wrapped the bandage around her hands for the umpteenth time

He was really scared!

When he stopped the blood from flowing, it was half an hour later. After he applied medicine and pressed the wound for who knows how long.

Haibara Ai came and told him.

"I told you before, her body is still in the process of alleviating. Therefore her immune system isn't that strong, but it won't happen again."

Ran smiled and comforted him, saying it was nothing.

Shinichi just looked at her and uttered: "I promise. It would never happen again!"

Ran was shocked.

This wasn't his fault! It was hers!

But he acted as if it was him who cut her finger deliberately.

Was she really that important in his heart?

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