A/N I own nothing but Cho Hiraita

Chapter 5

Jodie's POV

"Frank and Joe Hardy?" I said in surprise.

"Yeah, I know they're detectives from America, and they're here on a case. I was hoping you could tell me something about them." Replied Cool Kid

After a moment I answered, "Yes, in fact I think I met them. It was a several years ago I worked on a case with their father Fenton Hardy. He was one of the best police detectives in the US, but I heard he retired awhile ago. They were just little kids at the time so they most likely wouldn't remember me."

"Is that all," said Cool Kid sounding disappointed.

"Tell you what," I said, "You've got me interested in their crime fighting career. So I'll look into it and I'll tell you if I find anything interesting."

"Arigato, Jodie-sensei," and with that he hung up.

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Shinichi's POV

I walked home from school, happy to have survived another boring day of elementary school.

It had been two days since I had called Jodie-sensei, and so far she hasn't called me back. On the bright side I have seen the Hardy brothers a few times and so far I don't think they are suspicious of me, I have tried my best to avoid the Hardys. Even so, Frank-san has tried to approach me numerous times asking me questions, however I think Joe-san is a little afraid of me.

"Tadaima" I called as I entered the agency.

"Oh, Conan-kun," called Ran, "a package that came for you, it's on the couch." She walked past me out the door. "I'm going shopping with Sonoko. I'll be back before dinner."

I went over to the package, there was a no return address, just a not that said To: Conan From: A Friend. Curious I opened the box carefully.

'POP!' 'BOING!' "AAACK!"

Ran came running back in at the sound of my yell, "Conan-kun, are you okay?"

I wasn't alright, I was severely annoyed. Out of the box had burst a Kaitou KID jack-in-the-box along with a shower of confetti. The mini KID had an envelope in his hand labeled Edogawa Conan. I took it and read.

Dear Tantei-kun

You are cordially invited to challenge your skills at my next heist. I am challenging every young detective in Japan to see if there are any who is a challenge.

After that came a riddle following the guide lines of his usual heist notes and was signed Kaitou KID complete with doodle.

"He's actually inviting you," asked Ran who had been reading over my shoulder. "Why would he invite you, or any detective for that matter?"

I was wondering that to, but half the things I was thinking I couldn't say in front of Ran. "I don't know, maybe he's bored." I replied slipping back into my little kid act.

Ran then left for her shopping trip and I set to work on solving the riddle, wondering what on earth KID was up to this time.

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Frank's POV

"Hey Joe, check this one out. This must be that case Ran was talking about, the one where he vanished afterward." I said pointing at the case file.

Joe shifted so he could read it. He let out a whistle "I've heard of jealous ex-girlfriends but that's taking it to the extreme."

"I hear ya. But other then the fact that Shinichi was on the roller coaster and solved the case it really has nothing to do with him. I don't think this has anything to do with his disappearance."

There was a knock at the door. I went to open it, but to my surprise there was no one there, but there was a package at my feet. It was gift warped with white paper and a silver bow. The tag said simply To: the Brothers Hardy

I picked it up and brought it inside. "Hey Joe, did you order something?"

"No, why?" he came over to look at the package.

There was a slight rustling sound coming from inside the package. I carefully untied the ribbon, and then jerked back with a yell of surprise.

Out of the package burst at least ten white doves, most of which flew out the open window. One however dropped a letter on Joe's head then flew out after the others.

We both sat in stunned silence for a moment. "What just happened?" Said Joe finally, picking up the letter.

"I'm not sure," was all I could say as Joe opened the letter.

"What the? Who's Kaitou KID?" Joe said after reading the letter.

I snatched the letter and read.

Dear American Detectives

I am inviting you to experience a challenge while you are here in Japan. The challenge is to see if you are clever enough to catch me. Solve this riddle if you can, I hope you will join the other detectives in this challenge.

After that came the riddle and the note was signed Kaitou KID along with a doodle of a head wearing a top hat and monocle.

I glanced over at Joe, "maybe Ran knows something about this."

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It took awhile to track down Ran. Conan had seemed reluctant to help when we called to ask where she was. We eventually found her at an ice-cream shop with Sonoko. The two seemed to be having an argument, as we grew closer we heard.

"Seriously, why did he invite that brat when I'm a deduction queen and I didn't get invited." Sonoko was whining

"Speaking of invitations," Joe cut in. "What do you girls make of this?" he asked showing them the invitation.

Sonoko seemed to get even more upset, "KID-sama invited you too? That's not fair," She wailed.

"Too?" I asked

Ran nodded, "Conan-kun was sent one earlier today. His said that KID was inviting every young detective in Japan."

"Who is this Kaitou KID anyway?" Joe asked

Sonoko looked shocked, "you two are detectives and you've never heard of the greatest jewel thief there ever was?"

Ran smiled and explained, "Just as Shinichi is considered to be a modern day Sherlock Holmes, Kaitou KID can be compared to Lupin. Kaitou KID (also known as Phantom Thief 1412) is a gentleman thief sends the police riddles that tell when, where, and what he's going to steal. What's more he orchestrates the whole thing like a big magic show, using tricks to get past the police and steal whatever he sets his sights on. And since no one has ever seen his true face, certain girls," She shot a look at Sonoko, "are convinced that he's some kind of handsome prince."

"So this thief is challenging us, why would he do that?" I asked

Ran shrugged, "Maybe Conan was right, maybe he's bored."

"Speaking of which, if this thief is so keen on a challenge, why invite that kid." Joe asked skeptically.

"'Cause the brat got lucky a couple of times," Sonoko grumbled.

Ran smiled proudly, "I don't know how he does it, but whenever he goes against KID Conan has always been able to figure out his tricks and at least stop KID from escaping with the jewel."

I knew Joe was giving me that look again, He had been giving a certain look every time something strange about Conan was brought up. I think he's convinced that the kids' an alien or something. "Thanks for our help," I said standing up. "Come on Joe, we'd better solve this riddle if this thief was kind enough to invite us."

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Heiji's POV

"SO WHO'S IT FROM!"

"I DON'T KNOW, MAYBE IF YOU LET ME OPEN IT WE'LL FIND OUT YOU AHOU!"

"I'M NOT AN AHOU YOU'RE AN AHOU!"

"AHOU!"

Me and Kazuha had gone to my house after school and had found a present with my name on it on the front step. Kazuha, for some reason thought it was a gift from a girl and started shouting her head off. This led to an argument that as usual led to a contest on who could yell ahou the loudest. As usual Kazuha won. In a rage I stormed into the house with the present and slammed the door on Kazuha. I didn't lock it but I figured Kazuha would probably yell herself hoarse before she bothered to check.

I turned to the gift wrapped box that had started all the trouble. I opened it and jumped back in shock yelling my head off.

When I had opened the box several jumping snakes had burst out of it shocking me for a minute

"Heiji?" Asked Kazuha. She had finally figuring out the door was unlocked and had come running in at the sound of my yell. She took one look at me surrounded by jumping snakes and promptly burst out laughing.

I shot her a glare before I turned to examine the jumping snakes. It was then that I noticed that each snake was outfitted with a white top hat and monocle, one of which had a letter taped to it. I growled as I tore the letter open and read

Dear Tantei-han…

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Hakuba's POV

It hadn't been one of my better days.

It had started out when I overslept (for the first time in my life). Then at school Kuroba had certainly been excited about something, as he was bouncing all over the room playing jokes on pretty much everyone. He had already pranked me three times.

I sighed, it was the end of the day and all I had to do was get my shoes out of my locker and I could go home and try to relax. Just open my locker and…

"AAARRRGGGG!!!"

A mountain of confetti burst from my locker, burying me in a pile of brightly colored scraps.

After I shook myself free (while cursing Kuroba in every language I knew) I noticed a letter taped to the door of my locker. I opened it and saw a familiar doodle in the bottom corner I finally realized why Kuroba had been so excited.

Dear Tantei-san…

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Cho's POV

"I'm Back," I shouted as I entered my Aunts apartment. When no one answered I figured she must be out somewhere.

I had been visiting my Aunt in Japan for a few weeks and I have to say that I'm having a blast. Myself being half Japanese my mother had taught me the language when I was little. But as much fun as I was having the usual amount of trouble still follows me around, but so far there's been nothing I couldn't handle.

As I went through the apartment I noticed a red heart shaped box with my name on it sitting on a table. I couldn't help but blush at the sight of it.

"Who'd be sending me chocolates?" I mumble to no one in particular. I opened the box and.

'POOF'

I stare in stunned silence as I felt my cheeks redden even more. When I'd opened the box an entire bouquet of white roses had appeared, Roses that should have been impossible to fit in that small box. There was a small card nestled among the flowers. On the card was a doodle that I'd seen before in the newspaper.

"Kaitou KID," I whispered to myself. My face was now at an all time red.

I opened the card and read.

To the lovely Miss Hiraita

I have heard about your great reputation in America and would like to extend an invitation…

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Kaito's POV

I was rolling on the floor laughing.

I'm really glad I had thought to place hidden cameras in places where I would be sure to see the reactions of each of the detectives when they found my letters. Tantei-kun's, Tantei-san's, and the Hardy boys' reactions had all been funny, Hiraita-Chan's reaction had been cute. But I have to admit Tantei-han's and his girlfriend's reactions were the funniest. That girl certainly had a nice pair of lungs, she could give both of the Nakamoris a run for their money.

I sat back and went over the heist plan again in my head. Things were certainly about to get interesting.

End Chapter 6

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A/N yes Cho Hiraita is one of my characters, I couldn't resist putting her in but it's only a camo appearance so don't worry she'll only be in this chapter and the next one. If you want to know more about her you go here .com/ . Also I was to lazy to come up with a riddle but I had fun scaring the pants off teenage detectives.