Minawa: Hope you enjoy! I don't own Detective Conan and so on...
As I had a simple breakfast I also took out a glass of water together with the pill. Staring at it in disgust I knew it wouldn't disappear or solve my problems by just laying there. I sighed loudly but swallowed the pill as soon as I had finished my meal. I left the dishes as they were as I rushed back to my room and got into bed again. I undressed and waited as the burning sensation started to grow in my stomach. True enough, my heart started beating harder and faster. My skin hurt so much I had to shut my eyes and roll myself into a ball to manage it.
Only a minute later, what had felt like forever to me, I stepped out of bed with the teenage body I was supposed to have. It was still odd to me, to change back and gain a completely different perspective on things. It made me dizzy.
I suddenly came to a halt at my dresser as I realized my neck was feeling strange. My hand flew up and grasped the cold metal of the choker and I felt like hitting something. That stupid inspector! How could he have forgotten where he put the key? Seconds later I realized I was stupid too, because as a teenager, as Shinichi, I couldn't let anyone see the necklace. And I was meeting with Ran!
I rustled my hair in annoyance, sighing as I pulled on a pair of dark Denim jeans, a black turtleneck shirt and a Dark green jacket. Glancing in the mirror I figured the shape of the choker could still be seen through the fabric. I frowned but then realized I had the scarf Ran had given me on my last birthday. With it on, nobody would notice.
Lucky for me, the air was chilly that day and I didn't stand out much with so much clothing. In the end I could just claim I was getting a cold.
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My first stop was at the Professor's house. I went up to the door and knocked. Haibara opened it dressed in her lab coat and glanced up at me.
"I see you used the pill today. It is weird to look up to you now these days." She said jokingly as I stepped in past her. The professor looked up from the couch in the living room.
"Shinichi, Good morning!" he said as cheerful as always. I smiled back.
"Good morning, Agasa-professor." I said and sat down in one of the couches. Haibara came up next to us.
"How are you feeling?" she asked. I sighed.
"Good, it still hurts every time I change but I'm perfectly fine in this form." I said but she looked skeptical. She crossed her arms.
"What is on your mind? You seem bothered." She said and I figured I should have someone know about my current problem. I took off my red scarf and pulled down the turtleneck to show the ruby choker around my neck. The both leaned in for a closer look as I briefly explained what had happened last night. When I was done Haibara grinned.
"So in the end they think Conan has been kidnapped while you have to run around hiding the choker. Sounds like an eventful day." She said, obviously enjoying herself. I frowned at her as Agasa coughed.
"Shinichi-kun, you better be careful. If anyone sees that choker they can connect you directly to Conan" He said and I nodded.
"I know..." I said and fell into deep thought.
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Twenty minutes later I was on my way to the city. I was to meet Ran for lunch by one and I still had an hour to spare. Somehow, which is unusual for me, I prayed that I wouldn't run into any crime cases today. No killers, no bag snatchers or explosions. No terrorist groups or police officers. I just didn't know at that moment, I should have added Phantom thieves to that list.
"Shinichi!" she called over the city noise. She looked tired and worried but still happy to see me. I suddenly felt guilty for being `kidnapped´. She hugged me hard and for a second I wondered if she could feel the metal through the scarf I wore.
"I've missed you." She said and pulled away. I smiled back as well as I could.
"It's only been a week or so." I said but she shrugged.
"You are my best friend, I always miss you." She said but then fell into silence. I touched her shoulder with concern.
"What is wrong? Is it about Conan?" I asked and she looked up in surprise.
"How...?" she asked.
"I'm a detective, Ran. I know about Kid and the necklace." I lied and she nodded.
"He's been gone ever since last night, no calls or demands. What if Kid just...dumped him somewhere, that heartless bastard!" she said and I felt surprised by her different reaction. Even Kid felt an arrow hit his heart at that moment.
"Don't worry, Kid takes good care of people unlike other criminals" I said and patted her head. She nodded and wiped away a tear.
"Sorry, it's your birthday and..." she tried but I cut in.
"Conan is important too. I'm actually surprised I even remembered my birthday this year." I joked and finally got a genuine smile. We started walking towards the restaurant we'd decided on beforehand, unknowing of the eyes that had spotted us.
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Kaito POV
To put a tracker on the Conan kids cloths had proven to be a good idea but to find it at the teenage detective Shinichi's house had been a surprise. Kaito wasn't really sure what to believe. The tracker had gone inside the house and stayed there but the only person to have left was Shinichi. That was the reason for Kaito's current disguise as a girl and why he was following, well more like stalking, the two and their "date".
Kaito was actually surprised he didn't know more about the teenage detective, considering the fact that Shinichi once almost put him behind bars... something he didn't really wanted to remember.
Looking at his target he started noticing more details that bothered him. He and Conan were very similar in many ways; the way they talked, walked and so on. The hair and eyes as well. Still, what made Kaito most curious was the turtleneck shirt that was also covered with a lose scarf. In the end I would have to get a closer look.
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Shinishi POV
"I guess Pizza sounds good." I said and grinned. Ran pouted.
"We should at least get some real food, mo... You're no better than my Dad." She said as we started to climb a pair of stairs.
"Gyaa!" a female voice suddenly called out and I looked up. A girl fell down just a few steps higher up so I stepped out and caught her. She hung in my arms for a few moments before stumbling to her feet. Ran had covered her mouth in surprise.
"Are you okay?" She asked the girl I helped steady herself.
The girl was a pretty blond with blue eyes, probably foreign. She blushed and looked very flustered.
"I... I'm sorry! Did I hurt you?" She asked me and looked concerned. I smiled and shook my head.
"No, but please be careful." I said and she nodded. Waving she continued down the stairs on shaking legs.
"Is she really fine?" Ran asked. I shrugged.
"Who knows?" I said and we continued up.
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Kaito POV
I tripped on my feet and aimed a bit to his left.
"Gyaa!" I called out, catching his attention. Relying on his instinct and reflexes had proven to be the right thing to do, he caught me gently in his embrace. I felt my heart race extra quickly but quickly glanced down his neck. As my eyes saw the silver metal and a red rhinestone my suspicion was confirmed.
After a few reassuring words I was on my way and hurried away. I turned a few corners and stopped at an empty spot. My hand covered my mouth in surprise as my stomach made pleasant turns.
Conan was Shinichi? Shinichi was the chibi? This was better than he'd thought and he didn't even know why that was. All he needed to do now way confront the teenager...
Minawa: Oh, how exciting! What will happen when the detective and the thief clash?