--*Chapter 2*--

(Switching to Ran's side here; it would be weird to write for her from Shinichi's room.)

Kogorou had come back to talk to the Cullens again, to make sure they were who they seemed. Personally, Ran was worried about where Conan was. He had not been in his bed next to her when she woke up, and knowing Conan, he would be here, investigating on his own. When she went upstairs to explore and look for her friend, she heard a scream of pain. She turned and ran right down the hallway, slamming open the door to the room from which the screech came from. There, on the floor, was Shinichi, screaming as if he were being tortured. "Shinichi?" Ran asked quietly.

"Conan came here last night, and started growing rapidly a few hours ago into this boy." Carlisle looked up at the stunned girl. "Do you know him?"

"His name is Shinichi Kudo; he was friends with me when we were kids."

"Ok. Would you like to stay with him for a while?"

"Yes, if you don't mind."

"You should probably check with your father, but we don't mind."

Kogorou gave Ran an ok to stay as long as the Cullens would allow her. His daughter hugged him, threw a "Thanks, otou-san" over her shoulder, and ran upstairs to Shinichi's room. She was given food, drink, and a sleeping bag was set up next to her friend. Ran remained with them for two days before she was asked to leave. She did so, worried for Shinichi.


Yes, my chapters will be painfully short for the most part, so I'll try to update quickly.