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Here is the new chapter after the Twin Tower Bombing. Hope you enjoy reading it! :D

Eternal Slumber. Am I really dead?

"Where am I? Who are you? What the hell is going on here?" I shouted in the darkness, and find my voice echoed back to me the next moment.

"There is no need for you to know so much," the low yet loud voice bellowed again in the darkness, "however a short introduction won't hurt yea. Don't worry; I am here to help you, Miharu."

"Help?" I scoffed, "How am I able to trust you if I don't know who you are?"

"Fine…" The voice said and sighs.

From the darkness, I could slowly see a shadow forming in front of me. Soon, the shadow turns out to be an old man wearing a suit. After a having a closer look and some time for me to think, I was finally able to identify the person. Masuyama Kenzo, or also known as Pisco.

"Pisco…" I said in an unpleasant voice, "You are part of 'them'. Why would you help me?"

"Relax, little girl. I have my own reason too." He assured me.

At that point, some thoughts shot me.

"O-Oi… Aren't you dead? Does that mean that…? I am dead too?"

"Indeed, I am dead. But you're not."

"What does that mean?" I questioned.

"I merely just entered your dream." Pisco explained.

"You're making me even more confused. Explain clearly!" I demand.

"Sorry, I can't. There's not much time left." Pisco said and shook his head.

"Fine… Then get to the point. What you meant by helping me?" I asked.

"I will tell you how you can get back to your own world." Pisco said. His words shocked me.

"Well, I am listening."

"Up a mountain, there is a shrine. Behind the shrine lies a deep forest. And in that forest, there is a mysterious door that cannot be open without a certain 'key'. Behind that door lies your world." Pisco summarized.

"Interesting…" I said and grin, "Where and what is that key?"

"The key is a gem. A gem that you know very well of…" Pisco replied with a sly grin.

"What is it?" I snapped.

"Pandora." Pisco answered.

His answer shocked me. Of all gems in the world, why must it be Pandora?

"Despite having the key and finding the door, you need to be there at the correct timing too." Pisco explained further.

"Timing?" I asked.

"You do know that Pandora's power will be let out when a volley comet comes right?"

"The gem will shed tears of immortality. Whoever drinks it will be granted immortal life, is that it?"

"That right," Pisco applauded, "The door will open at the time of the volley comet with the Pandora as the 'key'."

"No…Way…" I said in a desperate voice.

Just then a beam of light shone from behind my back. As it got brighter, Pisco's shadow image got blurrier.

"There's not much time left. Last piece of information for you: the volley comet is coming soon. Ne… Win… last… day…"

The voice start to fade off until nothing could be heard.

"Pisco!" I called out loudly.

Before my voice could reach him, I was devoured by the lights.

I slowly open my eyes and move my body slightly. I blinked a few times to get a clearer vision.

As soon as I got a clear vision, I look at my surrounding. I was lying on a bed in a clean yet empty room. It seems like I have been brought to a hospital. I sat up-right and tried to recall what happen.

The incident of the twin tower is over... Then, I was... I went into the dream with Pisco. What happen before that? What happen directly after the Twin Tower incident?

As I sat there pondering on what is the sequence of events, someone open the door. It was Haibara.

"You're awake, Miharu-nee chan!" She said happily when she enters the room.

"Ai-chan..." I called out.

"Wait a second. I will go get a doctor and everyone." As soon as she finishes her sentence, she dash out of the room.

E-Everyone… How am I going to explain what happen in the dream?

I thought of Pandora, and it makes me think of Kaito.

I… Just couldn't tell him. Not him.

A loud bang on the door brought me back from my thoughts. It was Kaito. He dash right into the room, panting heavily.

"M-Miharu. You're finally awake." Kaito said in a relieved voice and came forward to hug me.

"Kaito…"

I want to return a hug back, but I hesitated. My hands kept moving up and down in mid-air, wondering if I should return a hug back to him.

Pandora is the key…

The words struck me. I panic and pushed Kaito away from me.

"M-Miharu?" Kaito called out.

I look up to him with fear. I tried to mumble something out but nothing came out of it.

No… I can't do it.

There is the awkward silence in the room. And a large distance separates the both of us.

"Miharu, I…" Kaito speaks up. But he was interfered by the others who came into the room.

Conan, Ran, Sonoko, Agasa, Kogoro, the detective kids and Haibara, they came storming into the room one after another.

They all came up and surround me, asking if I am feeling alright. Everyone is so close to me, except Kaito. He was leaning on the wall at the end of the room.

We never had a chance to talk at all. And neither did Kaito move from his spot. He just stood there and stares at me with those sympathizing eyes. And he left quietly with everyone when the visiting hour is over.

Throughout the entire night, I could not sleep well. I was tossing around in bed, thinking about Kaito. I regretted pushing him away and not talk about the dream I had with Pisco. Everything seems to be a disaster. Before anything could be resolve, it was already morning.

In the early morning, I had no time to rest. I was being brought around the hospital for various check-ups before they could confirm that I can be discharge.

As I finish changing from the hospital uniform to a set of dress that everyone brought for me yesterday, a nurse came into the room with a bouquet of flowers.

"This is for you, Miss." She said politely and handed me the bouquet of flowers.

"Who send this?" I asked.

"I'm sorry, I do not know of the person's name. However, I do know that the person is a high school boy. He just left moments ago."

I went and look out of the window and saw that it's Kaito. He was leaving for school.

"Thank you very much." I thanked the nurse.

The nurse politely took a bow and went out of the room. I was left alone standing by the window, thinking about what I should do and where I could… Or should I go.

Nothing comes to my mind. Decided not to bother further, I went to the reception and filled a form for my discharge and left the hospital.

The bouquet of flowers I am carrying attracts many people attention as I walk aimlessly around town. However, I do not care nor pay attention to the stares.

As I was making a turn on the streets, I accidentally bump onto someone.

"Oh~ I'm sorry. Are you alright?" The person that bumped into me asked. The voice was so familiar. An American voice speaking in Japanese with some weird intonation.

I lift my head up, and to my surprise, it's Jodie.

"Jodie-san…" I called out.

"Oh~ Miharu-chan!" Nice to meet you out here." Jodie greeted after recognizing me.

Maybe Jodie-san might be able to help…

That thought keep filling up my mind. Somehow, looking at Jodie, a reliable adult, makes me feel all relieved. Tears welled up my eyes until they over-flowed.

"Oh my… Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?" Jodie asked me with much concern when she saw me crying.

I did not reply her. Or more like I am unable to reply her. I kept sobbing and sobbing. Tears kept flowing like an open tap.

"Let's come to my house and I will treat to your wound." She said with a caring voice and helped me up and led me to her house.

It was really near-by. We went up the high rise building to the 21st floor, where Jodie stayed.

"Welcome in. Have a seat while I go get the first aid kit." Jodie invited me in.

As I went into the living room, I manage to speak out what I want to say that was kept in me for a long time.

"Umm… Jodie-san, I am not hurt anywhere. But on the other hand, could you please listen to what I have to say?"

Jodie nodded her head and took a seat on the sofa. She gestured to another seat, asking me to take that seat. I took the seat and start explaining everything to her. About the dream I had and what happen between Kaito and I.

"So that's what happened." She said when she understood the situation that I am in.

I nodded my head in silent.

"And is it because of him that you cried just now?" She asked.

My face immediately turns red. I dare not answer her question. Having seeing my flushed red face, Jodie started laughing.

"S-Stop laughing at me, Jodie-san. This is kind of serious." I said in despair.

Finally, her laughter came to an end. But in some occasion, she snickers. I wait until she cooled down and stopped laughing.

"Alright then, there is an unoccupied guest room here. So you can stay here for the time being." She told me and led me to the guest room.

"Is it really okay?" I asked.

"Of course! If you want to return to his house, I won't mind. But it must be hard for you to meet him now right? So why not stay here until you clear your head." She said and flashes a smile at me.

"Thank you very much…" I thanked her.

I settle down inside the room and started to reflect on what I had done and what can be done. Jodie left me in the room alone and went back to her own room. Until it was dinner time, she came in and called me for dinner.

For the past week, I had been staying over at Jodie's house as a freeloader. Until one morning, Jodie came to me and showed me the morning newspaper.

"That kid is desperate now." She said and left me with the newspaper.

I read the headline of it. "Kid's weird notice! What is he after?"

Weird notice? What does it mean?

I immediately flipped to the page of the news and start reading it.

My game of police and thief shall end.

I will surrender myself to the police

Hear what I want

A heart… My heart to be exact

Return it to me at Beika Museum

Under my control, time shall surrender. Then I shall surrender or leave with my treasure.

*Doodle of Kid*

"His heart?" I asked with much confusion.

"Try again, my dear. Try and read between the lines." Jodie hinted.

I take another look at the notice once again. I heeded Jodie's hint about 'reading between the lines'. Jodie left for the kitchen to get herself a cup of coffee while I sat there, concentrating on deciphering the codes. After about half an hour of trying, I finally decipher the code.

"So… That's what he is after." I mumbled to myself.

"Have you solved it?" Jodie asked, taking a few sips of coffee from her cup.

I nodded in silent.

"So, what are you going to do now?" Jodie asked, sipping more coffee from the cup.

"I… I don't know."

In The Police Headquarter.

"No matter what it takes, don't let Kid get this "heart" treasure!" Nakamori commanded, "Secure the entire museum for that night!"

"Yes Sir!" All the police answered with gusto and all hassle to work.

"Kid…" Nakamori mumbled to himself, "This time, you shall be captured by me!"

This time, the story is abit short… But it seems nice. :D

Hope you guys enjoy reading it. The next chapter shall be uploaded soon. :D Look forward to it! :D