"Inclusion!?"

Hearing the sudden shout I slowly regained conscious. "What in the world happened?" I thought as slowly opened my eyes. However, when I heard my own voice speaking, I kept them shut.

"Anyhow, the turtle was swimming in the tank, so it was impossible to hold it in place simply by magnetism. But I'm sure that the plate had at least enough strength to attract it."

Flabbergasted hearing my own voice speaking, I decided to observe the situation just a little longer. Apparently someone was using my voice to… deduce what had happened. Listening how the turtle was lured to the plaque by mixing in iron dust in its food I opened my eyelids slightly, just enough to see what was going on. My head was chin down, so I had the luck that my hair was partly covering my face, but when I saw Conan speaking through a red bow tie I had to refrain myself to sit up right. It was the same bow tie from three years ago in Paris and for some reason he was using it with my voice.

All of the sudden I remembered being nipped by something and the last thing I saw was Conan's shocked face. Was he the one who knocked me out? If so, why?

Hearing the inspector exclaim I refocused on the scene. "We finished searching everyone here!?" I heard the inspector shout irritably.

"There is one person, isn't there? Who didn't conduct a body search…" My voice rang out again as I slightly frowned. Why was Conan trying to give them hints if he was deducing anyway?

"Do… Do you mean me?" I heard Ran called out in panic as I opened my eyes. This had gone on long enough.

Moving back my head I saw Conan jump back. Meeting his eyes I saw that dread filled his dark bluish eyes. Giving him a look, signing that this wasn't over yet, I looked at the karate master with a smile, "No, I don't mean you, Ran-san." Redirecting my look at the general adviser I stood up and dusted off my clothes. Bowing slightly I continued, "I mean you, Suzuki Jirokichi-dono."

"Eh!?"

"Uncle Jirokichi!?"

As a small commotion started as everyone looked at the elderly, I raised my voice a little. "In order to see if the jewelled turtle had actually disappeared, Suzuki-dono ordered the mesh to be removed and had the tank opened. When he stood on the stepladder to look in the tank, Suzuki-dono could have removed the turtle that had been stuck to the glass and hidden it in the inside pocket of his jacket. It would have been hidden by Suzuki-dono's body and unseen by everyone behind him."

"If that's true…!?" Nakamori shouted before he grabbed the older man onto his jacket. However, when he reached inside the pocket, the inspector let out a cry. "OUCH!"

Pulling out his hand there was the jewelled turtle, biting the inspector's index finger. "Ah! The turtle!" Ran called out. Taking the turtle gently in her hands she sighed in relief, "I'm glad it's alright."

As the inspector faced the general adviser with a scowl he pulled the elderly's face, "So you are Kid, aren't you!?"

"No… No! I have an explanation!" Jirokichi called out as he tried to pry off the inspector's hands.

"Inspector Nakamori, Suzuki-dono has indeed an explanation and it has most likely to do with the card he found near his feet." I said as I walked closer to the two men. When the inspector removed his hands I continued. "It's most likely that Kid notified you that the jewel is not the Blush Mermaid, considering that the turtle got magnetised by the synthetic diamonds. Plus, perhaps the fact that the name of the turtle is Poseidon while the story goes that an Italian actress owned the turtle. Poseidon is the Sea God of the Greek myths and Italians believe in the Roman myths. Therefore she should have named the turtle Neptune, the Sea God of the Roman myths."

"S-So… You, too, knew the stone was a fake?" Jirokichi said as he looked at me with disbelief.

"I'm deeply sorry for not notifying you after hearing the story, Suzuki-dono. Dino and I both had our doubts, but we just couldn't say it out loud because we knew how much impact it would have on you." I apologised while bowing.

"So… She is right, then?" Inspector inquired as I raised my head.

"Y-Yes… This is the card…" The adviser said as he pulled out the card from the pocket of his jacket. "It's mostly as Lin-dono says."

"So? What happened to Kid?" Nakamori asked as he redirected his look at me after taking the card from Jirokichi.

"Well, considering that he already knew it was a fake, he most likely operated everything from outside this room, mingling himself with the crowd. All devices could be triggered remotely, after all. It might even be that that it was just his assistants this time. What do you think, Sera-san, Conan-kun?"

Turning around I saw Sera looking at Conan before looking at me as the boy himself froze up immediately.

"Hm… It could be. The deductions you told us sound right as well, and if Kid already knew the jewel was fake, he might let his assistants do the deed indeed." Sera said with a thinking expression. "I don't have any objections. How about you, Conan-kun?"

"Yes, what do you think, Conan-kun." I added as I smiled innocently at the boy. "You are after all the Kid-killer, right?"

"E-Eh? Ehm… I… I think so too, Sharon-nee-chan. Ehehe…"

"Then I suppose this case is closed, right, inspector Nakamori?" I said as I turned around with my brightest smile. I really had enough and I sensed Dino moving around.

"A-Ah… Y-Yeah…" The middle aged man stammered as he averted his gaze. After recomposing himself he gave orders to his subordinates, "Alright, everyone! Time to wrap everything up! Kid's gone already!"

"Yes, sir."

Facing the general adviser I bowed again, "I'm truly sorry for not notifying you earlier on the subject, Suzuki-dono."

"Ahahaha! There is no need for you to apologise, Lin-dono. It's actually my own fault for being impatient." The old man laughed, a little bashful of his actions. "Besides, no one has to know that the Blush Mermaid is actually a fake after Kid's heist being a success."

"It's a win for both sides, I suppose?" I laughed politely.

"I suppose."

"Suzuki-dono, then if you don't mind, we would like to take our leave now." Kid said after walking up to us. "It is after ten already."

"Ah! Of course, of course. It was my pleasure to have you here!" He laughed as he hold out his hand. "You are always welcome to visit the museum.

After Kid shook his hand, so did I. "The pleasure was ultimately ours, Suzuki-dono." I smiled.

"When you see your grandfather, would you give him my regards? I would like to play golf or something again." Jirokichi added as we released our hands.

"I certainly will, Suzuki-dono. Grandfather would most likely be delighted to hear from an old friend." I replied. "Well, then. We wish you a good night, Suzuki-dono."

"Yes, good night, Cavallone-dono, Lin-dono. I wish you a safe trip home."

After bowing one more time we turned around to see the girls smiling at us. Conan, however, was trying to hide himself behind the three ladies. After they said their goodbyes we left the room and Ran was the first one to speak up.

"That was amazing, Sharon-san!" She called out as I looked at her. "You almost looked like Sonoko and my father!"

"Sonoko and your dad?" I inquired as I looked at the brunette.

"Yes! It was almost on par as me, the Deduction Queen! Hohoho~" Sonoko laughed in conceit, though I could see she was conflicted about something.

"I think you can be a detective too, Sharon." Sera said as she swung her arm around my shoulders. "But don't you think your deduction was incomplete?"

"Where?" Ran asked. "It sounded complete to me."

"Even if you could hide the turtle behind the plaque with that trick, the long necklace on the jewel would have been dangling in the water…" Sera started.

"Ah! You would be able to see it behind the plaque." I finished as I turned my head to the girl, faking my surprise. I deliberately left out that part in order not to cause suspicion upon us. "Hm… You have a point there, Sera-san… Could it be that Kid or Kid's assistants mingled with those guards after all? It couldn't be plain luck, could it?"

"Oh, well. Technically nothing is stolen so it all ends well, right?" Ran smiled.

"Hm… I suppose, but it still feels incomplete." Sera hummed in thoughts.

"Ah~ but it's still a disappointment… I wanted to see Kid-sama, though!" Sonoko sighed. "Ah, could you wait for me for a second."

"Ah, I'm coming with you!" Ran said.

Looking up I saw the signs for the toilets and I let out a small laugh, "Just go if nature calls!"

"If you want, the two of you can go back already." Sera said in a sly tone. "I'll stay here with Conan-kun."

Sensing Dino moving at the other side of the museum, I glanced back at the imposter before looking back at Sera. "I thank you for that." I said as I gave her a wink. "If you want we can meet each other tomorrow again? Our flight is in the evening anyway."

"Hehe~ That sounds fun." Sera grinned as she released me. "At Poirot's?"

"Sure."

"Then I'll see you tomorrow!"

"See ya!"

As I grabbed Kid by his arm, I dragged him with me as we waved back, Sera smiling as Conan eyed us suspiciously. Turning several corners I slowed down as I looked for Dino. He was two hallways down.

"Why didn't you escape when you could, Kid?" I asked after checking whether we were alone. "After hearing your reputation you could easily disguise yourself and slip out in one way or another."

"Call it curiosity." I heard in another voice. The voice reminded me of the one during the count down and when I turned around a small smokescreen appeared, making the man invisible. When the smoke dispersed I saw a fairly young man in a fully white suit, along in a blue shirt, red necktie, monocle and white top hat standing before me. Blinking several times I peered into his shadowed face and saw that he was totally different from Dino. Handsome features, sure, but not as much as the Don.

"Hm… So you are the infamous Magician Under the Moonlight." I hummed as I took a step back, taking in his total appearance. The white attire sure looked elegant on him and it was a total contrast to the dark sky on the other side of the window. "That white attire is sure eye catching. If you're on the run in that get-up, then anyone would look for something white in the midst of the night."

"Seeing my appearance for only a second and you've already figured out the true purpose of it. That certainly peaks my interest on your true identity." He mused as he held out the clothes he had worn before, Dino's clothes.

Sensing Dino coming this way I took the clothes he offered me. "Like I said before, I think you're smart enough to figure it out on your own with time." I replied with a small smile. "But, I have to warn you on one thing, once you know, you might get into danger. So… make sure you make the right decision. I wouldn't like it if such a superb strategist gets into trouble because of a bad decision."

"Superb strategist, huh?" He chuckled as he lowered his top hat, covering more of his face. "Well then, Milady. I believe your prince charming should be coming this way any time soon, so we have to part ways. It has been a pleasure to be with you."

"Likewise, Kaitou Kid, it has been foremost entertaining." I smiled as I took a step closer, peering in his shadowed face. "I would like to give you a parting gift, if you don't mind." I added in an alluring soft whisper as my features mellowed.

"Hm…? I'm afraid I can't do that." He smiled enticingly as he looked at me. However, despite his words he cupped my chin with his index finger gently. Staring in his sparkling eyes, I felt him pulling me closer slowly as his eyes turned softer. "Although… maybe one little gift is alright." He whispered. "It will be our little secret."

As we inched even closer, I felt his soft breath on my skin as his slender fingers caressed my cheeks. Nodding slightly at his words I kept staring in his eyes and waited for the right moment. Just when our lips were about to touch, I pulled back my shoulder and launched my fist in his stomach, hard.

"AGH!"

Kid let out a painful groan as he flew back, slamming into the wall. At the same time Dino appeared from the corner. "Wh-Why in the world did you do that for!?" The magician called out between groans as he held his stomach with a painful expression.

"It's your punishment, of course." I said, like it was the most normal thing in the world, as I cracked my fingers from the impact. "I told you I wouldn't leave you unpunished for impersonating him." I added, along with a wink.

Looking over my shoulder I saw the half-naked blonde looking us in confusion. Instantly I heard a poof and when I looked back the phantom had disappeared. Sensing him just around the corner, an amused smile twisted on my lips as I turned around.

"Dino, get dressed. We're going back."


Disclaimer: Case is derived from Detective Conan episodes 724 and 725.