MagicConan14: Since no one's responded so far, I'll do Kaito's part. This is where you'll see how The Magic League canon comes in...


Chapter 2: Gems of a Feather

Kaito had set out on a purpose tonight – to figure out why the new exhibits in the Tokyo Museum were giving him a weird feeling.

The new exhibits were: the Obsidian Eagle, the Amber Vulture, the Rose Falcon and the Turquoise Owl.

If he was right, the Vulture was his and Shinichi-kun's was the Eagle. Vultures are seen to be cruel birds, Kaito reasoned, but they can't help the fact they have to survive. It's the same with me and being Kaito Kid: I'm only stealing gems to combat Snake and his group.

For Shinichi-kun, well…he's practically merciless when chasing down criminals, save for me. Like one of those American eagles, he'll swoop when the prey is right in his grasp and ready for the picking.

Peering into the case of the Vulture, he noticed a queer sparkle coming from the exhibit. 'That's the same kind of glittering that the cave's crystals made!' he whispered to himself.

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The Kaito Kid stole into the Museum that night, armed with only his trusty gun, his hang glider and a bunch of smoke bombs. This would be an easy task, he had assured himself earlier, and he would only need these items to gain the four bird-shaped gems. No Nakamori-keibu to worry about because this was personal – too personal for a calling card.

A dramatic entrance was always necessary, and a sleeping gas bomb always did the trick effectively. Strapping on his gas mask and leaving the guards to cough and splutter, he vanished as soon as the four treasures were safely in his coat.

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The Amber Vulture glimmered in the moonlight as Kaito slipped into bed. Picking it up to observe it, a phrase popped into his head suddenly.

"Vulture, vulture, in my hand, show me how to light up the land!" A huge bolt of electricity shot from the gem and slammed him in the chest, but strangely, it didn't harm him one bit. "Now that's magic!" he told himself as he moved his fingers around and sparks flew off them.

Now, the true power of the Kaito Kid had been unlocked.

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A delivery had been made to the Kudo mansion. Oddly enough, it was sitting on his pillow as soon as he woke up.

"W-Wait a second!" he exclaimed even though no one was listening. "Isn't this meant to be in a museum?!"

Sliding it into his blazer pocket, he sighed and prepared himself for school.

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"Kuroba-kun! Did you give this to me?" Shinichi yelled at the spiky-haired boy as soon as he found him. A nod was the reply. "But why'd you have to give it?"

This time, the answer was a toasting and Kaito laughing at him. "Oh, I just love your expression when I do that!" Kaito guffawed as he swiped stray tears from the corners of his eyes.

Then a silver glow started coming from Tantei-kun's pocket. The magic of the Obsidian Eagle was working...

Grabbing it out like he would a phone, the detective tried to stop its light from escaping his hands. Instead, a sword appeared, the Eagle attached to the hilt. Startled, he dropped it like it was made of lava. It faded away at a rapid pace, leaving only the shiny black stone bird.

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Now that two of the birds had their rightful owners, the only problem was where to find the other two.


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Oh yes, I promised that Renegade will come out after chapter 2 of Vault, so it'll be coming! Keep your eyes peeled for it!

Chapter 3 advance title: "Flock Together" – Will Heiji or Ai be the focal point? You get to choose!