He had vowed to himself that he would protect him. No matter what happens, he couldn't stand to lose this light. Kudo Shinichi was a light to him. A light so he wouldn't get lost in the darkness.
From the instant he'd put on the white cape of Kid, Kaito knew that this road wouldn't be too easy to survive through. In fact, he was still in the danger of being chased by the organization.
The organization with the same goal as him. To search for the cursed Big Jewel, Pandora, which is said to be a secret to immortality.
His body is scarred with gunshot wounds…most of them which have barely missed his vitals. One time, the organization even hired a set of assassins to get rid of this phantom thief. Kaito had to swiftly and cautiously dodge through the rain of bullets. But of course, he couldn't dodge all of them so he got hit a few places in the body. He survived though. He weakly and barely reached to one of his hiding spots and was forced to stay in there for a few weeks until the wounds healed.
But of course, no one has any idea of what Kaito is going through. Even his mother.
He doesn't want to make her worry so he made it a secret. Only Jii, Kaito's partner in crime, knows of this since he is always the one who takes Kaito to a safe place when he is hurt. At first, he felt guilty having to lie to his mother, to his childhood friend, Aoko and her family, and to his classmates in school.
But now, he feels nothing. As though the world around him has lost its color.
Everything was gray…
Everything was so boring to him.
Maybe that was one of the reasons why he took place as Kid after his deceased father. To obtain at least a thrill, excitement, or just something to get rid of this boring and plain life. Ever since he was a kid, because of his abnormally high IQ, the neighborhood kids, and even their parents, would look at him as if he were from a different world. He didn't care though. But it sadden his parents, especially his mother. The only person he was able to show his true self, without having to put on a fake mask, was his father, Kuroba Touichi.
Until he met…Shinichi.
Though it wasn't really much of an encounter since they didn't actually see each other face to face, the incident at the Clock Tower sent an exciting thrill through Kaito's back. He hasn't felt this excitement before. His heart was pounding with ecstasy and he couldn't stop smiling, even after what his father told him to always hold a poker face. As soon as he got home after successfully running away from the police, he quickly did a quick research on that mysterious joker.
(Who are you?) Kaito thought as he looked at the screen.
He admitted he was surprised when he found out the mysterious and cunning joker was Kudo Shinichi, the Detective of the East. Of course, he have seen him in newspapers and magazines a couple of times, but never thought it would be him. He remembered what Shinichi had said when he snuck into the police department once.
"Kudo-kun, how come you don't go to Kid's crime scene?" It was Officer Takagi, Megure's subordinates, who had asked him that question.
"Hm?" Kudo Shinichi turned at his question, "Kid? Who is Kid?"
Takagi looked surprise, "You don't know who Kid is? Phantom Thief Kid?"
With that word, Shinichi made a small smile, "Haha, I'm sorry, Takagi-san…but I'm not interested in chasing after thieves. Besides, I heard there was already a detective who was in charge of chasing…umm…Kid, right?"
"Oh, you mean Detective Hakuba Saguru-kun?"
"I think… I haven't met him personally so I don't know." Kudo smiled again, but almost sadly. "Besides…I think a murder case is more important. We are dealing with someone's life here…"
"Kudo-kun…"
"Even though I understand why people have a reason to kill another…my emotions won't accept it."
Kaito remembers the detective's sad face. And that was the first time when he actually started to have an interest in the detective. At first, he didn't like the fact that there was another high school detective like his classmate, Hakuba Saguru.
Oh, how he hated that guy. Accusing Kaito as being Kid (even if it's true) but havenoexact evidence to show proof. He hated people like that. He hated people who think they are capable of doing anything without thinking the lives of others. He hated people who are so conceited that they are blinded from the truth by their arrogance. He thought this Kudo Shinichi would be like Hakuba so his first impression wasn't that much of a good one.
He never thought this small interest towards the detective would soon turn into something else he didn't expect though…
"Shinichi!"
In one swift movement, Kid dashed towards the detective, kicking the concrete ground as hard as he could, both arms stretched out to reach the detective as quickly as possible. He was able to grab the slender body into his arms just before the bullet pierce through where the detective was standing and quickly hid into the shadows where the bullets won't reach.
"Kid?" Shinichi looked confused for a moment but soon straightened his expression, seeing the small bullet mark on the ground. He quickly searched through Kid's body for any wounds, and then sighed in relief when he found nothing.
But soon his expression turns into anger, "What the hell are you doing? How come you didn't run away?"
The one thing that Shinichi hated the most was being protected. He hated the fact that someone's life would be lost in exchange of his. He didn't want anyone to die in his hands.
Especially this phantom thief…
Though at the moment, Shinichi got confused as to why he didn't want this Kaitou to die.
Kid made a small smile, "Because I didn't want you to die, Great Detective. I won't stand the fact that I won't be able to see these two beautiful sapphire gems anymore." He said as he lifts a hand to Shinichi's eyes.
"Quit the pretty talking," Shinichi said as he narrows his eyes, unknown to him that it just excited the Kaitou even more, "You need to get out here. I'm pretty sure that guy won't just stand around waiting for us to come out."
"Just as soon as I confirm your safety, Detective." Kid said and then easily carried the detective in his arms. Princess style.
Shinichi was caught off guard by this, and as soon as he realized he was in the Kaitou's arms, he started resisting. "L…Let me down, you stupid thief! I can walk for myself!"
Kid just smiled and cautiously walked towards the edge of the roof, "Please hang on if you don't want to fall."
"What are you talking ab…?"
Before Shinichi can finish, Kid jumped off the roof, scaring the living hell out of the detective.
"K….?" Shinichi had to hold himself from screaming as he tightly wrapped his arms around the Kaitou's neck, which by the way, the Kaitou secretly squealed in happiness in his mind and had a hard time holding his poker face trying not to let out a foolish smile.
(Detective is putting his arms around me! This could be my lucky day!)
And just as it was only a several feet from the ground, Kid spread his famous glider. He was a bit worried if it was able to withstand the weight of two people, but since Shinichi's weight was incredibly, and from Kid's view, shockingly, light…he thought twice. He watched out carefully for the sniper, ready to move out of the way as soon as he (or she, he doesn't really know yet) starts shooting at them again. But his thoughts were concentrated to the detective in his arms, who was clingy to the Kaitou's neck, in fear of letting go and falling down. Knowing that the sniper made no action to attack again, Kid slowly changed the direction of the glider, and headed towards the Kudo Household.
"Yeah…I missed…" A figure in the dark spoke in his cell phone. The person in the other side seems to have said something, and the figure smirked, "Don't worry…this time…I will get him."
The moon slowly appeared from behind the clouds, lighting the figure's face. He had grey eyes, but as sharp as a hawk's, with a long scar on his left eye. He held his long black hair into a small tie. His clothes were of a simple black with another long, black coat over it as though to camouflage into the darkness. The figure smirked again as he lit a cigarette in his mouth. He took a moment to blow out the smoke.
"Looks like our Celestial Blue have a bodyguard at his side. A pretty persistent one, too."
He flipped a picture in his hand and stared at it for a while.
"Who ever thought that Kudo Shinichi, the famous Detective of the East, would be…Celestial Blue."
Haibara looked out her window and let out a small sigh. She softly placed the test tube she was holding on the holder and quietly walked out the door.
"Professor, I will be going to Kudo-kun's place." She said as she carried her small medical bag she'd always bring every time she goes there.
"Hm?" Professor Agasa looked up from the computer, "Oh, is Shinichi back already?"
"Yes…" Haibara said and then folded her arms as she looked out the window and stare at the ever so silent Kudo Household, "But he seems to have brought an interesting guest with him."
" ?" Professor Agasa tilted his head with Haibara's words but soon smiled. "Well then, be careful and say goodnight to Shinichi for me."
Haibara smiled slightly as she left the door, walking straight towards the Kudo Household. Just as she looked up, she saw a white figure entering the house through Shinichi's room window. She quickly unlocked the key to the door and entered quietly. She walked up the stairs, where the presence was, and opened the door to Shinichi's room.
"Well, well…look who is here." She said as the white cape of the infamous Kaitou Kid's caught her eyes.
Shinichi looked alarmed at her appearance while Kid just stared at her calmly.
"H…Haibara! I can explain…!" Shinichi said but she shuts him off.
"No need for explaining, Kudo-kun." She turned her gaze towards the thief, "If you trust him, then I will too. But remember, if you hurt Kudo-kun or even make him cry…you will pay the consequences."
Kid just smirked at her icy glares and gently bowed, "I accept your words, Lady Shiho. But no worries, I would rather die than hurt the Great Detective with my own hands."
"Hm…" Haibara then tore her eyes away from Kid and then walked towards the still stunned detective. "How are you feeling tonight, Kudo-kun?"
"Ah? Oh…" Shinichi returned from his surprised state and looked down at his own body, "Umm…fine, I guess."
"The Great Detective was attacked just a few minutes ago." Kid interrupted.
"Kid!" Shinichi yelled out in anger as though to shut him up. But it was too late.
"What?" Haibara turned with Kid's words. She then turned back to Shinichi, "Is that true, Kudo-kun?"
Shinichi scratched his cheek, hesitating to answer, "Umm…yeah." She quickly checked his body for any wounds and sighed in relief, "Looks like you are okay though."
"Don't worry, Lady Shiho. I kept him safe from harm." Kid bowed gently again.
Haibara sighed as she took a glance of the thief, "Well…I should be thanking you for that."
Kid smiled and the turned towards Shinichi, "By the way, Detective, may I ask if you have any idea why you were being targeted?" That was what Kid didn't understand. If it was the same organization that was after Pandora and Kid, then their target would have been Kid, himself. Not Shinichi. But the laser light was definitely aimed at Shinichi. Even though He and Shinichi, with the help of Shiho, have completely destroyed the Black Organization, there were still some people who managed to get out of the polices 'grasps. But it didn't matter to them since they were just underlings of the organization.
Shinichi looked utterly awkward with Kid's address; his eyes were swimming around, as though not to make eye contact with him. "Umm…n…no, I don't."
(Really obvious, Detective (Kudo-kun))
Kid and Haibara both thought at the same time. Shinichi, himself, started talking about what would tomorrow's breakfast would be, or there's this mystery novel he haven't finished reading yet, or there's school tomorrow so he has to sleep early. It was very obvious he was trying to change the subject.
"Detective…" Kid spoke and Shinichi flinched.
K…Kid?"
"Kudo-kun…" Haibara made a pretty smile, but it looked scary and devilish in Shinichi's view.
"H…H…Haibara?"
"Speak." They, Kid and Haibara, said at the same time.
Shinichi, looking at their expressions, sighed in defeat. He then slowly opened his mouth to speak.
--Hikaru--
Hi there! Sorry for not updating for so long. I went to a little vacation…and then they didn't have computers there so I had to wait till I get home. Thanks for the reviews anyways!
It's a good thing to know that I'm not the only Kai(Kid)Shin fan out there!
Well…see you guys next chapter!
Why was Shinichi attacked?
And will Kaito's confession finally go through Shinichi? Stay tuned!
