FIERY
Chapter 2: Uncertainy

I do not own DCMK and SE. =)

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"Maybe we should stop running around the walls, Tantei-kun," the thief's voice said.

"I would not stop until I see you behind bars!" a young kid shouted from somewhere.
"Man, you're on edge! I love chocolate bars by the way," teased the thief.

Then there was silence.
Kaito KID assessed the situation.
His favorite detective may have just kept quiet to be able to sneak up on him and kick a soccer ball.

But where they were was an open space.
A heliport on the rooftop.
So it was Tantei-kun behind those boxes.
The detective would have to show himself and make an aim for a hit.
Meanwhile, he, the thief, would just point his card gun and fire.
The moonlight would provide sufficient light.

"You better show yourself, Tantei-kun," KID said.
"Miss-"
Then an unmistakable cry from Conan was heard.
'What had-'

"Kaito KID!"
A shadow moved from the right and the thief spun to it, half-raising his gun since he knew who the new person was.
And she was pulling his detective by the collar.
"May I ask you why you are here?" KID asked.

"May I ask why Kuroba Kaito is here?"
"Akako! Tan-"
"I hypnotized him and I hope to be back in business."

KID spread his arms majestically.
He raised a hand to the moon and the jewel in the hand sparkled.
But he grunted.
"I'm here to return the jewel but since Tantei-kun is asleep…"
KID tossed the jewel to Akako, who caught it by a hand.

Her lips were set in a grim line.
"Before you go, do you want to hear what I have in mind?"
KID raised an eyebrow. "Of course."
Akako eyed him seriously. "Be careful. I sense that you will have a hard time if you continue these schemes. Lose your sanity even."

"Being Kaito KID is part of my life, Ojou-san."
"Being a helpful witch is part of my life, too. Don't say I didn't warn you."
KID grinned. "Would you be crying if I lose myself?"
"A witch doesn't let even a single tear fall."

With that, the thief swung his white cape around and declared a last statement.
"Take care of them."
Then he was gone.

Just then, police officers stepped to the rooftop.
"KAITO KID!" Nakamori yelled.
"Lower your voices."

The officers all turned to see a lady knelt before a child.
Some whistled instantly.
Then they all froze like statues, looking at the witch.

Akako smiled. "Yes, all of the men in the world are my servants."
She brought the boy with the eyeglasses and walked to Nakamori, the leader of the group but obviously an idiot.

"Take care of this boy. He would play a big part in Kaito KID's fate."
She laid Conan like a baby on the still arms of Nakamori.

Akako walked to the exit.
Of course, the policemen would be surprised when they unfroze and suddenly see no one but a child on Nakamori's arms.

But she didn't care.
She had done her part.
And she laughed like she had an amusing thought.

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I actually have the middle part ready in my mind.
Now, I am trying to make a good flow for the start.
Forgive me if it's slow.
And for this interruption.

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Conan Edogawa woke up on his bed.
He sat up groggily.

But he remembered what happened last night.
There was Kaito KID's heist.
His active stun gun proved it.
He absently closed it and it looked like a regular watch again.

And he remembered the encounter with a lady.
She had an air of assurance and had looked as if she knew a lot.
He had acted like a lost child to avoid suspicions but he somehow lost consciousness.

What happened?
Was it an illusion?
Of all the unusual things he had faced, his thoughts led him to believe that he was hypnotized.
Even though he had little belief on its efficiency.

"Conan-kun."

The voice of Ran Mouri caught Conan's attention.
"What is it, Ran-neechan?"

A few steps were heard outside the room.
Then the door opened.

"Breakfast is ready," came Ran's young voice. "And do not skip breakfast. Stand up, Conan-kun."
"Hai."
Conan hastily fixed his bed.

Ran held the door and patiently waited.
Conan walked to the door and looked at her.

Ran smiled genuinely.
"Don't forget. The others are waiting for you."

Conan nodded.
But inside, he was wondering why Ran wasn't inquiring him about yesterday.
Maybe she didn't know.
After all, he slipped out at night when most people are asleep.

So the question left was how he got to his bed.
And no way would he believe that it was magic.

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"Edogawa-kun, something in your head?"
Conan looked at Haibara. "No. Why?"
"A soccer ball just hit your head."
Conan realized that she had a foot above a ball.
Haibara continued, "You never stared at a soccer ball. You always kicked it."

Before Conan could reply, his friends were already with him.
"Conan-kun! I'm sorry!" Ayumi said.
Conan gave an 'It's okay' look. "I'm fine."

"Wasn't it unusual that Conan didn't kick the ball?" Genta wondered.
"That's right," Mitsuhiko agreed. "Conan, are you okay?:
Conan raised his two hands to assure them. "I'm okay."

Beside him, Haibara smirked.
Conan saw it and was a bit irritated.
He was tempted to stop playing soccer.
But of course, he loved it.
So he decided to remove his mental worries and continue the day.

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"Kudo, is something bothering you?"
"Nothing and stop calling me that name, Hattori," Conan muttered. "The others are here."

The Detective of Osaka looked ahead and saw the children playing soccer.
"I excused you for a while. We can talk," he said lightly.
"I'm just…" Conan's forehead creased. "Disturbed."

"Kudo, whatever you say."
"By the way, why are you here?" Conan asked.

Even though there was no one else around, Heiji's voice lowered to a whisper.
"Have you heard of the latest news?"
"Another case?"
"Perhaps. There is just this thief who has been acting different."

"Thief?"
"Ya. And lately, he's been a little harsh on his heists."
"Are you talking about Kaito KID?"
"Who else? What worries me is that he's also hurting his Tantei-kun."

Conan realized that his leg was just pulled on a joke.
Hattori grinned as he teased Conan with a tickle.

Heiji continued, "Normally, he would just irritate us lot and leave the heist. But he had shot his favorite detective on the chest with a card. Didn't it hurt?"
Conan rubbed his chest half-heartedly.
"There's no problem with that. He's a wild thief and magician. What do you expect?"

Heiji bended his back more to put his face closer to Conan's.
"I get the feeling there's something more in this."
"What are you talking about?!"

Conan had just yelled.
Heiji chuckled in triumph, which made Conan's face red.
"it's not like that," the small boy muttered.
"He enjoys your presence!"

"Perhaps not anymore," Conan said grimly.
"Well, I think you can settle your matters with him on the next heist."
"Another heist already? Unusual…"

"I think he's really on edge but here's the heist note."
Heiji tapped Conan's shoulder with a paper.
"Nevada, Death City," Heiji supplied. "That's the place."

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Everytime you encounter this sign, it means a new place/ point of view.
Just thought of adding that. =)
Continue…

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"It's official," Soul said.
"Where's that cool smirk then, Soul? Are you nervous?"

"I told you I am not great at this thing since it's my first time. Especially because you insisted."
Maka just smiled. "Can't resist myself for a new thing."

Soul grumbled as he stared at the mirror before him.
He fixed his white hair and checked his teeth.
He also adjusted the collar of his shirt.

"I don't care much about how you look, Soul."
Soiul ignored her.

"Anyway," Maka continued. "Have you decided on our first stop?"
"No," Soul muttered, obviously not focused on her.

Annoyed, Maka raised a fist behind him.
But she decided to just Maka-chop him.

Soul turned around to face her. "WHAT THE-"
Before he was able to continue, Maka quickly laid a finger on his lips, silencing him.

Maka shook her head.
"I wouldn't kiss a bad mouth, Soul," she said playfully.
The truth was, they still hadn't shared a kiss.
Deep inside, they were excited to have one.

Soul smirked behind Maka's finger and chuckled.
"You're dangerous, Maka."

Maka lowered her finger.
"And I bet you like me that way."

"Shall I open the door for you?"
Maka raised an eyebrow. "For starters, yes. I hope this day turns out well."

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"Why is there a crowd here?" Soul complained.
"It's a park in the center of the city, Soul," Maka said in a matter-of-factly voice.
"I hate crowds. And they look ready to frenzy around," Soul observed.
"Come to think of it… I wonder if there is an event."

"KID-SAMAAA! WHERE ARE YOUUU?!"
Three girls chorused and they ran ahead.

The murmurs in the crowd instantly turned into roars and they resembled a mob.

Soul eyed the crowd fearfully. "What the…"
Maka was a little pensive. "We have to see Kid, Soul."
"Let's just go home."
"Soul, you heard those three girls. Kid has done something. I'm just not sure whether it's a good thing or not."
"Talking about Kid, he probably just freaked out over something asymmetrical."
"Together with this crowd? Come on."
And Maka dragged him.

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They saw a tired Death the Kid and hurried to him.

"Kid, what did you do here?" Maka asked. "What happened?"
"I did nothing, Maka." His eyes looked like they had just sunken. "That thief just came with Excalibur's hat!"
"Who are you talking about?" Soul asked.
"Kaito KID. Apparently, he's a very famous thief."

"Soul, wait for me here."
"Where are you going?"
"Restroom."
"Let me-"
"Talk to Kid. Ask him the details. I'll be fine."

And she was gone in the crowd.
"She wouldn't get lost," Soul said as he saw Kid's worried face.
"That was sudden…"
Soul shrugged. "Now, tell me more about the other KID."

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Maka couldn't believe how long it could take to find the restroom.
But she wasn't nervous.

That was until a hand grabbed her.
And a cloth was forced on her mouth.

"HE-"
She tried to scream but she was losing consciousness.
But wouldn't someone notice her state?
Why had it gotten dark?

She just heard a rich voice.
"Sleep now, Ojou-san."

Before everything became black.


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