Author's Note: Hello all! Thank you for clicking on this story. I haven't written a Detective Conan/ Magic Katio 1412 story in a long time so I apologize in advance if there is some errors. Here are just some background information on some of the characters that'll appear in this story:

Kuroba Kaito: Son of the renowned Kuroba Toichi and Kuroba Chikage. He is well known under the alias of Katiou 1412. In these vignettes, he has retired from being Katiou Kid and is currently married to Aoko and makes a living by performing at local magic shows.

Nakamori Aoko: Childhood friend and love interest to Kuroba Katio. In these vignettes, she is married to Katio and works as a nurse at the local hospital.

Hakuba Saguru: Detective that works in both Japan and England.

Koizumi Akako: A witch that uses magical charms to capture the hearts of young men.

Momoi Keiko: One of Aoko's friends from High School.

Nakamori Ginzo: Aoko's father who was determined to catch Katiou Kid. In these vignettes, he has retired but occasionally works on small robbery cases.

Jill Konosuke: Former assistant to Kuroba Toichi. He now works with Katio.

I'll add a few more characters as the series continues. But for now, I'll start with these characters. I hope you enjoy this these short stories and please review!

File One: Daddy is a Magician

"Like I said sir, I'm not available this Sunday," said Kaito

"It's an important performance Kuroba-kun," informed Mizuno Hiroshi, the assistant to a rising computer software company boss. He snorted with a tone of arrogance, "Our boss insists to see you perform for the company's five year anniversary, so I suggest you make a time."

What a jerk, thought Kaito as Mizuno stood up and straightened his suit.

"Our boss says he'll pay a generous amount if you do agree, Kuroba-kun," the assistant reminds, "I'm sure you'll like some cash in your hands."

With that being said, Mizuno picked up his briefcase and left the office. Following the assistant outside, Kaito leant against the doorframe with his arms crossed, watching as a black limousine disappeared into the sunset.

"What a painful person to deal with," huffed Kaito, giving an irritated roll of his eyes.

"Kaito," warned Aoko, carrying the empty coffee tray into the kitchen, "You shouldn't describe your clients like that."

Kaito pulled a grumpy look, "But he really is a jerk Aoko!"

Sighing, Aoko wiped her hands before turning back to her husband, "Kaito, when'll you start growing up?" she muttered, "You already are a father."

"Oi Aoko-"

Before Kaito could finish his sentence, Aoko shrieked, "It's already this late!" she gave a cry at the time displayed on her watch, "I'll be late to pick up Akira!"

Kaito stared as his wife ran towards the door, "Oh- Kaito," Aoko suddenly turned around, "You do remember that Akira is having a birthday party this Sunday right?"

Blinking at the question, Kaito gave a quick nod, "Of course I remember."

Aoko smiled, "He wants you to perform some magic tricks Kaito" she says, "Think you can do that for your son?"

"Ah-" Before Kaito could speak, Aoko had already opened the front door and disappeared outside. A second later, the sound of the car engine backing out the driveway was heard. Sighing to himself, Katio glanced around the empty house before scratching his head.

What am I going to do?

~Phantom Files~

Kuroba Aoko was not a happy woman. Moreover, she was a furious mother and wanted to slap some goddamn sense into her husband.

"What do you mean you won't be there for your own son's birthday?" she hissed, hands on her hips with a cooking spatula in her fist, "Are you placing your stupid job before your own family?"

Kaito knew that an angry Aoko was hard to deal with, but an angry mother was scarier. He waved his hands in defense, "It's not m-my f-fault Aoko," he stuttered, "The company is forcing me to perform for them tomorrow."

"Kaito," Aoko was literally growling, "You have some guts to betray your own son!"

"N-No!" the terrified magician cried back, "It's not like that! The company-"

There was a sudden tug at the leg of Kaito's pants. Aoko stopped growling for a second and the couple looked down. A boy, at six years of age with the same facial features as his father, glanced back up at his parents with a pair of innocent blue eyes.

"Daddy," the boy gave a yawn, "I'm tired. Can I go to bed early?"

Aoko immediately smiled, "Of course my precious Akira," she took a step forward and held his hand, "It must've been a tiring day at school."

Leading the young boy to his bedroom, Aoko flashed her husband a deadly glare before beaming back at her son. Upon reaching the bedroom doorway, Akira turned around and grinned at his father.

"Goodnight, daddy."

Kaito couldn't help but to smile back, "Sleep tight, Akira."

~Phantom Files~

It wasn't long until the party began. With only a few hours to go, Aoko and Akira spent the afternoon setting up and decorating the house. When evening struck and the house was thoroughly decorated with balloons and streamers, Kaito could only plaster a small sad smile as he swung a backpack across his shoulder and put on his shoes.

"Aoko-"

"Hmph," his wife ignored him as she set down a bowl of chips on the party table, "Have fun on your little performance tonight," she mocked before turning away and storming off.

Kaito gave a quiet sigh before exiting the house.

An hour or so later, the first guests started to show up. A couple of Akira's friends from school arrived with their parents, Inspector Nakamori- now a proud grandfather also came with a few nicely wrapped presents.

"Aoko, where's your husband?" Keiko, who came with her daughter, glanced around the house.

"Kaito?" Aoko sniffed and threw her head back, "Who cares about that jerk!"

Keiko choked back a laugh, "You two are such a married couple!" she giggled and gave Aoko a little shove in the shoulder, "Did you and your darling have another fight?"

No, he was just being a pompous jerk, Aoko thought before moving to see how all the party food was going.

It wasn't long until everyone got settled into the party. The children enjoyed the food and laughter was heard all around the house. Akira whilst was entertained by his friends, he nevertheless looked around the house for his father- who promised him a magic show tonight.

"Kuroba," Yuko, one of his classmates waved a fork in front of his face, "Didn't you say your mommy was a magician or something?"

Yuki, his twin brother, agreed to this from across the table, "That's right!" he exclaimed, "Wasn't she famous?"

Akira sighed, "Daddy is a magician," he retorted, "Mommy is just mommy."

"And your grandpa is the one who yells at bad guys and locks them up!" another girl cried out

Yuko grabbed a handful of chips and shoved them into his mouth, "Eh?" he mumbled with a mouthful, "So where is your daddy then?"

Just as Akira opened his mouth to reply, the lights around the house suddenly began to dim. Aoko, who was preparing the cake- ran out of the kitchen before the house fell into complete darkness.

"What's happening?" she cried out

Five. Four. Three. Two. One!

The long glass window in the living room suddenly lit up. A shadow bearing a long cape appeared behind the glass. Without any support, the shadow began to walk towards the glass, it's cape floating freely against the wind.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls," a voice echoed through the walls of the house, "Tonight's magic show will now begin."

With that being said, the shadow lifted a foot and stepped into the gleaming window. A second or so later, a figure stepped out of the glass and landed steadily on the ground of the living room. The children gasped- a fork dropped out of Yuko's mouth. The adults clapped and awed at the magnificent appearance of Kuroba Kaito.

"Daddy!" Akira immediately jumped up from his seat.

Kaito grinned and flashed his son a wink before turning to Aoko with a smile.

"K-Kaito.."

~Phantom Files~

"See? I told you my daddy is awesome!" Akira boasted and watched his friends slip on their shoes.

Standing behind his son, Kaito grinned, "But Kaito-" Aoko pulled at his sleeve, "I thought you went to perform for some company tonight."

"Ah well," the magician smirked, "I went to turn them down."

His wife blinked, "You did?"

Kaito folded his arms and swung back his head, "Well I can't miss an important magic show," his smirks widens, "Especially when I'm my own son's magician."