Yo, a new update from you (The Symbol of Faith) already? And surprisingly it is this story that had been updated?
To be honest, I did not expect this story to be updated at all... I guess I didn't remember who is the one that will write the 6th chapter, and that long hiatus from you did made my brain to think like that.

But yeah, the 6th chapter had been written by the mastermind himself/herself, and it looks like this story is not really 'dead' after all. So let's dive into the review!

Not gonna lie Kaito, I would thought Akako is crazy too if I saw a lady talk to the air beside her... Then again, at the same time maybe that lady might just be normal as some people did talked to their imaginary friend once in a while...some people are quite bored and lonely too, and they didn't had any mental problems.

And of course, the Shounen Tantei-dan trio has arrived. Wait... what hide-n-seek? What just happened? Why are they here? Why there is a contest? I think I had the same questions with Conan right there...

Oh and why not add Hakuba and Heiji in the mix too? As the folks may say, 'the more the merrier.'
Have fun using these characters to those authors who are interested to join the chain!

Huh... I am not surprised if Heiji or Kazuha somehow stumbled into a magical item in their case. Now where did Conan saw those symbol before...?

Also, really? Is that an unintentional pun to your author name (The Symbol of Faith) at the final paragraph? Because for me it will look quite hilarious if you did unintentionally had part of your author name in that last paragraph.

Oh a cliffhanger... again. Of course, why NOT? You all just LOVE putting those bad boys everywhere, isn't it?

Anyway, pretty nice chapter by 'The Symbol of Faith'. I actually don't even remember most of the story had thus far, so I had read all the chapters to refresh my memory.

I wonder who will write the next chapter? Good luck to those who wanna join the chain!

Aha! I see LadyShadow has written this one! A good introduction of Kaito's, I'll say. And quite an appropriate timing as well! I find it slightly unbelievable that Conan didn't sense Kaito's presence...perhaps it was because he wasn't "KID" then? And Akako not sensing him either...Hm, anyway, I see how you've spun this - neither Haibara nor Koizumi. Three familiar figures, instead? I'm quite intrigued to see where this goes...
Good job.
Ta!
-Critic

Oh, a new chapter! And it is by 'LadyShadow26' huh? Let's what you had brought us to this story.

Oh hi Kaito! I am not expecting you to appear this early in this story. Also, that is a pretty badass entrance there, Kaito! Is Kaito able to sense Conan's presence? Who knows?

Hmm... seems like the potion is starting to lose its effects huh? Not to mention that Conan did ran away from both Kaito and Akako, which led him to bump into 'three familiar figures'... [is that who I think they are?]

Looks like 'LadyShadow26' here had choosed neither of the options in the last chapter had provided, and instead make her own path. And geez, you all sure love the cliffhanger, don't ya?
Anyway, pretty nice chapter by 'LadyShadow26' and I can't wait to see the next author to make next chapter.

To 'Mystic', well done on your first fanfic! You did a pretty good job as a first-timer. I agree, this great collabration is pretty fun to write and read at! Again, ideas will eventually pop in your head, sometimes it will come from reading stories or reviews, you just had to go wild with it.

To LadyShadow26 -

So, after giving this a re-read, I still come up with "beautiful"! You've taken Mystic's ending and completely chnaged around the story-line - this is what I was intending! Plot twists in a manner that has never been done before, because so many writers are joining in with their own unique ideas!
I loved how kaito was introduced, jumping down from his "favourite" tree. I really wonder how much he heard O.o
And then their conversation - yes, Akako, no matter how much black magic complements red, blue is still your antethesis :P The potion's wearing off finally, and I'm glad the effects are now done - you can drag on a particular plot point for only so long, after all!
Also, the part about the spell - it seems like Akako's allure spell doesn't truly hold one long on a detective determined only to see the truth :P
His escape and subsequent crash into three 'familiar' figures...Ooh! I'm really getting a good idea about this!
Anyway, wonderful shapter LadyS ! For someone who doesn't prefer to write shprt chapters, you've done splendidly! Progressing the plot and introducing new characters simultaneously!
Great work!
Cheers!

*** Also, I, myself, will be taking the next chapter! :D

Nice chapter! It's interesting how minds work so differently. :D

Yay, Kaito! I hope he continues to be used throughout the story, but that is up to the other authors.

I love how Kaito came in, jumping from his "favorite" climbing tree to interrupt Akako's meeting with Conan. That was a perfect way to introduce his character. XD

Aww, the potions wearing off! I do love torturing Conan (and all other characters for that matter, but I seem to have it out for that little shrunken detective the most), so I do admit I'm a little sad about that. But it makes sense and it works! Who knows, maybe the next author will decide to do more with it.

Three familiar figures... It could be a number of people! I wonder who the next author will decide will decide to use for that. So many questions this type of story leaves, geez! It's really exciting, but it makes you want the next chapter to come out quickly. XD Authors must take their time if they are to write well, though.

Anyway, nice job LadyShadow26! Good luck to the next author!

P.S. If no one else ends up taking the next chapter, I'll go ahead and write it. If someone else wants to take it, though, I'll wait for another time. My writing ability is coming back, but slowly.

Apologize for not reviewing yesterday had a few more pressing matters at hand. (Being sick really knocks you out)

Anyway a new chapter and a new author. Welcome to the fanfiction community Mystic/Critic! Are you two twins/siblings? A couple? Just friends? Well whatever you are glad to see you here. Its always good to see new authors starting out and what better place than right here! So on to the review!

Heh that introduction. I love how you continued the "invisibility" bit. Though unfortunately looks like we will never get a full answer on who those people in black were (For all we know they are just really dedicated D&D/Magic players XD) Still it's good to see a continuing plot point explored. It ties in well to the previous few chapters. Well done!

I love the added bit of humor with the invisibiliity potion. Up until now things have been pretty suspense-filled, so to see that bit about Shinichi testing his invisibility made me smile. I dont know if it's completely in character for Shinichi to be acting so silly, but Ill let it slide as it totally seems like a natural reaction. He fell a bit too far into his "Conan" persona there methinks XD

Ah Akako! Finally her introduction which "spells" (urgh forgive me for this) certain doom for poor Shinichi. (or perhaps Kaito whichever the case may be Akako/Tantei-kun working together THE HORROR!) I have to say her introduction was pretty well executed. You seemed to have captured her character pretty well.

Though honestly the whole "Lets capture KID together" thing is a little out of place. Akako has never had any desire to "capture" KID. Her action's in canon are quite the opposite even going so far as to try and SAVE KID more than once from being captured (Fiirst against Hakuba which is only seen in manga/anime special, and second at said clock tower where she nearly uses her magic to do something drastic to Shinichi) Though she does go so far as to try to KILL KID/Capture his heart on a couple of occasions.

To be fair Ive had a drabble left somewhere in my many "to be written" notes called: "Two birds one stone" that follows a semi similar premise. In it Akako uses Shinichi's "weakness" to her powers as a means of gaining Kaito's loyalty. She figures why not "kill two birds with one stone" effectively getting rid of one of KID's greatest rivals while also getting rid of one of her own rivals (Her rival for love Aoko whom Akako set's the lovesick Shinichi up with, unknowing of her resemblance to one Ran Mouri) forcing Kaito into a corner as he works to save both of them from her puppetry. (While also trying his darndest not to reveal either Shinichi OR his own secret) If you ever want to take a crack at that fic please feel free!

At any rate I digress! I have to admit I love the introduction of the different types of magic here. It makes sense that Kaito would supposedly be a user as some of the stuff he does is just is not possible by human means. I think it will be interesting to explore the expanded supernatural aspect here. Its a great element to have included here and cant wait to see where it gets taken in the future!

Err on an aesthetic note... There are an awful lot of question marks in this chapter. I get that Shinichis questioning a lot of things, but at the same time some of those seem more like statements as opposed to questions. (IE: Should he go back home? To Haibara?) On a grammatical level it's not incorrect, just distracting. Ah well not really that big a deal.

Okay well I have to be off, but Ill leave on a positive note. I really quite liked this chapter. I felt like it was really light hearted and added just the right amount of plot element to the story. It also has a pretty awesome set up for the next chapter I think which I would be MORE than willing to take on given the chance! At any rate...see you all next chapter!

Really, Mystic, really? Akako? That witch creates more problems than she solves, you know? But, I can't deny, that in a supernatural story, one filled with questionable happenings, her addition is a good one.
I'll have to agree with "Rockster", here, this story hinted at Akako's craziness and voodoo stuff from the beginning.
Hmm, the black magic and red magic addition seems to be a good one. And since this is always an open ended story, it leaves quite a bit to the imagination of the next author. I quite like the way you've added - "she seem to be slightly impressed by whatever black magic aura that surrounded Conan". Shows her kind-hearted side which KID had asked her to cultivate.
Also, a mention, a referrence to the clock tower heist. I should have known you'd bring it into the story somehow...you seem to simply adore that one episode. Too much, I dare say.
So, anyway, well done, Mystic. It seems you've finally kick started your writing process, which means I'll be getting to read your works more.
Good job.
Ta!
-Critic

Well, well, well. The Dark Kunoichi, this time, eh? While I don't usually prefer self-insert stories or OC's as a major character, I have given your fic a try. Your style of writing, and this chapter, brings forth a slow-plot building change - the potion. Quite ingenius, I must say, to introduce invisbility into this chapter (I say invisibilty, because that's what Mystic insisted it was, and she won't have it any other way).
Very well done, while we have not progressed much here, you did bring in Haibara and a lot of options. Will Conan go to Haibara? Escape and keep quiet? What will happen to the effects of the potion?
It seems pretty reduntant right now, to question them, seeing how Mystic's already put her spin to it, but since she forbade me to read her chapter till it was posted, allow me to speculate before I click to go forward.
Simply saying, I quite enjoyed this chapter of yours. Well done.
Good job.
Ta!
-Critic

And chapter 2 by Disconsolate Mist...Yes, this author has produced quite a few enthralling tales, most of which I regularly read and her style of writing is seen quite obviously. As such, I quite enjoyed reading this chapter. Conan's damnable curiosity gets him nto quite a predicament...again.
A good chapter. Even more, a cliff-hanger! While she (I assume?) - she seems to specialise in cliff-hangers, which usually leaves me quite disheartened but eager for the next chapter, for this story, where a cliff-hanger is a must, it is quite a delight.
Good job.
Ta!
-Critic

Well, now to properly review this story, since Mystic's finally posted her chapter...
A pretty well suited chapter for a start, I'd say. It brings us into the thick of things, a purpose "the women in black", and a well placed cliff-hanger to continue the story. Good beginning, 'The Symbol of Faith', it sets the mood perfectly.
Good job.
Ta!
-Critic

To MysticCritic:-

To begin with, Mystic, this was a wonderful chapter! I quite liked the way you introduced Akako! And it seems she can feel people's "auras", huh? And black magic, red magic? Oooh, seems quite interesting! I assume here black magic refers to that uncanny way of Shinichi's to stumble upon cases? And red magic...hmm, perhaps a mild manipulation of nature...huh. I wonder. Prety well done, i say!
It was wonderful working with you, and I hope you'll be willing to write further chapters soon!

Cheers!

(Sorry, I'm too lazy to log in at the moment... ")

That was wonderful, 'Mystic' of the 'MysticCritic' duo! I greatly enjoyed this chapter, which involved another wonderful character introduction and some more magic involvement.

Conan being mute and invisible? Excellent! It will definitely make for some interesting writes, and I can't wait to see where the next author takes this. Akako was great, her thinking that Conan was a black magic wizard and all her riddle talk with Kid and such. You actually had me laughing pretty hard with this chapter, so, good job lightening the mood!

Yes, we're bringing Kaito and the gang in (I hope, anyway). Conan has yet another secret to try and keep, and who knows if the potion'll even wear off... O.o Some interesting magic explanations can come with this...

Yay, the essential cliff-hanger! Wonderful!

My apologies for the shortish review, but I just wanted to say this was great!

Oh, a new chapter!

And welcome to the chain, 'MysticCritic'. As well as welcome to the writing community itself (not that I am one of them), and a pretty nice start for your first chapter (I assume?) in this fandom. It is pretty well written and I like your writing style.
I had nothing as of request to you, but hey, sometimes ideas just pop up in your head, just go wild with it.

So... we are being introduced with Akako herself in this chapter. Interesting... as I had said it in my first review for this story, this setting just screams 'Akako' in here. And it looks like Conan is a 'Black Magic' user apparently? Hmm... looks Akako can felt the presence of Shinichi despite he is invisible and inaudible at the moment. Well, looks like we have more plot smacking at our faces with the 'magic' stuff and all.
What will Conan choose? Haibara or Akako? Or maybe Conan wil choose neither of those? Also, who will be the next chapter's author? Man, I can't wait for the next chapter!

Anyway, pretty nice chapter by 'MysticCritic' (or 'Mystic' in this case).

To 'TheDarkKunoichi', if this story ever finished, I think you (or any authors in this story) can try to make your own alternate ending for this story. But hey, I don't force you to do it.
Yeah, Haibara is such an interesting character to read/write. Having Haibara in the story would spice up the plot, as her view on magic is similar to Conan (she is a scientist after all). It is just depends on the next authors what to do with her in this story.

Oooh! Now this is interesting! Ever since Critic told me about it, I knew I had to go check it out! It could also be a perfect way to start off my writing for this fandom :)::)

Alas, I see someone's already claimed chp 4! :( But, no problem! I'll be here to post another review once chp 4 comes out! Probably do chp 5, yeah? :)

~Mystic

This seems interesting. I think I'll take a stab at writing the next chapter, if you don't mind? Unless someone else has already claimed it, that is.