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When Shinichi didn't come to school today, she got worried. After cracking what was probably the biggest case the young detective had 3 years ago, Shinichi had stopped randomly disappearing. Ran felt restless the whole day, and when her classes ended she sent her childhood friend a text that she's coming over, apologizing to Sonoko for having to leave immediately.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

No answer. Something is definitely wrong here. The brunette rummaged through her purse and grabbed the spare key Shinichi gave her a long time ago and opened the door. The fact that her door was locked gave her the peace of mind that no one had broken in. But where was she?

"Shi-Shinichi?" she called. "Shinichi are you here?"

She climbed up the stairs and headed for the detective's room. Receiving no answer despite her knocks, she twisted the knob and was surprised to see it unlocked. "...Shinichi...?"

Ran paused when she heard her friend retching in the bathroom. Worried, she hurried to the source of the sound and opened the bathroom door. Shinichi was on the floor, body hunched over the toilet as she emptied the contents of her stomach. Ran quickly took the spot beside the young detective and rubbed soothing circles on her back. Once everything was over Ran flushed the toilet, Shinichi gave her a tired smile in gratitude.

"Can you stand?" Ran asked, seeing how weary the other was, she didn't bother waiting for a response. She helped her to the sink and washed all the traces of bile from her face. Then helped her sit on the bed where she grabbed a half empty water bottle from her bedside drawer.

"You should have called me if you're sick," Ran chided her friend.

The young detective gulped down the water before she rested comfortably on her bed. "If it were just a stomach flu or any common sickness, trust me, I would've called you."

"Hm?"

"As it is, I think my own deduction over my current state may right be on the mark." She continued muttering, further confusing Ran.

"What are you saying?" the martial artist asked, even worried now, voice trembling a little. "Could it be that… You're not terminally-"

"Relax, Ran! Nothing as bad as that. It's just that, I have a feeling that I might be… To be precise I'm quite sure that I'm-"

Ran stepped out of the pharmacy while carrying the plastic with multiple, light boxes that seem significantly heavy because of what they may mean. Though she couldn't believe it, it would be even more strange not to believe. After all, Shinichi's deductions aren't to be taken lightly.

Once she arrived, she handed the boxes silently to her friend who took them wordlessly and headed straight for the bathroom. Ran sat on Shinichi's bed and began the agonizing wait. She couldn't help but let a smile pass her lips. Things will be exciting from here on out. They just need the two lines to confirm it detective soon came back wearing a pensive look.

Ran stood up, "Well? What does it say?"

"...I was right."

"That's great!" Ran squealed as she jumped her friend and began squeezing her. "When are you going to tell Kuroba-kun the good news?"

"Not anytime soon," Shinichi answered in a daze.

"But why?"

"Because," the young detective looked at her bedside calendar. "It's not the right time. Once everything calms down, then I'll tell him."

"Alright. What about your parents though?" She panicked when she saw Shinichi blanche at the mention of her parents.

"I most definitely don't want to tell them. Promise me you'll keep my secret for now." She shuddered. "I really don't want to tell Mom. I don't need the added stress."

Just then, Shinichi's mobile phone rang. She saw that it was Kaito calling and answered it immediately. "Hello, Kaito? Ah, so you heard from Aoko-san. It was just a stomach bug but I'm fine now. Ran is with me. You want to come over? Now?" She raised panicked eyes at Ran who immediately understood and began gathering the pregnancy kits to dispose on her way home.

"No, no, I don't mind. We'll be getting very busy soon so while we both still have free time, I'll let you see me." She rubbed her tummy absentmindedly. "Could you buy me something to eat on the way here? Yes, I promise I can keep down the food. Didn't I tell you I'm fine already?" she replied exasperatedly at her boyfriend. "Two large meat buns. I'm really hungry right now after practically emptying my stomach the whole day. Thanks, be careful on the way. See you soon." Shinichi was looking at the phone in her hand while smiling quite contentedly.

"I guess that's my cue to leave then," Ran said, looking teasingly at her friend.

"Yeah, thanks for coming over, Ran." The two childhood friends hugged and then it was time for Ran to go. After all, she had to remove the evidence before Kaito gets here. It was a struggle to keep her current situation hidden from her perceptive boyfriend, but she managed in the end and graduated with no incident.

Though Shinichi and Kaito would've preferred to celebrate their graduation together privately, they couldn't escape their parents' enthusiasm. Now she was forced to endure, not only to keep the secret from Kaito and his mother who will be at close quarters with her for a week, she was also on her guard so that her parents, especially her mother, wouldn't find out of her pregnancy.

It was a long week. In all honesty she probably wouldn't have been able to keep the secret if it wasn't for her father's help. She really shouldn't underestimate her father. As soon as they were both alone in his study, he immediately confronted her about it and promised to distract hers and Kaito's mother from noticing anything. Kaito shouldn't be a problem. He was too absorbed about not being able to keep his girlfriend to himself for the whole week.

Never ever, underestimate Kudou Yuusaku. For criminals it would be the last thing they'll ever do outside of jail. When a heist note got posted after their respective parents flew out the country once more, Shinichi relaxed. That means she has more time to keep it a secret just a little longer…

"Shinichi?" Ran looked at her friend worriedly, the detective had just gone through probably one of her worst morning sickness to date. "Isn't it about time you tell Kuroba-kun? You've been putting it off for a month and a few weeks now… Your parents aren't here anymore, and I'm going on a long vacation with my parents soon...no one's going to be able to keep an eye on you if you keep hiding it from him."

Shinichi idly nibbled on a cracker as she thought, "...I suppose you're right. Maybe later...but not now."

The brunette let out a huff and smiled, "How about we go out and buy you some maternity clothes before I leave?"

The detective returned the smile and finished her last cracker. "Alright. Give me a few minutes to get ready."

"There sure are a lot of people today..." Ran trailed off.

"It must be that special Kamen Yaiba promo the kids were talking about," Shinichi replied, grinning when she saw the fliers that proved her correct.

"Ah! It's Ran-oneesan and Shinichi-oneesan!" Ayumi's voice pierced through the detective's thoughts which made her turn her head. There stood her three promising students, the Detective Boys.

"Ayumi-chan! You three are here for the Kamen Yaiba event like Shinichi said?"

"Yes. It's something we just can't miss," Mitsuhiko replied, nodding politely at the young women.

"Why are you two here?" Genta asked them curiously.

"Ah, just for some things," Ran said evasively.

Genta looked to their mentor and saw her staring into space as she rubbed her midsection. "Hm? Ah! I got it!"

"What do you mean, Genta-kun?" Ayumi tilted her head.

"They must be here to buy food! Because Shinichi-neechan seems hungry, rubbing her tummy."

"Genta-kun, how old do you think we are now? Pretty soon we'll be in middle school you know? You should say 'stomach' instead of 'tummy'." Mitsuhiko lectured their large friend.

Shinichi stopped what she was doing, feeling self-conscious all of a sudden. It was a good thing that none of her apprentices suspected a thing. She felt a hand slip in hers and saw Ayumi looking up at her in worry.

"Shinichi-oneesan, maybe you should eat if you're hungry."

Their mentor smiled gently and patted her head. "I'll make sure to do so. You should go to that Kamen Yaiba event now. Ran and I still have many places to go to."

"That's right! We still have dresses to buy," Ran interjected with an excited smile.

"Hey, Ran…"

"I'm sure Shinichi-san will look pretty in any dress," Mitsuhiko said, trying to be a gentleman.

"I agree. I kinda wanna see Shinichi-oneesan in a dress," Ayumi confided wistfully.

Shinichi had to laugh privately, to herself as she and Ran waved back to the children who went off to see the Kamen Yaiba promo event. It's only been a few years but those children will soon be in middle school. Speaking of which, she has yet to speak to Shiho. Maybe she should drop by at her place sometime soon.

Needless to say, Shinichi was grateful that the night didn't end disastrously after she broke the news to her boyfriend. It made her feel at ease knowing that Kaito would be with her every step of the way.

She did, eventually let Shiho know about her current state of affairs after moving in with Kaito. Granted, she had to endure the cold shoulder for letting the half-Brit be the last to know. She was forgiven in the end, when Shinichi promised the position of godmother to her. She found out later on that the scientist already knew from the start courtesy of the Detective Boys' recounting their meeting with their mentor. She started debating if it was a wise move on her part to have her child be influenced by such a woman.

It was best not to think about it for now. For her sanity's sake.

Seven months later…

One Kuroba Kaito sighed as he idly juggled a couple of colorful balls and one awfully expensive-looking box, ignoring the awed stares he got from passersby. He actually bought the ring a few months back but couldn't seem to find the right time to propose to Shinichi. Whenever he attempted to do so, someone would barge in the room (Heiji) and ruin the moment. Or call (still Heiji) at the worst possible times, namely the time where Shinichi went into labor last week.

Ugh...wait until I go to Osaka I'll-

His eyes zeroed in on a newspaper's headline. Curiosity piqued, he made all of his balls disappear one by one and caught the ring box in one hand, tucking it safely in his pocket before approaching the newspaper stand. His eyes gleamed as he read the article.

His mouth stretched into KID's trademark grin. Perfect!

"What? Kaitou KID sent an advanced notice!?" Nakamori yelled into his subordinate's ear. "Hah! Year-long hiatus my foot! I knew he couldn't resist stealing again that he couldn't even stick to his own word," he scoffed.

"Well? So what is he stealing and where is it going to be?" he asked impatiently.

"That's the thing, Sir. We're not exactly certain."

Nakamori took the note in his gloved hands and read it himself. And he, too, was stumped.

Tonight I shall take the world's attention to where Heaven and Earth touch.

Struck by my Lady Selene's pale fingers,

I will do the unthinkable in twelve counts and free what the foolish, all-giving woman trapped.

In billowing veils of white, follower of Aletheia,

I am your captive.

KAITOU KID

With careful research the police discovered that Kaitou KID may be aiming for two of the five treasures that Jirokichi Suzuki will be exhibiting at the Bell Tree Tower. The Child of Elpis, and the Apollo's Laurel. Twelve counts should refer to the time...that means…

"Midnight..." Nakamori murmured. "Quickly! Contact Suzuki Jirokichi right away and make preparations for the capture of Kaitou KID tonight! I hate to admit it, but I was wrong into thinking that the old man's challenge note won't lure him out. Damn it!"

A few hours later Nakamori was surveying the place with Jirokichi and his faithful dog Lupin. The old man was gloating for successfully luring out KID.

"Is it just me or are the fans got louder this time?" Konno-keiji nervously asked his superior.

"Well, KID just returned from his long hiatus so everyone's on the edge of their seats," Nakamori grumbled. "Also there were plenty of his fans who tried deciphering the codes by themselves and somehow came to a conclusion that KID's getting married to a rich foreign woman named Selene. Needless to say, it enraged a lot of his female fans."

"I-I see..." Well that explains the passionate fire behind every woman's eyes in this heist...

"Ah, I knew it. So you were fooled once again, Nakamori-keibu," a voice spoke up as soon as he stepped off the elevator. "Good evening, Inspector. It has been a while."

"Ha-Hakuba!" The inspector spluttered upon laying his eyes on the renowned, young detective. "What do you mean I was fooled by KID? Come to think of it, are you really Hakuba? Maybe you're KID in disguise!"

Before the inspector could make a move to pull the half-Brit's cheeks, Hakuba saved him the trouble by tugging his cheek himself. "I assure you, I'm the real deal. I heard from Konno-keiji and also procured a copy of KID's note from him as well. I can say with certainty that Bell Tree Tower is not the place he stated in his heist note."

"What?" Jirokichi exclaimed, offended by what was said.

"While you got the time right, the location is wrong," Hakuba started. "He didn't mention Bell Tree Tower at all. 'Where Heaven and Earth touch' simply refers to a high place. And the hint as to what that place is the line stating the time. The fact that this line states the time is also another hint."

"Twelve counts...stating the time...?" Nakamori's eyes widened in realization. "W-wait! You don't mean...?!"

The blonde nodded, "Yes. The location stated in the note is none other than the Ekoda Clock Tower."

Within a second Nakamori took out his radio and bellowed into it. "All men move out to Ekoda Clock Tower ASAP! We might barely make it in time!"

"You, young man. Are you really certain?" Jirokichi asked in all seriousness.

"There is no doubt." Hakuba replied with equal seriousness.

"Then you're coming with me. We'll take my personal helicopter there. That KID, how dare he ignore my issued challenge…"

Seeing patrol cars peeling out in full speed away from the tower, it wasn't hard to catch the attention of the mass media. Reporters hopped into their news vans and followed the speeding police cars, and pretty soon the large number of audience that gathered below also began to disperse, planning to follow the trail.

Ekoda Clock Tower.

It was once subjected to one of Kaitou KID's memorable heist attempts. It was a few minutes to midnight when the gentleman thief spotted the police cars surrounding the area. Media helicopter and of course, Jirokichi's personal helicopter shone their lights and soon honed in on his white clad figure standing in mid-air, right in front of the clock's face.

The clock tower gave its loud toll, as the hands moved to form the midnight hour. For the whole time that the clock tower tolled, there was a collective silence. Once the final bell tolled its twelfth count, Kaito KID raised his hand up high and snapped his fingers, the sound echoing throughout as the silence still prevailed. And then a loud sound of rustling sheets was heard.

Before their very eyes a large banner appeared, and what can be seen on it, was broadcasted live on practically every news channel in Japan. The audience that had regathered below, began cheering, shrieking, and clapping.

Hakuba stifled a chuckle as he read the words on the banner written in bold black letters. "Still flashy as always, that thief."

KUDOU SHINICHI

WILL YOU

MARRY ME?

"What is the meaning of this?" Jirokichi mumbled, eyes still on the banner.

The half-Brit schooled a professional look and turned to look at his elder helicopter companion. "I'm sorry to say this, Jirokichi-san, but KID never intended to steal anything tonight. Except, for the hand of Kudou-san maybe. He only used your exhibit to mislead everyone."

Hakuba thought back to a few hours ago, when Kaitou KID dropped by and brazenly breezed into his mansion. He'd been accusing Kuroba Kaito to be Kaito KID for years, and had just known the truth of it all during college. But the sight of his high school classmate dressed in his Kaitou KID outfit and walking in his sitting room had unnerved him somewhat.

The purpose of the visit? To hash out this ridiculous plan. It was just as well that he went along with it. After all, Kaito did have a point. Nakamori-keibu would have stubbornly waited in vain for KID's arrival at the Bell Tree Tower if the gentleman thief hadn't asked him to come and correct their misinterpretation of the heist note. Suddenly he was worried for Kudou-kun's child's future with that as the father.

"Here in front of Ekoda Clock Tower, we can see two large banners proposing to the famous Heisei Holmes, Kudou Shinichi-san, signed with KID's trademark caricature! Fans are currently cheering on for the gentleman thief, but many seem to have conflicting feelings over the unconventional proposal-"

Shinichi turned the volume down, looking at anywhere else but her source of embarrassment. "That Kaito..." she muttered, hiding her face in her hands. She immediately snatched her phone when it rang, ending the call after seeing Sonoko's name flash. And the calls that followed after that. All belonging to one Suzuki Sonoko.

Meanwhile...

"T-that stupid detective! How dare she ignore my calls!" Sonoko glared at her phone. "She already has Kuroba-kun, I'm not going to let her have my KID-sama!"

Just then two staff members from Nichiuri TV passed her by while carrying their equipment. They already started packing up now that the show was over. Their conversation catching the heiress' attention.

"Our ratings spiked up because of KID, if only we could secure an immediate interview with Kudou-san we'd be getting even higher ratings!"

"Yeah, but no one really knows where she is, it would take a miracle for us to secure an interview with her."

Sonoko grinned as a brilliant idea popped up in her mind. She wants her answers and she wants them now! With no further ado, she caught up to one of the men and tapped him on the shoulder. Both men sent her curious looks.

She grinned, "I know where she is."

Shinichi relaxed when the calls stopped coming. Once she's back in her top condition, she's going to give KID hell during his future heists. The detective paused after catching something interesting from the television and increased the volume.

"-Nichiuri TV has recently received a tip regarding the whereabouts of Kudou Shinichi-san from a reliable source who shall not be named. For safety purposes, her exact location will not be specified. We now bring you live with our field reporter, Tateishi Misa-san, on the scene."

The young detective stared at the television incredulously, as she saw the name plate outside of her room broadcasted live. After three cautious knocks, the Nichiuri TV news staff burst through her door. She didn't need to look at the screen to know that her face is currently broadcasted all over Japan. Somewhere in Osaka, Heiji must be in tears from laughing at her predicament. The reporter then shoved her mic towards the bedridden detective's face, effectively snapping the latter out of her thoughts.

"Kudou-san, I see you are tuned in to our news program. Seeing Kaitou KID's very public proposal for you, what is your response to this outrageous grand gesture of love from none other than Kaitou KID?"

Shinichi stayed silent as she formulated her response, all the while cursing her beloved in her mind.

"Incidentally, may we ask what it is that has you confined in this hospital?" the annoying reporter tacked on another question.

"Uh, Tateishi-san, we weren't supposed to ask anything related to her hosp-" the cameraman was abruptly cut off.

"It should be fine! We're here anyway, might as well kill two birds with one stone," Misa waved off her colleague before turning back to the detective. "Well…the whole world is waiting for your response, Kudou-san!"

Despite how irritated she was at the blatant disrespect, Shinichi schooled a calm expression before replying. "I'm...flattered, really, but I already accepted another man's proposal." She was sure she heard a couple of nurses stationed nearby gasp.

Misa's eyes widened at her reply. "By any chance, who is this man?"

Shinichi craned her neck towards the door, "He's over there, the one standing like an idiot."

"You wound me, Shin-chan," Kaito clutched his chest in exaggeration. The reporter's eyes practically sparkled at the opportunity presented before her. Things just got a whole lot more interesting when the popular magician, Kuroba Kaito, entered the spotlight. A famous gem thief and a famous magician fighting for one detective's love! What a scoop!

"Darling, please don't talk to me about wounds," Shinichi smiled sweetly, it was enough to put Kaito on his guard.

"Yes, well," the magician coughed but proceeded towards her bedside. "Since you finally said yes, I believe you're missing a little something~" He took her left hand and waved his other hand over it.

Shinichi was bothered by the fact that her fiance's little magic act was being broadcasted live. Not to mention embarrassing. But she suffered through it like a soldier as the news reporter gasped upon seeing a ring suddenly appear on her ring finger. It's not like he could fool her easily considering she felt how he slipped it on her finger subtly without anyone noticing.

"Kuroba Kaito-sama," the reporter called out cheerfully as he too was subjected to the same mic-in-the-face routine. "What are your thoughts on having another man, none other than Kaitou KID-sama making a very public advance on your fiancée?"

Kaito winked at Shinichi and gave the camera a big, mischievous smile. "He has quite a refined taste. But sadly the best man won, which unfortunately for him, is me."

The poor patient was relieved that the foolish reporter was distracted from getting answers to her second question. It sounded awfully like an afterthought anyway. At last Kaito managed to do away with the unwanted visitors with a promise of an exclusive interview as a couple.

"The best man won?" Shinichi quoted his earlier words sarcastically. "If this is your idea of a proposal, I don't even want to think what you'll do for our wedding."

"Aww, don't be like that, Shin-chan, beautiful mother of my beautiful child," Kaito pulled her close as they watched the muted news still airing on the television. "I can promise to make it the most memorable wedding in history."

Shinichi smiled, "I expect nothing less from Kaito KID."

The decryption of Kid's notes, according to the authoresses:

To translate the parts Hakuba didn't explain...

Selene in Greek Mythology is said to be the personification of the moon. Now being struck by Selene stands for being moonstruck, which means 'unable to act or think normally because of love.' Her 'pale fingers' refer to the rays of the moon. The 'free' line is actually a trap to trick them into thinking that he's going to steal that night. The 'all-giving' woman is Pandora since the name can mean either all-giving, or all gifted. And as we all know, the thing that she 'trapped' is Hope.

The billowing veils of white may refer to the white banner, Aletheia's depiction of wearing white, and the wedding gown. Follower of Aletheia means follower of Truth. Which refers to Shinichi. I chose Aletheia instead of Apollo because Shinichi's a girl. The police made a mistake thinking that follower of Truth refers to Apollo. As for the 'I'm your captive' line you can take it in any way you want. Whether it means that he's in love with her or he's captivated by her, it's up to you :)