I'm sorry; this chapter is crappy and late! I'm sick at the moment, migraines and all. Well, hope you enjoy this chapter!
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This chapter was finished at least a week ago, but fanfiction (dot) net wouldn't let me upload it…
Title: Longer
Chapter: 3
Ch. Title: A Dark Abyss
Pairings: ShinichixRan, HeijixKazuha, KaitoxAoko (I don't know, how do you want them to meet?)
Disclaimer: I don't own Longer, or Detective Conan! I also don't own The Flowers by Regina Spektor!
Legend:
-O-X-O-X- Division Line
"Talk"
'Think'
Lyrics
Flashback
Enjoy!
-O-X-O-X-
Longer than… there've been stars up in the heavens… I've been in love… with you…-O-X-O-X-
The darkness followed him everywhere… There was no coincidence he was just as good as Master…And yet…
Who was he? His eyes watched her every move, as she seemed to walk endlessly in the dark abyss…
Every turn, every shake of her head, her blood red ribbon's ends flying about with her hair, he watched with agonizing scrutiny.
Why did he watch her?
Where was her?
What did he want?
Somehow, Kazuha couldn't shake the feeling off…
He was watching her…
But what scared her the most was…
She enjoyed every bit of it.
-O-X-O-X-
Kazuha awoke with a start on her small bed in the servant's quarters. Her body was covered in a cold sweat, and she rubbed her arms, trying to shake off the intense feelings.
What kind of dream was that?
She didn't even know who was in it!
She slowly pushed the covers off of her slim form, before walking robotically towards the shower.
She grabbed a towel along the way, transfixed.
Upon entering the shower, she got the shock of a lifetime, as the icy pins of water slapped her back into reality.
Kazuha yelped slightly, before jumping out of the showers, tripping over the small rug at the base of the shower.
Grumbling, she turned the water up, and the steam slowly filed out of the top of the shower pole. The steam washed over everywhere, clouding the mirror and coating the walls in a thing coating of dew.
Robotically, she scrubbed her hair and skin, chunks of shampoo suds falling onto the shower floor.
-O-X-O-X-
Grabbing her usual uniform, Kazuha changed hastily, her shower lasting longer than usual. She jogged down towards the kitchen, with a few 'hellos' here and there.
She grabbed a roll, shoving it into her mouth before grabbing the trays of food. She carefully opened the swinging door with her hip, and placed the trays in their respectful places.
"Ohayo, Kazuha-chan!" Ran stepped in, smiling widely, Conan following behind her.
"Ohayo, Ran-chan!" Kazuha couldn't help but grin cheerfully.
Ran wore a pastel pink dress, falling at her mid thigh.
Conan wore a white button up shirt, and a pair of pale blue shorts.
Kana arrived in a usual kimono, a beautiful red, flower embroidered kimono.
"Ohayo, Kana-san." Kazuha bowed respectfully, as did Ran.
"Ohayo, Ran-san, Kazuha-san." Kana nodded, her hair up in its usual tight bun. Kana sat down, and began to quietly eat.
Ran followed suit, and Conan plopped onto his chair.
"Is Shinichi-niichan back yet?" Conan tilted his head to the side, staring at Kana.
Kana eyed Conan.
"No, Conan-san. But he should be back today. He's bringing a fellow detective with him."
Conan nodded. "Heiji-niichan?"
"Heiji…?" Ran looked at the two confused.
"Heiji Hattori, Ran-san. Haven't you heard of him?"
"Ah! Yes, I have." Ran nodded. "He's coming today?"
"Aa." Kana nodded, before continuing. "He's working with Shinichi-sama on this case."
"Yatta! Heiji-niichan is coming!" Conan cheered, before cheerfully munching on some toast.
Kazuha blinked, a sudden sense of déjà vu coming over her.
-O-X-O-X-
"Ran-neechan! Can we go play outside?" Conan pouted.
"Of course, Conan-kun!" She smiled pleasantly, and Conan ran outside, chasing a pure white butterfly.
He attempted to pounce on it, but only resulted in falling face flat into the grass.
"Ah! Conan-kun!" Ran jogged over towards Conan, helping him up.
He held his nose, but valiantly ran from her arms, pouncing again into the brilliant green grass.
Ran simply laughed, before settling comfortably on the grass. She watched, amused, as Conan tried to jump high in the air after the butterfly.
A small bird landed in the tree, chirping vividly.
The sun shone brightly down onto the earth, and the winds were steady, clouds drifting by lazily.
'What a perfect day…' Ran smiled, her face tipped towards the sky. She then noticed someone in the window, and saw Kazuha cleaning up in the piano room.
She looked bored, as she wiped the piano down gently, dusting the books and placing pillows in their proper arrangement.
Suddenly, a cry from Conan snapped her head towards him.
"Shinichi-niichan!" He pointed excitedly, as the black car pulled around the cobblestone driveway.
He waved, before running towards the car.
Ran grabbed him by the waist, so that he wouldn't run straight and attached himself to the front of the car.
"Ran-neechann!" He pouted, folding his arms.
"Now, now, Conan-kun. Wait for the car to stop, alright?" She poked him in his ribs, and he laughed.
"Hai, Ran-neechan!" He nodded.
Once the car had come to a full stop, she placed him onto the ground, watching him bolt towards the door that was opening slowly.
"Heiji-niichan! Shinichi-niichan!" He hugged their legs, before stepping back.
"Konnichiwa, Shinichi-san." Ran bowed, and Shinichi turned to her.
He grinned at her, and she blinked, her cheeks reddening slightly.
"Konnichiwa, Conan-kun, Ran-san!" He nodded, and turned to Heiji.
Heiji grinned, "Konnichiwa, Conan-kun." He turned towards Ran.
"Konnichiwa, Ran-san."
"Konnichiwa…?"
"Heiji."
"Konnichiwa, Heiji-san."
Kana then opened the door, Kazuha at her side.
"Konnichiwa, Shinichi-sama, Heiji-sama."
The chauffeur grabbed the bags, placing them inside the foyer.
Shinichi paid him, and he drove off, leaving a slight cloud of smoke.
Conan coughed slightly, before running inside, Ran following him.
Kazuha bowed as everyone entered.
"Konnichiwa, Shinichi-san."
As Heiji, Shinichi, Kana, and Conan talked, Ran watched them from the side. Then, she noticed out of the corner of her eye, Kazuha.
She was staring down, her eyes wide. Not with fright, but with confusion.
'What is this feeling….'
…He watched her with agonizing scrutiny.
'This pressure….'
…Kazuha couldn't shake this feeling off…
'He's watching…'
The darkness followed him everywhere…Her head lifted slightly, and she noticed that the man with dark skin was watching her from the corner of his eye.
Her eyes widened a fraction, and Ran noticed this.
"A-ah…! Shinichi-san, I think I'll accompany Kazuha to my room, I wanted to ask her about rearranging the furniture in my room…" Ran said, hastily, as she watched her newfound friend begin to shake.
Shinichi simply raised an eyebrow at this, but nodded.
Heiji watched them as they walked off.
-O-X-O-X-
(1) Things I have loved and love,
To keep…
I'll never know if I fall…
To sleep…-O-X-O-X-
Ran led Kazuha toward her room.
Kazuha sat gently down on the fainting bed, staring straight ahead the entire time, her pupils dilated.
"Kazuha-chan…?" Ran questioned, gently.
Kazuha shook her head, before looking up at Ran.
"He's watching me…" She replied, cryptically, before passing out.
-O-X-O-X-
I'm sorry, so, so, very, very, sorry for this late, pathetic, chapter! I'm sorry!
1) I don't know if these are the exact lyrics, I was just listening, so yeah… Sorry, if that's wrong!
Also, I'd like to mention something, about the HeijixKazuha relationship, and KaitoxAoko.
First off, I don't know if I want KaitoxAoko in this story, since I don't really know where Aoko and Kaito would fit in. It'd be helpful if anyone could suggest something…? Lmao.
Second, I wanted to make Kazuha and Heiji's relationship a bit dark, so I'm sorry if it's off character… but it'll probably lighten up further into the story.
So, thanks again for all your reviews! Critiques are especially appreciated; I really want to do better in my writing!
Thanks again for reading!!