The Love of a Detective

Summary: Ran had waited for him all her life. And when he finally came back, he didn't want her anymore. Just what had she waited for?

Prologue

That was when I saw it. Tachibana-san's bloody arm raised and aimed. Terrified, I look over to see who he was aiming for. I saw Reiko-san. She was shivering and her eyes were wide with fear as she stared at the gun. I haven't got time to think. I rushed forward, towards Reiko-san and yelled for her to run. I was afraid I was too late, but until I hear the gunshot, I knew I could still save her. I knew I had to, at any cost, save her. I just can't let her die. She is the reason for Shinichi's happiness. And I just can't take that happiness away from him, even if it means I'll lose mine forever. Finally, I reached Reiko-san and hugged her, shielding her body with mine. I was planning to slam into her hard so we could fall to the floor and dodge the bullet. But the moment I got to her, the gun fired. I was afraid I didn't make it, though I was sure I made it to her side just in time. I just hoped she hadn't received the bullet. Because if she did, I can never forgive myself. I thought someone called my name. I just didn't know who it was. Then another gunshot. But I haven't got time to look behind me because I was already sliding down to the floor while Reiko-san was still holding me. I barely heard her muffled cry because of the commotion around me. I cannot understand anything that was happening. I felt numb. At the corner of my eye, I saw Reiko-san. It seems she is okay. Yokatta.. I made it. But why did I feel like something's wrong? Then I heard it again... Shinichi's voice. He was the one calling me. Iie, yelling my name. Why? I cannot make out the words he made. Demo, I was sure he's relieved, his Reiko is safe. I'm proud of myself. Then I suddenly felt my head spinning and I felt very dizzy. It was just a matter of seconds before I felt my body hit something cold and hard. And then, everything was black.

I ran and ran without end, hoping and praying that at the next stop I will see Ran. Reiko, and that bastard Tachibana. Damn that man, if he wants to kill me, he should not involve the girls. I could take it if something happens to me.. But if he does something to them, especially to her... I will never forgive him. And I will never forgive myself. Because of my stupidity, I lost her once. And I was not to lose her again. At least not in death. After we're saved, which I intend us to be, if she doesn't want me in her life anymore, I'll respect her decision. I'll go away though I bet my life I'll continue to love her even from afar. But before I think about those things, I have to find them first. I have to save them. Finally, when I neared the room at the end, I heard voices. I was hoping I could still make it. Running faster, I raced towards the end room, only to be shocked with what welcomed me. I saw it. Ran was shouting at Reiko to move. I look around and saw Tachibana-san aiming the gun towards... Reiko? And Ran was trying to save her? I felt a great shiver go through my whole body, and suddenly a feeling of numbness. I felt fear. A fear I've never felt before. Not the fear when you are face-to-face with the most deadly criminal. But the fear of losing someone. Someone important to you. Someone who is the reason for your living. I wanted to run towards them, but my legs won't let me walk, probably they knew it was way too late. It was like watching a suspense thriller film, the scene where the protagonist is about to be killed by the culprit. But this was real. And the protagonist is someone I know. And care for. Love, more than anyone else, including my own life. It was like watching in slow motion. After what seemed like an eternity, Tachibana-san fired. And I felt like I was the one shot when I saw Ran receive the raging bullet. Large amount of blood came spurting from the wound on her back. A million emotions enveloped me. But I only knew two. Anger and fear. I was really angry at that Tachibana bastard. But the fear was greater as I saw her slowly falling down on the floor. I felt a great deal of power and emotion within me. At the top of my lungs I shouted her name, with my voice came the outburst of emotions. I saw Tachibana-san's evil smirk. Damn, he was going to fire again! I got my own gun and fired thrice before he fell unconscious on the floor. I rushed towards Ran. Reiko was sitting beside Ran's body, shivering all over. But she wasn't my main concern at the moment. Ran was already unconscious when I raised her head to my lap. Her beautiful face was very pale. I shook her body hard to make her open her eyes and assure me she's gonna be okay. But her eyes never opened, and her breathing was gradually becoming slow. I felt some hot liquid on my hand which was holding her back. That was where Tachibana-san shot her. I looked at my hand and it was full of blood... There is already a large amount of blood on the floor. And her wound won't stop bleeding. Feeling fearful and sick at the moment, I watched the face of the woman who has captured my heart since then until now, her life slowly fading in my arms.

Ran...

Author's Note: Okay, so I don't know why I posted this already. Just testing the waters maybe. Haha! Anyway, this is my first attempt to post a Detective Conan fanfic, though I'm currently writing three – all of which are Shinichi x Ran. I hope you like it. Comments, suggestions, constructive criticisms are welcome.