Disclaimer: I do not own Detective Conan all rights belong to its creator Gosho Aoyama.

Chapter 1: Guardian

Kudo Shinichi, the famous high school detective. Even now in his child form it doesn't change his sense of justice. As his alias Edogawa Conan he was seen by others as a brilliant child. He shoulders the burdens of others in order to protect the people around him. But can he do it? Can this child protect everyone from danger? It seems impossible, but he believed he could.

It was a rainy morning, Conan and the others were walking to school with umbrellas. He found it quite a pain to be going to elementary school again. But he was not alone. Another child was in the same position as him. Haibara Ai, an alias given to her to conceal her identity from an organization that continues to hunt her down. Her real is name Miyano Shiho, creator of APTX 4869, the drug used to shrink their bodies into that of a child's. He found it difficult trying to figure out what's going on her head. She conceals her emotion only showing a cold expression. But if he had to guess what she was feeling, it would be fear and agony. He will protect her, he will protect everyone.

They had arrived at school. In the classroom they awaited for their teacher's arrival.

Kobayashi-sensei entered. "Okay everyone, let's begin." She said.

"Okay!" Everyone said in unison.

Conan sighed. "So this is my life now." He thought to himself.

Conan looked at the person next to her. It was Haibara, she was focused on reading a book.

Haibara looked backed at him not taking her attention away from the book. "What are you looking at?" She asked.

"Uh, nothing." He turned looking forward.

"This is my life now, and there is nothing I can do about it." He thought to himself. "Suppose I should make the best of it." He thought.

After school Conan and the others were walking home. It was still raining, everyone had umbrellas to keep them dry. Conan and Haibara were in the back of the group, while Genta and the others were in the front.

Conan stared at Haibara. She was a girl of many mysteries, mysteries even he couldn't solve.

Haibara glanced at Conan. "What's wrong with you Kudo-kun?" She asked. "You keep staring at me for some reason."

"Is there something on my face?" She joked.

"Uh, no." He replied.

"Then why do you keep staring at me?" She asked.

"No reason." He looked away.

Conan took a glance at Haibara. "Haibara?"

"What is it now?" She sounded annoyed.

"I wanted to know if you're alright." He said sounding worried.

"Oh? Why so concerned?" She asked in curiosity.

"I've just been worried about you lately." He replied.

Haibara smirked. "You're just that kind of person." She said. "You're always so caring."

Haibara looked at Conan. "I'm not weak you know, I can take care of myself." She said. "I don't need you to protect me."

"I don't recall asking you to protect me." She pointed out.

"You didn't." He agreed. "It's just who I am."

"I'd promise I protect everyone even if I must sacrifice my own life."

Haibara smirked. "Do you honestly believe that you can protect everyone?" She asked in doubt.

"Yes I do." He replied.

Haibara found the idea ridiculous. She didn't believe everyone could be saved. If she did then why wasn't her sister saved. Since then, she didn't believe in anything like that. Her ideas were opposite of that of Conan's.

The conversation was then interrupted. "Hey guys, hurry up." Genta called out.

"Well Kudo-kun, if that's what you believe in." She said catching up with the others. Conan followed shortly.

Conan could tell Haibara didn't believe he could protect everyone. He didn't care, he'll protect everyone no matter what it takes.

They continued walking through the sidewalk in the city. Then all of a sudden a shady character ran out of an alley. It was a man, who had a scar on his face. He looked terrifying, he stopped right in front of Conan and the others. The man didn't move, his coat was covered in a red substance, Conan believed it was blood. Conan and the others didn't move.

Coming out of the alley was Detective Satou and a few police officers. "Stop him! He's a dangerous serial killer!" She shouted.

"What!" Conan looked shocked.

The man then grabbed Haibara and pulled out a knife, placing it close to her neck. "Get back, if you come any closer I'll cut her neck." He threatened using Haibara as a hostage.

"Put her down!" Detective Satou shouted pointing a gun at him.

"Stay where you are or I'll kill her." The man threatened.

Detective Satou and the police officers lowered their guns and didn't move. Genta and the others were too terrified to move. The man then moved past Conan and the others.

Conan was angered. He was not about to stand aside and let this go on any longer. He readied his tranquilizer watch, but Haibara was in the way. He couldn't use his kicking shoes because of the risks.

Then police officers arrived from the other side. The man turned around. "Stop right there!" He shouted.

There was an opportunity. Conan aimed his watch at him and fired. But at that moment the man turned back around and Haibara was hit instead. She soon passed out. "Damn!" Conan thought to himself.

The man then decided to cross the street. He slowly backed up not keeping his eyes off anyone. Conan was really angry, he clenched his fists. He couldn't do anything to stop him. He felt so useless, he didn't like that feeling at all. The man crossed the street halfway still holding the knife close to Haibara's neck. Then a speeding car came around the corner. It didn't plan on stopping, and then in an instant the car had hit the man along with Haibara.

Conan's eyes widened. "Haibara!" He shouted.

The car that hit them had already drove off. Conan didn't get a good look at the car, but it seemed familiar to him. Conan quickly ran to Haibara. Everyone else followed. Haibara was bleeding severely.

"Call an ambulance, hurry!" Detective Satou ordered.

Conan lifted her head up. "Haibara!" He yelled. "Haibara!" He yelled again.

Haibara opened her eyes. "K-Kudo-kun." She said weakly.

"Haibara!" He said in relief. "Don't worry you'll be alright." He said trying to comfort her.

Haibara smirked. "Baka." She said. "Is this where it ends for me?" She asked.

"No, don't talk like that." He said in worry.

"At least your here with me." She said smiling then closing her eyes.

"Haibara!"

Luckily, Haibara only passed out. Moments later the ambulances had arrived. One for the man and the other for Haibara. Conan and the others entered the ambulance with Haibara. The ambulance quickly made it's way to the hospital. During the drive Conan stared at Haibara. He felt it was his fault. The ambulance had arrived at the hospital. Haibara was moved quickly into the operating room. She was undergoing serious surgery. Outside in the waiting room the Hakase had arrived. Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi were really worried. Conan just sat there with his head down.

"Haibara." He thought to himself.

A few hours had passed and the operation was a success. Everyone was relieved. She was moved into a hospital room, still asleep. Everyone stood beside her bed , but it was getting late.

"It's time you kids went home." Hakase said.

"We don't want to go."Genta said.

"We're really worried about her." Mitsuhiko said.

"Please Hakase." "Ayumi pleaded.

"I know you're all worried, but she'll be fine." Hakase said trying to cheer them up. "You're parents are getting worried." He said.

"Come, I'll drive you guys home." Hakase said.

"Okay." They said in disappointment.

Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi left the room.

Hakase followed stopping at the door. "You too Shinichi." Hakase said.

"No Hakase, I'm not going." Conan said sitting beside Haibara.

"But what about Ran?" Hakase asked.

"Tell her I'm staying over your place for the night." Conan suggested.

"I'm not going to leave her Hakase." He said.

"Okay Shinichi." Hakase left the room.

Conan stared at Haibara. She seemed quite peaceful.

Conan had failed to protect her. He said he would protect everyone, but he couldn't even protect her. He was useless, he couldn't have done anything. He didn't want to feel that way ever again.

"I'm sorry Haibara." He whispered anxiously waited for her to wake up.

End of Chapter 1

To be continued...

A/N: This is my 2nd story. I believe it will be longer than the last one. Just so you know this story is CoXAi, though it may take a while to reach those heart to heart moments so please wait patiently.

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