Minawa: Welcome dear readers to another exciting story. Observe that this is not connected to any of my other stories. I also don't own Detective Conan or the characters. Enjoy!

Rubbing my arms I tried my best not to freeze to the ground. Or more like to the roof I was standing on in this early spring night.

Why did I even bother coming anymore? It had been a while since Haibara had found an antidote and I had returned to my original body. She had of course warned me about the fact that it was still in a testing process but nothing had happened so far.

Looking at my watch I realized the main character was running late. Unusual unless something happened, which wasn't likely. Thinking about it, it was impossible for me to have chosen the wrong spot. Chasing after Kid was maybe new for Kudo Shinichi but not for Edogawa Conan.

I actually didn't want to go to any of the heists right after me turning back to my old self. Partly because of Kids questions about Conan's whereabouts and the fact that Kid's known rival was Conan and I was not. In the end I guess I couldn't stay away. Murders wasn't much fun so a nice game of tag was a pleasant change in the schedule. Well, maybe not when it was cold, like now.

Just when I was about to turn and walk inside again light footsteps were heard as the white clad figure appeared on the roof. His grin widened as our eyes met.

"Who knew, was I making you wait, Tantei-san?" he asked with a slight bow. I snorted.

"Yes you were." I said bluntly while walking a few steps closer. The thief didn't move but I stopped a few feet away anyways. Putting my hands in my pockets I gave him a glare.

"It's freezing, you know. What took you so long?" I asked. Kid chuckled.

"Sorry but I just had to stay and see if the inspector would look good in a yellow one-piece suit and a perm. I especially liked the star shaped sunglasses." He said with a smile. I sweat dropped and somehow got the feeling the inspector wasn't enjoying a trip back to the seventies.

The wind blew even harder now, sending chills down my spine and flapping the white cape. I sighed.

"Let's get to it. I got a book waiting back home." I said, tightening my toes and shoulders. Kid grinned.

"Oh, how exiting for you. Well then, let's get to it." He said and pulled out a flower from his sleeve. Running towards him I barely avoided the foam coming out from the flower.

Gripping for the thief I barely noticed him moving or touching me. And still he managed to put a black tail and cat ears on me. I made an annoyed sound with my tongue as the thief smiled.

"Wow, you look adorable as a cat." He said. I charged one more time and grabbed the thief by his collar.

"Very funny, Kid." I spit trough my teeth. The thief's grin died slightly.

"Where is Edogawa Conan, Tantei-san?" he asked. I sighed but didn't let go. In stead I searched his inner pocket, pulling out cards and colored balls. Finally I found the necklace and pulled it out into plain sight. Kid gripped my wrist and pulled it beyond his head, forcing me closer.

"I asked a question. I'll let you have the necklace if you give me a good answer." He said with something threatening in his tone. I swallowed.

"He's not here anymore. He… went home." I said looking at his face and then his shoulder. After a few seconds he let go and pulled away from me.

Walking over to the edge he turned and looked at me.

"Tonight's show is over Tantei-san and your prize is the necklace." He said. I looked at the emerald covered necklace.

"But one day I will find the answers." He said, making me look at him.

"I'll find my Chibitantei, be certain." He finished before making a backwards dive, head first.

I didn't even have to look to know he'd used his glider to survive the fall. I also knew that it could be dangerous if that annoying thief put his nose where it doesn't belong. The Black Organization wasn't beaten yet and therefore it was bad to get involved.

"You're good at disappearing in a cloud of smoke, Kid. But not that good." I said, mostly to myself since there was no one else there to hear me.

Putting the necklace in my pocket I left the roof.

Flashback

"You're early, Chibi-san. I missed you at the museum." Kid said with a grin on his lips. I grinned too.

"I didn't need to be there to know your next move. Like for example; the bucket of glue and the bag of confetti you prepared for the Task Force." I said, getting a somewhat surprised expression from the thief. It was hard to tell with his poker face on.

"So you noticed?" he asked. I nodded.

"Yeah. That and the fact that you dressed up as a cop. I mean, you can do better than that." I said and pressed the button on my belt, making a football appear. This time Kid really looked surprised.

"You weren't there…" he began as I charged my shoe. I stood up.

"Yeah, true. I passed the patrol car on my way and listening to a copy of the inspectors radio I realized the numbers of the guards on duty was one too many." I explained.

Kid grinned.

"Of course. As expected of you." I grinned and backed with my right foot.

"It's elementary." I said and kicked the ball, aiming for the thief's head. He dodged and countered with his card gun. And so our usual fight was on.

After a few minutes I stopped and panted while the thief grinned. Seeing his unchanged posture and poker face I smiled and chuckled.

"Something funny, Chibitantei-san?" Kid asked. I stopped my laughter for a moment and glanced over the city.

"Let's make a trade, Kid." I said. Kid smiled.

"Interesting. I'm dying to hear what you have to offer." Kid said and walked closer.

"The diamond…" I said and reached him my hand. "… In exchange for a gift. From me." I said. Kid grinned and pulled out the stone, putting it in my hand. With that I took of my glasses, putting them in his hand.

Before he had a chance of asking the meaning of it the Task Force stumbled out on the roof, drenched in confetti, armed with guns.

Feeling the group form a half circle behind me I looked at the thief.

"They are armed with sleeping darts, Kid. You should run." I said avoiding the white thief's eyes.

Forced to the edge, Kid fell without a word backwards into a dive and soon lifted high up in the night sky.

Moments passed as I watched him disappear into the dark. Nakamori came up behind me.

"I hope that was fine, boy. That was the first and last time we let him go." He said.

I grinned and handed him the diamond.

"No worries. It won't happen again, inspector Nakamori." I said before leaving the roof and Edogawa Conan behind me.

End of flashback

Back home I decided to skip dinner and just get ready for bed. That way I could spend the rest of the night in bed with a good book.

I walked through the empty house and turned of lights as well as looking for something that didn't fit in. And who would have thought; I did find something odd.

On my own neatly made bed, which had been messy when I left, there was a note. One I recognized immediately;

Welcome home, Tantei-san.

Let me not bother you further before bed, I just love to see your sleeping face.

A fairytale brought the king and his horse to a bleeding sunset. They stopped for water and found wine. Shall we join them on their journey?

Kaito Kid

I stood in silence, wondering whether or not I should be surprised, annoyed or exited. Had Kid actually beaten me to my own house, gotten in to make my bed and leave an invitation to the next heist? And what the fuck is that line supposed to mean? Sleeping face...

Annoyed I threw the note on the floor and went to the bathroom.

15 minutes later I returned in my pajamas with my book. I picked up the note and got into bed. Without reading the first part I focused on the lead he'd left.

The king and his horse? Water and wine?... it all sounder familiar but I figured I wouldn't solve it tonight anyways.

I left the note and the unopened book on my nightstand, too tired to do anything else.

Opening the window I stepped into the room on light feet. Changed to a somewhat darker outfit I walked closer to the sound asleep boy. Or more like man.

Glancing over him to the nightstand I noticed he'd taken more interest in my note than his book, a major success on my part.

Even thought I had told myself to be quick I walked closer and moved a few bangs out of his face. There was something about him that was familiar, maybe the feeling of a good rival. But still, I thought as I left the room to search the house, no one compared to him when it came to figuring out my movements. This guy was good, no question about it, almost too good.

As I looked through a bunch of paper a thought hit me. Edogawa Conan had mentioned Kudo Shinichi a few times, hadn't he? They were cousins, apparently. I moved on to the books and checked the shelves. Had Conan actually learned his tricks from Kudo? But that didn't seem like that was the deal…

I returned to the bedroom after half an hour. I walked over to the window and carefully closed it behind me when leaving. Nothing to be found in there, huh?

There was no record of Edogawa Conan, which was weird. Weren't they cousins?

Landing on the ground I sighed. I supposed I did have a few tricks up my sleeve.

One of them was pressing Kudo for information. That, for sure, I figured would be hard.

Kid: I'm not having any luck, am I?

Minawa: Well, dearest thief, sometimes you have to earn it. *crosses arms*

Kid: ...do you hear the irony in what you just said? *smug smile*

Minawa: ... -_-