Batman/Detective Conan crossover Chapter (3-4)

The Detective Prince

Chapter 3

Hunt Begins

Beep, beep, beep! Was the sound he heard as he rolled onto his back reaching over and shutting off the alarm. He stared up at the ceiling for a couple minutes as yesterdays events resurfaced. He slowly pushed up as he wiped the sleep from his eyes, reaching over for the remote turning the TV on. He laid back as a news alert came in.

"We have just got word of another abduction, one killed another missing."

He sat back up as he looked on.

"A young boy was found under a bridge with his arms and legs bound together, Police are keeping the details of his death close to their chest, but the boy's younger sister is still missing."

He shut the TV off as he slid out of bed heading toward the bathroom.

"That makes it nine children abducted, one killed." Tim thought to himself as he turned the shower on.

He slowly washed up as he heard someone yelling in the other room next to his. Tim stepped out as he quickly dried. He walked over brushing his teeth as he looked into the mirror wondering what today would have in store for him.

"If I'm correct Deadshot should be making a move within these next two days, I need to find out Katina Sugo's schedule." Tim noted to himself as he got dressed.

He walked down the street as Teitan Elementary came into view. He had ten minutes before class started as he walked up to the side. Conan leaned up against the school wall, thinking about the abductions.

"So now we're up to nine kidnappings, the sooner I figure who and why the better."

Conan heard someone approaching him as he turned to see genitor Logan heading his way.

"How are you doing this morning Conan?" He asked.

"Fine I guess."

"I'm sure you've heard about the kidnappings, you be careful you here."

"Yah, I know." Conan said.

"I'll see you later, if you need anything you know where to find me."

With that he walked off. Conan stood in silence for the next five minutes as he made his way to the classroom. Ayumi was the first of his friends to arrive as she took a seat behind him.

"Hey Conan did you find out anything new?" Ayumi asked.

"Not really, but I'm still working on it."

Conan dug around in his bag as he pulled out his note book and pencil and placed them onto his desk.

"Conan." Ayumi whispered.

Conan turned around once more.

"What's wrong?"

"If they take me, will you be there to save me?" Ayumi asked.

Conan stared over at her.

"No one's going to take you." Conan replied.

"But what if they do, I need to know."

A couple moments go by.

"I won't let anything happen to you." Conan assured.

"Thanks Conan."

"I really need to crack this case."

He walked down the hall holding his books in hand.

"I checked Katina's phone records, she's planning on taking a train to a different city later tonight. 11:00 P.M. to be exact. Red Robin will be there to escort her." Tim thought to himself.

He was deep in thought as someone walked by bumping into him causing his books to drop along with there's.

"I'm so sorry." A woman said as both bent down for their things.

It took a couple seconds as they sorted everything out. Tim grabbed his things as he looked forward. He barely recognized her at first, last time he saw her she was naked.

"Hi.." She said softly.

"Hey." Tim replied.

They both held their books to their chest as they stood up, keeping eye contact the whole way up. She tilted her head to the side as others walked past. She slowly looked back up at him.

"You must be Tim."

"You must be Ran."

Ran smiled at this.

"About yesterday...I." Tim began.

"It's ok, Sonoko told me everything."

"I was out of line to come into your home, even if I heard you scream."

"It's ok, why don't we just start over." Ran suggested.

"Ok."

"Hi, I'm Ran." She said.

"Nice to meet you Ms. Mouri, I'm Tim." He replied.

Moments went by.

"She sure has a nice smile." Tim thought to himself.

"He has class, just like Sonoko said."

"Well...I guess I'll see you around." Tim said as he stepped to the side of her heading to class.

"Tim wait."

He turned and looked over at her.

"Would you be interested in having a tour of the city tonight?"

"I'd hate to say no, but."

"I'd love that."

"Great we'll meet up later, I'm sure you'll like Conan." She said as she made her way to class.

"Wait, I don't have your number?"

"We'll meet after school." She replied.

"But I said yes anyway."

The bell rang as Conan made his way out. Salekea caught up to him as she grabbed a hold of his arm.

"Hey Conan." She said with joy in her voice.

"Hey Salekea." Conan said.

"You're really smart, thanks for helping me with the problem today." She said gripping around his left arm.

"Yea, anytime." Conan said as he began to blush.

"Do you have any siblings?"

"No, how about you?"

"I'm an only child as well. Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, you can ask me anything."

"Do you like me?" She asked asthey turned the corner to see the other's.

"Hey Conan you ready to crack that case?" Mitsuhiko asked as they all noticed Salekea latched onto his arm.

"Conan what's she doing here?" Genta asked as she hid behind him.

"Does she have any detective skills worth mentioning?" Mitsuhiko asked.

Conan could feel the tears coming from her eyes on the back of his neck.

"Your friends hate me, just like at my old school!" She yelled as she took off sobbing.

"No wait!" Conan yelled.

She kept running as she turned the corner. He was about to run after her but decided against it. Conan turned as he glared over at the others.

"Now look what you guy's did."

"Are you mad Conan?" Mitsuhiko asked.

"Was she your girlfriend or something?" Genta added.

"She's your girlfriend?" Ayumi asked looking surprised as her eyes watered up.

Ai found this whole situation to be humorous. Conan then realized he went a little over board.

"Salekea's just a friend, you guy's didn't have to scare her off."

"I had nothing to do with this." Ai exclaimed as she sat up on the wall next to her.

"Sorry Conan, I didn't mean to make her feel bad." Mitsuhiko apologized.

"Me to, I didn't think it would turn out like that." Genta said.

He made his way to his locker as he placed his books inside. His phone vibrated as he looked down to see he had one missed call. Tim decided he'd check it later as he continued.

"Things sure do spread. When I got to gym class Argo and Zee already knew I'd be heading out with Ran tonight. I don't think Zee was to thrilled about it either."

Tim lined his books up in alphabetical order as he took a step back and looked them over. He then closed his locker as he made his way down the hall.

"Argo gave me something wrapped in a paper bag and said give it to Ran as a gift, informed me she likes to cook."

Tim continued to walk as he exited the school. He caught sight of Ran sitting at a bench near the side walk. She smiled, he did the same as he walked over.

"I've been waiting for you." Ran said as she stood up.

"Sorry about that, usually take my time getting out. Where was Sonoko today?"

"She had something to do, did you miss her?" Ran playfully asked.

"It was much duller in science class today."

"Hahaah ha. Let's go, there's someone I want you to meet."

"Ok." Tim said as he followed her.

They met at the park once again as they went through the case. Conan thought to himself as the others talked openly. Ai noticed this as she walked over to him.

"You ok, you've seemed a little off these past few days."

"Just anxious is all." Conan replied as his phone vibrated.

He answered it as he heard Dr. Agasa on the other end.

"Got anything good for me Doc?"

"Two more children were abducted."

"Great, any more clues on who we could be looking for?" Conan asked.

"No but there is a public video just released showing them in a store just before they were taken."

"Think you can send that to me?" Conan.

"Already ahead of you."

Conan held his phone out as the video slowly uploaded. Ai came to his side as they watched on. They looked to see a clothes store.

"This must be survaliance footage." Conan thought to himself.

They watched as a couple people walked around. Then a young boy and girl came into the picture.

"That must be them." Ai pointed.

The girl walked toward the left as she left the screen. The boy on the other hand hesitated, then followed after. The video came to an end.

"Don't think that helped to profile our killer." Ai said.

Conan watched the video once more, then for a third time.

"Before the girl walked off, it looked like she was talking to someone, someone prompted her. The boy hesitated to follow on the other hand, he did in the end." Conan thought to himself analyzing the footage.

"Dr Agasa were all the people in that store questioned within that hour?" Conan asked.

"Yes, they all were clean." Dr. Agasa replied.

"What are we dealing with?" Conan questioned.

"I wish I knew." Ai said.

"Could this be the work of 'the shape'?"

"Conan, Conan!"

Conan and the rest of the Detective Boy looked over as Ran approached along with Tim.

"Ran!" Ai said as she walked over to greet her.

The rest of the group did the same.

"Hey everyone, I want you to meet a new friend of mine, his name is Tim."

"Hi Tim." Ayumi said jumping up.

Tim knelt down to their level as he looked the group over.

"So what are your names?" Tim asked in a friendly tone.

"I'm Haibara Ai." She said slightly swinging her hair to the side.

"Kojima Genta, leader of the Detective Boys."

"My name's Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko."

"And I'm Yoshida Ayumi."

"That must mean your Conan." Tim said as he looked over at him.

"How did you know my name?"

"Ran told me."

"Tim, what do you think about my new necklace I got?" Ayumi asked stepping forward.

Tim reached out holding it in his hand as his thumb rubbed against it.

"It's really nice." Tim commented.

"He's good with kids, that's a plus." Ran thought to herself.

"You said you're leader of the Detective Boys, are you guy's detectives?" Tim asked.

"You're exactly right, we're the best young detectives you'll ever see." Genta said proudly.

"I wouldn't doubt it. You kids stay out of trouble now." Tim said with a smile as he stood back to his feet.

"Need to find out when Deadshot will strike."

"I better get going, I'll see you tonight ok." Tim said as he looked over at Ran.

Ran watched as he walked off.

"Tonight, are they going on a date?" Conan thought to himself.

"Conan you ready to go home?" Ran asked.

"Yea sure, I'll see you guy's later." Conan said as he and Ran made their way home.

It was a quite walk home. The wind blew past them as the leafs scattered about. Conan looked up at Ran who had a large smile on her face.

"Don't tell me she actually likes that guy."

They continued to walk as Conan rolled his eyes at the thought of Ran going on a date. Conan looked down as they continued to walk. Ran noticed this.

"Is something wrong Conan?"

"I'm fine, just a long day."

"What do you think about coming with me and Tim tonight?"

"I'd love to come, he seems like a cool guy!"

"I knew you would."

"Good, now I can keep an eye on this Tim."

He spent the rest of daylight plotting out his move for Deadshot. Night came as he tossed on a casual suit. He grabbed the bag Argo had given him as he exited the apartment. He walked down the streets as he observed the many constructions which made up the city. Tim made his way over as he is met by Conan in the front.

"Hi Conan."

"So how are you liking it down here so far?" Conan asked.

"I must say I'm enjoying the time away from the business side of things."

"Where are you from?"

"Gotham City, it's much different than here."

"Never been there, is it a lot of fun?"

"Just like any big city I'd say it's very flexible on what you can do. Though the winters can be very bitter."

Their conversation came to an end as Ran came walking out in a casual black skirt.

"You look nice." Tim commented.

"Thank you."

"Let's go shall we." Tim said.

They walked around the city going from stores to the open markets which filled the streets. They went into a shop as Ran tried on multiple outfits as Tim and Conan sat around for over thirty minutes.

"And this my friend is why you don't go shopping with women." Tim said.

"That we can agree on." Conan thought to himself.

Ran walked over as she fixated her attention on a red dress. She looked it over for nearly a minute as Tim and Conan walked over.

"You like that one?" Conan asked.

"Yea... it's just a little to expensive."

"If you really want it I can get it for you."

"No, that's ok."

"I insist." Tim said as he grabbed the dress off the hanger.

"Tim you don't have to."

"It's ok Ran, I want to." Tim replied as he walked over and paid.

"What about you little man, see anything you like?" Tim asked as he walked back over.

Conan's eyes skimmed around as they locked onto a black suit. Conan walked over as he rubbed his hand on the slick leather.

"This one is perfect." Conan said.

"I knew you'd find something." Tim said.

Tim paid for the suit as they made their way back onto the streets. They went out for ice cream, ice skating, and then watched fire works which went off in the distance. After the fireworks finished they made their way down the street.

"I must say I enjoyed my time." Tim said.

"I'm glad you did, we should do this again." Ran said as someone jumped from the side of a building holding a gun.

"I want all jewels and money, have the kid hand it over." He said calmly.

"Think you could put the gun away?" Tim asked.

"Shut up."

Ran slowly moved back as he yelled out.

"Don't move bitch!"

"Just a couple more...now!"

Before Tim could make a move Ran tossed the dress to him while at the same time kicking the gun out of the man's hand. She lunged forward landing multiple blows to his body then finishing him off with a striking kick.

"Hot damn." Tim mumbled.

Conan's eyes narrowed as he looked up at Tim.

"There's something about this guy. He didn't even budge when that man jumped out, he was calm and collective the whole time." Conan thought to himself.

Ran pulled out her cell phone as she called the police. They waited for the police to arrive to apprehend the gunman. They then took off. They came to a park as the three of them took a seat at a bench. They observed the night sky as Tim began to tell stories about the stars.

"You're such a nerd." Ran stated.

He ignored this as he continued on. This lasted for another ten minutes or so.

"Tim were you scared back there?" Ran asked.

"I think when anyone holds a gun to you, it lets out the fear. Good thing you were there, I'm some what of a slouch in combat." Tim lied.

"So...I guess this is where we call it a night." Ran said.

Another minute or so goes by as they just look up at the night sky.

"Ran... I... have something else for you." Tim said as he pulled out the paper bag Argo had given him.

"I wonder what's in the bag." Conan thought to himself.

Ran took the bag into her lap as she peaked inside. Tears slowly rolled down her face as she looked over at Tim.

"What's wrong?"

She slapped him as she tossed the dress at his face. Ran then got up as she stormed off. Tim pushed the dress from his face as he ripped the paper bag open to reveal a stash of condoms. Conan jumped up at this as Tim punched the side of the bench. Argo and Zee had played him. Conan jumped down as Tim looked over at him.

"Keep the suit kid, it will look nice on you."

"I think he was just as surprised as Ran and I, did he not know what was inside?"

Conan nodded as he walked off after Ran. Tim threw the dress over his shoulder as he looked down at his watch. It read 9:05.

"Looks like I got an early date with Katina Sugo." Tim said as he walked off.

He took a taxi back to his apartment. Once in he tossed the dress onto his bed as he suited up for work.

"I made my way to the subway as I watched her go through security. No sign of Deadshot...yet."

Red Robin hid near the ceiling scouring the crowd for Floyd Lawton. He saw no sign of him. Katina entered the train as she took a seat near a window.

"Bingo, he's goanna strike any time now."

A minute passed by and nothing happened.

"Where is he, does he plan on boarding or something?" Red Robin questioned.

In the next minute the engine started as the train began to move.

"Just great." He said as he used his grappler to swing to the top of the train.

They went down a dark tunnel. This lasted for about a minute as the train headed out. Red Robin stayed low as not to lose his balance.

"Why didn't he strike, I felt sure he would." Red Robin said as he saw another set of train tracks to the left.

A loud sound can be heard in the far distance as Red Robin focuses his attention into that direction. Not to far away on the other set of tracks another train was coming. Tim used the cowl's zooming system to get a closer look.

"Let's see if there is anything suspicious over there." Red Robin said.

As he looked on one of the cargo doors on the other train slid open.

"Got him!" Red Robin said as he caught sight of Deadshot holding a rifle.

"So he was going to shoot her when the two trains crossed, clever move. The only thing he didn't account for was someone like me." Red Robin said as he reached for one of his bird disks.

The trains continued to motor on as they came closer to one another.

"I'm going to have to time this just right, if I mess up, Katina dies."

He held the bird disk just right under his chest as the other train came within a few yards. He looked on as Deadshot lifted his gun ever so slightly.

"Almost...not quite."

Deadshot flung the rifle up as he took aim.

"And here...we...go!" He yelled as he threw the bird disk knocking the rifle out of his hand.

Deadshot looked up as he saw Red Robin glide over to the same train as him. He headed to the top as Red Robin followed after him.

"It's over Deadshot, give it up."

"Your that Red Robin aren't you, heard about you from Catman."

"Why are you going after the Sugo's?" Red Robin asked.

"Don't see how that is any of your business, you should head back to Gotham while you still can."

"Not without you I and the creep your working with." Red Robin declared.

"Who say's he's here?" Deadshot said as he began to fire at Red Robin with a wrist device of some kind.

Red Robin dodged around avoiding the bullets and keeping his distance. Deadshot took advantage of this as he shot the hinges off at the end of the train where he stood.

"Goodbye Red Robin." Deadshot waved.

Red Robin looked back as he took to a knee.

"He got away...but only this time." Tim thought to himself as the train took him back to where he had started.

To Be Continued

The Detective Prince

Chapter 4

Plan set in Place

He had awaken much earlier this morning. He strolled down the street as he walked into a forest nearby. Tim looked down at his watch which read 6:08. Class wasn't until nine so he had plenty of time. The birds sang in the distance as the crickets hopped about. Tim walked down a small hill as he pushed through a few bushes. He continued on as he came upon a small river, looking down at it.

"I wonder where this stream leads to."

He continued to walk downward as he came upon a large ditch. In the middle stood a large shed. The door swang back and forth from the winds coming in from the west.

"I wonder if that shed is being occupied."

Tim waited a few seconds longer then decided to jump into the ditch. He slowly approached the shed as he pushed the door to the side. He took a look inside. It was dark, very dark at that. Tim reached for his pocket as he pulled out a mini flash light flashing it into the darkness. There were webbs everywhere. Other than that the place was completely empty.

"This could defiantly work as a base for operations, I'll have to upgrade some things. This is better than working from the room, much more secluded out here. I'll need to buy some things after school."

He felt himself being shaked as his eyes sprung open. Conan sat up in bed as Kogoro stood over him.

"Hey Conan I need to ask you something."

"What's so important it couldn't have waited until I woke up." Conan thought to himself.

"What is it?" Conan asked.

"They're hosting the community person of the month up at the station in a few days." Kogoro began.

"Let me guess you need to nominate someone, and you want to know if I know someone worth mentioning."

"Exactly, do you know if any of the staff up at your school is worthy of the nomination?" Kogoro asked.

Conan sat there as he thought about it for a few seconds.

"Mr. Logan." Conan said.

"Logan...what's he do?"

"He's the genitor." Conan replied.

"Ok, let Mr. Logan know I would like to speak with him."

"Sure thing." Conan replied as Kogoro made his way out of the room.

Conan got dressed as he went into the main room. He was surprised not to see Ran around.

"She left early. Must of had to do with last night."

Conan had a bowl of cereal as he made his way out. He walked down the street as he looked to the sky.

"I need to talk to Salekea, hopefully cheer her up after yesterday."

The school came into view as Conan took a deep breath. There were children jump roping at the side of the school as Conan turned his head to see genitor Logan sweeping something up at the other side of the building. Conan walked over as Mr. Logan turned to face him.

"Hey Conan, how you doing this morn?"

"I'm doing good, how about you?"

"Just cleaning up the scraps, you know how that goes."

Conan gave off a small laugh.

"Mr. Kogoro would like to have a word with you up at the station." Conan informed.

"You mean detective Mouri?"

"That's right." Conan.

"Oh...ok."

Conan looked up at him. He could tell genitor Logan was a little uneasy with this news. Mr. Logan then walked off as he pulled out his phone. Conan walked in the opposite direction.

"Now to go and find Salekea."

Conan made his way around the building as he saw Salekea sitting at one of the swings with Ayumi sitting on the one to the left of her. They were swinging while engaged in conversation.

"Cool, Salekea has a new friend."

The halls were busy as usual. He pushed through as he made his way into his science class. He took a seat at his desk as Airi swung back in her seat to face him.

"You watch the news last night?" She asked.

"The news is to depressing, I prefer the sports channel." Tim replied.

"You mist one of the wildest chases, Kaitou Kid is so amazing." Airi said as she swayed back and forth in her seat.

"This girl is creeping me out." Tim thought to himself as he heard the slamming of a book to the right of him.

He knew exactly what was about to happen. Tim turned to his right as he put on his fake smile.

"Hey Sonoko."

"What the hell!" She exclaimed.

"I see you're mad."

"Why would you do something like that, she's really upset you know!"

"I'll take care of it." Tim calmly replied.

Airi looked on.

"This is turning out to be as good as last night's soup opera." Airi side commented.

"What's wrong with you, you didn't even reply to any of my calls last night!"

Tim looked down at his phone to see ten missed calls, which were all from Sonoko.

"Ooops."

"Sorry about that, I had a busy night."

"With what, picking up some skank no doubt. Let me tell you Tim, Ran isn't that kind of girl."

"Alright... listen Sonoko, the bag of condoms was a mistake." Tim said as he stood up.

"Then why would you do something like that?"

"It wasn't my idea, I didn't even know what was in the bag until after the fact. Argo was the one who gave it to me, he said Ran loved to cook, so I thought it was something she could use." Tim explained as Sonoko sat back down.

Tim did the same. No one said a word for the next minute or so. Airi looked them both over, waiting for one of them to say something.

"Why didn't you just say so, before I started yelling?"

"Didn't want you to go yelling at Argo and Zee."

"Zee has something to do with this to?"

"Don't know, but he has the hots for Ran so I wouldn't count him out."

"Sorry I yelled at you."

"Apology accepted, but don't confront either of them. This is something I need to do."

The bell rang as the class session began. Conan flipped through his book as Genta whistled over at him.

"Conan, you here about the latest kid taken?" He whispered.

"Another one, when?"

"Last night, so that makes nine abducted."

"Don't you mean ten?" Conan asked.

"The boy in the video they broadcasted yesterday is dead, they found him this morning." Genta informed.

"Great, another death. I need to solve this, and fast."

He began tapping his pencil as he looked out the window. Conan's phone began to vibrate as he looked down to see he had a text from Dr. Agasa. It read "New information, come over."

"Maybe I'll make some headway."

He placed his things into the locker as he dressed into his gym clothes. Tim made his way to the gym as he looked to see Sonoko in a heated discussion with Argo and Zee.

"There's no winning with that girl."

Tim made his way over as the three of them looked toward him.

"How was your date Tim?" Argo asked with a laugh.

"What do you think?"

"They think this is all a big joke!" Sonoko exclaimed.

"I thought we agreed I would handle this." Tim said as Zee walked up to him.

"Handle what, you planning on doing something little man?" Zee asked as he shoved him.

Coach Succo caught sight of this as he ran over standing inbetween the two of them.

"This is not the way to handle this boys, if you have a problem put on the gloves!" He yelled out.

"Sounds good to me coach, what do you say Timmy?" Zee prompted.

"If that's what you want."

"Sonoko, go get the gloves." Coach Succo instructed.

She hesitated at first, but then took off to retrieve them. Sonoko came back as she handed the gloves to Succo who then handed a pair to both Tim and Zee. The rest of the class looked on as they placed the matt's down.

"After this I don't want any back and forth between you two, is that clear?"

"Yes Sir." Zee said.

"Won't be a problem." Tim added.

Coach Succo stepped from the matt as he signaled for them to begin. Zee made the first move as he threw a couple jabs.

"He's stiff."

Zee then threw a swing which Tim dodged yet again. He tossed a couple more punches as Tim manuverd around waiting for an opening .

"What are you doing, playing keep away?"

With that statement Tim unloaded catching Zee on the side of his face sending him flying down to the matt. Everyone gasped out.

"Think I should of pulled back a little on that punch." Tim thought to himself as he took his gloves off.

Zee on the other hand was still on the ground. Tim handed his gloves to Succo who then went to check on Zee. Tim stepped down from the matt as Argo took a step back.

"It was Zee's idea." He said.

Tim walked passed him as he stood next to Sonoko.

"Wow, didn't know you could hit like that!"

"I try and keep in shape."

"I'll let Ran know everything." Sonoko said.

"I'd prefer if it came from me, I'd like to tell her myself."

"Ok." Sonoko replied.

"Knowing Sonoko she'll probably tell her anyway."

Conan made his way down the hall as he saw Ayumi and Salekea talking near the water fountain.

"Hi Conan." Salekea said.

"Any of you seen Haibara?" Conan asked.

"She went out the front." Ayumi informed.

"Thanks, I'll see you both later." Conan said as he took off.

He ran out the front doors as he saw Ai Haibara in the near distance. He quickly caught up to her.

"Haibara." Conan said as she turned to face him.

"What's wrong?"

"Dr. Agasa said he had some new information, I thought I'd just walk there with you."

Ai nodded as they continued on. They made it back to the house to find Dr. Agasa sitting infront of the computer. Conan walked over as he placed his bag to the ground.

"So what is it you found?" Conan asked.

"For starters the only bodies found dead are that of two males."

"Your right, the other nine are girls. You think maybe they're just after little girls?" Conan asked.

"I did a little research, there were three different incidents like this very one in other cities."

"How does it relate to our case?" Ai asked.

"All three incidents occurred five months apart. It's been about five months since the last city abductions, I wouldn't be surprised if it's connected." Dr. Agasa said.

"Anything else you have to add on?" Conan asked.

"The children abducted in all the other cases were young girls. Ten in all in each of those cases."

"If that is true, that must mean there's one more to go." Ai said.

"And that means we need to find them now. Dr. Agasa did you check the records of anyone with a criminal record who has been in all three of those cities, and now here?" Conan asked.

"I'll give it a look now."

It was busy at this time of day. He waited in line with all the extra accessories he had purchased.

"Got some stuff to set up at the shed, might take awhile but this could work as a base for my operation."

After he paid for all the electronics he headed back to the shed as he set up shop.

"I forgot to talk with Ran, I'll have to do that soon."

Most of his day was spent setting up things and installing programs into the hard drive. Tim looked down at his watch. It was seven P.M.

"Good, looks like all systems are a go. I want to give that survaliance footage a closer look." Tim said.

He pulled the video up as he watched it a couple times over.

"Wait a minute, did that boy say something before he followed after her?"

Tim opened up another file as a sound system popped open.

"If I could get rid of the noise around him, I might be able to hear what he said."

He went to work as he tried to fade out the extra sounds in the video. An hour or so passed on as he made progress.

"Alright let's see if I have something." Tim said as he played back the video audio once more.

"Yeww carrrn bzzz serii."

"Closer, but still can't hear what he said." Tim stated as he continued.

Tim continued to fade out the surrounding sounds as he played the audio again.

"Yous caant bezz."

"Just a little more." Tim said.

He made a couple more adjustments to the audio as he played the audio for yet another time.

"You can't be serious, she has cooties."

Tim sat back in his chair at this.

"I wonder what that could have been about. I think it's best if I visit one of the spots where one of the children were taken." Tim thought to himself as he walked over and suited up.

Conan laid on his back staring up at the ceiling. His head rested upon his hands. Dr. Agasa had looked into potential criminals on the run which fit their description, none fit the profile. Conan's little trance was broken by the sound of foot steps heading toward him. He sat up to see Ran.

"You doing ok in here?" She asked.

"I'm fine, just resting up a little. Are you feeling better?" Conan asked.

"Considering Sonoko just called and told me Tim didn't know what was in the bag, I'd say I'm feeling much better." Ran replied with a smile.

"Good, I knew something was up with that whole incident."

"Dad went up to the station, so he might be back late."

"Ok." Conan said.

He swung from building to building, his cape flowing within the night sky. Red Robin came to a stop as he caught sight of something suspicious at the left side of his eye. He stood on the ledge of the building as he used his zooming system. He saw a man working on something under a car. After he finished the man jumped up and ran around the corner as a truck picked him up.

"Think I better go give that a look." He said as he glided down toward the parking lot.

Red Robin made his way over to the car as he took a look under. Immediately a device attached to the bottom of the car began to beep.

"A bomb!"

Red Robin quickly jumped using his grappler to head to the nearest building as the car exploded.

"Must of been triggered off when I touched the car. That blast wasn't meant for me, but who?"

Red Robin looked forward as a bunch of people came running out of a building. Red Robin looked to see that the building was the police headquarters.

"Looks like someone wanted one of these guy's dead." Red Robin said as he looked to see who owned the car.

"My car!" A man yelled out.

"That must be the guy they wanted dead. If they find that he is still alive they may try again."

Conan found himself fading as his phone began to vibrate next to him. He reached over as he brought it to his ear.

"Hello."

"Good, you're ok." Genta said from the other line.

"What is this all about?" Conan asked.

"Just checking on all the group members to make sure everyone is ok, see you in school tommarrow."

With that he hung up. Conan flipped his phone down as he went to the main room to see Ran staring out the window. He looked on as he slowly walked up next to her.

"I wish Shinichi was here."

Conan didn't say anything. They both stood their as minutes went by. Suddenly a slight knock at the door can be heard. Ran made her way over as she opened the door to see Megure Juzo and detective Takagi. Ran engaged in conversation with the two of them.

"What are they doing here?" Conan thought to himself.

"What's wrong, is there something you two need to tell me."

"I think it would be best if we took a seat Ms. Mouri." Inspector Megure advised.

Ran invited the two of them in as they all took a seat.

"This dosen't look good." Conan thought to himself.

"Where's dad, did something happen to him?" Ran asked standing back up.

Inspector Megure looked toward the ground, then back up.

"He's gone...his car exploded. There was nothing we could do." Inspector Megure informed.

Conan became light headed as he stood up against the wall. Memories of Kogoro quickly poured in as his eyes watered up. Ran's eyes curled with tears as well. She then fell forward as detective Takagi caught her in his arms.

"She fainted. What should we do from here?" Detective Takagi asked.

"We'll call her mother, that's the best thing we can do."

He glided as he touched down on a building right across from an elementary school down town.

"I fixed the kill attempt problem, this could actually benefit better then what I had planned originally."

Red Robin glided down toward the school as he walked around.

"This is the place victim number two was taken, right after school they say."

He reached into his utility belt as he pulled out a mini flash light.

"The incident had to have taken place over there some where, that's the direction of the little girls home."

He looked the area over for nearly an hour, but found nothing.

"Wait a minute, what if something grabbed her attention and made her go down the other block."

Red Robin walked down the other street still holding his flash light in hand. He made his way along the brick wall as he came to a stop at the end of the corner. He walked into a small secluded area near the other side of the wall. He flashed his light around as he caught sight of a small object. He then knelt down to see what it was.

"A filtered cigarette piece...why would someone do that?"

Red Robin continued to scour the area as something caught his attention over near a pile of mud. He looked down to see wheel prints implanted into the mud. Red Robin flashed around a little more as he saw a black substance near the wheel prints. He took his finger as he took a sniff of it.

"Oil...somebody was waiting here."

Using his cowl he took a few pictures of the imprinted wheels, he then walked over and stuck the filtered cigarette piece into his pocket.

"They teach the military soldiers how to filter their cigarettes, keeps others from tracking them. Maybe the abductor is of military background."

Red Robin shot his grappler out as he headed back to the roof tops.

"I'll analyze the evidence after school...The real question remains, what could have brought that girl clear over there?"

The night went by as the sun rose in the morning. Conan opened his eyes as he jumped to the ground. He quickly remembered what Inspector Megure had told them last night. Tears came to his eyes once more as he quickly wipedthem.

"If it's the last thing I do, I will find out who is responsible for Kogoro's death."

Conan slowly got dressed as he made his way into the main room as he is surprised to be greeted by Eri Kisaki.

"Good morning young man."

"Good morning. Where is Ran?"

"I insisted she stay home from school, but she decided against it." Eri replied.

Conan threw his bag over his shoulders as he headed for the door. Conan then stopped as he looked back toward her.

"What's going to happen?"

"I don't know, but everything is going to be ok."

Conan nodded as he headed to school. He made his way through the hall straight to class. Conan put his head down as he felt a tap from behind.

"Conan are you ok?" Ayumi asked.

"I...I don't know what to say."

The bell rung shortly after as Conan sat up and reached for his book.

"Something wrong Conan?" Mitsuhiko asked.

"Just tired, long night." Conan lied.

Conan looked over as the door opened. It was Salekea.

"Salekea, when is she ever late?"

Salekea made her way to her desk as she took a seat. Conan looked over at her.

"Why does she look so sad today?" Conan questioned.

"Hey, you feeling ok?" Conan asked.

"I'm ok." She said looking toward him then back.

"Does she have makeup on today?"

He made his way to school as he saw Ran and Sonoko sitting at the bench infront of the school. Tim walked over as he sat next to them.

"Hey Ran, we need to talk."

"It's ok, Sonoko told me everything."

"Her voice, she sounds sad."

"What's wrong?" Tim asked.

"It's my Dad."

"What did he do, rob a bank or something?" He said trying to crack a joke.

"Tim!" Sonoko exclaimed.

"I thought we were friends, why would you say something like that!" Ran yelled as she stood up from the bench.

"Woh, what's wrong?" Tim asked placing a hand on her shoulder as he stood up as well.

"Don't touch me!" She yelled as tears came to her eyes.

"What happened?"

"My father...he was killed... Tim."

"I'm...I'm sorry. Look everything is going to be ok."

"No it's not, how would you know. You couldn't know what it's like to lose a father." Ran said as she walked off in tears.

"Nice going loser." Sonoko said.

"Sonoko, you know I didn't mean it like that."

"Do me a favor Tim, stay away from me and more importantly, stay away from Ran." Sonoko said as she went after Ran.

"Damn, and now we're back to square negative one."

Conan looked on as his phone vibrated. He looked down to see Hattori Heiji was calling. He ignored this. The bell rang a few minutes later as Conan stepped down from his chair. Ayumi walked next to him as they exited the classroom.

"Conan are you sure you're ok?"

Conan continued to walk as Ayumi grabbed him by his shoulders turning him toward her.

"Talk to me Conan, you know I'm always here for you."

"Ayumi I." Conan began as Salekea walked up.

"Ayumi would you like to come to my house?" Salekea asked.

"I'd have to ask my mom."

"You can call her on the way there."

"Ok. We'll talk later ok." Ayumi said as she walked off with Salekea.

Conan leaned up against one of the lockers as he slid to the ground.

"Everything is falling apart."

To Be Continued