It was now the next morning, Kaito still out of cold and Hakuba got checked out. Kaito got checked out as well, and it seemed that he had a high fever, but both should be alright. When their condition was getting worse, they should go to the hostpital. Hattori's parents had holidays, and so they were alone at home. Shinichi was relieved at that, trying to explain it to them would not work. By now Kaito's fever was down and he was sure that the magician would be alright when waking up.

Shinichi was the whole night awake, at first Hattori wanted to stay awake as well, Shinichi told him that he should sleep. When something would happen, he would wake the other male up. And so here he was watching both of them without sleeping. The male couldn't sleep anyway, too much worry for both of his friends. Kaito was by now his best friend, and Hakuba was by now a good friend as well. He felt the concern grow, that was until he felt someone groan. It was Hakuba, his body instantly tense as his eyes dart around, it was as he would try to escape soon. It was clear why, and he could just feel more concerned for the male. 

"Hey, Hakuba-kun..."

The person instantly looked at him as he spoke in a soft tone. The male stared at him, but without any recognition. At least, he relaxed, but the worry stayed. The doctor told them that the possibility was that he wouldn't remember anything. 

"Do you...know what did happen?"

His voice soft, there was a hesitation in his voice, after all the possibilty stayed. He waited patiently for the other male to talk to him. The shrunken person paused, a frown formed its way over his face.

"I uh don't remember other than my name. Did you rescue me?"

The voice was soft-spoken; the male looked at him with questioning eyes. Yet Hakuba was calm, or he seemed calm, yet he could see flashes of emotions. Confusion, fear, pain. It made sense and he wanted to hug him, telling him that everything was fine. But he didn't after all he first needed to know how the male really was.

"Actually, it wasn't just me. Two other people as well..."

He paused for a moment, what should he do now? Should he tell him? Right now Hakuba was in a kid's body. He wasn't sure and Kaito still out of the cold. 

"Thanks a lot, mister, I was scared and couldn't move. They talked to each other and one of them said...that they drugged me."

That made him angry, now it made sense why Hakuba wasn't yelling nor resisting. He was just like a puppet. Dear God, what had they done to him? It was horrifying hearing this from him. He pulled the shrunken Hakuba in a hug. That was it he will get them and behind bars. The boy tensed first but then relaxed letting himself getting hugged.

"I am so sorry, that we weren't fast enough."

He felt terrible for Hakuba. It made sense now to him why he wasn't reaction really much. It seemed that he was conscious when they did that to him. It disgusted him when people do that. It was one of the reasons why he was detective get people who do these things, behind bars.

"D-don't worry, you did rescue me after all didn't you?"

The voice was soft and he let out a sigh after he felt the latter relax. It seemed that the other was shaking without realizing it and now he seemed to shake.

'Should I...ask?...'

He wanted to know how far they have gone, but at the same time, he didn't want to know. Just the thought alone of them managing to get trough with it made him feel horrified.

"Mister you can let go now."

"Ah, sorry Hakuba-kun."

'Huh, as always polite. It seemed that this never will change...'

He let go of him and the other sat up and looking around until he stopped and looking at Kaito with a frown.

"Um, is he alright?"

That made him frown as well, Kaito's fever just an hour ago got down. He was exhausted and wanted to sleep, but he didn't want to leave Kaito. Knowing the latter it would make him devastating knowing that his boyfriend got amnesia.

"Yeah, he was sick. I need to tell you something, promise me not to tell anyone. The people who know are Hattori, Kaito the person who is right next to you and myself, Shinichi. It is dangerous."

The boy gave a concerned glance at the still sleeping young adult and looked back at him with a small nod and a quiet "yes."

"You are actually 18 years old, but because of a poison called APTX 4869 you shrunk into a kid. Don't worry I have antidote back home in Beika. Right now you still need rest as you have a concussion." (I decided to make him a year older and they soon would get out of school, just thought I mention this)

"Oh, so that was what they gave me. I won't tell anyone."

The boy replied softy towards him as he gave a small smile. Now all Shinichi needed was waiting for Kaito to wake up. 

"Oh and one more thing, the person sleeping next to you is your boyfriend, his name his Kaito Kuroba."

It would take a while for Hakuba to remember and that was what Shinichi knew. He knew that the other would be fine, but he wasn't sure that Kaito would. He glanced worriedly towards the sleeping young adult and pondered how he could bring this news to him. 

"Morning Kudo and oh Kuroba you are awake?"

"Morning to you as well, Hattori-san."

Shinichi gave a quick tired glance, which told Hattori that something was off. It wasn't just that, but Hakuba called him san was making him a bit perplexed.

"I am going to talk with Hattori for a moment, will...you be fine alone?"

The frowns for a moment and then giving a small smile soon after and answering...

"Un, I will be fine."

"Alright, when something is yell."

With this, he stood up walking away, but not with Hattori taking his hand and dragging him somewhere. Soon they were in a different room, the kitchen. Shinichi was forced to sit down, not saying anything, which was worrisome for the latter male. Making two coffees and setting one in front of Kudo. The latter absentmindedly looked into the cup still not willing to say anything. Hattori could tell that there was something on his mind. The silence continued and Hattori had enough. Something major happened, and he guessed it had to do with the just recent awoken Hakuba.

"Kudo, want to tell me?"

His voice was soft yet there was something serious in it. This was when Kudo looked up and his eyes showed something he hadn't seen in a while. The last time was when it was too much for him when he got back and Ran telling him that she was in love with someone else. It shattered him. He called Hattori shortly and he visited soon afterward. It was too painful and he needed comfort. 

"He..."

There was the pause and Hattori decided to stand up and sitting right next to Kudo. They knew each other long enough and seeing him pause like that was nothing good. His voice showed his emotions. Usually, Kudo wasn't like this and when he was then it had to do with his friends.

"...doesn't remember. They didn't just poison him, no they first hit him on the head. But that wasn't the worst part they drugged him so that he...couldn't...."

Shinichi deducted this with the wound on his head. It made sense that something like that happened. He would have to wait for sure first. A lump was now in his throat as he felt his eyes stung.

He felt Kudo lean on him as he felt his body shaking, and something wet on his shoulder. The other was sobbing by now. That wasn't something that he expected. This wasn't how his best friend was, usually, he was calm and recollected, but right now everything seemed to crash down. Not a surprise as he was concerned as well.

It was horrifying to hear this from Kudo, no scratch this he should stop calling him Kudo. They knew each other long enough and he was his best friend. Putting an arm around him, hugging trying to comfort him. His mouth opened as he wanted to say something, but stopped himself. It won't be fine and he knew how stressed out his best friend was because of that damn organization. All he hoped that at least they would finally catch them, but it seemed it wasn't that easy. They are still some out there and Gin was on of them. They hadn't managed to stop them yet. All he hoped that they could finally put a stop to all this. But it seemed it won't be that easy now as he gritted his teeth.

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God, do I feel horrible for doing that. I just imagined that it was all too much for the poor Shin-chan, after all Shin-chan is just human. I hope you enjoyed reading that chapter. Don't forget to vote when you like it. With this have a fantastic day ja ne~