Next day where the sun hasn't shine, Checker went out the house with Reborn seeing his leave.

Checker turned around and asked, "Are you sure about this decision Reborn? I could help you bring them down faster than you think." Reborn shook his head, "You are well known Checker, especially in the deep part of the dark world. If they learned the fact you involved yourself something bad might happen... we want Shin to regain the normal life that is supposed to be."

Checker nodded, "I understand Reborn... it would be hard to bring his normal life back, especially your targeting the deep ones. You think you have an idea how to protect him without making the whole world know about it?" Reborn smirked, "Well you do know the way to keep the information check right, even hid the whole truth."

"Which I'm supposed to do after everything is over." Checker said as he chuckled, "Vindice might react to your activities."

"I heard Sensei is taking care of them." Reborn informed which surprised Checker for a moment, "If it's her surely they will be forcedly convince." The young adult nodded, thinking the same as him. Checker smiled, "I will do everything I can to support you and Shin, give my regard to him when he wakes up. Until then Reborn."

He walked away, leaving Reborn to see him left before getting in and closed the door.

Somewhere in the dark valley, there's someone standing in the bloody place. Around that person were the corpses, from their outfit must be gangsters that lure around the dark. The only life remaining was the one responsible for their massacre, it was the serial killer.

"Useless fools." He muttered as he kicked the nearest corpse to its face, 'None here recognized a man in fedora, would that mean he's not acting alone like us and uses tugs to get information? No, these fools told me they never met someone asking questions about us nor anything related that could pinpoint us. I even killed the possible people that could get information... unless...'

Little by little it seems the serial killer is realizing something very critical that they must never turn a blind against.

'If that is true... we must prepare for the worst.'

Sun rises in the home where Shin and Reborn lived, the young adult was preparing breakfast for them. His pet Leon was watching his master cook until he sensed someone coming. It was Shin who just woke up.

"Good morning Reborn." Shin greeted as he headed to his sit. Reborn smiled, "Morning Shin, Checker already left."

"Oh, why didn't you wake me up Reborn?"

"He said he doesn't want to bother your sleep, knowing you sleep really late."

Shin flinch to that, he tried to keep his activity which were researching to make plan for their next action and do some preparation a secret but Reborn and Checker still got him. Just how could they do that?

"Here." Reborn gave his cup of black coffee, Shin smiled. "Thank you Reborn."

He began to drink his coffee which he found really delicious, Reborn never complain since he loved espresso. He readies the meal before putting them on the table and they began to eat. Leon was on the side, munching his food that his master gave, the food was really delicious and he wanted to eat more of his master's cooking.

"Reborn what do you think is the best alternative course?" Shin asked in wonder. Reborn drink his espresso before clarifying, "About them Shin?" He nodded. He gave a little thinking before answering, "What we're doing now is a fine progress Shin. The first plan is not only show them their existence but also their nature. Are you thinking something else to do?"

"Well... I'm kind of wondering what more we could reveal to help the police catch them." Shin replied, making Reborn groan. "You do know that police are complete useless against us."

"But the police job is to protect the people, I think it's natural to give them a chance to prove their worth."

His point made Reborn almost laugh, "Have it your way."

They continue to eat for a moment before Shin spoke ones again, "That plan endangered your life, they are expecting you to come out again Reborn, not only them but the police too knowing he told them about you. I don't really understand, is that really fine? Revealing yourself to take their attention to find about me."

"Of course." Reborn answered him, "The whole reason why I let myself be revealed in front of Kudo Yusaku is for him to find you on his own. Out of everyone there, only he could believe the other possibilities which we're currently in. He's the best man I could bet."

"Does that mean you're planning to reveal yourself in front of him again?" Shin asked, making Reborn smirked. "In the right time Shin. He need another piece that will lead him to the truth. When he's done with them, I will give the last pieces and you will finally meet him personally."

Shin was speechless, Reborn had his way which could lead things to more complicated but the end of it was a success.

Kudo Mansion in Beika, Yusaku was in his study room where all the copies of files they had retrieve from that laboratory were scattered around. In the side was his mug of coffee that only been touch rarely, his mind was all focus about the mystery in front of him. He need to give justice for his son, for experimenting him then killing him, he will never forgive them, never.

Unknown to the man, outside was his wife standing. Yukiko wasn't sure if she could disturb him, telling him to give himself a rest but she had no courage to do that at all. More than anyone she understood him, who wouldn't be angry about it. Learning the fact your son was experimented, Yukiko was too furious, she wanted to head out and hunt them to herself, strangle them to death. Who cares about murdering, they killed her precious son, they need to pay the price.

Suddenly a door bell was heard, breaking Yukiko's mental break down and immediately went to the entrance to see who's there. It was Hattori Heiji and a blond she doesn't know.

"Oh Hattori-kun, it's been a while." Yukiko greeted with her force smile, it only produced a little. The two understood how stress and despairing the mother felt so they all they could do was stare down and be careful of what they say. Heiji returned the greeting politely, "It's been a while too Yukiko-san. I brought a friend of mine if it's okay."

"Hakuba Suguru, please to meet you Kudo-san." Hakuba introduced himself as he bow for respect. Yukiko replied his respect, "Kudo Yukiko, call me by my first name knowing you call my husband the same name, please to meet you too Hakuba-kun."

"Like wise Yukiko-san." Hakuba answered in politeness. Yukiko gave them a way, "Come in."

Both went in the mansion, to see the place was kind of dark and gloomy.

"Sorry for the atmosphere, everything here is kind of not good right now." Yukiko apologized, knowing they had read the atmosphere. They immediately shook their heads.

"It's fine Yukiko-san, we understood so nothing to worry." Heiji said. Followed by Hakuba, "We came here to give Kudo-san assistance if ever he wanted. We really aren't sure if he would let us."

This made Yukiko smile, "I'm sure my husband would appreciate your concern and sincerity. Come this way, he's currently busy with you know what."

Both nodded, already familiar thanks to the police's latest meeting that happened yesterday night.

Yukiko led them to Yusaku's study room and knocked, "Honey you have visitors, they are high school detectives and they wanted to help you." There's no answer, Yukiko gave a sigh before speaking. "We're coming in."

Yukiko opened the door to witness the scattered paper on the floor and Yusaku on his study table, everything focused on the paper he's writing. Heiji and Hakuba took glance on the papers to see it was the copies of the files they found in that laboratory and some theories how it was done. They turned to Yusaku who finally turned to them after being pursued by his wife.

"Hattori-kun, Hakuba-kun sorry for the mess of this room." Yusaku apologized. Hattori shook his head, "Don't be, we understand." Hakuba nodded before asking, "Is there anything we can do for you Kudo-san?"

"Hmm... well let's see how your deduction will work on this. Come here." Both went to Yusaku to look on the notes that he had written while Yukiko left the room. They were quite surprised he wrote all his findings to a paper.

"For four years, my son suffered in experiment." Yusaku began, "Without knowing, Shinichi died this whole five years... three years ago the serial killer appeared introducing himself as Kudo Shinishi, taking my son's identity and made everyone even me convince he's really my son. The Blood test made it even more proof he is indeed him... but after that man appeared and fought against him, he gave us a serious hint. We soon found the laboratory and the fact about what truly happened to my son. The serial killer we had known was a fake, using my son's identity to continue their activity."

They all nod, knowing the most basic information.

"Even though we knew them, something about that man bothered me, like there's more from what we're seeing." Yusaku said, making the two question it. Hakuba spoke this, "What do you mean Kudo-san?"

"My last time encounter, the serial killer attacked me but that man protected me. He said something that until now I can't figure out. Don't get yourself killed. I'm sure he won't be happy if he knew you got hurt or die... Those words... who's is he talking about?"

So that's what question the Novelist, someone care for his life that made the man said it. In that situation they could say that man couldn't make a lie so what he said might be the truth. If that's the case, who is that man's companion?

Next day, Yusaku immediately went to the police headquarters to demand something to the superintendent Matsumoto.

"You need his what?" Yusaku explained again, "I need something to clear find the serial killer's identity."

"But Kudo until now our researchers still don't have anything to help us clear their identity. Remember that organization are dealing with DNA, how can you figure out their identity when they could-"

"I found another way to help us find it, especially the identity of that fake."

Superintendent Matsumoto studied the Novelist before sighing, "Then what would that be?"

Yusaku smirked, confident for his plan to work.

On the certain room somewhere, Reborn was smirking as he took note of what he's hearing to his headphone. It was the plan of both Yusaku and the Superintendent Matsumoto, planting a bug in important rooms sure easy. Reborn was mentally praising himself.

As he listened he heard another possible way to prove Shin's identity and began laughing to himself, 'Here I'm so proud of myself about my intelligence but to think I miss something so simple, looks like I still have things to learn.'

He heard a knock, turning to the door to see Shin with phone in hand.

"Mysteria wants to speak with you Reborn." Shin said as he heads to him and hand over the phone. Reborn took it and nod as thanks, Shin smiled and went out the room to give privacy. Reborn pulled down the right side of his headphone and leaned the phone to his free ear and spoke, "Sensei."

"Reborn" A deep mature woman's voice was heard, "I got what you wish."

On Kaito's home, Kaito was thinking for another tricks when he heard a doorbell. He immediately stood up and went to the door to see Hakuba and Aoko.

Kaito raised his eyebrow, "What are you two doing here?"

"Can we discuss something?" Hakuba asked in seriousness. Kaito tilt his head, "About what?"

"Come on BaKaito, stop being cold to Suguru and hear him out." Aoko scolded with a pout which only made Kaito sigh, 'Like that would be easy Ahoko.'

Whenever the case, Kaito let them in and had them sit to his couch.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Kaito asked as he crossed his arms. Hakuba took a deep breath before telling his reason of meeting him, "Kid," Kaito mentally narrowed his eyes as his poker face still in place, he continued. "Will you rely this message to Kid."

Kaito grump, "Hakuba I'm telling you this whole time that I am not Kid, how much more could give a message? Aoko tell your boyfriend that I could never be Kid will ya."

"Even if you tell me that..." Aoko glance to Hakuba who took a deep breath before speaking, "Tell him... that there will be a big plan coming and we could say it was the most dangerous one. I and Hattori-kun can't participate but we wanted to help as much as needed so I don't know how things will end... for that reason, tell Kid that he must never put himself into trouble, same for the people that he's helping... that's all."

Hakuba stood up and bowed before leaving. Aoko wasn't sure as she looked to Kaito who's blinking and Hakuba who's leaving before deciding to follow Hakuba. Kaito heard the door closed, indicating they had left. Making sure they are indeed gone, Kaito took a deep breath to calm himself.

'The police were planning something dangerous... knowing Oniisan he already knew it... I wonder what will we do next...' He scratched his head before sighing, 'Just in case I better tell them.'

Later in a certain home, Shin got Kaito's message before heading to Reborn who's done taking notes and gave it to him.

"I note the plan." Reborn said as Shin took the paper to read them. After studying them Shin became serious and spoke deeply, "This plan will be perfect if they are dealing normal organization... this will endanger their lives more than they had expected."

Reborn nodded as he agreed to Shin, "What will you do?"

Shin was silence for a moment but his eyes shows he already decided what to do. Reborn could only smirk, not complaining at all.

"I'll think of a way to reduce the danger rate." Shin said before walking away. Before he got out the room, Reborn spoke. "Sensei told me Rick will be arriving in few days."

That stopped Shin and turned to Reborn in wide eyes, "Rick? Why?"

"You do remember the small blood sample I had sent back in Italy, Sensei finished analyzing them and Rick will be coming to give us that result. Sensei also said Rick will be staying here until everything is settled."

Shin thought for a moment before asking, "Does that mean he'll participate with us?"

"I don't think so, knowing Sensei surely before he come here he will receive a hell of threatening to make sure he will never interfere in our problem."

"So that means he can't help us."

"Yup"

"It's very like Mysteria, does she."

"The best way to learn is to experience it to yourself. She always says that."

"True." Shin smiled, "Thanks for telling me Reborn."

Reborn smirked as he watched Shin left the room. Ones he's gone, Reborn glance to his pet chameleon who's sleeping soundly on the table before standing up. The sound of the chair made Leon woke up and turned to his owner who's getting ready before turning to his pet.

"Let's have a patrol Leon. I want to see how those fools are doing." The chameleon jumped really happy, wanting to go with him.

I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn and Detective Conan