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Written June 6 2020
Posted June 21 2020

!!!!!! Taking a week from posting this as a reward for a year of perfect schedule !!!!!!

~~ Next update is on July 5 2020~~

... Even though this story is registered as random updates

Even though his reputation was no longer at stake, Kid had continued to investigate gangs off and on. The results were more rewarding to him now that he wasn't worrying about a stupid gem. It honestly felt good to know that he was responsible for getting many dangerous criminals off the streets, making the general area safer as a whole. He'd managed to stop for a few months, before the allure of helping people made him act once more.

This time however, he was more careful about how he went about getting information since he didn't want the criminals to start killing each other again. He didn't utilize his disguise skills, at all. Instead favouring a grey suit and top hat, with a smiling mask to hide his face. He made sure that the criminals knew who he was, not for his own safety, but for their safety instead. If they knew who to shoot at, there would be less casualties after all.

The main problem was that dodging bullets was hard. Indigos narrowed in annoyance as Kaito glared at his arm, he'd been shot and the bullet had broken his bone. Since the stupid bullet had't managed to go through, he'd had to remove it himself before damaging the cut more to hide the fact that it was a bullet wound. It hadn't been fun, but he'd needed to go to the hospital for a cast.

Saguru eyed the magician, a bit concerned "Glaring at your arm won't make it heal any quicker" He drawled. He had a suspicion about what happened, but wasn't sure how to bring it up. His father had told him that there were rumours about the Phantom getting shot. He bit his lip, why had Kaito continued to take down the gangs? It didn't really make sense, and he was a bit worried.

Kaito slid his gaze over towards the blond, eyes narrowing more than before "You think I don't know that?" He bit out, annoyed. The painkillers were starting to wear off, and they were too potent to even risk being caught with them on his person. His shoulders drooped, at least he didn't need to move his arm around much "Stop being a nosy detective" He huffed, turning his head away. Saguru was still acting differently and it bugged him.

The blond blinked, taken aback by the harshness of the other's tone "May I talk to you privately?" Before Kaito had the chance to deny him he continued "It has nothing to do about my previous accusations" It did a bit, but if he admitted that, there would have been no chance of the other actually listening to him.

The magician's brow creased, expression turning wary "What could you possibly want from me then?"

Saguru motioned towards a far corner, it was shaded by a tree "You'll find out if you come" He paused, glancing around "This isn't a good location for any sort of private conversation" They were near the school gates, people were leaving for their homes but it was still quite crowded.

Kaito was silent for a few moments before nodding, his curiosity getting the better of him "Fine" He breathed "I might as well since I'm in no rush" He'd been planning on taking it easy for today. With that, the two walked towards the hidden corner. The magician crossed his arms once they were there "Okay, so?" He prompted.

The blond pursed his lips "Please allow me to finish before butting in" He pleaded, Kaito raised a brow, but nodded "Okay..." How was he going to phrase this? "The only crime that Phantom can be charged with is trespassing, and even then it's not concrete" Kaito opened his mouth but Saguru silenced him by holding up a hand "In addition since you're a minor, and doing good..." He paused for a moment "I highly doubt that there will be consequences from your actions" In truth, Kaito would probably be recruited if the whispers and rumours at the station were anything to think about.

Saguru was accusing him of being Phantom, but not threatening him? Indigos darkened, he was ready to flee if needed "What are you even trying to say?"

Gold closed "What I'm saying is that if I can't get you to stop, then I want to at least make sure that you won't die" He breathed, opening his eyes "Hospitals have nurses that can be chatty, so I could patch you up instead" Gold hardened "If the police find out who you are, they will use you"

Kaito tilted his head "Why do you want to help?" They weren't friends.

"I may not like you, but I respect your skills" Saguru stated, voice firm "Your talents are unheard of, there's no way that the police won't try to blackmail you into working for them"

The magician frowned "You just said that I couldn't get in trouble"

"Legally you can't" Saguru met his gaze "But what if they threaten to leak your identity?" His tone darkened "You've made a lot of enemies, and they could go after either you, or Nakamori-chan"

Aoko... He grit his teeth "Fine" He couldn't help but scowl "I'll let you patch me up when I can't do it myself" He didn't want the jerk's help "I'm Phantom, but not Kid" He wouldn't let himself lower his guard and reveal his original secret persona. Phantom couldn't really be arrested, but Kid could.

Gold gleamed "Very well" He dipped his head "Try not to die doing whatever you're doing" With that he left, goal completed. A small smirk tugged at his lips when the magician was no longer in sight, maybe he could learn more about the magician this way. His motives were confusing and contradictory, maybe by helping Phantom, he'd understand more about the one behind Kid.

Kaito grimaced, unhappy with the results. He didn't trust the bastard, not at all. But at the very least, he knew that the guy wouldn't try to get him killed. Arrested yes, Killed no. Indigos hardened, resolve growing, he wasn't going to let himself mess up. Saguru wouldn't learn a thing about Kid.

Me: This was interesting to write~ A fragile alliance~

Hope you enjoyed~

Any requests? I'll look over them all but won't promise to write all if I feel like I can't~

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