The Black Fox (Shinichi X Reader)

Mirth

Each of the songs I listen to are specifically chosen to help put my mind in the proper setting for whatever I'm writing. Today, this is that song.

As always, I hope you enjoy.

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"Rin, hurry up or we'll be late!" Conan shouted at you from downstairs.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" You yelled back. You shifted the backpack on your shoulders, and adjusted the turquoise sweater you wore over a white blouse. You'd made the decision to wear the clothes Mrs. Kudo had gotten for you. It was a little difficult to get over your own self-conscious thoughts, however, you knew you'd get nowhere if you were constantly afraid of the world around you.

With one last steadying breath, you headed down the stairs. Conan was glowering at you from the sidewalk. His eyebrow quirked up when he saw your outfit. Worry leapt into your chest, but you bit it down. "Is that what took you so long?" Conan questioned.

"Yeah, sorry." You shrugged. "I figured I'd put your mom's gift to use finally."

"Then let's get going."

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When the two of you entered the front doors of the school, the detective brats ran to greet you with Haibara meandering along behind them. So, she decided to stay here with us. You thought with a smile. I would have thought the FBI would have given her the offer of witness protection. You met her eyes, and she smiled back. I'm glad she stayed. It would have been boring without her~

"I wonder if we'll get another case today!" Mitsuhiko called.

"I doubt it. It's the first day back to school." Conan stated.

"That, and only one of our cases has ever been fulfilling. The rest have been searcher jobs." You muttered, as the six of you headed to your individual shoe lockers. You shook your head, as you heard the others continue their muttering three rows down. Those brats sure are energetic as ever. You chuckled under your breath, before pulling open your locker.

As soon as your mind registered what was inside the locker, you slammed it shut once again, and staggered back. Fear twisted your stomach, but you knew now wasn't the time to let your mask falter. You squeezed your eyes shut, and shook your head. Focus! Now isn't the time. I can't let anyone see this... You opened your eyes again.

"Oi, Rin, you coming?" You looked over to see Conan, and your stomach knotted even more.

"Yeah, I'll be right there. I just remembered that I left my shoes at the front office. They got a little messed, so I asked them if I could get a new pair. I have to go get them." You lied as easily as if you were ordering a meal.

"Do you want us to wait for you?" Ayumi asked.

"Nah, I've got this. Besides, I'd feel guilty if we were all late for class. You guys go on. It'll just take a few minutes. I'll see you soon." You forced a smile, before beginning to walk towards the front office. When you felt sure they had gone, you turned right back around, and headed to your locker.

Glancing around to make sure nobody was watching, you opened it once more. You felt nauseous the second your eyes landed on the grotesque scene. Two pitch black ravens were splayed across your shoes, staining the white, crimson. The two birds had been gutted, their entrails spilling out all around the locker. It seemed to get harder to breathe, the more you looked, but you had no other choice. You recognized the two birds, and it only made the reality of your situation all the more crushing. It was Kuro, and his mate. You bit your cheek to keep the tears at bay.