His Magic - Magic Kaito

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1017 Words excluding (A/N)~ I no own MK/DC~

Written October 18 2020
Posted November 16 2020

The horribleness continues...

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The moment they got back to the apartment, Kaito immediately ran towards the washroom, hand covering his mouth. Shinichi grimaced, trying to block out the sound of the magician's heaving. His own stomach was churning, but he was fairly sure that he wasn't going to vomit.

After a while of heaving into the toilet, Kaito exited the washroom "We've got to do something" His tone was strained, tired "We can't just let her die" From what that disgusting man had said, the woman had already been through enough in her life "She's escaped before, what if I break her out?" It wouldn't seem that odd considering her history right? "I could slip in and out easily"

The idea was tempting, very tempting "No" As much as he wanted to agree, it was too dangerous "She most likely escaped during a transfer" Shinichi grimaced "If she was able to escape from where she's being held, she would have done so already" It would look too suspicious if it happened right after she was shown to them. Azure softened when he realized that the other was shaking "I'll make some secure calls"

"Calls?" Indigos lit up, Shinichi had a plan?

"Yes" Azure met indigo "We're going to buy her tomorrow" The thought of actually buying a human being felt disgusting "She can't wait like the others" The woman was probably going to be killed in a few days.

Kaito sank to the floor, tension bleeding out of him "Thank god" His tone was soft, hopeful. He wouldn't have to knowingly let someone die, just for the greater good.

Shinichi cast the magician a sympathetic glance. His friend really wasn't suited for this kind of work at all, he had the skills, just not the strength. Kaito was able to fake the strength, but it always took a lot out of him.

The next day had both agents buzzing with anticipation "Kiritsu-sama" Shinichi greeted warmly as they were let into the building "Kai and I have been so excited to return here"

"Oh?" Kiritsu grinned "Well it's always a pleasure to have the two of you here" He ghosted his hand against the small of Kaito's back, wanting to touch lower, firmer "You're both a delight"

Indigos flashed, a dark yet playful smirk tugging at Kaito's lips "I'm not the merchandise"

Kiritsu swallowed enthralled, he'd felt something dangerous from Kai just now "With your looks, it's a pity" He shook his head sadly "Though I doubt that even then I'd be able to spend time with you"

Azure narrowed "Very true" It was disgusting how this guy thought what he was saying was okay. He cocked his head towards the showcase room "Could we see that 'treat' from yesterday?" He and the magician clasped their hands together "Kai and I have decided that we want her" So that she could be free.

Kaito smiled, indigos soft "We just couldn't get her out of our heads"

The man grimaced "We just got in a larger shipment than expected, so it was culled a few days early to make room" Kiritsu ran a hand through his hair "If only your appointment had been an hour earlier..." Appointments were pre-arranged and never made by phone. It was simply just too easy to tap into phone lines "But it's child bears a strong resemblance to it"

"Child?" The magician's one was soft as he reigned in his emotions. Acting out now would only hurt others, he wasn't allowed to attack this man. He wanted to hurt him, badly.

Since Shinichi wasn't as good an actor, he let his sadness show as he gave Kaito's hand a warning squeeze "A shame..." He ducked his head before meeting Kaito's gaze "If the child is like the mother like Kiritsu-sama says..." He tilted his head, forcing a faint smile "What do you say?"

Indigos blazed "Yes" They'd failed to save the mother, but maybe they could save the child earlier? "I would really like that"

Kiritsu smiled, relieved that they weren't going to give up "Let me lead you to the right holding room" He paused just before opening the door "Please don't think that we're incompetent when it comes to controlling the merchandise, the one we just culled was very popular among the others"

"Popular?" The sleuth couldn't hold back his curiosity.

"Yes" Kiritsu pushed open the door, holding it open for them "They called it 'The Mistress' even before it's escape due to it's skills" He frowned "It got even worse after it escaped"

"Killer!"

"Murderer!"

"Monster!"

"Bastard!"

Both agents flinched back at the sudden verbal assault that filled the room. Men, women, and children were banging and screaming against the barriers, shouting curses and insults. None of them had any clothing. Though they did have collars fastened around their necks.

Kiritsu scowled, pressing a button on his wristwatch. The angry screaming twisted into pained shrieks as they all seemed to convulse and fall. Though some managed to catch themselves on their knees instead "Do that again, and I'll keep the shock going until one of you dies" He was answered back with silence.

Shinichi squeezed Kaito's hand hard enough to cause pain, not wanting the magician to do anything stupid.

"Sorry about that" Kiritsu gave an apologetic smile "We keep them in groups so that they can care for each other so that we don't need to" The ill ones were nursed by the healthy. He turned towards the group "Where's the dead one's kid?" He tapped his watch in warning. A small cluster of adults shuffled, taking defensive stances as they all glared at him.

"Here" A young girl with slate eyes and black hair shoved her way through the protective huddle. Her jaw was set firm as she glared.

Oh god... The child couldn't be any older than 10. She was so small, too young to have such a threatening look in her eyes "We want her" Kaito blurted out. They had to save this child, he glanced around the room, they'd save the rest later.

Shinichi nodded "It'll be interesting to handle her" The girl at least had a strong spirit.

Me: .... I feel so conflicted even though this was planned in my mind for so long~

Any idea what the title meant? Some of you have the clues to piece it together

Hope you felt something~

Some cute pics to lift your spirits~

Squinty rat eyes filled with love >~<