Mello threw himself to the bed, sobs shaking his body. For once he was glad that his roommate was not inside. He couldn't let Matt see him like this. So broken, and over what? The death of the only father figure, no matter how mysterious, that any of them had.
How could he die? He kept repeating in his mind. He said he was going to put Kira to justice!
He continued to sob into his sheets. Everything playing over again, Roger so uncharacteristically depressed, telling Near and himself that L was dead.
Near, stupid Near! Didn't he get it!? All he said was some riddle of puzzles and losers, and now HE's the one to success L? He doesn't even care!
Though, Mello must now admit to himself, that he gave Near that title. Roger had offered both of them take on the case, but Mello refused. He couldn't work with Near. Someone so cold and uncaring, so emotionless.
He had also said that he was leaving. Shit, he should be leaving soon. Collecting what was left of his broken soul, he got up off the bed and threw everything he had into one small rucksack. The same one he came with, holding most of the same contents, clothes, chocolate, and a rosary. He scribbled a note to his best friend. To tell Matt that he would not be returning, warning him as well not to come looking for him. He let one last sob fall through him, then suppressed the rest.
If he was going to catch Kira, he was going to have to stop crying. This wasn't a stupid test at Wammy's, where he would be stressing over beating Near. No this was the real world now, there were more consequences to failure, more reward to success. Should he capture Kira on his own, he will have done what L did not. He will have avenged L also, and would have shown all of Wammy house that he is the ultimate successor. He would beat Near. But now, beating Near seemed unimportant when piled up with the rest of the rewards. The only reason that he wanted to beat Near now, was because Near failed to care that L had died.
On the other hand, should he fail, the consequences come heavier than simply being second again. He knew what his goal was, and that failure, could not be an option. His only goal to Kill Kira, or die trying.
He didn't know anything about the case, Roger didn't tell him. He guessed that Near would be told anything L had figured out, seeing as it was now his job to take over the case. Mello would not have that advantage. He would have to start from scratch, or at least that's what he thought. He heard the crunch of gravel as a black Rolls Royce pulled up next to him. Mello watched as Roger rushed out into the rainy night.
"Mello…" he said in a concerned tone.
"I'm not staying Roger. I'm going." He confirmed.
Roger shuffled uncomfortably on his feet, then pulled an envelope out of his pocket.
"If you're going to work the case I want you to have the same starting ground. It's just not safe otherwise." He stretched out his hand, offering the envelope to Mello, who took it and put it in his rucksack.
"Thanks, I guess."
Roger let out a heavy sigh, "You're sure there's no way I can make you stay? None?"
"Not even all the chocolate in the world." Mello refused to stay at Wammy's House.
"Alright then. Goodbye and good luck. I hope you make good use of the envelope." Roger gave a nod of his head and drove off back up the driveway. Mello rushed over to a tree and hid under it. He took out a small flashlight that he was happy that he packed and took the envelope in his other hand.
Careful not to tear the contents, he tore open the package to see what was inside. The first thing he saw was money, by the look and feel of it maybe about 10 000 pounds. The next thing inside was a letter, labelled top secret. Mello took a huge breath and unfolded it.
Successor,
By the time that this is being read it will be known that L has died. It is now up to you to continue on the Kira case. Roger will have already spoken to you about whether or not you feel capable of such a task.
L could sense that the end was drawing closer, so in case it has happened he asked that I prepare two letters that are identical. It contains the information you may need to stop Kira.
L has found the weapon at this time, but should this letter be read by anyone other than the two recipients intended, he has asked that I not disclose it. However I may give these hints approved by him:
In my possession but not.
Blank, just blank.
Read on.
Beyond Birthday, correct.
That is all that L has agreed to share with you. He has asked me to warn that neither of you can succeed where he has failed unless you compare results. Best of luck. Stay safe.
Author's note: I hope you like it! Reviews always welcome!
