Disclaimer: I do NOT own Death Note! If it was mine, I would totally own L & u know it! (cuddles L plushie) Anywho, this is my first Death Note Halloween fic, so please be nice no matter how dorky it turns out to be. Enjoy the story & PLEASE review! Arigatou!
A Home on Halloween
by: Sparxyu
The year was 1980 and the gate of Wammy's House rattled in the cold autumn air on the evening of October 31st as a lone figure stood outside, trying to get attention. Receiving no answer from anyone within the orphanage, the figure wrapped the blankets around the bundle it held tighter and carefully set it on the ground.
Watari had been hearing that gate rattle for most of the late afternoon. 'Are children playing their pranks again this year?' he wondered to himself. Becoming exasperated, he made his way toward the door and stepped outside.
As he opened it, the sight that met his eyes could only be described as unbelievable. A small bundle of blue and white blankets rested outside of the gate on the pavement, containing a tiny figure.
'A baby?' thought Watari, trying to clear his head of the currently shocked state it was in. Bending over, he scooped the child into his arms, noticing the paper corner of an envelope sticking out from the blankets. He read, in bold lettering:
To Whom It May Concern:
This child's name is L Lawliet and he is an orphan in need of a good home. His date of birth is October 31st, 1979, but the cause of death for his parents is unknown. He has no other family or place to go; no one else will take him. Please help him; take care of him.
-Anonymous
'October 31st, 1979,' Watari mused. 'He was born a year ago today...'
He looked down at the infant in his arms. The tiny child opened his mouth in a tiny yawn and curious jet black orbs fixed themselves on Watari. The child's pale face was soon graced with a tiny smile.
Adoration seeped through Watari as he smiled back and L wrapped small, pale fingers around the one he offered.
"Come on," he murmured to the child. "Let's get you inside, where it's nice and warm." He made his way into the orphanage, carrying L into the nursery and handing him to a nurse with curly chestnut hair pulled into a tight ponytail at the nape of her neck.
L unleashed a sharp cry, startling the nurse into almost dropping him. He leaned forward in her arms, struggling and reaching for Watari.
The curly-haired nurse, Anaki, blinked. "It would seem as though he's taken quite the liking to you, sir," she said, grinning.
"Mmm," Watari agreed as he took the child from her, going to a rocking chair and settling L into his lap. L calmed down immediately, cuddling against the gentleman's chest. "It would seem as though he has."
The baby let out a tiny yawn and Watari settled him into a nearby bassinet. He placed a small pumpkin plushie into the crib next to him. Curious, L reached out a tiny finger and touched it, only to find that it lit up.
Watari lifted him gently, planting a kiss on the small child's pale forehead. "Sweet dreams, L ," he murmured, laying the child back into the bassinet. "Happy birthday."
L watched as the toy next to him lit up and it's light seemed to fill his eyes with a glowing curiosity and the shining spirit of Halloween.
The end.
A/N: So, what did ya guys think? Good? Bad? Let me know! Reviews please! Happy Halloween to all! L's birthdate is October 31st, 1979.
