Author's Note: Hello there I just wanted to take the time to let people know that this all takes place during B's time at Wammy House. Also no one knows A's real name so I made one up.
B sat in his and A's room trying to study. This is no good. B threw the book across the room in frustration. B picked up a jar of strawberry jam from the side table and dipped his fingers in and licked the sticky sweet substance off. B consumed the entire jar and than placed it back on the table.
Where could A be? A was another child at Wammy's who was competing to be L's successor. B walked across the room to the full length mirror and ran his fingers through his messy black hair. I look just like you L. B chuckled a little. You know they say mimicry is the ultimate form of flattery.
B made up his mind and decided to go look for A. Oh well it's not like I can concentrate anyway. B left the room and began walking down the hall when he spotted none other than A himself. Well well what do you know?
"Hey A where have you been?" B asked.
"I was in the library getting some more books if you must know." A replied gesturing to the backpack on his back.
B stared at A and could see his name and his life span ticking down. Alphonse Ashton three months left. B hated his ability and how it had made him an outcast. Most people were afraid of his blood colored eyes so they avoided him.
"BB what's the matter? You're freaking me out staring at me like that." A spoke interrupting B's thoughts.
"Nothing's wrong A don't worry about it." B assured him. A's going to die and there's nothing I can do to change that. B's thought made him very uneasy.
"B you were looking for me?" A wondered.
"Yeah I needed a distraction." the L look alike explained.
"Oh I see." A stated.
"Do you want to go down to the kitchen and get something to eat?" B inquired.
"Sure." A agreed. The two walked down the hall to the grand stair case and proceeded to descend it.
"What do you think cook will have for us?" A wondered.
"I don't care as long as there is jam?" B replied.
"You and your jam." A laughed.
B laughed too B like to laugh as a matter of fact he practiced often just so that he can get it right. The two walked down the hall leading to the kitchen. There sitting at the table was none other than L.
"Hello A and hello Back up." L greeted.
"Hello L and by the way the name is Beyond Birthday not Back up." the successor told the predecessor.
"Duly noted." L stated. B and A joined L at the table. Cook placed a piece of cake in front them both a long with a jar of strawberry jam for B.
"So Alternative how are your studies doing?" L inquired.
"There going okay." A said. L nodded and looked over at B.
"And how are your studies coming along Back up?" L asked.
"I am still in first place standings and again it's Beyond, B, or even BB not Back up." the copy told the original. I can't believe this he doesn't respect us at all not one bit. B took a bite of cake trying his best not to lose his temper.
I will surpass you L one way or the other it's only a matter of time. B opened his jar of jam and began to eat it. Oh yes L I will prove to the whole world that I am far superior to you. B smiled as he licked the sticky jam off of his fingers. You will bow down to me L you'll see. B finished the jar of jam and sat it on the table.
L looked at the clock on the wall and looked momentarily panicked. "Oh gosh is that the time? I am sorry you two, but I've got to go I have to bring these files to Watari." L told the successors. L grabbed the files off of the table and bolted out of the kitchen. It must be nice to be so important.
A and B looked at each other and shook their heads. "Let's go back to the room." B said.
A nodded and pushed his plate aside. The two were silent as they made their way back their room. B slammed the door behind him.
"Can you believe that self righteous jerk?" B exclaimed.
"Uh huh." A replied as he starting getting books out to study.
"He acts like we don't even matter." B complained.
"That's L for you." A responded.
"That pompous asshole!" B shouted.
"It's no use getting worked up over it." A said.
"We're working our asses off to prove that we can handle ourselves and it counts for nothing as far he's concerned" B vented.
"It's all right B we'll show him you'll see." A assured him.
B walked across the room to the mirror and placed his hands on either side of it. He could see everyone's life span except his own.
"You're right A." B agreed. L I show you I am much more than just a back up. B tossed his head back and laughed manically.
"Are you okay B?" A asked.
"I am fine A I've never felt better." B assured him.