The British Standard chapter 1
Note: You may need to read my Glimpse of the Past story to understand this.
A few months after L moved in with Watari, they got some news. "L, we need to go to London. I don't know how long we'll be. It might take some time." Watari says waking L up. L yawns "What for, Watari?" Watari helps him out of bed "My daughter, Josie, needs help running the orphanage. Since I own half of it, we have to go." L nods "Ok, this might let me meet some new friends."
They get packed and make their way to the airport. "Now L, this might be a long flight. You can go back to sleep if you like." L grabs Watari's hand "Ok, Watari. I've never been on a plane before." Watari similes down at him "It'll be ok." L releases his grip on Watari's hand.
After getting through the check-out, they make their way to the plane. Watari helps L into his seat and then sits. "L, you're going to have to sit normal on the flight. No huddled legs." Watari says. L glares out the window "Ok, I'll try." He puts his legs down and they're told the plane will take off soon.
The plane is soon in the air and the seat belt sign turns off. Watari puts up the arm rests and L lays his head on his lap. "You ok, L?" Watari says ruffling L's hair. "Yep, very." L says and one of the air-line workers comes down the aisle. "Your grandson's very cute, sir; you must be proud." He says. Watari turns to him "I'm proud, but he's not my grandson. His parents died a few months ago and I took him in." The worker smiles "Well, keep up the good work. He seems very happy with you."
An hour after the flight starts, L wakes up. "Watari, how much longer?" He says with a yawn. Watari smiles "Oh, a few more hours, L. Do you need anything?" L sits up "I'm a little hungry. Did you bring anything?" Watari reaches into a bag "Just a pack of crakers. That ok?" L nods "That'll do." He takes the pack and starts eating.
After a few hours, the flight comes down into an airport. "L, grab your things. The flight's over." Watari says helping him unbuckle. L grabs his bag and follows Watari out of the plane. "I have to call Josie to pick us up here. While I do this, try to find our luggage." L smiles and keeps a close eye on the waterfall of suitcases coming down the line while keeping his thumb to his lip.
Watari comes back and helps get the luggage of the conveyer belt. "How long will it be, Watari?" L says sitting on his suitcase. "Oh, not long." Five minutes later, a car similar to Watari's comes down the road and stops in front of them. A tall woman climbs out of the passenger's side. "Good day, father. This must be Lawliet." She says. Watari takes her hand "Yes, good day, Josie." L hides behind Watari and looks at her mysteriously. Josie helps get the luggage in the car. Watari helps L get his seat belt on.
They drive to Josie's home and L just stares out the window. "Watari, what is that?" He says pointing to a large clock tower. Watari chuckles "That's Big Ben. You'll hear it chime every hour." L keeps a watch on it and suddenly the car stops. "Father, Lawliet, we're here." Josie says opening the back car door. Watari helps L out. Josie just smiles at L "So, what do you think, Lawliet?" L gets upset about her calling him that "Please, call me L and yes it looks very nice." Josie opens the trunk "Ok L, you can call me Aunt Josie. Now let's get you settled." Watari opens the door and they carry in what is needed. They walk down a long hall "He's your room, Father. Make yourself at home. I have to check on the orphanage. Just come over when you're ready." L follows Watari into the room and starts unpacking.
"Ready to see the orphanage, L?" Watari says putting the suitcases away. L feels a lump in his chest "Um…ok." Watari takes L's hand and leads him down the hall.
Watari opens the door to a large room. A boy younger than L runs over. "Watari, you're back." Watari bends down "Hello, Mello. Here this is for you." He digs out a chocolate bar and hands it to him. "Thank you, Watari." Mello says and runs off. "Watari, who was that?" L says tapping his arm. "Just one of the ones that I keep my eye on. Give him chocolate and he'll do anything. There's another. He should be in a corner by himself." L looks up at him "Is he bad?" Watari laughs "No, he just likes being by himself. His name's Near." L looks around "Is that him, Watari?" pointing to a corner. "Why, yes it is. Thank you, L." They walk over "Hey there, Near. How have you been?" Near looks at him "Watari, I've missed you." Watari and L sit by him "I can't stay long, I'll see you around." Near smiles "All right, see ya." They stand back up and L yawns. "Oh you must not be used to the time change. I'll take you back up." Watari picks him up and takes him back upstairs.
L rests his head on Watari's shoulder "Do you like it here, L?" Watari says lieing him down on the bed. "Yes, I think it'll be ok." Watari ruffles L's hair "Good, now on Monday, you start school. While you rest, I'll pick up your uniform. If you need anything, call for Aunt Josie." L closes his eyes "Ok, see you later." Watari closes the door and L goes to sleep.
End of Chapter 1. it gets better. Please review.