Disclaimer: No, I don't own Death Note… unfortunately.
AN: Yes, new story… Horrible, I know, since I'm already slow at updating… But I couldn't resist. So much for self control, huh.
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"Kira is god."
"Kira shall purify the world!"
"I am Kira!"
So read the many quotes of the equally numerous Kira worshipping websites. Light scanned them, resisting the urge to smirk- considering the fact that L sat beside him. His knees were drawn up to his chest as he leaned towards the screen, poised in what had become his 'trademark' position.
"Looking for clues?" The detective asked casually, the ever-present hint of suspicion in his voice so blatant to Light at this point, who was usually the one on the receiving end of such a tone. Despite his decision not to mind it too much, he still kept the fact in mind that he needed to remain cautious around L lest he made some careless blunder that revealed everything. The notebook. The shinigami. Himself, as Kira- though it was a fact that L already suspected. Fortunately, nothing could be done without concrete evidence, which no one had at that point. Even the notebook wouldn't be good enough without knowing who had written in it. Light had hidden his before he had been taken into L's custody, far from willing to give up his ambition even if he was under strong suspicion.
"I was considering that, if Kira ever did appear in person to someone or speak directly to someone- it would be one of his loyal disciples." Light answered, scrolling down the list of posts in one page of the site. "However… Most of these are quite ridiculous." He gestured to one in particular, one that stated that the person was the 'Real Kira'.
L leaned forward, inspecting the words closely. He had his own suspicions on who Kira was, but that didn't mean it was impossible there was another. Going along with that, he had an odd feeling that this lead was not a dead end. And usually, his feelings always rang true.
"It's worth looking into." He decided, eyes still lingering on the computer. This could be interesting…
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"You're not serious, are you?"
Matsuda, along with Light's father, had joined them at the computer. The first was alternating between giving the screen and L incredulous glances. Light didn't voice any comments, satisfied with the fact that this was one of the few things the group could scrounge as a lead to Kira. He was safe, for now. But, knowing L, there would most likely be more tests, tricks… Attempts to prove that Light was indeed the mass murderer. It was fortunate that the whole team didn't follow the detective's assumptions, though Light did receive a rare glance of suspicion in certain situations.
"What if the name is a fake?" Matsuda asked, still surprised by how they were getting a lead from the website worshipping the very person they were trying to catch. Yagami didn't say anything, although it was clear the same question had come into his mind at some point.
"It's quite possible." L answered, pulling at his lower lip absently. "If that's true, it won't turn up in any files. So I'd like you two to investigate the identity of our suspect."
"B-but there are lots of claims like that on this site…" Matsuda attempted, giving Yagami a helpless look. It wasn't returned, and the man found himself facing the computer screen once more. L didn't answer right away- no doubt mulling over an answer that would quell any further doubts- or at least stop the questions and get the others in action. "I have a hunch." He decided.
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"And that's why we're here." Matsuda muttered, leafing through papers in the cabinet drawers. Behind him, Yagami tried to drone out his comrade's constant talking, reminding himself that he had to concentrate on their job. He searched the computer for any clues.
"Ah! Akio Kiyoshi…" Matsuda joined him at the computer, eyes scanning the words across the screen.
"Age 47, blah blah blah… What?! Died of a heart attack!" He gasped. This couldn't be a coincidence- it was another Kira victim… and yet, not a criminal. "About five months ago…" He trailed off, eyes lingering on the screen as Yagami relayed their findings to L through his cell phone.
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"What did they find?"
L slid the phone off of his ear, glancing over to Light. "He's already dead- killed about five months ago by a heart attack. It seems Kira controlled him as he died, since he wrote a message on a sheet of paper- 'May the wicked be judged.'"
"So, Kira killed a non-criminal…" Light quieted, closing his eyes. This was fortunate for him… A couple days after his captivity, he had realized the deaths of criminals had continued, even though he was unable to do it. It had been five months ago…
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The quiet scratching of a pencil on paper was the only thing to be heard, slightly puncturing the aura of silence looming over the tiny room. Outside the closed door, there were the voices of the TV and children, the obvious hush in the noises suggesting that they came from one floor down. The child in the room, however, appeared not to notice the activity below her, still concentrating on her notebook.
The writing slowed eventually, then came to a halt, a smile gracing her lips as she slid the book shut. "Done for today…" She murmured, then leaned back to collapse on her bed.
"Hikaru! Come on downstairs- dinner is ready!"
She sighed, then slowly slid off the bed, easing herself onto her feet and moving towards the door. As if forgetting something, she suddenly whirled around, grabbing the notebook and slipping a book cover over it, concealing the elegant scrawl across its dark cover. It was then stuffed beneath her bed, and she went to the door once more, answering the repeated calls from downstairs.
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AN: There's the first chapter- feedback is welcomed, as well as critiques.