Alright everyone, I am adding a prologue in addition to the new chapter. I hope people enjoy it! :D

-Prologue-

"I'm surprised you haven't killed your back with that awful posture of yours."

L looked into the blue orbs in front of him. She looked almost exactly the same as he remembered. Her hair was still the same auburn color and still fell to her waist, her skin the same white cream with its subtle pink hues. Of course, L recognized differences between the girl he knew and the woman before him now. L noticed the wider hips, larger breasts, and more defined facial features. Yet, L knew he was still staring into those same innocent eyes; the eyes that captured his attention from day one. Because of this, L knew he had made the right decision.

"I see you haven't changed much. Never saying a word and wearing the same wardrobe." Beaue said.

L finally dropped his gaze, noticing traces of annoyance in both her tone and facial expressions.

"And for the record, Lawliet-"

"Please, refer to me as Ryuuzaki."

"Erm, sorry...I appreciate you ordering for me, but you shouldn't assume that my tastes are the same since the last time we met."

"Are you suggesting that the caramel latte I ordered was a mistake?"

"No...but you still shouldn't assume things about me." Beaue said as she took a small sip.

For a few moments, there was silence.

"Lawliet, can we please be honest with each other? I was very surprised when I received your call..."

L unconsciously gripped the sides of his pockets and closed his eyes. "Beaue, please. Ryuuzaki."

Beaue sighed impatiently and began rubbing her temples with the tips of her fingers. "It's been seven years and you're acting like nothing has changed!"

"Can't I call an old friend?" L asked.

Beaue crossed her arms. "I'm not doing this today. Tell me why you brought me here or I'm leaving."

"I wanted nothing more than to briefly converse with you."

"Then, are you satisfied?"

"You're acting like a child."

Beaue took a deep inhale and closed her eyes.

"I just wish I could know the truth for once. That is all I ever ask. I am tired of lies, Lawliet."

L managed to slowly lock his eyes back on Beaue's. Exhaustion was threatening to consume him. All of the sleepless nights and all of the sacrifices were piling high. Because of this one case, the Kira Case, L was beginning to feel powerless. Powerless of both the case's result as well as his own fate.

L lightly bit on his thumbnail.

"Beaue, what would you do if I disappeared?"

Beaue scoffed. "As if that hasn't happened before!"

L sunk his teeth deeper into his thumb.

"I see you are not taking any aspects of this conversation seriously. Perhaps I was incorrect in assuming you have matured as well."

"You're right, this is a waste of time! I am tired of your ambiguous replies! I am tired of your expectations of trust when I get none in return! Friendship does not work this way."

L froze and his muscles became tense.

"You are absolutely correct. Therefore, I could never blame you in the slightest for leaving this instant. Yet, at least know the reason I haven't told you of my true intentions is because I did not want to cause you worry or distress."

"That's very arrogant to think yourself capable of causing me worry and distress. I hope you have realized by now that my life does not revolve around you."

"I will only tell you the truth if you stop bombarding me with your anger."

Beaue rolled her eyes, released her arms and took another sip of her latte. "Alright then, let's hear it. I swear, I'm not angry anymore."

L slowly raised his eyes and to meet Beaue's once again.

"Beaue, within a few days time, I am going to die."