Always & Forever

Written By: Caladhiel Alcarin

Chapter 1

An Old Friend

Lawliet's POV

The Kira case was far more difficult than I first thought. I sighed and chewed on my thumbnail. Kira was smart, possibly smarter than I was. Even if I had the police on my side it wouldn't be enough. I smirked.

It seems its time to call her.

I picked up my phone and pressed one. I held it to my ear and waited.

"Yes?"

"It's me."

I could hear a smile in her voice.

"Its been a long time, L. But I don't think you called me to catch up."

I smirked again.

"No. I need your help."

She laughed and I sighed.

"The mighty L needs the help of little old me? This has to do with Kira doesn't it?"

"Yes. And I wouldn't bother you unless I absolutely needed your help. I'll send Watari to get you. I don't know if someone is trying to find me or not yet. And I don't want you to get hurt." I told her.

"Very well. Should I be expecting Watari soon?"

"Yes. As soon as I hang up I'll be calling him."

"Then I'd better get ready. I'll see you soon L."

I smiled a bit.

"I look forward to it Nyamo."

She hung up and I looked back at the computer. The images Kira had left made no sense. I called Watari next.

"Yes?"

"Watari I need you to pick her up. I've called her to help. Do you remember where she lives?"

"Yes. I shall fetch her immediately."

"Thank you."

I hung up and looked back to the images on the screen.

"Damn you Kira!" I hissed.

He was playing with me at every turn. I stood up and walked into the next room. I sat in my chair and reached for the cake.

Perhaps he is trying to be discreet in telling me something. Shinigami's only eat apples? But they don't exist.

After a while there was only one piece of cake left. I reached for it but someone grabbed it. I smirked and shook my head.

"A pleasure to see you again Nyamo."

I looked at her and she smiled at me.

"Likewise L."

I stood up and looked at her. If I had to be honest with myself, she was even more beautiful than last I saw her. Her hair was a bit longer, her eyes seemed to shine, and I believe she was thinner as well. She ate the last piece of cake and I frowned.

"That was mine."

"I'm pretty sure you ate several pieces before I came. Am I right?"

She'd always been a smart one, especially when it came to me. This frustrated me at times. I turned away and she laughed.

"I knew it. Now how about you show me what you need help with."

I waved her over.

Nyamo's POV

He hadn't changed a bit. He was still the same L. I was happy for that, a job like his could really damage a person. He still wore the same outfit and his hair looked a bit wilder than last time. He still sat in the same position that I always found sort of adorable.

"Oh I did bring you something."

He looked at me and I pulled out a large lollipop. His eyes went wide and he licked his lips. I smiled and handed it to him.

"Thank you."

"I remembered you always liked those."

He nodded and sat down in front of the computer. I sat down beside him and looked at the images he pulled up. I frowned, I was confused.

"What does this have to do with Kira? They look like suicides, and strange ones at that?"

He nodded.

"That's what I thought for a moment. But look at the notes a few of them left."

I looked them over and my eyes went wide.

"S-Shinigami?"

L just nodded. I knew he didn't believe in that sort of thing, but I unfortunately did.

"I believe Kira is able to manipulate his victims before they die."

I read and re-read the notes several times.

"I can't make any sense of it. I'm sorry L."

He shook his head.

"It doesn't matter. I don't think it matters anyway. Perhaps the six police officers who are coming will be able to help us."

I looked at him surprised.

"L….you've never done this before. You've never showed yourself to anyone except me. This is a serious gamble. You could be killed."

"If this is what it takes to catch Kira, then I'm willing to give it a try. But I'll need you with me."

"You still want me around?"

"Of course. I need your help."

I smiled a bit and nodded. I heard the door open and stood up. I walked out to see who was there and found five men standing there.

"L?" one asked.

I shook my head. L came out and stood in front of me.

"I am L."

They all looked very surprised and I smirked. I guessed they were expecting someone else from the way they looked at him. I looked at him.

"Shall I get some tea then?"

"If you wouldn't mind."

I nodded and left.

Lawliet's POV

I watched Nyamo leave.

"Er is she your girlfriend or wife?" asked the young one.

I looked at him but I didn't answer. I wanted to protect Nyamo. She was a good woman and had a long life ahead of her. They all began to introduce themselves.

How foolish.

I held up my hand and pretended to shoot them.

"What the hell are you doing?!" Aizawa asked.

"If I were Kira, you'd all be dead."

They looked at each other. I turned and walked back into the room.

"Anyway please come in."

I sat down in my chair and Nyamo came back with the tea. She put several sugars in mine, just how I liked it.

"Thank you."

She nodded with a smile.

"Gentlemen, how many sugars?"

She gave them their tea and I sipped the tea but there wasn't enough sugar. I looked at Nyamo and she narrowed her eyes.

"I could've made you do it yourself. You want more do it yourself." she said.

She pat my shoulder and then sat down. I growled but put more sugar in.

She never was afraid to scold me.

They were all staring at me.

Nyamo's POV

I observed all five men.

"I thought you said six were coming." I said.

"Er there were six of us, one of our agents backed out." said an older officer.

I nodded and leaned back in my chair.

"Um L…"

"While you're here call me Ryuuzaki. You too please Nyamo."

I smirked.

"Not the most fitting name for you." I whispered.

"What?"

"I said I'll do as you ask."

"And what about you miss? Shouldn't you have a fake name?" asked one.

I smiled.

"Thank you for your concern but as it happens, Nyamo is only a nickname. Given to me by this one here. Eventually I just started to use it all the time." I explained.

They nodded and I looked at L.

"Please continue." I said.

He nodded.