Ryuzaki, my friend. You must know that everyone will die. Regardless of how long you've lived for. My dear L, you were like a brother I never had. But yet, you had to die so soon. Why? Most people won't understand, but the Death Note brings a need along with it. The need to kill. You must understand, no one else will. Ever since I wrote the first name down, I was amazed by how much power I have. I can control when, where and how people will die. It's horrifying, but at the same time, impressing.
I still remember the day, when my life changed forever; when a criminal took hostages in a local nursery school. To this day, I can still hear the scratching of my pen on the paper of the notebook. I was in shock. I made myself believe it was just a coincidence. During the day when I was walking by a corner store, I saw these men harassing a young girl. I performed yet another miracle. Every single person except for the girl, in that group was killed in a car accident. I now believe it wasn't just a coincidence. With the notebook, I know I can become god. It's just a matter of time before everyone on earth bow down to me.
Ryuzaki, you should be happy of the way you died. A heart attack. No pain, no blood, no violence. Such a peaceful way to die. Soon after your death, I've grown a love for suspense and horror. The day I killed my never was girlfriend and your heir, it was exciting. I manipulated her with the Death Note so that she'll die in a fire; with the pathetic loser Mello. Everything was burnt, including her bones. I can't even imagine the pain she must've felt when the flames consumed her entire body. She has been so loyal to me, but she has to die. Just like you L, she knows too much.
You see, my friend, knowledge is not at all a good thing. It can bring you to your death. Just like many of the other people I murdered, they were so close to solving the Kira case. It's a shame I had to kill them off, one by one. They were such good people. I normally don't admit these things, but I love to win. And this killing addiction was driving me insane. Unless I murder, I will never feel good about myself. The people I've decided to kill were at first, just criminals who are locked up in prison. Soon I realized they were too easy, I want to do something that was a lot more challenging. I targeted criminals that are on the loose. Those who ran away from jail. Menaces. Imbeciles.
Ryuzaki… L… you were one of the hardest challenges I've ever had. I just want to thank you for being such a gigantic threat. It's so unfortunate that you can't play my game for just a little longer.
*Originally written for lj's dn_contest