Death Note

River and the Roses

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Story: Rosalita River is the daughter of Near (Nate River) who is currently a member from Whammy and an heir to a detective known as L Lawliet. When her mother was murdered long ago when she was only three years old, Rosalita was sent to an orphanage after the first site of her father. Rosalita is a trainee to the medical groups and is looking forward to becoming a highly trained doctor.

When Rosalita steals a death note from the one who killed her mother, everything begins to change when she vows to take revenge upon her family.

R&R!

Chapter One:

Elegant Flower

It probably wasn't the best thing that could happen for a teenage girl… but her life was turning upside down. Rosalita River was a quiet girl who always seems to do everything just right, she was never late for work nor has she ever missed a day of school. It was just the end of graduation for her when she succeeded in the study of Psychology and sciences; she was a member of the honor society and a friend to everyone. Her long snow white hair was pulled up in a bun for her graduation, she couldn't help but smile when she walked up to take hand of her diploma and scholarships, her foster parents along with her friends were there, glad of her success.

"I am so glad to have finally come this far… of the hard work from this class. I would like to thank my friends and family for being there when things went wrong, and the teachers and administrators… I thank everyone. When I was growing up, I didn't think I would make it… not after the tragedy I have been through. You can say that some would have been scared or broken down… but I knew that I must work hard to become in a better state…"

It was a speech Rosalita had given at the ceremony, realizing all the problems and complications she had went through after the death of her mother, she believed her real father wasn't around for she never really met the man, never even talked to him once in her life. Everyone had become silent but soon gave a soft clap after a few moments to give in thought. This was also the same year Light Yagami had graduated… but for the two of them never knew each other existed… but study under same courses since middle school.

"Congratulations Rosalita, We are so proud of you." Her foster mother had come up to her with a hug, sending a big smile across Rosalita's pale face. They were on their way home, walking since they were only heading over to the park for a party. "I couldn't have done it without you and dad." Rosalita added with a smile, giving them both a hug.

"AH! Rosalita!!! " It was just than entering the park when a girl of long blond hair had ran up to her with a scream, she hugged Rosalita tightly, Rosalita only laughed and looked at her friend, who was currently with her to train under medics to become a doctor… it was something the both of them were planning to do with their career. "Anne, it's a surprise to see you here." Rosalita replied with shock, looking at her for she hadn't seen her in a while. In their sophomore year, Anne had moved to America with her family and was excited to see that she returned here in Japan. "I had to move back here, we are supposed to go study in college together to be a doctor! I haven't forgotten." Anne reassured, Rosalita only smiled, glad that one of her friends had returned just in time.

"They both still act like little kids when they are both around each other." Rosalita's foster mother only stated when she had watched her and her friends move about for this party. But not only soon had her foster parents left back home to allow Rosalita to enjoy her last day of school.

"Alright, I will see you later." Anne waved to Rosalita, it was about seven o'clock pm, dark out when she began walking home from the park after cleaning up with her friends from the party. Rosalita wore a black dress coat over her dress pants and blouse, Rosalita smiled as she walked along the street on the sidewalk but soon found Light Yagami sitting on a bench alone. "Hello?" Rosalita started, slowing down as she now stood in front of him. Light looked up at her than realized who she was, the speaker at the graduation. He smiled. "Hey, what are you doing out so late?" Light asked kindly, Rosalita only sat at his side with a smile, but noticed it wasn't that late out. "You know, the sun is basically still shown in the sky, but going down." Rosalita smiled with a bit of laughter and was surprised that he had laughed a bit as well. Rosalita couldn't help but smile.

"I am kind of looking for something." Light than stated, looking down at the ground with his hands folded together, his elbows on his lap, he was slumping forward. Rosalita blinked and leaned forward to look at this man. "My name is Light Yagami," he replied, looking over to her with the tilt of his head, Rosalita smiled and blushed faintly. "I am Rosalita, Rosalita River." She stated, leaning back and looking up, wondering what will than happen. "Well, Rosalita, would you like to… You know. Go out?" he asked so suddenly, but Rosalita had looked back at him with wonder… she had just met this guy but she felt she knew him in some way. "Out as in, boyfriend and girlfriend?" Rosalita corrected, looking at him as she soon turned away once he caught a glimpse of her, Light nodded. "Let's go out to eat right now," he added quickly, watching her as she slowly turned to face him. Why do I feel like I have seen him before? Duh, we went to the same high school. Rosalita then smiled. "Alright." She replied with a smile before Light stood, lending his hand to her until she took it, standing.

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Coming Next: Light and Rosalita end up going out for the night, but what will happen when she returns home? Something devastating is about to happen and it is up to Rosalita if she can handle such terror in one night.

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