Number 18


18. Deathnote, Raito

Raito has a secret, one that he won't tell L in fear of what the detective will do.

It is a dark secret, and it's incriminating.

During the few hours Raito is permitted to sleep, he dreams. Often he's standing in front of a mirror, staring at himself. But it's not him, not really. His hair looks like it's stained with dried blood and his normally caramel colored eyes burn with a red glow.

He knows. He knows that the one staring back at him with that cruel smile is Kira. He doesn't need to question it because it's the kind of knowledge one just has; like breathing. It's just something that is there.

As much as he wants to deny it, Raito knows he is Kira. L is right, he's a murderer.

But Raito won't tell him.

Animal I Have Become – Three Days Grace