This story was inspired by the music video for Pink's song, Sober, and the movie 'Taken'. Also, this passes over a lot of time, so there may be a tad of confusion.
Me: Hey! Look who I got!
Near: Why am I here?
Me: I need someone to do the disclaimer, and Misseh still has Matt and Mello.
Near: I see, but why me?
Me: Because this story is all about you trying to save your *SPOILERS*
Near: But I don't have a *SPOILERS*
Me: Pretend you do and do the disclaimer
Near: *sigh* Simsbabii doesn't own Death Note or the characters.
. . .
"So… Kira's dead, what do we do now?" Halle began, breaking an awkward silence.
"Hmmm… I don't know, I supposed that you are welcome to leave, if you wish to do so." Near shrugged. He was sprawled across the floor playing with his new Transformers.
"No. We'd like to continue working with you, if that is possible." Rester explained.
"Very well then. I would like you to read through those files." Near pointed to a stack of papers on the desk.
"What are these?" Halle asked, picking up the paper on the top of the stack and scanning it front and back.
"Files on a case that has held my interest for a while." Their faces asked for elaboration. "Two days before I went to Wammy's House, a girl was taken from her home in the middle of the night. No demands were made for a ransom. The police and the FBI announced her dead after searching for two years."
"If the girl was declared dead, why are you looking into the case?" Gevanni asked, taking a chunk of the papers.
"I do not believe she is dead." I do not want to believe she is dead.
"Well, what is her name? I can get searching for information on her right away." Rester asked, turning to the computer.
"Her name is Natalie River." Near turned away from the shocked and confused looks of the SPK members.
. . .
The white haired girl whimpered when her cell door opened. One of his men came towards her. He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her from the room.
"Hair! Hair!" She protested as hers was basically ripped from her skull.
"Shut up." The man grunted, forcing her through a door.
The room she was in was white, and when the door shut the walls appeared seamless. She felt as if she would disappear. "Nate, you promised you would save me. Where are you?"
. . .
Two Days Later
"Near, we haven't found anything besides what we already know. This may be a lost cause." Halle whispered.
"Well, I believe this is a good time to pay a visit to an old friend of mine. How fast can we get to Pennsylvania?" Near looked up from his puzzle.
"We can be there in a few hours if we leave right away." Rester glanced at his watch.
"Very well then. Could you please call this number," Near handed Rester a slip of paper, "and ask for Katherine."
Rester nodded. A minute later, a girl answered. "Hello?"
"Is Katherine there?"
"One second. Sissy! Telephone!"The girl called.
A pause. "Hello? Who is this?"
"Katherine, this is Near. Do you remember me?" Near spoke loudly.
"Near! Haven't spoken to you in forever! Congrats on the Kira case. What do you want?" Katherine sounded happy.
"I want your help on a new case I've taken. We will be coming later today."
"Later today? Near, I have church. Can this wait, or is it about your"
"This cannot wait. I will see you later."
"Near! When" They hung up before she could finish.
. . .
Gevanni pulled into the parking lot of the big church. "Park there." Near pointed to an empty spot near the front of the building.
Gevanni parked in the spot and got out of the car, followed by Near. "Wait in the narthex while I chat with Katherine. We shouldn't be long."
Near walked through a set of open doors, following the loud music pumping through them. Katherine, along with two younger girls were singing to what Near assumed was a Sunday School class.
"Okay, the next song I'm gonna need a partner." Katherine announced as the song ended. Her eyes scanned across the group of children before her eyes rested on Near. "You!"
Near sighed and walked slowly up to the front, not ready to deal with whatever torturous song he would have to dance to.
"This song is 'Are You Going to Praise the Lord' all you have to do is follow me." Katherine whispered.
Near nodded as Island music began playing. (A/N: For the sake of your sanity, I will skip the song). Near looked at Katherine as the song ended, "Can I talk to you now?"
"Fine." Katherine led Near over to a corner and they sat down.
"You were right. This is about my sister."