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Fen watched the video with interest. She had never expected television to be used as a method of communication between the two Kiras, but then again, she had never expected a Shinigami to be so stupid as to drop their notebook in the human world. She fingered the charm on her bracelet anxiously, listening to the transmission. So the second Kira would like to meet up with the first. She mused, thinking silently. It was probably Ryuk that dropped the notebook. She smirked. He had been complaining of boredom lately. I wouldn't be surprised.

The second Kira mentioned eyes and Fen looked up from her bracelet. So, the second Kira has the eyes. This complicates things a bit. She bit the inside of her mouth and squinted, listening for more clues. The video ended without showing anything else, and Fen shrugged sadly. So much for that. I guess I'll have to do a bit of legwork to find out who she is.

Her eyes glinted red for an instant as she played with the notebook charm again. Uncle will be displeased that I'm interfering. She grinned. Perfect.

She spun on her heel, adjusting her black beanie as she walked. She had to be certain that no hairs were showing, one of the few things she couldn't hide easily. She blinked; her eyes had shifted back to their normal steely grey. Another unusual trait she couldn't hide easily, unless she wanted to splurge on contact lenses.

Maybe I'll try to contact him. I'm sure he's already here, after all. She smiled again, her mind already on different things. I'm sure that company will be interested in showing a video from the fourth greatest detective in the world, after all.

L picked up another sugar cube, dropping it mindlessly in his ceramic tea cup. He picked up the cup and sipped daintily, watching the second Kira's message again. He couldn't understand two parts of the message: the mention of Shinigami, and the statement about eyes.

"What do you think, Light?" He asked, glancing over his shoulder at the teen.

Light Yagami looked back, frustrated after watching the clip ten times in a row. "I don't know Ryuzaki, I didn't know three times ago and I still don't know now."

"Getting a little touchy, are we?" The corners of L's mouth turned up in a smirk.

Light looked away, trying to suppress thoughts of strangling the detective where he sat.

He didn't have much time to compose himself as Matsuda crashed into the room.
"L! Turn on the TV, now! It's important!"

As he switched on the television, L glared at Matsuda. "How many times must I tell you to address me as Ryuzaki, Matsuda? You're going to get us all killed one of these days."

Ignoring L, Matsuda grabbed the remote and turned it to Sakura TV. "Look!"

This is a special broadcast from Sakura TV. We have been given a tape from one of the greatest detectives in the world, and we are showing it now to all of Japan from right here in our own studio.

L frowned, feigning disinterest. "Is this what you wanted me to see? It's probably a hoax."

A huge letter X appeared on the screen in white text, surrounded with a black background.

"I am X." L dropped his teacup with a clatter. "X? But, how?" He muttered, completely absorbed.

"L, I know you're listening to this message. I have information vital to the Kira case, no, I have information on who Kira is. I would like to meet with you and discuss this information, together. I know that if we work on this case as a team, we will be able to solve the mystery once and for all. You will know where to find me. I look forward to seeing you again."

Light crossed his arms after the TV was shut off. "I don't believe it for one second. It's probably just some nobody trying to meet with L. Actually, it's probably Kira trying to learn L's name." He looked at Ryuzaki and froze. "Ryuzaki, what is it?"

L sat silently, his eyes wide. He chuckled suddenly, shaking his head. "She always did have a flair for the over-dramatic." He said softly, prompting an exclamation from Light.

"You know this person?"

L looked up at him, his eyes actually showing some emotion for once. "Yes, I do. We've worked together in the past. I guess you could say we're old friends." He said, his voice trailing off at the end.

Matsuda watched the exchange with some surprise. He jumped when L turned his dark gaze to him.

"Matsuda, I want you to go to Sakura TV and pick up the rest of the tapes. If I know her, she'll have left a message for me on them."

Matsuda nodded eagerly, turning to go. He could just barely hear L's words as he spoke to Light again.

"It's about time I saw her again. I do need to keep my promise, after all."