A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading. I'll have Ryuk be an Overtaker. By the way because I can't remember the name of the Virus in 'The Sixth Extinction' by James Rollins I'm calling his power 'Volitox ignis'. His powers do the same thing as the virus in the book, but is controlled to whatever he touches. If he touches human skin it only affects that person's skin and clothes, if wearing any. If fur only that fur, if carpet only the carpet, if wood only whatever is made of that wood, etc.
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Chapter Two: Ryuk's Anger
Raito's POV
I ignored the constant prattle again because I was writing a letter, for a College this time.
"Mr. Yagami?" the teacher said so I looked up. He asked me to translate a sentence into Japanese. Picking up the book I flipped a few pages.
"Having finally made his dream a reality he was overwhelmed, both by the magnitude of his achievement and by the joy and happiness that it brought him" I recited easily. As soon as I finished I sat down. Ignoring the empty praise, I continued writing.
Class was dismissed once he was done giving me praise.
"Finally! Class is over. When will you let me write again?" Ryuk complained as he messed with his shoulders. I ignored him till I was out of the building since he was getting annoying.
Taking out my phone I spoke to him then.
"You can do what you want when we're not out in public, I thought I told you this" I sighed in annoyance. "Unlike you, people can see me in public" I whispered, scolding him. "Won't it happen…" I tried to tell him, but someone called my name. I stopped walking turning to the male student.
"Will you go to the Wind Instrument Recital with us?" the man asked with a smile. "It would be a pleasure to go, but I can't today" I politely declined. I bowed my head slightly in apology like Soichiro and Sachiko taught me.
"You don't have anything to do. Aren't you just gonna stay in your room all day?" Ryuk asked. I sighed at his obliviousness. "You have work to do and you can't do it too well without my body" I told him a little tired right now.
"Remember our deal, goodbye" I said putting my phone away once I closed it.
Time Skip: 18:26
Opening my eyes, I heard Sayu at the door. "What is it Sayu?" I smiled hearing the young girl outside my room. "I need some help with my homework" she answered.
Sighing with a breathy laugh I put the Death Note in the drawer, locking it. "I'm coming" I told her before I opened the door. A book was placed in front of my face, obscuring hers. "It's quadratic equations" she told me entering the room.
"Sorry to interrupt, I know you were studying. I'm like, the only person in my class who doesn't get this stuff though. Thanks for helping me" she apologized/thanked. "
Sayu, I know that's not true. You're a smart girl" I crossed my arms giving her a stern look. "I wasn't there when we were taught it!" she pouted making me sigh. "Alright, fine" uncrossing my arms I smiled at the girl.
"You seem tired Raito, are you getting enough sleep?" Sayu asked when I leaned my right hip on the desk. "Of course I am Sayu, can't worry you three now can I?" I chuckled ruffling her hair a little. "Enough about me, what are you stuck on?" I smiled.
"All of it" she answered. I shook my head at her with a surrendering sigh.
Soichiro's POV
"Morning chief, they started without you" Matsuda told me when I sat down. I did not mind this. "That's alright Matsuda. There was an urgent call for me from Headquarters, so I don't mind" I told the young cop with a tired sigh.
"They were criminals probably facing execution anyway" a man up front said. Before he could continue, if he was going to, a man at the podium slammed his hand down. "Why should it matter if they were guilty or innocent of a crime? Murder is still murder!" the man stated. What he said was very true. I, personally, would like to know how they did this and why.
"It is still too early to consider these options. We're not even sure these are homicides" a man commented. I'm on the same line of thinking, but I also know there are some things that cannot be explained so easily. Simultaneous Heart Attacks are considered murder by the man who said that it is still murder.
"Do you honestly think it is possible to kill so many people, in different locations, at the same time?" the man asked. Another man spoke this time.
"It's being treated as a large murder ploy by a massive organization" the man explained. This only brought on more speculation than before. One man stemmed from that by accusing the CIA or FBI of being the cause. Another man stood up, most likely from one of the two organizations mentioned, daring him to say that again.
I listened to the rest as I thought about how this could affect Raito. He's missed school from November to April because of the Sled and Horse Races and Shows in America. How will this affect his trip? He goes there every year without fail.
I know Raito knows L and was friends with him before an accident occurred. I also know that he doesn't want to be a normal Detective with the Police. Sighing I was brought out of my thoughts at the mention of L.
"Since that is the case we have no choice but to bring in L" a man suggested. "Who is L?" Matsuda asked. I smiled softly but tiredly at the inquiry.
"I forgot this was your first time at this conference. L is one of the top Detectives in the world. Because of his popularity, and anonymity we know little to nothing about him. What we do know is that he has solved every case he has taken on. He is very selective about the cases he chooses and communicates through computer only. This computer is brought in by L's most trusted person" I answered the young man. The men in the Conference mentioned what I did, and what I didn't.
"L is already on his way" a man at the podium announced. The news surprised everyone, even myself.
I saw a man dressed all in black walk across the stage, stopping in the middle of it. It was Watari, L's most trusted. "Watari" I gasped out his name in shock. "Watari? Who is that?" Matsuda asked sounding very confused. "He's the one L trusts the most. The only one who can contact L, we also don't know his true identity" I answered him simply.
"Please be quiet, L will now speak" the man said in the usual deep voice. A gothic letter 'L' appeared on the wide screen behind Watari when he opened the laptop he had. An electronic voice greeted us surprising me.
Raito's POV
I had gone to an abandoned warehouse to find materials that can be used to hide the Death Note.
"Why are we here anyway? I don't see why we are scrounging around this dump" Ryuk asked. I wasn't surprised he didn't know what we were doing here. He may be able to take control of my body when I let him, but he can't see my memories or thoughts.
"I thought it was obvious Ryuk, the Yagami Family can't find or touch this Death Note" I told him holding up the accursed thing. "In the past, those who encountered a Death Note became mental cases. I can't risk the Yagami Family going through that" I explained constructing the trap as I spoke.
This trap was a bit different than most flammable traps. It will only burn my desk by the time the Fire Department reaches my house. I am also going to hook up a phone to the trap to make sure that it will call 911 when activated.
This fire will also not burn human skin, so it won't harm any humans, so long as they stay away from unstable parts of the burning building anyway. They won't be directly harmed by the fire which is just how I want it to be.
Soichiro's POV
Most of what L was talking about had to do with the nature of the acts, how they were atrocious and unforgivable. I feel the same way but there must be some kind of reason for it. There is bound to be a reason for only killing criminals. Even the supernatural and unnatural have reasons for killing something.
"This case will never be solved if I do not have the full cooperation of the ICPO" L told us before continuing. Everyone around the world must tell him whether they will fully cooperate in this meeting, and if they will not.
"Also, I strongly require permission to work with the entire Japan's National Police Agency" L stated. Matsuda stood up in surprise while I stayed stock still in my seat. I relaxed before asking the man a question.
"Why solely Japan?" I asked getting his reply.
"Whether the guilty party is an individual or a group there is a strong possibility they are based in Japan. Even if they are not Japanese there is still the possibility that they are hiding in Japan" L answered me.
"Why do you so firmly believe in these possibilities, L?" I asked worried for Raito when I stood. Raito could never kill anyone, but he is smart enough to be considered as a suspect. He also holds a strong sense of justice, something this murderer may also have.
"I will provide this proof when I directly confront the culprit" this surprised me. "In any case, I would like to set up the investigation Headquarters in Japan" L stated. Everyone had decided that to be a good idea.
The Headquarters was set up without a single complaint.
Raito's POV
Placing the notebook in my desk drawer I closed it. I hope no one will find it just so they won't set off the trap.
"That was a little bit easier to make than I pictured it to be" I smiled as I leaned back on my chair. With my gloves I thought making the thing would be a bit harder. "Does this mean you were able to successfully hide the notebook then?" Ryuk asked. I nodded a bit proud of myself.
"I hid it in the drawer" I answered simply. "Doesn't seem that well-hidden, you did leave the key in the lock" Ryuk observed. "That's fine Ryuk, I left it there for a reason" I smiled opening the drawer to show him.
The only thing in the drawer was a black photo album with a moonstone gem in the middle.
"Isn't that just a photo album? Where's the Death Note?" Ryuk asked making me sigh as I nodded. He is so slow. "Yes, it is. It has pictures from my home and drawing and paintings I created in it. It's not that interesting but they are something I don't want people seeing unless I want them to. It will most likely bore them enough to leave it alone. The real key for the location of the Death Note is this" I told him holding up my silver, antique pen.
"You only need the end you don't write with" I told him before I continued. "You insert it on the bottom and the false bottom appears" I explained as I demonstrated the trap.
"What you have inside the drawer will distract or bore someone enough so they won't look any further" Ryuk determined. "That's not all though" I told him not sure if I'll be able to explain it well enough.
"I have set it up so that no one will be able to find it" I said going on to actually explain the contraption. "This pen doesn't conduct any electricity because it isn't a normal metal. I have the contraption set up so it will create a small, drawer-sized explosion once the phone inside speed dials 911*. By the time everyone gets here only the book and my desk will be burning. The fire doesn't harm human skin, this way no one will be directly harmed and it will cause minimum damage in case someone tries to force it open" I explained.
I took out my pen once I was done explaining it to him. "And how would you explain the fire?" Ryuk asked.
"I'll say I was keeping confidential files from my Doctor in it. If they ask what the files contain that I would go so far as to burn down my desk, I'll tell them that they explain my MRSA"
"What's that?" he asked making me look at him. I was getting tired of explaining things to the Overtaker. "MRSA is a skin condition that is contagious and can be life threatening. That is what my supernatural Doctor put in my files to explain why I should wear gloves. This way I don't have to take my gloves off and accidently break or harm something or someone" I explained.
"I think you are the first to give the hiding place of a Death Note this much thought" Ryuk told me. I scoffed at that before putting my pen up.
"I kind of have to, Ryuk. I have to protect the Yagami Family from anything and everything unnatural and/or supernatural, the Death Note is both of those things" I told him.
DEATH NOTE
I was browsing through my computer** when I happened upon something. Opening the link I scanned the page. What I read made my face scrunch up in disgust.
"Come check this out Ryuk" I told the Overtaker, getting his attention. "I know people are like this when others are not watching, but this is getting out of hand" I told him. If Ryuk keeps going on like this I might not be able to go to Alaska this November.
"These websites are popping up all over now" I told him clicking on different ones. "'The Legend of Kira the Savior'?" he questioned when I brought up a darker looking page. "I'm sure you know 'Kira' means 'killer' in the English language, right?" I asked him. "Yes, I know, is this about me?" he asked making me hang my head.
"That's why I said this was getting out of hand" I told him frustrated with the Overtaker. "You can pull up tons of Kira Support Sites like this one when you search 'Kira'. I won't be able to take my yearly trip now" I complained.
"The Police keep calling this a succession of the world's most hardened criminals. Many people around the world are feeling something that isn't real though. You're killing to prolong your life and because humans are a mere plaything to you, not to save people like they keep thinking" I was disgusted with this.
"In school everyone would give the politically precise answer when asked if bad people should die. 'It is wrong to kill people' and whatnot, but when people are not looking at them they support the death of people they despise. With things like this because it is anonymous they think it is alright" I explained.
"When in public humans try to maintain appearances. I make it seem like I'm the perfect son for the Yagami Family, that I want to follow in my 'father's' footsteps when I really don't. I make sure to smile even when I'm not having any fun. People do what is expected of them in public, but in private they're completely different. They don't support your actions in public, but they do online" I explained in more detail.
I suppose I talked too much about myself but I'm in my room, so it doesn't matter. It's not like I'm in the classroom or being watched by people.
"You were the one who said that I can only kill criminals" Ryuk stated making me wince. "Many of the world's convicted are innocent, but at least this way even less innocent people die. I don't want innocent blood on my hands. The merder victims are reduced even more by the fact there are less criminals in Japan than there are civilians. There are 47 prisoners per 100,000 people in Japan" I told him.
I know I'm not explaining this well and I'd rather not have to make this choice. I don't really have a choice in the matter though because while I am with them I must protect the Yagami Family first and foremost.
I was watching a reading of Thomas Cole's painting, Falls of the Kaaterskill (1826) when it was interrupted. I was enjoying listening to that.
"We would like to apologize for the interruption to bring you a live, worldwide broadcast from Interpol's ICPO" a News Caster announced. The screen showed Lind L. Taylor, a man who is about to die very soon, when they said they were going to the ICPO. I deactivated my Shinigami Eyes when he started speaking.
"I started up an international police task force comprising all member nations. My name is Lind L. Taylor, I am also known as L" he said which I know isn't the case.
L has dark circles under his eyes from sleepless nights. His hair is black, unruly, and soft, even though it sticks up in all directions. He has black eyes with silver flecks in them and deathly pale skin. Lind L. Taylor looks nothing like L, so he isn't L.
"Criminals around the world are being killed by a serial killer, I have considered this crime to be the most atrocious act of murder in history. I will not rest until the person, or persons, responsible are brought to justice" you should not have let people make you say that. Overtakers are particular about their kills and get very angry when someone tries to stop them.
Overtakers also have the Shinigami Eyes because that is their superior species, but they don't serve the same purpose. They can only use them to determine their host once their host picks up the Death Note. In other words, Ryuk doesn't know this isn't L.
"I have a pretty good idea what your motives are for what you're doing, but what you're doing is evil. I will stop you Kira" this angered Ryuk making me black out.
When I woke up I saw a gothic L on the screen of my TV.
"Really Ryuk? I asked a bit angry. "A territorial kill of all things?" I asked making him shrug in a noncommittal gesture. Just like wild animals, I swear.
"Seems you can kill people without having to be there in person" L said electronically, I could tell that he was excited. I miss his deep voice.
"Lind L. Taylor was an inmate scheduled for execution today" L informed. "Another innocent one to" I scowled at Ryuk. "Seems not even you have information for these types of criminals" L continued.
"How did he bait me so easily?" Ryuk snarled. "L is real, I do exist" I know that already. "Because Overtakers are territorial and can't use their eyes on anyone but their host" I reminded the angry being. L kept taunting Ryuk making the being growl in unrepressed anger.
"You need to reign in that temper Ryuk, you'll kill people who are not supposed to die" I warned him. "Who cares about that?!" he snarled making me shake my head at him. "The Contract does" I told him sternly.
"Seems there are some people you can't kill Kira. Because you have given me such a useful clue I will share something with you. Despite being announced as a worldwide broadcast it is actually only being aired in the Kanto Region of Japan" L announced proudly. I smiled at his deception.
"I was planning to broadcast it around the world until I found you, but now that I have, it won't be necessary" he continued. I sighed as the man continued to speak.
Do you really not remember after all this time, L? Or are you thinking that Kira is a human without any supernatural help? You've grown dimmer in the past eighteen years.
"Of course, I am very interested in how you've been committing these murders without being present. I don't mind waiting a little bit longer though. You can answer all of my questions when I catch you. Let us meet very soon Kira" L finished. When the 'L' left, my TV was terrible.
"Great, I'm missing my favorite Artist's Painting reading" I sighed sitting down. The Arcadian (Pastoral State) (1836) by Thomas Cole was next in the marathon.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 11:31 P.M. on July 15, 2017
I finished rewriting this at 2:48 P.M. on August 25, 2018.
*It'll send a voice recording that sounds normal before it explodes.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.
