DISCLAIMER: I still do not own Death Note. *SADNESS* I'll tell you when I do though ^^

Invitation

It had been three days since my conversation with A. I couldn't stop thinking about her. I mean, could she really be exactly like me? It seriously didn't help that I had no new information on Kira, either. That left me thinking about Z even more… Could she have discovered something I missed? More importantly, did I miss something vital to the case? Did I overlook something that could blow the whole case wide open?

I pondered the possibilities, curling my hands tighter around my knees. My calculations inferred that Z knew a few things that I hadn't even considered yet. Together we would defeat Kira. I knew we would.

It was high time when I called Z again. We had already successfully moved our investigation into room 1314 of the Grand Tokyo Hotel. I finally found it safe to say she could work with me—Today, if she wanted— face to face.

I redid the link-up to her computer after clicking a few things on the laptop to alter my voice. I called her computer, hoping she would answer me. "Good morning, Z. How did you sleep?" I asked through the microphone. I was curious… Was she thinking over the Kira case like I'd been? Or was she asleep in her bed like she was supposed to have been. The though sent shivers down my spine.

"I didn't sleep last night," even though the voice was altered, I could hear a deep sense of longing in her sentence. "I was busy… working."

"Oh, well…" So she was pondering the case last night. The corners of my mouth drew upwards, a small smile gracing my lips as I spoke. "The reason I have called is because I would like to work with you. Today, maybe?" I was so eager to meet her. To see what the mighty Z looked and thought like. I wanted to give her something… a gift.

Another long pause…

"Uh… Yeah, I guess. Where?" she sounded shocked, even for a synth voice.

I replied immediately, my wide eyes reflecting off the monitor. "Room 1314 in the Grand Tokyo Hotel. I will see you then, goodbye." This was her moment. Her test. If she were to scream out loud, or do anything to draw attention, Z would fail. I was secretly hoping she wouldn't. I was actually very excited about meeting her.

I turned the laptop off and set it on the small coffee table, a light thud made as I did so. My thumb drifted up to my face and I began sucking on it as I waited patiently and listened very carefully. All was silent, no screaming, no loud noises, no noises at all. Not even a muffled yell could be heard from next door. Perhaps Z was worthy of my trust.

"Watari, could you meet her at the door, please?" I asked, noticing a bright smile on his face. Obviously, he had seen the positive change in my attitude. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I knew it was the weight of having no companionships or friends to keep me company. Watari was great, but I needed someone I could talk to.

He nodded and walked by the door, waiting for Z to appear. I pulled a piece of candy out from between the couch cushions before I leapt up and walked to the doorway of my room, my slouch gracing my silent footsteps. I heard the lock on the door click. I assumed she was coming in now, as the door clicked again after Watari carefully locked it behind her. This moment of anticipation….was like nothing I had ever experienced before. This feeling, it was just strange. I wasn't used to my emotions, seeing as I have lived so long without them. I felt a tickle-like feeling in my stomach while I waited for Watari. Perhaps it was just a longing for one's own kind. Or a friend.

I heard Watari's faint footsteps approach me, and when he came in sight, I could see the twinkle in his eye behind his glasses. "Master L, she is a remarkable woman and I'm sure you will like her very much." He spoke quietly as he reached about to fix my shirt.

"We shall see…" I whispered very softly to him, a small, soft smile spread across my face.

He walked back to get her and they arrived a few moments later, and I heard a pair of footsteps on the hardwood hotel floor.

To be honest, I had visioned Z as a tall blond woman with revealing clothes and bright blue eyes. Possibly she would have a loud voice and a few concealed weapons.

Z wasn't at all what I had expected.

Ok… wow. That was a short chapter. But. It shall not be short forever. I already have the next chapter up, so go read it ^^

Reviews pwease! I've actually had this idea for a really long time, but it took a while considering that I have writer's block when it comes to L's PoV. Constructive Crit. is welcome.