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Chapter two: A new piece.
No one's POV
Katana looked at Ryuk with a blank face "You asked me to help, not do the impossible" she stated
Ryuk for his part looked sheepish "I thought nothing is impossible for-"
"Nothing is, except for when oh, I don't know, you ask to help with a plan you didn't think through" Katana hissed
"Yeah, sorry about that Ana" Ryuk apologized
Katana sighed shaking her head, "No, sorry for getting worked up when I know you would probably think something along the lines of 'I'll do it cause it's fun!' without thinking things through" she said
"Well you don't exactly think things through either" Ryuk pointed out
"I learned from the best" Katana said flashing Ryuk a sly look
"My I'm flattered." Ryuk said landing on the ground
Katana promptly got off his back, she stretched a bit feeling the bones crack gave her a satisfying feeling. "Well I guess for now we should wait until this 'L' guy reveals himself or follow a cop around. Though the latter seems far fetched" she suggested with an indifferent shrug
"Actually Light's dad is a cop" Ryuk said with a snicker
"What a coincidence" Katana deadpanned Straight out of a crappy novel. She thought to herself following Ryuk who began leading her the way to Light's house
"Don't go around in your human form" Ryuk instructed
"I've never pegged you for the type to lay up some ground rules" Katana said mildly surprised
Ryuk snorted "No, it's because Light might throw a fit and that gets annoying after the first five minutes"
"Of course" Katana muttered shaking her head, "I should have known you wouldn't care over trivial things like me showing up as a human or a supernatural being"
"Well...next time you turn human you can buy me all the birthday gifts you didn't give me these pass centuries while I was away" Ryuk slyly suggested
Katana for her part looked confused, "What's a birthday?" she questioned raising an eyebrow
"Ah, right forgot about your lack of common knowledge" Ryuk stated
"Forgot about your lack of memory" Katana retorted crossing her arms puffing her cheeks out in a childish way making Ryuk laugh "Not funny" she muttered to herself
"You look like a chipmunk!" Ryuk laughed
"I do not!" Katana retorted, however her odd friend kept laughing. She then pointed towards a random direction "An apple tree!" she yelled
Ryuk stopped laughing and immediately turned towards where she was pointing making her sweat drop "How many times have you fell for this same trick?" she questioned
"That was cruel..." Ryuk said with a sulk
Now it was Katana's turn to feel amused "Why so down?" she questioned
"The apple was a lie" Ryuk answered without missing a beat
Katana broke down laughing clutching her stomach with her skeleton hand "Oh holy tune, I haven't laughed like that in forever" she said wincing a bit in pain "It actually hurts..." she noted
"Well get ready to laugh more, our entertainment is quite funny" Ryuk said
"Light Yagami, huh?" Katana questioned more to herself "It's been some time since I came into this world but I'm pretty sure 'Light' is a weird name for a supposedly Japanese boy" she mused
"Well he isn't exactly normal" Ryuk said
"Why not?" Katana questioned
"Let's just say he would make a good shinigami" he answered
To be complimented by a god of death...who exactly is Light Yagami? Katana wondered, then a smirk made its way to her face "An interesting soap opera" she stated picking up the pace
"Yup" Ryuk said with an expression as though realizing something. And then transitioning to going deep into thought.
After that Katana kept thinking about Light' name Light Yagami.. maybe his last name is weird too... Yagami backwards is... 'imagay'! Katana couldn't contain herself she burst out laughing with both hands on her mouth and her eyes pressed shut. She tried her best to muffle the sound but it was obviously loud.
"What's so funny?" Ryuk asked rather confused at her sudden outburst.
"Nothing" She answered still laughing
After she finnished laughing there grew an awkward silence between them
"Hey Ryuk?" Katana asked innocently
"Yeah?" Ryuk asked after being taken back to reality
"If I'm going to do this the two humans need to be really close. Like hugging close. And also I'm gonna need like seventy percent of your energy, 'cause I can't do it by myself." she said hoping he could arrange such a thing
"That's gonna be really hard" Ryuk said disappointed at Katana's deduction. Probably thinking of how much it's going to hurt.
"Hey not my fault you asked me to break a universal rule! I could get into a lot of trouble with the queen if she finds out" Katana said
"Relax, the old hag will never find out" Ryuk assured her
"How can you be so sure..?" Katana asked frowning in confusion
"How can you be so much of a worry wart? Man, those boring pricks corrupted you while I was away." Ryuk said shaking his head
Katana shuddered, "Yeah...they were really focused on teaching me common manners and reactions for certain situations. The only useful thing they taught me was more about my job as a henki no kagami" she stated
"Well then I'm going to make sure you loosen up a little and learn how to live a little" Ryuk grinned at her
"But I'm not alive" Katana pointed out
"You don't need to be alive to learn to enjoy yourself" Ryuk assured her with a wink
"I don't?" Katana questioned, her eyes going wide as if she never knew that "But," she protested biting her lips "It's against the rules to let your emotions out towards the other realms, the only exception being other species." she recited
"Forget about the rules" Ryuk told her
"But rules are meant to be followed" Katana worriedly said
"That's where you're wrong Ana, rules were meant to be broken" Ryuk said
"They were?" Katana asked raising a skeptical eyebrow
"Yes." Ryuk nodded
"So then that means I can use my power to do what I want instead of helping others?" Katana asked eyes filled with hope
"The powers are yours to begin with" Ryuk shrugged
Katana started jumping up and down in excitement, her face morphed into a big smile "So, so, what should I do now!?" she asked as if she was a kid looking for candy
"You could mess with Light, it's very entertaining to mess with him" Ryuk suggested slyly
"Great, how do I mess with him?" Katana asked
"By turning into a human and going to visit him" Ryuk stated
"Turn into a human?" Katana asked, excitement growing into worry "I heard it hurts.." she whimpered
"It won't kill you" Ryuk said
"But it will hurt" Katana retorted
"Afraid of a little pain?" Ryuk questioned
"No way!" Katana quickly denied "It's like the humans say, 'no pain no gain', right?" she questioned more to herself
"I don't know, I don't exactly pay much attention to their sayings." Ryuk shrugged
"I won't die, I won't die, I won't die..." Katana repeated to herself like a mantra as she lowered her mini skirt a bit to the left to reveal a silver flute with a white ribbon
She grabbed the flute and run her finger over the lavender roses engraved on it with a dreamy look, she always did love flowers "Wish me luck" she finally said bringing the flute up to her mouth
"Break a leg" Ryuk said
Katana stared at him in horror
"It's an expression, it means good luck" Ryuk explained with a chuckle as Katana's face turned more relieved
"Idiot..." she muttered as she closed her eyes and began playing
Ryuk simply looked on as Katana's skin tone changed from pale to ivory, her hair going back to her waist turning light brown. Her outfit changed into a simple white kimono.
"I feel odd.." Katana commented opening her eyes which were now violet
"You look odd" Ryuk said
"I do?" Katana questioned
"Yes" Ryuk confirmed
"Well I feel heavier...my insides feel fuller almost as if I was a real human" Katana noted
"I might not be an expert but I think it's because you are human right now" Ryuk said
Katana's face morphed into panic "What!?" she yelled in shock
"Uh, kid you might not want to get attention to yourself." Ryuk said leading her to a more secluded place making sure to avoid other humans
"The queen is going to kill me if I lost my powers..." Katana said
"Check if you still have those powers" Ryuk commanded
Katana numbly nodded bringing her flute to her mouth, she played a quick piece which was meant to make it rain. The clouds slowly turned darker before rain started pouring down.
The girl let out a relieved sigh not caring how cold the rain was as it fell on her. "It still doesn't make sense..." she said If I turned into a human why do I still have these powers? She wondered to herself
"Look on the bright side, you're still able to use your flute." Ryuk pointed out, though he too found it odd. What exactly can't that flute do?.He wondered to himself
"So what now?" Katana questioned
"You should change your clothes" Ryuk noted "And put on some undergarments" he added
"Isn't this what normal Japanese girls wear?" Katana questioned looking down at her clothes
"That's not really the point" Ryuk said
"Well what is the point?" Katana questioned in a grumble
"I'm not sure Japanese girls should be showing that much skin" Ryuk stated eyeing how the kimono seemed to be chocking Katana's human form's assets and showing the whole world her cleavage
"So my outfit isn't acceptable?" Katana asked furrowing her eyebrows in confusion These two round squishy things might be why I feel heavier. She noted to herself as she groped her breasts
Ryuk awkwardly coughed "No" he said
"Ah, then what should I wear?" she questioned
"I have no idea" Ryuk said shaking his head, "I'm going to go check out, stay here and don't move" he ordered as he flew away
When Ryuk came back he let out a sweat drop seeing Katana in the exact position seemingly having not moved at all "You can move now" he said
Katana let out a relieved breath "My face was getting tired" she noted as she blinked
"You really take everything literally" Ryuk stated
"Obedience is a common point for my kind" Katana argued, "So what should I wear?" she questioned
"I saw this human wearing something like your old clothes...the bottom half-"
"Skirt"
"Skirt, was longer and the top part had longer sleeves. The feet part were the same though" Ryuk explained
Katana brought up her flute, after playing a quick note her clothes changed again. This time she had a long black skirt reaching a bit under her knees, her black boots reached mid knee and she had a white button up shirt. "Like this?" she questioned
"I think" Ryuk shrugged "You should conjure up an umbrella"
Katana sighed playing another tune and then tucking away her flute in her left boots. It was now sunny again.
"Where does Light live?" she questioned
"Follow me" Ryuk grinned
"So while we're here pretend I'm not here. There's some cameras in Light's house and also don't talk about me. Just act like you're an old friend of Light's." Ryuk instructed as Katana walked to the door
Katana didn't say anything, she just hummed in confirmation.
"Good, you're a fast learner" Ryuk noted with a pleased nod "You have to hit the door with your knuckles" he instructed as Katana stood in front of the door
Katana promptly knocked on the door
"One moment!" a feminine voice called out
The door then went open to reveal a girl with chocolate brown hair and brown eyes, her hair was straight and cut short, with bangs and strands of hair that frame the sides of her face.
"Hi?" the girl asked
Katana smiled at the girl automatically "I am here for Light?" she requested inwardly surprised by her speech. Changing into human form also changes my speech pattern? She questioned herself
"Light just went out to buy some stuff for lunch" the girl said
"Sayu, who's at the door?" another voice asked as footsteps approached the door
Katana smiled at the older woman "Good afternoon" she greeted with a formal bow
"Since when were you so formal?" Ryuk grumbled
"Ah, hello there." the older woman greeted with a polite smile
Katana coughed, Talk the way I want to talk! She scolded herself "I'm looking for Light" she said staring directly at the older woman's eyes inwardly cheering over her victory over her speech pattern
"I'm afraid he just went out, you can come in and wait if you want..." the older woman said trailing off
"Ah, I'm Katana. Sorry for being so rude!" Katana quickly apologized
"Yeah, they really corrupted you" Ryuk noted
"Don't worry about it, I'm Sachiko and this is Sayu" Sachiko introduced
"It's a pleasure to meet you Sachiko-san, Sayu-san" Katana said as the two stepped aside allowing her to enter
"How exactly do you know my brother?" Sayu asked as she and Sachiko led Katana to the kitchen
"We have a mutual friend." Katana truthfully answered
"So you and Light aren't friends?" Sayu questioned with a frown
"Sayu..." Sachiko warned with a sigh
"I'm afraid not," Katana answered earning the two's attention along with a few prying people
"Why not? Don't you like him like every other girl?" Sayu questioned getting even more confused much to Ryuk's entertainment
"Well...to be honest I don't even know what Light looks like. I was just told to meet Light here by our mutual friend" Katana answered
"Oh, that explains it! Usually every girl has a crush on Light" Sayu said with a giggle
"They do? He must look really handsome" Katana mused
"Take a seat dear," Sachiko instructed
The two younger girls promptly sat at the table next to each other
"Well Light is pretty good looking, he could even me a model!" Sayu quickly said
What's a model? Katana wondered, outwardly she had an awed smile "I could imagine"
"You're really pretty too" Sayu allowed
"I think you are too Sayu-san" Katana said with a blush, it was the first time someone called her pretty after all
"R-really?" Sayu asked
"Really" Katana answered
Sayu grinned, usually she didn't receive any compliments since everyone always thought Light was greater at everything compared to her. Being complimented felt good "Thank you very much!" she thanked as genuinely as she could
Sachiko's eyes widened a bit in shock before a smile came, Maybe Sayu's finally maturing
"You are very welcomed Sayu-san" Katana said
"Just Sayu" Sayu said
Before Katana could say anything else the door went open with a call of "I'm home!"
"Welcome back!" Sachiko and Sayu called
"Here comes the devil himself!" Ryuk said with a laugh flying over Katana's head
"There was an extra pair of..." Light trailed off as he stood at the kitchen door looking at Katana "Am I interrupting something?" he questioned
"Katana's here to see you!" Sayu quickly said
Light's eyes momentarily went to the laughing Ryuk as a few pieces began forming, A human? He thought to himself, he pieced out that this girl was Ryuk's friend but he didn't expect her to be human. "Oh." Light said with a sheepish smile Damn you Ryuk, this might make me look suspicious
"I feel offended..." Katana finally said
"I'm sorry-" Light began but was cut off
"But I suppose our friend really likes misinforming people about certain arrangements." Katana said shaking her head with a small smile
"What are you talking about Katana?" Sayu asked
"Ryu-chan must have given Light the wrong information" Katana answered
Light chuckled slipping back into his acting mode, "He lets you call him Ryu-chan?" he questioned inwardly glad that Ryuk's friend knew how to cover up
"Not really, that's just what my other friends call him. It irritated him so I decided to stick with it you see." Katana answered
"A death of god being called 'chan' is just degrading" Ryuk grumbled
"Well good to know, I should call him that too" Light saidsaid
Hey! Who told you you could just-" Ryuk atempted to scold
"That would be very rude" Katana said narrowing her eyes at Light
"Well you called him that first" Light pointed out
"It's because I have the right to" Katana said making the tension appear
"Really?" Light questioned, What is wrong with her? He wondered
"Really" Katana nodded, "After all he is my childhood friend" she said
"R-right..." Light said with a nod ignoring the laughing Ryuk
Then Katana smiled, "I can see why you said Light had some good looks Sayu" she said making the tension go away
"Hmm, told you so" Sayu said with a nod
"I suppose we should get on with this arranged meeting?" Katana questioned
"Yeah, mom? I'll be taking Katana up to my room" Light informed
"That won't really be needed" Katana quickly said, "Whatever we have to say to each other isn't anything that needs us to be alone in a closed space, right?"
"Right" She's making things harder..but I guess she's right seeing as there's cameras all over the place. Giving a smile Light sat across from the still politely smiling Katana
"So why exactly did he send you to me of all people?" Light asked
"Because he said you're the funniest guy he knows" Katana answered with a simple shrug, "I was also hoping you could help me find the place I'm staying at."
"Right, you're new here" Light said
"Really?" Sayu asked jumping in the conversation
Katana nodded "Yes, the friend I was talking about asked me to come here on short notice to help him" she answered
"Well then after lunch I can help you get to your place" Light said
"Thank you" Katana thanked
"You're welcome, any friend of his is a friend of mine after all" Light said smiling at her
Katana merely chuckled, I wish I could say the same about you but you aren't really Ryuk's friend now are you?
"So Katana where are you from?" Sayu questioned
"She's from America" Light quickly answered
"Cool! Do you know English!?" Sayu asked
Light turned to look at Katana, She probably doesn't...why did I say America?
"Yes, I love English" Katana fluently said
Saved. Light thought to himself "She said 'yes, I love English'." he translated for Sayu
"That's so cool! How come you know Japanese so well though?" Sayu questioned and Light was about to question but Katana beat him to it
"It's because Japanese is a language I adored ever since I could remember, the words flow better in music..." Katana said with a far off dreamy look
"You like music?" Sachiko questioned placing some dishes in front of the trio
"I love music" Katana stated
Chapter end