ARGH! I forgot that I have this fic going on. I'm terribly sorry for that... and what's more? I'm not that into Death Note as much as I used to be... but I'll do my best to finish this fanfic still *determined*! I've been reading a lot lately. I hope I'm improving :D

Midnight Cat: Repetition

"You can't really trust anyone..."

Matt raced forward, chasing the blond that has ran as quickly as a cheetah would. Well, it was really hard to keep up with him. Mello was way fitter than Matt is. The scenery started to change as they sprinted for the lab, now, it looks like the trees have engulfed them. Mello was exhausted but he doesn't really care. All he wanted is to arrive at his destination, the lab.

As soon as he arrives there, he found that the door was wide open. It appears that someone has blasted it with explosives. They have burn marks on the edge of the openings. He took a deep breath and went inside. Not too long after that, Matt, Light and Ryuuzaki followed him in.

Horrible. That was the only thing that came into Mello's mind. Whoever is behind this must be a freak. A complete, psychopathic freak. All he can see now is darkness and bodies on the floor, covered in blood. The wall also has red stains on it, with several hand prints. That place has been torn apart... so bad.

Mello turned his back and he jumped in fright. His butt fell on the red floor, making blood splats everywhere. "Fuck." He spat. "You don't have to sneak up on me like that, moron." He blushed when he saw the redhead in front of him, frowning.

"What the heck is happening here? This place is an utter mess." He whispered softly, as if he doesn't want anyone at a distance to hear his voice. "It smells horrible too." He paused. "Let me help you stand up." Matt gave a hand.

"Thanks." Mello took his hand, cleaning his leather clothes. He walked on, his hands were on his pocket where he put some of his pills in, just in case something bad happen in the wrong timing.

"Who do you reckon made this mess?" Matt asked, breaking the silence.

"I don't know. But I'm pretty sure he doesn't act alone. There's no way in the world he will beat, no, kill every single person in this lab alone. Unless..."

"He used a sleeping gas and finish them after." Matt continued.

"Oh, getting smart, aren't you?" Mello teased.

The redhead chuckled, still being careful not to step on those dead bodies. "Man, I have to wash my shoes after this. I don't wanna look like a freak with bloody shoes."

"Ssh!" Mello whispered. "Someone's there." He pointed at the silhouette on the stairs.

He was standing up, opening the curtains that was covering the windows before he turned his back, facing Matt and Mello. "Ah, hi there, guys." He smiled slightly, walking towards them. "Any of you guys saw Light around?"

"Oh, gods. It's you, Ryuuzaki. You scared the hell out of me." Matt sighed in relief. "Light? I thought you were with him back then..."

"I was with him. But after several steps inside, he wasn't with me anymore." He said, as soft as ever. "It's terrible, isn't it? Whoever did this will pay after I catch them. Let's keep moving."

Matt and Mello nodded, following Ryuuzaki from behind. It was when Matt realised that Mello was making a face. "What is it, Mello?"

"Nothing." He whispered.

"Come on, you suck at lying, Mells."

"No, I was just wondering where Light is. He's not the type to get lost, is he?"

"I believe not." Ryuuzaki cut. "He's a sensible person." He stopped to flick the lights on but, it appears that all the light bulbs had been destroyed. "Whoever is behind this know exactly what they are doing. Who knows what they have in stock for us next? Zombies?"

"Yikes! No!" Matt shouted. "I don't bring any weapons with me!"

"Get over your stupid video games, Matt." Mello rolled his eyes.

"Not even you can part me from my games." He mumbled. "Taking my games away is the same as taking all the oxygen from the air around me."

"I should try it later, then." Mello responded.

Matt rolled his eyes and stayed quiet, not wanting any arguments with the blond. He put his goggles down from his forehead until they covers his eyes. He doesn't want any blood to come into his eyes, of course.

"Ryuuzaki? Where are you?" Mello called but he got no response. "Ryuuzaki?"

"Damn, he's quick." Matt walked to the nearest room and peeked inside but he saw no one. "This is why you cannot have your guards off for a second."

"This is the control room." Mello smiled, remembering the times when Matt, Ryuuzaki and Light were fighting against innumerable amount of guards. Mello the cat snuck away and got help from his old friend, Aiden who was apparently working as a spy scientist.

"Well, well, well..." Someone applaud from the chair. He spun the chair around, exposing his blood-red eyes and a big smile. "Look at who we've got."

"Who are you?" Mello walked forward but when he looked what below the man's feet, he stopped, it was Aiden.

The guy smirked. "So, you know who this is?" He kicked the unconscious guy below him. "This poor little scientist? Was he a friend of yours?"

"What thing do you have against me?"

"None, really."

"Then, you have no reason to keep him. Release him at once." Mello said, with his voice really low, showing how furious he is at the moment.

The guy laughed. So hard as if he just heard the silliest statement. "Oh, nobody ever tell me that you have a good sense of humor." He chuckled. "I don't have any business with you. But I have a business with your friend, Ryuuzaki. Mind telling me where he is?"

"Do you think I'll tell you?"

"Yes." He grimaced. "You will." He took something out of his pocket. A knife. He bent his body until the knife reached Aiden's throat.

Mello snapped but he calmed down. "I don't know where he is."

"Okay." The guy smiled, putting his knife back on his pocket.

"That's it? You trust me?"

"I have no reason why I don't." He smiled, a pure evil smile. "Until we meet again, Mihael Keehl, Mail Jeevas. Your lifetime is ticking away..." The guy kicked the windows until it breaks and he jumped out.

"He's mad!" Matt ran forward. "He's gonna die!" By the time he reached the window, he saw nobody. No dead body on the ground. All he can see is a knife that the guy was holding. "We should go after him."

Mello froze. His face was all white.

"Mello?"

"That guy..." He whispered, "looked exactly like Ryuuzaki..."

To be continued