Author's Note: I do not own Death Note. ):
Chapter 7: Kira's Back
After Misa had finished another few scenes, she ran over to where Violeta and Mogi were standing.
"Good job, Misa!" Mogi said in his enthusiastic manager voice.
"Thanks, Motchi! Mind escorting me to the bathroom at the hospital over there?" Misa asked.
Mogi nodded and led Misa and Violeta over there. He remained in the hospital's lobby as the two girls walked away to get to the bathroom.
Misa knocked on one of the stall's doors and her friend who was disguised in a wig and nurse's outfit, opened. "Aww, you look so cute with brown hair!" She told her friend.
"You made it!" Misa's friend sighed in relief.
"Alright. Violeta, you put on Sakura's wig and the nurse's outfit, and then she will disguise herself as you!" Misa held up a red wig and purple contacts.
Violeta and Sakura nodded as they switched identities. They were both the same height which would help throw Mogi off long enough for Violeta to go and meet Higuchi outside.
Misa helped Violeta adjust the nurse's hat before giving her a thumbs up. "You look so cute! Now remember our plan!"
"I remember it. I'll see you later!" Violeta slipped out of the bathroom, walking by undetected by Mogi. She ditched the wig and ran outside where an expensive red car had just pulled up.
Rem will be in the car according to Misa. If I tell him I am the Second Kira, she will kill someone for me to help Misa. I just have to record Higuchi confessing to the fact that he is indeed Kira, and then Ryuzaki can apprehend him. Violeta thought as she walked to the window.
"Wow, what a nice car." She said.
"I'll give you a ride anytime, baby. I can even buy you one if you want." Higuchi said as he watched her climb into the car, glancing at the nurse's outfit she was wearing which in turn made him smirk.
Misa and "Violeta "came out of the bathroom and approached Mogi. Mogi looked at the two girls and immediately noticed that something was amiss. "Where's Violeta?" He asked as he looked at Sakura.
"She's on a date." Misa replied, shrugging.
"WHAT? This is bad!" Mogi grabbed Misa's wrist, and took off running out.
Higuchi drove his car down the highway and the two sat in an awkward silence. Kyosuke Higuchi is Kira. He's sleezy. Ever since that night when Matsuda faked his death, he's been constantly texting Misa and I. He's extremely persistent…
"Hey Violeta, how about we go grab a bite to eat?"
"Hmm? That's fine. However, I am a bit concerned of your intentions afterwards." She replied. "But even if you did try something I am not too worried since I can kill people."
Higuchi chuckled. "Come on. You're just kidding with me aren't you, Violeta? You want me to believe you can kill people?"
"Yup. It's true. I am the Second Kira." Violeta looked at him from the corner of her eye.
He was slightly taken aback by her comment. That can't be. Even if she was the Second Kira, she would have no memory of it if she had forfeited ownership of the Death Note. What the hell is going on here? Higuchi laughed once more. "You don't have to make up things to feel safe with me, Violeta. I'm sure you'll find I am quite the gentlemen."
Yeah, right. You're a power hungry man who is killing people for self gain. "Perhaps, but anyways I will only prove I am the Second Kira to the real Kira."
"You will only show proof to Kira? Why?"
"It's simple." She said, changing the tone of her voice into a dreamy and swooning one. "It's always been my dream to be Kira's wife. I know he'll need me by his side someday."
If she really is the Second Kira, then it is pretty clear from the Sakura T.V. incident that she had the Shinigami Eyes. I can't let her out of my sights if that is the case, but first I have to test her to see if she is telling the truth. "Well, since I happen to be Kira will you marry me?"
He is just going to confess, just like that? Violeta's eyes widened. "Y-You're Kira? You mean it?"
Higuchi looked at her and nodded. "Yeah, I am."
"Then prove it! Let's prove it to each other!"
"I can't do that. It'd be a pretty bad idea to show how someone how I kill, don't you think?"
"I don't know. If I thought someone was Kira, I think I'd be willing to show them. How do I know you aren't lying to me? You could just be saying you're Kira so I'll marry you."
"Okay, so how about you kill someone since I am the real Kira." Higuchi said.
Violeta discreetly glanced at Rem. "Alright, but I only murder criminals."
He pulled the car over and opened his laptop, bringing up a news station that was reporting on a criminal. "Kill him."
"Alright. Could you turn around for a second?"
Rem stared at her. Violeta wants me to kill that criminal so Higuchi will believe her. Is this part of Light Yagami's plan? Is this how Misa will be saved? I have no way of knowing, but if it is then I have no choice.
A minute later, Violeta sighed in relief. "Okay, you can turn around. He should be dead."
Higuchi refreshed the computer page and sure enough the criminal had just been reported as dead. His eyes widened as it was reported that a heart attack had caused the criminal to collapse.
"Told you," She smiled.
She killed him. She really is the Second Kira. He smirked and reclined her chair back and was suddenly hovering over her. Violeta gulped nervously as she stared up at him. "So since I am the real Kira, you will marry me?"
"You have to prove it."
"I can't do that right now. I can't start killing until I get home."
Violeta pushed him away and sat back up. "As I said, you could be lying. You could be using that as an excuse to take me to your place. I know! If you're Kira, then stop killing the criminals on the television. That should be enough to prove you're Kira. You'll have the power to stop. I'll tell you when you can start killing again. Kira is the only one who can kill in that way." She reached into her pocket, hitting record on her phone.
"Alright. I'll stop killing criminals for the time being. Since I am going to stop it should prove to you that I am Kira, then we can get married."
Violeta played back the recording to the task force, smiling. "So based on what he told me, Higuchi is Kira."
Misa was smiling. "Our plan worked!"
"No way! Now we not only know who Kira's identity is, but all those deaths are going to stop! Violeta, that's amazing!" Matsuda smiled.
L finished sipping his coffee. If criminals stop dying now, then there is no doubt that Higuchi is Kira; however, to think Matsumoto went this far just to help Light. Even so, if the killing stops we will still be missing one critical element: how Kira kills.
"Vi, how did you get Higuchi to confess?" Light asked as he looked down at her.
"Well, Misa and I both figured out that Higuchi is in love with me. After that, the rest was easy. I told him I'd go out with him, then I said I'd marry Kira so he told me was Kira." Violeta said. "And then…well, I convinced him I was the Second Kira." Better to tell them that now so I don't contradict myself if asked about tonight again.
"Violeta! What were you thinking? I told you to deny that." Light said.
"B-But Light, now we know that Higuchi is Kira! So, what's the problem?"
"Vi, you promised you wouldn't do anything dangerous. He could have killed you."
"Violeta, you did a good job. The only thing we are missing is how Kira kills. Before we catch him, I want to find out how he kills." L said as he pressed a button and spoke to Wedy for a few minutes. He was going to have her bug all six of Higuchi's cars.
Misa's plan could've gotten me into trouble had he been bugged earlier. They would have known that I…I was the reason that criminal died. That person is dead and it's my fault. I had a shinigami kill someone. What was I thinking?
Another week had gone by and L had come up with a plan so they could see how Kira kills. They were going to have a staged program on Sakura T.V. where Matsuda would reveal Kira's identity. Since Higuchi thought that Matsuda was dead, he'd panic and start searching for his real name. L had determined that Higuchi didn't have the same powers was the Second Kira so he would be safe.
"Misa, Violeta, you two have to stay here for a while." L said as he chained the two girls to chairs. Light, L and Watari then left to assist the rest of the task force in capturing Higuchi.
"I can't believe him! That creepy pervert!" Misa whined as she scooted the swivel chair about.
Violeta sighed. "Ryuzaki is still suspicious of us, I think. Plus, both of us had contact with Higuchi so we can't go especially since if he found out that we were helping L, then he would kill us almost immediately."
"You're so smart, Vi Vi!" Misa smiled. "Maybe he isn't such a pervert! He's trying to protect us!"
"Yes, I guess so."
"You can fly a helicopter, Ryuzaki?" Light said as they flew towards where Higuchi was driving away.
"It's not too hard." He replied. "Watari, are you ready back there?"
"Yes," Watari replied as he got his rifle ready. He would shoot to stop Higuchi, but not to kill him.
"Since we are dealing with Kira, I think you should hold onto this, Light." L said handing him a gun but Light shook his head.
"No, I can't take that even if we are fighting Kira. Firearms aren't allowed to be carried by the civilians of Japan."
"I imagine your father would say something along the same lines." L said.
Soon enough, the helicopter had landed near Mogi and Soichiro's cars. Aiber, Wedy, Soichiro and Mogi were all there wearing tinted helmets since Higuchi had learned to kill by seeing a face. Aizawa had gotten twenty police cars there so Higuchi had no where left to run.
Soichiro apprehended Higuchi followed by Mogi placing a headset on his head. "Higuchi, tell me how you kill. I will use any means necessary to force it out of you if you won't cooperate."
"You probably won't believe me, but I have a special notebook. If I write someone's name in there, then they will die."
Soichiro reached into the car and got the notebook; however, he screamed a few moments later. "Monster!"
"Chief, what are you talking about? These late nights must be getting to you." Mogi said as he took the notebook and screamed as well. Both could now see Rem floating there.
"Please, bring the notebook here." L said. Mogi ran over to the helicopter and handed it to L who took it from him. L stared at the Shinigami quite curiously.
"Let me see, Ryuzaki." Light reached over and took the notebook. His head was suddenly pounding as all the memories of what he had done came back to him. He screamed aloud which caused L to stare at him.
"Are you okay, Light? I imagine seeing something like that is a bit frightening."
"I-I'm fine. I am going to look at these names and compare them to criminals who died." He turned his body away from L. If I push this button four times under one second… He thought, pulling out the secret slot of his watch, smirking. Thank you, Violeta. Your gift sure has come in handy. Light pricked his finger with the little needle and wrote Higuchi's name down in blood.
"No, he can't be dead." L frowned.
Light smirked. Of course he's dead. Now that I have killed him, I can keep my memories of the Death Note even when I am not in contact with it. You're next, Ryuzaki.
The following day, the task force was gathered around reading the rules of the notebook. There were two additional rules. One was that if the Death Note wasn't used thirteen days after first being written in, then the person would die. Also, if one tried to destroy the Death Note, then anyone who touched it would die.
"That means Misa, Light and Violeta won't have to be under surveillance anymore!" Matsuda exclaimed.
"Hmm, I suppose that is right." L said. Since L had allowed them to be done with surveillance, Misa had already left after bidding goodbye to Violeta and Light.
"Even though you and I won't be chained," Light began the following day. "I'd still like to stay and assist." And just like that, all three of us are cleared because of the fake rules I created.
"That's fine." L nodded.
Violeta looked over at L. He was finally going to let them leave the building that they had been in for what felt like an eternity. She could have left yesterday, but since Light had decided to stay one more night, she wanted to as well since she really didn't have anywhere else to go. "Ryuzaki, I appreciate you taking us off of surveillance and all, but I have a favor to ask."
L looked back at her with a curious look on his face. "Yes?"
"I know I am not exactly qualified or as smart as you all, but could I stay and help out?" She asked hopefully. Misa said that when you touch a notebook again you remember everything. Light has to remember everything now. I am almost certain he does and if that's the case…he's going to try and kill L. He hates the fact that L opposes him. I can't let him do that. I have to try and stop him. If he is going to be here, then I need to keep an eye on him.
"You still wish to help out?" L repeated.
"Yes, if that is possible. I know this case won't be finished since criminals have started dying since Higuchi's death. I don't know if there is anything more I can do, but I would like to try."
"Well, you probably are smarter than Matsuda." L mumbled underneath of his breath. "If you really wish to than I have no qualms about it."
Light looked over at Violeta. What is she thinking? I wonder if she realizes that I have regained memories of being Kira. I'm pretty sure she knew I lost them but as for gaining memories of being Kira, I don't think she knows since I have putting on this charade of acting innocent.
"Thank you," Violeta smiled, glancing back at Light.
"Vi, how about we go out for a walk for a little while?" Light asked.
"Okay." She nodded. The two of them left the building, each taking in the fresh air and squinting in the sunlight.
"Violeta, why are you staying on the Kira Case? You aren't suspected of being Kira anymore."
"I know. I am staying on the case to make sure you don't do anything that's going to put yourself in danger of being suspected again."
"What are you talking about, Violeta?"
"Light, don't play stupid. Think about how long I have known you for. I know you just as well as you know me. You're Kira again, aren't you? The look in your eyes changed after coming back the other night. Kira hates L. You're going to try and kill him." She stared up at him.
"And I thought you had no deductive reasoning skills, Vi."
"Light, when it comes to figuring you out, it's not much of a challenge for me. That's not the point, though. You can't kill Ryuzaki."
"Violeta, stay out of this. I told you that there is nothing for you to worry about, okay? I am not going to kill him." Light said, as he looked at her sincerely.
"You-You're not going to kill him? You mean it?"
"Yes, I mean it. At the moment, there is no reason to kill L." Light said. Light's acting skills were impressive and he had just lured Violeta into a false sense of security. She believed he wasn't going to kill L.
"I'm glad. He really isn't such a bad guy."
"Come on. Let's go back. You're shivering." Light took her hand and interlaced their fingers.
"It's December, what do you expect?" She said, leaning her head against his arm as they walked.
"Speaking of which, your birthday is in six days, isn't it? December eighth. You'll be eighteen."
"Yes. What of it?"
"I was going to take you out." He smiled. "You'll be a legal adult. It took you long enough."
"Be quiet. Just because you're a year older than I am doesn't mean you can tease me." Violeta stuck out her tongue playfully. The truth was that almost everyone they had gone to school with was born in 1985 and 1986, but Violeta had been born on December 8th, 1987. The only reason the two had ended up in the same grade was because she didn't attend pre-kindergarten like all the other kids did.
"I could tell Misa, you know." He smirked.
"Don't do that! She'll make a big deal out of it!"
"Then I have the right to tease you." Light winked and kissed her full on the mouth causing her to blush.
"So, you really won't kill L?" She asked a few moments later.
"Yes, I won't kill L." Light lied smoothly.
"Good. So where you taking me for my birthday?"
"That's a surprise." He replied causing her to roll her eyes.
Sorry, Violeta. This isn't something for you to be involved in, though. L has to die. I have won. He doesn't believe I am Kira and he will soon die. Rem will be the reason he dies unless Misa remembers his name. She should be coming to visit me and I'll be able to see Ryuk. Violeta will understand why I had to kill him. If it means me being safe, then she will be okay with him dying. Light smirked as he pulled her closer to him when it started to snow.
So Light really won't kill L. Violeta thought happily. I didn't think he'd listen to me so easily. So maybe all of the stuff he had said about being Kira hasn't fully returned into his memory. I hope so. Light was fine without being Kira. She looked up at him, quietly examining his features as she felt Light tug him close. She smiled and leaned her head against him still.
L entered the room where Watari was. His thoughts were on his past and the bell he always heard tolling, though it was growing louder.
"Ryuzaki," Watari turned around. "What is it?"
L looked at the man who had taken him in as a child and had been looking out for him ever since. "Watari, I don't think I have much time left."
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed! Sorry if wasn't too long. I was just trying to get the Yotsuba thing wrapped up as well as Light remembering that he was Kira. I'll probably have another chapter out by Friday.
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